All Obituaries

Arthur A. Duck of Houston TX, passed peacefully into the arms of his savior Jesus Christ the afternoon of July 7th, 2026 at the age of 92.  Arthur was born November of 1933 in Evergreen, Alabama to James Field and Ophelia (Hammond) Duck who raised eight children.  Arthur married and raised four children with Ella Marie Watson Duck who preceded him in death in 1984 enjoying 30 years of marriage together.  Arthur then met the second love of his life, Martha Ann Hudson Duck. ...

Survived by wife Alice Mata Lane & his brother Bill Lane, Son, Charles Lane & granddaughter Kirsten, along with their spouses and many more family member members.   In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his Sister, & brother, Jack Lane  Clark was a caring person who had a way of making family feel comfortable, seen and heard.  His wife wishes to extend gratitude to those who have called, reached out and shared condolences. To those who stayed ...

David Farrell Gilreath went home to be with our Lord on June 29, 2026, after a difficult battle. David was born on June 26, 1953, in Galveston, Texas to Juanita Marie & Farrell Richard Gilreath. David is preceded in death by his loving parents, sister Richa, and grandparents; James and Zeffie Gilreath and George and Bertha Holliday. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 39 years, Pamela; children, Stephen Sahr and wife Liz, Danielle Pickering and husband David, and Chase ...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Reita Reber, 93 years of age, who passed away on June 28, 2026, at her home in Baytown, Texas. Reita was born on September 15, 1932, in Donie, Texas to William Emmett Dossey and Dessie Mae Scott Dossey. She was known for her vibrant spirit and love of traveling with her husband Cleve. Together, they traveled the world, met and made many new friends, owned and operated several businesses, and shared many adventures together. ...

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

James R. “Dickie” Hoke, Jr., of Houston, Passed away peacefully in the evening of June 21, 2026.  He was born in Isola, Mississippi to James and Grace Hoke, who have both preceded him in death.  They were both in his personal care in their final days.  Dickie was “the life of the party”, and he was always able to make those around him laugh with his sarcastic humor.  He is survived by his siblings: Gary Hoke, Cathy Hoke, Mick Hoke, and Phil Hoke; ...

Charles Joseph Semmes of Deer Park, Texas passed away at home on June 19, 2026, in Deer Park Texas. He was born in Jennings, Louisiana on August 23, 1952. Charles will be greatly missed by his wife, two children, five grandchildren, five siblings, extended family and many more. Charles loved to spend time with his family. He also enjoyed going out to eat with family and friends. Charles had a very unique sense of humor and could make anyone laugh. He was one of the most generous people, ...

Ruth Jeter was 83, of Anacoco, Louisiana, passed away peacefully June 15, 2026 at home surrounded by her family. Ruth will be remembered for her loving heart, kindness, bright smile, strength and devotion to her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Carl Jeter; brother, Joseph Strickland and parents Claudie and Edna Strickland. She is survived by her sister Linda Adkinson; children, Roger Jeter, Gayla Macey and husband Kevin; grandchildren, Robert King and wife ...

Dona Margaret Wallace, beloved wife, mother, educator, artist, traveler, and devoted dog lover, passed away on June 10, 2026. Dona was born on July 19, 1939, to Don and Pauline ("Polly") Douglas and grew up in the beautiful Lakewood neighborhood of Dallas, Texas. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and went on to attend Kilgore Junior College in Kilgore, Texas, where she became a Rangerette—a distinction that remained one of the great highlights of her life. Dona ...

James Ronald Davis of Seabrook, Texas, passed away June 8, 2026. He will be greatly missed by his wife, sons, grandchildren, extended family, his friends and his church family. Ron was born in Oak Cliff, Texas on May 29,1945 to Ila Mae Daniel Davis and Joseph Wellington (Cooter) Davis. He was raised in Hillsboro, Texas. He graduated from Hillsboro High School and attended Hill County Community College. After college, he began his lifelong career in the insurance industry. In 1977, he ...