Obituaries

Dec 26, 2023

Celebrating the Life of Raymond Ernest Foster

Ray managed his last days with strength, stubbornness, and grace, and wanted to spend as much time with his beloved ones as possible. He and his family were blessed to spend one last Christmas together and on his final day, his wife, Sondra of 47 years, whom he adored, was...

Dec 25, 2023

On December 25th, 2023, our beloved father Ruben V. Salazar passed away peacefully in his home. He was surrounded by his family early Christmas morning.

Ruben was born on August 15th, 1938, in Del Rio, Texas, to Sigifredo and Esther Salazar. He was the second of seven children. He graduated from San Felipe High School where he...

Dec 19, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Villella, a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and a dear friend to many. She passed away peacefully at the age of 85, surrounded by her loving family on December 19, 2023.

Barbara was born on March 31, 1938 in Mansfield, Ohio to Nicholas and...

Dec 18, 2023

Thomas Varghese "Achenmon"

October 30, 1950 - December 18, 2023

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

2 Timothy 4:7

Our Papa, Thomas Varghese lovingly known as Achenmon, departed peacefully to be with the Lord on December 18, 2023, surrounded by his...

Dec 17, 2023

Derenda Joyce Rockenbach 12/13/1944 - 12/17/2023, beautiful and beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt.

Derenda "Joyce" Rockenbach (ne Henson, formerly Johns), age 79 of Houston, passed away on December 17th.

Born in Houston to the late Elton Odell and Lorraine (Mills) Henson, Joyce was a loving and supportive military wife and mother, who traveled...

Dec 14, 2023

Nancy Louise Carnes, 80, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 14, 2023, from carcinoid cancer. She was comforted at home in her last days by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nephew. These were just a few of the loving family members whose dreams took flight over the years with the aid of her warm and supportive "make...

Dec 13, 2023

Visitation Saturday 16 Dec 11:00 am ~ 1:00 pm Darst Funeral Home 700 Rusell Palmer Rd Kingwood TX 77339 Funeral Service Saturday 16 Dec 1:00 pm ~ Darst Funeral Home 796 Russell Palmer Rd, Kingwood TX 77339 Interment Saturday 16 Dec Rosewood Cemetery 22271 US-59, Porter, TX 77365

Dec 12, 2023

Jane Ellen Babics, 97, departed this earth for her heavenly home on December 12, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 18, 1925 in Paris, Ohio, to parents John James Betz and Bertha May Burris Betz. Jane was the eldest of four siblings, Arthur, Elaine and Lucille.

Jane married George Babics in February, 1945...

Dec 9, 2023

Katrina Louise Skivington Hopkins was born in Niagara Falls, New York, to Deborah Miller and Thomas Skivington. She was the eldest of four and moved around a lot in her childhood years before finally settling in Houston, Texas, where she eventually gave birth to seven children. She met Prince Uchendu at the age of 25 and fell in love....

Dec 7, 2023

Michael Anderson was born on June 10, 1957, in Galveston, Texas. He passed away December 7, 2023, in Kingwood, Texas, at 66 years of age.

Mike was the third child of Joyce and Bernard Anderson. He was raised in Texas City, Texas, and graduated from Texas City High School in 1975. Mike attended the University of Texas...

Dec 1, 2023

Brian Lynn Fairchild, born on September 3, 1986 passed away suddenly on December 1, 2023 to be with his Lord Jesus Christ.

He is survived by his parents, Rodney and Debbie Landry; 7 brothers, Chris, Steve, Jason, Justin, Bobby, Leland and Michael and sisters-in-law; grandparents, William and Nancy Bowers; as well as countless aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces...

Dec 1, 2023

Jana Yvonne Francis was born on January 16th, 1962 in Pasadena, TX to E.C. and B.J. Francis. She was the second of three children. Early in her life growing up, she attended Galena Park Elementary School, Humble Middle School, and Humble High School where she graduated. Most of her life was spent in Galena Park, Humble, Porter, and Tyler,...

Dec 1, 2023

Patrick Venton Davis, 56, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, in his sleep. He was born November 11, 1967, in Mountain View, California; graduated from Quincy High School and lived in Quincy, California until joining the Navy in December 1986. After his stint in the Navy, he moved to Porter, Texas where he met his wife in 2003...

Nov 25, 2023

Joette Gary, 91, of Houston, Texas, passed away on November 25, 2023. She was born on May 14, 1932, in Kentucky. Joette was the beloved daughter of Floy Dunn. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Rodgers, her mother, her sisters Dixie Rutherford Sanders and Carolyn Johnson, her brother Robert Simpson, as well as her nephew, Kevin...

Nov 23, 2023

Janet Hudson Harbour, age 84, was born in Helena, Arkansas on August 12, 1939, to Ethelbert Kennedy Hudson and Edna Zirkle Hudson. She passed away with her family by her side in Humble, Texas on November 23, 2023, after a long courageous fight with various cancers. A devoted wife, loving mother, adored grandmother, and caring great-grandmother, Janet will be...

Nov 18, 2023

Virginia Lee Sledge was 93 years old when she passed away peacefully at her home in Kingwood, Texas on November 18, 2023. She was surrounded by her family who loved and cherished her dearly. She was a woman of great faith and was the spiritual prayer warrior in the family.

Virginia, who went by Billie Sledge, was...

Nov 17, 2023

Jerry Gilbert McCracken, age 88, of Kingwood, Texas, passed away in his home on November 17, 2023.

Jerry was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on September 9, 1935. He graduated from City High School in Chattanooga, TN, in 1953. Following his high school graduation, he moved to Knoxville where he attended the University of Tennessee as an Economics...

Nov 17, 2023

Lowery Blaine Pickard age 81 passed away Friday, November 17, 2023. Lowery was born on September 28, 1942, in Jasper Texas to Berniece and Vernon Pickard. He was a proud graduate of Texas A & M University, Class of 1965. In 1983 he graduated form of The School of Credit and Financial Management at Dartmouth College. He spent his...

Nov 16, 2023

Celebrating the life of Wilma Dingman Duve

Born on November 15, 1953, in New York.

Wilma Dingman Duve was a woman who loved to live life for the day whether it was dancing, fishing or enjoying a good BBQ. Her zest for life was infectious for whoever got the pleasure to be around her. Wilma...

Nov 13, 2023

Del Foreman King, also fondly known as Miss Del, left us on Monday, November 13th, 2023, to walk with Jesus.

She was born on January 11, 1938, in Lafayette, Louisiana to parents Walter and Melba Foreman. Del was the middle child of four, little sister to Pansy Joy and older sister to Mary Carolyn and brother Walter...