Remembering...
Karen Cunningham Smithers
KAREN "Candy" CUNNINGHAM SMITHERS 5/30/1952-12/23/2009 After a long and lengthy illness, Candy has gone to reside with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice (Eason) Cunningham, and W.O. "Bill" Cunningham of Houston. She is survived by her brother, Ben Cunningham; sister, Susan McGuckin, stepmother Joanne Cunningham, and her uncle, Max Cunningham of Houston, as well as her…
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Desiree Nicole Golemon
Desiree Nicole Golemon was granted her angel wings on December 21 2009. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Desiree had touched in some small way throughout her short, yet very memorable life. Desiree’s life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by her understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. Her…
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Clinton Alexander Hawkins
Clinton (Clint) Hawkins passed away December 21, 2009 at the age of 71 from cancer. Clint was in the sign business in Houston, Texas until he retired in 2000. He was very devoted to his wife and family and also loved golf and going to the casino. He was preceded in death by his father, Clinton Hawkins, Sr. and grandparents, Jennie and Fred Cargill. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Dorothy…
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Mary Theresa Gabel
Mary Theresa Danneker Gabel of Bellaire, Texas went to be with her Lord on December 20, 2009, where she joined her beloved husband, George Clifford Gabel. She was born on September 3, 1924 in Osceola, PA and moved with George to Texas in 1950. She was a very devoted Christian mother and friend and loved God with all of her mind, soul and strength. She leaves behind her children, Kathleen…
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Raymond Charles Lava
Raymond C. Lava, 75, went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2009 at his home in Clear Lake, Texas after a courageous 6 year battle with cancer. He was born in Watertown, N.Y. on the 16th of February, 1934 to Charles Lava and Mary Salotto Lava. Ray received a Bachelor's degree from the School of Labor and Industrial Relations at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, where he was a member of Pi Kappa…
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Edna Purdom Smith
Edna Purdom Smith, born in Tennesee on 10-02-1920, raised in Ulvalde, Texas and died in Houston, Texas on 12-20-2009, Predeceased by husband Carl Dewey Smith. Survived by daughter Elinda Hoff-Dittmar and husband Frank, Webster ,TX Daughter Rhana K Williams, Pasadena, TX Son Carl Dewey Smith and wife Yvonne, Pasadena, TX, Grandchildren Tom Hoff and wife Tammy, Dan Hoff and wife Kimberly, Darren…
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Jon Mark Bosley
Jon is survived by his wife, Tashania Bosley, Sons, Xander Gabriel and Xavier Zane Bosley, Mother and Father, Judy Pearl and Mark Bosley, Brothers, David and Matt Bosley, Grandmother, Neville Bosley and several loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Jon was a Millwright Helper by profession. He was a car junkie at heart, though. He was a secret ninja. Period! He was the best Daddy in the…
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Frances Marie Christian
Frances Marie (Gaudiano) Christian, age 67, a life long Houstonian, passed away on Fri. Dec. 11, 2009 after a 4 year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born to Pete & Frances (Bonno) Gaudiano on Dec. 20, 1941. She married John D. Christian, who proceeded her in death, during the summer of 1999 after 34 years of marriage. She is survived by her mother Frances, age 96. She is also…
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Horace Glenn Noble
Horace Glenn Noble, 78, went to be with the Lord on December 11, 2009 due to complications of a massive stroke. He was born on May 9, 1931 in Hamburg, Arkansas. Glenn proudly served in the U.S. Army. He retired from FMC Corporation after 31 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Bobbie; children, Donna Campbell & husband Jim, Glenda Stehling & husband Brian,…
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Teresa Nell Fisher
Teresa “Tressy” Nell Fisher, passed away on December 5th, 2009 at the age of 59 after a courageous battle with liver cancer. Teresa was a hardworking and dedicated individual. She spent over 10 years as an Accountant in the Oil & Gas Industry, in her professional life she worked at several companies prior to joining Murex Petroleum Corporation, where she was employed as a Revenue Accountant…
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Jean Brown Muster
Jean Brown Muster, known to most as Jeanie, passed away on November 25th, 2009. She was born January 11, 1917 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. A 1935 Art Graduate of Carroll College, Jeanie loved art and reading. She was a talented sculptor and painter whose home could hardly contain all of her art and books. Jeanie celebrated the simple things in life, and was caring, patient and devoted to her family…
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Tammie Whitehead Backus
TAMMIE (GAY NELLE) WHITEHEAD BACKUS passed away November 17, 2009 at the age of 62 in Houston. She was born in Cleburne, attended Brazosport High School, and received her nursing degree from Howard Community College in Columbia, Maryland. Tammie’s early career was spent primarily in the moving industry, but she found her true calling by returning to college and becoming a registered nurse in…
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Glenn Ivor Richards
Graveside services for Glenn Richards, 95, of Houston, Texas will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 2:00 pm at the Houston National Cemetery.
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Jim C. Williamson
Jim C. Williamson went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, the 6th of November after a courageous battle with unforgiving compl
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Albina Amelia Twardowski Smith
Albina Twardowski Smith was born in Chappell Hill on June 20, 1922. She left behind many people such as her son, Frank Smith Sr. and his wife Denise; grandchildren Frank Smith Jr., Nicole Smith, Scott Smith; great-grandchildren Trey and Brendan. Albina also left numerous friends and relatives behind. She loved to cook just about anything anyone was willing to eat, and no doubt it, every time you…
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Joseph G. Stoever
Joseph G. Stoever, 82, died October 15 in Houston, Texas, where he had resided for the past four and half years. Before moving to Houston, he had lived in West Norwalk for 45 years. He was the husband of the late Margaret Wadsworth Stoever. Mr. Stoever was born on December 7, 1926 in New York City, to the late Joseph R. and Henrietta R. Stoever. He was a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School in…
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Bernhard (Ben) Ferdinand Kelm
Ben Kelm, 92, went to Heaven October 10, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lorine Kelm, his brother Harvey Kelm and wife Bernice, his sisters-in-law Adeline and Dorothy Kelm, his daughter Elveira Hildebrandt and husband Lester, his sons Larry Kelm, Ray Kelm and wife Jane LaHaye, Ron Kelm and wife Sherry. He leaves behind grandchildren Craig Hildebrandt and wife Julie, Susan Edmonds…
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Dr. Gus O. Reyes Jr.
DR. GUS O. REYES, JR., 83, passed away October 3, 2009. He is survived by wife Dorothy of 61 years. Sons: G. Wayne Reyes and wife Karen, Dr. Alan D. Reyes and wife Dawn, and Homer K. Reyes and wife Julie. Grandchildren: Katie Pearce and husband Bill, and Allison Reyes. He served his country during World War II in the United States Marine Corps. Dr. Reyes had a successful chiropractic…
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Margaret Rose Johnston
MARGARET ROSE NICKELS JOHNSTON, age 83, arrived in Heaven on Friday, October 2, 2009. She was born April 6, 1926 in Edna, Texas and moved to Houston at age 17 to attend business school. She made her career at Southern Pacific Railroad and Fleming Foods and served the church and various civic organizations throughout her life. At retirement, she and Toby moved to Bellville where they were…
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Edith Oleta Newlin
Edith O. Newlin, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend died on September 29, 2009 in Boerne, Texas. Edith was born in a rural farmhouse near Conroe, Texas on October 11, 1916. She was the third child born to Henry and Esther Outlaw. The family moved to the Houston Heights in 1926 where she was baptized at the Baptist Temple by T. C. Jester. She attended…
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Sylvia Goldie Burr
SYLVIA GOLDIE BURR just seven weeks short of her 107th birthday, entered the gates of Heaven on September 25, 2009. She was born November 17, 1902, and was preceded in death by her husband, Merle J. Burr.She is survived by her son, Robert M
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Patricia Elaine Stacy Johlke
MRS. PATRICIA STACY-JOHLKE, age 82 of Houston, Texas went to be with our Lord on Friday, September 25, 2009. Patricia was born on March 14, 1927 in Houston, Texas and was a lifetime resident of Houston. She retired from Texaco and also worked for Southwest Bank of Texas. She was an incredibly active dancer, domino player, jokester, cook and most of all she was the best Mom, friend and person ever…
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James Green
James V. Green passed away in the evening on September 23, 2009 in the comfort of his home. A memorial service will be held at the Houston National Cemetery (10410 Veterans Memorial Drive Houston, TX 77038) on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at
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