Obituaries
GEORGE EDWARD GRANT expired June 30, 2008. Visitation is Friday, July 4, 2008, 7-9 pm. Funeral service is Saturday July 5, 2008 at 1:30 pm. Both services at McCoy and Harrison Chapel, 4918 Martin Luther King. The Rev. Troy L. Johnson, officiating. Interment Houston Memorial Gardens.
ELLA LONG passed away Saturday, July 5, 2008. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 10:55 am followed by funeral service at 11:00 am from Sloan Memorial U.M.C., 3102 Nance on Thursday, July 10, 2008. Interment will be at Golden Gate Cemetery.
MRS. BERTHA WASHINGTON expired July 7, 2008. Visitation is Thursday, July 10, 2008, 6-9 pm. Funeral service is Friday, July 11, 2008, 11 am at Love United Methodist Church, 11255 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas. Pastor Vincent Harris, officiating. Interment Houston Memorial Gardens.
REDA J. SPRIGGS expired July 3, 2008. Visitation is Friday, July 11, 2008 10 to 11am. Funeral service is Friday July 11, 2008 at 11:00 am. Both services will be at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 3618 Stasson. The Reverend Kenneth Rose, officiating. Interment Houston Memorial Gardens.
CONNIE M. LANDRY expired July 6, 2008. Visitation is Saturday July 12, 2008, 8-10am. Funeral service is Saturday July 12, 2008 at 10 am. Both services at McCoy and Harrison Chapel, 4918 Martin Luther King. The Reverend Charles Young, officiating. Interment Paradise South.
WILLARD RUBIT expired July 13, 2008. Visitation is Friday, July 18, 2008, 10-11 am. Funeral service is Friday, July 18, 2008 at 11 am. Both services will be at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, 7817 Calhoun, The Reverend Max Miller, officiating. Interment Houston Memorial Gardens.
DEACON WILLIE R. TAYLOR expired July 15, 2008. Visitation is Saturday July 19, 2008, 9-11 am with funeral services starting at 11 am at St. John Baptist Church, 2702 Dowling, Houston, Texas 77004. The Reverend Terrance Grant Malone, Officiating. Interment Paradise North.
HAZEL VITAL passed away Friday, July 11, 2008. Visitation will be from 8:45 am to 9:55 am followed by Funeral Mass at 10:00 am both services will be at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4600 Reed Road @ Cullen, Friday, July 18, 2008. Interment will be at Houston Memorial Gardens.
ANN OWENS, a native of Limestone County entered eternal life, Sunday, July 20, 2008. She has been a resident of Houston, Texas since the late 40's. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jake Owens. Visitation will be Friday, July 25, 2008 from 9-11 am, services immediately following at 11 am at McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home. Interment Houston Memorial Gardens.
AARON E. JONES, PASSED AWAY Tuesday, July 22, 2008. Visitation will be from 11 am to 12:55 pm followed by funeral service at 1:00 pm, both services will be at McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home, Saturday, July 26, 2008. Interment will be Private.
HENRY MOON, passed away Monday, July 28, 2008. Visitation from 10:00 am to 10:55 am, followed by funeral services at 11:00 am, both services will be held from Boynton Chapel United Methodist Church at 2812 Milby Street, Friday, August 1`, 2008. Interment Houston Memorial Gardens.
MR. DE ANDRE ROBINSON EXPIRED July 28, 2008. Visitation is Saturday, August 2, 2008, 9-11 am at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, 3232 Elgin. Funeral service is Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 11:00 am at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, 3232 Elgin. The Reverend D. E. C. Matthews, officiating. Interment Paradise South Cemetery.
BEULAH LUCILLE HILLIARD, 85, expired July 29, 2008. She is survived by her daughters, Vernell Armstrong and Sandra Hilliard. Visitation will be Saturday, August 2, 2008 from 10 am-11:00 am. Funeral services at 11:00 am. Both services will be at El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 8723 Comal. Rev. Monroe Jr., officiating. Interment Paradise South Cemetery.
MABLE STANCEILL, expied July 27, 2008. Visitation Saturday, August 2, 2008 from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Funeral service Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 11:00 am. Both services at New Providence Baptist Church, 3302 Simmons. The Reverend Ralph Menefee, officiating. Interment, Monday, August 4, 2008, Houston National Cemetery.
ANDREA CHARLES expired July 24, 2008. Visitation, Tuesday, August 5, 2008 from 7-9 pm at McCoy and Harrison Chapel, 4918 Martin Luther King Blvd. Funeral service, Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 11:00 am at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 10330 Hillcroft Street. The Reverend Msgr. William Young, officiating . Interment Houston Memorial Gardens.
IRENE D. RUSSAW, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2008. Memorial service will be held from McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home at 11:00 am, Wednesday, August 6, 2008. Interment will be private.
ALFRED JAMES SWIFT, SR., passed away Saturday, August 2, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 am to 10:55 am followed by funeral service at 11:00 am both services will be held from Outreach Missionary Baptist Church, 5055 Bellfort and Jutland on Saturday, August 9, 2008. Interment Houston Memorial Gardens.
MR. HENDERSON MARSHALL GLOVER II expired August 2, 2008. Visitation Monday, August 11, 2008, 6-8 pm at McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 10 AM at Houston National Cemetery Chapel (V. A. Cemetery), 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas.
MR. J. D. PAUL expired August 4, 2008. Visitation Monday, August 11, 2008, 9-11 am with funeral services at Penecoastal Baptist Church, 8370 Southview, Rev. Acie Jefferson officiating. Interment Houston Memorial Gardens.
ANNIE MAE WALKER passed away Monday, August 4, 2008. Visitation will be from 10 am to 10:55 am followed by funeral service at 11:00 am. Both services will at Lakewood Church #10, Greenway Plaza at S. W. Fwy on Thursday, August 14, 2008. Interment will be at Paradise South Cemetery.
MAJOR OSCAR ELDRIDGE passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 am to 10:45 am, Thursday, followed by funeral service at 12 am, both services will be at First Shiloh Baptist Church, 4420 Lyons, Thursday, August 14, 2008. Interment will be at Houston National Cemetery.
HOWARD L. AMBUSH expired August 10, 2008. Visitation is Thursday August 14, 2008 7-9 pm at McCoy and Harrison Chapel, 4918 Martin Luther King, Funeral service is Friday, August 15, 2008 at 10:00 am at St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church, 10960 Martin Luther King. Interment Houston National Cemetery.
ELIZABETH “LUEVENE” MILLER-MAXWELL, passed away Thursday August 7, 2008. Visitation will be from 7-9 pm Friday , August 15, 2008. Funeral service will be at 11 am Saturday, August 16, 2008. Both services will be held from McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home. Interment will be at Houston Memorial Gardens.
OSCAR MARTIN SR. passed away Saturday, August 9, 2008. Visitation will be from 6-9 pm Friday, August 15, 2008. Funeral service will be at 11 am Saturday, Auhust 16, 2008. Both services will be at Bibleway Church Of Holiness, 6201 Hirsch Rd. Interment will be at Houston Memorial Gardens.
MRS. JESSIE MAE TYLER, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2008. Service will be a Graveside at Riverside Cemetery, Hearne, Texas at 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 2, 2008. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Hearne, Texas.
VIOLA JOSEPH, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2008. Visitation will be from 8:45 am to 9:55 am followed by a funeral mass at 10:00 am both services will be at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 6100 Reed @ Cullen on Friday, October 3, 2008. Interment will be at Houston National Cemetery.
CHERYL HARRIS expired September 24, 2008. Visitation is Friday, October 3, 2008, 6-9 pm at McCoy and Harrison Chapel, 4918 Martin Luther King. Funeral service on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 11:00 am at Crossroads Church, 2800 FM 1128, Pearland, Texas. The Reverend Christopher Hartwell, officiating. Interment Houston Memorial Gardens.
On September 23, 2008 PEARLIE JEAN JOHNSON, 73, departed this life. She was married to Fannin C. Johnson for 51 years, 11 months, and 5 days. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Janice R. Prince, and her husband, Fannin C. Johnson. She leaves to treasure her memories one daughter, Carolyn Johnson Monmouth (Dennis); a granddaugher whom she cared for as her daughter, Tanesha Prince Meade (Kawin); granddaughter, Kamaria Jamil Monmouth and grandson, Khalfani Jamal Monmouth; and her great granddaughter, Veronica Pearl Meade. Services celebrating the life of Pearlie Johnson will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 12:00 noon. Visitations are 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at St. Mary’s United Methodist Church, 6731 Scott Street, Houston, Texas, 77021. Pastor Thomas L. Walker, Officiating.
LOIS D. TILMON, 72, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, passed from this life on September 30, 2008. She retired after 35 years of teaching HISD. She was a wonderful person and loved by many. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2008 from 9-11 am at Greater True Light Missionary Baptist Church, 6828 Annunication Street. Funeral service to follow at 11:00 am. Officiating, Rev. T. O. Berry. Interment Houston Memorial Gardens.
JOSEPH B. CORMIER, passed away October 14, 2008. Visitation will be at Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church, 14l1 Fidelity from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM with Rosary at 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 16, 2008. Funeral Mass will be at St. Rosa of Lima Catholic Church in Cecilia, Louisiana at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 18, 2008. Interment will be at St. Rosa of Lima Cemetery.
EARNEST B. BISHOP, expired October 16, 2008. Visitation is Friday, October 24, 2008 7:00pm-9:00pm at McCoy & Harrison Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service is Saturday October 25, 2008 at 1:00pm at Church of God Prophecy, 4610 Sunflower, Houston, Texas. The Reverend Bishop Herman Davis, officiating. Interment Houston Memorial Gardens.
PATRICIA WEST HARPER, passed away Friday October 17, 2008. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 11:55 pm followed by Funeral service at 12 noon at Southeast Community Church, 10413 Ashville on Saturday October 25, 2008. Interment will be at Houston Memorial Gardens.
MR. JERRY O'DELL SCOTT, expired October 19, 2008. Visitation is Saturday, October 25, 2008 9:00-10:55 am, with funeral services starting at 11:00 am. Both services will be held at Fifth Ward Church of Christ, 4308 Stoneyall, Houston, Texas, Minister Gary Smith, Officiating. Interment will be at Houston Memorial Gardens.
RODERICK E. HENRY, passed away Tuesday October 21, 2008. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 11:55 am followed by funeral service at 12 noon at living Faith Baptist Church, 4310 Holloway, Saturday, October 25, 2008. Interment will be at Houston Memorial Gardens.
SYLVIA J. MCNEIL, expired October 16, 2008. Visitation will be Friday, October 24, 2008 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm McCoy & Harrison Chapel 4918 Martin Luther King. Funeral service Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 1:00pm Jerusalem Baptist Church, 3201 Tuam. The Reverend Castro Walker, Officiating. Interment: Paradise South.
WILLIE LEE JOHNSON, expired October 19, 2008. Visitation will be Saturday, October 25, 2008 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. Funeral service Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 1:00pm. Both services at First Church of Christ 5220 South Acres. Interment: Houston Memorial Gardens.
BLANCHE HAGGERTY, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2008. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 9:55 AM Friday; followed by the Funeral Service at 10:00 AM both at Olivet Baptist Church, 3115 Lyons Ave on October 31, 2008. Interment will be at Houston National Cemetery (V.A.).
RUBY JONES, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2008. Visitation will be at McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, October 31, 2008. Funeral Service will be at Chritian Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 2616 Calumet at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 1, 2008.
MR. ROBBIE D. BLANKENSHIP passed Friday, October 24, 2008. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM-10:55 AM followed by Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home Saturday, November 1, 2008. Interment will be at Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas, Monday, November 3, 2008
SPENCER COMEAUX, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2008. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 12:55 PM at Riceville Mt. Olive Baptist Church (Old Church) Saturday, November 1, 2008. Interment will be at Paradise South Cemetery.
ANDRESS LOUIS WILLIAMS, expired October 30, 2008. Visitation, Friday, November 7, 2008 from 8:45 to 9:55 am, Rosary 9:00 am. Funeral Mass starting at 10:00 am. Services at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4600 Reed Rd., Houston, Texas. Interment Houston National Cemetery.
DIANNA JONES BOB, expired October 28, 2008. Visitation Friday, November 7, 2008 from 10:00-10:55 am with funeral service starting at 11:00 am at Greater Grace Outreach Community Church, 4401 Almeda-Genoa Rd., Houston, Texas. The Bishop Glenn Davis, officiating. Interment Paradise North.
JOYCE MARIE HOWARD passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Visitation will be at McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Tuesday November 11, 2008. Funeral Service will be at Greater New Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 5318 Tommye at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Interment will be at Brookside Cemetery.
LESTER C. WHITMIRE SR., passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Visitation will be from 9-10:55 AM followed by funeral service at 11:00 AM at Goodhope Missionary Baptist Church, 3015 N. MacGregor Way, Saturday, November 15, 2008. Interment will be at Paradise South Cemetery.
RONALD CASTILLE SR. Expired November 3, 2008 . Visitation is Saturday, November 15, 2008, 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon with funeral services starting at 12:00 Noon at McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Houston Memorial Gardens
THOMAS L. MESHACK, age 79, of Houston, Texas passed away November 9, 2008. Visitation will be Thursday, November 13, 2008 from 7-9 PM at Greater St. Mathew Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. Funeral service will be Friday, November 14, 2008 at 12:00 noon with Rev.Dr. Gusta Booker presiding. Interment will follow at Paradise South Cemetery.
MR. LEWIS THOMPSON expired November 11, 2008. Visitation is Tuesday, November 18, 2008 12 noon-2:00 PM, with funeral services starting at 2:00 PM at McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home Chapel. Interment at Houston Memorial Gardens
MORIETA WASHINGTON McCLURE passed away November 13, 2008. Visitation will be Thursday, November 20 from 10:00 am to 10:55 am followed by funeral service at 11:00 am at the McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home, 4918 Martin Luther King Blvd., Rev.Bryant K. Dalco,Senior Minister, Officiating. Interment Paradise North.
BILLY WASHINGTON expired 11-24-08. Visitation, Friday, 12-05-08, 6-9 pm at McCoy & Harrison Chapel, 4918 Martin Luther King Blvd. Funeral service, Saturday, 12-06-08, 11:00 am at Brentwood Baptist Church, 13033 Landmark. The Reverend Joe Ratliff, Pastor, Rev. Kevin W. Williams, officiating. Interment Houston Memorial Gardens.
BESSIE MAE LEE expired December 4, 2008. Visitation is Wednesday December 10, 2008, 6-8 pm. Funeral service is Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 11:00 am. Both services will be at Greater True Faith, 3701 Elgin. The Reverend Ben Roy Lilly, officiating. Interment Paradise South.
LEOLA THOMPSON passed away Friday, December 5, 2008. Visitation will be from 9:00 am to 10:55 am followed by Funeral Mass at 11:00 am at St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church, 10960 Martin Luther King Blvd., Friday, Decmber 12, 2008. Interment will be at Paradise South Cemetery.
JAY’LA M. SMITH passed away December 5, 2008. WE LOVE YOU & MISS YOU. THE SMITH FAMILY. Graveside Service will be held Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 10:00 AM, Houston Memorial Gardens, 16000 Cullen Blvd, Pearland, Texas 77581.
HENRIETTA LEE expired 12-09-08. Visitation is Saturday 12-13-08, 10-11 am at Southeast Worship Center, 7805 Kimble. Funeral service is Satruday 12-13-08 at 11:00 am at Southeast Worship Center, 7805 Kimble. The Reverend Reuben Rodridgez, officiating. Interment Paradise North.
WILLIAM “SIDNEY” WESTBROOKS expired December 8, 2008. Visitation is Saturday December 13, 2008, 9-11:00 am with funeral services starting at 11:00 am.Both services are to be held at McCoy & Harrison Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Paradise South Cemetery.
DORIS MARIE JONES FRAZIER expired December 8, 2008. Visitation is Saturday, December 13, 2008, 1:00-1:30 pm with funeral services starting at 1:30 pm at McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home Chapel. The Reverend Delbert R. Jefferson, Pastor Christian Home Missionary Baptist Church, officiating. Interment Paradise North
S. SHEREE JOHNSON, expired December 13, 2008. Visitation, Wednesday, December 17, 2008, 6-9 PM at McCoy and Harrison Chapel, 4918 Martin Luther King Blvd. Funeral Service, Friday, December 19, 2008, 11:00 AM, Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church, Timpson, Texas. Interment Smyrna Cemetery.
AZALEAN WILLIAMS, passed away Thursday December 11, 2008 at St. Luke’s Hosptial. Visitation will be at McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Thursday, December 18, 2008. Funeral service will be at Riceville Mt.Olive Baptist Church, 11539 South Gessner at 11:00 AM Friday, December 19, 2008. Interment will be at Paradise South Cemetery.
JUDY G. JONES, expired December 13, 2008. Visitation Saturday, December 20, 2008, 9-11:00 AM with funeral services starting at 11:00 AM at McCoy & Harrison Funeral Home Chapel. The Reverend Terrace Johnson, officiating. Father Rev. Terrance Johnson, officiating. Intement Houston Memorial Gardens.
BERNADETTE CROCKETT, passed away Monday, December 15, 2008. Visitation will be at McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday, December 19, 2008. Funeral service will be at Riverside United Methodist Church, 4920 Cullen at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 20, 2008. Interment will be at Houston Memorial Gardens.
FANNIE MAE HARRIS, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2008. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 1:55 PM followed by funeral services at 2:00 PM at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 2201 Tuam on Saturday, December 20, 2008. Interment will be at Houston Memorial Gardens in Pearland, Texas.
ANNIE PEARL WILLIAMS, passed away December 16, 2008. Visitation at 9:00 am and funeral service at 11:00 am, Monday, December 22, 2008 at Gethsemane Baptist Church, 3775 Flagship. Interment at Houston National Cemetery.
HAZEL SEMEDO, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2008. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Monday December 22, 2008. Funeral service will be at 12:00 noon, Tuesday, December 23, 2008. Both services will be held at Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, 3515 Blodgett. Interment will be at Houston National Cemetery.
JOSEPH O. WILLIAMS JR., viewing the body, Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 9:00 am. Funeral services, Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 11:00 am, Lane Tabernacle C.M.E. Church, 9807 Clinton Drive, Houston, Texas.