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Garry Keith Jenkins, 78, of Willis will be held Tues, Nov. 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the First Methodist Church of Conroe, 4308 W Davis St, Conroe with a Visitation from 10:00 - 11:00 AM. For condolences and memories, you can visit www.metcalffuneraldirectors.com

Garry Keith Jenkins, died on November 15, 2023, in Conroe, Texas with his loving wife Marlene by his side after dealing with the challenges of Alzheimer's for several years. Keith was born on July 19, 1945 in Houston, Texas to Lanna and Leonard Jenkins. He lived in Houston where he attended school and graduated from Waltrip High School in 1963. He went on to attend the University of Houston and began teaching math at Black Jr. High. Keith was a hard worker even in college. As he finished his bachelor's degree, he began working towards his next goal which was to become an attorney. Keith drove a school bus route before and after school, taught school during the day, and attended law...

Funeral Service for Ronnie J. Perkins, 75, of Conroe will be held Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 at 10:00 AM in the Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel with a burial following at 3:00 PM in the Myrtle Springs Cemetery in Ponta, Tx. He is survived by his wife of 47 Years, Charlotte Perkins and many cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Longmire Church of Christ; 200 Longmire Road; Conroe, Tx 77304. Fond memories to the Perkins family can be sent through www.metcalffuneraldirectors.com

Barbara Jane Armstrong Follis went home to be with our Lord November 8, 2023. She was born July 31, 1939 to George Patrick and Dorothy (Boutte) Armstrong. She was the eldest of seven siblings that included Michael Pete, George Patrick II (Chook), Mary Suzanne, Debra Anne, Walter William (Will), & Marie Annette. She attended Saint Agnes Academy. She married Tommy Eugene Follis and they had five children: Georgette Marie, Beau Alan, Julie Anna, Mary Lee, and Tommy Eugene, Jr. Barbara successfully ran her own business, BJ's Interiors for many years. Barbara is preceded in death by her beloved husband Tommy Eugene Follis and precious daughter Julie Anna Follis, sister Annette, and...

Jeanine Marie Pfeiffer LaWare, 86, passed away peacefully on October 13th, 2023 in Georgetown, TX. She was born on July 19, 1937 in Kingston, NY at Benedictine Hospital, where she would eventually give birth to her six children. She was raised in Glenerie, NY on the "Old Homestead," built in 1728 and later cannonballed during the Revolutionary War. Jeanine graduated from Saugerties High School in 1954 before going on to nursing school to become an RN. While there, she met her beloved Bob LaWare, a ship's officer home on vacation from a year at sea and soon eloped to NYC, where the couple was married at the Church of St. Sebastian. After 18 years raising her children in Ruby, NY, they...

Jeanine Marie Pfeiffer LaWare, 86, passed away peacefully on October 13th, 2023 in Georgetown, TX. She was born on July 19, 1937 in Kingston, NY at Benedictine Hospital, where she would eventually give birth to her six children. She was raised in Glenerie, NY on the "Old Homestead," built in 1728 and later cannonballed during the Revolutionary War. Jeanine graduated from Saugerties High School in 1954 before going on to nursing school to become an RN. While there, she met her beloved Bob LaWare, a ship's officer home on vacation from a year at sea and soon eloped to NYC, where the couple was married at the Church of St. Sebastian. After 18 years raising her children in Ruby, NY, they...

Jeanine Marie Pfeiffer LaWare, 86, passed away peacefully on October 13th, 2023 in Georgetown, TX. She was born on July 19, 1937 in Kingston, NY at Benedictine Hospital, where she would eventually give birth to her six children. She was raised in Glenerie, NY on the "Old Homestead," built in 1728 and later cannonballed during the Revolutionary War. Jeanine graduated from Saugerties High School in 1954 before going on to nursing school to become an RN. While there, she met her beloved Bob LaWare, a ship's officer home on vacation from a year at sea and soon eloped to NYC, where the couple was married at the Church of St. Sebastian. After 18 years raising her children in Ruby, NY, they...

Delores Snow Washburn, age 80, went home to our Lord on Thursday, October 5, 2023. She was born on August 22, 1943, in New Orleans, LA, to William Manuel Snow and Lorene Abernathy Snow. She was a 1961 graduate of Beckville High School outside of Carthage, TX before attending Stephen F. Austin University where she met the love of her life, Travis Washburn. They married on March 1, 1962, before Travis had to report to boot camp. Delores' (Memaw) faith in Christ was the cornerstone of her life as a long-time member at First Baptist Church of Conroe. At FBC Conroe, she served in various roles over 3 decades, of which some of her favorites were playing the clarinet in the orchestra, teaching...

Delores Snow Washburn, age 80, went home to our Lord on Thursday, October 5, 2023. She was born on August 22, 1943, in New Orleans, LA, to William Manuel Snow and Lorene Abernathy Snow. She was a 1961 graduate of Beckville High School outside of Carthage, TX before attending Stephen F. Austin University where she met the love of her life, Travis Washburn. They married on March 1, 1962, before Travis had to report to boot camp. Delores' (Memaw) faith in Christ was the cornerstone of her life as a long-time member at First Baptist Church of Conroe. At FBC Conroe, she served in various roles over 3 decades, of which some of her favorites were playing the clarinet in the orchestra, teaching...

Nancy Ann Smith was called home on September 23, 2023, at the age of 74. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her father Curtis Smith, mother Ann Smith, and sister Linda Smith Bell. Nancy was born in Caldwell, Texas on May 6, 1949. She is survived by her daughter Dawn Bequeaith and husband David Bequeaith of Conroe, brother Buddy Smith and wife Sharon Smith of Georgetown, her sisters in law Judy Askew and Jan Bruner both of Conroe, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. When Nancy was not reading and watching sports, she loved spending time with her family and friends. She was loved and will be missed by all. Funeral Services will be held...

A Funeral Service for Josephine (Josey) Billnoske, 99, formerly of Willis and currently from Beaumont will be held Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM in the Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will be held from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Billnoske was born February 15, 1924 in Anaco, Venezuela and passed away September 19, 2023 in Beaumont, Tx. Mrs. Billnoske was a member of the Willis City Council for 35 years and was very active in Local Political Elections for many years serving as an Elections Official for over 40 years. She was a very active member of the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in New Waverly and was a Lifetime Member of the VFW Post in...

Beatrice Guerrini Kleimann, 93 years old, passed away on September 10, 2023, in Rockport, Texas where she lived for the last nine years. Bea, as her friends called her was born in Houston, Texas on January 15, 1930. She was the first of 8 children born to Alfonso and Mary Rigamonti Guerrini. She attend Incarnate Word Academy and Southwestern Business University. She was a true scholar always achieving academically and earning high grades. Serving as a bridesmaid in her sister Elizabeth's wedding she met the love of her life, John R. Kleimann. They were married the next year and moved to Willis, Tx. Bea traded her city life for a wonderful life in the country. Together she and her husband...

Beatrice Guerrini Kleimann, 93 years old, passed away on September 10, 2023, in Rockport, Texas where she lived for the last nine years. Bea, as her friends called her was born in Houston, Texas on January 15, 1930. She was the first of 8 children born to Alfonso and Mary Rigamonti Guerrini. She attend Incarnate Word Academy and Southwestern Business University. She was a true scholar always achieving academically and earning high grades. Serving as a bridesmaid in her sister Elizabeth's wedding she met the love of her life, John R. Kleimann. They were married the next year and moved to Willis, Tx. Bea traded her city life for a wonderful life in the country. Together she and her husband...

Linda Kay (Masoner) Stricker, 84, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister died peacefully in The Woodlands, Texas, on September 3, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born in 1939 in Anthony, Kansas to Harold and Lucy (Seeds) Masoner, Linda had fond memories of her early years growing up in Enid, Oklahoma and out on the family farm in Breckenridge, with her two younger brothers, Jim and Russell. Linda graduated from Kremlin High School in 1957, and then she attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, Oklahoma. After graduation, she was employed by George E. Failing Co. in Enid. Later in her career she worked many years in healthcare for the State of Texas. Linda met Jim...

Linda Kay (Masoner) Stricker, 84, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister died peacefully in The Woodlands, Texas, on September 3, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born in 1939 in Anthony, Kansas to Harold and Lucy (Seeds) Masoner, Linda had fond memories of her early years growing up in Enid, Oklahoma and out on the family farm in Breckenridge, with her two younger brothers, Jim and Russell. Linda graduated from Kremlin High School in 1957, and then she attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, Oklahoma. After graduation, she was employed by George E. Failing Co. in Enid. Later in her career she worked many years in healthcare for the State of Texas. Linda met Jim...

Rodney James Henningsen, 82, of Montgomery, Texas, departed this life on August 8, 2023. Rod (also called "Jim" by his Nebraska family), was a genuine person who made everyone feel welcome. Rod was known for loving and accepting people where they were at, and Rod demonstrated empathy through his generosity and thoughtful, personalized acts of kindness. Good-natured and young at heart, he always had a good outlook on life. He never met a stranger. A family friend once asked his wife Judy, "What do you do when Rod gets mad?" Without hesitation she responded, "Rod doesn't get mad." Instead, Rod regularly brought joy to those around him. Rod was born in Wakefield, Nebraska, on July 18,...

A Celebration of Life for Rodney James Henningsen, 82, of Montgomery will be held Friday, Sept. 22, 2023 at 11 AM in the Grace Lutheran Church, 13123 TX-105W, Conroe, Tx. 77304. You're invited to read about Rodney's Life at www.metcalffuneraldirectors.com Metcalf Funeral Directors; 1801 E. White Oak Terrance, Conroe, Tx 77304; (936) 756-3311

Audrey "Mickey" (Masdon) Mims Philippians 1:3 "I thank God in all my remembrance of you." Audrey Mims peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus on the morning of July 26, 2023, in her home, as she slept. She led a meaningful and purposeful life of 87 years. Audrey, was born October 4, 1935, in Longmont, CO. She was the first and only child of the late Paul and Eva (Fenton) Masdon. Audrey and her father, Paul, moved to Caruthersville, MO after the death of her mother, Eva, when Audrey was just 2 years old. Eventually the two made Conroe, TX their home. She was a devoted Catholic and member of Sacred Heart Catholic in Conroe since moving there in the 1940's. Growing up without her mother...

James Kenneth "Nick" Nichols passed away on July 18th in Conroe, Texas. Nick was born on April 12, 1938, in Montgomery, Texas. Nick worked for 39 years for Austin Bridge Company as a project superintendent, where he worked on jobs from the Houston Ship Channel, to railroad bridges across the country. Nick served as an Elder in the Toledo Bend Church of Christ for decades and was an active participant in the National Evangelism With Sojourners (NEWS). Nick traveled as a Sojourner, volunteering in various children's homes in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky and Texas. Nick was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Lois Nichols, and siblings Buck, Dan, Wayne, Dorothy, and Helen. He is also...

Bob Gabel, a longtime Huntsville resident, passed away on June 16, 2023 at the age of 94. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Catherine, his two sisters, and by his son, Peter. Bob and Catherine resided for many years in Elkins Lake, where Bob often enjoyed golf. They were members of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, in Huntsville. They will be interred together at Houston National Cemetery privately at a later date. He was a former Marine, having served from 1951-1953. Bob was born in Beloit, Kansas on March 11, 1929, and was the youngest of three children. He went to High School in Hawaii, College at Washburn University in Kansas, and spent the majority of...

June 12, 2023, Charlene Walker Von Pohle "Suga" of Conroe passd away peacefully at her home. Early that morning, the clouds lifted and she was ushered into heaven. Charlene married Ken Von Pohle on November 4, 1981 and they were married for over 13 years and resided in both Crosby and Conroe, Tx. In Crosby they enjoyed golf letting the neighborhood kids play baseball in their yard. Conroe provided proximity and many amazing Christmas parties! Ken passed away in 1994. Charlene was the 6th oldest of 12 children, born December 19, 1934 to John & Annie Walker in Stamford, Tx. With lots of work to do on the farm, she learned the work ethic that would propel her career in later years. She...