In memoriam
Obituaries
Remembering those we’ve lost in our community
Bobby Gene Melder
September 1, 1964 – April 4, 2026
Age 61
Bobby Gene Melder, 61, passed away on April 4, 2026. Born on September 1, 1964, Bobby lived a life defined by service, strength, and unwavering dedication to both his family and his community. He prou...
Betsy Lee Mathis Crowe
April 4, 2026
Age 88
Betsy Lee Mathis Crowe, MA, JD, PhD, EdD, age 88, passed away on April 4, 2026. Betsy Crowe was a blessing to her family and friends. She was married to her beloved husband, John Crowe, for 67 years...
Monte Sue Knight
October 22, 1946 – April 3, 2026
Age 79
Monte Knight October 22, 1946 – April 3, 2026 Monte Knight passed away on April 3, 2026. After several difficult years marked by multiple illnesses, her body finally grew tired. Even so, Monte never l...
Billie Nash Smelley
May 2, 1929 – March 27, 2026
Age 96
Billie Nash Smelley, a resident of Montgomery, Texas passed away on March 27, 2026, at the age of 96, surrounded by family members. She was born May 2, 1929 in Corrigan, Texas. Billie (known to many a...
Darrel Leonard Grumbles
August 30, 1960 – March 24, 2026
Age 65
Darrel Leonard “DL” Grumbles With love and gratitude for a life well lived, we celebrate the life of Darrel Leonard “DL” Grumbles, who passed away on March 24, 2026, at the age of 65. Darrel was born ...
Thomas Worth Davis Jr.
December 26, 1940 – March 22, 2026
Age 85
Thomas Worth Davis, Jr. (“Worth”) December 26th, 1940 to March 22nd, 2026 Thomas Worth Davis, Jr., known to all who loved him simply as Worth, passed away leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, ...
David Edward Henning
March 2, 2026
David “Dave” E. Henning, aged 83, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026. A loved brother, uncle, and friend, Dave will be remembered for his kindness and dry sense of humor. He earned his Electrical...
Andrea Stanford
February 26, 2026 – February 26, 2026
Andrea Stanford, born January 17, 1956, in New Haven, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026. A devoted Christian and member of Grace Baptist Church, Andrea lived her life grounded i...
Wilburn Eugene Stovall
February 10, 2026
Age 100
Wilburn Eugene Stovall, a longtime San Diegan and dedicated educator, passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 100. Born in Richards, Texas, Wilburn (known as “Al” to his friends) joined the U...
Marsha Ann Krezel
June 25, 1940 – February 3, 2026
Age 85
Marsha Cunningham Krezel, 85, of Montgomery, Texas, passed away on February 3, 2026, after a 10-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was born on June 25, 1940, at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston, T...