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Winston Mettke    4/17/2008


    Bill Miller       9/16/2008


                                                                                                           

Jimmy Antle - 12/27/03
Jimmy Leon Antle, 63, of Lawrence, Kansas passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2003 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 21, 1940 in Baytown, Tx to Bart and Annie E. (Bond) Antle.  Mr. Antle was a Captain for the Baytown Fire Dep't. for 25 years retiring in 1990. After his retirement he moved to Livingston, Tx. for 10 years and to Lawrence in 2002. Mr. Antle was also a Navy Veteran and a member of the Houston Bromeliad Society. He married Sandra Jean Simmons, she preceded him in death on November 21, 2002. He is survived by his son: Jay Antle of Lawrence. A private interment will held at a later date. Donations may be made to the American Parkinson's Disease Association in care of the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, Kansas 66044-8260. 785-843-5111. 

Betty J Barnes Gandy - 05/30/01
John Bauer - 07/01/92

Ronald Lynn (Ronnie) Becker - 10/01/02
CLAREMONT -- Ronald Lynn Becker, 61, died October 14, 2002. Graveside service is 11 AM Wednesday at St. Mark's Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation is 7-8:30 PM tonight at Drum Funeral Home and Cremations in Conover.

Joe Beene - 01/21/07
Joe Myrle Beene, Jr., 66 of Baytown, departed this life early Sunday, January 21, 2007 in a Baytown hospital following a brief illness.  Born in Pasadena on May 13, 1940, he was one of three children born to Joe and Opal Winchester Beene.  His family owned and operated Baytown Rentals from its beginning in the early 1950’s until 1995. On April 14, 1962, Joe married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Connie Lee Price.  Preceded in death by his father; Joe is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Connie Price Beene of Baytown; two daughters, Debbie Baker and husband, Wright of Livingston, and Dena Fuller and husband, Robert of Fayton; mother, Opal Winchester Moseley and her husband, Bill of Tyler; sisters Beverly Lusk and husband, Darryl of Highlands, Sue Mitchell and husband, Billy of Baytown, and four grandchildren. 

Terry Bone - 04/28/07
LAS VEGAS NV -- TERRY W. BONE, 66, died April 28, 2007, after a lengthy illness. Born April 27, 1941 in Lebanon OH, he grew up in Baytown TX where he graduated from Robert E. Lee HS. He pursued his first love, the theatre, through resident workshops at Houston's famed Alley Theatre, summer theatre on Cape Cod, and a year in NYC with occasional off-off-Broadway roles. Returning home, he acted in and directed productions at the Baytown Little Theatre and learned the art of bartending which perfectly suited his outgoing personality and innovative nature. For the rest of his life, he was among the most popular barkeeps in every area he practiced his trade. Much of that time was near the Manned (now Johnson) Spacecraft Center in Houston through the years of "the space race" and afterwards. Many of the famous astronauts and top engineers frequented his establishments, particularly the one-of-a-kind club he owned and ran himself for several years called "Fort Terry-The Universal Joint" or just The U-Joint. He moved back to Ohio in 1981 where he became a fixture as the head bartender at the Sugar Valley Country Club in Bellbrook "where everybody knows his name (T-Bone)" until retirement in 2005. He is survived by his brother Eric Bone of Las Vegas NV, stepfather Bob Crane of Lebanon OH, and stepsister Nancy Cunningham of Long Beach CA. Preceding him in death were his parents C. Harold Bone and Flossie Eltzroth Bone Crane, and half-brother Gordon Bone, all of Lebanon. There will be a family graveside service at the Lebanon Cemetery in the near future. Memorials may be made to Nathan Adelson Hospice of Las Vegas or Hospice of Cincinnati.

Paul Bossley - 01/23/69

Dudley E Bowman - 02/28/03
Dudley E Bowman was called home by God to take his place as an angel on Feb. 28, 2003. Dudley was born Jan. 9, 1941 in Baytown Texas. He was a graduate of Robert E Lee High School in Baytown- class of 1958, and also went on to earn a degree from University of Corpus Christi in 1969. He served in the US Air Force for four years and then became an ordained minister of Palmcrest Church in Corpus Christi Texas. He moved to New Orleans Louisiana and was co-owner of Camcraft Inc. Recently he had a dockside and hot shot truck service in Port Sulphur Louisiana. Dudley was a beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather. Survived by parents Joe E Bowman and Rosa Mae Bowman; Wife Norma Jene Kovar Bowman; Children and spouses Joseph W. Bowman and Claudia Bowman, Rosa Jene Williams and John Dale Williams, Sherri Lynn Arias and Oscar E. Arias; father and mother in law W.L. Kovar,Sr. and Billie Jene Kovar; brother and sister in law Dub and Patty Kovar; four grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. Memorial services will be held at Cedar Bayou Baptist Church on Monday March 3 at 10am with Dr. Mark Broussard officiating. Times-Picayune New Orleans: Dudley "Bo" Bowman, a yacht mechanic, died Friday of cancer at his home. He was 62. Mr. Bowman was born in Goose Creek, Texas, and lived in the New Orleans area for the past 30 years. He graduated from the University of Corpus Christi. He formerly was co-owner of Camcraft Inc. in Crown Point and co-owner of Bosons Marine. He was an Air Force veteran. Survivors include his wife, Norma Kovar Bowman; a son, Joseph William Bowman; two daughters, Sherri Lynn Arias and Rosa Jene Williams; his father, Joe Bowman; his mother, Rosa Bowman; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Cedar Bayou Baptist Church, 3116 N. Alexander Drive, Baytown, Texas. Burial will be private. Professional Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements

Ray Bradbury - 04/01/88

Jerry Brand - 02/09/07
Jerry Wayne Brand, 65, of Baytown, Texas, passed away Friday, February 9, 2007 in Baytown after a long and extensive battle with cancer. He was born on August 27, 1941 to Daniel and Katy Brand in Chandler, Texas and moved to Baytown at a very young age where he would spend the rest of his life. Jerry was the oldest of four boys. He attended Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown before attending Henderson Junior College obtaining a degree in mechanical and electrical drafting. He was a union crane operator and worked in and out of state for the last thirty years Jerry was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, son, brother and brother-in-law who enjoyed spending quality time with his family, hunting, cooking and fishing. He was a quiet man but very influential with family and friends. He was very much a perfectionist in all that he did. Jerry fought a courageous battle for several years and never gave up his hope to living life to the best of his ability. He endured more than one can imagine and hung in there until the very end. He had given his life to the Lord and left everything up to him. He is survived by his parents: David and Katy Brand of Baytown, son: Barry Brand of Baytown, grandson Ryan Hunter Brand of Baytown, brothers and sister-in-laws, Donnie and Dolly Brand of Whitehouse, Texas, Max and Sharon Brand of Baytown, and Bobby and Sharon Brand of Baytown. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, as well as many friends and a special friend and companion Co-Co. The family would like to thank the staff of Green Acres nursing facility and Jerri and staff of Amed Hospice for the loving care and compassion that they gave to Jerry while under their care. A private family service will be held Monday, February 12, 2007 at Earthman Funeral Home on Garth Road in Baytown, Texas Words of comfort may be left for the family at
www.EarthmanFunerals.com

Nelena Broom Benson - 11/22/91

Judy Bryant Emory - 10/09/01
Judith Ann Emory, born in Baytown, passed away, Tuesday, October 9, 2001 in a local hospital. Mrs. Emory graduated from Robert E. Lee High School. She was preceded in death by her father, Allson Felton Bryant. Judith is survived by her husband, Kenneth E. Emory, mother, Francis Christine Bryant, son, A. Bryant Green, daughter, Bridget Ann Smith, grandchildren, Margie Abigail Green, Ashley Summer Smith, Kayla Denise Smith, and very close friends, Frank and Melissa Dimas. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. today, October 11, 2001 at Guillen-Baytown Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, October 12, 2001 at Memorial Baptist Chapel, 600 W. Sterling with Dr. Mike Tignor officiating. Interment will be at Ryan Tarkington, Prairie. Arrangements are under the direction of Guillen-Baytown Funeral Home, 1308 South Hwy. 146, Baytown, 281-837-1509. 

Charles Chance - 
Janet Clamon
- 10/07/98

Ann Coker Hickey - 05/29/00
ADELIA ANNE KLENKE passed away Monday May 29, 2000 in Houston, Texas at the age of 58. She is survived by her husband; Gene Klenke, her children; Tommie Anne Hazen and her husband Sam, Thomas William Hickey and his wife Laura, her grandchildren; Elizabeth, Mathew, Will and Jessie, her mother; Jean Coker, her brother; Lloyd Alex Coker, her sister; Patricia Kay Gill and her husband Roy and numerous nieces, nephews and many, many friends. A visitation will take place at San Jacinto Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 31, between 6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. A celebration of life service lead by Steve Toth will take place at the San Jacinto Memorial Chapel on Thursday, June 1, 2000 at 12:00 noon with interment to follow at San Jacinto Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Rodney Coker, Everett Gordon, Fred Klenke, Cal Frickland, Ted Coker, Michael Dejnak and honorary pallbearers Roy Hazen and Rodney Wilson.

Joyce Deen Childress - 06/01/05
May 11, 1941 — June 11, 2005 NORMANGEE — Services for Joyce Ann Childress, 64, of Hilltop Lakes are set for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hilltop Lakes Chapel. Brother Tony Taylor of Hilltop Lakes Chapel will officiate. Burial will be at Hopewell Cemetery in Normangee. isitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Cozart Funeral Chapel in Normangee. Mrs. Childress died Saturday at her home.  She was born in Baytown and lived in Hilltop Lakes two years. She was a homemaker and was a member of Hilltop Lakes Chapel.  Survivors include her husband, Don Childress of Hilltop Lakes; a stepson, Brian Childress of Washington state; a daughter, Donna Hull of Denver; a brother, Rick Wilson of Clear Lake; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and numerous other relatives.

Betty Marie Dommert Hlinak - 01/16/92

Mark Dommert - 02/01/98
LUSBY, Md. – Mark Christian Dommert, 57, of Lusby died Feb. 1, 1998, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Nelson's Funeral Home in Fayetteville.

Tommy Dunman -
Virgil Emfinger
- 04/15/94 Died at Big Bend Nationl Park
Butch Flukinger - 08/29/95
Shirley Ford - 06/11/00

Richard Allen Fuchs - 08/18/01
Richard A. Fuchs, age 60 of San Antonio, TX, died Saturday, August 18, 2001. He was born in Baytown, TX, November 28, 1940 to John and Eleanor Fuchs, who preceded him in death. Richard is survived by his daughters, Mary Fuchs of Austin, TX and Sharon Larkin and husband Corbett of San Antonio; sister, Bette Csandli and husband Joseph of Orlando, FL; 3 grandchildren, Jill Cornelius of Austin, TX, Kellen Larkin and Haley Larkin both of San Antonio, TX  Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association, South Central Texas Chapter, 7400 Louis Pasteur, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78229.

Carole Sue Gary Fontenot - 08/10/05
Carol Gary Fontenot, 63, of Mont Belvieu, TX, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, was born August 26, 1941 in San Marcos and passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2005 in a DeRidder, LA hospital. She was an avid reader who earned her BS from the University of Houston and her ME from Prairie View A & M. She retired from the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District with 26 years of service, having served as the principal at various schools over the years. Her family will receive friends at Navarre Funeral Home Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 14, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Navarre Funeral Home. She was preceded in death by her parents Roger and Agnes Gary and her brother Roger Gary Jr. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Robert Fontenot of Mont Belvieu; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Jr. and Kim Fontenot of Mont Belvieu and Vernon and Brenda Fontenot of Clearwater, MN; daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Tommy Wagner of Lewisburg, WV; sister, Peggy Selden of San Antonio; and grandchildren, Randee Hatfield, Sarah Fontenot, Samantha Fontenot, Mandy Fontenot, Raymond Dahl, and Taylor Dahl.

Alden Gassett - 07/22/66

Edward Glen (Eddie) Gesford - 01/12/04
Edward Glen Gesford, 62, of Baytown passed away at his home on January 12, 2004. He was born on July 30, 1941 in Lufkin, Texas. He retired as a Process Supervisor with B.P. Amoco. Edward also served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Baytown Masonic Lodge #1357. He is survived by his parents: Harvey Jessie and Lorraine Gesford of Lufkin, Tx., sons and daughters-in-law: Bryan and Paula Gesford and Joel and Moira Gesford all of Baytown, brother and sister-in-law: Darwin "Goose" and Peggy Gesford of Baytown, grandchildren: Kelsey, Kaci, Amanda, Christian, and Braden, along with numerous nieces and nephews and a host of special friends. The visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Friday, January 16, 2004 at Navarre Funeral Home. The funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2004 at Navarre Funeral Chapel with Rev. Mark Stafford officiating. Burial will follow at Fielders Cemetery in Lufkin at 3 p.m. Pallbearers will be Billy Peacock, Richard Kimball, Robert Guenther, Tommy Eastman, Butch Pennington, Dennis Ferguson, Freddie Garner and Michael Blakeney.  Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Flowers, Tillman Blanchard, Ronnie Pittman, Joe Hlanak and Frankie Gilbert. Services are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home, 2444 Rollingbrook, Baytown, Texas 77521. 281-422-8111.

Kenneth Gieger - 06/07/00
Herb Hanson - 11/15/01
Scrappy Harris - 07/01/79

Joanne Hassell Jenkins - 10/23/01
Joanne Jenkins of Baytown, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001 in Houston. She was 60. Mrs. Jenkins was born Feb. 3, 1941 in Waco. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Baytown, the American Kennel Club, Goldmining Prospectors Club and a former member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Vernon Hassell and Oleta May New Hassell; and one son, William Wayne Belrose Jr. She is survived by two daughters, Tracie Cook and husband Chad of Granbury, and Debra Edmiston and husband Allen of Llano; four brothers, Emory Wood and wife Sue of Baytown, Jimmy Martin and wife Nancy, and Danni Martin and wife Debra, all of Beaumont, and Don Hassell and wife Maddie of Granbury; two sisters, Elizabeht Arizmendi and husband Abel of Baytown, and Lenora Shope and husband Rick of Bandera; and five grandchildren.

Donald Ike Hilton - 04/21/04
Donald Ike Hilton, 63 of Pasadena, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2004. He is survived by wife, Eunice Hilton; (5) daughters; (4) sons; (1) sister; (23) grandchildren and (23) great grandchildren.  Visitation will be from 5-9 P.M. on Friday, April 23, 2004 at Grand View Funeral Home.

Huntington Texas (From KTRE.com) - Apparent Drowning
We now know the name of a man whose body washed ashore just south of Huntington on the banks of the Neches River yesterday.  Authorities believe Donald Ike Hilton, of New Caney, died while out on a fishing trip. His neighbors went to look for him after they noticed he had not returned. Hilton was staying at his cabin near the river, and neighbors told Sheriff's Deputies that the 63 year old man was in poor health. He had been found unconscious at his cabin on previous occasions. So it is unknown at this time if he actually died from drowning, or from other complications related to his health. Donald Hilton's death is being ruled an accident, and according to investigators, no autopsy will be performed. 

Thelma Helen Holt Savage - 05/27/00

Richard Hopper - 07/20/05
Kenneth "Richard" Hopper, age 63 of Baytown, passed away Wednesday, July 20, after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's, in Texas City surrounded by family.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 22 at Sterling-White Chapel, Highlands. The funeral services will be held at Cedar Bayou Church of Christ, Baytown, Saturday, July 23, at 10:00 a.m., with minister Bobby Burris officiating and Mr. Wendell Scott delivering the eulogy. Pallbearers serving will be Mr. Bob Foster, Mr. Sam Flores, Mr. Rick Hadley, Mr. Don Galaway, Mr. Mack Cottle and Mr. Jason Christian. Honorary Pallbearers are Mr. Carroll Prewitt, Mr. Dub Mize and Mr. Phillip Cottle. Interment will be in White Cemetery, Highlands, following services at the church. Richard was born August 4, 1941 in Highlands, to parents, William Cleet and Sula Mae (Martin) Hopper. He attended and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School, Baytown, in 1959. He had been married to his wife, Patricia M. (Worthy) Hopper for 39 years. He was a supervisor of operations for Exxon Corporation in Baytown, working 31 years before retiring. He was a member of the Cedar Bayou Church of Christ and loved his church and family very much. He also enjoyed hunting, sports of any kind and being with his family. He will be greatly missed.  Richard was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ray Hopper. Survivors include his wife, Patricia M. of Baytown; his three sons and daughter-in-laws, Miles and Angie Hopper, Cleet and Kristen Hopper and Kyle and Leah Hopper, all of Baytown; his daughter, Holly Hopper of Baytown; his brother and sister-in-law, W. C. and Bettie Hopper of Baytown; his two grandsons, Mitchell and Will Hopper and his two granddaughters, Maycee and Delaney Hopper, all of Baytown; his father-in-law, Miles Worthy of Dripping Springs; his two sister-in-laws, Betty Hopper of Baytown and Sheryl Walker of Dripping Springs; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.  Memorial contributions may be made, in lieu of floral tributes to the Cedar Bayou Church of Christ, Baytown, in care of the funeral home. Services are entrusted to Sterling-White Chapel, Highlands. 281-426-3555.

Jimmie Wade Hughes - 05/20/97
Welford Hutton - 05/30/95
Gordon Jennings - 08/05/93

Victor J Korenek - 07/26/05
VICTOR J. KORENEK, JR., 64, of Pasadena passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 after a difficult illness.  Victor was born January 11, 1941 in Baytown, Texas, He was a graduate of Texas A & M University, a member of St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Community, and a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.  He is preceded in death by his parents Margaret and Victor Korenek, Sr.  He is survived by his wife and best friend Gere Korenek; daughter and son-in-law Amy and Rob Licciardi, stationed at WPAFB, Ohio; son and daughter-in-law Robert and Challi Korenek of Whitehouse, Texas; grandchildren Patrick, Braden, Nathan, Benjamin, and Aurea Licciardi, and Baby Korenek expected in September; mother-in-law Mavis Hale of Pasadena; sister Patricia Caporina of Washington, Texas; sister Kathryn Smith of Monroe City, Missouri, brother Joe Korenek of Houston; sister Mary Knox of Coleman, Texas, and sister Julie Hopkins of Kingsville, Texas.  Pallbearers will be nephews Joey Korenek, Mike Knox, Andrew Knox, Mark Knox, Joe Caporina, Charles Caporina, and Kirk Sullivan; and cousins Joe Malchar and Mark Malchar.

James Paul Lansford - 12/04/04
James Paul Lansford passed away Saturday, December 4, 2004 in a Baytown hospital surrounded by family and friends. He was born September 4, 1940, to Ray and Claudia Lansford in Highlands, Texas. He was a resident of Highlands and retired with Exxon as a Supervisor after 29 years of service. He was an active member of Gospel Lighthouse Church where he taught an adult Sunday School class for many years. He enjoyed cooking and bible study.  Mr. Lansford is preceded in death by his parents, son, Jamie Dean Lansford, and a brother, Charles Ray Lansford. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Gladys Lansford of Highlands, sons, Gary “Bubba” Lansford and wife Linda of Kenefick, Randall Lansford and Anne Brown of Pasadena, daughters, Kelly Shaw and husband Charlie of Highlands, Penne Davis of Highlands, sister, Janice Swick and husband Charles of Baytown, brother, Rev. Carroll Lansford and wife Gayle of Highlands, special relatives, Judy McKnight and husband Charles of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, grandchildren, James Shaw, Andrew Shaw, Taylor Lansford, Haley Lansford, and Mariah Davis, many special nieces, nephews, and loving family members.  Assisting with the service will be Charles Swick and Rev. Charles McKnight. Special music will be provided by Tammy and Denny Wells. Pallbearers will be Sammy Lansford, Doug Lansford, Steve Jeter, Aaron Jeter, Mike Jeter, and Charles Stewart. Honorary pallbearers will be James Shaw and Andrew Shaw.

Bo Mangum - 01/24/06
D. C. “Bo” Mangum Jr., 65, of Baytown, TX was born January 22, 1941 in Corpus Christi and passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2006 in a local hospital. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown in 1959 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in P.E. in l963 from Southwest Texas State San Marcos. He accepted God’s call to the ministry in l962 and following graduation, received a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth in l968. Bro. Bo, as he was affectionately known by his congregations, spent 37 years in active ministry and pastored four churches: First Baptist Church in Aubrey 1966-1968, Broadway Baptist Church, which later became University Baptist Church in Galveston 1968-1976, First Baptist Church in Hooks 1976-1983, and First Baptist Church in Linden1983-2003. Bo and Joan retired in 2003 and returned to Baytown. He became a member of Cedar Bayou Baptist Church, his home church, renewing relationships with lifetime friends. In December of 2004, he accepted the call to pastor Coady Baptist Church in Baytown. Missions have always been close to his heart. He always promoted missions in the churches he pastored and was able to participate in ten overseas mission trips to Brazil, Trinidad, Mexico City, Cozumel, London and Africa, as well as mission trips within the United States. His family will receive friends at Navarre Funeral Home Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. He was preceded in death by his parents, D. C. and Margaret Mangum and is survived by his wife of 42 years, Joan Kendall Mangum of Baytown; daughter and son-in-law, Robin and MSgt Phillip Allen DeMent, U. S. Army of Peachtree City, GA; son, Delbert Cullen “Trey” Mangum III of Baytown; grandsons, Jacob Ryan Dement of Peachtree City, GA and Chris DeMent of Athens, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Bill and Sharon Dyer of Dayton; brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Patricia Mangum of Houston and Kenneth and Dianne Mangum of Seguin; aunts and uncle, Bob and Dot Smelzer of Corpus Christi, Cleo Lewis of Irving, and Audrey Smith of San Antonio; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.  Bo was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, pastor, and will be greatly missed. The family requests that memorials be made to Cedar Bayou Baptist Church, 3116 North Alexander Drive, Baytown, TX 77520, Coady Baptist, 5606 Wade Road, Baytown, TX 77520, San Jacinto Baptist Association Lake Tomahawk Baptist Encampment, P. O. Box 1533, Baytown, TX 77522, or a gift to missions in the church of your choice.

Elizabeth Martin Vyoral - 03/19/93

Raymond Leon Mason - 05/30/05
Raymond Leon Mason, Sr., was born June 11, 1940, in Goose Creek, Texas. He passed away the morning of May 30, 2005. He was a lifelong resident of Baytown and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1959. He married the love of his life, JaKay, on June 10, 1960. Throughout his life, he served in so many ways: Civil Air Patrol Volunteer, volunteer Auxiliary Police Officer for Baytown, member of the Jaycees, helped organize many toy drives for children at Christmas time, worked for the Harris County Flood Control, Kmart, mechanic for his father-in-law's shop, independent driver carrying hot shot deliveries, construction worker, instrument and pipe fitter for Brown & Root. The latter part of life, he also worked for Auto Zone. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Baytown. Mr. Mason is preceded in death by his father Wilford Mason, and brother-in-law Dr. Harry Preble. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, JaKay Lee Mason and their four children: daughter Ann Rivera and husband Robert Rivera of Minot, North Dakota, daughter Tracy McKinley and husband Kevin McKinley of La Porte, Texas, son Rusty Mason and friend, Misti Crosswhite, daughter Katie Mason and friend Corrie Monette all of Baytown; seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren; mother Winnie Mason, sister Josephine Preble, brother Edwin Mason, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family will receive friends Wednesday, June 1, 2005, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Earthman Funeral Home, 3919 Garth Road, Baytown, 281-422-8181. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 2, 2005, at Earthman Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Kenneth Mayo, Eastside Free Will Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Palms Cemetery, Dayton, Texas. To view the obituary and to post a tribute for the family, go to www.earthmanfunerals.com.

Billie Sue  Miller Lewis - 11/15/05
Billie Sue Lewis, 64, of Baytown, passed away Tuesday November 15, 2005. She was born in Baytown August 25, 1941 to her parents, William and Gladys Miller. She was raised in Aruba from 1943 until 1958. She was a member of First Baptist Church, and was active in The Girl Scouts for over 40 years. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School, attended Lee College, and received her Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education at Lamar University. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Author Clyde Miller; daughter, Sherrie Kay Lewis.  he is survived by her husband, Bobby Lewis; daughter, Tina Davey and husband Nathan; grandchildren, Ashley Davey, and James Davey; brother-in-law, K. T. Lewis; cousin, Jean Melburn.  Her family will receive friends at Navarre Funeral Home Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Navarre Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Carol Bruse. Burial will follow at Cedarcrest Cemetery.  Serving as pallbearers will be Jack Smith, Nathan Davey, Tom Holt, K.T. Lewis, Jimmy Watson, and Allen Simpson.

Alvin Ray Mixon - 10/24/06
Alvin Ray Mixon, 65, of Baytown, passed away suddenly Tuesday, October 24, 2006 in a Houston hospital. He was born June 10, 1941, in Sugar Land, Texas to Wayland C. and Joyce N. (Tanner) Mixon. After graduating from Robert E. Lee High School, he worked as a hairdresser, and later in the travel industry. Ray enjoyed the beach and traveling, especially to New York. Following the death of his father, Ray assumed role the fulltime caregiver for his mother until her death in 2001. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Hugh Lynn Mixon, and is survived by his brother Keith W. Mixon and wife, Betty of Baytown. He is also survived by nieces and nephews Robin Searcy and husband, Bryan of Highlands, Traci Frazier of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Rochelle Carver and husband, James of Porter, TX, Amber Wuttke and husband, Joseph, Justin Searcy, Chelsea, Neal and Elyssa Frazier, Dustin Collins and Bailey Carver and many loving friends and extended family. Graveside services will be 3 p.m., Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at Rosewood Memorial Park, in Humble, Pastor Scott Niemeier officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Crespo & Jirrels Funeral and Cremation Services, 6123 Garth Road, Baytown, 281-839-0700. To view the obituary and post an online tribute to the family, visit
www.crespoandjirrels.com.

Britton McClellan Mullinnix - 09/06/88

Martha Ann Nelson - 6/29/2008
Martha Ann Nelson, a Baytown native and long-term resident, passed away in a Lakeland, Florida hospital on Sunday, June 29, 2008, following a brief illness.
She moved to Winter Haven, Florida one and a half years ago to enjoy retirement near her sister, Fay Waldrop, also of Winter Haven. Martha was born in Goose Creek, Texas, on July 30, 1941. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and North Texas State University. Her work took her to Muskegon, Michigan, Denver, Colorado and Bellaire, Texas for several years, but ultimately she returned to Baytown and worked for Exxon Mobil before retiring.
Martha was a member of Beymer United Methodist Church and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in Winter Haven.
Martha is survived by her sister, Fay Nelson Waldrop and her husband, Duke Waldrop of Winter Haven, Florida, and her sister Marilyn Nelson Armstrong and her husband, Gerald “Oj” Armstrong of Sugar Land, Texas; nephew, George Gary Waldrop, Jr. of Winter Haven, Florida; niece, Stacey Waldrop Harris of Austin, Texas; nephew, Ian Nelson Armstrong, of Houston, Texas; nephew, Aaron Kai Armstrong of Orlando, Florida, and several great-nieces and a great-nephew.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph R. and Florence Nelson of Baytown.
Martha Ann Nelson, a Baytown native and long-term resident, passed away in a Lakeland, Florida hospital on Sunday, June 29, 2008, following a brief illness.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Earthman Funeral Home, 3919 Garth Road, Baytown, TX; 281-422-8181. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local animal shelter or favorite charity.
To view on line obituary or post tribute to the family, visit
www.earthmanfunerals.com.

Geneva Olachia Avalos - 10/28/00
Ralph (Billy) Padgett - 02/21/92
Kenneth Pounds - 10/12/98
Keith Rawe - 07/01/72

Robbie Jo Reynolds Stombaugh - 05/27/06
Robbie Jo Stombaugh, 64, of Highlands, TX was born July 16, 1941 in Kilgore and passed away Saturday, May 27, 2006 in a Houston Hospital. She was a 1959 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School and a U. S. Navy veteran. She was a member of Cedar Bayou Baptist Church and was a member of the 2nd Family Group. Her favorite hobby was being a grandmother. Her family will receive friends at Navarre Funeral Home Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Cedar Bayou Baptist Church with Dr. Mark Broussard officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarcrest Cemetery.  Serving as pallbearers will be Gary Mayfield, J. D. Stombaugh, Stephen Manon, Daniel Warrington, Christopher Harrison, and Nick Belt.  She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Thelma Reynolds and is survived by her husband, John Stombaugh of Baytown; sons and daughters-in-law, John Douglas and Kim Stombaugh of Highlands and William “Randy” and Jessica Stombaugh of Baytown; daughters and son-in-law, Thelma Jane and D. J. Manon of Dayton and Kristie Minette Stombaugh of Baytown; sisters and brothers-in-law, Belva Ann and Dick Nelson and Cynthia Lynn and Billy Harrison, all of Baytown; grandchildren, Teresa and Julie Novosad, Stephen Manon, Sarah and Gary Mayfield, J. D. “Bear” and Rebekah Stombaugh, Alison and Daniel Warrington, Christina, Amanda, and Brianna Stombaugh, and Gabriella and Donovan Stombaugh; great grandchildren, Brynne and Delyla Mayfield; other children, Sonya Gladd, Dyann Rutledge, and Veronica Witkowski; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Kenneth Linn Roberts - 12/22/05
KERRVILLE - Kenneth Linn Roberts, 65, of Kerrville, passed on to his next journey on December 22, 2005, at his house overlooking the Guadalupe River, surrounded by his wife and two daughters following a brave battle with brain cancer. He was a retired pharmacist and former owner of Medical Pharmacy in Baytown, Texas.  Ken was born on November 30, 1940, in Baytown, Texas, to C.P. and Christene Roberts. He grew up in Highlands and was a 1959 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School, where he was a prominent member of the varsity track team. He went on to study pharmacy at the University of Houston and graduated in 1964. He was owner and operator of their family-owned pharmacy in Baytown until 1995 when he and his wife, Brenda, moved to the Hill Country to enjoy life. He retired in 2004 and still worked part time at local pharmacies. Ken was known as a very ethical and compassionate man who would stop what he was doing in order to help his neighbor.  Ken is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Brenda Roberts of Kerrville, and his two daughters and sons-in-law, Charlie and Karin Chapman of New Braunfels and Mike and Leslea Kirk of Austin. He had four wonderful grandchildren; Chase and Chance Chapman of New Braunfels and Michael and Kelly Kirk of Austin, as well as his brother and sister-in law, Bill and Maude Roberts of Baytown, sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Richard Bailey of Broken Arrow, OK, and brother-in-law, Bill Smith of Houston. He is also survived by his loyal kitty cat, Harley. He was preceded in death by his parents, C.P. and Christene Roberts, sister, Velda Smith, and first wife, Abbie Roberts.  In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Sid Peterson Hospice, 1121 Broadway, Kerrville, TX 78028. A memorial service will be held at a later date. "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well persevered body, but rather to skid in broad side, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a ride!'" The family invites you to leave a message or memory at www. kerrvillefuneralhome.com by selecting Obituaries. Select "Sign Guestbook" at the bottom of the Individual Memorial.  Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Kerrville Funeral Home. 

Carl Lee Ruez - 12/24/92

Connie Sue Sarver Prothro - 07/13/02
Connie Sue (Sarver) Prothro, 61, passed away, Saturday, July 13, 2002 at M.D. Anderson Hospital after fighting a long battle with cancer.She was born on November 16, 1940 and has been a life-long resident of Baytown. Connie worked for Exxon Research for 12 years and then was employed by Chevron in the PEU-1796 Unit for 10 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, and a beloved, faithful and active member of the Lakewood Church of Christ in Baytown. She is preceded in death by her two sons, Gary and Jerry Prothro, her father, M.C. Sarver, and her sister, Rita Kay Mudd.  She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Clinton Prothro of Baytown; a son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Tammi Prothro of Baytown; three grandchildren, Courtney, Tyler and Bethany Prothro of Baytown; mother, Kathryn Sarver of Baytown; sisters and brothers-in-law, Carol and Tom Sullivan of Phoenix, Ariz.; Debi and Jimmy Bryant of Baytown; Bill Mudd of Baytown; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m. today, July 16, 2002 at Earthman Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2002 at Earthman Chapel with David Ellis from Lakewood Church of Christ officiating.  Interment will be at Johnson Cemetery in Trinity County. Honorary pallbearers will be, Jimmy Bryant, Bill Mudd, Tom Sullivan, Robert Mudd, Darrin Mudd, Lynn Prothro, Allen Alford and Jimmy Norton.  In lieu of usual remembrances, the family asks that donations be made to benefit the Library Fund at The Lakewood Church of Christ, 7701 Bayway Dr., Baytown, Tx. 77520.  Arrangements are under the direction of Earthman Funeral Directors, 3919, Garth Road, Baytown, 281-422-8181. 

Terry Ann Schutze Morris - 5/14/03
Charles Scott - 04/30/92
Fred James Smith - 08/08/97
Gene Marshall Smith - 06/15/93
John W Smith  - 04/07/02

Dickey Stanley - 7/23/07
DICKEY STANLEY, 66, of Highlands, died Monday, July 23, 2007. Dickey was born September 30, 1940 in Alto, TX to the late Thomas and Freddie Stanley. A Lifelong resident of Highlands, Dickey was a 1959 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School. Dickey worked as an engineer with KBR for over thirty years, during that time he helped to start Instrumentation Technology International. Dickey is a member of Highlands Church of Christ and a Master Gardener. Dickey was preceded in death by his wife Charlotte Byers Stanley, and his parents, Thomas R. Stanley and Freddie L. (Dickey) Stanley. He is survived by his daughters, Amy Stanley Arvin and her husband John of Dayton, and Marcia Leigh Cole and her husband Kevin of Weatherford, TX; one son, Paul William Stanley and his wife Tasha of Emerson, AR; three brothers, Kenneth Stanley and his wife Brenda of Highlands, Terry Stanley and his wife Prissy of Big Spring, TX, and Troy Stanley and his wife Shirley of Highlands; two sisters, Helen Staudt and her husband Bill of Comfort, TX, and Joy Swanner and her husband Mike of Crosby, TX; seven grandchildren, Emily, Abby, Lanie, Cassie, Caroline, Logan, and Dillan; two great-grandchildren, Wes and Ella; and several nieces and nephews. For more information or to send the family condolences online, please visit
www.sterlingwhite.com.
 
Dale Stansberry  - 07/22/93
Dale Anthony Stansberry of 245 Old Farm Road died Thursday. He was a retired civil service employee.  Fayetteville Observer, The (NC)

Mikie Summersill Tilton - 09/15/92
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Norman H Trchalek - 10/04/04
Norman Howard Trchalek died Monday, October 4, 2004, in Austin, Texas, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Norman was born in La Porte, Texas, on November 26, 1939, and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown, Texas. He served in the United States Navy on the USS Lexington from September 1959 to September 1963. Norman was employed by Wal-Mart Corporation for the past twenty years.  Norman is survived by his wife of 40 years, Virginia Zant Trchalek; his two daughters, Barbara and her husband Edward P. Stewart of Houston, Texas; Brenda and her husband Patrick Roth and future granddaughter of Indianapolis, Indiana. He is also survived by his mother, Adele Chaloupka Trchalek Stephenson; two brothers, Edward J. Trchalek and wife Winnie, Floyd A. Trchalek and wife Shirley; three sisters, Shirley Newton, Evelyn Guidry and husband Charles, all of Baytown; and Avis Irby and husband Buddy of Mont Belvieu, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Edward Ladislav Trchalek and his sister Florine. Visitation with the family is from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 7, 2004 at Harrell Funeral Home in Austin. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 8, 2004, in the chapel at Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Texas.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 149100 Austin, Texas 78714. Arrangements by Harrell Funeral Home, 4435 Frontier Trail, Austin, Texas 78745 512-443-1366. 

Ronald Turkett -
Bill Van Deventer
- 10/24/67

Lowie E Walker - 05/20/98
Lowie Walker, 57, of Dripping Springs died Wednesday. Services 2 p.m. today, Dripping Springs Church of Christ. Burial Phillips Cemetery. Arrangements by Harrell, Dripping Springs.

William Wallace -
Stevie Ladon Williams
- 11/07/80

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Carol Sue Gary Fontenot

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Victor Korenek

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James Lansford

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Bo Mangum

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Billie Sue Miller Lewis

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Dickey Stanley

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Robbie Reynolds Stombaugh

 

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