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Obituaries for Melancon Levingston

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

Francis Clyde Copp

Francis Clyde Copp

May 5, 2014

Francis Clyde Copp, 70, of Port Neches, Texas died Monday, May 5, 2014 at his residence. Francis was born October 2, 1943 in Corning, New York to Francis Copp and Helen Campbell Copp. Francis was a resident of this area for two years and a former four year resident of Waco, Texas. He was a retired Glass Maker with Corning...

Myrtle "Mert' Miller

Myrtle "Mert' Miller

May 4, 2014

Myrtle "Mert" Miller, 87, of Groves passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas. She was born on October 25, 1926 in Des Moines, Iowa to Mayo and Lillian Fontenot Courts. Myrtle had lived in Groves since 1953 and was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. She was employed as an operator with Bell...

Harry George Montgomery

Harry George Montgomery

May 2, 2014

Cosmic cowboy, troubadour, golfer, and lover of learning and higher education, Harry George Montgomery died in his home in Port Neches in the company of loved ones on May 2, 2014. He was a hippie and a bureaucrat; the good kind of both. He loved telling the truth, especially as he saw it. He did not suffer fools, and made...

Oneida Mae Beard

Oneida Mae Beard

Apr 28, 2014

Oneida Mae Beard, 95, of Nederland, Texas passed away April 28, 2014 at her home. She was born in Many, Louisiana on February 21, 1919 to the late Edward L. and Sharon Ling Quinn. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland with Mr. Jeff Trahan officiating. Interment will...

Robert E. Dill

Robert E. Dill

Apr 27, 2014

Robert E. Dill, 90, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Robert was born October 3, 1923 in Port Arthur, Texas to Luther Taylor Dill and Naomi Parker Dill. He was a lifelong area resident and graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School. After World War II, he continued his education...

Arthur Orvis Beard

Arthur Orvis Beard

Apr 27, 2014

Arthur Orvis Beard, 93, of Nederland, passed away on April 27, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Broaddus, TX on February 20, 1921 to the late James Arthur Beard and Katie Wells. Arthur proudly served his country in the U. S. Army during WWII. He was a gang pusher at the time of his retirement from Texaco. Arthur...

William M. Watkins

William M. Watkins

Apr 24, 2014

William M. Watkins, 78, of Groves, Texas died Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Pelican Bay Assisted Living in Beaumont, Texas. William was born September 20, 1935 in Hardy, Arkansas to William B. Watkins and Esther Holder Watkins. He was a resident of Groves for 53 years and retired from Sabine Pilots as Office Manager. He was a member of Procter...

Bob Charles Costilow

Bob Charles Costilow

Apr 22, 2014

Bob Costilow, 69, of Nederland, Texas passed away April 22, 2014 at his home. He was born in Orange, Texas on February 23, 1945 to the late James Robert and Audrey Pennebaker Costilow. Bob owned and operated Bob Costilow Realtors and Appraisers, Inc. for over 30 years. He began his real estate career in the early ‘70s. Bob grew up...

Dwight Glenn Landry

Dwight Glenn Landry

Apr 20, 2014

Dwight Glenn Landry, 65 of Port Arthur TX passed away with his family by his side on April 20, 2014 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home in Groves TX. He was born in Port Arthur TX on January 16, 1949 to the late David William Landry Sr. and Margaret Whiddon Landry. Dwight was preceded in death by his parents and brothers,...

Gerald Glen McElroy

Gerald Glen McElroy

Apr 20, 2014

Gerald McElroy, 58, of Groves, Texas passed away April 20, 2014 at Christus Dubuis in Beaumont, Texas. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on September 28, 1955 to the late Glen McElroy and Leatrice “Peachy” Melancon McElroy. Gerald was retired from Iron Workers Local #187 and served his country in the U. S. Navy. Funeral services will be held...

Wilda Rae Scott

Wilda Rae Scott

Apr 17, 2014

Wilda Rae Scott, 85, of Port Acres, Texas passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care Hospital. Wilda was born November 12, 1928 in China, Texas to Walter Ensign and Bessie Wallace Ensign. She was a lifelong area resident and member of Faith Harbor Assembly of God Church. She was employed for several years in the canning factory...

Mary Ann LaCroix

Mary Ann LaCroix

Apr 14, 2014

No obituary found for this tribute.

Mary Ann LaCroix

Mary Ann LaCroix

Apr 14, 2014

Mary Ann LaCroix, 82, of Groves, Texas passed away Monday, April 14, 2014 at Magnolia Manor in Groves. She was born on September 24, 1931 in Orange, Texas to Amede and Edna Borel Guidry. She was a longtime area resident and member of St. Peter's Catholic Church where she was also a Eucaristic Minister and member of the Alter Society....

Goldie Ann Fore

Goldie Ann Fore

Apr 14, 2014

Goldie Ann Fore, 86, of Groves, Texas passed away April 14, 2014. She was born in Port Neches, Texas on October 8, 1927 to the late Albert B. Decuir and Sadie Concienne Decuir. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Groves. Funeral services will be held at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland on Friday, April 18, 2014...

Patricia Ann Belanger

Patricia Ann Belanger

Apr 11, 2014

Patricia Ann Belanger Patricia Ann Belanger, born July 4, 1933, went to rest peacefully in God's arms on Friday, April 11, 2014 at 4:27 A.M. She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. "Bud" Belanger, son Darrel Belanger, daughter and son-in-law Diane and Rock Fitch, who will cherish her loving memory along with two grandchildren, Adrien Vanderwalt and Joel Carter,...

Carrell "Bill" Lay, Jr.

Carrell "Bill" Lay, Jr.

Apr 11, 2014

Bill passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 11, 2014 in Groves, Texas. He was born March 1, 1932, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Carrell William Lay Sr. and Bertha Irene Bovee Lay and had one sister, Mary Lay Ponder, whom all preceded him in death. Bill graduated from Port Neches High School in 1950 where he played football...

Dannie Annette Weidknecht

Dannie Annette Weidknecht

Apr 11, 2014

Dannie Annette Weidknecht, 77, of Nederland, Texas passed away at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas on April 11, 2014. She was born on September 17, 1936 in Nixa, Missouri to the late John Smith and Lida Snider Smith. Dannie was a member of First Baptist Church in Nederland and a member of the Gleaners Ladies Sunday School Class. She...

Matthew "Pat" Allen, Jr.

Matthew "Pat" Allen, Jr.

Apr 10, 2014

Matthew "Pat" Starr Allen, Jr. Matthew "Pat" Starr Allen, Jr. of Groves passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas. He was born on September 27, 1923 in Forest, Mississippi to Matthew Star Allen, Sr. and Gladys McVey Allen. Pat had lived in Groves for 60 years and was an active member of First United...

Janice Gail Turnbull

Janice Gail Turnbull

Apr 9, 2014

Janice Gail Turnbull, 73, of Port Neches, Texas died Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at her residence. Janice was born October 23, 1940 in Brookeland, Texas to Hamp Ellis Longoria and Rebecca Sue Kelly Longoria. She was a resident of Port Neches for 50 years and a member of Abundant Life Sanctuary in Groves. Janice retired in 1998 from the Texas...

Robbie Lee Abshere

Robbie Lee Abshere

Apr 8, 2014

Robbie Lee Abshere, 81, of Port Neches, Texas died Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at her residence. Robbie was born September 2, 1932 in Kountze, Texas to Fredrick Cody Kimmey and Laura Lee Nicar Kimmey. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of this area. Robbie was a member of First United Methodist Church in Port Neches, United Methodist Women,...

Francis Clyde Copp

Francis Clyde Copp

May 5, 2014

Francis Clyde Copp, 70, of Port Neches, Texas died Monday, May 5, 2014 at his residence. Francis was born October 2, 1943 in Corning, New York to Francis Copp and Helen Campbell Copp. Francis was a resident of this area for two years and a former four year resident of Waco, Texas. He was a retired Glass Maker with Corning...

Myrtle "Mert' Miller

Myrtle "Mert' Miller

May 4, 2014

Myrtle "Mert" Miller, 87, of Groves passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas. She was born on October 25, 1926 in Des Moines, Iowa to Mayo and Lillian Fontenot Courts. Myrtle had lived in Groves since 1953 and was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. She was employed as an operator with Bell...

Harry George Montgomery

Harry George Montgomery

May 2, 2014

Cosmic cowboy, troubadour, golfer, and lover of learning and higher education, Harry George Montgomery died in his home in Port Neches in the company of loved ones on May 2, 2014. He was a hippie and a bureaucrat; the good kind of both. He loved telling the truth, especially as he saw it. He did not suffer fools, and made...

Oneida Mae Beard

Oneida Mae Beard

Apr 28, 2014

Oneida Mae Beard, 95, of Nederland, Texas passed away April 28, 2014 at her home. She was born in Many, Louisiana on February 21, 1919 to the late Edward L. and Sharon Ling Quinn. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland with Mr. Jeff Trahan officiating. Interment will...

Robert E. Dill

Robert E. Dill

Apr 27, 2014

Robert E. Dill, 90, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Robert was born October 3, 1923 in Port Arthur, Texas to Luther Taylor Dill and Naomi Parker Dill. He was a lifelong area resident and graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School. After World War II, he continued his education...

Arthur Orvis Beard

Arthur Orvis Beard

Apr 27, 2014

Arthur Orvis Beard, 93, of Nederland, passed away on April 27, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Broaddus, TX on February 20, 1921 to the late James Arthur Beard and Katie Wells. Arthur proudly served his country in the U. S. Army during WWII. He was a gang pusher at the time of his retirement from Texaco. Arthur...

William M. Watkins

William M. Watkins

Apr 24, 2014

William M. Watkins, 78, of Groves, Texas died Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Pelican Bay Assisted Living in Beaumont, Texas. William was born September 20, 1935 in Hardy, Arkansas to William B. Watkins and Esther Holder Watkins. He was a resident of Groves for 53 years and retired from Sabine Pilots as Office Manager. He was a member of Procter...

Bob Charles Costilow

Bob Charles Costilow

Apr 22, 2014

Bob Costilow, 69, of Nederland, Texas passed away April 22, 2014 at his home. He was born in Orange, Texas on February 23, 1945 to the late James Robert and Audrey Pennebaker Costilow. Bob owned and operated Bob Costilow Realtors and Appraisers, Inc. for over 30 years. He began his real estate career in the early ‘70s. Bob grew up...

Dwight Glenn Landry

Dwight Glenn Landry

Apr 20, 2014

Dwight Glenn Landry, 65 of Port Arthur TX passed away with his family by his side on April 20, 2014 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home in Groves TX. He was born in Port Arthur TX on January 16, 1949 to the late David William Landry Sr. and Margaret Whiddon Landry. Dwight was preceded in death by his parents and brothers,...

Gerald Glen McElroy

Gerald Glen McElroy

Apr 20, 2014

Gerald McElroy, 58, of Groves, Texas passed away April 20, 2014 at Christus Dubuis in Beaumont, Texas. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on September 28, 1955 to the late Glen McElroy and Leatrice “Peachy” Melancon McElroy. Gerald was retired from Iron Workers Local #187 and served his country in the U. S. Navy. Funeral services will be held...

Wilda Rae Scott

Wilda Rae Scott

Apr 17, 2014

Wilda Rae Scott, 85, of Port Acres, Texas passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care Hospital. Wilda was born November 12, 1928 in China, Texas to Walter Ensign and Bessie Wallace Ensign. She was a lifelong area resident and member of Faith Harbor Assembly of God Church. She was employed for several years in the canning factory...

Mary Ann LaCroix

Mary Ann LaCroix

Apr 14, 2014

No obituary found for this tribute.

Mary Ann LaCroix

Mary Ann LaCroix

Apr 14, 2014

Mary Ann LaCroix, 82, of Groves, Texas passed away Monday, April 14, 2014 at Magnolia Manor in Groves. She was born on September 24, 1931 in Orange, Texas to Amede and Edna Borel Guidry. She was a longtime area resident and member of St. Peter's Catholic Church where she was also a Eucaristic Minister and member of the Alter Society....

Goldie Ann Fore

Goldie Ann Fore

Apr 14, 2014

Goldie Ann Fore, 86, of Groves, Texas passed away April 14, 2014. She was born in Port Neches, Texas on October 8, 1927 to the late Albert B. Decuir and Sadie Concienne Decuir. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Groves. Funeral services will be held at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland on Friday, April 18, 2014...

Patricia Ann Belanger

Patricia Ann Belanger

Apr 11, 2014

Patricia Ann Belanger Patricia Ann Belanger, born July 4, 1933, went to rest peacefully in God's arms on Friday, April 11, 2014 at 4:27 A.M. She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. "Bud" Belanger, son Darrel Belanger, daughter and son-in-law Diane and Rock Fitch, who will cherish her loving memory along with two grandchildren, Adrien Vanderwalt and Joel Carter,...

Carrell "Bill" Lay, Jr.

Carrell "Bill" Lay, Jr.

Apr 11, 2014

Bill passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 11, 2014 in Groves, Texas. He was born March 1, 1932, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Carrell William Lay Sr. and Bertha Irene Bovee Lay and had one sister, Mary Lay Ponder, whom all preceded him in death. Bill graduated from Port Neches High School in 1950 where he played football...

Dannie Annette Weidknecht

Dannie Annette Weidknecht

Apr 11, 2014

Dannie Annette Weidknecht, 77, of Nederland, Texas passed away at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas on April 11, 2014. She was born on September 17, 1936 in Nixa, Missouri to the late John Smith and Lida Snider Smith. Dannie was a member of First Baptist Church in Nederland and a member of the Gleaners Ladies Sunday School Class. She...

Matthew "Pat" Allen, Jr.

Matthew "Pat" Allen, Jr.

Apr 10, 2014

Matthew "Pat" Starr Allen, Jr. Matthew "Pat" Starr Allen, Jr. of Groves passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas. He was born on September 27, 1923 in Forest, Mississippi to Matthew Star Allen, Sr. and Gladys McVey Allen. Pat had lived in Groves for 60 years and was an active member of First United...

Janice Gail Turnbull

Janice Gail Turnbull

Apr 9, 2014

Janice Gail Turnbull, 73, of Port Neches, Texas died Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at her residence. Janice was born October 23, 1940 in Brookeland, Texas to Hamp Ellis Longoria and Rebecca Sue Kelly Longoria. She was a resident of Port Neches for 50 years and a member of Abundant Life Sanctuary in Groves. Janice retired in 1998 from the Texas...

Robbie Lee Abshere

Robbie Lee Abshere

Apr 8, 2014

Robbie Lee Abshere, 81, of Port Neches, Texas died Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at her residence. Robbie was born September 2, 1932 in Kountze, Texas to Fredrick Cody Kimmey and Laura Lee Nicar Kimmey. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of this area. Robbie was a member of First United Methodist Church in Port Neches, United Methodist Women,...

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