Obituaries

Glennon S. Diket Sr. age 80, died quietly in his home, after a long and debilitating struggle with Parkinson’s disease.  He is preceded in death by his wife Pamela Panvelle Diket, and parents Glennon and Madolin Diket of Algiers, Louisiana.  He is survived by his son Glennon S. Diket II,...

Mable W. “Freddie” Sessums Neel was born on December 6, 1933, in Vernon, Texas. She went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Neel, parents Orville and Bonnie Sessums, her four...

Robert Coleman (R.C.) Green, Jr., of League City, Texas, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 94. R.C. was born on April 20, 1931, in Callisburg, Cooke County, Texas, as the fourth child of Robert Coleman Green...

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...

Carol Anne Ritter (Kennedy) took her most glorious journey on 4-15-26. Carol was born 2-1-40 and inspired many in her 86 years of life. She was born to Nell and Lloyd Collins Kennedy. Her father was a wrestler (“Irish Jack” Kennedy), and her...

Robert “Bob” Charles Hill November 10, 1934 – February 18, 2026 Robert “Bob” Charles Hill, 91, passed away on February 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of service, resilience, and quiet strength. Bob was born on November...

George David Abraham, Jr., passed away peacefully at home on April 7, 2026, at the age of 78. He was born on March 9, 1948, at St. Mary’s in Galveston, Texas, to George David Abraham Sr. and Lena Marie (Emmite) Abraham. He was...

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,...

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...

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...