Obituaries

Nov 21, 2025

Velma “Jean” North, lovingly known as “Grams” to her family and Jean to her friends, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, in Cypress, Texas, surrounded by loved ones. She was 92 years old. Born Ulmagene Reba Atkinson on December 24, 1932, in Trinity, Texas, she was the daughter of Ernest Atkinson and Sallie Naomi Andrews.

Jean was preceded in death...

Nov 20, 2025

Obituary for Irvin Gabriel Cortes (“Gaby”)

“Life is truly lived when it is lived with passion.” 

With profound sorrow, the Cortes family announces the passing of Irvin Gabriel Cortes, lovingly known as Gaby, who departed to heaven at the age of 18, leaving behind a legacy of love, energy, courage, and passion.

Beloved son of Irvin Cortes and Dagmaris Garcia, and cherished brother...

Nov 20, 2025

The family is composing the obituary at this time.

Services are pending at this time. The family is entrusting Eickenhorst Funeral Services to handle the cremation arrangements.

Nov 17, 2025

Anthony Julian Solache, 19, was born on February 2, 2006, in Houston, TX, to parents Joanna Benitez and Antonio Solache. From the moment he arrived, Anthony brought light, laughter, and a loving spirit that touched everyone who knew him.

Anthony had a special love for S10 Chevy trucks, especially his own. He poured his time, pride, and creativity into customizing it,...

Nov 15, 2025

James Michael Joublanc, son of Jean Joublanc and Scott Joublanc, died of cholangiocarcinoma at MD Anderson Hospital on November 15, 2025. Mike was born on March 10, 1981, in Baytown, TX. Mike grew up in the Cypress, TX area where he attended school and dove for Cypress High School.

Mike dove for the Woodlands U.S. Diving Team with Kenny Armstrong, U.S....

Nov 12, 2025

Stephanie Renee Fritts Hanks, 51, passed away peacefully at her home in Willis, Texas. Born on December 20, 1973, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Stephanie lived a life full of compassion, adventure, and love.

For over 20 years, Stephanie dedicated herself to nursing—a career that reflected her deep commitment to caring for others. Her kindness extended beyond people to animals, always offering...

Nov 10, 2025

Linda Marie Ferry, 76, passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She was born on June 6, 1949 in Monterey, California, to parents Joe and Edna Van Lierop.

She found so much joy in creating a lifetime of cherished memories with John, the love of her life. They enjoyed riding their Harley’s, taking trips to Vegas, going on cruises...

Nov 10, 2025

Tina Lynne Gillow, age 62, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025. She was born on November 11, 1962, in Baraboo, Wisconsin, to her parents Judith Bloss and Kennith Charles.

Tina grew up with a vibrant spirit and a love for adventure. As a teen and young adult, she dedicated much of her time to horseback riding and...

Nov 10, 2025

Barbara Anne (Welsh) Abernathy, born on September 3, 1963, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, surrounded by those she loved. Barbara lived her life with a free spirit and an open heart, embracing the world with kindness, creativity, and a deep love for nature and people alike.

Born to the late Barbara Elizabeth (Stephen) Welsh and Joseph H. Welsh, Barbara...

Nov 9, 2025

Jake William Poff died tragically in a kayak accident on November 9, 2025. Jake was born on March 24, 2011, in The Woodlands, Texas, to William and Julia Poff. Jake loved to go fishing and hunting. He would often go fishing at Lake Conroe, Lake Livingston, and various ponds and streams that he and his daddy came across.

Even as a...

Nov 3, 2025

Nov 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sharron Ann Warren, aged 80, who departed this life on November 1, 2025, in The Woodlands, Texas. Born on March 1, 1945, in Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada, Sharron was the cherished only child of Hugh McMaster Sharpe and Neva June Sharpe, who preceded her in death.

Sharron was a woman...

Oct 23, 2025

Lorene Kelly Houghton, 83, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025. She was a devoted and cherished wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, cookie-buddy, and friend.

She was also a paragon of humanity; Lorene’s kindness and joy never failed to brighten the days and lives of those around her. While dementia impeded her relationship with her family, she never lost...

Oct 21, 2025

Lydia Marie (Settle) Laws was born on March 6, 1979 in Houston, Harris County, Texas to William Hugh Settle Jr. and Cheryl Lynn Settle. She was raised in Bleiblerville,Texas, and then spent her middle and high school years in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Her childhood on the family farm, Mockingbird Hill, was idyllic. She was active in 4-H and would enter her...

Oct 17, 2025

Charles Anthony Noll III, 86, of Texas, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy as original and colorful as the life he lived. Nearly 87 years young, Charles was truly one of a kind - a man who lived life entirely on his own terms. A genius and dreamer at heart, his perspectives were far beyond those of the ordinary.

A...

Oct 17, 2025

Anthony Mark Siddall I, age 62, passed away on October 17th, 2025, in Conroe, Texas. He was born on June 5th, 1963, in Houston, Texas, to William and Nora Siddall. Anthony had a deep love for collecting old coins, Native American artifacts, and playing the lottery. Despite his arthritic hands, he never let them keep him from enjoying his favorite...

Oct 17, 2025

Celebrating a life well lived.

We are saddened to announce the passing of Jack Herbert Parker Jr. of Willis, Texas. With

heavy hearts, we cherish the moments and memories that remain.

Mr. Jack Parker Jr. is survived by his children, Theresa and JC Marbry of Burlison, Tennessee,

and John and Kathy Stewart of Katy, Texas; as well as numerous grandchildren and great-

grandchildren who brought...

Oct 16, 2025

Christina Noel Murphy passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 16, 2025, while at a long-term rehabilitation facility in Montgomery County, Texas.

She was born on December 25, 1967, to Donna Diane Davis and John Albert LePage Jr. Christina graduated from Central Senior High School in 1985 and went on to build a career in accounts receivable and collections, a...

Oct 15, 2025

Julia Vazquez Saldivar, age 60, passed away peacefully at her home in Conroe, Texas, surrounded by love. She was born on December 20, 1964, in Mexico, to Donato Vazquez and Carmela Saldivar.

Julia grew up in the beautiful city of Cuernavaca, Morelos, a place that always held a special spot in her heart. It was there that she married at a...

Oct 12, 2025

Robert “Bob” Guier, 76, of The Woodlands, Texas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on October 12, 2025, after a lengthy battle with heart and kidney disease.

Bob was born on December 12, 1948, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Kenneth and Evelyn Guier. After graduating from St. Mary’s Catholic School, he attended Central State University, where he earned degrees...