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Thelma Bailey Abel
Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma Bailey Abel, 80, of Trinity will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Groveton Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Sumpter Cemetery. Bros. John Valenta and Robbie Bailey will officiate.
Mrs. Abel was born on April 11, 1926, in Westville, Texas, to David Conrad and Atmo Ellis Bailey. She passed away on August 12, 2006, in Huntsville, Texas. She was a member of the Glendale Baptist Church and was retired as a sales clerk from K-Mart.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Melba Jo and Larry Hall of Trinity; daughter, Tina Horak of Huntsville; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Stephanie Harris of Oakhurst, Texas; brothers, Robbie and Bricen Bailey, both of Groveton, Texas; sister, Odessa Snyder of Lufkin, Texas; grandchildren, Garry Lee Horak, Jim K. Hall, Tiffany Pruett, Christy Switzer and Terry Duane Harris; five great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren, as well as numerous other relatives and many friends.
Great-grandson and great-great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Groveton Funeral Home.
Virginia D. Weatherford
Loving mother and grandmother
Virginia “Ginger” Weatherford, 67, passed away Thursday, Aug. 17. 2006. She was born July 1, 1939, in Freeport to Homer “Buster” and Ollie Roberta Pearl Gilliam.
Mrs. Weatherford worked with Huntsville Memorial Hospital for 21 years and 15 years with St. Joseph’s Hospital in Houston. She was a member of Second Baptist Church of Huntsville and loved traveling in the good ol’ USA as well as abroad. With generosity and love, Mrs. Weatherford welcomed and cared for several nieces and nephews in her home.
She is survived by her daughter, Vicci Shook and husband Robert; granddaughter Christi Whitehurst; step-granddaughters Kryssa and Hailey Shook; sisters, Jeannine Bailey, Janet Badger and Shirley Pyburn; as well as many nieces and nephews to include Dillan Thompson.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, at the Huntsville Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gary Garrison officiating.
Services are under the direction of Huntsville Funeral Home.
Walton S. Long
Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather
Walton Stewart Long, 62, of Huntsville left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior on Aug. 17, 2006. Born Feb. 9, 1944, in Conroe, Texas, Walton is preceded in death by his parents Willie Sullivan (Bill) and Cuba Montess (Hill) Long.
Walton is survived by his wife, Laura Long of Huntsville; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Walter Bonilla; son and daughter-in-law, Walton (Bubba) and Leasa Long; daughter and son-in-law Michelle and Charlie Artherholt, all of Huntsville; grandsons, Ray and Ian Bonilla, John Busa and Justin Long; granddaughters, Alauna and Brandi Long; brothers and sisters-in-law, Milton and Leatrice Long of Damon, Texas and Barley (Billy) and Sue Long of Huntsville and a host of nieces and nephews.
A long time resident of Huntsville, Walton was employed by TDCJ until his retirement. A loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, Walton will always be remembered for his love and kindness. His wife and children would like to leave this message for Walton as he takes his last journey home.
“The Broken Chain”
We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to loose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the Chain will link again.
Funeral services for Walton will be held at 11 a.m. today at Westway Baptist Church the Rev. Tommy Haley officiating. Pallbearers are Terry Klawinsky of Richards, Milton Sorsby of Anderson, Eddie Sorsby of Corsicana, Jeremy Jordan of Welbourne, Wes Jordan of Willis, Michael Sorsby of Corsicana, Clay Deaton and Milton (Snoopy) Long of Damon, Billy Ray Hyman of New Waverly, Lance Oliver of Hempstead, Kirk Sorsby of Corsicana. Memorial condolences may be made to the family at www.mem.com. All services are under the direction of Huntsville Funeral Home.
Richard Grant Rambo
Richard Grant Rambo was born July 26, 1924, and passed away Aug. 16, 2006. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. at the Houston National Cemetery in Houston. Visitation will be held Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, with family to receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Huntsville.
Curtis ‘Rob’ Roberts
Loyal member of TDCJ family
Curtis “Rob” Roberts was born Nov. 8, 1961, and passed away Aug. 3, 2006.
If you’re lucky, every once in a while you meet them — those larger-than-life characters who defy definition and refuse to be tamed by common expectations. Like the wild mustang whose instinct lies in unfenced terrain, it’s simply not in their bold nature to yield easily to life’s limitations.
This was our Rob. His complex nature was not easily understood — nor did he necessarily care for it to be. He was real. He was true. What you saw was what you got — and we sure got a lot. He touched us all with his own brand of uniqueness. He frustrated us; he tickled us; and he always, always helped in so many generous ways. He brought free and irreverent laughter to our lives and real and unapologetic love to our hearts — in a way that only he could bring. The quiet intensity of his pure soul and gentle heart will resonate on and on. And we are all the richer for it.
You left us much too early, but the brilliant color you brought to our lives is forever in our hearts. We love you deeply, Rob, and we will never, never forget.
Rob will be lovingly remembered by his survivors: his beloved and cherished wife, Donna Roberts; his beloved children, Shannon and James Miranda, Crystal Roberts, Allison Roberts, Gary Romanski, and Brandon Roberts; his beloved mother, Gwendolyn Roberts; his beloved siblings, Donald and Kimberly Roberts, and Kathy and James Whitten; his beloved grandchildren, Noah Miranda and Austin Miranda; and a multitude of beloved family members and friends.
Rob was born in Houston, and lived in Huntsville for the last 10-plus years. He was a loyal member of the TDCJ Family at the Estelle Unit for 24 years. He was an avid fisherman, motocross rider, and NASCAR enthusiast.
Family will take visitors at the Huntsville Funeral Home on Aug. 8, from 5 to 9 pm. Funeral services will be held on Aug. 9 at 11 a.m. at the Northside Baptist Church on FM 980. Rob will lay in peace at Brooke Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Huntsville Funeral Home.
Annie W. Armstead
Annie W. Armstead, 90, of Huntsville was born Feb. 2, 1916 and passed away Aug. 8, 2006. Funeral services will be held Aug. 12, 2006 at 11 a.m. at First New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church under the direction of Williams and Sons Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Trinity Community Cemetery. Pastor Ronald Eagleton will officiate.
Pallbearers will be Drexel Armstead, Jerome Armstead, Cedric Armstead, Chad Johnson, Steve Johnson and Robert Westbrook. Mrs. Armstead was a retired cook and member of First New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.
Mrs. Armstead is survived by sons, Cornell Butler of Detroit, MI., James Armstead of Houston, Jack Armstead of Huntsville; daughters, Clemintine Westbrook of Houston, Bettie Patrick of Huntsville, Maggie Wright of Channelview; 18 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
John R. Horne
John Robert Horne, 64, of Humble passed away Saturday, Aug. 11, 2006, in a Houston hospital. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Brooke Funeral and Cemetery Services is in charge of arrangements.
Lawrence Dale Johnson
Lawrence Dale Johnson was born Aug. 3, 1961 and passed away Aug. 6, 2006. Memorial services will be held Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006, at 4 p.m. at the Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home.
Alvin Louis Aulenbacher
Beloved brother, uncle and friend Alvin Louis Aulenbacher passed away Aug. 21, 2006 at a hospice in Plano, Texas. Alvin, affectionately nicknamed “Sunshine” was born July 20, 1918 to Walter and Alma Aulenbacher in Pittsburgh, Penn. He attended public schools in Pittsburgh, maintaining a grade average that resulted in an appointment to Annapolis, however, an eye condition kept him from the academy. Alvin then enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh and graduated in 1938 with a degree in Petroleum Engineering. He then drove to Houston and joined Gulf Oil Corporation, starting in the fields at Segno, Texas and ending in the corporate production office after a long and rewarding career with Gulf. His Career with Gulf was interrupted during World War II when he enlisted in the Navy in 1942. He saw action in the Mediterranean during the invasion of Italy. He was then recommended for Officer Candidate School and returned to the States. He ended his naval career as a Lieutenant, Junior Grade working as a radar installation officer on the west coast.
Alvin was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Hazel, in 2002. In 2003 he moved to an assisted living facility in Plano where he received the loving care of his niece, Donna Barman. The family will always appreciate the love and devotion shown by Donna during his last years.
Alvin is survived by his older brother, Walter and his wife Rosolva, his younger brother Merle and wife, Carolyn and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at Huntsville Funeral Home, 1215 15th Street, Huntsville, Texas between the hours of 10 and 11a.m., Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006. Funeral services will then take place immediately after at St. Thomas Catholic Church on 16th Street in Huntsville. Interment will be at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale, Houston, Texas. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Plano Special Olympics, 2306 Lawndale, Plano, Texas 75023.
For those wishing to do so memorial condolences may be made at ww.mem.com.
Services are under the direction of Huntsville Funeral Home.
Marie Ballew
Loving Mother
Marie Ballew, 85, passed away on Aug. 23, 2006 in Conroe. Marie was born on Aug. 13, 1921, to William and Myrtie Pursley in Walker County. Mrs. Ballew was a long time licensed vocational nurse.
Mrs. Ballew is survived by sons, E.C. Ballew, Walter D. Ballew, Albert E. Ballew and Robert D. Ballew; daughter, Charlotte Harling; sister, Estelle Sanford; and sister-in-law, Rita Gates. Numerous nieces, nephews and other loving relatives also survive. Mrs. Ballew is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ervin C. Ballew; son, Charles T. Ballew; and grandson, K.C. Harling.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ballew will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, at the Huntsville Funeral Home Chapel with Albert E. Ballew officiating. Interment will follow at Old Pine Valley Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Tommy Ballew, Bob Ballew, Bill Ballew, Gene Ballew, Evan Ballew and Eddie Sanford.
Memorial condolences may be made to the family at www.mem.com. Services are under the direction of Huntsville Funeral Home.
Lillian Louisa Miller Speer
Devoted wife, loving Christian mother, grandmother,trusted friend and role model
Lillian Louisa Miller Speer, devoted wife, loving Christian mother, grandmother, trusted friend and upstanding role model went home to the Lord on Aug. 12, 2006.
Lillian was born to Albertus and Henrietta Baughman Miller on Oct. 13, 1915 in DeLand, Fla. They had numerous residences in Florida including being the sole occupants of Talbot Island off the coast of Jacksonville, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband Noah Dellinger “Del” Speer and only sister Pauline Miller Long. She is survived by her only son, Noah Q. Speer and wife Patricia of Huntsville, and grandchildren Gloria Speer of Whitefish, Mont., Elizabeth Speer of Lufkin, Texas and Noah “Andy” Anderson Speer and wife Meghan of Frisco, Texas. She is also survived by special family friend Delores King, and caregivers Becky Skidmore, Judy Hornung and Christine Harmon.
Lillian and Del built three homes including the one in Falls Church, Va. from which they retired. She was an accomplished seamstress and did many restoration projects for the Smithsonian Institute, from Civil War uniforms to the First Ladies’ Gowns. She was selected as one of the group to be responsible for the restoration of Old Glory to prepare it to hang in the lobby of the new Smithsonian National History building.
Lillian and Del moved to Huntsville in 1985 to be near their only child and their beloved grandchildren. She lived out her faith in quiet ways from volunteering over 3100 hours with the HMH Auxiliary to supporting the Good Shepherd Mission and others in need in the community.
She loved to travel. She and Del explored many cities from St Petersburg, Fla. to St Petersburg, Russia. They spent 5 years living primarily in their motor home. During that time they visited every state capital before settling in Huntsville.
A memorial service will be held Saturday Aug. 26, 2006 at 2 p.m. in the First Christian Church of Huntsville under the direction of Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home.
Following the service the family will receive friends in Clark Hall .
Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, Good Shepherd Mission or Texas Lions Camp PO Box 290247, Kerrville, TX 78029-0247.
Elwood Miller
An avid scouter
Elwood Miller was born in North East, Pa., to Ruth F. and Haskell E. Miller on April 25, 1924. He moved to Texas in 1960 and was employed by Schlumberger Well Services until his retirement in 1986. He passed away in Huntsville Memorial Hospital on Aug. 24, 2006.
Elwood was a proud American, serving in the U.S. Air Force from 1942 to 1946 and the Korean Conflict.
He was a faithful member of the Presbyterian Church in North East, Pa., and served as an Elder in three Presbyterian churches in Texas: Hope Presbyterian Church in Houston, Webster Presbyterian Church and the First Presbyterian Church in Huntsville.
Elwood was a member of the Masonic Lodge in North East, Pa. for 55 years and the Erie Consistory. An avid scouter, he served as cubmaster, scoutmaster, explorer leader and a member of the Eagle Board of Review of Southeast Houston. He also loved fishing, hunting, gardening, and spending time with his loving family and grandchildren.
Elwood is survived by his wife, Dean, the love of his life through 62 years of marriage; sons, Douglas Miller and wife Dianne of Austin, Kyle Miller and wife Cindy and their children Jeffrey, Jason and LeAnna of Spring; daughter, Kim Mattingly and husband Andy of La Porte and their children Megan Smith and husband Trey, Stefanie Nowlin and husband James, and Drew; also great-grandchildren, Hunter, Garrett and Colton Smith and Lukas Nowlin; sisters Ruth Mary Lutz and husband Henry; Barbara Sweet and husband Don of North East, Pa., Annette McAdoo and husband Ed of Beaver Falls, Pa., Donna Miller of Hot Springs, Ark., widow of Robert Miller, a brother who preceded him in death; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Elwood will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Huntsville on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006 at 5 p.m. with the Rev. Ken Jack officiating. The family will greet friends in the Fellowship Hall after the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorials be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 1801 19th Street, or Thee Hospice, P.o. Box 6548, Huntsville, Texas 77342-6578.
