Obituaries for Melancon Levingston

In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Nederland, Port Neches, and Groves, TX.

Doris Christine Stelly

Doris Christine Stelly

February 9, 2017

Doris Christine Hopkins Stelly, 85, of Fannett, TX, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, TX. Doris was born on January 27, 1932 in Port Arthur, TX, to the late Oliver Wadsworth Hopkins and Myrtle Mae Tolliver Hopkins. She was a retired Ind. Carrier for the Beaumont Enterprise. Doris is survived by her daughters, Judy Burris...

Barbara Jane Quebedeaux

Barbara Jane Quebedeaux

February 7, 2017

Barbara Jane Quebedeaux, 86, of Houston, Texas formally of Port Arthur passed away, Tuesday February 7, 2017 at the Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Barbara was born March 13, 1930 in Port Arthur to the late Ellis Paul Barbin and Lula Mae Ransonette Barbin. She lived most of her life in Port Arthur until moving to Houston in 1977. Barbara owned...

Barbara Jeanne James

Barbara Jeanne James

February 6, 2017

Barbara J. James, 81, died peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2017, at her home in Port Neches, Texas. Barbara was born in Galesburg, Illinois, on March 25, 1935, to Wilson and Avalon Smith. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Joe James, of Many, Louisiana. She is survived by her daughter, Joy Frantz (Robert) of Humble, Texas,...

Wilma Marie Beresford

Wilma Marie Beresford

February 5, 2017

Wilma Marie Beresford, 85, of Groves, Texas passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Magnolia Manor. Wilma was born November 3, 1931 in Crabtree, Arkansas to Newton Alexander Graham and Anna Lucille Graham. Wilma was known for her heart and her love of teaching. Wilma loved fiercely, in a sweet, quiet way and dedicated her life to Christian service. She...

Martha Darcey

Martha Darcey

February 5, 2017

Martha Darcey, 92, of Port Neches, TX, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 in Port Arthur, TX. Martha was born on August 24, 1924 in Delcambre, LA, to the late Eraste Segura and Noela Landry Segura. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches, TX and she was retired from PNGISD cafeteria. Martha is survived by...

Murray Frank Brown

Murray Frank Brown

February 4, 2017

Murray Frank Brown, 81, of Groves, Texas passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Magnolia Manor after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Murray was born September 4, 1935 in Port Arthur, Texas to Fred Brown and Clara Nixon Brown. He was a lifelong area resident and member of St Paul's Lutheran Church. Murray graduated from Lamar University with a mechanical...

Judy Lynn Bryan

Judy Lynn Bryan

February 3, 2017

Judy Bryan 64, of Port Arthur passed away Friday February 3, 2017 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Judy was born on March 14, 1952 in Port Arthur to Clyde and Anita Ridgeway. She was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and a homemaker. Judy was preceded in death by her twin sons Joshua Paul and Marcus Allen Bryan....

Martha "Virginia" McGuyer

Martha "Virginia" McGuyer

February 2, 2017

Martha "Virginia" McGuyer, 94, of Nederland, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 in Beaumont, TX. Virginia was born August 3, 1922 in Cleveland, TX, to the late William Benjamin Chandler and Blanche Howse Chandler. She had lived in Nederland since 1946 and has been a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Nederland. Virginia is survived by her son, Harry...

Jewel Edwina Phillips

Jewel Edwina Phillips

February 1, 2017

Jewel Edwina Phillips, 87, of Groves, passed away Wednesday, February 01, 2017 in Nederland, TX. Jewel was born March 1, 1929 in Spurger, TX, to the late Alfred Bradford Odom and Josephine Ramer Odom. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Groves, TX. Jewel is survived by her sons, Ronnie Phillips and wife, Barbara of Groves, TX...

Jacob Reed Cook

Jacob Reed Cook

January 26, 2017

Jacob Reed Cook, 37, of Nederland, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017, in Port Arthur, TX. Jacob was born February 12, 1979, to Michael Harvey Cook and Bette (Reed) Cook of Streetman, TX. He graduated from Teague High School in 1997. He received his BA in Psychology from Chapman University, January of 2001. He also earned his license as a...

Clarice Lenore Simmons

Clarice Lenore Simmons

January 25, 2017

Clarice Lenore Simmons, 99, of Port Arthur, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017 in Port Arthur, TX. Clarice was born November 24, 1917 to the late Thomas Franklin Mitcham and Katie Scott Mitcham. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Groves, TX. Clarice is survived by her sons, Jerry Simmons and wife, Kathleen of Nederland and Jeff...

Hazel Hebert Griffin

Hazel Hebert Griffin

January 24, 2017

Hazel Hebert Griffin, 89, of Port Arthur, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at a private health care facility in Groves. Hazel was born, August 15, 1927 to the late Clovis and Emily Hebert in Port Neches. Hazel was a member of St. James Catholic Church, where she served with the Alter Society. She was a member of the American...

Rebecca "Becca" Darbonne

Rebecca "Becca" Darbonne

January 24, 2017

Rebecca Rae Darbonne born April 19, 1985, returned to her maker on January 24, 2017 as a result of a severe epileptic seizure in her home. Becca was a fun loving, beautiful woman who brightened every room she stepped into. She was often referred to as the “life of the party” and had a unique ability to bring smiles and...

Sam Verde

Sam Verde

January 23, 2017

Sam Verde, 89, of Port Neches, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 at his residence in Port Neches. Sam was born January 21, 1928 in Beaumont, TX to the late Mike Verde and Catherine Capo Verde. Sam’s career was in sales and management with Consolidated Cigar Company. He also served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was an active...

Charles Donald Elliott

Charles Donald Elliott

January 22, 2017

Charles Donald Elliott, Sr. went to be home with the Lord on January 22, 2017 at the age of 87. Also waiting for him in Heaven is his beloved wife of 67 years, Jeanne Schlegel Elliott. He is survived by his children, Donna Mason of Groves, Nancy Burditt of Austin, Charles Elliott, Jr. of Nederland and David Elliott of Little...

Herman Oscar Johnson

Herman Oscar Johnson

January 21, 2017

Herman Oscar Johnson, 76, of Nederland, Texas passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017. Herman was born on April 12, 1940 in Pineville, Louisiana to the late Oscar Johnson and Mabel Verheyden Johnson. Herman served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked as a pipefitter for the majority of his life and enjoyed fishing and deer hunting. Herman is survived...

Arthur Perry McGown

Arthur Perry McGown

January 21, 2017

Arthur Perry McGown, 93, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017. He was born February 12, 1923 in Geneva, Texas to the late Perry Lester McGown and Vivian Williams. Arthur retired from Neches Butane over the maintenance department as chief planner with 36 years of service. He also served his country in the U.S. Army during World...

Jimmie Lee Castleman

Jimmie Lee Castleman

January 20, 2017

Jimmie Lee Castleman, 82, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on January 20, 2017. Jimmie was born on May 21, 1934 in Douglas, Georgia to the late Steve Johnson and Jincey Woods Johnson. Jimmie is survived by her son, Bill Castleman of Nederland; daughters, Mitchalynn Miller of Port Arthur, Belinda Nasworthy of Douglas, GA, Cindy Castleman Webster of Port Arthur; 13...

Augusta Marie Brown

Augusta Marie Brown

January 18, 2017

Augusta Marie Brown, 85, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Augusta was born November 1, 1931 in Bremerhaven, Germany to Franz Holscher and Anonie Wiegand Holscher. She was a resident of this area for sixty-seven years and a retired Licensed Vocational Nurse at Doctor's Hospital in Groves. Augusta was a member of Port Neches Order of...

Margaret Elizabeth Pellerin

Margaret Elizabeth Pellerin

January 18, 2017

Margaret Elizabeth Broussard (Blanchard) Pellerin, 87, of Orangefield, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. Margaret was born November 7, 1929 in Port Arthur, Texas. She was a lifelong resident of Groves. She retired from Bruce's Market Basket and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for 32 years, and St. Helen's Catholic Church...

Doris Christine Stelly

Doris Christine Stelly

February 9, 2017

Doris Christine Hopkins Stelly, 85, of Fannett, TX, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, TX. Doris was born on January 27, 1932 in Port Arthur, TX, to the late Oliver Wadsworth Hopkins and Myrtle Mae Tolliver Hopkins. She was a retired Ind. Carrier for the Beaumont Enterprise. Doris is survived by her daughters, Judy Burris...

Barbara Jane Quebedeaux

Barbara Jane Quebedeaux

February 7, 2017

Barbara Jane Quebedeaux, 86, of Houston, Texas formally of Port Arthur passed away, Tuesday February 7, 2017 at the Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Barbara was born March 13, 1930 in Port Arthur to the late Ellis Paul Barbin and Lula Mae Ransonette Barbin. She lived most of her life in Port Arthur until moving to Houston in 1977. Barbara owned...

Barbara Jeanne James

Barbara Jeanne James

February 6, 2017

Barbara J. James, 81, died peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2017, at her home in Port Neches, Texas. Barbara was born in Galesburg, Illinois, on March 25, 1935, to Wilson and Avalon Smith. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Joe James, of Many, Louisiana. She is survived by her daughter, Joy Frantz (Robert) of Humble, Texas,...

Wilma Marie Beresford

Wilma Marie Beresford

February 5, 2017

Wilma Marie Beresford, 85, of Groves, Texas passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Magnolia Manor. Wilma was born November 3, 1931 in Crabtree, Arkansas to Newton Alexander Graham and Anna Lucille Graham. Wilma was known for her heart and her love of teaching. Wilma loved fiercely, in a sweet, quiet way and dedicated her life to Christian service. She...

Martha Darcey

Martha Darcey

February 5, 2017

Martha Darcey, 92, of Port Neches, TX, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 in Port Arthur, TX. Martha was born on August 24, 1924 in Delcambre, LA, to the late Eraste Segura and Noela Landry Segura. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches, TX and she was retired from PNGISD cafeteria. Martha is survived by...

Murray Frank Brown

Murray Frank Brown

February 4, 2017

Murray Frank Brown, 81, of Groves, Texas passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Magnolia Manor after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Murray was born September 4, 1935 in Port Arthur, Texas to Fred Brown and Clara Nixon Brown. He was a lifelong area resident and member of St Paul's Lutheran Church. Murray graduated from Lamar University with a mechanical...

Judy Lynn Bryan

Judy Lynn Bryan

February 3, 2017

Judy Bryan 64, of Port Arthur passed away Friday February 3, 2017 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Judy was born on March 14, 1952 in Port Arthur to Clyde and Anita Ridgeway. She was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and a homemaker. Judy was preceded in death by her twin sons Joshua Paul and Marcus Allen Bryan....

Martha "Virginia" McGuyer

Martha "Virginia" McGuyer

February 2, 2017

Martha "Virginia" McGuyer, 94, of Nederland, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 in Beaumont, TX. Virginia was born August 3, 1922 in Cleveland, TX, to the late William Benjamin Chandler and Blanche Howse Chandler. She had lived in Nederland since 1946 and has been a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Nederland. Virginia is survived by her son, Harry...

Jewel Edwina Phillips

Jewel Edwina Phillips

February 1, 2017

Jewel Edwina Phillips, 87, of Groves, passed away Wednesday, February 01, 2017 in Nederland, TX. Jewel was born March 1, 1929 in Spurger, TX, to the late Alfred Bradford Odom and Josephine Ramer Odom. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Groves, TX. Jewel is survived by her sons, Ronnie Phillips and wife, Barbara of Groves, TX...

Jacob Reed Cook

Jacob Reed Cook

January 26, 2017

Jacob Reed Cook, 37, of Nederland, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017, in Port Arthur, TX. Jacob was born February 12, 1979, to Michael Harvey Cook and Bette (Reed) Cook of Streetman, TX. He graduated from Teague High School in 1997. He received his BA in Psychology from Chapman University, January of 2001. He also earned his license as a...

Clarice Lenore Simmons

Clarice Lenore Simmons

January 25, 2017

Clarice Lenore Simmons, 99, of Port Arthur, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017 in Port Arthur, TX. Clarice was born November 24, 1917 to the late Thomas Franklin Mitcham and Katie Scott Mitcham. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Groves, TX. Clarice is survived by her sons, Jerry Simmons and wife, Kathleen of Nederland and Jeff...

Hazel Hebert Griffin

Hazel Hebert Griffin

January 24, 2017

Hazel Hebert Griffin, 89, of Port Arthur, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at a private health care facility in Groves. Hazel was born, August 15, 1927 to the late Clovis and Emily Hebert in Port Neches. Hazel was a member of St. James Catholic Church, where she served with the Alter Society. She was a member of the American...

Rebecca "Becca" Darbonne

Rebecca "Becca" Darbonne

January 24, 2017

Rebecca Rae Darbonne born April 19, 1985, returned to her maker on January 24, 2017 as a result of a severe epileptic seizure in her home. Becca was a fun loving, beautiful woman who brightened every room she stepped into. She was often referred to as the “life of the party” and had a unique ability to bring smiles and...

Sam Verde

Sam Verde

January 23, 2017

Sam Verde, 89, of Port Neches, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 at his residence in Port Neches. Sam was born January 21, 1928 in Beaumont, TX to the late Mike Verde and Catherine Capo Verde. Sam’s career was in sales and management with Consolidated Cigar Company. He also served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was an active...

Charles Donald Elliott

Charles Donald Elliott

January 22, 2017

Charles Donald Elliott, Sr. went to be home with the Lord on January 22, 2017 at the age of 87. Also waiting for him in Heaven is his beloved wife of 67 years, Jeanne Schlegel Elliott. He is survived by his children, Donna Mason of Groves, Nancy Burditt of Austin, Charles Elliott, Jr. of Nederland and David Elliott of Little...

Herman Oscar Johnson

Herman Oscar Johnson

January 21, 2017

Herman Oscar Johnson, 76, of Nederland, Texas passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017. Herman was born on April 12, 1940 in Pineville, Louisiana to the late Oscar Johnson and Mabel Verheyden Johnson. Herman served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked as a pipefitter for the majority of his life and enjoyed fishing and deer hunting. Herman is survived...

Arthur Perry McGown

Arthur Perry McGown

January 21, 2017

Arthur Perry McGown, 93, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017. He was born February 12, 1923 in Geneva, Texas to the late Perry Lester McGown and Vivian Williams. Arthur retired from Neches Butane over the maintenance department as chief planner with 36 years of service. He also served his country in the U.S. Army during World...

Jimmie Lee Castleman

Jimmie Lee Castleman

January 20, 2017

Jimmie Lee Castleman, 82, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on January 20, 2017. Jimmie was born on May 21, 1934 in Douglas, Georgia to the late Steve Johnson and Jincey Woods Johnson. Jimmie is survived by her son, Bill Castleman of Nederland; daughters, Mitchalynn Miller of Port Arthur, Belinda Nasworthy of Douglas, GA, Cindy Castleman Webster of Port Arthur; 13...

Augusta Marie Brown

Augusta Marie Brown

January 18, 2017

Augusta Marie Brown, 85, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Augusta was born November 1, 1931 in Bremerhaven, Germany to Franz Holscher and Anonie Wiegand Holscher. She was a resident of this area for sixty-seven years and a retired Licensed Vocational Nurse at Doctor's Hospital in Groves. Augusta was a member of Port Neches Order of...

Margaret Elizabeth Pellerin

Margaret Elizabeth Pellerin

January 18, 2017

Margaret Elizabeth Broussard (Blanchard) Pellerin, 87, of Orangefield, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. Margaret was born November 7, 1929 in Port Arthur, Texas. She was a lifelong resident of Groves. She retired from Bruce's Market Basket and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for 32 years, and St. Helen's Catholic Church...

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