Our Obituaries
Paula Deane Davis
June 18, 1964 - May 14, 2012
Paula Deane Davis, 47, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 14, 2012, at her home in Baytown. She was born June 18, 1964, in Baytown, Texas, to Paul Davis and Frances Koonce Davis. Paula was a caregiver at heart, as she watched over her parents and her cat Tucker. She was a past member of Faith Temple in Baytown and more recently has been attending the Baptist church. Paula attended Lee...
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Robert A. Nallie, Sr.
March 25, 1943 - May 14, 2012
Robert Anthony Nallie was granted his wings on May 14, 2012, after suffering a 14 year illness. God had mercy and took him home. He was born March 25, 1943, in Indio, California, the son of Robert and Isidora Nallie. Mr. Nallie's final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that he loved dearly and who loved him. Robert was a very loving, caring, and giving person who proudly served...
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Billie A. Luker
October 29, 1919 - May 14, 2012
Billie Alfred Luker, 92, went to be with The Lord on Monday, May 14, 2012. Billie was born the 29th day of October 1919, in Eldorado, Oklahoma.
Billie is preceded in death by his loving wife of fifty-six years, Willie Mae Krueger Luker; his parents, William and Alley Gilbreath Luker; brother, Mark Luker; and sisters, Frances Breaker and Pauline Durham.
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Ida Lee Cone
January 7, 1939 - May 12, 2012
Ida Lee Cone passed away Saturday evening, May 12, 2012, in a local hospital. She was born January 7, 1939, in Waller, TX to Garnett and Irma Lee (Reamer) Jones. She was a homemaker and a member of the Jehovah's Witness Church. She loved gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Mrs. Cone is preceded in...
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Robert Weaver Bonham
July 2, 1924 - May 9, 2012
Robert W. Bonham, of Baytown, TX, passed away May 9th, 2012, at a Baytown hospital. He was born in Corpus Christi, TX, July 2, 1924, to Frank Sr. and Gladys Bonham.
Preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Bobbie; their daughter, Dorcas Francis; and his brother, Frank Bonham, Jr.; he is survived by his granddaughter, Nikki Francis, of Baytown; his sister, Lehr Sherrill, of Las...
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Leroy C. Jennings
May 18, 1927 - May 8, 2012
Leroy Carrington Jennings, 84, was born May 18, 1927 in Mineola, Texas, and died in Baytown, Texas, Tuesday May 8, 2012.
Leroy and his spouse of 61 years, Sue Jennings, grew up in the East Texas town of Mineola and moved to Baytown after his service in the US Navy during the last years of WWII, in 1948 where he began work for Humble Oil and Refining. He worked in various positions in plastic...
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Jean P. Henson
March 14, 1935 - May 7, 2012
Jean Peacock Henson passed away Monday, May 7, 2012, at a local nursing home. She was born March 14, 1935, in Goose Creek, Texas, to Benjamin Martin and Willie Jewel (Waters) Peacock. She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church and was an accountant for many years in the home building industry. She enjoyed reading, refinishing furniture, and playing cards with friends. She also loved bowling...
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Stella Cordes
May 15, 1918 - May 6, 2012
Stella A. Cordes passed away peacefully at her home in Baytown, early Sunday, May 6, 2012, nine days shy of her 94th birthday. She was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on May 15, 1918, to Frank Anast and Georgia Souter Anast. Mrs. Cordes grew up in the Chicago area and worked as a beautician in her early years. After her husband, Lester, retired, they moved to Minocqua, Wisconsin. Mrs. Cordes...
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Annie Jeter Comeaux
January 12, 1919 - May 5, 2012
"I am the vine and you are the branches." John 15:5.
Annie Jeter LaCour Comeaux (Anne), 93, born January 12, 1919, in Raccourci, Louisiana, died at home in Baytown, Texas, Saturday, May 5, 2012, ten years and thirteen months to the day after the death of her husband Roy Valery Comeaux Sr. (married January 17, 1942), with whom she raised thirteen children. She lived her early days alternately...
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Barbara Joline French
February 28, 1944 - May 1, 2012
Barbara Joline French passed away May 1, 2012, in a Houston hospital. She was born February 28, 1944, in Gregg, Texas, to Joseph Benjamin and Pauline (Langston) Smith. Joline was an administrator with Spring ISD. She loved shopping and spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed reading and watching movies.
Mrs. French is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by...
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Mary S. Webb
August 4, 1938 - May 1, 2012
Mary Sue Webb passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at a local hospital. She was born August 4, 1938, in Cushing, Texas, to Aaron and Essie Mae (Rasberry) Gresham. Mrs. Webb was a homemaker and enjoyed watching soap operas. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and also loved fishing.
Mrs. Webb is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arthur Ray Webb; son...
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Joseph W. Tovlin
December 9, 1931 - April 23, 2012
Joseph William Tovlin, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 23, 2012. He was born December 9, 1931, in Homestead, Pennsylvania, to Joseph S. Tovlin and Anna Sulak Tovlin. He graduated from Homestead High School in 1949. Mr. Tovlin proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Following his time of service, he graduated from Duquesne University in 1962 with a...
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Faasulu Veimau-Orebo
September 26, 1972 - April 22, 2012
Faasulu Veimau-Orebo passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012, at a Houston hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 26, 1972, on Tonga Island to Soane and Maletina (Leone) Veimau. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and a pharmacy technician at Walgreens for ten years. She loved music and enjoyed fishing and traveling. She will be deeply missed by...
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Betty Collins
May 23, 1932 - April 19, 2012
Betty Jewel Collins, 79, of Baytown, passed away at a local hospital on Thursday, April 19, 2012. She was born May 23, 1932, in Lott, TX, to Arthur and Az Hulcy. Mrs. Collins was a member of "The Tin Lizzies" bowling team. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, and making clothes for her children. She was a nurse's aide and worked in the food industry up until the age of 74 years old. She was an...
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James Nance
January 21, 1923 - April 18, 2012
James (Jim) Nance, 89, of Baytown, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 surrounded by the ones he loved. He was born on January 21, 1923 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Thomas Jefferson and Ila Mae Nance. He was a proud member of the 315th Regiment of the 79th Army Infantry Division in World War II and was honorably discharged as a decorated veteran. Jim was a Cub Scout Master in his hometown of...
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Dora Garcia Acosta
October 3, 1923 - April 17, 2012
Dora Garcia Acosta passed away at peace surrounded by her loving family on April 17, 2012 in Houston, Texas. Dora was born on October 3, 1923, in Baytown, Texas, and she is preceded in death by her husband, Jesse G. Acosta, parents, Remigio and Virginia Garcia, son, Rudy Acosta, brother, Alfred Garcia, sister, Gloria Hinojosa, and son-in-law, Jimmy Williams.
She is survived by sons and...
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Kenneth Lloyd Phillips
August 3, 1944 - April 15, 2012
Kenneth Lloyd Phillips was born in Henderson, Rusk County, Texas to David Lloyd and Minnie Vernon (Haynes) Phillips on August 3, 1944. He was reared in Baytown, Texas. Kenneth lost his courageous battle with liver cancer on April 15, 2012. "Now cracks a noble heart. Goodnight, sweet prince. And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest" William Shakespeare.
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Peter (Pete) Paul Sultis
July 14, 1923 - April 9, 2012
Peter Paul Sultis was born on July 14, 1923, in Dallas, Texas, to May Cowles and Chris Sultis. He graduated from Forest Avenue High School, Dallas, with honors. Rice Institute (University) offered him a football/baseball scholarship; however, his schooling was interrupted by three years of service as a First Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. After service, he returned to Rice University in 1946...
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Barbara Denise Markum
August 17, 1960 - April 8, 2012
Barbara Denise Markum, 51, of Baytown, passed away at a local hospital on Sunday, April 8, 2012. She was born August 17, 1960, to George Martin and Nadine Burrell Martin in San Angelo, Texas. Denise worked with Child Protective Services as a juvenile court reporter. Besides being with her family, she enjoyed cooking and being active outdoors by fishing and shooting archery.
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James Ray
October 9, 1942 - April 7, 2012
James Milburn Ray, 69, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 7, 2012, at his home in Baytown, Texas. He was born October 9, 1942, in Maud, Oklahoma, to Alva and Iva Jett Ray. A graduate of Lee High School and Lee College, James was a member of the Maranatha Church in Mont Belvieu and was a proud foster parent, caring for over 500 children. He enjoyed working on and showing off his 1934 Ford...
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Mirthala Garcia
October 6, 1966 - April 5, 2012
Mirthala Garcia, 45, of Baytown, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2012, in a Pasadena hospital following a courageous year-long battle with cancer. She was born on October 6, 1966, in Agua Le Guas, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, to Ponciano San Miguel and Lidia Vasquez San Miguel. She was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown and worked as a teacher's aide with ESL students at Baytown Junior...
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James Vester Buchanan
April 5, 1952 - April 2, 2012
James (Jimmy) Buchanan, 59, of Baytown, passed away on Monday, April 02, 2012, at a local nursing home. He was born in Baytown on April 5, 1952, to Vester James Buchanan and Theonila Pauline Jurek Buchanan. Jim worked in the construction industry as a roofer. He was co-owner of Buchanan Bros. Roofing. He enjoyed hunting and loved to go fishing.
Preceded in death by his father, Vester James...
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James Edward "Danny" O'Daniel, Jr.
June 21, 1948 - April 1, 2012
James Edward "Danny" O'Daniel Jr, 63, of Baytown, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2012, in a New Orleans hospital. He was born June 21, 1948, in White Castle, Louisiana, to James and Shirley O'Daniel. Danny was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church and was the owner of O'Daniel's Garage. He had a degree in Commercial Art and was the President Elect of the Automotive Service Association. ...
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Beverly Lynn Kennedy
September 23, 1946 - March 31, 2012
Beverly Lynn Kennedy, 65, of Baytown, passed away at The Methodist Hospital in Houston on Saturday, March 31, 2012. She was born September 23, 1946, in Liberty, Texas, to Thurman Vinson, Sr. and Bernice Juanita Watson Vinson. Lynn was a registered nurse who worked in home health care and also taught in the nursing program at Lee College. She enjoyed taking care of others, watching NCIS and...
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Naomi Ruth Kurtz
December 5, 1935 - March 26, 2012
Naomi "Ruth" Kurtz went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 26, 2012. Ruth was born in Weinert, Texas, on December 5, 1935, to Hunter and Vera Green. She was the 4th of 5 children, born into a God- fearing family struggling to come out of the Depression years. Her father worked as a barber and part time gardener to put food on the table. Never one to shy away from hard work, Ruth went...
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Flonie R. Strange
February 13, 1929 - March 25, 2012
Flonie Ree Strange passed away Sunday evening, March 25, 2012, in a local hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 13, 1929, in Glen Allen, Alabama, to James Murray and Fatima Adeline (Morris) Whitehead. Mrs. Strange was a homemaker and moved to Texas in the 1950s to raise her family in Chambers County until they moved to Baytown in 1965, where she has resided until her...
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Steven Lynn Bettis
June 8, 1949 - March 22, 2012
Steven Lynn Bettis, 62, was surrounded by his loving family when he departed this life on Thursday, March 22, 2012, at a Baytown hospital. He was born June 8, 1949, in Baytown to Douglas and Vera (Fisher) Bettis. Mr. Bettis attended Sterling High School and later became a Union Welder. He loved cooking, fishing, and motorcycles. He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, and will...
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Alma Dee Young
December 23, 1931 - March 21, 2012
Alma Dee Hanson Young, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home on the 21st of March 2012, with her loving family at her side.
Dee was born in Baytown, Texas on the 23rd of December 1931, to Lubie Harmon Hanson and Ruby Whittington Hanson. She relished growing up as the little sister to four older brothers Nathan, L.H., Gerald, and Jack. After graduating from Robert E. Lee High School,...
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Leah Denise Lancon
May 10, 1954 - March 19, 2012
Leah Denise Lancon, 57, of Baytown, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2012, at Hermann Hospital in Houston. She was born May 10, 1954, in Lebanon, Tennessee, to John Foyt and Annette Craddock Foyt. Leah enjoyed spending time with her family, particularly her grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her husband, Frank "Pug" Lancon; father, John Foyt; and nephew, Rick Peterson; she is survived by...
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Richard Arthur Cole
January 14, 1945 - March 19, 2012
Richard Arthur Cole, 67, of Dayton passed away at his home on Monday, March 19, 2012, with his loving family at his side. He was born in Buffalo, New York, on January 14, 1945, to Richard Cole, Sr. and Grace Nichols Cole. A member of the Lutheran faith, Richard was baptized on November 25, 1947. In High School, Richard played baseball and wrestled. He was a graduate of Cornell University,...
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Marcia Sue Brosh Lewis
October 6, 1941 - March 19, 2012
Marcia Sue Brosh Lewis, 70, of League City, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2012. She was born on October 6, 1941, in Covington, Kentucky, to Charles Brosh and Ruth Proctor Brosh. Marcia was raised in Newport, Arkansas, and attended William Woods College in Fulton, Missouri. She moved to Houston in 1969 and raised her family. Marcia began her career in nursing in the Houston and...
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Jessie Lee Barkdull
September 1, 1931 - March 18, 2012
Jessie Lee Barkdull, 80, of Channelview, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2012, at East Houston Regional Hospital. She was born September 1, 1931, in Dry Prong, Louisiana, to John A. Gilcrease and Audie Cochran Gilcrease. Mrs. Barkdull was a homemaker who was known for her sense of humor, for being a wonderful cook, particularly her tomato gravy and biscuits, and a song writer and recording...
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Dorothy St. John
January 23, 1924 - March 17, 2012
Dorothy H. St. John, 88, of Baytown, was surrounded by the love of her family when she passed away Saturday morning, March 17, 2012, at a Baytown hospital. Born in Houston, on January 23, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Antoinette (Pizzo) Tavary. Dorothy has lived in Baytown since the age of four, and was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Dorothy considered...
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William "Billy" Poole, Jr.
October 6, 1954 - March 14, 2012
William E."Billy" Poole, Jr., 57, of Old River, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in a local hospital. He was born October 6, 1954, in Pensacola, Florida, to William E. "Bill" Poole, Sr. and Roxie Hare Poole. Following high school graduation, Billy choose a career as a brick layer and spent the last five years as the owner of his own masonry business. Besides his family, he enjoyed hunting...
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John Paul Jones
May 30, 1956 - March 14, 2012
John Paul Jones, 55, of Baytown, passed from this world on Wednesday, March 14, 2012. He was born May 30, 1956, in Great Lakes, Illinois, to John Henry Jones, Jr. and Nancy Elaine Dryden. John was a 1974 graduate of Furr High School in Galena Park, Texas. He was employed by Stolthaven Houston, Inc. Being one of the older men on the job, he was affectionately called "Grandpa" by his co-workers...
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J. B. Coon
September 26, 1939 - March 11, 2012
J. B. Coon, 72, of Mont Belvieu, Texas, died March 11, 2012. He was born on September 26, 1939, in Goose Creek, Texas. He attended Cedar Bayou and graduated from Robert E. Lee after consolidation. He retired from Chevron in 1991 at the age of 51, enjoying over 20 years of retirement.
His is survived by his wife of 54 years, Cissy Coon; his daughter, Cindy Chasen and her husband, Larry, of...
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Carlos Pagés, Jr.
September 17, 1952 - March 2, 2012
Carlos Pagés Jr. passed away Friday, March 02, 2012, at a local hospital. He was born September 17, 1952, in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Carlos and Felicita (Rosa) Pagés. He was a member of Baker Road Baptist Church and taught 5th grade at Travis Elementary. He was a graduate of Texas A&M University. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. He enjoyed many different...
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Fred Mumm
April 10, 1924 - March 2, 2012
Fred Mumm, 87, of Baytown, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2012, peacefully at home after an extended illness. He was born April 10, 1924 in Monterrey, Mexico to Charles and Concepcion Mumm. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Bryant, his parents, two brothers, Robert and Frankie Mumm, a sister, Mary Louise Longoria and half brothers, Kurt and Charles Mumm. He is survived by his wife...
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Bryant James Stephens, Sr.
November 15, 1942 - February 29, 2012
Bryant James Stephens Sr. passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born November 15, 1942, in McComb, Mississippi, to B.J. and Florena (Freeman) Stephens. He was a member of Baptist Temple in Baytown and was retired from Bayer after 30 years with Brown and Root. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, camping at Jelly Stone in Waller...
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Rose (Rosie) Mary Sistos
August 11, 1950 - February 27, 2012
Rose Mary Sistos, 61, of Houston, passed away in a Houston hospital on Monday, February 27, 2012. She was born on August 11, 1950, in Falfurrias, Texas, to Humberto Romero and Juana Garcia Romero. Rosie, whose home was always open to friends and family, was a wonderful cook and would always feed an army.
Preceded in death by her parents, she is survived by her loving husband of thirty...
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Seth Anthony Jenkins
July 20, 1989 - February 25, 2012
Seth Anthony Jenkins, 22, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 25, 2012. He was born July 20, 1989, to Tony and Tammy Jenkins in Baytown. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, his airboat, and hanging out with friends. He especially enjoyed doing anything outdoors.
Preceded in death by grandparents, Billy and Maggie Jenkins, of Cove; great grandparents, Wilma Gibson, of Houston, Virgil "Sonny"...
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Ray Nelson French
August 8, 1926 - February 23, 2012
Ray Nelson French, 85, of Baytown passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, February 23, 2012. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he was the son of Mary and Paul D. French. Ray was raised in Baton Rouge and spent his happy childhood with his older brother Paul and close friends George Hollingsworth, Charles Langhart, and Charles Phillips. Influenced by his parents' love and talent for music,...
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Floyd Earl Bishop
November 25, 1927 - February 22, 2012
Floyd Earl Bishop, 84, of Baytown, passed away at a local hospital on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. He was born November 25, 1927, in Elliott, Texas, to Ernest Tillery Bishop and Ruth Marie Hancock Bishop. Mr. Bishop was a lifetime member of Cedar Bayou Grace United Methodist and a member of the Masonic Lodge of Cedar Bayou. He retired in 1981 as a supervisor of stores for Diamond Shamrock....
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Andrew P. Page, Sr.
May 12, 1919 - February 21, 2012
Andrew P. Page was born May 12, 1919, and passed away on February 21, 2012. He was a veteran of World War II and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Mr. Page retired from ExxonMobil on January 1, 1979.
Mr. Page was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-nine years, Dorothy Eathel Page. He is survived by his daughter, Janice Dollar and husband, Ray, of Lake Jackson; sons,...
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Mary Helen Hanson
October 10, 1930 - February 17, 2012
Mary Helen Franks Hanson, 81, of Baytown, was born on October 10, 1930, in New Baden, Texas, and passed away at home surrounded by angels and family on Friday, February 17, 2012, after an eighteen-month battle with colon cancer. Helen was one of the seven children born at home and raised on the family farm in Franklin, Texas. She graduated from Franklin High School at the age of 16. Helen met...
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Stephen James Lanphier, Jr.
June 1, 1990 - February 15, 2012
Stephen James Lanphier, Jr., 21, of Baytown, passed suddenly on February 15, 2012, following a tragic automobile accident. He was born June 1, 1990, in Baytown, to Stephen Lanphier, Sr. and Teresa Rodriguez Lanphier. A graduate of Ross S. Sterling High School, Stephen played Little League and high school baseball. He was a talented artist and also enjoyed spending time skateboarding. Stephen...
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Maria "Lupe" Coronado
October 6, 1935 - February 15, 2012
Maria "Lupe" Coronado passed away Wednesday evening, February 15, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 6, 1935 in Mexico to Fidel Coronado and Felicitas Lopez. Mrs. Coronado spent her life caring for her family. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She loved to cook and feed most of the neighborhood. She loved her grandchildren and all...
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Robert W. Maeser, Jr.
July 5, 1923 - February 12, 2012
Robert William Maeser was born July 5, 1923, in Baltimore, MD, and died February 12, 2012, in Lafayette, LA. Throughout his life, he lived in Evanston, IL, New Orleans and Baton Rouge, LA, Altadena, CA and for over 50 years in Baytown, TX.
He is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Clemencia Harrison Maeser, and her five children: Eric Harrison and his wife, Debbie; Terry Lynn Harrison...
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Wilfred (Wilford) Brewer
August 14, 1930 - February 11, 2012
Wilfred (Wilford) Brewer passed away in a Houston hospital on Saturday, February 11, 2012. He was born in Stilwell, OK on August 14, 1930 to Robert Henry Brewer and Louise Lane Brewer. He moved to Baytown in 1947 with his mother and twin brother, Walter. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1949 and attended Lee College before joining the U. S. Army in 1951. After his discharge from...
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Nelda Burton Ramsey
October 15, 1932 - February 10, 2012
Nelda Jean Skipper Burton Ramsey, 79, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 10, 2012, after a long and valiant struggle with multiple myeloma. She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church in Baytown for over sixty years and a frequent visitor at Lyons Baptist Church in Lyons, Texas, whenever she visited her sister. Nelda was proud of the fact that she was a retired operator from Phillips...
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Kelly Marie Howe
November 7, 1961 - February 9, 2012
Kelly Marie Howe, 50, of Baytown, Texas, has left our world to be with our Lord and Savior, February 9, 2012. She was born in Pasadena, Texas, on November 7, 1961. She is survived by her parents, Ralph E. Howe and the late Carol Ann Howe. She was married to Fred Scheafnocker. She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister, and aunt. She was a wonderful mother to the late Jason Howe. ...
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Billie Jean Prater
May 28, 1931 - February 7, 2012
Billie Jean Prater, 80, of Baytown passed away, Tuesday, February 7, 2012 in Battle Ground, WA. She enjoyed collecting Christmas ornaments and making Christmas stockings for her great- grandchildren.
Billie Jean was born May 28, 1931in Corsicana, TX. She worked as a letter carrier for the Baytown post office for 33 years. A special thanks to all of her friends she enjoyed working with so much....
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Jean Proctor Hammack
April 25, 1936 - February 6, 2012
Jean Hammack, 75, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed from this life on Monday, February 6, 2012, at her Baytown home. Born in Gonzales, Texas, on April 25, 1936, she was the daughter of Johnny and Ruby (Coulter) Proctor. She was a longtime parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, and a member of the Ladies of St. John. Jean enjoyed going to movies and gardening,...
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Angelica Rios
August 17, 1942 - February 1, 2012
Angelica Rios-Garza, 69, of Baytown, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, following a courageous battle with cancer, in a Pasadena hospital. She was born on August 17, 1942, in Ciudad Mier Tamps., Mexico, the daughter of Victor and Leonor Garza. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Preceded in death by her parents, and...
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Carmen Jean Varnado
October 7, 1971 - January 31, 2012
Carmen J. Varnado passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2012, at approximately 5 AM, at her home in Mont Belvieu, Texas. Carmen was born October 7, 1971, to Linda O'Neill and Robert L. Lochridge. She married Mark Varnado on June 15, 1994, in Dallas, Texas. Carmen and Mark have one child, Chandler. Carmen worked for Barber's Hill ISD as a bus driver on the Number 10 bus for approximately 8...
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Marvin Marie "Peggy" Lusk
December 3, 1922 - January 28, 2012
Marvin Marie "Peggy" Lusk, age 89, passed away Saturday evening January 28, 2012 at her home in Dayton. She was born in Lawrence County, Mississippi to Fred and Iris (Harvey) Lusk. She was a surgical nurse for many years at San Jacinto Hospital, Gulf Coast Hospital, and Tidelands Hospital. She loved gardening, reading, quilting, crocheting, and painting. Her sweet spirit touched many lives...
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Joann Franklin
November 30, 1933 - January 27, 2012
Joann Franklin, 78, of Baytown, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2012, at The Methodist Hospital in Houston. She was born November 30, 1933, in Pelly, Texas, to Jack Simmons and Ethel Waldrip Simmons. Mrs. Franklin was a homemaker who loved her church, children, grandchildren, gardening and hats. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister and will be...
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William Dean Clingan
May 14, 1966 - January 26, 2012
William D. Clingan, 45, passed away suddenly at his home on January 26, 2012. He was born May 14, 1966, in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, to Calvin (Al) Clingan and Elaine Cooper Clingan. He worked for twenty-three years for ExxonMobil as a Chemical Processor. William enjoyed spending time with his family and being outdoors hunting, fishing and working on his cattle ranch north of Edna, Texas.
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Piper Cay Rowley
November 16, 2011 - January 26, 2012
Piper Cay Rowley, infant daughter of Jason and Jennifer Moffett Rowley, of Mont Belvieu, was gathered up by the angels and carried to her heavenly home on January 26, 2012. She was born on November 16, 2011, in Houston, Texas. In the short time she was on earth, Piper deeply touched the lives of those who loved and cared for her.
She is survived by her parents, Jason and Jennifer Rowley;...
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Joyce Lee Rajewich
November 5, 1947 - January 23, 2012
Joyce Lee Rajewich passed away Monday, January 23, 2012, at her son's home in Dayton. She was born November 5, 1947, in Washington, D.C. to Leroy and Lillian Evans. Mrs. Rajewich was a technician at Walmart for the last 14 years. She enjoyed crocheting and cooking and loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. Mrs. Rajewich was a hardworking, loving mother and grandmother and will...
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Bonnie Kelly Malpass
December 3, 1933 - January 19, 2012
Bonnie Kelly Malpass passed away early Thursday morning January 19, 2012, in a local hospital. She was born December 3, 1933, in Kelly, North Carolina, to Orrell and Janie Margaret (Taylor) Kelly. Mrs. Malpass was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She also loved watching sports. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
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Clemond "Pappa" Boutté
March 26, 1936 - January 17, 2012
Clemond "Pappa" Boutté, 75, was surrounded by his loving family when he departed this life, early Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at his Baytown home, following a courageous battle with a lengthy illness. He was born March 26, 1936, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Leo Boutté and Frances St. Mary Boutté. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Boutté owned and operated Midway Construction Company. He was a...
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Judy Green
July 7, 1961 - January 13, 2012
Judith Carol Green passed away Friday, January 13, 2012, at her home in Baytown. She was born July 7, 1961, in Garden Grove, California, to Eulis Calvin and Barbara (Dykstra) Green. She was an administrative assistant at the Linda Stewart Law Firm and a member of the Art League of Baytown. She loved her dogs and horses and enjoyed making Christmas wreaths, fishing, and watching vintage movies....
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Henry Lee Knupple
June 5, 1951 - January 7, 2012
Henry Lee Knupple, 60 years old of Wallisville, Texas, passed away January 7, 2012, at 3:20 p.m. following a long illness. He is survived by one son, William Travis Knupple of Anahuac, Texas, two daughters, Tammy Sue of Liberty, Texas and Amy Lee of Beaumont, Texas, eleven grandchildren, mother Norma Knupple of Wallisville, Texas, one brother Lester Knupple and wife Vicki of Baytown, Texas,...
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Elliott Andrew Williams
September 3, 1954 - December 31, 2011
Elliott Andrew "Chip" Williams, 57, of Missouri City, passed away December 31, 2011, at his home. He was born September 3, 1954, in Uvalde, TX, to Osburne Lee Grant and Ollie Perry Batteau. Mr. Williams enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved carpentry and was passionate about his job as a carpenter.
Preceded in death by his parents; he is survived by his brother, Osburne Grant...
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Mavis Rachel Hightower
January 18, 1924 - December 30, 2011
Mavis Rachel Hightower passed away Friday, December 30, 2011 at a hospital in Beaumont after a brief illness. She was born January 18, 1924 in Goose Creek, Texas to Willie Ben and Mary Amelia (Daigle) New. Mrs. Hightower was a long time member of Second Baptist Church and a homemaker for many years. She loved to paint and read books. She loved her family and especially her grandchildren and...
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Irene "Wanda" Cox Payne
October 27, 1928 - December 30, 2011
Irene "Wanda" Cox Payne, 83, of Baytown, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2011, at a local nursing home. She was born October 27, 1928, in Baytown, to Willard Wilkes Cox and Marguerite Caroline Watkins Cox. Mrs. Payne was a graduate of Robert E. Lee in 1947 and was active in planning the class reunions. She worked for Citizens Bank from 1947 to 1953 as a bookkeeper and then spent her time...
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James "Jim" Oliver Davis
April 7, 1925 - December 28, 2011
James "Jim" Oliver Davis (U.S. Army-Retired)
James "Jim" Oliver Davis, 86, of Baytown, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. He was born April 7, 1925, in Sutton, West Virginia, to James H. Davis and Orpha M. Hoover Davis. On January 8, 1954, he married Necie Joy Eiland. Jim proudly served his country during three wars in the United States Army from 1943 to 1971. While in the Army...
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Ann Stanford
July 3, 1931 - December 25, 2011
Elizabeth "Ann" Stanford passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011. She was born July 3, 1931, in Luling, Texas, to Richard Lawson and Jackie Cole Bradford. Ann graduated from Pine Tree High School in Longview, Texas, in 1950. She went on to attend Kilgore College but like many others, found love before finishing. Ann met and married Charles Stanford while working in Austin. They were married...
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Era Mae Cupps
March 18, 1930 - December 23, 2011
Era Mae Cupps, 81, of Baytown, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2011, at a local nursing home. She was born March 18, 1930, in Los Angeles, California, to Ernest Fitzgerald and Fannie K. Havard Fitzgerald. Mrs. Cupps was a graduate of Dickinson High School in Dickinson, Texas, and worked for many years for Goose Creek CISD in the food service department. A member of Old River Baptist Church...
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Virgie Marie Godwin
April 10, 1927 - December 22, 2011
Virgie Marie Godwin, 84, of Baytown, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2011, at a local rehabilitation center. She was born April 10, 1927, to John Virgil Johnston and Ludie Celeste Strickland Johnston in Crockett, Texas, but was raised in Sand Flat, Texas. She married James Godwin on April 11, 1944, and they moved to Baytown in the late 40s. Mrs. Godwin was a longtime member of Cedar...
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Brenda Sue McKinney
August 2, 1952 - December 21, 2011
Brenda Sue McKinney, 59, of Groesbeck, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at M. D. Anderson Center in Houston following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Houston on August 2, 1952, to Charles Coker and Betty Riley Coker. Brenda was a member of the Baptist faith. An artist, she loved to paint, sew and decorate, but she also loved being around her family,...
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Johnie Aline Smith
September 25, 1923 - December 19, 2011
Johnie Aline Smith born September 25, 1923, at Noonday, Texas, to Benjamin Franklin and Tippie Thedford. She passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2011, in Baytown, Texas.
She married Earnest James Smith at an early age and after a short time, they decided to move to Baytown because her brother and sister lived in Baytown and this is where Pop got a job working for Humble Oil. Humble Oil,...
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Allen Lee Wilson, Jr.
April 17, 1966 - December 18, 2011
Allen Lee Wilson, Jr., 45, passed away peacefully at his Baytown home, early Sunday, December 18, 2011, following a lengthy and courageous battle with Muscular Sclerosis. Born in Baytown, on April 17, 1966, he was the son of Allen Lee Wilson and Mona Caldera Wilson. He attended Robert E. Lee High School and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Allen will be remembered for his...
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Paula Aline Williams
August 17, 1946 - December 18, 2011
Paula Aline Williams, 65, of Baytown, passed away at a local hospital on Sunday, December 18, 2011. She was born in the Houston on August 17, 1946, to William Al Bowen and Cecil Pauline Knight Bowen. She grew-up in Houston's Heights and will be remembered for her entrepreneurial spirit, owning a number of businesses, and working in sales, food service and personnel.
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Carl Lawrence French
January 7, 1938 - December 17, 2011
On December 17, 2011, Carl French passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 7, 1938, in Boston, Massachusetts. He is preceded in death by his parents Lena French and Lester French of Hudson, Massachusetts.
Carl is survived by his wife of over 45 years, Sheila French of Crosby, Texas and his three children: Kenni French Lowie and husband Richard of...
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Milania Faith Aguilar
June 7, 2011 - December 16, 2011
Milania Faith Aguilar, infant daughter of Albert Aguilar and Brianna Aguilar, was taken by angels to her heavenly home on Friday, December 16, 2011, with her loving family at her side. Milania was born in Baytown on June 7, 2011, and she and her family attended Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Mont Belvieu.
Milania is survived by her loving parents, Albert and Brianna Aguilar; grandparents,...
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Margaret "Peggy" Oliver
July 1, 1919 - December 15, 2011
Margaret "Peggy" Oliver, 92, of Baytown, passed away in a local hospital on Thursday, December 15, 2011. She was born July 1, 1919, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Joseph Reilly and Sarah Murphy Reilly. Mrs. Oliver was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School and attended Lee College and The University of Texas. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church
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Mikkelle Ann Rodriguez
March 22, 2000 - December 12, 2011
Mikkelle Ann Rodriguez, 11, passed away in a local hospital on Monday, December 12, 2011. A member of Grace Bible Church, Mikkelle was a student at Lamar Elementary and attended Grady Middle School in the fifth grade. She loved playing the piano and listening to music.
Mikkelle is survived by her loving parents, Kimberly and Wesley Stephens; brother, Jakob Riley Stephens; sister, Delilah...
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Peggy Treat Brewer
August 25, 1925 - December 9, 2011
Viola Margaret "Peggy" Brewer, 86, of Baytown, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011, in a local rehabilitation center. She was born August 25, 1925, in Lexington, Oklahoma, to Ignatious Treat and Myrtle King Treat. Mrs. Brewer was a longtime nurse in Houston. She was a member of and very involved at First Baptist Church in Baytown, Grandmother's Club and Women on Missions. Mrs. Brewer...
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Timothy Lynn Quinton
December 31, 1950 - December 6, 2011
Timothy (Tim) L. Quinton, 60, of Baytown, died in his home on December 6, 2011. Tim was born December 31, 1950, in Houston, Texas, to Mercedes Quinton and the late Curtis Quinton. He is a 1968 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown and from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. Tim recently retired from Pfeiffer and Son Electric in LaPorte after 35 years of employment....
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Michael Brian Flowers
December 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011
Michael Brian Flowers, infant son of Brandon Flowers and Robin McIntosh, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2011, in a local hospital. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at Mont Belvieu United Methodist Cemetery
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Christine Ann Tompkins
August 17, 1956 - November 29, 2011
Christine Ann Tompkins, 55, of Highlands, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at a local hospital. She was born August 17, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio. Christine was a member of the Baptist faith. She was a life member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and was also a member of the Red Hatters Club. Christine worked as an accounting clerk and enjoyed traveling and fishing and...
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Dorothy Marie "Dottie" Palmer
March 23, 1957 - November 29, 2011
Dorothy M. "Dottie" Bastian Palmer, 54, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at her home in Baytown, Texas. Dottie was born in San Antonio, Texas, to Lawrence G. Bastian and Laquita Ann Bastian on March 23, 1957, on Lackland Air Force Base. After graduating in 1975 from Ross S. Sterling High School, she joined the United States Air Force as an Avionics Technician and was later...
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Gladys Marie May
December 28, 1924 - November 18, 2011
Gladys Marie May passed away Friday, November 18, 2011, at a Bryan nursing home. She was born December 28, 1924, in Falls County to August Robert and Emma Elizabeth (Manthie) Prinzel. Mrs. May was a homemaker and loved playing cards with her friends. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren and traveling. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Mrs. May is...
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Andrew Rebori
May 18, 1948 - November 18, 2011
Andrew Nicholas Rebori was born May 18, 1948, in Chicago, and died Friday, November 18, 2011, at his home in Houston, following a seven-month cancer illness.
Andrew was the first son of Barbara Willson Rebori and Andrew Prendergast Rebori. Andrew graduated with a BS and MBA from Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA, and worked as an international banker in New York, Chicago and Houston. For...
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Austin Dale Taggart II
January 6, 1952 - November 16, 2011
Dr. Austin Dale Taggart II, 59, of Houston, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, surrounded by the love of his family. Dale was born January 6, 1952, in Odessa, Texas, to Austin D. Taggart and Evylinn Abercrombie Taggart. He was married to Darren (Dara) Brandt Taggart and worked for Shell Oil Company for thirty years as a chemist.
A Celebration of Dale's Life will be held at 2 p.m....
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Dora Ellen Gonzalez
October 26, 1957 - November 14, 2011
Dora Ellen Gonzalez passed away Monday, November 14, 2011, at a local hospital. She was born October 26, 1957, in Baytown to James E. Duckworth and Hortencia Hinojosa. Dori was a member of Maranatha Church and worked as a Phlebotomist at Baycoast Hospital, San Jacinto Hospital, and Quest Laboratories. She enjoyed remodeling her house and working outdoors planting trees. She loved her family...
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John Dzak, Sr.
December 6, 1923 - November 13, 2011
John Dzak, 87, of Baytown, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011, at a local hospital. He was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on December 6, 1923, to Charles and Susan (Senko) Dzak. In 1946, he married the love of his life, Dolores "Dee" Adams, at Holy Cross Catholic Church. He proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Coast Guard aboard the U. S. S. Durant and later...
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Randall Bates
August 3, 1958 - November 11, 2011
Randall Jefferson Bates, 53, formerly of Baytown, was surrounded by the love of his family when he passed away from complications due to a lengthy illness, on November 11, 2011, at his Pasadena home. He was born in Baytown on August 3, 1958 and attended Robert E. Lee High School before graduating from Ross S. Sterling. Randy worked for Century A/C Supply and was a member of Missouri Street...
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Shyanne Nacole Varnado
August 24, 2011 - November 9, 2011
Shyanne Nacole Varnado, infant daughter of Deeann Nacole Schank and Brandon Lee Varnado passed away on November 9, 2011, at Kingwood Hospital. She was born August 24, 2011, in Cleveland, Texas.
Shyanne is preceded in death by her great grandfather, Ervin Ryland and her uncle, Bradley Varnado, and great grandmother, Diane Rose Schank. She is survived by her parents Brandon and Deeann;...
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Jack Carlton Whitley, Sr.
December 20, 1937 - November 9, 2011
Jack Carlton Whitley, Sr., 73, of Baytown, passed away at The Methodist Hospital in Houston on Wednesday, November 9, 2011. He was born on December 20, 1937, in Prairie Lea, Texas, to Alvin and Mary Whitley. Mr. Whitley began working for Rohm and Haas shortly after moving to Highlands in 1959. In 1962 he and his family would move to Baytown, where he worked at Baytown Electric throughout the...
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Joe Russell Vogel, Jr.
July 28, 1954 - November 8, 2011
Joe Russell Vogel, Jr. passed away Tuesday morning, November 8, 2011, at his home in Beach City. He was born July 28, 1954, in Texarkana, TX, to Joe Russell Sr. and Nancy Yvonne (White) Vogel. He was an inspector in the construction business and attended Cedar Bayou Baptist Church. He loved fishing, riding his motorcycle, and fixing things. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved...
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Johnnie Tanner Cone
May 8, 1914 - November 6, 2011
Johnnie Tanner Cone was born May 8, 1914 in Elton, LA to John W. "Foxy" Tanner and Beatrice Gonzales Tanner. She passed away Sunday morning November 6, 2011, in Baytown, Texas.
Johnnie received her BA degree from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. While at Northwestern, Johnnie was active in Purple Jackets, Theta Sigma Epsilon, and Kappa Delta Pi serving as president...
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