All Tributes - Highlands & Dayton

Alice Irene Garcia, 79, of Baytown, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. She was born in Baytown, Texas to Antonio and Maria Martinez who preceded her in death along with her beloved husband Richard Garcia, Sr.; sister Norma Garcia; sisters-in-law Janie Martinez and Martha Martinez. Alice leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter Dina Maldonado and husband George; son Richard Garcia, Jr. and wife Mary; grandchildren Marcos Avila and wife Rachel, McKenzie Garcia,...

  Betty Jo Carroll, age 96, passed away September 14, 2021 in Houston, Tx.  The daughter of George Maurice and Ruth Elizabeth Hoover, she was born in Tiffin, Mo, on March 2, 1925.  While working in Kansas City, Mo, she met the love of her life, Warren Edward Carroll.  They were married on May 14, 1948 and remained devoted to each other for 60 years.  Betty Jo was employed as a secretary at St. John's United Methodist Church in Baytown, Tx and a secretary in the...

    Clara Jewel Mason, 70, of Splendora, Texas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was born on December 8, 1950 in Meridian, Mississippi, to parents Jim Buck Harlow and Susie Alfred Holmes. She was a housewife who spent her years raising her four children, Dema, Lisa, Kenneth, and Lewis. When they were younger, they would all hop on a greyhound bus and head down to Galveston where they would spend the day on the beach and had picnics with bologna...

Rodney "Pop" James Soileau, 67, of Highlands, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at his home. He was born October 10, 1953 in Gillis, Louisiana to parents Oda Soileau and Edith “Eda” Gautreaux Soileau who preceded him in death along with his siblings Oda Jr., J.D., Raymond, Anthony, Blonde, Mary LeBlue, Freddie LaDeaux, John, and Joseph; and by Dolly Soileau. Rodney was a proud father and grandfather and loved to brag about his family. He loved his...

Jill Marie Tidwell-Burton, 49, of Baytown, Texas passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021. She was born in Daingerfield, Texas, on March 20, 1972 to Herman and Martha Tidwell who preceded her in death. Jill was a proud nurse who helped many people throughout her career. She was a proud mother of her daughter Madison and her two cats. She loved her co-workers and the residents that she had met and become friends with at the nursing facilities that she worked at. Jill also loved crafting and...

  Our sweet Matt, James Matthew Edwards, 12, gained his angel wings and went to be with Jesus on Saturday, September 11, 2021. He was placed on this earth on January 16, 2009 in College Station, Texas to his parents, James Beale Edwards II and Jamie Rae Busby Edwards. Over time he had a variety of names from Matt Man, Matty Cakes, Matty Moo, Boo, and Booger. Matt loved light up toys and anything that lit up, and also feeling the vibrations from music. He was incredibly loved by so many...

Amanda Jean Jordan, 38, of Port Lavaca, Texas, passed away after battling cancer for three years, on Sunday, June 27, 2021. She was born on October 24, 1982 in Pasadena, Texas, and raised in Channelview, Texas, to her parents, Lonnie and Kim Jordan. Family and friends meant everything to Amanda and she truly loved being surrounded by them. She enjoyed doing crafts, just like her Aunt Connie, and loved the beach and nature itself. She had a beautiful smile and never met a stranger. She was a...

Herminia Garcia Advincula, 66, of Baytown, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. She was born November 4, 1954 in The Philippines to parents Geraldo T. Garcia and Roberta Villanueva who preceded her in death along with her beloved husband Rudy Advincula; and her sisters Susan Rogers and Angelina “Baby” Garcia. Herminia was an outgoing lady who loved to talk to people and meet new friends. She loved her grandchildren and children dearly and enjoyed cooking for them...

  Lita Mae Puryear Herron, 83, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at her home in Crosby, Texas. She was born September 30, 1937, in Huntington, Texas to C.O. and Viola Puryear. Lita was a fun-loving, bright, sometimes feisty woman that cared deeply for her family, both blood and the many she chose. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She retired from Southwestern Bell after over 20 years as a customer service representative. Lita enjoyed...

  Doris O’Banion Sanders passed peacefully at her home, with her children by her side on Friday, September 10, 2021. Doris was born on November 14, 1933 in Kilgore, Texas to Charlie and Mildred Stewart. She was the first of four children and moved to Highlands, Texas as a young girl. She attended Highlands Elementary, Baytown Junior High, and Robert E. Lee High School. She was a proud member of the renowned REL Brigadiers and the Class of 1952. Doris married Bert O’Banion...