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Robert Earl Riley

Robert Earl Riley

Jun 15, 2016

Robert Earl Riley March 22, 1935 - June 15, 2016

Robert Earl Riley, 81, of Vidor passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at his residence.

Robert was born on March 22, 1935 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Katie D. (Hardin) and Robert Amadis Riley. He lived in...

James Devane Crain

James Devane Crain

Jun 15, 2016

James Devane Crain September 20, 1926 - June 15, 2016

James Devane Crain, 89, of Beaumont passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Calderwood Nursing Home.

James was born on September 20, 1926 in Sikes, Louisiana to parents Bessie Lee (Fletcher) and Marshall Osbourne Crain. He had lived...

Ernest "Papa" A. Perdue

Ernest "Papa" A. Perdue

Jun 10, 2016

Ernest "PaPa" A. Perdue October 1, 1929 - June 10, 2016

PaPa Perdue age 86 passed away on June 10, 2016 at Oak Grove Nursing Home. He was born on October 1, 1929 in El Dorado, Ark. to parents, Alvin and Mattie M. Arner Perdue. He was a resident of Port Arthur for the past 53 years and had...

Ted Edward Benoit

Ted Edward Benoit

Jun 9, 2016

Ted Edward Benoit March 25, 1939 - June 9, 2016

Ted Edward Benoit, 77, of Starks, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

He was born on March 25, 1939 to Hulda Westlund Benoit and Waddy Benoit near Cameron, Louisiana. Ted was a former resident of Port Arthur before...

Michael Dale Tillman

Michael Dale Tillman

Jun 8, 2016

Michael Dale Tillman February 8, 1953 - June 8, 2016

Michael Dale Tillman, 63, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

He was born on February 8, 1953 to Lois Davis Tillman and Harmon Edward Tillman in Sulphur, Louisiana. Michael has been a resident of the...

Denise Kay Rogers

Denise Kay Rogers

Jun 7, 2016

Denise Kay Rogers March 31, 1952 - June 7, 2016

Denise Kay Rogers, 64, of Groves passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

Denise was born on March 31, 1952 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Ivie Joyce (Jones) and Gerald Neil...

James "Boo Boo" Dean Quibodeaux

James "Boo Boo" Dean Quibodeaux

Jun 2, 2016

James "Boo Boo" Dean Quibodeaux February 8, 1957 - June 2, 2016

James Dean Quibodeaux, more well known as, Boo Boo Quibodeaux, passed away on June 2nd 2016 in Sabine Pass, TX where he’s called home for over 50 years.   He was born on February 8th 1957 in Port Arthur to the late Walter Quibodeaux Sr....

Ramelle Browning

Ramelle Browning

May 30, 2016

Ramelle Browning January 29, 1947 - May 30, 2016

Ramelle Browning, 69, of Orange County passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016 at her residence.

Ramelle was born on January 29, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio to parents Mabel Jean (Dorsey) and Roy Schexenider. She had lived in Orange County...

Marina Moreno

Marina Moreno

May 26, 2016

Marina Moreno July 18, 1921 - May 26, 2016

Marina Costilla Moreno, 94, of Groves, Texas passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Summer Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Beaumont.

She was born on July 18, 1921 to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Costilla, Sr. in Beaumont, Texas. Marina was raised in Beaumont and has been...

Stephen Ronald Knod

Stephen Ronald Knod

May 21, 2016

Stephen Ronald Knod November 29, 1984 - May 21, 2016

Our beloved Stephen Ronald Knod, 31, went to be with our LORD on Saturday, May 21, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his father, Ernie E. Knod and wife, Teresa; his mother Mary Mott Phillips...

Bobby Sue Tweedel

Bobby Sue Tweedel

May 18, 2016

Bobby Sue Tweedel September 20, 1931 - May 18, 2016

Bobby Sue Arendale Tweedel, 84, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016.

She was born on September 20, 1931 to Clara Barton Smith Arendale and Taylor Barnym Arendale in Port Arthur, Texas. Bobby...

Robert "Bobby" Frank Quebedeaux, Jr.

Robert "Bobby" Frank Quebedeaux, Jr.

May 18, 2016

Robert "Bobby" Frank Quebedeaux, Jr. August 8, 1938 - May 18, 2016

Robert “Bobby” Frank Quebedeaux, Jr., 77, of Port Neches, Texas passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont .

He was born on August 8, 1938 to Goldie Ernestine Grubbs Quebedeaux and Robert F. Quebedeaux,...

Jimmie Warren (J.W.) Dewitt

Jimmie Warren (J.W.) Dewitt

May 14, 2016

Jimmie Warren (J.W.) DeWitt September 1, 1930 - May 14, 2016

Mr. J.W. DeWitt, 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in Kingwood, Texas, on May 14, 2016, after a long illness. He was born in Marksville, Louisiana, on September 1, 1930, to Fred Cleveland DeWitt and Gladys Beauboeuf DeWitt.

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Ray Knighton

Ray Knighton

May 13, 2016

Ray Knighton March 18, 1932 - May 13, 2016

Dorman Ray Knighton, 84 years old, born March 18, 1932 in Jasper County, TX, passed away on May 13, 2016 in Groves, TX at Magnolia Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Ray joined the U.S. Army at age 15, in 1948,...

David Ray Lawler

David Ray Lawler

May 13, 2016

David Ray Lawler February 20, 1969 - May 13, 2016

David Ray Lawler, 47, of Groves, Texas passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016 at his home.

He was born on February 20, 1969 to Jane Evelyn Brame Augustus and Gerald Lawler in Port Arthur, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur/Groves area.

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Luke John Loukas

Luke John Loukas

May 12, 2016

Luke John Loukas February 19, 1926 - May 12, 2016

Luke John Loukas, 90, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Dubuis Hospital – St. Mary in Port Arthur.

He was born on February 19, 1926 to Helen Thomas Loukas and John Loukas in Port Arthur, Texas. Luke was a lifelong resident...

Ruby Ledet

Ruby Ledet

May 10, 2016

Ruby Ledet April 21, 1921 - May 10, 2016

Ruby Woodson Ledet, 95, of Groves, Texas passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Monday, May 10, 2016.

She was born on April 21, 1921 to Addie Quebedeaux Woodson and Elmo Woodson in Port Arthur, Texas. Ruby was raised in Port Arthur...

Joe "Spooky" Henry Bailey, Jr.

Joe "Spooky" Henry Bailey, Jr.

May 9, 2016

Joe "Spooky" Henry Bailey, Jr. October 31, 1955 - May 9, 2016

Joe “Spooky” Henry Bailey Jr, 60, of Port Neches/Groves, Texas passed away on Monday May 9, 2016 at his home.  He was born on October 31, 1955 to Doris Davis Bailey and Joe Bailey Sr. in Port Arthur, TX.  Joe graduated...

Kenneth Carol Mitchell

Kenneth Carol Mitchell

May 5, 2016

Kenneth Carol Mitchell August 25, 1926 - May 5, 2016

Kenneth Carol Mitchell was born August 25, 1926 to Thomas Andrew and Myrtle Mitchell.  He grew up in Henleyfield, Mississippi the oldest of five children.  He always had a sense of humor and loved to argue.  Growing up during the depression in Mississippi was financially difficult and Kenneth worked...

Bertha Dolores Adaway

Bertha Dolores Adaway

May 2, 2016

Bertha Dolores Adaway November 20, 1941 - May 2, 2016

Bertha Dolores Ayala Adaway, 74, of Roanoke, Texas and a former resident of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016 at Baylor Regional Medical Center in Grapevine, Texas.

She was born on November 20, 1941 to Dolores Tapia Ayala and Herminio Ayala in San Antonio,...

Robert Earl Riley

Robert Earl Riley

Jun 15, 2016

Robert Earl Riley March 22, 1935 - June 15, 2016

Robert Earl Riley, 81, of Vidor passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at his residence.

Robert was born on March 22, 1935 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Katie D. (Hardin) and Robert Amadis Riley. He lived in...

James Devane Crain

James Devane Crain

Jun 15, 2016

James Devane Crain September 20, 1926 - June 15, 2016

James Devane Crain, 89, of Beaumont passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Calderwood Nursing Home.

James was born on September 20, 1926 in Sikes, Louisiana to parents Bessie Lee (Fletcher) and Marshall Osbourne Crain. He had lived...

Ernest "Papa" A. Perdue

Ernest "Papa" A. Perdue

Jun 10, 2016

Ernest "PaPa" A. Perdue October 1, 1929 - June 10, 2016

PaPa Perdue age 86 passed away on June 10, 2016 at Oak Grove Nursing Home. He was born on October 1, 1929 in El Dorado, Ark. to parents, Alvin and Mattie M. Arner Perdue. He was a resident of Port Arthur for the past 53 years and had...

Ted Edward Benoit

Ted Edward Benoit

Jun 9, 2016

Ted Edward Benoit March 25, 1939 - June 9, 2016

Ted Edward Benoit, 77, of Starks, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

He was born on March 25, 1939 to Hulda Westlund Benoit and Waddy Benoit near Cameron, Louisiana. Ted was a former resident of Port Arthur before...

Michael Dale Tillman

Michael Dale Tillman

Jun 8, 2016

Michael Dale Tillman February 8, 1953 - June 8, 2016

Michael Dale Tillman, 63, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

He was born on February 8, 1953 to Lois Davis Tillman and Harmon Edward Tillman in Sulphur, Louisiana. Michael has been a resident of the...

Denise Kay Rogers

Denise Kay Rogers

Jun 7, 2016

Denise Kay Rogers March 31, 1952 - June 7, 2016

Denise Kay Rogers, 64, of Groves passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

Denise was born on March 31, 1952 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Ivie Joyce (Jones) and Gerald Neil...

James "Boo Boo" Dean Quibodeaux

James "Boo Boo" Dean Quibodeaux

Jun 2, 2016

James "Boo Boo" Dean Quibodeaux February 8, 1957 - June 2, 2016

James Dean Quibodeaux, more well known as, Boo Boo Quibodeaux, passed away on June 2nd 2016 in Sabine Pass, TX where he’s called home for over 50 years.   He was born on February 8th 1957 in Port Arthur to the late Walter Quibodeaux Sr....

Ramelle Browning

Ramelle Browning

May 30, 2016

Ramelle Browning January 29, 1947 - May 30, 2016

Ramelle Browning, 69, of Orange County passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016 at her residence.

Ramelle was born on January 29, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio to parents Mabel Jean (Dorsey) and Roy Schexenider. She had lived in Orange County...

Marina Moreno

Marina Moreno

May 26, 2016

Marina Moreno July 18, 1921 - May 26, 2016

Marina Costilla Moreno, 94, of Groves, Texas passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Summer Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Beaumont.

She was born on July 18, 1921 to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Costilla, Sr. in Beaumont, Texas. Marina was raised in Beaumont and has been...

Stephen Ronald Knod

Stephen Ronald Knod

May 21, 2016

Stephen Ronald Knod November 29, 1984 - May 21, 2016

Our beloved Stephen Ronald Knod, 31, went to be with our LORD on Saturday, May 21, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his father, Ernie E. Knod and wife, Teresa; his mother Mary Mott Phillips...

Bobby Sue Tweedel

Bobby Sue Tweedel

May 18, 2016

Bobby Sue Tweedel September 20, 1931 - May 18, 2016

Bobby Sue Arendale Tweedel, 84, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016.

She was born on September 20, 1931 to Clara Barton Smith Arendale and Taylor Barnym Arendale in Port Arthur, Texas. Bobby...

Robert "Bobby" Frank Quebedeaux, Jr.

Robert "Bobby" Frank Quebedeaux, Jr.

May 18, 2016

Robert "Bobby" Frank Quebedeaux, Jr. August 8, 1938 - May 18, 2016

Robert “Bobby” Frank Quebedeaux, Jr., 77, of Port Neches, Texas passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont .

He was born on August 8, 1938 to Goldie Ernestine Grubbs Quebedeaux and Robert F. Quebedeaux,...

Jimmie Warren (J.W.) Dewitt

Jimmie Warren (J.W.) Dewitt

May 14, 2016

Jimmie Warren (J.W.) DeWitt September 1, 1930 - May 14, 2016

Mr. J.W. DeWitt, 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in Kingwood, Texas, on May 14, 2016, after a long illness. He was born in Marksville, Louisiana, on September 1, 1930, to Fred Cleveland DeWitt and Gladys Beauboeuf DeWitt.

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Ray Knighton

Ray Knighton

May 13, 2016

Ray Knighton March 18, 1932 - May 13, 2016

Dorman Ray Knighton, 84 years old, born March 18, 1932 in Jasper County, TX, passed away on May 13, 2016 in Groves, TX at Magnolia Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Ray joined the U.S. Army at age 15, in 1948,...

David Ray Lawler

David Ray Lawler

May 13, 2016

David Ray Lawler February 20, 1969 - May 13, 2016

David Ray Lawler, 47, of Groves, Texas passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016 at his home.

He was born on February 20, 1969 to Jane Evelyn Brame Augustus and Gerald Lawler in Port Arthur, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur/Groves area.

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Luke John Loukas

Luke John Loukas

May 12, 2016

Luke John Loukas February 19, 1926 - May 12, 2016

Luke John Loukas, 90, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Dubuis Hospital – St. Mary in Port Arthur.

He was born on February 19, 1926 to Helen Thomas Loukas and John Loukas in Port Arthur, Texas. Luke was a lifelong resident...

Ruby Ledet

Ruby Ledet

May 10, 2016

Ruby Ledet April 21, 1921 - May 10, 2016

Ruby Woodson Ledet, 95, of Groves, Texas passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Monday, May 10, 2016.

She was born on April 21, 1921 to Addie Quebedeaux Woodson and Elmo Woodson in Port Arthur, Texas. Ruby was raised in Port Arthur...

Joe "Spooky" Henry Bailey, Jr.

Joe "Spooky" Henry Bailey, Jr.

May 9, 2016

Joe "Spooky" Henry Bailey, Jr. October 31, 1955 - May 9, 2016

Joe “Spooky” Henry Bailey Jr, 60, of Port Neches/Groves, Texas passed away on Monday May 9, 2016 at his home.  He was born on October 31, 1955 to Doris Davis Bailey and Joe Bailey Sr. in Port Arthur, TX.  Joe graduated...

Kenneth Carol Mitchell

Kenneth Carol Mitchell

May 5, 2016

Kenneth Carol Mitchell August 25, 1926 - May 5, 2016

Kenneth Carol Mitchell was born August 25, 1926 to Thomas Andrew and Myrtle Mitchell.  He grew up in Henleyfield, Mississippi the oldest of five children.  He always had a sense of humor and loved to argue.  Growing up during the depression in Mississippi was financially difficult and Kenneth worked...

Bertha Dolores Adaway

Bertha Dolores Adaway

May 2, 2016

Bertha Dolores Adaway November 20, 1941 - May 2, 2016

Bertha Dolores Ayala Adaway, 74, of Roanoke, Texas and a former resident of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016 at Baylor Regional Medical Center in Grapevine, Texas.

She was born on November 20, 1941 to Dolores Tapia Ayala and Herminio Ayala in San Antonio,...

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