A memorial celebration for Thomas “Buster” Allen will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the Ira Rials Park Pavilion in Golden Acres, Houston County Lake. Online condolences may be made at www.callawayallee.com CALLAWAY-ALLEE FUNERAL HOME

Melinda Gunnels, age 70 of Gatesville, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019 in Gatesville. Melinda was born on July 14, 1949 in Crockett to the late S.L. Morgan, Jr. and Betty Jo Kinder Morgan. She grew up in Crockett and graduated from Crockett High School. She married Jerry Gunnels on December 23, 1966. They moved to Gatesville in 1982 and she worked for Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice, retiring from the Mountain View Unit as Chief of Classification. She received an Associate Degree from Central Texas College and was a member of Hay Valley Baptist Church. Melinda is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jerry Gunnels; son, Clint…

Sammy Westbrook, age 75, of Hill Town, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 in Groveton Nursing Home. Sammy was born June 11, 1944 in Houston to parents, Winfred Westbrook and Gladys Buffington Westbrook. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the United States Army and worked for Houston ISD as a supervisor retiring after 35 years of service. Sammy loved his Hill Town Community and all of his family. Sammy is survived by wife of 52 years, Linda Westbrook of Cypress; daughter, Kelly Zeringue and husband, Daryl of Cypress; son, David Westbrook of Cypress; grandchildren, Amanda Green and husband, John of Tennessee, Matthew Brawley and wife, Tara…

Lindsay Willette Rosson, 82, of Crockett, passed away on Sunday, September 15th in Crockett, TX. Willette was born September 24, 1936 in the Wesley Chapel Community to parents Chester Arthur Rosson and Hattie Mae Rosson. He graduated from Latexo High School in 1954. After moving to Dallas, he met and married his wife of 63 years, Hattie Annette Chapman, on July 20, 1956 in Dallas, TX. Willette furthered his education during his tenure at Lakewood Bank in Dallas, graduating from The University of Wisconsin NABAC School, where he was President of his graduating Class of 1968. He attended the University Of Oklahoma School Of Commercial Lending and the School of…

Tommy Morgan, age 75, of Crockett passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 in the Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital, Tyler.  Tommy was born January 4, 1944 in Kennard to parents, Bennie Roe Morgan and Mattie Lou McDonald Morgan and lived most of his life in East Texas.  He was a retired logger, farmer, truck driver and heavy equipment operator.  In his much younger days, he was a professional bull rider traveling the rodeo circuit with Larry Mahan.  Tommy was a living history civil war reenactor and loved to step back in time and help his crew fire off “Gator”, a twelve pounder cannon built by his son, James.  He was a loving son,…

View The Obituary For Emma Jean McGowen. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Emma Jean McGowen on this permanent online memorial presented by Emanuel Funeral Home.

View The Obituary For Michrel Lynn Carter. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Michrel Lynn Carter on this permanent online memorial presented by Emanuel Funeral Home.

View The Obituary For Joyce Davis. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Joyce Davis on this permanent online memorial presented by Emanuel Funeral Home.

Jimmy H. Hamm, age 84, of Lovelady passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019 in the Huntsville Memorial Hospital.  Jimmy was born December 11, 1934 in Crockett to parents, Douglas Maurice Ham and Willie Alma Blair Ham.  He was a retired U. S. Customs Agent Senior Inspector where he worked for many years.  Jimmy served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict obtaining the rank of Sargeant. Jimmy is survived by wife, Dorothy Stowe Hamm of Lovelady; daughter, Carol D. Hamm of Lovelady; son, Dee Hamm of Beaumont; grandchildren, Whitney Hamm of Richmond, Evelyn Fahntrapp of Lovelady, Madeline Hamm of Beaumont; sister, Joyce Barnes of Devers; numerous nieces, nephews and other…

Don Stokes, age 77, of Crockett, went to his heavenly home on September 9, 2019 after a short and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Don was born January 28, 1942 in Holly Grove, Arkansas to parents, Boyce “Tom” Stokes and Lois Stevens Stokes. In high school, he was nicknamed “FireBall” and certainly lived up to that name. Don was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam War. Afterwards, he went to work for M. W. Kellogg for several years, living and working overseas and traveled the world. Upon retirement, he moved to Crockett and continued his love of piloting and picked up a new hobby…

Herman Cecil Vest, age 72, of Palestine, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019 in Greenbrier Nursing and Rehab Center in Palestine. Cecil was born on January, 9, 1947 in Crockett to William Travis Vest and Thelma Lahman. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Vietnam War, receiving a Silver Star. Cecil was a boiler maker and a member of Union #74. Cecil is survived by close family friend, Gia Wall; special grandchildren, Allie Starkey and Michael Heath; son, David Vest of Colorado; brother, Clyde Vest of Splendora; sister, Vera Lee Vest of Houston. Graveside services for Herman Cecil Vest will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday,…

Irene Helen Ball, age 86, of Grapeland, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at her residence. Irene was born on November 7, 1932 in Wharton to Ernst Pedersen and Clara Louise Nielsen Pedersen. Irene worked for La Marque School District at the La Marque High School during the early 70’s and also worked for Manor Care (now Ashton Parke Care Center) during the late 70’s – early 80’s. After retiring to Crockett from Texas City with her husband, Marvin, in the mid 80’s, she was a part of several different organizations. Irene moved back to Texas City with her second husband, O. D. Boatman, until 2015 when she moved back…

Doris Brown, age 89, of Grapeland, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at her residence.  Doris was born May 16, 1930 in Houston County to parents, Hosea Lee Jackson and Cynthia Ann Dickey Jackson.  She was a nurse working in Crockett for many years before retiring.  Doris was a member of the Felders Chapel Assembly of God Church. Doris is survived by son, Kennedy Brown Jr. of Grapeland; grandchildren, Kennedy C. Brown of Austin, Brianna McKnight and husband, Colby of Grapeland, Jacob Brown of Houston; great-grandchildren, Maddox and Maci McKnight of Grapeland; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.  She was preceded in death by husband, Kennedy Brown, Sr.; parents, Hosea and…

Mariam Hope Manninger, age 82, of Crockett passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 in the Houston County Nursing Home. Hope was born July 8, 1937 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to parents, Hobart Garrett Peterson and Jewel Effie McKenzie Peterson. She worked as a LVN nurse for many years in Houston County. Hope was also an active member and pianist of the Shady Grove Baptist Church. Hope is survived by husband of 63 years, John Manninger of Crockett; son, Robert Paul Manninger and wife, Carolyn of Olney, TX; daughter, Pam Ferguson of Bluff Dale, TX; grandchildren, Chance Jordan and wife, Callie of Grapeland, Nathan Manninger and wife, Jaime of Olney, Joshua…

Carolyn Huntsman passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 in the Winfield Nursing Center. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2019 in the Lovelady First United Methodist Church.   Interment will follow in the Lovelady Evergreen Cemetery. Family will receive friends for visitation Tuesday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Callaway-Allee Funeral Home. CALLAWAY-ALLEE FUNERAL HOME.

View The Obituary For Connie Lee “Dick” Bailey, Jr.. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Connie Lee “Dick” Bailey, Jr. on this permanent online memorial presented by Emanuel Funeral Home.

Maurice Welch, age 78, of Houston passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 in the Houston Memorial Hermann Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Saturday, August 31, 2019 in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel in Crockett.  Interment will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Park. Family will receive friends for visitation Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.callawayallee.com CALLAWAY-ALLEE FUNERAL HOME

Martha Lee Haynes Manning, age 77, previously of Crockett, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019 in Woodway, Texas.  Martha was born January 12, 1942 in Grapeland to parents, Alton Haynes and Ruby Gilmore Haynes.  She was a member of the Central Baptist Church. Martha is survived by husband of 59 years, Harvey Manning of Crockett; daughters, Alta Mayo and husband, Steve of Houston, Melissa Tinney and husband, Troy of Waco, Kristi Hill and husband, Michael of Cypress; grandchildren, Christopher Johnson and wife, Haley, Marti Garrett and husband, Steven, Jessie Benoot and husband Nick, Katie Berry, Lauren Tinney, Madeline Umhoefer and husband, Zach, Bo Bradley, Preston Hill, Sarah Hill, Crystin Tinney,…

View The Obituary For Rodney Dunlap. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Rodney Dunlap on this permanent online memorial presented by Emanuel Funeral Home.

View The Obituary For Ida Mae Birdine. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Ida Mae Birdine on this permanent online memorial presented by Emanuel Funeral Home.

View The Obituary For Doris Corbin. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Doris Corbin on this permanent online memorial presented by Emanuel Funeral Home.

View The Obituary For Geneva Sparks. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Geneva Sparks on this permanent online memorial presented by Emanuel Funeral Home.

View The Obituary For Nery Alberto Salazar Ramos. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Nery Alberto Salazar Ramos on this permanent online memorial presented by Emanuel Funeral Home.

View The Obituary For Phebie Williams Lusk. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Phebie Williams Lusk on this permanent online memorial presented by Emanuel Funeral Home.

View The Obituary For Johnnie Leon (Bubba Dean) Dean, Sr.. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Johnnie Leon (Bubba Dean) Dean, Sr. on this permanent online memorial presented by Emanuel Funeral Home.

View The Obituary For Mamie. Ruth Kelley Coleman. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Mamie. Ruth Kelley Coleman on this permanent online memorial presented by Emanuel Funeral Home.

Harold Allen “Rocky” Shaw, age 64, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 in Community Care Center of Crockett. Rocky was born August 28, 1954 to parents, George Washington Shaw and Florence Yeager Shaw in Tucson, Arizona. He built boats for Sea Ray in Florida for a number of years and was a carpenter most of his life. Rocky had a huge heart, a great sense of humor and was very outgoing. Rocky will be dearly missed. Rocky is survived by his sons, Rocky Shaw, Jr., Shae Allen Shaw; grandsons, Shae Allen Shaw, II, Mathew Shaw, Gaven Shaw; sister, Cynthia Shaw and Brenda Hiley; brother, John Shaw and wife, Renee; sister-in-law,…

Annetta Louise Clark, age 88, of Latexo was called home to our loving Lord on Wednesday the 14th day of August 2019 at her home in Latexo after suffering several years with Lewy Body Dementia. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on the 19th day of August 1930 to parents Lee Jack and Billie Louise Costello Jack. Annetta gave her life to the Lord at a very young age. She was dedicated to her family, working and singing in church, was an excellent cook, enjoyed oil painting, and was a lifelong gardener. Her grandchildren were the delight of her life. Annetta is survived by her husband of 70 years, Kenneth…

View The Obituary For Kemith Randel Griffin. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Kemith Randel Griffin on this permanent online memorial presented by Emanuel Funeral Home.

View The Obituary For Earl Johnson. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Earl Johnson on this permanent online memorial presented by Emanuel Funeral Home.

View The Obituary For Sandra C Ewell. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Sandra C Ewell on this permanent online memorial presented by Emanuel Funeral Home.

Mary Nell Brewer Bear, age 96, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 in Richland Hills.  A celebration of life will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 16, 2019 in the First United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be left at www.callawayallee.com . CALLAWAY-ALLEE FUNERAL HOME

Russell Clayton Sanford, age 72, of Houston passed away August 9, 2019 in Houston, Texas. Memorial services are pending .

View The Obituary For James Milton Collier. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing James Milton Collier on this permanent online memorial presented by Emanuel Funeral Home.

View The Obituary For Bettie Joanne Smotherman. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Bettie Joanne Smotherman on this permanent online memorial presented by Emanuel Funeral Home.

Evelyn Faver, age 96, of Crockett, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 in the Winfield Nursing Center.  Evelyn was born April 2, 1923 in Lone Pine, Houston County, Texas to parents, A. L. Bitner and Ella Mitchell Bitner.  In 1949, she began working at Ham’s Ready to Wear in Crockett, retiring in 1981 after 32 years of service.  Evelyn was a sweet spirited “lady”, always very pleasant and kind to everyone especially loving her First Christian Church family where she had been a member for many, many years. Funeral services for Evelyn Faver are pending. CALLAWAY-ALLEE FUNERAL HOME

Albert Ray Winters, age 71 formerly of Crockett, TX went to the Lord peacefully on August 07, 2019 in Bivins, TX. Albert Winters was born on November 02, 1947 in Doucette, TX to the parents of Artie Curtis and Fordie Lee Winters. He is survived by his wife, Dottie Winters of 53 years and three children; Joey Winters and daughter-in-law, Lorraine Winters of Alaska, Kerry Winters and daughter-in-law, Kim Winters of Devine, TX, and Lonny Winters and daughter-in-law, Keri Winters of Bivins, TX. He is also survived by two siblings, Deborah Winters and Paul Winters of Silsbee, TX. The love of his life was his ten grandchildren; Corey Adams, Amber…

Donna Gresham, age 56, of Crockett passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 in Tyler. Donna was born July 6, 1963 in West Palm Beach, FL to parents, Norman T. Moore and Phyllis C. Gilmore Moore. She was a member of the Crockett Eastern Star and the Tabernacle of Praise. Donna is survived by husband of 34 years, H. D. Gresham, Jr. of Crockett; son, Chris Gresham and wife, April of Trinity; daughters, Krystal Gresham of Crockett, Rachael Gaines and husband, Matthew of Elkhart, Shelby Gresham of Palestine; grandchildren, Kaylynne Gresham, Courtney Gresham, Camryn Gresham, Bailey Gresham, Abigail Gresham, Bryan Bartnam, Steven Godair; god-granddaughter, Kandece White; brother, Norman Eddie Moore and…

Larry Caddenhead, age 66, of Currietown, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 at his residence.  Larry was born August 17, 1952 in Crockett to parents, Frank Caddenhead and Ella Mae Smitherman Caddenhead.  He was a lifetime logger having started out riding in a log truck at age 3.  Larry was a member of the South Loop Church of Christ in Crockett. Larry is survived by wife, Kerry Caddenhead of Currietown; daughter, Traci Stoughton and husband, Chris of Lubbock; grandchildren, Brittani Benton and husband, Mark of Lubbock, Tyler Stoughton of Lubbock; his two little dogs, Bell and Scooter.  He was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Ella Mae Caddenhead; sister, Betty Mewborn; nephew, James Mewborn. Funeral services for…