obituaries

Susan Taylor

Susan Taylor

Oct 19, 2025

Susan ("Sue") Gertrude Smith Randall Taylor passed away quietly in her sleep on Sunday, October 19th,  in the Woodlands, Texas, at age 78.

Sue was born on September 28, 1947, and grew up with her family in Chenango Bridge, New York. Sue was proud to be a Smith, which to her meant valuing learning and education for...

Theresia H. Thomson

Theresia H. Thomson

Oct 18, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Theresia Hermine Thomson, 84, will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 8th at Klein Funeral Home in Tomball, TX.

Theresia passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Spring, TX. She was born November 16, 1940, in Garmisch, Germany to Dr. Heinrich and Theresia Ruff.

Known as Resi, Terry...

Jose Luis Baez Cruz

Jose Luis Baez Cruz

Oct 18, 2025

Jose Luis Baez Cruz, 57, passed away on October 18, 2025. He was born on March 29, 1968, in Mexico City, Mexico, and spent the majority of his life in Houston, Texas, where he built a life rooted in hard work, love, and family.

Jose is survived by his beloved parents, Adrian Baez and Josefina Cruz; his...

Robi Ted Willis

Robi Ted Willis

Oct 18, 2025

Robi Ted Willis, 69, of Porter, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025. A generous and hard-working soul, Robi touched countless lives with his warm smile, delightful sense of humor, and unwavering dedication to those he cherished.

Born on October 6, 1956 in Baytown, Robi was a lifelong Texas resident who found joy in the simple...

Richard Dale Fox

Richard Dale Fox

Oct 18, 2025

Richard Dale Fox Obituary

July 29, 1940 – October 18, 2025

Richard (Dick) Dale Fox was born in Hamburg, Iowa and fondly remembered his years growing up in Riverton, Iowa.  He was the son of Beulah Katherine (Johnson) and Ralph Arnold Fox.

Majoring in Geology,...

William Mark Hightower

William Mark Hightower

Oct 17, 2025

William Mark Hightower, 70, passed away on October 17th, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on September 24, 1955, in Houston, Texas, to Shirley and Johnny Hightower.

Mark is survived by his daughters, Kristy and Amy, and his cherished grandchildren, Wyatt and Harper. He was the proud owner of Hightower Metal Works, where he specialized...

David P. Marke

David P. Marke

Oct 17, 2025

David P. Marke, 83, of Hockley, Texas, passed away peacefully at 6:45 a.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Cypress Methodist Hospital in Cypress, Texas. He was born on April 16, 1942, in Hancock, Michigan, to Emil H. and Ellen Marke.

During his youth, Dave lived in Chassell, Michigan, and graduated from Chassell...

Diedra Monique Brewer-Rowe

Diedra Monique Brewer-Rowe

Oct 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Diedra (Dee-Ed-Ra) Monique Brewer Rowe, affectionately known as Dede, on October 16, 2025. After a courageous battle with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) liver disease, she passed peacefully, surrounded by love.

Dede embraced life with joy and passion. When she wasn't brightening someone's day by...

Jimmy "Jim" Jackson

Jimmy "Jim" Jackson

Oct 14, 2025

Jimmy "Jim" Dean Jackson, age 80, of Spring, passed away October 14th. He was born October 2nd, 1945, in Dallas, Texas to Burl Dean Jackson and Mary Ella (Henslee) Jackson.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca "Becky" Jackson; daughter, Amanda "Mandy" Payne; son, Joshua Jackson; grandsons, Hunter McKnight, Forrest Jackson, River Jackson; sister, Deena Beckett; brother,...

Francis Elliott Wedder

Francis Elliott Wedder

Oct 14, 2025

Francis (Jimmy/Granddaddy) Elliott Wedder, loving husband, father, granddaddy and companion, 84, of Splendora, Texas born May 7th, 1941, lived a long, wonderful life but leaving us too soon on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph E.A and Jessie Mae Wedder, his loving wife of 34 years Joyce, brother Bill Kern, sister Judy...

Thomas Lee Strange

Thomas Lee Strange

Oct 13, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for his life, we announce the passing of Thomas Lee Strange, Sr. on October 13, 2025. A devoted disciple of Jesus Christ, he went home to be with his Lord and Savior, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and unwavering dedication to his family.

Born on August 29, 1943 in...

Shirley Frances Hayes

Shirley Frances Hayes

Oct 13, 2025

Shirley Frances Hayes, of Houston, Texas, passed away October 13, 2025.

Frances was originally from Nashville, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Lacy Thomas Hayes, Sr. and Frances (Cook) Hayes, both of Nashville, Tennessee, and her beloved brothers, Jim Hayes of Hatfield, PA and Robert Hayes of Memphis, Tennessee.

Frances is...

Christopher Alan Cole

Christopher Alan Cole

Oct 13, 2025

Christopher Alan Cole was born in Odessa, Texas on December 17, 1960, and passed away  peacefully and unexpectedly in Spring, Texas on October 13, 2025.

Chris's life was one of achievement. He was born prematurely, which left him with a severe to  profound sensorineural hearing loss. In 1960 there were limited services for any child with a...

David Thurman Pinkerton

David Thurman Pinkerton

Oct 13, 2025

David Pinkerton lived his life in full color, with a booming voice, a quick wit, and a heart that drew people in wherever he went. He never met a stranger—only future friends waiting to hear one of his stories or jokes.

Born on October 12, 1950, David led a life as bold and varied as the man...

Ralph Willard Schneider

Ralph Willard Schneider

Oct 11, 2025

Ralph W. Schneider, 98, of Spring, TX, passed away quietly at home of natural causes on October 11, 2025.  He was born April 20, 1927, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late William and Matilda Schneider. He was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 70 years, Alberta (Bert) who passed on April 2, 2025,...

Marilyn Jo Rahn

Marilyn Jo Rahn

Oct 11, 2025

Celebrating a Life of Dedication, Family, and Kindness

Marilyn Jo Rahn, known affectionately as Jo, was born on November 9, 1939, in Utica, New York, daughter of Albert O. Williams and Doris Inglis Williams. She passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, surrounded by loved ones, after a lifetime devoted to family, work, and community.

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Maura Mattiza

Maura Mattiza

Oct 11, 2025

MAURA FONSECA MATTIZA Born November 30, 1935 Passed Away October 11,2025

Age 89 Years 10 Month 11 Days

Preceded in death by parents Cruz and Natalia Fonseca; Husband Elwood G.Mattiza; Brothers, Louis Fonseca and Victor Fonseca; Sisters, Silveria Ontiveroz, Molly Trevino, Julia Jaramillo, and Irene Campos and Grandson Drew...

Valerian Thomas Kobza

Valerian Thomas Kobza

Oct 11, 2025

Valerian Thomas Kobza, aged 80, of Magnolia, passed away on October 11, 2025. He was born on September 24, 1945, in Omaha, Nebraska. Valerian will be remembered for his contributions to his community and the love he shared with those around him.

We will soon share a heartfelt tribute to a well-lived life. Stay tuned for an...

Deavin Ann Mckiddy

Deavin Ann Mckiddy

Oct 11, 2025

Deavin Ann McKiddy passed from this life on October 11th, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and deep devotion to her family.

She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Steve, and her children: Alicia, Jody, and Jason (wife Christy). She was preceded in death by her son, Jared.

Deavin was a cherished...

Donald Emerson Iloff

Donald Emerson Iloff

Oct 11, 2025

Donald Emerson Iloff Sr., aged 94, of The Woodlands, passed away on October 11, 2025. Born on September 18, 1931, in Honesdale, PA, he was the beloved son of the late Emerson Iloff and Ruth Comino Iloff.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Virginia Farat Iloff, and his loving family: daughter Victoria Iloff Osteen and her...

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