OBITUARIES

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...

Mar 12, 2020

Randon Paul Dillingham May 24, 1954 - March 12, 2020 Fourth generation Houstonian, Randon Paul Dillingham, lost a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease on March 12, 2020 in Brenham, Texas. He was 65. Randon was loyal to the people and family he loved. He grew up in the area of South Hampton in Houston in the 50s and...

Mar 10, 2020

Marilyn Vernel Farquhar Shedd Liles, 74, returned to her heavenly home on March 10, 2020 after a quick and courageous battle with thyroid cancer. Her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. A native Houstonian, Marilyn was born to the late Sam and Lottie Juanita Farquhar on April 22, 1945. She played bass...

Feb 24, 2020

Allen Wilson "Duke" Black, Jr., 76, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, passed away on February 24, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Duke served the U.S. Marine Corps from 1960 - 1969 and ended his military career as a Staff Sergeant. After serving in the Marines, he relocated to Houston Texas. Duke previously worked at Watco, Sporting Goods Inc., Hooks Sporting Goods and the...

Feb 22, 2020

Terry Wayne Goss was born on June 14, 1946 to Albert H. Goss and Marie Yohe Goss. He was a native Houstonian, a graduate of John H. Reagan High School, and was proud to serve as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps. Terry attended Abilene Christian University and went on to have a successful career in medical management...

Feb 19, 2020

(Peggy) Anne Margaret Tidwell McGaughy, was born on July, 28, 1939 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Calvin McMahon Tidwell and Annie-Felder Bishop Tidwell. She was the eldest of three children. As a child she grew up in various places, settling in Houston where she attended Lamar High School. Peggy attended Texas Women's University where she studied Interior Design. She was...

Feb 18, 2020

Antonia Gonzalez Avalos, 89 , was called to her eternal heavenly home on February 18, 2020, her firm belief in God and her devotion to her family supported and comforted her until the last breath she took on this earth. She was a simple Christian woman all her life and she lived by that principal, to share her love with...

Feb 15, 2020

Antonia Martinez Flores After a prolonged illness, Antonia "Tonia" Martinez Flores, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Saturday morning February 15, 2020. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and loved ones. Antonia was born on October 18, 1935 in the small south Texas town of Encinal to Maria and Hilario Martinez. She grew up on a...

Feb 2, 2020

Onia Mae Harrison, 77, of Porter Texas, passed from this life on February 2, 2020 in Humble Texas. Onia was born January 25, 1943 in Monticello, Arkansas to Horace Robinson and Mildred Robinson Nutt. She has lived in Porter for the last 25 years and was a faithful member of Porter Apostolic Church. She is survived by her children, Bobby...

Jan 27, 2020

Lillian "Sam" Kates 88, of Houston, passed away January 27, 2020 of natural causes at home surrounded by family. She was born October 25, 1931, in Rochester, New York. On January 4, 1950 she wed Richard F. Polmanteer. Besides raising eight children, Lillian worked as a Swim Instructor and Private Investigator. She enjoyed spending time with her family, swimming, church...