Dec 3, 2024

Kizziah Velona Bodden Woods, 86, of Groves passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, Texas. Velona, as she was known to her friends and family, was born on August 25, 1938, to Verna Eglantine and Capt. Thomas Bennie Bodden, in Georgetown, Grand Cayman, B.W.I. Even though she was the third child...

Dec 2, 2024

Phyllis Barbay, 85, of Port Arthur, Texas, peacefully passed away on December 2, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was reunited with her beloved husband, Clifford "Dutch" Barbay, who predeceased her.

Born in 1939, in Port Arthur to Malcolm and Marie Goodyear, Phyllis dedicated her life to  her faith and family. She loved her family dearly and...

Nov 30, 2024

James Emerson Brayton, 75, of Orange passed away at home on Saturday, November 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

James was born on October 7, 1949, in Port Arthur, Texas to Horace and Hester Brayton. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1967, receiving two Purple Hearts while serving in Vietnam from 1968-1969. During his...

Nov 29, 2024

Sandra Anne Landry, 78, of Port Acres, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024. Born on December 18, 1945, in Port Arthur, Texas, Sandra was a dedicated nurse and a beloved mother and grandmother. She retired 22 years of steadfast service as a registered nurse at St. Mary's Hospital, where her compassion and care for others left a lasting...

Nov 29, 2024

Ray Smith

Born March 7, 1925   Passed November 29, 2024.

Ray was the son of Bronson Cooper Smith and Leslie Wigley Smith. He was raised on a small farm in Emilee, outside of Woodville. Ray joined the Army in WWII and fought in the South Pacific. He was a Medic in the infantry and fought...

Nov 23, 2024

Conrad Paul Saltzman, 75, of Groves, Texas, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 25, 1949, in Abbeville, Louisiana. Conrad lived a life marked by service, devotion, and warmth.

A proud veteran, Conrad served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War for...

Nov 23, 2024

Katherine Alethia McBride Howard, 103, of Shreveport, Louisiana was born October 19,1921 in Port Arthur, Texas to Elizabeth and Waverd McBride, Sr. She passed away peacefully at The Glenn, Magnolia House on November 23, 2024.

Her parents, Elizabeth was raised in Jonesboro, Louisiana and Wavered “Mac” in Opelousas, Louisiana.

Katherine had five children. She is...

Nov 13, 2024

Dorothy Jean Thigpen, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November13, 2024, in Port Neches, Texas. Born on November 16, 1931, in Houston, Texas, Dorothy lived a life filled with love, compassion, and dedication to her family.

Dorothy was a devoted employee at JC Penney, where she worked in the receivable...

Nov 6, 2024

Gene Cooksey, aged 90, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away peacefully at his residence November 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 7, 1934, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Gene lived a full and vibrant life marked by dedication to his family, community, and career.

Gene enjoyed a long career at...

Nov 4, 2024

We remember Marquita "Markie" Vicenta Esqueda, a beacon of light in our lives, who passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, at the age of 48. Born on May 30, 1976, in Port Arthur, Texas, her presence left a permanent mark on the hearts of those she touched.

A beloved resident of Nederland, Marquita was renowned for...

Nov 3, 2024

In Loving Memory of

Lindsay “James” Waits

Lindsay James Waits, 90, of Groves, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

James, a quiet and gentle soul, was born on March 1, 1934, in Big Cane, Louisiana to Elvia (Phillips) and Linzy Waits. He faithfully worshipped...

Nov 2, 2024

Lloyd Thomas Martin, Jr., 60, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on November 2, 2024.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves, Texas. Burial will follow at Burrell Cemetery in LaBelle.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2024,...

Nov 1, 2024

Mary Alice Flores, 88, of Port Arthur passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 at her home.

Mary was born on April 26, 1936 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Frank Collazo Sr. and Antonia (Reyes) Collazo. She was aa lifelong resident of Port Arthur and was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in...

Oct 28, 2024

Stafford (Charlie) Dore, 93, passed away in New Braunfels, Texas on October 28, 2024. He was born September 26, 1931 in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana to Charles Dore and Uranie (Guidry) Dore.

After graduating from Breaux Bridge High School, Stafford joined the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Postwar Germany for most of his service. After being honorably...

Oct 19, 2024

Clifford “Dutch” Barbay of Port Arthur peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas, surrounded by loved ones.

Born in 1937 in Port Arthur to Ruth and Roy L. Barbay Sr., Dutch’s life was one of deep love, commitment, and faith. A life-long Catholic, he graduated from Bishop Byrne High...

Oct 11, 2024

Isabel Flores

Isabel Flores, 86, of Groves, Texas, passed away on October 11, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves, with a Rosary starting at 6:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM,...

Oct 8, 2024

Blanca Alicia "Licha" Pompa, 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on April 4, 1950, in Palau, Coahuila, Mexico, Licha dedicated her life to her family and her work. She worked many years at Luby's Cafeteria before retiring from the Nederland Independent School District, where she served as a custodian....