Obituaries for
Clayton - Thompson Funeral Directors
Jose Carmen Martinez Del Cid
Jan 12, 2019
Jose C. Martinez Del Cid, 82, of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. The family has asked in lieu of flowers, please send potted plants, since Jose is going to be buried in Honduras.
Helen Hebert Worthington
Jan 8, 2019
Just as a caterpillar settles into the cocoon ~ there is a season. The call of life reaches within ~ there is a season. The birth begins, as a Capricorn ~ there is a season. We are born to live ~ there is a season. Helen grew up in Port Arthur, Texas where she completed her high school education...
Carolyn Schnarr
Jan 7, 2019
Carolyn Schnarr, 86, of Groves, Texas passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 at her home.
She was born on January 12, 1932 to her parents, Jack Otts and Hazel Richardson Otts in Fordyce, Arkansas. Carolyn has been a resident of the area since 1957. She retired from the United Board of Missions as a secretary after...
Vernon Lee Duplantis
Jan 6, 2019
Vernon Lee Duplantis, 85, of Port Neches passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at his residence.
Vernon was born on September 13, 1933 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Dennis and Addie Duplantis.
He lived in the Port Neches area since 1959 and was an auto mechanic for many years. Vernon was a veteran,...
Deborah "Debbie" Achord
Dec 31, 2018
Deborah Juanita Achord, 64, of Groves passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 at her residence.
Debbie was born on April 7, 1954 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Corrine (Roberts) and Sam Desmond. She retired from St. Mary’s Hospital as a Registered Nurse after 35 years of employment. Debbie was a loving person who will be...
Roberto Carlos Obregon
Dec 22, 2018
Roberto Carlos Obregon, 56, of Groves, Texas passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on December 21, 1962 to his parents, Roberto Obregon and Daisy Solorzano in Managua, Nicaragua. He has been a resident of the area since he was 17 years old. He was joined...
Rose Roccaforte Barnett
Dec 14, 2018
Rose Roccaforte Barnett, 96, of Port Neches passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.
Rose was born on September 30, 1922 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Lucy (Cuccia) and Emilo Anniboli. She was a lifelong resident of the area; living in Port Arthur, Groves and Port Neches. She was...
Lucille Lavina Dionne
Dec 13, 2018
Lucille Lavina Dionne, 98, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.
Lucille was born on November 8, 1920 in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana to Lavina Lily (Pellerin) and Francis Key Martin. She has lived in the Port Arthur area for 90 years and was a member of St. James Catholic...
Carlene Ann Carlton
Dec 11, 2018
Carlene Ann Carlton, 81, of Groves, Texas passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2018 at Bonne Vie Nursing Center in Port Arthur.
She was born on January 12, 1937 to her parents, Carl Safford and Noilene Warren Safford in Port Arthur, Texas. Carlene was a lifelong resident of the area. She graduated from Bishop Byrne High School...
Frank Elwood Andrews
Dec 7, 2018
Frank Elwood Andrews, 75, of Houston, TX passed away at Silverado Memory Care in Sugarland. He was born on June 15, 1943 in Port Arthur, TX and was raised with a strong Catholic faith. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson in 1961. Frank continued his education and graduated From Lamar Tech obtaining his Bachelors Degree in 1965. Being a natural...
Willa Mae Talbert
Dec 2, 2018
Willa Mae Crumpler Talbert, 94, of Beaumont passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Calder Woods in Beaumont.
She was preceded in death by her parents, W. B. Crumpler and Lydia Jane Crumpler, five siblings, her husband, George T. Talbert, stepchildren, Patty Cole, Thomas Talbert, and George O. Talbert.
Willa Mae is survived by...
Carla Yvette Bryan
Nov 25, 2018
Carla Yvette Bryan, 51, of Lake Charles, LA. passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
She was born on August 20, 1967 in Orange, Texas. Carla was a resident of Austin for many years before moving to Lake Charles. Carla was also an Emergency Medical Specialist prior to her...
Eva Ann Bourgeois
Nov 22, 2018
Eva Ann Creighton Bourgeois October 16, 1923 - November 22, 2018 A Legacy of Love & Family
Eva Ann Creighton was born October 16, 1923, in Port Arthur, to William Henry and Lucie Eva Petitfils Creighton. She was a delicately beautiful baby, born in a family of 4 beautiful daughters. She grew up...
Jeremy Patterson, Sr.
Nov 21, 2018
Jeremy Patterson, Sr., 48, of Groves, Texas passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.
He was born on February 14, 1970 to his parents, Dale Patterson and Elizabeth Williams Patterson in Amory, Mississippi. Jeremy lived most of his life in Mississippi before moving to the Groves area 10 years ago....
Teresa Bell Tuohy
Nov 14, 2018
Teresa Bell Foret Tuohy, 73, of Groves passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at her residence.
Teresa was born on September 4, 1945 in Groves, Texas to parents Bertha (Guidry) and Joseph Paul Foret Sr.. Teresa graduated from Port Neches-Groves High School in 1964. She was a resident of Groves for the last 20 years and...
Jimmy Thomas Jr.
Nov 14, 2018
Jimmy Thomas
With bravery, courage, patience, and compassion, Jimmy Thomas completed his earthly stay and entered into eternal peace Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Southeast Texas Medical Center at the age of 88. He had been surrounded for several days by his children, family and loving friends. Jimmy was born on September 24, 1930 in Arnaudville, Louisiana;...
Jack William Hemmenway
Nov 9, 2018
Jack William Hemmenway, 85, of LaBelle passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Methodist Hospital in Houston.
He was born on August 26, 1933 to his parents, Asa Hemmenway and Annie Franklin Hemmenway in Port Neches, Texas. Jack graduated from Nederland High School and played football under Coach Bum Phillips. He was a lifelong resident of...
Douglas Patrick O'Neal
Nov 8, 2018
Douglas Patrick O’Neal, 67, of Groves passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Kindred Heights Hospital in Houston.
He was born on October 30, 1951 to his parents, James Robert O’Neal and Helen Golden O’Neal in Corpus Christi, Texas. Doug has been a resident of the area for over 40 years. He spent most of his...
Judy Chelette Thomas
Oct 29, 2018
Judy Chelette Thomas, 72, of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 at Oak Groves Nursing Home. Judy was born on November 19, 1945 in Port Arthur to parents James Leo Chelette and Josie Marie (Leach) Chelette. She received a Master’s Degree in Education from Lamar University and she taught in the Port Arthur area for many years....
Liola Jane Simon
Oct 25, 2018
Liola Jane “Tattie” Simon, 86, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Bonne Vie Nursing Home in Port Arthur.
She was born on September 8, 1932 to her parents, Harvey Monceaux and Leona Weekly Monceaux in Morse, Louisiana. Liola moved with her family in 1941 to Orange, Texas. She graduated from Stark High...
Jose Carmen Martinez Del Cid
Jan 12, 2019
Jose C. Martinez Del Cid, 82, of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. The family has asked in lieu of flowers, please send potted plants, since Jose is going to be buried in Honduras.
Helen Hebert Worthington
Jan 8, 2019
Just as a caterpillar settles into the cocoon ~ there is a season. The call of life reaches within ~ there is a season. The birth begins, as a Capricorn ~ there is a season. We are born to live ~ there is a season. Helen grew up in Port Arthur, Texas where she completed her high school education...
Carolyn Schnarr
Jan 7, 2019
Carolyn Schnarr, 86, of Groves, Texas passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 at her home.
She was born on January 12, 1932 to her parents, Jack Otts and Hazel Richardson Otts in Fordyce, Arkansas. Carolyn has been a resident of the area since 1957. She retired from the United Board of Missions as a secretary after...
Vernon Lee Duplantis
Jan 6, 2019
Vernon Lee Duplantis, 85, of Port Neches passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at his residence.
Vernon was born on September 13, 1933 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Dennis and Addie Duplantis.
He lived in the Port Neches area since 1959 and was an auto mechanic for many years. Vernon was a veteran,...
Deborah "Debbie" Achord
Dec 31, 2018
Deborah Juanita Achord, 64, of Groves passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 at her residence.
Debbie was born on April 7, 1954 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Corrine (Roberts) and Sam Desmond. She retired from St. Mary’s Hospital as a Registered Nurse after 35 years of employment. Debbie was a loving person who will be...
Roberto Carlos Obregon
Dec 22, 2018
Roberto Carlos Obregon, 56, of Groves, Texas passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on December 21, 1962 to his parents, Roberto Obregon and Daisy Solorzano in Managua, Nicaragua. He has been a resident of the area since he was 17 years old. He was joined...
Rose Roccaforte Barnett
Dec 14, 2018
Rose Roccaforte Barnett, 96, of Port Neches passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.
Rose was born on September 30, 1922 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Lucy (Cuccia) and Emilo Anniboli. She was a lifelong resident of the area; living in Port Arthur, Groves and Port Neches. She was...
Lucille Lavina Dionne
Dec 13, 2018
Lucille Lavina Dionne, 98, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.
Lucille was born on November 8, 1920 in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana to Lavina Lily (Pellerin) and Francis Key Martin. She has lived in the Port Arthur area for 90 years and was a member of St. James Catholic...
Carlene Ann Carlton
Dec 11, 2018
Carlene Ann Carlton, 81, of Groves, Texas passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2018 at Bonne Vie Nursing Center in Port Arthur.
She was born on January 12, 1937 to her parents, Carl Safford and Noilene Warren Safford in Port Arthur, Texas. Carlene was a lifelong resident of the area. She graduated from Bishop Byrne High School...
Frank Elwood Andrews
Dec 7, 2018
Frank Elwood Andrews, 75, of Houston, TX passed away at Silverado Memory Care in Sugarland. He was born on June 15, 1943 in Port Arthur, TX and was raised with a strong Catholic faith. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson in 1961. Frank continued his education and graduated From Lamar Tech obtaining his Bachelors Degree in 1965. Being a natural...
Willa Mae Talbert
Dec 2, 2018
Willa Mae Crumpler Talbert, 94, of Beaumont passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Calder Woods in Beaumont.
She was preceded in death by her parents, W. B. Crumpler and Lydia Jane Crumpler, five siblings, her husband, George T. Talbert, stepchildren, Patty Cole, Thomas Talbert, and George O. Talbert.
Willa Mae is survived by...
Carla Yvette Bryan
Nov 25, 2018
Carla Yvette Bryan, 51, of Lake Charles, LA. passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
She was born on August 20, 1967 in Orange, Texas. Carla was a resident of Austin for many years before moving to Lake Charles. Carla was also an Emergency Medical Specialist prior to her...
Eva Ann Bourgeois
Nov 22, 2018
Eva Ann Creighton Bourgeois October 16, 1923 - November 22, 2018 A Legacy of Love & Family
Eva Ann Creighton was born October 16, 1923, in Port Arthur, to William Henry and Lucie Eva Petitfils Creighton. She was a delicately beautiful baby, born in a family of 4 beautiful daughters. She grew up...
Jeremy Patterson, Sr.
Nov 21, 2018
Jeremy Patterson, Sr., 48, of Groves, Texas passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.
He was born on February 14, 1970 to his parents, Dale Patterson and Elizabeth Williams Patterson in Amory, Mississippi. Jeremy lived most of his life in Mississippi before moving to the Groves area 10 years ago....
Teresa Bell Tuohy
Nov 14, 2018
Teresa Bell Foret Tuohy, 73, of Groves passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at her residence.
Teresa was born on September 4, 1945 in Groves, Texas to parents Bertha (Guidry) and Joseph Paul Foret Sr.. Teresa graduated from Port Neches-Groves High School in 1964. She was a resident of Groves for the last 20 years and...
Jimmy Thomas Jr.
Nov 14, 2018
Jimmy Thomas
With bravery, courage, patience, and compassion, Jimmy Thomas completed his earthly stay and entered into eternal peace Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Southeast Texas Medical Center at the age of 88. He had been surrounded for several days by his children, family and loving friends. Jimmy was born on September 24, 1930 in Arnaudville, Louisiana;...
Jack William Hemmenway
Nov 9, 2018
Jack William Hemmenway, 85, of LaBelle passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Methodist Hospital in Houston.
He was born on August 26, 1933 to his parents, Asa Hemmenway and Annie Franklin Hemmenway in Port Neches, Texas. Jack graduated from Nederland High School and played football under Coach Bum Phillips. He was a lifelong resident of...
Douglas Patrick O'Neal
Nov 8, 2018
Douglas Patrick O’Neal, 67, of Groves passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Kindred Heights Hospital in Houston.
He was born on October 30, 1951 to his parents, James Robert O’Neal and Helen Golden O’Neal in Corpus Christi, Texas. Doug has been a resident of the area for over 40 years. He spent most of his...
Judy Chelette Thomas
Oct 29, 2018
Judy Chelette Thomas, 72, of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 at Oak Groves Nursing Home. Judy was born on November 19, 1945 in Port Arthur to parents James Leo Chelette and Josie Marie (Leach) Chelette. She received a Master’s Degree in Education from Lamar University and she taught in the Port Arthur area for many years....
Liola Jane Simon
Oct 25, 2018
Liola Jane “Tattie” Simon, 86, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Bonne Vie Nursing Home in Port Arthur.
She was born on September 8, 1932 to her parents, Harvey Monceaux and Leona Weekly Monceaux in Morse, Louisiana. Liola moved with her family in 1941 to Orange, Texas. She graduated from Stark High...