Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Dallas County

John Alan Root Sr.

John Alan Root Sr.

Apr 17, 2026

John Alan Root Sr.

May 11, 1948 – April 17, 2026

John Alan Root Sr., age 77, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, in Kingwood, Texas.

Born on May 11, 1948 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, John was the son of Charles A. Root and Bertha Cloud. He was...

Sandra Paquet

Sandra Paquet

Apr 17, 2026

Sandra A. Paquet, 82, of Kingwood, Texas, passed away April 17th, 2026.

Born on May 10th, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY to Alexander and Agnes Vernon, Sandra and her sister, Lorna, grew up in Franklin Square on Long Island. Sandra attended Queens College before becoming a devoted full-time mother.

Sandra volunteered at her children's schools, served...

Carole Sue Brenner

Carole Sue Brenner

Apr 16, 2026

Carole Sue Brenner, aged 83, passed away on April 16, 2026, in Woodlands, Texas. Born on November 14, 1942, in Beaver, Pennsylvania, Carole lived a life filled with love, laughter, and meaningful connections.

Carole was the beloved wife of Robert Brenner; they were married for 64 years. She was a devoted mother to her son Gary Brenner...

John Randall Laws

John Randall Laws

Apr 13, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Randall (Randy) Laws, who left us on April 13th, 2026, after struggling through several illnesses. He was 57.

Randy brought warmth, humor, and a generous spirit to everyone who knew him. He found joy in music, playing acoustic and electric guitars, and loved classic rock...

Dennis Floyd Eckman

Dennis Floyd Eckman

Apr 12, 2026

In Loving Memory of Dennis Floyd Eckman

May 12, 1942 – April 12, 2026

Dennis Floyd Eckman, a man defined by his gentle spirit, unwavering kindness, and steadfast faith, passed away on April 12, 2026. Born on May 12,1942, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Dennis lived a life rooted in devotion to his...

Diann Hardy Harris

Diann Hardy Harris

Apr 12, 2026

Diann Hardy Harris , born on June 23, 1968 in Heidelberg, Germany passed away on April 12, 2026. After a short fight against lung cancer, she has gone to meet her Father & Mom in Heaven. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her passing. Diann was taken from us early at the age of 57....

Donald Gene Hejl

Donald Gene Hejl

Apr 12, 2026

Donald Gene Hejl, 66, of Humble, Texas, passed away on April 12, 2026.

He was born on April 11, 1960, in Houston, Texas to Joseph and Nelda Hejl.

Don was known for his outgoing nature and great sense of humor, he never met a stranger. To know him was...

Dr. C.V Mathews

Dr. C.V Mathews

Apr 4, 2026

Dr. C.V. Mathews (Kunjumon), beloved son of Varghese and Aleyamma Mathews and brother to the late Anamma and Marriamma, was born on January 8, 1940, in Kummanam, Kerala, India.

He completed his early education in Kottayam, earning a degree from CMS College Kottayam. On November 28, 1965, he married his beloved wife, Mrs. Thankamma Mathews, and together...

Cynthia Unsworth

Cynthia Unsworth

Apr 2, 2026

Cindy Unsworth (1950 – 2026)

Cindy Unsworth, a faithful servant of God, a retired fourth-grade teacher who held her students to the highest standards and loved her family even more fiercely, passed away peacefully at her home in Houston, Texas, on April 2, 2026. She was 75.

A Life of Learning and Love...

Maria Yolanda Arroyo

Maria Yolanda Arroyo

Apr 2, 2026

Yolanda Arroyo, beloved wife, mother, family member, and friend, passed away on April 2, 2026, at the age of 64.

Yolanda was born on December 25, 1961, in San Guillermo, Mexico. She built a life centered around love, kindness, faith, and family. She was the devoted wife of Octavio Arroyo and the loving mother of Cesar and...

Deanna June Ward

Deanna June Ward

Apr 1, 2026

Deanna June Ward, born March 11, 1939, in San Antonio, Texas, peacefully entered eternal rest on April 1, 2026, at the age of 87, surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, James E. Ward; her parents, Milton Raymond and Lillian Emily Gavlick; her brother, Milton Raymond Gavlick...

Ethel Marie Carroll

Ethel Marie Carroll

Mar 31, 2026

Ethel Marie Carroll, 87, passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 31, 2026.

Visitation will be on Thursday, April 9th at 10:00 am followed by a memorial service at 11:00 am at Kingwood First Baptist Church. Graveside services will be held on Friday, April 10th at 1:00pm at Bold...

Richard "Rich" Wayne Hooper

Richard "Rich" Wayne Hooper

Mar 27, 2026

Richard "Rich" Wayne Hooper Obituary

Richard "Rich" Wayne Hooper, 87, of Kingwood, Texas, passed away on March 27, 2026.

Born on January 26, 1939, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Rich grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he developed the character, determination, and curiosity that would guide him throughout his life. He later graduated from the...

Lucia Garcia Mckay

Lucia Garcia Mckay

Mar 23, 2026

Lucia McKay was born August 29th, 1935 in Harlingen Texas to Lucia G. Hernandez and Federico G. Hernandez. At an early age she professed her love in Jesus Christ and attended the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Conroe Texas. Lucy was an active member of the American Legion where she worked for 14 years serving veterans and other service...

Dalton Jenkins

Dalton Jenkins

Mar 21, 2026

Dalton William Jenkins, age 33, of Cove, Texas, passed away on March 21, 2026. He was born on March 22, 1992, in Baytown, Texas, to Tony and Tammy Jenkins.

Dalton graduated from Barbers Hill High School in 2011. Following graduation, he pursued a career as a journeyman lineman with CenterPoint Energy, where he dedicated nearly ten years...

Carroll Andrew Taylor

Carroll Andrew Taylor

Mar 16, 2026

Carroll Andrew Taylor, 77, of Huffman, Texas passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026.

Born at home on May 22, 1948, in Garland, Texas Carroll was the son of Dock Conner Taylor and Laura Nell Taylor. He graduated from Galena Park High School.

Carroll spent much of his life...

Doane Hammond Mize

Doane Hammond Mize

Mar 15, 2026

Doane Hammond Mize, 80, a resident of Kingwood, Texas, passed away on March 15, 2026. She was born January 29, 1946 in Montgomery, Alabama, and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1963. She attended the University of Alabama. She was predeceased by her husband Renny Mize.

Doane began working as a high school English teacher,...

Richard J. "Dick" Gillen

Richard J. "Dick" Gillen

Mar 12, 2026

Richard J. "Dick" Gillen of Kingwood, Texas passed away peacefully on March 12th, 2026 at the age of 85. Dick had previously lived in South Carolina and Crystal Beach, Texas.

After graduating from night school at the University of Pittsburgh, Dick started his career in banking and ultimately mortgage banking. After stints with a builder owned mortgage...

John Wilmore

John Wilmore

Mar 8, 2026

JOHN WILMORE

December 4th 1958 - March 8th 2026

John Wilmore, aged 67, sadly passed away on March 8th 2026 after a brave fight in the hospital.

John was born in Salisbury, England to Brian and Mary Wilmore. He was an only child and, due to his Father being...

Edward Kent Ferguson

Edward Kent Ferguson

Mar 8, 2026

Edward Kent Ferguson

Edward Kent Ferguson passed away on March 8, 2026. He was born May 17, 1951, in Powell, Wyoming to John W. and Mary Ellen Ness Ferguson. He joined brothers Robert, Lynn and sister Sally Labay.

He grew up in Powell, Wyoming in a close extended family...

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