Sep 29, 2024

Elvin "Rod" Bennett Jr., a man of unwavering dedication and spirit, passed away on September 29, 2024 in Beaumont, Texas, at the age of 85. Born on October 28, 1938, in Floyd County, Indiana, Rod lived a life marked by service, hard work, and love for his family.

Rod's career as a Shipyard Foreman showcased not only...

Sep 25, 2024

Mildred McGown West, 98, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. She was born in Bronson, Texas to Emma Jane Clark McGown and Malcolm Elijah McGown on August 6, 1926.

Mildred graduated from Silsbee High School and moved to Port Arthur in 1943 where she married her husband...

Sep 22, 2024

Floy Lee Eldridge

Floy Lee Eldridge, 97, peacefully transitioned to her eternal home Sunday, September 22, 2024. Born in Tyler, Texas, Floy was the 8th of 12 children of Agrippa and Bertha Reeves. Her greatest joy in life was giving to her family and friends. Those left to cherish her memory are daughter, Jane Barron and husband,...

Sep 21, 2024

William Miles (Wild Bill) Gibson, 70, of Port Arthur, Texas, formerly of West Orange, Texas, passed away September 21, 2024, at South East Texas Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones.

Born August 11, 1954, in Temple, Texas he worked several jobs through the years including Cowboy Concrete, Tex-Trac, Pizza Hut, What A Burger and the Motiva...

Sep 21, 2024

Juanita Shuff was born on August 17, 1935 in New Orleans, Louisiana, moved to Port Arthur, Texas as an infant and passed away peacefully in Beaumont on September 21, 2024 at the age of 89.

She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and Port Arthur School of Business. After graduation, she worked at Travelers Insurance Agency and...

Sep 12, 2024

Norbert “Blackie” Hebert Jr., 97, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Bonnie Vie Nursing Home in Port Arthur.

Norbert was born on April 17, 1927 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Anita (Landry) and Norbert Hebert Sr. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School; he was veteran, joining the U.S. Navy in...

Sep 4, 2024

Emmitt James Landry, Sr. 92, of Groves passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on February 5, 1932 in Berwick, Louisiana to Floradee Margaret Gaspard Landry and Ulysses Landry. Emmitt was a longtime resident of the area and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1952....

Sep 3, 2024

Julia Lindell Parson was born in Bosun Bay, Grand Cayman Island on July 25, 1922, to the late William Banker Ebanks and Christabella Ebanks. She passed away peacefully and free of any disease at the age of 102, in Round Rock Texas on September 3rd, 2024.

She came to Port Arthur with her family  in the 1970’s,...

Sep 1, 2024

Rosa Maria Do Rosario Oliveira Peltier, 82, of Sabine Pass passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

She was born on January 24, 1942 in Olho, Portugal to Rosa Guivota and John Oliveira. Rosie has been a resident of the area since 1967. She worked as a housekeeper at several...

Aug 27, 2024

James Keith Hensarling, 65, of Beauxart Gardens passed away on August 27, 2024 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

He was born on September 21, 1958 in Port Arthur, Texas to Theresa Marie Gennuso Hensarling and James Truman Hensarling.  Keith was a lifelong resident of the area, graduating from Port Neches-Groves High School in 1977.  He...

Aug 21, 2024

Robin Renee Jackson, 62, of Groves passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at home.

Robin was born on March 4, 1962 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Juanita Maye (Velvin) and Raymond Luther McCoy. She has been a lifelong resident of Southeast Texas and she graduated from PNG High School, the Class of 1969. She had...

Aug 21, 2024

Lois Elizabeth Bryan, 92, of Groves passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at her home.

Lois was born on April 14, 1932 in New Orleans, Louisiana to parents Sadie Elizabeth (Derbonne) and Leopold Frances Hood. She married the love of her life Keither Earl Bryan in 1948 and then moving to Southeast Texas after his service...

Aug 20, 2024

Camilla Acosta Richard, 72, of Zavalla, Texas and former resident of Bridge City, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Harbor Hospice House in Jasper.

She was born on May 31, 1952, in Port Arthur, Texas.  Camilla graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and Lamar State College- Orange. She was employed at Chevron Chemical in Orange...

Aug 16, 2024

Larry James Linscomb, 90, of Buna passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Silsbee Oaks Health Care.

Larry was born on August 23, 1933 in Port Arthur, Texas to his loving parents Esther (Wagner) and Buren Marie Linscomb. Larry lived and grew up in Port Arthur, Texas until serving his country by joining the United States...

Aug 15, 2024

Dorothy Jean Campbell, 89, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Bertha Kasper and her husband, Robert W. Campbell. Dorothy is survived by her children, Rob Campbell and Karen Swan.

Graveside service will be held on Saturday,...

Aug 15, 2024

Ronald Alex Amuny, Sr. passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024, just two weeks shy of his 90th birthday. He was surrounded by his children and loved ones. He was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and lived the last several months at Calder Woods in Beaumont. By all accounts Ronald was a rambunctious child.  He was a hard...

Aug 2, 2024

Robert (Bob) Dale Logan, 67, of Mauriceville, TX passed away on August 2, 2024   Bob was born in Key West, Florida on June 13, 1957 to Opal Williams and Alvin Logan.

Bob was well known for his work throughout Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana as a structural steel designer in the engineering industry. He loved what he...

Jul 30, 2024

Betty Jo DeCuir Robbins, 91, of Port Arthur passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Cascades of Port Arthur, A native of Port Arthur and lifelong resident, she graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur, where she was a member of the Red Hussar Drum and Bugle Corp. Betty worked as a baker for her sister-in-law,...

Jul 29, 2024

David Kent Barnes, 77, of Port Arthur passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 29, 2024.

He was born on August 18, 1946 in Seattle, Washington to Jean Eagan Barnes and Floyd Franklin Barnes. David has been a resident of the area since 1993. After his service in the US...

Jul 29, 2024

Delores DeCoux DeVillier, born August 22, 1930, in Port Arthur, TX was called home to be with the Lord July 29, 2024. She passed away due to complications from an auto/pedestrian accident.

Delores was a loving and cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister, cousin, and a cherished friend to many.

As a child...