Obituaries for
Clayton - Thompson Funeral Directors
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...
David Ronald Lundy, Sr.
Oct 15, 2018
David Ronald Lundy, Sr., 82, of West Orange, Texas passed away on October 15, 2018 at his home.
He was born on September 16, 1936 to his parents, William Clinton Lundy and Elsie Clark Lundy in Jayton, Texas. David served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a longtime resident of Dumas,...
Ruby Mae Lyday
Oct 9, 2018
In Loving Memory
Ruby Mae Lyday
Ruby, 88, born in Port Arthur, TX passed peacefully away, Tuesday, October 09, 2018, in Springfield, Louisiana, surrounded by family and so much love.
She is survived by her son, Kevin Lyday and wife, Charlotte; grandchildren, David Lyday, Danyal Lyday and wife, Dianna, Derrick Lyday and wife,...
Lucy Ann Meyer
Oct 8, 2018
Lucy Ann Meyer, 83, of Groves, Texas passed away peacefully on October 8, 2018. She was born on July 1, 1935 in Port Arthur, Texas to Parents Joseph and Mamie Mosca
In 1953, Lucy graduated from Bishop Byrne Catholic High School and began her work as Transcriptionist at St. Mary's Hospital for 30 years. In the 1980's,...
Thomas L. Raborn
Oct 8, 2018
Thomas "Tomboy" Raborn, 78, of Crystal Beach, Texas passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 at UTMB Hospital in Galveston.
Tom was born on January 5, 1940 to Louis Henry Raborn and Ira Mae Patterson Raborn in Thomaston, Alabama. He retired from Shell Oil after 30 plus years of employment as a gas and oil field operator....
Beverly Jean Schmidt
Oct 3, 2018
Beverly Jean Schmidt, 78, of Groves died peacefully at her home Wednesday, October 3, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 17, 1939 to M. R. Spoonemore and Juanita Spoonemore.
Beverly is survived by her son, Steven Lee Schmidt, her daughter, Stephanie Boudreaux and husband, Michael, her sisters, Shirley Sparks, Brenda Whitworth, Deborah Parker,...
Larry Stefflen
Oct 2, 2018
Larry Stefflen, 81, of Port Neches passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at the UTMB-Jenny Sealy Hospital in Galveston.
He was born on September 2, 1937 to his parents, George Stefflen and Nola Leger Stefflen in Port Neches, Texas. Larry was a lifelong resident of the area. He retired from Texaco-Huntsman as a mechanic after 43...
Mark Wayne Peltier
Oct 1, 2018
Mark Wayne Peltier, 57, of Port Arthur passed away at his home on Monday, October 1, 2018.
He was born on May 2, 1961 to his parents, George Peltier, Jr. and Elizabeth Berg Peltier in Port Arthur, Texas. Mark was a longtime resident of the area. He worked in various positions in the area before being disabled....
Kody Nguyen
Oct 1, 2018
Our beloved son, brother, nephew, and cousin, Kody Nguyen, 22, of Port Neches passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018. He lived a full and vibrant life, one of which most people can only dream.
Kody was born on October 30, 1995, to Long Nguyen and Stephanie Phuong Tran in Port Arthur, Texas. He was a member...
Robert James Leblanc
Sep 30, 2018
Robert James LeBlanc , 61, of Bridge City passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018. He was a free spirted and fun loving friend, brother, and uncle. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He was born on January 1, 1957 to his parents, Norris LeBlanc and Juanita Beauxis LeBlanc in New Orleans, Louisiana....
Dan Wade Hardin
Sep 25, 2018
Dan Wade Hardin, 58, of Port Arthur passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Medical Center of Southeast Texas.
Dan was born on May 21, 1960 in Kirbyville, Texas to parents Fannie Mae (Hamlett) and Bernie Cecil Hardin. He has lived in the Port Arthur area for many years and worked for Insulator Local 22 in Houston....
Betty Joyce Nolan
Sep 24, 2018
Betty Joyce Nolan of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018, her 87 th birthday at Dubuis Hospital-Christus St. Elizabeth in Beaumont.
She was born on September 24, 1931 to her parents, Wilson Sheridan and Pauline Toups Sheridan in Port Arthur. Betty has been a lifelong resident of Port Arthur. She was a devoted housewife...
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...
David Ronald Lundy, Sr.
Oct 15, 2018
David Ronald Lundy, Sr., 82, of West Orange, Texas passed away on October 15, 2018 at his home.
He was born on September 16, 1936 to his parents, William Clinton Lundy and Elsie Clark Lundy in Jayton, Texas. David served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a longtime resident of Dumas,...
Ruby Mae Lyday
Oct 9, 2018
In Loving Memory
Ruby Mae Lyday
Ruby, 88, born in Port Arthur, TX passed peacefully away, Tuesday, October 09, 2018, in Springfield, Louisiana, surrounded by family and so much love.
She is survived by her son, Kevin Lyday and wife, Charlotte; grandchildren, David Lyday, Danyal Lyday and wife, Dianna, Derrick Lyday and wife,...
Lucy Ann Meyer
Oct 8, 2018
Lucy Ann Meyer, 83, of Groves, Texas passed away peacefully on October 8, 2018. She was born on July 1, 1935 in Port Arthur, Texas to Parents Joseph and Mamie Mosca
In 1953, Lucy graduated from Bishop Byrne Catholic High School and began her work as Transcriptionist at St. Mary's Hospital for 30 years. In the 1980's,...
Thomas L. Raborn
Oct 8, 2018
Thomas "Tomboy" Raborn, 78, of Crystal Beach, Texas passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 at UTMB Hospital in Galveston.
Tom was born on January 5, 1940 to Louis Henry Raborn and Ira Mae Patterson Raborn in Thomaston, Alabama. He retired from Shell Oil after 30 plus years of employment as a gas and oil field operator....
Beverly Jean Schmidt
Oct 3, 2018
Beverly Jean Schmidt, 78, of Groves died peacefully at her home Wednesday, October 3, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 17, 1939 to M. R. Spoonemore and Juanita Spoonemore.
Beverly is survived by her son, Steven Lee Schmidt, her daughter, Stephanie Boudreaux and husband, Michael, her sisters, Shirley Sparks, Brenda Whitworth, Deborah Parker,...
Larry Stefflen
Oct 2, 2018
Larry Stefflen, 81, of Port Neches passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at the UTMB-Jenny Sealy Hospital in Galveston.
He was born on September 2, 1937 to his parents, George Stefflen and Nola Leger Stefflen in Port Neches, Texas. Larry was a lifelong resident of the area. He retired from Texaco-Huntsman as a mechanic after 43...
Mark Wayne Peltier
Oct 1, 2018
Mark Wayne Peltier, 57, of Port Arthur passed away at his home on Monday, October 1, 2018.
He was born on May 2, 1961 to his parents, George Peltier, Jr. and Elizabeth Berg Peltier in Port Arthur, Texas. Mark was a longtime resident of the area. He worked in various positions in the area before being disabled....
Kody Nguyen
Oct 1, 2018
Our beloved son, brother, nephew, and cousin, Kody Nguyen, 22, of Port Neches passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018. He lived a full and vibrant life, one of which most people can only dream.
Kody was born on October 30, 1995, to Long Nguyen and Stephanie Phuong Tran in Port Arthur, Texas. He was a member...
Robert James Leblanc
Sep 30, 2018
Robert James LeBlanc , 61, of Bridge City passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018. He was a free spirted and fun loving friend, brother, and uncle. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He was born on January 1, 1957 to his parents, Norris LeBlanc and Juanita Beauxis LeBlanc in New Orleans, Louisiana....
Dan Wade Hardin
Sep 25, 2018
Dan Wade Hardin, 58, of Port Arthur passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Medical Center of Southeast Texas.
Dan was born on May 21, 1960 in Kirbyville, Texas to parents Fannie Mae (Hamlett) and Bernie Cecil Hardin. He has lived in the Port Arthur area for many years and worked for Insulator Local 22 in Houston....
Betty Joyce Nolan
Sep 24, 2018
Betty Joyce Nolan of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018, her 87 th birthday at Dubuis Hospital-Christus St. Elizabeth in Beaumont.
She was born on September 24, 1931 to her parents, Wilson Sheridan and Pauline Toups Sheridan in Port Arthur. Betty has been a lifelong resident of Port Arthur. She was a devoted housewife...

