Obituaries
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...
Sue St.Pe
December 18, 2024
Our beloved mother, Sue Jennings St.Pe, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024. Sue was born on August 3, 1940, in Baytown, Texas, to her loving parents, Elvis and Maxine Jennings.
Sue is survived by her sister, Elaine Helmcamp and brother, Elvis Jennings, Jr. and wife, Kathy. She leaves behind her three children, John T. St.Pe, Jr., Andrea St.Pe Duke, and...
Modesta Carmen Garcia
December 17, 2024
It is with both sadness and celebration that we announce the passing of our beloved Modesta Garcia on December 17, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on May 11, 1940, in Edinburg, Texas, to Daniel and Narcisa (Mares) Carrizales, Modesta's journey through life was filled with love, laughter, and an unwavering dedication to her family.
A proud graduate of Edinburg...
Roger Jack "Batch" Shadix
December 16, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Roger Jack "Batch" Shadix on Monday, December 16, 2024. He was 82 years old.
Jack began and ended his life on the land he loved - his home on Pleasant Ridge. He was born on February 1, 1942, in Leon County, the son of...
Robert James Brooks
December 15, 2024
Robert "James" Brooks was born on March 16, 1953, to Robert "R.B." Brooks and Frances Marie Belcher, both of whom sadly preceded him in death. From an early age, Robert embraced his faith in Jesus Christ, a foundation that guided him throughout his life. He had a remarkable gift for making friends wherever he went and was often the life...
James Lee McCune
December 5, 2024
James Lee "Jimmy" McCune, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on August 16, 1940, in San Antonio, Texas, he was a true Texan at heart, raised in Jewett, and spent most of his life there, with the exception of a decade lived in Houston.
Jimmy was the...
Sherrie Jean "Grammy" Gibson
December 5, 2024
Sherrie "Grammy" Gibson, 63, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, at her home in Marquez, Texas. She was born on April 27, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Bill and Ann (Sousa) Welling, bringing a warm and vibrant spirit into the world that touched the lives of everyone she met.
Sherrie was known for her generosity, her open and welcoming home,...
Carl Posey, Jr.
December 4, 2024
Carl Posey, Jr. was born in Texas City, Texas to Carl Posey, Sr. and Imogene (Cravey) Posey on April 28, 1953.
He lost his battle with cancer December 4, 2024, in Bryan, Texas.
He proudly served his country in the US Army as a Military Policeman.
He worked for Galveston County Police Department, Texas Department of Criminal Justice and various positions before...
Johnny Clifford King
November 25, 2024
A homegoing service for Mr. Johnny Clifford King, age 77, of Lancaster, Texas, will be held 11 A.M., Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Two Mile Methodist Church, Leona, Texas. Burial will follow in Two Mile Paradise Cemetery. A brief visitation will take place prior to the service from 9:30 A.M. to service time at the church.
Johnny Clifford King was...
Evelyn Joyce Grimes
November 23, 2024
A funeral service honoring the life of Evelyn Grimes, age 91, of Concord, will be held 1:30 P.M., Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Walters Funeral Home, Centerville, Texas. Burial will follow in Grimes Family Cemetery. A brief visitation will take place prior to the service Sunday from 12 noon to service time at the funeral home.
Evelyn Joyce Grimes was born...
Karon Yvonne Fishbeck
November 17, 2024
Karon Fishbeck, age 75, of Jewett, Texas, departed this world on November 17, 2024 in Bryan, Texas. Born on May 31, 1949, in Richmond, Texas to Roy Ray Padon and Victoria Virginia (Lipinski) Padon, Karon's remarkable life journey began.
Despite facing hardships in her childhood, Karon emerged as a resilient and fiercely independent individual. Her strong presence and unwavering determination always...
Yolanda Yell
November 7, 2024
Homegoing services for Yolanda Yell will be held 12 P.M., Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Zion Baptist Church in Normangee, Texas. Rev. Willie Route will officiate the service. Interment will follow in Sand Prairie Cemetery. A visitation will take place from 10:30 A.M. until time of the service on Saturday.
Yolanda (Sandles) Yell left us peacefully at the age of 71...
Winonah S. Graham
November 1, 2024
Winonah S. Graham, 80, of Jewett, Texas, passed away on November 1, 2024, in Jewett, Texas. She was born to Harold Stocking & Amelia (Sugg) Stocking on February 2, 1944, in Houston, Texas. Winonah was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Centerville, Texas. She was well known as a humanitarian, philanthropist and a loyal person. She helped with...
Joan Carol Poling
November 1, 2024
Joan Carol Poling, a cherished wife, devoted mother, and loving grandmother passed away November 1, 2024. Joan was born on August 24, 1941, in Sturgis, Michigan, and her life's journey was filled with love, compassion, and unwavering dedication to her family and passions.
Throughout her career as an executive secretary for various businesses, Joan's professionalism and commitment were unmatched, leaving a...
Monica Anne Lee
October 28, 2024
Monica Lee graced this world with her presence on September 21, 1966, in Lubbock, Texas. Born to Jim Light and Jerry Dean (Gore) Light Baker, she brought a radiant light into their lives. A gifted writer and artist, Monica's creative spirit knew no bounds as she captivated those around her with her amazing talents.
Growing up in Buffalo, Texas, Monica bloomed...
Thomas Edwards
October 25, 2024
Thomas Edwards, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away at his home October 25, 2024, at the age of ninety-one years. Thomas was born on July 27, 1933, in Winton, Wyoming, to Thomas Edwards, Jr. & Cecile (Davenport) Edwards. He retired in 1989 as an engineer for Texaco, served as a proud US Army veteran, and held a...
Sandra Lynn (Galvin) Sandel
October 25, 2024
Sandra Lynn (Galvin) Sandel, 81, of Centerville, Texas passed away on October 25, 2024, in Bryan, Texas. She was born on November 1, 1942, to Albert Norman Galvin and Elda Jane (Archibald) Galvin in Salt Lake City, Utah. Sandra was well known for her cake baking, ceramics and crocheted blankets for friends and family. She and her late husband, Kenneth,...
John Reo Olds
October 17, 2024
John Reo Olds, a beloved member of the Conroe community, was born on July 19, 1946, in Rusk, Texas. Throughout his life, John proudly served his country as a distinguished veteran of the U.S. Army, until his honorable discharge on January 31, 1968. Following his military service, he excelled in electronics repair at Sears, during which time he earned his...
Sally Jo Burchell
October 7, 2024
Sally Jo Burchell was born on September 16, 1940, to Wilfred and Marjorie Smith in Wichita, Kansas. She grew up attending the Episcopal Church and continued to attend that church through her first marriage to Bobby Armstrong. During that time she gave birth to a son, Kenny Armstrong, and a daughter, Johnna Armstrong.
After the death of her husband, Bobby Armstrong,...
Bonnie Elizabeth Moore
September 23, 2024
Bonnie Elizabeth Moore, born on December 28, 1952, in Houston, Texas to John and Maggie (Bromfield) Roberts, peacefully passed away on September 23, 2024, in College Station, Texas following an extended illness. Bonnie was a beloved mother, devoted daughter, and cherished friend. She transitioned to her eternal rest at the age of seventy-one.
Having resided in Hempstead since 1984, Bonnie made...
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