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Porter

Earl Porter, 91, of Mont Belvieu, Texas, died October 31, 2015.

Earl was born March 28, 1924, in Winfree, Texas. He was the son of Charlie and Doris Porter, both of whom preceded him in death.

Earl was a lifelong resident of Old River-Winfree and Mont Belvieu. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Mont Belvieu for 62 years.

Earl attended Barbers Hill schools, and the day after graduating from Barbers Hill High School he joined the service, serving in the U.S. Army Air Forces and was a member of the 47th Bomber Group, 12th Air Force, 86th Bomb Squadron. He served in England, Africa, Italy, France and Corsica. Earl flew as a bombardier/navigator in A-20 and A-26 bombers flying 132 bombing missions because he was always willing to fill in when another crew was missing a member. This was an amazing feat since at that time the average crew member flew 50 missions. Multiple times his planes were shot down, and Earl had to bail out. Once, after bailing out over France, he was hidden in a French family's cellar, and he travelled at night for over a week to get to friendly territory. Earl was awarded the Purple Heart after being wounded, but he never stopped or missed any time during his service to the USA. He earned the EAME Campaign medal with 7 bronze stars, Good Conduct medal, and many others.

Earl married Marian Payne of Saratoga, and they recently celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary.

Earl served as Fire Chief of the Barbers Hill Volunteer Fire Department, several terms as a city councilman, and was the third mayor of Mont Belvieu.

He also served several terms as Chambers County Commissioner.

Earl has been instrumental in creating, or helping create, the incorporation of the City of Mont Belvieu, the Veterans Memorial Park, the Barbers Hill Homecoming & Scholarship Association, and the Barbers Hill Sports Hall on Honor. He and his wife, Marian, have given many hours of community service providing barbeques, fish fries, ice cream suppers, and other events too numerous to count to benefit community and school organizations. In honor of his many years of selfless community service, the City of Mont Belvieu appropriately renamed the street where he and Marian lived for over 50 years to “Earl Porter Drive”. Also, Earl has received the honor of being named the West Chambers County Person of the Year. He was a member of Old River Masonic Lodge #1442 and 33rd degree Master Mason.

Earl has three children, Robbie Forehand of Baytown, Rodney and Carol Porter of Mont Belvieu, and Morgan and Patti Porter of Sulphur Springs, Texas. He has five grandchildren, Lance Fogtman, Kaci Clark-Porter, Jake Porter, Jennifer Gardener, and Clay Porter; eight great-grandchildren, Hallye Eppley, Drew Fogtman, Julia Gardner, Mitch Gardner, Matthew Lowry, Michael Lowry, Reese Gardner and Paige Gardner. He has a sister and brother-in-law, Terry and Erma Adams of Cypress, a brother and sister-in-law, Earcel and Tince Porter of Mont Belvieu, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceeded in death by his parents Charlie and Doris Porter, brother Earnest Porter, sister Evylee Green, and Everette Soileau.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 6pm until 8pm on Monday, November 2, 2015 at the First Baptist Church, Mont Belvieu, 10110 Eagle Drive, Mont Belvieu, TX 77523.Funeral services will be held at 10am on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at First Baptist Church Mont Belvieu. A graveside service and committal will immediately follow in Magnolia Park cemetery, Dayton, TX. Pallbearers are Clayton Porter, Lance Fogtman, John Taylor Payne, Charles Johnson, Gordon Speer, Ray Nelson, Henry Adair, and Phil Dutton. Honorary pallbearer is O.J. Pomykal.

In lieu of flowers the family is asking for memorial gifts to be made to the Barbers Hill Homecoming Scholarship Association in honor of Earl Porter. Gifts can be sent to P.O. Box 904, Mont Belvieu, TX, 77580.

McMichael

Steve Alan McMichael, a fifteen year resident of Dayton, died at Houston Hospice after his valiant battle with Hepatitis C on Wednesday, October 28, 2015.

His loving wife, Windy, brother, Terry, and close friends were by his side until the end, especially Rev. George Phifer a longtime friend and mentor and Deacon John Sarabia.

He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on October 22, 1953, the son of the late Joe and Margie Akin McMichael, and step-mother, Vonciele McMichael. He attended San Jacinto and Houston Community College and spent much of his career as an estimator and project manager in the commercial drywall industry. Steve had worked with Fort Bend Drywall the past ten years. He loved the Lord and his faith and served as a missionary in the Philippines and Belize with YWAM in the mid to late 80’s; and was a part of Turning Point Ministry in Houston. Steve was a parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in Huffman, Texas, serving as an usher and lector; and was a devoted member of the Knights of Columbus Council #9794. A simple man, wanting no frills of sorts, he loved to play golf and watch all types of sports on the television. Steve was a devoted friend to everyone, always helping others and never knowing a stranger or an enemy.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Tony McMichael. He is survived by his loving wife of twenty years, Windy McMichael; his brothers, Terry McMichael and wife Joyce of Woodstock, Georgia, Kelly McMichael and wife April of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Kent McMichael and wife Bonnie of Redmond, California; and numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Steve will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 6pm until 7pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 2308 Third Street, Huffman, Texas 77336, with a Rosary to be recited starting at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 11am on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at St. Philip the Apostle, Rev. Fr. Richard E. Barker, Celebrant. A private Rite of Committal will be held at a later date in Magnolia cemetery, Dayton, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in Steve’s honor to the Knights of Columbus Council #9794, PO Box 2363, Huffman, Texas 77336.

Fox

Myrta Nolin Fox, 74, of Livingston, Texas died Friday, October 30, 2015, at The Bradford in Livingston.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, 303 E. Crockett, Cleveland, Texas 77327.

Myrta was born August 25, 1941 in Seadrift, Texas to parents; John E. and Della P. Wallis Bowen. A former resident of Cleveland, she attended Edinburg High School, studied child development at San Jacinto Community College, and was a member of the Church of Christ. She also enjoyed gardening, watching birds and squirrels.

Mrs. Fox was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 36 years and father of her children: Ernest Nolin, son: Michael Nolin, great-grand-daughter: Tristan Polk, brothers: Ivan and Clark Bowen and sister: Lorraine Woodin. She is survived by her husband of six years: Earl Fox of Livingston, daughters: Lynda Crochet and husband Ricky of Port Neches and Susan Scheel and husband Mike of Watauga, sons: Mark Nolin of Cleveland and Steve Nolin of Houston, brothers: Jimbo, Jack, and Floyd Bowen, sisters: Juanita Brittain and Tenny Blankenship, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Taylor

Jimmy Wayne Taylor 81 of Hardin, Texas died on Thursday October 29, 2015 at Memorial Hermann Hospital Medical Center of Houston, Texas.

He was born May 14, 1934 in Corpus Christi to Alvin Taylor and Irene Byrd.

He had lived in Hardin, since 1993 and had worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator and Mechanic.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Taylor of Hardin. Sons, Stephen Wayne Taylor and wife Kathy of Moss Hill, and Scott Allen Waters and wife Lourdes of Hardin.

Daughters are Beth Lyons and husband Donnie of Hardin, Judy Taylor of Sour Lake, Sandy Kalpalski of Liberty, and Leslie Thibodeaux and husband Jeff of Kingwood.

Sisters are Oleta Gallman of Corpus Christi, Georgie Swanner of Corpus Christi, and Frances Taylor of Goldsboro, North Carolina.

Grandchildren; 13 Great grandchildren; 16 and 1 Great Great Grandchild and a host of loving friends and other family members.

A memorial service will be held on Monday November 2, 2015 at 6:00 P.M. at Faith & Family Funeral Services Chapel with Reverend Tony Hines officiating.

Service of remembrance under the care of Faith & Family Funeral Services Inc. 40847 Hwy 105 E. Batson, Texas 77519.

Mick

John David Mick, Sr. age 70, of Liberty, Texas died on Thursday October 29, 2015 at Kingwood Medical Center.

A visitation will be held at Calvary Baptist Church of Liberty, on Sunday November 1, 2015, starting at 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. A service of remembrance will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday November 2, 2015 also Calvary Baptist Church with Reverend Robert Pitts officiating. Interment to follow at Fairlawn cemetery in Liberty.

John David Mick was born in Virginia, to Curtis William Mick and Sadie Mae Mick. John moved from Virginia, to Liberty, Texas in 1975 where he met his wife Susie Mick of 36 years and then took on the challenge of raising his 4 kids Donald, Tammy, Roger and Michael as well as took on Susie's 3 children George, Bobby and Angel. John and Susie was married on May 17, 1977.

John adopted Susie's 3 children as his own in 1978. Susie and John had a son John David Mick, Jr. in 1978 and that made a total of 8 Mick children. Throughout the kids school years the kids were referred to as the Mick kids kind of like the Brady bunch except they was the Mick bunch.

John's hobbies were rebuilding antique cars and building his own trucks. John would work all day then come home and work on vehicles until dark and on the weekends. John was also a great carpenter, he would buy cheap houses and gut them out and rebuild them to accommodate such a large family. He also enjoyed going on road trips to Virginia and Missouri to visit family as often as he could.

John starting working for Bobby Smalley at Smalley's Welding In 1975 when he moved to Texas. He worked with Bobby Smalley for numerous of years at several companies as a heavy equipment operator. John then went to work for David Chandler and worked for him for numerous years until he could not work any longer. John as worked with Bobby Smalley and David Chandler from the time he moved to Texas until he could no longer work and they remained best friends throughout the years. John could dig a needle away from a pipe and never touch the pipe.

John is survived by 8 children, George and Sheryl Mick, Bobby and Jamie Mick, Donald and Kim Mick, Roger and Sonya Mick, Michael Mick, John David Mick, Jr., Tammy and Doug Smith, Angel and Larry Welch., 1 sister, Virginia Clutter., 1 brother, June and Delphi Mick. Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. John is preceded in death by his loving wife, Brenda Sue Mick., mother, Sadie Mae Mick., father, Curtis William Mick., 3 brothers, Bobby Mick, Curtis Mick and Harold Mick., 3 sisters, Sylvia Chapell, Shirley Roto and Linda Allen., 1 grandson, Steven Paul Norcross, Jr., and 1 bird/son: Sunny the love of his life. John was dedicated to his work and family.

Service of remembrance under the care of Faith & Family Funeral Services Inc. 40847 Hwy 105 E. Batson, Texas 77519.

Joiner

Janelle Joiner 67, a resident of Liberty, died Friday, October 23, 2015, at a local hospital.

Visitation: Thursday, October 29, 2015, 1:00pm - 6:00pm, Wells Funeral Services Chapel, 300 Alabama St, Liberty, Texas.

She will lie-in-state, Friday, October 30, 2015, at St. Miles Missionary Baptist Church, 120 E. Main St, Liberty, Texas from 9:00am until 11:00am, Funeral Service will follow, Rev. Ervin C. Victoria, officiating.

Interment will be in Wells Memorial cemetery, Liberty, Texas.

Denby

Laverne Denby, age 83 of Romayor, died at her residence on October 28, 2015 with her loving family by her side.

Laverne was born September 28, 1932 in Jasper, TX daughter of the late Vernon Carrico and Bobbi Alma Davis Carrico. She graduated from Hull-Daisetta High School and was a housewife all of her life. Laverne was a great Christian and loved everybody. She enjoyed her music, especially gospel, country and western and bluegrass music. Laverne was also a great cook. She will be missed by all.

Laverne was preceded in death by her parents, husband; Joel Laburn Denby Sr, sons; James Glenn Denby, Vernon Murry Denby and sister; Bobbie Jo Basham. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, sons; Joel Laburn Denby Jr and wife Dianne of Romayor, TX, Douglas Wayne Denby and wife Kathy of Houston, TX, daughter; Carol Ann Denby of Romayor, TX, brother; Phillip Elvin Carrico and wife Laura of Daisetta, TX, sisters; Martrell Fregia of Liberty, TX, Virgil Hamilton of Beaumont, TX, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Services for Laverne Denby will be Monday, November 2, 2015 at 10am at Allison Funeral Service, 1101 North Travis, Liberty, TX with burial to follow at Oakdale cemetery in Daisetta. Visitation will be Sunday, November 1, 2015 from 5pm to 8pm in the chapel at Allison’s.

Glenn

Debbie A. Housley Glenn, 53, of Smith Point, died Monday, October 26, 2015, at her residence.

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2015, at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2015, at Pace-Stancil in Dayton. Funeral reception for family and friends will be held thereafter at Day Spring Church in Liberty, TX.

Debbie was born August 29, 1962 in Columbia, Mississippi to parents; Charles L. and Ramona Oglesbee Housley. Debbie was a former resident of Dayton, and has resided in Smith Point for the past two years. She was a graduate of Channelview High School, class of 1980, and attended San Jacinto Community College. Mrs. Glenn was a tax assessor-collector for Aldine ISD, regional director of the Texas Association of Assessing Officers, past president of the Gulf Coast chapter of TAAO, a Texas certified tax assessor-collector, and attended Day Spring Church. She enjoyed fishing with her family, shopping, holding hands with her husband, Johnny, and looking for sea glass on the beach.

Mrs. Glenn was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 35 years: Johnny Glenn of Smith Point, son: Brandon Glenn of Dickinson, daughter: Kelli Glenn of Smith Point, brother: Phillip Housley and wife Rhonda of Purvis, Mississippi, and numerous other relatives, and friends.

Kersh

Lily Blanche (McMillen) Kersh, 87, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, died October 23, 2015.

Lily was born September 27, 1928 in Liberty, Texas to parents, Dewey Alexander Sr. and Blanche (Jannise) McMillen. She worked for the Cleland Multipurpose Skating Complex in Fort Bragg. NC for 33 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, by siblings, Dewey Alexander McMillen, Jr. and Martha Jeanne Schroeder, and by her beloved husband of 33 years, Fred Kersh, Jr..

She is survived by her children, Rosa Jowers & husband, Buddy; Louisa Feeley & husband Jeff; Fred Kersh & wife, Jennifer; Douglas Kersh; by brothers & sisters, John Andrew McMillen, Mary Helena Denker, Francis Charles McMillen, Jacques James McMillen, Bertha Evelina Theriot, Jospehine Elizabeth Smesney and Joseph Augustine McMillen; and by 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Mass Services to celebrate her life will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 411 Milam St. in Liberty, Texas with burial to follow in the Liberty Catholic cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors starting at 10:00 a.m. prior to the mass. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the catholic church.

Alexander

Charles Edward "Pee Wee" Alexander, 82, of Dayton, died Saturday October 24, 2015 at the Heritage Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation Home in Dayton.

Cremation under the care of Faith & Family Funeral Service with a Memorial Service to follow at a later date.

Charles was born September 22, 1933 in Liberty, to James Alexander and Chloe Gill. He was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator for Oil tanking of Texas, Inc.

He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, James Arnold Alexander and three sisters, Goldie Murphy, Bobbie Miller and Jewel Bullock.

Charles is survived by a son, Chuck Alexander and wife Bridgett of Baytown, one brother, Mickey Alexander of Sour Lake., grandchildren, Aroness Alexander of Austin, Chloe Alexander of Austin, Haylie Mayo of Baytown, Alena Mayo of Baytown and numerous nieces, nephews and host of loving friends.

Service of remembrance under the care of Faith & Family Funeral Services Inc. 40847 Hwy 105E. Batson Texas, 77519,

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