Obituaries for Melancon Levingston

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

Doris Elaine Melling

Doris Elaine Melling

July 23, 2014

Elaine Brister Melling, 92, of Groves, TX. passed away July 23, 2014 at Medical Center of Southeast Texas, after a brief illness. She was born in Davis, Oklahoma to Charlsie & Henry Brister; grew up in Palacios, TX. with her thirteen siblings and moved to Pt.Neches as a teenager. She was an artist and worked in retail sales at Drydens,...

Joyce Marie Dugas

Joyce Marie Dugas

July 22, 2014

Joyce Marie Dugas, 82, of Port Arthur, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at her home. She was born on August 18, 1931 in Port Arthur, Texas to Otto Provost and Margaret Angus Provost. Joyce was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and member of St. Catherine's Catholic Church. She was retired from Market Basket. Funeral services will be 3:00...

Alma Puckett Glover

Alma Puckett Glover

July 22, 2014

Alma Puckett Glover, 93 of Groves, died peacefully July 22, 2014 at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care Hospital. She was born Thursday, November 26, 1920 in Monroe, Oklahoma. She grew up in Annona, Texas and finished High School there. She met the love of her life, Luther, while working at the Lone Star Defense Plant in Texarkana, Texas. They moved to Port...

Calvin E. Turner

Calvin E. Turner

July 22, 2014

Calvin E. Turner, 89, of Vidor, Texas passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 12, 1925 in Huntington, Texas to the late Jesse Preston Turner and Linnie Alexander. He was retired from Texaco as a supervisor. Calvin served in the U.S. Navy aboard the Heavy...

Emily Noel Fruge

Emily Noel Fruge

July 21, 2014

Emily Noel Fruge, 23, of Groves, Texas passed away Monday, July 21, 2014 at Texas Children Hospital in Houston, Texas. Emily was born July 15, 1991 in Nederland, Texas to Robert Allen Fruge and Terri Lyn Horn Fruge. She was a lifelong area resident and lifelong member of Park Central Church of Christ. Emily graduated in 2010 from Port Neches-Groves...

Jo Ann Hardman

Jo Ann Hardman

July 20, 2014

Jo Ann Hardman 73, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Jo Ann was born April 16, 1941 in Port Neches, Texas to James Henry Mock and Opal Runnels Mock. She was a lifelong resident of Port Neches and an exquisite painter when she was young and a hairdresser. Jo Ann was preceded in...

Verna Wallace

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Doris Elaine Melling

Doris Elaine Melling

July 23, 2014

Elaine Brister Melling, 92, of Groves, TX. passed away July 23, 2014 at Medical Center of Southeast Texas, after a brief illness. She was born in Davis, Oklahoma to Charlsie & Henry Brister; grew up in Palacios, TX. with her thirteen siblings and moved to Pt.Neches as a teenager. She was an artist and worked in retail sales at Drydens,...

Joyce Marie Dugas

Joyce Marie Dugas

July 22, 2014

Joyce Marie Dugas, 82, of Port Arthur, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at her home. She was born on August 18, 1931 in Port Arthur, Texas to Otto Provost and Margaret Angus Provost. Joyce was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and member of St. Catherine's Catholic Church. She was retired from Market Basket. Funeral services will be 3:00...

Alma Puckett Glover

Alma Puckett Glover

July 22, 2014

Alma Puckett Glover, 93 of Groves, died peacefully July 22, 2014 at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care Hospital. She was born Thursday, November 26, 1920 in Monroe, Oklahoma. She grew up in Annona, Texas and finished High School there. She met the love of her life, Luther, while working at the Lone Star Defense Plant in Texarkana, Texas. They moved to Port...

Calvin E. Turner

Calvin E. Turner

July 22, 2014

Calvin E. Turner, 89, of Vidor, Texas passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 12, 1925 in Huntington, Texas to the late Jesse Preston Turner and Linnie Alexander. He was retired from Texaco as a supervisor. Calvin served in the U.S. Navy aboard the Heavy...

Emily Noel Fruge

Emily Noel Fruge

July 21, 2014

Emily Noel Fruge, 23, of Groves, Texas passed away Monday, July 21, 2014 at Texas Children Hospital in Houston, Texas. Emily was born July 15, 1991 in Nederland, Texas to Robert Allen Fruge and Terri Lyn Horn Fruge. She was a lifelong area resident and lifelong member of Park Central Church of Christ. Emily graduated in 2010 from Port Neches-Groves...

Jo Ann Hardman

Jo Ann Hardman

July 20, 2014

Jo Ann Hardman 73, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Jo Ann was born April 16, 1941 in Port Neches, Texas to James Henry Mock and Opal Runnels Mock. She was a lifelong resident of Port Neches and an exquisite painter when she was young and a hairdresser. Jo Ann was preceded in...

Verna Wallace

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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