Obituaries for Melancon Levingston
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Nederland, Port Neches, and Groves, TX.
Victoriano "Victor" Becerra
April 6, 2016
Victoriano “Victor” Becerra, 66 of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at his residence. Victor was born on December 25, 1949 to Anacleto and Salud Mendoza in Lagunillas, Jalisco, Mexico. Those left to share his memory are his mother, Salud Mendoza of Oaxaca, Mexico; wife, Frances G. Becerra of Groves, Texas; brothers, Enrique of Oaxaca, Mexico,...
Marion A. Hughes
April 5, 2016
Marion A. Hughes, 91, of Nederland, Texas passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Village Creek Rehabilitation Center. Marion was born October 15, 1924 in Repton, Alabama to Henry Fletcher Adams and Ruby Vernon Adams. She was an area resident for 64 years and member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. She was a secretary for Market Basket and retired after...
Joreen Girouard
April 3, 2016
Joreen Girouard, 80, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016 at her home. Joreen was born January 29, 1936 in Eddy, Texas to Floyd Menefee and Mary Williams Menefee. She was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches and the Mickey Mouse Club. Joreen was a retired...
Alma Lou Scarborough
April 1, 2016
Alma Lou Scarborough, 90, of Nederland, Texas, passed away April 1, 2016. She was born February 25, 1926, in Elizabeth, Louisiana to the late Lue Washington Locke and Ludie Mary McKee. Alma was a great mother, grandmother, housewife, and an awesome cook. Alma is survived by her husband, Welton Scarborough of Nederland; daughter, Melinda Evans and husband J.D. of Nederland;...
Jimmie Ray Reeves, Sr.
March 28, 2016
Jimmie Ray Reeves, Sr., 74, of Beaumont, Texas passed away Monday, March 28, 2016 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Jimmie was born December 30, 1941 in Port Arthur, Texas to Joseph Reeves and Oma Eaves Reeves. He was a lifelong area resident and retired from Iron Workers Local 125. He proudly served in the U. S. Air...
Larry Lee Maddox
March 28, 2016
Larry Lee Maddox, age 72, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016 in Beaumont, Texas. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland, Texas. A private entombment will be held on Friday, April 1, 2016.
Bill Davis
March 27, 2016
Billy Clent Davis, 84, of Nederland, Texas passed away March 27, 2016. Bill was born October 2, 1931 in Rosebud, Texas, to the late Chris Davis and Thelma McClain Davis. Bill was a member of Magnolia Assembly of God Church. He was a Master Mason – South Park Lodge #1320 and also a member of the AMA – Academy of...
Peggy J. Banks
March 26, 2016
Peggy Joyce Banks, 74, of Nederland, Texas, passed away March 26, 2016. She was born November 22, 1941, in New Iberia, Louisiana to Otis Joseph Boudreaux and Inez (Romero). Peggy is survived by her sons, Chris Banks and companion, Stacy Wheeler of Nederland; Damian Banks and husband Carl Holley, Jr.of Houston; daughter, Melanie Henslee and husband Chad of Nederland; grandchildren,...
W.T. "Buzz" Walker
March 25, 2016
W.T. “Buzz” Walker, age 80 of Nederland, Texas passed away on March 25, 2016 in Beaumont, Texas. “Buzz” was born on March 12, 1936 to the late Wilson Alvin and Georgia Pace Walker. “Buzz” is survived by his sons, Dennis Walker and his wife Denise of Nederland and Nathan Walker of Nederland; his daughter, Denise Bijeaux and her husband Johnny...
Charlie Toups
March 24, 2016
Charlie Toups, 81, of Bridge City, Texas passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Charlie was born April 17, 1934 in Port Arthur, Texas to Ferman Charles Toups, Sr. and Faye Perkins Toups. He was a lifelong area resident and retired from TXDOT, after 40 years of service as an Inspector. He started entering rodeos...
Robert Edward Slaughter, III
March 24, 2016
Robert Edward Slaughter, III, 86, of Orange, Texas passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Robert was born February 28, 1930 in Port Arthur, Texas to Robert Edward Slaughter and Ruby Viola Allen Slaughter. He was raised in Port Arthur and was a lifelong area resident. He was a member of First Baptist...
Walter Ray Rossi
March 23, 2016
Walter Ray Rossi, 76, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away March 23, 2016. He was born July 25, 1939 in Beaumont, Texas to the late Joe Rossi and Loveina Marie Stute Rossi. A gathering of family and friends will be Monday, March 28, 2016, from 5:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. with a brief prayer service at 6:00p.m. offered by Bro. Rick Erwin...
Marvin "Buddy" Davis
March 22, 2016
Marvin "Buddy" Davis, 80, of Groves, Texas passed away, Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Cypress Glen in Port Arthur. Marvin was born August 23, 1935 in Port Arthur, Texas to Marvin Wallace Davis and Esther Cousins Davis. He was a lifelong area resident and member of Memorial Baptist Church. He retired after 41 years from Texaco as a Lab Technician,...
Christy "Joanie" Boston
March 21, 2016
Christy "Joanie" Boston, 51, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away Monday, March 21, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Joanie was born on April 14, 1964 in Port Arthur, Texas to Jerry Curtis Dunn and Jocie Ann Autrey Dunn. She was a resident of Port Arthur for 23 years before moving to Fort Worth. She was a 1982 graduate of Thomas Jefferson...
Dama Faye Hughes
March 18, 2016
Dama Hughes, 79, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Friday, March 18, 2016 at Magnolia Manor in Groves. Dama was born April 12, 1936 in Temple, Texas to Roy and Lela Jane Boyd Denson. She has been a resident of Port Neches since 1955 and retired as a sales clerk for Hughes Barber and Beauty Supply. Survivors include her husband,...
Barry Wayne Boston
March 17, 2016
Barry Wayne Boston, 58, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas. Barry was born July 18, 1957 in Port Arthur, Texas to John Boston and May Belle Ware Boston. He was a resident of Port Arthur before moving to Fort Worth, Texas. He was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and Abilene...
Edna Louise Godbold
March 15, 2016
Edna Louise Godbold, 94, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care in Nederland, Texas. Louise was born October 22, 1921 to Ernest T. Brewer and Inez Williams Brewer. She was a resident of Port Arthur for 64 years and retired from the City of Port Arthur Administrative Department. Louise was a fine Christian...
Reagan Kyle Langham
March 15, 2016
Reagan Kyle Langham, 28, of Groves, TX, passed away March 15, 2016. He was born May 22, 1987 to William Marlow Langham, Jr. and to Michelle Blackwell Langham. In addition to his mother, Michelle Langham of Granite City, IL, Reagan is survived by his brothers, Matthew Langham of Pensacola, FL, Morgan Langham of Crestview, FL and Chris Opelt of Milton,...
Jean Frances Cunningham
March 14, 2016
Jean Frances Dunnahoe Cunningham, 83, of Groves, Texas passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Jean was born July 5, 1932 in Houston, Texas to John Selman and Marie Alcorn Dunnahoe. She graduated in 1955 with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology, she was a Registered Technologist, MT (ASCP). She was...
T.G. Gillespie, Jr.
March 14, 2016
T.G. Gillespie, Jr., 91 of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 at his home. T. G. was born December 1, 1924 in Port Arthur, Texas to Theodore Goodwin Gillespie, Sr. and Fern Matthews Gillespie. He was a lifelong area resident and member of the United Methodist Temple. He retired as an operator from Texaco after 38 years...
Victoriano "Victor" Becerra
April 6, 2016
Victoriano “Victor” Becerra, 66 of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at his residence. Victor was born on December 25, 1949 to Anacleto and Salud Mendoza in Lagunillas, Jalisco, Mexico. Those left to share his memory are his mother, Salud Mendoza of Oaxaca, Mexico; wife, Frances G. Becerra of Groves, Texas; brothers, Enrique of Oaxaca, Mexico,...
Marion A. Hughes
April 5, 2016
Marion A. Hughes, 91, of Nederland, Texas passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Village Creek Rehabilitation Center. Marion was born October 15, 1924 in Repton, Alabama to Henry Fletcher Adams and Ruby Vernon Adams. She was an area resident for 64 years and member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. She was a secretary for Market Basket and retired after...
Joreen Girouard
April 3, 2016
Joreen Girouard, 80, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016 at her home. Joreen was born January 29, 1936 in Eddy, Texas to Floyd Menefee and Mary Williams Menefee. She was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches and the Mickey Mouse Club. Joreen was a retired...
Alma Lou Scarborough
April 1, 2016
Alma Lou Scarborough, 90, of Nederland, Texas, passed away April 1, 2016. She was born February 25, 1926, in Elizabeth, Louisiana to the late Lue Washington Locke and Ludie Mary McKee. Alma was a great mother, grandmother, housewife, and an awesome cook. Alma is survived by her husband, Welton Scarborough of Nederland; daughter, Melinda Evans and husband J.D. of Nederland;...
Jimmie Ray Reeves, Sr.
March 28, 2016
Jimmie Ray Reeves, Sr., 74, of Beaumont, Texas passed away Monday, March 28, 2016 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Jimmie was born December 30, 1941 in Port Arthur, Texas to Joseph Reeves and Oma Eaves Reeves. He was a lifelong area resident and retired from Iron Workers Local 125. He proudly served in the U. S. Air...
Larry Lee Maddox
March 28, 2016
Larry Lee Maddox, age 72, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016 in Beaumont, Texas. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland, Texas. A private entombment will be held on Friday, April 1, 2016.
Bill Davis
March 27, 2016
Billy Clent Davis, 84, of Nederland, Texas passed away March 27, 2016. Bill was born October 2, 1931 in Rosebud, Texas, to the late Chris Davis and Thelma McClain Davis. Bill was a member of Magnolia Assembly of God Church. He was a Master Mason – South Park Lodge #1320 and also a member of the AMA – Academy of...
Peggy J. Banks
March 26, 2016
Peggy Joyce Banks, 74, of Nederland, Texas, passed away March 26, 2016. She was born November 22, 1941, in New Iberia, Louisiana to Otis Joseph Boudreaux and Inez (Romero). Peggy is survived by her sons, Chris Banks and companion, Stacy Wheeler of Nederland; Damian Banks and husband Carl Holley, Jr.of Houston; daughter, Melanie Henslee and husband Chad of Nederland; grandchildren,...
W.T. "Buzz" Walker
March 25, 2016
W.T. “Buzz” Walker, age 80 of Nederland, Texas passed away on March 25, 2016 in Beaumont, Texas. “Buzz” was born on March 12, 1936 to the late Wilson Alvin and Georgia Pace Walker. “Buzz” is survived by his sons, Dennis Walker and his wife Denise of Nederland and Nathan Walker of Nederland; his daughter, Denise Bijeaux and her husband Johnny...
Charlie Toups
March 24, 2016
Charlie Toups, 81, of Bridge City, Texas passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Charlie was born April 17, 1934 in Port Arthur, Texas to Ferman Charles Toups, Sr. and Faye Perkins Toups. He was a lifelong area resident and retired from TXDOT, after 40 years of service as an Inspector. He started entering rodeos...
Robert Edward Slaughter, III
March 24, 2016
Robert Edward Slaughter, III, 86, of Orange, Texas passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Robert was born February 28, 1930 in Port Arthur, Texas to Robert Edward Slaughter and Ruby Viola Allen Slaughter. He was raised in Port Arthur and was a lifelong area resident. He was a member of First Baptist...
Walter Ray Rossi
March 23, 2016
Walter Ray Rossi, 76, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away March 23, 2016. He was born July 25, 1939 in Beaumont, Texas to the late Joe Rossi and Loveina Marie Stute Rossi. A gathering of family and friends will be Monday, March 28, 2016, from 5:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. with a brief prayer service at 6:00p.m. offered by Bro. Rick Erwin...
Marvin "Buddy" Davis
March 22, 2016
Marvin "Buddy" Davis, 80, of Groves, Texas passed away, Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Cypress Glen in Port Arthur. Marvin was born August 23, 1935 in Port Arthur, Texas to Marvin Wallace Davis and Esther Cousins Davis. He was a lifelong area resident and member of Memorial Baptist Church. He retired after 41 years from Texaco as a Lab Technician,...
Christy "Joanie" Boston
March 21, 2016
Christy "Joanie" Boston, 51, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away Monday, March 21, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Joanie was born on April 14, 1964 in Port Arthur, Texas to Jerry Curtis Dunn and Jocie Ann Autrey Dunn. She was a resident of Port Arthur for 23 years before moving to Fort Worth. She was a 1982 graduate of Thomas Jefferson...
Dama Faye Hughes
March 18, 2016
Dama Hughes, 79, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Friday, March 18, 2016 at Magnolia Manor in Groves. Dama was born April 12, 1936 in Temple, Texas to Roy and Lela Jane Boyd Denson. She has been a resident of Port Neches since 1955 and retired as a sales clerk for Hughes Barber and Beauty Supply. Survivors include her husband,...
Barry Wayne Boston
March 17, 2016
Barry Wayne Boston, 58, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas. Barry was born July 18, 1957 in Port Arthur, Texas to John Boston and May Belle Ware Boston. He was a resident of Port Arthur before moving to Fort Worth, Texas. He was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and Abilene...
Edna Louise Godbold
March 15, 2016
Edna Louise Godbold, 94, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care in Nederland, Texas. Louise was born October 22, 1921 to Ernest T. Brewer and Inez Williams Brewer. She was a resident of Port Arthur for 64 years and retired from the City of Port Arthur Administrative Department. Louise was a fine Christian...
Reagan Kyle Langham
March 15, 2016
Reagan Kyle Langham, 28, of Groves, TX, passed away March 15, 2016. He was born May 22, 1987 to William Marlow Langham, Jr. and to Michelle Blackwell Langham. In addition to his mother, Michelle Langham of Granite City, IL, Reagan is survived by his brothers, Matthew Langham of Pensacola, FL, Morgan Langham of Crestview, FL and Chris Opelt of Milton,...
Jean Frances Cunningham
March 14, 2016
Jean Frances Dunnahoe Cunningham, 83, of Groves, Texas passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Jean was born July 5, 1932 in Houston, Texas to John Selman and Marie Alcorn Dunnahoe. She graduated in 1955 with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology, she was a Registered Technologist, MT (ASCP). She was...
T.G. Gillespie, Jr.
March 14, 2016
T.G. Gillespie, Jr., 91 of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 at his home. T. G. was born December 1, 1924 in Port Arthur, Texas to Theodore Goodwin Gillespie, Sr. and Fern Matthews Gillespie. He was a lifelong area resident and member of the United Methodist Temple. He retired as an operator from Texaco after 38 years...