obituaries

Jan 7, 2017

Dolores LaNelle Sales, 87, of Cypress, TX, went to her Lord and Savior on January 7, 2017. She was born July 1, 1929 in Premont, TX to Clay Williams Harbin and Hesper Ahlman Harbin. She grew up in Dobbin, TX and attended Sam Houston State University, where she received a Bachelor and Masters of Education....

Jan 5, 2017

Douglas A. Briscoe, age 63, beloved husband, father, step-father, and grandfather, passed away in Houston, Texas on January 5, 2017.  He was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois by his parents, Henry and Helen Briscoe, who predeceased him.  Doug will be forever remembered by his loving wife, Nona Briscoe; sons Tim and Brian Briscoe, of Houston, Texas;...

Jan 5, 2017

Jeffrey Alden McCalip, 60, entered his Heavenly home on January 5, 2017.  Jeff was surrounded by his family who lovingly cared for him during his illness.  Jeff was preceded in death by his father James Arthur, his mother Jean Almira, and his sister Jeanette Audrey.  Jeff is survived by his wife Patty, her daughter Brandy...

Jan 5, 2017

MaryAnn Grace Capobianco Billings

Born September 16, 1927, in St. Louis, Missouri

Passed away at home with her loving family, January 5, 2017, in Spring, Texas

Preceded...

Jan 4, 2017

Woodrow Waylon Sheffield, 76, of Montgomery, died at 5:31 am, Wednesday, January 4, 2017. He was born January 10, 1940, in Corsicana, TX to Woodrow and Mary Lois Sheffield. He married his high school sweetheart, Sandra Kreinhop, on December 16, 1961. Waylon is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sandra Sheffield; daughter, Kim Wunderlich and her husband August; daughter,...

Jan 4, 2017

Husband - Larry Segrest Brother & Sister-in-law - Travis & Shirley Cottrell Nephews & Families - Denzil & Brooks Cottrell Sister-in-law - Adlene Cottrell Nephew & Family - Bill Cottrell Niece - Sarie Day Great-Niece - Jennifer Ramirez Nephew - Norman Pool Nancy was preceded in death by: Father - Connie Brooks Cottrell Mother - Ova Pearl Cottrell Brother -...

Jan 2, 2017

William Howard Doyle., Jr. died peacefully on January 2, 2016 at his home in Spring, Texas.

"Bill" was born May 16, 1936 in Memphis, Tennessee to Howard and Lucille Doyle. After high school graduation, he left Tennessee and moved to Houston, Texas to attend Rice University where he earned an accounting degree. Bill married Barbara Anne Willis...

Jan 2, 2017

Anne Rose Bell passed away in her home of over 50 years on Monday, January 2, 2017. Anne Rose was born in Lynchburg Texas on July 25, 1931 to Homer and Mollie Hilton. A child of the Great Depression, Anne Rose graduated from Galena Park High School in 1949. She married Frank Scott Bell on...

Jan 1, 2017

Donald Wayne Beckendorf bor n June 27,1949.  Baptized in Christ in July 1949 and confirmed on June 16, 1957 all at Rosehill United Methodist Church.  Taken by God on January 1, 2017.

Loving son, husband, father and grandfather.  He was bigger than life and had many accomplishments to show his dedication for his faith and family.  He...

Jan 1, 2017

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Jan 1, 2017

Annie P. Backen, 97, of Conroe, passed away January 1, 2017. She was born December 31, 1919, in Anson, Texas to the late Pat H. Martin and Jewel Martin.  She is survived by her husband, Clinton Backen; sons, Don Backen and wife Pat and Dennis Backen and wife Carolyn; daughter Betty Harriss and husband Jim;...

Jan 1, 2017

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Dec 31, 2016

Chester Templeton, passed away December 31, 2016.  The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5:00 - 8:00 at Klein Funeral Home.  The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday January 4, 2016.  Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Norwood Cemetery, Huerne, Texas.

Dec 31, 2016

W illiam "Bill" Henry McConnell, Jr., a loving husband, father, and grandfather died on Friday, December 30, 2016, at the age of 77 at Houston Methodist Hospital. Bill McConnell was born on February 27, 1939, in Houston, TX, the son of Ruby and William Henry McConnell.  He was a graduate of St. Thomas High School.  After attending Texas A&M and...

Dec 31, 2016

Martha Sue Pruitt was born to Allyn and Ruth Burnsides in Dayton, Ohio on March 16, 1937. She grew up in the Belmont neighborhood of Dayton. She spent many summers with her maternal relatives in Dickson, Tennessee. She took vocal lessons and piano lessons throughout her childhood, therefore music has always been a big part of her life. She graduated...

Dec 31, 2016

Johnny Parks Burke, 81, died peacefully Saturday, December 31, 2016 in The Woodlands, TX, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

He leaves behind his sister Billie Sue Smith. His son, Steve and wife Amy Burke along with his daughters Cynthia Burke, Rebecca Burke and Melanie Burke. Johnny also is survived by his grandchildren Jeremy...

Dec 30, 2016

Kathleen "Kay" Fenwick, 79, of Houston, died peacefully on December 30. She is survived by her daughters, Ellen and Amy, their husbands and three grandchildren, as well as her sisters Anna Kavanagh and Sr. Patricia McGowan.

Kay received her undergraduate degree from St. John's University in New York and...

Dec 30, 2016

William Rutherford was born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland on May 16, 1943. His family moved to Southern California when he was 5 years old, and that is when he became an airplane fanatic. His life has been aviation; he served in the United States Air Force, he was employed as an aircraft mechanic, flight engineer and as a pilot. He...

Dec 29, 2016

Janet Carolyn Eberhart Robinson was born in Great Bend, Kansas, on October 29, 1934, to Homer and Laura Eberhart.

She grew up in Ellinwood, Kansas, a small central Kansas town where she attended Ellinwood Public Schools and graduated from Ellinwood High School in 1952. She met and dated her...

Dec 29, 2016

Doug was born on Tuesday, December 17th, 1957 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. At the age of 14 he and his family moved to Houston. Doug graduated from Aldine High School in 1976. After graduation he went to work for the Southern Pacific Railroad (now Union Pacific) as a high line electrician. During his career he became certified as a Master...