2005 - ARCHIVED OBITUARIES

HUFFMAN

Janice Yvonne Huffman passed away on December 27, 2005.  No services are planned.

AUBLE    View Video Tribute

James Bradley Auble Jr. 60, of Hockley passed away December 24, 2005.  Mr. Auble is survived by his wife, Cynthia Auble; mother, Helen Pope; sons, James Daniel Auble and wife Melinda and Bradley Peter Auble; daughters, Amie Rebecca Ison and Husband Daniel, Tamra Auble German and husband Gus, Beth Ann Auble and Hanna Patrice Auble; sisters, Debra Lou Rouse and husband Peter and Julia Francis Prince and 3 grandchildren.  Visitation will be Friday, December 30, 2005 from 6-9pm at Canon Funeral Home. Services will be held Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 10:00am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Bishop Harold Black officiating. Interment will follow at Canon Mathis Cemetery.   

HUTCHINSON    View Video Tribute

Clifton Hutchinson, age 79 of Hempstead, passed away on December 22, 2005.  Mr. Hutchinson is preceded in death by his wife, M. Bernice Hutchinson; and is survived by Children, Cliff Hutchinson and wife Catherine, Gail Holloman and husband Doug, Charles Hutchinson and wife Sara, Susan Hutchinson; 6 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren.

Visitation will be Monday, December 26, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at 10:00 am at Canon Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Dobbs officiating.  Interment will be at Houston National Cemetery at 2:00 pm.

YEATS    View Video Tribute

Delphia Irene Yeats, age 83 of Hockley, passed away on December 18, 2005.  Mrs. Yeats is preceded in death by her husband, T.B. Yeats; and is survived by her son, Donald Yeats and wife Dorothy; daughters, Betty Jo Hamilton, Peggy Davis and husband Johnny, and Sue Lynn Yeats and Stephan Alaniz; sister, Georgia Lee Whatley; 7 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 22, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  A Graveside Service will be held Friday, December 23, 2005 at 2:00pm at Fieldstore Cemetery with Pastor Leonard Mattox officiating.

THOMAS    View Video Tribute

Dewey Benton Thomas, age 85 of Waller, passed away on December 17, 2005.  Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife, Rosa Thomas; sons, Ernest Thomas and Dewey Thomas Jr.; daughters, Carolyn Burton, and Cindy Kersh; 8 grandchildren; and numerous great grand nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Sunday, December 18, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Monday, December 19, 2005 at 11:00am at Canon Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Dobbs officiating.  Interment will be at 2:00pm at Brookside Cemetery.

BEACH

Debra Beach, age 47 of Hempstead, passed away on December 11, 2005.  Debra is preceded in death by her mother, Olga Elizabeth Mahler; brothers, John Clifford Mahler and James Timothy Mahler; and is survived by her husband, Charles C. Beach; father, Jack Mahler; sons, Robert C. Beach and John C. Beach; brother, Michael Patrick Mahler and wife Jenifer; and sisters, Colleen Musslewhite and husband John, Laurie Ann Mahler, and Patricia Kay Mahler.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 14, 2005 from 5 – 7pm at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church in Hempstead with a Rosary at 7:00pm.  Funeral Services will be Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 10:00am at St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church with Father James Burkart officiating.  Interment will be Friday, December 16th at 11:30am at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Beaumont.

BASS

Jack Bass, age 65 of Waller, passed away on December 9, 2005.  Mr. Bass is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Inez Bass; brothers, A.L. Bass Jr., Joe Bass, and Kenneth Bass; sister, Mary Lou Poole; son, Harry Wade Bass; and daughter, April Lynette Engelberger; and is survived by his wife, Charlotte Bass; brothers, Wade Bass and wife Glenda, and Melvin Bass and wife Naomi; sister, Nora Nixon; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Sunday, December 11, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Monday, December 12, 2005 at 11:00am at Canon Funeral Home with Reverend Andy Qualls officiating.  Interment will follow at Fieldstore Cemetery.

HOSEA    View Video Tribute

Frank Hosea, age 66 of Waller, Texas passed away December 7, 2005.  He is preceded in death by his father, Ernest Hosea; brothers, Ernest Willie, and Elmer Hosea; and granddaughter, Nikole Liles.  He is survived by his mother, Ila Mae Hosea; children, Frank Wayne and Tammy Hosea, Donna and Gary Liles, Robert E. Hosea, and Marvin Eugene Hosea; grandchildren, Kenneth, Robert, Craig, Christina, Amy, and Kimberly Hosea, Crystal Allen, Ashley Mauldin, and Victoria Mitcham; brothers, Wardell and Edward Hosea; sisters, Jeanie Wagner, Myrtle Costello, Gertrude Sims, Thelma Waldrop, Virgie Profitt, Mattie Hosea, and Barbara Dunn; and several nephews and nieces. 

Visitation will be Friday, December 9, 2005 from 5 – 9pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Saturday, December 10, 2005 at 11:00am at Canon Funeral Home with Pastor Andy Qualls officiating.  Interment will follow at Fieldstore Cemetery.

PULASKI    View Video Tribute

Jacklyn Pulaski, age 61 of Hempstead, passed away on November 30, 2005.  Mrs. Pulaski is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Dorothy Savedra; sister, Doris Parker; and brother, Jerrill Brown; and is survived by her husband, Thomas Pulaski; daughter, Stacy Bernal and husband Robert; grandchildren, Cizhon Wyler and Joshua Heiserman; 3 great grandsons; numerous nieces and nephews; and wonderful family and friends.

She was a 1962 graduate of Harlandale High School in San Antonio and was a member of the National Honor Society.  She graduated Cum Laude from Prairie View A&M University in 1987 and received her Masters Degree from Texas A&M University in 1994.  She worked for Lawrence Marshall Chevrolet and A.J. Foyt Chevrolet.  She had been employed by Waller ISD since 1990 and was currently Assistant Principal at Holleman Elementary.

Visitation will be Friday, December 2, 2005 from 5–7pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel with a Rosary and Vigil Service at 7:00pm.  Saturday morning, December 3^rd  there will be visitation at the funeral home from 8:00am – 12:00pm, followed by a Graveside Service at 2:00pm at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hempstead.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Building Fund of St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, 800 FM 1488, Hempstead, TX 77445.

DAVIS

Bessie Ruth Davis age 87 of  Waller passed away November 26, 2005.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Archie Davis; and son, Lester Lee Davis; and is survived by her daughters, Jurline Davis Salyer and Hilda Davis; sisters, Irene Jenkins and Edna Mikeska; 8 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. 

Visitation will be Tuesday, November 29, 2005 from 6:00 – 8:00pm.  Funeral Services will be Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at 10:00am at Canon Funeral Home in Waller with Pastor Mike Garrett and Hazel Flora officiating.  Interment will follow at Hempstead Cemetery.

THOMAS

THOMAS, MELLIE LOU (SMITH), went to meet her Heavenly Father on November 26, 2005.  Mellie was born to Henry and Lora Wilson Smith on August 21, 1921 and wed Otis Edward Thomas on December 30, 1939 in Waller County, Texas.  She was a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church now The Church at Friendship where she served as the Vacation Bible School Coordinator for over 25 years.  She and her faithful caregiver, Sally Hartigan, sewed numerous unique items for friends and family over the years.  “Mema” and Sally designed and sewed each dress or quilt to be special to each child and grandchild.  Her smile and laugh will be missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by 5 children: daughter and son-in-law Betty and Charley Chenault of Burton, daughter-in-law Carol Thomas of Brenham, son and daughter-in-law Charlie and Phyllis Thomas of Houston, sons and daughter-in-laws Milton and Cheryl Thomas, Frank and Linda Thomas, and Glen Thomas and friend Jo Bettis all of Hockley. Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, another great-grandchild expected in February, special friend Willie Bedford, numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.

Pre-deceased by husband Otis, son Bobby Thomas, parents, 3 brothers and a sister

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Lighthouse Hospice 14011 Park Dr. Tomball, TX or charity of choice. 

THOMAS

Timothy Lee Thomas, age 18, of Pasadena, passed away on November 24, 2005.  Timothy is survived by his mother, Nina Garbs and Stanley Mayoski; grandfather, John Heard; grandmothers, Dorothy Temple and Penny Menke; and brothers, Christopher and Michael Thomas.

Funeral Services will be Sunday November 27, 2005 at 2:00pm at Canon Funeral Home with Chaplain Jim Barclift officiating.  Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00am – 2:00pm.  Interment will follow at Waller Cemetery.

ANDERSON

Clara Mae Anderson, age 80 of Waller, passed away on November 22, 2005.  Mrs. Anderson is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wesley Anderson; and sons, Charles Wesley Anderson Jr. and David Charles Anderson; and is survived by her son, Dennis Gary Anderson and wife Connie; daughters, Clara WesLynn Sallas and husband Ray, Linda S. King, and Janice Cavanaugh and husband Timothy; 17 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; and 5 great great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday, November 25, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Saturday, November 26, 2005 at 10:00am at the Church of Friendship with Pastor Mike Sturgeon officiating.  Interment will follow at Fieldstore Cemetery.

LYNCH    View Video Tribute

Mary Elizabeth Lynch, age 89 of Hempstead, passed away on November 19, 2005.  Mrs. Lynch is preceded in death by her husband, Woody Lynch Sr.; and is survived by her son, Woody Lynch Jr. and wife Willie Ruth; daughter, Zona Phillips and husband David; sisters, Gladys Lott and Bennie Lee Ripkoski; 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Monday, November 21, 2005 from 5 – 7pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at 10:00am at Canon Funeral Home with Brother Bob Craig officiating.  Interment will be at Leona Cemetery at 2:00pm.

CAREY    View Video Tribute

Lisa Marie Carey, age 23 of College Station, passed away on November 11, 2005.  She is preceded in death by her mother, Phyllis Carey; grandfather, C. Arthur Carey; and step grandfather, George Walls; and is survived by her father, John Carey; brothers, Matthew Carey and Steven Carey; and grandmothers, Jessie Walls and Vivian Hibbing.  Lisa graduated from A&M Consolidated High School in 2000 and was active in band, color guard and theater.

Visitation will be Tuesday, November 15, 2005 from 6:30 – 8:30pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005 at 10:00am at A&M United Methodist Church with Pastors Christy Conway and Bill Jenkins officiating.  Interment will follow be at 3:00pm at Texas Conference Cemetery in Palestine, TX.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Reverend Phyllis Carey Memorial Fund at State Bank in Waller.

IRWIN

Frank Irwin Jr., age 56 of Waller, passed away on November 9, 2005.  Mr. Irwin is survived by his wife, Linda Irwin; son, Frank Irwin; brothers, Johnny Dixon, James Irwin, Randy Irwin, and Jessie Taylor; and sister, Carolyn Marsh.

Funeral Services will be Sunday, November 13, 2005 at 4:30pm at Canon Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Woodall officiating.

HIRSEKORN    View Video Tribute

F.D. “Shorty” Hirsekorn, age 70 of Waller, passed away on November 8, 2005.  Mr. Hirsekorn is survived by his wife, Joy Hirsekorn; son, Franklin Donald Hirsekorn Jr. and wife Velina, and David Glen Hirsekorn; daughters, Kathy Campbell and husband Michael, and Deanna Hirsekorn; brothers, Ted Hirsekorn, and Wally Hirsekorn; sister, Ida Fleming; 10 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 11, 2005 from 6 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005 at 1:00pm at Canon Funeral Home.

BYRD

Adice Byrd, 96, of Orange, Texas, died Tuesday, November 8, 2005, at Marshall Manor Nursing Home in Marshall, Texas, after evacuating from the Sabine House during Hurricane Rita.     

    Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, November 11, 2005, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

     Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 13, 2005, at Canon Funeral Home, 1420 Farr St., Waller, Texas 77484. Officiating will be Reverend John Isom from Waller Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Canon-Mathis Cemetery in Waller. A visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home in Waller.

          Mrs. Byrd was born in Waller, Texas, on September 14, 1909. She was the oldest living graduate of the Class of 1928 from Waller High School and a member of Waller Baptist Church.

     She was preceded in  death by her husband, Charlie C. Byrd in 1968; son, Carroll Kent Byrd; three brothers and three sisters.

     Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter and son-in-law, Celia and Tom Martin of Austin; sons and daughters-in-law, Darby, Sr. and Doris Byrd of Orange, Gene and Kathy Byrd of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; grandchildren, Darby Byrd, Jr., Debra McDavid, Jeanette Byrd, Dana Byrd; great-granddaughter, Kaylie Byrd and sister, Florene Fehrenkamp of Houston.

     Serving as pallbearers are Darby Byrd, Jr., Tom McDavid, Ronnie Mathis, Bobby Mathis, Chris Songster and Norman Mathis.

DIMAS

Arnoldo Dimas Sr., age 55 of Waller, passed away on November 8, 2005.  Mr. Dimas is survived by his wife, Alma; sons, Arnold Dimas Jr. and wife Rebecca, and Kelly Dimas; daughters, Inez Dimas, Valerie Villareal and husband Jorge; brother, Rocky Dimas; sisters, Gracie Dimas, Gloria Perez and husband Bart; and 8 grandchildren.

Visitation will be Thursday, November 10, 2005 from 6 – 9pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel with a Vigil at 7:00pm.  Friday evening at Garcia Funeral Home in Benavides, Texas there will be a visitation and Rosary at 7:00pm.  A Funeral Mass will be Held on Saturday, November 12, 2005 at 10:00am at Garcia Funeral Home in Benavides, Texas.  Interment will follow at Benavides Cemetery.

MUSE

Lyda Muse was born October 12, 1919 to Joe and Martha Hulsey near Malvern, Arkansas.  She left this life November 7, 2005 at Brenham, Texas.  In between those dates, Lyda married Herb Muse August 28, 1937, reared three children on a farm, was a loyal and loving mother and wife, and made a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herb in 1989, her parents, four brothers and two sisters.  She is survived by her children and their spouses, Wayne and Pat Stech of Orange Grove, Tx, Kermit and Martha Muse of Monck’s Corner, South Carolina, and Eddie and Mary Muse of Henderson, Tx, seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, one sister, Rosa Lee George or Myrtle Creek, Oregon, and many nieces and nephews as well as many, many friends.

Lyda lived a long, full, active life and will be sorely missed not only by family but by many friends in the Gotebo area and the First Baptist Church of Gotebo.

A chapel visitation is planned 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Wed. Nov. 9 at Canon Funeral Home in Waller, Tx. Followed by funeral services at her beloved First Baptist Church of Gotebo at 10:00 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11 and interment at Gotebo Cemetery under the direction of Canon Funeral Home, Waller, Tx.

LLOYD    View Video Tribute

Dorothy Lloyd, age 81 passed away on November 6, 2005.  She is survived by her son, Douglas Lloyd and wife Anita; daughters, Beverly Jorgensen, and Brenda Perry and husband Fred; brother, Scott Howell and wife Charlotte; sisters, Florelle Gilbert, Leola Haffefinger and husband Lamar, and Alma Miller and husband Jarvis; 5 grandchildren, Kyle and Neil Lloyd, Christy and husband Kirk Otto, and Ronnie Neil; and 3 great grandchildren, Cassidy and A.J. Otto, and Donovan Neal.

Visitation will be Tuesday, November 8, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at 10:00am at Canon Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Farley officiating.  Interment will follow at Fieldstore Cemetery.

HUTCHINSON    View Video Tribute

Myrtle Bernice Hutchinson, age 74 of Hempstead TX, passed away on November 4, 2005.  Mrs. Hutchinson is preceded in death by her parents Ellis and Annie Belle Potts and her sister Ruby Glass; and is survived by her husband, Clifton Hutchinson; Children, Cliff Hutchinson, Gail Holloman, Charles Hutchinson, Susan Hutchinson; 6 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren.

Visitation will be Monday, November 7, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 10:00am at Canon Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Dobbs officiating.  Interment will be at 12:45pm at Houston National Cemetery.

LYNCH    View Video Tribute

Woodrow Powell Lynch Sr., age 93 of Hempstead, passed away on October 31, 2005.  Mr. Lynch is survived by wife, Mary Elizabeth Lynch; son, Woody Lynch Jr. and wife Willie Ruth; daughter, Zona Phillips and husband David; grandchildren, Judy Braband, David Wayne Phillips, Howard T. Phillips, Nicki Franke, and Brandy McCorquodale II; 8 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday, November 1, 2005 from 5 – 7pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at 10:00am at Canon Funeral Home with Brother Bob Craig officiating.  Interment will follow at 2:00pm at Leona Cemetery in Leona, TX.

DENNISON

A.S. “Buddy” Dennison of Liberty, formerly of Hockley, passed away on October 27, 2005.

Growing up in Nome, Texas and moving to Hockley in 1942, Buddy farmed with his fathers and brothers, where he prospered in Hockley until 1968.  Moving to Moss Hill in 1968, he began his own farming operation of rice, soybeans and cattle ranching.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Maggie Hornberger and Andrew Dennison; wife, Bessie Franklin Dennison; sisters, Beulah Dennison, Neoma Sparks, Aldine Beckendorff, and Alma Foster.  He is survived by his brothers, Emanuel Dennison and wife Ruby of Hockley, Darrell Dennison and wife Verna of Livingston, A.B. “Shorty” Dennison and wife Wanda of Hockley, and Jack Dennison and wife Virginia of Waller; daughter, Kay Dennison of Moss Hill; granddaughters, Felicia Stone of Moss Hill, Deann Rives and husband Mike of Hardin, Buddie Smart and husband David of Moss Hill; great grandchildren, Aimee, Andrew, Kale, Kennedy, Dylon, and Makinnley; and special nephew and caregiver, Keith Dennison and wife Jannett of Katy.

A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, October 30, 2005 at 3:00pm at Fieldstore Cemetery with Reverends Gideon Watson and Kent Brown officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of Canon Funeral Home of Waller.

Note: A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 29th from 4-6pm at the Methodist Church in Hardin, TX on North Hwy 146.

HOOVER    View Video Tribute

Louise Riemer Hoover, born January 17, 1917, was a life-long resident of Waller County.  She entered the Kingdom of Heaven on October 19, 2005.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, and by all fifteen of her brothers and sisters.  “Granny” is survived by her children: Doris Hayes of Houston, Everett and wife Alberta Hoover of Waller, and Betty and husband Carl Jones of Waller.  She also blessed the lives of eleven grandchildren; Billy, David, Curtis and Margaret, Bruce and Theresa Hayes, Tammy and Robert Taylor, Pamela and David Walker, Michael Hoover,  Cynthia and Scott McLeod, Debra and Marc Moroye, Carl and Jodi Jones, and Christopher and Melynda Jones and and 20 great-grandchildren; Kayce, Kristi, Mallory Hayes and Wes Shipmin, Lindsey and Carly Walker, Scotty and Samantha McLeod, Russell and Jessica Moroye, C. J. Noah and Daniel Jones, Macy Louise Jones, Warner and Bennett Hayes, Andrew and Nicholas Hayes, Courtney and Hunter Taylor, as well as countless friends and relatives.  Granny will be deeply missed by us all.

Visitation was held Friday, October 21, 2005 from 6:00-9:00pm at Canon Funeral Home in Waller.  A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 22^nd at 10:00am at Waller Cemetery with Pastor Mike Garrett and Carl Jones, Jr. officiating.

PEIL    View Video Tribute

Thelma Aletia Burton Peil was born to Ralph Larkin Burton and Doralie Binford Burton on April 17, 1918 in Hockley, Texas.  She was the middle child of nine.  She was preceded in death by her brothers, Ralph Burton, Joe Burton, and George Burton, and her sister, Margariete Victory.  She is survived by four sisters, Berniece Burton, Dora Alice Norwood, Ruby Denison, and Patsy Hamaker. 

            The Burton ancestors settled in Hockley in the 1890s.  Thelma’s family moved from Burton Cemetery Road to the Hockley homestead when she was seven years old.  She was upset with the move because she now had to walk to school instead of riding a horse and buggy like her older siblings.  She attended Hockley school first through tenth after which they merged with Waller schools.  She graduated from Waller High School in 1936.  She went on to graduate from The University of Houston with her Bachelors and later her Masters. 

            On June 3, 1939, she married G. W. Peil Jr. who also attended school in Hockley graduating in 1934.  She is survived by their two sons, Ralph Graham Peil, M.D. and Larry Joseph Peil.  They grew up on the family farm which was purchased by their great great grandfather, J. W. Peil, on February 3, 1886.  During her 28 years of service to Waller ISD from 1952 to 1981, Thelma served as either an elementary teacher, high school math teacher, or principal.  She taught 4^th grade 26 of those years.

            Thelma’s son, Ralph, married Charlotte Haney Peil.  They have three children: Dr. Gary W. Peil his wife Trisha and their four children Sarah, Hannah, Aaron and Joshua; Cheryl Loveday and her husband, Trevor Loveday, and their children, Samuel and Hope Anne; Melissa Aydelotte and her husband, Dr. Jayson Aydelotte, and their children, Nelson, Oliver and Benjamin.

            Thelma’s son, Larry, married Charlotte Morris Peil.  They have two daughters: Jennifer Rosenquist and her husband, John Rosenquist, and their two children Carsyn and Cade.  Their second daughter is Tiffany A. Peil.

            G.W. Peil preceded Thelma in death on May 6, 1976.  Thelma lived her remaining years on the family farm.  Thanks to her care givers, Karen and David Sitton she was able to remain in her home until death.  Her family celebrates her life here today and looks forward to seeing her again one day in heaven.

Visitation will be Tuesday, October 18, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at 3:00pm at Waller Baptist Church with Reverend Jeff Campbell, Dr. Gary Peil, and Dr. Charles Wisdom officiating.  Interment will follow at Canon Mathis Cemetery.

FARQUAR

Annie Marie Cooke Farquhar, age 86, of Kingwood, passed away on October 13, 2005, which was her 66^th wedding anniversary.  Mrs. Farquhar is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Earl Farquhar; and is survived by her daughters, Patricia Burns and fiancé Kenneth Lee, and Elissa Dearing and husband Michael; sister, Elaine Shutt; 4 grandchildren, Erin Humphries, Emilie Dearing, Stephen Burns, and Suzanne Burns Valdez; and 4 great grandchildren, Madelyn, Jacob, Luke, and Caleb Humphries.

Visitation will be Sunday, October 16, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Monday, October 17, 2005 at 11:00am at Canon Funeral Home with Reverend Evelyn Cox officiating.  Interment will follow at Kirby Chapel Cemetery.

BLACKWELL    View Video Tribute

Herschel H. Blackwell, Jr. passed away at his home in Austin, Texas on October 8, 2005.  His family would like to thank the staff at Grace House, Austin, Texas for their love and care during his last few years.

He was born November 5, 1922 in Houston, Texas to Herschel H. and Ila Mae Blackwell.  He had three brothers and one sister.

Present at Pearl Harbor, he served throughout the Pacific Theater during World War II.  During his 25-year military career he also served in the Korean War and Vietnam.  He was a patriot and one for whom the words “duty, honor, country” had a deep meaning.

He was active in the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Navy Squadron VP102/14 Association (Kaneohe Klippers), Veterans of Foreign Wars, Grand Lodge of Texas, A.F. & A.M. – Pleasant Hill Lodge 380, Arabia Shriners A.A.O.N.M.S. of Houston, Texas, Past Commandant of the Arabia Temple Legion of Honor, the American Legion and the Lions Club.

Herschel was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Anna L. Blackwell.

Herschel is survived by daughter, Patty Songster and her husband Hugh Songster of Waller, Texas; daughter, Peggy Price and her husband Ron Price of Austin, Texas; 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and brother, Allen Blackwell of New Caney, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 7:00 – 8:00pm Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at Canon Funeral Home, Waller, Texas.

Funeral Services will be 2:00pm Thursday, October 13, 2005 at Canon Funeral Home, Waller, Texas, followed by graveside services and burial at Canon Mathis Cemetery, Waller, Texas.

Memorials may be given, in his name, to the American Red Cross.

KUEHN    View Video Tribute

Cyril Maurice Kuehn, age 88, died October 1, 2005 in Tomball, Texas.  Cyril was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ruth Kuehn and daughters, Carol Cox and Diane Goodwin. He is survived by his wife, Bettie Kuehn;  son, Bruce Kuehn and wife Florence; daughter, Debra Bright and husband Don;  grandsons, Jeff Kuehn and wife Kathleen, Steven Kuehn and wife Angela, Tim Bright and wife Roxie, and Matthew Bright; granddaughters, Laura Bailey and husband David, Tammi Rohlfs and husband Tyson, Tracie Rivera, Mandie Trinh, Jennifer Costello and husband Terry, Kristy  Hollowell  and  husband  Justin, Johana Pierce and husband Tim, and Sandra Bright;

and great grandchildren, Gabriel Hollowell, Graycen Hollowell, Sara Kuehn, Shawn Kuehn, Alex Kuehn, Chad Tatom, Tyler Tripp, Triston Costello, Jacie Costello, Bailey Bibbee, Ryan Rohlfs, Benjamin Bailey, and Brooke Bailey. 

Funeral services will be held October 4, 2005 at 10 A.M. at Canon Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jeffrey Marsh officiating.  Interment will follow at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday October 3, 2005 from 5 till 8 P.M. at Canon Funeral Home.

URICK

Mary Estelle Urick, age 62 of Pinehurst, passed away on Sept. 28, 2005.  Mrs. Urick is preceded in death by her parents, Forrest G. and Catherine Teer; and brother, Gerald F. Teer; and is survived by her husband, Nathan Urick Sr.; sons, Donald Carroll, Nathan Urick Jr., and Glenn Urick; sisters, Barbara Blankenship and Pat Teer; and 8 grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 30, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Saturday, October 1, 2005 at 10:00am at Canon Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Fieldstore Cemetery.

ROHRER

Pearl Roberds Rohrer passed away Friday, September 23, 2005 in Waller, TX at the age of 97.  She was born August 29, 1908 in Polk County, TX to the late Gilbert Garrison Roberds & the late Lydia Ann Taylor Roberds.  In addition to her parents, her husband, Oscar Duff Rohrer, Sr., stepson, O. D. Rohrer, Jr, two sisters & two brothers predecease her.  She is survived by her daughter, Lydia Rohrer Sandifer Kehlenbeck & husband, William Kehlenbeck of Waller; grandchildren, Darlene Sandifer Tucker & husband, Dub of Waller;, Marlene Sandifer Boomer & husband, Steve of Houston; Brian Paul Sandifer & wife, Brenda of Waller; & Dana Kathlene Sandifer Violette & husband, John of Des Moines, WA; great grandchildren, Daniel Conner & wife, Lindsey of Austin; Zachary Tucker & Layla Tucker of Waller; Aaron Sandifer; Jackie Mikeska and husband Jason of Waller, Stephanie Boomer of Houston; Brian Randle Sandifer & Brittany Lynn Sandifer of Waller; & Joshua Randle Violette of Des Moines, WA.; great great granddaughters,  Marissa Sandifer & Katelynn Warren of Houston; & Darby Conner of Austin;  step grandchildren Dennis D. Rohrer of Mississippi and Diana Rohrer Larson of Bellingham, WA; seven step great grandchildren; several step great-great grandchildren; & several nieces & nephews. 

Mrs. Rohrer grew up near Livingston, TX, &, after graduation, attended Stephen F. Austin College in Nacogdoches, TX for two years.

She married Oscar D. Rohrer, Sr. January 21, 1932.  They operated a small dairy on the north side of Houston.  There they milked by hand and bottled the milk for door-to-door delivery to their neighbors. 

Their only child was born in 1940.  Shortly thereafter, Mr. Rohrer ended his career in oil fields, & they moved to Addicks, TX where they increased their dairy herd to fully support their family. Eight years later, in 1948, they moved their dairy to the Klein area.  In 1950 they purchased a farm south of Waller, some of which is still in the family. 

In 1961, they sold their dairy cattle, & Mrs. Rohrer, at age 52, returned to College receiving a B.S & M.S. & hours toward a doctorate in special education.  She began her teaching career in 1964 with one year at Aldine ISD, fifteen years at Cy-Fair ISD, one year at Sealy ISD, two years at private schools in Hempstead & Magnolia & several years substituting in Waller ISD. 

Mrs. Rohrer held a 50+-year membership & is a past Worthy Matron with Waller Order of Eastern Star, which, while she was able to be active, was an important part of her life.

In addition to Eastern Star & teaching, which was the love of her life, she immensely enjoyed her garden, grandchildren, & pets. 

After fracturing her leg in May of 1999, she has spent most of the time as a resident at Brown House in Waller.  Her family wants to thank Jeanette Batchelder & her staff for the excellent care she received.  They also want to thank the staff of Lighthouse Hospice for their care and attention.

LEBLANC

Donald Joseph LeBlanc, age 47 of Katy, passed away on Sept. 20, 2005.  Mr. LeBlanc is survived by his mother, Florence Churay; wife, Joyce Ellen LeBlanc; son, Joshua Paul LeBlanc; daughters, Danielle Harpur and husband David, Melanie LeBlanc; brother, Dennis LeBlanc and wife Cathy and his son Nathan LeBlanc; sisters, Diane Banach and husband John Banach and their children John III and  Jennifer, and Linda Horger and husband Todd and their children Jessica and Justin; and granddaughter, Brianna Harpur.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel with a prayer service at 7:00pm.  Funeral Services will be Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005 at 2:00pm at Canon Funeral Home with Pastor Ralph Salinas officiating.  Interment will follow at Fieldstore Cemetery.

URQUHART

Blanche Urquhart, age 94 of Pine Island, passed away on Sept. 19, 2005.  Mrs. Urquhart is preceded in death by her husband, Murphy Lee Urquhart; and is survived by her daughters, Virginia Reynolds and husband Clem, and Betty Oeltjen; sister, Alta Phillips; grandchildren, David Reynolds and wife Donnie, Debra Harrison and husband Berry, Weldon Mundy, Troy Mundy and wife April, Russell Mundy and wife Sheila, and Oleta Lucherk; great grandchildren, Michelle and Melanie Harrison, Melissa Mazurkiewicz and husband Clint, Weldon Lee Jr., JuliAnne, and Haley Mundy, Jacob Talbert, Shelby Mundy, Kayla and Colton Mundy, and Christopher Lucherk.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2005 from 6 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005 at 10:00am at Canon Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Dobbs officiating.  Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery.

MILAM

Gladys M. Milam, age 85, was born March 30, 1920 in Austin County, Texas and died on Sept. 8, 2005 in Spring, Texas at the home of grandson, William Steely and his wife Sherry Steely.  Mrs. Milam is preceded in death by her parents, Lula and Herman Dreahn; 5 sisters and 1 brother; her husband, W.W. “Snowball” Milam; daughters, Gloria Steely, Gail Power and husband John, and Glenda Bennatt; and her granddaughter, Lisa Power; She is survived by her son-in-law, Butch Bennatt; grandchildren, William Steely and wife Sherry, Marc Power and wife Karen, Jodi Bennatt and husband Chris Knight, and Brandon Bennatt; great grandchildren, Levi Steely, Abigail Power, Sydney Bennatt, and Ty Knight; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Visitation will be Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005 from 6 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005 at 2:00pm at Canon Funeral Home with Reverend Andy Qualls officiating.  Interment will follow at Hempstead Cemetery.

GARDINER

Mary R. Gardiner, age 88 of Hempstead, was born May 7, 1917 and passed away on Sept. 5, 2005.  Mrs. Gardiner is preceded in death by her husband, Francis M. Gardiner (1909-1973); and is survived by her son, Francis M. Gardiner Jr. and wife Sandra; and daughters, Beverly A. Kluna and husband Frank, and Gay G. Bell and husband Morris; grandchildren, Greg Gardiner and wife Erika, Leigh Hromcik and husband Eddie, Janie Derrick, Joan Sargent and husband Fred, John Kluna and wife Christi, Joy Younts and husband Alan, Brooke Burton and husband Jeff, and Bobbye Marrs and husband Chad; and 23 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2005 from 6 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005 at 10:00am at First United Methodist Church of Hempstead with Mike Fraley officiating.  Interment will follow at Hempstead Cemetery.

BREJCHA

Karrel Clark "KC" Brejcha Jr., age 61, longtime resident of Waller, passed away on August 29, 2005.  Mr. Brejcha is preceded in death by parents, Grace and Karrel Brejcha Sr.; his sisters, Grace Marie Meador and Carolyn Brejcha; and is survived by his brother, Robert C. Brejcha and wife Judy; and sister, Sylvia Smith.

A Graveside Service will be Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 10:00am at Waller Cemetery with Pastor Tom Dobbs officiating.

KARISCH

Phillip Wayne Karisch

Oct. 27, 1945 – Aug. 25, 2005

Phil Karisch, 59 years old, an avid hunter and devoted father and son, went to meet his Savior on Thursday, August 25, 2005 in Houston.  He was born October 27, 1945 to Newton and Helen Karisch in New London, Connecticut.  He was a faithful employee of Precision Flamecutting and Steel.  He often visited his mother at his home place in Hempstead on weekends.  While there, he enjoyed many aspects of nature, such as hunting and fishing with his son, Cody.

Phil will be greatly missed by a host of family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his fathers, Newton Karisch and Hartwell S. Winfree; and his younger brother, Keith Karisch.  Survivors include his mother, Helen Winfree of Hempstead; his loving children, Chad Karisch and daughter-in-law Tami of Hempstead, Heather Karisch of Houston, Kelli Owens and son-in-law Chris of Pearland, Kristen Karisch of Houston, and Cody Karisch of Houston; grandchildren, Cole, Reid, and Calli Karisch, William and Avery Wood; sister-in-law, Carmen Karisch of Hempstead; nephews and niece, Scott Karisch and his wife Robin of New Braunfels, Craig Karisch of Houston, and Kendra Karisch of Houston; great nephews and niece John, Brandon, and Brooke Lopez; special friends, Betty Bennett of League City and Ellen Karisch of Houston.  He is also survived by many other family members and friends.

Visitation will be Monday, August 29, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at 10:00am at First Baptist Church of Hempstead with Pastor Danny Wendt officiating.  Interment will follow at Hempstead Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bible League are requested.  (1-866-825-4636)

WAY

John Robert Way, age 66, of Waller passed away Saturday, August 20, 2005 at his home. Mr. Way is survived by his mother, Margie Way; daughter in law, Racy Way: brothers, Dale Way and Gary Way;  grandchildren, Shane and Robbie Way, Morgann Lehmer, and Meghann McLeroy; and 3 great grandchildren.  John served in the Air Force and was a member of American Legion Post #0459.  Graveside services under the direction of Canon Funeral Home will be held Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at 2:00pm at Klein Memorial Park 249 with Pastor Marion James officiating. 

ROLLINGS

Mae Rollings, age 76 of Waller, went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2005.  Mrs. Rollings is preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Rollings; and is survived by her sons, Donald E. Rollings Jr. and wife Rosa, Brent Rollings and wife Nancy, and Gary Rollings and wife Marilyn; daughter-in-law, Susan Mays; brother, John Allen Schmidt and wife Billie; sister, Edna Oliver and husband Harvey; 10 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild.

Visitation will be Sunday, August 21, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Monday, August 22, 2005 at 2:00pm at Canon Funeral Home with Pastor Will Fountain officiating.  Interment will follow at Waller Cemetery.

RIEMER

Ima Riemer, age 87 of Waller, passed away on August 10, 2005.  Mrs. Riemer is preceded in death by her husband, Gus; and is survived by her sons Richard Riemer and wife Pamela, Gary Riemer and wife Brenda, and Larry Riemer.  Grandchildren: Cheressa Riemer, Matthew Riemer, Jonathan Riemer, Angela Ashorn and Tara Russell.  Great-Grandchildren: Javen Riemer and Patricia Ashorn.

Visitation will be Friday, August 12, 2005 from 6– 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Saturday, August 13, 2005 at 10am at Waller Cemetery with Raymond Lee Burroughs officiating.  Interment will follow at Waller Cemetery.

BROWN

Mary Louise Brown, age 68 of Waller, passed away on August 9, 2005.   Mrs. Brown is survived by her sons, James Cross and wife Mary, Curtis Cross, Glenn Cross and wife Cindy, and Kyrel Wade Brown; daughters, Sandra Davis and husband Mike, Sheila McCollum and husband Ted, and Lisa McMillan and husband Brian; brothers, Lloyd Miller and wife Leah, and James Miller and wife Dorothy Jean; sisters, Maurine Thornton, Dorothy Pitchford, and Ruby Adamson and husband Charles; 20 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 11, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Friday, August 12, 2005 at 11:00am at Canon Funeral Home with Pastor Volley Tyler officiating.  Interment will follow at Fieldstore Cemetery.

MATHES

Lillie E. Mathes, age 91 of Waller, passed away on August 8, 2005.   Mrs. Mathes is preceded in death by her husband, Floy Mathes; and is survived by her sons, F.W. “Willie” Mathes Sr. and wife Ella Marie, and Lewis D. “Bubba” Mathes; daughters, Lillie “Annie B.” Mathes and Judy Lorene Kelley and husband Mike; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 10, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Thursday, August 11, 2005 at 2:00pm at Canon Funeral Home with Pastor Britton Kelley officiating.  Interment will follow at Wawarofksy Cemetery.

MUSIL

Alice Musil, age 85 of Hempstead, passed away on August 7, 2005.  Mrs. Musil is survived by her son, Joseph A. Musil; daughters, Linda N. Braun and husband Johnnie Wayne, Betty Whitten and husband Michael Keith, and Terry Junek and husband Michael; 6 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Monday, August 8, 2005 from 5 – 8 pm at Canon Funeral Home.  Funeral Services will be Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at 10 am at St. John Lutheran Church in Waller with Pastor Jeffrey Marsh officiating. Interment will follow at Waller Cemetery.

CAREY

Rev. Phyllis Carey, age 49 of Waller, passed away on August 5, 2005.   She is survived by her husband, of 32 years, John Carey, Her children, Matthew Carey, Lisa Carey, and Steven Carey, and her mother Jessie Walls.

She was born in Bad Kreuznach, Germany on November 19, 1955.  She grew up in Alma, Kansas where she graduated high school.   She was also a graduate of Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and a minor in Psychology, and Brite Divinity School-Campus of Texas Christian University-Fort Worth, with a Masters of Divinity. She was ordained Elder of Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church in May 2003.

She has served many churches in her career.  She was the Pastor of The First United Methodist Church of Waller from June 2003 to present, Pastor of Kosse United Methodist Church, and Reagan United Methodist Church from January 2000 to June 2003, Pastor of Millican United Methodist Church from June 1995 to December 1999, Program Director for the Caldwell United Methodist Church from August 1992 to September 1993, and Program Secretary for A&M United Methodist Church in College Station, Texas from August 1989 to August 1992.

She received the  Parish Minister of the Year award in  May 2000 from the Brite Divinity School and the Texas Conference UMC Small Membership Pastor of the year in May 2002.  She was involved in various District and Conference Responsibilities.

Visitation will be Monday, August 8, 2005 from 5 – 7 pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel, with a Memorial Service beginning at 7 pm.   Funeral Services will be Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at 10 am at  A & M United Methodist Church, College Station Interment will be at Texas Conference Cemetery in Palestine, TX at 4 pm.

A Memorial Fund has been established in her name at State Bank of Waller. It is not tied into the local church in any way.  Funds will go toward projects that she supported, but donors can designate where they would like for the money to go if they have a preference.  State Bank’s main phone number is (936) 372-9404, address is 31250 FM 2920, Waller, TX 77484.

LLOYD

Alta Pearl Lloyd, age 92 of Waller, passed away on August 4, 2005.   Mrs. Lloyd is preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Lloyd and daughter, Rita Lloyd; and is survived by her daughter, Linda Sue Partida and husband Henry; sister, Tommye Phillips; and one grandchild, Louis M. Rosenbaum.

Visitation will be Sunday, August 7, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Monday, August 8, 2005 at 10:00am at Canon Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Fieldstore Cemetery.

ERWIN

Ola Mae Riley Erwin, age 91, passed away on August 5, 2005 in Austin, Texas.  She is survived by her sons, John Erwin, of Austin, Texas and Tommy Erwin and wife Rose Ellen of San Antonio, Texas, and several grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, T.G. Erwin in 1980.  Ola and T.G. owned the Handy Dandy Grocery store in Gladewater, Texas from 1950-1975.

A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, August 7, 2005 at 2:00 pm at Field Store Cemetery in Waller. With Pastor Tom Dobbs Officiating.

JAGGERS

J.T. (John Thomas) Jaggers, 93, of the Pine Island Community, Hempstead, TX, died on August 2, 2005 at his home after a lengthy illness.

He was born in Buckholt, TX on December 5, 1911, to Jeff and Pearl Jaggers.   He moved to the Pine Island Community in Hempstead when he was a young man and lived there his entire adult life.  He worked as an automobile mechanic for many years and retired from the Waller County Road and Bridge Department after 26 ½ years as shop foreman.

He is survived by his wife of 69 ½ years, Lena Jaggers.  They were married on Christmas Day 1935.  He also leaves two daughters and their husbands, Nancy and Joe Bickley of Montgomery, TX and Mildred and Vernon Andricks of Hempstead, TX.  Others include 3 granddaughters, Christy and her husband Scott Eason, Kathy Bickley, Karen and her husband Mike Davis and his 5 great grandchildren, Tanner Hansen, Madison Schiel, Keagan Eason, and Karson and Brayan Davis.

He is also survived by two brothers and their wives, Clyde and Joyce Jaggers, and Lee and Joyce Jaggers, 4 sisters, Nora Gillham, Gladys Jaggers, Janice and her husband Neil Brumlow, and Ruby and her husband Freddie Brumlow, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jeff and Pearl Jaggers, 2 brothers, Eugene Jaggers and Jeff Jaggers and sisters, Clara Mae Glass, Minnie Liedecker, Bess Rackley and Leona Staggs.

He served as an alderman for the city of Pine Island and was active in the Pine Island Baptist Church of which he was a member for over 70 years.  J.T. enjoyed calf roping as a young man, raising a few head of cattle, watching sports on tv, and playing “42” with friends.

He loved his family and especially enjoyed watching his three granddaughters grow up and in his last years simply enjoyed sitting and holding all five of his great grandchildren when each baby was born.  He said that he could just sit and hold them all day long.  He enjoyed having his family come home to visit and would always ask, “What’s your hurry?  You might as well spend the night and go in the morning” when they would have to leave.  He loved his Lord and lived each day “One Day at a Time” which was his favorite hymn.  His last days were spent at home surrounded by the family and many friends he loved but in his own words, “When the Lord says that it’s my time, I’m ready to go.”

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home in Waller, TX.  Services will be Thursday, August 4, 2005 at 10:30am at Canon Funeral Home with Brother Tom Dobbs and Brother Kenneth James officiating.  Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery.

SHEFFIELD

Lula Mae Sheffield of Beckville, TX passed away on July 26, 2005.   Mrs. Sheffield is preceded in death by her daughter, Betty Joyce McClard; and sons, William Eugene Sheffield and Othel Sheffield; and is survived by her daughters, Dorothy Mae Chandler and husband Ray, Lorene Metcalf, and Irene Williams; sister, Gertrude McWilliams; 18 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Wednesday, July 27, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 10:00am at Canon Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Dobbs officiating.  Interment will follow at Macedonia Cemetery.

HARDCASTLE

Thomas C. Hardcastle passed away July 20, 2005.  Mr. Hardcastle is preceded in death by his wife, Laura; and is survived by his son, Tommy Hardcastle and wife Jennifer; daughters, Wanda Hudson, Glenda Sanders, Brenda Hamilton, and Debra Holloway; sisters, Pearl Womsley and Erckle McDaniel; 22 grandchildren; 54 great grandchildren; 10 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 21, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Friday, July 22, 2005 at 2:00pm at Canon Funeral Home with Andy Qualls officiating.   Interment will follow at Hempstead Cemetery.

AVERY

Gladys Avery, age 84 of Hempstead, passed away on July 19, 2005.   Mrs. Avery is preceded in death by her husband, R.O. Avery.  She is survived by 3 sons; 2 daughters; 9 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 21, 2005 from 5 – 9pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  A Graveside Service will be Friday, July 22, 2005 at 10:00am at Hempstead Cemetery.

GRICHAR

Tony Grichar Sr. passed away on July 19, 2005.  Mr. Grichar is survived by his wife, Margaret; son, Tony Grichar Jr.; nephews, Charles Grichar and James Grichar; and great nephews, Dimple and James Grichar.

Visitation will be Wednesday, July 20, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Graveside Services will be Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 10:00am at St. Martin DePorres Cemetery with Pastor Mike Garrett officiating.

PHILLIPS

John Bernard Phillips Jr., age 85 of Hockley, passed away on July 15, 2005.  Mr. Phillips is preceded in death by his son, Dale Alan Phillips; and great grandsons, Steven and Scott Bealer; and is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Phillips; sons, John Phillips III and wife Fonda, Terry Phillips, and Robert Williams; daughter, Ruth Ann Phillips; 9 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren. 

A Memorial Service will be held on July 23, 2005 at 2:00pm at Magnolia United Methodist Church, 419 Commerce St., Magnolia, TX 77355.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Houston Area Parkinsons Society, 2700 Southwest Frwy, #284, Houston, TX 77098.  Arrangements under the direction of Canon Funeral Home in Waller.

FLEMING

Carlos Fleming, a longtime resident of Club Lakeview in Hockley and area business owner, passed away of natural causes on July 14, 2005.  He was well-loved and will be missed by his friends.  A private gathering will be held on August 6, 2005 to celebrate Carlos’ life.  In lieu of flowers please make donations to Odyssey Hospice who was very kind and caring to Carlos.  (Odyssey Health Care, 100 Interstate 45 N # 240, Conroe, TX 77301)   Arrangements under the direction of Canon Funeral Home, Waller.

HASTINGS

Ellen Oline Hastings, age 91 of Tomball, passed away on July 13, 2005.   She is survived by her sons, Myron Robert Hastings Jr., James Ray Hastings, and Richard Michael Hastings.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2005 at 10:00am at Canon Funeral Home in Waller.

THEISS-BRINKMEYER

Laverne (Groschke) Theiss-Brinkmeyer passed away on July 13, 2005 in Tomball, TX.  She is survived by her husband, Eddie Brinkmeyer; daughter, Larnette Rayburn and husband Earl; four granddaughters; and eleven great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 14, 2005 from 6 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Friday, July 15, 2005 at 10:00am at Canon Funeral Home with Pastor Jeffrey Marsh officiating.   Interment will follow at Klein Memorial Park on FM 249.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the St. John’s Lutheran Church Building Fund.

DUMAS

Laura Bertha Dumas age 85 of Waller passed away Sunday July 10, 2005. Mrs. Dumas is preceded in death by her husband, Maurice R. Dumas, Sr. and is survived by her sons, Ray Dumas, Jr. and wife Myrtle; Richard Dumas and wife Sheila; daughters Doris Dumas and Gloria Gray; brother Edwin D. Railey, 16 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews and loved ones. Visitation will be from 5 – 8 PM,  Wednesday July 13, 2005 at Canon  Funeral Home in  Waller.  Graveside memorial services will be held Thursday at 10:00 A.M. at Canon Mathis Cemetery with  Pastor Bill Davis of the Waller Seventh Day-Adventist Church officiating.

CAMPBELL

Nadine Aaron Campbell, age 85 passed away on July 2, 2005.  Nadine is survived by sons, Jimmy Aaron and wife Janis, and Phil Aaron and wife Paula; daughter, Linda Shrum; 6 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held July 6, 2005 at Shiloh Cemetery in Prairie View, Texas at 10:00am.   Visitation will be Tuesday, July 5, 2005 from 6 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel in Waller, Texas.

SCHMIDT

Marguerite Marie DuVall Schmidt age 53, of Waller passed away June 28, 2005.  Mrs. Schmidt is survived by her husband, Wilbur “Bronco” Schmidt; daughters, Lara DuBois and husband Russ, and Jessica Lane Schmidt; sisters, Wanda Belcher and Lizette Lobpries; and grandson, Logan DuBois.  Arrangement under direction of Canon Funeral Home, Waller, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Brazos Valley, 302 East Horton, Brenham, Texas 77833.

RAUP

Shelly Raup, age 45 of Waller, passed away on June 19, 2005.  Mrs. Raup is survived by her husband, Tyrus Raup; mother, Joyce Shannon; father, Gilbert Harper; son, Dylon Raup; daughter, Brandi Raup; brother, David Harper; nephew, Jessie Harper; and granddaughter, Julie Nicole Raup.

Funeral Services will be Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at 3:00pm at First United Methodist Church in Waller with Bill Armstrong officiating.  Interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Austin at 10:00am on Thursday, June 23^rd.

TAYLOR

Glenn Taylor age 47 of Hempstead passed away Saturday June 18, 2005.  Mr. Taylor is preceded in death by his father, Jack Taylor; and is survived by his mother, Mary Taylor; son, Norberto “Beto” Bustos Lopez; daughter, Alexandra Morgan; brother, Rodney Taylor and wife Kristyn Taylor; and nephews, Eric Taylor, Nathan Taylor, and Brandon Taylor.

Visitation will be from 5 – 8pm on Monday at Pine Island Baptist Church.  Funeral Services will be held at Pine Island Baptist Church on Tuesday June 21, 2005 at 3:00pm.

SMITH

William Smith, age 74 of Waller, passed away on June 17, 2005.  Visitation will be Monday, June 20, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at 10:00am at Canon Funeral Home with Reverend Evelyn Cox officiating.   Interment will follow at Katy-Magnolia Cemetery.

MOYER

Muriel Angeline Moyer, age 78 of P. O. Box 632, Hempstead, TX 77445 passed away on June 10, 2005.  The wife of William E. Moyer, she was born on May 7, 1927 to Clarence O. Powers and Pauline Baumeister Powers, Long Island, N. Y.  Muriel graduated from Bayside High School, N. Y. and worked in N. Y. and Sharon, Pa. banks, Sharon General Hospital and retired from Greenwood Pharmacy, Sharon, Pa. in 1985.  Muriel was formerly a member of Faith Presbyterian Church, Hermitage, Pa. and Church Of The Brethren, Sebring, Fl.  Muriel enjoyed reading, writing letters, emailing and traveling.  She and her husband were full time RV’ers for 17 years.  Muriel is preceded in death by  her parents and brother Larry Powers, and is survived by her husband, William E. Moyer; daughters, Debbie Worthington, Brenda Quintero, both of Houston, TX  and son, Bill Moyer; Austin, TX grandchildren, Nicole Soknich and Nathan Soknich, 6 step-grandchildren, and 4 step-great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Brazos Valley, 302 E. Horton St., Brenham, TX 77833.

Graveside services will be Monday, June 13, 2005 at 12:15 P.M. at Houston National Cemetery. Pastor Tom Dobbs officiating.

STEWART

Elsie Stewart, age 84 of Richmond, passed away on June 2, 2005.  Mrs. Stewart is preceded in death by her husband, James Stewart; and is survived by her sisters, Annie Marie Farquhar and Elaine Shutt; and numerous nieces and nephew.

Elsie and Jimmy Stewart owned the Stewart Furniture Company in La Porte, TX for many years before retiring to Hempstead.  Elsie eventually went to work for Waller County and subsequently served 2 terms as Waller County Treasurer.

Viewing will be Monday, June 6, 2005 from 8am – 11am at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.   Funeral Services will be Monday, June 6, 2005 at 11:00am at Canon Funeral Home Chapel with Charles Surovik officiating.  Interment will follow at Kirby Chapel Cemetery.

PETRY

Calvin Petry age 79 of Hempstead passed away Sunday May 29, 2005 at his home. Mr. Petry is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Petry; son, Mark Petry; step daughters, Diane Roehl and husband John, Marsha Cushing and husband Ron, Melia Williams and husband Chris; grandchildren, Bryn Cushing, Chelsa Cushing, and Brandon William; great grandson, Ethan Cushing  brother , H.B. Petry ; sister Jeanette Gafner; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5 – 8pm Tuesday at Canon Funeral home in Waller. Services will be held Wednesday June 1, 2005 3:00 P.M. with Pastor Britton Kelley and Bill Davis officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Brazos Valley Hospice 302 East Horton St. Brenham, Texas 77833-2406.

WILLIAMS

Donald “Doc” Williams, age 91 of Hockley, passed away on May 28, 2005.  He is survived by step children, Jean Schultz, John Decker, Jim, Ken, Mike, Bill and Tom Scearce, and Bettye Gosch; family friend, Phillip Bolom; nephew, Frank Abshier; grandson, Tim Gosch; and numerous cousins and other family.

Doc was a lifelong resident of Waller County.  He was a veteran of World War II and landed on Normandy Beach on the second day and went all the way to Germany.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 31, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at 10:30am at Canon Funeral Home with Reverend Evelyn Cox officiating.  Interment will follow at Macedonia Cemetery.

WENDT

Ed Wendt, age 55 of Hempstead, passed away on May 26, 2005 after a valiant battle with cancer. Mr. Wendt is preceded in death by his parents, Edmund Daniel Wendt and Trudy Lewellen Wendt; and is survived by his brother, Jack Robert Wendt; sister, Rebecca Demarais; brother-in-law, Rock Demarais; niece and nephew, Rachel and Ross Demarais; sister, Kay Toman; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at 10:00 am at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 2, 2005 at 10:00 am at Canon Funeral Home in Waller.

GARCIA

Tobias Garcia, age 50 of Hempstead, passed away on May 24, 2005.  Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife, Frances; mother, Leonor Moreno; son, Jesse Garcia; daughters, Mary Garcia, Melissa Garcia, and Michelle Garcia; brothers, Salvador, Lucino, Juan, and Manuel Garcia; sisters, Julia Garcia, Luisa Garcia Hernandez, and Francisca Garcia; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday, May 27, 2005 from 6 – 9pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel with a Vigil at 7:00pm.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, May 28, 2005 at 10:00am at Canon Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Fieldstore Cemetery.

GARRETT

Ray Garrett,  age 83 of Pine Island, passed away on May 25, 2005.  Mr. Garrett is preceded in death by his parents, Albert Lee and Aquilla Garrett; and brother, Douglas Garrett; and is survived by his wife, Leona Hasselmann Garrett; son, Timothy Ray Garrett; daughters, Martha Garrett Storz, Sandra Garrett Smith, and Paula Garrett Russell; sisters, Rachel Thomas, Wessie Ellison, and Christine Ayers; 7 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 26, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waller.  Funeral Services will be Friday, May 27, 2005 at 10:00am at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Jeffrey Marsh officiating.  Interment will follow at Hempstead Cemetery.

BRANSCOM

Gerald Branscom, age 60 of Hempstead, passed away on May 17, 2005.  Mr. Branscom is survived by his wife, Margaret; daughters, Wanda Kendrick-Oliver and Lance, and Elisa Trojan and husband Richard; grandchildren, Brandon Kendrick, Ryan Kendrick, Trey Trojan, and Hannah Trojan; and brother, Charles Branscom.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 18, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Thursday, May 19, 2005 at 2:00pm at Canon Funeral Home with Pastors Joel Strickland and Gary Mayfield officiating.  Interment will follow at Hempstead Cemetery.

BAIN

Jesse Bain, age 64 of Waller, passed away on May 15, 2005.  Mr. Bain is survived by his sons, Michael Paul Bain and Jesse Ray Bain and wife Tammy; daughters, Lisa Gay Sanford and husband Vernon, and Julie Lynn Hoff; their mother, Linda Dyer; long-time companion, Arlys Bruce; brother, Robert Bain; sister, Juanita Sanford; and 8 grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 17, 2005 from 6 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 10:00am at Canon Funeral Home.  Graveside will be at 12:30pm at Brookside Cemetery.

HARRELL

Linda Harrell, age 57 of Houston, passed away on May 14, 2005.  Mrs. Linda is survived by her mother, Mercedes Escobar; husband, Ronald “Bill” Harrell; daughter, Sylvia Hamilton; sisters, Thelma Garza and husband Antonio, Leticia Torres and husband Joe, and Louann Reyes and husband Augustin; and grandson, Steven A. Hamilton.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 20, 2005 at 2:00pm at Canon Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Dobbs officiating.

 SMITH

Dave Smith, age 79 of Hempstead, passed away on May 12, 2005.  Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Janet Smith; sons, David Smith Jr., and Carl Lambert and wife Victoria; daughters, Cindy Fry, and Debbie Stevenson and husband Gerald; grandchildren, Melissa Hamilton, Darrin Smith, Lindsay Lambert, Lacy Lambert, Josh Davis, Jill Davis, Dawn Pendarvis, and David Smith III; and great grandchildren, Madeline Smith, Garrett Emerson Smith, Sarah Hamilton, Emily Hamilton, Breanna Pendarvis, and Braxton Lane Pendarvis.

 Visitation will be Sunday, May 15, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Monday, May 16, 2005 at 10:00am at Canon Funeral Home with Reverend James Burkart officiating.  Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hempstead.

HARMON

Fay Harmon, age 58 of Waller, passed away on May 8, 2005.  Fay is preceded in death by her mother, Elsie Hill; and is survived by sons, Michael Dean Harmon, Troy Wayne Harmon and wife Stephanie, and Richard Vernon Harmon and wife Angel; daughter, Tina Lee Kolath; and 12 grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 11, 2005 from 6 – 9pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  A Graveside Service will be held Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 10:30am at Fieldstore Cemetery with Pastor John Chivas officiating.

BENIS

Beloved husband and father, Gus Pete Benis, age 66, passed away at his home in Hempstead, TX on May 4, 2005.  Born October 25, 1938, Gus graduated from San Jacinto High School in Houston.  He served in the U.S. Army and Army Intelligence from 1962 to 1964.   Gus was a faithful member of Notre Dame Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus for many years.  He served as the president of Alief Little League for many years and was honored to have the baseball fields at George Bush Park named after him.  Gus worked for Weingarten Inc., Cameron Iron Works, Lawrence Marshall Dealerships, and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Gus is survived by wife, Connie Marshall Benis; children, Cindy and Kevin Yoakum, Barbara and Kevin Hough, Pete Gus Benis, Chris and Trina Benis, and Chris and Heather Gilbert; and grandchildren, Dillon and Ashley Yoakum, and Ethan, Wesley and Joshua Hough.  Gus was preceded in death by parents, Pete Gus Benis and Barbara Overstreet; and brother, George Benis.

Services will be held at Canon Funeral Home in Waller, TX at 2:00pm on Saturday, May 7, 2005 with Minister Eugene Dewveall officiating.  Visitation will be Friday, May 6, 2005 from 6 – 9pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will follow at Waller Cemetery.

Gus enjoyed spending time outdoors and his home in Hempstead and was a talented craftsman.  He dearly loved his family and friends and was loved by everyone who met him.  He will be greatly missed.

HART

Elizabeth Rose Hart, age 54 of Hempstead, passed away on May 2, 2005.  Mrs. Hart is survived by her husband, Michael Hart; mother, Freda Bertrand; son, Bobby Pace; daughter, Kimberly Pace; brother, John Bertrand and wife Louise; and granddaughters, Denise and Candace Thomas.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2005 at 3:00pm at Canon Funeral Home with Pastor Evelyn Cox officiating.

CARLISLE

Ron Carlisle, age 61 of Hempstead, passed away on May 2, 2005.  Mr. Carlisle is survived by his wife, Linda Carlisle; son, Thomas Carlisle; brothers, Timothy L. Carlisle and Ronnie Lee Havard; and sister, Marylin Mae England.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 5, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, May 7, 2005 at 10:00am at St. Martin DePorres Cemetery in Waller.

CLINE

Charlie Cline, age 35 of Houston, passed away on May 1, 2005.  He is preceded in death by his father, Ray Cline; and is survived by his mother, Sidonia Heinen and husband John; son, Wyatt Cline; daughter, Ashtin Cline; fiancé, Renee Horn; brothers, Luther Sebren and wife Laura, Johnny Ray Cline and wife Wanda, Billy Cline and wife Stacey, and Melvin Cline and wife Dana; sister, Debbie Tomek and husband Sonny; and many other relatives.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 4, 2005 from 5 – 9pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Thursday, May 5, 2005 at 11:00am at Canon Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Strickland officiating.  Interment will follow at Fieldstore Cemetery.

OELTJEN

Curtis Lloyd Oeltjen, age 66 of Hempstead, passed away on April 27, 2005.  Mr. Oeltjen is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Oeltjen; and brothers, John and Dennis Oeltjen; and is survived by his wife, Betty; brother, Allen Oeltjen and wife Louise; step brother, Paul Simon; sister, Genelle Petry and husband Tony; sister-in-law, Verna Oeltjen; nieces, Elaine O’Connor, Verna Shelton, Debbie Sak, Linda Blanchette, Karen Hearold, and Deanna Oeltjen; and nephews, David Petry and Keith Oeltjen.

Visitation will be Friday, April 29, 2005 from 6 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Saturday, April 30, 2005 at 2:00pm at Canon Funeral Home with Pastor Jeffrey Marsh officiating.  Interment will follow at Roberts Cemetery.

BRIDGMAN

George Reece Bridgman, age 57 of Waller, passed away on April 25, 2005.  Mr. Bridgman is survived by his wife, Susan Hill; and daughter, Theresa Dempster

A Memorial Service will be Friday, April 29, 2005 at 5:00pm at Canon Funeral Home with Hollis Vaughn officiating.

SALYARDS

Mary Elizabeth Salyards, age 77 of Waller, passed away on April 20, 2005.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Salyards; and is survived by her sons, Rodney Lee King, Allen Ray Salyards, and Steven Michael Worcester; daughters, Joan Elizabeth McNight, and Debbie Kay Worcester; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchild.

 A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, April 23, 2005 at 1:00pm at Canon Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Dobbs officiating.

HILL

Elsie Hill, age 81 of Waller, passed away on April 20, 2005.  She is survived by her daughter, Fay Harmon; sisters, Bobbie Nelson, Lina Barton, and Joyce Wooley; 4 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday, April 22, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Saturday, April 23, 2005 at 2:00pm at Canon Funeral Home with Pastor John Chivas officiating.  Interment will follow at Fieldstore Cemetery.

MARTIN

Clifford George Martin, age 82 of Waller, passed away on April 18, 2005.  Mr. Martin is survived by his wife, Maxine Martin; sons, Ronald Martin and wife Beth, Larry York and wife Debbie, and Lewis York and wife Sue; daughter, Paula Stringer; sister, Annie Backen and husband Clinton; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday, April 19, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at 2:00pm at Canon Funeral Home with Pastor Forrest Wood officiating.  Interment will follow at Waller Cemetery.

POLK

Ruby Darlene Polk, age 91 of Waller, passed away on April 16, 2005.  Mrs. Polk is preceded in death by her husband, James Clifford Polk; and is survived by her sons, James C. Polk Sr. and his wife Jennifer Marie, and Mike Polk and his wife Dorothy Ann Polk; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Monday, April 18, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at 1:00pm at Canon Funeral Home with Reverend Evelyn Cox officiating.  Interment will follow at Waller Cemetery.

LOCKLEAR

Mary Lou Locklear, age 86 of Hempstead, passed away on April 14, 2005.  Mrs. Locklear is preceded in death by her husband, W.J. Locklear; and is survived by her son, Winston Joe Locklear; daughters, Mary Inez Woods, Grace Alice Feazell and husband Larry, and Bonnie Jane Cottle and husband Bobby; sisters, Winnie Farmer and Hazel Rains; grandchildren, Gary, Larry Wayne, Shawn, Teresa, Kathy, Richard, Kimberly, Nicki, Joey, and Tiffany; great grandchildren, Candi, Lucas, Cody, Kyle, Melissa, Bailey, Summer, Timothy, Crystal, Kaija, Max, Bubba, and Morgaine; and great great grandchild, McKenzie.

Visitation will be Sunday, April 17, 2005 from 2 – 5pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Monday, April 18, 2005 at 3:00pm at Canon Funeral Home with Pastor Andy Qualls officiating.  Interment will follow at Hempstead Cemetery.

SPENCER

Irene Louise Spencer, age 81 of Hockley, passed away on April 14, 2005.  Mrs. Spencer is preceded in death by her husband, John T. Spencer; and is survived by her nieces and nephews, Walter Schiel Jr., Barbara White, Florence Peterson, Gloria Treichel, Louis Schiel, and Donna Hill; numerous great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Sunday, April 17, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Monday, April 18, 2005 at 10:00am at Canon Funeral Home with Reverend Evelyn Cox officiating.  Interment will follow at Roberts Cemetery.

EDWARDS

Dolores Ann Edwards, age 73 of Waller, passed away on April 5, 2005.  Mrs. Edwards is preceded in death by her mother, Effie Phillips and father, C.M. Brewer; and is survived by her long-time companion, Charles Edwards; son, Leonard A. Olive and wife Debbie; daughter, Peggy Jean Witherspoon; sisters, Jean Prigmore and husband Lee, and Judy Brejcha and husband Bob; 4 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 7, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Friday, April 8, 2005 at 11:00am at Canon Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Macedonia Cemetery.

HILL

Patrick Eugene Hill Sr, age 60 of Tomball, TX passed away on April 4, 2005.   He is survived by his wife Leona Hill; Sons, Louis Willett and wife Lory, Larry Willett, Jason Hill, Jeffrey Hill and Patrick Hill, Jr. and wife Misty; Daughter, Wendy House and husband Jim; brothers Jim Hill and Mickey Hill; sisters Tommilynn Reid and Marleen Munday; and 3 grandchildren Chad Willett, Amber Willett, and Erica Hill.

Memorial Services will be Thursday April 7, 2005    at 10:00 am at Canon Funeral Home with Pastor William Pierce officiating.    

HUFFMAN

Ramona Huffman, age 73 of Hempstead, passed away on April 2, 2005.  Ms. Huffman is survived by her daughters, Betty McLean and Sue Boriskie; 8 grandchildren, Gary Hester, Michael McCoy, Darrel McCoy, Michael Keller, Susan Navarro, Dana Beamon-Gonzales, Marcie Thompson, and Jonathan McLean; and 11 great grandchildren, Andrew Murphy, Dillon Beamon, Peyton Keller, Ryan McCoy, Rhett Keller, Trey Beamon, Ian Thompson, Taylor Navarro, London McCoy, Sydney Thompson, and Brianna Keller.

Visitation will be Monday, April 4, 2005 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at 2:00pm at Canon Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Fieldstore Cemetery.

HUTCHISON

Brenda Hutchison, age 50 of Hempstead, passed away on April 2, 2005.  Brenda was preceded in death by her mother, Arnetta Jails; and brother, David Russell.  She is survived by her husband, Richard Hutchison II; son, Mike Allison; daughters, Arnetta Jane Crawford and Cherish McQuire; sisters, Debrah Jiles and Yvonne “Bonnie” McGregor; 4 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at 10:00am at Living Waters Assembly of God in Magnolia.

MORRIS