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Faith Elaine Suarez
Faith Elaine Suarez was born August 26, 1998, and gracefully entered into the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 12, 2004. His first words to her must have been, “Well done, my good and faithful Servant.” Wonderful memories have been left with her dad and mom, Edward and Elizabeth, three beautiful sisters she adored, Samantha, Lauren and Christabel, Grandparents, Florinda Suarez, Adella and Reza Mashie, and many family members and friends whose hearts were touched by the gift of FAITH. She has now joined her Popo Suarez who already resides in Heaven. To the Christian Tabernacle family that she loved, she leaves a legacy of FAITH. From her parents and her church, a love for Jesus and the scriptures was early implanted into this child’s heart. The assurance of salvation and knowing her destiny were beyond amazing! Her first question to strangers was, “Do you have Jesus?” All six years of her life, Faith fought a courageous battle. She never did doubt that Jesus was her shield, her armor, and her protection. Numerous people were touched by her smile, her enthusiasm for life, and her love for Jesus and family. The last telephone message that she recorded tells the story of her life: “We are either at church or clinic and are having a good time. My mom, dad and sisters love you. God loves you, and walk in God’s favor.” The Suarez family gives special thanks to the staff at Texas Children’s Hospital, (including the 9th and 14th floor staff), Dr. Kenneth McClain, Dr. Jeffrey Alten, Chief of PICU – Dr. Stein and his daughter, Melanie Stein, Ruth Ann Herring, and Michelle Lawson. Also, a big thank you to Children’s Wish International, Sunshine Kids, Kid’s Unlimited, Sharon Wilkenfield, and CandleLighters, including Carol Benefield, the prayer warriors who interceded on Faith’s behalf for years and to her church family at Christian Tabernacle. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made at: Bank of America, Acct. #005748953870. Viewing will be held at Christian Tabernacle, 13334 Wallisville, from 4:00 – 8:30P with a Memorial Service at 6:00P on Sunday, August 15, 2004. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, August 16th at 1:00P at the church. Interment will follow at Brookside Cemetery.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course. I have kept the FAITH.” 2 Timothy 4:7. Farewell Faith…until we meet in Heaven. Thank you Jesus for the gift of Faith. Our hearts are forever changed.
Miranda JoAnn Conner
Miranda JoAnn Conner, 2 weeks old, of Dayton, went to be with our Lord, Thursday, August 12, 2004. She was born July 26, 2004 in Baytown to Brandon Conner and Kandi Jackson. Even through we had Miranda for a short time, she will always be in our hearts. Miranda is preceded in death by her grandmother Deborah Brewer. Miranda is survived by her loving parents; Kandi Jackson of Dayton, and Brandon Conner of Dayton, brother; Nicholas Conner of Dayton, grandmother; Jimetta Conner of Crosby, grandfather; Rickey Conner of Amarillo, grandfather; Jeffrey Brewer of Crosby, great-grandparents; Jim and Linda Hill of Lake Charles, LA., Bill and Marla Green of Dayton, Tom and Judy Conner of Sweet Water, TX., Claudetta Lawrence of New Caney, TX., many aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 16, 2004 at White Cemetery in Highlands with Rev. James Lyons officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. at Sterling White Chapel.
Arrangements are entrusted to Sterling White Chapel, 11011 Crosby-Lynchburg Rd., Highlands, TX. 77562. 281-426-3555.
Rosa Lee Jones
Memorial services for Rosa Lee Jones, 84, of Zavalla, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 21, 2004, at the First Baptist Church of Zavalla with Dr. John B. Wood officiating.
Mrs. Jones was born November 30, 1919, in Waxahachie, Texas, the daughter of the late Meekie (Jolly) and Willis Burnett; and she died Wednesday, August 11, 2004, in a Lufkin hospital.
Mrs. Jones was a homemaker and a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She loved life, home, friends and laughter.
A member of the First Baptist Church of Zavalla, she lived in Baytown from 1945 to 1958. She also was a former resident of Garland and Highlands.
Her first husband, the late Rufus Honeycutt, managed the Brunson Theater for 25 years in Baytown. They had three children
Survivors include her son, Julius Honeycutt of Dayton, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Rufus and Margaret Honeycutt of Round Rock; daughter, Laura Wojan of Richardson; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Tony Russell of Zavalla; brother and sister-in-law, Emmett and Martha Burnett of Denver City, Texas; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence H. Jones.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Love INC, P.O. Box 153311, Lufkin, Texas 75915.
She is being cremated and will be buried at the Dallas Fort Worth Veterans Cemetery alongside her husband Lawrence H. Jones.
Arrangements are under the direction of Gipson Metcalf Funeral Home, 1518 S.Chestnut, P.O. Box 1607, Lufkin, Texas 75901.
Jimmy Ray Isham
Jimmy Ray Isham, 72, of Liberty went to be with the Lord Friday, August 13, 2004. He was born February 3, 1932 in San Saba, TX to James and Verda Mae Isham.
Jimmy worked for Armco Steel for 30+ years as a Millwright and supervisor. He served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict as permanent Shore Patrol. Jimmy enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting skeet, and collecting guns, plus watching his favorite show Gunsmoke.
His parents precede Jimmy in death.
Jimmy is survived by his loving wife: Mary Jo Isham of Anahuac, four children; Raylene Isham Lawrence and husband John of Othello, WA, Connie Foster and husband David of New Albany, MS, Gary Murrah and wife Janet of Cleveland, TX, Randy Murrah and wife Donna of Crosby, TX, step-children; Cheryl Ross of TN, Tammy Howard of KY, Jimmy Howard of KS, Robert Howard and wife Brenda of Houston, TX, sister; Tammie Thompson of Houston, TX, 8 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, 2 great-step-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, August 16, 2004 at Sterling White Chapel in Highlands. Burial will follow at White Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, August 15, 2004 at Sterling White Chapel from 5:00 to 9:00 PM.
Arrangements are entrusted to Sterling White Chapel. 11011 Crosby-Lynchburg Rd. Highlands, TX 77562. 281-426-3555.
Lessie Turner
Funeral services for Mrs. Lessie Turner, 86, of Baytown, are pending with Frazier Funeral Home. Ms. Turner expired on Friday, August 13, 2004.
Nancy Frances Parker
Nancy Frances Parker, 106, of Georgetown, Texas, went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2004. Former resident of Beaumont, Baytown, and Port Bolivar, Texas. Born Nancy Burrell in Fannett, Texas on October 1, 1898, to Robert and Martha Burrell, she was the eleventh of twelve children. Nancy began her education at the Burrell School in Fannett and later attended a boarding school in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Her great-grandfather, John Jay French, was one of Beaumont's early settlers during the first half of the 19th century. He established the first school and church in Beaumont and in 1845, he built one of the area's first two-story homes made of lumber, now the John Jay French Historic House, a museum open to the public.
She was preceded in death by her husband Walter Lee Parker, a daughter, Geraldine Brown, sons-in-law, Ivan R. Arnett and W. W. Brown, one granddaughter, Charlotte Johnson, 3 great-grandsons, Ned Luecke, Jr., Russell Luecke and Blake Johnson.
She is survived by her children, Martha Ann Arnett, Robert Parker and his wife Faustine, Mary Sue Johnson and her husband Gayle; Grand-children, Wanda Luecke, Bettie and Don Taylor, Ruth McBrayer, Nancy McNabb, Robyne and Tim Carroll, Pam Parker, Scott and Diane Parker, Penny and Kevin Crane, Mark and Amanda Johnson, Greg and Amy Johnson, Debbie Pittman; great-grandchildren, Mark Luecke, Chad Taylor, Christi and Scott Gentile, Cassandra McBrayer, Cher McBrayer, Mandi McBrayer, Tamara McNabb, Tom and Candice McNabb, Tim McNabb, Tanya and Eric Keuhling; Lauryn Carroll, Joseph Carroll, Jessica Johnson, Megan Johnson, Alli Johnson, Jack Johnson, Haley Parker, Colin Parker, Dylan Parker, Kelly Pittman, Lindsey Pittman, Michael Cardone; great-great-grandchildren, Hannah Gentile, Allison Ulrich, Reid Ulrich, Cameron Hightower, Alexandria McNabb, Tori McNabb, Jace McNabb, Dustin Kuehling; her faithful extended family, Steve Lynck and wife Julie and their children, Ava, Emily, Ryan and Gracie Lynck, and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Her greatest joy was church, family and spending time together laughing and building memories to last a lifetime. Her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren filled her life with joy and laughter. She enjoyed cooking for her family, reading, crocheting, and quilting. She was a generous and beautiful person who embraced life to the fullest and will be greatly missed. Many beautiful memories of her life will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. We are blessed with her everlasting love, powerful touch, and concern for others.
The family will receive visitors on Monday, October 11, 2004 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. and funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. at Earthman Funeral Home, 3919 Garth Road in Baytown, Texas. Internment will be at the LaBelle Cemetery in Fannett, Tx.
Marvin Charles Rushing Jr.
Marvin Charles Rushing Jr., 91, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2004. Mr. Rushing played a key role in the formation of the Baytown Education Association and was the first president of that organization. He came to GCCISD in 1935 as a math teacher and an athletic coach at Baytown Junior High. This was the first year the district operation a formal football program in the junior high schools. While serving in this capacity he was fortunate to have coached the future all-Americans, Tom Stolhandke and Kosse Johnson and the legendary George Walmsley and many others who were not only athletes but also great young men. Mr. Rushing always considered this period in his professional career as being very enjoyable and rewarding. He relinquished his duties as athletic coach in 1947 to become a counselor at Baytown Junior High where he held this position until 1950 when he succeeded the late John M. Stuart as principal at Baytown Junior High. In 1966, he moved to Robert E. Lee High School as a counselor and remained there until his retirement in 1973. Mr. Rushing was a life member of the Texas State Teachers Association and Retired Teachers Association in the Baytown area. He was a member of Missouri Street Church of Christ.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Lula B. Rushing and his second wife, Corabel Buelow Rushing.
He is survived by, daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and Larry Weppler of Houston; granddaughters, Kathy Christian and Kelley Weppler of Phoenix, Arizona; sisters, Maggie Jim Caffey of Austin and Juanita Brownlee of Perrytown. The family will receive friends at 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at Earthman Funeral Home 3919 Garth Road Baytown, Texas. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Earthman Funeral Home. Interment will follow at San Jacinto Memorial Park Cemetery, Houston, Texas. In lieu of flowers the family would like donations made to ones choice of charities. Homegoing arrangements are under the directions of Earthman Funeral Directors, 3919 Garth Road Baytown, Texas.
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Ida Marguerite Stevens
Ida Marguerite Kimmelman Stevens, 89, died Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004 in Claude, Texas. She was born in Humble, Texas on Oct. 14, 1914.
A longtime Baytown resident, she had lived in Amarillo, Texas for the past 16 years after residing in Livingston, Texas for 14 years; but she still called Baytown home. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Clyde A. Stevens, in Humble, Texas on Jan. 13, 1935. They were married for 62 years before he passed away in 1997 at the age of 84, and their love and devotion to each other was an inspiration not only to their daughters, but also to all who knew them.
Ida was an active member of Central Baptist Church and the choir during the years she lived in Baytown, and she loved decorating for the different activities for the congregation. Her church life held a special place in her heart and brought great joy to her. She enjoyed being a school bus driver during the ’60s and her years as a beautician at Juanita’s Beauty Shop in Pelly, Texas. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother who enjoyed her grandchildren to the fullest. She had a wonderful, creative talent that kept her active in her church and in her children’s lives.
She is survived by her daughters, Jan Huey and husband James of Amarillo, Texas, Jackie Eaton of Baytown, Texas, Donna Robertson and husband Robby of San Leon, Texas and Wendy Stevens of Houston, Texas; grandsons, Mark Huey of Amarillo, Texas, Jay Huey and wife Mary Kate of Canyon, Texas and Jerry Huey of Dallas, Texas; granddaughters, Robin Perkins and Janna Clayton and husband Bruce, both of Baytown, Texas; six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Verna Lee Bandy of Humble, Texas; cousin, Calvin Sparks and wife Anna Pearl of Texas City, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, at Earthman Funeral Home Chapel in Baytown, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 11, at Earthman Funeral Chapel, 3919 Garth Road, in Baytown, Texas with Dr. Ronnie Trice of Maranatha Church in Mont Belvieu, Texas officiating.
Burial will follow at Rosewood Cemetery in Humble, Texas with Rev. Billy Joe Tate officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Earthman Funeral Home, Baytown, Texas,
281-422-8181.
Charles Christopher Hart
Graveside services for Charles Christopher Hart, 46, of Pasadena are scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 12, 2004 at White Cemetery in Highlands. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Tuesday morning prior to the service at Sterling-White Chapel in Highlands. Mr. Hart died Friday, October 8 in Houston after a brief illness.
Chris was born July 16, 1958 in Baytown to the late Charles A. Hart and wife Bobbie and spend most of his life in the Houston area. He graduated from Deer Park High School in 1976 and worked as an electrical designer. He enjoyed many hobbies including golf, fishing and hunting.
Survivors include his mother, Bobbie Hart of Crockett, son Christopher Taylor Hart of Pasadena, daughter Kristen Elyse Hart of Pasadena, brothers Mark Hart of San Antonio and Trey Hart of Cleveland as well as many other relatives and special friends.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sterling-White Chapel Funeral Home in Highlands. 281-426-3555.
Fred Loell Ernst
Fred Loell Ernst was surrounded by his loving family when he departed this life at the age of 71, on Thursday, Nov 4, at a Baytown hospital. He was born to Ervin and Velma Wilson Ernst in Rosebud, Texas on Sept. 5, 1933, and moved to Baytown at a very early age. A 1953 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School, Fred was an All-State running back for the Ganders. On Jan. 4, 1954 he married his sweetheart, Joanne Ellender. A veteran of the United States Army, Fred was an active member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. He retired from Exxon Refinery after 29 years of service and enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his loving family.
Preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Charles Ernst and Kenneth Ernst, and grandson, Justin Ernst, he is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Joanne Ernst; sons, Loell A. Ernst and wife Gennie of Baytown, Byron L. Ernst and wife Karen of Mont Belvieu, and Darren Ernst and wife Michele of Baytown; daughter, Alicia Heusdain of Tomball; sister, Diana Harlan of Baytown; sister-in-law, Gayle Cooling and husband Robert; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
His family will receive friends at L.A. Crespo Funeral Directors, 6123 Garth Road, from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 800 W. Baker Road, with Rev. William A. Oliver, celebrant. Interment will be at Forest Park Lawndale in Houston. Honoring the family as pallbearers will be Harold Lynn Scarborough, Greg Neail, Thomas Ernst, Philippe Heusdain, Eric Ernst and Brett Harlan; honorary pallbearers are Lawrence Routte, L.A. Bergeron, Tyler Edwards, Robert Cooling, and Ricky Doggett.
Fred was a caregiver to many and a friend to all. He will be deeply missed by the many lives he touched.
Arrangements are entrusted to L.A. Crespo Funeral Directors, 6123 Garth Road, 281-839-0700. www.lacrespofunerals.com
