Obituaries

Shirley Fran Harvey

Shirley Fran Harvey

Nov 28, 2016

Shirley Fran Harvey, 81, passed peacefully from this life on November 28, 2016 at her home in Sealy, Texas. Shirley was born on July 16, 1935 to Norma (Shelton) and Lucas King Cornish II in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a child, Shirley lived in New Orleans, Louisiana, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Dallas, Texas. She graduated from Crozier Technical High School in...

Grace Alday

Grace Alday

Nov 26, 2016

Grace Escobar Alday, 67, of Brookshire, Texas, passed peacefully from this life Saturday, November 26, 2016, surrounded by her family in Katy. Grace was born April 15, 1949 in Acuniã, Mexico, the daughter of Julia Escobar. She was raised in Del Rio, Texas, then moved to Mineral Wells, for the past 14 years of her life, she made her home...

SC Bell

SC Bell

Nov 25, 2016

SC BELL, 95, a longtime resident of Pattison, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016, in Katy.SC was born January 20, 1921, in Pittsburg, Texas.  The son of John Claude and Lela Senn Bell, he grew up and attended school in Pittsburg. He served his country honorably in the US Army Air Corps during World War II earning the rank of...

Julia Lynn Sharon

Julia Lynn Sharon

Nov 21, 2016

Julia Lynn Sharon, 75, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 in the arms of her husband and soul mate Carl Sharon. Julia was born April 15, 1941, in Enid, Oklahoma. The daughter of Harold and LaVerne Giles, and older sister to brother Louis Mark. She grew up in Enid along with cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents near by. She attended...

Sofia Aviles Ramirez

Sofia Aviles Ramirez

Nov 17, 2016

Sofia Aviles Ramirez Nacido: Noviembre 17, 2016 Katy, Tejas Sobrevivió por: Padres: Edwardo and Maria Aviles of Brookshire Hermanas: Maria Aviles of Brookshire Josseelin Aviles of Brookshire Jessica Aviles of Brookshire Hermanos: Brandon Aviles of Brookshire Daniel Aviles of Brookshire Abuelos Paternos: Guadalupe and Alfreda Aviles of Mexico Tias y Tios: Ruben and Alma Aviles of Brookshire Rosie and Miguel...

Walter Lee Parker, Jr.

Walter Lee Parker, Jr.

Nov 13, 2016

WALTER LEE PARKER, JR., 64, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016, at his home. He was born March 17, 1952, in Houston, Texas, the son of Walter Lee, Sr. and Fern (Walker) Parker. Walter grew up and attended schools in the Houston area, graduating from M.B. Smiley High School, in 1970. After graduating, he served his country...

Emanuel Avendano

Emanuel Avendano

Nov 11, 2016

EMANUEL AVENDANO, 18, of Cypress, Texas, passed away Friday, November 11, 2016, in Cypress. Emanuel was born April 16, 1998, in Katy, Texas to Abraham Avendano and Diana Garcia Avendano. He grew up in Katy, Texas and attended Cy-Spring High School where he was a member of the Panther Football Team. After graduating in 2016, Emanuel enrolled at Lone Star...

Don Selman Cook

Don Selman Cook

Nov 8, 2016

Don Selman Cook, 72, of Brazos Country, Texas died at his home on Tuesday, November 8th, 2016. Don was born March 14th, 1944 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Dorothy Harris Cook and Enoch H. Cook. He grew up along with three siblings--Sue, Jack, and Jan--and attended school in McAllen, Texas from first grade through high school. He was in the...

Darren Dwayne Mensch

Darren Dwayne Mensch

Oct 31, 2016

Darren Dwayne Mensch, 34, of Kilgore, Texas, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016, in Longview, Texas. He was born January 18, 1982, in Pasadena, Texas, the son of Dwayne Mensch and Tracey Williams (Mensch) Powell.  Darren grew up in the Pasadena area, attending Sam Rayburn High School.  He was employed as a carpenter in the construction industry, was a...

Doris Gaddy Knight

Doris Gaddy Knight

Oct 26, 2016

DORIS GADDY KNIGHT, 85, formerly of Bellville, Texas, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016, in Bryan, Texas. She was born July 10, 1931, in Dallas, the daughter of L.T. and Oletha (Mayes) Gaddy. After her mother’s death, she was brought up by her aunt and uncle, Spurgeon and Edna Gaddy. Doris attended schools in Jacksonville, Texas and graduated from Jacksonville...

Diane Elizabeth (Cook) Langley

Diane Elizabeth (Cook) Langley

Oct 14, 2016

DIANE ELIZABETH (COOK) LANGLEY, 71, of Carmine, Texas, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016, in Austin, Texas. She was born August 7, 1945, in Houston, Texas, the daughter of Bennett A. and Joyce (McCormick) Cook. Diane was united in marriage to Charles Langley. She was employed as a real estate agent. Diane is survived by her husband: Charles Langley of...

Dorothy Dale Mann

Dorothy Dale Mann

Sep 30, 2016

DOROTHY DALE MATEJOWSKY MANN, 76, walked peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by her family on, September 30, 2016. Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, friend to many and was an angel to all who knew her. Dorothy was born, on September 21, 1940 in Lubbock, Texas to Florence and Harold Matejowsky. She...

Ruth Moreno Compean

Ruth Moreno Compean

Sep 30, 2016

RUTH MORENO COMPEAN, 65, of Hempstead, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016, at her home. Ruth was born April 5, 1951, in Brookshire, Texas. The daughter of Joe, Jr. and Tony (Cobia) Moreno, she grew up and attended school in Brookshire. On August 27, 1969, Ruth married Wallace Compean in Hempstead. They made their home in Hempstead before moving to...

Catalina Urquiza Melendez

Catalina Urquiza Melendez

Sep 25, 2016

CATALINA URQUIZA MELENDEZ, de 67 aos, de Brookshire, falleci el domingo, 25 de septiembre de 2016, en Katy, Texas. Catalina naci el 1 de mayo de 1949 en México a los padres Valente Urquiza Cruz y Maria Melendez Villegas. Hizo su casa en México hasta hace un ao cuando se traslad a Brookshire, Texas. Una madre fiel y abuela, Catalina...

Brian Gerrard Pierce

Brian Gerrard Pierce

Sep 15, 2016

BRIAN GERRARD PIERCE, SR., 63, of Cat Spring, Texas, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016, in Bellville, Texas. He was born February 10, 1953, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Bevly and Catherine (Starlone) Pierce. Brian grew up and attended schools in Westwego, Louisiana. Brian was united in marriage to Jean Percle on November 10, 1973, in Westwego, Louisiana....

James Nicholas "Nick" Holland

James Nicholas "Nick" Holland

Sep 9, 2016

James Nicholas Holland, man of God and true gentleman, died Friday, September 9, 2016, at the age of 88. He moved on from this life to a new life of peace and health and joy forever more, with his Lord. Nick was born on November 25, 1927, to Minnie O''Dell Holland and Lan Morgan Holland in McAllen, Texas. His growing...

Robert Hammett

Robert Hammett

Sep 9, 2016

Robert E. Hammett passed away in Houston, TX September 2, 2016 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born in 1941 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Lily Mae Wells Hammett and Thomas Nole Hammett. One of seven children, he grew up on a farm and became an entrepreneur long before he even knew the meaning of the word. While...

Donald Robert Rooth

Donald Robert Rooth

Sep 7, 2016

Donald Robert Rooth, 57, of Bellville, Texas passed away on September 7, 2016 at his residence. He was born to Robert and Stella (Floyd) Rooth on September 26, 1958 in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he grew up. After finishing high school he attended and graduated from Okmulgee University with a degree in diesel mechanics. Upon graduation, Donald worked in the oil...

Richard Neil Joiner

Richard Neil Joiner

Aug 25, 2016

RICHARD NEIL JOINER, 73, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016, in Houston, Texas. He was born September 15, 1942, in Bay City, Texas, the son of Cecil Orville and Fern Elizabeth (McCulley) Joiner. Richard grew up and attended schools in the in the Bay City area, graduating from Brazosport High School. He also attended Wharton County junior...