Obituaries

Henry "Hank" Warren Hartsfield Jr., a former NASA astronaut and veteran of three space shuttle missions, died peacefully, surrounded by his wife, Frances, and family, on July 17, 2014. He was 80.  Hartsfield was born on Nov. 21, 1933 in Birmingham,...

Paul G. Weaver, Jr. (Jerry) passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2014. Jerry was born and grew up in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. He graduated from Donna High School in 1959, and from The University of Texas,...

Herman “Larry” Lawrence Russell, of Friendswood, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at the age of 66. Larry was born on February 20, 1948 in Galveston, Texas to Herman and Grace Russell. Larry served for the Galveston Police Department...

Maria Del Carmen Zavala, 69, of League City, TX passed away July 17, 2014 in Webster, TX. She was born July 16, 1945 to David and Epifania Borjas, Sr. Carmen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Pascual...

Scot Bich, 54, passed away on July 15, 2014 in Houston, TX. He was born on January 1, 1960 in Pittsburgh, PA to Jack Bich and Edie Bich He gave 30 plus years of service to Key Auto...

Billie Margaret Hartzog, was born on December 20, 1924 in Drumright, OK, and passed away on July 15, 2014. She was a resident of Pearland, TX for 25 years. She was a charter member of Country Place Gulf Club, a member...

Mary Magdeline Mitchell, 89, of Dickinson, passed away July 12, 2014 in Pasadena, TX. Mary worked for Bonura’s Grocery, Pollestrini’s Minimax, Salvato’s Shoes, Beall’s Department Store, Allen’s Food King, and Baywood Grocery before finally retiring at age 85. She is...

Dennis “Bebo” Turner Surrounded by his family at home, Bebo Turner, 65, went to be with God on his birthday, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Bebo was B.O.I. July 13, 1949. He graduated from Ball High School. After graduating from Ball...

Patsy Lee Jackson, 80, of Livingston, Texas passed away July 12, 2014. Patsy was born January 10, 1934 in Del Rio, Texas, the daughter of Charley and Cordelia Smith. Patsy was a dedicated and loving wife and mother. She...

LINDA LEE WALT (nee BOGASH), age 60, long-time resident of Clear Lake, Texas, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014. She is survived by fiancé Michael Dubik; her son Matthew Walt and his wife Molly; her step-sons, Jim Walt and his wife...