January thru March 2002

January - March 2001

HILL

Betty King Hill, age 76 died on January 1, 2001 in Alto, Texas.   Mrs. Hill is survived by her husband, Butch Hill; daughter Hazel Smith and husband Billy; sisters Laura Williams and husband Gene, Mary Duncan and Dorothy Carlton; brothers Henry and Alton Pope; grandchildren Tammy Buckner Abel, Mark Raiborn and wife Angela, Julie Raiborn Cochran and husband Carl, Diana Raiborn and husband Oliver and 9 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 3, 2001 at Canon Funeral Home Chapel in Waller, TX. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 4, 2001 at Canon Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Forrest Wood officiating. Interment will follow at Mathis Cemetery.

GOSLER

Our beloved Lela Gosler went home to her Heavenly Father on the afternoon of New Years Day at the age of 87.

Lela was born on September 5, 1913, the second of 15 children of Sallie and George Washington Johnson on a rural farm near Hooks, Texas. At the age of 20, she arrived in Cleveland, Texas, and began working for the family of John and Lucy Guinn. She stayed with the family for the next 21 years, through the death of "Father Guinn", and then, "Mother Guinn". In 1955 she married Herbert Gosler, and they began farming and raising cattle on their homestead in Hockley, Texas.

Both Lela and her husband were devoted members of Macedonia United Methodist Church, which was a big part of their lives. Lela was renowned for her beautiful quilts, many of which she made for family and friends and generously contributed for raffles and fund-raising events in the church and community. She was a talented and skilled homemaker.

Lela was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Herbert, in 1991, six sisters and three brothers. She is survived by her sisters, Jessie Badgett of Haworth, Oklahoma, Mary Lee Pannell of Duncan, Oklahoma, Laura Jean Huff of Texarkana, Texas, and a brother, Thomas Johnson of Haworth, Oklahoma. She will be remembered lovingly and missed by her family, neighbors and friends.

The funeral service at Macedonia United Methodist Church will be on Friday, January 5, at 2:00 P.M. Interment will follow at the Macedonia Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Macedonia United Methodist Church of Hockley, Texas.

NEWELL

Lester Newell, age 82, died January 2, 2001 in Waller, Tx. Lester is preceded in death by his wife, Isabel Newell. He is survived by his stepson, Howard Cubstead and wife Geraldine, sons, Allen Newell and wife Cynthia and George Newell and wife Leanna; sister, Nellie Toleman 8 grandchildren 9 great grand children and 1 great great grandchild.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Friday, January 5, 2001 at Canon Funeral Home Chapel in Waller. Services will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2001 at 10:00 A.M. at Canon Funeral Home Chapel in Waller with Brother Forret Wood officiating. Interment will follow at Mathis Cemetery.

FREY

Ronald Dale Frey, age 35, Died January 4, 2001 In Bryan, Tx. Ronnie is preceded in death by his Father, Richard C. Frey; survived by mother, Josephine Frey; sons, David Frey and Mikul Klehm; sister, Deborah Martin and husband Larry; nieces, Charlie Ann Ethridge, Camilla K Martin, and Brittany N Martin; Special friend, Winnie Frey. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 9:00 P.M. Saturday January 6, 2001 at Canon Funeral Home Chapel in Waller, Texas with Pastor Jeffrey Marsh Officiating. Services will be held Sunday January 7, 2001 at 2:00 P.M. at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will follow at Frey Cemetery.

FISHER

Joyce Evelyn Fisher, born on May 23, 1921 in Blue Rapids, Kansas, died in her home in Hockley, Texas on January 12, 2001. She is survived by her loving family, which includes her husband, Robert A. Fisher; daughters Sharron J. Hoppens and Patricia E. Hall; son David Martin and wife Marilyn; step-son Steve Fisher; step-daughter Judi Ratliff and husband Roger; grandchildren Charles Reid, Jeff Reid, Holly Mynk, Natalie Ocken, Spencer Williams, Alethia Theisen, Benjamin Martin, Elizabeth Martin and Zachary Martin; and great-grandchildren Dominique and Preston Ocken, Taylor and Brandon Mynk, Timothy and Christopher Reid, Caris and Melanie Williams and Brad and Brett Ratliff. Ms. Fisher will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, January 14, 2001 in the Canon Funeral Home in Waller, Texas. Services will be held Monday, January 15, 2001 at 2 p.m. in the Canon Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Evelyn E. Cox officiating. Interment will follow at Macedonia Cemetery.

BRADFORD

Mary (Strawn) Bradford, age 64, formerly of Navasota, known as "MeMe" entered Heaven on January 17, 2001 after fighting a long courageous battle of leukemia. She was born on August 8, 1936 and graduated from Pasadena High School in Pasadena, Texas in 1955. She married Tommy Bradford April 14, 1956. She is currently a member of Christ Community Baptist Church of Prairie View.

Her son, William Keith Bradford precedes Mary in death along with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. William Forrest Strawn, brother Edward (Eddie) Strawn and great niece Tonia Marie Brunette.

She leaves to remember and carry on for her, her husband Tommy Bradford of Waller; son Kevin Bradford and wife Tammy of Hempstead; daughter Cheryl Bradford of Tomball; sister Marie Rosenfelder and husband Art of Hempstead; adopted sister Willie Mae Calfee; adopted daughter, Kelli Schlosser; grandchildren Tyler and Devin Bradford of Hempstead; great great niece Camille Manley of Brenham; great great nephew Joseph William Lara of Navasota; godchild Elizabeth Gool of Waller, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces, great nephews, friends and neighbors.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 19, 2001 from 6 – 8 P.M. at Canon Funeral Home Chapel in Waller, TX. Services will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 1:00 P.M. at Canon Funeral Home Chapel in Waller with Brother Bill Montgomery officiating. Interment will follow at Courtney Cemetery.

Mary will be remembered as a very caring, loving person who always wanted to take care of everyone else even when she was not feeling well herself. She often thought of others before herself and will be missed by her family, neighbors and friends and will be welcomed in Heaven by those who went before. God gave her a good life, which she never forgot.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to Dr. Charles Koller and the staff of M D Anderson Hospital in Houston, TX and to the Waller County Volunteer EMS for their extraordinary care given to Mary during her battle.

COURAGE "Be strong and let your heart take Courage. Wait for the Lord." Psalm 27:14

MAYWALD

Ida May Maywald age, 93 passed away January 25, 2001. Mrs. Maywald is survived by her sons, Ray Stede Maywald and Autry Maywald ; 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held January 27, 2001 at 11:00 A.M. at Willow Creek Cemetery in Tomball with Pastor Jeffrey Marsh officiating. Visitation will be Friday, January 26, 2001 from 5-8 P.M. at Canon Funeral Home Chapel in Waller.

LONGA

WINTER

Chris Edward Winter, age 67, of Waller, passed away on January 29, 2001 at his home in Waller. Mr. Winter is survived by his wife, Karen Winter; sons, Jeffrey Winter and wife Honeye, and Chris Franklyn Winter; daughter, Gail Sander; brother Donald Winter; grandchildren, Cole, Francis, Holly, Alicia, Jodie, Michael; and great grandchild, Johnathan.

Visitation will be from 5-8pm Wednesday, January 31^st, 2001 at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 1^st, 2001 at 11:00am at Canon Funeral Home in Waller, Texas with Pastor W.H. Wetzstein officiating.

KEENER

Don Milton Keener, age 53, born October 17, 1947, passed away from brain cancer on January 31, 2001. He was a member of Plumbers Local #68. Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2209 Mayer-Waller Road, Waller, TX on Thursday, February 1, 2001 at 10:00am. Burial will be on Friday, February 2, 2001 at 10:00am by McGuire Funeral Home, Vivian, LA.

SMITH

Blanche L. Smith, age 95, of Waller passed away on February 4, 2001. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Jeff H. Smith, Sr. and is survived by sons Ernest Lee Smith and wife Mary, James B. Smith and wife Joyce, Jeff H. Smith and wife Joyce; daughter, Vernelle S. Yarbrough; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and 6 great great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8:30pm on Monday, February 5, 2001 at Canon Funeral Home Chapel in Waller. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 6, 2001 at 2:00pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Ministers Tommy Smith and Gene Dueveall officiating.

ENGELBERGER

Michael E. Engelberger, born August 12, 1959 passed away February 6, 2001 and followed his wife April Bass Engelberger who had preceded him to a better world on November 7, 1992. Michael is survived by his daughters Krystal and Brittany, his twin brother Steven, his brother Ralph and wife Angie, their children Ryan and Amalia, his parents Karl and Nora and April’s parents Jack and Charlotte Bass and family. His family and his friends will miss Michael forever.

Funeral services will be at Canon Funeral Home in Waller, Texas on Saturday, February 17, 2001 at 2:00 pm followed by interment at the Fieldstore Cemetery, Waller, TX.

MARTIN

Kathy Lynn Martin, age 50, died February 14, 2001. She is survived by her husband, Ron; son, Chris; daughter, Katy; father, William Paskey; father-in-law, Clifford Martin and wife Maxine; mother-in-law, Wanda Brengel; brothers, Lee Paskey, Ronnie Paskey, Joe Paskey, and Jon Paskey; sister-in-law, Paula Stringer; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at Canon Funeral Home in Waller, Texas on Saturday, February 17, 2001 at 10:00 am followed by interment at Waller Cemetery, Waller, TX. Pastor Forrest Wood officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm Friday, February 16, 2001.

WALKER

Andrew Everett Walker, age 92, of Waller, Texas. Visitation will be Sunday, February 18, 2001 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Canon Funeral Home in Waller.

Services for Andrew Everett Walker will be held at 11:00am on Monday, February 19, 2001 at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Waller Cemetery in Waller, Texas. Reverend Evelyn Cox and Reverend Ronald Walker will officiate. Canon Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Walker passed away February 15, 2001 at the Tomball Nursing Center. He was born February 2, 1909, in the farm community of Authon, Texas in Parker County and is the son of Marion Andrew and Willie Maude Smart. He married Gertrude D. Davis April 12, 1928 in Palo Pinto County, Texas.

As a young man, Andrew worked in grocery business, bakery business, and then worked as a lineman for an independent telephone company. Andrew and Gertrude owned several small independent telephone companies, he being the lineman and she the telephone operator. Andrew then went to work for Gulf Oil Corporation. He started as a lineman and worked up to construction foreman. He left Gulf after 23 years and started his own business, Walker & Son Lawnmower and Bicycle Service, in Houston, Texas.

Mr. Walker loved people and enjoyed visiting. He also enjoyed working, fishing, and playing forty-two.

He was a member of the Macedonia Methodist Church and also the Waller Masonic Lodge #808.

Survivors include his wife, Gertrude; son and wife, Howard and Helen Walker of Irving, Texas and Angel Fire, New Mexico; son and wife, Davis and Marietta Walker of Waller, Texas; grandchildren, Andrew Walker of Dallas, Charles Walker and wife Olivia of Denton, Texas, Nancy and Mike Gonzales of Irving, Brittan Walker and wife Patricia of Houston, Denise Tubb of Houston, Andrew E. Walker II of Houston, John Walker (deceased), Toni Sloane and husband Ben of Houston; 16 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren; brother, Morris Walker and wife Francis of McKinney, and sister Dorcas Raines of Colleyville; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Pallbearers will be Andrew Walker, Charles Walker, Brittan Walker, Andrew E. Walker II, Christopher Tubb, and Ben Sloane.

OLIVER

Visitation will be Tuesday, February 20, 2001 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Canon Funeral Home in Waller, Texas.

Funeral services will be at Canon Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 2:00pm followed by interment in Pattison Cemetery in Pattison, Texas with pastors Kenneth Flora and Jerome Crowhurst officiating.

BREMER

Hazel Del Bremer age 90 of Waller, passed away Saturday March 3, 2001 in Waller.

Mrs. Bremer is survived by her son; James L. Bremer and wife Dorothy; daughter, Nancy Mellman and husband William, sister, Billie Moore; 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Sunday March 4, 2001 at Canon Funeral Home Chapel in Waller. Funeral services will be held Monday March 5, 2001 at 2:00pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Mathis Cemetery.

WAIT

Robert Douglas Wait Jr. age 66 of Cypress TX. Passed away Saturday March 9, 2001 in Cypress.

Mr. Wait is survived by his Sister Marie Featherston and husband Harry; Marjorie Elders; nephews, Hiram Douglas Elders and Byron Thomas Elders; Many other family members and friends.

Visitation will be from 6 – 9 P.M. Monday March 12, 2001 at Canon Funeral Home Chapel in Waller, Texas. Funeral services will be held Tuesday March 13, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at Canon Funeral Home Chapel in Waller, interment will follow in Katy Magnolia Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. with pastor Forrest Wood officiating.

Pallbearers: Ralph Kellogg, Ronnie Schmidt, Marvin Weiman, Charles Johnson, Gerald Lowery and Derrol Lowery. Honorary Pallbearers; Jim McAnelly, Donald Williams, Gene Zaboroski, Frankie Litt, Gordon Grimes and all the Cypress Rice Farmers.

Everyone is invited to Jergens Hall in Cypress following the graveside service for food and fellowship.

SALES

Charlie Sales age 85, passed away March 15, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Dorothy Sales; daughter, Betty Adams and husband Burl; grandson, Dr. Jody Adams and wife Trinda; great grandsons, Nathan, Bryant, Spencer, Tanner, Dallin, Hunter and Parker Adams; brother-in-law, Bobby Brown and wife Laverne; sister-in-law, Jewel Brown and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services March 19, 2001 at 9:00 A.M. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Waller with Bishop Steven Cook officiating. Interment will follow at Waller

Cemetery. Pallbearers: Dr. Jody, Nathan, Bryant, Spencer, Tanner and Dallin Adams; Honorary Pallbearers, Hunter and Parker Adams.

OTKA

Judy Lynn Otka age 50 of Waller, passed away Wednesday March 14, 2001. Ms. Otka is survived by her father, Horace W. Broyles; son, Aaron James Otka; daughters, Shannon and husband Adrian Perez, and Kim Otka; and three grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2001 at the Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will be Thursday, March 22nd at 2:00pm at Waller Cemetery.

THOMAS

Raymond Jack Thomas age 85 of Hockley, previously of 1958 Restridge in Houston, passed away Tuesday March 20, 2001 in Tomball Hospital

Mr. Thomas is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Thomas Allbritton and husband Lon E. Sr., Karen Thomas Craft and husband Don; brothers, Sammy D. Thomas and Harold Thomas. Grandchildren Elaine Allbritton and Lon E. Allbritton Jr.; three great-grandchildren and many friends and relatives.

Graveside services were held Wednesday March 21, 2001 at Fieldstore Cemetery.

McENTIRE

Glen Thomas McEntire, age 27 of Magnolia, passed away on March 28, 2001. Mr. McEntire is survived by his wife, Michelle Renee McEntire; daughters, Gabrielle Marlene and Madison Rae McEntire; father and mother, Mack and Della McEntire;

brothers, Robert Kimball, Randy McEntire, Anthony McEntire, and Mack Jr. McEntire; and sisters, Janet Wrench, Cindy Solomon, Annette McEntire, and Mary Anne Weaver.

CLEPPER

Velma Violet Clepper, age 88 of Livingston, passed away on April 1, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris G. Clepper, and is survived by daughters, Bonnie Mustin and husband John, and Bobbie Bodiford and husband Paul; sons, Gene and Ray Clepper; grandchildren, Gay Mustin, Eric Mustin, Merrilee Payne, Greg Mustin, Stacey Clepper, Eddie Clepper, Kevin Campbell, Kim Ewing, Pam Clepper, Laurie Clepper, Wayne Clepper, and Nancy Boots; and a number of great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday, April 3 from 5:00 – 7:00pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at 11:00am at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Fieldstore Cemetery.

BLUME

Sherry Spitzer Blume passed away April 1, 2001. She was born on March 15, 1947. She was the daughter of the late Garrett and Bertha Spitzer. She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Butch Blume, son Matt and his fiance Suzanne Jordan, son Judd and his wife Renae and her grandchildren Leah and Erin Blume. Also mourning her passing are her brother Doyle Spitzer and his wife Pat, sister Jan Wegand and her husband Dan, sister Lu Henske and her husband Russell, her mother-in-law Mary Blume, her brother-in-law Rick Blume and wife JoAnn, her sister-in-law Theresa Ingram, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was an employee of Cy-Fair Independent School District for 21 years, during which time she touched the lives of parents, teachers and especially the children. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Friends and family will always remember her kind heart, loving nature, and generosity.

Her life will be celebrated with a memorial service at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waller, TX on Thursday, April 5, 2001 at 4:30pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waller, TX. Donations will go toward youth programs at the church.

HAKEMACK

Willard O. Hakemack age 78 of Waller, formerly of Houston, passed away Wednesday April 4, 2001 at home.

Mr. Hakemack was a member of the Air Corp for 4 years and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Hakemack; son, Mark Hakemack and Karen Stroud; daughter, Susan Davis; brother, Doug Hakemack and wife Nadyne; granddaughter, Jennifer Wenfrow.

Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00pm Thursday April 5, 2001 at Canon Funeral Home Chapel, Funeral Services will be at 2:00pm Friday April 6, 2001 at Canon Funeral Home Chapel in Waller with Pastor Jeffrey Marsh of St. John’s Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will follow in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church.

MITCHAM

Earlene Mitcham, age 55 of Hockley, passed away on April 5, 2001. Mrs. Mitcham was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Mitcham, and is survived by sons, Scott Mitcham and fiancé Janet Bond, and Robert Mitcham and fiancé Kelley Grant; brothers, James Castilow, Junior Castilow, and David Castilow and his wife, Barbara; sisters, Faye Prater and husband, Ronnie, Louise Clemens and husband, John, Peggy Bell and husband, Bobby, Mozelle Eldridge and husband, Robert, Melba Kolar and husband, Dennis, Debbie Brown and husband, Jimmy, Kay Bell and husband, Jimmy, and Sissy Wedding and husband, Bruce; and grandchildren, Victoria E., Scott Kirk Jr., Moriah Lee, and Makayla Lynn Mitcham.

Visitation will be Friday, April 6th from 5:00 – 8:00 pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel in Waller. Funeral Services will be Saturday, April 7, 2001 at 2:00 pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Fieldstore Cemetery.

SCHIEL

Benhiman Louis "Bennie" Schiel, age 81 of Hockley, passed away on April 5, 2001. Mr. Schiel was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Meta Schiel; his brothers, Chester, Pete, and Walter Schiel, Sr.; and sister, Alma Schiel. Mr. Schiel is survived by his sister, Irene Spencer and sister-in-law, Madeline Schiel; nephews, Walter Schiel, Jr. and wife Gladys, and Louis Schiel; nieces, Barbara White and husband Curtis, Florence Peterson and husband Marshall, Gloria Treichel and husband Leonard, and Donna Hill and husband Jody; 7 great-nephews; 5 great-nieces; 1 great-great-nephew; and 3 great-great-nieces.

Visitation will be Monday, April 9th from 5:00 – 8:00 pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at 10:00am at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Roberts Cemetery.

Uncle Bennie

That’s what he was to the people that loved him most, his nieces and nephews. Uncle Bennie never married, and never had a family of his own. He was too busy helping take care of Grandma, Meta Schiel, who had the overwhelming task of trying to raise 5 young children after Grandpa, Louis Schiel, died. He continued his role of caregiver for his mom, living with her until she died at the age of 93.

He worked at Katy Water Well Drilling Company for 15 years, then for Harris County, where he retired with 26 years of service. Uncle Bennie attended Christ United Church in Cypress, Texas, where he was baptized as an infant and confirmed on August 18, 1940.

Uncle Bennie loved his nieces and nephews, and took great pleasure in inviting them over to eat lunch that he had cooked for them. He also loved visiting the Hardware store, almost on a daily basis, where he would visit with the family and customers. He took great pleasure in talking to folks, and had a mind sharp as a tack. He had such an incredible memory, and would often times surprise people with the details he could remember about things they had told him, or significant dates such as birthdays.

We will miss Uncle Bennie, but are extremely grateful that we were blessed to have him as part of our family, and part of our lives, for so many years.

Walter Schiel, Jr., Barbara White, Florence Peterson, Gloria Treichel, Louis Schiel and Donna Hill.

WARREN

John Warren, age 62 of Waller passed away Saturday, April 14, 2001 in Tomball, Texas.

Mr. Warren is survived by his wife, Nancy S. Warren and son, John W. Warren V; brother, James Warren, two grandchildren – Megan Warren, and Michael Warren.

Visitation will be Monday, April 16th from 5:30 – 8:30 P.M. at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held Tuesday April 17, 2001 at 2:00 P.M. at Canon Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Britton Kelley officiating.

GOODEAUX

Betty Ann Goodeaux Schlett, age 58 of Hempstead, passed away on April 13, 2001. She is survived by her husband, Norman Schlett; daughter, Gayla Cooper and husband, Jerry Jr.; son, Gary Schlett; brothers, Billy Johnson, Carl Ray Delacerda, William Ronald Delacerda, Roger Dale Delacerda, David E. Delacerda, Ricky Len Delacerda; sister, Patsy Joyce Spillman; and grandchildren, Megan Cooper, Norman Wayne Schlett, and Mike Morrison.

Visitation will be Monday, April 16th from 5:00 – 8:00pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 11:00 am at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Monaville Cemetery with pastor Bill Montgomery officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association.

ALLISON

Lynnis Wayne Allison, age 74 of Hempstead, passed away on April 21, 2001.

Graveside Services will be 11:00am Thursday, April 26, 2001 at Houston National Cemetery with Pastor Britton Kelley officiating.

WALLACE

Mrs. Ruby Elgie Wallace, age 88, of Hempstead passed away Monday, April 23, 2001 in College Station, Texas. Mrs. Wallace was preceded in death by her husband, Oram Wallace and is survived by her sons, John O'Neal, and Ralph O'Neal and wife, Beverly; sister, Reba Pierce; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and two great, great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00pm Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at Canon Funeral Home Chapel in Waller, Texas. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at Canon Funeral Home Chapel in Waller. Interment will follow in Waller Cemetery with Pastor Forrest Wood officiating.

RADCLIFF

Marlene S. Radcliff age 55 of Waller passed away Thursday April 5, 2001 at her home in Waller, Texas.

Mrs. Radcliff is survived by her husband, Jim Radcliff daughters, Kelly Ladd and husband Harold; Kim Lopez and husband Rick; brothers and sisters, Diane Binder of New Jersey, Audrey Welsh of West Virginia, Peggy Edelmann of Pennsylvania. and Ronald Cahoone of Pennsylvania; and three grandchildren.

Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, April 29, 2001 at Marshall Recreation Center in Hempstead. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marlene Radcliff Memorial Account at Wells Fargo Waller Branch Acc.# 2019914142.

FREEMAN

Julia Freeman " Kitty " age 88 of Hempstead, passed away on April 27, 2001. She is preceded in death by her husband, U.N. Edward Freeman and son-in-law, John Marino. Mrs. Freeman is survived by her daughter, Unice Marino; brother, Jim Pohorelsky and wife Irene; sisters, Tracy Steahr and husband Alfred, Mary Ann Dodd and husband Marshall, and Pat Nelson and husband Fred; grandchildren, John Edward Marino and wife Brenda, Jeffery Wayne Marino, Julia Lavon Marino and friend Marty; and great grandchildren, Tiffany Ann Marino, Joseph Marino, and Samuele Marino.

Visitation will be Sunday, April 29th from 5:00 – 8:00pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Monday, April 30, 2001 at 2:00pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Mathis Cemetery with Reverend Scott Nelson officiating.

TALLEY

Ora Mae Brown Talley age 94, of Hempstead, died April 28, 2001. Mrs. Talley is survived by her son, John Chandler and wife Imogene; daughter, Beverly Kaufman and husband Al; brothers, T.C. Hardcastle and D.C. Hardcastle; sisters, Pearl Wamsley, and Ruth McDaniel; 4 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday May 1, 2001 at 10:00am at Canon Funeral Home Chapel in Waller with Reverend Melissa Martin officiating. Visitation will be Monday April 30, 2001 from 5:30 until 7:30pm. Interment will follow at Waller Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Red Cross Foundation.

SITTON

Cynthia Anne Sitton, age 49 of Spring, passed away on April 30, 2001. Mrs. Sitton is preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Sitton, and is survived by her parents, Garlin Arthur Meyer and Anne Agnes Srubar Meyer; sons, Wayne A. and John G. Sitton; daughter, Amy E. Sitton; granddaughter, Madison Collins; brothers, Michael W. Meyer and wife Kathie, David A. Meyer and wife Becky, Steven A. Meyer and wife Cheryl, Glenn A. Meyer and wife Traci, and Chris M. Meyer and wife Carol; sisters, Susan M. Stone and husband Kenneth, and Mary J. Johnson and husband, Henry; and many nephews and nieces.

Dear Lord we thank you for giving us the gift of Cynthia’s love. She made a lasting impression on us during her brief stay here on Earth. We feel blessed that we knew her. May her soul rest peaceful in your heavenly kingdom.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 3rd from 6:00 – 9:00pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel in Waller, TX. Funeral Services will be Friday, May 4, 2001 at 2:00pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Fieldstore Cemetery with Pastor Forrest Wood officiating.

PEREZ

Fidel Perez age 74 of Waller passed away Monday, May 14, 2001 in Houston, Texas. Mr. Perez, a native of San Antonio, Texas, lived his life to the fullest and dedicated his life to his family and job. He resided in Waller for over 30 years. He loved baseball and the Astros. He enjoyed dancing, family gatherings, and playing late night poker with his son Daniel and Son-in-law Charles and his friends. If you had a listening ear, he had stories to tell, just pull up a chair. He was loved by his many friends and family. His days were fulfilled by seeing his granddaughter Connie. He will be missed by his family and friends.

Mr. Perez is survived by his wife, Lupe Perez; five sons and two daughters, Raymond and wife Joann, Lupe and wife Kim, Gloria Bell and husband Charles, Paul and wife Bonnie, Daniel and wife Sally, Pete and wife Tina, Theresa Gomez and husband Jose; stepchildren, Gloria Ochoa, Mary Anne Ochoa, Albert Ochoa, Andrew Ochoa and Robert Ochoa; 14 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.

A Rosary is scheduled for Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 7:00 P.M. at Canon Funeral Home Chapel in Waller, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. Thursday at Mary Mother of God Catholic Church in Hempstead, Texas with Father James Burkart officiating.

KOENIG

Laurence L. Koenig, age 75 of Hempstead, passed away on May 16, 2001. Mr. Koenig is survived by his wife, Ethel Koenig; son, Larry Koenig and wife Terre; daughter, Linda Wilkerson and husband Warren; grandchildren, Linda Jean Johns and husband Jason, Leroy Forrest Dezelle and wife Kathy, Leah Finney and husband John, and Katie Lynn Koenig; and great grandchildren, J.R. Dezelle, Hunter Dezelle, Laurence Finney, and David Finney.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 17th from 6:00 – 8:00pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Friday, May 18, 2001 at 2:00pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel with speakers Kent Ellis, Richard Lay, and Bubba Garner officiating. Interment will follow at San Felipe Cemetery in San Felipe, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mr. Koenig’s name to Hospice Brazos Valley, 705 S. Austin St., Brenham, TX, 77833, (979) 277-9525.

EASLEY

John Cecil Easley, age 5 days of Bryan, passed away on May 17, 2001. John is survived by his parents, John Wayne Easley, Jr. and Kimberley Michelle Parker Easley; grandparents, Michael and Thais Parker, John Wayne, Sr. and Mary Easley; great grandparents, Mary Parker and Rosa Lee Parker; and numerous aunts and uncles.

Graveside Services will be Monday, May 21, 2001 at 11:00am at Waller Catholic Cemetery with Father Richard Wilson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite children’s charity in J.C.’s name.

WAWAROFSKY

Daniel Lamar Wawarofsky, age 74 of Waller, completed his journey on May 21, 2001. Mr. Wawarofsky is survived by his wife, Genevieve; son, Roy and wife Connie; daughters, Janie Cuellar and husband Jimmy, and Dianna Schulte and husband Arthur; step children, Barbara Hajek, Debbie Dietrich and husband Brad, Dwayne Hajek and wife Denise, Ken Hajek and wife Yong, Donald Hajek and wife Sondra, and Ann Seigle; sister, Winona Gluek; 25 grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren.

Rosary will be Wednesday, May 23rd at 7:30pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Thursday, May 24, 2001 at 10:30am at Mary Mother of God Catholic Church in Hempstead with Father James Burkart officiating. Interment will follow at Waller Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Houston Hospice, 5206 FM 1960 West, Suite 104, Houston, TX 77069 or to the Waller Volunteer Fire Department.

MORROW

Lawrence Wayne Morrow, age 86 of Spring, passed away on May 24, 2001. Mr. Morrow was preceded in death by his wife, Mayrene, and survived by his son, Johnny Wayne Morrow and wife Sheila; daughters, Linda Cox and husband Richard, and Deborrah Stewart; 8 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Saturday, May 26th from 5:00 – 8:00pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 2:00pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel with minister Eugene Dewveall officiating. Interment will follow at Hempstead Cemetery. In lieu of flowers that family requests donations to the charity of your choice.

FRANZ

Vernon C. Franz, age 91 of Katy, passed away on May 25, 2001. Mr. Franz was preceded in death by his daughter, Joyce Waldrip and grandson, Wayne Hebert. He is survived by his daughter, Pat Hebert and husband Donald; sister, Thelma Ince; grandchildren, Robert Hebert and wife Mayo, Richard Hebert and wife Nancy, and Christopher Waldrip and wife Alice; 5 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Sunday, May 27th from 6:00 – 8:00pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Monday, May 28, 2001 at 10:00am at Canon Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Forrest Wood officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery.

ROGERS

Florence Lorene Clepper Rogers, age 72 of Shepherd, passed away on May 26, 2001. Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Rogers, and is survived by her son, Arthur "Sonny" Rogers and wife Suzanne; daughter, Shirley Bazata; brother, John Henry Clepper; grandchildren, James Allen Rogers, Christopher Sean Rogers, Amanda Elizabeth Rogers, Sunny Dawn Rogers, Angela Kostroun, Lindsey Smith, Jennifer Bazata; and great grandchildren, BrookeLyne Taylor Rogers, Dylan Joshua Kostroun. The family extends special thanks to Linda for her special care.

Visitation will be Saturday, June 2nd from 12:00 – 1:00pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. A Graveside Funeral Service will follow at 2:00pm at Fairview Cemetery in White Hall, Texas.

BAIRD

Eva B. Baird age 62 of Hockley passed away Saturday June 2, 2001. Mrs. Baird is survived by her husband, James (Toby) Baird; son, James R. Baird; Daughter, Holly Rabito and husband Anthony; Step brother- Kenneth Lindsey; sister, Elizabeth Ruggles and husband Curtis.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday June 5, 2001 at 11:00 A.M. at Canon Funeral Home Chapel in Waller. Visitation will be from 5 – 8 P.M. Monday June 4, 2001. Interment will be in Springer Macedonia Cemetery.

COTTLE

William "Bill" Cottle age 53 of Hempstead passed away Saturday June 2, 2001 at his home in Hempstead Texas. Mr. Cottle is survived by his wife, Bonnie Cottle; son, Richard Sharp; daughter, Kimberly Sharp; brothers, James Cottle and wife Joan, Robert Cottle; sister, Linda Lopez; granddaughter, Bailey Sharp; mother in law, Mary Locklear; Numerous nieces and DW&S construction.

A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday June 5, 2001 at 3:00 P.M. at Canon Funeral Home Chapel in Waller Texas with Pastor Perry Espinosa officiating. Visitation will be Monday June 4, 2001 from 3 – 7 P.M. at Canon Funeral Home Chapel.

DAVIS

Charletta Davis, age 76 of Hempstead, passed away on June 2, 2001. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar A. Davis, 2 granddaughters, 1 grandson, 2 great grandsons, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. She is survived by her sons, George Davis, Dickey Davis and wife Sharon, Johnny Davis and wife Peggy, Robert Davis and wife Karen; brothers, Archie Fleming and wife Gladys, and J.C. Fleming and wife Jan; sisters, Eva Bumgard, Nannie Mae Maywald, and Wanda Dennison and husband Shorty; 15 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 5, 2001 from 5:00 – 9:00pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, June 6, 2001 at 10:00am at Canon Funeral Home Chapel with pastor Kenneth Flora officiating. Interment will follow at Fieldstore Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Larry Dennison, Richard Davis, Clay Fleming, Shannon Peikert, Charlie Steinback, and Mark Contrearas. Honorary pallbearers: Archie Maywald, Ben Stutts, Joe Huey, Earl Peardon, and David Rape.

GOTTSELIG

Bertha Mary Gottselig age 84 of Hempstead passed away Wednesday June 6, 2001 in Houston, Texas. Mrs. Gottselig is preceeded in death by her husband Joe M. Gottselig and is survived by her daughters, Betty Morrow, Doris Pavalock, Ginger Reynolds and husband Bill; brother Benjamin Wischnewsky; sisters, Annie Hoffart, and Donia Bachmeyer; 9 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday June 8, 2001 at 10:00 A.M. at Mary Mother of God Catholic Church in Hempstead with Father James Burkart officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday June 7, 2001 from 5 – 8pm with a Vigil at 7:00pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel in Waller. Interment will follow the church service in Oak Knoll Cemetery in Bellville Texas.

MONTALVO

Juan Francisco Montalvo, age 71 of Hempstead, passed away on June 4, 2001. Mr. Montalvo was preceded in death by his wife Tina Montalvo, and is survived by his son, Juan Francisco Montalvo, Jr. and wife Darla; daughters, Yolanda Montalvo, Gloria Torres and husband Juan, and Rose Valle and husband Paulino; 1 brother; 1 sister; and 9 grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday, June 8th from 6:00 – 9:00pm at Mary Mother of God Catholic Church in Hempstead with a Rosary at 7:00pm. Funeral Services will be Saturday, June 9, 2001 at 9:30am at Mary Mother of God Catholic Church with Father James Burkart officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Hempstead.

McCLELLAN

Doris Leona McClellan, age 91 of Hempstead, passed away on June 15, 2001. Ms McClellan is survived by her sister, Madalita Black; niece, Margaret Ann Matthews of Hempstead; nephew R.G. Mcclellan,; niece Joyce Goodson; and nephew Leon Goodson.

Visitation will be Sunday, June 17, 2001 from 5:00 – 9:00pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Monday, June 18th at 10:00am at Canon Funeral Home Chapel with John Isom officiating. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery.

GARRETT

ARTHUR MELVIN GARRETT 8/18/1917 – 6/19/2001

Arthur Melvin Garrett was born 8-18-17 near Monaville, to James A. and Stella Garrett. Arthur was well-known in Waller County as a hard worker and devout Christian.

He loved playing 42 and was an excellent gardener. A self-taught electrician, he installed the electric wiring in many businesses along old Highway 290 into Houston and in most of the residences near his home in the Field Store-Union area. He built three houses, three barns, countless outbuildings, and the Quonset hut on Old Hwy 290 and FM 362. As a member of IBEW 716, his proudest accomplishments were his work on the Ship Channel Bridge at Corpus Christi and in Bush Intercontinental Airport’s Terminal C. He grew peanuts for the war effort during World War II, blacksmithed, welded, raised chickens, gardened organically, ran cattle, built and learned to fly his own plane, and even played the guitar and sang. He did a lot of plumbing, concrete work, farm equipment and tractor repair. At one time, he dredged for gold in the Colorado Rockies, and he learned to facet gems, polish cabochons and make jewelry.

Once during heavy rains, Spring Creek covered the road near his home, and the mailman could not get through on his rounds. Arthur saddled his old horse, took the mailbag, forded the creek, and delivered the mail.

Arthur is survived by his wife, Judy; daughters, Gina and Julia; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews as well as Judy’s sons, Jimmy and Tom Cooke.

He was preceded in death by Willena, his wife of 56 years, and their son who died in infancy, Albert Sydney.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 20, 2001 from 5:00 – 8:00pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 10:00am at Canon Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Forrest Wood officiating. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery.

IMHOF

John Imhof, age 82 of Waller, passed away on June 24, 2001. Mr. Imhof was a farmer and rancher. He was preceded in death by his sister, Alma Luker, and is survived by his daughters, Linda Robbins and husband Raymond of Nacogdoches, Texas, and Sandra Reinhardt and husband John of Arlington, Texas; his son, John C. Imhof, Jr. and wife Donna of Venus, Texas; sisters, Lena Clepper of Houston, Sophie Hargrave of Waller, and Ida Mae Johnson of Waller; brother, Ted Imhof and wife Jo Ann of Uncertain, Texas; 4 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 26, 2001 from 5:00 – 8:00pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 2:00pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Raymond Robbins officiating. Interment will follow at Waller Cemetery.

YORK

Earnest Nathen York, age 72 of Hempstead, passed away on June 28, 2001. Mr. York was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Raymond York, Sr. and Bertha Lee Emerson; his brother, Carl Raymond "Butch" York, Jr; and sister, Betty Clyde Malone. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; sons, Carl York and wife Wanda, Jack York and wife Joann, Larry York and wife Patricia, Mike York, and Earnest York, Jr. and wife Amy; brothers, Sherman York and wife Wilma, T. H. York and wife Clorene, and Paul York and wife Judy; sister, Bobbie Ann Coleman and husband Roy; 6 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; special nephew, Steve York and wife Pam; step-children, Jackie Nicholson and husband Tom, William Troy Colbert and wife Jenney, and Jeffrey Gould and wife Bridget; 6 step-grandchildren; and 4 step-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday, June 29th from 5:00 – 9:00pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Saturday, June 30, 2001 at 10:00am at Canon Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Melissa Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Mathis Cemetery.

DAVIS

Robert (Buddy) Davis, Jr. "He was the light of my life and now it has dimmed. But not forever, for we will see each other again,", mother. Buddy was born November 29, 1953 and died July 4, 2001 at age 47.

His daddy lost a fishing partner 29 years ago when an accident took his ability to walk and fish, but sometime in the future they will fish together on heavens shore, just daddy and him.

Mr. Davis is survived by his parents, Robert and Billie Jean Davis; sisters, Cynthia Harrison and husband Mark, and Candyce Davis; brother, Stephen Davis and wife Terry; nephews, Rock Roff and wife Lori, Jeff Roff and wife Jamie, and Curtis Davis; niece, Lindsey Davis; two great nieces; one great nephew; and special friend, Lisa Opela.

He loved to watch Nascar. He also loved to watch the red birds and the humming birds that flew outside his window. Now he is flying with them. Another one of Buddy’s joys in life came from his years of communicating on his ham radio with the many friends that he made along the way. WD5 HRE Robert Davis.

Visitation will be Friday, July 6, 2001 from 6:00 – 9:00pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside Services will be Saturday, July 7, 2001 at 11:00am at Old Salem Cemetery with Reverend Melissa Martin officiating.

BRADLEY

Vivian Ethel Bradley age 83 of Spring passed away Sunday July 8, 2001 in Houston Texas.

Mrs. Bradley is preceded in death by her husband Roy James Bradley and great great grandson, Joshua Jones; survived by sons, Efton Bradley and wife Shirley, Robert Bradley and wife Edna Mae; daughters, Bobbie Jones and husband C.J., Linda Barnes and husband Gary, Jean Ann McSwain and husband Mike:

Sister, Florence Smith, 15 grandchildren, 29 Great Grandchildren and 8 Great Great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 6-9 P.M. at Canon Funeral Home Chapel in Waller on Monday July, 9, 2001. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday July 10, 2001 at Canon Funeral Chapel in Waller. Interment will follow in Fieldstore Cemetery with Pastor Mike Sturgon of Friendship Baptist Church officiating.

MILLER

Anna Dickinson Seago Miller age 99 of Bellville passed away Friday July 13, 2001 in Bellville, Texas. Mrs. Miller is survived by her sons, Nelson Asbury Miller, Jr., Charles Henry Miller and wife Rose Mary, William Andrew Miller and wife Irene, and Paul David Miller; sister, Charlotte Seago Long; brother, Andrew David Seago and wife Doris; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday July 16, 2001 at 7:00 P.M. at Canon Funeral Home Chapel in Waller, Texas. Interment will follow at Chilton Cemetery in Big Sandy, Texas on Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 P.M. with Minister Bill Churchwell officiating.

SCHMIDT

James was born in Houston, on May 7, 1960. He is survived by his sons, U.S. Marine Corps PFC James Bernard Miller, Jr. and wife Jessica, and Anthony Scott Miller, student, Falfurrias; father, Charles H. Miller, Sr. and wife Rose Mary, Hempstead; mother Jerri Whitcher and husband Bob, Missouri; brothers, Charles H. Miller, Jr. and wife Julie, Austin, Les E. Miller and wife Tina, Sugarland, and Benjamin C. Miller, Austin; one granddaughter; two nieces; and one nephew.

Mr. Orsak is preceded in death by his father, Richard Orsak and mother, Elizabeth Orsak; Brothers Raymond and Richard Orsak, and Niece Tiffany.

Mr. Orsak is survived by his wife of 29 years Joyce Ann Orsak; Daughters, Jennifer Lynn Parke and husband Darrell, Jeannette Michelle Ulloa and husband Miguel ; Brothers Jimmie Lee Orsak Sr and wife Tonya; Sisters Elizabeth Mathis and husband John; Gloria Dominy, Margaret Francone and husband Tony Jr. Rose Lee Domingue and husband Donnie Grandchildren, Tiffney Parke and Kiley Parke.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday Oct. 3, 2001 at Canon Funeral Home Chapel in Waller with Pastor John Murray officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to: American Hospice Inc., of Houston, 7322 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074-2019, or Macula Degeneration Retina and Vitreous Research Foundation, 6500 Fannin, Suite 1100, Houston, TX 77030.

MASSEY

KULHANEK

The family will be present for visitation on January 27, 2002 from 5:00 – 7:00pm at Canon Funeral Home in Waller, Texas. Rosary services will follow at 7:00pm, lead by Father Ed Kucera. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00am on January 28, 2002 at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church (recently renamed from St. Mary, Mother of God, Catholic Church), Hempstead, TX. Father James Burkart will conduct the services. Interment will follow at St. Martin De Porres Cemetery in Waller, Texas.

Irene is survived by her daughters, Lois Froehlich and husband Victor and Gladys Stark and husband Doug;

6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.

Services will be held Monday January 7, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Canon Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Peter J. Snyder

Visitation will be Tuesday, February 5, 2002 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, February 6, 2002 at 10:00am at Canon Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Forrest Wood officiating. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery Association.

BACKER, Jr., John Philip, 75, died peacefully in his sleep February 17, 2002 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on "Flag Day" 1926 with a huge patriotic pride to Rosa Belle and John P. Backer, Sr. in St. Louis, MO. He grew up in the St. Louis and Fulton areas and graduated in 1945 from Fulton High School. John moved to Houston, TX in 1947. He was employed with Anderson Greenwood Company for 43 years. John and Dee moved to Monaville in Waller County after his retirement in December 1995. He was an avid stamp collector and model railroad builder. Preceded in death by his parents, infant brother and grandson, James L. Herring Jr. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, DeAlva J. Stewart Backer; daughters, Rosanne Herring of Houston, Mary M. and her husband Damon R. Boyd of Austin; son, Christopher M. Backer, Sr. and wife Denise of Monaville; grandchildren, Coby, Adrianna and Christopher (C.J.) M. Backer, Jr. Great-grandson, James (Trey) L. Herring, III of Topeka, KS, along with numerous family members, friends, and good neighbors.

The family wants to give special thanks to Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Home Care Solutions, The Hospice of Brazos Valley, all the doctors and nurses who provided loving care to John and for the prayers, cards and visits during his illness.

DEMPSEY

SCRUGGS

Geraldine Scruggs, of Hempstead, passed away on March 11, 2002. Mrs. Scruggs is survived by her husband, John Scruggs; sons, Garry Hammack, Mickey Hammack, and Tracy Hammack and wife Lynnette; step-children, Kit Scruggs and wife Lucy, and Debbie Murrell and husband Chet; brother, Jimmy Hammock; sisters, Doris Taylor, Maxine Booth, and Maudie Daniel; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 12, 2002 from 6 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 2:00pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Pete Heaton officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Knoll Cemetery.

CUELLAR

Janie Marie Cuellar, age 51 of Sweeny, passed away on Saturday March 16, 2002. Janie is preceded in death by her father, Dan Wawarofsky; and mother, Emelie Calfee. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Cuellar; son, Steven Rochen; daughters, Joanne Gregory and husband Scott, and Sharon Riemer and husband Eugene; adopted children, Gabriel Cuellar and Ryan Cuellar; foster child, Tammy Langford; step children, Tony Cuellar and wife Cindy and Jeffery Cuellar and wife Angie; step mother, Genevieve Wawarofsky; brother, Roy Wawarofsky and wife Connie; sisters, Dianna Schulte and husband Arthur, and Ann Siegle; step brothers, Dwayne Hajek and wife Denise, Ken Hajek and wife Young, and Donald Hajek and wife Sonya; step sister, Barbara Hajek and friend Kathy, and Debbie Dietrich and husband Brad; grandchildren, Jenifer, Buddy and Jake Gregory, Kimberly and Jessica Riemer, Jerrett, and Candyce Rochen; step grandchildren, Leslie, Zachary, Casey and Cody Cuellar; 21 nieces and nephews; and 11 great nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Monday March 18, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. at Faith Baptist Church in West Columbia Texas.Visitation will also be held on Monday from 5 – 8 pm. at Canon Funeral Home in Waller. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Canon Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Buddy Dudley officiating. Interment will follow at St. Martin DePorres Catholic Cemetery.

CLEPPER

Faye Montreal Clepper, age 89 of Waller, passed away on March 20, 2002. Mrs. Clepper is preceded in death by her first husband, Melvin Cline; second husband, Duncan Clepper; daughters, Mary Edwards and Marjorie Wilson; and son, Ray Cline; and is survived by her son, Lee Cline and wife Sandra; son-in-law, Johnnie Wilson; sister, Helen Cashon; and numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 21, 2002 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Friday, March 22, 2002 at 11:00am at Canon Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Leonard Mattox and Grady Cashon officiating. Interment will follow at Fieldstore Cemetery.

REINHARDT

James Reinhardt, age 65 of Waller, passed away on March 20, 2002. Mr. Reinhardt is survived by his sister, Alma Reinhardt; very dear friend, Molly Johnson; aunt, Lorrine Moore; and numerous cousins.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 23, 2002 from 5 – 8pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 3:00pm at Canon Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jeffery Marsh officiating. Interment will follow at St. John Lutheran Cemetery.

HARVEY

Little Bill Harvey Sr. age 49 of Hempstead passed away Friday March 22. 2002 in Houston, Texas. Mr. Harvey is survived by his wife, Lisa Harvey; sons, Little Bill Harvey Jr. and wife Kelli, John Adam Harvey, John Taylor Stafford, Shawn Lee Harvey, and Shay William Harvey; daughters, Brenda Jean Albritton and husband Kevin, Erin Alexis Harvey, Jessica Lucille Harvey; brothers, David Harvey, Chris Harvey, Gary Harvey; sisters, Rose Balance, Janice Phillips, Gail Videon; and seven grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Monday March 25, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Lighthouse Word Church in Hempstead. Arrangements under the direction of Canon Funeral Home.