OBITUARIES
William Thomas Cowart, III
Dec 6, 2024
William Thomas “Tommy” Cowart III passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024. Born on March 3, 1949, in Ocala, Florida, Tommy lived a life defined by service, hard work, and a deep love for the outdoors.
After graduating from Ocala High School in 1967, Tommy proudly served his country in the United States Army, including a tour in Vietnam. Following his...
Delores Ann Whitmire
Dec 5, 2024
Delores Ann Whitmire, 88, of Houston, Texas went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. She was born on May 26, 1936 in Pampa, Texas to Leonard and Mary Ellen McAnally. She graduated from Amarillo High School in 1954. She worked for several years at Western Electric and then 24 years at McKesson Chemicals until her retirement.
She...
John Perret
Dec 4, 2024
Joseph John Perret passed away in Houston on December 4, 2024. John was born in New Orleans on May 27, 1932 to Dr. Joseph Maxime Perret and Shirley Aleman Perret. He is survived by his daughter Mireille Perret and her husband Paul Campbell of Houston, TX, and his brother William. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife...
Sydnae Morgan Steinhart
Nov 24, 2024
Sydnae Morgan Steinhart, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 82. She was born on February 24, 1942, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Sydnae graduated from Lebanon Valley College in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science and received her Master of Library Science in 1966 from the University of Pittsburgh. She...
Gordon Tyrone Powell, Jr.
Nov 11, 2024
Gordon Tyrone Powell, Jr. was born on July 8, 1964 to the late Gordon T. and Martha Dale Powell. He passed away in Houston, TX on November 11,2024. He was a 1983 graduate of Choctaw county high school and a graduate of Hobson state technical college. Gordon enjoyed alabama football, spending time outdoors, and spending time with family and friends....
Mary Hanna Renfro
Nov 5, 2024
Mary Hanna Renfro passed peacefully on November 5, 2024 at her home in Houston. Hanna was born on December 18,1939 in Austin, Texas. She attended Austin public schools and St. Stephen’s Episcopal School. She graduated from Austin High School in 1957. She attended University of Texas and later finished her undergraduate degree at St. Edward’s University.
Hanna was a lifelong learner...
Carol Strimple
Nov 3, 2024
Carol (Pearsall) Strimple passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024. She was born March 1, 1944 in Ohio to Harry and Helen Pearsall. She was raised in Champion, OH with older brother Bill and younger sister Donna. After high school she went on to Kent State University and graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She then married the...
Evelyn McPherson Hacker
Nov 1, 2024
Evelyn McPherson Hacker, a resident of Woodhaven Village since it first opened, went to meet her savior Jesus on 1 Nov. 2024 from her Woodhaven residence.
Evelyn was born at home in rural Cobb County, GA, to Augustus A. McPherson and Mertice Lee Dunn McPherson in 1926. She grew up with two older brothers and a younger sister. While life was...
Dora Bueno
Oct 29, 2024
Dora Bueno, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on October 29, 2024, at the age of 76. She was born on September 12, 1948 in Kingsville, TX and was a treasured member of her family. Dora dedicated her life to taking care of her children and enjoyed the past 4 years being a doting grandmother. She was...
Linda Lou Frauli
Oct 20, 2024
Linda Lou Meese was born to Walter and Evelyn Meese on October 5, 1941. The sixth of seven children, she was raised in the house her father built on an acreage near Robinson, Illinois. Linda attended a rural, one-room school near their home through the sixth grade before completing her education at Robinson High School. She went...
Deborah Kay Grodecki
Oct 13, 2024
Deborah Kay Grodecki, mother, grandmother, and friend to many, passed away on October 13th, 2024 in Houston, Texas after losing her ongoing battle with chronic illness and alcohol addiction. She was born on October 3rd, 1962 in Houston, Texas.
Debbie is preceded in death by her son James Tomkins, husband Ernest Grodecki and parents Dave and Carolyn Bryant. She is survived...
Robert John Fitzpatrick Jr.
Oct 4, 2024
Robert J. Fitzpatrick, Jr. of Houston, Texas, was born on March 8, 1965 in Red Bank NJ. He graduated St. Mary’s High School in South Amboy, NJ and Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ. He was a Son, Brother, Uncle, Godfather, Friend, Colleague and avid Astros fan. He was a baseball pitcher throughout high school and...
Robert Wayne Acee
Sep 29, 2024
Robert Wayne Acee passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024, in Houston, TX. Bob was born on July 11, 1945, to Marino and Helen (Pat) Acee. He grew up near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Har-Brack High School.
Bob went to college at the University of Albuquerque in New Mexico and earned a bachelor’s degree in education while on a baseball...
Clifton John Edwards
Sep 28, 2024
Clifton John Edwards
2/27/1955-9/28/2024
Clifton Edwards, known to many folks around the world as Clif with one ‘f’. On 9/28/24 Clif graduated to see the glory of his Lord and Savior after a long hospital stay. He is survived by his wife, Dale Edwards. They were married for 45 years.
Once he became a grandfather, to his son, Robert, daughter-in-law, Rena, and grandsons...
Kathleen Norman Paul
Sep 25, 2024
Kathleen Norman Paul, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully at her home in Bellaire, TX on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024.
Kathleen was born in Glendale, California on April 22, 1961, the youngest child of Charles A. and Bettye V. Norman, who both preceded her in death. Kathleen is survived by her husband of 28 years, William S. Paul, and their...
William Lamont Clark III
Sep 23, 2024
William Lamont Clark III, passed away from a sudden illness in Houston on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 43 years of age. William was born December 30, 1980 in El Paso, Texas. His family moved to Plantersville, TX where he attended Navasota schools, and was named Honor Student of the year. His family then moved to Tomball, TX and graduated...
Frank Delano Spinazzola
Sep 21, 2024
Frank Delano Spinazzola, 91 years of age, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, in the comfort of his home in Houston, Texas.
Frank was born on May 27, 1933, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, to parents Michael and Fannie (Capara) Spinazzola. He graduated from Altoona High School in 1951. He attended the Penn State Altoona Campus and then completed his extension course of...
Michael Philip Shallis
Sep 17, 2024
Michael Philip Shallis passed away on September 17, 2024, at the age of 38 at his home in Houston, Texas. Born on June 5, 1986, Michael was known for his friendly demeanor, humorous spirit, and athletic skill.
Michael attended Ed White Elementary School, Seabrook, Texas and Clear Lake High School in Houston, Texas, before earning a marketing degree from Texas State...
James Key Avera, Jr
Sep 11, 2024
With profound sadness but deep gratitude for a life well lived, we want to share that James Key Avera, Jr. passed away in Houston on Wednesday, September 11th at 8pm, surrounded by his family and fully at peace. In the words of his wife Fran, Jim was “the soul of generosity, loyalty, dependability, enthusiasm, good humor, and love.”
At the age...
Robert (Bob) Sidney Sweeney
Aug 31, 2024
Robert (Bob) Sidney Sweeney, beloved husband and father, was born September 20, 1933 in Houston, Texas. He attended schools in Houston ISD graduating from Lamar High School. He graduated from the University of Houston as a draftsman in 1955. He lived all his life in Houston except for the two years he served in the Army. He worked in the...
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William Thomas Cowart, III
Dec 6, 2024
William Thomas “Tommy” Cowart III passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024. Born on March 3, 1949, in Ocala, Florida, Tommy lived a life defined by service, hard work, and a deep love for the outdoors.
After graduating from Ocala High School in 1967, Tommy proudly served his country in the United States Army, including a tour in Vietnam. Following his...
Delores Ann Whitmire
Dec 5, 2024
Delores Ann Whitmire, 88, of Houston, Texas went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. She was born on May 26, 1936 in Pampa, Texas to Leonard and Mary Ellen McAnally. She graduated from Amarillo High School in 1954. She worked for several years at Western Electric and then 24 years at McKesson Chemicals until her retirement.
She...
John Perret
Dec 4, 2024
Joseph John Perret passed away in Houston on December 4, 2024. John was born in New Orleans on May 27, 1932 to Dr. Joseph Maxime Perret and Shirley Aleman Perret. He is survived by his daughter Mireille Perret and her husband Paul Campbell of Houston, TX, and his brother William. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife...
Sydnae Morgan Steinhart
Nov 24, 2024
Sydnae Morgan Steinhart, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 82. She was born on February 24, 1942, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Sydnae graduated from Lebanon Valley College in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science and received her Master of Library Science in 1966 from the University of Pittsburgh. She...
Gordon Tyrone Powell, Jr.
Nov 11, 2024
Gordon Tyrone Powell, Jr. was born on July 8, 1964 to the late Gordon T. and Martha Dale Powell. He passed away in Houston, TX on November 11,2024. He was a 1983 graduate of Choctaw county high school and a graduate of Hobson state technical college. Gordon enjoyed alabama football, spending time outdoors, and spending time with family and friends....
Mary Hanna Renfro
Nov 5, 2024
Mary Hanna Renfro passed peacefully on November 5, 2024 at her home in Houston. Hanna was born on December 18,1939 in Austin, Texas. She attended Austin public schools and St. Stephen’s Episcopal School. She graduated from Austin High School in 1957. She attended University of Texas and later finished her undergraduate degree at St. Edward’s University.
Hanna was a lifelong learner...
Carol Strimple
Nov 3, 2024
Carol (Pearsall) Strimple passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024. She was born March 1, 1944 in Ohio to Harry and Helen Pearsall. She was raised in Champion, OH with older brother Bill and younger sister Donna. After high school she went on to Kent State University and graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She then married the...
Evelyn McPherson Hacker
Nov 1, 2024
Evelyn McPherson Hacker, a resident of Woodhaven Village since it first opened, went to meet her savior Jesus on 1 Nov. 2024 from her Woodhaven residence.
Evelyn was born at home in rural Cobb County, GA, to Augustus A. McPherson and Mertice Lee Dunn McPherson in 1926. She grew up with two older brothers and a younger sister. While life was...
Dora Bueno
Oct 29, 2024
Dora Bueno, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on October 29, 2024, at the age of 76. She was born on September 12, 1948 in Kingsville, TX and was a treasured member of her family. Dora dedicated her life to taking care of her children and enjoyed the past 4 years being a doting grandmother. She was...
Linda Lou Frauli
Oct 20, 2024
Linda Lou Meese was born to Walter and Evelyn Meese on October 5, 1941. The sixth of seven children, she was raised in the house her father built on an acreage near Robinson, Illinois. Linda attended a rural, one-room school near their home through the sixth grade before completing her education at Robinson High School. She went...
Deborah Kay Grodecki
Oct 13, 2024
Deborah Kay Grodecki, mother, grandmother, and friend to many, passed away on October 13th, 2024 in Houston, Texas after losing her ongoing battle with chronic illness and alcohol addiction. She was born on October 3rd, 1962 in Houston, Texas.
Debbie is preceded in death by her son James Tomkins, husband Ernest Grodecki and parents Dave and Carolyn Bryant. She is survived...
Robert John Fitzpatrick Jr.
Oct 4, 2024
Robert J. Fitzpatrick, Jr. of Houston, Texas, was born on March 8, 1965 in Red Bank NJ. He graduated St. Mary’s High School in South Amboy, NJ and Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ. He was a Son, Brother, Uncle, Godfather, Friend, Colleague and avid Astros fan. He was a baseball pitcher throughout high school and...
Robert Wayne Acee
Sep 29, 2024
Robert Wayne Acee passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024, in Houston, TX. Bob was born on July 11, 1945, to Marino and Helen (Pat) Acee. He grew up near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Har-Brack High School.
Bob went to college at the University of Albuquerque in New Mexico and earned a bachelor’s degree in education while on a baseball...
Clifton John Edwards
Sep 28, 2024
Clifton John Edwards
2/27/1955-9/28/2024
Clifton Edwards, known to many folks around the world as Clif with one ‘f’. On 9/28/24 Clif graduated to see the glory of his Lord and Savior after a long hospital stay. He is survived by his wife, Dale Edwards. They were married for 45 years.
Once he became a grandfather, to his son, Robert, daughter-in-law, Rena, and grandsons...
Kathleen Norman Paul
Sep 25, 2024
Kathleen Norman Paul, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully at her home in Bellaire, TX on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024.
Kathleen was born in Glendale, California on April 22, 1961, the youngest child of Charles A. and Bettye V. Norman, who both preceded her in death. Kathleen is survived by her husband of 28 years, William S. Paul, and their...
William Lamont Clark III
Sep 23, 2024
William Lamont Clark III, passed away from a sudden illness in Houston on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 43 years of age. William was born December 30, 1980 in El Paso, Texas. His family moved to Plantersville, TX where he attended Navasota schools, and was named Honor Student of the year. His family then moved to Tomball, TX and graduated...
Frank Delano Spinazzola
Sep 21, 2024
Frank Delano Spinazzola, 91 years of age, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, in the comfort of his home in Houston, Texas.
Frank was born on May 27, 1933, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, to parents Michael and Fannie (Capara) Spinazzola. He graduated from Altoona High School in 1951. He attended the Penn State Altoona Campus and then completed his extension course of...
Michael Philip Shallis
Sep 17, 2024
Michael Philip Shallis passed away on September 17, 2024, at the age of 38 at his home in Houston, Texas. Born on June 5, 1986, Michael was known for his friendly demeanor, humorous spirit, and athletic skill.
Michael attended Ed White Elementary School, Seabrook, Texas and Clear Lake High School in Houston, Texas, before earning a marketing degree from Texas State...
James Key Avera, Jr
Sep 11, 2024
With profound sadness but deep gratitude for a life well lived, we want to share that James Key Avera, Jr. passed away in Houston on Wednesday, September 11th at 8pm, surrounded by his family and fully at peace. In the words of his wife Fran, Jim was “the soul of generosity, loyalty, dependability, enthusiasm, good humor, and love.”
At the age...
Robert (Bob) Sidney Sweeney
Aug 31, 2024
Robert (Bob) Sidney Sweeney, beloved husband and father, was born September 20, 1933 in Houston, Texas. He attended schools in Houston ISD graduating from Lamar High School. He graduated from the University of Houston as a draftsman in 1955. He lived all his life in Houston except for the two years he served in the Army. He worked in the...
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