Obituaries

Jan 5, 2018

Mary Gradel White, age 91, passed away at her home in Kingwood on January 5, 2018, surrounded by family. Mary was born on November 11, 1926, to Anthony "Tony" and Annie Gradel in Waco, Texas. One of nine children, Mary grew up in a rural area of Waco during the depression. She never wanted to for anything, however, content...

Jan 5, 2018

Karen E. Swindall, 60, of Houston, Texas passed away Friday, January 5, 2018. Karen is survived by her daughter, Natalie L. Rusnak; son, Jesse Ketchum; three brothers, Daniel Swindall and wife Liz, Jeff Swindall, Steven Judge Swindall and wife Tammy; three grandchildren, McKenna Ketchum (4 yrs. old), Nash Ketchum (2 yrs. old), Maddex Cardenas (18 mths. old); nieces, nephews,...

Dec 17, 2017

James Edgar Baker, age 86, born in Columbus, Ohio passed awy December 17, 2017 in Porter, Texas.

Mr. Baker served in the U.S. Air Force for thirty years in system command. He also spent fourteen years with ECE proffessor and school head at Oklahoma State University.

He was preceded in death by wife wife, Thelma...

Nov 18, 2017

Benedict Byron Bertrand, beloved Kingwood pharmacist, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, November 18, 2017. Byron was born in Jennings, Louisiana, on April 28, 1953, to Malcolm Austin Bertrand and Julia DeRosier Bertrand, both of whom predeceased him.

Byron is survived by his college sweetheart, Ginger Bertrand; his two daughters, Aimee Bertrand and Rebecca (Bill) Adler;...

Nov 16, 2017

Surrounded by her family, Edna Glenna Garland, passed away on the morning of November 16th, 2017 in Humble, Texas. A devoted mother, grandmother and wife, Edna was born in LaFollette, Tennessee on February 18th, 1927. During Edna's early years she lived with her parents and siblings at their home in LaFollette. Before her marriage she was a Southern Bell...

Nov 14, 2017

Sybil Beggs Dunnachie 84 years old, of Kingwood TX. passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2017.

Born July 29, 1933 in Glasgow, Scotland, she was the daughter of the late John Henderson and Margaret Beggs. Three brothers who proceed her in death George, William and James and is survived by her sister Margaret.

Sybil is...

Nov 8, 2017

Ilene Harriett Task, age 77, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday evening, November 8, 2017, at Heritage Retreat Care Home. Ilene was born on July 31, 1940, to Sadie and Harry Wolfe in Baltimore, Maryland. She graduated from Forest Park High School and Sinai Hospital School of Nursing. Ilene's journey as a mother led her away from...

Nov 5, 2017

Norman Richard Deitz, 81, of Kingwood, Texas passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017. He was born June 21, 1936 in Dorset, Ohio to Reese and Naomi Deitz who both precede him in death. Norman joined the Air Force and served as a chief flight mechanic from 1954-1958. He then returned to Ohio and worked for Reactive Metals until 1970...

Nov 3, 2017

Allen E. "Gene" Jackson of Houston, Texas passed away November 3, 2017 at 78 years of age after a lengthily fight with cancer, he passed quietly to be with the Lord, surrounded by family and friends.

Gene joined the NAVY in 1954 as a cook and served his full enlistment in San Diego, Ca. after his discharge...

Aug 27, 2017

Dr. Walter Elliott Corrigan of Huffman, Texas formerly of Toms River New Jersey passed away August 27, 2017 at his home.

Walter was born on October 20, 1922 to Frank and Mae Corrigan of Hoboken N.J.

He was predeceased in death by his beloved first wife, Helen Frances, Son John,and 3 grandchildren Steven, Michael and...

Aug 17, 2017

Benjamin Ryan Connell, age 30, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 17, 2017, after a courageous 2-year battle with brain cancer. The son of Mark and Leisa Connell, he was born on May 13, 1987 in Houston, Texas. Ben grew up in Kingwood, Texas, and attended Kingwood High School. He was a member of the...

Aug 13, 2017

Ernestina (Tina) Martinez, 76, of Humble, TX, went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. Tina was born in Corpus Christi, TX on September 2, 1940.

Visitation will be held at 6:00 p.m. on August 17, 2017 at Darst Funeral Home in Kingwood, Texas.

The funeral service...

Aug 11, 2017

Margaret (Peggy) Mary McAndrews, a Kingwood resident for 40 years, passed away at her home on Friday, August 11, 2017. Peggy was born February 10, 1932 in San Francisco, CA to the late James and Hazel Reilly, was raised in San Francisco and graduated from San Francisco College for Women with a BS in mathematics. She worked for Shell...

Apr 25, 2017

Sunrise- November 10th 1939 - Sunset- April 25th 2017

Walter was the first of four children born on November 10th, 1939 in Selma, Alabama to Annie Mae and James Hopkins. His father, an iron welder, and mother a housekeeper, pushed Walter to be an earnest hardworking young man. He not only helped around the house, he made...

Apr 23, 2017

Stephen Wayne King entered eternal rest on Sunday, April 23, 2017. He is survived by his parents Tommie and Rena King. Three siblings: Jennifer, Tommy and Misty. Numerous cousins of which he greatly adored. Stephen's greatest accomplishments were his children, Sarah Louise and Kaelyn Ruth King. Sarah gave Stephen his greatest inheritance of his grandchildren, Julia and Carter. He...

Apr 15, 2017

Charles "Chuck" Martin Van Dyke, 64, of Katy, died Saturday, April 15, 2017. He was born June 19, 1952, in Beaumont, to Elizabeth Manning Van Dyke and Martin Van Dyke.

Charles is survived by his wife, Alma; brothers, James and Richard; his sister, Sarah; his mother, Elizabeth; sons, Shaun and Charles Jr.; daughter, Elyse; 6 grandchildren; and...

Apr 12, 2017

Joshua Stevens, our eloquent logophile, commandeered the English language like a brigadier general. Mere mortals are we, and although we might not have always exactly deciphered his words, we always knew what he meant; he loved truly and deeply. The student has passed the teachers on his road to eternity and Jesus.

Todd and Raeann, content with...

Apr 7, 2017

Joy Janette Young, 81, went to be with the Lord on April 7th, 2017 in Kingwood Texas surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 27th , 1935 in Elgin, Oklahoma to Lee and Reba (Benton) Oakley. She was the youngest of the 5 Oakley children. Joy was a Grandma to everyone who knew her and was loved...

Apr 6, 2017

Joseph "Joe" Anthony Lonzo, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday April 6, 2017 in Kingwood, TX. Joseph was born on December 17, 1947 in Houston, Texas to Frances Marie and Nick Lonzo. Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, Frances and Nick Lonzo. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Frances...

Apr 4, 2017

Angelia "Angie" M. Peet, 41, of Houston, TX went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday April 4, 2017. Angie was born on July 19, 1975 in Houston, TX to parents John E. Peet and Virginia C. Peet of Porter, TX. She is survived by her younger sister Carmen L. Peet of Conroe, TX; aunt, Marian Alford, and...