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Agnes Mary Graugnard passed on May 22, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. She was blessed with a long life and is survived by her beloved children Susan Graugnard, Guy Graugnard and wife Georgia Graugnard, granddaughter Gigi Graugnard and nephew Perry Hallett and wife Barbara and children. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward F. Graugnard, parents Wilfrid and Valerie Hallett and brother Oscar Hallett of Galveston, Texas. The family will have a private service. She loved...

Gerald (Jerry) Monty Evans died peacefully on May 8, 2019. He was born on October 29, 1940 in Houston to parents James Timothy Evans and Gladys Gerland Evans. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas, where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.  In 1969 he also earned a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Houston. Jerry then accepted the principalship of a Title I elementary school. As a result of that experience, he...

Anita Jane Fulghum Knapp, 81, of Houston, Texas, peacefully left this world to be with the Lord on May 5, 2019 surrounded by her children. She is survived by her three children, Lauren Kenneally and husband Matthew of Houston, son David Knapp and wife Leslie of Anchorage, Alaska, and daughter Jennifer Berridge and husband Jason of San Antonio, Texas.  Known as “Mimi” to her eight adored grandchildren, she will be forever treasured in the hearts of Griffen and Graham...

Mary Harris Gibson Todaro passed away May 1, 2019, after a long and hard fought battle with Parkinson's disease. Never one to complain, Mary faced her illness as she had faced other life challenges; with grace, courage, and the sheer will to make the most of each day.          Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Belle and R. S. Harris, Sr., her brother, Syl Harris, Jr., her sister, Jean Harris Lester, and her first husband, Donald...

  Jake Alexander Hampton peacefully passed away from Hunter’s Syndrome on Saturday, April 27, 2019.  He was surrounded by his mother, father, and twin sisters in his bedroom in West University Place, Texas. Jake is the son of Monica and Wallis Hampton; brother of Natalie and Nicole Hampton; grandson of Donald and Barbara Hampton and Hubert and Elaine Willman; nephew of Heidi and Bruce Cox, Krista and Joe Formica, and George Willman and Jacqueline Scheurer; cousin of Erin,...

Clive Runnells, Jr., 93, died peacefully at his home on April 26, 2019.  Clive was a loving husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, great grandfather, and mentor. He and his wife Kathy gave each other great joy in the last few years.  He was a larger-than-life presence who always spoke the truth even when it wasn’t what you wanted to hear.  He valued friendships and his loyal friends touched his life deeply. Clive was born on January 16, 1926 in Chicago to Clive...

Mary Belle Sanders Pool was born in the family home in Houston, and passed away peacefully on April 25, 2019. She is survived by her daughters; Carol Pool and Marji Pool; Son-In-Law, William Ross; grandchildren, Nora Gross and Jesse Shalev; great granddaughter, Alma Shalev; nephew, Dr. Randolph Sanders and family; and nephew, Stephen Sanders and family. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at South Main Baptist Church, 4100 Main St....

Edward Heller HUSBAND, FATHER, PAPATOO, LAWYER, FRIEND, COMIC, SINGER, WRITER The only way I could be persuaded to allow publication of an obituary was by a promise that it would start by saying thanks to those who extended a hand along the way and then, goodbye to friends, colleagues and clients, first in Buffalo and for the past 40 years in Houston. I have tried to make amends to some folks who were wronged and I have tried to walk away from hard feelings for those who I felt did me...

Roger McNeill, M.D. passed away on April 23, 2019. He was born in England to his late parents the Hon. Dr. Kenneth McNeill of Jamaica and Joyce McNeill of England. Roger attended High School at Jamaica College where he distinguished himself academically as well as in sports and even won Gold in class 2 hurdles in 1959.  He attended Medical School at the University of the West Indies in 1961 and graduated with MBBS honors. He represented the University at the World University Games in...