Obituaries
And tributes
Find Your Loved One
Ms. Christine Howard
Aug. 13, 2015
Ms. Christine Howard, 97, was born on August 19, 1917 to the late Jeff and Beulah Ann Stringer in Quitman, Louisiana and went home to the Lord on August 13, 2015. Christine was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a hard worker, full of energy and a worker for the Lord. She...
Mrs. Juana C. Gaytan
Aug. 12, 2015
Celebrating the life of Juana C. Gaytan Juana was Born on January 27th, 1939 in Matamoros , Tamaulipas Mexico, and was called to heaven on August 12, 2015. She was the youngest of 5 children born to Melquiades and Maria Cavazos. Juana loved her family and friends very much, next to her religion...
Mr. Paul Stephen Tompkins
Aug. 11, 2015
Paul Stephen Tompkins, 67, was born on November 18, 1947 in Waxahachie, Texas to Frank Dean Tompkins Jr. and Dorothy Faye (Gardner) Tompkins. He was the second of three children. Paul served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He received a National Defense Medal and Sharpshooter’s...
Ms. Mafalda Elaine Graham
Aug. 11, 2015
Mafalda "M" Elaine Graham, age 83, and a resident of Channelview, TX, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. An only child, she was born on Saturday, November 21, 1931, in Dayton, Texas, to William Bradley and Lema Cox. Mafalda worked tirelessly for the Hettig Management Group managing the...
Mrs. Yong Cha Saunders
Aug. 10, 2015
Yong Cha Saunders, 72, was born on October 18, 1942 in Korea and passed away in her home on August 10, 2015. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Calvin W. Saunders and numerous family members and friends. The family will receive guests on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, from 5:00 pm...
Ms. Willie Faye Martin
Aug. 08, 2015
Willie Faye Martin, 91, was born to the late Charles and Ruth Meeler on April 28, 1924 in Crummies, Kentucky and passed away on August 8, 2015 in La Porte, Texas. Ms. Martin is survived by numerous family members and friends. The family will gather for a graveside service to honor her legacy on...
Mr. Johnny Raymond Wheeler
Aug. 06, 2015
Johnny Raymond Wheeler entered into eternal rest on August 9, 2015. He was known to everyone as "Johnny Boy". Johnny was born on December 6, 1980 to Tammy Anderson (Wheeler) and Danny Wheeler in Houston, Texas. Johnny loved family, fishing and fun. He absolutely loved his family with all his...
Ms. Vanita Joy Lee
Aug. 02, 2015
Vanita Joy Lee came into this world on June 25, 1936 in the small town of Frosa, Texas. Sadly, Vanita was called home on August 2, 2015. She was a loving daughter to J.L. Freeman and Edith Cayton Freeman. She is survived by her son, Robert Verot of Houston, Texas, her sister Pat Dickinson of...
Ms. Laura Faye Hobbs
Jul. 29, 2015
Laura Faye Hobbs, 85, was born on February 18, 1930 to the late Amos and Ola Mahaffey in Mittie, Louisiana and passed away on July 29, 2015 in Pasadena, Texas. Laura was the world’s greatest cook and was known for her soup or chicken and dumplings. When you came over to visit, she made sure that...
Mr. Chester P. Liggett
Jul. 28, 2015
Chester P. Liggett, 92, died on July 28th, 2015 at home after a battle with cancer. Born and raised in Blackwell, Oklahoma, he was the oldest son of Chester Perry Liggett Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Liggett. Chester was a World War 2 veteran who served as a tank commander in Northern Africa and Italy....
Mrs. Catherine Gail McGoldrich
Jul. 26, 2015
Catherine Gail Kotz McGoldrich was born on February 12, 1952 in Beaumont Texas. She was the 1st of 3 children born to Louis Charles “L.C.” and Margie Kotz. After graduating from Hardin Jefferson High School, Catherine began a 17 year career as a nurse’s aide and caretaker. In 1975 Catherine...
Mr. Tony Eugene Parnell
Jul. 22, 2015
Tony Eugene Parnell was born on April 4, 1966 in Channelview Texas, to his loving parents Lionel Barnes Parnell and June Sitton Parnell. Sadly, Tony was called to heaven on Wednesday July 22, 2015 in Lindale Texas. Funeral Services will be held on the grounds of San Jacinto Memorial Park and...