Melancon's Funeral Home

Robert Anthony Parent, 81, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Robert was born on January 5, 1942, in Port Arthur, Texas to Mona Marie Boudreaux Parent and Robert P. Parent. He was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur where he graduated from Thomas Jefferson in 1960 and later moved to Nederland. He was an U. S. Army Veteran serving in Vietnam in the early 1960's. Robert was also a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Nederland. He was a retired unit supervisor for Neches Butane Products Company and Huntsman Refinery for thirty-six years. He married Linda Mary Rivers on October 14, 1962 and would have been...

Our beloved Darren Coy Miles passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 in Houston, Texas. Darren was born to Kenneth and Carolyn Miles on September 20, 1975 in Nederland, Texas. Darren graduated from Nederland High School in 1994 and then proceeded to the University of Texas in Austin where he earned his Master's Degree in Professional Accounting. Throughout his years, Darren worked in Public Accounting and in the private sector in the International Tax discipline. His work in International Tax provided him the opportunity to travel the world and make wonderful acquaintances and friends with everyone he had the pleasure to meet. For everyone that knew and loved Darren, they...

Renona Rae Rife Williams, also known as Nonnie, was born on April 20, 1959 in Groves, Texas to Ronald Ray Rife and Jeanette Bertha Merchant Rife, went to be the Lord on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. She was the oldest of two brothers Ronald Ray Rife, Jr. and Rodney Reagan Rife and with being the oldest caring for others came naturally to her and was engraved at a very early age. Her heart has always been led to love and care for others. She graduated from Nederland High School in 1977. She loved modeling for Joske's while in high School. She worked for Drs. Frank Kotzer & Ty Huber. Children gravitated to her as she loved them, taught them and made each child feel special about...

Edward Wayne Seymour Sr - Died at his home in Nederland early Tuesday morning, March 14- with his wife and children by his side. Edward was born September 11, 1949 - he was 73 - he embraced everyday with great anticipation for what the day would bring. Edward was an enthusiastic athlete - working out at the Gym - and playing pick up games of basketball at Nederland Rec. Center. He closed his office every day at 3:00 to pick his children from school -and the rest of the day was spent - teaching, coaching and enjoying baseball, football, basketball, and softball with his four children - actually it was play - which is what he lived for. He was a loving husband to his wife Susan (married...

James "Butch" Phillips Jr was born to Edna and J.W. Phillips Sr on April 5, 1947 in Beaumont, Texas and entered his heavenly rest on March 5, 2023 surrounded by a family that loved him beyond measure. Butch loved to fish, especially on Toledo Bend Lake. He enjoyed classic cars and trucks, but even more so if they were hot rodded up. If you were around him then you knew he enjoyed music. He had a large collection of music that covered many decades and genres. He was a proud member of Vidor High School class of 1965, a class that was much more like a family. More than anything else Butch loved his God and his family. He loved and was loved and cherished by his wife of 36 years, Janeen....

Patricia Ann Haney Bagwell, 74, of Jasper, Texas passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 in Beaumont, Texas. Patricia was born on October 13, 1948 in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Carl Haney and Helen Deaver Haney. Patricia had a rewarding career as a triage nurse and retired from Mid Jefferson Hospital after many years of service. She enjoyed camping with her children, fishing, going to Lake Sam Rayburn with her son-in-law, and she never missed a Sunday Worship Service on television with Dr. Charles Stanley. She revolved her life around her family, and she was the most happy when the grandchildren where around. Patricia was a loving mother, Mawmaw and sister that will be missed by all that...

Mary Jackson Forsythe, 92, of Port Neches, Texas was welcomed into God's Heavenly Gates on Saturday, January 21, 2023 to spend eternity with her departed friends and loving family. Mary passed peacefully in her home from her Earthly being with her son, Newton Forsythe by her side. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday evening, February 3, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Melancon's Funeral Home in Nederland, Texas. Mary's Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, February 4, 2023 also at the Funeral Home. Those wishing to arrive early for viewing and fellowship are welcome to arrive at the funeral home at 8:30 a.m.

Edna Gail Leavell Storey, born January 28, 1942, in Port Arthur, Texas, passed away Saturday morning, January 7, 2023, in Houston, Texas. Her parents were Robert B. and Myrtle Leavell of Port Arthur. Gail attended public schools in Port Arthur, graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1959. She was active in various student activities and a member of the famous Red Hussars. She married on September 7, 1961, and promptly moved with her husband to Waco, Texas, where she studied organ at Baylor University. She briefly returned to Beaumont to complete her degree in education from Lamar University in 1962. She taught elementary education in Waco until 1964, when she and her husband...

Martha Suiter, 54, of Galveston, Texas passed away on Sunday morning December 25, 2022, at the family home in Port Neches with her loving family at her side. Martha was born on January 6, 1968, in El Dorado, Kansas to Coleta Faye Suiter and Kenneth McClain Suiter. Her family moved to Port Neches, Texas when she was five years old. In 1986, Martha graduated from Port Neches, Groves High School. She continued her education at Texas A&M University where she graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Management and Marketing. After college Martha worked for the city of Bryan, Texas for several years. She then moved to Houston, Texas to work for Hines: a...

Martha Suiter, 54, of Galveston, Texas passed away on Sunday morning December 25, 2022, at the family home in Port Neches with her loving family at her side. Martha was born on January 6, 1968, in El Dorado, Kansas to Coleta Faye Suiter and Kenneth McClain Suiter. Her family moved to Port Neches, Texas when she was five years old. In 1986, Martha graduated from Port Neches, Groves High School. She continued her education at Texas A&M University where she graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Management and Marketing. After college Martha worked for the city of Bryan, Texas for several years. She then moved to Houston, Texas to work for Hines: a...

Martha Suiter, 54, of Galveston, Texas passed away on Sunday morning December 25, 2022, at the family home in Port Neches with her loving family at her side. Martha was born on January 6, 1968, in El Dorado, Kansas to Coleta Faye Suiter and Kenneth McClain Suiter. Her family moved to Port Neches, Texas when she was five years old. In 1986, Martha graduated from Port Neches, Groves High School. She continued her education at Texas A&M University where she graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Management and Marketing. After college Martha worked for the city of Bryan, Texas for several years. She then moved to Houston, Texas to work for Hines: a...

Nava Louise Porter, 87, of Nederland, Texas joined her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Nava was born on February 20, 1935 in Nacogdoches, Texas to the late James and Martha Forse. Nava was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and was a member of Faith Baptist Temple in Nederland. She was a very devout Christian woman, a loving mother and grandmother. Nava loved singing in the church choir to old Gospel Hymns. She loved making preserves from her garden and baking pecan pies. Nava enjoyed cooking and gardening. She had a great love for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Nava is preceded in death by...

Jack Emmitt Pelloat, 87, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Jack was a special person, so giving and caring, and he will be missed forever, fondly remembered, but never forgotten. Jack was born on July 17, 1935, in Nederland, Texas to Lizzie Bell Lee Pelloat and Hypolite Paul Pelloat. He attended Nederland High School and Lamar Institute of Technology, becoming a machinist where he worked for U.N.O.C.A.L for over 31 years until earning his retirement. Jack was an avid runner, competing in marathons throughout Texas and around the country. Even at the age of 87, he was still walking six to seven miles...

Theodore Charles "Charlie" Dumesnil, Jr., 86, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Friday, November 11, 2022. Charlie was born on October 9, 1936 in Groves, Texas to Mildred and Theodore Dumesnil. Charlie was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches, Texas and served in the United States Army and Army Reserves. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore Charles Dumesnil, Sr. and Mildred Margerite (Mouton) Dumesnil; spouse, Margie Ann (Williamson) Dumesnil; sister, Rebecca Elizabeth Dor?, and brother Carl Edward Dumesnil. Charlie grew up in Groves and graduated from Port Neches High School, Class of 1954. He attended Lamar University where he earned a...

Virginia Luce Fleming was born in Jacksonville, Texas, in 1920, lived there through her young adulthood and returned to the East Texas town 40 years ago. In between that span, she and her husband, Rev. Archie Fleming, served many Methodist churches including Groves and Nederland. Rev. Fleming died in 1986. Calling upon her faith, her resilience as a child of the Great Depression, and the help of sons Archie, Jr. and Greg, Virginia continued to thrive. Her remarkable 102-year life ended Saturday in Beaumont. She had remained active, sprightly and independent until an infection led to hospital and rehab stays over the past two months. Virginia was the only child of George and Annie Mae Bass...

Virginia Luce Fleming was born in Jacksonville, Texas, in 1920, lived there through her young adulthood and returned to the East Texas town 40 years ago. In between that span, she and her husband, Rev. Archie Fleming, served many Methodist churches including Groves and Nederland. Rev. Fleming died in 1986. Calling upon her faith, her resilience as a child of the Great Depression, and the help of sons Archie, Jr. and Greg, Virginia continued to thrive. Her remarkable 102-year life ended Saturday in Beaumont. She had remained active, sprightly and independent until an infection led to hospital and rehab stays over the past two months. Virginia was the only child of George and Annie...

Marjorie "Margie" M. Reaux, 74, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving daughters. Margie has now joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her husband, Cleveland Reaux. Margie was born October 24, 1947 in New Iberia, Louisiana. Margie was a parishioner of St. Therese, the Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church. She was a loving and dedicated mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Margie was a big kid at heart and enjoyed playing around with her grandchildren and dressing up for Halloween. Margie enjoyed fishing, sewing and a good cup of coffee. She loved celebrating birthdays and holidays with her family. Margie was...

Linda M. Parent, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, 78, of Nederland, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022, in Houston, Texas. Linda was born September 30, 1943, in Port Arthur, Texas to Mae and Thomas Rivers. Linda was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Red Hat Society. She was a graduate of Bishop Byrne High School and retired after twenty years of service in the banking industry. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Mae E. (Johnson) Rivers and Thomas Leonard Rivers; brothers, Rudolph Rivers and Wilbert Rivers. Those left to cherish Linda's memory are her husband of sixty-years, Robert Parent of Nederland; son, David Parent...

Brittnie Lane Eldridge Adaway, 23, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022 in Orange, Texas. Brittnie was born on November 6, 1998 in Port Arthur, Texas. Brittnie was a lifelong resident of Nederland and a graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School. She enjoyed playing softball, hunting and spending time with her friends and family. Brittnie was full of life and she had a kind and loving soul. She truly desired to help anyone in need and saw the positive side of every situation. She always had a big smile on her face and she had the ability to brighten up any room that she entered. Brittnie never met a stranger and touched the hearts of so many. Behind Brittnie's kind smile and loving...

Chester Dauphine, 93, of Bridge City, Texas peacefully passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Mid-Jeff Extended Care in Nederland with his loving family and devoted caregiver at his side. Chester was born on January 19, 1929, in Port Arthur, Texas to Yola Dautreuil Dauphine and Evan Dauphine. He was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in 1947 and attended Lamar University. He married the love of his life, Elsie, in 1949. He was hired as a bricklayer at Gulf Refinery in 1948 and remained an employee for over 37 years as he rose through the ranks - eventually retiring as an A.F.E. Supervisor in 1985. While employed as a bricklayer, he became a member of the National Guard, where he...

Peggy Joyce Wilson, 78 of Beaumont, Texas passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Peggy was born on September 25, 1943 in Griffithville, Arkansas to the late Willie Whaley and Helen Rice Whaley. Peggy graduated from Grubbs High School in 1961. After high school, she served her country proudly in the United States Army from 1964 to 1967. After the service, Peggy attended Port Arthur College where she graduated in August 1975. Shortly after graduating, Peggy hired on with BF Goodrich, more recently known as Ameripol Synpol, where she retired after 25 years of service as a Logistics Manager. She regularly attended One City Church, formerly known as...