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Jeffie Nanette Helmcamp
JEFFIE NANETTE HELMCAMP, 59, our angel on earth, became our angel in Heaven on August 1, 2007. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Charles Helmcamp, 3 daughters, Debbie, Angie and Jennifer, 2 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and Humphrey, her beloved Schnauzer. She is also survived by her mother, Bonnie Hatzenbuehler, her sister, Pam Burgess and her brother John Hatzenbuehler. Known as Nan by all who knew and loved her, she had a passion for life. She touched the lives of everyone, always thinking of others before herself. Nan enjoyed cruising with her husband, snorkeling and swimming with the stingrays. Nan was the life of any party, and had a crazy theme for each one for us to enjoy. She made every occassion special. Her love of photo taking, captured the memories of her life and will be cherished forever by all. Her favorite phrase "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breathe away", will forever be with us as will our love for her.
Patricia Hartline
Patricia Hartline, 66, born on July 25, 1941, in Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday August 1, 2007 in Sugar Land, Texas. Patricia will be missed by her family and friends.
Helen U. Colman
HELEN COLMAN passed away July 30, 2007. She was born September 30, 1915 in Cleveland Ohio. She was preceded in death by: her husband of 48 years, Thad Colman, her 2 sisters and a brother. Survived by daughter, Susan Fontana, son Dr. Gregory Colman and his wife, Michele, her brother Henry Usher and his wife Mary, Grandchildren, Lauren Flavin, Geoffrey Colman, Tim Downing and his wife, Stephanie and great-grandaughter Jordan Ashley Downing. A funeral mass will be held at St. John Vianney Catholic Church on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Internment: Klein Memorial cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to DePelchin Children's Center, 4950 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77007.
Alicia Maria Rodriguez
Alicia Maria Rodriguez, 67, born on May 20, 1940, in Cuba passed away on Sunday July 29, 2007 in Houston, Texas. Alicia will be missed by her family and friends.
Dwight Calhoun Irwin
Dwight Calhoun Irwin, 88, born on February 18, 1919, in Ashland, Kentucky passed away on Thursday July 26, 2007 in Houston, Texas. Dwight will be missed by his family and friends.
Jason Dean Kent
Jason Dean Kent, 21, born on February 18, 1986, in Baytown, Texas passed away on Thursday July 26, 2007 in Houston, Texas. Jason will be missed by his family and friends.
George "Bill" William Lintz
George "Bill" William Lintz, 59, born on June 30, 1948, in Hobucken, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 in Richmond, Texas. George will be missed by his family and friends.
James Edward Ray
JAMES EDWARD (JIM) RAY, 79, beloved husband, father, and grandfather died peacefully on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 surrounded by family and friends. Jim was born in Boyce, Louisiana to Mary Hilborn and James Edward Ray. He was a graduate of Louisiana State University and served in the United States Marine Corps. Jim's passions were his family, his faith, sports (especially his beloved LSU Tigers), and his business, The Jim Ray Company. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Julia; his daughters, Jamey Ray (and husband John Conlon) and Susan Ray; his grandchildren, Daniel Albaugh (and girl- friend, Candice Klein), Hayley Ray, Jenna Conlon, Marissa Hromadka (and husband Clayton), Damian Mandola, and Dominic Mandola; his brother-in-law, Lamar Koon (and wife Ruth) and sister-in-law, Katherine Wilson (and husband Al). A memorial service celebrating Jim's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 4, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church (Westchase) in the Hinson Chapel located at 10570 Westpark, Houston, TX 77042. Memorial donations can be made to The Cancer Project, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (contact Brian Halprin @1-866-416-7276, Ext. 304 for information on donations) and The Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030.
John "Emory" Harrell, Jr.
JOHN "EMORY" HARRELL, JR., 81, fell into the arms of his Loving Savior Jesus Christ on July 22, 2007, surrounded by his family and friends. Emory is survived by his faithful wife "Kitty" of 61 years, 3 sons, Emory III, Cliff, and Boyd, 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and many wonderful friends. Emory now joins his deceased son, Rohnie; in Heaven. Visitation will be Friday, July 27, 2007 from 7:00pm- 9:00 p.m. at Miller's Funeral Home-7723 Beechnut, Houston, TX. 77074. The Funeral will be held at 1st Baptist Church of the Heights 201 E. 9th St. at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 28th, 2007 with Pastor Boyd Harrell officiating. The Burial will be directly following the service, at Forest Park-Lawndale 6900 Lawndale Houston, Texas 77023. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to C.O.O.L. Ministries, Inc. P.O. Box 924135 Houston, Texas 77292.
James Alman Benton
JAMES ALMAN BENTON, a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away July 22, 2007. Jim was born in Darnell, La. on July 30, 1931 and is survived by his wife of 57 years Rosemary Lucille Schrock Benton; daughter, Paula Benton Kleiweg and husband Leo; son James A. Benton, Jr. and wife Shannon; and his brother E.C. Benton and wife Francis of Memphis, TN. He is preceded in death by his brother Carey Benton of Portland, OR. His life was enriched by his grandchildren Jennifer, Payton, Karsten and great-granddaughter Shylah. Jim was employed by Continental Airlines for 32 years and after his retirement joined Kelsey Seybold and St. Lukes Hospital. Jim obtained his pilot's license in 1946 and was a member of the National Aeronautics Association. Jim was also on the Board of the Hobby Airport 1940's Air Terminal Museum where he volunteered. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 26th at Sharpstown Baptist Church (7000 Bellaire) at 4:00. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to the 1940's Air Terminal Museum or the American Diabetes Association.
Ronald F. Willis
Ronald F. Willis, 68, born on December 16, 1938, in Lamotte Township, Michigan passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2007 in Houston, Texas. Ronald will be missed by his family and friends.
Nancy Carrolyn Friedrich
Nancy Carrolyn Friedrich, 74, born on April 23, 1933, in Poetau, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2007 in Houston, Texas. Nancy will be missed by her family and friends.
Russell Stewart Jackson "Rusty"
RUSSELL STEWART "RUSTY" JACKSON Feb. 4th, 1957 -- Jul. 19th, 2007 Only son of John David Jackson and the late Sally Ann Tatum Jackson, Rusty was born at Methodist Hospital in the Houston Medical Center. He died in the Vitas Hospice Unit of the Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital after a ten month battle with lung cancer. Rusty lived his entire life in Houston, first with his nuclear family, then independently for a while, and, finally, with his mother for the last twenty-five years. As a child and young man, he attended St. Martin's Episcopal Church, where his mother taught Sunday School. Rusty attended Sunday School, then sang in the adult choir for several years. Rusty was a gentle, multi-talented man who made friends easily. He was a voracious wide-ranging reader and a talented Scrabble and chess player. He loved to shoot pool. While he attended the High Scool for the Performing and Visual Arts, graduating from the vocal music curriculum, his real vocation was painting and graphic arts. His life and career centered around providing circumstances in which he could continue to paint, sculpt, model or print without serious competition from making a living. He became a registered Massage Therapist, seen as a possible alternate career or sideline, but nothing replaced his job as a man of all work with the Amherst Apartments where he and his mother lived. He continued to paint all his life, developing a unique style best described as Pointilist Surrealism. He exhibited at small galleries and at the St. Francis' Episcopal Church annual Art Show. Rusty's mother pre-deceased him by a year and a half. He never married
. He is survived by his father and step-mother, David and Joyce Jackson, his step-sister Debbie Day, his aunt Frances Elliot Jackson, and uncle John Edward Norris, M.D., and cousins Dava Jackson McWhorter and her husband Archer McWhorter III, all of Houston, and John and Bruce Norris, of New York, Jana Norris Cole of Mt. Laurel, New Jersey and Craig Jackson, of Alexandria, Virginia. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday July 28th, 2007 at St. Martin's Episcopal, the "Old Church", 717 Sage Road (77056), with a reception following in Founder's Hall, adjacent to the church. Rusty will be interred next to his mother in The Garden of the Holy Cross at St. Martin's. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Save The Children, a cause Rusty supported all his life, or to The Community of Hope at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.
Etta Frances Roman
ETTA FRANCES HANEY ROMAN, born September 5, 1932 in Pampa, Texas awoke in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday morning, July 17, 2007. Though her loss will be deeply felt by her 3 children: John Roman and wife Sue, Catherine Epps and husband Darrell, and Carolyn Leach and husband Steve, we rejoice that she is now in the presence of her dear husband of almost 49 years, Richard W. Roman, her mother, grandmother and first grandchild. We're sure now that she is free of her breathing difficulties, she is revamping all of Heaven's vegetable gardens, while Lady Bird Johnson works on the flowers. What a pair! In the past few days, many friends have described Etta as a "force of nature" and a true Texas lady. We couldn't agree more. She was extremely petite but in physical size only; her love could absolutely fill the room. After suffering through some extreme health issues she was back...full of life and joy-her passions being her God, her family, giving hugs and her garden. It was her garden that brought her back to life and she most felt her Lord's presence amid her plants. There will be a memorial service celebrating her life at Southwest Presbyterian Church, 6033 S. Rice in Bellaire (713-432-0400) Saturday at 11 am with a reception immediately following. The family wishes to honor her desire of "flowers for the living rather than the dead" therefore donations can be made for the medical care of her precious grandson, Iain Epps, who suffered a severe brain injury. Checks should be made out to Etta Roman, with Iain Epps name in the memo line and sent to Guaranty Bank, Attn: Carlos Escamilla, 14703 Eagle Vista Dr., Houston, TX 77077. The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Eagle's Trace who treated her like a queen!
Tommy Ray Miller
Tommy Ray Miller, 59, born on October 11, 1947, in Jasper, Texas passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 in Houston, Texas. Tommy will be missed by his family and friends.
Alan Craig Landry
ALAN CRAIG LANDRY, 55, died of multiple complications on Tuesday, July 17, 2007. Born April 6, 1952, in Little Rock, Arkansas, he was the son of bandleader Sonny Land (Claude P. Landry--deceased) and Rosamond Landry (Shelley) of Houston, Texas. Surviving Craig is Sue Riley, his faithful and loving wife of 10 years; mother Rosamond Landry and step-father Clyde Shelley; sister Kathleen Raitt of New York City; stepchildren Patrick and Danielle Riley and Tosha Riley of Mechanicville, NY. A graduate of Westbury High School and the General Motors Training School, Craig's technical and mechanical skills were honed from childhood. As a young boy, he developed an interest in racing slotcars--by age 13 he was beating out adult competitors for regional trophies. While he owned Broadway Hobbies in Pasadena, TX, he wrote a Raceršs Handbook and newsletters to stimulate and educate aspiring racers. Craig then established ZAP RACING PRODUCTS where he produced handbuilt chassis and related products. He established a reputation for quality that was sought world-wide. Craig also became adept in racing his own hand built slotcars. His pro efforts brought him many awards in National meets, write-ups in national Scale Auto Racing magazines, front page pictures, and requests for advice on understanding the physics of slotcars as a factor toward winning were sought. He worked tirelessly to introduce new ideas and products to the Slotcar Hobby Industry. Craig's life-long love of music manifested itself in his playing the bass drum in the Westbury High School marching band, and later, in the company of professional musicians, playing drums in a rock band at gigs at many clubs in and around Houston. His love of music, cars, computers, television, electronics and other avenues of exploration never stopped. His mind was a "steel trap" of information. The family has chosen cremation. A memorial service to honor Craig's life will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at the Miller Funeral Home, 7723 Beechnut, Houston. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society.
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Jose A. DeLuna
Jose A. DeLuna, 60, born on August 15, 1946, in Jalisco, Mexico passed away on Monday, July 16, 2007 in Sugar Land, Texas. Viewing and Rosary will be held on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at Miller Funeral Chapel 7723 Beechnut Houston, Texas 77074 Rosary will be at 7:00 in the evening. Church services will be Thursday, July 19, 2007 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Stafford, Texas with the burial immediatly following. Jose is survived by his wife, Maria M. DeLuna, daughter, Patricia Cepeda, son Jesse DeLuna, and son Jose DeLuna. Jose will be missed by his family and friends.
Knar Beglarian
Knar Beglarian, 65, born on January 1, 1942, in Iran passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2007 in Houston, Texas. Knar will be missed by her family and friends.
Danielle Aimee Ontra
DANIELLE AIMEE ONTRA died suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 10, 2007. She was the dear and devoted sister to the late Brian Watson. She is survived by her parents Joseph & Giselle Ontra, brothers Buddy and James Ontra and sister AlexAnndra Ontra and many dear friends. Through her innate brilliance, intelligence and sheer sensitivity, she lived and felt in her 25 years what many of us will never achieve. She was a shooting star that dazzled those lucky enough to look up at the right moment. And we will carry her light in our hearts forever. Memorial service will be held today, Saturday July 14, 11am at Our Lady of the Cedars, 11395 Bellfort Village Drive.
Nemesia R. Garcia
Nemesia R. Garcia, 76, born on October 31, 1930, in Freeport, Texas passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 in Houston, Texas. Nemesia will be missed by her family and friends.
Anastasia Pidd Kobs
A. PIDD MILLER KOBS, retired pediatrician and widow of Alfred William Kobs of Houston, died Sunday. She was known as Pidd to family and friends, and as Dr. Miller to patients. She is survived by her daughter, Pyddney Kobs Jones, grandchildren Will and Katie Jones, and son-in-law David Jones, all of Lexington, Ky. She was preceded in death by a son, Alfred William Kobs Jr., and a grandson, Murphy Jones, in addition to her husband. Born Jan. 16, 1922 in Houston, daughter of Newton Edd Miller and Anastasia Johnston Miller, she graduated from Milby High School, received a B.A. from Sam Houston State University in 1943 and an M.D. from Baylor University College of Medicine in 1947. She was in private pediatric practice in Houston from 1977 to 1990. During her medical career, she also had held positions at Hermann Hospital and M.D. Anderson Hospital. An avid doll collector all of her life, she was active in the First Houston Doll Club. She also had been active in Girl Scouts, starting as a member of the first Brownie Pack of Houston in 1929 and later serving as an adult leader. She helped develop the requirements for a doll collector's patch, and donated several Girl Scout dolls to the San Jacinto Girl Scout Council. She also was a member of the Delphians club. With her husband, she was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church in downtown Houston and belonged to the Fidelis Sunday School class. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the San Jacinto Council of the Girl Scouts of America or the Texas Children's Hospital. A private graveside service will be held Saturday morning, with a memorial service to take place at 1 p.m. Saturday at The Hampton at Post Oak, 2929 Post Oak Blvd., Houston. The Rev. Robert Charles Thompson of First United Methodist Church will officiate. Miller Funeral Home of Houston is handling arrangements.
Paul Clayton King
Paul Clayton King, 81, born on March 18, 1926, in Mexico City, Mexico passed away on Monday, July 9, 2007 in Houston, Texas. Paul will be missed by his family and friends
Carmen Marie Edgerton
Carmen Marie Edgerton, 62, born on October 9, 1944, in Aguada, Puerto Rico passed away on Monday, July 9, 2007 in Houston, Texas. Carmen will be missed by her family and friends.
