A big THANK YOU to
Pat Chron Nichols (now Gone But Not Forgotten).
Note: If the name has a link, then you can
see the classmates tombstone.
Carmela "Connie" Armstrong
May 2, 1951 - July 12, 2022
Carmela
“Connie” Delores Armstrong, 71, of Rusk passed away at her
home on July 12, 2022. Connie was born on May 2, 1951 in New
York, New York to Harold and Carmela Armstrong.
Connie spent many years working as
a seamstress and raising her two children. She was a great
fisherwoman, gardener and lover of animals.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; Harold and Carmela, brothers; Butch and Robert
Armstrong.
Connie is survived by her children;
son, Donald Thurman and his wife Tammy, and daughter Theresa
Hoffman and her companion Steven Morris, grandchildren;
David, Justin, Richard, Zachary, Andrea, and Matthew
Thurman, and 9 great-grandchildren.
Connie asked that there would be no
public services.
The man. The myth. The
legend. Men wanted to be him, and women
wanted to be with him. James Michael
Allen, known to friends as "Mike,"
passed away on December 19, 2018, at the
age of 67 years. Mike was born in
Navasota, Texas on September 15, 1951.
He graduated from Conroe high school in
1970. Mike was a master plumber and
owned his own company since 1982. Mike
loved fried chicken and mashed potatoes
smothered in gravy, the hottest salsa
and coldest dark beer in town, twisting
a wrench under the hood of his truck, ZZ
Top and fast cars. Not necessarily in
that order. He hated country music and
hypocrites. Not necessarily in that
order. He was also pretty good at
growing a garden and making a mean pot
of hot chili. Mike loved to tell
stories, and you could be sure that 50%
of that story was true. Mike loved to
make people laugh and smile, he will be
missed. The memorial will be held at
2:00 PM on January 5, 2018, at McNutt
funeral home. Address: 1703 Porter Road,
Conroe TX 77301 "FM 1314" Mike is
preceded in death by his mom and dad, JT
Allen and Nancy Allen. Mike is survived
by his wife of 38 years, Pat Allen, his
brothers Patrick Allen and wife Donnalee,
Bobby Allen and wife Janie, nieces Kim
Allen Crow, Jazmine Allen, Chelsea Allen
Myers, Hannah Allen, great nephew and
nieces, Jaren, Kensley, McKenna.
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Gary Alley
Gary Alleyof
Willis died at the age of 41 on March 22, 1994.
Gary was born September 1, 1952 in Conroe, Texas
to Helen and Dan Alley. Interment inConroe
Memorial Park Cemeterywith
Cashner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
At the time of his death, Gary was survived by
his mother, sister, 1 daughter and 2 sons.
Milton Ray Anderson
Collins and Johnson Funeral Home announces
funeral services for Mr. Milton Ray
Anderson, 46, of Conroe, Texas.
Services will be held Saturday, May 18, 1996
at 11 a.m. at First Missionary Baptist
Church with the Rev. J. P. Davies
officiating. Interment will follow at
Golden Gate Cemetery. Survivors:
daughter, Jeri Michell Anderson;
step-daughter, Sheretta Trahan and step-son,
Donavan Trahan, all of Houston; mother,
Orvia Miller; sister, Audrey McDowell of
Conroe; two brothers, Calvin Anderson of
Conroe and Ennis Miller of California;
sister-in-law, Linda Anderson; nieces,
Rosalind Broussard, Tourjes McDowell,
Kimberly Jackson and Katrina Anderson;
nephews, Calvin Broussard and Calvin
Anderson, Jr.; eight great-nieces and
nephews; special friend, Shirley Anderson
and host of aunts, cousins and friends too
numerous to name.
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Robert Lee Barrows
Robert was born June 16, 1952 in
Anahuac, Texas and passed away
at the Veterans' Hospital in
Houston, Texas on April 19, 1976
as the result of motor vehicle,
pedestrian accident in Beaumont
Texas. Robert served in
the armed forces in Viet Nam and
his occupation was an
electrician. Robert
is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery
in Port Arthur, Texas where he
lived at the time of his death.
Samuel
Lynn "Sammy" Beck departed
this life in September,
2017, while residing at his
home in Conroe. He was 66
years of age.
Sammy was born on December
11, 1950, the third of four
sons born to Ralph and
LaVerne Beck. He remained a
lifelong resident of Conroe
until his passing in
September.
He is survived by one son,
Jason Aaron Beck, one
grandson, Jason Nathan Beck,
one brother and
sister-in-law, Gary and
Ginger Beck, and one niece
and nephew, Sarah and Ryan
Beck. Sammy was preceded in
death by his father, Ralph
Beck, his mother LaVerne
Beck, and his brothers,
Dickie and Mike Beck.
A graveside service will be
held at 2:00 P.M. on
Wednesday, December 27,
2017, at Oakwood Cemetery in
Conroe.
Marion Wayne Bosley, age 58,
passed away on Tuesday,
March 17,2009,
in Houston, Texas. He was
born Sunday, January 7,
1951, in Houston, Texas, to
William Larry and Ellen Jean
Bosley, both of who preceded
him in death. Marion is
survived by his loving wife
of 37 years Cynthia Bosley;
children, Sheril E. Mensch,
Michael, Julie, Misty and
Jeanie Bosley; brothers,
Richard and Benny Bosley; 14
grandchildren; numerous
other loving family and
friends. Visitation for
Marion will be held at Neal
Funeral Home, Thursday March
19, 2009 5-9 PM. Services
for Marion will be held at
Neal Funeral Home Chapel
Friday, March 20, 2009, at
10:00 AM. Interment
following service atHouston
National Cemetery,
Houston, Texas. Reverend
James Holt officiating. All
services handled under the
trusted care of Neal Funeral
Home.
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Debbie C. McCoy Brown
Klein Funeral Home, 281-252-3428 (Magnolia)
05/01/2007
Friday,
April 27, 2007
Debbie C. Brown loving wife, mother,
grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter-in-law and
sister-in-law went home to be with her Lord. Her
two greatest joys in life were her granddaughter
Katlyn Madison Neeley and her pet Chinese Pug "Bugsey".
She was a caring, generous, Christian spirit who
was loved by all who knew her. She loved to help
others and watch people. She was able to enjoy
both activities as a Life Member of the
Montgomery County Fair Association, serving on
both the swine committee and the gate committee.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years,
Jerry Brown, daughters Jada and Jaime Brown,
Granddaughter Katlyn Neeley, sisters Charlene
Pursley, Linda Waldrop, Collete Talbert and
numerous other family members and friends. She
was preceded in death by her father and mother
Pat and Audrey McCoy and brother Jim. Debbie
professed her faith in the Lord Jesus many years
ago and would want all who knew her to celebrate
her life and her passing. After suffering many
years of poor health and pain she now walks the
streets of heaven free of pain and suffering,
abundantly resting in the arms of her God.
Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday,
May 1, and funeral services at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, May 2, both at Klein Funeral Home in
Magnolia, Texas, interment following at Klein
Memorial Park. "We love you Alta and we will see
you soon".
Funeral services for Linda Caves Burch
28, of Conroe were held in the Metcalf
Chapel of the Pines Tuesday at 12 noon
with the Rev. John Weyer officiating.
Interment followed in theConroe
Memorial Park Cemetery with
Metcalf funeral Directors in charge of
the arrangements. Mrs. Burch was
born in Conroe on Oct. 24, 1951 and died
in Fort Bend County on Friday as the
result of an automobile accident.
Survivors: husband, David Allen Burch of
Conroe, mother: Doris Caves of Temple;
grandmother: Tiny Elliott of Conroe;
grandfather, William H. Caves of
Quitman; brother Robert Caves of Conroe.
Pallbearers: Allen H. May, Roscoe
Jordan, S. E Skelton, Atkinson and
Stephen Skelton.
Ronald Burgan
Graveside services for Ronald Wilson “Ron”
Burgan of Conroe 46, will be Saturday, May 2,
1998 at 3:30 p.m. inConroe
Memorial Park Cemetery with
the Rev. Gen Kendrick officating. Cashner
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Burgan was bornApril
2, 1952 in Springhill, LA. and passed away April
26, 1998 in Conroe. He was a member of
Mims Baptist Church. He was a veteran of
the U. S. Air Force. Mr. Burgan was
preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and
Regina Burgan and his sister Billie Burgan.
Survivors: sister, Janice Merryman of Conroe;
nephew, Ty and wife, Cindy Merryman of Conroe,
niece, Hayley Merryman of Buffalo N.Y.; great
niece and nephews, Brittany and Cory Merryman of
Conroe. He will be remembered as a loving
brother and uncle and an extremely generous and
caring friend to many. The family will
receive friends at the Merryman home after the
service.
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Lee Roy Byrd I
Loving Memory of Lee Roy Byrd, 62, of New Caney,
Texas who went to Heaven on August 22, 2013
surrounded by his family at Odyssey House in
Conroe, Texas. Lee was the beloved son of James
Ambers Byrd and Velma Lucille Byrd and
mother-in-law, Judy White. He was a wonderful
husband to Kathy Byrd for almost 40 years. Lee
was an exceptional father to Christopher Lee
Byrd of New Caney, TX, Brandi and Kenneth Durham
of Conroe, TX and Amanda and Russell Wolf of
Spring, TX. He was a loving "Papaw" to Charles
Robert King III, Brianna Musachia, Zanndra
Musachia, Blaze Wolf, Jamie Durham, Jessica
Durham, Clarissa Durham and Jacob Durham and a
great grandfather to Ariel, Sylus and Paittyn
Heffernan. He is leaving behind numerous
brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, great
nieces, great nephews and a host of caring
friends.
Lee proudly
served in theUnited
States Marine Corpsfor
6 years during the Vietnam era and will receive
military honors for his service to our country.
He and his wife, Kathy owned Lighthouse
Remodeling which they ran together for over 35
years. Lee was a Christian man and loved God and
his country. He helped everyone he knew and
never turned his back on a friend. Lee loved his
family with all of his heart and they were the
most important part of his life. His family
cherished him and he will be truly missed. He
was preceded in death by his father and mother,
James and Velma Byrd, mother-in-law, Judy White
and several brothers and sisters.
A Viewing will be held
in remembrance of Lee at Conroe Funeral
Directors on Thursday, August 29, 2013 from 5:00
P.M. until 8:00 P.M. He will be honored with a
Military Funeral Service on Friday, August 30,
2013 at Houston National Cemetery in Houston,
Texas at 12:30 P.M. Lee will be forever loved,
never forgotten and truly missed by his family
and all that knew him.
Larry Gene Capps
Services for Larry Gene Capps, 28, of Conroe
will be held July 15, 1980 at 3 p.m. in the
Metcalf Chapel of the Pines with William
Marquardt officiating. Interment will
follow in theConroe
Memorial Park Cemetery with Metcalf
Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Capps was born Nov. 19, 1951 in Chickasha,
Okla., and died Sunday, July 13 in Conroe.
He was a member of the Elks Lodge 2584 in
Conroe. Survivors: wife, Diane Capps
of Conroe, daughter, Tonya Capps of Conroe;
mother, Bernice Capps of Conroe; father, Nobel
Capps of Conroe; three brothers, Gary Capps,
James Capps and Nobel Capps, Jr., all of Conroe;
two sisters, Sherry Turpin and Judy Nichols both
of Conroe.
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Michael Len Carroll
Michael Len Carroll passed
away on Tuesday, Nov. 9th,
2004 from heart failure.
Mike was born on April 8th,
1951 in Houston, Texas and
was raised and schooled in
Conroe. As a young man, Mike
showed his skills in sports,
music, and photography. Mike
graduated from Sam Houston
State University, married
Terry Longmire of Conroe and
later divorced. He worked
for 30 years for the State
of Texas, the majority of
which was for the Texas
Department of Corrections in
Huntsville. After retiring
in 2003, Mike continued his
passion for photography,
shooting portraits,
landscapes, and wildlife. He
lived in Spring, sharing his
life with his loving
longtime partner, Susan
Hudson, and her daughter,
Jackie. Mike is survived by
Susan and Jackie; brothers,
Ronnie and Justin Carroll;
aunt, Joy Uzzell;
step-mother, Jane Carroll;
extended family in
Weatherford, Texas and Santa
Fe, New Mexico; and a host
of friends. Mike was a loyal
friend, devoted partner, and
a kind person. He will be
greatly missed. A small
service will be held at 11
a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20th,
2004 at Cashner Funeral
Home, 801 Teas Road in
Conroe, 936-756-2126. You
are invited to leave a
written tribute for the
family on our website atwww.cashnerfunerals.com
BRISTOL
- Dee Corkins died at home with her family by her side on Friday, Nov.
4, 2011. She was unable to overcome cancer but lived with grace and
dignity and her courage persevered. Dee was born on Sept. 12, 1951, in
Conroe, Texas, the daughter of John and Dorothy Neathery. After
attending Conroe High School, she graduated from the University of
Texas in 1973 and moved to Vermont, after marrying Douglas Corkins of
Bristol. After working with Doug at his business, Bristol Paint & Glass,
Dee became the Bristol Elementary School's library assistant where she
worked for 23 years. She was also a Burlington Free Press carrier for
eight years. After retiring from the library she worked part-time for
Middlebury College at their bookstore on the Bread Loaf campus. Dee
loved to read and enjoyed traveling. She often traveled with her family
on themed trips. Dee and Doug visited over 40 countries on their many
adventures, including hiking to Mt. Everest base camp, Mount Kilimanjaro
in Kenya and Machu Picchu in Peru, visiting the pyramids in Egypt, the
Taj Mahal in India and the Great Wall of China. She is survived by her
parents, Dorothy ansd John; her husband, Doug; and their three
daughters, Caitlin, Claire, and Caroline; Claire's husband, Mohamed, and
their daughter, Madeline; Dee's brother, Jay and his wife, Lynn, and
their children, Cara, Jason, Austin, Egor, Alona, and Kirill; Kevin
Corkins and his daughter, Jessie-Ruth; Keith Corkins and his wife, Mary
Ann, and their children, Brian and Jamie; LaNell DeCosta and her
children, Jessie-Mae and John; Christine DuBois her husband, Andre, and
their children, Abby and Devin; Cindy Lawrence; Tammy Lanham; as well as
many other relatives in Texas. The family wishes to extend a special
thanks to Dr. Cheung Wong, Kim Spina, the staff at OBGYN Oncology at
Fletcher Allen and all the nurses and support staff at McClure 6, as
well as the nurses from Addison County Home Health and Hospice. At her
request there will be no funeral service, but there will be a
celebration of Dee's life held at 41 Church Street, home of Kevin
Corkins, in Bristol, on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, from 2 to 4 p.m. In
lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Bristol Elementary
School's Adopt-a-Book program.
Tony L. Curry
June 10, 1952 – August, 2013
Facts:
Born:June
19, 1952
Place of Birth:Conroe,
Texas
Death:August
5, 2013
Place of Death:Oakwood,
Texas
Occupation:Prison
Guard TDCJ
Tony
L. Curry, age 61, of Oakwood, Texas
passed away on August 5th, 2013, in his
home. He was born on June 19, 1952, in
Conroe, Texas, to Tommie Van and Emma
Pearl Curry. His parents precede him in
death.
Tony is survived by his two daughters,
Amber Curry Gracia, wife of Rene Gracia,
of Dallas, Texas, and their children,
Roman and Siena Gracia; Hayley Jackson,
wife of Brian Jackson of Weatherford,
Texas, and their children, Gage Nethery
and Londyn Jackson; and one son, Tyler
Curry of Dallas, Texas. The youngest of
four children, he is also survived by
two brothers, John Curry, husband to
Carol Curry of Spring, Texas, and Jimmie
Curry, husband to Debbie Curry of Lufkin
Texas; and his sister Connie Gordon,
wife of Frank Gordon of Oakwood, Texas.
He is also survived by his first love,
only love and mother of his three
children, Nannetta Curry of Bedford
Texas.
Tony was a nomad of sorts. He liked a
simple way of life and was always more
at home amongst the trees than in the
confines of any four walls. Just as his
wild curly hair couldn’t be tamed,
neither could his spirit. In his younger
years, he played the drums way too loud,
raced dirt bikes way too fast and
preferred fireworks of the illegal kind.
To his children, he will always be their
curly-headed hooligan; racing down the
asphalt in their beat up yellow go-cart
with a gleeful child in tow, holding on
for dear life.
A visitation will be held on Friday,
August 9, 2013, at the Buffalo Funeral
Home in Buffalo, Texas, from 6 p.m. to 8
p.m. A memorial service will be held the
following day, Saturday, August 10,
2013, at 11:30 a.m. at the same
location.
Memorial contributions can be made to
the Oakwood Church of Christ Building
Fund at P.O. Box 322, Oakwood, Texas,
75855.
His family wishes to extend their
gratitude as they remember Tony L.
Curry, loving father, brother, son and
man who lived life on his own terms.
Walters Buffalo Funeral Home was in
charge of all arrangement. Please log
ontowww.buffalofuneralhome.comto
sign the online memorial guestbook.
Tuesday July 9, 2013, 11:30 AM at
Walters Buffalo Funeral Home.
Laura Paulette Simmons Dare
1951-2024
Laura
Paulette Simmons Dare, 72, went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2024, at her home
in Port Lavaca, Texas. Paulette was born on October 2, 1951. Paulette was
preceded in death by her parents, Reggie and Nita Burnett Simmons; and her
husband, Ernie Dare of Port Lavaca. Paulette graduated from Conroe High School
in 1970 and attended college at Tyler Junior College for two years.
Paulette worked at Box Lunch in Port Lavaca for many years. Paulette is survived
by her children, Randy Barfield and wife, Marsha, of San Antonio; and Brandy
Sanders of Port Lavaca. Paulette is also survived by 13 grandchildren and
several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Kim Simmons,
and wife Kay, of Victoria.
Paulette loved and cared for her family, who were surprised by her sudden
passing, but greatly rejoiced that she is safe and secure with Jesus forever
because of her faith in Jesus Christ alone. Paulette's memorial service will be
held at Parkway Church in Port Lavaca on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
Memorial gifts may be given to Parkway Church, 2400 Highway 35 South, Port
Lavaca, Texas 77979.
Cremation Services Entrusted to Victoria Mortuary & Cremation Services, Inc.
361-578-4646.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy
Store.
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Billy
Jack Davis,age
53, visitation will be Wednesday, May
26, from 6-8 pm. Funeral services will
be Thursday, May 27, in the chapel of
Forest Park The Woodlands at 1pm. Billy
was born Feb. 8, 1951 in Palacios,
Texas. He passed away May 23, 2004 in
Houston, Texas. Billy was also a long
time resident of Conroe, Texas. He
worked as a switchman for the HB & TRR
Co. for 30 yrs. Billy is survived by his
son, Kyle Davis; mother, Evelyn Davis
McMeans; brother, Mike Davis, all of
Conroe, Texas. He is also survived by
niece, Gia M. Davis of LA, Ca; nephew,
Guy Davis of Denver, Co; cousins, Rex
Lavender and wife Jennifer of Willis,
Texas; Jennifer A. Lavender of Houston,
Texas; Jenne Farrar of Willis, Texas and
numerous friends survive him.
Pallbearers will be James Cook and
William Butler both of Conroe, Texas,
Steve McBride of Willis, Texas, Millard
Fewell and Jerry Lewis both of The
Woodlands, Texas & Larry Green of Bryan,
Texas. Interment will be held at
Conroe
Memorial Parkat
2:30 pm.
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July 17 to July 18, 2024
Jeffrey Doyle
Passed away August 20, 2020 from Facebook post
of his brother. Jeffrey does not have an
obituary nor funeral announcement.
Barbara Ann Sparks Ebbs
Barbara was born October 25, 1951 in Walker
County Texas and died in 1982. She is
buried in Dodge Texas Cemetery, Walker County,
TX.
Robert Berkley Evans
Berkley passed away Galveston, TX on June 13,
1993.
Galveston-Robert Berkley Evans, 41, of Cleveland
died Sunday at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston.
Arrangements are pending with Carnes Brothers
Funeral Home in Galveston. Reprinted
fromTHE
GALVESTON DAILY NEWSMonday
Morning June 14, 1993
Joe W. Ferguson
Collins and Johnson Funeral Home announces the
funeral services of Mr. Joe W. Ferguson, 51,
will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, in West
Tabernacle Baptist Church in Conroe. The
Rev. A. R. Shelton, pastor officiating.
Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday,
Dec. 8, 2000 in Collins and Johnson Memorial
Chapel. Interment will be in Rosewood
Cemetery in Conroe.
Born
Sept. 17, 1951, in Rochester, N. Y.
Gregory Alan Frank passed away Wednesday, Dec.
6, 1995 in Conroe, Texas. Proceeded in
death by his father, Edward Frank.
Survived by his loving daughter and son-in-law,
Kara and Eric Skidmore, Kara's mother, Laura
Kendrick Frank; two sons, Mark and Josh Frank;
his mother, Laura Fank; four brothers, Wes, Ed,
John and Mike Frank; one sister, Laurie Frank.
Friends and family will be celebrating Greg's
life Saturday, Dec. 9, 1995, at his sister's
home in Montgomery. Starts around 2:00.
Call for directions, 447-2981 or 441-1953
James Frank
Obituary Jamie,
of Montgomery, Texas passed away
surrounded by his family on
Friday August 2nd, 2013. He was
born on August 1st, 1952 in
Cleveland, Texas to Edgar (Dick)
and Jeanette (Jean) Frank of
Montgomery, Texas.
Jamie lived his entire life in
the Conroe and Montgomery County
area and graduated from Conroe
High School in 1970. Jamie was
the ace pitcher for the Mims
Baptist Little League state
champions in 1965. He also was
an outstanding Conroe Tiger
football player, earning a
scholarship to Sam Houston State
University in 1971. After a
short time at SHSU, Jamie
returned to Conroe and began a
career as a highly skilled
master carpenter working for
numerous builders in the
Montgomery County area.
His family and friends know
Jamie as a very loyal
individual, who would be there
for anyone needing help. He was
beloved in his April Sound
community, always visiting with
his neighbors and helping out on
the street he lived on. He was
an amazing cook, who loved to
grill, and was known for his
short ribs. He worked in his
yard everyday, and could make
anything grow. He enjoyed
playing golf, watching football,
NASCAR, and loved the Houston
Astros. Always by his side was
his dog Lilly, his constant
companion whom he loved very
much.
He was preceded by his father,
Edgar (Dick) Frank, brother
Michael Wayne Frank and niece
Amber Lynn Frank.
Jamie is survived by the love of
his life Vicki and daughter
Jane, daughter Amanda, Mother
Jean Frank, brothers Gary Lee
Frank, Russell Glynn Frank and
his wife Terrie, and Ronald Lynn
Frank. He is also survived by
numerous aunts, uncles, nieces,
nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on
Monday, August 5, 2013 from
5PM-7PM at Conroe Funeral
Directors. Funeral services will
be held Tuesday, Aug. 6th at
11:00 AM in the chapel at Conroe
Funeral Directors with interment
following at Garden Park
Cemetery.
Conroe Funeral Directors
441-2280/756-2210.
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Ronnie Lee Fullen
Funeral services for Conroe native, Ronnie Lee
Fullen will be held on Saturday, November 24,
2012 at 3:00 P.M. in The Chapel at Conroe
Funeral Directors with the Rev. Gene Kendrick
officiating. Interment will follow in Conroe
Memorial Park Cemetery. The viewing will be held
on Friday, November 23, 2012 at Conroe Funeral
Directors from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Mr.
Fullen was born on November 4, 1951 in Conroe,
TX and passed away peacefully on November 18,
2012 in Conroe, TX. He was 61 years old. Ronnie
was a member of Mims Baptist Church and proudly
served his country in the Marines. He was also a
longtime member of the Huntsville
Elks Lodge
#1981 and especially enjoyed his work with the
Elks special needs summer camp. Ronnie was a
kind, proud man who worked hard and loved his
family. He was well loved and will be dearly
missed. Ronnie was preceded in death by his
beloved wife, Ramona Fullen and his parents,
Young and Bernice Fullen. Survivors: Children,
Jill Smith, Tammie Hudson and Craig, James
Fullen and Christine, Leslie Fullen and Amy, and
Chris (CK) Fullen; 20 grandchildren and 20 great
grandchildren; lifelong friends, Gordon, Beverly
and Jason Plumlee; numerous other dear relatives
and friends also survive. Pallbearers: C.J.
Fullen, Christian Fullen, Matthue McKenzie,
Justin McKenzie, Mitchell McKenzie, Ronnie
Fullen and Jason Plumlee.
Conroe Funeral Directors
441-2280/756-2210
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Jerry Fuller
Funeral services for Jerry L. Fuller,46
of Conroe will be held Tuesday, Sept 9, 1997, at
10 a.m. in Cashner Colonial Chapel with Pastor
Robert C. Nichols officiating. Interment
will follow inGarden
Park Cemeterywith
Cashner Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Family will receive friends
tonight from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral
home. Mr. Fuller was born on June 26, 1951
in Beaumont, Texas and passed away September 6,
1997 in Livingston, Texas. He was a member
of the Baptist faith and a licensed peace
officer. Survivors: wife, Carolyn
Fuller of Conroe; daughter, Riesha A. Fuller of
Conroe; son, Brandon Charles Fuller of Conroe,
parents, Albert H. and Peggy Fuller of Castell;
sister, Amy Hanna of Huntsville; Peggy Streeter
of Castell; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mr.
and Mrs. Allen B. Lucas of Conroe.
Pallbearers: Moy Musgrove, Stuart Taylor, Larry
Coo, Scott Hanna, Rayford Lucas, Allen E. Lucas,
Terry Wilson, Steve McBride.
On Sunday, February 5, 2023, Chester Alan Gilson,
loving husband, father, and grandpa went to see Jesus at the age of seventy.
Chester was born on March 8, 1952 in Houston Texas to John Alan and
Billie Louise Gilson. He graduated from Conroe High School in 1970 and
attended a two-year trade school for electronics before enlisting in the
U.S. Air Force.
He married Sharon Ann on November 15, 1975, and they settled in Southeast
Houston. Once he completed his time in the U.S. Air Force, he started his
30+ years career with the Houston Police Department in the Communications
Division retiring as “Captain Gilson.” During this time, Chester and Sharon
raised their 3 sons - John Alan, David Brian, and Scott Matthew. In January
of 2018, Chester received the amazing blessing and life-saving gift of a
double lung transplant. Since Fall 2020, they have lived in their current
residence in Conroe, and they loved every minute of it.
Chester loved the Lord and served his church many years in the children’s
ministry. His success in children’s ministry can be attributed to the fact
that he always remained a child at heart. He was also a lifetime member of
the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed old movies as well as tinkering
in his shop.
Chester is preceded by his parents John and Billie and survived by his wife,
Sharon; 3 sons and their spouses: John and Tara, David and Evangeline, and
Scott and Morgan; Siblings and their spouses: Rodney and Valerie Gilson,
Edward and Roxanne Gilson, and Nancy and Donald Colson; and his 9
grandchildren: Caleb, Micah, Luke, Elise, Matthew, Levi, Abigail, Seth, and
Milo. Chester leaves a Godly legacy of love and laughter and will surely be
missed by all.
A visitation for Chester will be held Sunday, February 12, 2023 from 3:00 PM
to 5:00 PM at Cashner Funeral Home, 801 Teas Road, Conroe, Texas 77303. A
celebration of life will occur Monday, February 13, 2023 at 10:00 AM at
Cashner Funeral Home.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cashnerconroe.com for
the Gilson family.
Melaney Ann Merdian Gorrell
Melaney Ann Gorrell, 46, of Conroe passed away
Monday, Dec. 14, 1998. Survivors are
her husband, Paul Gorrell of Conroe; sons,
Jeremy and Willie Joe of Conroe; brothers and
sisters-in-laws, John and Traci Merdian, Mike
and Sharon Merdian; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday Dec. 19,
1998 at Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Chapel
with Jack Hallaron officiating. Interment
will follow at 3 p.m. atRestland
CemeteryinTenaha,
Texas. Pallbearers will be
Walter Gorrell, Ronnie Green, David Gorrell,
Randy Reid, Bill Harrigan and Tim Harrigan.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to
Houston Hospice, 8811 Gaylord, Suite 100,
Houston, TX 77024.
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fromThe
Courier
David Green
David Green died
June 14, 1994 in Hermosa Beach, CA. as a result
of an accident. David was born on July 28,
1952 in Houston TX. to Lee M. Green and
Katharine Rennicks Green. He later moved
to Conroe with his family in 1963, where he
graduated in 1970. David was a very
talented musician, getting started in the 10th
grade when he formed a rock band, The Grapes of
Wrath, with Robert Barnett, Ken Collins, and Guy
Martin and went on from there to a fulltime
pursuit of music after graduation. He had
been living in Hermosa Beach for a number of
years performing and writing music for
television, movies, and related areas in the
music field.
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fromThe
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Johnny Gregson
Services
for Johnny Lee Gregson, 58,
of Willis will be held
Thursday June 11, 2009 at
Metcalf Funeral Home at
10:00 am with Pastor Jabo
Green officiating. The
graveside service will
follow atConroe
Memorial ParkVisitation
with the family will be held
Wednesday June 10th from 5
to 8 pm at Metcalf Funeral
Home.
Johnny
was born, October 25th, 1950
in Houston, TX and went to
"greener pastures" in heaven
on June 7, 2009. He is
survived by his wife of 37
years, Vicki Lynn Gregson,
of Willis, TX and two sons,
Brandon Gregson of College
Station, TX and Barrett
Gregson, Misty, Kelsey and
Kayden Brenner all of
Conroe. He is also survived
by his father, Amos Gregson
and preceded in death by his
mother, Dorothy Gregson,
both of Jacksonville, TX,
his Mother and
Father-in-law, Ralph and
Mamie Jo Roberts, both of
Conroe. Other survivors are
sisters, Colleen Smith of
Garland, TX, Patricia Stitt
and brothers and sisters in
law, Joe and Melvalyn
Roberts of Montgomery, TX
and Brad and Suzie Roberts
of Willis, TX, as well as
many nieces and nephews.
Johnny retired from
Montgomery County Sheriff's
Department after 30 years as
a Lieutenant Deputy Sheriff.
He served under Sheriff A.
E. Gene Reaves, Joe Corley
and Guy Williams. After
retirement, he didn't
surprise anyone by
continuing to work. He began
a new career in maintenance
at Grand Harbor in
Montgomery.
He entered and left this
world as an avid farmer and
rancher. He and Vicki were
also very involved in
Montgomery County 4-H and
FFA with both of their sons.
They enjoyed a full life
working hard at many hobbies
including building and
landscaping their home and
perfecting their family
cattle operation. One of his
greatest joys was seeing the
success that other kids
enjoyed showing the cattle
that he raised. He also
loved to fish and hunt. He
just loved to be outdoors
and spending time with his
family and friends.
Those who knew Johnny knew
of his tough exterior and
dry sense of humor, but also
that he had a heart of gold.
He knew how to deal with
everyone from the toughest
criminal to the smallest
child.
In lieu of flowers, the
family requests that
donations be made in
Johnny's name to the MD
Anderson Pancreatic Cancer
Center. PO Box 4486 Houston,
TX 77210-4486.
1-800-525-5841.www.mdanderson.com.
You are invited to leave
tributes for the family on
our website atwww.mem.com.
Denise Michelle
Harry, 56, of
LaPorte passed
away March 24,
2008. She is
survived by her
husband of 33
years, Gerald;
two daughters,
Adele and Dawn
Harry; and
father, Eli
Andrus. The
Visitation will
be held from
6:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday at
Niday Funeral
Home, and the
Funeral Mass
will be
celebrated at
1:00pm Friday,
March 28th, at
St. Mary's
Catholic Church
LaPorte.
Mike Hearn
Chaplain
(Major) Michael E. Hearn, US Army Reserve,
(Ret), born October 26, 1951 in Conroe, TX, died
December 2, 1999 in San Antonio, TX at the age
of 48. He received his BA in English and
German from Sam Houston State University, May
1975; an MA from Loyola University New Orleans,
May 1988; MDiv Lutheran School of Theology
Chicago, Jun 1991. Michael was ordained in
the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, June
1991. He served as a Captain in the United
States Marine Corps, and he was a Chaplain
serving in the US Army Reserve as a Major.
Michael served as a Chaplain at Baptist Hospital
System and Audie Murphy VA Hospital. He
married Diane Elliott in Hope Lutheran Church,
Comanche, TX in 1991. He is preceded in
death by his father, Dalton E. Hearn in 1994 and
his mother, Trannie Hearn in 1995.
Survivors include his wife, Diane Hearne, San
Antonio, and his twin brother, William Patrick
Hearn, Athens, TX and numerous other family
members and friends.
The family will receive friends Sunday at Porter
Loring North from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
Service Monday - 2:00 PM Zion Lutheran church of
Helotes with military honors. Pastor Peter
Manfred will be officiating. Interment
will be 1:00 PM Tuesday inWillis
Cemetery,
Willis, TX. Arrangements with Porter
Loring Mortuary, North 2102 N Loop 1604 East,
San Antonio, TX 78232. 210-495-8221
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fromThe
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Gary "Bruce" Henry Gary
"Bruce" Henry was born December 29, 1951, and
passed away September 28, 2013 in Conroe, Texas.
Bruce was a gentleman and role model of decency
and integrity. He was an expert in his lifelong
career in custom window coverings at Henney's
Draperies, Inc. and valued the relationships he
formed with his customers. While he enjoyed
music, movies and sports, his preferred pastime
was spending time with his "angels", his family
& many friends, all for whom he had
extraordinary dedication and love. He is the
family hero and inspiration in his valiant
multi-year battle with cancer as a silent
warrior, never complaining and refusing to give
up hope. Bruce loved Conroe, TX and was honored
and proud to serve on the Boards of the Friends
of Conroe and the Friends of the Flag. Bruce is
preceded in death by his parents, Andrew "Jack"
Henry and Anita Henry. He is survived by his
wife of 31 years, Diane; daughters Laura Henry
of Houston, TX; Claire & husband Katlin Jeffcoat
& son Keaton Jeffcoat of Willis, TX; sister Pat
Nichol of Conroe, TX; brother Jack Henry & wife
Debbie of Austin, TX; special family friend Dave
Napp of Conroe, TX; sister-in-law Barbara &
husband Rick Williamson of Houston, TX;
sister-in-law Mary & husband Dave Higbie of
Katy, TX; nephew Jason Nichol & wife Brooke,
nieces Kelley Henry, Andrea & husband Barron
McLeod, Katie Novak, and great niece Lacy Novak.
The family will honor Bruce and receive friends
at a Celebration of Life on Saturday, October
19, 2013, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Conroe
Sparkle Event Hall, 101 Metcalf, Downtown
Conroe, TX, 77301. To continue Bruce's legacy,
donations can be made to the Friends of Conroe,
101 South Main, Conroe, TX, 77301, for youth
scholarships, support of local community
organizations, and promotion of arts & culture
in Conroe, or to the Friends of the Flag
Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 1482, Conroe, TX,
77305, checks payable to Conroe Live, for
ongoing replacement of the flags at The Lone
Star Monument and Historical Flag Park in
Conroe. Bruce's family wishes to gratefully
acknowledge the compassionate care and expertise
of the physicians and staff of M.D. Anderson,
Eric Kleinbaum, M.D. and staff of Northwest
Cancer Center, Dr. Gomez and staff of the
Symptom Management Clinic, Heart to Heart
Hospice, the Administration, physicians and
staff of Conroe Regional Medical Center,
especially the 3rd floor nursing team, and
caregiver Beth Adamik. McNutt Funeral Home,
936-756-2724.
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Courier
Ronald Wayne
Hensley
Obituary
OCTOBER 29, 1951 – MARCH
29, 2022
Ronald
Wayne Hensley passed away on March 29, 2022,
at the age of 70, in his home in Houston,
Texas. His battle with heart issues in
recent years showed his courage in facing
life challenges with a smile, and always
with his guitar in hand. Ronald was born to
William Troy Hensley and Vivian June Chappel
on October 29th, 1951. After graduating from
Conroe High School, Ronald became a very
talented carpenter building beautiful homes
throughout the Greater Houston area. He was
also very passionate about playing music and
songwriting, he was a lifetime member of the
Houston Songwriter’s Association. A man of
many nicknames, Woody P Chihuahua, BonTonRon,
and Strawman some of the favorites, music
was his life and his passion. Founder of
SoundsSoGood.com
Productions and The Unofficial Beatles, Bob
Dylan and Rolling Stones Historian, Ronald
could play music and talk about the history
of his favorite bands for hours. Ronald was
preceded in death by his parents, and by his
brothers Walter Threet and Edgar Hensley. He
is survived by his girlfriend of 12 years,
Judy Johnston; children Nicole Hensley
Hadley (husband Parrish Hadley) and Michael
Wayne Hensley (wife Lindsay Hensley);
grandchildren Jezyca Hadley, PC Hadley,
Audrey Hensley, Bellamy Hensley, and Dylan
Hensley. He is also survived by his sister,
Karen Britt, and brothers, Barry Dewberry,
and William Hensley. Following the service
at Cashner Funeral Home, we would like to
invite everyone to celebrate Ron Hensley at
202 Main in Downtown Conroe, the family
hopes family and friends will be able to
attend. Family members will be scattering
Ronald’s ashes at a future private ceremony.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy
may be shared at
www.cashnerconroe.com for the Hensley
family.
Celebration of Life was held
SUNDAY,
APRIL 24, 2022
John
David Hocut, 65, Of Montgomery, Texas,
passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016. He
was born on November 27, 1950 in Conroe,
Texas, to Thomas and Billie Hocut. John
proudly served his country in the United
States Air Force during the Vietnam War.
John was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his loving wife of 11
years Sharon Hocut; sons Billy Wegner and
wife Margie, Shawn Wegner and wife Nili, and
Brian Lars Wegner and wife Suzanne;
grandchildren Leah, Maddison, and Della
Wegner; sister Suzanne Fitts and husband
Bobby; nieces Tamera Harvey and husband
Craig, Andrea White and husband Stephen, and
numerous family members and friends.
John was a very loving husband and a devoted
family man. He was outstanding in the
community and everyone loved to hear him
tell stories. The family will receive
friends and family on Tuesday, August 9,
2016 from 5:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. Funeral
services will be Wednesday, August 10, 2016
at 10:00 a.m. at Metcalf Funeral Directors.
Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Sunset
Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Carmela
“Connie” Delores Armstrong, 71, of Rusk passed away at her
home on July 12, 2022. Connie was born on May 2, 1951 in New
York, New York to Harold and Carmela Armstrong.
Robert was born June 16, 1952 in
Anahuac, Texas and passed away
at the Veterans' Hospital in
Houston, Texas on April 19, 1976
as the result of motor vehicle,
pedestrian accident in Beaumont
Texas. Robert served in
the armed forces in Viet Nam and
his occupation was an
electrician. Robert
is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery
in Port Arthur, Texas where he
lived at the time of his death.
Samuel
Lynn "Sammy" Beck departed
this life in September,
2017, while residing at his
home in Conroe. He was 66
years of age.
Marion Wayne Bosley, age 58,
passed away on Tuesday,
March 17,2009,
in Houston, Texas. He was
born Sunday, January 7,
1951, in Houston, Texas, to
William Larry and Ellen Jean
Bosley, both of who preceded
him in death. Marion is
survived by his loving wife
of 37 years Cynthia Bosley;
children, Sheril E. Mensch,
Michael, Julie, Misty and
Jeanie Bosley; brothers,
Richard and Benny Bosley; 14
grandchildren; numerous
other loving family and
friends. Visitation for
Marion will be held at Neal
Funeral Home, Thursday March
19, 2009 5-9 PM. Services
for Marion will be held at
Neal Funeral Home Chapel
Friday, March 20, 2009, at
10:00 AM. Interment
following service at
I
Loving Memory of Lee Roy Byrd, 62, of New Caney,
Texas who went to Heaven on August 22, 2013
surrounded by his family at Odyssey House in
Conroe, Texas. Lee was the beloved son of James
Ambers Byrd and Velma Lucille Byrd and
mother-in-law, Judy White. He was a wonderful
husband to Kathy Byrd for almost 40 years. Lee
was an exceptional father to Christopher Lee
Byrd of New Caney, TX, Brandi and Kenneth Durham
of Conroe, TX and Amanda and Russell Wolf of
Spring, TX. He was a loving "Papaw" to Charles
Robert King III, Brianna Musachia, Zanndra
Musachia, Blaze Wolf, Jamie Durham, Jessica
Durham, Clarissa Durham and Jacob Durham and a
great grandfather to Ariel, Sylus and Paittyn
Heffernan. He is leaving behind numerous
brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, great
nieces, great nephews and a host of caring
friends.
BRISTOL
- Dee Corkins died at home with her family by her side on Friday, Nov.
4, 2011. She was unable to overcome cancer but lived with grace and
dignity and her courage persevered. Dee was born on Sept. 12, 1951, in
Conroe, Texas, the daughter of John and Dorothy Neathery. After
attending Conroe High School, she graduated from the University of
Texas in 1973 and moved to Vermont, after marrying Douglas Corkins of
Bristol. After working with Doug at his business, Bristol Paint & Glass,
Dee became the Bristol Elementary School's library assistant where she
worked for 23 years. She was also a Burlington Free Press carrier for
eight years. After retiring from the library she worked part-time for
Middlebury College at their bookstore on the Bread Loaf campus. Dee
loved to read and enjoyed traveling. She often traveled with her family
on themed trips. Dee and Doug visited over 40 countries on their many
adventures, including hiking to Mt. Everest base camp, Mount Kilimanjaro
in Kenya and Machu Picchu in Peru, visiting the pyramids in Egypt, the
Taj Mahal in India and the Great Wall of China. She is survived by her
parents, Dorothy ansd John; her husband, Doug; and their three
daughters, Caitlin, Claire, and Caroline; Claire's husband, Mohamed, and
their daughter, Madeline; Dee's brother, Jay and his wife, Lynn, and
their children, Cara, Jason, Austin, Egor, Alona, and Kirill; Kevin
Corkins and his daughter, Jessie-Ruth; Keith Corkins and his wife, Mary
Ann, and their children, Brian and Jamie; LaNell DeCosta and her
children, Jessie-Mae and John; Christine DuBois her husband, Andre, and
their children, Abby and Devin; Cindy Lawrence; Tammy Lanham; as well as
many other relatives in Texas. The family wishes to extend a special
thanks to Dr. Cheung Wong, Kim Spina, the staff at OBGYN Oncology at
Fletcher Allen and all the nurses and support staff at McClure 6, as
well as the nurses from Addison County Home Health and Hospice. At her
request there will be no funeral service, but there will be a
celebration of Dee's life held at 41 Church Street, home of Kevin
Corkins, in Bristol, on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, from 2 to 4 p.m. In
lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Bristol Elementary
School's Adopt-a-Book program.
Tony
L. Curry, age 61, of Oakwood, Texas
passed away on August 5th, 2013, in his
home. He was born on June 19, 1952, in
Conroe, Texas, to Tommie Van and Emma
Pearl Curry. His parents precede him in
death.
Laura
Paulette Simmons Dare, 72, went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2024, at her home
in Port Lavaca, Texas. Paulette was born on October 2, 1951. Paulette was
preceded in death by her parents, Reggie and Nita Burnett Simmons; and her
husband, Ernie Dare of Port Lavaca. Paulette graduated from Conroe High School
in 1970 and attended college at Tyler Junior College for two years.
Billy
Jack Davis,
Jamie,
of Montgomery, Texas passed away
surrounded by his family on
Friday August 2nd, 2013. He was
born on August 1st, 1952 in
Cleveland, Texas to Edgar (Dick)
and Jeanette (Jean) Frank of
Montgomery, Texas.
Services
for Johnny Lee Gregson, 58,
of Willis will be held
Thursday June 11, 2009 at
Metcalf Funeral Home at
10:00 am with Pastor Jabo
Green officiating. The
graveside service will
follow atConroe
Memorial Park Visitation
with the family will be held
Wednesday June 10th from 5
to 8 pm at Metcalf Funeral
Home.
Gary
"Bruce" Henry was born December 29, 1951, and
passed away September 28, 2013 in Conroe, Texas.
Bruce was a gentleman and role model of decency
and integrity. He was an expert in his lifelong
career in custom window coverings at Henney's
Draperies, Inc. and valued the relationships he
formed with his customers. While he enjoyed
music, movies and sports, his preferred pastime
was spending time with his "angels", his family
& many friends, all for whom he had
extraordinary dedication and love. He is the
family hero and inspiration in his valiant
multi-year battle with cancer as a silent
warrior, never complaining and refusing to give
up hope. Bruce loved Conroe, TX and was honored
and proud to serve on the Boards of the Friends
of Conroe and the Friends of the Flag. Bruce is
preceded in death by his parents, Andrew "Jack"
Henry and Anita Henry. He is survived by his
wife of 31 years, Diane; daughters Laura Henry
of Houston, TX; Claire & husband Katlin Jeffcoat
& son Keaton Jeffcoat of Willis, TX; sister Pat
Nichol of Conroe, TX; brother Jack Henry & wife
Debbie of Austin, TX; special family friend Dave
Napp of Conroe, TX; sister-in-law Barbara &
husband Rick Williamson of Houston, TX;
sister-in-law Mary & husband Dave Higbie of
Katy, TX; nephew Jason Nichol & wife Brooke,
nieces Kelley Henry, Andrea & husband Barron
McLeod, Katie Novak, and great niece Lacy Novak.
The family will honor Bruce and receive friends
at a Celebration of Life on Saturday, October
19, 2013, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Conroe
Sparkle Event Hall, 101 Metcalf, Downtown
Conroe, TX, 77301. To continue Bruce's legacy,
donations can be made to the Friends of Conroe,
101 South Main, Conroe, TX, 77301, for youth
scholarships, support of local community
organizations, and promotion of arts & culture
in Conroe, or to the Friends of the Flag
Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 1482, Conroe, TX,
77305, checks payable to Conroe Live, for
ongoing replacement of the flags at The Lone
Star Monument and Historical Flag Park in
Conroe. Bruce's family wishes to gratefully
acknowledge the compassionate care and expertise
of the physicians and staff of M.D. Anderson,
Eric Kleinbaum, M.D. and staff of Northwest
Cancer Center, Dr. Gomez and staff of the
Symptom Management Clinic, Heart to Heart
Hospice, the Administration, physicians and
staff of Conroe Regional Medical Center,
especially the 3rd floor nursing team, and
caregiver Beth Adamik. McNutt Funeral Home,
936-756-2724.
Ronald
Wayne Hensley passed away on March 29, 2022,
at the age of 70, in his home in Houston,
Texas. His battle with heart issues in
recent years showed his courage in facing
life challenges with a smile, and always
with his guitar in hand. Ronald was born to
William Troy Hensley and Vivian June Chappel
on October 29th, 1951. After graduating from
Conroe High School, Ronald became a very
talented carpenter building beautiful homes
throughout the Greater Houston area. He was
also very passionate about playing music and
songwriting, he was a lifetime member of the
Houston Songwriter’s Association. A man of
many nicknames, Woody P Chihuahua, BonTonRon,
and Strawman some of the favorites, music
was his life and his passion. Founder of
John
David Hocut, 65, Of Montgomery, Texas,
passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016. He
was born on November 27, 1950 in Conroe,
Texas, to Thomas and Billie Hocut. John
proudly served his country in the United
States Air Force during the Vietnam War.