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Sheree Key
Sheree Reynolds Key, age 45, of Sugar Land and formerly of Wharton, died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, in Sugar Land following a brief illness. She was born on Feb. 7, 1961, in Wharton, daughter of Carl Nettles Reynolds Jr. and Rowena Maree Smith Reynolds.
Mrs. Key was reared in Wharton but had lived in Sugar Land since 1995. She was a 1979 graduate of Wharton High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society and was a State 4A State Doubles Tennis Champion. She attended Tyler Junior College on a tennis scholarship and was a Junior College National Tennis Championship participant.
She transferred to Southwestern University where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority and received her bachelor of arts in education. She married Gary Key on Feb. 18, 1995, in Wharton.
Mrs. Key worked for Shell Oil Company in Houston as an accounts payable supervisor for the past 19 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Wharton and a former member of the Houston Junior League. Mrs. Key was an avid golfer and a member of the Wharton Country Club.
She was a very compassionate person who touched people in a special way. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister who will be greatly missed.
Funeral services 3 p.m. today, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007, at First United Methodist Church of Wharton with The Reverend Richard Burnham officiating.
Interment will follow in Wharton City Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Gary Key and son, Hayde Reynolds Key, both of Sugar Land; parents, Carl and Rowena Reynolds Jr. of Wharton; sister, Julie Reynolds of Wharton; brother, Neil Reynolds and wife, Kathy of Wharton; nieces, Heather and Holli Reynolds, both of Wharton; father-in-law, Curtis Key of San Antonio; mother-in-law, Doris Key of Houston; sister-in-law, Stephanie Key of Houston. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Carl N. and Ruth Reynolds Sr. and Weldon H. and Madora Smith.
Pallbearers are Randy Strnadel, Daniel Coronado, Ryan Walsh, Brian Pflug, Paul Quinn and Jonathan Nash.
Honorary pallbearers are Ken Freese, Doug Moses, Clem “Buck” Boettcher, Gary Obenhaus, Bruce Quick, Benjamin Bartlett and Ray Massey.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1717 Pioneer, Wharton, TX 77488.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home.
Melvin Peoples
Funeral services for Melvin Doyle Peoples, 59, of Warrington, were held Monday at Layne Renaissance Chapel. Interment followed in the National Cemetery.
Mr. Peoples died Jan. 20, 2007. He was born Dec. 29, 1947, in St. Louis, Mo., to Theopolis and Inez Alexander Peoples.
He attended St. Louis public schools and Florissant Valley College. On June 29, 1969, he married Iris Pamela Houston Peoples. Mr. Peoples was a decorated Vietname War veteran.
Survivors include his children Carmencita Maria and Fletcher Stewart, Melvin Doyle and Terri Peoples Jr., Maurice Antonio and Michelle Peoples, Abdul Lateaf Peoples, Preashion Inez Peoples and Alia Aisha Peoples; siblings, Rev. Theopolis “Theo” and Ann Peoples Jr., General “Bones” and Jeanette Peoples, Barbara “Babs” and Raymond Shields, Gwendolyn “Gwen” Peoples, Ali-Hsan “Arthur” and Khadija, Iesha, Shnhia and Merium Peoples, Kenneth “Khalid” and Sophia Peoples, Undray and Earline Peoples, Carolyn and Prince Fletcher; sister-in-law, Jean Peoples; and 12 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Hubert “Ty” Peoples.
Kenneth Whitbey
Kenneth Randell “Randy” Whitbey, age 68 of Boling, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born on Aug. 15, 1938, in Commerce, a son of the late J.L. Whitbey and Francis Donathan Whitbey.
Mr. Whitbey was reared in the Houston area and attended school there. He served his country in the United States Army from November of 1958 until May of 1962, when he received his honorable discharge. On July 25, 1959, he married LeNell “Bobby” Hudson in Houston. Mr. Whitbey worked for Hudson Products as an assistant supervisor for many years.
He enjoyed fishing and coaching Little League Baseball both in Houston and New Gulf.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by sisters; Helen Whitbey and Dorothy Terrell and brothers; Jay, James, Donald Ray, Robert Leon and Billy Whitbey.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, 2007, from the chapel of Wharton Funeral Home with Rev. Edward Johnson officiating.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, LeNell “Bobby” Whitbey of Boling, sons; Larry Keith Whitbey and wife Keisha of Sugar Land and Gary Kenneth Whitbey of Beaumont, grandchildren; Dustin, Chad, Sierra, Molly and Garrett, with one great grandchild “on the way,” and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Honorary pallbearers were friends and co-workers at Hudson Products.
In lieu of usual remembrances the family requests memorials to Houston Hospice % Hospice Support Inc. PO Box 1417, El Campo, TX 77437.
Funeral services were under the direction of the Wharton Funeral Home.
Teddy Zuber
Teddy Zuber, age 72, of Wharton died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, in a Wharton hospital following an extended illness. He was born on March 26, 1934, in Yorktown, the son of the late Paul Zuber and Annie Henkes Zuber.
Mr. Zuber was a resident of Wharton since 1953 and a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Hungerford. He married Pauline Matejek on April 18, 1953 in Yorktown.
Mr. Zuber worked as a salesman for Sunbeam Bakery for 34 years before his retirement. He enjoyed raising cattle and dancing. Mr. Zuber was preceded in death by two brothers, Vincent Zuber and Edwin Zuber.
A Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday evening at the chapel of Wharton Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2007, at the chapel of the Wharton Funeral Home with Father Dominic Antwi-Boasiako officiating. Burial followed in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline Zuber of Wharton; sons, David Zuber of Iago and Jerry Zuber of Wharton; sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and Bill Pullin of Cuero and Rose and Walter DeDear of Victoria; two grandchildren , Tommy Mason and wife Shawn and Christi Chumchal; numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Phillip Kleas, Wade Zahn, Jeremy DeDear, Jason DeDear, Tim Pullin, Ken Zuber and Carlton West.
In lieu of usual remembrances the family requests memorials to Hospice Support Inc., P.O. Box 1417, El Campo, TX 77437.
Funeral services were under the direction of the Wharton Funeral Home.
Hazel Burleson
Hazel Frances Burleson, age 63, of Boling, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007, in Boling. She was born on March 4, 1943 in Velasco, daughter of the late Ivie Swain and Mildred Deihl.
She was reared by her grandparents, George and Hazel Deihl, and lived in the Stafford area. She attended school there. Mrs. Burleson worked as a care giver in customer service most of her life. She loved to crochet, do puzzles, sew and mend clothes for friends and family.
Following cremation, memorial services will be held Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, at 7 p.m. from First Baptist Church in Boling with Rev. Skip Holman officiating.
Survivors include her fiancée Robert Strickland of Boling; son, Joseph Melancon and wife, Barbara, of Boling; daughters, Tina Melancon of New Iberia, La., Doris Robinson and husband, Irby, of Boling, Theresa Raddatz of Pleasanton and Mary Melancon of Bandera; grandchildren, April Kilhorn, Katheryne Kilhorn, Anthony Kilhorn, Jasmine Robinson, Irby Robinson III, Charlie Giddens, Donnitta Bowles, Robert A. Raddatz, Bryan Kinsey, Christopher Kinsey, Kori Melancon, Kaitlyn Melancon, Skye Melancon and Seth Melancon; great-grandchildren, C.J. Giddens, Haley Giddens, Tommy Giddens, Kelsi Seay, Kaeli Seay, Jacob Seay, Aleksa Kilhorn, Avianna Kilhorn and Kadynse Kilhorn.
Contact Wharton Funeral Home.
Cecile Comilleau
Funeral services for Cecile “Pat” Green Comilleau, 82, of Bay City, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of Christ in Bay City with Joe Wrape officiating and Johnny Green assisting. Graveside services were held 3 p.m. Tuesday Greenlawn Cemetery in Rosenberg.
Mrs. Comilleau passed away on Jan. 20, 2007, at the Legacy in Bay City. She was born on June 16, 1924, in Riviera, to the late Harvey and Edna Green.
She is survived by son, Bobby R. Nicholson and wife, Judy, of Victoria; daughter, Virginia Dujka and husband, Joe, of Brenham; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister, Lucille Calk and husband, Thomas, of Van Vleck; brother, Elba “Pete” Green of Blessing; and a host of nephews, nieces and friends.
Mrs. Comilleau was an active member of the Church of Christ in Bay City, where she did volunteer work at the Harvest House Food Pantry.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Albert and Carl Rosenbusch and Lee Roy and Clarence “Bubba” Green; and two children, Jeannette Nicholson and Jimmy Riggs.
If desiring, memorials may be made to the Church of Christ, 1200 Nichols Ave., Bay City, TX 77414.
Robert Evans
Funeral services for Robert James Evans, 60, of Freeport, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methdist Church. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Friday.
Mr. Evans died Jan. 19, 2007, at his home. He was born Jan. 17, 1947, in Garwood.
Survivor is Zak Coleman of Richmond.
Contact Gooden-Hatton Funeral Home.
Billy McEntire
Billy McEntire, age 77, of Brazoria, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007, in a Houston hospital following an extended illness. He was born on Feb. 22, 1929, in Wharton, the son of the late John Henry McEntire and Emma Yackel McEntire.
Mr. McEntire was reared in the Wharton area and attended Wharton schools.
He married Alma Guill on Feb. 1, 1947, in Wharton. Mr. McEntire worked for Dow Chemical in the maintenance department for more than 35 years until his retirement in 1983. He enjoyed working in the outdoors, and being with his friends and family.
Visitation for friends and family began at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007, at Wharton Funeral Home.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007. from the chapel Wharton Funeral Home with Edward Frankum and Pete Davis officiating. Burial followed in Wharton City Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 60 years, Alma McEntire; daughter Lisa Zimmerman and husband, Steve, of Brazoria; and granddaughter Savannah Zimmerman also of Brazoria.
Pallbearers were Steve Zimmerman, Brett Glenn, Ed Frankum, Andy Guill, Brandon Bermudes and Dane Graves.
Funeral services were under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home.
Ernest Mendoza
Ernest Valencia Mendoza, age 54, of Burr, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2007, in Burr. He was born in Sugar Land, son of Jacinta Valencia and the late Simon Lozano Mendoza.
Mr. Mendoza was born and reared in the Sugar Land area and graduated from Dulles High School. He served his country in the United States Army from August 1975 until August 1979. Mr. Mendoza was a resident of Burr since 1997, formerly residing in Fort Bend County. He married Barbara Sue “Susie” Gwinn on March 15, 1985, in Waco. Mr. Mendoza worked as a Chief of Police for Needville Independent School District for the last 10 years. Prior to that, he worked for the Houston Independent School District and the City of Waco, all in law enforcement.
Survivors include his wife, Susie Mendoza of Burr; children, Santana Mendoza of Dallas, Morgan Muhlhausen and husband Nathan of Wharton, Miranda Hodge and husband William of Wharton, America Star Mendoza of Burr, Simon Paul Mendoza of Burr, Isreal Gwinn Mendoza of Burr and Michael Shiloh Mendoza of Burr; grandchildren, Xavier Paul Mendoza, Kameron Bailey Mendoza, Madeline Elise Muhlhausen and Damon Jackson Hodge with two grandchildren “on the way”; sisters, Dolores Guerra and husband, Roel , Emily Mendoza and Eloisa Vela and husband, Travis; and a brother, Felipe Mendoza.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Wharton Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, from Grace Community Church at 1 p.m. with Rev. Doug Warfel officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Rosenberg.
Pallbearers will be Santana Mendoza, Felipe Mendoza, Chief Michael Dickerson, 1st Sgt. Moses Mendoza, Deputy Bill Jenkins, Craig Radar and Scott Pagel.
Honorary pallbearers were Simon Mendoza, Isreal Mendoza, Michael Mendoza, Xavier Mendoza, Damon Hodge, Rene Lozano, William Hodge, Nathan Muhlhausen, Ryan Guerra, Roel Guerra, Manuel Cuerar, Samuel Cuerar, Matthew Cuerar and Genesis Cuerar.
In lieu of usual remembrances the family
requests memorials to Ernest Mendoza Law Enforcement Scholarship Fund at Needville High School and Boling High School or the Ernest Mendoza Memorial Fund, First Prosperity Bank P.O. Box 506, Needville, TX 77461
Funeral services are under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home.
Melvin Peoples
Funeral services for Melvin D. Peoples, will be held at a later date in St. Louis, Mo.
Mr. Peoples died Jan. 21, 2007, in Wharton.
Contact Gooden-Hatton Funeral Home.
