Obituaries for Melancon Levingston
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Nederland, Port Neches, and Groves, TX.
Timothy Morgan Pendergrass
March 27, 2024
Timothy Morgan Pendergrass, affectionately known as Tim, passed away at his home in Nederland. He was born on October 21st. Tim was a dedicated baseball fan, with a particular love for the Atlanta Braves. His passion for the sport brought joy to those around him.In his journey through life, Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Donna...
Wayne Lee Counterman
March 26, 2024
Wayne "Winky" Lee Counterman, age 76 of Port Neches Texas, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. He had a prolonged battle with cancer that led to many other complications. He had loved ones with him at the time of his passing. Wayne was born on October 27, 1947 in...
Cynthia Richard
March 25, 2024
Cynthia Richard, 75, a beloved member of the community passed away at her residence surrounded by her family on Monday, March 25, 2024. Cynthia was born in Kaplan, Louisiana, on June 14, 1948, to Mabel Cecile (Adams) Saltzman and Wilman Pierre Saltzman, Sr. She was a faithful woman of God and a devout Christian who lived her life guided by...
Don Roy East
March 24, 2024
Don Roy East, 92, reached the end of his earthly journey on March 24, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. He was born on March 20, 1932, in Port Arthur, Texas. He was the son of Elvin Franklin East and Myrhl Woodall East and was the youngest of their nine children. Don's life was marked by significant milestones and contributions....
Larry Gene Tomplait
March 24, 2024
Larry Gene Tomplait, 83, of Port Acres, Texas passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at his residence in Port Acres with his loving family at his side.
Larry was born on February 28, 1941, in Port Arthur, Texas to Eunice Vice Tomplait and Vencia Joseph Tomplait. He was a member of St. Theresa, the Little Flower of Jesus Catholic...
Darrell James Marchand, Jr.
March 23, 2024
Darrell James Marchand, Jr., 62, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.
Darrell was born on October 2, 1961, in Port Arthur, Texas to Glenda Ann Deshazo Marchand and Darrell James Marchand, Sr. He graduated from Nederland High School in 1980 and was a retired operator for the City of...
Deborah Mills Scalf
March 23, 2024
Deborah Mills Scalf, 69, of Port Neches, Texas, entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 23, 2024.
Deborah was born on January 7, 1955, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Barbara Wilson Mills and Jack Edward Mills. She served St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Pt. Neches as Director of Religious Education for 22 years, sparking a love and curiosity of the Faith for thousands...
Carl Allen Parker
March 22, 2024
Senator Carl Allen Parker, distinguished lawyer, statesmen, and devoted native son of Port Arthur, Texas, died peacefully in his home on March 22, 2024, following a long illness. He was 89 years old. A life-long public servant, Carl will best be remembered for his 34 years as a member of the Texas Legislature, starting with his election to the House of...
Everett "E.W." Sweeney
March 17, 2024
Everett "E.W." Sweeney
Everett "E.W." Sweeney, a beloved member of the community, passed away on March 17, 2024, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on May 16, 1949.
“E. W.” was known not only for his warm and compassionate nature but also for his dedication to education and fraternal organizations. Throughout...
Darrell Elwyn Smith
March 17, 2024
Darrell Elwyn Smith, a dedicated pipeline worker for Chevron Pipeline Company in Fannett, has peacefully passed away on March 17th at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Born on January 16th in Wichita, Kansas, Darrell's hard work and commitment defined his life. He will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. His legacy will live on through...
Winona McLaughlin Newby
March 17, 2024
Winona McLaughlin Newby, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on March 17, 2024, at Oak Grove Nursing Home. She was born on March 20, 1933, in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
At the age of ten, Nonie moved with her family to Sulphur, Louisiana, where her father accepted a job with Cities Service Oil Company. It was there that she met...
Randy Paul Sonnier
March 16, 2024
Randy Paul Sonnier, lovingly known as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on March 16, 2024. He was a man of integrity, strength, and compassion whose presence will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Randy was born on August 4, 1950, to his parents, Otis Sonnier and Thelma Durio Sonnier. Alongside his brother,...
Dr. Harvey Henry Randolph, Jr.
March 16, 2024
Dr. Harvey Randolph passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024.Harvey (Butch, Doc, et al) was born on December 22, 1940, in Galveston, TX to Harvey Randolph Sr. and Romaine Robson Randolph. He grew up in Port Arthur, TX, attended Bishop Byrne School ('59) and Lamar University then moved to Kirksville, Missouri to earn his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. Upon...
Jeff Daniel Briggs
March 16, 2024
Jeff Daniel Briggs, born on September 29, 1947, in Port Arthur Texas, bid farewell to this world on March 16, 2024, in Port Arthur, Texas. He was the beloved husband of Mary N. Briggs for 27 wonderful years. Jeff will always be remembered as the oldest of nine children, a testament to his leadership and caring nature within his family circle....
Beth Lazenby
March 16, 2024
Beth Lazenby, a dedicated educator and legal professional, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. Born on September 6, 1944 in Jasper, Texas, Beth led a remarkable life filled with passion for teaching and law. Beth's career was marked by her commitment to education and justice. She taught at Port Neches Groves High School...
Susan Mary Pecorino
March 15, 2024
Susan Pecorino, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished Nana, and dear sister, has peacefully passed away at the Bonne Vie Nursing Home in Port Arthur, Texas. She was born on September 18th, 1952, in Morgan City, Louisiana.Susan devoted two decades of her life to a career in fabric retail, followed by another 15 years at H&R Block. Beyond her professional...
William Herman Ridgeway
March 14, 2024
William Herman Ridgeway, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away in Groves, Texas at the age of 97. He was born on November 11, 1926, in Rattan, LA. Herman led a fulfilling life surrounded by love and family. Herman served in the Merchant Marine Service of the Coast Guard from November 1944, thru the end of World...
Marilyn Roccaforte
March 14, 2024
Marilyn Roccaforte, 1926 - 2024
With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Marilyn Roccaforte, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Marilyn peacefully passed away on March 14, 2024 at the age of 98. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever be etched into the hearts of those who had the privilege of...
Rosa Marie Kea
March 13, 2024
Rosa "Marie" Kea, of Nederland, Texas and a cherished soul who graced this world with her presence for 94 years, has taken the hand of her Lord Jesus and peacefully passed away in Groves, Texas. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, Rosa's life was a testament to love, kindness, and warmth. Rosa will be remembered for the immense...
Mary Elizabeth (Mary Beth) Stafford
March 12, 2024
Mary Elizabeth (Mary Beth) Daley Stafford, 97, was born in Port Arthur, Texas on November 22, 1926, and lived the majority of her life there. Mary Beth graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1944. She entered into eternal rest on March 12, 2024, in Spring, Texas.
She attended Port Arthur College and then went to work for Texaco and...
Timothy Morgan Pendergrass
March 27, 2024
Timothy Morgan Pendergrass, affectionately known as Tim, passed away at his home in Nederland. He was born on October 21st. Tim was a dedicated baseball fan, with a particular love for the Atlanta Braves. His passion for the sport brought joy to those around him.In his journey through life, Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Donna...
Wayne Lee Counterman
March 26, 2024
Wayne "Winky" Lee Counterman, age 76 of Port Neches Texas, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. He had a prolonged battle with cancer that led to many other complications. He had loved ones with him at the time of his passing. Wayne was born on October 27, 1947 in...
Cynthia Richard
March 25, 2024
Cynthia Richard, 75, a beloved member of the community passed away at her residence surrounded by her family on Monday, March 25, 2024. Cynthia was born in Kaplan, Louisiana, on June 14, 1948, to Mabel Cecile (Adams) Saltzman and Wilman Pierre Saltzman, Sr. She was a faithful woman of God and a devout Christian who lived her life guided by...
Don Roy East
March 24, 2024
Don Roy East, 92, reached the end of his earthly journey on March 24, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. He was born on March 20, 1932, in Port Arthur, Texas. He was the son of Elvin Franklin East and Myrhl Woodall East and was the youngest of their nine children. Don's life was marked by significant milestones and contributions....
Larry Gene Tomplait
March 24, 2024
Larry Gene Tomplait, 83, of Port Acres, Texas passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at his residence in Port Acres with his loving family at his side.
Larry was born on February 28, 1941, in Port Arthur, Texas to Eunice Vice Tomplait and Vencia Joseph Tomplait. He was a member of St. Theresa, the Little Flower of Jesus Catholic...
Darrell James Marchand, Jr.
March 23, 2024
Darrell James Marchand, Jr., 62, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.
Darrell was born on October 2, 1961, in Port Arthur, Texas to Glenda Ann Deshazo Marchand and Darrell James Marchand, Sr. He graduated from Nederland High School in 1980 and was a retired operator for the City of...
Deborah Mills Scalf
March 23, 2024
Deborah Mills Scalf, 69, of Port Neches, Texas, entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 23, 2024.
Deborah was born on January 7, 1955, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Barbara Wilson Mills and Jack Edward Mills. She served St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Pt. Neches as Director of Religious Education for 22 years, sparking a love and curiosity of the Faith for thousands...
Carl Allen Parker
March 22, 2024
Senator Carl Allen Parker, distinguished lawyer, statesmen, and devoted native son of Port Arthur, Texas, died peacefully in his home on March 22, 2024, following a long illness. He was 89 years old. A life-long public servant, Carl will best be remembered for his 34 years as a member of the Texas Legislature, starting with his election to the House of...
Everett "E.W." Sweeney
March 17, 2024
Everett "E.W." Sweeney
Everett "E.W." Sweeney, a beloved member of the community, passed away on March 17, 2024, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on May 16, 1949.
“E. W.” was known not only for his warm and compassionate nature but also for his dedication to education and fraternal organizations. Throughout...
Darrell Elwyn Smith
March 17, 2024
Darrell Elwyn Smith, a dedicated pipeline worker for Chevron Pipeline Company in Fannett, has peacefully passed away on March 17th at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Born on January 16th in Wichita, Kansas, Darrell's hard work and commitment defined his life. He will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. His legacy will live on through...
Winona McLaughlin Newby
March 17, 2024
Winona McLaughlin Newby, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on March 17, 2024, at Oak Grove Nursing Home. She was born on March 20, 1933, in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
At the age of ten, Nonie moved with her family to Sulphur, Louisiana, where her father accepted a job with Cities Service Oil Company. It was there that she met...
Randy Paul Sonnier
March 16, 2024
Randy Paul Sonnier, lovingly known as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on March 16, 2024. He was a man of integrity, strength, and compassion whose presence will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Randy was born on August 4, 1950, to his parents, Otis Sonnier and Thelma Durio Sonnier. Alongside his brother,...
Dr. Harvey Henry Randolph, Jr.
March 16, 2024
Dr. Harvey Randolph passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024.Harvey (Butch, Doc, et al) was born on December 22, 1940, in Galveston, TX to Harvey Randolph Sr. and Romaine Robson Randolph. He grew up in Port Arthur, TX, attended Bishop Byrne School ('59) and Lamar University then moved to Kirksville, Missouri to earn his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. Upon...
Jeff Daniel Briggs
March 16, 2024
Jeff Daniel Briggs, born on September 29, 1947, in Port Arthur Texas, bid farewell to this world on March 16, 2024, in Port Arthur, Texas. He was the beloved husband of Mary N. Briggs for 27 wonderful years. Jeff will always be remembered as the oldest of nine children, a testament to his leadership and caring nature within his family circle....
Beth Lazenby
March 16, 2024
Beth Lazenby, a dedicated educator and legal professional, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. Born on September 6, 1944 in Jasper, Texas, Beth led a remarkable life filled with passion for teaching and law. Beth's career was marked by her commitment to education and justice. She taught at Port Neches Groves High School...
Susan Mary Pecorino
March 15, 2024
Susan Pecorino, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished Nana, and dear sister, has peacefully passed away at the Bonne Vie Nursing Home in Port Arthur, Texas. She was born on September 18th, 1952, in Morgan City, Louisiana.Susan devoted two decades of her life to a career in fabric retail, followed by another 15 years at H&R Block. Beyond her professional...
William Herman Ridgeway
March 14, 2024
William Herman Ridgeway, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away in Groves, Texas at the age of 97. He was born on November 11, 1926, in Rattan, LA. Herman led a fulfilling life surrounded by love and family. Herman served in the Merchant Marine Service of the Coast Guard from November 1944, thru the end of World...
Marilyn Roccaforte
March 14, 2024
Marilyn Roccaforte, 1926 - 2024
With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Marilyn Roccaforte, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Marilyn peacefully passed away on March 14, 2024 at the age of 98. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever be etched into the hearts of those who had the privilege of...
Rosa Marie Kea
March 13, 2024
Rosa "Marie" Kea, of Nederland, Texas and a cherished soul who graced this world with her presence for 94 years, has taken the hand of her Lord Jesus and peacefully passed away in Groves, Texas. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, Rosa's life was a testament to love, kindness, and warmth. Rosa will be remembered for the immense...
Mary Elizabeth (Mary Beth) Stafford
March 12, 2024
Mary Elizabeth (Mary Beth) Daley Stafford, 97, was born in Port Arthur, Texas on November 22, 1926, and lived the majority of her life there. Mary Beth graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1944. She entered into eternal rest on March 12, 2024, in Spring, Texas.
She attended Port Arthur College and then went to work for Texaco and...
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