obituaries

Aug 14, 2026

Sherry Ann Harris McKinzie was born September 13, 1948 and passed away on August 14, 2026, at the age of 77, leaving behind a family far larger than any family tree could adequately show.

She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Joel Wood; her parents, Bunice and Clifford Harris; and her brothers, Gary and Cliff Harris.

Sherry is survived by...

Aug 14, 2026

LaDonna Joyce Yancy was born on May 11, 1933, in Donna, Texas. She went to be with the Lord on August 14, 2026, in Pinehurst, Texas. Ladonna was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Helen Hansen of Corpus Christi, Texas; her sister Helen Marie of Manvel, North Dakota; and beloved husband Jerry Yancy of 43 years of marriage...

Aug 14, 2026

“No one’s going to just give you what you want in life; you have to put in the work and earn it yourself.”

John Velez found peace in the Lord’s embrace on August 13, 2026 following a long, multi-year fight with Stage 4 cancer. He was 71 years old.

John…Johnny…Dad…Grandpa…was a man of many dualities: he taught his children to take care...

Aug 13, 2026

Glenda Faye Tate was born on January 3, 1947, in Beaumont, Texas, and went home to be with the Lord on August 13, 2026, in Conroe, Texas, at the age of 79.

Glenda was preceded in death by her parents, Ryan C. and Lola Faye Dearman of Spring, Texas; her best friend and sister, Shelia Ryan Huber, and her husband, Dick,...

Aug 13, 2026

John David “Dave” Bennett

May 23, 1968 – August 13, 2026

John David Bennett, known as Dave, was born May 23, 1968, in Lawton, Oklahoma, while his father was stationed there with the military. Proud to be born near Indian Territory, he also proudly considered himself a true Texan.

The firstborn son of David and Barbara Bennett, Dave spent many childhood summers in...

Aug 12, 2026

Carol Jean Harget was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and cherished friend whose life was defined by the love she gave to others and the memories created along the way.

Carol had a heart for family and a gift for making people feel like they belonged. To know Carol was to know her warmth, her humor, her strength, and her...

Aug 12, 2026

Michael David Rhodes

December 30, 1965 – August 12, 2026

Michael David Rhodes, 60, of Cypress, Texas, went to be with Jesus on August 12, 2026. He was born in Houston on December 30, 1965, to Mike and Jeanette Rhodes.

Mike grew up in Houston and graduated from Aldine High School in 1984. A gifted, multi-talented athlete, he played football and baseball at...

Aug 12, 2026

John Lawrence Mitchell Jr.

John Lawrence Mitchell Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, Navy veteran, and longtime engineering construction professional, passed away peacefully on August 12th, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

John was born in Denver, Colorado, on March 5, 1946, to John L. Mitchell Sr. and Owen Bacon Mitchell. He grew up in Lakewood, Colorado, where he...

Aug 12, 2026

Paul Robert Arends, age 78, was born on August 19, 1947 and passed away surrounded by the love of his wife on August 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and devotion. He was the beloved son of Robert Arends and Jean Arends.

Paul was a devoted husband to his wife, Karen Arends, and a loving father to his...

Aug 11, 2026

James Voight Arnold Jr., 57, of Cypress, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

Jim was born on May 29, 1969 in Alexandria, Louisiana. Jim graduated in 1987 from Carroll High School in Corpus Christi, Texas. He went on to attend Louisiana State University where he played football and earned a Bachelor's Degree in 1991.

Jim enjoyed a successful career with MMR...

Aug 11, 2026

Irma Tamez Laha, age 73, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.Irma was born on April 13, 1953, in McAllen, Texas, to Isidro and Rachel Tamez. She later made her home in Houston, Texas, and graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1971.On March 18, 1972, Irma married the love of her life, Billie Wayne Laha....

Aug 11, 2026

Dana Darlene Johnson Baker, of Tomball, Texas, was born on January 3, 1948, and passed away on August 11, 2026.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Dale Baker; her son, Josh Baker; and her parents, Dana and Audria Faye Johnson.

Darlene is survived by her children, Brittany Baker Curtis and husband Daniel, and Cory Baker; grandson, Liam Curtis; sister, Gayle...

Aug 10, 2026

In loving memory of Phillip Dan Switzer, born December 9, 1946, in Thomas, Oklahoma. Phil passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Harry and Kathyrn Switzer, and his beautiful wife of 42 years, Sharon Wilder.

Phil was raised to be a true cowboy in Thomas, Oklahoma. He attended Thomas High School where...

Aug 10, 2026

John Dennis “Dennie” Snodgrass, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and longtime member of the Tomball community, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, at the age of 79. He was born on January 17, 1947, to John and Lottie Snodgrass. 

Dennie graduated from Valley High School in 1964. As a young adult, he proudly served as a member of the United...

Aug 10, 2026

Jeannine Elise Fox

April 10, 1946 – August 10, 2026

Jeannine Elise Fox, 80, of Magnolia, Texas, passed away on August 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, curiosity, accomplishment, and an unwavering belief in the potential of others.

She was a devoted mother to her daughters, Kris Joy Sutton and Amanda Ashley Sutton Elguezabal; a loving mother-in-law to Alexander Elguezabal,...

Aug 10, 2026

Mary Elizabeth Peterson

1944-2026

Mary Elizabeth Peterson Born February 22, 1944 in Houston, TX , passed away on August 10, 2026, in Jersey Village, TX, after a 4 year battle with Ovarian Cancer.  She graduated from Jefferson Davis High School in 1962.  She attended the University of Houston and Massey Business...

Aug 10, 2026

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Ray "Butch" Everett Cousins, 82, passed away on August 10, 2026, in Tomball, Texas, leaving behind a lifetime of hard work, love, faith, and devotion to his family.

Ray was born on September 19, 1943, in Houston, Texas, to Fay Everett Cousins and Gladys Matilda Cousins.

For more than 50 years, Ray worked as a land surveyor,...

Aug 9, 2026

Raymond DeWitt Townley

Raymond DeWitt Townley was born in Oakdale, Louisiana to parents DeWitt Franklin Townley and Oline Guillory on June 17, 1941.

Ray is survived by his loving and devoted wife Christine of Willis, TX, Son Steven Townley of Houston, TX; Daughter Melissa Brantley of Magnolia TX, Stepdaughter Alisha Silver and husband David of Richmond, TX; Stepdaughter Rebecca Williams of Richmond,...

Aug 8, 2026

Daniel Robert Payne was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on July 18, 1946, and passed away in Tomball, Texas on August 8, 2026.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Reba Payne; father and mother-in-law, Robert and Virginia Smallwood; siblings, Cedric Payne and Lynna Blackwell; brothers-in-law, Randall Blackwell, Doug Bullard, and Jerry Smallwood; and...

Aug 8, 2026

CECILIA BUTLER O’BANNION

Cecilia Butler O’Bannion resided in Cypress, Texas at the time of her death on August 8, 2026. She died of natural causes comfortably in her home at Spring Cypress Senior Living, with her children nearby.

Cecilia was born on the 17th of November 1925 to Cora and Cecil Butler in Paragould, Arkansas. She spent her childhood in Paragould, graduating...