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Jean Parker
Jean Parker of Fordyce, Ark. died Thursday, Nov. 4, at the age of 71.
Parker was born in Goose Creek, Texas in 1933 to Thomas Dale Roten and Lois Brooks Roten.
She married Brodia L. Parker and had two sons, Thomas Holder of Marshall, Texas and Randy Holder of Baytown, and a daughter, Lori Holder of Marshall, Texas.
Parker was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Fordyce, Ark. and of the Daisy Garrett Club.
Visitation will be at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce, Ark. at 6 p.m. Nov. 7. Funeral services will be held at First United Methodist Church in Fordyce at 10 a.m. Nov. 8.
Doretha Robinson
Doretha Robinson 83, of Baytown, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, Nov. 3. She was born in Jewett, Texas. Mrs.Robinson was a homemaker and lived in the Baytown community for 51 years. She is preceded in death by her parents Isaac and Mabel Haynes and three brothers, Dorsey, James and Jimmy Haynes She is survived by her spouse, Mr. L.D. Robinson of Baytown; two daughters, Cynthia Kay and Dorothy; one brother, Andrew Haynes of Broken Arrow, Okla; one sister, Sadie Williams of Los Angeles Calif.; one grandchild and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday at noon at Friendship Church in Jewett, Texas with Rev. John L. Bates officiating. Burial will follow at the Friendship Cemetery. Pallbearers are Dorsey Haynes Jr., Rickey Haynes, Willie Ray Williams, Errol Graves and Christopher Graves. In lieu of usual remembrances, donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation South Texas Chapter. Funeral arrangements provided by Frazier Funeral Home, 7623 Harrison Street, Baytown, Texas 77521.
A.R. Dillard
A.R. Dillard, father of retired Goose Creek teacher Glenda Tiner of Baytown, passed away October 24, 2004 in Hereford, Texas.
Dr. Larry Wayne Shook
Dr. Larry Wayne Shook, D.D.S., M.S.H.S. passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004
in the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
He was an Associate Professor at the Univ. of Tennessee College of Dentistry.
He was born in Baytown to Henry A. “Buddy” Shook and
Mary Elizabeth (Miller) Shook on September 23, 1953. He was 51.
He was preceded in death by his Father, “Buddy” Shook and his Grandfather and Grandmother, Fred and Mae Miller. Larry leaves behind his loving wife,
Joanne, of 28 years, daughters Stephany Ann, and Rachael Elaine Shook, of Cordova, Tenn.,
his Mother, Mary Elizabeth (Shook) Thirlwell, his Brother, Henry Edwin Shook, a Sister,
Sharon Elizabeth Wilson, a Nephew, Jordan A. Wilson, and a Niece, Natalie Elizabeth Wilson, all of Baytown. Larry was a model Husband, Father, and Son.
His Career consisted of:
10-year Navy Veteran
Served: Operation Desert Storm
Fellow Academy of General Dentistry
Member of Academy of Operative Dentistry
Member of the Richard Doggett & Marguritte Taylor Dean
Honorary Odontologic Society
Member of the Faculty Senate at the Univ. Of Tennessee
Received Dental Degree at Univ. Of Texas, San Antonio, Tx.
Received Masters Degree in Health Sciences from the George Washington University
Completed Residency in Comprehensive Dentistry from The National Naval Medical School, in Bethesda, MD.
Member of First Baptist, Baytown -later Member of Germantown Baptist Church, Memphis, TN.
A (Celebration of Life) Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 20th., 2004 at 10:30 A.M. at First Baptist Church, 505 Rollingbrook Drive, Baytown, Texas with Dr. David Bowman, Pastor, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Society or First Baptist Church, “Fulfilling the Vision”, Baytown, Texas.
Peggy Weir Williams
Peggy Weir Williams, 73, of Baytown, died Tuesday, November 16, 2004 in a local healthcare facility after a valiant year-long struggle with complications from a massive stroke.
Peggy is survived by her loving husband, Jack of more than 54 years; a devoted daughter, Cynthia Williams of Baytown; her mother, Eugenia Weir of Ruston, LA.; a sister, Cynda Willis of Bridge City, TX.; and a sister-in-law, Mary Weir of Prescott, AZ. She was preceded in death by her father, Forrest Weir, a brother, James Weir, a sister, Lynda Otwell, and baby sister, Patricia Ann Weir.
Peggy was born December 20, 1930 in Ruston, LA. She was a resident of Baytown since 1948. She worked as bookkeeper/office manager for many years at the Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealerships in Baytown. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, daughter and sister. She was devoted to her family and will be greatly missed. She enjoyed traveling all over the world. She had such a sweet, gentle manner and was a shining example of goodness and kindness. She had a smile for everyone and was a truly special person. Memories of Peggy will always be a treasured part of her family’s life. She leaves a family that loves her dearly.
The Williams family wishes to recognize Dr. Chris Hays and his staff for their medical care and compassion for Peggy. The family also wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to American Hospice and the staffs that cared for Peggy at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital and the Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Baytown. In addition, appreciation to Mary Thulis, Maria Salinas and staff, Maureen Davis, Laurie Krueger and Janine Schrock for their loving care and concern. There were so many others who were of great help and support in Peggy’s final days with their visits, phone calls, prayers, and kind words. Also, a special thank you to the prayer groups at Cedar Bayou Baptist Church, Central Baptist Church, and Cedar Bayou United Methodist Church.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 209 N. Bonner St., Ruston, LA 71270. (318) 255-2832.
Jackie L. ‘Jack’ Wells
Jackie L. ‘Jack’ Wells passed away Sunday morning November 14, 2004, in a local hospital. He was born August 5, 1926, to Frank & Viola Wells in Hackett, Arkansas. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Baytown where Jack made his home. He was an operator at Exxon where he retired after 37 years and was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was a member of Baytown Revival Center, a licensed minister with Global Ministries, and a member of Dickie Green and The Country Gospel Singers.
He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, and 1 sister. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Phyllis Wells of Baytown, daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl & Dale Smith of Devers, Tassie & Joe Edmonston of Florida, sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry & Cordie LeCompte of Baytown, Donald LeCompte of Baytown, Darryl LeCompte of Channelview, Michael & Linda LeCompte of Baytown, and Bryan & Lena LeCompte of Baytown, 25 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, November 19, 10:30 am at Navarre Chapel with Rev. Donnie Harvey officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 pm at Houston National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be the grandsons, Bobby Smith, Chris Gutierrez, Jason LeCompte, Darryl LeCompte Jr., Micah LeCompte, and Eric Gunn Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6-9 pm at Navarre Funeral Home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home, 2444 Rollingbrook, Baytown, Tx. 281-422-8111.
Judith Ann ‘Judy’ Humphrey
Judith Ann “Judy” Humphrey 78, of Baytown went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 16, 2004. She had been in Methodist Hospital in Houston. She was born August 8, 1926 in Iowa Park Texas, and resided in Baytown for the last 48 years. She was a member of Wooster Baptist Church. She was a member of the Grandmothers Club. She was a homemaker, a great cook, and everybody Knew her as "Nana".
She is preceded in death by her husband, James Alton Humphrey and her brother, Curtis Seidlits.
She is survived by her children; Marilyn Erwin and husband Harry of Friendswood TX, Donna Harris and husband Mike of Channelview, and Mark Humphrey of Baytown, grandchildren; Stephanie Revis and husband Bill of St. Louis MO, Jennifer Davison of Honolulu HA, Todd Davison and wife Kellie of Austin TX, and Heather Hoetger and husband Kevin of Austin TX, great grandchildren; Peyton and Lyla Davison, sisters; Clara Vaughn, Lillie Chappell, and Kay Seidlits.
Funeral services are scheduled for Friday 2 pm at Navarre Funeral Home, officiated by Dr. Ed Weatherly. Visitation will be Thursday from 6-8 pm at Navarre Funeral Home. Her place of burial will be at Whites Cemetery in Highlands.
Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr. Baytown TX, 281-422-8111.
Selma Jean Rhea Snider
Selma Jean Rhea Snider, 76, of Baytown died Wednesday, November 17, 2004, under hospice care in Houston following a short battle with ovarian cancer. Selma was born March 26, 1928, in Haynesville, La. The first of two children of Joseph Wood Rhea and Maudie Mildred Rhea, Selma grew up in Buckner, Ark.
She met J.W. Snider when both were in elementary school, vowing that one day she would marry the boy. She did so on May 12, 1950. At the time of her death, they had been married 54 years.
After their marriage, the Sniders traveled the country for many years as part of Mr. Snider's job with Exxon, calling California, New Jersey, Mississippi and Florida home at different times.
Following a debilitating accident in 1974, J.W. was no longer able to work, and Selma spent the remainder of her life caring for her disabled husband. She found time to work as a classified sales representative at the Baytown Sun, where her cheerful smile greeted many an advertiser.
Her children recall her as a loving and sheltering mother who believed in kindness and equal rights for all. She was known among family and friends for her pecan pies and her world-class Thanksgiving dressing. Contrary to the norm, her sons-in-law were among her greatest admirers.
After J.W. and her children, her greatest love was a white sand beach on a green sea, with gentle waves driven by a sea breeze.
Mrs. Snider is survived by her husband; three children, Jimmy Dale Snider and his partner Sandra Goldfield of Chicago; Galynn Jane Borges and husband Walt of Austin; and Charlotte Rhea Schneider and husband Chip of Houston. Other survivors are three grandchildren, Cailey Fudge of Houston, and Isabel and Sophie Borges of Austin, who adored the grandmother they called Mimi..
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Brooks Rhea.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 2004, at Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe Blvd., in Houston.
For those wishing to honor Selma, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe Blvd., Houston TX 77030, or to the Friends of Aransas/Matagorda Island (FAMI), PO Box 74, Austwell TX 77950, in support of the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.
