Obituaries for
Faith & Family Funeral Services, Inc.
Melvin Leon Surratt
April 4, 2024
Melvin Leon Surratt, 76, of Thicket, Texas passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Queen City, Texas on April 10, 1947, to the late Robert Lee Surratt and Grace Odell Williams. Melvin was a great friend and neighbor. He loved helping people, whether it was fixing things, mowing lawns or even hanging sheetrock....
Patricia Ann "Annie" Gandy
April 2, 2024
Patricia Ann Gandy “Annie”, 73, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. She was born on June 23, 1950, in Silsbee, Texas to the late Henderson Kenny Gandy and Mildred Vernice Flowers. Annie embraced life fully and found love and joy in various interests. She loved coffee, fishing, and occasional trips to the casinos. Family was the...
Theodore Ernest "Ted" Oberg Jr.
March 25, 2024
Theodore Ernest “Ted” Oberg, Jr, 78, of Livingston, Texas passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Beaumont, Texas on June 20, 1945, to the late Theodore Ernest Oberg, Sr, and Lois Weatherford. Ted was known for his remarkable skill as a carpenter. He will be fondly remembered as a man of pride and...
William Russell Johnson
March 25, 2024
William Russell Johnson, 54, of Hardin, Texas passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024. He was born in Pasadena, Texas on April 03, 1969, to Noel Johnson and Marie Chadwick Johnson. William enjoyed front porch sitting with his 2 beautiful dogs while listening to country music with his buddies. His spirit for giving was untouchable by even the humblest of...
Jane Smith McCreight
March 22, 2024
Jane Smith McCreight, 70, of Daisetta, Texas passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her daughter’s home in Magnolia, Texas. She was born on October 12, 1953, in Beaumont, Texas to the late Louis Milvern Brown and Ellen Cora Whitley Brown. Throughout her life, Jane made a lasting impact on those around her. Jane...
Bill Paul Moseley Jr
March 20, 2024
Bill Paul Moseley Jr., 48, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Oak Grove Nursing Home in Groves, TX. Bill was born on April 15,1975 in Beaumont TX to the late Bill Paul Moseley Sr. and Charlotte Dryden. Bill exhibited enthusiasm for a wide array of interests. His fascination with sports was evident to everyone who knew him, as...
Carlton Ivan Pritchard
March 19, 2024
Carlton Ivan Pritchard, 65, of Hull, Texas passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Magnolia Place in Liberty, Texas. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 30, 1958, to the late James David Pritchard and Ellen Lee Davis. Carlton was a loving and faithful son who made the most out of life despite his hearing disabilities. He...
Alexis Dawn Moore
March 18, 2024
Alexis Dawn Moore, 28, of New Caney, Texas passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at M.D. Anderson in Houston, Texas. She was born in Baytown, Texas on May 12, 1995, to Kevin Sahr and Mary Rose Gonzalez. Alexis was a young wife, and mother of three beautiful children. She was a music enthusiast, who loved to worship by singing...
Howard Wayne Crawford
March 17, 2024
Howard Wayne Crawford, 70, of Batson went to be with our Lord on March 17, 2024, after a 2-year battle with cancer. Wayne was born November 24, 1953, in Waco Texas. He is preceded in death by his stepfather and mother, Elmer Hanks, and Addie Pauline Harlien Hanks; grandson J.P. “Reed” Lupher; sisters Darlene Davenport of Tyler, Joyce Jones of...
Mordie Loyd Marcontell
March 13, 2024
We regretfully announce the passing of a truly remarkable man, Mordie Loyd Marcontell, age 75, of Thicket. Mordie passed suddenly on the evening of March 13th, 2024. He filled every room he entered with his kind smile, contagious laughter, and love for the lord. He treasured quiet mornings with his beloved wife, spending time laughing with his loved ones, and...
James Allen Taylor
March 9, 2024
James Allen Taylor, 69, of Saratoga, Texas passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Liberty, Texas on July 23, 1954, to the late Willie Taylor and Dorothy Jackson. James got hooked on hunting and fishing at an early age and believed that every grandkid needed to learn the skills...
Cynthia Jean Cole
March 7, 2024
Cynthia "Cindy" Robinson Cole,70, of Hardin, Texas, was taken into the loving arms of Our Lord and Savior on March 7, 2024. Cindy was born to James Robinson and Doris Ayers Robinson on December 9, 1953. Cindy loved hunting, fishing, sewing, and crossword puzzles but her favorite past time was being Nana to her grandchildren. She would do anything for...
Michael Roy "Possum" Potetz
March 4, 2024
Michael Roy “Possum” Potetz, 74, of Raywood, Texas passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Moss Hill, Texas surrounded by his loving family. Today, we gather to bid farewell to a man who lived life with the unbridled spirit of a wild cowboy. Michael Roy Potetz, better known as Possum, was born on September 17, 1949, in Liberty, Texas,...
Candice Marie McCreight
March 4, 2024
Candice Marie McCreight, 69, of Hull, Texas passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Orange, Texas on August 16, 1954, to the late Eve Fuselier and Earnestine Marie Scales. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband, Claude "Bo" McCreight. A visitation will be held on...
Boyd Wayne Smira
March 3, 2024
Boyd Wayne Smira, 70, of Hardin, Texas passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Houston, Texas on January 18, 1954, to the late Cecil Smira and Margaret Atkins. Boyd was an avid outdoorsman, that loved gardening, and tinkering with old tractors and refurbishing them. He was a dedicated and hard worker and worked...
Brenda Gail Fowler
March 3, 2024
Brenda Gail Fowler, 69, of Saratoga, Texas passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Baptist Hospital, Beaumont, Texas. She was born in Saratoga, Texas on December 2, 1954, to the late J.W. Brown and Mary Frances Brown. Brenda had a contagious laugh that would draw you in. She loved with her whole heart and had a kind word for...
Michelle Kay Higman
March 1, 2024
Michelle Kay Higman, 79, of Hardin, Texas passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Memorial Herman Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. She was born on October 27, 1944, in Seligman, Arizona to the late Elmo Edward Carr and Rose Joan Carr. Kay enjoyed the country way of life, and everything that it had to offer. She grew up...
Janis Louise Holmes
February 25, 2024
Janis Louise Holmes, 95, of Batson, Texas passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Janis was born on February 19, 1929, to the late L.J. (Shorty) and Flora Hill. Faith played an immense role in Janis’s life as she was a member of First Baptist Church in Batson, Texas. She was raised...
Rebecca "Becky" Lee Finley
February 14, 2024
Rebecca “Becky” Lee Finley, 69, of Liberty, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 19, 1954, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late John Herman Valkner and Irma Ruth Hinton. Throughout her life, Becky made a lasting impact on those around her. Becky had a flair for fashion and adored being...
George "Big George" David Martin Jr.
February 13, 2024
George David Martin Jr, “Big George”, 74, of Liberty, Texas passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Silsbee, Texas on September 29, 1949, to the late George David Martin Sr. and Mary Eason. Family always held a special place in George’s heart. His most pride and joy were his beautiful daughter and granddaughter....
Melvin Leon Surratt
April 4, 2024
Melvin Leon Surratt, 76, of Thicket, Texas passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Queen City, Texas on April 10, 1947, to the late Robert Lee Surratt and Grace Odell Williams. Melvin was a great friend and neighbor. He loved helping people, whether it was fixing things, mowing lawns or even hanging sheetrock....
Patricia Ann "Annie" Gandy
April 2, 2024
Patricia Ann Gandy “Annie”, 73, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. She was born on June 23, 1950, in Silsbee, Texas to the late Henderson Kenny Gandy and Mildred Vernice Flowers. Annie embraced life fully and found love and joy in various interests. She loved coffee, fishing, and occasional trips to the casinos. Family was the...
Theodore Ernest "Ted" Oberg Jr.
March 25, 2024
Theodore Ernest “Ted” Oberg, Jr, 78, of Livingston, Texas passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Beaumont, Texas on June 20, 1945, to the late Theodore Ernest Oberg, Sr, and Lois Weatherford. Ted was known for his remarkable skill as a carpenter. He will be fondly remembered as a man of pride and...
William Russell Johnson
March 25, 2024
William Russell Johnson, 54, of Hardin, Texas passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024. He was born in Pasadena, Texas on April 03, 1969, to Noel Johnson and Marie Chadwick Johnson. William enjoyed front porch sitting with his 2 beautiful dogs while listening to country music with his buddies. His spirit for giving was untouchable by even the humblest of...
Jane Smith McCreight
March 22, 2024
Jane Smith McCreight, 70, of Daisetta, Texas passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her daughter’s home in Magnolia, Texas. She was born on October 12, 1953, in Beaumont, Texas to the late Louis Milvern Brown and Ellen Cora Whitley Brown. Throughout her life, Jane made a lasting impact on those around her. Jane...
Bill Paul Moseley Jr
March 20, 2024
Bill Paul Moseley Jr., 48, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Oak Grove Nursing Home in Groves, TX. Bill was born on April 15,1975 in Beaumont TX to the late Bill Paul Moseley Sr. and Charlotte Dryden. Bill exhibited enthusiasm for a wide array of interests. His fascination with sports was evident to everyone who knew him, as...
Carlton Ivan Pritchard
March 19, 2024
Carlton Ivan Pritchard, 65, of Hull, Texas passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Magnolia Place in Liberty, Texas. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 30, 1958, to the late James David Pritchard and Ellen Lee Davis. Carlton was a loving and faithful son who made the most out of life despite his hearing disabilities. He...
Alexis Dawn Moore
March 18, 2024
Alexis Dawn Moore, 28, of New Caney, Texas passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at M.D. Anderson in Houston, Texas. She was born in Baytown, Texas on May 12, 1995, to Kevin Sahr and Mary Rose Gonzalez. Alexis was a young wife, and mother of three beautiful children. She was a music enthusiast, who loved to worship by singing...
Howard Wayne Crawford
March 17, 2024
Howard Wayne Crawford, 70, of Batson went to be with our Lord on March 17, 2024, after a 2-year battle with cancer. Wayne was born November 24, 1953, in Waco Texas. He is preceded in death by his stepfather and mother, Elmer Hanks, and Addie Pauline Harlien Hanks; grandson J.P. “Reed” Lupher; sisters Darlene Davenport of Tyler, Joyce Jones of...
Mordie Loyd Marcontell
March 13, 2024
We regretfully announce the passing of a truly remarkable man, Mordie Loyd Marcontell, age 75, of Thicket. Mordie passed suddenly on the evening of March 13th, 2024. He filled every room he entered with his kind smile, contagious laughter, and love for the lord. He treasured quiet mornings with his beloved wife, spending time laughing with his loved ones, and...
James Allen Taylor
March 9, 2024
James Allen Taylor, 69, of Saratoga, Texas passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Liberty, Texas on July 23, 1954, to the late Willie Taylor and Dorothy Jackson. James got hooked on hunting and fishing at an early age and believed that every grandkid needed to learn the skills...
Cynthia Jean Cole
March 7, 2024
Cynthia "Cindy" Robinson Cole,70, of Hardin, Texas, was taken into the loving arms of Our Lord and Savior on March 7, 2024. Cindy was born to James Robinson and Doris Ayers Robinson on December 9, 1953. Cindy loved hunting, fishing, sewing, and crossword puzzles but her favorite past time was being Nana to her grandchildren. She would do anything for...
Michael Roy "Possum" Potetz
March 4, 2024
Michael Roy “Possum” Potetz, 74, of Raywood, Texas passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Moss Hill, Texas surrounded by his loving family. Today, we gather to bid farewell to a man who lived life with the unbridled spirit of a wild cowboy. Michael Roy Potetz, better known as Possum, was born on September 17, 1949, in Liberty, Texas,...
Candice Marie McCreight
March 4, 2024
Candice Marie McCreight, 69, of Hull, Texas passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Orange, Texas on August 16, 1954, to the late Eve Fuselier and Earnestine Marie Scales. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband, Claude "Bo" McCreight. A visitation will be held on...
Boyd Wayne Smira
March 3, 2024
Boyd Wayne Smira, 70, of Hardin, Texas passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Houston, Texas on January 18, 1954, to the late Cecil Smira and Margaret Atkins. Boyd was an avid outdoorsman, that loved gardening, and tinkering with old tractors and refurbishing them. He was a dedicated and hard worker and worked...
Brenda Gail Fowler
March 3, 2024
Brenda Gail Fowler, 69, of Saratoga, Texas passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Baptist Hospital, Beaumont, Texas. She was born in Saratoga, Texas on December 2, 1954, to the late J.W. Brown and Mary Frances Brown. Brenda had a contagious laugh that would draw you in. She loved with her whole heart and had a kind word for...
Michelle Kay Higman
March 1, 2024
Michelle Kay Higman, 79, of Hardin, Texas passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Memorial Herman Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. She was born on October 27, 1944, in Seligman, Arizona to the late Elmo Edward Carr and Rose Joan Carr. Kay enjoyed the country way of life, and everything that it had to offer. She grew up...
Janis Louise Holmes
February 25, 2024
Janis Louise Holmes, 95, of Batson, Texas passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Janis was born on February 19, 1929, to the late L.J. (Shorty) and Flora Hill. Faith played an immense role in Janis’s life as she was a member of First Baptist Church in Batson, Texas. She was raised...
Rebecca "Becky" Lee Finley
February 14, 2024
Rebecca “Becky” Lee Finley, 69, of Liberty, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 19, 1954, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late John Herman Valkner and Irma Ruth Hinton. Throughout her life, Becky made a lasting impact on those around her. Becky had a flair for fashion and adored being...
George "Big George" David Martin Jr.
February 13, 2024
George David Martin Jr, “Big George”, 74, of Liberty, Texas passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Silsbee, Texas on September 29, 1949, to the late George David Martin Sr. and Mary Eason. Family always held a special place in George’s heart. His most pride and joy were his beautiful daughter and granddaughter....
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