Obituaries for Melancon Levingston
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Nederland, Port Neches, and Groves, TX.
Verna Wallace
July 17, 2014
Verna Wallace Verna Wallace, 80, of Groves, Texas passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014. She was born on September 11, 1933 in Welch, Louisiana to Ophie Bulley and Lessie Broussard Bulley. Verna had lived in Groves for 62 years and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 21, 2014 at Levingston...
Wilda Mary Vidrine
July 17, 2014
Wilda Vidrine, 86, of Port Arthur passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Oak Grove Nursing Home in Groves. Wilda was born December 11, 1927 in Chataignier, Louisiana to the late Louis and Talbot Manuel and lived in the Port Arthur and Bridge City area since 1950. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Melancon’s Funeral...
Frederick "Fred" G. Sonnier
July 16, 2014
Frederick “Fred” G. Sonnier, 59, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at College Street Health Care in Beaumont. He was born on May 31, 1955 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late John Sonnier and Dolores Porter. He was a laborer in the restaurant industry. Fred is survived by his sister, Faith Shoemaker of Nederland; nieces,...
Calvin Thomas "Tommy" Corbin
July 14, 2014
Calvin T. (Tommy) Corbin, 70, of Nederland passed away Monday, July 14, 2014 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Tommy was born February 22, 1944 to the late Estus and Cathryn Corbin in Hobbs, New Mexico and lived 22 years in Nederland. Funeral services will be Wednesday July 16, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland with Rev....
Angela Veronica Lavergne Dean
July 13, 2014
Angela Veronica Lavergne Dean, 52, of Port Neches, Texas died Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. Angela was born October 27, 1961 in Rayne, Louisiana to Isaac Lavergne and Olivia Dugas Lavergne. She was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of First Baptist Church in Port Neches. Funeral service will be held Wednesday,...
Marie "Manette" Daigle
July 12, 2014
Marie "Manette" Daigle, 88, of Port Arthur passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas. She was born on October 28, 1925 in Loreauville, Louisiana to Adalbert and Amelie Broussard Crochet. Manette had lived in Port Arthur for over 70 years and was a member of the Catholic faith and a homemaker. A Mass of...
Natalie Cale Smith-Laws
July 12, 2014
Natalie Cale Smith-Laws, 38, of Port Neches passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on December 7, 1975 in Houston, Texas to Sanford Dale Smith and Linda Wilkerson Smith. Natalie had lived in Port Neches for four years and was a member of First Baptist Church in Port Neches....
Michael "Mick" St. Clair
July 11, 2014
Michael "Mick" St. Clair, 61, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Friday, July 11, 2014 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas. He was born on December 28, 1952 in Yoakum, Texas to Finley David St.Clair and Ruthie Pruetz St. Clair. Mick was a lifelong area resident and musician. He played the bass guitar for Mark Chesnutt, Ray Price and...
Thomas "Tommy" Roberts
July 7, 2014
Thomas "Tommy" Roberts, 63, of Colmesneil, Texas passed away Monday, July 7, 2014. Tommy was born December 26, 1950 in Port Arthur, Texas to Henry S. Roberts and Lucille Beaugh Roberts. He was a lifelong area resident before moving to Colmesneil 8 years ago. Tommy honorably served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his daughter, Sara Kelly of Dallas; two...
Paul Edward Hassell
July 5, 2014
Paul Edward Hassell, 80, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at his residence. He was born on September 16, 1933 in Denison, Texas to the late Earl Hassell and Jeanne LaFontaine Hassell. Paul retired as a Pharmacist and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Port Arthur. Paul is survived by his sons, Roger Hassell...
LaPrelle Sue LeBlanc
July 2, 2014
LaPrelle Sue Stewart LeBlanc, 87, of Bevil Oaks, Texas passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Christus-St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. She was born on June 26, 1927 in Browndell, Texas to the late Ed Stone Stewart and Nancy Glen Stewart. Sue is survived by her husband, Paul S. LeBlanc, Jr. of Bevil Oaks, TX; daughter, Paula Rossi of...
Sandra Scott Wiggins
June 30, 2014
Sandra Scott Wiggins, 75, of Groves, Texas passed away Monday, June 30, 2014 at Christus St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur. Sandra was born June 17, 1939 in Dawson, Texas to Jesse Neal Scott and Eula Ballew Scott. She was a lifelong area resident, member of First Baptist Church of Groves, and the D.A.R. Survivors include her husband, Robert Wiggins,...
John Henry Hinson
June 29, 2014
John Henry Hinson, 67, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2014 at Pinehurst Nursing and Rehabilitation in Orange. He was born in Conroe, Texas to the late William Monroe Hinson and Marie Holt. He worked in construction as a carpenter and served his country proudly in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his daughters, Deana Shoffitt...
Eva Jo Hutto
June 28, 2014
Eva Jo Hutto Eva Jo Hutto, affectionately known as "Little Jo" or "Me-Me" to her grandkids, passed away at her home on Saturday, June 28, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 7, 1928 in Rusk County, Texas to Hubert and Bea Allie Black. Jo married Joe W. Hutto "Big Joe" on September 21, 1946. She was...
Charles Eugene Tullah Jr.
June 28, 2014
Charles E. Tullah, 61, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at his residence. He was born on December 19, 1952 in Beaumont, Texas to the late Charles E. Tullah, Sr. and Alberta O. Baye Tullah. He was a lifelong resident of the area, and worked in transportation as a travel companion. Charlie is survived by his...
Max Lee Fortenberry
June 26, 2014
Max Lee Fortenberry, 84, of Port Arthur, Texas died Thursday, June 26, 2014 at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas. Max was born May 14, 1930 in Woodville, Texas to Vestal Fortenberry and Elsie Davis Fortenberry. He was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of Southside Baptist Church. He was a Rancher, former Co-Owner of Winnie Livestock...
Ethel Mary Vizuete
June 26, 2014
Ethel M. Vizuete, 86, of Nederland, Texas passed away on June 26, 2014 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. She was born on September 14, 1927 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late Felix Bonin and Elina Bourque Bonin. She retired in Tele Communications from Southwestern Bell and was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic...
Keith James Guidry
June 25, 2014
Keith J. Guidry, 63, of Vidor, Texas passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Christus-St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. He was born on November 25, 1950 in Port Arthur to the late Emery James Guidry and Willa Mae Arsement. He retired after 42 years of service from Valero as a process operator and served his country proudly in the...
Jimmie C. Smith
June 23, 2014
Jimmie C. Smith, 87, of Groves, Texas passed away Monday, June 23, 2014. Jimmie was born May 17, 1927 in Port Arthur, Texas to James W. Peoples and Sarah Catherine Thorne Peoples. She was a lifelong area resident and member of First Baptist Church of Groves. Jimmie retired from Port Neches-Groves ISD after 17 years of service as a cafeteria...
Andrew H. Leger
June 19, 2014
Andrew H. Leger, 97, of LaBelle, Texas passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014. Andrew was born December 3, 1916 in LaBelle, Texas to Emile Leger and Ida Marie Guidry Leger. He was a lifelong resident of LaBelle and longtime member of LaBelle Baptist Church. Andrew retired from Jefferson County after 38 years in road maintenance. Survivors include his wife, Gaye...
Verna Wallace
July 17, 2014
Verna Wallace Verna Wallace, 80, of Groves, Texas passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014. She was born on September 11, 1933 in Welch, Louisiana to Ophie Bulley and Lessie Broussard Bulley. Verna had lived in Groves for 62 years and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 21, 2014 at Levingston...
Wilda Mary Vidrine
July 17, 2014
Wilda Vidrine, 86, of Port Arthur passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Oak Grove Nursing Home in Groves. Wilda was born December 11, 1927 in Chataignier, Louisiana to the late Louis and Talbot Manuel and lived in the Port Arthur and Bridge City area since 1950. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Melancon’s Funeral...
Frederick "Fred" G. Sonnier
July 16, 2014
Frederick “Fred” G. Sonnier, 59, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at College Street Health Care in Beaumont. He was born on May 31, 1955 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late John Sonnier and Dolores Porter. He was a laborer in the restaurant industry. Fred is survived by his sister, Faith Shoemaker of Nederland; nieces,...
Calvin Thomas "Tommy" Corbin
July 14, 2014
Calvin T. (Tommy) Corbin, 70, of Nederland passed away Monday, July 14, 2014 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Tommy was born February 22, 1944 to the late Estus and Cathryn Corbin in Hobbs, New Mexico and lived 22 years in Nederland. Funeral services will be Wednesday July 16, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland with Rev....
Angela Veronica Lavergne Dean
July 13, 2014
Angela Veronica Lavergne Dean, 52, of Port Neches, Texas died Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. Angela was born October 27, 1961 in Rayne, Louisiana to Isaac Lavergne and Olivia Dugas Lavergne. She was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of First Baptist Church in Port Neches. Funeral service will be held Wednesday,...
Marie "Manette" Daigle
July 12, 2014
Marie "Manette" Daigle, 88, of Port Arthur passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas. She was born on October 28, 1925 in Loreauville, Louisiana to Adalbert and Amelie Broussard Crochet. Manette had lived in Port Arthur for over 70 years and was a member of the Catholic faith and a homemaker. A Mass of...
Natalie Cale Smith-Laws
July 12, 2014
Natalie Cale Smith-Laws, 38, of Port Neches passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on December 7, 1975 in Houston, Texas to Sanford Dale Smith and Linda Wilkerson Smith. Natalie had lived in Port Neches for four years and was a member of First Baptist Church in Port Neches....
Michael "Mick" St. Clair
July 11, 2014
Michael "Mick" St. Clair, 61, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Friday, July 11, 2014 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas. He was born on December 28, 1952 in Yoakum, Texas to Finley David St.Clair and Ruthie Pruetz St. Clair. Mick was a lifelong area resident and musician. He played the bass guitar for Mark Chesnutt, Ray Price and...
Thomas "Tommy" Roberts
July 7, 2014
Thomas "Tommy" Roberts, 63, of Colmesneil, Texas passed away Monday, July 7, 2014. Tommy was born December 26, 1950 in Port Arthur, Texas to Henry S. Roberts and Lucille Beaugh Roberts. He was a lifelong area resident before moving to Colmesneil 8 years ago. Tommy honorably served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his daughter, Sara Kelly of Dallas; two...
Paul Edward Hassell
July 5, 2014
Paul Edward Hassell, 80, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at his residence. He was born on September 16, 1933 in Denison, Texas to the late Earl Hassell and Jeanne LaFontaine Hassell. Paul retired as a Pharmacist and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Port Arthur. Paul is survived by his sons, Roger Hassell...
LaPrelle Sue LeBlanc
July 2, 2014
LaPrelle Sue Stewart LeBlanc, 87, of Bevil Oaks, Texas passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Christus-St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. She was born on June 26, 1927 in Browndell, Texas to the late Ed Stone Stewart and Nancy Glen Stewart. Sue is survived by her husband, Paul S. LeBlanc, Jr. of Bevil Oaks, TX; daughter, Paula Rossi of...
Sandra Scott Wiggins
June 30, 2014
Sandra Scott Wiggins, 75, of Groves, Texas passed away Monday, June 30, 2014 at Christus St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur. Sandra was born June 17, 1939 in Dawson, Texas to Jesse Neal Scott and Eula Ballew Scott. She was a lifelong area resident, member of First Baptist Church of Groves, and the D.A.R. Survivors include her husband, Robert Wiggins,...
John Henry Hinson
June 29, 2014
John Henry Hinson, 67, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2014 at Pinehurst Nursing and Rehabilitation in Orange. He was born in Conroe, Texas to the late William Monroe Hinson and Marie Holt. He worked in construction as a carpenter and served his country proudly in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his daughters, Deana Shoffitt...
Eva Jo Hutto
June 28, 2014
Eva Jo Hutto Eva Jo Hutto, affectionately known as "Little Jo" or "Me-Me" to her grandkids, passed away at her home on Saturday, June 28, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 7, 1928 in Rusk County, Texas to Hubert and Bea Allie Black. Jo married Joe W. Hutto "Big Joe" on September 21, 1946. She was...
Charles Eugene Tullah Jr.
June 28, 2014
Charles E. Tullah, 61, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at his residence. He was born on December 19, 1952 in Beaumont, Texas to the late Charles E. Tullah, Sr. and Alberta O. Baye Tullah. He was a lifelong resident of the area, and worked in transportation as a travel companion. Charlie is survived by his...
Max Lee Fortenberry
June 26, 2014
Max Lee Fortenberry, 84, of Port Arthur, Texas died Thursday, June 26, 2014 at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas. Max was born May 14, 1930 in Woodville, Texas to Vestal Fortenberry and Elsie Davis Fortenberry. He was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of Southside Baptist Church. He was a Rancher, former Co-Owner of Winnie Livestock...
Ethel Mary Vizuete
June 26, 2014
Ethel M. Vizuete, 86, of Nederland, Texas passed away on June 26, 2014 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. She was born on September 14, 1927 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late Felix Bonin and Elina Bourque Bonin. She retired in Tele Communications from Southwestern Bell and was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic...
Keith James Guidry
June 25, 2014
Keith J. Guidry, 63, of Vidor, Texas passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Christus-St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. He was born on November 25, 1950 in Port Arthur to the late Emery James Guidry and Willa Mae Arsement. He retired after 42 years of service from Valero as a process operator and served his country proudly in the...
Jimmie C. Smith
June 23, 2014
Jimmie C. Smith, 87, of Groves, Texas passed away Monday, June 23, 2014. Jimmie was born May 17, 1927 in Port Arthur, Texas to James W. Peoples and Sarah Catherine Thorne Peoples. She was a lifelong area resident and member of First Baptist Church of Groves. Jimmie retired from Port Neches-Groves ISD after 17 years of service as a cafeteria...
Andrew H. Leger
June 19, 2014
Andrew H. Leger, 97, of LaBelle, Texas passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014. Andrew was born December 3, 1916 in LaBelle, Texas to Emile Leger and Ida Marie Guidry Leger. He was a lifelong resident of LaBelle and longtime member of LaBelle Baptist Church. Andrew retired from Jefferson County after 38 years in road maintenance. Survivors include his wife, Gaye...