Obituaries

Joyce Rosanne Abelt

Joyce Rosanne Abelt, a beloved mother, grandmother and woman of faith, passed away on April 19, 2026. She was 89 years old. She was born on February 25, 1937 in Huntington, West Virginia to Ford and Lucy Bissikumer. Joyce received her Business degree...
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Tommy Leroy Taylor

Tommy Leroy Taylor, of Hitchcock, Texas, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, in League City, Texas, at the age of 78 after an extended illness which he fought courageously, defiantly, and valiantly. Tommy was born on December 1, 1947, in Kingsville,...
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Eldon Miles Slaughter

Eldon Miles Slaughter, 69, of Houston, TX, was born on May 1, 1956, in Rockwall, TX, to Helena and Ellison Slaughter. His family lovingly called him “Rusty” from a young age, inspired by his auburn hair, while his closest friends endearingly knew...
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Rodger Paul Bird

Rodger Paul Bird, 71, Nassau Bay, Texas, passed away April 11, 2026.  He was born June 14, 1954 in Longview, Texas, the son of the late Robert Guy and Marilyn (Oradat) Bird.  He married Diane (Becker) Bird on April 28, 2001. Paul...
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