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Mrs. Frances Marie Wortham
Jan. 03, 2009
Frances M. Welch Wortham, 72, was called to heaven on Saturday, January 3, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Frances was born July 26, 1936 in San Antonio, Texas to Paul and Marie Welch. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Walter Wortham; granddaughter, Elizabeth York....
Mrs. Joan S. Celevand
Jan. 02, 2009
Mrs. Celevand was born on February 13, 1926 and passed away on Friday, January 2, 2009. Mrs. Celevand was a resident of Pearland, Texas at the time of her passing.
Mr. John Harlan Warren
Jan. 01, 2009
John Harlan Warren, 71, of Magnolia, Texas, beloved husband and father went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 1, 2009. John was born October 23, 1937 in Houston, Texas to Johnny and Thelma Warren. He died as a result of an accident at his home on December 3, 2008. John...
Mrs. Willie "Faye" Follett
Dec. 29, 2008
Willie "Faye" Follett, 68, passed peacefully at her home on December 29th in Manvel. She was born August 14, 1940 in Darlington, FL to Willie and Ressie Brannon. Faye is survived by her husband Herbert J. Follett, Sr.; son, Herbert Follett, Jr.; daughters, Rebecca Follett, Amanda Follett-Powell...
Ms. Kathleen Elizabeth Powell
Dec. 25, 2008
Powell Kathie Powell, 88, passed away December 25, 2008. Kathie was a long time member of Garden Villas Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years and had many friends. Born Kathleen Elizabeth Sturkie on August 24, 1920 in Hassee, Comanche County, Texas, she was the daughter of...
Mrs. Lara Nicole Goldsberry
Dec. 25, 2008
Lara Nicole Nettles Goldsberry, 30, went home to the Lord on December 25, 2008. Born Christmas Eve 1978, Nicole was the oldest daughter of Aaron Joseph "AJ" Nettles and Lara Anne Clampit. Nicole was a 1997 graduate of Sam Rayburn High School and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Known for her...
Ms Mary Helen Rivas
Dec. 21, 2008
Rivas Mary Helen Rivas went to be with the Lord December 21, 2008. She was born in Brownsville, Texas. A member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Manvel. Mary is survived by her children, Cynthia (Rivas) Grounds (Steven), Kathryn Rivas and Richard Rivas Jr.; grandson Rafael Pedraza III;...
Mrs. Josephine Philomena Schneider
Dec. 21, 2008
Josephine "Josie" Schneider, 79, passed from this life December 21, 2008 with her family at her side. Josie was born to her parents Joseph and Sally Proctor on October 29, 1929, in Stockton, England. In 1946, she met her future husband, Bill Schneider, while he was a POW in England during World...
Mrs. Jeanette Holiday Dent
Dec. 18, 2008
Jeanette Holiday Dent, 79, entered into rest Thursday, December 18, 2008. She was born in Galveston, Texas on December 13, 1929. She is preceded in death by her husband, Willis W. Dent, Jr. and parents, Glenn A. Holiday and Jeanette L. Holiday. She is survived by brother, Glenn A. Holiday and...
Mr. Billy Brewer Smith
Dec. 18, 2008
Billy "Bill" Brewer Smith, 77, entered into rest Thursday, December 18, 2008. He was born on June 6, 1931 in Hartford, Alabama to Archie Smith and Josie Ann Grace Smith. Bill was a member of Southway Community Church. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Bill retired after numerous...
Mr. Billy Dean Kirby
Dec. 18, 2008
Billy Dean (Bill) Kirby was born June 26, 1932 in Neshoba County, Mississippi. He was the youngest of five children of Henry and Minnie Kirby. Upon graduation from high school, Bill immediately enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. His basic training was in San Antonio. Upon completion of basic...
Mr. John Joe Barak
Dec. 17, 2008
John Joe Barak, 89, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Wednesday, December 17th in Pearland. He was born February 14, 1919 in Ellinger, TX to Joseph and Minnie Barak. John is survived by his loving wife of 68 years Dorothy Barak; son, Johnny J. Barak; daughter, Shirley...