Obituaries

Apr 9, 2026

Makeyon Markel Dean was born in Lafayette, Louisiana on March 27, 2007, to DeMarcus Barnes and Samone Dean. Makeyon spent most of his life in La Porte, Texas with DeMarcus and Candice Barnes. He attended school at College Park Elementary, Baker Middle School, Lomax Jr. High, and graduated from La Porte High School. He was very passionate about sports and...

Jan 7, 2026

With a great sense of completion and a final sigh of "At last..," Donna Lou Gladney passed away on the morning of 07Jan26 in Baytown, Texas. She was born on 03Jun36 to Ann Louise Williams and Donald Bruce McAllister. Their youngest, Donna Lou, was Victor's sister and Robert's half-sibling. On 01Jan52, Donna married William Henry Gladney just days before he...

Jan 1, 2026

Sep 24, 2025

Charles Thomas "Tom" Cochran, 71, of La Porte, Texas, went to be with Jesus on September 24, 2025. Born in Humboldt, Tennessee, Tom was the beloved son of Max Daniel and Mary Etta Cochran. While serving in the United States Air Force, Tom married his wife, Linda Sue Cochran, and their daughter Dawn was born. Tom later began a long...

Jun 30, 2025

Roderick was born in Liberty Texas to Larry Webb and Lyorse Willis on March 10, 1968. Roderick passed at the age of 57, peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. He accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior and made peace with himself and whomever he needed to.Roderick was a high spirited outgoing man...

May 10, 2025

Mary Jean (Davis) Doughty was born March 13, 1965 in Galveston, Texas to Arthur and Mary Davis. The family moved to La Porte, TX when Mary was 3. She attended school in La Porte and graduated in 1982. Mary worked as a CNA but her children were her whole life. She met Kerry Johnson and married in 1988. Together they...

Apr 15, 2025

James Henry Martin , more affectionately known as Chuck or Skeeter was born August 5, 1947 to Emilie and Leroy Martin in Anahuac, Texas. Chuck grew up in Anahuac and attended Anahuac High School. After High School he went on to University of Houston, and MIT, ultimately earning a Masters in Accounting and Human Resources. After serving with the Army...

Feb 19, 2025

Roberto Felix AKA "Ras Obashie" was born and raised in ST. CROIX USVI on January 31st, 1967. He was born to loving parents, Miguelina Vasquez and Demetrio Felix-Ortiz. He spent most of his early life in ST. CROIX. He grew up with his siblings, Ricardo Felix Sr (Ricky), Demetrio Felix Jr (Junie), Rochell Felix, Dutchell Felix, and Mariel Felix-Soto. He...

Feb 6, 2025

Benjamin Ritchie was a humble man who dedicated his life to honoring the things that really mattered: family, friends and living authentically. On February 6th, Ben found peace and joined the love of his life in their final resting place after 5 years of their separation in death. Coming from humble beginnings, Ben aspired to leave his small town in...

Jan 12, 2025

Brittany Holder, born on July 28, 1984, in Phoenix, Arizona, passed away surrounded by love, leaving a remarkable legacy of compassion and joy. She was the beloved daughter of Kelly Baker and the late David Baker, sister to Sue Dahlstrom and Dawnnicole Robinson, and sister-in-law to Harold Dahlstrom, Billy Robinson, Chris Holder, Taylor Holder and McKayla Holder. A devoted mother...

Nov 17, 2024

Eldridge McClendon, born on April 20, 1969 to Arleen and Eldridge McClendon Sr., was a cherished son, brother, husband, father, and friend. He graduated from Forest Brooke High School in 1988 and was baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints soon after. Eldridge served a mission in Antofagasta, Chile, and later married his eternalcompanion, Brenda McClendon, in...

Nov 15, 2024

God has her in His keeping, we have her in our hearts. In loving remembrance ofCheryl Efella Gay (Dump) 65 passed away on Friday November 15, 2024. Cheryl wasborn August 29, 1959, to the late Deotis Gay, Sr and Mary Gibson Gay. Cheryl wasraised and lived in La Porte Texas for most of her life. She attended La Ports Schools....

Oct 18, 2024

Sharon Ann Hyden, 75, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many, peacefully passed away on October 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 22, 1949, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Bill Clement and Carolyn Earles, she leaves behind a legacy of kindness, love, and unwavering devotion. Known affectionately as "Grandma," Sharon possessed a...

Oct 4, 2024

Tears are the silent language of grief. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Al-Kenna M. Schrader. She was born June 14, 1947 in Washington, DC and passed away October 4, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. Al-Kenna held many titles in her life. She was a wife to R. Wayne McAllister, sister to Kati and Kerry, a...

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Jan 24, 2024

Melody Ann Iturralde, 58, of Atascocita, peacefully left this side of heaven on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, in The Woodlands. She was born on February 20, 1965, in Houston, Texas, to her late biologicalParents, Darlene Allen and Vernon Dowell. Raised by her late parents, Bobby J. and Lillie Nixon, in Pasadena. She graduated from Deer Park High School in 1983....

Jan 24, 2024

Brenda Gay (Parish) Thedford was born on August 3, 1955 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Katherine and Frank Parish. At the age of three the family moved to Houston and they settled in. Brenda grew up with her siblings, Wesley, Cindy, Ronald and Barbara. Brenda was an honor student at Furr High School. Brenda met Keith Thedford in 1977 in...

Jan 3, 2024

Michael Scott Madison (Spanky) was born December 22, 1966 to Elizabeth Alice (Betty) and William Edward Madison (Bill) in Houston, Texas. He attended Sam Rayburn High School and then continued his education with the University of Hard Knocks. It helped prepare him for the work in data andtelecommunications as a contractor. Mike was a kind-hearted free spirit who brightened the...

Dec 26, 2023

Ernesto D. Gaitan was born on January 9, 1949 in East Los Angeles to Maria Del Refugio D Leon Delgado and Ernest Gaitan. He was raised in Monclova, Monterey, Mexico with his siblings. At the age of 18 he moved to Roselle, Illinois. He was working for a strapping company, AJ Gerrard, He met and married Evangelina Rodriguez and together...