Lynda Lee Ashmore Gilliland was born on August 7, 1945, in Liberty, Texas, to Willie Lee (Pete) and Minnie Muriel Ashmore of Liberty, Texas. She peacefully passed away on September 22, 2023, at the age of 78, in Kountze, Texas, surrounded by her family. Lynda was a woman of great love, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family. She married the love of her life, William Morgan (Sonny) Gilliland Jr. in 1963, and they worked and raised their two daughters, Stacy and Kim in Liberty,...

Dr. Michael DeLane Bearden, Sr., 79, of Hardin, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, in Clear Lake, Texas with his family by his side.  He was born on November 16, 1943, in Houston, Texas, to the late Rexford and Josephine Mary Schiamara Bearden. Michael graduated from Marion High School, in Houston, class of 1961. He went on to receive his Master's and Doctorate degrees in Education from the University of Houston. Michael devoted his entire life to children. He began...

Nora Lee Ladd, age 97, and long-time resident of Devers, Texas, went to be with her Heavenly Father, on Friday, September 15, 2023, at The Forum at Memorial Woods Assisted Living, in Houston, Texas. She was born in Hardin, Texas, on May 5, 1926, to the late Benjamin Russell and Evie Mae Tubbe Kirkland, formerly of Devers and Caldwell, Texas. On December 9, 1944, she married the late Jefferson Cornelius (“J.C.”) Ladd, of Devers, son of the late John Lewis and Dorothy Reavis Ladd,...

Khalid Byren Guillory, infant son of Rosshetta Cindylee and Byran Dominic Guillory, Sr., gained his angel wings on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, in Sugarland, Texas. Khalid was preceded in death by his great-grandmothers Virginia Harper and Mary Bush; his great-grandfather Letlo Charles McBride; and his great-uncle Gerald Wayne McBride He leaves behind to cherish his loving memory his parents; his siblings Kayla Jones of South Carolina, Byran Guillory, Jr., Rebecca Guillory, Alicia...

Vera “Nanny” Mae Hatcher, 90, of Kountze, Texas, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side. She was born on March, 2, 1933, in Kirbyville, Texas, to the late Jessie Cordell and Addie Alaphaire Whiteside Homes. Vera was dedicated to her faith and was a member of Hebron Baptist Church. Vera pursued many interests, some of which included deer hunting, fishing, traveling and bowling. She loved her Houston Astros and Houston Texans, and always made sure she watched...

Hunter Ethan Creel, 21, of Hardin, Texas, went back home to be with the Lord on September 5th, 2023. Hunter was born on May 24th, 2002, in Houston, Texas, to Gordon Creel and Jennifer Koen Flowers. Hunter was raised in Hardin and grew up doing all the things a small-town boy is supposed to do. He grew up hunting, fishing, and playing football and baseball for the Hardin Hornets. Hunter graduated Hardin High School in 2020 and proceeded to go onto Lee College to get his associates degree in...

Jimmy “Jimbo” Lynn Kelley, Jr., 57, of Liberty, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, in Galveston, Texas. He was born on October 7, 1965, in Dayton, Texas, to Mickey Allison Die Noonkester and Jimmy Lynn Kelley, Sr. Jimbo graduated from West Hardin High School with the class of 1983. He was a skilled carpenter and cabinetmaker who could do anything with his hands. Jimbo was a simple man, very knowledgeable and kind. He did not make waves and lived by the motto,...

Sandra “Sandy” Kay Shell, 63, of Lufkin, Texas, passed away, on Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Lufkin. She was born on September 14, 1959, in Liberty, Texas, to the late Douglas F. and Merle Jean Pitre Shell. Sandy graduated from Anahuac High School, in Anahuac, Texas. She was dedicated to her faith and attended the Baptist church. Sandy pursued many interests, some of which included playing on her IPAD and going to the casino where she enjoyed playing the slot machines. She...

A God-fearing man Robert Otho Modisette, 83, born in Haynesville, Louisiana, and a longtime resident of Hardin Texas, fulfilled his lifetime commitment to the Lord and faithfully passed on September 1st, 2023. He was in the shelter and comfort of his own home accompanied by his wife JoAnn Modisette of fifty-eight years and their two children. Robert was preceded by his mother Eunice Bond Modisette; father James Otho Modisette; brother James Osburn Modisette; sister Earline Sydney Britnell;...

Daniel James Daly, Jr., 78, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, in Houston, with his loving family by his side. He was born on August 22, 1945, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Helen Carey and Daniel James Daly, Sr. Dan graduated from St. Louis University High School in St. Louis, Missouri, with the class of 1963. He received his Bachelors Degree in Economics from St. Louis University in 1967. Dan worked as a Senior Executive with downstream in the...