Obituaries

Gene Mapes

Gene Mapes

Dec 10, 2010

GENE MAPES, age 58, died on Friday, December 10, 2010. Born in Houston, TX on May 6, 1952, he was a long-time Conroe area resident and served for many years on the board of directors of the Montgomery County Bowling Association. Gene is survived by his loving wife, Roxanna; daughters, Miranda and Heather Mapes; son, Michael Mapes; grandson, Kayden Willis;...

Steven Ferrish Nelson

Steven Ferrish Nelson

Nov 8, 2010

Our brother, Steven Ferrish Nelson, has gone home to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ. This happened unexpectedly on November 8, 2010. Born on July 18, 1958, he was a loving and caring person with a beautiful soul. A wonderful son, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle and a true friend, he will be greatly missed by those fortunate enough to have...

Mary Sue Bryan

Mary Sue Bryan

Oct 22, 2010

Mary Sue Bryan, age 90, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2010, in Conroe, Texas. She was born June 19, 1920 in Elon, North Carolina, grew up in Raleigh, and was a graduate of Peace College. She met her husband of 57 years, William Paige Bryan, while at Mars Hill College, and soon after marriage, they moved to Houston, TX....

Gaye Marcinne Alford

Gaye Marcinne Alford

Oct 19, 2010

GAYE MARCINNE ALFORD, age 60 of Spring, passed away on October 19, 2010. Survivors include her son, Buck Alford; daughter, Tobi Dahl; and grandchildren, Hailey, Chloe and Trace. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Eickenhorst Funeral Services, 1712 N. Frazier, Suite 115, Conroe, TX 77301. Those...

Herbert Eugene Sauer

Herbert Eugene Sauer

Oct 13, 2010

HERBERT EUGENE SAUER, age 53, died on October 13, 2010. Born on October 28, 1956 in Alvin, Texas, he graduated from Lamar Consolidated High School. He worked for over 20 years at AutoCare Center in Conroe, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Henry and Susan Ann Sauer. He is survived by his sisters, Peggy Capps and...

Donald Berry Hunter

Donald Berry Hunter

Oct 11, 2010

Donald Berry Hunter died October 11, 2010 in Conroe, Texas. Dr. Hunter was born August 2, 1928 in Union, Mississippi. He leaves his wife of 10 years, Judie Hunter; daughter Leslie and husband, Billy Davis; two grandsons, Lindsey Hunter and Drew Johnson; step-sons, Drew, Kris, and Clay Lowe; and nephews Eric and Mike Hunter. He was preceded in death by...

Mary Forrestine Kochak

Mary Forrestine Kochak

Sep 18, 2010

MARY FORRESTINE SHERWOOD KOCHAK, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on September 18, 2010 surrounded by loved ones. A native Houstonian, she attended Massey Business School before devoting her time to raising her family. She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie S. Smith, Marsaline M. Kochak-Adams and husband Jacky Adams Sr., and Kathleen K. Kochak; grandchildren, Johnny and Shonna...

Dorothy E Mclellan

Dorothy E Mclellan

Aug 29, 2010

DOROTHY E. McLELLAN, age 89, passed away on August 29, 2010. She was born on April 22, 1921 in San Antonio, TX, where she was raised and graduated from Breckenridge High School. The McLellan family lived and traveled abroad for many years. The children were raised from a very early age in Venezuela. Once they "left the nest" and returned...

Diann Balfe

Diann Balfe

Aug 27, 2010

Sandra Diann Dupree Balfe, age 50, died at home on Friday, August 27, 2010 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 30, 1959 in Dallas, TX. Diann was raised in Atlanta TX, where she became involved in church and music. She began playing piano in elementary school and continued playing individually and for youth choirs and...

Sandra Gaye Barnes

Sandra Gaye Barnes

Aug 24, 2010

Sandra Gaye Barnes, age 46, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 24, 2010. She was born on March 13, 1964 in Houston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Shirley Barnes, and is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Robbie "Slim" Buchanan; daughter, Natasha LeeAnn Belue; sisters, Amy Bullard and Kim Dunn;...

Lynn Thomas Landsman

Lynn Thomas Landsman

Aug 8, 2010

LYNN THOMAS "TOM" LANDSMAN, age 61, died unexpectedly on August 8, 2010. He spent most of his early life in Buffalo, NY, where he was born. He moved to Houston 20 years ago, working for Hadley Auto Transport and was a member of the Teamsters Local 988. Survived by wife, Stephanie; sons, Joshua and Eli; brother, David; and numerous nieces,...

Jeanne Mcnew Miller

Jeanne Mcnew Miller

Jul 30, 2010

JEANNE McNEW MILLER, age 56, of Conroe died following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on January 22, 1954 in St. Louis, MO, where she grew up and attended school. After relocating to Texas, she worked for McNulty Companies for 26 years before leaving due to her illness. A woman of faith, she was a member of the...

Geneva Belle Burns

Geneva Belle Burns

Jul 18, 2010

GENEVA BELLE BURNS, 85, died on Sunday, July 18, 2010. She was born on February 2, 1925 in Corrigan, TX. She was the eldest daughter of Zelma and John Bailey Willson and helped raise 6 brothers: Frank, William H. (Dub), Elvin (Coot), Joe, Sam and Charlie and 2 sisters: Mattie and Betty. At an early age, she worked on the...

Glenn Cline

Glenn Cline

Jun 26, 2010

GLENN CLINE, 47, died unexpectedly on June 26, 2010. Born and raised in Conroe, he graduated from Conroe High School. He always loved motorcycles and cars and served in the US Army as a mechanic. He also loved outdoor things like fishing, boating and mudding. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife...

Harry Emerson Turley

Harry Emerson Turley

Jun 25, 2010

Harry Emerson Turley, age 79, passed away June 25, 2010. Harry was born December 19, 1930 in Montgomery, West Virginia. He was the son of Emerson Kessner Turley and Lucille Melinda Nunley. He attended West Virginia Institute of Technology, the University of Houston, and the United States Air Force Electronics Service School. He was a sergeant in the Air Force...

Edwin Otto Emshoff

Edwin Otto Emshoff

Jun 18, 2010

EDWIN OTTO EMSHOFF, JR., 76, died on June 18, 2010. He was born on April 20, 1934 in Kenny, Texas. He is survived by wife, Evelyn, and sons, David and Patrick. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Noon on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 6622 Haskell, Houston, Texas. Private interment will follow in Mt. Olivet...

Carlos Rameriz

Carlos Rameriz

Jun 16, 2010

Carlos Rameriz Huerta, 28, died unexpectedly on June 16, 2010. Visitation and prayer services are from 1 pm until 4 pm on Sunday, June 20, 1010 at Eickenhorst Funeral Services, 1712 N. Frazier, Suite 115 in Conroe. Carlos will be returned to his native Mexico for services and burial.

Walter Lee Sarton

Walter Lee Sarton

May 19, 2010

WALTER LEE "Pop" SARTON, born May 29, 1927, went home on May 19, 2010, surrounded by his family.� He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Stephanie "Penny"; his parents, Ollie and Oleta Sarton; his sister, Alma Broomfield; his brothers, Carl, Herb, and Dan Sarton; and son-in-law, George Pinder.� He is survived by his children, Thad and wife Tina...

Virgina Grant Gessner

Virgina Grant Gessner

Jan 1, 2001

Virginia Grant Gessner, age 90, passed away on November 25, 2012. She was born on April 18, 1922 in Healdton, OK. Virginia grew up in St. Louis and spent her summers in South Haven, MI. She moved to Texas in the late 40's where she met the love of her life Melford. She was the food service director for Joske's...