Death, Burial, Cemetery & Obituaries
Bryan H. Thompson
Bryan H. Thompson, 82, of Port Arthur died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2002, at Magnolia Place in Liberty.
A native of Roatar, Honduras, he lived in Port Arthur 42 years. He was a U.S. Merchant Marine for 46 years. He was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church and National Maritime Union.
Services will be at 4 p.m. Friday at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Stumph officiating. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Survivors include one daughter, Josie Mearns of Liberty; three sons, Bryan Thompson of Nederland, Larry Thompson of Port Arthur and Wadsworth Thompson of Groves; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Elwin John Vincent
BRIDGE CITY - Elwin John Vincent, 84, of Bridge City died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002, at his home.
A native of Kaplan, La. he lived in Bridge City most of his life. He was retired from the Texaco producing Bessie Heights Oil Field with 36 years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bridge City.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with the Revs. Dale Vance and Dale Lee officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Vincent; two sons, Johnny Vincent of Bridge City and Gary Vincent of Orange; one daughter, Kay Bilbo of Orangefield; two sisters, Hazel Caldwell of Vidor and Eloise Chester of Richardson; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Joseph Edward Broussard Sr.
WEST COLUMBIA - Joseph Edward Broussard Sr., 70, of West Columbia died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002, in West Columbia.
A native of Sabine Pass, he was a member of the U.S. National Guard Reserve. He was a retire member of Asbestos Insulators Local 22 of Houston.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Ruth; two sons, Roger Wayne of West Columbia, and Joseph E. Broussard Jr. of Dayton; two daughters, Carolyn Frankum of West Columbia, and Rhonda Polls of Lake Jackson; two step-sons, Donald Loiacana, and Anthony Loiacana both of Port Acres; a step-daughter, Jackie Hanna of Port Acres; three brothers, Issac Thomas Broussard, Lloyd James Broussard both of Scott, La., and Floyd John Broussard of Port Neches; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice Care Team Inc., 107 West Way, Suite 29, Lake Jackson, Tx., 77566.
Rita Broussard
PECAN ISLAND, La. - Rita Broussard, 76, of Pecan Island, La., died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002 at Mid Jefferson Hospital in Nederland.
A native of Pecan Island, La., she lived in Groves for 35 years. She was a homemaker and member of Pecan Island United Methodist Church in Pecan Island, La.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at David Funeral Home in Abbeville, La., with the Rev. John Vining officiating. Burial will follow at Pecan Island Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 10 p.m. Monday at the funeral home and from 8 a.m. until service time Tuesday. Local arrangements are being handled by Levingston Funeral Home in Groves.
Survivors include her husband, Harris; three daughters, Myrna Heath, Cathy Frioux both of Groves, and Tracy Lege of Pecan Island, La.; a son, Randy Broussard of Pecan Island, La.; a sister, Gertrude Vaughn of Lake Arthur, La.; a brother, Cecil Vincent of Groves; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Brenda Lorraine Glaze Howell
NEDERLAND - Beloved wife, mother, and "Gammy", Brenda Lorraine Glaze Howell, went to be with the Lord Monday, July 3rd, 2006. Brenda was born on January 15, 1952 in Nederland, Texas to Margaret and Earl Glaze. She was a lifelong resident of Nederland and graduated from Nederland High School in 1970. After graduation, Brenda earned a degree in education from Lamar University in Beaumont. She taught for 8 years in San Antonio and Nederland before dedicating her time and energy to serving her family as a full-time homemaker. Not only was Brenda dedicated to caring for her family, she also served as a civic leader in her community. Brenda was a past president of American Heart Association and an active member of the PTA and American Cancer Society. Brenda was also passionate about helping at her church, Hillcrest Baptist in Nederland. Her favorite activity was cooking Wednesday night suppers for her church family. She also taught 12th grade Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and Awanas. Brenda served the Lord for 54 years through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and ministering at her church was one of her greatest joys. Not only was Brenda a wonderful example of a Christian woman, she was also a wonderful mother. The Nederland Chamber of Commerce named her the 2006 Mother of the Year because she was an inspiration to her family and her community. Brenda’s daughter, who nominated her for the honor, captured the family’s sentiments best when she said, "She is our hero." Brenda said that because Jesus Christ lives, she could face tomorrow. Over and over, she spoke of living a life with no reserves, no retreats, and no regrets. "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:16 A celebration of Brenda’s life will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, July 5th at Hillcrest Baptist Church located at 3324 Park Drive in Nederland with Pastor Dennis Whitmire officiating. Honoring Brenda’s request, a special dessert reception will follow the service. A gathering of friends and family will take place from 5PM to 8PM Tuesday, July 4th also at Hillcrest Baptist. Brenda is survived by her husband, Dr. Lanny; daughter, Jenna; sons, Lance and Micah; daughters-in-law, Alison and Laurie; and granddaughter, Mackenzie. She is also survived by her parents, Margaret and Earl Glaze; mother-in-law, Dorothy Howell; and siblings, Wanda and WJ Arnaud, Earlyne and Danny Delahoussaye, Paula and David Tallant, Tami and Harold Glaze, and Lynda and Don Stockton. Serving as pallbearers will be WJ Arnaud, Robert Bowling, Bobby Copley, Danny Delahoussaye, Harold Glaze, Don Stockton and David Tallant. The family has requested memorial contributions be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church in Nederland. She is with Jesus now.
Juanita Victoria Loiacano
SOUR LAKE - Juanita Victoria Loiacano, 92, of Sour Lake, died Saturday, July 1, 2006. She was a native of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi and a longtime resident of the Port Arthur area. Many people remember Mrs. Juanita as the woman walking around town, helping others and feeding animals. Survivors include her daughter, Joann K. Wheeler and her husband Charles of Sour Lake; sons, Sam J. Loiacano and his wife Liz of Starke, Florida, and Robert L. Loiacano and his wife Tammy of Conyers, Georgia; brother, Tony Giachino of Kerrville; sister, Caroline Mallory of Dickinson; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Many thanks to Harbor Hospice, Angel Home Health and neighbors and friends for their loving care throughout her life. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2006 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with burial to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday evening July 5, 2006 at the mortuary.
Mr. W. A. "Bill" Worrell
PORT ARTHUR - Mr. W.A. "Bill" Worrell, 89 of Port Arthur died Saturday, July 1, 2006 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Mr. Worrell was born August 13, 1916 to John and Lillie Corrish Worrell in Choctaw County, Mississippi. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Port Arthur, a 58 year member of Madison Masonic Lodge # 126 in Orange and a retired carpenter, and former owner of Quality Building, Termite and Pest Control in Port Arthur. Funeral service will be at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches with Rev. Don Falke officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Nederland. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 1:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy and son, Larry. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Charles Amburn of Port Neches; son, Charles Worrell of Bridge City; 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Winona Hawthorne Lumpkin
Winona Hawthorne Lumpkin, born January 19, 1917 in Kirbyville, TX, to Walter and Mineola Turner Hawthorne, passed away July 2, 2006 in Tomball, TX. She was a member of Houston NW Baptist Church and was a former resident of Port Arthur, TX and Kirbyville, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Lumpkin; her son, Gene D. Lumpkin; one sister and four brothers. Winona is survived by her daughters, Shirley Tupper and Avenelle Lumpkin; her grandchildren, Darla Mills, Kelly Spaugh, Stacy Weise, Troy and Josh Lumpkin, Daron Wigley, Shari Dunn, Peri Ickels and by her 11 great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at the Klein Funeral Home in Tomball, TX. Interment will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday at Zion Hill Cemetery in Jasper, TX.
Thresa Ann Kunz Barnett
Thresa Ann Kunz Barnett, our dear and precious mother, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 2, 2006. She was born on April 24, 1910 in Hobson, Harnes County, Texas to Joseph and Mary (Gebauer) Kunz. She was preceded into Heaven by her parents; husband, Ray; infant daughter, Rita Raylene, and all of her siblings. Her daughters, Mary Janice and Jo Alta Barnett survive her. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at Triska Funeral Home in El Campo with Rev. Bruce Frazier officiating. In lieu of the usual memorials, the family asks that you contact your elected officials, local, state and national, and demand a total overhaul of the country’s nursing home system.Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, TX Ph# (979)543-3681
Mrs. Thomas Mickelsen "Peggy"
Jan. 9, 1925 - July 2, 2006
My mother. How blessed I feel for being born to such a wonderful, loving, supportive character whose spirit will live on into eternity. Her strength was evident on a daily basis and became particularly important in her last days. Mom is survived by me, her only child, Megan Mickelsen of Wimberley, TX and her devoted husband of 50 years, Tom Mickelsen of Port Neches, TX. She will be missed by older sister, Heloise "Koogie" Neu of The Woodlands, TX and younger brother, Russell Avant of Port Arthur, TX, plus a wonderful array of three subsequent generations of nieces and nephews. An elder sister, Carol "Chapel" Babin of Beaumont, TX preceded her in death and I feel certain is waiting at those pearly gates with open arms along with their mother, Grace "Gracie" Avant and father, Ira "Pop" Avant. Artistic throughout her life, mom's talent in oil painting was her forte' and we will cherish forever her every work of art. She was athletic and daring and even, as a stewardess for Eastern Airlines in 1946, survived a mid-air crash. She was on the dive team for the University of Texas and in her later years became quite active in a variety of local clubs. She was a member of The Service League, Garden Club, Gaiety Club, Bridge Clubs, Third Friday Club and numerous others. The last two months of her life mom graced us with her presence at our home in Wimberley and was looking forward to the completion of "her" wing of the house. Unfortunately, she did not live to see the finished product, but boy, did she enjoy supervising the progress. She enjoyed watching the numerous colorful birds at the feeders outside her windows. She held court at a family reunion only two weeks ago and enjoyed our litter of 8 Bouvier des Flandres puppies and small litter of 2 Norwich Terrier puppies. Mom was lovingly cared for in her last days, at home by me, Stacy Bass, Betty Bossio and wonderful teams of professionals from Wimberley Home Health and then Hope Hospice. She is now pain free and forever at peace and for that we are thankful. In lieu of flowers, mom would prefer a donation to the American Cancer Society. A casual memorial gathering will be held at 1605 Lone Man Mountain Road, Wimberley, TX 78676 on Saturday, July 8th from 2-5 PM. We invite all friends and family to come and join us in the celebration of her very special life.
