All Obituaries

Ralph Martin Matthews, Sr. was born April 4, 1941 in Houston, Texas and passed away November 18, 2019 in Humble, Texas at the age of 78. He retired from the US Navy, after serving for 20 years, as an E-7. Mr. Matthews was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Martin Matthews and Bessie Adelaide Warner Matthews; sisters, Barbara Nelson and Becky Davis. He is survived by his loving children, Belinda Purvis and James Purvis of Crosby, Texas, Ralph Matthews Jr. and Joel Willnerd of Omaha,...

William Toby Martinez Sr., was born on Friday April 22, 1977 in Houston, Texas and passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the age of 42.  William was preceded in death by his mother, Diane Marie (Wade) Martinez.   Left to cherish his memory is his loving spouse Jamie Warren; sons, William Toby Martinez Jr., and wife Faith Kollmorgan, Daniel Martinez; daughters, Angelica Martinez and husband Tyler Essary, Erica Warren Martinez; father, Abel Martinez; brothers, Abel...

Dennis Jay Summers was born on Friday, October 3, 1947 in Pasadena, Texas and passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the age of 72.  Dennis was preceded by his parents, John Clark Summers and Grace Mae (Rickman) Summers; brothers, Ralph Summers, Keith Summers, and Dwain Summers.  Left to cherish his memory is his loving brother, Darrell Summers; along with numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family and treasured friends. Visitation for Dennis will be held at Neal...

Reverend Gertha Rogers, 84, passed away last Wednesday at approximately 11AM. Condemned murders on Death Row, as well as High Elected Texas Office holders (with many people in between), often heard her tell them, "I'm gonna switch your legs!!" She was called "Mama Rogers" by those who respected and loved her. She was also called "The Queen of Texas Prison Ministry" by professional journalists who wrote newspaper articles and a biographical book about her. A...

Angela Dalene McCulloch was born August 31, 1962 in Seminole, Oklahoma and passed away November 6, 2019 in Brookshire, Texas at the age 57. Angela had previously worked as a postal carrier for the US Post Office. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jonny Ross Marcussen and Nancy Willene Holmes Marcussen; and by her brother, Chad Marcussen. Angela is survived by her loving son, Justin Smith and wife Amanda of Katy, Texas, her beloved grandchildren, Ainsley Smith and Hunter Smith;...

Brenda Rene Austin, 62, of Dayton, Texas passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019. She was born on Sunday, May 19, 1957 in Jacinto City, Texas. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Fred  Austin (Sundance);  parents, Waylon, and Barbara (Flowers) Cummins; children, James and Sharon Paul, Ronnie and Michelle Casey, and Alan Austin; sisters, Karen Holmes, Kim Schulte, Lynn Cummins, and Stephanie Chitwood; grandchildren, Kayla Mathews, Jimmy Paul, Justin Paul, Jeremy Paul,...

Justin Michael Pyland was born June 5, 1972 in Iowa Falls, Iowa and passed away November 2, 2019 at the age of 47. Justin served his country in the US Army and National Guard. He also worked as a pipe fitter in the construction industry. Justin was preceded in death by his father, Michael Brent Pyland and by his grandparents. Justin is survived by his loving wife, Helen Haggins; beloved mother and step-father, Barbara Kappel-Dominy and Cecil Dominy; brothers, Landon Brent Pyland, Richard...

Waylon Paul Paukert, passed peacefully in the arms of his parents on Friday, November 1, 2019 in Cleveland, Texas.  Waylon Paul was born on Friday, July 26, 2019 in Kingwood, Texas to Richard Douglas and Christina Michelle Paukert.  During his three short months here on Earth he touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. Left to cherish his precious memory is his loving parents Richard Douglas and Christina Michelle Paukert; brothers, Anthony Douglas Paukert,...

Robert Earl Haff Jr. was born December 27, 1951 in LaSalle, Illinois and passed away October 25, 2019 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 67. He spent the majority of his time working as a truck driver. Robert made many friends in the industry as well as his church family at the Cornerstone Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Earl Haff Sr. and Joyce Arlene Drake Haff; two brothers, David Haff and Bruce Haff. Robert is survived by his loving companion, Sandra Hill; children,...

Alan Lee Carter was born January 8, 1963 in Houston, Texas and passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 56. Alan was a graduate of Splendora High School Class of 1981 and was a Superintendent in the Construction Industry for 18 years with DE Harvey Builders. Alan had a lengthy battle with cancer and with the love of his family, he never gave up. Alan is survived by his beloved wife, Angie Carter; parents, Leroy and Tommie Carter; children, Jason Alan Carter,...