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...

Mason L. Moore, 82, of Port Neches, Texas passed away November 21, 2020. He was born on November 16, 1938 in Shreveport, Louisiana and raised in Leesville, Louisiana by the late William Grady Moore and Lucy Grillette Moore. Mason served his country proudly in the U. S. Navy and the U. S. Airforce. While serving in the Air Force he was stationed in Paris, France for 2 years and while serving in the U. S. Navy Mason served on the USS Oriskany. He was employed with Port Neches Groves I. S. D. for 10+ years. Mason loved fishing and spending time at the camp. He loved gardening and had a green thumb. Mason loved his family and was so proud of them. Those left to cherish Mason's memory are...

James C. Porter, Sr., 87, of Nederland, Texas passed away November 4, 2020. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on May 26, 1933 to the late Chester Jackson Porter and Dora Leggett Porter. James graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1952. He served his country proudly in the U. S. Army, where he served as a helicopter mechanic in Japan. James was also a member of the Confederate Air Force. After serving his country, he went on to be a machinist for Gulf Oil. He deeply loved God, his family, and his country. Those left to cherish James's memory are his wife of 65 years, Nava Louise Forse Porter of Nederland; his daughter, Dawaina Schrieber and her husband, L.J. of Hemphill; his son,...

Rachel Irene Ward Lee was born on March 25, 1935 to Johnnie and Nora Lavender Ward in Tenaha, Texas. She left this world into the arms of her Heavenly Father on October 24, 2020. Rachel will be remembered for her gracious personality, her beautiful smile and her sense of humor. She lived her life devoted to her family and took great joy as each grandchild and great-grandchild arrived. She loved children and spent many years as a day care worker at Central Baptist Church where she retired from. Rachel was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Nederland. She served on many different committees and was a member of the Good News Sunday School Class. She was a lifetime member of...

Alberta A. Roy, 86, passed away October 13, 2020. Alberta was born in Rayne, LA, to the late Claude and Alfreda Arsement. She was a member and the Office Administrator for St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Groves, TX, for twenty-five years. She loved her family, friends and God. Alberta was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Alberta was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hadson Louis Roy; brother, Wilmer Arsement; and sisters Lela Garner, Willa Mae Guidry, Amy Bellard and Delores Baker; daughter-in-law, Sharie Tompkins Roy. She is survived by her sons, Tim Roy and his wife, Lisa of Groves, TX; Danny Roy of Nederland, TX; daughters, Patti Domingue and her husband,...

John "Nolan" Landry, Sr. of Nederland passed away on October 8,2020. Born on August 10, 1930 in Port Arthur, Texas to Nellie and Dewey Landry. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1949, earning "Letters" in football, basketball, baseball, track and acquiring the nickname "CRAZYLEGS". He attended Mississippi Southern University and Stephen F Austin University on football scholarships. Nolan served in the United States Airforce during the Korean Conflict. He graduated from Lamar University in 1957, BBA in Business. He retired from Chevron Oil in 1986, as Senior Computer Analyst. He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Joyce; sisters Peggy Chesson and husband...

Dorothy Louise Johnston, 91, of Nederland, Texas passed away Friday, October 2, 2020, at Oak Grove Nursing Home, Groves, Texas. Dorothy was born February 16, 1929 in Rosepine, Louisiana to Elvyn and Juanita Simmons. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Nederland. Dorothy was very artistic in many ways. She quilted, watercolor painted and stained glass. She enjoyed fishing and was an avid gardener. Her passion in life was sign language interpreting for the deaf. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, Elvyn Augusta Simmons and Juanita Harriet Dunwoodie Simmons; husband, Charles Edward Johnston; sisters, Bernice Nolde, Marie Hawkins, Maureen Moses, Glenda Hunt and Nina Fodell;...

Billie Ray Porter, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and loving wife to Jack Porter, died peacefully at home on September 8, 2020. She is survived by her devoted husband, Jack Porter; children Dr. Jackson Leggett Porter and William Rayford Porter; grandchildren Travis Sterling Porter, Michael Clarke Porter, Ellen Therese Rothstein and her husband Dr. Peter Anthony Rothstein; great-grandchild Clara Therese Rothstein, who loved and knew her as Granny; sister Margarete Lucille Weitzel; and brother Charles Edward Lewis. Billie Ray is preceded in death by her parents Rayford Stetson Lewis and Evelyn Irene Hall Lewis. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Melancon's...

LaQuita Herrington Verde, familiarly known as Quita, was beautiful both inside and out. She had a radiant smile that she readily shared. All who knew her described her as sweet and kind. She and her husband, Sam, accommodated each other in their interests. She accompanied him on business trips and he accompanied her in horseback riding and camping! Quita loved the outdoors. She was fond of plants, flowers, and birds. As a young mother she spent much time with her sister-in-law Neoma. They took many memorable field trips with their seven children. And her four sisters were her best friends! Betty, Francis, Jewel, Barbara and Quita, along with their beloved brother, James, celebrated...

Thomas "Tommy" Eugene Lowrance, 77, of Groves, Texas passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Visitation for Tommy will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2020, at Melancon's Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Melancon's Funeral Home, with Father Kevin Badeaux officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park. Tommy was born in Port Arthur, Texas on August 10, 1942, he was the middle son of William Oxsheer Lowrance and Frances Louise Strahan Lowrance of Groves, Texas. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents and brother, William "Bill" Lowrance. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife,...