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Lucy Ann May 94 of Daisetta, died Monday June 11, 2012 at Liberty Healthcare Center of Liberty.
A service of remembrance will be held Wednesday June 13, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at the graveside at Guedry cemetery of Batson with Reverend Paul Fregia officiating. The family will be receiving friends from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. also on Wednesday at Faith & Family Chapel. Born in Many, Louisiana she had lived in Daisetta most of her life and was an homemaker and had worked for Kelly's Cafe in Daisetta as a waitress, and was also a member of Central Baptist Church of Daisetta. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of many years James May, son Carl Chambers. Survivors are son Jimmy May of Daisetta, grandchildren James and Marcus May and nieces and nephews.
Service of remembrance under the care of Faith & Family Funeral Services 40847 Hwy 105 E. Batson Texas 77519. 936-336-2222 or 936-262-2100
Caple
John D. “Dean” Caple, 77, of Dayton, died Sunday, June 10, 2012, at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 16, 2012, at the residence. Arrangements are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.
Dean was born June 13, 1934 in Fayette Township, IA, to parents; John Lloyd and Ina R. Van Deventer Caple, a former resident of Illinois, and has resided in Dayton for the past 30 years. He was a graduate of the Yale High School class of 1952, obtained college credit and veteran of the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict, a retired airline pilot for Eastern Airlines after 27 years of employment, and former member of the Loyal Order of Moose. He also enjoyed the computer, carpentry, dancing, bowling, and needle point.
Mr. Caple was preceded in death by his parents, brother: David Wilcox, and sister: Sue Ford. He is survived by his wife of 42 years: Veronika S. Schueller Caple of Dayton, daughters: Ina Mae Savage and husband Earl, II of Sarasota, FL, Susanna Brown and husband Dan of Finley, OH, and Ulrike Harvey of Dayton, sons: Jess Caple and wife Janet of Daisetta and Dirk Caple and wife Jennie of Livingston, brother: Terry Huston of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, grandchildren: Timothy Brown, Ashley Brown, Tyler Harvey, Dareone Dool, Travis Caple, Bryce Caple, and Isaac Dool, great-grandchildren: Tristan and Lizzie, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Gill
Jane Waters Gill 77 of Hardin, Texas died Sunday June 10, 2012 at her residence.
Born in San Benito, Texas to Luther Carol Waters and Gypsey Lee Harper on March 7, 1935 she had lived in Hardin, and was an homemaker. She is survived by her husband Charles Gill of Hardin and a host of other family members and friends. A wonderful and caring person Jane will be greatly missed. Cremation service entrusted to the care of Faith & Family Funeral Services of Batson.
Cremation service under the care of Faith & Family Funeral Services 40847 Hwy 105 E. Batson, Texas 77519.
Wilson
Joanne Nathalee Wilson died at her residence on Monday, June 04, 2012.
She was 80 years of age and a resident of Rye, Texas since 1977. Mrs. Wilson was born October 22, 1931 in Buffalo, New York to parents William Blain and Minnie Lee Addison who preceded her in death. She loved the outdoors and had a passion for fishing. She was a steadfast friend, a devoted wife, tireless mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and loving sister. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She will be remembered loving by her devoted husband of 48 years, James P. Wilson; daughter Yolanda Koehler and husband Spike; sons Johnnie Walters and wife Delary, Jeff Walters and wife Janie; grandchildren Chad Walters, Jason Walters, Stacie Walters, Jena Walters, Shawn Holmes, Shannon Holmes, and Shane Holmes; great-grandchildren Chevy Edwards, Megan Walters, Morgan Walters, Maddie Holmes, “Z” Holmes, and Raylee Holmes; many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other cherished family members and faithful friends.
Bro. Curtis Jones presided over funeral services held 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 08, 2012 at First Baptist Church, Romayor, Texas with interment at Romayor cemetery. Arrangements were made under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas.
Whittlesey
Donna Lynn Barnhart Whittlesey 50 of Batson, died Wednesday June 6, 2012 at her residence.
Service of remembrance will be held Monday June 11, 2012 at 3:00 P.M. at New life Assembly of God Church of Batson, with Reverend Bill Campbell and Reverend Frank Aragon officiating interment to follow at Guedry cemetery of Batson.The family will be receiving friends on Sunday June 10, 2012 from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. also at the church. A native of Uvalde she had lived in Batson most of her life and was an homemaker. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers Elizabeth Gilfillian and Mozzelle Phillips. Donna is survived by her parents Joe and Lela Barnhart of Batson, sons Brandon Barnhart and wife Crystal of Lumberton, Christopher Whittlesey and wife Sara of Beaumont, daughter Kendra Whittlesey of Batson, brothers Gary Barnhart of Mt. Belvieu, Randy Barnhart of Baytown. Grandchildren Katelyn, Kolby, Alexis, Reagan. Nephews Little Joe, Chris, Kevin, Dustin and nieces Tiffany, and Stephanie.
Service of remembrance under the care of Faith & Family Funeral Services 40847 Hwy 105 E. Batson, Texas 77519
Robbins
Velma Brown Scott Robbins was born in Liberty, Texas to the late Arthur Brown, Jr. and Lettie Mae Bryant Brown on August 18, 1935.
She was the third of six children born from that union.
She was reared by the late Arthur and Earby Brown due to a premature death of her biological mother.
Velma confessed her hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Rev. J. W. Brent at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Dayton, TX.
She attended public school in Dayton, TX and graduated valedictorian from Colbert High School in the class of 1954.
She was a domestic engineer for many years before obtaining her nurse technician certificate from Manpower, Inc. in Liberty, TX.
Upon completion of the program, she became employed at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown, TX in 1970.
She was known for her care of patients and strong work ethic.
She loved them like family and often served them beyond the call of duty. For Velma, she often encouraged Brian and Susan to do something for someone daily, a lesson she learned from her father and a legacy she leaves for all. Velma retired in 1989 after 19 years of dedicated service as a nurse’s assistant. She continued to be a private caregiver to numerous patients even unto her death.
She was married
to her loving husband of 31 years, Arthur Scott on October 31, 1976, until his demise on July 17, 2008.
Together, Arthur and Velma helped rear Susan during her adult years, and helped rear Brian, their grandson, from birth into manhood.
She married
Lee Robbins on May 14, 2011.
While living in Dayton, TX, she served faithfully as a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and never forgot her foundation.
Velma and Arthur moved to Baytown in 1981, then she united with Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in 1983.
A church picnic or any function was not complete without her peach cobbler or potato salad.
She served faithfully as a member of the Senior Mission and held the office of secretary for over 25 years.
She was a charter member of the Senior Usher Board and faithful member of the Seasoned Saints.
Velma was known to represent her Mission at numerous Mission Workshops as a reporter or strong supporter and likewise she served her Master at many local Usher Candlelight services.
She worked in all ministries until God called her to receive her golden wings.
Shortly after her premature retirement from San Jacinto Methodist Hospital, Velma stayed home to take care of the pride of her life, her only grandchild, Brian Lee Fontenot until he was three.
Then she returned to work as a home health sitter giving faithful and devoted love and care to the elderly.
Additionally, she often cared for new teachers who needed a good home cooked meal, lots of love, sound wisdom, and a shoulder to lean on.
She then adopted their families as her own. Velma was an active member of Black Women’s Awareness Club where she sponsored and mentored young girls to become ladies.
She co-sponsored her family’s Relay for Life team for over 10 years. She gave selflessly and tirelessly to her community.
Velma’s dedication to mankind was her ministry.
Velma was fondly called “Sister, Scotty, Nanny, Aunt Velma, or Gram” by family and friends.
On June 7, 2012, God lovingly called His daughter by her Christian name and she answered His call.
Befittingly, we celebrate her life of fullness, for death has not been victorious over our Sister in Christ.
For Velma Brown Scott Robbins has joyfully exchanged this earthly home for her Father’s heavenly mansion.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur, Lettie Mae and Earby Brown; Arthur E. Scott, her husband of 31 years; and two brothers, Nathaniel and L.E. Brown.
She leaves to cherish her memory one biological sister, Patricia Brown Jackson (Shreveport) and surrogate sister, Ruth Goffney; brothers Roscoe Brown (Baytown) and David (Lillian) Brown (Houston), brothers-in-laws, Joe (Lelia) Scott and Stanley (Betty) Scott both of Ft. Worth; a devoted sister-in-law Dorothy Scott (Houston); caring daughter, Susan Moore-Fontenot (Baytown); the apple of her eye, her grandson Brian Fontenot (Austin); surrogate daughter Ivy Santiago (Fredric) and her devoted and caring adopted granddaughter Britney Harris (Baytown); one loving aunt, Henri Bryant (DeRidder, LA); very special cousins Mary (Lonnie) York; Muriel (Lee) Dudley; Anna (Carl) Taylor; Norma (Robert) Jones; Walter Harrison all of Houston; very special friends Frankie Brewer, Scott and Connie Walding, Willie Haluska; and her loving patient Jerry Zeringue, all of Baytown; cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and her Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church family.
Level
Thelma McMillen Level, 73 of Texas City, Texas, formerly of Huntsville, Texas, died on Saturday, May 12, 2012, with her loving family by her side.
She was born April 11, 1939 to parents Elmer Miller and Nellie Miller in Phoenix, Arizona. Her happiest moments were spent in the kitchen, cooking huge meals for her large family and friends.
She had owned Miz Mac’s Café in Hardin and Liberty, Texas. She also enjoyed bingo, crocheting, and fishing. Mourning her departure, yet cherishing her memories are her loving husband of 18 years, Don Level of Texas City. Her children Dewey McMillen III, of Huntsville, TX, Leona Hall and spouse John of Friendswood, TX, Ervin McMillen of Winnie, TX, Marie McMillen-Mahmood and spouse Max of Texas City, TX, Rose Anna Lerma and spouse Jaime of Huntsville, TX and Corey Level of Columbia, MO. She leaves the “loves of her life”, her grandchildren, Dewey McMillen IV, Angela Nieto, Brandy Killingsworth, Manuel “CJ” Johnson Jr., John Hall, Jr, Matthew Bitara, Andrew Bitara, Jaime Lerma Jr., Brittney McMillen and Ervin McMillen Jr. She also leaves great-grandchildren, Crusita, Noah, Natalia, Ashlen, Madison, Trevor and Austin. Mother Nellie Miller and sister Velma Zumwalt and husband Jimmy all of Farmington, NM. She also leaves a host of family and friends.
Thelma was preceded in death by her father Elmer Miller, son Alfred McMillen, son, David Level, daughter -in-law Andle McMillen, and father of her children, Dewey McMillen, Jr. A celebration of life and memorial service will be Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Viewing will be at 12 noon to 2:00 PM. Memorial service at 2:00 PM. Grave side services will be at a later date. Professional services provided by Carnes Funeral Home, 3100 Gulf Freeway, Texas City, Texas 77591. (409-986-9900)
York
Kathryn Denine York, age 43 died June 4, 2012 in Sheldon, TX.
Kathryn was born May 20, 1969 in Jasper, TX, daughter of George and Edna Tullos. Kathryn attended Channelview High School and resided in Channelview most of her life until returning to Dayton for the past ten years. She loved concerts and riding her moped.
Kathryn was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents; Edward and Pearl Williams and her paternal grandparents; Melvin and Lois Tullos. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her parents, son; John Ebbin York of Dayton, daughter; Whitney Nicole York of Dayton, brother; George Harold Tullos Jr. of Dayton, sister; Karen Lynn Foster and husband Billy.
Services for Kathryn Denine York will be Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 10am in the chapel of Sterling Funeral Home, 602 North Main in Dayton. Graveside services will be at 3pm on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Hebron cemetery in Pineland, TX.
Miller
John Leo Miller, 79 of Houston died on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at his residence with his family by his side. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather, brother and friend.
Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 3, 2012. Interment will follow in Anahuac cemetery. A gathering of Leo's family and friends will be from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M on Saturday at the funeral home.
Leo was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry and Daisy Mae Ard Miller; daughters, Penny and Mary Allison; brother, Thurman Miller. His was the owner of Houston Classic Restoration for over 55 years. He loved fishing, baseball, football, gardening and being around his grandkids.
Leo is survived by his wife of 26 years, Winnie Louise Barber Miller; daughters, Toni Bosarge, Vickie Trippe, Janell Zamora, Rosemary Herrera; sons, Kenny Miller, Mike Miller, Skippy Miller, Samuel J. Rocha; sister, Elouise Turner; brothers, Albert Allen Miller, Benny Miller and Bobby Miller; 21 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Harmon
Funeral Service for Albertha Harmon, 79, of Devers, Texas, will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at First Baptist Church of Devers, with Elder Lawrence White, Sr. officiating with burial in Wells Memorial cemetery under the direction of Wells Funeral Service, Liberty.
Sister Albertha Harmon departed her earthly life surrounded by her children on June 2, 2012 at East Houston Regional Medical Center in Houston, Texas. She was born on December 28, 1932 in Rayne Louisiana to Earnest Sr. and Pearl Lavergne. She lived in Devers Texas for over 60 years and she was active in her community and church.
She worked numerous jobs during her lifetime, which included The American Rice Growers, Devers Sawmill, Silver Bell Café, Devers ISD, and Catered for numerous events, she provided childcare for the Community of Devers. Sister Albertha’s most fulfillment and enjoyment was cooking, being a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
Sister Albertha Harmon loved the Lord and He was the head of her life. She was a member of Galilee Baptist Church for over 40 years where she served as Matron of the Youth Department, Pastor Aide, Usher Board, Mission, Senior Choir, Culinary Ministry, and Order of the Eastern Star.
She united with Israel Temple COGIC under the leadership of the late Pastor Alfred White. She was devoted to contributing to the success of the ministries and she served faithfully as an Usher under the leadership of her Pastor Elder Lawrence White Sr.
Her parents, several siblings, grandson and great-grandson preceded her in death.
She leaves to cherish her memories her children: James Lavergne (Ida) of Baytown Texas, Cynthia Scott of San Antonio, Texas, Brenda Williams (Joe) of Beaumont, Texas, Jimmy Dale Harmon of Houston, Texas, Gatta Harmon Jr. (Dionne) of Baytown, Texas, Joe Harmon (Louise) of Waco, Texas, Rev. Terry Harmon of Devers, Texas, and Donna Wilson (Craig) of Moore, Oklahoma. Sister: Brenda Harmon of China, Texas. Brothers: Earnest Lavergne Jr. of Devers, Texas, Cleveland Lavergne of Nome, Texas, Paul Lavergne of Killeen, Texas, Willie Lavergne of Houston, Texas. She also leaves 20 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives, friends, and church family.
