Bradshaw - Carter Memorial & Funeral Services

Robert Gerald Nettles passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025. Born in Baton Rouge, LA on October 24, 1938 to Robert and Geraldine Nettles, Robert Gerald was the oldest of their four children. Robert loved cookies, ice cream, science, and quality family dinners paired with a well-executed Cosmopolitan. His daily creed was "there is always room for dessert". Robert was a dedicated engineer, continually learning; always the first one in and last one to leave his job. Robert was tenacious and goal-oriented. When faced with difficulties, he analyzed and worked towards solving every challenge. Robert overcame a diagnosis that he would never walk again and spent almost 60 years proving Army...

Nancy Jepson Guthrie, most recently of The Woodlands, Texas, passed away on September 2, 2025. Originally from Iowa, Nancy's life will be celebrated on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Bradshaw-Carter Funeral Home, 1734 W. Alabama Street, Houston, Texas 77098, from 12-3 p.m. Please visit the funeral home's website, www.bradshawcarter.com for more detailed information.

Our delightfully funny mother and grandmother Nancy Jepson Guthrie passed away on September 2, 2025. Born March 30, 1937, in Sioux City, Iowa, Nancy graduated from the University of Iowa before marrying fellow Iowan Richard E. Guthrie. Early mothering and the Junior League gave way to one of the key adventures of her life when employment took their young family to Sydney, Australia, for several years. She played super mom each year during the family's annual leave corralling her four daughters (all under the age of 10) as they traveled exploring the world. While raising her family in Des Moines, Iowa, Nancy enjoyed a long career in business administration which eventually took her to...

Mary Nichols Finn, 84, the cherished matriarch of the Finn family, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025 in Houston, Texas. She was born on the 22nd of October 1940, in Tupelo, Mississippi. Following the end of World War II, her family moved to Memphis, Tennessee, where she called home for most of her life. In 1959, she met the love of her life, Harold Finn, and on November 24th, 1961, they got married at the Fort Hood, Texas, Military Chapel #1. They celebrated their 63rd anniversary last year. Mary found her greatest joy, and most enduring legacy, in the family she so lovingly nurtured. A devoted mother of three and grandmother of eight, Mary was the heart of the Finn family....

David Andrew Edmonson (59), beloved son, brother, uncle, colleague, and friend, died on May 6, 2025, in Houston, Texas. A staunch defender of LGBTQ rights, Edmonson was a defining advocate of Houston gay politics, a media-savvy exponent of the arts, and a vocal ally of the dispossessed and marginalized. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on October 23,1965, to public school educators and community activists Carl and Emma Blankenship Edmonson, Andrew graduated from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, in 1989 with a degree in English comparative literature and a lifelong passion for the theater. He took a year and a half off to travel to London and Dublin, where he "came out." He said he...

Donna H. Moore passed away on February 11, 2025, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer?a rare loss for someone who faced life with such resilience and strength. Donna was born on October 13, 1951, in San Antonio, Texas, to Ruth Rankin Helmke and William S. Helmke. In 1955, Donna's family relocated to Houston, Texas, and the following year they settled in Bellaire. She attended Holy Ghost Elementary School and Marian High School. Donna then pursued a degree in fashion merchandising at the University of Houston, graduating in 1974. While in school, she worked at Craig's department store in Rice Village, where her impeccable sense of style began to shine?a quality that remained...

Dr. Thomas (Tom) G. Springer, 83, passed away January 27, 2025 in his Houston, Texas home surrounded by loving family and friends. Tom was born on December 3, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Glenn and Rebecca (Aulick) Springer. He graduated from Mount Healthy High School and then the University of Cincinnati. One of his professors, recognizing his potential, encouraged him to continue his education and in doing so, earned a doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Berkley. After Berkeley, he began his career with E. I. DuPont de Nemours Chemical Company. His career progression included Venture Team Leader for the Nylon Intermediates Business, Plant Manager for...

Louise Mauro Strauch (known by most as Mama Lou) passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 23, 2025. Eleven days prior, she celebrated her 97th birthday with family at her favorite restaurant, Brennan's. Lou was born on January 14, 1928, in Montgomery, Alabama. She was the daughter of JC & Bama Herring. Her father worked for W&W (Whitfield) Pickle Company and was transferred to Dallas, Texas where Mama Lou lived until she married Frank P. Mauro in 1946 at the age of 18. They spent their honeymoon at Mayan Ranch in Bandera, Texas. In her 80's and 90's she returned to the Mayan Ranch to celebrate milestone birthdays with much of her family and many friends from many parts of the...

Beverly Highsaw McCaskill passed away on December 15, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born in Rotan, Texas on March 16, 1952 to William and Nelda Highsaw. Two sisters followed in the Highsaw family. Beverly was an early talker, and since she was the oldest girl, she started honing her managerial skills by assigning herself the title of "Activities Director" for her sisters, which was often not well received! Always an excellent student, she was double promoted twice in grade school, and she graduated at the age of sixteen from Midland High School. Beverly then entered the University of Texas planning to major in education. She soon developed an interest in accounting, and she...

Born on September 7, 1949, Nancy was the daughter of H.C. and Punkin Pittman. She lived in Austin until moving to Houston in 1971. After graduating from Stephen F. Austin High School, she attended The University of Texas where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority (BS '71) and The University of Houston (MPA '91), graduating with highest honors from both. Nancy was a member of the Social Sciences Department at Memorial High School (1972-1976) where she was named "Most Outstanding Teacher". Following her teaching career, Nancy spent 20 years at the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, eventually as the Director of Patient Care Programs. She then served as the Executive Director of the Brown...

Olive McCollum Jenney was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1929. Her father was Leonard F. McCollum, a philanthropist and oil executive who built the Continental Oil Company into the integrated worldwide energy giant Conoco. Olive greatly admired her father's globalism and energy of new ideas. She was an active and avid supporter of The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Houston Grand Opera, in addition to being on the Board of the Baylor College of Medicine. Olive will be remembered with great love, admiration, and gratitude by family, friends, and admirers. They will always treasure her loving kindness, clarity, generosity, and vision and marvel at her indomitable spirit. Olive is survived by...

After a long battle with early onset dementia, Bill peacefully passed away on August 29, 2024. He was born on October 23, 1953 in Corpus Christi, TX to John B. Peterson and LaVerne Peterson. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 40 years, Carol, son Stuart and daughter-in-law, Alli, along with several nieces and nephews. His siblings include brother John ("Jack") Peterson and wife, Claudia Peterson of Sugar Land, TX and sister Charla Artzer and husband Mark Artzer of Williamsburg, VA. Bill never met a stranger. He was social, funny, and entertaining to anyone close and far. He was full of one-liners, knew countless jokes and genuinely enjoyed making people laugh. After finishing...

Famed defender and friend Mike DeGeurin died on August 10, 2024, at the age of 79, with Gayle, his wife and soul mate at his side. His family had been with him every day and night in his final illness as he rallied until he couldn't. Always a competitor, to him every shot, every stroke, was two outs in the bottom of the 9th. Affectionately known as "DeGeura-math" the score was always tied with the winning shot on the line and the ball in his hands. He did not miss a winning putt. Mike was born on January 9, 1945, in Austin, Texas to his loving parents Marguerite and E.M "Mack" DeGeurin and welcomed by his four-year-old brother Dick. Mike grew up with sports and law in his genes. His dad, a...

Edward "Ned" Victor Ross, MD, born February 10, 1931 in Picayune, MS, died peacefully at his Houston home on June 26, 2024 . He was 93 years old. Friends and family will gather Saturday, July 6, 2024 at the Bradshaw-Carter Home, 1734 W. Alabama Street in Houston, for a visitation starting at three o'clock in the afternoon. Fr. James Murphy, CSB, will lead a service at the funeral home beginning at four o'clock with reception to follow. A private burial will take place in New Orleans, LA at a future date. A more detailed version of this tribute may be found on www.bradshawcarter.com.

Michael Wade Kemper, a well-known figure in the Houston beauty and fashion community, passed away on June 21, 2024, surrounded by friends he considered to be family. A Celebration of Life for both Michael Kemper and his life partner Michael Grover will be held from five until eight o'clock in the evening on July 27, 2024 at Bradshaw-Carter Memorial & Funeral Services, 1734 West Alabama Street, Houston, Texas 77098. A much more detailed version of this tribute may be found on BradshawCarter.com.

"As for me, my life is already being poured away as a libation, and the time has come for me to depart. I have fought the good fight to the end; I have run the race to the finish; I have kept the faith". Joan Claire Tracey died Monday May 27th at the age of 92 with her sons, Lawrence and Sean and daughter-in-law, Kari Tracey at her side, in Houston, Texas. Joan was born October 23rd, 1931 in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada to Claire Winnifred Kyte and Dr, HR Fleming. Her mother was one of 11 children from Cape Breton Island, NS and was a school teacher until she married. Her father was a doctor and member of the Canadian House of Commons born on Amherst Island, Ontario. Tragically her...

Janie Curry Lee, noted gallery owner, curator, and art patron, died on April 11, 2024. While primarily known for her work in the art world, following her 1959 graduation from Sarah Lawrence College, Lee began her professional career in the New York theater, first in lighting design and later as a producer. Among her plays was "The Caretaker" by Harold Pinter. In 1967, Lee moved to Dallas where she opened her first gallery, showing works by New York painters such as Jasper Johns and Helen Frankenthaler, and sculptors Carl Andre and, Claes Oldenburg, In 1974, recognizing the vibrant collecting climate in Houston, Lee opened her second gallery there. In 1976 she closed her Dallas location...

Dan Mendell III, 86, of Houston, Texas, passed away on March 28, 2024, with his devoted son Scott at his side. He was born on August 24, 1937, in Houston, Texas, and grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas. Dan is survived by his sons, Scott Mendell and Michael Mendell. He was the beloved husband of Betty Beall Mendell for 30 years until her passing in 1991. Dan dedicated 45 years of his Iife to ExxonMobil, starting as a teenage roughneck in the oil fields of East Texas with Humble Oil. Upon graduating from Wichita Falls High School in 1955, Dan pursued his education at Rice and Texas Universities, earning a degree in Chemical Engineering. After graduation, he returned to work with Humble Oil as a...

Lt. Colonel Jose Luis Ramirez Retired, 96, was born on June 5, 1927. He passed away on March 14, 2024. Jose Luis (Uncle Luis) was a husband, brother, uncle, godparent, soldier, and friend. Uncle Luis will always be known for his warm smile, generous nature, spot-on advice, fascinating personal life stories, zeal for life, and his commitment to the family as patriarch of the Ramirez Family. Jose entered the U.S. Army, during WWII 1941-1946, to later transfer into the air component which broke away becoming the Army Air Corps, and subsequently the United States Air Force (USAF). Additionally, he served in Vietnam and Korea Wars. Upon entering his training, he quickly emerged as a...

Henry Winston Trigg, born on March 3, 1981 in Houston, Texas passed away unexpectedly on his 43rd birthday, March 3, 2024. He entered this world only minutes before his identical twin brother, Haden and they were rarely separated from then on. Henry attended Poe Elementary where he met lifelong friends, enjoyed riding bikes through the streets of Boulevard Oaks and played ten years of baseball in West University Little League. Henry attended middle school at St. Michael followed by St. Thomas High School where he played football and doubles tennis with his brother, Haden. Wrestling was the sport he truly loved. He placed in State his senior year. EFND! After graduating from St. Thomas in...

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at St. Mary Mother of the Church on Doucet Road in Lafayette, Louisiana for Morgann Marie "Maggie" McKethan, age 34, who passed unexpectedly on Monday, February 26, 2024 at her home in Houston, Texas. The family requests visitation be observed at St. Mary's Church on Doucet Road beginning at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, with a Rosary at 1:00 pm. Father Matthew Hebert, pastor of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Coteau, Louisiana will be the celebrant. Maggie is survived by her parents, Floyd and Lydia Moreau Degueyter of Broussard, Louisiana, her godparents, Charlie and Alice Moreau Faul of...