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Larry Robert Bodin, 73, of Port Neches, Texas passed away at his residence on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on November 17, 1947 to the late Vernon and Evelyn Hollifield Bodin. Larry served in country proudly in the Texas Army National Guard from 1970-1976. Those left to cherish Larry's memory are his wife of 34 years, Carolyn Bodin of Port Neches; sons, Kevin Bodin of Portland, Oregon; and Brandon Marceaux of Roanoke, Virginia; daughter, Kelli Walton of Westbrook, Maine. Larry is also survived by seven grandchildren, Kieran and Saren Bodin, both of West Linn, Oregon; Camden, Cacen and Harper Walton, all of Westbrook, Maine; and Mikayla and Ryan Manderville of...

Joseph "Donald" Mouton, 79, of Port Neches passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Donald was born October 22, 1941, in Kaplan, Louisiana to Ezedor and Emase Mouton. Donald was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and actively involved with the parish ministries. He served as Eucharistic Minister, Money Counter, Usher, Mass Captain and Hospitality Minister. Donald was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and Tri-City Corvette Club. He proudly served in the United States Navy and served 26 years for Port Neches Fire Department. Donald is preceded in death by his parents, Ezedor Mouton and Emase Mire Mouton; brothers, Roland Mouton and...

Valeria Lynn Thibodeaux, 65, of Port Neches passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Valeria was born May 3, 1956 in Port Arthur, Texas, to David and Shirley Griffith. She was a devoted parishioner of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Valeria loved and cared for her friends and family dearly. She had a passion for serving others, especially children. Valeria always opened her home to nieces, nephews, friends, and many foster children throughout the years. She approached life with great joy and enthusiasm. She enjoyed traveling, knitting, and gardening. Valeria was an avid sports fan and had a love for music. She was a dedicated alumnus of Port Neches - Groves High School and proud former Indianette....

Inez Miia Libersat, 105, passed away Sunday July 18, 2021, at home in Nederland. Born March 16, 1916 in Abbeville Louisiana, Inez was the eldest child of Henry Willis Miia and Annette Mestepey Miia. She moved to Nederland at age 12 and graduated from Nederland High School in 1934, the captain of the basketball team. She married Murray Libersat in 1939 and raised five children in Nederland. She is preceded in death by her parents Henry and Annette Miia; husband Murray Libersat, Sr.; daughter Barbara Ziller Caritey; and sister Olga Munch. Those left behind to cherish Inez's memory are her son-in-law, Pierre Caritey; children Karen Mills, Murray Libersat II and wife Margaret, David Libersat and...

Susan Thompson Allison, 74, of Port Arthur passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021. Susan was born March 28, 1947, in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania to Stephen and Mildred Sydlik. She attended Central Baptist Church in Port Neches. Susan retired from Dillard's as a Clinique sales associate after thirty plus years of service. Her passion was to make people look and feel beautiful. As a stay-at-home mother, Susan began her career as a consultant for Avon, Mary Kay Cosmetics and Clinique. Susan was opened to learning new things, such as color analysis and time management. Susan is preceded in death by her parents, Steven Sydlik and Mildred Pastrick Sydlik; stepson, Thomas William Allison. Those...

Larry Chris "LC" Sheehan, 61, of Nederland passed away Friday, May 14, 2021. Larry was born September 1, 1959 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late Charles Chris and Etta Alice Sheehan. Larry was a Physician's Assistant and retired from Harris County Medical Examiner's Service. He also held a Degree in Computer Science from Lamar University. Larry was talented in music and taught himself to play the piano and other instruments. He loved to sing and in his younger years, was a member of a traveling competition choir in Corpus Christi, Texas. He loved building computers, solving computer problems for other people and tinkering with anything electronic. He loved making other people laugh, had a...

Bobby Ray Bradley, 85, of Nederland, Texas passed away Thursday, May 12, 2021. Bobby was born May 8, 1936 in Burkburnett, Texas to MJ and Ruth Bradley. He was a member of Seventh Street Baptist Church and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Bobby was the founder of Bradley's Body Shop and began his business in 1966. His hobbies were golfing, boating, traveling in his RV. Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, MJ Bradley and Ruth Capps Bradley; daughter, Penny Bradley; son, Sterling Bradley. Those left behind to cherish Bobby's memory are his wife of 63 years, Joyce Bradley of Nederland, TX; daughters, Angela Bradley Collins and her husband, Bill of Nederland, TX;...

Rose Mary Breaux, 93, of Port Neches, Texas passed away April 20, 2021. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 15, 1928 to the late Felix Joseph Badeaux and Nora Marie Landry Badeaux. Rose was a faithful member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches, also a member of the St. Elizabeth Church Choir, the Bereavement Committee, and the Friends of the KC's. She was a member of the Les Chantuers Acadiens du Texas (Cajun Choir). Those left to cherish Rose's memory are her daughters, Deborah Ann Jones of Winnie and Marla Catherine Breaux of Port Neches; her granddaughter, Kristie Dianne Jones of Winnie; and her fur baby, Brandi Rose. She is preceded in death by her parents;...

Sean Doyle Kerr, 55, of Nederland, Texas passed away March 19, 2021. He was born in Beaumont, Texas on March 27, 1965 to Barry Kerr and Ginger Ryder (Kerr) Romero. He graduated in 1983 from Port Neches Groves High School. Sean was a life long member of the First United Methodist Church of Nederland and worked for American Steam-A-Way for over 30 years. Sean loved to be outdoors and in nature-fishing and camping. But most of all, Sean loved his family and friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Those left to cherish Sean's memory are his mother, Ginger Ryder Romero of Bridge City, formerly of Nederland; his sister, Staci Kerr Harken of Beaumont; his nieces, McKenzie Harken...

Death is not extinguishing the light; it is putting out the lamp because the dawn has come. Earlene went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Calder Woods Assisted Living in Beaumont. Earlene "Sugie" Hughes was born on November 29, 1930 in Zavalla, Texas to sharecroppers Charlie and Callie Ann Branch. Sugie, as she was affectionately known, grew up and spent most of her life in Port Neches, Texas, where she raised her family. Earlene is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alton H. Hughes; sister, Dixie Mason; and nephew, Reginal "Ozzie" Osborne. Those left behind to cherish her memory are the loves of her life daughters, Carolyn Hughes of Lumberton, TX; Catherine...

Jerry Bill Dardis, 73, of Beaumont, Texas passed away February 12, 2021. He was born in Beaumont, Texas on September 26, 1947 to the late W. W. "Bill" Dardis and Ruby Robinson Dardis. He was a member of Proctor Baptist Church in Port Arthur. Jerry taught gun safety, a certified hand gun instructor, and loved hunting and fishing. Those left to cherish Jerry's memory are his wife of 19 years, Beth McGee Dardis of Fannett; his daughters, Kristi Simon and her husband Mike of Hamshire and Jerra Ramirez and her husband Michael of Devers; step-sons Andrew Casey and wife Gail of Clarksville and Matthew Casey of Dallas; 17 grandchildren; and brother, Dennis "Pat" Dardis and his wife Marie of...

Mustard was a life-long, beloved and well respected resident of the Golden Triangle and he passed away February 8, 2021, at the age of 85. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas, on January 10, 1936 to parents Dallbess Landry, Sr. and Edith Hebert Landry. Mustard and his wife of 65 years, Johnnie Marie Landry, raised their family of four children in Groves where he worked for Texaco Refinery as a Senior Technology Specialist and head foreman of P&S for 37 years. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1954 and attended Lamar University majoring in accounting. An avid sportsman, Mustard loved duck hunting, fishing, water skiing, golfing and his Labrador Retrievers, and brought...

David Vance Wilkinson, 88, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021. David was born on January 30, 1933 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late Arthur and Vera Wilkinson. He was a faithful and active member of Calvary Baptist Church in Port Acres. David proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He had a love for traveling to Florida with his wife, Edna and was an enthusiast in history and science. David is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur F. Wilkinson and Vera Estelle Strickland Wilkinson; brother, Charles Wilkinson and sister, Earline Hergert. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 64 years, Edna Lee...

Loretta Meleton, 85, of Groves passed away Friday, February 5, 2021, at her residence. Loretta was born December 3, 1935 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late George and Leona Cappel. She was a member of Immaculate Conception/St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Loretta was a wonderful homemaker and seamstress. She was passionate about her Lord and Savior and family. Loretta enjoyed square dancing, sewing and baking. Loretta is preceded in death by her parents, George Calvin Cappel and Leona Mae Himmell Cappel; husband, William Meleton; daughter, Lanette Meleton Lowe; granddaughter, Samantha Jackson; and brother, Calvin Cappel. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her loving...

Daniel Wayne Delahoussaye, 73, of Nederland, beheld the face of the One who saved him on Thursday, February 4, 2021. He was born July 30, 1947, in Beaumont to the late James Daniel Delahoussaye and Margueriete Slayton Delahoussaye. Danny was a lifelong resident of Nederland. He graduated from Nederland High School in 1965 and attended Lamar Institute of Technology. Danny served 2 years in the United States Army, devoting himself to his country through a tour in Germany. He worked 13 years at Texaco Refinery and 30 years at ExxonMobil, where he formed many special bonds with co-workers that carried on through retirement. Danny enjoyed charity sporting clays, fishing and hunting. But what he...

Frederick "Fred" Dale Perkins, 74, of Nederland, Texas passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Fred was born August 6, 1946 in Alexandria, Louisiana to the late Troy and Geneva Perkins. He was a member of Seventh Street Baptist Church and served his country in the Army Reserves. Fred retired from Explore Pipeline after 35 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and joking around. Fred had a love of sports, with baseball being his all-time favorite. Fred is preceded in death by his parents, Troy L. Perkins and Geneva Ryland Perkins; sister, Carolyn Perkins; brother, Randy Perkins. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his loving wife...

John "JD" Evans, 62, of Nederland, Texas passed away on January 20, 2021 in Beaumont, Texas. JD was born in Port Arthur, Texas to Glen and Dawanna "Dee" Evans on June 23, 1958. He was a graduate of the Port Neches-Groves Class of 1976 and worked as a board operator at various area refineries for over thirty years until he eventually retired. JD was a beloved husband, father, PawPaw, brother, and friend, among others. When he wasn't shift working or fixing things, he was found outside in the pool or in his recliner reading the newspaper or watching sports. JD was an avid fan for all things Astros, Cowboys, and Rockets, but he especially supported the local PN-G athletes. He played and...

John "JD" Evans, 62, of Nederland, Texas passed away on January 20, 2021. JD was born in Port Arthur, Texas on June 23, 1958. He was a graduate of the Port Neches-Groves Class of 1976 and worked as a board operator at various area refineries for over thirty years. Visitation will be Sunday, January 24 from 5-8 at Melancon's Funeral Home in Nederland. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 25 at 2 P.M. at Melancon's Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens cemetery. In lieu of flowers and plants, the family kindly asks that you offer a donation to the John "Denny" Evans Memorial Scholarship fund at gofundme.com/f/gofundmecomfjd-evans-memorial-scholarship. The family...

Sharon Ann Kelley, age 74, passed away suddenly January 13, 2021 after a sudden illness. She was born April 5, 1946 in Kankakee Illinois to Colonel (Retired) Donald & Kathleen Fisher, who preceded her in death. She has been married to her longtime love Jerry Kelley for 54 years, the first 15 years being an Army wife. Sharon was a devoted mother, as a den mother in Cub Scouts and was very active in Boy Scouts with her two sons and husband, as well as being active in Three Rivers Council. She was also involved in the Scout Adult leadership Training for years. She ended up working at H&R Block for the last 27 years, retiring only a year ago. She was a doting grandmother and was...

David Neil Swenson, 80, of Beauxart Garden passed away December 26, 2020. David was born November 18, 1940 to the late Nelson and Willie Swenson. David had a love for the outdoors, offshore fishing and duck hunting. David and his wife, Lana were the owners of Swenson Auto Electric in Port Arthur, Texas. David was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson Swenson and Willie Youngblood Swenson. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 60 years, Lana Swenson of Beauxart Garden; daughters, Allene Bailey and her husband, Glenn "Bubba" of Kountze, TX; Terri Babino and her husband, Kirk of Wildwood, TX; grandchildren, Trey Babino and his wife Cara of Pearland, TX; Paydon...

Judy Paulette Killian, 71, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her family. Judy was born November 20, 1949 in Port Arthur, Texas to LJ and Pauline Deaver. She was a graduate of Stephen F. Austin High School and a loving mother, wife, and friend to all who met her. Judy was like a second mother to many of her son's friends and children in her neighborhood. She was the secretary and bookkeeper for the family business, Killian Plumbing since 1983. Her passion in life was spending time with her family and friends. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, LJ Deaver and Pauline Davis Deaver. Those left behind to cherish her memories are...