Obituaries

Updated: Funeral Services Information for Deputy Menchaca

June 16, 2020 — Funeral services for Deputy Menchaca have been set for Friday, June 19 at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church, located at 2921 Center St, Deer Park, TX 77536. Deputy Juan Menchaca, 70, died on Saturday, June 13, after a courageous battle against COVID-19. He is the second Sheriff’s Office employee to die after contracting the virus. Private Viewing: 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Public Viewing: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Rosary: 10:30 a.m. […]

Ava Jennette Robbins – 2-14-21 / 5-9-2020

Ava Jeannette Robbins passed away peacefully on May 9, 2020 at the age of 99.  Ava was born on February 14, 1921 in Cumby, Texas to Gaylord Watson Gillis and Ethel Irons.  Ava was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Bill Robbins, whose career in the oil industry gave them the opportunity to enjoy living at various locations in Texas (Dallas, McAllen, Corpus Christi, Odessa and Houston), Louisiana (New Orleans and Shreveport), and Alberta, […]

Catherine “Kay” Cameron McGlone – 1952/2019

Catherine “Kay” Cameron McGlone, age 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at Methodist Hospital in Katy.  She was born February 10, 1952, in Glasgow, Scotland, to Angus and Catherine (Friel) Brown. As a child, Kay was a Highlander Dancer.  She became a teacher of Highland Dance, founding her own school, and she was a member of the B.A.T.D. (Brittish Association Teachers of Dance). Kay married Conor McGlone in Scotland in 1971.  She had […]

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of  Lion Dorothy Casey of Houston Cy-Fair club.

DOROTHY MARIE RAYBURN CASEY Born on March 10, 1942 in Hockley, Texas Passed Away September 26, 2019 at her home in Houston, Texas Age 77 Dorothy was born to Earl T. Rayburn and Minnie Lee (Zube) Rayburn and grew up on her parent’s farm in Hockley, Texas.  She graduated Waller High School (1960) where she played Basketball & Volleyball.  From there she graduated from Southwestern Business School.  Dorothy married her husband James B. Casey Jr. on June […]

Arline M. Amos – April 7,1928 – May 23, 2019    

Arline Amos 91, passed away peacefully at Oakmont Senior Home in Katy, Texas on May 23, 2019 surrounded by family and loving caregivers. She was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on April 7, 1928 to Eleanor (Pudsy) and  Arlin Miller and had one brother, W. Lee Miller. Arline was  fun loving and caught the eye of Lee Amos when she was 17. He was 20, from Virginia, and serving in the Army Air Corp as […]

John Robert Wagner – 1977 – 2019

Born May 1, 1977 went to be with his heavenly father on February 11, 2019. John was a beloved father, husband, son, brother, nephew, and friend.  John was a great man that was full of love, compassion, loyalty and strength.  He is survived by his wife Tina of seven years whom loved him with all of her heart and will go on loving him; he is also survived by his son Robert Wagner, mother Lenora […]

Ramah Lee Schamerhorn-1929/2019

Ramah Lee Schamerhorn, age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 in a caring and loving community at Spring Branch Transitional Care Center, Houston, Texas. Ramah Lee is preceded in death by her father Clarence Karr, mother Nola Karr, and daughter Marsha Lee Schamerhorn. Ramah Lee is survived by daughter Charlene Durham and husband George, daughter Carlene Wetegrove and husband Bill, son Charles Schamerhorn and wife Linda, grandchildren Laurie Durham, John Durham, Kathryn […]

Dubois, Gail Frances Francoeur, February 25, 1939 – December 28, 2018

Born in Somersworth, New Hampshire, Gail Frances Francoeur Dubois, 79, most recently resided in Katy, Texas, and previously resided in Denver and Golden, Colorado, and El Paso, Texas.  She died peacefully at a skilled nursing facility in Katy, Texas, following several years of declining health. Dubois, Gail Frances Francoeur, February 25, 1939 – December 28, 2018 A 1957 graduate of Somersworth High School, Gail relocated to the Denver area in 1959, where she married Richard “Dick” […]

Morrison Patrik “Mike” Kelly-11-9-18

Morrison Patrick “Mike” Kelly was called Home to heaven on Friday, November 9, 2018, leaving a far-reaching legacy. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Alvis Kelly, daughter, Jan Kelly Snow (husband Stuart R. Snow, Jr.), son, Kevin Kelly, and many grand kids and great grand kids. He is preceded in death by his son, Mark Kelly. A memorial honoring Mike’s life will be held Friday, November 16, 2018, at 3 pm at Cypress Bible […]

DPS Remembers Legacy of Retired Colonel Thomas Davis

 Funeral Services Begin Thursday in Austin AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is remembering the life of retired DPS Colonel Thomas “Tommy” A. Davis Jr. who passed away on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, at the age of 77. Colonel Davis’ career at DPS started in 1965 and spanned more than 43 years, including three years as Assistant Director and eight years as Director of the department. “It takes a special person to […]