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Teresa Ann LaFour, 61, passed away at her home in Liberty, Texas surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Teresa was born on June 16, 1959 in Conroe, Texas to parents Bobby Ray Vaughan and Francis Eloise Williams Vaughan who preceded her in death along with her nephews, Bill Moore and Craig LaFour; and father-in-love, Jesse LaFour. Teresa loved her Lord faithfully and His work showed throughout her life. She was an active member of Cornerstone Church for many years where...

Mildred (Millie) E. Nelson, 78, of Liberty, Texas passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Houston Methodist Hospital in Baytown, Texas. Millie was born on August 22, 1942 in Houma, Louisiana to parents Alvie Maxwell Nelson and Jimmie Jean Newell Nelson. Millie had an adventurous spirit. She earned her pilots license and loved to fly Cessna planes. She enjoyed traveling and made friends wherever she went. Millie enjoyed living at Magnolia Place Healthcare. She liked to play Bingo and she...

Joseph Denton Harris, III, after 96 years of a long and blessed life, entered into eternal peace on March 29, 2021 at his home in Liberty, Texas, with his family surrounding him. Joe was born on January 25, 1925 in his family home in Dayton, Texas to Emma Dunn Harris and Joseph Denton Harris, Jr. He attended Dayton public schools until age 15, when he enrolled at Texas A&M University. In two and a half years he earned a degree in Chemical Engineering and enlisted in the United States...

Blanche E. Cupit, 77, passed from this life on Monday, March 22, 2021, at her home in Liberty, Texas surrounded by loved ones. Blanche was born October 15, 1943, in Hardin, Texas. She attended Hardin High School and graduated in 1962, before beginning her career as a banker with First State Bank of Liberty, where she held several positions. In the early 1980s, Blanche transferred to First National Bank of Dayton and later retired as a vice president in 2002. Blanche was...

Dustin Cole Harrison, 25, passed away March 17, 2021 in Richardson, Texas. Dustin was born October 18, 1995 in Beaumont, Texas to parents Lance M. Harrison and Michelle Crider Mims. Dustin grew up loving to hunt and fish. Dustin always loved being on the water or near the water. In 2018 Dustin graduated Summa Cum Laude from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Finance and then went on to work as an analyst at Ayco Goldman Sachs in Dallas for the past...

David Norman Allison, Sr., 56, of Liberty, Texas passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Liberty Dayton Regional Hospital. David was born to parents Billy Allison and Florence Michalka Allison on August 21, 1964 in Liberty. David graduated from Liberty High School in 1982. A proud Panther, he was heavily involved in school athletics, particularly baseball. David was a naturally gifted athlete. In addition to baseball, he was a talented golfer. He loved golf just about as much as he...

Mona Ruth Fajkus, 85 of Liberty, Texas passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. She was born on November 21, 1935 in Henderson, Texas to parents Felix “Febo” Huey and Lorene Cowen. Mona was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was a hard-worker and worked at several places in Liberty through-out her life including the Liberty County Courthouse, Howard’s Department...

Carlos Roberto Rubio, 40, of Liberty, Texas passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Carlos was born on December 19, 1980 in Goodland, Kansas to parents Mark and Gloria Rubio. Carlos is preceded in death by his grandparents, Manuel and Mabel Rubio, and Mary Rodriguez; his nephew, Maddox Rubio; and his cousins, Eric Krueger and Sergio Trevizo, Jr. Carlos graduated from Liberty High School and resided in Liberty most of his life. Carlos was a devoted father who’s pride and joy was his son....

Juanita Kozina, 70, of Liberty, Texas passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Liberty-Dayton Regional Hospital in Liberty. She was born in Houston, Texas to parents Francisco Zamarripa and Guadalupe Contreas Zamarripa. For most of her life, Juanita was a caretaker. She enjoyed taking care of her family. She loved her children - especially her grandchildren. She was a true mama bear – fierce and protective. In her younger years, she enjoyed sewing and crocheting. She loved to watch...

Lydia Vela Hughes, 77, of Hardin, passed away March 6, 2021 in Humble, Texas. Lydia was born March 9, 1943 in Yorktown, Texas to parents Louis Vela and Juanita Osuna Vela who preceded her in death along with her beloved husband; Leroy Burton Hughes. Lydia was a sweet, caring lady who loved her family and her Lord dearly. Being raised in a Catholic Church and later attending Hardin United Methodist Church for nearly 30 years, Lydia was always very strong in her faith. During her time at...