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Michel Kowis Jr.
Michel Kowis Jr., 83, of Crosby, passed away Tuesday evening in Baytown. Services are pending at Navarre Funeral Home, 2444 Rollingbrook, Baytown, Texas. (281) 422-8111.
Mary Ruth Vaught
Mary Ruth Vaught passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at the age of 84.
Mary Ruth was born in Fort Bend County on March 16, 1920 to George and Mary Huntington, both of whom predeceased her. Mary Ruth attended the University of Texas, graduating in 1941. Upon graduating, she was selected as an outstanding student, both in journalism and on the campus. In October 1941, she married Lt. Gordon Edward Vaught. After World War II, she and Edward lived in Baytown, Texas until she relocated several years ago to Austin. Mary Ruth was a homemaker and was very involved in the local Methodist church in Baytown and in church activities as well as a life long interest in genealogy.
Mary Ruth is preceded in death by her husband and her daughter, Susan Shirley.
Mary Ruth is survived by her sister, Dorothy McCormick, her brother, George Huntington, and his wife, Evelyn Huntington. She is also survived by her son, George Mason Vaught, daughter-in-law Liliane Vaught and their children, Jeannette Vaught and Steven Bercik; her son, Jimmy Vaught, daughter-in-law Tracy Vaught and their daughters, Katie Vaught and Libby Vaught; her son-in-law, Steve Shirley and her grandchildren, Amber Shirley and Craig Shirley; and her son, Gordon Edward Vaught, Jr. Mary Ruth is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive visitors at the home of Jimmy and Tracy Vaught, 4707 Chiappero Trail, Austin, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Friday evening, February 4, 2005.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 5, 2005 at Northwest Hills United Methodist Church, 7050 Village Center Drive, Austin. Internment will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the Davis-Greenlawn Cemetery in Rosenberg, Texas. A reception for family and friends will follow the internment at the home of Mary Claire Huntington in Rosenberg, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the building fund at Northwest Hills United Methodist Church, Austin, Texas or to the memorial fund at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 7915 Bayway Drive, Baytown, Texas.
Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78705 (512) 452-8811. Memorials and guestbook online at wcfish.com
Anna “Ann” Lillian Young Davis
On January 7, 1921 on the family farm in Stockdale, Texas a light came into this world. That light went out on February 3, 2005 in Baytown, Texas when Anna “Ann” Lillian Young Davis left this world for her heavenly home. Ann was the 7th of eight children born to Frederick Orlando and Lillian Ollie Steele Young.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Andrew Jackson Davis in 1993; son Michael Andrew “Little Andy” Davis in 1959; her parents; five brothers and two sisters; and special friend, Cecil Penny.
Left to remember her with love are her daughter, Joan Griffin of Baytown, three grandsons: Allen Griffin of Mont Belvieu; Bill Griffin of Carson City, Nevada; Greg Griffin of Fairfield, CA; one granddaughter, Rebecca Ann Davis of Pasadena, CA; two great-granddaughters: Kristin Marie Griffin and Melissa Ann Griffin of Mont Belvieu; her son, Bob Davis of Baytown; two sisters-in-law, Mildred Young of Oklahoma and Geneva Davis of San Antonio; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
Ann had a love of music and as a teenager, she played the guitar and sang in the family band, when they performed for dances at many schools in the Stockdale area. Having met Andrew at the “ripe old age” of 11 when he and his family leased the farm across the highway, and after marrying him in 1938, they lived in several south Texas towns where Andrew’s work on MoPac Railroad took them until their final move with MoPAC to Baytown in 1957. Ann began working for Strait Refrigeration in 1960 and continued there until her retirement in 1986. Ann loved to travel and had visited every state in the US, including Hawaii and Alaska, except Maine and North Dakota; and had also traveled to Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy. She had a “green thumb” and loved working in her yard and greenhouse, surrounding her home in floral beauty. In 1947, Ann gave her heart and life to Jesus Christ, following His teachings the rest of her life. She was very active in her church wherever she lived, and had been a member of Cedar Bayou Baptist Church since 1957. She was very much a part of her beloved Sunday School Class, the Joy Class, where she was Devotional Chairman for many years, spending many hours preparing her devotions until she was no longer able to attend.
A special thanks to Dr. Louis Hughes and the Family Practice Group of San Jacinto Hospital; to the staff of Baytown Nursing Home, especially, Jerry, Erin, Jane, Shirley, Debra, Phyllis and all the aides; to her roommate, Mary Stinton and dear friend, Marian Thrasher for their loving concern and care during the past two years. Also, a special thanks to Odyssey Hospice for their tender care.
Visitation will be from 6-8 PM on Friday, February 4, 2005 at Earthman Funeral Home on Garth Road in Baytown.
Funeral services will be held in Earthman’s chapel on Saturday, February 5, 2005 at 2:00 PM with Reverend Mark Broussard and Ann’s special nephew, Roy B. Young of Apache, Oklahoma officiating.
Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be her three grandsons, Allen, Bill & Greg Griffin & Mike Ford, Gene Bennett and Sid Valmain.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the building fund of Cedar Bayou Baptist Church, 3116 N. Alexander Dr., Baytown, TX 77520
Arrangements are under the direction of Earthman Funeral Home, 3919 Garth Rd., in Baytown.
Connie Favaron Cope
Connie Favaron Cope passed away peacefully at her home in Baytown, Texas early Friday morning, February 4, 2005. She was born in Baton Rouge, LA in 1949, and spent most of her life in that area. She will be remembered for her strength and tenacity while confronting the physical and emotional challenges of a four year struggle with cancer.
Preceded in death by her father, Alcee J. Favaron, she is survived by her husband, Gerald; mother, Bessie Favaron; daughter, Tonja Martin Smith, and other family members and many friends.
Visitation will be held at L.A. Crespo Funeral Directors from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, February 5, 2005, with a service of remembrance immediately following at 4 p.m. Graveside services will be held in Denham Springs, LA on Monday, February 7, 2005.
Arrangements have been entrusted to L.A. Crespo Funeral Directors, 6123 Garth Rd., Baytown, TX 77521, 281.839.0700, www.lacrespofunerals.com..
James Clifford Tompkins
James Clifford Tompkins went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2005 in the Tyler County Hospital.
Born July 17, 1920 in Gary, Texas to Elmer and Arie Arrie Atkerson Tompkins. He lived in Houston before moving to Woodville over 20 years ago. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and a retired meat cutter for Food City Inc. in Houston. He was a veteran having served in the U.S.Naval Service from 1942 to 1945 being Honorable Discharged on December 7, 1945.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Deewilma Tompkins of Woodville, brother, Albert Tompkins and wife Helen of Carthage; First Cousin, Morene Smith and husband, James of Porter; Nephews, David Tompkins and wife, Cathy, Donnie Tompkins and wife, Pat and Ron Tompkins and wife, Bonnie; niece, Susan Ramos and husband, Sergio of Woodville and a host of other nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the Riley Funeral Home Chapel in Woodville. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Baytown, Texas. Visitation was held Friday from 5 pm until 8 p.m. at the Funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Riley Funeral Home in Woodville, Texas. (409) 283-8131.
Mary Nann Fanestiel
Mary Nann Fanestiel, 68 of Huffman, passed away on Thursday at her residence. Visitation will be held from 5pm - 9pm on Sunday at Sterling-White Chapel in Highlands. Graveside services will be held at 2pm on Monday at White Cemetery in Highlands. Mary Nann was born on December 19, 1936 in Baytown to parents Richard Weldon Mock and Roxie Kern Mock. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown in 1955 and later that year she married J.D. Fanestiel. She had lived in Huffman for the last 25 years where she was a homemaker. Mary Nann also worked as a substitute teacher and for Mission Life Insurance. She was a member of Lake Houston United Methodist Church. Mary Nann loved to travel and go camping in her motorhome.
She was preceded in death by her father, husband and son Lawrence Fanestiel. She is survived by her sons; Bruce Fanestiel and wife Alicia of Crosby and Scott Fanestiel and wife Heather of Atascocita, daughter; Jerri Fanestiel of Huffman, mother Roxie Mock of Baytown and sister; Michaelene Mock of Baytown. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Christopher Reuter, A.J. Reuter and Justin Fanestiel as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lake Point Resort in Canyon Lake, TX. Services are under the direction of Sterling White Chapel, Highlands, Texas. 281-426-3555.
Jim Custer
Jim Custer, 62, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2005 in a Houston Hospital.
He worked for S&S Plating in Houston, for 20 years as a Superintendent and he loved to fish.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gary and Cuma Custer.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Nikkie Custer; sons, Terry Custer and wife Wendy of Highlands and Jeff Custer of Baytown; grandchildren, Dale Custer, Dean Custer and Candice Custer; Special Niece’s, Carla Sterling and her husband Raymond of Colorado Springs, CO. and Jeanie Wildhagen of New York State; and numerous other close relatives and friends.
Rafael ‘Ralph’ Herrera, Jr.
Ralph Herrera, Jr., 27, was born in Baytown on February 12, 1978 and went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2005. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and graduated from Ross S. Sterling High School. Ralph enjoyed cooking and working with his hands, he never met a stranger and would do anything for anybody.
He enjoyed life, music and riding his four wheeler with his brothers. He dedicated his life to working in the plants and enjoyed traveling with his wife. He always had a smile on his face and never showed a frown.
He is survived by his wife, Gabriela Herrera of Baytown; parents, Rafael Sr., and Magdalena Herrera of Baytown; three brothers and one sister-in-law, Raul Herrera and Brooke Espinoza, William Herrera and Eddie Herrera all from Baytown; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Rosa Lilia and Julian Carmona of Houston, Luz Elena Herrera and Dellanira Herrera both of Baytown; nine nephews, six nieces and numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
Family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, 2005 with a Rosary recitation at 7 p.m. at Earthman Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 28, 2005 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1124 Beech St., in Baytown with Father Luis Hernandez O.S.A. officiating.
Interment will be held at Earthman Memory Garden Cemetery in Baytown.
Pallbearers will be: Rafael Herrera, Sr., Raul Herrera, William Herrera, Eddie Herrera, Carlos Preciado and Ruben Vasquez.
Arrangements are under the direction of Earthman Funeral Home, 3919 Garth Road, Baytown.
Ryan Rene Rodriguez
Ryan Rene Rodriguez, 28, of Dayton was born April 13, 1976 in Houston and passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2005 in Texas City. He was a 1994 graduate of Hardin High School, where he played football and basketball and was a member of the 4-H Club and the F.F.A. Ryan was unselfish and always smiling. He was loved by everyone he met and respected by those he worked with.
His family will receive friends at Navarre Funeral Home Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 10 a.m. at Navarre Funeral Home with Lee Hames officiating. Burial will follow at San Jacinto Memorial Park.
Serving as pallbearers will be Chad Sims, Eddie Houska, Matt Kutack, Brian Catchings, Alton Reescano, T. J. Brunson, Robert Evans, Scott Smith, Mike Baker, and Anthony Kelly.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Darlene and James Heickman of Madisonville; father and stepmother, Roger and Dorothy Rodriguez of Bastrop; fiancé, Erin Kutack of Dayton; his beloved and cherished, Zachary; brother and sister-in-law, Ricky and Wendi Rodriguez of Daisetta, stepsister, Meagan Heickman of Baytown; stepbrother, Tripp Jones of Bastrop; nephew, Ean Rodriguez; niece, Madison Rodriguez; grandparents, Wanda Pittman of Hardin and Rene and Grace Rodriguez of Atascosita; step grandparents, David Heickman of Houston and John and Bettie Coffer of Houston; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Services are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home, 2444 Rollingbrook Drive, Baytown, 281-422-8111.
