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Peggy Weir Williams
Peggy Weir Williams, 73, of Baytown, died Tuesday, November 16, 2004 in a local healthcare facility after a valiant year-long struggle with complications from a massive stroke.
Peggy is survived by her loving husband, Jack of more than 54 years; a devoted daughter, Cynthia Williams of Baytown; her mother, Eugenia Weir of Ruston, LA.; a sister, Cynda Willis of Bridge City, TX.; and a sister-in-law, Mary Weir of Prescott, AZ. She was preceded in death by her father, Forrest Weir, a brother, James Weir, a sister, Lynda Otwell, and baby sister, Patricia Ann Weir.
Peggy was born December 20, 1930 in Ruston, LA. She was a resident of Baytown since 1948. She worked as bookkeeper/office manager for many years at the Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealerships in Baytown. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, daughter and sister. She was devoted to her family and will be greatly missed. She enjoyed traveling all over the world. She had such a sweet, gentle manner and was a shining example of goodness and kindness. She had a smile for everyone and was a truly special person. Memories of Peggy will always be a treasured part of her family's life. She leaves a family that loves her dearly.
The Williams family wishes to recognize Dr. Chris Hays and his staff for their medical care and compassion for Peggy. The family also wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to American Hospice and the staffs that cared for Peggy at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital and the Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Baytown. In addition, appreciation to Mary Thulis, Maria Salinas and staff, Maureen Davis, Laurie Krueger and Janine Schrock for their loving care and concern. There were so many others who were of great help and support in Peggy's final days with their visits, phone calls, prayer groups at Cedar Bayou Baptist Church, Central Baptist Church, and Cedar Bayou United Methodist Church.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 209 N. Bonner St., Ruston, LA 71270. (318) 255-2832.
Santiago ‘Wero’ Garcia
Santiago “Wero” Garcia, 21, passed away on November 15, 2004 in Baytown, TX. Mr. Garcia was born in Galveston, TX to Santiago Garcia, Sr. and Margarita Alvarez. Santiago is preceded in death by his father, Santiago Garcia, Sr. He survived by his mother Margarita Garcia and stepfather Ignacio Gonzalez; one daughter; grandmother Teodora Garcia; grandfather Marcellino Alvarez; brother Ignacio Gonzalez; sisters Maria del Carmen and husband Hector, Naomi Gonzalez, Adeleni Gonzalez, Margarita Gonzalez, and Natalie Gonzalez. Visitation will be Thursday, November 18, 2004 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 10:30 a.m. at Earthman Funeral Home, 3919 Garth Rd, Baytown, TX. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 18, 2004 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1124 Beech Street, Baytown, TX. Santiago will be laid to rest at Cedarcrest Cemetery in Baytown. Services are under the direction of Earthman Funeral Home, 3919 Garth Road, Baytown. (281) 422-8181.
Helen M. Reed
Former Centerville area resident, Helen M. Reed, age 75, who resided in Baytown, Texas died Monday, November 15, 2004 at Baytown Nursing Home in Texas.
Born May 18, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of Clayton and Alice Davis Whirley. She was in management for Stride Rite & Co. for 18 years at Mervyn's of California.
Survivors include her brother, Clayton Whirley, Richmond, Ind., nieces, nephews and a special friend, Beverly.
A Graveside Service and burial for Helen M. Reed will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 19, 2004 at Crown Hill Cemetery, Centerville, Ind. with Rev. David Mosley officiating.
There will be no public visitation.
Arrangements are being handled by Mills Funeral Home, 405 East Main Street, Centerville, Ind. Services are under the direction of Mills Funeral Home, 765- 966-0596.
Jackie L. ‘Jack’ Wells
Jackie L. “Jack” Wells passed away Sunday morning November 14, 2004, in a local hospital. He was born August 5, 1926, to Frank & Viola Wells in Hackett, Arkansas. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Baytown where Jack made his home. He was an operator at Exxon where he retired after 37 years and was a veteran of the
U.S. Army. He was a member of Baytown Revival Center, a licensed minister with Global Ministries, and a member of Dickie Green and The Country Gospel Singers.
He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, and 1 sister. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Phyllis Wells of Baytown, daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl & Dale Smith of Devers, Tassie & Joe Edmonston of Florida, sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry & Cordie LeCompte of Baytown, Donald LeCompte of Baytown, Darryl LeCompte of Channelview, Michael & Linda LeCompte of Baytown, and Bryan & Lena LeCompte of Baytown, 25 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, November 19, 10:30 am at Navarre Chapel with Rev. Donnie Harvey officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 pm at Houston National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be the grandsons, Bobby Smith, Chris Gutierrez, Jason LeCompte, Darryl LeCompte Jr., Micah LeCompte, and Eric Gunn. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6-9 pm at Navarre Funeral Home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home, 2444 Rollingbrook, Baytown, Tx. 281-422-8111.
Manuel A. Mejia
Manuel A. Mejia passed away Saturday morning November 13, 2004, at his Baytown home. He was born November 7, 1939, to Tomas and Piedad Mejia in Brownsville, Texas. He was a retired truck driver.
He is preceded in death by his father and mother, brothers, Tomas Mejia Jr., Pvt. Jesus Mejia, and nephew, Danny Ramirez. He is survived by sons, Cpl. Manuel Mejia Jr., Cpl. Jesus Mejia, and Jose Mejia, daughters, Minerva, Micaela, Marisela, Maria Guadalupe, and Piedad Mejia, sisters, Antonia Mejia, Carmen Rosenbaum, and Ninfa Ramirez, 8 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.
The Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Thursday, 11:00 am at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Rev. Dwight Canizares as celebrant.
The family will receive friends Thursday morning from 8 to 10:30 am at Navarre Funeral Home. Burial will be Friday, 11:30 am at Buena Vista Cemetery in Brownsville, Texas. Visitation in Brownsville will be Friday morning from 9 - 11:15 am at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Jesse Garza, David Ramirez, Agustin Loredo, Arturo Mejia, Jesse Rodriguez, and Tomas Mejia III.
Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home, 2444 Rollingbrook, Baytown, Tx. 281-422-8111.
Victor Holmelin
Victor Holmelin was diagnosed with Breast Cancer 16 years ago this month. He went through many treatments — chemotherapy, radiation, hormone therapy, many medical tests, “millions” of blood draws, his wife Debbie’s “diets” and vitamins, but he never complained. When someone asked him how he was doing, he ALWAYS replied, “Great! How are you?” In his 16 year battle with breast cancer, he was never in physical pain. On Friday, his body finally forced him into the hospital where on Monday, November 15, he peacefully passed away surrounded by his family and friends.
Victor greeted everyone with “how are you my friend” or “hello, brother!” When he met someone, the person immediately felt he was Victor’s best friend. His “Purpose in Life” was to be a model for others so that they, like Vic, might get the most out of every day.
Victor was born in Rockville Center, New York on December 17, 1952 to Gustaf and Gloria Holmelin, who preceded him in death. He lived in Jacksonville, Florida, Yokohama, Japan and Valley Stream, New York before moving to Crosby, Texas in 1962. He was a graduate of Crosby High School. Victor was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Shriners, a 4H Club Manager, but his special hobby was the “Ring Leader” for the Backs to the wall and Channel 13 Cooking Teams. He was employed by Dynegy for 19 years as an Operations Supervisor.
Victor is survived by his one true love, Deborah Ann Cooper Holmelin, whom he has shared his life with for the past 26 years. He made her feel special every day of her life. He told Debbie on a daily basis how much he loved her. Many times when Debbie would tell him how sorry she was for what he was going through, he would tell her that he would prefer it be him and not her or the boys.
Victor was a great father to his sons Victor Ryan and David Scott. He found the special strengths in each of the boys and made sure that those strengths were developed. Ryan loves raising animals. Victor made it possible for the family to travel to shows and workshops to support Ryan. Scott loves sports of all kinds. So the family followed him to baseball, soccer, football and basketball games. Both boys loved hunting with Victor. They would go to the hill country together and watch the falling stars, rope goats, search for Jesse James’ hideout and look for Indian arrowheads.
Victor will be greatly missed by, his sister and brother-in-law Gayle and Darrell Griffin, brother and sister-in-law Gustaf and Marion Holmelin, in-laws John and Jean Cooper, sister-in-law Susan Kovacs. His nieces and nephews Chris and Carolanne Norris, Courtney Norris, Whitney Holmelin, Gustaf Holmelin III, Morgan Holmelin, Danielle Cooper and Keith Kovacs will treasure the time that they had with their uncle. The family would like to give a special thanks to Joe Windham, Dan Kubin, Lou Miller, his Dynegy Family, Backs to the Wall and Channel 13 Cooking Teams, all those friends who stopped by the house to just say hello and “our guardian angel” Rosie Adinin.
A celebration of Victor’s life will be held on Thursday, November 18 at the Crosby United Methodist Church at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Victor Holmelin Memorial Fund care of Crosby State Bank, American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Services are under the direction of Sterling White Chapel in Highlands.
Robert ‘Bob’ Daniel Martin
Robert “Bob” Daniel Martin, beloved son, brother, husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away into eternal rest November 4, 2004 in Little Rock, Ark. He was born in Portland, Maine July 6, 1950 and raised in Baytown, Texas before moving to Pine Bluff, Ark. His mother, Dorothy Collins Martin, preceded Bob in death.
He is survived by his loving wife, Virginia (Ginger) Hall Martin, two sons, Trampas Daniel Martin and Beau Daniel Martin, stepchildren; Tamara Morrow, James A. Dailey, father: Clarence Low Martin, brother: Bill Martin, sisters: Patricia A. Martin and Theresa A. Moore, as well as six grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bob served his country during the Viet Nam war in the U.S. Air Force. His love for fishing was only surpassed by his love for the seashore. He requested his body be given to the University of Arkansas Medical School for research on the debilitating disease of diabetes. A celebration of life will take place later this year in Galveston, Texas, as Bob wanted his ashes scattered in the ocean. The family respectfully requests that should you want to make a donation in his memory that you send it to the American Diabetes Association. Bob has left a void in the lives of those who loved him and he will be dearly missed.
Roger Dale Lewis
Roger Dale Lewis passed away Thursday, November 11, 2004 at his Baytown residence. He was born July 5, 1947, to Theodore and Lamena Lewis in DeRidder, Louisiana. He worked as a butcher in the grocery business.
He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, and a grandchild, Nolan Anderson. He is survived by son & daughter-in-law, Roger & Cheyenne Lewis of Baytown, daughter & son-in-law, Lisa & Cory Anderson of Seabrook, sister, Margie Lewis of Orange, Tx., nephew, Larry Lewis of Baytown, grandchildren, Mason & Logan Lewis, Jessica Bryant, Richard Dobbins, & Staci Bailey.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm at Navarre Funeral Home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home, 2444 Rollingbrook, Baytown, Tx. 281-422-8111.
Jackie Fisher
Jackie Fisher, 72, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2004. She has been a resident of Baytown since 1977. Jackie was a member of Calvery Temple Non Denominational Church. She enjoyed working on Jig Saw puzzles, listening to Christian radio stations or police scanners and watching True crime shows and Cops. Jackie enjoyed her Grandchildren very much.
She is preceded in Death by: her Parents, four Brothers, five Sisters and two Husbands, Carl Fisher and Abe Wahl.
Jackie is survived by: two Sons and Daughters-in-law, John and Reginia Wahl and Gary and Kristina Fisher; Former Daughter-in-law, Wendy Fisher; Sister, Margaret Fohn; Grandchildren: Misty Cours and Husband Dave, Wesley Wahl, Ashley Fisher and Gillian Fisher.
For those desiring Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association.
Family will receive friends, Tuesday 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a service being held at 7:00p.m. at Earthman Funeral Home with Reverend John Wahl officiating. She will be cremated at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Earthman Funeral Directors.
Opal A. Jones
Opal A. Jones, 91, of Baytown, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2004 at the St. James House in Baytown. She was a native of Gause, Texas, lived in the Baytown area for the last 65 years and was a retired nurse who had worked at the San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown for 10 years and the Southmore Hospital in 15 years.
Mrs. Jones was a member of the St. John’s Methodist Church in Baytown and enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles and playing dominoes with the Over 42 Club.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at the Sterling-White Chapel Cemetery in Highlands with Rev. Howard Williams officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sterling-White Chapel Funeral Home in Highlands.
She is survived by: Son: Robert Jones III and his wife Judy of Baytown; Grandchildren: Jana Williams and her husband Howard of Huntsville, Alabama, Kevin Jones his wife Kristi Baytown, Randy Jones and his wife Marybeth of Huffman and Russell Jones and his wife Michelle of Baytown; Sisters-in-law: Mrs. Catherine Arendell of Stephenville and 9 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: Parents: M.M. and Mary Alice Arendell; Brother: Homer Arendell and Sisters: Winnie Wright and Irene Cole. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 15, 2004 at the Sterling-White Chapel Funeral Home in Highlands.
The Family would like to send out their special thanks to the St. James House and its employees for the care they gave to “Miss Opal.”
Jackie L. Wells
Jackie L. “Jack” Wells, 78, of Baytown, passed away Sunday morning in a local hospital. Services are pending at Navarre Funeral Home, 2444 Rollingbrook, Baytown, Tx. 281-422-8181.
