Obituaries

Irene Alves Medeiros Barragan

Irene Alves Medeiros Barragan

Sep 12, 2012

Irene passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 in Conroe, Texas.� She was born November 7, 1917 in Paia, Maui.� She is survived by her sister, Rita Medeiros; daughter, Linda Medeiros Harris and husband, Harold; son, Ronald Joseph Medeiros and wife, Terry; daughter, Lolita B. Medeiros McKinley and husband, Jim; daughter, Irene M. Barragan Henry; and daughter, Dorothy A. Barragan...

Valrea Bolt Thomas

Valrea Bolt Thomas

Sep 6, 2012

Valrea, age 91, was born on June 26, 1921 in Austin, TX to Carl and Lily Bolt. She slipped quietly into the waiting arms of her Savior Jesus on Thursday evening, September 6 with her daughter and granddaughter by her side. She was the second of 11 children and was married to her sweetheart, Everett (Tommy) Thomas for 68 years....

Teddy Ray Aper

Teddy Ray Aper

Sep 5, 2012

Teddy Ray Draper was born on January 16, 1949 in Norman, Oklahoma. He passed away on September 5, 2012 at his home in Conroe, TX. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Barbara Dale Draper; children, Angela Bear, Robert Devillier and wife Lucy, Richard Devillier and wife Randi, Keith Devillier, and Dana Schmitt and husband John; 9...

Billie Doris Foster

Billie Doris Foster

Sep 2, 2012

BILLIE DORIS FOSTER, 85, passed away in her home in Conroe, Texas on September 2, 2012, surrounded by friends and family. She was born August 5, 1927 in Houston, Texas. Billie was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Carlton Foster; parents, Conrad and Pearl Stephens; and sisters, Eleanor Manglesdorf and Margaret Dupree. She is survived by her...

Ruby Louise Fenley

Ruby Louise Fenley

Aug 23, 2012

Ruby Louise Rose Fenley, age 92, of Plantersville, formerly of Conroe, passed away on August 23, 2012 at her daughters home surrounded by her family. Graveside services and interment will be held at 4:30 pm on Monday, August 27, 2012 in the Kidd Cemetery in Conroe, Texas.Ruby was born on December 9, 1919 in Willis, Texas to Jefferson and Victoria...

Danny Lane Watts I

Danny Lane Watts I

Aug 18, 2012

Danny Lane Watts I, 68, passed away on August 18, 2012. He was born on November 20, 1943 in Baton Rouge, LA. Danny spent his childhood years in Baton Rouge and graduated from Central High School. After meeting the love of his life, Lois, they moved to Texas in the early 80's where they raised their family, and he led...

Elizabeth Ann Knighten

Elizabeth Ann Knighten

Jul 24, 2012

Elizabeth Ann Knighten, age 52, of Richards, Texas passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2012. She was born on August 24, 1959 in Conroe. She was raised in Conroe where she was involved in 4H showing all breeds of livestock, Jersey dairy cattle and barrel racing. Later in life, she raised and bred different types of animals including dogs, chickens,...

Monica Marie Solis

Monica Marie Solis

Jul 21, 2012

Monica Marie Solis, age 41, passed away unexpectedly at her Conroe home on Saturday, July 21, 2012. She was born on March 20, 1971 in Conroe. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mona Marie Wolsey. She is survived by her children, Joel "Jorge" Solis and his fiance Heather Foster, Maruice "Moe" Solis and Diana Marie Morales and fiance...

Linda Jane Gerke

Linda Jane Gerke

Jul 16, 2012

Linda Jane Gerke, 58, passed away on July 16, 2012. She was born in Houston, TX on June 25, 1954. Linda worked as a cosmetologist at Mirror Magic Hair Styles until having to retire. She loved to read and spend every moment helping out family and friends. � Linda is survived by her loving husband Thomas; children, Sean and wife...

Donald Lee Necessary

Donald Lee Necessary

Jul 5, 2012

Donald Lee Necessary, 53, passed away on July 5, 2012. He was born in Petersburg, VA on January 30, 1959. Donald worked at Texas Lone Star Mechanical in A/C and heating repair. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bar-b-q cook-offs. Donald is survived by his loving wife Laura; stepchildren, Celeste Engle and husband Lee, and Jason Rowlett and wife Liz; step...

Cindy Lou Bedair

Cindy Lou Bedair

Jun 24, 2012

Cindy Lou Bedair, 53, passed away on June 24, 2012. She was born on April 29, 1959 in Houston, TX. She is survived by her husband Audie Hugh Tulley; daughter, Christie Damron and son, Raymond Bedair III; grandchildren, Tyler Carbo, Carmen Carbo, Eli Bedair, and Keegan Bedair; sisters, Rita Sims, Robin Wiggins, Sharon Rhen, and Karen Coker; and brothers, Michael...

John William Ketcham

John William Ketcham

Jun 22, 2012

John William Ketcham passed away at his home on June 22, 2012. He was born September 6, 1957 in New York. John was preceded in death by his mother Joyce Ketcham. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Linda, his father Norwood, brother Joe, sisters Jane Bessolo and Janet Ketcham and their spouses.��He is also survived by his...

Harold "Bill" William Rodgers, Jr.

Harold "Bill" William Rodgers, Jr.

Jun 13, 2012

Harold "Bill" William Rodgers, Jr., age 64, passed away in Conroe on June 13, 2012. He was born on March 11, 1948 in Houston, TX. Bill was raised in the Houston area and proudly served the community as a Houston Police Officer for many years. After leaving the force and moving to Conroe, Bill worked for Conroe Auto Detail and...

Bobby Ray See

Bobby Ray See

Jun 9, 2012

Bobby See, 68, passed away on June 9, 2012. He was born on March 27, 1944 in Houston, TX. He was a Conroe fixture at his barber shop off the downtown main square for almost 30 years. For those that knew him, Bobby was never without an opinion on any subject amongst his many friends and clientele. Bobby was generous...

James William Pavloski

James William Pavloski

May 23, 2012

James William Pavloski, age 45, passed away on May 23, 2012. He was born on December 30, 1966 in Houston, TX. He worked in security detail for The Home Depot for much of his professional life, assisting with loss control and theft prevention. James loved fishing, listening to county music, western dancing, and playing slots when he was able to...

Toni Belinda Jernigan

Toni Belinda Jernigan

May 12, 2012

Toni Belinda Jernigan went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 12, 2012. She was born on April 10, 1960 in Houston, Texas. As a young child, Toni loved to go fishing and hunting with her mom, dad and sisters. She had a passion for music that led her to become a professional musician, which led her to...

Sarah Janell Cochran

Sarah Janell Cochran

May 10, 2012

Sarah Janell Reynolds Cochran, age 72, left this life on May 10, 2012 with her loving husband of almost 56 years by her side. She was born on June 5, 1939 in Nugent, TX and lived in various communities throughout her childhood. Janell eventually moved to Putnam, TX where she met and married the love of her life, Jerry. She...

Timothy David Watrous

Timothy David Watrous

May 7, 2012

Timothy David Watrous, age 46, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2012. He was born on January 28, 1966, in Englewood, NJ. He loved his daughters more than anything in the world. He also loved playing music with his family and friends. Tim was preceded in death by his mother, Judy Watrous. He is survived by his daughters, Madison and...

Barry Glenn Blaylock

Barry Glenn Blaylock

May 6, 2012

Barry Glenn Blaylock, age 55, passed away unexpectedly at home in Splendora on May 6, 2012. He was born November 25, 1956 in San Saba, Texas to Myrtle Lorene and Paul Blaylock. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Sylvia Blaylock; his children, Jody, Stacy, Marie and Nicole; his sister, Mary Gifford; brother, Darrell Gay; 13 grandchildren...

Judith Derucki Bowen

Judith Derucki Bowen

Apr 29, 2012

Judith Derucki Bowen, age 71, died on Sunday, April 29, 2012. She was born on January 22, 1941 in Chicago, IL. She was of the 2nd generation born in the United States and grew up in a Polish community in Chicago. She was preceded in death by mother and father, Edward and Simplitia (Sally) Derucki, and is survived by her...