Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Dallas County

Parks, Terry R.

Parks, Terry R.

Oct 25, 2019

Terry Parks passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019. He was 68 years-old.

Terry met death with the same fighting blend of stubbornness and love that defined his life. When doctors said he had minutes, he held on for days. When neurologists doubted he'd regain consciousness, Terry opened his eyes, looked at his family, and mouthed, "I...

Swift, Gailan D.

Swift, Gailan D.

Oct 22, 2019

Gailan Doyle Swift, 69, of Huffman, TX was born in Hobbs, New Mexico and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 17, 2019.

A graveside service will be held for Mr. Gailan Swift on Thursday October 24, 2019 at 10:45am. Attendees are asked to arrive in Lane 2. Service Information A graveside service will...

Mcquillen, Marjorie A.

Mcquillen, Marjorie A.

Oct 18, 2019

Marjorie Anne McQuillen, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2019. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 15, 2019, at 2:30 p.m., in the Holy Family Chapel at Saint Martha Catholic Church (the new Chapel beside "St. Martha's") at 4301 Woodridge Parkway, Porter, Texas 77364. A reception celebrating her life will be held at the...

Chovan, Mary K.

Chovan, Mary K.

Oct 17, 2019

Mary Kathryn Chovan, 97, of Clairton, Pennsylvania was born on April 27, 1922 and passed away on Thursday October 17, 2019. She was the eighth of nine children born to parents, Anna (Kmetz) and Joseph P. Slavick.

Mary was educated at the local schools in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania. On November 23, 1942 she and John E. Chovan were...

Studebaker, Mary Jane R.

Studebaker, Mary Jane R.

Oct 10, 2019

Mary Jane Riley Studebaker

Jane Studebaker passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019, in Houston, Texas at 91 years old. She was born in Texarkana, Texas April 20, 1928, to James Landon Riley, Sr, and Esther Era Allen. Jane grew up in Queen City, Texas and graduated from Atlanta High School. Then she graduated from East Texas State...

Lavata'I, Nisa

Lavata'I, Nisa

Oct 9, 2019

Nisa Ieremia Mose Tyrell Lavatai, a resident of Humble, Texas, was born on September 27, 1961, in the village of Faga'alu, American Samoa, and raised in Wahiawa, Hawaii, home of the Mighty Mules.

Nisa held her family very close to her heart. She was their rock. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Joseph Tulei...

Lambert, Mark L.

Lambert, Mark L.

Oct 7, 2019

Mark "Di" Lambert, age 67, died on October 7, 2019. He was born on May 6, 1952 in Hutchinson, Kansas to John and Betty Coon Lambert.

Survivors, wife, Anna Lambert of Huffman, Tx. Son, Mark Lambert Jr. of Huffman. Daughter, Misty Thordsen and husband Rodney of Huffman. Four grandchildren, Alicia West, Abby Winn, Skylor Lambert and Mackinzie...

Edwards, Cody E.

Edwards, Cody E.

Oct 6, 2019

Cody Eli Edwards, 21, of Porter, Texas was born in Kingwood, Texas on December 3, 1997 and entered into rest on Sunday October 6, 2019.

Cody was the second of three children born to Brian Eli Edwards and Rachel Driver. Growing up he attended New Caney Elementary and New Caney High School. He loved people, animals, and...

Kunjappy, Saramma

Kunjappy, Saramma

Sep 27, 2019

Service Information Services will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at St. Gregorios Orthodox Church, 13218 Player St. Houston, TX 77045. Morning Prayer: 7:30am to 8:15am Holy Qurbana: 8:15am to 9:30am Break: 9:30am to 10:00am Funeral Service: 10:00am to 10:45am (1st and 2nd) Condolence Speech/Viewing: 10:45am to 11:45am Eulogy (Children): 11:45am to 12:00pm Funeral Service: 12:00pm to 12:45pm (3rd...

Dugan, Nancy Borst

Dugan, Nancy Borst

Sep 25, 2019

NANCY JOSEPHINE BORST DUGAN made her final transition at the age of 85 on Friday, September 20th of 2019 in Texas City, Texas. Her Celebration of Life service is scheduled for Friday, October 4th of 2019 in Kingwood, Texas at Darst Funeral Home at 796 Russell Palmer Rd., Kingwood, TX 77339. from 11am - 2pm.

She was...

Patterson, William 'Bill' T.

Patterson, William 'Bill' T.

Sep 25, 2019

William "Bill" T. Patterson, 77, of Splendora Texas was born on March 12, 1942 in Wichita Falls, Texas and passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Bill was the third of four children born to Marion Patterson and Mary Tasker.

William lived in many places throughout his life. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army...

Vartivarian, Lucy S.

Vartivarian, Lucy S.

Sep 18, 2019

Service Information * A visitation will be held at 6 P.M. with a prayer service at 7 P.M. Friday, September 20, 2019 at St. Kevork Armenian Church - located at 3211 Synott Road, Houston, TX 77082. * A funeral service will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, September 21, 2019 at St. Kevork Armenian Church - located at 3211 Synott...

Martin, Charles R.

Martin, Charles R.

Sep 15, 2019

Charles R. Martin passed away peacefully at his home in Kingwood, Texas, on September 15, 2019 at the age of 76. After entering at-home hospice care, he was surrounded by family members, friends and former colleagues during his last two weeks.

Charlie was a man of great character, and he gave generously of his time, talents and...

Macdonald, Robert 'Bob' J.

Macdonald, Robert 'Bob' J.

Sep 13, 2019

On September 10th, 2019, "Bob" Macdonald left his earthly body to be with his heavenly Father. His strong spirit remains in our hearts. He is greatly missed but left his children (5), grandchildren (11) and great-grandchildren (6) with wonderful memories of his positive attitude, joyful disposition and undying love and commitment to his family. He loved his wife, Carmelita,...

Blackwell, Jacob T.

Blackwell, Jacob T.

Sep 11, 2019

Jacob (Jake) Turner Blackwell, 27, of Humble, TX, passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2019.

Jake was born in Houston, TX, on November 3, 1991. He graduated from Clear Lake High School in 2011 and worked numerous jobs until he found his career as a Houston Boatman. Being a Boatman was something Jake loved and took great...

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