Obituaries for Melancon Levingston
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Nederland, Port Neches, and Groves, TX.
Katherine Rose Frost
December 26, 2021
Katherine Rose Sorensen Frost, 56, of Lumberton, Texas passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas with her loving family at her side. Kathy was born on September 14, 1965, in New Iberia, Louisiana to Alice Borel Sorensen. She graduated from Nederland High School in 1983, was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in...
Tommy H. Smith
December 25, 2021
Tommy H. Smith, 89, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Magnolia Church in Port Neches under the direction of Levingston Funeral Home Port Neches. Officiating will be Reverend Robert Montgomery of Magnolia Church. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial...
Brent Fontenot
December 25, 2021
Charles Brent Fontenot, 51, of Groves, Texas passed away on December 25, 2021. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Pathway Church Mid-County in Port Neches. Officiating will be Pastor Cazzy Francis of Pathway Church Mid-County in Port Neches. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. Visitation will be from...
Randy Gail Allen
December 24, 2021
Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at the loss of Randy Gail Allen, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend who passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, at his home in Vidor, Texas, at the age of 64. Born on May 18, 1957, Randy was a member of the Class of 1976 at Port Neches-Groves High School, where he...
Stephen Charles Trahan
December 24, 2021
Written by Troy Trahan in memory of his dad, Stephen Charles Trahan: February 25, 1947 ~ December 24, 2021. Dad was a proud patriot, a father, a granddaddy, a brother, a son, and a devoted husband of over 50 years. He will be hard to forget by those who were fortunate enough to know him. He was one of a...
Doris Nell Sparrow Ferguson
December 24, 2021
Doris N. Sparrow Ferguson, 89, of Groves, Texas went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. A visitation for family and friends will be held at 10:00 a.m. with funeral services to follow at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. Steve Ferguson will...
Lucy Choate Ginaldi
December 23, 2021
Lucy Choate Ginaldi, 66, of Fannett passed away, Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Lucy was born February 19, 1955 in Port Arthur to the late Ardly Joseph Choate and Doris Christine Hopkins Choate Stelly. She retired as an Ex-ray Technician in the Medical Field for many years. Lucy was a loving mother, “Nanna”, sister, aunt, niece,...
Frank Cricchio
December 23, 2021
World renowned photographer Frank Edward Cricchio died Thursday, December 23, 2021. At 88 years old, he passed peacefully surrounded by family. Frank was born October 18,1933 in Port Arthur, TX. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur, TX and Lamar University in Beaumont, TX. Frank found his passion for photography when he was only eleven and opened...
David Earl Marsh
December 23, 2021
David Earl Marsh, 74, of Groves, passed away on December 23, 2021 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, TX. A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin “Kicker” McWilliams of Seventh Street Baptist...
James Edward "Jim" Fiorenza Jr.
December 19, 2021
James “Jim” Fiorenza, Jr., 63, of Beaumont, Texas died on December 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Wanda Fiorenza, and survived by siblings, Cassie and spouse, Mike Simpson, Mark and spouse, Lisa Fiorenza, Carol and spouse, Steve Jagneaux, Jay Fiorenza, several nieces whom he adored, beloved family members, and many lifelong friends. Jim was...
Billy Richard Steere
December 18, 2021
Billy Richard Steere, 43, of Groves, Texas passed away December 18, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Beaumont. Billy was born on January 25, 1978. He had a heart of gold and the personality that could light up any room. Billy had the quickest wit and could make anyone laugh. He had the ability to make friends with whoever he...
Darrell "Buddy" Hicks Jr.
December 16, 2021
Darrell “Buddy” Hicks Jr., 61, of Port Neches, Texas passed away on December 16, 2021, at Kindred Medical Center Hospital in Houston, Texas. A visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. A Eulogy and Prayer will be read at 5:00 p.m. Born in Port Arthur, Texas,...
Francine Walston
December 15, 2021
Francine Walston, 79, of Old Salem, Texas passed away on December 15, 2021 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Francine was born at her home in Old Salem on March 2, 1942 to the late Harmon Almon Davison, Sr. and Linnie Viola Smith Davison. Francine was a lifelong resident of the Southeast Texas area and a member of the Word...
Ernesto "Neto" Escareno
December 14, 2021
Ernesto “Neto” Escareno, 40, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away December 14, 2021. He was born on November 16, 1981 in Port Arthur, Texas to Jorge Alberto Escareno and Rosario Zamora Escareno. Ernesto was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Port Arthur and loved attending other churches in the area. He was smart, caring, and a...
Mary Vernell Byers
December 14, 2021
Mary Vernell Byers, 83, of Spring, Texas formerly of Nederland, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at her residence in Spring. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 17, 2021, at Levingston Home in Port Neches. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Friday,...
Gary Wayne Hester
December 13, 2021
Gary Hester, 75, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City under the direction of Levingston Funeral Home Groves. Officiating will be Mr. Gerald Hester. Born in Port...
Geraldine (Gerry) Boutte Landry Lacey
December 13, 2021
Geraldine (Gerry) Boutte Landry Lacey was born November 15, 1930 to Maurice and Cora Boutte. Graduated St. Mary High School in 1948. Died Monday, December 13, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul, her parents, five grandchildren, and son-in-law Jimmy Stark. She is survived by her seven children: son Hank Landry (Lynell), daughters Judy Stark, Jan Bethancourt...
Coreene L. Merren
December 12, 2021
Coreene L. Merren, 92, of Kountze, Texas passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Christus St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. Coreene was born March 27, 1929 in Grand Cayman to the late Jennie Ebanks Furtado and Algernon Furtado. Coreene was a member of Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Coreene loved sewing; tatting and playing BINGO....
Tracey D. Sparks
December 12, 2021
Tracey D. Sparks, 62, of Port Neches, Texas, passed away on December 12, 2021, at Oak Grove Nursing Home in Groves, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches under the direction of Levingston Funeral Home Port Neches. Officiating will be Reverend Joni Stevenson and Reverend...
Harold Q. Smith
December 10, 2021
Harold Q. Smith, 84, of Nederland, Texas passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont. Harold was born December 15, 1936 in Sarepta, Louisiana to the late Velma Benson Smith and Jake Henry Smith. Harold served in the United States Army and retired from DuPont after thirty-six years of service in maintenance. He was a very modest...
Katherine Rose Frost
December 26, 2021
Katherine Rose Sorensen Frost, 56, of Lumberton, Texas passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas with her loving family at her side. Kathy was born on September 14, 1965, in New Iberia, Louisiana to Alice Borel Sorensen. She graduated from Nederland High School in 1983, was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in...
Tommy H. Smith
December 25, 2021
Tommy H. Smith, 89, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Magnolia Church in Port Neches under the direction of Levingston Funeral Home Port Neches. Officiating will be Reverend Robert Montgomery of Magnolia Church. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial...
Brent Fontenot
December 25, 2021
Charles Brent Fontenot, 51, of Groves, Texas passed away on December 25, 2021. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Pathway Church Mid-County in Port Neches. Officiating will be Pastor Cazzy Francis of Pathway Church Mid-County in Port Neches. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. Visitation will be from...
Randy Gail Allen
December 24, 2021
Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at the loss of Randy Gail Allen, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend who passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, at his home in Vidor, Texas, at the age of 64. Born on May 18, 1957, Randy was a member of the Class of 1976 at Port Neches-Groves High School, where he...
Stephen Charles Trahan
December 24, 2021
Written by Troy Trahan in memory of his dad, Stephen Charles Trahan: February 25, 1947 ~ December 24, 2021. Dad was a proud patriot, a father, a granddaddy, a brother, a son, and a devoted husband of over 50 years. He will be hard to forget by those who were fortunate enough to know him. He was one of a...
Doris Nell Sparrow Ferguson
December 24, 2021
Doris N. Sparrow Ferguson, 89, of Groves, Texas went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. A visitation for family and friends will be held at 10:00 a.m. with funeral services to follow at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. Steve Ferguson will...
Lucy Choate Ginaldi
December 23, 2021
Lucy Choate Ginaldi, 66, of Fannett passed away, Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Lucy was born February 19, 1955 in Port Arthur to the late Ardly Joseph Choate and Doris Christine Hopkins Choate Stelly. She retired as an Ex-ray Technician in the Medical Field for many years. Lucy was a loving mother, “Nanna”, sister, aunt, niece,...
Frank Cricchio
December 23, 2021
World renowned photographer Frank Edward Cricchio died Thursday, December 23, 2021. At 88 years old, he passed peacefully surrounded by family. Frank was born October 18,1933 in Port Arthur, TX. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur, TX and Lamar University in Beaumont, TX. Frank found his passion for photography when he was only eleven and opened...
David Earl Marsh
December 23, 2021
David Earl Marsh, 74, of Groves, passed away on December 23, 2021 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, TX. A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin “Kicker” McWilliams of Seventh Street Baptist...
James Edward "Jim" Fiorenza Jr.
December 19, 2021
James “Jim” Fiorenza, Jr., 63, of Beaumont, Texas died on December 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Wanda Fiorenza, and survived by siblings, Cassie and spouse, Mike Simpson, Mark and spouse, Lisa Fiorenza, Carol and spouse, Steve Jagneaux, Jay Fiorenza, several nieces whom he adored, beloved family members, and many lifelong friends. Jim was...
Billy Richard Steere
December 18, 2021
Billy Richard Steere, 43, of Groves, Texas passed away December 18, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Beaumont. Billy was born on January 25, 1978. He had a heart of gold and the personality that could light up any room. Billy had the quickest wit and could make anyone laugh. He had the ability to make friends with whoever he...
Darrell "Buddy" Hicks Jr.
December 16, 2021
Darrell “Buddy” Hicks Jr., 61, of Port Neches, Texas passed away on December 16, 2021, at Kindred Medical Center Hospital in Houston, Texas. A visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. A Eulogy and Prayer will be read at 5:00 p.m. Born in Port Arthur, Texas,...
Francine Walston
December 15, 2021
Francine Walston, 79, of Old Salem, Texas passed away on December 15, 2021 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Francine was born at her home in Old Salem on March 2, 1942 to the late Harmon Almon Davison, Sr. and Linnie Viola Smith Davison. Francine was a lifelong resident of the Southeast Texas area and a member of the Word...
Ernesto "Neto" Escareno
December 14, 2021
Ernesto “Neto” Escareno, 40, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away December 14, 2021. He was born on November 16, 1981 in Port Arthur, Texas to Jorge Alberto Escareno and Rosario Zamora Escareno. Ernesto was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Port Arthur and loved attending other churches in the area. He was smart, caring, and a...
Mary Vernell Byers
December 14, 2021
Mary Vernell Byers, 83, of Spring, Texas formerly of Nederland, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at her residence in Spring. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 17, 2021, at Levingston Home in Port Neches. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Friday,...
Gary Wayne Hester
December 13, 2021
Gary Hester, 75, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City under the direction of Levingston Funeral Home Groves. Officiating will be Mr. Gerald Hester. Born in Port...
Geraldine (Gerry) Boutte Landry Lacey
December 13, 2021
Geraldine (Gerry) Boutte Landry Lacey was born November 15, 1930 to Maurice and Cora Boutte. Graduated St. Mary High School in 1948. Died Monday, December 13, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul, her parents, five grandchildren, and son-in-law Jimmy Stark. She is survived by her seven children: son Hank Landry (Lynell), daughters Judy Stark, Jan Bethancourt...
Coreene L. Merren
December 12, 2021
Coreene L. Merren, 92, of Kountze, Texas passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Christus St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. Coreene was born March 27, 1929 in Grand Cayman to the late Jennie Ebanks Furtado and Algernon Furtado. Coreene was a member of Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Coreene loved sewing; tatting and playing BINGO....
Tracey D. Sparks
December 12, 2021
Tracey D. Sparks, 62, of Port Neches, Texas, passed away on December 12, 2021, at Oak Grove Nursing Home in Groves, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches under the direction of Levingston Funeral Home Port Neches. Officiating will be Reverend Joni Stevenson and Reverend...
Harold Q. Smith
December 10, 2021
Harold Q. Smith, 84, of Nederland, Texas passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont. Harold was born December 15, 1936 in Sarepta, Louisiana to the late Velma Benson Smith and Jake Henry Smith. Harold served in the United States Army and retired from DuPont after thirty-six years of service in maintenance. He was a very modest...