Obituaries for Melancon Levingston

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

Lola Francis Lange

Lola Francis Lange

November 2, 2015

Lola Francis Lange, 96, of Port Arthur, passed away November 2, 2015. She was born December 14, 1918, in Henry, LA to the late Richard Butaud and Mamie Moss Butaud. She was married to the late, Preston Lange. She is survived by her sons, Derald Lange of Colmesneil, Preston Lange and wife, Betty Jo of Port Arthur, Ronnie Lange and...

Thomas Phillip Robinson

Thomas Phillip Robinson

November 1, 2015

Thomas "Phillip" Robinson, 56, of Groves, Texas passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015. Phillip was born January 4, 1959 in Hammond, Indiana to Grady Thomas Robinson and Myrtle Roberts Robinson. He was a lifelong area resident and self-employed carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Robinson of Groves; daughter, Shelly Welch and her husband Jeffery of Groves; son, Thomas Cain Robinson...

Willetta Ruth Nations

Willetta Ruth Nations

October 31, 2015

Willetta Ruth Nations Willetta Ruth Nations, nee Coughlin, 85, formerly of East St. Louis, IL, and Crystal Beach TX, died Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Jefferson House Nursing Home, Beaumont, TX. Mrs. Nations was born in St. Louis, MO, and lived in East St. Louis, IL and Highland, IN before moving to Texas. She was an active member of Our...

Darrell Charles Landry

Darrell Charles Landry

October 28, 2015

Darrell C. Landry, 84, of Port Neches, passed away October 28, 2015, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 5, 1930 in Port Arthur to the late Philip Landry and Rose Comeaux. Darrell began his work career as a laborer at Texaco’s Port Arthur Plant, in 1951. Through hard work, education and determination he worked his...

John Leo Crochet, Sr.

John Leo Crochet, Sr.

October 28, 2015

John Leo Crochet, Sr., 94, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Lake Arthur Place in Port Arthur. John was born May 13, 1921 in Houma, Louisiana to Elmer Crochet and Elizabeth Walker Crochet. He was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and retired from Texaco as an operator after 40 years of service. He was...

Myrna Ruth Wukasch

Myrna Ruth Wukasch

October 28, 2015

Myrna Ruth Wukasch, 76, of Nederland, TX, passed away October 28, 2015. She was born August 9, 1939, in Groves, TX, to the late, Lloyd “Fussy” Bedair and Corine Provost Bedair. She was a member of Triangle Baptist Church in Nederland. Myrna is survived by her husband, of 56 years, Herbert Wukasch of Nederland; sons, Tracy Dean Wukasch and wife,...

Richard James "J.B." Broussard

Richard James "J.B." Broussard

October 27, 2015

Richard James "J.B." Broussard, 78, of Groves, Texas passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Gulf Health Care in Port Arthur, Texas. J.B. was born on September 18, 1937 in Gueydan, Louisiana to Bascam Broussard and Emma Guidry Broussard. He was a lifelong area resident and retired owner and operator of Lawson Radiator Shop in Port Arthur. He was a...

Vallie Viola Thomas

Vallie Viola Thomas

October 26, 2015

Vallie Viola Thomas, affectionately known to many as “Aunt Vi”, of Nederland, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Monday, October 26, 2015, at the Community Retirement Home. She was 90 years old. Viola was born on February 15, 1925, in Hall Summit, Louisiana, to the Reverend Otis W. Thomas, Sr. and Vallie Viola Allen Thomas. Her father was...

Clara Joycelyn Nolan

Clara Joycelyn Nolan

October 24, 2015

Clara J. Nolan, 84, of Groves, Texas passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Lake Arthur Place in Port Arthur. She was born on December 9, 1930 in Port Arthur, Texas to Adam and Alida DeVilliers McBride. Clara was a lifelong area resident and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She retired from Texaco as #1 Operator in...

Harry Elkin Gardiner

Harry Elkin Gardiner

October 24, 2015

Harry Elkin Gardiner Harry Elkin Gardiner, 92, of Port Neches passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 11, 1922 in Port Arthur, Texas to Henry Eddison Gardiner and Ella Hoot Gardiner. He lived in Port Neches with his wife Joy since 1948. Harry graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School...

Carolyn Perkins

Carolyn Perkins

October 24, 2015

Carolyn Perkins, 64, of Nederland, Texas passed away October 24, 2015 in Port Arthur, Texas. She was born January 26, 1951 to the late Troy Perkins and Geneva (Ryland) Perkins. Carolyn is survived by her brothers; Fred Perkins and wife Cynthia of Nederland, Texas; Gary Perkins and wife Betty of Port Neches; Sister, Beverly Reid and husband Kenneth of Nederland;...

Henry Wayne Minton

Henry Wayne Minton

October 23, 2015

Henry Wayne Minton Henry Wayne Minton, 86, of Port Neches, Texas passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015 at The Oaks in Beaumont. He was born in Center, Texas on June 2, 1929 to Marlon and Mary Minton. Henry was a United States veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Pure Oil, later Union 76 for 39 years...

William Gary Kole, Jr.

William Gary Kole, Jr.

October 23, 2015

William Gary Kole, 76, of Fannett, Texas passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. He was born on September 23, 1939 in Alexandria, Louisiana to William Gary and Essie Dyer Kole. Wlliam was a lifelong area resident and retired truck driver. He is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy McBee Kole. William is...

Lylia Rose Coffman

Lylia Rose Coffman

October 23, 2015

Lylia was a resident of Port Arthur for 76 years and taught school in Port Arthur and Port Neches Groves for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Jess Thomas Coffman who died in 1998 at the age of 92; and her son, Jim Coffman who died in 1978. Survivors include her three sons, Matt Coffman...

Gaynor Landry

Gaynor Landry

October 21, 2015

Gaynor Landry, 79, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at his residence. Gaynor was born February 18, 1936 in Leroy, Louisiana to Mabry Landry and Neomie Broussard Landry. He was a resident of this area for 55 years and a retired Lab Technician at DuPont with 35 years of service. Gaynor was a member of St....

Stacye Ann Steele

Stacye Ann Steele

October 20, 2015

Stacye Ann Steele, 50, of Nederland, passed away October 20, 2015, of brain cancer. She was born June 11, 1965, in Fort Sill, OK to Charles Samuel Steele and Sidney Louise Starr Steele. Stacye is survived by her parents; her fiancée, Emille Evans; brother, Scott Steele and wife, Tania. Services will be held Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m....

Jimmy Ray Williams

Jimmy Ray Williams

October 20, 2015

Jimmy R. Williams, 78, of Groves, Texas passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Jimmy was born September 15, 1937 in Port Arthur, Texas to Ulysses Ira Williams, Sr. and Nancy Charping Williams. He was a lifelong area resident and retired from the City of Groves as the Drainage Superintendent after 38 years of service. Jimmy was a member of Lake...

Barbara Elaine Hall

Barbara Elaine Hall

October 19, 2015

Barbara Elaine Hall In Loving Memory of a Wonderful Mother, Teacher, and Friend. Barbara Elaine Hall, 71, of Port Neches, Texas died Monday, October 19, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born January 12, 1944 in Port Arthur, Texas to Leo Leslie Hall and Virginia Elaine Haas Hall. She was a homemaker, church secretary, school bus...

Ronald "Ronny" William Warner

Ronald "Ronny" William Warner

October 17, 2015

Ronald "Ronny" William Warner Ronald "Ronny" William Warner, 56, of Port Neches, Texas passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, October 17, 2015 after a courageous three year battle with cancer. Ronny was born December 5, 1958 in Port Arthur, Texas to Richard Eugene Warner and Patricia Thomas Warner. He was a lifelong resident of Port...

Bonnie Louise Certa

Bonnie Louise Certa

October 16, 2015

Bonnie Louise Certa, 68, of Port Arthur, passed away October 16, 2015 at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care. She was born December 11, 1946 in DeRidder, LA to Wilburn Whittington and the late, Nellie Pearl Spikes. Bonnie was a graduate of Bridge City High School and worked at Total/Fina for 30 years, as an Operator. She is survived by her husband, Carl...

Lola Francis Lange

Lola Francis Lange

November 2, 2015

Lola Francis Lange, 96, of Port Arthur, passed away November 2, 2015. She was born December 14, 1918, in Henry, LA to the late Richard Butaud and Mamie Moss Butaud. She was married to the late, Preston Lange. She is survived by her sons, Derald Lange of Colmesneil, Preston Lange and wife, Betty Jo of Port Arthur, Ronnie Lange and...

Thomas Phillip Robinson

Thomas Phillip Robinson

November 1, 2015

Thomas "Phillip" Robinson, 56, of Groves, Texas passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015. Phillip was born January 4, 1959 in Hammond, Indiana to Grady Thomas Robinson and Myrtle Roberts Robinson. He was a lifelong area resident and self-employed carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Robinson of Groves; daughter, Shelly Welch and her husband Jeffery of Groves; son, Thomas Cain Robinson...

Willetta Ruth Nations

Willetta Ruth Nations

October 31, 2015

Willetta Ruth Nations Willetta Ruth Nations, nee Coughlin, 85, formerly of East St. Louis, IL, and Crystal Beach TX, died Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Jefferson House Nursing Home, Beaumont, TX. Mrs. Nations was born in St. Louis, MO, and lived in East St. Louis, IL and Highland, IN before moving to Texas. She was an active member of Our...

Darrell Charles Landry

Darrell Charles Landry

October 28, 2015

Darrell C. Landry, 84, of Port Neches, passed away October 28, 2015, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 5, 1930 in Port Arthur to the late Philip Landry and Rose Comeaux. Darrell began his work career as a laborer at Texaco’s Port Arthur Plant, in 1951. Through hard work, education and determination he worked his...

John Leo Crochet, Sr.

John Leo Crochet, Sr.

October 28, 2015

John Leo Crochet, Sr., 94, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Lake Arthur Place in Port Arthur. John was born May 13, 1921 in Houma, Louisiana to Elmer Crochet and Elizabeth Walker Crochet. He was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and retired from Texaco as an operator after 40 years of service. He was...

Myrna Ruth Wukasch

Myrna Ruth Wukasch

October 28, 2015

Myrna Ruth Wukasch, 76, of Nederland, TX, passed away October 28, 2015. She was born August 9, 1939, in Groves, TX, to the late, Lloyd “Fussy” Bedair and Corine Provost Bedair. She was a member of Triangle Baptist Church in Nederland. Myrna is survived by her husband, of 56 years, Herbert Wukasch of Nederland; sons, Tracy Dean Wukasch and wife,...

Richard James "J.B." Broussard

Richard James "J.B." Broussard

October 27, 2015

Richard James "J.B." Broussard, 78, of Groves, Texas passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Gulf Health Care in Port Arthur, Texas. J.B. was born on September 18, 1937 in Gueydan, Louisiana to Bascam Broussard and Emma Guidry Broussard. He was a lifelong area resident and retired owner and operator of Lawson Radiator Shop in Port Arthur. He was a...

Vallie Viola Thomas

Vallie Viola Thomas

October 26, 2015

Vallie Viola Thomas, affectionately known to many as “Aunt Vi”, of Nederland, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Monday, October 26, 2015, at the Community Retirement Home. She was 90 years old. Viola was born on February 15, 1925, in Hall Summit, Louisiana, to the Reverend Otis W. Thomas, Sr. and Vallie Viola Allen Thomas. Her father was...

Clara Joycelyn Nolan

Clara Joycelyn Nolan

October 24, 2015

Clara J. Nolan, 84, of Groves, Texas passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Lake Arthur Place in Port Arthur. She was born on December 9, 1930 in Port Arthur, Texas to Adam and Alida DeVilliers McBride. Clara was a lifelong area resident and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She retired from Texaco as #1 Operator in...

Harry Elkin Gardiner

Harry Elkin Gardiner

October 24, 2015

Harry Elkin Gardiner Harry Elkin Gardiner, 92, of Port Neches passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 11, 1922 in Port Arthur, Texas to Henry Eddison Gardiner and Ella Hoot Gardiner. He lived in Port Neches with his wife Joy since 1948. Harry graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School...

Carolyn Perkins

Carolyn Perkins

October 24, 2015

Carolyn Perkins, 64, of Nederland, Texas passed away October 24, 2015 in Port Arthur, Texas. She was born January 26, 1951 to the late Troy Perkins and Geneva (Ryland) Perkins. Carolyn is survived by her brothers; Fred Perkins and wife Cynthia of Nederland, Texas; Gary Perkins and wife Betty of Port Neches; Sister, Beverly Reid and husband Kenneth of Nederland;...

Henry Wayne Minton

Henry Wayne Minton

October 23, 2015

Henry Wayne Minton Henry Wayne Minton, 86, of Port Neches, Texas passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015 at The Oaks in Beaumont. He was born in Center, Texas on June 2, 1929 to Marlon and Mary Minton. Henry was a United States veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Pure Oil, later Union 76 for 39 years...

William Gary Kole, Jr.

William Gary Kole, Jr.

October 23, 2015

William Gary Kole, 76, of Fannett, Texas passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. He was born on September 23, 1939 in Alexandria, Louisiana to William Gary and Essie Dyer Kole. Wlliam was a lifelong area resident and retired truck driver. He is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy McBee Kole. William is...

Lylia Rose Coffman

Lylia Rose Coffman

October 23, 2015

Lylia was a resident of Port Arthur for 76 years and taught school in Port Arthur and Port Neches Groves for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Jess Thomas Coffman who died in 1998 at the age of 92; and her son, Jim Coffman who died in 1978. Survivors include her three sons, Matt Coffman...

Gaynor Landry

Gaynor Landry

October 21, 2015

Gaynor Landry, 79, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at his residence. Gaynor was born February 18, 1936 in Leroy, Louisiana to Mabry Landry and Neomie Broussard Landry. He was a resident of this area for 55 years and a retired Lab Technician at DuPont with 35 years of service. Gaynor was a member of St....

Stacye Ann Steele

Stacye Ann Steele

October 20, 2015

Stacye Ann Steele, 50, of Nederland, passed away October 20, 2015, of brain cancer. She was born June 11, 1965, in Fort Sill, OK to Charles Samuel Steele and Sidney Louise Starr Steele. Stacye is survived by her parents; her fiancée, Emille Evans; brother, Scott Steele and wife, Tania. Services will be held Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m....

Jimmy Ray Williams

Jimmy Ray Williams

October 20, 2015

Jimmy R. Williams, 78, of Groves, Texas passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Jimmy was born September 15, 1937 in Port Arthur, Texas to Ulysses Ira Williams, Sr. and Nancy Charping Williams. He was a lifelong area resident and retired from the City of Groves as the Drainage Superintendent after 38 years of service. Jimmy was a member of Lake...

Barbara Elaine Hall

Barbara Elaine Hall

October 19, 2015

Barbara Elaine Hall In Loving Memory of a Wonderful Mother, Teacher, and Friend. Barbara Elaine Hall, 71, of Port Neches, Texas died Monday, October 19, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born January 12, 1944 in Port Arthur, Texas to Leo Leslie Hall and Virginia Elaine Haas Hall. She was a homemaker, church secretary, school bus...

Ronald "Ronny" William Warner

Ronald "Ronny" William Warner

October 17, 2015

Ronald "Ronny" William Warner Ronald "Ronny" William Warner, 56, of Port Neches, Texas passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, October 17, 2015 after a courageous three year battle with cancer. Ronny was born December 5, 1958 in Port Arthur, Texas to Richard Eugene Warner and Patricia Thomas Warner. He was a lifelong resident of Port...

Bonnie Louise Certa

Bonnie Louise Certa

October 16, 2015

Bonnie Louise Certa, 68, of Port Arthur, passed away October 16, 2015 at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care. She was born December 11, 1946 in DeRidder, LA to Wilburn Whittington and the late, Nellie Pearl Spikes. Bonnie was a graduate of Bridge City High School and worked at Total/Fina for 30 years, as an Operator. She is survived by her husband, Carl...

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