Remembering...
Francois Abi Saab Al-Inati
Francois Abi saab Al-Inati, of Houston, Texas, passed away at the age of 60 after a courageous fight against sudden illness on October 7, 2025, in Houston Texas. He was born on December 20, 1964, in Lebanon to Albert Abisaab and Carmen Abisaab. He was 20 years old when he moved to the United States from Lebanon. He graduated from the University of Houston and started working at Deans flower shop…
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Billy B. Dearing II
Billy Burt Dearing II of Houston, Texas passed away at the age of 66 after a courageous 17-month battle with lung fibrosis on October 7, 2025 in Houston, Texas. He was born on January 23, 1959 in Houston, Texas to Billy Burt Dearing and Pauline Velma Applegate Dearing. He graduated from New Caney High School and spent his early career working in his father’s business. He was a devoted son and…
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Suhaila Awwad Dubayah
Suhaila Awwad Dubayah, age 83, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. Suhaila, otherwise known as Teta Susu, was born on February 28, 1942 in Beit Sahour, near Bethlehem. Suhaila was the second oldest of five sisters, and the beloved daughter of Ne’meh “Grace” and Awwad Jadallah Awwad. She is survived by her loving children: Suheil and his wife Majdolin, Rima Dubayah, Abla and her husband Karam…
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Elmo Meroney
Elmo Blair Meroney, Jr. passed quietly into the arms of Jesus on October 3, 2025 at the age of 94. He was a man of integrity, genuine faith and a unique ‘Elmo’ humor that impacted all who knew him. His Visitation (10:00 am) and Celebration of Life service (10:30 am) will be held on Friday, October 17 at Tallowood Baptist Church, 555 Tallowood Dr, Houston, TX. The service will be livestreamed…
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Lisa Anne Haynie
Lisa Anne (Rowe) Haynie, 65, passed away on September 25, 2025, in Houston, Texas, due to complications from metastasized breast cancer. Born on April 17, 1960, Lisa graduated from Grand Blanc High School in 1978 and continued her education at Mott Community College. Lisa moved to Houston, Texas in the early 1980's and pursued further studies at San Jacinto College. She began her professional…
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Michael Kasian
Michael Kasian, of Deer Park, Texas died suddenly on September 25, 2025. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on February 27, 1948. He was the oldest of three children of Mike and Catherine Kasian. As a young family the Kasians moved to California, where his brother Paul and sister Nancy still reside. For the past eight years, Michael and his companion Jana enjoyed fostering for the Rescued Pets…
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Antonina Baryska
Antonina Baryska, lovingly known as “Babcia Tosia,” passed away on September 22, 2025, in Sugar Land, Texas, at the age of 87. She was born on March 19, 1938, in Sufczyn, Poland, to Anna and Stanisław Słowińscy. Growing up in the difficult years of World War II Poland, Antonina endured unimaginable hardships, including being separated from her parents and sisters at the age of two. Even in those…
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Jannelle McCully
Jannelle was born on September 3, 1946, and died on September 19, 2025. She passed away peacefully at home after a long illness and is now absent from the body and face-to-face with her Lord Jesus Christ. Jannelle loved everyone and everyone loved her. She showed her love with a kind word or compliment and a great big smile - that was the love of Christ in her. Nothing brought her more joy…
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Joyce Marie Harger
Joyce Marie Harger, of Sugar Land, Texas passed away at the age of 96 on September 14, 2025. She was born on September 9, 1929, in Sharon, Kansas to Ray and Florence (Bort) Hawley. She and her brothers grew up on the family farm during the Depression. It was a hard time, but it was part of what made her so strong and resilient. Joyce was a dental assistant when she met Graden Harger, and they…
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Kaywood Stepp
Kaywood Stepp, 93, passed away on September 12, 2025 at his home in Crosby, Texas. He was born on April 29, 1932 in Houston, Texas to E.W. & Kathrine Stepp. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Radell (Gilliam) Stepp; children, Linda Hughes & husband Dewey, Paula Johns & husband Jim, Stephen Walters & wife Jeanne, Michael Walters & wife Estella, and Ronald Walters; his sister…
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Stephen F. Casanova
Stephen F. Casanova, 86, passed away on September 11, 2025 in Bellaire, Texas. He was born on April 25, 1939 in San Antonio, Texas. Graveside Service will be on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Houston National Cemetery (10410 Veterans Memorial Dr. Houston, TX 77038).
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William Henry Alton Evans
William Henry Alton Evans, also known as "Will" and "Uncle Willie" of North Zulch, Texas, passed away suddenly at the age of 56 on August 25th, 2025, in Hallettsville, Texas. He was born on February 3, 1969, to Selvah Nell McWhorter Evans and Robert William Evans in Madisonville, Texas. He attended Carroll High school and joined the United States Army in 1989. He served during the Persian Gulf…
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Brenda Joyce Summons
In loving memory of Brenda J. Summons, a beacon of light and love who graced this world from October 27, 1948, to August 25, 2025. Brenda was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend whose presence brought joy, love and laughter to all who knew her. Born in the heart of Houston, TX, Brenda was the epitome of grace and kindness. She was raised in a close-knit family that instilled in…
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Donna M. Powell
Donna M. (Eitman) Powell passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, in Katy, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, she graduated from South Side High School and earned the Butler University Journalism Day Best News Story Award. She went on to study at Indiana University, where she received a Founder’s Day Award and graduated with a degree in Art, English, and…
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Rijina Sher
Rijina Sher, 78, passed away on August 20, 2025 at her home in Houston, Texas. She was born on July 1, 1947 in Erbil, Iraq to Yousif Sher and Wards Toma. She is survived by her son, Nasim Ishak (Heba Yousif); her daughters, Niveen Issaq (Eirik Lima) and Nina Issaq Irwin (Jonathan Irwin); grandchildren, Aron Ishak, Andre Ishak, Johannes Irwin, and Noah Irwin; and her siblings, Jamil Sher, Hikmat…
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Guy H. Gaskin Jr.
Guy H. Gaskin, Jr., lovingly known by many as “Pop, Papa, Mr. Guy, Uncle Guy, Minister Guy,” and countless other endearing names, was born on January 2, 1949, in San Antonio, TX, and entered eternal rest on August 18, 2025. He lived a life rich with humor, generosity, and music, filling every room with melodies. A devoted follower of Christ, Guy faithfully served as a Minister and found great…
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Carlos Augusto Vargas Pinzon
Carlos Augusto Vargas Pinzon, 80, passed away on August 16, 2025 in Katy, Texas. He was born in Colombia on October 24, 1944 to Carlos Vargas and Carmen Pinzon. He was a resident of Katy, Texas for 24 years. He is survived by his wife, Aurora Baquero; 2 daughters: Johana Quijano & husband Andres Quijano, and their 2 daughters Nicole & Valerie, and Ingrid Michalski & husband Patrick…
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Charles Peter Worchesik
Charles Peter Worchesik, 74, passed away on August 13th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 17th, 1950, in Houston, Texas to Eva Lillian Dorcz and Joe Walter Worchesik. He was the middle child of three with an older brother (Joe Lee) and younger sister (Jo Ann). Charles graduated from Reagan High School in Houston. He worked as a machinist for a number of years at…
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Daniel Frank Draveski
Daniel Frank Draveski, age 75, of Cypress, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025 with his loving wife by his side. He was born on June 11, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan to Frank Stanley Draveski and Doloris Ann (Moran) Draveski as the oldest of three children. Dan graduated from Clawson High School in Clawson, Michigan in 1969 and joined the Air Force in 1970, becoming an Avionic…
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Mary W. Wilson
Mary W. Wilson of Houston, TX, formerly of Marietta, died August 2, 2025, at the age of 93. We rejoice that she is with the Lord Jesus now. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on August 13, 2025 at Mayes Ward Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta. Interment will be in Georgia National Cemetery at 10:00 am on August 14, 2025. Mrs. Wilson is survived by her daughter Sandy Burtchaell…
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Abraham Ittiavira Niravath
With immeasurable love and gratitude, we celebrate the extraordinary life of Abraham Niravath, who died peacefully on August 1, 2025 at the age of 76. Born on June 1, 1949 in the small village of Monippally, Kerala, Abraham was the beloved son of the late Mathan and Mariyam Niravath. From the beginning, he stood out for his brilliance and determination. He routinely topped all of his classes…
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Olamide Damilola Okusanya
Olamide Damilola Okusanya was born on September 23rd, 1997, in Shagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria. She was the first child in a close-knit family of five children and carried the responsibilities and joys of her role with strength and grace. Growing up in Nigeria, Olamide spent her early years in Ikorodu, Lagos State. She began her educational journey at Citizens Nursery and Primary School Ikorodu,…
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Deacon Elder Michael Omosule Alaga
Deacon Elder Michael Omosule Alaga was born in Nigeria on September 26, 1955, and passed away in Sugar Land, Texas on July 28, 2025. Services will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Beresford Funeral Service with the Visitation starting at 10am and the Funeral Service beginning at 11am. Burial will follow at Brookshire Memorial Oaks Cemetery at 1pm.
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Elizabeth Ann Jones-Mosley
Elizabeth Ann Jones-Mosley was born in Joliet, IL. to the union of James and Kassandra Jones on February 20, 1956; she was the second of eight children. She obtained her education in the Joliet Township School District, graduating in 1974. Elizabeth was influenced by her family to be a loving and caring woman. She was devoted to her husband Arthur Mosley for 33 years. Her children, Eddie,…
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Jeffrey James Kuhn
Jeffrey James Kuhn, a sinner saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, entered the presence of the Lord on July 22,2025. Jeff was born on November 28, 1949, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to parents Stanley Kuhn and Patricia Hines Kuhn. Both preceded him in death in Houston, Texas. Raised in Indianapolis, Jeff spent several years working in Florida after marrying in 1970. Jeff moved to Houston,…
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Nancy Dolores Stanley
Nancy Dolores (Hickman) Stanley, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 17, 2025, in Katy, Texas. She was born on December 27, 1935 in Waco, Texas. She was born and raised in Texas, a place she dearly loved and proudly called home her entire life. A devoted Texan through and through, her favorite flowers were the iconic yellow rose and the beautiful bluebonnet. She came to know the…
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Jerry George Yandell
Jerry George Yandell met his Savior face-to-face on July 15, 2025. Born on July 10, 1953, in Waco, Texas, Jerry lived a full life rooted on the two things most important to him: faith and family. He is survived by his loving wife, Alecia, who he was married to for 43 years. He deeply loved his children — John, James, and Emily — and especially cherished both teaching and spoiling his five…
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Laura Dow Hedberg Spalding
Laura Dow Hedberg Spalding of Houston, Texas, passed away too soon on July 12, 2025. Born in Barcelona, Spain on January 28th, 1970 to Nancy and Jim Hedberg, Laura's life was marked by a deep love for her children, family, and friends and an unstinting passion for life, all played out to the tunes of Neil Diamond, Elton John, ABBA, and Johnny Cash. A woman of taste, elegance and grace, she…
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Jimmy Leroy Davis
Jimmy "Jim" Leroy Davis of Houston, Texas passed away at the age of 82. He was born on November 3, 1942 in Houston, Texas to Louis and Mary Catherine. Jim was married to the love of his life, Jill, for 37 wonderful years. He was a loving and proud husband, father and grandfather whose warmth and humor touched everyone he met. He never knew a stranger - his smile and quick wit made people feel…
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Nancy Joy Gilmer
Nancy Joy Gilmer lived over 80 years. She was born the second child of Hermine Fruendensprung and Roy Burnett. Her siblings are Teddy Roy Burnett and Troyce Ann Rejsek. Troyce is married to George Rajsek. Nancy grew up in East Bernard, Texas, went to Wharton Junior College and got her Associate degree in clerical. She worked for a few doctors and dentist, moved to Houston and worked as Second…
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