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Earl Franklin Williams, age 81, passed away March 31, 2023. He was born December 24, 1941, in Sod, West Virginia to Frank and Gladys Williams. He grew up on the farm in Garrretts Bend with two sisters, Erma and Betty. He was always loved and nurtured by a loving family and kind neighbors. He helped raise tobacco on the farm and loved his job at Sunnydale School sweeping the floors and keeping the wood-stove burning. He married his wife Barbara Williams on his 20 th birthday and remained faithfully married for 61 years. He gave his life to the Lord at the age of 28 and served in full-time ministry for 53 years. He is proceeded in death by his loving wife Barbara, his parents, two sisters and...

JoAnn (Aaron) Scarborough was born on September 1, 1936 in Wellington, a small community in the panhandle of Texas. She traded this world for a better one on Sunday morning, February 19, 2023 after an eleven year battle with Alzheimer's. Typical of small town communities, JoAnn lived her childhood surrounded by family and close friends in a tight knit circle where everyone is your neighbor. This was a huge blessing when she suddenly lost her father at only 14 years of age. JoAnn graduated Wellington High School with honors. And after losing her fianc? in a car wreck her senior year, she went on to finish the School of Business in nearby Amarillo. As a young adult, JoAnn ran her own flower...

Sandy Jorgensen went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 15, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 6, 1948, to John and Gladys Aaland in Grafton, North Dakota. She moved to Colorado Springs in the early 50's, where she lived with her parents, older sister, Judy and younger sister, Debra. She met her husband Jim, who was stationed at Fort Carson, in 1968. Jim and Sandy were married in 1969 and shortly after, moved to Houston where she became a paralegal. In 1974, the couple was blessed with their daughter, Candace, and in 1976 a son, Jens. Sandy loved to play sports and card games, including racquetball, softball, bowling, and swimming. She loved being outside...

Benjie Ontjes Arnold, 76, passed away on February 14, 2023, in The Woodlands, Texas. He was born on September 29, 1946 in Los Angeles, California. He and his sister, Drenay, grew up in the Tipton Children's Home in Tipton, Oklahoma from 1955-1964, before being adopted by their loving parents, Paul and Doris Arnold. Benjie graduated from Tipton High School and attended Cameron Jr. College in Lawton, Oklahoma on a football scholarship where he played in the Jr. Rose Bowl. Benjie then continued his education & football career at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma where he earned his Masters in Education. Coach Arnold was a devoted high school teacher for 52...

With heavy hearts we share the passing of Robert "Bob" Norvell (Willis, Texas), who peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 8, 2023, at the age of 79. He was preceded in death by his father Shirley Norvell, mother Elverta Norvell, brother Gary Norvell, sister Jean Diaz, grandson Josiah Norvell and nieces Lea Ann Smith and Vicki Gillum. Bob was born on January 25, 1944 in Farmington, New Mexico. He joined the United States Navy when he was 19 where he happened to meet his wife on a bus back to base and was honorably discharged as an E5. Bob married the love of his life Clemencia Norvell of 59 years in 1963. Bob gave his entire life to serving others and spreading the word...

Better known as Cissy, she was born in Paris, Tn on November 6, 1924 to Tilden and Gama Wright. She was the second of four sisters. She graduated from Grove High School and soon Married Charles F. Nichol. Shortly after World War II they moved to Conroe where they raised two children ( Tommy Nichol and Carolyn Nichol). During this time Cissy worked at Nichol Auto Supply, and later at the first Sherwin Williams Paint store in Conroe. She was active in several organizations as well as making sure that Tommy and Carolyn were active in sports, scouts and dancing lessons. She was a very busy Mother. As the years went by, she became a second mother to a lot of other young people as they have...

Edna Frances Gregory, 88, passed peacefully from this old life to her new Life on December 19, 2022 at her home with her family at her side. She was born March 3, 1934 in Alice, Texas in Jim Wells County of Thomas Allison Jones and Zannie (Cook) Jones. Frances is survived by her daughter, Karla Ann Gregory, and her son, Kerry David Gregory with his wife Marilyn Gregory, granddaughter Bobbye Gregory Miller and her husband, Jason Miller, along with two great grandchildren Rashannie and Nautica. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman David Gregory. She is also survived by sisters Elna G. Kelly and Velda A. Rogers and brother Travis A. Jones, along with bonus grand-daughters...

Lisa D'Ane Elbrechter was called to the Glory of our Lord Thursday November 17th, 2022. She was born February 8th, 1960 to John Burkett and Magna "Mimi" Christensen in Galveston, Texas. She leaves behind her husband of 39 years, Ron Elbrechter, son Rhyan Elbrechter, brother Blake Barr (Joanna Barr) and sister Kristy Borboa (Paul Borboa), and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Lisa graduated from Alvin High School in 1979 as a class favorite. Her witty humor and unbridled beauty were her hallmarks. She made Friendships that lasted a lifetime and she was not forgotten by those she met. She moved to North Houston in 1981 and was a dedicated 30+ year employee of Echo...

On October 2, 1945, Wanda Lee Mask was born in New Madrid, Missouri. Smack in the middle of seven children, she was naturally quiet and unassuming. She shied away from attention, except in school where she excelled, graduating top of her class. After high school, she moved to Arizona to pursue an education in nursing where she eventually she met her former husband, George May and together they had two children, Michael and Michele. A few years later, on a wild hair, they moved to Colorado and had their third child, Melisa. Although her career started in nursing, she found her true calling in real estate. In Colorado, she was an entrepreneur, opening her own company The Real Estate Training...

was born October 27, 1929 in Laurel, Mississippi to Rufus Perry Massey and Lois Gillman Massey. She passed September 17, 2022 in Conroe, Texas formerly of Port Neches, TX. Rete was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, George Wren Dupuis. Survivors include her four children, Douglas Dupuis and wife Latressa of Galveston, TX, Lisa Duplant and husband Craig of Colorado Springs, CO, Steve Dupuis and wife Eva of Port Neches, TX, and Philip Dupuis and wife Vicki of Montgomery, TX; seven grandsons, Brad Duplant and wife Amanda of Colorado Springs, CO, Blake Duplant and wife Amy of Austin, TX, Andrew Dupuis and wife Roni of Port Neches, TX, Jacob Dupuis and wife Kristie of Port...

Our dear mother, Jane Sinclair Gilbert sadly passed away on September 15, 2022, at the age of 83. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She also had many friends and was a well-loved member of several communities in which she lived over the years - including Rockwall, Greenville, and Conroe areas. She was born August 26, 1939, in Greenville, Texas to parents Shelby and Nell Sinclair, Jr. She graduated from Greenville High School and attended Texas Tech University where she met and married the late Jess Gilbert, Jr. Jane was very artistic and over the years developed a love for photography, writing and painting. She passed along her appreciation of the arts to...

Charles (Chuck) Joseph, age 69, passed away on August 25, 2022 in Houston, Texas. He was born on July 29, 1953 in Fremont, Ohio, and was raised in Fremont. He was a boy scout, played little league baseball and was also a wrestler. He loved to fish and spent many fishing days with his grandpa Donald on Lake Erie. Chuck attended Fremont Ross High School in Ohio and graduated in 1971. His last two years of high school he attended Vanguard Vocational School where he earned his certificate as a Tool and Die Maker. Chuck started working at UPS while still in high school. After graduating from high school, he started his professional career as a Tool and Die Maker at Kelsey Hayes in Fremont,...

age 71, of Montgomery, Texas passed away peacefully on August 16, 2022. He was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland. He attended Cole High School in San Antonio, Texas, and graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Geology and minors in Math, Physics, and Chemistry. He served in the Air Force from 1974 to 1978 and served as Chief Traffic Controller. He started his career as a field geologist and then started work at Halliburton Energy Services. He retired from Halliburton after thirty years working in technical services-logging and perforating. He worked overseas in Venezuela and then worked at the Houston office until his retirement. He received a lung transplant on October 4,...

Robert "Scott" Turner, age 52, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2022 in Shenandoah, Texas. He was born on April 27, 1970 in Houston, Texas. Scott was raised in Spring Branch and Stafford, Texas. At a young age, they loved camping in Bear Creek, and he loved to watch Dukes of Hazard. Scott truly enjoyed a cold Coca-Cola, NASCAR, Dale Earnhardt, Sr., outdoors and above all, his family. Anyone who was close with Scott would agree that he gave the best bear hugs. Every time he hugged you, it would be followed by a scruffy kiss on the cheek. Scott was an extremely hard and dedicated worker. He would do anything to help anyone. Scott loved sharing trivia facts. Anywhere he went to visit, he...

Dennis Richard Cartwright, 81 of Conroe, Texas passed away peacefully on July 3rd 2022. He was born March 22nd, 1941 in Sparta, Wisconsin to Richard Leroy Cartwright and Doris Eileen Tessman. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Judy King and Carol Swafford; and brother, Gary Cartwright. Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Rosemary; children: Karen (John), Pat (Alexis) and Jim (Michelle); grandchildren, Jennifer, Breann, Amy, Clayton, Jac, John, Michael, Zoe, David and Caden; great grandchildren, Emmett and Nolan. He will be greatly missed by family, nieces, nephews, and many friends. Friends are invited to visit with the family at 9 AM on Monday, July 11,...

Louise Drake was born September 11, 1938 in Buna, Texas to Coady and Minnie Ola Drake. She grew up on the family farm in Buna surrounded by her older brothers Raymond and Curtis, her younger sister Nell, and her youngest brother Travis. Lou was especially close to her sister Nell even though Lou enjoyed the outdoors while Nell enjoyed helping her mother with the housework. She enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a fine athlete, accomplished in softball, bowling, and basketball. Lou was raised in a Christian household and she chose to follow Christ at an early age. Her father donated the use of their home for worship services when a new church building was being built in Buna. Lou...

On September 11, 1938, Louise Drake was born in Buna, Texas to Coady and Minnie Ola Drake. She grew up on the family farm in Buna surrounded by her older brothers Raymond and Curtis, her younger sister Nell, and her youngest brother Travis. Lou was especially close to her sister Nell even though Lou enjoyed the outdoors while Nell enjoyed helping her mother with the housework. She enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a fine athlete, accomplished in softball, bowling, and basketball. Lou was raised in a Christian household, and she chose to follow Christ at an early age. Her father donated the use of their home for worship services when a new church building was being built in Buna. Lou...

Brandi Christine Baker Spurgin (b. Oct. 4, 1973 in New London, CT) passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2022 at Houston Methodist Hospital, The Woodlands, TX. Brandi's volunteerism was vast. After her undergraduate from the University of North Texas, she was Treasurer for the North American Foundation for Keele University in Staffordshire, UK. Brandi was also involved in Junior League of Collin County, TX. She eventually became a sustainer with Junior League of The Woodlands, TX. Brandi recently earned her Masters of Library and Information Science from the University of North Texas. Brandi's faith was essential throughout her entire life. She had fond memories from her childhood of...

Surrounded by his loving family, Captain, William "Bill" F. Saefke, 60, of the Woodlands, Texas made his last flight on April 10th, 2022, with the Lord as his co-pilot. He was affectionately known as Captain Bill to co-workers and passengers, and as "Mr. Bill" to all his children's friends. Bill had a vivacious smile, a hearty laugh, and a big personality to go with both. He was genuinely loved and cherished as a "true" friend. Bill was born in Bismarck, ND to Fredrick E, Saefke, Jr, and Frances M, Saefke. While growing up in North Dakota, Bill made many wonderful memories with his father, hunting pheasant and enjoying outdoor activities. He also enjoyed skiing with friends on the lakes of...

Mary Jo died on February 5, 2022, in The Woodlands, TX, while riding her bicycle at age 85, an activity she dearly loved. She was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, and moved with her family to Lakeland, FL, in 1965. In 1981 they moved to Vero Beach, FL. In 2014, Mary Jo moved back to Lakeland and then in 2021 to The Woodlands to live with her daughter Ruth and her husband. Mary Jo graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Hamilton, Ohio, with a Nursing Diploma. In her career she worked as a hospital, blood bank, and geriatric nurse. She retired as the Assistant Director of Nursing at Royal Palm Convalescent Center in Vero Beach. She loved sewing and sought out volunteer...

Bettie Oron Lobit was born on October 15, 1928 in Rochester, Texas to Oron and Onie Hediger. She departed this life to be with her loved ones on January 15, 2022. She was a member of the Hope Lutheran Church of Houston. In her professional career she was a personal secretary. Bettie lived in Texas all of her life and settled in Dickinson in her later years. She had many passions in life, but her true passion was caring for animals. She supported many organizations, some of which are Dickinson Optimist Club, League City Animal Care, Shriners Club, WWII Foundation, Native American Foundation, St. Jude, and many more. She was preceded in death by her mother and father; husband, William...