obituaries
Janette S. Roberts
May 14, 2026
Janette "Jan" Simpson Roberts, age 86, passed away peacefully in Houston, Texas. She was born on August 5, 1939, in Shreveport, Louisiana to James R. and Myram H. Simpson.
Jan was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was centered around her faith, family, and service to others. She graduated from Sarepta High School...
Robert Mcspadden
May 14, 2026
Robert McSpadden, son of the late Cecil W. McSpadden and Dorothy Lee Baker Copeland, was born on September 6, 1949, in Wewoka, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Darrell Wayne McSpadden, on January 11, 2000.
Robert peacefully passed away at his home in Tomball, Texas, on Thursday, May 14, 2026. He is survived...
Mark D. Rogers
May 13, 2026
Mark D. Rogers, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on November 18, 1949, in Hollywood, California, Mark lived a life defined by dedication to his family, deep faith, and a fun, joking personality that brought laughter into every room he entered. Mark had a playful sense of humor and a...
Wayne Edwin Benfer
May 13, 2026
Wayne Edwin Benfer, 78, entered his eternal home on May 13, 2026. He was born August 16, 1947 to Edwin and Velora Kleb Benfer. He spent his childhood working alongside his dad and brother on the farm and being an active member of the FFA program. After graduating from Klein High School in 1965, he continued working on his...
Angela Marie Batt
May 13, 2026
After a fierce battle with a glioblastoma, Angela Marie Batt (née Leyendecker) was called home from her earthly life by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to everlasting life. Angie's large extended family will miss her measurably, as will the enormous number of people whose lives she touched. We were all blessed to have experienced Angie's amazing kindness, deep...
Jay Ross Necessary
May 13, 2026
Jay Ross Necessary, 71, of Tomball, Texas passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026. Born on October 17, 1954, in Pasadena Texas, Jay lived a life marked by kindness, devotion to family, and a passion for connecting with others.
Jay attended Klein High School and continued his education at Lone Star College. His professional journey was both...
Adrian F Hill
May 12, 2026
Adrian Fredrick Hill entered peacefully into the presence of the Lord on May 12, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Surrounded by the love of family, he left this earthly home with the promise of eternal peace and healing.
Born on December 11, 1945 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, Adrian lived a life defined by...
Gloria Jean Theiss
May 11, 2026
Gloria Jean Theiss, born February 21, 1950, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and the memories of a life beautifully lived. Gloria was a devoted mother, sister, teacher, and friend whose warmth, humor, and kindness left a lasting mark on everyone fortunate enough to know her.
A proud graduate of...
Melvin (Sonny) Ernest Drews
May 11, 2026
Melvin "Sonny" Ernest Drews, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday May 11, 2026, in Cypress, TX.
Sonny was born on September 16, 1939, in Giddings, TX to Ernest and Hilda Drews. He was known for his generous heart and willingness to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Whether family, friends, or strangers, Sonny was...
Paul Jackson Yarbrough Jr.
May 10, 2026
Paul (PJ) Jackson Yarbrough, Jr., passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2026, at only 49 years old.
He is survived by his childhood sweetheart and loving wife of 23 years, Melissa Yarbrough, his sister, Crystal Stelly (Chris) and his nieces Hannah and Tabitha Hay. He will forever be cherished and remembered by his Yarbrough uncles Byrd (Pam),...
Helga C. Perrin
May 10, 2026
Helga Christel Perrin 1942 – 2026 Helga Christel Perrin, age 84, passed away peacefully in Houston, Texas, on May 10, 2026. Born in East Prussia, Helga's life took a courageous turn in her early teens when she immigrated to the United States. She was welcomed and raised with love by her aunt and uncle, Ruth and Albert Dannehl, who...
Nadale Edds
May 9, 2026
NaDale Edds, age 95, of Cypress, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026.
Born on April 18, 1931, in Temple, Texas, NaDale was the beloved daughter of Avery Dale Gregory and Nadine Gregory. She graduated from Temple High School and soon afterward married the love of her life, James Fletcher Edds. Together they built a loving...
Darlene Rae (Braun) Hale
May 9, 2026
Darlene Rae (Braun) Hale, age 91, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026.
Darlene was born on May 20, 1934, in Hammond, Indiana, to Walter and Ella (Meyer) Braun. She was raised in Matteson, Illinois. She met her husband, James Marvin Hale, in 1985 while they were both employed by Citicorp Acceptance Company in Houston, Texas. They...
David Edward Mauk
May 9, 2026
David Edward Mauk, a proud 4th generation Houstonian, beloved Husband, father, brother and friend was called to His eternal home May 9th, 2026. Born February 20th, 1974 in Houston Texas to Callie and Bob Mauk and brother Michael attending Cypress Creek Highschool with his lifelong friends Donny Inglet and Tim Stokes. After graduation, he was a dog trainer, and...
Randolph Bailey Griffith
May 9, 2026
Randolph Bailey Griffith, born on February 21, 1948, in Charleston, West Virginia, peacefully passed away on March 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pam Griffith; his mother, Minnie Lee Lindenmuth; his father, Robert Bruce Griffith II; and his granddaughter, Courtney Potts. He is survived by his daughters, Maridith Potts (Brad...
Dana Denise Mertz
May 8, 2026
Dana Denise Harbour Mertz, 63, of Conroe, Texas, passed away on May 8, 2026.
She was born in Houston, Texas, on November 17, 1962, to John Thomas and Betty Jo Harbour. She fondly attended Broadway Baptist through high school before beginning her career at Maloney Pipeline, where she met her loving husband of 43 years, Douglas Mertz....
Calvin Liam Morrison
May 8, 2026
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Calvin Liam Morrison, 28, of Cypress, Texas, passed away on May 8, 2026. Born on June 29, 1997, in Staten Island, New York, Calvin brought light and joy to the lives of all who knew him.
Calvin was the beloved son of Jeffrey and Carrie Morrison...
Kenneth "Ken" Wayne Hartley
May 7, 2026
Kenneth ("Ken") Wayne Hartley, to many known as "Coach", passed away Thursday evening, May 7th, 2026, at his home in Spring Tx. A native Houstonian, Ken was born October 3, 1943, at St. Joseph Hospital. He is survived by his son Chad Hartley, grandson Cade Hartley, his special person, Catherine Thorstenberg, sister and brother-in-law Carolyn and Daniel Barrett and...
Dawn Renae Giles
May 7, 2026
Dawn Burnett Giles was born in Lufkin, Texas on December 29th, 1970 to Claudia Burnett McKenzie and lovingly raised by Claudia and Tom McKenzie.
Dawn was a devoted Christian, wife and mother. She lived her life with her heart wide open and with a boundless capacity for loving others. Her smile was so genuine and warm that...
Mary Eva Copeland
May 7, 2026
Mary Eva Thrasher Copeland passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born in Brookville Mississippi; however, she lived in Houston, Texas for over seventy years. Mary's life was a beautiful reflection of faith, love, and generosity. Above all, she was a devoted Christian woman whose faith guided every step of...
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