Broussard’s Mortuary Nederland
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505, North 12th Street, Nederland, Texas, 77627, United States,
409.722.3456
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Broussard’s Mortuary Nederland Obituaries
James “Jimmy” Leo Cole, Sr., 86, of Beaumont, died Monday, March 18, 2024. He was born July 27, 1937, in Picayune, Mississippi, to Violet and Ernest Cole. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, 9894 Gilbert Road, Fannett, Texas, 77705. Services are pending under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.
Mary Elizabeth “Brandy” Johnson, 71, of Port Arthur, died Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas. She was born October 24, 1952, in Port Arthur, to Angelina Andrus Smith and Hunter Smith, Jr. Survivors include her brother, David Michael Smith and husband, Phillip Leger; niece, Tammy Kathryn Toups and husband, Duane Michael; great-niece, Kathryn Elizabeth Nicole Matire; great-nephew, Dustin Michael Hunter Toups; sister-in-law, Nettie Ann Lynd Smith; great-great-niece, Lydia Comisky-Gregory; and best friends, Roy Leviege and Clara Velasco. Mrs. Johnson’s graveside service will begin at 3:00 p.m, Friday, March 15, 2024, at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves, under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.
Richard Glenn Hopkins, Sr., 70, of Nederland, died Wednesday, March 13, 2024. He was born September 28, 1953, in Port Arthur, to JoAnn Comeaux Hopkins and Henry James Hopkins. Richard loved classic cars, motorcycles, and the Dallas Cowboys. Survivors include his wife, Lisa Hopkins; sons, Billy Hopkins and Ricky Hopkins and wife, Misty; grandsons, Evan Hopkins and Lane Hopkins; brother, Randy Hopkins; sisters, Gale Mobley and Denise Perkins; sisters-in-law, Cheryl Chadwick and Tammi Brunson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jeff Hopkins. A gathering of Mr. Hopkins’ family and friends will begin at 9:30 a.m., with his funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. His cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.
Ben Meza, 81, of Port Neches, died Friday, March 8, 2024. He was born September 23, 1942. Survivors include his daughters, Stacy Fuller and husband, Steve, and Dixie Garcia and husband, Rick; and siblings, Bill Meza; James Meza and wife, Jackie; Richard Meza and wife, Stella; Carmen Trahan and husband, John; Helen Garcia and husband, Julian; and Beatrice Premeaux. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, George Meza and Marsha Meza Lurie. A gathering of Mr. Meza’s family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., with a funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 15, 2024, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. His interment will be held at Houston National Cemetery at a later date.
Juan J. Garcia, 100, of Nederland, died Thursday, March 7, 2024. He was born April 23, 1923, in Rio Grande City, to Herlinda Gonzales Garcia and Francisco Garcia. Juan married the love of his life, Delores, on December 17, 1950, in Port Arthur. He retired from Port Iron Supply with forty-three years of service as chief accountant manager. He was also a manager of Jefferson City Shopping Center for twenty years. Survivors include his daughter, Denise Harrison and husband, Thomas; son, Jeff Garcia; grandchildren, Ross Harrison and Brandon Harrison and wife, Marisa; and great-grandchildren, Parker Harrison and Hannah Harrison. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Delores Lucille Garcia; and eight siblings. A gathering of Mr. Garcia’s family and friends will begin at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, […]
Ruthie Mae (Goff) Miller was promoted to a heavenly angel at age 83 on Saturday, March 2 at 9:44 p.m. surrounded by her loving family. Ruthie was born to James & Dorothy (Yarbrough) Goff on October 28, 1940, in Memphis, TN. After moving around with her family for several years, she landed in Gonzales, LA. While living in Gonzales, she attended a church youth camp where she met the love of her life, her prince, David Miller. After bonding over a snow cone at youth camp, they courted for a while then married on June 8, 1963, and celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2023. David and Ruthie began their family in 1965 with the birth of their first-born son, Kendrick (Kenny) Louis Miller. Voris Anthony (Tony) Miller joined them 18 months later. Then 18 months after that David Louis (Davie) Miller, II. was born. With 3 amazing young boys, […]
Judith E. Beasley, 84, of Nederland, died Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont. She was born February 4, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Helen L. Perkins Anderson and Wilbert J. Anderson. Survivors include her son, W.L. Beasley, Jr. and wife, Misti; daughter, Jodi Broussard and husband, Chad; grandchildren, Jayli Broussard, Averi Broussard, Kimbra Beasley, Vance Beasley, and Hannah Beasley; great-grandson, Carter Chalmers; sister, Eve Koenig and husband, Dave; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, William Beasley, Sr. A gathering of Mrs. Beasley’s family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with her funeral service at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Her cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Beasley’s honor may be made to First Baptist Church, 1911 Nederland Avenue, Nederland, Texas […]
Claude Vincent Dwyer, Jr., 80, of Nederland, died Monday, February 19, 2024. Claude was born September 8, 1943, Wednesday morning at 4:56 a.m., in Providence Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. In his senior year, he won the prettiest baby picture contest at Thomas Jefferson. He was the king at his Mardi Gras preschool carnival but refused to walk down the aisle with the queen. Claude made his first communion after getting his white suite dirty from chasing a cat under the house. He was the catcher on his baseball team, and he helped coach for a few years. He enjoyed going hunting in the cold marsh with his friends and also loved fishing. He enlisted in Uncle Sam’s United States Air Force, where he became an airman second class, a veteran, and received an Honorable Discharge. Upon leaving the military, he went to work for Texaco. He met Josephine Modica and […]
Tressie Marie Cloar Shiflet, 94, of Groves, went home to our Heavenly Father on February 17, 2024. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 15, 1929. She was adopted at four months of age in Greenville, Texas by her parents Roy and Tressie Cloar. When she was in the second grade her family moved to Port Arthur, Texas. She attended Proctor Street Church of Christ, Nederland Church of Christ, Park Central Church of Christ. In Tressie’s younger years, she enjoyed her time at the family camp on Cow Bayou, playing the flute in The Thomas Jefferson Maroon and Gold Band, playing the piano. She married Ralph Shiflet, September 19, 1949 and started a family. There was never a dull moment, spontaneous night fishing trips with her two children, Tressie Ellen and Autrey, going to the beach, and road trips. After retiring from The State of Texas, Tressie traveled around […]
Lois Pittman Corrigan, 82, of Warren, died Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont. She was born October 26, 1941, in Nederland, to Effie Essie Hanley Pittman and Roy D. Pittman. Survivors include her son, Kieth Barkwell; siblings, Johnny Pittman and Shirley Whiteside; grandchildren, Chase Dungan, Blake Carter, Colton Carter, Summer Irving, Autumn Irving, Toby Barkwell, and Dustin Barkwell; great-grandchildren, Scarlett, Brooklyn, Colin, and Calin; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Patrick John Corrigan; daughter, Donna Gail Irving; brothers, Roy L. Pittman and Billie D. Pittman; and sister, Joyce Huff. A gathering of Mrs. Corrigan’s family and friends will begin at 9:00 a.m., with her memorial service at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Her cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s crematorium, Beaumont.
Our dearest André Deon van Aswegen (IRON MAN), 18, left us on February 16th, 2024, when he gained his Angel wings. André was born December 17, 2005, in Vredenburg, South Africa. André was a student at Nederland High School and part of the Band and Theater. He enjoyed life to the fullest and was an inspiration to so many people. His biggest obstacle was his battle with Metastatic Ewing Sarcoma cancer, and he fought very hard until the end. André was grateful and blessed with all the support he received from so many people. He truly was our IRON MAN. He always had the most beautiful smile when meeting people. André leaves behind his loving parents, Willem and Natasha; siblings, Sarel, Ané and Willem; fiancé, Morgan; grandparents, Deon, Barbara and Anna; various Uncles, Aunts and cousins. And so many friends that became Family to him. Fly high with our other […]
Toya Butaud Preddy, 74, of Port Neches passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024. She was born July 19, 1949, in Port Arthur, Texas to Betty Ruth Harrell Butaud and Harold J. Butaud. She was a graduate of Lamar University with bachelor’s degrees in home economics and early childhood development. She taught kindergarten and elementary school, then spent the last half of her career as a vocational rehabilitation counselor and retired from Texas Commission for the Blind. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Michael R. Preddy, Jr.; nephew, Chad Eric McDonald; sister-in-law, Janet Butaud; sister, Yancie Flores; and brother, Rhett Butaud. She is survived by her daughter, Terra Preddy and son-in-law, Michael Cornell, of New Mexico; nieces, Candis Butaud San Angelo and Chris San Angelo, Ashley Doucet, and Kaylen Rankin; nephew, Adam Washburn and Joshua Haynes, great-nephews, Kayden McDonald, Kamden McDonald, and Braden Doucet; also Trae Singleton and […]
Dorothy Ann Thweatt, 85, of Nederland, died Saturday, February 10, 2024. She was born March 9, 1938, in Dothan, Alabama, to Ola Burkett Anderson and Asa V. Anderson. She retired from Nederland ISD after thirty-eight years of service with Helena Park Elementary School. She was known as “Ms. Ann” by the students. Survivors include her children, Patricia Gibson; Randall Hughes and wife, Donna; and Carolyn Koonce and husband, Randy; sisters, Merle Harden, Gloria Faye Richter, and Betty Sue Monk; ten grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ellis Thweatt; daughter, Venita Joyce Hughes; son, Roy Mosley; and sisters, Rachael Basnight and Jackie Medley. A gathering of Mrs. Thweatt’s family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with her funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Her interment […]
With his family by his side, and watching him sleep peacefully, Fermin Martin Cosca, 67, left his mortal home to find his Eternal rest on Friday, February 9, 2024. He was born on February 14, 1956, in Cavite, Philippines, to Sofia Martin and Raymundo Cosca, Sr. Our forever Valentine was a dedicated husband and adoring father who showed his love through small and large actions. He was a brother, uncle, and friend to those he had the opportunity to lovingly tease. He brought smiles to all he encountered with his sense of humor and honesty. Fermin’s generous soul was felt through gestures of gift-giving, complimenting, and requesting “food specialties” without reservation. If he knew you made something well, he was never afraid to ask. A jokester, he always made those around him laugh with little quips and phrases. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Fermin worked as a Chemist/Medical Technologist […]
Gloria R. Bishop, 88, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas. She was born January 31, 1936, in Nederland, to Ollie Irene Smith Ricardo and Soloman Bivin Ricardo. She is survived by her son, Bradley Bishop. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Robert Bishop. A gathering of Mrs. Bishop’s family and friends will begin at 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., Monday, February 12, 2024, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Her graveside service will follow at 11:00 a.m., at Memory Gardens of Jefferson County, Nederland. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Bishop’s honor may be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210-4486.
Antonio Jose Sayago, 74, of Nederland, died Sunday, February 4, 2024. He was born on July 19, 1949, in San Cristóbal, Táchira, Venezuela, to Eva Maria Zambrano and Antonio Vicente Sayago. Mr. Sayago’s cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland
Raymond James Thompson, 87, of Nederland, died Sunday, February 4, 2024. He was born on August 11, 1936, in Port Arthur, to Annie Marie Nunez and Jack Daniel Thompson. Raymond worked as an insulator for over 50 years and enjoyed every day of it. He worked with Asbestos Workers local #22. He also enjoyed his extensive collection of western and outlaw movies. Going on trips to San Antonio with his family is what he enjoyed most. Survivors include his loving wife, Judy; daughter, Jamie Myers, and her husband Eddie of Nederland; grandchildren, Ashley Hoover, Taylor Thompson and her fiancé, Luis Garcia, Teri Thompson and her wife Ashlee, Dalton and Brea Pulliam, Maddie Myers; great-grandchildren, Kaceton Thompson, and Taegan Thompson. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Bryan Thompson; and daughter, Rachel Thompson. Mr. Thompson’s cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 […]
Captain James O. “Jim” Meeks of Nederland, Texas, went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2024, at the age of 95. Captain Meeks was born January 18, 1929, in Akron, Ohio into a family of three brothers and two sisters. The family moved to Hampton, Georgia where he graduated from Hampton High School. After graduation, he went to Paris Island, South Carolina and joined the United States Marines where he served one tour of duty. At the age of 21, he joined the Masonic Lodge and served a year in the National Guard. In 1947, Jim joined the Merchant Marines. It was his love of water and his thirst for knowledge that led him to the maritime industry – which would ultimately become his lifetime passion. He was a pillar in the maritime industry for nearly 50 years. He was a Merchant Marine until 1967 and then became […]
Larry James Talbot, 85, of LaBelle, died Monday, January 29, 2024. He was born on December 10, 1938, in Port Acres, to Lilia and Wallace Talbot. Larry loved spending his time hunting, fishing, watching sports, and mainly spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his loving wife, Barbara Talbot; children, Cary Talbot and his wife Lisa, Troy Talbot, Jana Talbot and her partner Clyde Sonnier; grandchildren, James Talbot, Wayne Talbot and his wife, Jan, Jeffrey Talbot and his wife Arika, Amber Olvera and her husband, Oscar, and Allen Bearden; great grandchildren, Kaydence Talbot, Evan Olvera, Kooper Talbot, Emilee Olvera, Ryker Bearden. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harold Talbot; and sister, Sula Shields. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Beauxart Gardens, 8230 Holmes Road, Nederland, Texas, 77627. A gathering of Mr. Talbot’s family and friends will begin 10:00 a.m., at Broussard’s, 505 […]
Louise Guernsey, 97, of Nederland, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Monday, January 22, 2024. She was born on March 2, 1926, in Brooklyn, New York, to Stephen Putorte and Mildred Morazzo Putorte. She grew up and through her school years, there in Brooklyn among her siblings and cousins, whom she greatly adored. During World War II, she contributed to the war effort by her work in a radio tube factory. At a Brooklyn subway stop she met her “knight in shining armor”, Louis, dressed in his impressive West Point Marine Academy uniform. They were married on August 6, 1957. After having their first child, Kenneth, they relocated to Port Arthur where Louis was employed “shipping out” on Texaco oil tankers. Much of the time on her own, as their family grew, Louise raised Kenneth and their four more children. During her formative years she resided in Nederland. […]
Coley Verde, 100, of Nederland, died Friday, January 19, 2024. He was born February 2, 1923, in Beaumont, to Catherine and Mike Verde. He was a great father and a wonderful grandfather. He enjoyed spending his time cooking food, gardening, and woodworking. He was a devoted Catholic and God was foremost in his life. Survivors include his loving wife, Mary Neoma Verde; daughters, Barbara Williamson and her husband, Gerald, Delores Jones and her husband, Raymond, of Lumberton; son, Rick Verde of Granger; grandchildren, Marc White and his wife, Kelli, Greg White and his wife, Dawn, Chris Verde and his wife, Heather, Nic Verde, Eli Verde, Ben Verde and his wife, Melanie, Heather Little and her husband, Adam, LeAnne Evans and her husband, Joey, Victoria Jacobs and her husband, Brandon, Sara Ferguson and her husband, Josh; great-grandchildren, Matt White and his wife, Carlee, Trent White, Cole White, Seth White, Trace White, […]
Edward Kenneth Holstine, 74, of Nederland, died Wednesday, January 17, 2024. He was born February 7, 1949, in Port Arthur, to Louise Leontine Mills Holstine and James Graham Holstine. Survivors include his wife, Linda Lorene James Holstine; son, Aaron Wasser and wife, Angela; brother, Bolan Holstine; granddaughters, Abby Wasser, Sierra Sawyer, and Marissa Alvarado; grandson, Slade Sawyer; great-granddaughters, Mi’ya Alvarado and Navy Rose Alvarado; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Holstine’s cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.
Wilma Rae Winn, 90, of Nederland, died Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Holland Place Senior Assisted Living. She was born August 19, 1933, in Beaumont, to Petronella Elizabeth Rauwerda Fowler and William Rayford Fowler. She leaves behind her husband of seventy-one great years, Bill Winn. Children Petronella Frasier and husband, Glenn, Mike Winn and wife, Cindy, and Philip Winn and wife, Pamela Grandchildren Shannon Squires and husband, Eric Georgia Hartzog and husband, Todd Calvert Michael Hartzog and wife, Emily Aaron Winn and wife, Hayley Daniel Winn and wife, Jaclyn Thomas Winn Great-grandchildren Cooper Nelson and wife, Kaylin, Hudson Hartzog and wife, Melody, Jack Hartzog, Hailey Hartzog, Wolfgang Hartzog, Lucy Hartzog Collin Winn, Emi Winn, Juniper Winn, Everett Winn, Luke Winn, Jasper Winn, and Elizabeth Winn Great-great-grandchild Harper Nelson A gathering of Mrs. Winn’s family and friends will begin at 12:00 p.m., with her funeral service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, […]
Wendy Ann Saldaña, 67, of Nederland, died Thursday, January 11, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. She was born September 25, 1956, in Port Arthur, to Marcelina Amelia DeLeon Montalvo and Mauricio Montalvo. Wendy attended Port Arthur Independent Schools and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1975. She attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and was a founding member of the Building Fund Youth Group. This youth group raised money for building the current church. She met her love, Michael Saldaña during this time, and they were married on August 18, 1978. They had one daughter, Amanda, and were married for 42 years when he passed away. Wendy is the embodiment of a happy and beloved life. She had an infectious laugh. She and her husband love to travel and she was the navigator. She always had the maps, and she knew the important stops, like restrooms, restaurants, […]
Linda Gwen Koetter, 68, of Groves, died Wednesday, January 10, 2024. She was born May 5, 1955, in Port Arthur, to Gwendolyn Jo Hightower Dillard and Fay Kinmon Dillard. Survivors include her children, Jeremy Hightower and wife, Crystal, and Kristin Bennefield and husband, Christopher; grandchildren, Madelynn Beard and husband, Sam; Kristopher Hightower and wife, Sommer; Chanler Hightower and wife, Abby; Trevor Hightower and wife, Taylor; and Kaylee Hebert and husband, Dustin; great-grandchildren, James Cauthron; Clark Hightower; Eleanor Beard; and Carl Hebert; and sisters, Nancy LeBlanc and wife, Mary, and Shana Hurd. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, James Hightower; and siblings, Mark Dillard and Judith Genusa. A gathering of Ms. Koetter’s family and friends will begin at 12:30 p.m., with her funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 15, 2024, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Her entombment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port […]
Jeffery Clyde Carter, 19, of Groves, died Wednesday, January 10, 2024. He was born January 4, 2005, in Beaumont, to Kelli Michelle Lewis. Survivors include his mother, Kelli Lewis; father, Josh Lewis; brothers, Landen Wiley and Garrick Lewis; sister, Macy McCauley; grandparents, Brian and Cathie Ellis and Melody and Eddie Devine; great-grandmother, Delores Ellis; aunts and uncles, Jonathan Ellis and wife, Sarah; Jessica Jones and husband, Austin; Justin Ellis; Mary Catherine Ellis; and Sarah Noonan and husband, Kyle; and cousins, Emma, Jack, Julia, Henry, and George. He is preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Rodgers Ellis and great-grandmother, Mary Catherine Herm Orgeron. A gathering of Jeffery’s family and friends will be 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 19, 2024, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. His cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.
Renella Landry Babin DeLoney, age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, in Conroe, Texas. Born on April 19, 1932, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Rita (Begnaud) and Paul Fernand Landry, Renella’s early life was marked by resilience. Renella’s mother died when she was three days old. Her paternal grandparents raised her in Louisiana until the age of four when her father married her cherished “other” mother, Mertice Lee, and she returned to Port Arthur. Renella’s educational journey included graduating from Bishop Byrne High School and Port Arthur Business College. Her career flourished at Port Arthur City Hall, where she served as the secretary to the City Manager. In 1954, Renella married Lee Carl Babin, and the couple moved to Groves, Texas. Together, they became parents to Janet Ellen and James Lee. Renella’s commitment to public service continued at Port Neches City Hall, where she retired in 1989, […]
On Wednesday, January 3, 2024, Elizabeth “Beth” Garrett, of Nederland, Texas, passed away in her home at the age of 89. She was born on December 7, 1934, in Port Arthur, Texas, the fourth of four children born to Avis Nadine Peters McAlpin and Mark Neal McAlpin, Sr. While residing in Beaumont, Beth was heavily involved in civic activities, serving in various offices of the Beaumont Police Officers Wives Association and as president of the Beaumont City Council of PTA. Upon moving to the Dallas area, she and her husband owned and operated a catering company, but in retirement, she returned to her roots, the Beaumont area, Nederland, in order to be close to family members. Anyone who knew Beth knew of her tremendous love for her family, her dogs, and the Texas Rangers. She was a nurturer and provided unconditional love and support for her family. She and her husband, Don, worked tirelessly to […]
Debra Gail Teran, 61, of Port Arthur, died Tuesday, January 2, 2024. She was born May 20, 1962, to Frankie DeYoung and John Holman. Debra was always one to put everyone else first. She loved traveling and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Survivors include her children, Michelle Bradford, James Bradford, Keith Morris and John Patsfield, Jr.; grandchildren, Mercedes Bradford, Bryan Bradford, Aliyah Morris, Damon Lumpkin, James Watkins, and Rowan Morris; great-grandchildren, Adrian Bradford, Ava Dorsey, and Alaylyn Williams; siblings, John DeYoung, Danny Holman, Eileen East, Kevin Holman, and Todd Holman; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Teran, and her parents. A gathering of Mrs. Teran’s family and friends will begin at 9:00 a.m., with her funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 12, 2024, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Her interment will follow […]
Melvin “Ralph” Sessions, 82, of Groves, died Friday, December 29, 2023, at Brookdale Dowlen Oaks. He was born November 19, 1941, in Port Arthur, to Florence Bailey Sessions and Henry Hays Sessions. Ralph was unfailingly proud of his country and his state. His service in the Army Reserve was a point of pride as well, and he only regretted that he was never called to active duty. He loved animals, especially cats, and could often be found with one of his many Skippy cats warming his lap. He always spoke so fondly of his parents and siblings, and missed them so much as they left us over the years. Knowing that they are now reunited gives us such peace and happiness. We couldn’t have asked for a better dad, and will miss him forever and ever, until we meet again. Survivors include his daughters, Jan Sessions Walker and husband, Danny; […]