Obituaries for Melancon Levingston
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Nederland, Port Neches, and Groves, TX.
Robert "Jim" Wilson, IV
January 18, 2024
Robert "Jim" Wilson, IV, peacefully passed away on January 18, 2024, at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont. Born on November 24, 1946, in Port Arthur, Texas, Jim was the beloved son of Anna Lucile (Wear) Wilson and Robert James Wilson, III.
Jim's love for his country led him to proudly serve in the United States Navy. With deep patriotism and reverence, he...
Dorothy Nell Mills
January 17, 2024
Dorothy Mills, a beloved member of the Groves community in Texas, peacefully passed away on January 17, 2024, at the age of 85. She was surrounded by care and comfort at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home in Groves.
Graveside Services to honor Dorothy's life will take place on January 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at Pedigo Cemetery located on CR 4120/Pedigo Loop,...
Norma Jane Ware
January 17, 2024
Norma “Janey” Ware, 87, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at her residence in Port Arthur.
A private family service is being overseen by Melancon Levingston Funeral Home in Groves.
“Janey” was born in Springfield, Missouri, on February 4, 1936, to her loving parents Charles and Mildred Dotson.
She was preceded in death by loving husband of sixty-four...
John Wade Montgomery
January 16, 2024
John Wade Montgomery, a loving husband, caring father, dedicated professional, peacefully passed away on January 16, 2024, in Nederland, Texas. Born on April 26, 1937 in Seaford, Virginia, John led a life filled with accomplishments and touched the hearts of many.John's career spanned an impressive 28 years with C.A. Turner. He committed his time and expertise to the construction industry,...
Russell Alan Selkirk
January 14, 2024
Russell “Russ” Selkirk passed away on January 14, 2024 in Beaumont, TX. He was 70 years old. Russ was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.
A visitation will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024 starting at 3:00 pm with a memorial celebrating his life following at 4:00 pm at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home in Groves, TX. An additional...
Wendell Keith Murphy
January 12, 2024
Wendell Keith Murphy
Wendell Murphy was born on April 13, 1957, to Oscar and Frenchie Murphy of Port Neches, a 1975 graduate of PNG High School. He had a bachelor’s degree in office administration from the University of Texas. He had more than 25 years of service in Personnel Management for the U.S. Air Force. He lived in Austin and San...
Joshua Sewell
January 11, 2024
Joshua “Jimmy Jack” Sewell, 16, of Groves, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Vidor, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home in Groves.
Memorial Services will follow at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home in Groves, Texas. Officiating will...
Mary C. Rasa Smiley
January 9, 2024
Mary C. Rasa Smiley, 67, of Labelle, Texas passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas with her loving family at her side.
Mary was born on February 14, 1956, in Port Arthur, Texas to Carmen Guarnere Rasa and James Edward Rasa, Sr. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker who...
Patrick Wayne Broussard
January 8, 2024
Patrick Wayne Broussard, 76, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at his residence in Port Arthur.
Patrick was born on December 17, 1947 to Anna Mae McGee Broussard and Lionel Broussard. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1966 and was brought up in the Catholic faith. Patrick enjoyed wood working; traveled everywhere...
Ruby Nell Kelsey
January 8, 2024
Ruby Nell Kelsey, 95, of Groves, Texas, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Oak Grove Nursing Home in Groves.
A Graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves.
Ruby was born in Selma, Alabama, on May 11, 1928, to her loving parents William and Beulah Wallace.
She...
John Sterling Concienne
January 7, 2024
John Sterling Concienne
John Concienne,75, of Groves, Texas, passed away on January 7, 2024, at his residence in Groves.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.
John was born on July 19,1948, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Sterling and Marguerite Concienne. He was...
Robert "Tiger" Towne
January 7, 2024
Robert "Tiger" Towne, a devoted husband, passed away on January 7, 2024, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. He was born on January 5, 1934, in Seattle, Washington to the late Flora A. (Skinner) Towne and Allan V. Towne. Alongside his parents, Robert is now reunited with his brother, David Towne who preceded him in death.In addition to...
Sandra Bennison Robinson
January 5, 2024
Sandra Bennison Robinson, 82, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, in Port Neches, Texas.
Sandra's remarkable life will be celebrated during the visitation on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. Following the visitation, funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. The service will...
Daniel Miller
January 3, 2024
Daniel Miller, 97, of Jennings Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Louisiana.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home in Groves.
Funeral Services will follow at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home in...
Wendy Jo Ponder
January 2, 2024
Wendy Jo Ponder, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024, surrounded by her family in Port Arthur, Texas. Born on March 13, 1958, in Port Arthur, Wendy was a kind and gentle woman who touched the lives of those around her with her warmth and compassion. She will be deeply missed by all who...
Faye Marie Crowley
December 31, 2023
Faye M. Crowley, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, 86, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Faye was born in Elton, LA, on March 24, 1937, to her loving parents Fabe and Ruth Finch. She attended school in Elton where she graduated as Valedictorian of her class. She moved to...
Edward Clifford Steele
December 28, 2023
Edward “Ed” C. Steele, 68, of Nederland, Texas, passed away peacefully on the night of Thursday, the 28th of December 2023 with his wife, Susan, of 32 years by his side.
Visitation will be held on Friday, the 5th of January 2024 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at Melancon-Levingston Funeral Home in Groves, TX. Visitation will...
Bobby William Tant
December 28, 2023
Bobby William Tant, 91, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at his residence with his loving family at his side.
Bobby was born on September 10, 1932, in Belton, Texas to Mittie Lee Beatrice Hearn Tant and Alva Lee Tant. He graduated from Belton High School in 1950 where he went to school with...
Debra Jo Watts
December 25, 2023
Debra Jo Watts, 65, of Port Neches, Texas passed away on December 25, 2023, at Mid-Jeff extended care in Beaumont with her loving husband at her side. Debra was born on August 13, 1958, in Beaumont, Texas to Leonard and Peggy Womack. She was raised and grew up in Orangefield, Texas.
Debra was a member of Liberty Baptist Church...
Floyd Wayne Marceaux
December 23, 2023
Floyd W. Marceaux, 83, of Port Arthur, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00p.m., Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at St. Catherine Catholic Church 3706 Woodrow Drive, Port Arthur, Tx 77642. Officiating will be Reverend Tino Barrera. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves.
Visitation will be...
Robert "Jim" Wilson, IV
January 18, 2024
Robert "Jim" Wilson, IV, peacefully passed away on January 18, 2024, at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont. Born on November 24, 1946, in Port Arthur, Texas, Jim was the beloved son of Anna Lucile (Wear) Wilson and Robert James Wilson, III.
Jim's love for his country led him to proudly serve in the United States Navy. With deep patriotism and reverence, he...
Dorothy Nell Mills
January 17, 2024
Dorothy Mills, a beloved member of the Groves community in Texas, peacefully passed away on January 17, 2024, at the age of 85. She was surrounded by care and comfort at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home in Groves.
Graveside Services to honor Dorothy's life will take place on January 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at Pedigo Cemetery located on CR 4120/Pedigo Loop,...
Norma Jane Ware
January 17, 2024
Norma “Janey” Ware, 87, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at her residence in Port Arthur.
A private family service is being overseen by Melancon Levingston Funeral Home in Groves.
“Janey” was born in Springfield, Missouri, on February 4, 1936, to her loving parents Charles and Mildred Dotson.
She was preceded in death by loving husband of sixty-four...
John Wade Montgomery
January 16, 2024
John Wade Montgomery, a loving husband, caring father, dedicated professional, peacefully passed away on January 16, 2024, in Nederland, Texas. Born on April 26, 1937 in Seaford, Virginia, John led a life filled with accomplishments and touched the hearts of many.John's career spanned an impressive 28 years with C.A. Turner. He committed his time and expertise to the construction industry,...
Russell Alan Selkirk
January 14, 2024
Russell “Russ” Selkirk passed away on January 14, 2024 in Beaumont, TX. He was 70 years old. Russ was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.
A visitation will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024 starting at 3:00 pm with a memorial celebrating his life following at 4:00 pm at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home in Groves, TX. An additional...
Wendell Keith Murphy
January 12, 2024
Wendell Keith Murphy
Wendell Murphy was born on April 13, 1957, to Oscar and Frenchie Murphy of Port Neches, a 1975 graduate of PNG High School. He had a bachelor’s degree in office administration from the University of Texas. He had more than 25 years of service in Personnel Management for the U.S. Air Force. He lived in Austin and San...
Joshua Sewell
January 11, 2024
Joshua “Jimmy Jack” Sewell, 16, of Groves, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Vidor, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home in Groves.
Memorial Services will follow at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home in Groves, Texas. Officiating will...
Mary C. Rasa Smiley
January 9, 2024
Mary C. Rasa Smiley, 67, of Labelle, Texas passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas with her loving family at her side.
Mary was born on February 14, 1956, in Port Arthur, Texas to Carmen Guarnere Rasa and James Edward Rasa, Sr. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker who...
Patrick Wayne Broussard
January 8, 2024
Patrick Wayne Broussard, 76, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at his residence in Port Arthur.
Patrick was born on December 17, 1947 to Anna Mae McGee Broussard and Lionel Broussard. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1966 and was brought up in the Catholic faith. Patrick enjoyed wood working; traveled everywhere...
Ruby Nell Kelsey
January 8, 2024
Ruby Nell Kelsey, 95, of Groves, Texas, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Oak Grove Nursing Home in Groves.
A Graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves.
Ruby was born in Selma, Alabama, on May 11, 1928, to her loving parents William and Beulah Wallace.
She...
John Sterling Concienne
January 7, 2024
John Sterling Concienne
John Concienne,75, of Groves, Texas, passed away on January 7, 2024, at his residence in Groves.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.
John was born on July 19,1948, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Sterling and Marguerite Concienne. He was...
Robert "Tiger" Towne
January 7, 2024
Robert "Tiger" Towne, a devoted husband, passed away on January 7, 2024, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. He was born on January 5, 1934, in Seattle, Washington to the late Flora A. (Skinner) Towne and Allan V. Towne. Alongside his parents, Robert is now reunited with his brother, David Towne who preceded him in death.In addition to...
Sandra Bennison Robinson
January 5, 2024
Sandra Bennison Robinson, 82, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, in Port Neches, Texas.
Sandra's remarkable life will be celebrated during the visitation on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. Following the visitation, funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. The service will...
Daniel Miller
January 3, 2024
Daniel Miller, 97, of Jennings Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Louisiana.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home in Groves.
Funeral Services will follow at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home in...
Wendy Jo Ponder
January 2, 2024
Wendy Jo Ponder, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024, surrounded by her family in Port Arthur, Texas. Born on March 13, 1958, in Port Arthur, Wendy was a kind and gentle woman who touched the lives of those around her with her warmth and compassion. She will be deeply missed by all who...
Faye Marie Crowley
December 31, 2023
Faye M. Crowley, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, 86, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Faye was born in Elton, LA, on March 24, 1937, to her loving parents Fabe and Ruth Finch. She attended school in Elton where she graduated as Valedictorian of her class. She moved to...
Edward Clifford Steele
December 28, 2023
Edward “Ed” C. Steele, 68, of Nederland, Texas, passed away peacefully on the night of Thursday, the 28th of December 2023 with his wife, Susan, of 32 years by his side.
Visitation will be held on Friday, the 5th of January 2024 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at Melancon-Levingston Funeral Home in Groves, TX. Visitation will...
Bobby William Tant
December 28, 2023
Bobby William Tant, 91, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at his residence with his loving family at his side.
Bobby was born on September 10, 1932, in Belton, Texas to Mittie Lee Beatrice Hearn Tant and Alva Lee Tant. He graduated from Belton High School in 1950 where he went to school with...
Debra Jo Watts
December 25, 2023
Debra Jo Watts, 65, of Port Neches, Texas passed away on December 25, 2023, at Mid-Jeff extended care in Beaumont with her loving husband at her side. Debra was born on August 13, 1958, in Beaumont, Texas to Leonard and Peggy Womack. She was raised and grew up in Orangefield, Texas.
Debra was a member of Liberty Baptist Church...
Floyd Wayne Marceaux
December 23, 2023
Floyd W. Marceaux, 83, of Port Arthur, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00p.m., Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at St. Catherine Catholic Church 3706 Woodrow Drive, Port Arthur, Tx 77642. Officiating will be Reverend Tino Barrera. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves.
Visitation will be...