Jul 20, 2019

Stanley J. Landry passed away at his residence on Saturday, July 20, 2019.                             He was born May 21, 1926 to Cleo J. and Elise E. (Schexnayder) Landry in Erath, LA.

Upon graduating from high school, Stanley joined the Seabees Division of the US Navy serving in Guam and Okinawa during World War II.  ...

Jul 19, 2019

Mark Godfrey Voight, 63, of Groves, Texas passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

He was born on November 22, 1955 to his parents, Virgil Everett Voight and Mary Carpenter Voight in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mark lived in the area for most of his life. He was a 1974 graduate...

Jul 14, 2019

Tanner Lee Ivy

September 22, 1988 to July 14, 2019

Tanner Lee Ivy, age 30, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2019 in Murphy, North Carolina. He was born September 22, 1988 in Nederland, TX to Jeffery Davis Ivy and Tracy Lynn Gothia.

It...

Jul 12, 2019

Lelia Rodriguez, 96, of Port Arthur passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 at her residence.

Lelia was a native and lifelong resident of Port Arthur and she was born on September 7, 1922 to parents Antonia (Garcia) and John Morua. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens, sewing, cooking for family and friends and in her...

Jul 11, 2019

Lily Depew, 86, died on Thursday, July 11, 2019 in Port Arthur, Texas. She was born on February 25, 1933 in Port Arthur, Texas.

In September 1961, her sister Annie passed away at the age of 27 and she became the legal guardian to Annie's 2 children, Clifford Merrill and Lilly Jo Merrill.

Lily married...

Jul 10, 2019

Corey James Theriot,56 of Port Neches, TX. passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 7, 1962 to parents Dennis and Charlene Theriot in Port Arthur, TX. Corey was a 1981 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and was a retired pipefitter and carpenter. He loved bowling,...

Jul 5, 2019

Donna Marie Fontenot, 50, of Groves passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at her home.

She was born on April 17, 1969 to her parents, Noson Earl Fontenot and Michele Rita Sussko Fontenot in Union, New Jersey. Donna has been a resident of the area since 1976. She graduated from Bridge City High School in 1987,...

Jul 4, 2019

Paula Sue Deckard, 62, of Groves, Texas passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on December 12, 1956 to her parents, Roger Keeney and Roselin Grudier Keeney in Bell, West Virginia. Paula has been a resident of the area for most of her life, she graduated...

Jul 1, 2019

Linda Brown Birdsong Kurtz, dob 03-09-48 born in Beaumont, Texas and lived in Mid-County area most of her life died on July 1 st , 2019 at 9:00am.

Linda was proceeded in death by her father-Clyde Brown, mother-Thelma Brown and brother-Tommy Brown all of Nederland, Texas.

Linda’s Legacy of passion for life, love of others,...

Jun 30, 2019

God gained an angel, Paul Loring Bourgeois, on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at the age of 93.

Paul is survived by his wife, Mary Aline Drummond Bourgeois, recently celebrating 72 years of wedding bliss. They have 3 children; Paul Allen Bourgeois and wife, Coleen Sylvester-Bourgeois of La Quinta, CA;  Sandra Ann Bourgeois English and husband, Kerry English...

Jun 24, 2019

In Loving Memory of Randall (Randie) (Rooster) Wayne Cooper

Randall Wayne Cooper, 67, of Groves, Texas died Monday, June 24, 2019. He was born November 9, 1951 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Port Arthur, Texas, to Berdie Marie Cooper and Marvin Dwain Cooper.

Randall graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1970 and enjoyed many happy...

Jun 19, 2019

Wilbur Joseph Benoit, Jr., 70, of Bridge City passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones.

Wilbur was born on July 19, 1948 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents, Betty Joyce (Carlin) and Wilbur Joseph Benoit Sr. He served in the US Army from October 1966 until October 1969. Wilbur worked as a...

Jun 16, 2019

Betty Jean Kibbe-Smith, 88, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Oak Grove Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was native and lifelong resident of Port Arthur, born on January 16, 1931 to parents, Cecil (Armentor) and Alvin George Kibbe. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1949 and...

Jun 14, 2019

Jerry Joseph Boudreaux, 84, of Groves, Texas died Friday, June 14, 2019. He was born September 2, 1934, in Weeks Island, Louisiana, to Wilda Dorsey Boudreaux and Sidney Joseph Boudreaux.

Jerry graduated from Port Neches High School in 1955 and enjoyed many happy memories of school friends and his beloved purple and white Indians, over the years....

Jun 10, 2019

Taylor Vinson Merritt, 34, of Bridge City passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019.

He was born on July 8, 1984 to his parents, Michael Merritt and Ronda Brightwell Merritt in Port Arthur, Texas. Taylor graduated from Orangefield High School and attended Lamar State College in Orange for two years. He served in U. S. Army and...

Jun 6, 2019

Allen Carl Welch, 88, of Groves passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on March 17, 1931 to his parents, Oswald Welch and Edith Hall Welch in Port Arthur, Texas. Allen was a lifelong resident of the area. He served in the U. S. Marine Corp...

Jun 1, 2019

Shirley Jean Hurd, 82, of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the Community Retirement Home.

Shirley was born on February 20, 1937 in Sweetwater, Texas to parents Mary Jeanette (Linn) and Thomas Edward Massey. She had lived several years in the Port Arthur area: prior in Sabine Pass and was member of Sabine...

May 29, 2019

Jacqueline Ann Hardy, 72, of Groves passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at her residence.

Jacqueline was born on April 22, 1947 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Elaine Ora (LeBlanc) and John Claire Haynes Jr. She had lived in Groves for 20 years, prior in Port Arthur. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic...

May 28, 2019

Freida Vernadene “Vern” Barclay, 88, of Groves passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Forever Young Home in Groves.

She was born on December 6, 1930 to her parents, Edwards Garritts and Fannie Babin Garritts in Port Arthur, Texas. Vern was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a devoted homemaker in raising her family...

May 27, 2019

Dennis Louis Duhon, 90, of Groves passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019 at his home in Groves.

He was born on November 19, 1928 to his parents, Theodule Duhon and Eve Clark Duhon in Maurice, Louisiana. Dennis was a resident of the area for over 65 years. He served in the U. S. Army during the...