OBITUARIES

May 9, 2020

Homer Vance Smith, a man of kindness, humor, and grace, completed the final chapter in one of the finest stories that has ever been told when he passed from this life on May 9, 2020. Homer, who always loved a good story, started his life in Gorman, Texas on September 12, 1941 and proceeded to weave a beautiful tale of...

May 4, 2020

May 4th, at 11:37AM after complications from a staph infection and liver disease, Dean went to be with Jesus. No more suffering, no more pain. Dean's passions in life were sports and music. Those two passions were evident in everything he did. He used those passions to serve. He was a leader, a difference maker in the lives of others....

May 2, 2020

Ronald Herbert Kleinknight Born: October 13, 1943 Death: May 2, 2020 Survived by his 2 children: Mary C (Chris) Shaffer & Donald Louis P Young 2 Grandchildren: Johnny P Young Danny T. Ammons 2 Great Grandchildren: Haley (Nikki) Young Rebecca (Becky) Young Preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Delores Klienknight

Apr 29, 2020

Owen Thomson Golding, 20, died unexpectedly in his sleep on April 29th, 2020. He was born July 30th, 1999 in Aiken, South Carolina and was raised in Nashville, Tennessee until his recent move to Houston, Texas. Owen attended Shayne Elementary School, Oliver Middle School and Ravenwood High School where he brought joy to many friends. Owen was preceded in death...

Apr 29, 2020

Apr 27, 2020

Elton Lewis Blanchard Jr., 62, of Pasadena, Texas, went to be with his Lord April 27, 2020, surrounded by his loving wife Gaty, and sons Casey and Patrick. Throughout his courageous 20-month battle with cancer, Elton always maintained his concern and appreciation for others. A devoted husband and father, he dedicated his life to community service. His work spanned 22...

Apr 27, 2020

David Alan Valvano went to our Lord on April 27, 2020. David was born January 23, 1947 in Newark, New Jersey to Jules and Gilda Valvano. David is survived by his wife Ruthellen Valvano, son David Alan Valvano II, daughter Krystal Ann Valvano, grandson Giulio Liam Valvano-Smith, brother Richard Valvano and his wife Virginia Valvano, sister Elaine Abbate and husband...

Apr 20, 2020

Carolyn June Anderson Martin passed away in her home, surrounded by her loving family, in Spring, Texas on April 20, 2020, at the age of 68. Carolyn was born in Purcell, Oklahoma on March 26, 1952. As a child, she grew up with an adoring younger sister and loving parents. She was funny and mischievous, always looking for the opportunity...

Apr 18, 2020

R.M. or "Rim", as he was known to all, departed this world just like he lived his life: with honor and determination. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Flora Anita Charley Traylor of Conroe; his daughter Denise M. Traylor and husband, John Whetsell, and his only grandchild, Alex Whetsell, all of Houston, TX, and Telluride, CO; also...

Apr 17, 2020

Mary Hendrix passed away Friday April 17, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born December 30, 1933 in Corsicana, TX to parents William T. and Marie Moore. Mary was preceded in death by her parents as well as her siblings Jimmy Moore and Betty Bush ( Moore ). Also preceding her was her daughter Debra Laine Hendrix (...

Apr 14, 2020

Michael Lee Epps was born February 12, 1943, in Freeport, Texas, the son of the late C.L. and Hope Jamison Epps. Mike worked for Western Electric, a Bell Telephone company, for many years. He also worked in the oilfield service business for several years and finished out his working days as a commercial electrician. He enjoyed fishing, reading, and was...

Apr 13, 2020

On Monday, April 13, 2020, Richard Allen (Rick) Filson, age 61, of Katy, Texas was surrounded by his loving family members when he left this earth for his heavenly home after a courageous battle with cancer. Rick was born on December 5, 1958 in Conneaut, OH to the late Homer E. and Caroline (Carole) M. Filson. He graduated from Titusville...

Apr 11, 2020

Apr 10, 2020

Walter Mueller, Jr age 92, was called from the Church Militant to the Church Triumphant on April 10, 2020. Walt was born August 6, 1927 in Chester, Illinois to Ethel Albers Mueller and Walter O. Mueller. Walt's mother passed away when he was an infant. He was raised by his Grandmother and Grandfather Mueller for the first 7 years of...

Apr 8, 2020

Hilda Margaret (Carswell) Cleckley, age 94, of Meadows Place, Texas, died April 8, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Derald Jackson Cleckley on December 16, 2015 and son-in-law Randon Paul Dillingham on March 12, 2020. She is survived by her 4 children, Susan Rudolph (Kurt), Robert Cleckley (Deborah), Mary Kenney (Bruce) and Laura Louise...

Apr 8, 2020

Diana Susan Stewart Martin, 66, of Houston, Texas, passed away on April 8, 2020 from complications after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Diana was born in Kansas City, MO and spent most of her childhood in Overland Park, Kansas. She and her sister, Valerie, enjoyed spending summers with their grandparents, Curtis and Leone Steele, in Shenandoah, Iowa...

Apr 2, 2020

Curtis Platt, 48, of Dayton, Texas, passed away Thursday, April 2nd, 2020. Curtis was born in Altus, Oklahoma on June 17th of 1971 to Virginia Murphy and Dan Platt. Curtis Platt is survived by his children - Christian Platt (Mother- Millisa Ramirez), Destiny Theriot, Kirt Theriot (Mother- Audrey Burton) and Evelyn June Platt (Mother -Kayla). His aunt Susan and uncle...

Mar 28, 2020

Rowena Donna Cayabyab Ortiz, 59, was born in Pangasinan, Philippines. She was a loving and caring sister to her siblings: Sr. Antonietta (+), Brenda, Chona, Erlyne (+), Elaine, Pedrito Flynn Jr., Giovanni and Herbert. She was a doting aunt to her nieces and nephews. She was a caring friend, teacher and nurse to so many. She has been a long-time...

Mar 21, 2020

James left us to be with the Lord on March 21, 2020. Born in Houston on August 14, 1954 to G. F. and Frances Guen, he was the oldest of 5 siblings. Always curious and knowledgeable, he graduated from the University of Houston with an Accounting Degree and Texas A & M University with an Economics degree. After Graduation, James...

Mar 14, 2020

Jeffrey Allen Fischer, age 76, passed away on March 14, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Jeff was born on June 28, 1943 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Carl and Priscilla Fischer. In 1962, Jeff joined the Air Force and was stationed in San Antonio, Texas until 1966. After his service, Jeff attended The University of Utah where he received his degree...