obituaries

James Filmore Frazier

James Filmore Frazier

Aug 28, 2024

James Filmore Frazier, 89, passed away on August 28, 2024, in Tomball, Texas. Born on September 3, 1934, James dedicated three years of service to the U.S. Coast Guard, a commitment that spoke to his sense of duty and patriotism.

Following his military service, James pursued an education at Sam Houston State University, which paved the way...

Barbara Sebesta Beard

Barbara Sebesta Beard

Aug 28, 2024

Barbara Beard, a lifelong resident of Tomball, Texas, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and cherished memories. Born and raised in Tomball, Barbara grew up with her beloved brother Joe in their family home on Oxford Street. She graduated from Tomball High School in 1963, where she met the love of her life, Gearald "Gery"...

Robert O. Whitley

Robert O. Whitley

Aug 27, 2024

Robert Odum Whitley, age 86, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024 after suffering ongoing health issues for a number of years.

Robert is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Whitley (married 66 "long" years, according to both of them); his four children - Jennifer Barrera (Alex Barrera), Devin Hathaway, Michael Whitley (Nathan Hall), and Karen Whitley;...

Effie Darcus Rider

Effie Darcus Rider

Aug 27, 2024

Effie, 85, passed away on August 27, 2024 in Tomball, Texas. She was born on September 24, 1938 in Houston Texas to George Dudley Simms and Ozell Moon Simms. Effie lived a beautiful life alongside her Husband Wallie Sr. and her two sons Edwin and Wallie Jr. After Wallie Sr was released from the military, they purchased a home...

Brandon Lee Glidewell

Brandon Lee Glidewell

Aug 26, 2024

Brandon Lee Glidewell was born January 28,1975, in Wichita Falls, Texas. The first two years of his life were spent in Aberdeen, Scotland, and Capetown, South Africa. He graduated from CyFair High School in 1993 where he played football and baseball. He attended Southwest Texas State University where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Order fraternity....

Carolyn Gaiennie Cintron

Carolyn Gaiennie Cintron

Aug 26, 2024

Carolyn Gaiennie Cintron, of Montgomery, Texas, passed away on August 26, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born on April 27, 1940, in Houston, Texas to Roland and Louise Gaiennie. Carolyn graduated from St. Agnes Academy in Houston, Texas in 1958, and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Texas Tech College in 1962 followed by additional studies at...

Alford M. Turman

Alford M. Turman

Aug 25, 2024

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Alford Martin Turman, 88, of Houston, passed away August 25, 2024. He was born March 7, 1936, in Franklin, Texas to the late Boliver Alfred "Jack" Turman and Merl (Martin) Turman.

He is survived by his loving wife and devoted caregiver, Gervor "Jean" Turman; his...

Verna Edwards Karl

Verna Edwards Karl

Aug 24, 2024

Verna Mae Karl of Tomball, Texas, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born on April 8, 1940, in San Antonio, Texas to Vernon and Ellen Edwards.

She had been married to her husband, W.E. Karl, Jr., for 60 years, raising three children. She was a devoted wife, mother, and...

Betty Louise Ezell

Betty Louise Ezell

Aug 24, 2024

Betty Louise Ezell, 81 y.o., of Spring, TX, passed away Saturday, August 24th, 2024. She was born November 6th, 1942, in Pascagoula, MS to the late Mrs. Louise Ezell.

She is survived by her sister, Rev. Dr. Carolyn Ezell. Including her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Lt. Col. William "Bud" Leonard, Richard "Dick"...

Jean Frances Grieve

Jean Frances Grieve

Aug 24, 2024

Jean Frances Grieve was born in Clarksburg, Missouri on March 25,1932, and passed away in Tomball, Texas on August 24, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert J Grieve.

Jean is survived by her sons Steven Allen Grieve. and Michael Lee Grieve. and her daughter in-law Wanda Mae Grieve

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Karl S. Holdaway

Karl S. Holdaway

Aug 24, 2024

Major Karl Steckelman Holdaway, USMC (Retired) passed away at his home in Magnolia, Texas on August 24, 2024 after a prolonged illness.

The son of Charles and Wilhelmina Holdaway, Karl was born, November 1, 1937 in Carbon County, Utah. He attended Wasatch Academy in Mount Pleasant, Utah where he excelled in athletics, specifically basketball and baseball. Karl...

Lorin Manton Pierucci, Iii

Lorin Manton Pierucci, Iii

Aug 23, 2024

Lorin M. Pierucci, III, 75, passed away in Tomball, TX on August 23, 2024.  He was born on September 11, 1948, in Philadelphia, PA.  Shortly after his high school graduation, he was drafted by the United States Army where he served 2 Years in Vietnam.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorin M. Pierucci II & Gloria...

Linda Lee Adam

Linda Lee Adam

Aug 23, 2024

Linda Lee Adam went to be with the Lord on Friday morning August 23, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones.  Linda was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and later moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Thankfully, she found her way home to Houston, Texas, where she met the love of her life, Bobby, on a blind date...

Raisa Shlyakhovets

Raisa Shlyakhovets

Aug 23, 2024

"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything."

—Plato

Our beloved Raisa, a cherished grandmother, mother, widow, and dear friend to all who knew her, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024, surrounded by her...

Col (Ret) Peter Edward Nielsen, Md

Col (Ret) Peter Edward Nielsen, Md

Aug 23, 2024

COL (Ret) Peter Edward Nielsen, MD, was born on August 16, 1960, in New Orleans, LA to parents Edward Lewis Nielsen and Judith Marie Hansen Nielsen. He was baptized at the Norwegian Seaman's Church and confirmed at Kinsmen Lutheran in Houston, TX.

He was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Cypress Fairbanks High School in 1978 in...

Jerry Thomas Hicks

Jerry Thomas Hicks

Aug 22, 2024

erry Thomas Hicks, 82, of Cypress, Texas, passed away on August 22nd, 2024 predeceased by son Michael Jerome Hicks. Jerry was born on June 2nd, 1942 to Ronald Virgil and Janie Kathryn Hicks in Dyersburg, Tennessee. After Jerry graduated in Cheyenne, Wyoming from East High School in 1960, he went through electrical trade school at Coyne College in Chicago,...

Joyce Ann Clanton

Joyce Ann Clanton

Aug 22, 2024

Joyce Ann Clanton was born in Whitehall, Illinois on July 29, 1942 to Norman Gerald and Margaret Eileen Wyatt. She gained her heavenly reward on August 22, 2024, at the age of 82. She was a devoted wife to Steven D. Clanton for 48 years, until his death. She was the proud mother of Rodney D. Clanton, Teresa A....

Gerard Townsend Haynes

Gerard Townsend Haynes

Aug 22, 2024

Gerard T. Haynes 5/6/1935 – 8/22/24, "Gerry" as he preferred to be called, was born on May 6th, 1935 in Beaumont, Texas to Loretta and Thomas Haynes.  He was the middle child with two brothers, Charles and Thomas.  Gerry and his brothers grew up in a modest household where he gained his character and values from a loving family...

Kenneth William Lee

Kenneth William Lee

Aug 22, 2024

Kenneth William Lee, 71, of Magnolia, Texas, passed away August 22nd, 2024. Ken was born May 11th, 1953, in Huntington Park, California to the late Russell William Lee and Evelyn (Watry) Montoya.

Ken worked hard his entire life. At the young age of 6 he could be found picking strawberries and cotton with his brother Richard in...

Melinda Lee Lolley

Melinda Lee Lolley

Aug 21, 2024

Melinda Lee Lolley was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She passed peacefully in Methodist Hospital while recovering from a triple bypass procedure.

Melinda was born in Caney, Kansas to Melvin Maddox and Eunice Wilson. Melinda attended Caney High School and after graduation attended Tulsa University where she met her one true love, Douglas Lolley. While...

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