Obituaries for Melancon Levingston
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Nederland, Port Neches, and Groves, TX.
Lisa Mujica Cruz
October 24, 2023
Lisa Mujica Cruz, 42, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Lisa was born on September 12, 1981 in Port Arthur, Texas to Fernando Cruz, Sr. and Carlota (Hernandez) Cruz.
Lisa was a beloved daughter, mother, sister and friend. She was a faithful member of Iglesia Alfa y Omega in Port Arthur. Lisa’s...
Peggy McKusker Cook
October 24, 2023
Peggy McKusker Cook of Nederland, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior while surrounded by her husband and family in her home on October 24, 2023, at the age of 84.
Peggy was born to John and Dorothy McKusker on November 30, 1938, in Port Arthur, Texas. She was the oldest of eight children and her maternal...
Edward Neal Field
October 23, 2023
Edward Field, 65, of Nederland, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.
A memorial will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. Officiating will be Reverend Eathan Oaks.
Rosary will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home in Groves.
An...
Paula Davis Adaway
October 23, 2023
Paula Davis Adaway, 68, of Nederland was reunited with her daughter, Stacy Lynn Sloane on Monday, October 23, 2023. Paula was born on March 26, 1955 in Port Arthur, Texas to James and Bettie Davis.
Paula was a member of First Methodist Church in Nederland. She enjoyed outings with the church ladies and she loved to...
Lorine Nelson
October 22, 2023
Mrs. Lorine Nelson, 99, a longtime resident of Nederland, passed away Sunday in Deer Park, forty six days short of her 100th birthday.
Her beautiful life story revolved around family, featuring 73 years of marriage to H. A. (Tuffy) Nelson.
They made their home on North 12th St. in Nederland since 1946. Tuffy passed away in...
Ouida Ruth Keel
October 16, 2023
Ouida Ruth Keel, 84, of Groves, Texas, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Oak Grove Nursing Home in Groves.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Nederland Apostolic Church in Nederland. Officiating will be Reverend James Corkran. Burial will be held at 3:00 p.m. in DeRidder, LA, at Old Cypress Cemetery...
Cecil Warren Vincent
October 15, 2023
Cecil Warren Vincent, 88, of Groves, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at his residence in Groves.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. Officiating will be Reverend Steven Diaz. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.
Visitation will be held on Thursday,...
Randy Thomas Romero
October 13, 2023
Randy Thomas Romero, 63, of Port Neches passed away Friday, October 13, 2023. Randy was born on July 2, 1960 in Port Arthur, Texas to James and Patricia Romero.
Randy was a graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School and once owned a video store in Nederland. He enjoyed movies, cruising the drag and his pride and joy...
Grace Noel Tipps Moye
October 11, 2023
On this glorious day, October 11, 2023, Jesus stretched out His hand to gently escort Grace Noel Tipps Moye through the gates of heaven to meet her Lord and Savior.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday October 28, 2023: Visitation from 11am-12 noon and Service at 12 noon at Melancon-Levingston Funeral Home in Nederland, TX,...
William "Wedge" Taylor
October 10, 2023
William "Wedge" Taylor passed away October 10, 2023 at the age of 69 at Houston Methodist Hospital after his long battle with cancer.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Tammy of 30 years; Daughter, Amanda Schrader and husband, Scott; Daughter, Anna Trahan and husband, Joseph; Son, Cody Taylor and wife, Nikki; and Son, Noah Taylor and...
Faye Carol Hicks
October 10, 2023
Faye Carol Hicks, 84, of Nederland, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Faye was born on January 14, 1939 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late James Wilburn Ivy and June (Spoor) Ivy Barlow.
Faye was a faithful Christian woman who had a heart of gold. She gave from her heart and loved helping others. Faye was...
Ronald Jean Barras
October 10, 2023
Ronald Jean Barras peacefully passed away on October 10th at Rosefield Court, just months shy of his 90th birthday. Jean was born to Inez Braquet Barras and Antoine Barras on February 26, 1934. He is a 1953 graduate of Bishop Byrne High School, where he was a captain on the state championship football team. He continued his football career...
Michael "Mike" Clay Garrison
October 9, 2023
Michael “Mike” Clay Garrison, 76, of Nederland, Texas passed away Monday, October 9, 2023. Mike was born on September 15, 1947 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late Marion “Red” Garrison and Irene (Wagner) Garrison.
Mike proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. In his younger years, Mike enjoyed duck hunting with his father....
Renee Marie Gilbert
October 8, 2023
Renee Marie Gilbert
August 10, 1960 - October 8, 2023
Ms. Renee Marie Gilbert, 63, of Groves, Texas passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, surrounded by love and family.
Growing up the only girl amongst her siblings, Renee tried to keep her three brothers in line. Often times, keeping her mother informed of all the shenanigans they may...
Ruby P. Blacke
October 8, 2023
Ruby P. Blacke, 84, of Bridge City, Texas passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023. Ruby was born on December 22, 1938 to the late Henry O. Almond, Sr., and Eula P. (Hale) Almond.
Ruby was a devout Christian woman. She loved and adored her family dearly and loved caring for here cats.
Ruby was preceded in death by her...
Belva "Gwen" Smith
October 7, 2023
Belva “Gwen” Smith, 88, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Houston, Texas. She was born in Colorado, Texas on June 24, 1935 to the late, Garland Amos and Cleo Henkel Amos.
Belva was a dedicated and faithful member of Memorial Church of Christ in Port Arthur, Texas. She worked for Port Neches...
Walter Dale Plumhoff
October 7, 2023
Walter Dale Plumhoff, born November 2, 1945, in Fort Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves, Texas. Dale was raised in the Presbyterian Church and was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in 1964 and Stephen F. Austin State...
Earnestine Robin
October 7, 2023
Earnestine Robin, 93, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the Forever Young Home in Groves. She was known as “Sue” to many who loved her. Earnestine was born on February 22, 1930, in Broaddus, Texas to Eva Beard Harvey and Nimrod Harvey. She graduated from San Augustine High School in 1948 and was a...
Robert "Kayo" Harlow
October 6, 2023
Robert “Kayo” Harlow, 81, of Port Neches, Texas, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Harbor House in Beaumont.
A memorial service will be held on October 28, 2023 at 2:00 pm at The Temple church in Port Arthur, Texas. Reverend Phil Chamberlin will officiate.
Kayo was born in Port Arthur, Texas on May 25, 1942. He was...
L.B. Hanks
October 6, 2023
L.B. Hanks, 88, of Port Neches, Texas passed away at home with his loving family at his side. L.B. was born on June 1, 1935, in Colmesneil, Texas to Alice Woodward Hanks and Louis B. Hanks. He graduated from Colmesneil High School in 1955 and served in the United States Army. L.B. had lived in Port Neches with his wife...
Lisa Mujica Cruz
October 24, 2023
Lisa Mujica Cruz, 42, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Lisa was born on September 12, 1981 in Port Arthur, Texas to Fernando Cruz, Sr. and Carlota (Hernandez) Cruz.
Lisa was a beloved daughter, mother, sister and friend. She was a faithful member of Iglesia Alfa y Omega in Port Arthur. Lisa’s...
Peggy McKusker Cook
October 24, 2023
Peggy McKusker Cook of Nederland, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior while surrounded by her husband and family in her home on October 24, 2023, at the age of 84.
Peggy was born to John and Dorothy McKusker on November 30, 1938, in Port Arthur, Texas. She was the oldest of eight children and her maternal...
Edward Neal Field
October 23, 2023
Edward Field, 65, of Nederland, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.
A memorial will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. Officiating will be Reverend Eathan Oaks.
Rosary will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home in Groves.
An...
Paula Davis Adaway
October 23, 2023
Paula Davis Adaway, 68, of Nederland was reunited with her daughter, Stacy Lynn Sloane on Monday, October 23, 2023. Paula was born on March 26, 1955 in Port Arthur, Texas to James and Bettie Davis.
Paula was a member of First Methodist Church in Nederland. She enjoyed outings with the church ladies and she loved to...
Lorine Nelson
October 22, 2023
Mrs. Lorine Nelson, 99, a longtime resident of Nederland, passed away Sunday in Deer Park, forty six days short of her 100th birthday.
Her beautiful life story revolved around family, featuring 73 years of marriage to H. A. (Tuffy) Nelson.
They made their home on North 12th St. in Nederland since 1946. Tuffy passed away in...
Ouida Ruth Keel
October 16, 2023
Ouida Ruth Keel, 84, of Groves, Texas, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Oak Grove Nursing Home in Groves.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Nederland Apostolic Church in Nederland. Officiating will be Reverend James Corkran. Burial will be held at 3:00 p.m. in DeRidder, LA, at Old Cypress Cemetery...
Cecil Warren Vincent
October 15, 2023
Cecil Warren Vincent, 88, of Groves, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at his residence in Groves.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. Officiating will be Reverend Steven Diaz. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.
Visitation will be held on Thursday,...
Randy Thomas Romero
October 13, 2023
Randy Thomas Romero, 63, of Port Neches passed away Friday, October 13, 2023. Randy was born on July 2, 1960 in Port Arthur, Texas to James and Patricia Romero.
Randy was a graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School and once owned a video store in Nederland. He enjoyed movies, cruising the drag and his pride and joy...
Grace Noel Tipps Moye
October 11, 2023
On this glorious day, October 11, 2023, Jesus stretched out His hand to gently escort Grace Noel Tipps Moye through the gates of heaven to meet her Lord and Savior.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday October 28, 2023: Visitation from 11am-12 noon and Service at 12 noon at Melancon-Levingston Funeral Home in Nederland, TX,...
William "Wedge" Taylor
October 10, 2023
William "Wedge" Taylor passed away October 10, 2023 at the age of 69 at Houston Methodist Hospital after his long battle with cancer.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Tammy of 30 years; Daughter, Amanda Schrader and husband, Scott; Daughter, Anna Trahan and husband, Joseph; Son, Cody Taylor and wife, Nikki; and Son, Noah Taylor and...
Faye Carol Hicks
October 10, 2023
Faye Carol Hicks, 84, of Nederland, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Faye was born on January 14, 1939 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late James Wilburn Ivy and June (Spoor) Ivy Barlow.
Faye was a faithful Christian woman who had a heart of gold. She gave from her heart and loved helping others. Faye was...
Ronald Jean Barras
October 10, 2023
Ronald Jean Barras peacefully passed away on October 10th at Rosefield Court, just months shy of his 90th birthday. Jean was born to Inez Braquet Barras and Antoine Barras on February 26, 1934. He is a 1953 graduate of Bishop Byrne High School, where he was a captain on the state championship football team. He continued his football career...
Michael "Mike" Clay Garrison
October 9, 2023
Michael “Mike” Clay Garrison, 76, of Nederland, Texas passed away Monday, October 9, 2023. Mike was born on September 15, 1947 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late Marion “Red” Garrison and Irene (Wagner) Garrison.
Mike proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. In his younger years, Mike enjoyed duck hunting with his father....
Renee Marie Gilbert
October 8, 2023
Renee Marie Gilbert
August 10, 1960 - October 8, 2023
Ms. Renee Marie Gilbert, 63, of Groves, Texas passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, surrounded by love and family.
Growing up the only girl amongst her siblings, Renee tried to keep her three brothers in line. Often times, keeping her mother informed of all the shenanigans they may...
Ruby P. Blacke
October 8, 2023
Ruby P. Blacke, 84, of Bridge City, Texas passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023. Ruby was born on December 22, 1938 to the late Henry O. Almond, Sr., and Eula P. (Hale) Almond.
Ruby was a devout Christian woman. She loved and adored her family dearly and loved caring for here cats.
Ruby was preceded in death by her...
Belva "Gwen" Smith
October 7, 2023
Belva “Gwen” Smith, 88, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Houston, Texas. She was born in Colorado, Texas on June 24, 1935 to the late, Garland Amos and Cleo Henkel Amos.
Belva was a dedicated and faithful member of Memorial Church of Christ in Port Arthur, Texas. She worked for Port Neches...
Walter Dale Plumhoff
October 7, 2023
Walter Dale Plumhoff, born November 2, 1945, in Fort Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves, Texas. Dale was raised in the Presbyterian Church and was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in 1964 and Stephen F. Austin State...
Earnestine Robin
October 7, 2023
Earnestine Robin, 93, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the Forever Young Home in Groves. She was known as “Sue” to many who loved her. Earnestine was born on February 22, 1930, in Broaddus, Texas to Eva Beard Harvey and Nimrod Harvey. She graduated from San Augustine High School in 1948 and was a...
Robert "Kayo" Harlow
October 6, 2023
Robert “Kayo” Harlow, 81, of Port Neches, Texas, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Harbor House in Beaumont.
A memorial service will be held on October 28, 2023 at 2:00 pm at The Temple church in Port Arthur, Texas. Reverend Phil Chamberlin will officiate.
Kayo was born in Port Arthur, Texas on May 25, 1942. He was...
L.B. Hanks
October 6, 2023
L.B. Hanks, 88, of Port Neches, Texas passed away at home with his loving family at his side. L.B. was born on June 1, 1935, in Colmesneil, Texas to Alice Woodward Hanks and Louis B. Hanks. He graduated from Colmesneil High School in 1955 and served in the United States Army. L.B. had lived in Port Neches with his wife...