Andrew Edward Wray, 45, of the Webster/Clear Lake Area, passed away on April 3, 2021 in Huntsville, Texas. He was born on July 28, 1975. Andrew enjoyed writing science fiction stories, cooking and creating all types of artwork. He had an affinity for the film and entertainment industry and was an avid collector of autographs. Star Wars was by far his favorite movie! Andrew also enjoyed reading and collecting comic books. Andrew is survived by his parents, Theresa Jo (Stone) Wray and Robert Edward Wray; grandfather, Floyd Stone Jr.; sister, Audrey Cochran and her husband, Brandon; nephews, Conrad and Carlyle Cochran; stepbrothers, Brian Mehring and his wife, Thu, Andrew Mehring and his wife,...

Accomplished musician and rocket scientist, Charles Douglas Ardoin, Sr., ("Doug"), 80, passed away on Good Friday, April 2, 2021, in Clear Lake City, Texas. Born in Eunice, Louisiana, on April 12, 1940, to parents Lawrence Ardoin and Marie Gossard Ardoin, Doug loved his Acadiana roots. In 1958, he graduated from Holy Savior Menard High School in Alexandria, Louisiana, followed by college at Louisiana State University and the University of Southwestern Louisiana where he received his Physics degree in 1963. After graduation, Doug moved to Texas to begin his career at NASA becoming a longtime resident of Kemah and Clear Lake City. His career at NASA spanned over three decades until...

Beloved sister and aunt, Deena Marie Hampton, age 74, tragically passed away in an automobile accident on April 1, 2021. Deena was born in Lubbock, Texas, December 23, 1946, the first child of John Deen Hampton and Mary Lou Owen Hampton. Deena was predeceased by her parents, John and Mary. She is survived by her sister, Carla Hampton Bakri and her husband, Mahmoud "Mac" Bakri; nephew Tarik Bakri, his wife, Stacy, and their sons Travis and Brady; and niece Deena Shareen Bakri. She is also survived by her brother, Kerry Wade Hampton; niece Brittany Stewart and her son Logan; and niece Kasi Hampton. The daughter of a career United States Air Force officer, Deena grew up living and traveling...

Michael D. Phelps, 80, died peacefully March 29, 2021 at Clearlake Hospital. He was born February 4, 1941 in Durant, Oklahoma to Leon Wyman Phelps and Eleanor (Fry) Phelps. Mike graduated from Durant High School, Class of 1959. This was the year he would marry his first wife, Margaret Stone, with whom he had three children. In 1962 he was hired by IBM to fix typewriters. He worked his way up the ladder until he retired as Senior Analyst for IBM supporting the NASA program in 1993. During that time, he met his wife Sharon Ryder on a plane ride to Dallas, Texas and they were married in 1979, the same year he graduated from Syracuse University. Mike is survived in addition to his wife Sharon...

Lawrence S. Arolfo, 66 passed away on March 23rd, 2021 at his daughter's home in Friendswood, TX. He was born on April, 10, 1954 in Galveston, TX to Johnnie Lewis Arolfo Sr and Daisy B. Arolfo. Lawrence is survived by: his daughter, Lauren A. Perry and her husband, Matthew M.Perry; son, Chris Arolfo, brother, Johnnie Lewis Arolfo Jr; grandchild, Charlotte R. Perry and numerous family members and friends. He and his high school sweetheart and wife of 39 years, Linda Davis, were proud graduates of Clear Creek High, class of '73. He had a passion for construction, life, and people. He loved his family and friends dearly, and spent his time being Papa, Pops, Dad, and brother to the fullest. His...

On March 23, 2021, JoAnn DeAtkine, loving wife, mother and grandmother went to be with Lord at the age of 79. JoAnn was born on November 25, 1941 in Newport News, VA to Frank and Elizabeth Worsham. She lived with her mother in Boston, MA, while her father was deployed with the Navy during WWII. The family settled back in Newport News and lived there several years until they moved to nearby Hampton. It was there she spent her teenage years, meeting future husband, David, in an art class, when they were both 16 years of age. After a romance that lasted (on and off) for nearly 3 years, the couple eloped to North Carolina, and were married shortly before their 19th birthdays. JoAnn was...

Glynn Stephen Lunney, 84, passed away at his home with his family at his side on March 19, 2021. He was born on November 27, 1936 in Old Forge, PA. Glynn is survived by his: wife Marilyn Jean (Kurtz) Lunney; children, Jenifer and Kyle Brayley, Glynn and Jeri Lunney, Shawn and Becky Lunney, Bryan and Amori Lunney; grandchildren, Abbey and Stu, Erin and Scott, Christopher and Rachael, Kendall, Connor, Shea, Macy, Jordan, Daira, Bryce, Drake and Grant. He was a lifelong space pioneer. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 11 am to 1 pm and from 5 pm to 7 pm at Crowder Funeral Home - Webster, TX. A Funeral Mass will follow on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 11 AM at Mary Queen...

Ruth S. Monteleone, 92, passed away at her home in Houston, TX on March 4, 2021. She was born on September 30, 1928 in New Orleans, LA. Preceding Ruth in death was her: husband, Frank J. Monteleone and son, Frank L. Monteleone. She is survived by her son, Stuart Monteleone and his wife, Olga. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, March 19, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038. Crowder Funeral Home 111 E. Medical Center Blvd. Webster, TX 77598 281-280-9000

Gail Marie Carnahan-Crowell, 67, passed away on February 26th in Pearland, Texas. She was born on November 17, 1953 in Steubenville, Ohio to Elizabeth Walton and Dwaine Carnahan. Gail is survived by: her husband Dean Alan Crowell; daughters: Kyle Sala and Kerry Brewton; sons: Ryan Bernard and Jason Crowell; grandchildren: Emily, Liam, and Kayleigh Bernard; Daniel, Elizabeth and Luke Sala; Lucy and Olive Brewton; Colette Crowell and her pets: Sammy and Stinker and numerous family members and friends. She had a passion for animals, her grandchildren and loved to travel. Her favorite trip was to Northern Ireland to explore her roots with her beloved husband. A memorial will be held on, 11th...

Peggy Marie (Bull) Campbell, passed from this life into eternity with Christ on February 19, 2021, in Webster, Texas. Peggy was born on March 13, 1940, at the family home in Agua Dulce, TX. She is predeceased by her father, W. A. Bull of Houston; sister Judy Bull Taylor of Houston; infant daughter, Anna Leah Campbell; and son, Jeremy Paul Campbell, League City. Surviving Peggy are her mother, Elizabeth Bull, of League City; sister, Carol Rice, of Houston; Daughter and son-in-law, Susan and John Murphy, of Mobile, AL; grandson, Jared Murphy and wife Jessica, and great-grandson, Harrison, of Houston; granddaughter Lindley Murphy Grant and husband Patrick Grant, and great-granddaughters Aven...

Newell Wayne Christopher, 80, passed away on February 14, 2021 in League City, Texas after a courageous battle with COVID. He was born in Garrison, Texas to Carroll and Clotell Kimbro Christopher and is survived by his loving wife Helen, his brother Kenneth, the Hauser families (in-laws) of Austin and Greenville Tx and numerous friends. Wayne graduated from Jeff Davis High School in 1959, served in the US Air Force from 1959 to 1963, attended Northeast Missouri State University and was an independent electrical/mechanical designer. He had a passion for his wife Helen, sailing (TMCA), Golf and Hunting with his brothers. He was involved with M.I. Lewis Social Service Center and the Dickinson...

Madeline Frances McLean Doak, 90, of El Lago, Texas passed away on January 11, 2021. She was born on November 17, 1930 in Houston, Texas to J. G. Milton McLean and Marguerite L. De Savoye. Madeline was a graduate of Reagan High School in the Heights and was known as Mickey to her friends. Madeline was preceded in death by her husband William W. Doak; son, Donovan B. Doak; parents Milton and "Maggie" McLean; sister Marguerite Lange, and brother J. G. M. McLean, Jr. She is survived by her son, Michael W. Doak; daughter, Madeline "Colleen" Thomas; grandson, Christopher M. Thomas; and great-granddaughters, Caidyn M. and Madeline A. Thomas. A private service will be held at Houston National...

Patricia Ann Rodgers Ostrowski, 71, passed away Saturday, January 9th 2021 after bravely battling Parkinson's and dementia. Born May 2, 1949 in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Patti was the daughter of James and Dorothy Rodgers. She was a 1967 graduate of Somerville High School and a 1971 graduate of Somerset County College. She specialized in psychiatric nursing and worked 23 years at Bayshore Medical Center in Pasadena, TX, retiring in 2000. Patti married her husband, Paul, of 43 years, on September 2, 1972. Paul preceded her in death in 2015. Patti was also predeceased by her father, James Rodgers, and her brother, Rory Rodgers. She is survived by her: mother, Dorothy Wolsiefer Rodgers;...

Doris L. Carleton (Clark), 88 years old, passed away on December 15th, 2020 in Houston Texas. She was born on September 27, 1932 in Mt Hebron Kentucky to Wilbur and Mary Clark. Doris (Dori) is survived by her son, Brian E. Carleton and his wife Rhonda who reside in Brentwood, CA and her daughter, Mary Frances Carleton of Houston, Texas. She has five grandchildren, Richard Glasgow residing in Houston, Texas, Louis B. Carleton, Clara M. Carleton and Margot Carleton all residing in San Francisco Bay Area, California. Doris (Dori) loved to travel, enjoyed gardening and was a lover of nature and the hills of Kentucky. Shopping was always a fun activity for her and especially a junk or...

Mary Ann Kelly, 81, of Clear Lake City, Houston, Texas died Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Mary Ann was born December 25, 1938 in Muscatine, Iowa to Harry and Anna (Bingeli) McNeal. She attended school in Muscatine, graduating from Muscatine High School in the class of 1956. After earning an associate degree from Muscatine Community College, she taught grade school until her marriage to William J. Kelly on June 10, 1961. Mary Ann and Bill moved to Burlington, Iowa where they raised three children. While the children were young, Mary Ann worked at home as a seamstress, making seasonal wardrobes, wedding and other special occasion outfits to order. Once the children were in school, she went to...

Mary Ann Kelly, 81, of Clear Lake City, Houston, Texas died Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Mary Ann was born December 25, 1938 in Muscatine, Iowa to Harry and Anna (Bingeli) McNeal. She attended school in Muscatine, graduating from Muscatine High School in the class of 1956. After earning an associate degree from Muscatine Community College, she taught grade school until her marriage to William J. Kelly on June 10, 1961. Mary Ann and Bill moved to Burlington, Iowa where they raised three children. While the children were young, Mary Ann worked at home as a seamstress, making seasonal wardrobes, wedding and other special occasion outfits to order. Once the children were in school, she went...

Charles Richard (Charlie) Hodges, 88, passed away on December 7, 2020 in League City, Texas. Charlie was born on October 5, 1932 in Mobile, Alabama to Charles Jackson and Sadie Hodges. In his youth, he served as an altar boy at St. Joseph's Chapel - Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama, and became a proud Eagle Scout. He joined the United States Navy in 1952, completed flight training, and for most of his active-duty career was a naval aviator in Navy VP-49 flying seaplanes on anti-submarine patrol over the Atlantic Ocean. After leaving the Navy, Charlie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alabama and worked as a mechanical engineer...

Ava Jeanne Good , 76, passed away on December 5, 2020 in Houston, Texas. She was born on May 30, 1944 in Abilene, Texas to James G. and Imogene Robbins. Aa is survived by her husband, Paul Good; son Austin Holloway-Jones; brother Paul Robbins; grandchildren Tyler Johnson, Faith Mitchell, Cameron Mitchell, Brianna Burton, Susan Burton, Riley Holloway-Jones, Dalton Holloway-Jones and Parker Holloway Jones; and three great grandchildren. She earned a BA from Texas Tech University and a masters degree from the University of Colorado. She was an educator teaching in High Schools and for the past 33 years as a Speech professor at San Jacinto College. While at San Jac she mentored numerous students...

Ethel Anne Carmouche Mancuso, 92, passed away on the 28th of November, 2020, in League City, Texas, with her family by her side. Ethel was born on August 17, 1928 in St. Rose, Louisiana, to Anna Marie Simon Carmouche and Fulgence Bernard Carmouche. Losing her mother when she was nine years old, Ethel learned the virtue of self-reliance, which helped to form her as a woman who faced life's challenges with courage and grace. Ethel graduated from high school in Destrehan, Louisiana, and went on to business school in New Orleans. It was at this time that she met the love of her life, Joe Mancuso, a handsome young man who had just returned from active service in World War II. After an...

Linda Faye Mitchell, a resident of Seabrook, Texas, entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 29, 2020, in the home she shared with her husband. Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Seabrook Cemetery, located at 615 Pine Gully Road. A prior viewing will be held at 10:00 AM at Crowder Funeral Home at 111 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster, Texas. Linda was born on July 24, 1948, in Bonham, Texas. When she was seven, her family moved to Silver City, New Mexico. She finished school there and received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in mathematics at Western New Mexico University. In 1972, she married Claude Mitchell and the couple enjoyed 48 wonderful years...