Obituaries for Melancon Levingston

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

Helen Ruth Howard

Helen Ruth Howard

May 1, 2020

Helen Ruth Howard, 91, of Groves passed away Friday, May 1, 2020. Helen was born September 2, 1928 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late Roy Finley and Bessie Rives Finley. Helen was a faithful member of the United Methodist Temple where she also worked many years as a Mother’s Day out teacher. Helen had a special place in her...

Patrick E. Binagia

Patrick E. Binagia

May 1, 2020

Patrick E. Binagia, 62, of Port Neches, Texas passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family Friday, May 1, 2020. Patrick was born February 4, 1958 in Port Arthur, Texas to Dominic Binagia and Catherine Crowe Binagia. He was a longtime area resident and member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Patrick retired after several years as a...

Sharie Tompkins Roy

Sharie Tompkins Roy

April 30, 2020

Sharie Tompkins Roy, 61, of Nederland, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020. Sharie was born July 30, 1958 in Port Arthur to Leroy and Ruth Huckabay Tompkins. Sharie was self-employed as a Massage Therapist/Naturapath with several years of experience. She was also a member of the Lamar Baptist Church. Sharie was a wonderful reflection of God’s love. She was a...

Julia Annette Ducote

Julia Annette Ducote

April 30, 2020

Julia Annette Ducote, 80, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Caring Hands Senior Care Home in Porter, Texas. Julia was born June 13, 1939 in Bronson, Texas to Berdice Jones and Emma Maurine Click Jones. She was a long time resident of Port Neches, Texas and a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Julia retired...

Nancy Lee McClain

Nancy Lee McClain

April 30, 2020

Nancy Lee McClain, 84, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020. Nancy was born June 19, 1935 in Beaumont, Texas to Anuel Lee McClain and Lois Rector McClain. She was a lifelong area resident and was a retired teacher from the Port Arthur ISD. Nancy was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, and was the former sponsor...

Ralph E. Viles

Ralph E. Viles

April 29, 2020

Ralph E. Viles, 82, of, Port Neches, Texas passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his residence. Ralph was born November 2, 1937 in Hardin, Texas to the late Silas and Maynon Viles. Ralph was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #2461, Wingfoot Club Board, Goodyear Retiree Board and was the president of Moss Hill...

Stephen Matthew "Matt" East

Stephen Matthew "Matt" East

April 29, 2020

Stephen Matthew "Matt" East, 25, of Kingwood, Texas passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his home. He was born October 19, 1994 in Orange, Texas and raised by his parents, Elvin F. East, III and Maria Proenza East. Matt was a member of First Baptist Church of Groves and was employed in sales with Prodigy Roofing. Matt is survived...

John "Johnny" Ferral Faulk

John "Johnny" Ferral Faulk

April 25, 2020

John “Johnny” Ferral Faulk, 92, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020. Johnny was born March 31, 1928 in Crowley, Louisiana to the late Arthur and Beulah Faulk. Johnny joined the United States Navy at the young age of 17. He was a veteran of WWII on the USS Dixie. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, archery, traveling and...

Norma Lucille Newman Watkins

Norma Lucille Newman Watkins

April 25, 2020

Norma Lucille Newman Watkins, age 100, a child of God by faith, died peacefully in her sleep on April 25th, 2020 in Houston, Texas. She was born on December 8, 1919, in Holyoke, Colorado, to Jefferson Joseph Newman and Beulah Reed Newman of Palisade, Nebraska. As a child she was a lively little girl who helped her family in their...

Alberto "Al" Navarro Sr.

Alberto "Al" Navarro Sr.

April 23, 2020

Alberto “Al” Navarro Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle entered into eternal peace, Thursday, April 23, 2020, at his residence in Pattison, Texas. Al was born in Colon, Panama on October 10, 1946 to the late Ruben Navarro and Eva Polanco. In 1956 Al moved to the United States where he became a life-long resident of Port Arthur, Texas....

Ruby Marie Stoker

Ruby Marie Stoker

April 23, 2020

Ruby Marie Stoker, 89, of Nederland, Texas passed away April 23, 2020. She was born in Washington, Texas on September 13, 1930 to the late Albert L. Lohmeyer and Helen Mohr Lohmeyer. Ruby was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Nederland. Those left to cherish Ruby’s memory are her son, Daryl Stoker and his wife, Debbie of New...

Earlene Cooksey

Earlene Cooksey

April 23, 2020

Earlene Cooksey, 86, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Earlene was born December 6, 1933 in Chester, Pennsylvania to Earl Lane and Edith Mae Price Lane. She has been a resident of Port Arthur since she was 3 years old, and was a 1952 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High...

Norma Loretta Ridgeway

Norma Loretta Ridgeway

April 22, 2020

Norma Loretta Ridgeway, 89, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Wednesday April 22, 2020. Norma was born April 24, 1930 in Hornbeck, Louisiana to John Robert Gibson and Donatile "Natile" Simon Gibson. She was a resident of Port Arthur for 70 years and member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Norma retired after several years of driving...

Terry Woodall

Terry Woodall

April 22, 2020

Terry Woodall, 65, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur, Texas. Terry was born February 7, 1955 in Port Arthur, Texas to J.M. Woodall and Jean Schull Woodall. He was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of Southside Baptist Church in Port Neches. Terry...

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...

Helen Ruth Howard

Helen Ruth Howard

May 1, 2020

Helen Ruth Howard, 91, of Groves passed away Friday, May 1, 2020. Helen was born September 2, 1928 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late Roy Finley and Bessie Rives Finley. Helen was a faithful member of the United Methodist Temple where she also worked many years as a Mother’s Day out teacher. Helen had a special place in her...

Patrick E. Binagia

Patrick E. Binagia

May 1, 2020

Patrick E. Binagia, 62, of Port Neches, Texas passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family Friday, May 1, 2020. Patrick was born February 4, 1958 in Port Arthur, Texas to Dominic Binagia and Catherine Crowe Binagia. He was a longtime area resident and member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Patrick retired after several years as a...

Sharie Tompkins Roy

Sharie Tompkins Roy

April 30, 2020

Sharie Tompkins Roy, 61, of Nederland, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020. Sharie was born July 30, 1958 in Port Arthur to Leroy and Ruth Huckabay Tompkins. Sharie was self-employed as a Massage Therapist/Naturapath with several years of experience. She was also a member of the Lamar Baptist Church. Sharie was a wonderful reflection of God’s love. She was a...

Julia Annette Ducote

Julia Annette Ducote

April 30, 2020

Julia Annette Ducote, 80, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Caring Hands Senior Care Home in Porter, Texas. Julia was born June 13, 1939 in Bronson, Texas to Berdice Jones and Emma Maurine Click Jones. She was a long time resident of Port Neches, Texas and a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Julia retired...

Nancy Lee McClain

Nancy Lee McClain

April 30, 2020

Nancy Lee McClain, 84, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020. Nancy was born June 19, 1935 in Beaumont, Texas to Anuel Lee McClain and Lois Rector McClain. She was a lifelong area resident and was a retired teacher from the Port Arthur ISD. Nancy was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, and was the former sponsor...

Ralph E. Viles

Ralph E. Viles

April 29, 2020

Ralph E. Viles, 82, of, Port Neches, Texas passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his residence. Ralph was born November 2, 1937 in Hardin, Texas to the late Silas and Maynon Viles. Ralph was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #2461, Wingfoot Club Board, Goodyear Retiree Board and was the president of Moss Hill...

Stephen Matthew "Matt" East

Stephen Matthew "Matt" East

April 29, 2020

Stephen Matthew "Matt" East, 25, of Kingwood, Texas passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his home. He was born October 19, 1994 in Orange, Texas and raised by his parents, Elvin F. East, III and Maria Proenza East. Matt was a member of First Baptist Church of Groves and was employed in sales with Prodigy Roofing. Matt is survived...

John "Johnny" Ferral Faulk

John "Johnny" Ferral Faulk

April 25, 2020

John “Johnny” Ferral Faulk, 92, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020. Johnny was born March 31, 1928 in Crowley, Louisiana to the late Arthur and Beulah Faulk. Johnny joined the United States Navy at the young age of 17. He was a veteran of WWII on the USS Dixie. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, archery, traveling and...

Norma Lucille Newman Watkins

Norma Lucille Newman Watkins

April 25, 2020

Norma Lucille Newman Watkins, age 100, a child of God by faith, died peacefully in her sleep on April 25th, 2020 in Houston, Texas. She was born on December 8, 1919, in Holyoke, Colorado, to Jefferson Joseph Newman and Beulah Reed Newman of Palisade, Nebraska. As a child she was a lively little girl who helped her family in their...

Alberto "Al" Navarro Sr.

Alberto "Al" Navarro Sr.

April 23, 2020

Alberto “Al” Navarro Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle entered into eternal peace, Thursday, April 23, 2020, at his residence in Pattison, Texas. Al was born in Colon, Panama on October 10, 1946 to the late Ruben Navarro and Eva Polanco. In 1956 Al moved to the United States where he became a life-long resident of Port Arthur, Texas....

Ruby Marie Stoker

Ruby Marie Stoker

April 23, 2020

Ruby Marie Stoker, 89, of Nederland, Texas passed away April 23, 2020. She was born in Washington, Texas on September 13, 1930 to the late Albert L. Lohmeyer and Helen Mohr Lohmeyer. Ruby was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Nederland. Those left to cherish Ruby’s memory are her son, Daryl Stoker and his wife, Debbie of New...

Earlene Cooksey

Earlene Cooksey

April 23, 2020

Earlene Cooksey, 86, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Earlene was born December 6, 1933 in Chester, Pennsylvania to Earl Lane and Edith Mae Price Lane. She has been a resident of Port Arthur since she was 3 years old, and was a 1952 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High...

Norma Loretta Ridgeway

Norma Loretta Ridgeway

April 22, 2020

Norma Loretta Ridgeway, 89, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Wednesday April 22, 2020. Norma was born April 24, 1930 in Hornbeck, Louisiana to John Robert Gibson and Donatile "Natile" Simon Gibson. She was a resident of Port Arthur for 70 years and member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Norma retired after several years of driving...

Terry Woodall

Terry Woodall

April 22, 2020

Terry Woodall, 65, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur, Texas. Terry was born February 7, 1955 in Port Arthur, Texas to J.M. Woodall and Jean Schull Woodall. He was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of Southside Baptist Church in Port Neches. Terry...

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...

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