Obituaries for Melancon Levingston
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Nederland, Port Neches, and Groves, TX.
Johnny Ray Lee II
October 22, 2016
Johnny Ray Lee, II., 32, of Nederland passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 in Kountze, Texas. Johnny was born in Houston, on November 16, 1983. He is the son of Jenny Lee and the late Johnny Ray Lee. Johnny was such a kind person and he had a great love for children, especially all his nieces and nephews. He...
Charles Donn Frederick
October 11, 2016
Charles Donn Frederick, 71, of Groves, Texas passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Charles was born March 9, 1945 in Port Arthur, Texas to Angelus and Elsie Gray Frederick. He was a lifelong area resident and member of the Baptist faith. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his father, Angelus Frederick; and...
Allen H. Bryant
October 11, 2016
Allen Henry Bryant, 93, of Beauxart Gardens, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Allen was born October 23, 1922 in Slagle, LA to the late William Ferdinand Bryant and Lelia Rose Self Bryant. Allen served his country in the United States Army. He loved gardening, working and he was very patriotic. He is survived by his loving wife of 64...
June Silkwood Carrier
October 10, 2016
June Silkwood Carrier of Port Neches, Texas passed away Monday, October 10, 2016. June was born May 14, 1929 in Waurika, Oklahoma to Haskell H. Silkwood and Edith Williams Silkwood. June was a lifelong area resident and member of First Baptist Church of Port Arthur, and volunteered as a pink lady at Park Place Hospital for many years. She was...
Floyd Joseph Begnaud
October 10, 2016
Floyd Joseph Begnaud, 88, of Port Arthur went to meet our Lord and Savior on October 10, 2016 at his residence. Floyd was born on December 4, 1927 to Monique and Raoul Begnaud. He was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. Floyd attended Thomas Jefferson High School and the University...
Kathryn Reynolds Carlin
October 9, 2016
Kathryn Reynolds Carlin, 95, of Groves, Texas went to be with Jesus on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Cypress Glen in Port Arthur, Texas. Kathryn was born August 2, 192l in Ennis, Texas, to Emory Barker and Willie Mae Chilcoat Barker. She was a longtime area resident, member of Central Baptist Church in Port Arthur and the Rachel Sunday School...
Barbara Ann O' Donald Davenport
October 8, 2016
Barbara Ann O' Donald Davenport, 77, of Port Neches, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 8, 2016. Barbara was born April 19, 1939 in Port Arthur, Texas to Morris O' Donald and Vera Tompkins O' Donald. She was a lifelong resident of Port Neches and a retired Medical Receptionist. Barbara was a member of Calvary...
Archie Windham
October 8, 2016
Archie Windham, 45, of Nederland, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Archie was born August 12, 1971 in Nederland, to his loving and wonderful parents: Ruth Windham and the late Roy Windham. Archie graduated from Nederland High School where he served as probably the most animated, creative and controversial Big Ned mascot in school history. He...
William "Bill" Slocum III
October 8, 2016
William “Bill” Slocum III, 71, of Nederland, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016. Bill was born August 25, 1945 in Lake Charles, LA to the late William Erwin Slocum, Jr. and Vivian Hebert Slocum. He served his country in the United States Army. He is survived by his daughter, Cyndy Hargraves of Groves; son, William Chad Slocum of Nederland; step-daughter,...
Evelyn Joyce Gilbert Atkinson
October 6, 2016
Evelyn Joyce Gilbert Atkinson, 79, of Groves, Texas passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016. Evelyn was born October 31, 1936 in Port Arthur, Texas to Philip Gilbert and Edith Crawford Gilbert. She was a lifelong area resident and member of Bethel Temple. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jess Atkinson; grandson, Philip Childree; great-grandchildren, Sophie Sadler, Tad Lumpkin,...
Charles Benjamin Curtice, Jr.
October 6, 2016
Charles Benjamin Curtice, Jr., 63, of Port Arthur, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016. Charles was born February 17, 1953 in Port Arthur, TX to JoAnn Curtice and the late Charles B. Curtice, Sr. He is retired from Pipefitter Local-195. He loved riding horses, hunting, fishing and gardening. He is survived by his mother; wife, Libby Gleason; daughters, JoAnn Harmon...
James S. Jones, Sr.
October 5, 2016
James S. Jones, Sr., 97, of Woodville, Texas formerly of Groves, Texas passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. James was born June 16, 1919 in Kirbyville, Texas to William Harrison Jones and Sarah Alice Spurlock Jones. He was a resident of Woodville, Texas for 35 years and a former resident of Groves, Texas. James...
William "Bud" Gray
October 4, 2016
William "Bud" Gray, 91, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Mr. Gray worked for Gulf Oil for 35 years in the instrument department and also proudly served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Peggy Massey Gray; daughter, Misty May of La Marque; son, Perry...
William "Bud" Gray
October 4, 2016
William "Bud" Gray, 91, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Mr. Gray worked for Gulf Oil for 35 years in the instrument department and also proudly served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Peggy Massey Gray; daughter, Misty May of La Marque; son, Perry...
Betty Jane Guidry
October 4, 2016
Betty Jane Guidry, 88, of Groves, Texas passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Betty was born June 15, 1928 in Port Arthur, Texas to Ben Guidry and Marcella Johnson Guidry. She was a lifelong area resident. She retired after 41 years of service as a secretary for the Criminal District Attorney of Jefferson County. Survivors include numerous nieces, nephews,...
Thelma Marie Constantine
October 3, 2016
Thelma Marie Constantine, 83, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 at Magnolia Manor in Groves, Texas. Thelma was born December 6, 1932 in Rayne, Louisiana to Lozen Baronet and Ella Hanks Baronet. She was a longtime area resident, member of St. Charles Catholic Church, and retired cook. She was a member of V.F.W. Auxiliary #797 and...
Ryan Christopher Esquivel
October 2, 2016
Ryan Christopher Esquivel, 36, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016. Ryan was born November 26, 1979 in Nederland, Texas to Howard Esquivel and Cheryl Roberts Esquivel. He was lifelong resident of Port Neches and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Nederland. Ryan worked as a Welder for ExxonMobil. He was also a softball coach for...
Murphy Terrence Thompson
October 2, 2016
Murphy Terrence Thompson, 50, of Nederland, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016. Murphy was born March 13, 1966 in Roatan, Honduras. He was a lifelong resident of Nederland, TX and a graduate of Nederland High School. Murphy was a caring person with a good heart and a friend to all. He would do anything for a friend in need. He...
Dorothy Frances Henry
October 1, 2016
Dorothy Frances Henry was born on January 22, 1920 in Port Arthur Texas and entered eternal rest on October 1, 2016. The daughter of Thornton Francis Chevis and Nina Young Chevis, she was a member of the 1938 Class of Thomas Jefferson High School, and continued her education at Port Arthur Business College (now Lamar State College). Following her graduation...
William "Eddie" Beasley
October 1, 2016
William Edward “Eddie” Beasley, 73, of Nederland, TX, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Columbia, TN. Eddie was born in Dallas, TX to the late Early Beasley and Ruby Mahone Beasley. Eddie is survived by his longtime companion, Cathy Jackson Ardoin of Nederland; sons, Ricky Neill Beasley and Donnie Wayne Beasley of Bedford, TX, Bradley Scott Beasley and wife,...
Johnny Ray Lee II
October 22, 2016
Johnny Ray Lee, II., 32, of Nederland passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 in Kountze, Texas. Johnny was born in Houston, on November 16, 1983. He is the son of Jenny Lee and the late Johnny Ray Lee. Johnny was such a kind person and he had a great love for children, especially all his nieces and nephews. He...
Charles Donn Frederick
October 11, 2016
Charles Donn Frederick, 71, of Groves, Texas passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Charles was born March 9, 1945 in Port Arthur, Texas to Angelus and Elsie Gray Frederick. He was a lifelong area resident and member of the Baptist faith. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his father, Angelus Frederick; and...
Allen H. Bryant
October 11, 2016
Allen Henry Bryant, 93, of Beauxart Gardens, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Allen was born October 23, 1922 in Slagle, LA to the late William Ferdinand Bryant and Lelia Rose Self Bryant. Allen served his country in the United States Army. He loved gardening, working and he was very patriotic. He is survived by his loving wife of 64...
June Silkwood Carrier
October 10, 2016
June Silkwood Carrier of Port Neches, Texas passed away Monday, October 10, 2016. June was born May 14, 1929 in Waurika, Oklahoma to Haskell H. Silkwood and Edith Williams Silkwood. June was a lifelong area resident and member of First Baptist Church of Port Arthur, and volunteered as a pink lady at Park Place Hospital for many years. She was...
Floyd Joseph Begnaud
October 10, 2016
Floyd Joseph Begnaud, 88, of Port Arthur went to meet our Lord and Savior on October 10, 2016 at his residence. Floyd was born on December 4, 1927 to Monique and Raoul Begnaud. He was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. Floyd attended Thomas Jefferson High School and the University...
Kathryn Reynolds Carlin
October 9, 2016
Kathryn Reynolds Carlin, 95, of Groves, Texas went to be with Jesus on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Cypress Glen in Port Arthur, Texas. Kathryn was born August 2, 192l in Ennis, Texas, to Emory Barker and Willie Mae Chilcoat Barker. She was a longtime area resident, member of Central Baptist Church in Port Arthur and the Rachel Sunday School...
Barbara Ann O' Donald Davenport
October 8, 2016
Barbara Ann O' Donald Davenport, 77, of Port Neches, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 8, 2016. Barbara was born April 19, 1939 in Port Arthur, Texas to Morris O' Donald and Vera Tompkins O' Donald. She was a lifelong resident of Port Neches and a retired Medical Receptionist. Barbara was a member of Calvary...
Archie Windham
October 8, 2016
Archie Windham, 45, of Nederland, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Archie was born August 12, 1971 in Nederland, to his loving and wonderful parents: Ruth Windham and the late Roy Windham. Archie graduated from Nederland High School where he served as probably the most animated, creative and controversial Big Ned mascot in school history. He...
William "Bill" Slocum III
October 8, 2016
William “Bill” Slocum III, 71, of Nederland, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016. Bill was born August 25, 1945 in Lake Charles, LA to the late William Erwin Slocum, Jr. and Vivian Hebert Slocum. He served his country in the United States Army. He is survived by his daughter, Cyndy Hargraves of Groves; son, William Chad Slocum of Nederland; step-daughter,...
Evelyn Joyce Gilbert Atkinson
October 6, 2016
Evelyn Joyce Gilbert Atkinson, 79, of Groves, Texas passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016. Evelyn was born October 31, 1936 in Port Arthur, Texas to Philip Gilbert and Edith Crawford Gilbert. She was a lifelong area resident and member of Bethel Temple. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jess Atkinson; grandson, Philip Childree; great-grandchildren, Sophie Sadler, Tad Lumpkin,...
Charles Benjamin Curtice, Jr.
October 6, 2016
Charles Benjamin Curtice, Jr., 63, of Port Arthur, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016. Charles was born February 17, 1953 in Port Arthur, TX to JoAnn Curtice and the late Charles B. Curtice, Sr. He is retired from Pipefitter Local-195. He loved riding horses, hunting, fishing and gardening. He is survived by his mother; wife, Libby Gleason; daughters, JoAnn Harmon...
James S. Jones, Sr.
October 5, 2016
James S. Jones, Sr., 97, of Woodville, Texas formerly of Groves, Texas passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. James was born June 16, 1919 in Kirbyville, Texas to William Harrison Jones and Sarah Alice Spurlock Jones. He was a resident of Woodville, Texas for 35 years and a former resident of Groves, Texas. James...
William "Bud" Gray
October 4, 2016
William "Bud" Gray, 91, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Mr. Gray worked for Gulf Oil for 35 years in the instrument department and also proudly served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Peggy Massey Gray; daughter, Misty May of La Marque; son, Perry...
William "Bud" Gray
October 4, 2016
William "Bud" Gray, 91, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Mr. Gray worked for Gulf Oil for 35 years in the instrument department and also proudly served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Peggy Massey Gray; daughter, Misty May of La Marque; son, Perry...
Betty Jane Guidry
October 4, 2016
Betty Jane Guidry, 88, of Groves, Texas passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Betty was born June 15, 1928 in Port Arthur, Texas to Ben Guidry and Marcella Johnson Guidry. She was a lifelong area resident. She retired after 41 years of service as a secretary for the Criminal District Attorney of Jefferson County. Survivors include numerous nieces, nephews,...
Thelma Marie Constantine
October 3, 2016
Thelma Marie Constantine, 83, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 at Magnolia Manor in Groves, Texas. Thelma was born December 6, 1932 in Rayne, Louisiana to Lozen Baronet and Ella Hanks Baronet. She was a longtime area resident, member of St. Charles Catholic Church, and retired cook. She was a member of V.F.W. Auxiliary #797 and...
Ryan Christopher Esquivel
October 2, 2016
Ryan Christopher Esquivel, 36, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016. Ryan was born November 26, 1979 in Nederland, Texas to Howard Esquivel and Cheryl Roberts Esquivel. He was lifelong resident of Port Neches and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Nederland. Ryan worked as a Welder for ExxonMobil. He was also a softball coach for...
Murphy Terrence Thompson
October 2, 2016
Murphy Terrence Thompson, 50, of Nederland, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016. Murphy was born March 13, 1966 in Roatan, Honduras. He was a lifelong resident of Nederland, TX and a graduate of Nederland High School. Murphy was a caring person with a good heart and a friend to all. He would do anything for a friend in need. He...
Dorothy Frances Henry
October 1, 2016
Dorothy Frances Henry was born on January 22, 1920 in Port Arthur Texas and entered eternal rest on October 1, 2016. The daughter of Thornton Francis Chevis and Nina Young Chevis, she was a member of the 1938 Class of Thomas Jefferson High School, and continued her education at Port Arthur Business College (now Lamar State College). Following her graduation...
William "Eddie" Beasley
October 1, 2016
William Edward “Eddie” Beasley, 73, of Nederland, TX, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Columbia, TN. Eddie was born in Dallas, TX to the late Early Beasley and Ruby Mahone Beasley. Eddie is survived by his longtime companion, Cathy Jackson Ardoin of Nederland; sons, Ricky Neill Beasley and Donnie Wayne Beasley of Bedford, TX, Bradley Scott Beasley and wife,...