Mar 16, 2019

Marvin E. Olbrich, 74, of Groves, Texas passed away on March 16, 2019 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.

He was born on October 13, 1944 to his parents, Ewald R. Olbrich and Alberta Boudreaux Olbrich in Port Arthur, Texas. Marvin graduated from Port Neches-Groves High School in 1962. He was the owner and operator of Spartan...

Mar 15, 2019

Deborah Sue Taylor, 68, of Vidor and formerly of Nederland passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at her residence in Vidor.

She was born on September 25, 1951 to her parents, Harold Shavers and Lula Dubuisson Shavers in Port Arthur, Texas. Deborah graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1969. She lived most of her life...

Mar 13, 2019

Lucille “Memaw” Thibodeaux

Lucille “Memaw” Thibodeaux, 97, of Groves, Texas passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at her daughter’s home in Groves.

She was born on November 25, 1921 to her parents, Louis Pappas and Katie Corrales Pappas in Robeline, Louisiana. Lucille has been a resident of the Port Arthur/Groves area since she was...

Mar 2, 2019

Casimir Benjamin “Casey” Robak, 90, of Conroe, Texas and formerly of Orange, Texas passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Hermann Memorial Hospital in The Woodlands. Casey was born March 23, 1928 to his parents, John and Antonina (Szymanski) Robak as the fourth youngest of 13 children in Buffalo, New York. Casey served in the U. S. Navy...

Mar 1, 2019

Keither Earl Bryan, 90, of Port Arthur passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont.

He was born on January 22, 1929 to his parents, Johnnie I. Bryan and Thelma Keller Bryan in Marksville, Louisiana. Keither has been a resident of the area since 1948. He served in the U. S. Army...

Feb 27, 2019

Woodrow “Woody” Guy , 70, of Port Arthur passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at his home.

He was born on July 5, 1948 to his parents, Estern Emory Guy and Ezalty Elizabeth Pain Guy in Port Arthur, Texas. Woody was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur. He retired from Valero after 45 years as an...

Feb 19, 2019

Jack P. Pierce, 97, of Groves, Texas passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at his residence.

Jack was born on April 21, 1921 in Kirbyville, Texas to parents Lillie (Powell) and Dewey Jackson Pierce. He had lived in the Groves area for 64 years and he retired from Gulf Oil Refinery as a supervisor after 41...

Feb 15, 2019

Arthur Allen Wigley, III, 44, better known as “Buck” or “Bucky” passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 in Sabine Pass, Texas.

Arthur was born May 26, 1974 to parents Arthur Allen Wigley, Jr and Patti Davis in Galveston, Texas. Buck was one of the friendliest and most caring person we all knew. He was a true...

Feb 15, 2019

David Lynn Stickley, 71, Port Arthur passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Houston.

David was born on August 4, 1947 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Mary Evelyn (Edmonds) and Charles Dade Stickley. He attended Port Arthur schools and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. He also attended Lamar State College...

Feb 12, 2019

Antonio “Poppy” Galvan Sr., 87, of Port Arthur passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family and dear friends.

Antonio was born on January 1, 1932 to the union of Jose Maria and Felicitas Galvan. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School and graduated in 1950. He went on to serve...

Feb 7, 2019

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Hope Chapman Gaspard, 90, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at her home.

She was born on April 8, 1928 to her parents, John Allen Chapman Sr. and Ruby Belle Vaughan Chapman in Port Arthur, Texas. Gwen has been a lifelong resident of the area. She worked as a secretary at...

Feb 3, 2019

Lloyd Dean Burns, 93, of Fannett passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont.

He was born on September 21, 1925 to his parents, Jonas A. Burns and Edith Leola Nickeson Burns in Saline City, Indiana. Dean has been a resident of the area since 1947. He proudly served in the U....

Feb 1, 2019

Louis Charles Havens of Nederland, TX passed away under hospice care at Harbor Hospice Hospital in Beaumont, TXon February 1, 2019.He was 71 years old.

Louis was born November 8, 1947 in Port Arthur, TX. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High school in 1966 and attended Lamar University in Beaumont, TX. He was a member of Lakeview...

Jan 31, 2019

Mary Ann Granger, 89, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

She was born on December 31, 1929 to her parents, Johnny Boudreaux and Cecile Arceneaux in Biloxi, Mississippi. Mary Ann lived most of her life in the area. She was a devoted and caring homemaker in...

Jan 29, 2019

Martin Haseloff, 86, of Port Neches passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

He was born on March 16, 1932 to his parents, Herman Haseloff and Annie Ehler Haseloff in Muldoon, Texas. Martin was raised by his foster parents, Lottie and Obed Wright. He served in the U. S. Army...

Jan 28, 2019

Tiffiany April LeBlanc, 45, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

She was born on February 25, 1973 to her parents, Rodney Miller and Susan Sparks Miller in Port Arthur, Texas. Tiffiany graduated from Port Neches Groves High School in 1991, where she earned her cosmetology...

Jan 28, 2019

Mary Maxine Jennings Moak, 86, of Nederland, TX passed away peacefully Monday, January 28, 2019 at Summer Place Nursing Home in Beaumont, TX.

Mary was born on November 4, 1932, to Lizzie Guidry Jennings and Hammond Barnett Jennings in Port Arthur, TX. She was raised in Sabine Pass and moved to Nederland in the 1950s. She lived...

Jan 17, 2019

James Thibodeaux, 88, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

He was born on June 1, 1930 to his parents, Addie Thibodeaux and Germaine Guidry Thibodeaux in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. James graduated from Breaux Bridge High School. He served in the National Guard in Louisiana. James has...

Jan 13, 2019

Alejandro Ramirez Valdez

Passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 13, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born in Irapuato, Guanapuato, Mexico on January 11, 1940. He lived in Texas for 65 years and loved his home state. He was a mason for over 50 years and got to know many in his community....

Jan 13, 2019

Dolores Estelle Manuel, 82, of Groves passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

Dolores was born on August 14, 1936 in Silsbee, Texas to parents, Estelle (Bohler) and Phillip Wilson. She had lived in Port Acres, where she raised her nine children and the last five years in Groves. Dolores enjoyed...