Obituaries for Melancon Levingston

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

Joyce Hollier Reese

Joyce Hollier Reese

September 13, 2011

Joyce Hollier Reese, 83, of Port Arthur passed away September 13, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. She was born September 27, 1927 in Port Arthur to the late J. D. and Zella Mae Gonsoulin Hollier. Joyce retired after 13 years working at the Chancery Office for the Catholic Diocese of Beaumont. She was a member of St. Charles...

Gunther Harry Brunow

Gunther Harry Brunow

September 12, 2011

On September 12, 2011 Gunther Harry Brunow, Jr. passed peacefully into God's arms. He was born September 14, 1922 in Port Arthur, Texas to Gunther Harry and Johnnie Lake Brunow. He was the 3rd born of three children. He was a lifelong Port Arthur resident, a graduate of Thomas Jefferson, a U.S. Navy veteran and served in the U.S. Coast...

Thelma Mae Nance Haggard

Thelma Mae Nance Haggard

September 10, 2011

Thelma Mae Nance Haggard Thelma Mae Nance Haggard, 87, of Port Neches went home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas. She was born April 16, 1924 in Port Arthur, Texas to Harvey Nance and Mary Mason Nance. Thelma was a lifelong resident of this area and member of First...

Dan Curtis Miller

Dan Curtis Miller

September 8, 2011

Dan Curtis Miller, 76, of Port Neches, Texas died Thursday, September 08, 2011 at Cypress Glen East in Port Arthur, Texas. Dan was born June 19, 1935 in Port Neches, Texas to John Henry Kirby Miller and Ruby Erma Williams Miller. He was a lifelong resident and a retired Superintendent of Construction for Pipefitter Local # 195. He was a...

Earl Lee Flanagan

Earl Lee Flanagan

September 8, 2011

Earl Lee Flanagan, 80, of Nederland, Texas passed away September 8, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. Earl was born in Beaumont, Texas on January 14, 1931 to the late Earnest Earl and Corine Meridith Flanagan. He was a bookkeeper for Sun Pipeline Co. for 35 years and a member of First Baptist Church in Nederland.A...

Martha M. Graham

Martha M. Graham

September 8, 2011

Martha Graham, 101, of Groves, Texas passed away Thursday, September 8, 2011 at the Port Arthur Community Home. Mrs. Graham was born September 14, 1909 in Jasper, Texas to Leonard Young and Cenie Taylor Young. She was known as "Aunt Dot" or "Dottie Bill", and was a resident of Groves for 73 years and a member of Groves First Baptist...

John Charles Boyd

John Charles Boyd

September 7, 2011

John Charles Boyd, 75, of Port Neches, Texas passed away September 7, 2011 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. He was born November 27, 1935 in Cooper, Texas to the late Willie Glidewell and Hazel Eugenia Vaughn Boyd. He retired as an operator for BF Goodrich and was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.A gathering of family and friends...

Kathryn Jean Spittler

Kathryn Jean Spittler

September 5, 2011

Kathryn Jean Spittler, 85, of Nederland passed away September 5, 2011 at Regent Care Center of League City, Texas. She was born January 25, 1926 to the late Norman and Maud Hawkins Paddock in Lakewood, Ohio.Before her illness, Kathryn was very involved with her church, Trinity Presbyterian. She was always there to help people and everyone was always welcomed in...

Jessie Marian Benson, Jr.

Jessie Marian Benson, Jr.

September 3, 2011

Jessie Marian �Jess� Benson, Jr., 84, a long time Groves Resident died September 3, 2011 of colon cancer just 11 days short of his 85th birthday. Jessie was born in Call, Texas on September 14, 1926. He was retired from K-Mart where he was known as the Bicycle Man. His parents, Alma Fay Benson and Jessie Marian Benson preceded him...

Juanita Marie Allen

Juanita Marie Allen

September 2, 2011

Juanita Marie Allen Juanita Marie Allen, 86, of Groves, Texas died Friday, September 2, 2011 at her home. She was born January 17, 1925 in Port Arthur, Texas . Juanita was a lifelong resident of this area and member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and the Altar Society. She had retired from Texaco as a purchasing agent. Funeral services will...

Louise Moreau

Louise Moreau

September 2, 2011

Mrs. Louise Moreau Louise Moreau, 91, of Groves, Texas died Friday, September 2, 2011 at Oak Grove Nursing Home. She was born August 7, 1920 in New Iberia, Louisiana to Nichol Vice and Cora Lee Comeaux Vice. Louise had lived in Groves for 70 years and was a member of St. Catherine's Catholic Church. Funeral services will be at 2:00...

Georgie Fuselier

Georgie Fuselier

September 1, 2011

Georgie Fuselier, 83 of Groves, Texas passed away Thursday, September 1, 2011 in Houston, Texas. Georgie was born October 18, 1927in Opelousas, Louisiana to Lenard Miller and Amy DeRosier Miller. She was a homemaker and resident of Groves for 55 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred L. Fuselier. Survivors include her two sons, Ricky Fuselier and...

James O'Neal Alhman

James O'Neal Alhman

August 30, 2011

James O'Neal Alhman, 98, of Orange, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. James was born September 24, 1912 to Alfred Augusta Alhman and Myrtle Inez Paxton Alhman. He was a longtime area resident. He was preceded in death by his wife and two brothers. Survivors include his son, Charles Ahlman of Port Arthur;...

Dannie Mae Saunders

Dannie Mae Saunders

August 29, 2011

Dannie M. Saunders, 89, of Hillister, Texas formerly of Port Neches passed away August 29, 2011 at Woodville Nursing and Rehab in Woodville, Texas. She was born in Port Arthur, Texas on October 26, 1921 to the late Clinton and Myrtle Kelley Finley. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Melancon39s Funeral Home, 1605 Avenue H in...

Girthy "Girty" Marie Prejean

Girthy "Girty" Marie Prejean

August 28, 2011

Girthy Marie Guilbeaux Prejean 83Girthy Marie Guilbeaux is now in eternal rest and peace with her Lord and Savior.She was delivered into His arms on Sunday, August 28, 2011.Girthy died in her home surrounded by her Husband, Alfred, her children, and grandchildren who prayed and celebrated her life with her until God called her home. Girthy, who devoted her life...

George Philip Leach

George Philip Leach

August 27, 2011

George Philip Leach of Port Arthur died August 27, 2011 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Philip was born September 9, 1954 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was the father of two children; a son, Jonathan Leach, who is serving his country; and a daughter, Crystal Leach of Clarksbury, West Virginia. He was the son of George Clyde (Buddy) Leach and...

Jean Delphine Witt

Jean Delphine Witt

August 26, 2011

Jean Delphine Witt, 81, of Searcy, Arkansas and formerly of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Friday, August 26, 2011. Jean was born September 16, 1929 in Port Arthur, Texas to Jack Stansbury and Alice Alkier Stansbury. She was a longtime area resident and a retired teacher from Port Arthur ISD. Her joy was in the Lord and sharing His love...

Mary Lynn Showalter

Mary Lynn Showalter

August 25, 2011

Mary Lynn Showalter, 67, of Groves, Texas passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Promise Hospital in Nederland, Texas. Mary Lynn was born July 3, 1944 in Beaumont, Texas to Raymond Parsons and Monezelle Botkin Parsons. She was a lifelong area resident and retired from Groves Library as a librarian after 8 years of service. She was also a member...

Charles E. Trainer, III

Charles E. Trainer, III

August 23, 2011

Charles E. Trainer, III, 65, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Charles was born December 10, 1945 in Maywood, California to Charles E. Trainer, Jr. and Jennie Gahagan Trainer. He was as resident of Port Arthur for 61 years and retired as a Supervisor in the Power Department of Motiva after 32 years of service. He...

Leo Donnell Bryant, Jr.

Leo Donnell Bryant, Jr.

August 21, 2011

Born January 31, 1920, in Port Arthur, Texas. Parents were Leo D. Bryant, Sr. and Laurance Rousseau Bryant. Graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1939, as senior class president and Monticello Guardian. Received BA degree with honors from the University of Texas and a law degree from the University of Texas Law School. Served as a cryptographer in the...

Joyce Hollier Reese

Joyce Hollier Reese

September 13, 2011

Joyce Hollier Reese, 83, of Port Arthur passed away September 13, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. She was born September 27, 1927 in Port Arthur to the late J. D. and Zella Mae Gonsoulin Hollier. Joyce retired after 13 years working at the Chancery Office for the Catholic Diocese of Beaumont. She was a member of St. Charles...

Gunther Harry Brunow

Gunther Harry Brunow

September 12, 2011

On September 12, 2011 Gunther Harry Brunow, Jr. passed peacefully into God's arms. He was born September 14, 1922 in Port Arthur, Texas to Gunther Harry and Johnnie Lake Brunow. He was the 3rd born of three children. He was a lifelong Port Arthur resident, a graduate of Thomas Jefferson, a U.S. Navy veteran and served in the U.S. Coast...

Thelma Mae Nance Haggard

Thelma Mae Nance Haggard

September 10, 2011

Thelma Mae Nance Haggard Thelma Mae Nance Haggard, 87, of Port Neches went home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas. She was born April 16, 1924 in Port Arthur, Texas to Harvey Nance and Mary Mason Nance. Thelma was a lifelong resident of this area and member of First...

Dan Curtis Miller

Dan Curtis Miller

September 8, 2011

Dan Curtis Miller, 76, of Port Neches, Texas died Thursday, September 08, 2011 at Cypress Glen East in Port Arthur, Texas. Dan was born June 19, 1935 in Port Neches, Texas to John Henry Kirby Miller and Ruby Erma Williams Miller. He was a lifelong resident and a retired Superintendent of Construction for Pipefitter Local # 195. He was a...

Earl Lee Flanagan

Earl Lee Flanagan

September 8, 2011

Earl Lee Flanagan, 80, of Nederland, Texas passed away September 8, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. Earl was born in Beaumont, Texas on January 14, 1931 to the late Earnest Earl and Corine Meridith Flanagan. He was a bookkeeper for Sun Pipeline Co. for 35 years and a member of First Baptist Church in Nederland.A...

Martha M. Graham

Martha M. Graham

September 8, 2011

Martha Graham, 101, of Groves, Texas passed away Thursday, September 8, 2011 at the Port Arthur Community Home. Mrs. Graham was born September 14, 1909 in Jasper, Texas to Leonard Young and Cenie Taylor Young. She was known as "Aunt Dot" or "Dottie Bill", and was a resident of Groves for 73 years and a member of Groves First Baptist...

John Charles Boyd

John Charles Boyd

September 7, 2011

John Charles Boyd, 75, of Port Neches, Texas passed away September 7, 2011 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. He was born November 27, 1935 in Cooper, Texas to the late Willie Glidewell and Hazel Eugenia Vaughn Boyd. He retired as an operator for BF Goodrich and was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.A gathering of family and friends...

Kathryn Jean Spittler

Kathryn Jean Spittler

September 5, 2011

Kathryn Jean Spittler, 85, of Nederland passed away September 5, 2011 at Regent Care Center of League City, Texas. She was born January 25, 1926 to the late Norman and Maud Hawkins Paddock in Lakewood, Ohio.Before her illness, Kathryn was very involved with her church, Trinity Presbyterian. She was always there to help people and everyone was always welcomed in...

Jessie Marian Benson, Jr.

Jessie Marian Benson, Jr.

September 3, 2011

Jessie Marian �Jess� Benson, Jr., 84, a long time Groves Resident died September 3, 2011 of colon cancer just 11 days short of his 85th birthday. Jessie was born in Call, Texas on September 14, 1926. He was retired from K-Mart where he was known as the Bicycle Man. His parents, Alma Fay Benson and Jessie Marian Benson preceded him...

Juanita Marie Allen

Juanita Marie Allen

September 2, 2011

Juanita Marie Allen Juanita Marie Allen, 86, of Groves, Texas died Friday, September 2, 2011 at her home. She was born January 17, 1925 in Port Arthur, Texas . Juanita was a lifelong resident of this area and member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and the Altar Society. She had retired from Texaco as a purchasing agent. Funeral services will...

Louise Moreau

Louise Moreau

September 2, 2011

Mrs. Louise Moreau Louise Moreau, 91, of Groves, Texas died Friday, September 2, 2011 at Oak Grove Nursing Home. She was born August 7, 1920 in New Iberia, Louisiana to Nichol Vice and Cora Lee Comeaux Vice. Louise had lived in Groves for 70 years and was a member of St. Catherine's Catholic Church. Funeral services will be at 2:00...

Georgie Fuselier

Georgie Fuselier

September 1, 2011

Georgie Fuselier, 83 of Groves, Texas passed away Thursday, September 1, 2011 in Houston, Texas. Georgie was born October 18, 1927in Opelousas, Louisiana to Lenard Miller and Amy DeRosier Miller. She was a homemaker and resident of Groves for 55 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred L. Fuselier. Survivors include her two sons, Ricky Fuselier and...

James O'Neal Alhman

James O'Neal Alhman

August 30, 2011

James O'Neal Alhman, 98, of Orange, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. James was born September 24, 1912 to Alfred Augusta Alhman and Myrtle Inez Paxton Alhman. He was a longtime area resident. He was preceded in death by his wife and two brothers. Survivors include his son, Charles Ahlman of Port Arthur;...

Dannie Mae Saunders

Dannie Mae Saunders

August 29, 2011

Dannie M. Saunders, 89, of Hillister, Texas formerly of Port Neches passed away August 29, 2011 at Woodville Nursing and Rehab in Woodville, Texas. She was born in Port Arthur, Texas on October 26, 1921 to the late Clinton and Myrtle Kelley Finley. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Melancon39s Funeral Home, 1605 Avenue H in...

Girthy "Girty" Marie Prejean

Girthy "Girty" Marie Prejean

August 28, 2011

Girthy Marie Guilbeaux Prejean 83Girthy Marie Guilbeaux is now in eternal rest and peace with her Lord and Savior.She was delivered into His arms on Sunday, August 28, 2011.Girthy died in her home surrounded by her Husband, Alfred, her children, and grandchildren who prayed and celebrated her life with her until God called her home. Girthy, who devoted her life...

George Philip Leach

George Philip Leach

August 27, 2011

George Philip Leach of Port Arthur died August 27, 2011 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Philip was born September 9, 1954 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was the father of two children; a son, Jonathan Leach, who is serving his country; and a daughter, Crystal Leach of Clarksbury, West Virginia. He was the son of George Clyde (Buddy) Leach and...

Jean Delphine Witt

Jean Delphine Witt

August 26, 2011

Jean Delphine Witt, 81, of Searcy, Arkansas and formerly of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Friday, August 26, 2011. Jean was born September 16, 1929 in Port Arthur, Texas to Jack Stansbury and Alice Alkier Stansbury. She was a longtime area resident and a retired teacher from Port Arthur ISD. Her joy was in the Lord and sharing His love...

Mary Lynn Showalter

Mary Lynn Showalter

August 25, 2011

Mary Lynn Showalter, 67, of Groves, Texas passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Promise Hospital in Nederland, Texas. Mary Lynn was born July 3, 1944 in Beaumont, Texas to Raymond Parsons and Monezelle Botkin Parsons. She was a lifelong area resident and retired from Groves Library as a librarian after 8 years of service. She was also a member...

Charles E. Trainer, III

Charles E. Trainer, III

August 23, 2011

Charles E. Trainer, III, 65, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Charles was born December 10, 1945 in Maywood, California to Charles E. Trainer, Jr. and Jennie Gahagan Trainer. He was as resident of Port Arthur for 61 years and retired as a Supervisor in the Power Department of Motiva after 32 years of service. He...

Leo Donnell Bryant, Jr.

Leo Donnell Bryant, Jr.

August 21, 2011

Born January 31, 1920, in Port Arthur, Texas. Parents were Leo D. Bryant, Sr. and Laurance Rousseau Bryant. Graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1939, as senior class president and Monticello Guardian. Received BA degree with honors from the University of Texas and a law degree from the University of Texas Law School. Served as a cryptographer in the...

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