Obituaries

Feb 9, 2025

Paul Ervin Classen. a devoted husband, loving father. and proud grandfather, passed away on February 9. 2025. in Kingwood. Texas, at the age of 93. Born on December 5th, 1931. in Spencer. Nebraska. Paul was the fourth of eight children born to Jacob and Margaret (Ward) Classen. He grew up on the Nebraska plains, attending District 27 country school...

Feb 8, 2025

Jonathan "Johnny" Ellis Robicheaux passed away on February 8, 2025, after a lengthy hospital stay and a life-long battle with a chronic liver disease. He was 34 years old.

Johnny was born on January 10, 1991, in Houston, Texas. He graduated from Quest High School in Humble, Texas, in 2009. He was a lifelong learner, an avid...

Feb 8, 2025

Feb 6, 2025

Baldemira "Blanca" Martinez 99 of Kingwood, Texas, passed away in the afternoon of Thursday February 6, 2025.

She was born on February 14, 1925, the third of nine children, in Manacla, Dominican Republic to Juana Francisca Peralta and Jose Aquilino Martinez. She lived with her parents until 1950.

Blanca then immigrated to the United States...

Feb 4, 2025

Susan Elizabeth Lastrapes passed away in her sleep on February 4, 2025 in her Kingwood home. She settled there in the late 1970's and began her teaching career in Kingwood schools.

Susan was born in Tiffin, Ohio on December 14, 1954 to Doloris and Dr. Thomas Lastrapes. She spent her formative years in Marion, Ohio and graduated...

Jan 30, 2025

Donna Maddox 75 of Porter, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday January 30th, 2025. She was born on November 5th, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the second child of Marie and Paul Castleberry.

Upon graduation from High School, Donna attended Penn State University where she obtained a bachelor's degree in education, she later enrolled in the...

Jan 29, 2025

Joseph Christopher O'Brien Jr. was born April 26, 1955 in Staten Island NY to the late Joseph O'Brien Sr. and Maeguerite C (Landy) O'Brien, and died Wednesday January 29, 2025 at his residence with complications from cardiovascular hypertension.

Mr. O'Brien was married on June 21, 1986 at Blessed Sacrament Church, Staten Island, NY to the love of...

Jan 28, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Don McMahan.

Born on December 3, 1941, in Houston Texas. His parents J.D. and Myrtle McMahan- he was the 5th of seven children and twin to his sister Ellen.

Don earned his GED in 1960 and later joined the service. In 1963, he was honorably discharged after serving the nation for...

Jan 25, 2025

Danielle Trahan October 26, 1971- January 25, 2025

Danielle leaves an inspiring legacy for those who called her wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, teacher, mentor and friend. Her infectious smile, bright and expressive eyes, compassionate heart and generous soul captivated so many. She was the consummate gifter. Her generosity knew no bounds. Family and friends knew better...

Jan 25, 2025

Carolyn Lehman passed away Saturday morning January 25th surrounded by family in Cleveland, TX. Carol was born in Denver on January 8th, 1942, the third of four children born child to Earl and Dorothy McCloskey. She attended school in Lakewood Co. Carol was a member of the Westernaires riding club drill team. After graduating from the Westernairs red team...

Jan 25, 2025

Janet Kay Granda, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Saturday, January 25, at the age of 87. Janet was born on June 1, 1937, in Glen Dale, West Virginia, to parents Roger and Geneva Martin and had a sister, Nancy Strope.

Janet married her high school sweetheart, Arch, in August 1961. Together, they celebrated the...

Jan 18, 2025

Margaret Adams embarked on her final journey on January 18th, 2025, at age 80, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Samuel Lee Adams, and six siblings. She is survived by a brother and sister, her children, and dozens of descendants, spanning four generations.

Born Margaret Frances Gantt...

Jan 16, 2025

Ginny Ousley, beloved sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on January 16, 2025 in The Woodlands, Texas after a courageous battle with colon cancer. She was born on December 29, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to John and Camille Goodwill.

Ginny married the love of her life, Glen Ousley, on June 19, 1971 and were together for...

Jan 15, 2025

Gerald W. Pate, of Cleveland, Texas, was a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He passed from this world at home at the age of 77 years old.

He was preceded in death by: father, J.J. Pate; mother, Lucille Pate; brother, James Alton Pate and grandson, Christopher Pate.

He is survived by: wife; Denise Pate, son;...

Jan 14, 2025

Emily Bedford Schepens of Kingwood, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 14, 2025, after a short and valiant battle with cancer.

Emily was born on May 14, 1947, in West Point Mississippi, to John L. and Libby Bedford. Emily was an excellent student and was active in the First Baptist Church of...

Jan 13, 2025

Lovingly raised as the sixth of eleven children of Maude and Earl Smith, Sr., Geneva had three children; Amy with her husband Randy Commans, Jason with his wife Heidi Hublou Nunnally, and Paige with her husband Ray Vazquez.

Attending Pepperdine University and UCLA at the age of 50, Neva earned a degree in Psychology. She enjoyed a...

Jan 13, 2025

Allen "Keith" Hebert, 65, of Humble, Texas passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025.

Keith was born in Jennings, Louisiana, to Allen Joseph Hebert and Norma Jean Broussard Hebert. Keith was a proud graduate of Olathe High School. He spent much of his life as a successful realtor, building lasting relationships through his work and his easygoing,...

Jan 10, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Barbara Smith

Barbara was born on April 30th 1930, in Lee, Massachusetts. She is preceded in death by her parents Gino and Marie Bondi Rosa, sister, Joan Arlene Bona, son, Peter Colbert, Edward W Colbert and Raymond Smith.

Barbara's family moved to Pittsfield, Massachusetts where she attended Dawes Elementary...

Jan 10, 2025

Teresa De Jesus Diaz Guzman, aged 98, passed away on January 10, 2025, in Kingwood, Texas. Born on October 31, 1926, Teresa led a life marked by devotion and service.

A lifelong devout Catholic, Teresa was an active member of St. Martha Catholic Church. She spent most of her days in prayer. Her faith was the cornerstone...

Jan 9, 2025

Elizabeth Thompson 74 of Kingwood, Texas passed away peacefully on the morning hours of January 9, 2025. Elizabeth Irma Gaus was born on September 29, 1950, to Hartwell and Dorothy Gaus in Kanakee, Illinois. She found a deep and loving connection with John Lee Thompson Sr. Elizabeth and John spent the next 48 years together, raising a family of...