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Robert Lee Hogan Jr., age 66, received his heavenly reward on Tuesday, July 9th, 2019 at his home in Tomball, Texas. Robert was born on October 9th, 1952 to his parents Robert and Betty Hogan in Port Lavaca, Texas. Robert was preceded in death by his mother Betty Hogan, and his sisters Joy Gresham and Deborah Hogan. He leaves behind his partner of 18 years Velma Johnson; his father Robert Hogan Sr.; his sister Kathy and her husband Richard; his brother Richard and his wife Marian; his son...

Steven Charles Lewis, 57, born April 19,1962 passed into the Lord’s arms July 6th, 2019. He is preceded in death by his Mother, Mary Holiday Lewis.  He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Kathie Lynn Lewis, Sons Steven Warren Ashley Lewis, & Joey Oliver, Daughter Misty Lynn Lewis, Grandchildren, Steven Allen, Sara, Mary, Charlie, Liam, Steven Charles, Jacob. Brother Gordie Lewis; Nieces Mandy & Rachel; Goddaughters Lyddia & Amber Steve...

Janette Helen Ellis Clarke (aka Stubborn ol’ Lady, Nanny and My Favorite Victorian) passed July 2, 2019. She is survived by her husband Robert Gordon Clarke, and her three children Leslie Marie Lamkin, Cheryl Lynn Paul, and Keith Gordon Clarke. She was also an avid participant in her five grandchildren (John T. Lamkin Jr., Mindy L. Traveria, Corrianne O. Lamkin, Ryan G. Clarke, Travis W. Clarke) and four great grandchildren's (Alexandra Lamkin, Olivia Lamkin, Gloria Traveria,...

Assunta “Sue” Pirozzi Rubino died on  June 29, 2019  after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, she was one of 9 children in an Italian immigrant family.   She and her husband Frank raised three children in Sheepshead Bay, NY and then in North Bayshore, Long Island.  Sue worked many years for the IRS.  She and Frank retired to Monroe TWP, NJ.  She suffered a stroke while visiting Cypress,...

Rose M. Palash, 92, died on June 25, 2019.   She loved fruit, especially watermelon, and she loved to cook for her family.  Rose was a big fan of George Strait, and also liked dancing. She is survived by her four children, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great -grandchildren, and one sister. 

Dennis Ray Short, 67, of Houston, Texas passed away on June 23, 2019 while at home. Dennis was born March 19, 1952 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Ash Lee Short and Edna Mae Bilbo. He was an accomplished Banker in the Houston area for many years before retiring and taking on the role of Grandpa. Aside from his prowess in finance, Dennis also enjoyed the outdoors where he spent most of his leisure time ranching, hunting and fishing. He took pride in his role as a lifetime committeeman...

Kelly Patricia Bates, 47, died on June 18, 2019.  She loved travelling, arts and crafts, gardening, and cooking.  Kelly also loved guns, and was very proud of being a police officer.  She loved teaching others, and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Andy Burton; sister, Mary Burton; her daughter, Aubrey Burton; and son, Andrew Burton. Kelly is survived by her mother, Moira Barron; son, Douglas Burton; daughter,...

Jerry Blanton, 67, of Houston, Texas passed away on June 12, 2019. Jerry was born in El Paso Texas on October 17, 1951 and graduated from Bel Air High School in El Paso, Texas. He had a successful career with 43 years of service at CenterPoint Energy. Jerry is survived by his wife Becky, daughter Brandy, son Mitch and his wife Josie, grandchildren Josh, Owen and Aden in Houston. He is also survived by his mother Barbara Blanton of Kingwood, brothers George Blanton of Florida, Richard...

Bobby Ray Allen, 82 , died on June 12, 2019 at Willowbrook Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. He was born June 27, 1936 to R.C. “Jack” Allen and Oma Lee Hawkins Allen in Rising Star City in Eastland/Brown County Texas.  Mr. Allen married Barbara Carol Cantrell on June 14, 1953, and they had 5 children together. He was a loving and devoted husband and father, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara, and...