obituaries

Feb 21, 2023

Betty Jean Morley Austin, beloved wife, mother, sister, and Mimi, was born August 28, 1934 in San Antonio, Texas and went home to her Lord February 21, 2023 at age 88.

Betty spent her early years riding on an ambulance and working at a doctor's office. She married the love of her life in 1958 and together...

Feb 21, 2023

Obituary to come.

Feb 21, 2023

Johni Yvonne Saxer Smith, 98, passed away Tuesday February 21, 2023, at her home in Houston.  There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, February 28, at 11:30 am for family and close friends at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.

Johni was the youngest child born to John and Ada Saxer on November 20, 1924, in Cleburne, Texas.  She...

Feb 20, 2023

Sharon Maier-Bar passed away peacefully at the too-young age of 49 on February 20, 2023, an event that she would describe as expected but unplanned, after a years-long battle with diabetes and other illnesses.

Blessed with beauty, brains, culture, wit and charisma, she also had a propensity for the worst luck when it came to matters of...

Feb 18, 2023

Anita K. Garcia passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2023, four months shy of her 100th birthday. She was strong, independent and healthy for most of her 99 years until the battle with dementia was lost.

Anita was born in Fridolfing, Germany on June 23, 1923 in a beautiful farming community. She excelled in school but...

Feb 18, 2023

Patricia Jean Tierney (September 7, 1941—February 18, 2023)

Patti devoted her life to loving and serving her family and her friends. She now joins her beloved husband and best friend, Chris, in heaven. Both of them loved God, their faith, and their children.

Her passing this week leaves us without our mom, grandmother, sister, and...

Feb 18, 2023

Lyn McClellan, a native of Gruver, was born on July 9, 1946, three days after President George W. Bush's birthday. As Lyn liked to tell it, "that shows you what three days head start" will do for you. He is the son of the late Ted and Charlene McClellan of Gruver.

Lyn graduated from Gruver High School...

Feb 17, 2023

William (Bill) Forcht Jr. of Magnolia TX, born in the state of New York, entered eternal rest of 2-17-2023. Bill suffered a 30 year battle with heart disease. Preceded by his father William Forcht Sr. and his mother Dorothy. Survived by his wife Lynette, son Stephen and his wife Brittani, one older sister Linda and furry companion Mila. He was...

Feb 17, 2023

Ramona Naomi Anderson, 89, went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2023, joining her beloved Gene.  She was a devoted wife, mother and Nana.  Her passions in life were many, but few were as important as her faith, her grandkids and her love of sports.

Born on June 20, 1933, in Kansas City, Missouri, Ramona...

Feb 16, 2023

Henry Fredrick Knauf was born in Houston, Texas in 1934 and passed away on February 16, 2023.

He is preceded in death by parents William and Olga Knauf.

Henry is survived by his loving wife, Charlene Knauf; daughters Renee Wood and husband Chuck; Rochelle Callahan and husband James; Charlotte Willeford; Cherie Wayland; seven grandchildren and...

Feb 16, 2023

James Edward McGrew

1979-2023

James (Jay) McGrew passed away in Houston on February 16, 2023 at the age of 43.

Jay was born in Austin, Texas and lived in San Antonio before moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1993. He attended Jenks High School, where he was a member of...

Feb 15, 2023

Linda Gayle Ford, artist, wife, mother, and grandmother passed away February 15, 2023, peacefully surrounded by the husband and family she adored.  Born July 25, 1934, in Shreveport Louisiana Linda grew up with TV and Ruth Jones, a family that bonded over Sunday dinner and a glass of tea.  Gathering eggs from the henhouse at the country home of...

Feb 15, 2023

Gia Marie Fowler, age 48, passed away in Tomball Texas on February 15, 2023 following a long battle with cancer.  She was born in Park Ridge Illinois on December 19,1974 and preceded in death by her husband Thomas Fowler.

Gia is survived by her parents, Philip and Marie Maraviglia; h er siblings,Michele Newhouse and Husband Robert, Mark...

Feb 15, 2023

Obituary Pending...

Feb 15, 2023

Robert Franklin "Bob" Jones of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully at age 89 on February 15, 2023 with loved ones by his side.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ellen Jones, and their two children, Rob and wife Edra, and Carolyn and husband, Breff.

Bob was born on May 19, 1933 in...

Feb 14, 2023

Our mother, JoAnn Massey Townsend, left this life for a better place on February 14, 2023 at the age of 86. JoAnn had been in poor health for quite some time. We know she is now free of pain and for that we are thankful.

Mother was born on April 16, 1936 in Houston TX.

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Feb 14, 2023

On February 14, 2023, Harold James ("Jimmy") Fife, passed peacefully on his ranch in Montgomery, Texas. He was 76 years old.

Jimmy is survived by his wife, Dianne Fife of Montgomery; his children, Stacey Beckworth and her husband Brad of Austin, Isaac Fife of Richards, and Cody Wright of Montgomery; and his grandchildren,...

Feb 12, 2023

Randall Lynn Kight (Randy), 74, of Cypress, TX passed away on 2/12/2023. Born to James and Betty Kight, Randy was their oldest child.

Randy attended high school in Beaumont, TX and then went to the University of Houston where he studied Journalism and played basketball for UofH. After earning his Masters, Randy began his 45 years of...

Feb 12, 2023

Tonya Sue Johnson passed away unexpectedly at age 64 on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Tonya was the most loving, caring, hard working, and kindest person you would ever want to meet. She was born to parents Luther Boyd Godfrey & Dorothy Lucille Hall Godfrey in Cincinnati, Ohio. She moved to Texas in 1978. She met the love of her...

Feb 11, 2023

Dyshawn Drequan Wanya Wood, 24, of Houston, passed away 11 February 2023 unexpectedly from heart complications.  A child of GOD is now in the loving arms of the Creator.

Dyshawn was a wonderful young man.  He was obedient to GOD and his mother.  He was a positive influence, in his home, for his brothers.  He was a...