BROUSSARD'S MORTUARY NEDERLAND
NEDERLAND OBITUARIES
Jo Richards"January 21, 2019 - January 1, 1970" Jo A. Richards, 89, of Nederland, died Thursday, January 17, 2019. She was born August 8, 1929, in Port Arthur, to Jessie Iris Hall Arnie and Henry A. Arnie. Jo loved the outdoors. She especially enjoyed camping and gardening. She was also known for her incredible talent in making stained glass. Survivors include her husband, James D. Richards; son, Henry T. “Hank” Richards and his wife, Gail, all of Nederland; daughter-in-law, Sheila Richards, of Georgetown; grandchildren, Rusty,... |
Gabe Picou"January 1, 1970 - January 1, 1970" Joseph Gabriel “Gabe” Picou, 78, of Labelle, died Tuesday, January 15, 2019. He was born on July 21, 1940, in Port Arthur, to Adelaide Carrier Picou and Talton Picou. Gabe was a United States Army veteran. He enjoyed carpentry and gardening and was an avid reader. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Picou of Nederland; daughter, Cheryl Richardson and her husband, Tom, of Fannett; son, Randy Picou and his wife, Antoinette; step-son, Michael Perry and his wife, Cheryl, of Virginia; gr... |
Kelly Freeman"January 1, 1970 - January 1, 1970" Kelly Freeman, 56, of Nederland, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019. She was born July 7, 1962, in Beaumont, to Noreen Maxwell Horton Freeman and Belton Ford “Scooter” Freeman, Jr. Kelly cherished her family. She enjoyed spending as much time as she could at the family beach cabin. Survivors include her mother, Noreen Freeman, of Nederland; daughter, Britney Morrison and her husband, Justin, of Lumberton; son, Brandon Corley and his fiancé, Sarah Lancaster, of Port Arthu... |
Keith Brandin"January 1, 1970 - January 1, 1970" Keith Douglas Brandin, 51, of Nederland, died Wednesday, January 9, 2019. He was born November 14, 1967, in Beaumont, to Doris Earle Moorer and Douglas Elmo Brandin. Keith will be remembered for his love of hunting, especially, bow hunting, yard work, and cooking, especially, outdoor grilling. He was a good handy man and could fix anything. Most of all, he will be remembered for his big heart and his willingness to lend a helping hand to anyone. Survivors include his father, Douglas Brandin, o... |
Kim Wills"January 1, 1970 - January 1, 1970" Kim Elaine Wills, 65, of Nederland, died Thursday, January 10, 2019. She was born on July 12, 1953, in Port Arthur, to Jeanette Butaud Major and Cecil Major. Kim enjoyed cooking, sewing, bowling, watching television and movies, and going to the casinos. She loved dogs and was a big reader. Survivors include her children, Dana Wills and her husband, Gene, of Nederland; Dane Hollier and his wife, Michelle, of Groves; and Dawn Broussard and her husband, Cory, of Orangefield; grandchildren, Ashtin... |
Debra Black"January 1, 1970 - January 1, 1970" Debra Kay Black, 56, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. She was born December 10, 1962, in Monroe, Louisiana, to Rhoda Edna Roark Durden and Yancy Harvey Durden, Jr. Debra was artistic and enjoyed painting and writing in her free time. Survivors include her mother, Rhoda Durden, of Port Arthur; daughter, Naomi Marie Lofton and spouse, Rachel Dvoretski, of Houston; son, Michael Christopher Lofton, of West Monroe, Louisiana; six grandch... |
Betty Thornton"January 1, 1970 - January 1, 1970" Betty Ann Thornton, 81, of Nederland, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019. She was born March 9, 1937, in Kingsland, Arkansas, to Edna Earl McFarland May and Ivan Lee May. Betty was a retired school teacher after twenty-three years of teaching at Nederland Independent School District. She was a faithful member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Nederland, for over fifty years. She enjoyed cooking, was very involved with Relay for Life, and had a passion helping others. Betty was a huge support to her... |
Bayannah Crabtree"January 1, 1970 - January 1, 1970" Bayannah LaProse Crabtree was born August 22, 1934, in Columbus, Georgia. She shared the same name as her mother and quickly became known as daughter Ann. Both her father, Dolphin Timothy Crabtree, and mother, Bayannah LaProse Gray Crabtree, precede Ann in death. Ann had no siblings. At age 84, she passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018, in Port Arthur at Bonne Vie skilled nursing facility. Ann grew up in Columbus, Georgia and Live Oak, Florida. In 1949 her family relocated to Nacogdoches, Tex... |
Marella Nelson"January 1, 1970 - January 1, 1970" Marella Sue Harrington Nelson, 67, of Nederland, died Saturday, December 29, 2018. She was born October 3, 1951, in Crowley, Louisiana, to Violet Hargraves Harrington and Ivey Harrington. Marella Nelson, or Mom and Maw Maw as she preferred to be called devoted her entire life to her children, their children, and theirs. Her life will continue to influence ours for years to come. Mom was never one to enjoy the conflicts of life however, when asked she had opinions, black and white. One to alway... |
Marian DuBose"January 1, 1970 - January 1, 1970" Marian Rita DuBose, 87, of Nederland, died Friday, December 28, 2018, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, Port Arthur. She was born April 12, 1931, in Morgan City, Louisiana, to Beatrice Breaux Concienne and Joseph Concienne, Sr. She was an excellent cook and she enjoyed housekeeping, gardening, crossword puzzles, playing games, and her daily soap operas. She also loved dancing, especially during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Most of all, she was a wonderful mother that che... |
