Obituaries
Virginia Lee Keeling
April 13, 2025
Virginia Lee (Kays) Keeling was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on April 28, 1947, to parents, Fred and Elizabeth Maxine (Pitt) Kays, who were from New Mexico. She graduated from Brazosport High School in Lake Jackson, Texas, and from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. Virginia met her future husband, Mickey Keeling, while attending college. After marrying, they lived in Rolla,...
Michael Wayne Burk
April 10, 2025
Michael Wayne Burk, born on April 11, 1951, in Shelbyville, Indiana, to Robert Earl and Rosalind P. (Phares) Burk, passed away on April 10, 2025, at his home in Trinity, Texas. He lived a life dedicated to his work as an acoustic ceiling installer, a profession he took pride in throughout his career in the construction industry.
In 1977, Michael made...
Leo Donald Noey
March 31, 2025
It is with a heavy heart, yet a spirit of celebration, that we announce the passing of Leo Donald Noey, 87, of Centerville, Texas. Leo peacefully departed this world on March 31, 2025. Born on July 6, 1937, to Oscar and Freddie (Stokley) Noey in Leon County, Texas, Leo devoted his life to the joy of giving and the warmth...
Mary Jo Bell
March 30, 2025
Mary Jo Bell was born August 26, 1934, near Flo in Leon County, Texas. She died March 30, 2025, in Centerville, Texas. Mary Jo was the fifth child of her parents, William Ernest and Mary Adeline “Lina” Johnson Bell. She spent her childhood in Leon County, and attended school in Centerville. When she was a teenager, her parents moved to...
Lillian "Fredaleen" Madden
March 27, 2025
Fredaleen Madden, a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, at the age of 99 years. Born on October 10, 1925, in Marquez, Texas, to Oscar and Freddie (Stokley) Noey, Fredaleen lived a full and vibrant life, primarily in the Marquez area.
A longtime member of the Marquez Church of Christ, Fredaleen was known for...
Glenda Youvon Clark
March 21, 2025
Glenda Culton Clark was born in Leona, Texas, on March 16, 1952, to proud and loving parents, Georgia and Uben Culton Sr. She was affectionately called “Junnie” by family and friends.
At an early age, she accepted Christ, and attended Hillary chapel United Methodist Church in Leona, Texas. She attended Leona and Washington Perkins Elementary schools, later graduating from Frederick Douglass...
Janice Ann Rose
March 19, 2025
Janice A. Rose, born on June 17, 1940, in Houston, Texas, to Walter Ivan and Minnie Marie (Smith) Peppers, departed peacefully from this world on March 19, 2025, in Bryan, Texas. She was 84 years old. Janice was a devoted wife, cherished mother, beloved grandmother and great-grandmother, and a treasured friend to many. Her life was a tapestry woven with...
Gary Lee Steinbecker
March 13, 2025
Gary Lee Steinbecker, departed this world peacefully on March 13, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on July 21, 1954, in New London, Wisconsin, Gary was the cherished son of Percy Mace and Sandra (Smith) Steinbecker.
Gary was a true craftsman, showcasing his remarkable talents as a mechanic from an early age. His hands were never idle; he tirelessly worked...
Sylvester "Slow" Laymon
March 12, 2025
Sylvester Laymon was born August 27, 1958 in Corsicana, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, the late Samuel Laymon. He leaves behind his mother, Mrs. Willie Lee Rhinehart.
Sylvester, better known as "Slow" throughout his life, touched the lives of many and obtained an abundance of friends. He accepted Christ at an early age.
Sylvester received his education at...
Todd Kent Overton
March 10, 2025
With heavy hearts, the family of Todd Kent Overton announces that his hard-fought battle with illness is now over. Todd left this world peacefully at home in Buffalo, Texas, surrounded with family on March 10, 2025, at the age of 49. Born on August 27, 1975, in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, Todd was the beloved husband of Kathy Overton; proud...
Ileana Perez
March 5, 2025
Ileana Silguero Perez, 62, passed away on March 5th, 2025, in Houston, Texas in her home surrounded by loved ones.
Born on March 14, 1962, in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Ileana lived a life filled with love and generosity. She was known for her unwavering determination in all avenues of life and her kind hearted nature, always extending warmth and support...
David Allen Tubb
March 1, 2025
In the early morning of March 1, 2025, at approximately 10:15 A.M., David Allen Tubb, age 59, entered into the gates of Heaven leaving behind the love of his life of over forty-one years, Michelle Tubb of Conroe, Texas; his two daughters, Amanda (Jon) Chang of Lancaster, California and Miranda (Caleb) Beuk of Rye, Texas; three precious grandbabies, Zoe, River,...
Catherine "Virginia" Taylor & Gerald Max Taylor
February 8, 2025
VIRGINIA TAYLOR
Catherine "Virginia" Taylor, a beloved mother and devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, was born on June 7, 1940, in Henderson, Texas, to Alpheus and Lillian (Franklin) McCarty. Virginia lived a life filled with love and dedication until her untimely passing on February 8, 2025.
Virginia married her lifelong partner, Gerald Taylor, in June of 1959, and together they raised three wonderful...
Marilyn Louise Balinski
January 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Marilyn Louise Balinski, who left this world on January 29, 2025, in Centerville, Texas, at the age of 74. Marilyn was born on October 3, 1950, in Aiken, South Carolina, to Arthur Raymond Hancock and Gladys Marie Mathis.
Marilyn's journey took her to Houston, Texas, where she graduated...
Phillip Mathews Farris
January 26, 2025
Phillip "Phil" Mathews Farris, affectionately known as Papa to those who loved him most, peacefully departed this earthly life and went to heaven on January 26, 2025, in Bryan, Texas. Phil, a dedicated educator, mentor, and beloved family man, was born on March 24, 1941, in Pharr, Texas, to Ira "Owen" and Juanita (Mathews) Farris. While his passing leaves an...
Shad Philip Cowden
January 25, 2025
Shad Philip Cowden was born on September 10, 1974, in Pasadena, Texas. Shad died on January 25, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital TMC, Houston, Texas, of a heart attack. He was 50 years old.
Shad was a self-employed carpenter. Most recently, he remodeled homes and commercial businesses. For a few years, though, while he was needed at home, he worked at...
Shirley Jean Moore
January 24, 2025
Shirley Jean Moore, born on November 7, 1938, in Broaddus, Texas, peacefully passed away on January 24, 2025, in Palestine, Texas at the age of 86 years. She was the beloved daughter of Douglas Sylvester Beard and Alma Pearl (Wall) Beard.
Shirley dedicated her life to caring for others, retiring as a registered nurse with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice...
Hilda Ann Cave
January 9, 2025
Hilda Ann Whitley Cave passed away January 9, 2025, at the age of 84, at her home in Flynn, Texas. Hilda was born December 30, 1940, in El Campo, Texas, to Carl and Imogene (Douthitt) Whitley. She graduated from Denver City High School and went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics from the University of...
Carolyn Kay Kerr
January 8, 2025
It is with sadness, yet also celebration, that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Carolyn Kerr, on January 8, 2025. Carolyn was born on April 15, 1942, in Houston, Texas to Herbert and Margaret (Rose) Buss.
Carolyn loved cooking and sewing for others, but most of all, her family.
Carolyn was preceded in death by both of her parents, Herbert...
Ida Mae Reed
December 26, 2024
Ida Mae Reed was born on February 7, 1930, to parents, Jessie Wynn and Eugene (Barthley) Reed.
Mrs. Ida Reed was a lifelong resident of Leona and the Leona area. She and her husband, Odell Reed, had five children. She was a housewife, mother, and homemaker all of her long life. Mrs. Reed also worked outside of the home as a...
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