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Adrian Eugene "Duke" Wade II was born on August 4, 1967, in Houston Texas. He is preceded in death by Mother and Father Adrian and Elaine Wade. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer, and children, Amber Read (Bubba), Kaylynn Tubbs (James) Felicia Bassford (Morgan), and Adrian "JR" Wade IV (Reagan) and 11 grandchildren. He is also survived by 3 siblings- Tonja, Sonja, and Darrell Wade. He retired from the City of Wills after 26 years where he made many life-long friends, after retirement he took a two week "vacation" before starting work at Aqua Texas where has been at for the last 6 years. Duke enjoyed life to fullest, he loved spending time with his family and being outdoors. He loved to...

Walter (Wally) Dumas Wilkerson, Jr was born on June 7, 1930, in Marlin, Texas and joined the heavenly communion of saints on April 29, 2022, after a brief illness. He grew up in Calvert and Bryan, Texas in a family rooted in farming, education and coaching. Wally loved to share stories of his idyllic childhood spent with his brother and many cousins...tales of elaborate Easter egg hunts, a watermelon with his initials carved into the rind on the Fourth of July and homemade fruit cakes soaked in bourbon at Christmas. As a young child, Wally served as the mascot for the football team at Calvert High School where his father was the football coach. He was a proud graduate of Texas A & M...

Walter (Wally) Dumas Wilkerson, Jr was born on June 7, 1930, in Marlin, Texas and joined the heavenly communion of saints on April 29, 2022, after a brief illness. He grew up in Calvert and Bryan, Texas in a family rooted in farming, education and coaching. Wally loved to share stories of his idyllic childhood spent with his brother and many cousins...tales of elaborate Easter egg hunts, a watermelon with his initials carved into the rind on the Fourth of July and homemade fruit cakes soaked in bourbon at Christmas. As a young child, Wally served as the mascot for the football team at Calvert High School where his father was the football coach. He was a proud graduate of Texas A & M...

Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. Joyce was born December 30, 1931, in Lovelady, Texas. Her family moved to Conroe and then to Willis where she graduated from Willis High School in 1950. She married her husband, Dewey Campbell in September of 1950 and they soon moved to Pasadena where they raised their 5 children but eventually found their selves back in Willis in 1975. When Dewey passed in 1986, Joyce found comfort in her work, gardening and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Thirteen years later she met a wonderful Christian man, Jim Cain, and they were married in November of 1999. Joyce retired from Willis ISD after 24 years of...

On April 8, 2022, Edward Alan Willingham, formerly of McAllen, passed peacefully in his sleep at his residence in Montgomery, TX, at the age of 71, after a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer. Alan was born in La Porte, TX to Betty Anne Willingham and Moses Marvin Willingham. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Christina Yvette Willingham; parents, Betty Anne and Moses Marvin Willingham; Sister, Pauline Fabbri. He is survived by his loving, devoted wife, Laura (Anzaldua) Willingham, of 34 years of marriage and fur baby "Chelsea". Siblings: Timothy Willingham of Bryan, TX; Andy (Margaret) Willingham of Buda, TX; Twana (Danny) Kitzman of Montgomery, TX; Tj (Rikke)...

Shirley Johnson McClelland passed away peacefully at home Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Montgomery, Texas. Shirley was born on April 9, 1936 in Cravens, Louisiana to Myrtle Pelt Johnson and Vernon Johnson and grew up in Leesville, Louisiana with her beloved brother, Roger Johnson and sister, Jo Ann Mims. In earlier years, Shirley was both a homemaker and a real estate agent. She loved painting, singing and spending time with her family. On December 12, 2001, she married her devoted and loving husband of twenty years, Robert McClelland. Shirley was known for her beautiful smile, loving and kind heart and fun-loving personality. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Myrtle and...

Betty Jo Strozier was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 1, 2022 in Willis, Texas. Betty was born on August 4, 1929 in Willis, Texas to Clinton Reginald and Gladys (Yawn) Greer. She lived a full and blessed 92 plus years residing the majority of those years in Willis. She graduated from Willis High School in 1946 where she met the love her life AB Strozier. AB and Betty married in 1949 and their love remained strong for 71 years. She was a member of the Willis First Baptist Church and a Sunday school teacher for many years. Her family and friends knew her best as a loving mother, grandmother and a loyal friend. She loved camping with friends and family, enjoyed...

Lowell "Gene" Finch, age 90, was called back home by God on Monday, February 28, 2022. He was surrounded by his wife of 71 years, Marvelle and his sons, Randy and Brad and daughter-in-law, Colleen. Gene and Marvelle first met, right here in Nolan County, when they were 3 and 2 years old, respectively, and have been together until his death. Gene was a veteran of the US Army and served in Japan during the late stages of the Korean War. He and Marvelle were long-time entrepreneurs, innovators and pioneers in building an international fashion jewelry company. Their career led them to recruit, train and manage hundreds of people around the world. When they retired in 1993, they moved to April...

Lowell "Gene" Finch, age 90, was called back home by God on Monday, February 28, 2022. He was surrounded by his wife of 71 years, Marvelle and his sons, Randy and Brad and daughter-in-law, Colleen. Gene and Marvelle first met, right here in Nolan County, when they were 3 and 2 years old, respectively, and have been together until his death. Gene was a veteran of the US Army and served in Japan during the late stages of the Korean War. He and Marvelle were long-time entrepreneurs, innovators and pioneers in building an international fashion jewelry company. Their career led them to recruit, train and manage hundreds of people around the world. When they retired in 1993, they moved to April...

Lowell "Gene" Finch, age 90 of Montgomery, Texas was called back home by God on Monday, February 28, 2022. He was surrounded by his wife of 71 years, Marvelle and his sons, Randy and Brad and daughter-in-law, Colleen. Gene and Marvelle grew up in Nolan, Texas and first met when they were 3 and 2 years old, respectively, and have been together until his death. Gene was a veteran of the US Army and served in Japan during the late stages of the Korean War. He and Marvelle were long-time entrepreneurs, innovators and pioneers in building an international fashion jewelry company. Their career led them to recruit, train and manage hundreds of people around the world. When they retired in 1993,...

Loretta Lucille Upton, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother, went to be with our Lord on Friday, February 25, 2022. Loretta was born on December 31, 1938, at John Burns Memorial Hospital in Belle Fourche, South Dakota to David and Lucille Kaiser. From childhood on, Loretta (Lori) was surrounded by a large and loving family. Lori and her siblings graduated from country schools in the Orman-Arpan School District and then moved into Belle Fourche to work their way through high school. Loretta worked at John Burns Memorial Hospital as a nurse's aide after school and on weekends throughout her four years of high school. She earned a four-year scholarship from John Burns...

Bobbie Louise Price Durham was born August 16, 1933. In Waco, Texas. She graduated from La Vega High school and attended Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She married her husband, Hugh, in 1952 and actively shared his life and ministry for thirty-eight years. She was an appointed missionary by the Southern Baptist Convention North American Mission Board. She is survived by her husband John H. (Hugh) Durham, her sons John Stephen (Steve) Durham and wife Elizabeth of Conroe, Texas, and James Price (Jimmy) Durham and wife Valarie of Conroe, Texas; brother Charles Price and wife Dorothy of Daingerfield, Texas; grandchildren Lauren Kleiman & husband, Mason of...

Bobbie Louise Price Durham was born August 16, 1933. In Waco, Texas. She graduated from La Vega High school and attended Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She married her husband, Hugh, in 1952 and actively shared his life and ministry for thirty-eight years. She was an appointed missionary by the Southern Baptist Convention North American Mission Board. She is survived by her husband John H. (Hugh) Durham, her sons John Stephen (Steve) Durham and wife Elizabeth of Conroe, Texas, and James Price (Jimmy) Durham and wife Valarie of Conroe, Texas; brother Charles Price and wife Dorothy of Daingerfield, Texas; grandchildren Lauren Kleiman of Austin, Texas, Ryan...

Dr. Raymond (Ray) Johnson, Jr., MD, age 77, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2022 with his wife and sister by his side. Raymond was born on July 14, 1944 in Natchitoches, Louisiana to Raymond an Roma Johnson, who eventually settled in Magnolia, Texas where he was raised with his sister Dianne. After graduating as valedictorian from Magnolia High School in 1962, Raymond attended Texas A & M University and was a proud member of the Core of Cadets. In 1963, Raymond transferred to Abilene Christian University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. He worked as CPA for Arthur Anderson in Houston for 7 years before deciding to pursue a career in medicine. ...

Col. Jerry Noel Hoblit, the greatest fighter pilot of all time, flew west on January 31, 2022, at age 85 in Conroe, TX. Pilots around the world were heard to say YGBSM. Some knew him as Hognose, but his call sign was Dragon. While no SAM could catch him, Dementia and Parkinson's finally did. Aside from being a world-class fighter pilot, Jerry was a loving husband and father, doting grandfather, and generous friend. Jerry Hoblit graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1958. During the Vietnam War, where he served three separate tours, he was awarded three Distinguished Flying Crosses and three Silver Stars, among others. Decades later Colonel Tom Wilson (USAF,...

Forrest Michael "Mike" Simpson, 76, of Bedias, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 26th, 2022, with his wife, Becky, and children, Michael, Travis, and Barret lovingly by his side. Mike was born on May 2nd, 1945 to Bernice and Forrest Simpson in Crockett, Texas and raised in Conroe, Texas with his younger brothers Jerry and Pat. Mike always had a passion for wildlife and the outdoors. It was this passion that led him to create Conroe Taxidermy in 1972. What began as a hobby in his parent's carport, grew into the largest taxidermy facility in the southern U.S. and one of the biggest in the nation. Mike ran the family business with his three sons. Mike attributed their business'...

A Visitation for Frances Mae Cloud Altman, 76, of Conroe, Texas will be held Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022 at Metcalf Funeral Home from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Fran was a Member of the Grace Baptist Church. She was a Retired LVN and also later retired from the Eckerd Warehouse. She was an avid reader that enjoyed Traveling and Scrapbooking. Preceded in death by her husband's, Conrad (Pat) Cloud and Garland Altman, her parents and several siblings. Fran's survive by her Sisters, Marian & Gil Talmadge of Florida Rosettia Fagginto of Florida, Jan Milam of Louisiana; brothers, Richard Burkett of Florida and David & Marilyn Burkett of Ohio and Numerous Nieces and Nephews. She will be dearly missed...

Clayton Michael Brown began his eternal life on Friday, January 21, 2022. He was born to Dennis and Carol Brown on June 3, 1991 in Conroe, Texas. Clayton graduated from Montgomery High School and was an alumnus of Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Clayton served as Executive Board Vice President of Theta Chi-Epsilon Tau Chapter at SFA. His devotion to professional excellence saw his career span across Ricoh, Konica Minolta, InMode and Empower Pharmacy. Clayton was driven by his personal values: worth of character, tenacious integrity and wicked sense of humor. (If you know, you know.) Clayton was fiercely loyal. He always sought out a common bond. He believed...

Mary Lou Jung Mary Lou Jung was born May 4, 1936, in New Braunfels, Texas and entered into heaven in the glory of our Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 21, 2022. Mary Lou is survived by her son, Stephen Jung and his wife Donna, daughter Dionne Coppinger and her husband Gary, and daughter Melanie Jung. Surviving grandchildren include Dr. Candace Pickett and her husband Rev. Gerald, Zachery Coppinger and his wife Sarah, Stephanie Jung, Grant Coppinger and his wife Michelle, and David Jung. Surviving great grandchildren include Mariko Pickett, Hana Pickett, and Reagan Coppinger. Mary Lou is also survived by her siblings, Margo Green and her husband Thomas, Dr. William Oberkampf and his wife...

On January 15, 2022, Jared ("Jerry") Ryker Woodfill IV, age 79 of Houston, graduated to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jerry was born on October 22, 1942, in Atlanta, Georgia to Lt. Colonel Jared R. Woodfill III and Helen Mathis Woodfill. At the time of his birth, Jerry's dad was stationed at a military base. Soon after World War II, Jerry's family moved to Highland, Indiana, where Jerry spent his formative years. Jerry was valedictorian of his high school class and an outstanding basketball player. He received a basketball scholarship to Rice University, Houston, Texas, where he studied electrical engineering. As a 1965 Rice graduate in electrical engineering, at the age of...

Roy McCoy Jr., 78, departed this life on January 4, 2022, in The Woodlands, Texas. Roy was born on March 14h, 1943, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Roy and Dorothy McCoy. He and his brother, the late Robert McCoy, grew up in Corpus Christi. He loved his childhood in Corpus, where he played sports and raised homing pigeons. Roy graduated from W. B. Ray High School in 1961, where he met the love of his life, Sally Trader. Roy attended Texas A&M University in Kingsville before transferring to The University of Texas in Austin, where he received a B. S. in Chemistry and Microbiology. On August 5, 1967, Roy and Sally were married in Corpus Christi, then later moved to...