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Maria Thi Hoang

Maria Thi Hoang

Apr 4, 2024

Maria Thi Hoang, 82, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Bonne Vie Nursing Home.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves, with a prayer service at 5:00 PM and a rosary...

Wendy Lee Blackwell

Wendy Lee Blackwell

Mar 29, 2024

Wendy Lee Blackwell, age 72, resident of Groves, Texas, peacefully passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at Hermann Memorial Hospital Southwest in Houston.

Born on May 21, 1951, in Mankato, Minnesota, Wendy was the beloved daughter of Vivian Lee (Delaney) and Alfred Ernest Hoffmeister. At the tender age of 6, Wendy's family relocated to Southeast Texas,...

Richard Eugene Robbins

Richard Eugene Robbins

Mar 25, 2024

Richard Eugene Robbins, 71, of Groves passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont.

He was born on October 12, 1952 in Port Arthur, Texas to Lena Romero Robbins and Newton D. Robbins. Richard was a lifelong resident of the area. He worked as counselor at the Texas Youth Commission for over...

Luis Torres Castillo

Luis Torres Castillo

Mar 21, 2024

Luis Torres Castillo, 69, of Port Arthur passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at his home in Port Arthur.

He was born on October 11, 1954 in Reynosa, Mexico to Paulina Torres Castillo and Desiderio Castillo. Luis has been a resident of Port Arthur for the last 35 years.

He was preceded in...

Ernest Eugene Knod

Ernest Eugene Knod

Mar 20, 2024

Ernest Eugene Knod, 70, of Groves, Texas passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

He was born on August 16, 1953 in DeQuicy, Louisiana to Dorothy Pearl Christy Knod and Ernest Ralph Knod. Ernie was a lifelong resident of the area. He served in the U.S. Army reserves. Ernie retired...

Evon Vargas

Evon Vargas

Mar 17, 2024

Evon Vargas, 91, of Port Arthur passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Evon was born on July 28, 1932 in Wiergate, Texas to parents Eufrania (Lona) and Gabino Moreno Sr. She was a lifelong resident of Southeast Texas and she was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church in Port Arthur....

Woodrow "Teddy" Theodore Edgerton Jr.

Woodrow "Teddy" Theodore Edgerton Jr.

Mar 14, 2024

Woodrow “Teddy” Theodore Edgerton Jr., 70, of Port Neches passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Woody was born on August 8, 1953 at a Medical Clinic in Port Acres to parents Elizabeth (Greenslade) and Woodrow Theodore Edgerton Sr. He was a lifelong resident of the Southeast Texas area. Woody was...

Ina Louise Simon

Ina Louise Simon

Mar 12, 2024

Ina Simon, 94 of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.  She was born on September 8, 1929, to Andrew Simon and Lucille Cormier Simon. A devout Catholic she was a lifelong member of St. Charles Catholic Church.

She loved to crochet and would give everyone at Bonne Vie Nursing Home where she lived...

Alice Vaughan Keith

Alice Vaughan Keith

Mar 12, 2024

A memorial service for Alice Elizabeth Keith will be held at Buckner Calder Woods in Beaumont, Texas at 1:00pm on Saturday, March 30th. Chaplain Mike Wood will be officiating.  Mrs. Keith passed away peacefully in Beaumont on Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Alice was born at St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur, Texas. She was the only child...

Anthony Charles Legnon

Anthony Charles Legnon

Mar 9, 2024

Anthony Charles Legnon, 91, of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Liberty Health Care Center in Liberty, Texas. Services pending.

Eva Jane Waldroup

Eva Jane Waldroup

Mar 3, 2024

Eva Jane Waldroup, entered heavens gates on Sunday, March 3rd, 2024 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.  Eva was born on August 28, 1951 to Joseph Reid Holloman and Wava Lee Holloman at St. Mary’s Hospital in Port Arthur, Texas.

It was her faith that helped her through the many challenges she had during her lifetime.  ...

Oralia Deleon Menchaca

Oralia Deleon Menchaca

Feb 24, 2024

Oralia DeLeon Menchaca of Port Arthur passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024. She attained the age of 100 years and six months.

She was born on August 4, 1923 in Port Arthur to Maria Martinez DeLeon and Timothy DeLeon. Oralia was a longtime resident of Port Arthur. She owned and operated Menchaca Beauty Shop for...

Gregory Kenneth Tillman

Gregory Kenneth Tillman

Feb 20, 2024

Gregory Kenneth Tillman, 65, of Port Neches, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2024 at his home due to an illness.

He was born September 15, 1958 in Houston, TX to Luther and Mary Ann Tillman.

Greg loved the Lord, his family, friends, his dogs, and riding his Harley.  He was a biker for life!

...

Coy Wayne Cole

Coy Wayne Cole

Feb 16, 2024

Coy Wayne Cole, 86, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 in Beaumont, Texas. Pending

Minnie Rachel Greer Weaver

Minnie Rachel Greer Weaver

Feb 15, 2024

Minnie Rachel Weaver, 90, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Community Retirement Center in Port Arthur.

Minnie was born on February 1, 1934 in Port Arthur, Texas, one of twelve children born to parents Anel Lucille (Ellender) and Hatton Lee Greer. She was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and was member...

Jose "Joe" Mario Garcia

Jose "Joe" Mario Garcia

Feb 13, 2024

Jose M. Garcia (Joe) joined his eternal father on February 13, 2024, at the age of 80 years old.

Joe was born on March 3, 1943, to Max and Mary Jo Garcia in Alice, Texas. Joe was a Staff Sargent in The US Marine Corp from 1966-1969 in the 3rd Marine Division and served in The Vietnam...

Linda Melancon Breaux

Linda Melancon Breaux

Feb 10, 2024

Linda Faye Melancon Breaux, 74, of Groves, went to her heavenly home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 10, 2024.

Linda was born on May 27, 1949 in Port Arthur, Texas to Cleveland and Margaret Melancon. Linda was a lifelong residentof Groves, Texas and a 1967 graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School where she was...

Seth William Blackwell

Seth William Blackwell

Feb 8, 2024

Seth William Blackwell, 37, of Groves passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Seth was born on September 9, 1986 in Galveston, Texas to parents Kim Noreen (Duvall) and Darrel Ray Blackwell. Seth was an electrician, IE Tech and a safe supervisor working with several companies in the area. He enjoyed the outdoors; going hunting, fishing, camping,...

Rochelle Vickers Hanson

Rochelle Vickers Hanson

Feb 3, 2024

Rochelle Hanson

December 11, 1951 ~ February 3, 2024

Rochelle Hanson began life as the only child of Hilda and Rodney Vickers and the only grandchild of her beloved grandmother, Effie Broussard, who lived with them.

She attended Miss Bonner’s School and Saint James Elementary. She graduated from Bishop Byrne High School and...

Robert Marcus Schnarr

Robert Marcus Schnarr

Jan 21, 2024

Robert Marcus Schnarr, 94, of Groves passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont.

He was born on August 1, 1929 in Dearborn, Michigan to Beulah Harris Schnarr and Clarence Schnarr. Robert was a longtime resident of the area. He served in the United States Army. Robert retired as Program Manager of...

Maria Thi Hoang

Maria Thi Hoang

Apr 4, 2024

Maria Thi Hoang, 82, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Bonne Vie Nursing Home.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves, with a prayer service at 5:00 PM and a rosary...

Wendy Lee Blackwell

Wendy Lee Blackwell

Mar 29, 2024

Wendy Lee Blackwell, age 72, resident of Groves, Texas, peacefully passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at Hermann Memorial Hospital Southwest in Houston.

Born on May 21, 1951, in Mankato, Minnesota, Wendy was the beloved daughter of Vivian Lee (Delaney) and Alfred Ernest Hoffmeister. At the tender age of 6, Wendy's family relocated to Southeast Texas,...

Richard Eugene Robbins

Richard Eugene Robbins

Mar 25, 2024

Richard Eugene Robbins, 71, of Groves passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont.

He was born on October 12, 1952 in Port Arthur, Texas to Lena Romero Robbins and Newton D. Robbins. Richard was a lifelong resident of the area. He worked as counselor at the Texas Youth Commission for over...

Luis Torres Castillo

Luis Torres Castillo

Mar 21, 2024

Luis Torres Castillo, 69, of Port Arthur passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at his home in Port Arthur.

He was born on October 11, 1954 in Reynosa, Mexico to Paulina Torres Castillo and Desiderio Castillo. Luis has been a resident of Port Arthur for the last 35 years.

He was preceded in...

Ernest Eugene Knod

Ernest Eugene Knod

Mar 20, 2024

Ernest Eugene Knod, 70, of Groves, Texas passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

He was born on August 16, 1953 in DeQuicy, Louisiana to Dorothy Pearl Christy Knod and Ernest Ralph Knod. Ernie was a lifelong resident of the area. He served in the U.S. Army reserves. Ernie retired...

Evon Vargas

Evon Vargas

Mar 17, 2024

Evon Vargas, 91, of Port Arthur passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Evon was born on July 28, 1932 in Wiergate, Texas to parents Eufrania (Lona) and Gabino Moreno Sr. She was a lifelong resident of Southeast Texas and she was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church in Port Arthur....

Woodrow "Teddy" Theodore Edgerton Jr.

Woodrow "Teddy" Theodore Edgerton Jr.

Mar 14, 2024

Woodrow “Teddy” Theodore Edgerton Jr., 70, of Port Neches passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Woody was born on August 8, 1953 at a Medical Clinic in Port Acres to parents Elizabeth (Greenslade) and Woodrow Theodore Edgerton Sr. He was a lifelong resident of the Southeast Texas area. Woody was...

Ina Louise Simon

Ina Louise Simon

Mar 12, 2024

Ina Simon, 94 of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.  She was born on September 8, 1929, to Andrew Simon and Lucille Cormier Simon. A devout Catholic she was a lifelong member of St. Charles Catholic Church.

She loved to crochet and would give everyone at Bonne Vie Nursing Home where she lived...

Alice Vaughan Keith

Alice Vaughan Keith

Mar 12, 2024

A memorial service for Alice Elizabeth Keith will be held at Buckner Calder Woods in Beaumont, Texas at 1:00pm on Saturday, March 30th. Chaplain Mike Wood will be officiating.  Mrs. Keith passed away peacefully in Beaumont on Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Alice was born at St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur, Texas. She was the only child...

Anthony Charles Legnon

Anthony Charles Legnon

Mar 9, 2024

Anthony Charles Legnon, 91, of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Liberty Health Care Center in Liberty, Texas. Services pending.

Eva Jane Waldroup

Eva Jane Waldroup

Mar 3, 2024

Eva Jane Waldroup, entered heavens gates on Sunday, March 3rd, 2024 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.  Eva was born on August 28, 1951 to Joseph Reid Holloman and Wava Lee Holloman at St. Mary’s Hospital in Port Arthur, Texas.

It was her faith that helped her through the many challenges she had during her lifetime.  ...

Oralia Deleon Menchaca

Oralia Deleon Menchaca

Feb 24, 2024

Oralia DeLeon Menchaca of Port Arthur passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024. She attained the age of 100 years and six months.

She was born on August 4, 1923 in Port Arthur to Maria Martinez DeLeon and Timothy DeLeon. Oralia was a longtime resident of Port Arthur. She owned and operated Menchaca Beauty Shop for...

Gregory Kenneth Tillman

Gregory Kenneth Tillman

Feb 20, 2024

Gregory Kenneth Tillman, 65, of Port Neches, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2024 at his home due to an illness.

He was born September 15, 1958 in Houston, TX to Luther and Mary Ann Tillman.

Greg loved the Lord, his family, friends, his dogs, and riding his Harley.  He was a biker for life!

...

Coy Wayne Cole

Coy Wayne Cole

Feb 16, 2024

Coy Wayne Cole, 86, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 in Beaumont, Texas. Pending

Minnie Rachel Greer Weaver

Minnie Rachel Greer Weaver

Feb 15, 2024

Minnie Rachel Weaver, 90, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Community Retirement Center in Port Arthur.

Minnie was born on February 1, 1934 in Port Arthur, Texas, one of twelve children born to parents Anel Lucille (Ellender) and Hatton Lee Greer. She was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and was member...

Jose "Joe" Mario Garcia

Jose "Joe" Mario Garcia

Feb 13, 2024

Jose M. Garcia (Joe) joined his eternal father on February 13, 2024, at the age of 80 years old.

Joe was born on March 3, 1943, to Max and Mary Jo Garcia in Alice, Texas. Joe was a Staff Sargent in The US Marine Corp from 1966-1969 in the 3rd Marine Division and served in The Vietnam...

Linda Melancon Breaux

Linda Melancon Breaux

Feb 10, 2024

Linda Faye Melancon Breaux, 74, of Groves, went to her heavenly home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 10, 2024.

Linda was born on May 27, 1949 in Port Arthur, Texas to Cleveland and Margaret Melancon. Linda was a lifelong residentof Groves, Texas and a 1967 graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School where she was...

Seth William Blackwell

Seth William Blackwell

Feb 8, 2024

Seth William Blackwell, 37, of Groves passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Seth was born on September 9, 1986 in Galveston, Texas to parents Kim Noreen (Duvall) and Darrel Ray Blackwell. Seth was an electrician, IE Tech and a safe supervisor working with several companies in the area. He enjoyed the outdoors; going hunting, fishing, camping,...

Rochelle Vickers Hanson

Rochelle Vickers Hanson

Feb 3, 2024

Rochelle Hanson

December 11, 1951 ~ February 3, 2024

Rochelle Hanson began life as the only child of Hilda and Rodney Vickers and the only grandchild of her beloved grandmother, Effie Broussard, who lived with them.

She attended Miss Bonner’s School and Saint James Elementary. She graduated from Bishop Byrne High School and...

Robert Marcus Schnarr

Robert Marcus Schnarr

Jan 21, 2024

Robert Marcus Schnarr, 94, of Groves passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont.

He was born on August 1, 1929 in Dearborn, Michigan to Beulah Harris Schnarr and Clarence Schnarr. Robert was a longtime resident of the area. He served in the United States Army. Robert retired as Program Manager of...

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