Obituaries

Jerry Don Tisdel, 80, resident of Pearland, Texas passed away on February 15, 2017. He was born on May 10, 1936 in Lubbock, Texas to Clarence Tisdel and Ethel Stagner Tisdel. Jerry grew up in Lubbock, Texas and graduated from Lubbock High School in 1955. After high school, he joined the Air Force in 1958 and...

James E. Westom (84) passed away peacefully on January 25, 2017 after a long battle with multiple cancers.  Jim was born on June 5^th, 1932 in Minot, ND to Edward Westom and Elva Gilderhus . While stationed at Tinker Air Force base,...

Mary W. “Billie” Hobbs Evans, 87, of Santa Fe, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at her residence. Mary was born May 12, 1929, in League City, Texas, to Noah and Rosa Holland. Mary worked as a receiving clerk for Sears. She...

Miles Raymond Matthew, age 3 years 11 months, passed away at home on February 15, 2017 following a courageous fight against cancer.  A strong fighter, he thrived beyond anyone's expectations. Playful moments with his sister, Malia, riding his tricycle and scooter, swinging, driving...

Dorothy Louise Hanlon passed away on February 5, 2017 at her home in Nassau Bay, Texas at the age of 105. She was born November 6, 1911 in Galveston, Texas to Jennie and Harold Hardy. She graduated from Ball High School and...

Efrain (Indio)Manuel Pirela, of Webster, Texas passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at the age of 77. He was born December 1, 1939 in Arroyo, Puerto Rico to Nazario and Justina Pirela. In 1969 he entered into holy matrimony Carmen Miriam Brown. He...

Claire Torres Ingalls was born February 20, 1962 in Morgan City, LA to Donald and Pat Torres (think: the Waltons).  She passed away February 13, 2017 at the age of 54.  After graduating from McNeese State University in Lake Charles, LA, she...

Trina Leanne Kelly, 53, a resident of Houston, Texas passed from this life, Wednesday, February 15, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Baytown, Texas to proud parents, Isaac and Levita Butcher on December 18, 1963. Trina was a...

Katha Nan Black was born July 13, 1934 in Athens, TX and her suffering ended at 8:20 am on Valentine’s day. Katha Nan Black was a wonderful caring and compassionate lady. She received her nursing degree from Lilly Jolly School of Nursing in 1955. She worked for Pasadena ISD up until...

Charles Waine Stoddard, 79, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 13, 2017, following a difficult recovery from a broken ankle. He was born on January 6, 1938 in Henderson, Pennsylvania. He was a kind and gentle man leaving behind his wife of 57...