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Mabel D Sellu

Mabel D Sellu

Aug 29, 2021

Deaconess Mabel Johnson Sellu was born in Nimba-Bahn County, Liberia, to Samuel and Marpu Johnson. She was raised in a strict but loving household that valued education and integrity. She shared a very close bond with her siblings, who described her as very outgoing, honest, and animated. She was a daddy's girl and got her love of education from...

Richard C Edgar

Richard C Edgar

Aug 29, 2021

Richard C Edgar November 13, 1941 - August 29, 2021

His great loves were his family, classical music, travel — and, oh yes, the rewards points that allowed him to travel farther and more cheaply.

Richard C Edgar, a man deeply afflicted with wanderlust his entire life, left Earth on his final journey...

Barbara Jo Bang

Barbara Jo Bang

Aug 29, 2021

Barbara Jo Bang was born on September 16, 1956 in Houston, Texas. She was called home on August 29, 2021 surrounded by her loving husband and children. Barbara attended C.E. King High School in Sheldon ISD where she was a member of the drill team. Later in life, Barbara decided to pursue a career in education. She received her Bachelor's...

Barbara Lynn Berry

Barbara Lynn Berry

Aug 29, 2021

Barbara, age 76, passed unexpectedly and peacefully while in Colorado to attend a friend's wedding on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Born in Oklahoma September 19,1944, she and her parents, Bob and Lucile Berry, moved to Houston when she was 18 months old. A few years later their family grew by one more, Ronald F. Berry. After growing up and...

Mary Ellen Gargus

Mary Ellen Gargus

Aug 29, 2021

Mary Ellen Tolen Gargus, 72, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Mary Ellen was born in Thomasville, NC on December 6, 1948 to Robert and Alistine Tolen. She is survived by nieces Delynda T. Mehlhop (Andrew) of Texas and Dorlene T. Wilson of North Carolina, nephew Robert Tolen, Jr. of New Jersey,...

Ellen P Rovin

Ellen P Rovin

Aug 28, 2021

Ellen died peacefully Saturday August 28, 2021. Ellen was born in Peonia, Kentucky. She spent the majority of her life in Houston, Texas. She loved her beautifully decorated house in the Bearcreek area.

Ellen always said she prayed for eight children when she was a child, and God blessed her with four sons and four daughters. She...

Fidelina Lopez De Taura

Fidelina Lopez De Taura

Aug 28, 2021

Fidelina Lopez de Taura

1943 – 2021

Fidelina Lopez de Taura of Tomball Texas passed away peacefully at her son's house

On August 28th, 2021 at age 78, she was born on April 24th, 1943 in San Lorenzo, El Salvador to the late Gregorio and Juana Lopez. Fidelina was...

Patricia Ann Bohacek

Patricia Ann Bohacek

Aug 28, 2021

Patricia Ann Bohacek, proud mother, aunt, grandma, and great grandma passed away August 28, 2021, at age 77. Patsy was born February 6, 1944, in Houston, Texas to John Frank Bohacek and Hermina Theresa Woytek Bohacek. She was the youngest of three children. Patricia graduated in 1962 from Incarnate Word Academy in Houston, Texas. While in school, Patsy participated...

Charles Michael "Mickey" Matkin

Charles Michael "Mickey" Matkin

Aug 28, 2021

Charles Michael "Mickey" Matkin passed away peacefully at his home in Spring on August 28, 2021, at the age of 84.

He was born in Cherokee, Oklahoma on June 28,1937 to John Thomas Matkin, Sr. and Reba Gould Matkin. His family moved to Houston where he attended Roberts Elementary, Lanier & Pershing Junior Highs and graduated from...

Michael Shannon Hoech

Michael Shannon Hoech

Aug 28, 2021

On August 28, 2021, Michael Shannon Hoech, passed away at the age of 56 surrounded by the comfort of his loved ones.

To those who knew Mike, all agree that there is no other person who can light up the room the same way he did or simply make others feel as valued and loved as he...

Thomas Russell Martens

Thomas Russell Martens

Aug 26, 2021

On Thursday, August 26, 2021, Thomas R. Martens, loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend passed away at the age of 57.

Tom lived his first 9 years in Springfield, Illinois, raised by parents, Ray and Jane, and alongside brothers, Steve and Dave. Tom is survived by his wife, Stephanie, son,...

Eugene (Gene) Albert Hensley

Eugene (Gene) Albert Hensley

Aug 26, 2021

Eugene Albert Hensley, known as Gene, 82, of Trinity, TX passed away on August 26, 2021 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He went to be with his beloved wife, Sandra Hensley, on their 61st wedding anniversary.

Gene was born in Tazewell, Tennessee on August 19th, 1939. He joined the Navy where he...

Timothy Orin Forbes

Timothy Orin Forbes

Aug 26, 2021

Timothy Orin Forbes, 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Cypress, Texas on August 26, 2021.

Born in Nevada Iowa to Phyllis and Harry Forbes on August 31, 1940

Graduated from Nevada High School in 1958

Graduated from Humboldt Technical School with a degree in Traffic Management. He worked at Great Northern...

David Lee Votaw

David Lee Votaw

Aug 25, 2021

David Lee Votaw, loving husband and father of four children, passed away Wednesday, August 25th, at the age of 74.

David was born on May 28, 1947, in Aurora, Illinois to Glenn and Marcella Votaw. He married Barbara Modaff, literally, the girl next door. Together, they raised four children; Katie, Mary, Meg, and Tom. He was a wonderful...

Ward E. Reynolds

Ward E. Reynolds

Aug 25, 2021

Our hearts are in pieces as The Lord has called Ward E. Reynolds to Heaven. Ward passed away suddenly Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

Ward was born a 6 th generation Californian and spent his early childhood in Los Angeles where he fell in love with the ocean.  He liked pools but the wide open spaces of...

Nora Mae Dossett

Nora Mae Dossett

Aug 25, 2021

At her retirement ceremony after thirty-five years working in the offshore oil and gas industry, it became apparent that Nora Dossett probably knew just about everyone in that industry, from floorhand to company executive.  The attendees, the speeches given, and the memories exchanged were all emblematic of a life well lived in service to others, whether those others were...

Johnny Bowling

Johnny Bowling

Aug 25, 2021

On August 25, 2021, Johnny Bowling passed peacefully from this life to his eternal home with Jesus Christ. Johnny was born in Wright City, Oklahoma, on June 23, 1929, to his father, George Washington Bowling, and his mother, Bessie May Bowling. Johnny was the youngest of seven children: brothers Joseph, William, James, twin brother Jackie (passed away at...

Chad Myron Shelburne

Chad Myron Shelburne

Aug 24, 2021

Chad Myron Shelburne was born in Miami, Florida on December 14, 1977, and passed away in Houston, Texas on August 24, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his father, John Shelburne.

Chad is survived by his loving wife, Arelys Shelburne; his son, Myron Austin Shelburne; mother, Patricia Elizabeth Shelburne; brother, Darin Austin Shelburne; aunts,...

James Charles Larkin

James Charles Larkin

Aug 24, 2021

JAMES (JIM) CHARLE S LARKIN

Jim had a generous heart and a calming spirit that touched us all.  Along with his brilliance, wit, and sense of humor, he was a peace-maker for many.  But more than all this, Jim was a devoted husband to Shirley for 59+ years and loving father...

Deborah Kay Bannahan

Deborah Kay Bannahan

Aug 24, 2021

Deborah Kay Bannahan, 71, of Houston, Texas, was a caring, loving, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.  On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, she passed away peacefully with her husband, William Lee Spratt, faithfully by her side.

Deborah was born to Elmer and Marietta Feldhousen on November 24, 1949.   After graduating from Galena Park High...

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