Mary Margaret Thompson passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, February 21, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Conroe, Texas. Mary Margaret was born on October 21, 1955 to Floyd Emerson Love and Joyce Wagers Love. She attended schools in Houston and Conroe, graduating in 1973 from Conroe High School, where she was a Golden Girl. Mary Margaret received her bachelor's degree from Texas Christian University and her teaching certificate from Sam Houston State University. She taught English at McCullough High School for several years. Mary Margaret was a loving wife to Bill and a loving mother to Anne-Marie and Will. In later years, she welcomed the arrival of her...

Betty (Mills) Dean, a resident of Lake Forest Falls community in Conroe for 43 years, passed away at 83 years of age on Friday, February 12, 2021. She was born in the great north woods in Rexton of Michigan's Upper Peninsula to Arthur and Leona (Barr) Mills on Thursday, January 27, 1938. Most of her adult working career was spent in retail sales and she retired from this position at JC Penny's after 28 years of service at the age of 62. She was a member of the 1st United Methodist Church of Conroe and early on in her retirement had enjoyed working with those older than she with their age-related health issues. She also spent a good deal of time feeding the hungry and was an ardent...

Dooley, EJ "We will cross that bridge when we come to it" one of the most often heard phrases used by our Dad; today, Dad crossed that bridge, and family and friends will miss him. Our Dad, EJ Dooley, 91, of Lone Oak, Texas, died February 12th, 2021. Our Dad was an affable and gregarious man who made friends quickly and was always willing to help anyone. Dad was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-nine years, our terrific mother, Reba Nell Morris; his father and mother, Tate and Jewel Dooley and his brothers Arnie Dooley and JB Dooley. Dad is survived by his two sons and their families Mark Dooley and his wife Robin of Montgomery, Texas; Michael Dooley of Conroe, Texas; his three...

"We will cross that bridge when we come to it" one of the most often heard phrases used by our Dad; today, Dad crossed that bridge, and family and friends will miss him. Our Dad, EJ Dooley, 91, of Lone Oak, Texas, died February 12th, 2021. Our Dad was an affable and gregarious man who made friends quickly and was always willing to help anyone. Dad was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-nine years, our terrific mother, Reba Nell Morris; his father and mother, Tate and Jewel Dooley and his brothers Arnie Dooley and JB Dooley. Dad is survived by his two sons and their families Mark Dooley and his wife Robin of Montgomery, Texas; Michael Dooley of Conroe, Texas; his three grandchildren...

"We will cross that bridge when we come to it" one of the most often heard phrases used by our Dad; today, Dad crossed that bridge, and family and friends will miss him. Our Dad, EJ Dooley, 91, of Lone Oak, Texas, died February 12th, 2021. Our Dad was an affable and gregarious man who made friends quickly and was always willing to help anyone. Dad was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-nine years, our terrific mother, Reba Nell Morris; his father and mother, Tate and Jewel Dooley and his brothers Arnie Dooley and JB Dooley. Dad is survived by his two sons and their families Mark Dooley and his wife Robin of Montgomery, Texas; Michael Dooley of Conroe, Texas; his three grandchildren...

Frances Harris Lane at age 79, passed away on January 15, 2021. She was born on November 12, 1941 in Cut-In-Shoot, Texas to parents William Henry Harris and Gladys Eunice Murray. Frances graduated from Conroe High School in 1959. She worked for the radio station, Austin Bridge, Friends of Conroe, and other bookkeeping jobs and eventually became a full-time mom. Frances is proceeded in death by her parents, her sister Patsy Shipman, and her brother Tobe Harris. Frances is survived by her Siblings Roy Harris, Victoria Harris, Wm. Henry Harris, Jr., Wynne Harris, and Jim Harris. Her children, Monty Luna, Monte Lane, John Lane, Robin Lane, Brent Lane, Robbie Lane, and Melanie Mitchell. She is...

Doris Faye Hambrick, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, 84, born December 13 ,1936 in Louise, Texas, went to be with Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, on January 13, 2021 in Willis, Texas. Doris was a longtime resident in both Conroe and Lufkin, Texas. She served as Secretary-Treasurer of Hambrick Industries, Inc. for more than 20 years. Doris was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Lufkin, Texas and a member of Mims Baptist Church in Conroe, Texas. Doris was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 54 years, William Henry Hambrick, Sr.; her parents, Charles Lucius and Mary Letha Raybon; brothers, Aubrey Raybon and Charles Raybon; and...

Fritz Wade Wirt, a newspaperman virtually all his life, died January 6, 2021 in Montgomery, Texas. He was 85. A former newspaper reporter, editor, publisher and journalism educator, he worked at several newspapers in Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. While working in the private sector, he taught journalism classes part-time at various universities in Tennessee, Oklahoma and Texas. Fritz was the Executive Editor of the Standard Times from 1979-1980. In 2006, Fritz was inducted into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame and the Midwest City High School Wall of Fame in Midwest, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Karen, his daughter Tobey (Richard) Scott of Big Lake, Texas, sons...

Fritz Wade Wirt, a newspaperman virtually all his life, died January 6, 2021 in Montgomery, Texas. He was 85. A former newspaper reporter, editor, publisher and journalism educator, he worked at several newspapers in Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. While working in the private sector, he taught journalism classes part-time at various universities in Tennessee, Oklahoma and Texas. In 2006, Fritz was inducted into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame and the Midwest City High School Wall of Fame in Midwest, Oklahoma. Fritz was the President and Publisher of The Item from 1983-1986. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Karen, his daughter Tobey (Richard) Scott of Big Lake, Texas, sons...

Fritz Wade Wirt, a newspaperman virtually all his life, died January 6, 2021 in Montgomery, Texas. He was 85. A former newspaper reporter, editor, publisher and journalism educator, he worked at several newspapers in Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. While working in the private sector, he taught journalism classes part-time at various universities in Tennessee, Oklahoma and Texas. In 2006, Fritz was inducted into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame and the Midwest City High School Wall of Fame in Midwest, Oklahoma. Fritz was the general manager of the OSU Daily O'Collegian from 1989 until his retirement in 2008. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Karen, his daughter Tobey (Richard)...

Fritz Wade Wirt, a newspaperman virtually all his life, died January 6, 2021 in Montgomery, Texas. He was 85. A former newspaper reporter, editor, publisher and journalism educator, he worked at several newspapers in Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. While working in the private sector, he taught journalism classes part-time at various universities in Tennessee, Oklahoma and Texas. In 2006, Fritz was inducted into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame and the Midwest City High School Wall of Fame in Midwest, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Karen, his daughter Tobey (Richard) Scott of Big Lake, Texas, sons Robin Wirt of McLean, Virginia and Dan Wirt of Richmond, Virginia,...

On Thursday, December 17, 2020, Margaret Ann Brown, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away at the age of 76. Margaret was born on June 24, 1944 in Harris County, Texas to Lewis and Norma Anderson. She graduated from Conroe High School in 1962. In July of 1962 she married David Harlan Sr. They raised two sons, David and Henry, and two daughters, Ann and Deelyn. After the death of her husband, David Harlan Sr., she married her current husband, David Brown in January of 1997. Margaret's passion and joy were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and her faith was the driving force in her life. Her love and compassion were appreciated by so...

Randy was born in Columbus, Texas to parents Robert and Lois Bartlett on December 16, 1949. After graduating from Splendora High School, he went on to earn a degree in business administration from Sam Houston State University where he ran track, played football, was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, and met the love of his life, Janet. After meeting at Burger Chef in Conroe, Randy and Janet married on July 21, 1972, and together they had four children; Heather, Jennifer, Elizabeth and Cody. With the passing years he had the pleasure of seeing his treasured family grow to include eight grandchildren; London, Kinley, Holland & Merritt McWilliams, Roan & Fallon Kainer, Charlie...

On Wednesday, December 9, 2020 Dorothy "Dot" Lois Ballard peacefully passed away at the age of 89 years old. Dot was born in Poplarville, Mississippi on November 5, 1931 to Auburn Dewey Jarrell and Era Lois Kirkland Jarrell. They moved several times across Louisiana and followed the oil company to Conroe. That is where Dot attended Conroe High School and graduated in the Class of 1948. After high school Dot moved to Houston to attend Secretary school and work for the Boy Scouts of America. Bobby and Dot reunited following Bobby's return from Japan after serving our country in WWII. They were married August 27, 1951 and celebrated 67 1/2 years at Bobby's passing. Dot worked for Moore...

Lawrence Wayne Huerter "Larry", 81, Husband, Father, Son and Friend to many, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2020, in Houston, TX. Funeral mass to be held at St. Anthony of Padua Church in the Woodlands, TX on Dec 9 at 11:00am. Larry was born on April 15, 1939, in Seneca, KS, to Andrew P. Huerter & Helen Marie (Houlton) Huerter, graduated from Hayden High School in Topeka, KS, in 1957 and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1958 - 1961 in Iwakuni, Japan. After his service, he earned a Bachelor's degree from Washburn University & married the love of his life, Marcheta Lou Gilchrist, on May 16, 1964, at Assumption Church in Topeka, KS. After graduation, Larry began a...

George Hugh Clawson, 83, of Conroe, Texas, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020. He was born on September 7, 1937 in Marlin, Texas, to George Hampshire and Fannie Mae Clawson. George was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 63 years Martha "Sue"; and his two sons Glenn and Brian Clawson. He is survived by his daughter Lisa Brown and husband Stephen; grandchildren John and Anthony Clawson, Tabitha Hickman, Jennifer Kubeczka, and Brian Brown; great-grandchildren Caden and Cambrie Clawson, Charles, Callie and Hayleigh Hickman, Karson and Kameron Kubeczk and numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 29,...

Bert Harrell Lynch passed away on November 26, 2020 following a brief illness. Bert was born on December 25, 1937. He was the youngest of four sons born to James and Eva Lynch in Conroe, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of Conroe, where he started Kindergarten and graduated from Conroe High School in 1956. Bert attended one year at the University of Texas in Austin, where he began studying accounting. He transferred to Sam Houston State University where he received his degree in accounting in 1960. After graduation, Bert began his career as an agent with the Internal Revenue Service for the next 6 years. Upon receiving his CPA certification, Bert and his childhood friend, Charlie...

Wayne Carlton Hickman, 78, died at his home in Montgomery Texas on November 19, 2020. Wayne was born in Borger, Texas on August 2, 1942, to Carl W. and Olene Weldon Hickman. He attended Phillips High School in Phillips, Texas, and Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Wayne proudly served his country as a hospital corpsman in the Navy. He later spent most of his career in pharmaceutical and medical sales. From "plop-plop, fizz-fizz, oh what a relief it is" to medical equipment, he covered it all. Wayne was involved in (and President of) Rotary Club of Lake Conroe, Montgomery County Choral Society, April Sound Men's Club, and numerous other organizations. Children in Montgomery...

Dr. William Robert ("Bill") Brinkley, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2020, following declining health in recent years. He was 84 years old. Bill was born in Weldon, Texas, on May 31, 1936, to Lee and Roxie Saline (Bass) Brinkley. Bill spent his early years in and around Conroe and Willis. Bill was the youngest of five siblings. Bill earned his undergraduate and Master's degrees in Biology from Sam Houston State University, his PhD at Iowa State, and completed post-doctoral training at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, where he taught until 1972. At UTMB, Bill became a professor and Director of the Cancer Center (1975-77). At Baylor College of Medicine in Houston,...

Kenneth Wayne Williams of Conroe, Texas went to be with his Lord on October 30, 2020 in Columbia, South Carolina at the young age of 95 years and 3 months. Ken was born in El Dorado, Arkansas on July 30, 1925. He lived there until he was 13 and then he moved to Louisiana. He enlisted into the US Marine Corps during World War II where he served in the Pacific Operations. At the conclusion of the war, he returned to Louisiana to continue his education at LSU. While in Louisiana, he met and married his wife, Gloria, in 1948. In 1950 he was recalled by the Marines to active duty during the Korean War. He applied for and was accepted to Officer Candidate School. Although not serving in...

James Edward Holmes, 87, of Conroe, went to be with the Lord on October 28th, 2020. James is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Wanda Wilson Holmes, parents, E.B. and Margorie E. Holmes, brothers, John Perry Holmes, Billy H. Holmes, and his sister, Mary Louise Johnson. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 2, 2020 from 6:00 pm til 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Funeral Directors, 1801 E White Oak Terrace, Conroe, Texas. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Metcalf Funeral Directors, 1801 E. White Oak Terrace, Conroe, Texas. Interment will follow at Conroe Memorial Park Cemetery. James was born on August 8th,1933, in Murfreesboro, Arkansas,...