Obituaries for Melancon Levingston
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Nederland, Port Neches, and Groves, TX.
JoAnn Newland Cravens
February 4, 2024
JoAnn Newland Cravens, 91, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at her residence in Nederland, Texas.
JoAnn was born on August 17, 1932, in Denison, Texas to Grace Jennings Newland and Cecil Newland. She graduated from Denison High School in 1950 and was the class valedictorian. JoAnn later went to Texas State College for Women in Denton,...
Gary Ellis
February 3, 2024
Gary Ellis, a beloved member of his family and faith community, passed away at the age of 56 on Saturday, February 3, 2024, in Port Arthur, Texas. He was born on January 9, 1968, in Monroe, Louisiana to Doris Ellis and the late, Frank Louis Ellis. Gary was known for his passion for his faith and cherished...
Robert Anthony Gonzalez
February 2, 2024
Robert “Bobby” Gonzalez, age 60, of Groves, Texas, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at his residence in Groves. Bobby will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all who knew him.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. This gathering will serve as an opportunity...
Sue E. Allen
February 2, 2024
Sue E. Allen, a devoted Christian and beloved, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her residence in Nederland, Texas on February 2, 2024. She was born on December 11, 1932, in Troup, Texas to Coma I. (Adams) Fitzgerald and John S. Fitzgerald.
Sue graduated from Wharton High School and went on to have a successful career as a bookkeeper at...
Leila Lea Ross
January 31, 2024
Leila Ross, a beloved resident of Port Neches, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024, at the age of 91. Her residence in Port Neches served as a comforting sanctuary during the final moments of her life.
Visitation for family members will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home...
Tommy Gene Feemster
January 30, 2024
Tommy Gene Feemster, a retired vocational and auto collision repair teacher has passed away at the age of 80. Born on April 13, 1943 to the late, Mary Simoneaux Feemster and William Silas Feemster in Port Arthur, Texas, Tommy was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. He touched the lives of countless students during his impressive thirty-four-year tenure...
Jerry Janice Smith
January 29, 2024
Jerry J. Smith, a beloved homemaker and pillar of her community, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, in Port Neches, Texas. Born on July 12, 1939, in Fastrill, Texas, Jerry lived a remarkable life filled with love and devotion for her family and friends. Jerry was a dedicated member of Seventh Street Baptist Church in Nederland...
Geraldine Benton Roberts
January 28, 2024
Geraldine Benton Perkins Roberts was born in Port Arthur, Texas, on the 15th day of August in the year 1920. She went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2024, having lived 103 years, 5 months, and 13 days. Jerry, as she was always known, was a faithful member of the Lord’s body for 90 years and was a...
Mary "Inez" (McBride, Drawhorn) Robbins
January 27, 2024
Mary "Inez" (McBride, Drawhorn) Robbins, a beloved figure in the Port Neches community, passed away on January 27, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. She was born on August 18, 1933, in Port Neches, Texas. Inez had fond memories of growing up “in the Groves” and was proud that her dad was instrumental in planting the beautiful pecan groves. She...
Tera Jane Rials
January 26, 2024
Tera Rials Cummins, 95, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on January 25, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.
Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves.
Born in...
Salvador "Sal" Barbosa
January 26, 2024
In Loving Memory
Salvador (Sal) Barbosa, age 69, of Nederland passed away Friday, January 26th, 2024.
He was born September 30th, 1954 in Houston, TX to parents Cruz & Lupe Barbosa. He was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in 1973, an active member of Our Lady of the Guadalupe Catholic Church and held several occupations during his lifetime. From his...
Raymond C. Drake
January 26, 2024
Raymond C. Drake was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, January 26, 2024. Raymond was born in Buna, TX to the late, Julius C. and Minnie Ola Drake.
Raymond was the oldest and had 4 siblings, sisters, Louise and Nell, brothers, Curtis and Travis. Growing up on the family farm is where his...
Audrey L. LeMaire
January 24, 2024
Audrey L. LeMaire, 92, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Audrey was born on October 2, 1931 in Abbeville, Louisiana to Walter LeBlanc and Lucy Savoy but grew up in Erath. Soon after high school she met Royce LeMaire from nearby Kaplan whose good looks and...
Leona Opal Stines
January 22, 2024
Leona Opal Stines, 76, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at her residence in Bridge City with her family at her side.
Leona was born on August 3, 1947, in Granite City, Illinois to Helen Thomas Schaefer and Ervin Schaefer. She had lived in the community for twelve years; she was a retired office manager...
Billie Coussou
January 22, 2024
Billie Joyce Coussou, an embodiment of unwavering faith, devoted wife, loving mother, cherished sister, adoring grandmother, and a friend to many, passed away at home on January 22, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and spiritual devotion.
Billie was born on August 10, 1930 as the sixth child in a family of eight born in DeQuincy, Louisiana, to Mary Ellen...
Betty Ann Stidham
January 21, 2024
Betty Ann Stidham, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2024, at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont. She was born on February 10, 1938, in Beaumont, Texas to Morris Richardson and Ouida Merle Richardson.
Throughout her life, Betty made a lasting impact on those around her. She dedicated ten years of service as the school secretary for the...
Floy Ann Chipman
January 20, 2024
Floy Ann Chipman, beloved wife, mother, sister, and "Nanny" passed away peacefully on January 20, 2024 in Groves, Texas. She was born on April 8, 1944 in Port Arthur, Texas to her loving parents.
Floy will be remembered for her kind and compassionate nature that touched the lives of everyone she met. She had a warm smile...
Spencer Mitchael DeRon
January 19, 2024
Spencer Mitchael DeRon passed away on January 19, 2024.
Spencer was born on April 26, 1992 in Port Arthur, Texas. He spent his childhood delighting those around him – his upbeat, talkative nature was infectious.
Spencer’s love of sports was undeniable. He grew up playing baseball, basketball, and football. On any given Saturday, you could find him cheering on his favorite college...
Bobby Ray Herrin
January 19, 2024
Bobby Ray Herrin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on January 19, 2024. He was born on January 21, 1943 to Carl and Nora Herrin, and was a lifelong resident of Nederland, Texas.
Bobby was a hard worker, spending 30+ years as a refinery operator and dedicating his retirement years serving his community with his very own...
Allan Ray "Pop" Mitchell
January 18, 2024
Allan Ray Mitchell, 64, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at his residence in Nederland with his loving family at his side.
Allan was born on June 30, 1959, in Port Arthur, Texas to Anna Earl Wise Mitchell and Harren W. Mitchell. He was a retired Market Manager at Bruce’s Market Basket in Groves. He worked...
JoAnn Newland Cravens
February 4, 2024
JoAnn Newland Cravens, 91, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at her residence in Nederland, Texas.
JoAnn was born on August 17, 1932, in Denison, Texas to Grace Jennings Newland and Cecil Newland. She graduated from Denison High School in 1950 and was the class valedictorian. JoAnn later went to Texas State College for Women in Denton,...
Gary Ellis
February 3, 2024
Gary Ellis, a beloved member of his family and faith community, passed away at the age of 56 on Saturday, February 3, 2024, in Port Arthur, Texas. He was born on January 9, 1968, in Monroe, Louisiana to Doris Ellis and the late, Frank Louis Ellis. Gary was known for his passion for his faith and cherished...
Robert Anthony Gonzalez
February 2, 2024
Robert “Bobby” Gonzalez, age 60, of Groves, Texas, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at his residence in Groves. Bobby will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all who knew him.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. This gathering will serve as an opportunity...
Sue E. Allen
February 2, 2024
Sue E. Allen, a devoted Christian and beloved, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her residence in Nederland, Texas on February 2, 2024. She was born on December 11, 1932, in Troup, Texas to Coma I. (Adams) Fitzgerald and John S. Fitzgerald.
Sue graduated from Wharton High School and went on to have a successful career as a bookkeeper at...
Leila Lea Ross
January 31, 2024
Leila Ross, a beloved resident of Port Neches, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024, at the age of 91. Her residence in Port Neches served as a comforting sanctuary during the final moments of her life.
Visitation for family members will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home...
Tommy Gene Feemster
January 30, 2024
Tommy Gene Feemster, a retired vocational and auto collision repair teacher has passed away at the age of 80. Born on April 13, 1943 to the late, Mary Simoneaux Feemster and William Silas Feemster in Port Arthur, Texas, Tommy was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. He touched the lives of countless students during his impressive thirty-four-year tenure...
Jerry Janice Smith
January 29, 2024
Jerry J. Smith, a beloved homemaker and pillar of her community, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, in Port Neches, Texas. Born on July 12, 1939, in Fastrill, Texas, Jerry lived a remarkable life filled with love and devotion for her family and friends. Jerry was a dedicated member of Seventh Street Baptist Church in Nederland...
Geraldine Benton Roberts
January 28, 2024
Geraldine Benton Perkins Roberts was born in Port Arthur, Texas, on the 15th day of August in the year 1920. She went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2024, having lived 103 years, 5 months, and 13 days. Jerry, as she was always known, was a faithful member of the Lord’s body for 90 years and was a...
Mary "Inez" (McBride, Drawhorn) Robbins
January 27, 2024
Mary "Inez" (McBride, Drawhorn) Robbins, a beloved figure in the Port Neches community, passed away on January 27, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. She was born on August 18, 1933, in Port Neches, Texas. Inez had fond memories of growing up “in the Groves” and was proud that her dad was instrumental in planting the beautiful pecan groves. She...
Tera Jane Rials
January 26, 2024
Tera Rials Cummins, 95, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on January 25, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.
Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves.
Born in...
Salvador "Sal" Barbosa
January 26, 2024
In Loving Memory
Salvador (Sal) Barbosa, age 69, of Nederland passed away Friday, January 26th, 2024.
He was born September 30th, 1954 in Houston, TX to parents Cruz & Lupe Barbosa. He was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in 1973, an active member of Our Lady of the Guadalupe Catholic Church and held several occupations during his lifetime. From his...
Raymond C. Drake
January 26, 2024
Raymond C. Drake was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, January 26, 2024. Raymond was born in Buna, TX to the late, Julius C. and Minnie Ola Drake.
Raymond was the oldest and had 4 siblings, sisters, Louise and Nell, brothers, Curtis and Travis. Growing up on the family farm is where his...
Audrey L. LeMaire
January 24, 2024
Audrey L. LeMaire, 92, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Audrey was born on October 2, 1931 in Abbeville, Louisiana to Walter LeBlanc and Lucy Savoy but grew up in Erath. Soon after high school she met Royce LeMaire from nearby Kaplan whose good looks and...
Leona Opal Stines
January 22, 2024
Leona Opal Stines, 76, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at her residence in Bridge City with her family at her side.
Leona was born on August 3, 1947, in Granite City, Illinois to Helen Thomas Schaefer and Ervin Schaefer. She had lived in the community for twelve years; she was a retired office manager...
Billie Coussou
January 22, 2024
Billie Joyce Coussou, an embodiment of unwavering faith, devoted wife, loving mother, cherished sister, adoring grandmother, and a friend to many, passed away at home on January 22, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and spiritual devotion.
Billie was born on August 10, 1930 as the sixth child in a family of eight born in DeQuincy, Louisiana, to Mary Ellen...
Betty Ann Stidham
January 21, 2024
Betty Ann Stidham, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2024, at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont. She was born on February 10, 1938, in Beaumont, Texas to Morris Richardson and Ouida Merle Richardson.
Throughout her life, Betty made a lasting impact on those around her. She dedicated ten years of service as the school secretary for the...
Floy Ann Chipman
January 20, 2024
Floy Ann Chipman, beloved wife, mother, sister, and "Nanny" passed away peacefully on January 20, 2024 in Groves, Texas. She was born on April 8, 1944 in Port Arthur, Texas to her loving parents.
Floy will be remembered for her kind and compassionate nature that touched the lives of everyone she met. She had a warm smile...
Spencer Mitchael DeRon
January 19, 2024
Spencer Mitchael DeRon passed away on January 19, 2024.
Spencer was born on April 26, 1992 in Port Arthur, Texas. He spent his childhood delighting those around him – his upbeat, talkative nature was infectious.
Spencer’s love of sports was undeniable. He grew up playing baseball, basketball, and football. On any given Saturday, you could find him cheering on his favorite college...
Bobby Ray Herrin
January 19, 2024
Bobby Ray Herrin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on January 19, 2024. He was born on January 21, 1943 to Carl and Nora Herrin, and was a lifelong resident of Nederland, Texas.
Bobby was a hard worker, spending 30+ years as a refinery operator and dedicating his retirement years serving his community with his very own...
Allan Ray "Pop" Mitchell
January 18, 2024
Allan Ray Mitchell, 64, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at his residence in Nederland with his loving family at his side.
Allan was born on June 30, 1959, in Port Arthur, Texas to Anna Earl Wise Mitchell and Harren W. Mitchell. He was a retired Market Manager at Bruce’s Market Basket in Groves. He worked...
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