Clarence Arthur Abshier, 99, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, Port Arthur. He was born January 26, 1922, in Devers, Texas to Ella Clayton Abshier and Emelius Fletcher Abshier. Clarence built his home in Port Acres in 1954 where he lived for sixty-seven years until his death. Clarence was a 1941 graduate of Devers High School in Devers. He headed to San Antonio after graduation where he became a boiler maker apprentice with the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Since the war was gearing up, he decided to join the Merchant Marines and traveled to St. Petersburg, Florida to gain experience as a wiper; fireman; oiler; and a pump...

Linda Howard Moore was born on January 22, 1940, in Center, Texas. She was the only child of Asa and Maude Richardson. Linda, often called Kaye by many of her friends and family, treasured the years of growing up in East Texas, hearing stories of her ancestors as early settlers of the area and her great-great-grandfather, James Truitt's serving in the first legislature of the new state of Texas. Serving in numerous community and school activities, Linda was president of the music study club, assistant organist at First Christian Church, and Lions Club Sweetheart. At Center High School she was voted class officer, Homecoming Duchess, "Most Likely to Succeed", "Most Popular Girl", and "DAR...

Kenneth "Ken" James Gilliam, 69, of Port Neches, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. He was born January 30, 1951, in Beaumont, to Homer Overland Gilliam and Hattie Sylvia Smith Gilliam. Ken was a 1969 graduate of Stephen F. Austin High School in Port Acres. At SFA he made the all-district team as middle linebacker and made all-state team as an offensive guard for the "Eagles". After graduating high school Ken attended Lamar University, Beaumont, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 1973. Also, in 1973 Ken married his wife, Ruth Abshier Gilliam. Ken's career started with working for Westinghouse Electric Corporation in...

Emma James Bodden, 89, of Kingsland, formerly of Port Arthur, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020. She was born January 9, 1931, in Port Arthur, to Fay Cooper James and Roy "Big Boy" James. Survivors include her children, Belen Bodden, of Richardson; Aleta Goenne and husband, Fred, of Kingsland; Marla Williams and husband, Dennis, of Beaumont; David Bodden, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Andrea Giovinazzo, of Austin; sister, Patsy Williams and husband, Van; grandchildren, Corby Williams; Amy Dunman; Amanda Sims; Krystin Bodden; and Alex, Brianna, and Nathan Giovinazzo; nine great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of...

Thomas Mann Colwell IV, 71 of Port Arthur, died after battling brain cancer for eight years, on September 27, 2020, at his residence surrounded by loved ones. Tom was born on September 1, 1949, in Glens Falls, New York, to his father, Thomas Mann Colwell III and his mother, Joyce Elaine Swart Colwell. He graduated from Texas A & M in 1971 with a degree in Biomedical Science. He started his career with Penzoil in Vienna, West Virginia and later retired from Huntsman Corporation, in Port Neches. Tom was an Eagle Scout, a member of the fire and rescue team, enjoyed traveling around the world, sailboats, training Labrador Retrievers, and scuba diving. He used his diving skills when he...

Ector Dalton Lively, 96, of Houston, died Sunday, September 27, 2020, at Colonial Oaks Senior Living at Westchase. He was born on February 19, 1924, in Palestine, to Elizabeth Campbell Lively and Fred Lee Lively. Dalton was a veteran of World War II, having stormed Normandy at the Battle of the Bulge, receiving five bronze stars. He worked for 40 years as a Boilermaker in a Port Neches chemical plant; both his brother and himself starting and ending their work careers at the same time. He was a DIY man, could 'fix' anything that was broken and even made his own gaskets for his 1960 model VW Bug. He enjoyed fishing at one of the nearby lakes with his brother or brother-in-law, and enjoyed...

Raymond "R.J." Gillespie, Jr., 79, of Port Neches, died Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. He was born June 12, 1941, in Atlanta, Texas, to Imogene Duke Gillespie and Hollis Gillespie. Survivors include his daughters, Tammy Irene Gardiner; Dana Suzette Evans, both of Port Neches; and Melissa Ray Andros and husband, Dustin, of Beaumont; grandchildren, Christopher Ray and Brandon Michael Gardiner; and Ashley Nicole and Myriah Capri Evans; great-grandchildren, Avery McBeth; Aspin and Harper Gardiner; and Cooper Adams; and brother, Kenneth Earl Gillespie. He is preceded in death by his parents, Imogene and Hollis Gillespie. A gathering of Mr....

Patrick Dale Crawford (Bubba), 73, of Port Neches, Texas, died Saturday, August 1, 2020. He was born on November 23, 1946, in Jacksonville, Texas to Edythe Watson Hall Crawford and Carl O'Neal Crawford. Patrick graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1965 before attending Lon Morris College where he met his first wife, Gwen Corolla. Together they had two boys, Ben and Chris. Patrick joined the Air Force to serve during Vietnam and worked as an electronics technician on aircraft, including the SR-71. He was honorably discharged as a Sergeant. He followed in his father's footsteps by operating a pest control franchise in Palestine and then Beaumont, before starting his own company,...

Velma Lee Johnson passed away on July 30, 2020 at Community Retirement Home in Port Arthur, Texas. She was born in Abbeville, Louisiana in 1932 to Therzille and Harrison Lee. She has been resided in Nederland Texas for the last seventy years. Velma was a member of First Baptist Church in Nederland, Texas. She was also a forty-five-year member of the Order of Eastern Star. Many local residents came to know Velma through her various jobs as a cashier at Discount Foods and Dollar General and as a Teller at Nederland State Bank. She was a wonderful mom and grandmother in every way possible. She never forgot to send a card on any important milestone, especially birthdays, with her special...

Cleveland Benton "Bud" Folsom, Jr., 83, of Port Neches, died Monday, June 1, 2020, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. He was born March 27, 1937, in Port Arthur, to Christine Jewel Wells Folsom and Cleveland Benton Folsom, Sr. Bud was a United States Air Force veteran. He enjoyed woodworking with his wife and gardening. He also enjoyed listening to blue grass music and eating his sweets. Most of all, he cherished the time he spent with his family and friends. Survivors include, Kathy Guarnere and husband, David, of Mont Belvieu; sons, James Folsom, of Vinton and Sam Folsom and wife, Diana, of Nederland; grandchildren, Jason Guarnere and wife, Jessie and Stefanie Baggett and husband, Joey;...

Ronald L. Sedtal, 85, of Nederland, died Sunday, March 29, 2020. He was born on October 25, 1934, in Port Arthur, to Addie Belle Chelette Sedtal and Pete Sedtal. Ronald is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin High School, Port Acres and Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church's 9:30 a.m. choir for many years. Ronald was a member of Fr. William Brooks Council #5145 of Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of Dick Dowling Assembly. Ronald served as band director and/or drivers education instructor in several school districts. He later went on to own and operate Twin City Driving Academy. In retirement, he enjoyed playing golf...

Charles D. Carrier was born to Hazel Sonnier Carrier and Odis Joseph Carrier on May 17, 1937, in Sulphur, Louisiana. He died at his home in Port Neches, on Wednesday, March 18 at the age of 82. During World War II, the family moved to Oberlin, Louisiana, but returned to Sulphur where Charles graduated from high school. Charles attended University of Louisiana at Lafayette and then transferred to Lamar School of Technology, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 1961. He married Mary Ann O'Bier in Shongaloo, Louisiana, on June 4, 1961. He joined the United States Army and began service in the Reserves for eight years. In 1963, Charles began working in the Port Neches...

Bruce Randall Litchfield, 82, of Nederland, died Friday, March 13, 2020. He was born on September 27, 1937, in Port Arthur, to Bessie Ruth Keltner Litchfield and Henry Litchfield. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Litchfield; sons, Bret and Roger Litchfield, of Nederland; daughter, Tracy Litchfield, of Austin; grandchildren, Ryan and Jenna Litchfield, of Nederland; and brother, Everett Litchfield and his wife, Doris, of Nederland. He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter-in-law, Rhonda Wilson Litchfield. A gathering of Mr. Litchfield's family and friends will be from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at Broussard's, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland,...

Ronnie Engle, 64, of Nederland, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Port Arthur. He was born on June 5, 1955, in Cambridge, Maryland, to Iva Louise Shorter Engle and Matthew Andrew Engle. Ronnie was a Civil War buff and a big fan of National Hot Rod Association and the Baltimore Orioles. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and joking around. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Engle, of Nederland; sons, James Engle and his wife, Aimee, of Port Arthur and Jason Engle and his wife, Amy, of Orangefield; grandchildren, Hunter; Hannah; Matthew; Karleigh; Kaitlin; Jace; Kayleigh; Malaya; Kaiden; Jaxx; Hayze; Hadleigh; and Kambrielle Engle; great-grandchild, Bentlee Holley; sisters, Linda...

Devin Scott Colvin, 48, of Kountze, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Christus Hospital - St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. He was born on August 30, 1971, in Groves, to Inez Mancy Hutto Colvin and Eddie Rex Colvin. Devin was a 1990 graduate from Nederland High School. Devin worked twenty-five plus years in construction. He worked at Sutherlands in Beaumont as a supervisor for the last few years. Devin was a hard worker and would give a helping hand to anyone. He will be missed by many. He loved spending time with his son, Marcus, going to monster truck shows, supercross races, and drag races. Devin also enjoyed going dancing and to casinos. Survivors include his mom, Inez Colvin, of Nederland;...

Al Adams, 97, of Nederland, died Monday, February 10, 2020, at Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. He was born January 3, 1923, in Coeburn, Virginia. Al was a United States Navy Veteran. He retired from Pure Oil after thirty-eight years of employment. Survivors include his children, Malinda Nicholas, of Meadow Place, Texas; Shirley Adams, of Montgomery, Texas; and Beecher Adams and his wife, Kathy, of Nederland; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and long-time friend, Pam Poston. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of sixty-two years, Joyce Adams; five sisters; and three brothers. A gathering of Mr. Adams' family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m....

Charles Lankford, Jr., 86, of Nederland, died Friday, August 28, 2020. He was born on August 29, 1933, in Coffee County, Georgia, to Julia Agnes Rowell Lankford and Charles Lankford, Sr. Charles was a partner in McNeill Insurance Agency since 1970 and was a proud citizen of Nederland and a member of the Dowlen Road Church of Christ. Survivors include his son-in-law, Michael Beasley; daughters, Terri Freeman and Stacy Rice and her husband, Ren; grandchildren, Matthew Beasley and his wife, Sarah; Allyson Silver and her husband, Brandon; Samantha Manchac Brower and her husband, Samuel; Haley Manchac; Aaren Rice; Sydney McIndoo and her husband, Logan; Ivey Cunningham and her husband, Nick; and...

James "Chicken" Hinson, 91, of Fannett, died Friday, December 27, 2019. He was born on October 2, 1928, in Evans, Louisiana, to Minnie Holt Hinson and Monroe Hinson. Jimmy was a retired operator from Ameripol-Synpol. Jimmy enjoyed telling a good story and often left you wondering if it was true or not. He filled the hearts of his family and friends with Jimmy/Chicken Hinson stories that always brought laughter to those listening to the tales. He was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed his time at the deer lease with friends. Jimmy was happiest with his wife, Davie, at his side - they tended cattle together, grew thriving gardens, and enjoyed their casino trips. Any family or friend in need...

Evelyn Tiemann Ludwig, 84, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, was called to glory on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, while under hospice care at her home in Nederland. She was born on May 20, 1935, in Brenham, Texas, to Mathilda Kettler Tiemann and Fritz William Tiemann. Evelyn was the youngest of six children. She graduated from Brenham High School in 1954. In 1956, she graduated Blinn College in Brenham with an Associate of Arts degree in Business. That same year, Evelyn married the love of her life, John Ludwig, and they were blessed with four children. They were married for fifty years before John's death in 2007. Evelyn loved family, especially spending time with her grandkids....

Trent Michael Fontenot, 53, of Groves, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. He was born January 5, 1966, in Summit, New Jersey, to Michele Rita Sussko Fontenot and Noson Earl Fontenot, Sr. Trent was employed for twenty-one years at Jefferson County Courthouse. He was known for having a wonderful sense of humor. He was also a collector of many things. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, auto racing, and attending car and gun shows. He adored his dogs Heidi Ho, Franklin B, Suzy Q, and Ruby. Most of all, he loved his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Darlene Fontenot, of Groves; daughters, Jessica Lynne Marrs and her husband, John, of Port Neches and Hannah Marie...

Audrey Merle Wagner Bernard, 92, of Port Neches, died Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont. She was born on August 1, 1927, to Minnie Parrish and Gustavus Wagner, in Beaumont. Survivors include her children, Kenneth Bernard, of Port Neches and Rodney Bernard and his wife, Colleen, of Atlanta, Georgia; grandchildren, Andrew; Jonathan; Nathan; Alex; and Evan Bernard; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ivy Bernard; son, Gary Bernard; sisters, Lola; Lois; Irma Lee; Bobbi; and Betty; and brothers, Garland, Ed, and Claude. A gathering of Mrs. Bernard's family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday,...