Obituaries

Welcome to the Obituaries page on Hello Huntsville, a space where we honor and celebrate the lives of those we have lost in our community. This special section is made possible by the compassionate support of Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home, whose mission is to help you “Celebrate Life.” They believe that every life deserves a special time of honoring and celebrating. To learn more about their services or to plan a meaningful memorial, visit their website at shmfh.com.

In keeping with their commitment to our community, you can submit obituaries for your loved ones free of charge on Hello Huntsville. We are grateful to Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home for their generosity and support, as they help us remember and cherish the memories of those who have touched our lives. Share your stories, photos, and heartfelt tributes with friends, family, and neighbors as we come together to celebrate the lives of the dearly departed.

01/04/1964

- 09/02/2023

01/04/1964 - 09/02/2023

Johnny Ellisor, born January 4, 1964, passed away September 2, 2023, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, J. T. Ellisor and his mother, Nona Ruth El...



05/11/1939

- 08/06/2023

05/11/1939 - 08/06/2023

Dr. Nedom Conway Muns, III, 84, of Huntsville, Texas passed from his earthly body into an eternal life in heaven on August 6, 2023. Nedom was born to Nedom Conway Jr. and Lillian Aleen Muns on May 11,...



05/07/2023

- 05/07/2023

05/07/2023 - 05/07/2023

We were given the most precious, beautiful, perfect baby girl on Sunday morning. However, we had to give her back as soon as she arrived here on Earth. Thyme Lafara Pegoda. Her life brought so much jo...



11/02/1942

- 04/08/2023

11/02/1942 - 04/08/2023

Richard Alfred "Frosty" Brooker, aged 80, passed away at home on Saturday April 8, 2023. Richard was born in Waco, TX and is proceeded in death by his parents Isaac and Mary Alice Brooker,7 of his 8 s...



03/04/1936

- 05/17/2023

03/04/1936 - 05/17/2023

Hurlene Savage was born March 4, 1936 in Burke, TX and died May 17, 2023. Hurlene is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years OS Slim Savage, parents Alton and Willie Mae Hales, sisters Maxine and...



08/08/1941

- 05/16/2023

08/08/1941 - 05/16/2023

Thomas "Roy" Champagne, 81, passed away on May 16, 2023, in The Woodlands, Texas. Thomas Roy Champagne was born on August 8, 1941, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Margaret Roy Champagne and Godfrey Kent...



07/11/1937

- 05/15/2023

07/11/1937 - 05/15/2023

Richard Merrill Hewitt, 85, of Huntsville, Texas, passed away on May 15, 2023, peacefully at his home. He was born July 11, 1937, in Jackson, Michigan, to Merrill J. and Hope (Dorman) Hewitt. The fami...



04/26/1946

- 05/14/2023

04/26/1946 - 05/14/2023

Jimmy was born on April 26, 1946, in Quitman, Mississippi, to Francis Ballard and Charlie Haney. Growing up, he forged lifelong friendships and developed a strong work ethic that would serve him well ...



03/15/1947

- 05/12/2023

03/15/1947 - 05/12/2023

Fred Vandle Elder, 76, of Huntsville, TX, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Fred was born on March 15, 1947 to Bob & Meta Elder in Houston, TX. After graduating from...



09/01/1947

- 05/10/2023

09/01/1947 - 05/10/2023

Glenn Edward Ehlers, born September 1st, 1947 in Islip, New York, passed away on May 10th, 2023 in Conroe, Texas. As a child, he was an active FFA member along with Boy Scouts of America. He received ...



07/06/1949

- 05/09/2023

07/06/1949 - 05/09/2023

Tomas Garcia Sr. was born July 6, 1949 and passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones May 9, 2023 at Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital. Known to many as a hard-working, generous, and h...



06/04/1951

- 05/08/2023

06/04/1951 - 05/08/2023

Janet Kay Wade Miller, 71, passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2023 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX after a hard-fought battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome which led to Acute Leukemia. A m...



07/25/1949

- 05/03/2023

07/25/1949 - 05/03/2023

Earl Ray Richter, age 73, of Willis, Texas passed away on May 3, 2023. He is survived by hiswife of 52 years Shirley Richter of Willis; daughter Jennifer Gilstrap and husband Ryan of Willis;granddaugh...



06/20/1938

- 05/01/2023

06/20/1938 - 05/01/2023

Linda Ann Harper Crowson was born on June 20, 1938 in Huntsville, Texas to Johnnie and Esther Beck Harper. She met Jesus face to face on May 1, 2023. Linda grew up in Huntsville and attended area scho...



09/01/1934

- 04/25/2023

09/01/1934 - 04/25/2023

Emma “Jean’ Barlow Yount was born August 1, 1934 to Parks Thomas Barlow and Vella Lillian Goodnight Barlow in the small town of Granite Falls, North Carolina. She had 4 sisters and 1 brother. Such...



11/18/1938

- 04/23/2023

11/18/1938 - 04/23/2023

ROBERT JAMES FARRELL, 84, passed away peacefully April 23, 2023 surrounded by family after he succumbed to a battle of cancer. He was born on November 18, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Robert and Ka...



08/08/1933

- 04/20/2023

08/08/1933 - 04/20/2023

Genevieve, "Geanie", Riggs passed away peacefully in Huntsville, Texas, on April 20, 2023. Geanie was born August 8, 1933, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Ademar Louis Provost and Cora Blanchard. She spent ...



08/28/1928

- 04/16/2023

08/28/1928 - 04/16/2023

Harry Verne Wilcox, age 94 passed away peacefully on Sunday April 16, 2023. Harry was born in Fredrick, Illinois on August 28, 1928, to Harry Earl Wilcox and Maggie Adeline (Franklin) Wilcox. He is pr...



01/30/1947

- 04/13/2023

01/30/1947 - 04/13/2023

Joseph "Joe" Emmett was born in Dallas, Texas on January 30, 1947. He was raised in Dallas and attended Bishop Dunne Catholic School through high school. Joe was an altar-boy and along with his cousin...



04/13/1924

- 04/12/2023

04/13/1924 - 04/12/2023

Lola Irene Oholendt Darnell, 99 years old, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 12, 2023. Lola was born on February 21, 1924, to Mayme and Walter Ernest Oholendt in North Little ...