Helen Haddon Shmoldas (Age 104) died peacefully, surrounded by love and the tranquil blessing of a life well-lived, on April 2, 2021 in Pueblo, CO. As the beloved matriarch, inspiration, and strong foundation for her family, she is survived by her three children, Mary Edyth Shmoldas Gifford, John Dusan Shmoldas, and Sylvia Nell Shmoldas Clair; son-in-law Theodore Robin Clair; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and her half-sister Beatrice Haddon Lissow. Born in Livingston, Texas to Finney M. Haddon, Sr. and Ida Waters Johnson Haddon, Helen witnessed more than a century of change and turmoil, but remained steadfast and exceedingly humble in her focus on family, faith-filled service,...

Our beloved Maxine Rains Johnson - devoted wife, loving mom and proud grandma - was born June 4th, 1954 in Conroe, Texas and left this world on March 14th, 2021 after a hard-fought bout with Covid and pneumonia. The middle child of Harold and Verna Rains, Maxine grew up in Conroe, where she attended Conroe High School, then met and married the love of her life, loving husband of 47 years - Donald. She and Donald resided in Conroe where built a beautiful life together. In 2020, Maxine and Donald moved to Crockett, Texas to enjoy retirement together. Maxine and Donald were blessed with two children and seven grandchildren - daughter, Tiffany Lee and husband, Ronald and children, Callie (13)...

Stanley A. Petkosek, born 3-13-1944, passed away on December 8, 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson's. He is survived by his wife, Gwen of 49 years, three children, Jody Blasdell, Jeffrey Blasdell, Rodney Desoto, six grandchildren, one great grandson, sister Diana Graham and brother Richard Petkosek. Stan was born in Painsville, Ohio and served in the Vietnam War for four years, after high school. He then moved to Conroe/Montgomery Texas to become an avid horseman, land salesman, home builder and successful entrepreneur. He loved the outdoors and cooking on his grill. He showed his quarter horses in the Houston Rodeo circuit for multiple years. He was a strong, reserved, hard man...

Arnold Sherer, 87, passed away Tuesday in Crockett. Born Sept 20, 1932 in Port Arthur to Arthur and Ellen Lee Sherer. He graduated from Nederland High School in 1950. After graduation, Lamar University offered him a baseball scholarship, where he met his wife, Virginia Duren. Arnold graduated with a Bachelor's Degree as a Mechanical Engineer and had a Professional Engineer license in the State of Texas. He was hired by Texaco working until retirement in 1987. His many hobbies included taxidermy, golf, bowling, fishing, little league coach, avid duck hunter and big game hunter. Arnold was a lifetime member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and a faithful member of the First...