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Patsy Ann Worsham Carter of Montgomery, Texas passed away peacefully at her April Sound home on July 22, 2021. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 28, at Metcalf Funeral Directors (Dignity), located at 1801 E. White Oak Terrace in Conroe from 5:00 pm till 7:00 pm. A memorial service, led by Rev. Dowen Johnson, will be held at April Sound Church on Saturday, July 31 at 11 a.m. Patsy will be buried at Centuries Memorial Cemetery in Shreveport, LA on Tuesday, August 3, at 2 p.m. Patsy was born on March 18, 1935 to William Hassell and Sybil Miller Worsham of Dubberly, LA and attended school in Tullos and Olla. After graduating from LaSalle High School in Olla, she enrolled in...

Patsy Ann Worsham Carter of Montgomery, Texas, passed away peacefully at her April Sound home on July 22, 2021. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 28, at Metcalf Funeral Directors (Dignity), located at 1801 E. White Oak Terrace in Conroe from 5:00 pm till 7:00 pm. A memorial service, led by Rev. Dowen Johnson, will be held at April Sound Church on Saturday, July 31 at 11 a.m. Patsy will be buried at Centuries Memorial Cemetery in Shreveport, LA on Tuesday, August 3, at 2 p.m. Patsy was born on March 18, 1935 to William Hassell and Sybil Miller Worsham of Dubberly, LA and attended school in Tullos and Olla. After graduating from LaSalle High School in Olla, she enrolled in...

Fabie Ann Miller, 94, loving wife and mother, died peacefully at home on Sunday, July 18. She was born on May 18, 1927 in Chapel Hill, Texas. Her parents were John Malinowski and Magdalena Krolczyk. She was married to Lloyd Lindbergh Miller (deceased) for 47 years. Her surviving children are Elizabeth and Genevieve Miller. She lived in Houston for over 40 years and in Conroe for over 20 years. Fabie Ann earned her Diploma for Secretarial Study at Elliot Business College in 1947. She was a dedicated executive secretary for Miner-Dederick Construction Company for over 40 years. She was an active member of the Catholic Daughters and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She loved to garden as well...

Garrett Copley Townes, age 25, passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2021, in Conroe, Texas. He was born on April 26, 1996, in Webster, Texas, and grew up in Spring, Texas. Garrett attended Klein ISD and graduated from Klein High School in 2014. Garrett had an amazing sense of humor and could brighten a room with his gregarious personality, big smile, and expressive blue eyes. Garrett was a beloved son and brother who would do anything or the people he loved. Garrett was a sweet child who grew up to be a generous, kind, and loving young man. While attending college, Garrett began working at Volt Power Company. Garrett quickly earned the position of Foreman, serving along with his first...

Virginia Schilhab passed away peacefully in her home and entered her eternal life in the early morning hours of Thursday, July 15, 2021, at the age of 93. She was born in Praha, Texas, on October 10, 1927, to parents Richard and Anna Greive, and grew up in Victoria, Texas, graduating from Patti Welder High School in 1945. As a high school teenager, Virginia always had an eye for the eventual love of her life, Lawrence, but her first face-to-face encounter with him was in typing class when he flirtingly asked her if he could borrow a piece of typing paper. Her witty response was, "They sell typing paper at the store!" Despite the bumpy start, it was the beginning of a long, beautiful love...

Luther Benson (Benny) Hayes, Jr., age 94, died on July 10, 2021 at his home in Conroe, TX. He is survived by his wife Frances of 68 years; his son Mark Hayes and his wife, Carolyn, of DeLeon, TX; and his daughter Kay Hayes of Kingwood, TX. In addition he is survived by 7 grandchildren: Alex Hayes and his wife Joy; Andrea Hayes, Amos Hayes; Amy Frances Hayes; Zachary Hilburn and his wife Leah; Karla Hilburn Privett and her husband Austin Privett; Morgan Hilburn Kane and her husband Dylan Kane. Benny had 3 great-grandchildren: Benjamin James Privett, Jude Thomas Privett, and Ezra Tyler Privett. He is preceded in death by his parents Luther B. Hayes, Sr. and Hester Chapman Hayes who...

Benny was born on July 1, 1927 in Orangefield, TX. His family lived in Sugarland, TX before moving to Conroe, where he graduated from Conroe High School in 1945. Benny enlisted in the Navy upon graduation, where he served for 13 months, during which time WW2 ended. He enrolled in Abilene Christian College and met his wife, Frances. They both graduated in the spring of 1953, and then married on June 19 of that same year. After marriage, he worked several jobs before beginning his career with Humble Oil, later known as Exxon. This oilfield job took him and Frances to Louisiana for 22 years, where they raised their 2 children, Mark and Kay. In 1980, Benny and Frances moved back to...

Barbara Lee Wisda passed away at home on July 2, 2021. Barbara was born in Gonzales, TX, in 1933. Barbara married Jon Wisda in 1953. Their union lasted 61 years until Jon's death in 2014. Barbara, affectionately called Pinky, was preceded in death by her parents, Ben Roy and Gladys Wallace, Sr., husband Jon Wisda, her brother Ben Roy Wallace, Jr., and granddaughter Tracy Juran Darling. She is survived by daughter Gigi Juran and husband Kenneth of Houston, sons Michael and wife Lynn of Houston, Craig and wife Deborah of Glendale, CA, Jon Brian and wife Theresa of Morrison, CO; grandchildren Kendra, Daniel, Ruth, Joshua, Emilee, Jacob and Sarah; great-grandchildren Aedan, David and...

Alicia Rangel Cardenas, 94, of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, passed away peacefully in her home in Montgomery, Texas on Friday, July 2, 2021 with her family at her side. She was born to the late Braulio Rangel and Consuelo Villarreal on March 12, 1927 in Monterrey, Mexico. She was the oldest of 6 siblings. She owned a beauty salon in Mexico where she worked as a beautician for many years, as she would provide for her parents and siblings at an early age. After a courtship through letters, she would marry Jose Francisco Cardenas on December 5, 1960. She moved to Chicago, Illinois where she worked in public schools as an aide, and later became a truant officer for the Hispanic community. ...

Barbara Lee Wisda, 87, of Montgomery, Texas, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

On May 20, 2021,"...the clouds parted, the angels started singing and the heavens took one of the best"---Rita A. Kimball Rita was born August 8, 1938 in Maryville, Missouri. As a lifelong educator in the HISD school district for 44 years, she taught at Austin and Scarborough high schools, was Magnet Co-Ordinator at Welch Middle School, Special Assistant at The Rice School, Facilities manager for the Southwest District and retired as Facilities Manager for Maintenance and Operations for HISD. After retirement, Rita moved to Bentwater on Lake Conroe and enjoyed many years of Golf with many longtime friends. She was a member of Montgomery United Methodist Church and enjoyed volunteering on...

Robert Earl Ferguson, 94, of Montgomery, Texas passed away on May 15. Ferguson, grew-up in East Texas and graduated from Port Neches High School. He joined the Navy at age 17 and served in the Pacific aboard ships that engaged the Japanese fleet in the Philippines and near Tokyo Bay. Robert served with distinction and his bravery earned several citations and medals. Returning to Texas following World War II, Ferguson attended college in Waxahachie, Texas where he focused on biblical studies and became an ordained minister in the Assemblies of God church. He preached at churches across the state and, while holding a revival in San Antonio, met his future wife Jo Land. Robert and Jo were...

Nancy Jane Cook, founding member and Director of TruHope, passed away peacefully at Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands, TX on May 6, 2021 at the age of 63. Nancy was born to Donald and Martha (Prewett) Abercrombie in Beloit, KS on June 1, 1957. She graduated from Beloit High School in 1975 and performed a variety of professions including motherhood before deciding to continue her formal education. Graduating from Sterling College and Fort Hays State University with a Bachelors and Masters Degree in English, she served as a college English professor and administrator for over twenty years. Most of her work was focused on supporting those that needed it most by teaching basic...

Trina Welschhans Withrow, the beloved wife of Glenn Wood Withrow, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. She and Glenn were married for almost 44 years. Trina, born in Galveston, on March 15, 1953, was preceded in death by her parents, William Franklin Welschhans, and Martha Louise (Little) Welschhans. Trina was a 1971 graduate of Conroe High School, where she was a member of the Conroe Tiger Marching Band, playing the flute. She graduated from Baylor University, and loved following her Baylor Bears sports teams in both men and women's sports. She was an avid fan of the Houston Astros, and made it a point to learn all she could about baseball. She also liked keeping up with her Facebook...

Robert (Bob) Frederick Dick was lost to family and friends on Thursday, April 29th at the age of 76. Bob was born in St. Louis, Missouri on November 18, 1944 to his parents Olivia (Kuehne) Dick and Dr. Otto Jacob Dick. He is survived by his sister, Judith Ann (Dick) Kuehnert of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and his daughter Darleen (Joe) Schaeffler of St. Charles, MO. He was a doting grandfather to Christopher, Sally and Peter Schaeffler and a loving uncle to Mike Field, Andrea Dick, Kim Shannon, Matt Kuehnert, Tim Kuehnert and Dan Kuehnert, as well as a great-uncle. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and two older brothers, Michael David Dick of Anchorage, AK and Thomas Patrick Dick of St. Louis....

Terry Alsup, 74 passed away on April 20, 2021 at his home in Conroe, Texas after a yearlong battle with brain cancer. Terry was born to Harold and Janice Alsup on February 8, 1947 in Odessa, Texas. Upon graduation from high school he attended Odessa Junior College and The University of Texas at El Paso on a golf scholarship. Terry made a life out of the sport he loved, golf. Over his 50 year career he worked at 3 Country Clubs as the Head Golf Professional. He worked for John Jacobs Golf Schools in Phoenix, Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada as a Director of Instruction for 17 years. Terry was a lifetime member of the P.G.A and played on the PGA tour in 1975. In 2012, Terry and his wife Gail...

Terry Alsup, 74 passed away on April 20, 2021 at his home in Conroe, Texas after a yearlong battle with brain cancer. Terry was born to Harold and Janice Alsup on February 8, 1947 in Odessa, Texas. Upon graduation from high school he attended Odessa Junior College and The University of Texas at El Paso on a golf scholarship. Terry made a life out of the sport he loved, golf. Over his 50 year career he worked at 3 Country Clubs as the Head Golf Professional. He worked for John Jacobs Golf Schools in Phoenix, Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada as a Director of Instruction for 17 years. Terry was a lifetime member of the P.G.A and played on the PGA tour in 1975. In 2012, Terry and his wife Gail...

James "Jim" Vernon Taylor stepped into heaven April 17th, 2021 in Conroe, TX at the age of 66, peacefully and rejoicing. Jim is survived by his wife Terri Taylor; children Sarah Hopkins, husband Scott and children Selah and Micah; Sam Taylor, wife Jordan, daughter Grace; and John Taylor; his brother Paul Taylor, wife Becky; mother-in-law Jo Walters; sister-in-law Kim Bennett, husband Dan; brother-in-law Mark Walters, wife Megan; seven nieces and two nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents William and Anita Taylor; father-in-law Bobby Walters Jim was born on September 23, 1954 in Pasadena, TX to William and Anita Taylor. He graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1972, and went on...

Gifton Dean Underwood, beloved husband of Marilyn J. Underwood, was received by his Lord, April 11, 2021 at the age of 85. This Christian man was born on the 19th of January,1936 to Luther and Geraldine Underwood in Lampasas, Texas. Gifton and Marilyn J. Suderman Underwood were the first couple to be married at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in the Woodlands, Texas. It was their great joy to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary jointly with the fifty-year Jubilee of Lord of Life last year. He is survived by his wife Marilyn J Underwood, Jaime (Stephen) Franklin (Daughter) of Spring. Grandchildren: Kyle (Leslie) Franklin of Spring, Emily (Chris) Hosler of Conroe and Aubree (Great...

Everett Alan Laas passed away peacefully with family at his side at the Conroe Hospital on April 11, 2021. Everett was born December 29, 1927 to Ernest Grover and Erna E. Westerman Laas, and was brother to Robert Francis "Bob", and William Ernest "Bill" Laas. Above all, he was a decent and generous man, devoted to his family, his church and civic organizations. He was also a determined man, empowered by his intellect and resourcefulness. His life was not always easy, as he recalled his childhood during the Great Depression, moving from a home with indoor plumbing to one without, and lining his shoes with cardboard to make them last longer. And yet, he not only survived, but thrived. He...

Mary Catheryn Sweaks Budde, our beloved mom, grandma, and friend went home to Heaven on April 6, 2021, she was 90 years old. Mary was born on October 23, 1930 to Harry Sweaks and Daliah Mae Gray in Somerville, Texas. She grew up in Conroe. In high school, she played basketball and was a cheerleader for Conroe High School. She was a member of Conroe High School class of 1949. She married the love of her life, Bobby Budde, on August 27, 1949. Bobby and Mary shared 67 years of marriage. Together they raised 3 children, traveled, were active members of their church, enjoyed trips to their favorite lake every summer, and spent time with children and grandchildren at their family farm. Mary...