Tributes

Johnny Sylvester Arispe Johnny passed away on Tuesday November 13th, 2018 at the age of 45. Johnny was born at Jefferson Davis Hospital on December 31, 1972 to the union of Juan Arispe and Janie Palmarez. Johnny is predeceased by his sister Theresa Arispe and is survived by his wife Damaris, son Stephen, daughter Tabitha and step son Carlos Negron, grandson Braedyn, granddaughter Londyn, mother Janie Palmarez Ramirez, step father Johnny Ramirez, brother Jimmy Arispe and father Juan Arispe...

Samantha Lea Etter, age 29, passed away on October 31, 2018 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands, Houston, Texas.  She was born November 15, 1988 in San Antonio, Texas to Alfred “Bubba” and Michelle Etter. Samantha enjoyed her family, friends, and her pets.  She worked as an Assistant Manager at Dominos and enjoyed the technical aspects of problem solving, attention to detail, and developing ways to be more efficient. Samantha had a way of spinning sarcasm and...

Houston attorney, Maj. John Walter Overton, Esq., age 92, died October 30th, 2018. A native of Bethpage, Tennessee, he had resided in Houston since September 1954. He graduated from Gallatin High School and attended Cumberland University after serving with the 7th Infantry Division on Okinawa, Japan during World War II as a combat infantryman where he was wounded and received a Combat Infantry Badge, a Purple Heart Medal and a Bronze Star, together with other such awards.  He was among...

  Donna Machele Shaddox passed away unexpectedly on October 28, 2018.  Donna had a huge heart for animals, helping people, and loved her family greatly.  Among the many hobbies she excelled at, Donna thrived at and was a proud member of the Seahorse Water Aerobics. She enjoyed baking, decorating, antiques, and always sought out people to heartfully care for. She had a contagious laugh and a bright, beautiful smile that would light up the room and words can’t begin to...

Joe Thompson Joe Calvin Thompson II, 66 went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 28, 2018. The funeral service will be held at 9:00 AM, Friday, November 2, 2018 at the Houston National Cemetery Chapel. Joe was born May 24, 1952 in Austin Texas to Joe C. and Ruth (Grubb) Thompson and lived most of his life in the great state of Texas. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Lisa; son, Tommy Thompson and wife Amanda of Lubbock; daughter, Erica Maulsby and husband Jason of Plano;...

Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, Margarita was an extremely curious charming woman, with a great ability to listen to others. She was the second of four siblings. From her early years she expressed a deep interest in reading and later developed a love for academics, cinema and travelling. When she was little she wanted to be a missionary in the Congo. She studied a Bachelor of Administration and Bachelor of English as a second language. Her...

It is with great sadness that the family of Jessie Patricia Byrne (Blake) announce her passing at the age of 79. Jessie passed away peacefully on Friday, October 26, 2018 after battling complications from a stroke she had suffered several months earlier. Formerly residing in Rockaway Beach, New York, Jessie lived with her oldest son Myles and his wife, Charlotte and family in Cypress, Texas. Jessie was born on March 12, 1939 in New York City to James and Jessie (Elder) Blake. Jessie married...

Yvonne Hope Pritz, 50, returned to the home of her Heavenly Father on October 23, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. Yvonne courageously fought her nemesis cancer until her vibrant soul required a new dwelling filled with peace, unlimited love and the absence of pain. Her spirit of joviality and unwavering love will continue to be felt by all who had the honor of knowing her. Her prayer would be that you take with you the joy, love and kindness of her spirit and pay it forward in her honor....