Obituaries

November 11, 2020

Patricia Lou (Roberts) Burleson, 80, went to be with the Lord, on November 11, 2020. She was born in Shelbyville, Indiana on September 14, 1940, to Paul and Esther (Myers) Roberts. Patricia was a devoted wife, mother, “Granny”, “G.G.” and friend. She was very passionate about gardening and spending most of her time outdoors. During the cold months or on...

November 9, 2020

Melvin Louie Moore, Jr. was born November 9, 1967 in Houston, Texas. His parents were Melvin Louie Moore, Sr. & Wanda Darlene (Chandler) Watson. Melvin had worked as a guard for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and had lived in Leon County since 2005, coming from Baytown, Texas. He was a private person and preferred to keep to himself....

November 3, 2020

Iva Lee Houston Marshall, 98, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on November 3, 2020. She entered this world on April 27, 1922 on the Lewis Webb farm, born to Eddie Cora Houston. She was raised by her mother and grandparents in the Middleton community. Iva was a life-long resident of Leon County. Iva...

November 2, 2020

Richard Charles “Rich” Pratt, 74 of Centerville, Texas, passed away on November 2, 2020 at CHI St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan, Texas. He had been fighting cancer and other complications for a long period. Richard was the son of Charles and Ella Mae (Schultz) Pratt, born on November 5, 1945 in Scottville, Michigan. Richard grew up in Scottville...

October 29, 2020

Funeral services for Jimmy Cox, age 71, of Mesquite, Texas, will be held 1 P.M., Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Walters Funeral Home, Centerville, Texas. Keith Ackerman and Richard “Chico” Smith will co-officiate the service. Jimmy will be laid to rest in Brushy Cemetery in the Flo Community of Leon County, Texas. James O. “Jimmy” Cox was born to Cecil...

October 27, 2020

Alvin Thane, age 84, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at his home in Centerville. He was born February 22, 1936 in Navasota, Texas to German immigrants, Fritz & Minnie (Hemann) Thane. Alvin was raised in Navasota with his seven siblings and graduated from Navasota High School. He soon joined the U.S. Army where he served overseas in Germany. Alvin...

October 26, 2020

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 (NIV) Ronald Lee DeSpain, age 71, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 in Bryan, Texas. A graveside service celebrating his life will take place 2 P.M., Friday, October 30, 2020 at Centerville...

October 24, 2020

Thomas Henry Shaw, age 73, entered into eternal rest October 24, 2020 after a lengthy battle with ongoing health issues. Funeral services will be held 1 P.M., Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Walters Funeral Home, Centerville, Texas. Bro. Lee Weiler will officiate the service. A public visitation will take place prior to the service from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M....

October 21, 2020

Donald Allen Walters, of Centerville, Texas, was born March 13, 1938 in Spring and passed away at age 82, on October 21, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan, Texas. Don, like many others during this time, succumbed to COVID-19 after a lengthy struggle with complications related to replacement of a pacemaker, and then a broken hip and hip replacement....

October 6, 2020

Funeral services for Opal Wied, age 80, of Kingwood, Texas, will be held 11 A.M., Saturday, October 10, 2020 at New Salem Cemetery Chapel in the Centerview Community of Leon County, Texas. Following the services Mrs. Wied will be laid to rest in New Salem Cemetery. Mrs. Wied passed away October 6, 2020 in Kingwood, Texas. Opal Faye (Richey) Wied...

October 5, 2020

October 5, 2020

Graveside funeral services for Patricia Parker, 89, will be held 1 P.M., Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Brushy Cemetery in the Flo Community of Leon County, Texas. Bro. Don Craft will officiate the service. Patricia Ann Parker was born to William & Gladys (Mealer) Sibley on June 29, 1931 in Dallas, Texas. She was a devoted wife to her late...

September 24, 2020

Funeral services for Mrs. Leslie Nell Lee, age 89, will be held 2 P.M., Monday, September 28, 2020 at Flo Community Baptist Church. Bro. Mark Thrift and Bro. John Murray will officiate the service. Interment will follow in Wheelock Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M., Sunday, September 27, 2020 at...

September 23, 2020

Dolly Anna Sanders, at the age of sixty-nine, made her final move to heaven on September 23, 2020, after unforeseen health issues. She was born on June 30, 1951 in Houston, Texas, to parents, Reuben Edwards and Coleen Cardin Edwards. One of four children, Dolly was proceeded in death by both her parents and her two siblings, Wanda, Frank, and...

September 21, 2020

Funeral services for Virginia Rosier, age 78, will be held 11 A.M., Friday, September 25, 2020 at New Salem Cemetery Chapel in the Centerview Community of Leon County, Texas. James Rosier and J.R. Morris will officiate the service. Interment will follow in New Salem Cemetery. Friends and family are welcome to attend a public visitation held at Walters Funeral Home...

September 15, 2020

A rosary and funeral mass for Santos Orona, age 81, will be held 11:30 A.M., Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Centerville, Texas. A visitation will take place from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home in Centerville. Mr. Orona will be laid to rest in St. Leo the Great Catholic Cemetery,...

September 13, 2020

Bill Stepherson, age 64, peacefully passed away at his home early Sunday morning, September 13, 2020. He was born August 20, 1956 in Brownsville, Texas to Roy Shelton & Minnie Louise (Robinson) Stepherson. He lived most of his life in the Rio Grande Valley region of Texas, but had lived in Oakwood for the past four months, coming from La...

September 11, 2020

Graveside services for Louise Neyland, 79, of Old Bowling will be held 10 A.M., Monday, September 14, 2020 at Old Bowling Cemetery in rural Leon County. Mrs. Neyland’s son, Louis Neyland, will officiate the service. The Neyland family will receive friends Sunday, September 13, 2020 from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home, Centerville, Texas. Louise Neyland was...

September 8, 2020

Beverly Lynn Armstrong, 63, of Marquez died September 8, 2020 at her home in Marquez, Texas. She was born October 23, 1956 to Thomas and Essie Belle (Miller) Taylor of Fort Worth, Texas. Beverly was raised by her step-father and mother, Ervin And Essie Belle (Miller) Lev. Beverly had been a resident of Marquez since 2012, coming from San Leon,...

September 7, 2020

Amanda June Reese was born December 22, 1959 in Freeport, Texas. She grew up in New Caney and was the owner and operator of Tuff Guy Landscaping and a consultant for Flower Power Landscaping LLC. Amanda lived in Connecticut for a short time where she met the love of her life, Karen Murray. They eventually made their home back in...