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Winnie Maude Ferrell
November 09, 1917 — October 17, 2004
“When the clock strikes for me, I shall go not one minute early, and not one minute late.
Until then, there is nothing to fear.
I know the promises of God are true, for they have been fulfilled in my life time and time again. Jesus still teaches and guides and protects and heals and comforts and still wins our complete trust and our love.
The measure of a life, after all, is not its duration, but its
donation.
How much will you be missed?”
By Peter Marshall
She was loved and will be missed
The good Lord sometimes sends his angels to this earth. Winnie Maude Ferrell was one of them. He called her home
October 17, 2004.
Mrs. Ferrell was born in Brookhaven, Mississippi to Brittle La Pearl Strange and Marshall Givens. She and her husband, Lowell were long time residents of Fernwood, Mississippi. Upon retirement, they moved to Baytown, Texas to be closer to their daughters. While living in Baytown, Mrs. Ferrell was an active member of the Cedar Bayou Baptist Church. In June 1989 she moved to Prunedale, California to live with her daughter, Kirby Ann Ferrell and finally in June 1999, moved to Kerrville, Texas where she lived until her death.
Mrs. Ferrell was a 57-year member of the Order of Eastern Star. Her home chapter was the Gussie Evans Chapter #243 O.E.S. in Magnolia, Mississippi. She and her husband, Lowell, were active for many years working with the Eastern Star.
Mrs. Ferrell was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kirby Lowell Ferrell; brother, Robert “Bob” Earl Givens; daughter, Patricia Lynn Ferrell and grandson, Kirby Lewis Wilkinson.
She is survived by daughters, Kirby Ann Ferrell and Nancy Kay Wilkinson and husband, Douglas; two grand-daughters, Cynthia “Cindy” Kay Wilkinson and Monica Ann Thibodeaux and husband, Robert; grandson, Robert Ferrell Hair; great-grandsons, Colby Ryan Wilkinson and Jonathan Joseph Willimen; great-great grandson, Canaan Ryan McKiernan; sister-in-law, Bennie Givens and by several half-brothers and sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at Hollywood Cemetery in McComb, Mississippi. The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Peterson Hospice, 1121 Broadway, Kerrville, Texas 78028. Arrangements were under the direction and personal care of Kerrville Funeral Home.
Tommy Denson
Tommy Denson, 90, of Crosby, passed away Friday, November 12, 2004 at his residence. He was a native of Granger, Texas, lived in Crosby for the last 67 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Crosby where he served as a deacon for more than 50 years and was very active in all church activities. He also was a retired Research Technician from Esso Research with 35 years of service. Mr. Denson founded the Agriculture Department for Crosby Independent School District and served as its first teacher for two years. He served on the Evergreen Cemetery Board of Trustees for 40 years and was an avid outdoorsman, especially enjoying fishing and gardening. He was a graduate of Texas A&I, now known as Texas A&M, in Kingsville. He volunteered time at the Churches United and Caring and was one of the most loyal Houston Astros fans. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, November 15, 2004 at the First Baptist Church in Crosby with Rev. Robin Butler and Rev. Gene Talbot officiating. Burial will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery in Crosby under the direction of Sterling-White Chapel Funeral Home in Highlands. He is survived by his wife, Jeannette Denson of Crosby; son, Dr. Ray Denson and wife Melissa of Huffman; daughter, Dee Ann Rook and husband Richard of Crosby; son, James Denson and wife Gloria of Houston; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Clara Denson; granddaughter, Laura Rook and sister, Margie Knight. Pallbearers will be Henry Martens, Howard Towler, Wes Davenport, Don Carter, Mark Anderson and Don Hamlin. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of the First Baptist Church in Crosby. The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 14, 2004 at the Sterling-White Chapel Funeral Home in Highlands. For those who desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Building Fund at the First Baptist Church in Crosby.
Alvin Russ
Alvin Rudolph Russ, 69, of Baytown passed away November 11, 2004.
Alvin is preceded in death by his loving wife, Sandra P. Russ.
He is survived by his children: son, Karl Russ and wife Gail; daughter, Kelene Chesney and husband Ronnie; brothers and sisters, Grace Edwards, James Russ, Rudy Russ, Jackie Keller and Debbie Barron. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday, November 15, 2004 at Forest Park East Funeral Home and Cemetery with burial to follow. David Ellis of Lakewood Church of Christ will be officiating the service. Visitation will be held from
5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, November 14, 2004 at Forest Park East.
Memorial donations may be made to the Medina Children’s Home or the American Heart Association.
Roger D. Lewis
Roger D. Lewis, 57, of Baytown passed away Thursday morning at his home. Services are pending at Navarre Funeral Home, 2444 Rollingbrook, Baytown, 281-422-8111.
Manuel A. Mejia
Manuel A. Mejia, 65, of Baytown passed away Saturday morning at his home. Services are pending at Navarre Funeral Home, 2444 Rollingbrook, Baytown, 281-422-8111.
Don Harman
Don Harman, 91, of Baytown passed away November 10, 2004 at a Baytown area hospital. Don was born in Grapeland, Texas on July 14, 1913. He was a member of the Baptist faith and worked as a machinist for Exxon. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary. He is survived by his son, Jerry Don Harman and wife Mary Elizabeth of Atascocita and daughter, Sandra Kay Harman of Houston. Graveside services will be Monday at 10 a.m. at San Jacinto Cemetery with Dr. Ed Weatherly officiating.
Services are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home, 2444 Rollingbrook, Baytown, Texas. 281-422-8111.
Fred Loell Ernst
Fred Loell Ernst was surrounded by his loving family when he departed this life at the age of 71, on Thursday, November 4, 2004 at a Baytown hospital. He was born to Erbin and Velma Wilson Ernst in Rosebud, Texas on September 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 January 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 10 a.m., Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 800 W. Baker Road, 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, 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.
Jean Parker
Jean Parker of Fordyce, Ark. died Thursday, Nov. 4, at the age of 71.
Parker was born in Goose Creek, Texas in 1933 to Thomas Dale Roten and Lois Brooks Roten.
She married Brodia L. Parker and had two sons, Thomas Holder of Marshall, Texas and Randy Holder of Baytown, and a daughter, Lori Holder of Marshall, Texas.
Parker was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Fordyce, Ark. and of the Daisy Garrett Club.
Visitation will be at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce, Ark. at 6 p.m. Nov. 7. Funeral services will be held at First United Methodist Church in Fordyce at 10 a.m. Nov. 8.
Doretha Robinson
Doretha Robinson 83, of Baytown, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, Nov. 3. She was born in Jewett, Texas. Mrs.Robinson was a homemaker and lived in the Baytown community for 51 years. She is preceded in death by her parents Isaac and Mabel Haynes and three brothers, Dorsey, James and Jimmy Haynes She is survived by her spouse, Mr. L.D. Robinson of Baytown; two daughters, Cynthia Kay and Dorothy; one brother, Andrew Haynes of Broken Arrow, Okla; one sister, Sadie Williams of Los Angeles Calif.; one grandchild and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday at noon at Friendship Church in Jewett, Texas with Rev. John L. Bates officiating. Burial will follow at the Friendship Cemetery. Pallbearers are Dorsey Haynes Jr., Rickey Haynes, Willie Ray Williams, Errol Graves and Christopher Graves. In lieu of usual remembrances, donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation South Texas Chapter. Funeral arrangements provided by Frazier Funeral Home, 7623 Harrison Street, Baytown, Texas 77521.
A.R. Dillard
A.R. Dillard, father of retired Goose Creek teacher Glenda Tiner of Baytown, passed away October 24, 2004 in Hereford, Texas.
Verda Marie Gray Upton
A celebration of life for Verda Marie Gray Upton, 79 of Palestine and formerly of Baytown will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday November 6th. The service will be at the First United Methodist Church of Palestine with Rev. Scott Dornbush officiating. A private graveside service officiated by the Eastern Star will be held at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Mrs Upton died November 3rd at her home from complications of a hip fracture.
She was born October 18, 1925 in Clyde, Texas to Hattie Lola and Bill Gray. Mrs. Upton lived her life for others; God, family, and friends. She was an active member of Cedar Bayou United Methodist Church in Baytown and after moving to Palestine she was very active at First United Methodist Church. She was dedicated to UMW and was also an active member of Eastern Star, Victor Sunday School Class, Newcomers Club, and the Harvey Womens Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 53 years Jiles B. Upton, son Bill J. Upton, 2 sisters Glaydis and Helen, and brother Bill Gray. Mrs. Upton is survived by sister Doris Jones, daughter Mary Upton, grandchildren Alicia Upton, and Ross Martinez, daughter-in-law Pam Martinez and her husband Louie Martinez, special friend Michael Hawkins, and numerous other family and friends.
Verda Marie Upton will be very missed and remembered through love, laughter, and tears.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster, Palestine. Condolence calls will be received from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist UMW or building fund, 422 S. Magnolia, Palestine 75801, or to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX. 75701. Services are under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, 207 S. Magnolia, Palestine, TX. 7580, 903-729-2248.
