Obituaries

Benjamin Gail Sample

Benjamin Gail Sample

May 29, 2020

Benjamin "Gail" Sample, 83, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 at his home in Montgomery, TX surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with dementia. Gail was born on December 31, 1936 to Harry and Clara Sample in Advance, MO. He graduated from Advance High School where he excelled at basketball, setting a record for scoring the...

Christopher Michael Springer

Christopher Michael Springer

May 28, 2020

Christopher Michael Springer, age 60, was taken away into the arms of his Heavenly Father on May 28, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He was born to Kenneth and Nancy Springer in High Point, NC. Soon after high school, he joined and served in the United States Air Force. After his military service, he entered the corrugated industry...

Cecil Edward Jordan

Cecil Edward Jordan

May 12, 2020

Cecil E. Jordan, 95, was born April 25, 1925 in White City, TX (San Augustine County). He entered the U.S. Army in September 1943, serving in the Company G 165th Infantry in the Pacific 27th. He was wounded in Okinawa. When he returned to Combat, he served with the Operational Forces of Japan. He received 2 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct...

Edgar Lloyd Francisco Hook

Edgar Lloyd Francisco Hook

May 12, 2020

Edgar Lloyd Francisco Hook, age 55, passed away on May 12, 2020 in Spring, Texas. He was born on June, 3, 1964 in Curacao, Netherlands Antilles to Ralph C. Hook and Zelma A. Milliard. He was a graduate of the MTS and the University of Curacao and made his career in the oil industry at Curaçao Oil Refinery, Valero Aruba...

Gordon J. Lentz

Gordon J. Lentz

May 10, 2020

Gordon J. Lentz, age 76, passed away on May 10, 2020 in The Woodlands, Texas. He was born on June 18, 1943 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Kathryn (Heath) and Lawrence R. Lentz. Gordon grew up in Toledo, Ohio and graduated from Devilbiss High School in 1960. He continued his education at Ohio University, receiving a B.S. and a M.S. in...

Jean Rae Boggess Rethwisch

Jean Rae Boggess Rethwisch

May 8, 2020

Jean Rae Boggess Rethwisch , 82, of Houston, TX passed away peacefully on May 8, 2020. Jean was born on January 5, 1938, in Houston, TX. She was an avid tennis player, enjoyed game nights with friends, traveled often, and made friends everywhere she went. She retired from the oil and gas industry in 1996. She poured her heart into...

Melanie Faye Duncan

Melanie Faye Duncan

May 8, 2020

Melanie Faye Duncan received her Angel wings on May 8, 2020. She passed away after a long extended illness. Melanie was born on December 14, 1990 in Pensacola, Florida, to Pamela Raye Barnett and Christopher James Duncan. Melanie loved fishing, traveling, and music. Melanie will always be remembered as the selfless individual who gave herself, to bring enjoyment and better...

Rhonda Gunter Smith

Rhonda Gunter Smith

May 8, 2020

Rhonda Gunter Smith, age 59, passed away on May 8, 2020. She was born on February 10, 1961 in McAlester, Oklahoma to George and Nadine Farris. She was one of five children with two older sisters and a brother and one younger brother. She was a gas station attendant for 15 years before focusing on being a homemaker. She was...

Eddie Lee Lakey

Eddie Lee Lakey

May 7, 2020

Eddie Lee Lakey was born August 11, 1947 and passed away on May 7, 2020. Eddie was one of six brothers who grew up in and with the city of Houston living the history of the city; adding colorful true stories and mischievous adventures to the history with his brothers and cousins… especially his brother, Danny Lakey. Eddie was a...

Evelyn J. Lopez Barrera

Evelyn J. Lopez Barrera

Apr 30, 2020

Evelyn Janeth Lopez Barrera, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2020 in Willis, Texas. She was born on July 24, 1984. A more full biography will be displayed at a later time. A prayer service with the family will be held at 2 PM on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. The family asks that the rules and regulations of...

Douglas Wayne Hanna

Douglas Wayne Hanna

Apr 24, 2020

Douglas Wayne Hanna, age 60, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 24, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 10, 1959 in Talihina, Oklahoma, the fourth of six children. He lived in Houston, Texas until he moved to Arkansas at an early age and attended school. He returned to Houston to graduate...

David Michael Saalwaechter, Jr.

David Michael Saalwaechter, Jr.

Apr 18, 2020

David Michael Saalwaechter, Jr. (Mike) (BushHog), age 37, passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2020 in The Woodlands, Texas. He was born on November 13, 1982 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As a child, he liked to read and draw. The arts intrigued him greatly, especially water colors. He greatly enjoyed the few years he lived in Alaska. He graduated from...

George Michael Rock Rutherford

George Michael Rock Rutherford

Apr 8, 2020

George Michael Rock Rutherford, age 75, passed away on April 8, 2020 in Montgomery, Texas. He was born on August 18, 1944 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. A more full biography will be displayed at a later time.

George Gregory Timmins

George Gregory Timmins

Apr 6, 2020

George Gregory Timmins, born February 10, 1961 in Houston, Texas, died peacefully at home in Conroe, Texas, after a long battle with cancer on April 6, 2020. He was 59. George was a graduate of Cy-Fair High School (BFND), Cisco Jr. College, and Eastern New Mexico University. He was a licensed Athletic Trainer by National Athletic Trainer Association (NATA) and...

Richard B Tigner

Richard B Tigner

Apr 6, 2020

Richard B. Tigner, age 77, passed away on April 6, 2020. He was born on April 6, 1943 in Midland, Michigan to Rueben Alfred and Vera Tigner. He attended some college before enlisting in the US Air Force in radio communications. He spent most of his professional career as a truck driver. He was preceded in death by his son,...

Thomas Calvin Welch, Jr.

Thomas Calvin Welch, Jr.

Apr 4, 2020

Thomas Calvin Welch, Jr. age 70, passed away on April 4, 2020 in Houston, Texas. He was born on July 16, 1949 in High Point, North Carolina. The family has chosen Eickenhorst Funeral Services to handle the cremation arrangements.

Johanna Louise Schroeder

Johanna Louise Schroeder

Apr 2, 2020

Johanna Louise Schroeder passed away on April 2, 2020 at her home in Conroe, Texas. She was born on October 9, 1933 in New Jersey. A more full biography will be displayed at a later time. The family has chosen Eickenhorst Funeral Services to handle the cremation arrangements.

Robert Michael Mcclain (Mick)

Robert Michael Mcclain (Mick)

Apr 2, 2020

Robert Michael McClain (Mick), age 77, passed away on April 2, 2020. He was born on April 6, 1942 in Salt Lake City, Utah to David Robert and Gloria Hancock McClain. He joined the US Air Force on July 20, 1959 where he was a highly accomplished and awarded Computer Specialist. On March 21, 1964, he married his wife of...

Lee Louise Mcdaniel

Lee Louise Mcdaniel

Apr 1, 2020

Lee Louise (McSpadden) McDaniel, age 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 1, 2020. She was born on December 14, 1930 in Brownfield, Texas. She grew up during the Depression and World War II. Due to a serious injury to her father, Flem, she acquired her driver’s license when she was 12 years old so...

Earl Norman Jones

Earl Norman Jones

Apr 1, 2020

Earl Norman Jones, 79, passed away on April 1, 2020, in the company of his wife of 42 years, Irene. He was born in Chicago on July 23, 1940, to Clinton Jones and Mildred Carter Jones, spending his childhood in Harvey, Illinois. He attended Thornton Township High School and received his GED from Big Bend Community College. Earl entered the...