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Charles Michael "Mike" Faith, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on January 12, 2026. Born to Jerrell Faith and Alta Marie Faith, on May 12, 1950, both of whom preceded him in death, Mike carried forward their legacy of love and devotion. He leaves behind his cherished wife of 57 years , Ginger Faith, and three daughters who were the pride of his life: Christine Wallace and her husband, Blake Wallace; Angela Stewart and her husband, Brian Stewart; and Rebecca Blandin. His joy multiplied with the arrival of his grandchildren?Nolan Blandin, Jaden Wallace, and Teagan Wallace?who brought him endless happiness. Mike was a dedicated entrepreneur and community member, owning...

Percy Terrell Cox (Terry), aged 86 of Conroe, Texas passed away on January 3, at Memorial Hermann Hospital of congestive heart failure. He was married to Anne W. Cox for sixty-five years and had two children, Cindy Annice Cox and Catherine Terrell Cox. Terry Cox was born in 1939 to Percy Marion and Elizabeth Townes Cox, and was raised on a farm outside of Jackson, Mississippi. He attended Forest Hill high school and earned an Electrical Engineering degree at Mississippi State University. At MSU he was in the Blue Key honor society and a member of the ROTC. After college he served in the army as a First Lieutenant for three years at Redstone Arsenal, teaching electronics at their...

Thomas Joe Crowe, 75, entered into eternal rest after passing away unexpectedly leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter and unwavering devotion to family. Born on October 25, 1950 in Lafayette, Indiana. Tom....from his humble beginnings in Remington, Indiana, living on a pig and cattle farm with his parents and four brothers to the Tom we all learned to love and respect. Tom considered our lives Blessed and that it certainly was. His career was enriched by the people he encountered along the way and the tremendous opportunities that seemed to just materialize for him. His career began in education as a teacher and coach and lasted through his third stent as a district...

Charles Donald Williams, passed away at the age of 99, on December 23, 2025, in The Woodlands, Texas, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born to Louis and Janie Williams in Marlin, Texas, on October 11, 1926. Charles served honorably in the U.S. Marines during WW II, and upon his return from the service, he returned to Huntsville, Texas to attend Sam Houston State University where he received a Bachelor and Master of Science degree in Education. While at Sam Houston, Charles played football and was lovingly called "Roughouse" where he earned several achievements, awards, and recognition for All-American and College Who's Who. After graduation, Charles was drafted by the...

Sheryl was born on November 14, 1958 in Lafayette, Louisiana to William Martin "Bill" Steen and Barbara Ann (Foeh) Steen. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on December 15, 2025. Sheryl was a loving, devoted and delightful daughter and sister as well as a wonderful loyal friend to so many others, including her special close circle of lifetime "sisters and brothers." In the summer of 1963, she moved with her parents as they returned to make their permanent home in Conroe, Texas. She started her school days attending kindergarten at Sam Houston Elementary, followed by junior high school, then graduated as a member of the Conroe High School Class of 1977. Sheryl will always...

Sheryl was born on November 14, 1958 in Lafayette, Louisiana to William Martin "Bill" Steen and Barbara Ann (Foeh) Steen. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on December 15, 2025. Sheryl was a loving, devoted and delightful daughter and sister as well as a wonderful loyal friend to so many others, including her special close circle of lifetime "sisters and brothers." In the summer of 1963, she moved with her parents as they returned to make their permanent home in Conroe, Texas. She started her school days attending kindergarten at Sam Houston Elementary, followed by junior high school, then graduated as a member of the Conroe High School Class of 1977. Sheryl will always...

Lela (Lee) Beth Fowler Mills, 94, of Conroe passed away December 14, 2025. Born in Osage, Texas on July 3, 1931 to Oscar Leonard & Letha Leona (Touchstone) Fowler, she was the youngest of six children. She married William Jack Mills on December 22, 1951 where she followed Bill to Air Force bases around the United States until his retired in June 1970. Mrs. Mills worked for Steele Page and Madeley for 50 years until her reluctant retirement in 2021at the age of 90. Lee loved to sing and joined several Acapella groups throughout the years. She was a Ceramic enthusiast and loved to play the piano & organ. She loved to sew and was extremely gifted. She made her own wedding dress and...

Jeanne Leverette passed into the waiting arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at home on Saturday morning in a peaceful sleep. She battled with dementia for 4 years while being attended to by Omega Hospice, her special caregivers and her family. Jeanne was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church of Conroe. Jeanne is preceded in death by her husband Roy W. Leverette and her stepdaughter Cherie L. Leverette, her first husband, Rev. Robert S. Richardson and son John S. Richardson. Jeanne is survived by her children Virginia R. Olivier, Anne L. Richardson, Lucy W. Quay, and her stepchildren Nancy A. Austin, Judy M. Leverette, Mary L. Philio as well as her son's-in-law, Gary...

Michael Ray Schilhab, Nov. 2, 1948 - Dec. 3, 2025, With great sorrow, the family of Mike Schilhab announce his passing. He is now reunited with his parents and brothers and with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in Heaven. Mike was 77 years old. Mike was born in Victoria, Texas to Lawrence and Virginia Schilhab. He was the second oldest of ten children, and he loved being a part of a large family. Mike spent his early years in El Campo, Texas. In 1960, his family permanently settled in Conroe, which was a small community with a population of 9, 192 residents. Growing up, Mike was heavily involved in the sports of baseball, football, and bowling. He once bowled a perfect 300 and...

Martin Edward Green of Conroe, Texas, passed away surrounded by family on October 29, 2025. He was born in Houston, TX on August 18, 1940, to Martin Jasper and Mary Dell Green. Martin attended Sam Houston High School before attaining a BBA at Sam Houston State in Huntsville. He was a loan officer at a local credit union for almost 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister and brother in law, Mary Ann and Jack Seniff, and is survived by his wife of 64 years, JoAnn Green, his daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Michael Faber, his son Martin Jr, his grandchildren Rick Smith, JilliAnn and Jeremy Wilson, Skylar and Larry Wright, Logan Faber, and Kash Faber, and great...

Theresa was born in Willis, Texas on August 20th, 1944, to Tony and Lucy Goodney She had two brothers, William and Floyd, that predeceased her. The family of her Aunt Mary Wagner, and her three children Phillip, Dorothy (deceased) and Tommy were raised so very close together, they were considered siblings. Theresa's son Andy passed away in 2019. Theresa is survived by her husband of 54 years, Willie Hoffart, son Jim Butz and wife Christina, and grandchildren Kinley Butz, Gus Sons, Jr., and Danielle Sons. Numerous nieces and nephews are also left to cherish her memory as well as her special friend Mario Cruz. Theresa was raised on a farm and liked to work outside with plants and gardens....

Shirley Dean (Wise) Brinkley was born July 28, 1935, in Edinburg, Texas, and passed away September 27, 2025, at home in Houston, Texas. She met William Robert "Bill" Brinkley while attending Willis High School. They married when she was nineteen and began a lifelong partnership. Shirley graduated with the Sam Houston State University Class of 1957 and completed her graduate studies in Home Economics at Sam Houston State University before teaching at the University of Houston. At home in Houston, she was a devoted parent, gifted homemaker, and gardening enthusiast. She also cherished time spent at their weekend home on Lake Livingston with family and special neighbors and friends. Shirley...

Marian "Tootsie" Kopinitz was 92 years old. She died September 23, 2025 in Conroe, Texas. Tootsie was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Arevalo, grandson Zachary Luke Elias, and great-grandson Dallas East Thompson. She is survived by her husband, Bobby Kopinitz. They were married for 72 years. Tootsie is also survived by 3 children - Debora East and son-in-law Dale, David Kopinitz and daughter-in-law Susan, and Marianne Elias and son-in-law Roosevelt. She is survived by 5 grandchildren - Brian East, Karen Thompson and husband Justin, Kevin East and wife Adriana, Benjamin Elias, Julianne Elias and a great grand-daughter - Sabine Thompson. Tootsie was a life-long Methodist and a...

October 3, 1942 to August 30, 2025 aged 82 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Eileen Murphy, who departed this life peacefully on August 30, 2025, aged 82 in Lewisville, Texas surrounded by family. She is survived by her daughters Sarah Glass and Elaine Werner and Husband Mark; Grandchildren Peter Jacob, Matthew and Joshua Werner. She is preceded in death by Husband Charles Murphy. Eileen was an incredibly brave woman who took a chance on moving to America in 1976. She lived the American dream of building a good life for herself and her children, an amazing professional career and making new friends and family. Eileen was the most kind person to every living thing,...

She was a nurse, wife, mother and friend. Annie Fay Keilers Laas, 90, of Panorama Village passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Friday, August 22, 2025. She had survived a massive stroke in 2014, and suffered a second, smaller stroke a few weeks before her death. Annie was born February 3, 1935, in Woodsboro, Refugio County, Texas, to Edwin Henry Keilers and Norma May Korff. As a young girl, Annie moved with her family from Refugio County to Round Top, Texas, where she graduated salutatorian from Round Top-Carmine High School in 1953. She attended nursing school in Temple, Texas, and completed her training there at Scott & White Hospital. Annie began her career as a public...

Ford Brent Freeman, 76, of Conroe Texas, passed away August 22, 2025. Ford was born in Frankfort, Indiana to Russell Ward Freeman and Madalene (Unroe) Freeman on June 23,1949. At age seventeen Ford enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After boot camp Ford attended Vietnamese language school at Guantanamo, Cuba. Ford served for nineteen months in Vietnam and saw extensive battle action while there. Ford is preceded in death by both of his parents, his older brother, Victor Dirk Unroe, his sister, Gay Marlene Freeman and sister Anita Marie Quintero. He is also preceded in death by his second wife Teresa Maness and third wife Avis (Sissy) Freeman. Ford is survived by his daughter...

In Loving Memory of Katherine Louise Copeland December 28, 1950 - July 26, 2025 Katherine Louise Copeland, age 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at her home in Trinity, Texas. A devoted mother, beloved grandmother, and cherished great-grandmother, Katherine leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and family devotion. She is preceded in death by her dear siblings, Lynette "Bobo" Powell and Nick Stephenson. Katherine's memory lives on through her children: Kristie Copeland; Stephen Copeland and his wife, Patricia; and Scott Copeland and his wife, Linda Sue. Her light continues through her grandchildren: Billie Copeland, Danielle Copeland, James Copeland, Steven...

Patricia McMahan Chambers, 86, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025. Patricia was born August 12, 1938, in Mathis, Texas. She is survived by her husband Carroll Chambers, sons; Dr. Judson Somerville, Scott McMahan Bowman , and Books Bowman, brother Jim Lee McMahan, sister Joyce McMahan French, stepchildren; Stacey Chambers and Morty Chambers. And several grandchildren. The visitation is scheduled for Friday, May 9, 5pm - 7pm at The Metcalf Funeral Directors. Patricia will be laid to rest Saturday, 3pm at Jeffrey Cemetery, 544 FM 713, McMahan, TX 78644.

Martha Lilly, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, joined her husband Murray Lilly in heaven April 22, 2025. She was 94. Martha was a caring friend and faithful servant of Christ. She was born on September 15, 1930 in Anderson County, 1 of 9 children, to A.G. Godley and Leta Wilbanks. Martha graduated from high school and attended Stephen F. Austin University. In 1949, she married Murray Lilly. Murray's work took the family to several East Texas towns. In 1966, they finally settled in Conroe, Texas. Martha loved sewing, quilting, gardening, crafting, playing bridge, playing games with her family and going to the beach. She attended the First Methodist...

Julian Cook (Jay) Durst passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 19, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Jay was born in Crockett, Texas on July 5, 1943, to Julian Cooper Durst and Opal Annette (Cook) Durst. He grew up attending the Baptist Church. In Early life, Jay worked on the family farm. As a teen he measured cotton acreage for the Dept. of Agriculture, and he was a pipefitter's helper on oil rigs. After graduation from Crockett High School Jay attended the University of Texas at Austin. It was there he met Lillie Lay whom was to become his wife. (Last June they celebrated 56 years of marriage.) He graduated from UT School of Pharmacy in...

Lynda Merrill, beloved wife of Billy Merrill, entered eternal rest Sunday, March 2,2025. Lynda was born June 29th,1951 in Conroe, Texas to Quincy "Red" and Lucille Ann Kingsbury. From birth, Lynda showed determination and strength, being born premature in a time where most children born too soon would not survive, she managed to thrive under the watchful eye of her loving parents and large extended family. A lifelong resident of Willis, Texas, Lynda graduated from Willis High School and then worked for the school district for a number of years before marrying Billy in 1984. As an avid dog lover, she enjoyed taking care of her numerous pets over the years, was an active member of the First...