Obituaries for Melancon Levingston

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

Michael Terry Novotny

Michael Terry Novotny

April 21, 2020

Michael Terry Novotny (Mike), 75 of Nederland passed away April 21, 2020. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on May 29, 1944 to the late Milo Anthony Novotny and Priscilla Rickey Novotny. Mike grew up in Onalaska, Wisconsin. In Mike's teen years he participated in a family pastime of racing power boats where his family was known as “The...

James "Jim" Andrew Boudreaux Jr.

James "Jim" Andrew Boudreaux Jr.

April 18, 2020

James “Jim” Boudreaux Jr., a loving husband, father, “Pappy”, and friend, passed away April 18, 2020 at the age of 59. Jim was born on October 7, 1960 in Kilgore, Texas, to James Andrew Boudreaux, Sr. and Bettie Holcomb Boudreaux. He attended PNG High School and was a graduate of the Class of 1979. On March 31, 1984, he married...

Himanshu Maganlal Patel

Himanshu Maganlal Patel

April 16, 2020

Himanshu M. Patel, 53, of Sabine Pass, Texas passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Baylor St. Lukes Hospital in Houston. He was born November 6, 1966 in India to Maganlal Patel and Shardaben Patel. Himanshu had lived in Sabine Pass for over 30 years and was a successful entrepreneur in the community and was the owner of multiple local...

John "Ben" Benjamin Broadway

John "Ben" Benjamin Broadway

April 14, 2020

John “Ben” Benjamin Broadway, 39, of Nederland, Texas passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in Burkeville, Texas. Ben was born January 6, 1981 in Port Arthur, Texas to John “Stan” Stanton Broadway and Susanne Lynn Hollier. Ben was in scouts for 16 years and loved everything about the outdoors. He spent his years working in construction with his father and...

Richard "Rick" Anthony Judice Jr.

Richard "Rick" Anthony Judice Jr.

April 13, 2020

Richard “Rick” Anthony Judice Jr., 57, of Groves passed away Monday, April 13, 2020. Rick was born July 14, 1962 in Fairfield, California to the late Richard and June Judice. Rick was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed watching baseball and football and spending time with his friends. Rick had a passion for cooking; often posting his dishes on...

Wayne Darden Byerly

Wayne Darden Byerly

April 13, 2020

Wayne Darden Byerly, 79, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 at Gulf Healthcare Center in Port Arthur, Texas. Wayne was born October 5, 1940 in Beaumont, Texas to Ernest Byerly and Lynette Darden Byerly. Wayne was a lifelong resident of this area and a US Army Veteran. He was a retired Operator with Huntsman. Surviving relatives...

Michael Ray Haynes

Michael Ray Haynes

April 12, 2020

Michael Ray Haynes, 72, of Nederland, Texas passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020. Michael was born September 17, 1947 in Pineville, Louisiana to William and Jeanette Haynes. He served in the United States Army and retired from Chevron. Michael was passionate about his family and loved his grandchildren dearly. He was a friendly and outgoing person with a huge personality....

Sylvia Jean McFarland

Sylvia Jean McFarland

April 12, 2020

Sylvia McFarland, 82, passed away Easter morning, after a long battle with lung issues. She was born and raised in Port Arthur, Texas, to Benard Dore’ and Stella Romero Dore’, on September 20th, 1937. She attended Saint Mary’s Catholic School, Woodrow, Willson Junior High, and graduated in 1957 from Thomas Jefferson High School. After high school, she decided to further...

Wyvon Schroeder

Wyvon Schroeder

April 11, 2020

Wyvon Schroeder, 89, died on April 11, 2020. She was born in Port Arthur Texas, July 2, 1930. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Schroeder, parents James and Norma Brown, sister Earline Ranka, brother-in-law Charles, and nephews David and Danny Ranka, sister Elna Albers and brother-in-law Rev. Walter Albers, and brother-in-law Dr. Lewis Wilson. She is survived...

CW04 Howard Owen Edmonds Jr.

CW04 Howard Owen Edmonds Jr.

April 11, 2020

CW04 Howard Owen Edmonds Jr., age 77 passed away at his home in Nederland, Texas. He was a long-time resident of Port Neches, Texas, who later moved to Nederland where he lived with his wife of 31 years, Norma Elaine. Howard was a Coast Guard veteran of 43 years who served, not only in Vietnam but in Desert Storm as...

John Calvert Buchanan

John Calvert Buchanan

April 9, 2020

In loving memory of John Calvert Buchanan John C Buchanan, 71, of Port Arthur TX, passed away on April 9th, 2020. John was born in Port Arthur to Jack & Dorothy Buchanan on December 26th, 1948. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin HS in Port Acres. After school, he joined the Air Force and served in Vietnam. Upon returning home,...

John Arthur Seymour

John Arthur Seymour

April 7, 2020

John Arthur Seymour, 73, of Nederland, Texas passed away April 7, 2020. He was born in Beaumont, Texas on June 14, 1946 to the late Alfie Seymour and Natalie Fridley Seymour. He retired as an iron worker for the Local 125. John loved hunting, fishing, and watching western movies. He loved outdoor cooking with family and friends. Those left to...

Robert Chapman "R.C." Hancock Jr.

Robert Chapman "R.C." Hancock Jr.

April 7, 2020

Robert Chapman "R. C." Hancock, Jr., 84, of Groves, Texas passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Heritage House in Groves, Texas. Robert was born September 7, 1935 in Port Arthur, Texas to Robert C. Hancock, Sr. and Mary Marie Jarrell Hancock. He was a lifelong area resident and retired business owner of Hancock Pools for over 30 years. Robert...

Kristy Michelle Lytle

Kristy Michelle Lytle

April 5, 2020

Kristy Michelle Lytle, 37, of Groves gained her wings and took her heavenly flight Sunday, April 5, 2020, her battle with cancer has ended and is free from pain. She told us "God wants me now so be strong". She was born on December 15, 1982, to parents Sherry Lentschke Lytle and Ronald "Ronnie" David Lytle, in Nederland, Texas. Kristy...

Dr. Roland A. Kringel

Dr. Roland A. Kringel

April 5, 2020

Dr. Roland August Kringel, 94, of Cypress, TX (formerly of Groves), a kind, and gentle man of integrity went to his Lord and Savior on Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his lake house surrounded by family. He was born October 15, 1925 in Galveston, TX to Emil H. Kringel and Mary Lott Kringel. Roland grew up in Port Arthur,...

Craig Forrest Bridegam

Craig Forrest Bridegam

April 4, 2020

Craig Forrest Bridegam, 77, of Port Neches, Texas passed away April 4, 2020. He was born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania on May 16, 1942 to the late Forrest Russell Bridegam and Katherine Herman Bridegam. Craig served his country proudly in the U. S. Army and was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Groves. Those left to cherish Craig’s memory are...

Baby Adonnis Emmanuel Burnstine

Baby Adonnis Emmanuel Burnstine

April 4, 2020

Baby Adonnis Emmanuel Burnstine, infant son of Kerri and DaMarcus Burnstine was stillborn on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Adonnis was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sharon Burnstine and aunt, Quintrella Turner. He leaves behind his loving family who will always love him: parents, DaMarcus and Kerri; sisters, A’Lyerah and...

Larry Gene Dupuis Sr.

Larry Gene Dupuis Sr.

April 3, 2020

Larry Gene Dupuis Sr. 71, of Port Neches, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020. Larry was born November 11, 1948 in Port Arthur to the late Walter Dupuis and Mable Comeaux Dupuis. He graduated high school at Stephen F. Austin in Port Acres and from Lamar State College in Port Arthur. Larry was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church...

William Ernest "Bill" Terrell

William Ernest "Bill" Terrell

April 3, 2020

William Ernest "Bill" Terrell, 80, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at Christus St. Mary Outpatient Center. He was born October 10, 1939 in Port Arthur, Texas to Solomon Ford Terrell and Eyleen Ferrell Terrell. Bill was a lifelong area resident and a member of Procter Baptist Church. He was a member and Past Master of...

David Wayne "Big" Arnaud

David Wayne "Big" Arnaud

April 2, 2020

David Wayne “Big” Arnaud, 69, of Port Acres passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont. David was born September 18, 1950 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late Leslie and Grace Arnaud. He was the drummer for High Street Band and president of Little League Baseball for many years. He retired after 39 years of service...

Michael Terry Novotny

Michael Terry Novotny

April 21, 2020

Michael Terry Novotny (Mike), 75 of Nederland passed away April 21, 2020. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on May 29, 1944 to the late Milo Anthony Novotny and Priscilla Rickey Novotny. Mike grew up in Onalaska, Wisconsin. In Mike's teen years he participated in a family pastime of racing power boats where his family was known as “The...

James "Jim" Andrew Boudreaux Jr.

James "Jim" Andrew Boudreaux Jr.

April 18, 2020

James “Jim” Boudreaux Jr., a loving husband, father, “Pappy”, and friend, passed away April 18, 2020 at the age of 59. Jim was born on October 7, 1960 in Kilgore, Texas, to James Andrew Boudreaux, Sr. and Bettie Holcomb Boudreaux. He attended PNG High School and was a graduate of the Class of 1979. On March 31, 1984, he married...

Himanshu Maganlal Patel

Himanshu Maganlal Patel

April 16, 2020

Himanshu M. Patel, 53, of Sabine Pass, Texas passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Baylor St. Lukes Hospital in Houston. He was born November 6, 1966 in India to Maganlal Patel and Shardaben Patel. Himanshu had lived in Sabine Pass for over 30 years and was a successful entrepreneur in the community and was the owner of multiple local...

John "Ben" Benjamin Broadway

John "Ben" Benjamin Broadway

April 14, 2020

John “Ben” Benjamin Broadway, 39, of Nederland, Texas passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in Burkeville, Texas. Ben was born January 6, 1981 in Port Arthur, Texas to John “Stan” Stanton Broadway and Susanne Lynn Hollier. Ben was in scouts for 16 years and loved everything about the outdoors. He spent his years working in construction with his father and...

Richard "Rick" Anthony Judice Jr.

Richard "Rick" Anthony Judice Jr.

April 13, 2020

Richard “Rick” Anthony Judice Jr., 57, of Groves passed away Monday, April 13, 2020. Rick was born July 14, 1962 in Fairfield, California to the late Richard and June Judice. Rick was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed watching baseball and football and spending time with his friends. Rick had a passion for cooking; often posting his dishes on...

Wayne Darden Byerly

Wayne Darden Byerly

April 13, 2020

Wayne Darden Byerly, 79, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 at Gulf Healthcare Center in Port Arthur, Texas. Wayne was born October 5, 1940 in Beaumont, Texas to Ernest Byerly and Lynette Darden Byerly. Wayne was a lifelong resident of this area and a US Army Veteran. He was a retired Operator with Huntsman. Surviving relatives...

Michael Ray Haynes

Michael Ray Haynes

April 12, 2020

Michael Ray Haynes, 72, of Nederland, Texas passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020. Michael was born September 17, 1947 in Pineville, Louisiana to William and Jeanette Haynes. He served in the United States Army and retired from Chevron. Michael was passionate about his family and loved his grandchildren dearly. He was a friendly and outgoing person with a huge personality....

Sylvia Jean McFarland

Sylvia Jean McFarland

April 12, 2020

Sylvia McFarland, 82, passed away Easter morning, after a long battle with lung issues. She was born and raised in Port Arthur, Texas, to Benard Dore’ and Stella Romero Dore’, on September 20th, 1937. She attended Saint Mary’s Catholic School, Woodrow, Willson Junior High, and graduated in 1957 from Thomas Jefferson High School. After high school, she decided to further...

Wyvon Schroeder

Wyvon Schroeder

April 11, 2020

Wyvon Schroeder, 89, died on April 11, 2020. She was born in Port Arthur Texas, July 2, 1930. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Schroeder, parents James and Norma Brown, sister Earline Ranka, brother-in-law Charles, and nephews David and Danny Ranka, sister Elna Albers and brother-in-law Rev. Walter Albers, and brother-in-law Dr. Lewis Wilson. She is survived...

CW04 Howard Owen Edmonds Jr.

CW04 Howard Owen Edmonds Jr.

April 11, 2020

CW04 Howard Owen Edmonds Jr., age 77 passed away at his home in Nederland, Texas. He was a long-time resident of Port Neches, Texas, who later moved to Nederland where he lived with his wife of 31 years, Norma Elaine. Howard was a Coast Guard veteran of 43 years who served, not only in Vietnam but in Desert Storm as...

John Calvert Buchanan

John Calvert Buchanan

April 9, 2020

In loving memory of John Calvert Buchanan John C Buchanan, 71, of Port Arthur TX, passed away on April 9th, 2020. John was born in Port Arthur to Jack & Dorothy Buchanan on December 26th, 1948. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin HS in Port Acres. After school, he joined the Air Force and served in Vietnam. Upon returning home,...

John Arthur Seymour

John Arthur Seymour

April 7, 2020

John Arthur Seymour, 73, of Nederland, Texas passed away April 7, 2020. He was born in Beaumont, Texas on June 14, 1946 to the late Alfie Seymour and Natalie Fridley Seymour. He retired as an iron worker for the Local 125. John loved hunting, fishing, and watching western movies. He loved outdoor cooking with family and friends. Those left to...

Robert Chapman "R.C." Hancock Jr.

Robert Chapman "R.C." Hancock Jr.

April 7, 2020

Robert Chapman "R. C." Hancock, Jr., 84, of Groves, Texas passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Heritage House in Groves, Texas. Robert was born September 7, 1935 in Port Arthur, Texas to Robert C. Hancock, Sr. and Mary Marie Jarrell Hancock. He was a lifelong area resident and retired business owner of Hancock Pools for over 30 years. Robert...

Kristy Michelle Lytle

Kristy Michelle Lytle

April 5, 2020

Kristy Michelle Lytle, 37, of Groves gained her wings and took her heavenly flight Sunday, April 5, 2020, her battle with cancer has ended and is free from pain. She told us "God wants me now so be strong". She was born on December 15, 1982, to parents Sherry Lentschke Lytle and Ronald "Ronnie" David Lytle, in Nederland, Texas. Kristy...

Dr. Roland A. Kringel

Dr. Roland A. Kringel

April 5, 2020

Dr. Roland August Kringel, 94, of Cypress, TX (formerly of Groves), a kind, and gentle man of integrity went to his Lord and Savior on Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his lake house surrounded by family. He was born October 15, 1925 in Galveston, TX to Emil H. Kringel and Mary Lott Kringel. Roland grew up in Port Arthur,...

Craig Forrest Bridegam

Craig Forrest Bridegam

April 4, 2020

Craig Forrest Bridegam, 77, of Port Neches, Texas passed away April 4, 2020. He was born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania on May 16, 1942 to the late Forrest Russell Bridegam and Katherine Herman Bridegam. Craig served his country proudly in the U. S. Army and was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Groves. Those left to cherish Craig’s memory are...

Baby Adonnis Emmanuel Burnstine

Baby Adonnis Emmanuel Burnstine

April 4, 2020

Baby Adonnis Emmanuel Burnstine, infant son of Kerri and DaMarcus Burnstine was stillborn on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Adonnis was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sharon Burnstine and aunt, Quintrella Turner. He leaves behind his loving family who will always love him: parents, DaMarcus and Kerri; sisters, A’Lyerah and...

Larry Gene Dupuis Sr.

Larry Gene Dupuis Sr.

April 3, 2020

Larry Gene Dupuis Sr. 71, of Port Neches, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020. Larry was born November 11, 1948 in Port Arthur to the late Walter Dupuis and Mable Comeaux Dupuis. He graduated high school at Stephen F. Austin in Port Acres and from Lamar State College in Port Arthur. Larry was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church...

William Ernest "Bill" Terrell

William Ernest "Bill" Terrell

April 3, 2020

William Ernest "Bill" Terrell, 80, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at Christus St. Mary Outpatient Center. He was born October 10, 1939 in Port Arthur, Texas to Solomon Ford Terrell and Eyleen Ferrell Terrell. Bill was a lifelong area resident and a member of Procter Baptist Church. He was a member and Past Master of...

David Wayne "Big" Arnaud

David Wayne "Big" Arnaud

April 2, 2020

David Wayne “Big” Arnaud, 69, of Port Acres passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont. David was born September 18, 1950 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late Leslie and Grace Arnaud. He was the drummer for High Street Band and president of Little League Baseball for many years. He retired after 39 years of service...

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