OBITUARIES
Joseph Hurt
Jun 1, 2020
Joseph Thomas Hurt, father, brother, mentor, and jokester, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Monday, June 1, 2020. Joe was born on March 12, 1950 in Odessa, TX, to Myers Robinson and Marjorie Lucille Hurt. He is survived by his children;fed Robin Alice of Kingwood, TX and Stephen Keith Hurt of Humble, TX; his grandchildren Dylan...
Carrie Savage
May 29, 2020
Carrie Belle Bludworth Savage arrived in this world on Groundhog Day, February 2, 1922, and passed away on May 29, 2020, at the age of 98. Carrie was always loads of fun and a ball of energy. Devoted to her family, and especially remembered for her unwavering support of son, James, through 34 years of quadriplegia, Carrie had nine children....
Rosalie Cook
May 16, 2020
Rosie Cook was born on February 10, 1940 in Kalamazoo, MI. She married Eugene Cook in 1958 and moved to Houston, TX in 1969 where she raised her 3 children. When Rosie entered Heaven on May 16, 2020, she was reunited with her husband of 50+ years, Eugene. Rosie is survived by her daughter Wendy and husband Scott of Houston,...
Jerry Labarrie
May 16, 2020
Jerry LaBarrie passed away peacefully in his home the morning of Saturday May 16, 2020. Jerry's journey of 75 years began in Trinidad moving to New York City in 1969 and to Houston, Texas in 1976. Jerry was a draftsman in structural design, an excellent cook, a lover of music from Calypso to Willie Nelson, and an active athlete competing...
Thomas Menefee
May 14, 2020
Thomas "Tom" Wesley Menefee Jr of Houston, TX, age 73, received his crown in heaven after fighting cancer for over three years on Thursday, May 14 around 12:05 pm in the comfort of his sister and brothers-in-law's home. Tom had a unique ability to capture human emotion and showcase the beauty of local art, architecture, historical landmarks, music, events, and...
Homer Smith
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...
Harold Clayton, Jr.
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....
Ronald Kleinknight
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
Owen Golding
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...
Elton Blanchard
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...
David Valvano
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...
Carolyn Martin
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...
Richard Traylor
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...
Mary Hendrix
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 (...
Michael Epps
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...
Richard Filson
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...
Walter Mueller
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...
Hilda Cleckley
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...
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Joseph Hurt
Jun 1, 2020
Joseph Thomas Hurt, father, brother, mentor, and jokester, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Monday, June 1, 2020. Joe was born on March 12, 1950 in Odessa, TX, to Myers Robinson and Marjorie Lucille Hurt. He is survived by his children;fed Robin Alice of Kingwood, TX and Stephen Keith Hurt of Humble, TX; his grandchildren Dylan...
Carrie Savage
May 29, 2020
Carrie Belle Bludworth Savage arrived in this world on Groundhog Day, February 2, 1922, and passed away on May 29, 2020, at the age of 98. Carrie was always loads of fun and a ball of energy. Devoted to her family, and especially remembered for her unwavering support of son, James, through 34 years of quadriplegia, Carrie had nine children....
Rosalie Cook
May 16, 2020
Rosie Cook was born on February 10, 1940 in Kalamazoo, MI. She married Eugene Cook in 1958 and moved to Houston, TX in 1969 where she raised her 3 children. When Rosie entered Heaven on May 16, 2020, she was reunited with her husband of 50+ years, Eugene. Rosie is survived by her daughter Wendy and husband Scott of Houston,...
Jerry Labarrie
May 16, 2020
Jerry LaBarrie passed away peacefully in his home the morning of Saturday May 16, 2020. Jerry's journey of 75 years began in Trinidad moving to New York City in 1969 and to Houston, Texas in 1976. Jerry was a draftsman in structural design, an excellent cook, a lover of music from Calypso to Willie Nelson, and an active athlete competing...
Thomas Menefee
May 14, 2020
Thomas "Tom" Wesley Menefee Jr of Houston, TX, age 73, received his crown in heaven after fighting cancer for over three years on Thursday, May 14 around 12:05 pm in the comfort of his sister and brothers-in-law's home. Tom had a unique ability to capture human emotion and showcase the beauty of local art, architecture, historical landmarks, music, events, and...
Homer Smith
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...
Harold Clayton, Jr.
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....
Ronald Kleinknight
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
Owen Golding
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...
Elton Blanchard
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...
David Valvano
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...
Carolyn Martin
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...
Richard Traylor
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...
Mary Hendrix
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 (...
Michael Epps
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...
Richard Filson
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...
Walter Mueller
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...
Hilda Cleckley
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...
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