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If you can add to the list, please
email
Jane Hogan Keppler.
A big THANK YOU to
Pat Chron Nichols
and Darlene Madeley
Lee who has helped with this project.
Gary Alley
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Gary Alley of Willis died at the age of 41 on March
22, 1994. Gary was born September 1, 1952 in Conroe, Texas to Helen and Dan
Alley. Interment in
Conroe Memorial Park Cemetery
with Cashner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. At the time of his death,
Gary was survived by his mother, sister, 1 daughter and 2 sons.
Milton Ray
Anderson
Collins and Johnson
Funeral Home announces funeral services for Mr. Milton Ray
Anderson, 46, of Conroe, Texas. Services will be held
Saturday, May 18, 1996 at 11 a.m. at First Missionary
Baptist Church with the Rev. J. P. Davies officiating.
Interment will follow at Golden Gate Cemetery.
Survivors: daughter, Jeri Michell Anderson; step-daughter,
Sheretta Trahan and step-son, Donavan Trahan, all of
Houston; mother, Orvia Miller; sister, Audrey McDowell of
Conroe; two brothers, Calvin Anderson of Conroe and Ennis
Miller of California; sister-in-law, Linda Anderson; nieces,
Rosalind Broussard, Tourjes McDowell, Kimberly Jackson and
Katrina Anderson; nephews, Calvin Broussard and Calvin
Anderson, Jr.; eight great-nieces and nephews; special
friend, Shirley Anderson and host of aunts, cousins and
friends too numerous to name.
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Robert Lee
Barrows
Robert was born June
16, 1952 in Anahuac, Texas and passed away at the Veterans'
Hospital in Houston, Texas results of motor vehicle,
pedestrian accident in Beaumont Texas. Robert served
in the armed forces in Viet Nam and his occupation was an
electrician. Robert is buried in Greenlawn
Cemetery in Port Arthur, Texas where he lived at the time of
his death.
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Marion Bosley
Marion Wayne Bosley,
age 58, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, in Houston,
Texas. He was born Sunday, January 7, 1951, in Houston,
Texas, to William Larry and Ellen Jean Bosley, both of who
preceded him in death. Marion is survived by his loving wife
of 37 years Cynthia Bosley; children, Sheril E. Mensch,
Michael, Julie, Misty and Jeanie Bosley; brothers, Richard
and Benny Bosley; 14 grandchildren; numerous other loving
family and friends. Visitation for Marion will be held at
Neal Funeral Home, Thursday March 19, 2009 5-9 PM. Services
for Marion will be held at Neal Funeral Home Chapel Friday,
March 20, 2009, at 10:00 AM. Interment following service at
Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Texas. Reverend James
Holt officiating. All services handled under the trusted
care of Neal Funeral Home.
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Debbie C. McCoy Brown
Klein Funeral Home, 281-252-3428 (Magnolia)
05/01/2007
Friday, April 27, 2007
Debbie C. Brown loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt,
daughter-in-law and sister-in-law went home to be with her Lord. Her
two greatest joys in life were her granddaughter Katlyn Madison Neeley
and her pet Chinese Pug "Bugsey". She was a caring, generous,
Christian spirit who was loved by all who knew her. She loved to help
others and watch people. She was able to enjoy both activities as a
Life Member of the Montgomery County Fair Association, serving on both
the swine committee and the gate committee. She is survived by her
husband of 36 years, Jerry Brown, daughters Jada and Jaime Brown,
Granddaughter Katlyn Neeley, sisters Charlene Pursley, Linda Waldrop,
Collete Talbert and numerous other family members and friends. She was
preceded in death by her father and mother Pat and Audrey McCoy and
brother Jim. Debbie professed her faith in the Lord Jesus many years
ago and would want all who knew her to celebrate her life and her
passing. After suffering many years of poor health and pain she now
walks the streets of heaven free of pain and suffering, abundantly
resting in the arms of her God. Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m.
Tuesday, May 1, and funeral services at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, both
at Klein Funeral Home in Magnolia, Texas, interment following at Klein
Memorial Park. "We love you Alta and we will see you soon".
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Linda Carol Caves Burch
She married David A.
Burch on 2/11/1979.
Funeral services for Linda Caves
Burch 28, of Conroe were held in the Metcalf Chapel of the Pines Tuesday
at 12 noon with the Rev. John Weyer officiating. Interment
followed in the
Conroe Memorial Park Cemetery
with
Metcalf funeral Directors in charge of the arrangements. Mrs.
Burch was born in Conroe on Oct. 24, 1951 and died in Fort Bend County
on Friday as the result of an automobile accident. Survivors:
husband, David Allen Burch of Conroe, mother: Doris Caves of Temple;
grandmother: Tiny Elliott of Conroe; grandfather, William H. Caves of
Quitman; brother Robert Caves of Conroe. Pallbearers: Allen H.
May, Roscoe Jordan, S. E Skelton, __Atkinson and Stephen Skelton.
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Ronald Burgan
Graveside services for Ronald Wilson “Ron”
Burgan of Conroe 46, will be Saturday, May 2, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. in
Conroe Memorial Park Cemetery
with the
Rev. Gen Kendrick officating. Cashner Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements. Mr. Burgan was born
April 2,
1952 in Springhill, LA. and passed away April 26, 1998 in Conroe. He was a
member of Mims Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force.
Mr. Burgan was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Regina Burgan and
his sister Billie Burgan. Survivors: sister, Janice Merryman of Conroe;
nephew, Ty and wife , Cindy Merryman of Conroe, niece, Hayley Merryman of
Buffalo N.Y.; great niece and nephews, Brittany and Cory Merryman of Conroe.
He will be remembered as a loving brother and uncle and an extremely generous
and caring friend to many. The family will receive friends at the Merryman
home after the service.
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Larry Gene Capps
Services for Larry Gene Capps, 28, of Conroe will be held July 15, 1980 at 3
p.m. in the Metcalf Chapel of the Pines with William Marquardt officiating.
Interment will follow in the
Conroe Memorial Park Cemetery
with
Metcalf Funeral Directors in
charge of arrangements. Mr. Capps was born Nov. 19, 1951 in Chickasha,
Okla., and died Sunday, July 13 in Conroe. He was a member of the Elks
Lodge 2584 in Conroe. Survivors: wife, Diane Capps of Conroe,
daughter, Tonya Capps of Conroe; mother, Bernice Capps of Conroe; father, Nobel
Capps of Conroe; three brothers, Gary Capps, James Capps and Nobel Capps, Jr.,
all of Conroe; two sisters, Sherry Turpin and Judy Nichols both of Conroe.
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Michael Len Carroll
passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 9th, 2004 from heart failure.
Mike was born on April 8th, 1951 in Houston, Texas and was
raised and schooled in Conroe. As a young man, Mike showed
his skills in sports, music, and photography. Mike graduated
from Sam Houston State University, married Terry Longmire of
Conroe and later divorced. He worked for 30 years for the
State of Texas, the majority of which was for the Texas
Department of Corrections in Huntsville. After retiring in
2003, Mike continued his passion for photography, shooting
portraits, landscapes, and wildlife. He lived in Spring,
sharing his life with his loving longtime partner, Susan
Hudson, and her daughter, Jackie. Mike is survived by Susan
and Jackie; brothers, Ronnie and Justin Carroll; aunt, Joy
Uzzell; step-mother, Jane Carroll; extended family in
Weatherford, Texas and Santa Fe, New Mexico; and a host of
friends. Mike was a loyal friend, devoted partner, and a
kind person. He will be greatly missed. A small service will
be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20th, 2004 at Cashner
Funeral Home, 801 Teas Road in Conroe, 936-756-2126. You are
invited to leave a written tribute for the family on our
website at www.cashnerfunerals.com
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Billy Jack Davis, age 53, visitation will
be Wednesday, May 26, from 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be Thursday,
May 27, in the chapel of Forest Park The Woodlands at 1pm. Billy was
born Feb. 8, 1951 in Palacios, Texas. He passed away May 23, 2004 in
Houston, Texas. Billy was also a long time resident of Conroe, Texas. He
worked as a switchman for the HB & TRR Co. for 30 yrs. Billy is survived
by his son, Kyle Davis; mother, Evelyn Davis McMeans; brother, Mike
Davis, all of Conroe, Texas. He is also survived by niece, Gia M. Davis
of LA, Ca; nephew, Guy Davis of Denver, Co; cousins, Rex Lavender and
wife Jennifer of Willis, Texas; Jennifer A. Lavender of Houston, Texas;
Jenne Farrar of Willis, Texas and numerous friends survive him.
Pallbearers will be James Cook and William Butler both of Conroe, Texas,
Steve McBride of Willis, Texas, Millard Fewell and Jerry Lewis both of
The Woodlands, Texas & Larry Green of Bryan, Texas. Interment will be
held at Conroe Memorial Park at 2:30 pm.
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Barbara
was born October 25, 1951 in Walker County Texas and died in 1982. She is
buried in Dodge Texas Cemetery, Walker County, TX.
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Galveston-Robert Berkley Evans,
41, of Cleveland died Sunday at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston.
Arrangements are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home in Galveston.
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and Johnson Funeral Home announces the funeral services of Mr. Joe W. Ferguson,
51, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, in West Tabernacle Baptist Church in
Conroe. The Rev. A. R. Shelton, pastor officiating. Visitation will
be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2000 in Collins and Johnson Memorial
Chapel. Interment will be in Rosewood Cemetery in Conroe.
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Born Sept. 17, 1951, in Rochester, N. Y. Gregory Alan Frank passed away
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1995 in Conroe, Texas. Proceeded in death by his
father, Edward Frank. Survived by his loving daughter and son-in-law, Kara
and Eric Skidmore, Kara's mother, Laura Kendrick Frank; two sons, Mark and Josh
Frank; his mother, Laura Fank; four brothers, Wes, Ed, John and Mike Frank; one
sister, Laurie Frank. Friends and family will be celebrating Greg's life
Saturday, Dec. 9, 1995, at his sister's home in Montgomery. Starts around
2:00. Call for directions, 447-2981 or 441-1953
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issued dated December 9, 1995.
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Jerry Fuller
Funeral services for
Jerry L. Fuller,
46 of Conroe
will be held Tuesday, Sept 9, 1997, at 10 a.m. in Cashner Colonial
Chapel with Pastor Robert C. Nichols officiating. Interment will
follow in
Garden Park
Cemetery with Cashner Funeral Home was
in charge of arrangements. Family will receive friends tonight
from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Fuller was born on
June 26, 1951 in Beaumont, Texas and passed away September 6, 1997 in
Livingston, Texas. He was a member of the Baptist faith and a
licensed peace officer. Survivors: wife, Carolyn Fuller of
Conroe; daughter, Riesha A. Fuller of Conroe; son, Brandon Charles
Fuller of Conroe, parents, Albert H. and Peggy Fuller of Castell;
sister, Amy Hanna of Huntsville; Peggy Streeter of Castell;
father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Allen B. Lucas of Conroe.
Pallbearers: Moy Musgrove, Stuart Taylor, Larry Coo, Scott Hanna,
Rayford Lucas, Allen E. Lucas, Terry Wilson, Steve McBride.
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Melaney Ann Merdian Gorrell
Melaney Ann Gorrell, 46, of
Conroe passed away Monday, Dec. 14, 1998. Survivors are her
husband, Paul Gorrell of Conroe; sons, Jeremy and Willie Joe of Conroe;
brothers and sisters-in-laws, John and Traci Merdian, Mike and Sharon
Merdian; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 10
a.m. Friday Dec. 19, 1998 at Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Chapel
with Jack Hallaron officiating. Interment will follow at 3 p.m. at
Restland Cemetery in Tenaha, Texas.
Pallbearers will be Walter Gorrell, Ronnie Green, David Gorrell, Randy
Reid, Bill Harrigan and Tim Harrigan. In lieu of flowers please
make donations to Houston Hospice, 8811 Gaylord, Suite 100, Houston, TX
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David Green
David Green died June 14, 1994 in Hermosa Beach, CA. as a result of an accident.
David was born on July 28, 1952 in Houston TX. to Lee M. Green and Katharine
Rennicks Green. He later moved to Conroe with his family in 1963, where he
graduated in 1970. David was a very talented musician, getting started in
the 10th grade when he formed a rock band, The Grapes of Wrath, with Robert
Barnett, Ken Collins, and Guy Martin and went on from there to a fulltime
pursuit of music after graduation. He had been living in Hermosa Beach for
a number of years performing and writing music for television, movies, and
related areas in the music field.reprinted
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Johnny Gregson
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Services for Johnny Lee Gregson, 58, of Willis will be held
Thursday June 11, 2009 at Metcalf Funeral Home at 10:00 am
with Pastor Jabo Green officiating. The graveside service
will follow at Conroe Memorial Park Visitation with the
family will be held Wednesday June 10th from 5 to 8 pm at
Metcalf Funeral Home.
Johnny was born, October 25th, 1950 in Houston, TX and went
to "greener pastures" in heaven on June 7, 2009. He is
survived by his wife of 37 years, Vicki Lynn Gregson, of
Willis, TX and two sons, Brandon Gregson of College Station,
TX and Barrett Gregson, Misty, Kelsey and Kayden Brenner all
of Conroe. He is also survived by his father, Amos Gregson
and preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Gregson, both
of Jacksonville, TX, his Mother and Father-in-law, Ralph and
Mamie Jo Roberts, both of Conroe. Other survivors are
sisters, Colleen Smith of Garland, TX, Patricia Stitt and
brothers and sisters in law, Joe and Melvalyn Roberts of
Montgomery, TX and Brad and Suzie Roberts of Willis, TX, as
well as many nieces and nephews.
Johnny retired from Montgomery County Sheriff's Department
after 30 years as a Lieutenant Deputy Sheriff. He served
under Sheriff A.E. Gene Reaves, Joe Corley and Guy Williams.
After retirement, he didn't surprise anyone by continuing to
work. He began a new career in maintenance at Grand Harbor
in Montgomery.
He entered and left this world as an avid farmer and
rancher. He and Vicki were also very involved in Montgomery
County 4-H and FFA with both of their sons. They enjoyed a
full life working hard at many hobbies including building
and landscaping their home and perfecting their family
cattle operation. One of his greatest joys was seeing the
success that other kids enjoyed showing the cattle that he
raised. He also loved to fish and hunt. He just loved to be
outdoors and spending time with his family and friends.
Those who
knew Johnny knew of his tough exterior and dry sense of
humor, but also that he had a heart of gold. He knew how to
deal with everyone from the toughest criminal to the
smallest child.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be
made in Johnny's name to the MD Anderson Pancreatic Cancer
Center. PO Box 4486 Houston, TX 77210-4486. 1-800-525-5841.
www.mdanderson.com. You are invited to leave tributes for the family on our
website at
www.mem.com.
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Denise
Michelle Harry, 56, of LaPorte passed away March
24, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 33
years, Gerald; two daughters, Adele and Dawn
Harry; and father, Eli Andrus. The Visitation
will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm Thursday at
Niday Funeral Home, and the Funeral Mass will be
celebrated at 1:00pm Friday, March 28th, at St.
Mary's Catholic Church LaPorte.
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Mike Hearn
Chaplain (Major) Michael E. Hearn, US Army Reserve,
(Ret), born October 26, 1951 in Conroe, TX, died December 2, 1999 in San
Antonio, TX at the age of 48. He received his BA in English and German
from Sam Houston State University, May 1975; an MA from Loyola University New
Orleans, May 1988; MDiv Lutheran School of Theology Chicago, Jun 1991.
Michael was ordained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, June 1991.
He served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps, and he was a Chaplain
serving in the US Army Reserve as a Major. Michael served as a Chaplain at
Baptist Hospital System and Audie Murphy VA Hospital. He married Diane
Elliott in Hope Lutheran Church, Comanche, TX in 1991. He is preceded in
death by his father, Dalton E. Hearn in 1994 and his mother, Trannie Hearn in
1995. Survivors include his wife, Diane Hearne, San Antonio, and his twin
brother, William Patrick Hearn, Athens, TX and numerous other family members and
friends.
The family will receive friends Sunday at Porter
Loring North from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Service Monday - 2:00 PM Zion
Lutheran church of Helotes with military honors. Pastor Peter Manfred will
be officiating. Interment will be 1:00 PM Tuesday in
Willis Cemetery, Willis, TX. Arrangements
with Porter Loring Mortuary, North 2102 N Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, TX 78232.
210-495-8221
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Robert John "Bobby" Holbrook
Born March 8, 1951, died June 22, 1970
due to auto accident along with his wife Aleta Hensarling in Harris County TX.
Married February 21, 1970 in Montgomery County TX. Buried At
Brookside Memorial Park in Houston, TX
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Phillip Mervin Houck
Funeral services for Phillip M. Houck,
37, of Conroe will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday June 1, 1989 in the Metcalf
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dwayne Pollard officiating. Interment
will follow in the
Garden Park
Cemetery
with Metcalf Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements.
Mr.. Houck was born Sept. 10, 1951 in Conroe and passed away May 28, 1989 in
Houston. Mr. Houck was the owner of Houck Construction Company of Conroe.
Survivors: wife, Frieda Houck of Conroe; parents Mr. and Mrs. Hubert E. Houck of
Conroe; sons, Daniel and Cullen Houck of Conroe, sisters, Patsy Davila and Doris
Samford of Conroe; and brother, Lonnie Houck of Conroe; numerous aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews and a host of friends also survive. Pallbearers: Michael Murley,
Johnny Tubbs, Gary Nelson, Doug Mathis, Shane Adams and Joe Lynch.
Honorary Pallbearers: Bobby Rhodde, Vincent Sealy and Gordon Sealy.
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Michael Fain Jordan
Michael Fain Jordan entered
eternal rest Feb. 22, 2005. A native of n. Odessa Texas, he was born to H.
D. and Fannie Jordan on Oct. 25, 1952. Michael was a graduate of the
University of Houston .
He became a successful businessman, and helped run the
family tree farm in
Willis, Texas. He is survived by his wife L'Ida Lee Zeleskey;
daughters, Erika and Erin; brother and sister-in-law, Eddy and JoAnn; sister
and brother-in-law Trudy and Mike; and beloved mother, Fannie Jordan.
Nephews, Charles and
Jeffery and niece, Julie also survive. Michael was loved by everyone who
knew him and will be missed. Michael's wishes were to be cremated. A small
memorial will be held by family members only. In lieu of usual remembrances
and for those who desire, please make donations to the
American Cancer Society.
P. O. Box 570127, Houston, TX
77257-0127 or to the charity of your choice. You are invited to leave
a written tribute for the family on our website at
www.cashnerfunerals.com
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Sue Latham, 29 daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John Latham of Willis, died Monday, Nov. 16, as a result of a hit
and run accident in California.
Memorial services to be
held Tuesday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m., poolside, Barton Springs, Austin. A memorial
for "Creative Writing" scholarship fund has been established at the American
Bank, Conroe, in care of Mike Schilhab. In lieu of flowers please contribute
to the memorial fund.
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This is another article that was in newspaper.
Former Conroe resident killed
in accident.
Sue Latham, daughter of longtime
Conroe residents John and Jean Latham, died Nov. 18, of injuries suffered in
a hit-and-run accident in California.
The graduate of Conroe High School was
visiting in Hollywood at the time. An ardent bicyclist, she was
cycling in the early morning on the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, Calif.
When she pulled off the highway to make repairs to her bicycle, a car left
the pavement to strike her on the dirt shoulder of the road.
Ms. Latham was 29 years old at the time of her death.
Ms Latham has a history of academic
excellence and achievement from her days at Anderson Elementary, Travis
Junior High and Conroe High School through her graduate work at the
University of Texas, where her grade point average was 4.0 and her Master's
thesis using quantum mechanics broke new ground by creating a formula for
use in laser chemistry.
The thesis and her original research
were published by the Farraday Society of Great Britain. She was a
member of M.E.N.S.A. and Phi Beta Kappa.
Susan Lynette, known to her family and
friends as Sue, was an artist, and maintained an active interest in painting
and the graphic arts. While she was still a student at Conroe High
School, her work was exhibited in New York City. She was a participant
in the Conroe high School debate club, drama club, choir and yearbook staff.
For the past two years, Ms. Latham
focused her attention on creative writing. She had completed a long
novel, "The Moonwaning", and numerous short stories. She was working
on a feature magazine article at the time of her death.
With her sister Lynn, Ms. Latham
collaborated on a screenplay which was completed a month ago. She was
in Hollywood to meet with agents and discuss marketing the screenplay at the
time of the accident.
Latham jogged or swam several miles
each day, and had joined the Santa Monica Swim Club, a club of long-distance
competitive ocean swimmers, while in California.
A resident of Austin, over the past
several years, Ms. Latham is survived by her parents, John H. and Jean
Latham of Texas National Golf club, Willis, and a sister, Lynn Latham of
Austin.
Memorial services were held at the
oceanside in Santa Monica, Calif., and at poolside at Barton Springs in
Austin, where her friends are planting a stand of mountain laurel beside the
springs in her honor.
The Latham family has established a
Sue Latham Creative Writing Memorial fund in their daughter's honor.
The fund will provide an annual scholarship prize t a member of each Conroe
High School graduating class for the best creative writing.
Contributions may be sent to the Sue
Latham Creative Writing Fund c/o The American Bank, P O Box 869, Conroe,
77305.
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L. G. Lewis, Jr.
Funeral services for Larry Gregg
Lewis, Jr. 20, of Conroe, were held Saturday, July 22, at 11 a. m. in the
chapel of Forest Hill Funeral Home with the Rev. Cliff Herrington and the
Rev. Ed Wiggins of the First Baptist Church of Conroe officiating.
Interment was in
Garden Park
Cemetery
with Forest Hill Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Lewis died in Bargetown, KY Friday July
21, as the result of an automobile accident. A member of the First
Baptist Church in Conroe, he was a graduate of Conroe High School.
Active on the high school golf team, he was attending Lee College in Baytown
on a golf scholarship. He was to be a junior at Houston Baptist
College this fall.
He is survived by his father and
mother, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lewis, Sr.; one brother, Christopher Lewis, all
of Conroe; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Sanderson of
Austin, and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Inez Lewis of Big Springs.
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On Dec. 22, 2006 God took one of his angels home. Joe M. Martinez, III
passed at home quietly and with dignity. He was 55 years old. Although his
life was short his candle will burn brightly for years through his
grandchildren and his friends. He leaves behind to cherish memories of a
lifetime his wife of 24 years, Pamela S. Martinez; sons, Larry R. Swearingen
Sr., Joe Martinez, and Larry Swearingen, Jr. (Bubba); daughter and husband,
Dean and Rebecca Paulsel; sons and wives, Michael and Demetria Swearingen,
Sam and Kim Martinez; the light of Papa's eyes, his grandchildren, Michael
Joe and Ashley Swearingen, Kayla and Kale Paulsel, Kaitlynn and Seth
Martinez; parents, George and Adell Longmire; sister and husband, Mary and
Kyle Reed; brother and wife, Jack and Kathleen Martinez; and numerous other
aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He struggled the last few months
with multiple medical problems. We would like to acknowledge the special
nurses and doctors at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital (Medical Center) for the
extra months we had with him, Peggy Odegard and the transplant coordinators
at the LVAD Clinic; Dr. Loyolka, Dr. Delgado, Dr. Frazier and Dr. Grejoric.
Without these wonderful people he would not have made it home. Joe touched
many people's lives in numerous ways, from taking people fishing and hunting
to traveling the U.S. working in commercial and industrial environments. His
favorite subjects to discuss were fishing and his grandkids escapades. He
was such a beautiful soul; this world has lost an angel of great magnitude.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made
to a fund that was set up by his friends at Anchorage Marina. Please make
checks payable to Joe Martinez Fund, Compass Bank, 12335 FM 1960 West,
Houston, Texas 77065. Contributions may also be made locally at the Compass
Bank on Hwy 105, Conroe, Texas. Pallbearers will be Gary Lewis, Michael
Swearingen, Sam Martinez, Dean Paulsel, Walter Seidel, George Hilton, and
Jesse Rodriquez. Visitation for Mr. Martinez will be held on Thursday, Dec.
28, 2006 from 6 to 8 PM at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home - Willis.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Friday, Dec. 29, 2006 in the chapel
of Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home - Willis. Interment to follow in
Smith
Memorial Park. You are invited to leave a written message of condolence at
www.shmfh.com.
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Randolph McCloud
Collins and Johnson Funeral Home announces the funeral services of Mr.
Randolph McCloud, 46, of Tamina, Texas.
Services will be held Sunday, Feb. 25, 1996, 1:30 p.m. at Lone Star
Baptist Church, with the Rev. E. S. Washington, Jr. officiating.
Interment will follow at Rayford Cemetery. Survivors: wife, Edna
McCloud; son, Christopher McCloud; step-son, Terrance; God-daughter, Latasha
Victorian; step-father, the Rev. E. S. Washington, Sr.; four brothers,
Charles R. McCloud, Thomas Blackneil, Edward S. Washington, Jr. and Bruce
Washington; three sisters, Cheryl D. Holt, Vanessa Caster, and Edwina Ladd;
four sisters-in-laws, LaWanda McCloud, Diane Blackwell, Theresa Washington
and Regina Catching; five brothers-in-law, William Burton and wife, Evan,
Burton, Jr. Orlando Burton, Vernard, Holt and Stacy Ladd; mother-in-law and
father-in-law, Adelle and Evan Burton, Sr.; special friend, Edward Miller; a
hosts of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Bobby Gerald Morrow, Sr.
Funeral for Bobby
Gerald Morrow Sr., 56, of Garrison will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Garrison
Funeral Home Chapel, Garrison, with the Rev. Terry Hodge, pastor of First
Christian Church, Nacogdoches, officiating. Military graveside service
conducted by the U.S. Navy will be in Fairview Cemetery. Morrow died Feb.
15, 2007, at his residence. Born Nov. 12, 1950, in Conroe, he was the son of
Johnnie C. and Dorothy Blyndean Webb Morrow. He was affiliated with Grace
Bible Church, Conroe. He was farmer and rancher and a poultry grower. He was
a U.S. Navy veteran, having served during the Vietnam War and in the Naval
Reserve, Florida and Texas National Guards and the National Guard Reserve.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife, Barbara Morrow of
Garrison; sons, Bobby Morrow Jr. of Appleby and Dennis Morrow of Newport
News, Va.; brother, Johnie D. Morrow of Conroe; sisters, Janice Cothran of
Montgomery, Edith Dempsey of Bryan and Peggy Ray of Conroe; and two
grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. today. In lieu of
flowers, donations can be made to First Christian Church, 702 N. Mound St.,
Nacogdoches, Texas 75961. Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison.
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Charles "Charlie" Newman
Funeral for Charles "Charlie" O. Newman, 41, of Conroe, Texas, a loving
husband, father, and friend, will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1991
at Conroe Church of Christ with the Rev. Steve Yates officiating.
Interment to follow in Houston National Cemetery with Cashner Funeral Home
in charge of arrangements. Mr. Newman was born Aug. 5, 1950 in
Pittsburg, Texas and passed away in Conroe, Texas. Mr. Neman
graduated in 1970 from Conroe High School, was a member of the National
Rifle Association. Mr. Newman also served the Air Force.
Survivors: wife: Rhonda Newman of Conroe, Texas; son: John Aaron Branson of
Conroe, Texas. Mother: Chris Newman of Willis, Texas; father: Charles
W. Newman of Mt. Pleasant, Texas; sister Susan Weeks of Willis, Texas;
brother: James P. Newman of Humble, Texas. Mr. Newman is also survived by
much loved nieces, nephews, and many loving friends. Family will
receive friends at Cashner Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday
night.
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Jimmy Cecil Ogle
Funeral services for
Jimmy Ogle, 18, of Conroe were held June 22, at 2 p.m. in Metcalf Chapel of
the Pines with Sister Nancy Myrtle Kitchens officiating. Interment was
in
Splendora Cemetery
with Metcalf Funeral Directors in charge of
arrangements. Ogle was born on August 6, 1952 in Atoka, OK and died
Sunday, June 20, near Conroe as the result of a car accident. He was
employed by Max Mahaffey Ford as a maintenance man until the time of his
death. He is survived by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Ogle of
Splendora; three brothers, Kenneth Ogle, Gary Ogle, and Jerry Ogle all of
Splendora; two sisters, Mrs. Wanda McDaniel of Conroe and Miss Jeannie Ogle
of Splendora; tow nephews and one niece.
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Laura Grey Hejl Parker
Laura Grey Packer,
56, of Abilene, TX passed away on July 20, 2009 in Abilene, TX.
Visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m., Thursday, July 23, 2009 at The Hamil
Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 24, 2009 at
Hillcrest Church of Christ, 650 E Ambler Ave in Abilene, with Dalvin
Hampton, of Waxahachie, TX, officiating. Burial will follow in
Elmwood Memorial Park directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home.
Laura was born in Austin, TX to J.C. and Betty Hejl on September 4,
1952. She went to elementary school in Tyler, and secondary schools
in Corpus Christi and Conroe. She married Randy Packer on August 5,
1972 in the home of her parents in Abilene, TX. She graduated from
Abilene Christian College after studying art and office
administration. She initially worked for Abilene Christian College,
local banks, accounting firms, and oil and gas concerns before
leaving the job market to have a family. She often said she had
found her purpose in life in raising her children. She was an active
school volunteer and served as PTA president. She served as
president of the Abilene Quilter's Guild and was an accomplished
quilter, having won best in show each time she entered a quilt at
the West Texas Fair. She learned tatting directly from her
grandmother, designed and created numerous quilts for family and
friends, and created custom quilts for the public until carpal
tunnel syndrome restricted that activity.
She was an avid "birder" and was currently serving as president of
the Big Country Audubon Society. She traveled in a number of
countries and clearly informed her fellow travelers that "every trip
is a birding trip." At Dyess Air Force Base, she created and
maintained the base avian checklist which is posted on the
Department of Defense Partners In Flight website with links to
pictures, most of which she took. Laura assisted with spring and
fall quail counts and helped the base golf course maintain its
Audubon International Wildlife Sanctuary status. She was awarded a
special medallion by Dyess Air Force Base for her services as a
contractor and tireless volunteer. She served as a host mom and
mentor for international students, several of which she taught to
drive using her own car.
Laura is survived by her husband Randy, son Jay, daughter-in-law
Amy, daughter Melissa, brother Jerry Hejl, sister-in-law Angie,
brother Lee Hejl, father and mother J. C. and Betty Hejl,
father-in-law and mother-in-law C.E. and Virginia Packer, and many
other family and friends from around the world who thought of her as
a true sister or mother.
Pallbearers will be Kim Walton of Clyde, TX, Wyatt Walton of Clyde,
TX, Danny Walters of Buffalo Gap, TX, Doug Boone of Parker, CO,
Wayne White of Parker, CO, Mark Lansdown of Castle Rock, CO, Lowell
Johnston of Abilene, TX, Tim Colglazier of Fort Worth, TX, Nathan
Maxson of Houston, TX
Memorials may be given to "Big Country Audubon Society P.O. Box 569
Abilene, TX 79604,
"Community Foundation of Abilene for the ARMC Nursing Scholarships
500 Chestnut Street Abilene, TX 79602,
"Abilene Cancer Society 209 South Danville Abilene, TX 79605
The Packer and Hejl families wish to extend our sincere thanks to
Dr. Anton Melnyk, Dr. Mark Reedy, Dr. Joseph Crumbliss, Dr. George
Dawson, the nurses in outpatient surgery at Abilene Regional Medical
Center, the nurses at Texas Oncology and the Texas Cancer Center,
the nurses and caretakers on the fifth floor at Abilene Regional
Medical Center, Hospice of the Big Country, and all of the members
of Hillcrest Church of Christ who loved and supported us so tenderly
during our recent struggles.
Online condolences may be posted at
www.HamilFamilyFuneralHome.com.
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Abilene
Reporter News
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Janet Reed
Janet Kathryn Reed Macomber
A celebration of the life and home-going of Janet Macomber will be
held at 10am Saturday at Porter Springs Cemetery, Porter Springs, TX,
under the direction of Callaway-Allee Funeral Home in Crockett, TX.
Mrs. Macomber, 58, passed away on Jan. 9, 2008, in a Tyler nursing
home. Services will be conducted by her brother, Bob Reed, with music
by several family members. Mrs. Macomber was born August 24, 1949 in
Pasadena, TX, to JC and Clarite Lansford Reed. She graduated from
Conroe High School in 1970, and married Donald Macomber in Conroe on
June 1, 1974. She lived in Conroe (TX), Crewe (VA), and Tyler (TX).
She attended Green Acres Baptist Church and was a member of the
Celebration Sunday School Class. Jan played the piano and loved
playing Skip-Bo, Bingo, and '42'. Her life and tenacity were
inspirational to many who knew her. Jan's favorite response was "I
don't know." In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughter,
Emily Hightower and fiancée, Kevin Nave, both of N. Fort Myers, FL;
brothers, Jim Reed (Kathy) of Tyler, TX and Bob Reed (Norma Sue) of
Hattiesburg, MS; sisters, Judy Reed of Conroe, TX and Joyce Austin
(Jack) of Edmond, OK; Uncle John and Aunt Bow Lansford of Mineral, TX;
and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. If desired, donations may be
made to cancer research or the Porter Springs Cemetery Association.
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Funeral services for David
Reed Richards, 20, of #21
Woody Creek Dr., in Conroe,
were held Tuesday, August
31, at 4 p.m. in Metcalf
Chapel of The Pines with
Dr. Ed Mathison, pastor of
the
First United Methodist
Church of Conroe
officiating. Interment was
in
Garden Park
Cemetery with
Metcalf Funeral Directors in
charge of arrangements.
Richards was born at
Kingsville on May 24, 1951,
and died in Conroe on
Monday, August 30, as the
result of an automobile
accident on IH 45 south near
Spring. He had lived in
Conroe for the past 3
1/2 years and was a member
of the Methodist Church and
a sophomore student at South
Texas Jr. College in
Houston.
He is survived by his
parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Richards Sr.
of Conroe; one brother,
Charles Richards Jr. of
Conroe; one sister Barbara
Gail Richards of Conroe;
paternal grandmother,
Mrs. E. E. Richards of
Kingsville; maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
L. L. Thompson of Palestine;
and paternal great
grandmother, Mrs. R. D.
Birdwell, Sr.
Pallbearers were
Craig Hughes, Mark
Millis, Gary Mack, Gary
Whittington, Skip Morrison,
Marrio
(think this
should be Morris)
Boozer, Mike Toole and John
Shaver.reprinted from
the Courier
Conroe Man Killed in Crash Monday
David Reed Richards, 20, of 21 Woody Creek Drive in Conroe, was fatally injured Monday about 8:30 a.m. one mile north of Spring on Interstate 45 when his car was involved in a collision with a tractor-trailer truck belonging to the Texas Department of Corrections in Huntsville.
Richards was rushed to the Montgomery County Hospital in a Harris County ambulance and was pronounced dead on arrival in Conroe.
The prison truck was driven by Michael A. Comella of Huntsville, according to a spokesman for the Texas Highway Patrol.
The Opel Kadett driven by young Richards reportedly overturned, throwing him to the pavement on the feeder road parallel to the Interstate 45 Southbound lane. He was enroute to Houston at the time of the accident. Both vehicles involved in the accident were traveling south.
Funeral services for Richards were held Tuesday afternoon at 4 p.m. in the chapel of the Metcalf Funeral Directors, with the Rev. Ed Mathison, pastor of the First Methodist Church in Conroe, officiating. Burial was in the
Garden Park
Cemetery
Richard's immediate survivors include his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Richards, Sr.; one brother, Charles A. Richards, Jr., and one sister, Barbara Gail Richards, all of Conroe.reprinted from
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Terry Rowe
Terry A. Rowe of Montgomery went to be with his Lord Saturday Sept.
12, 1998. He passed at Hermann Hospital after a long,
courageous battle against complications caused from a
kidney-pancreas transplant done May 23, 1998 done at UTBM in
Galveston. Terry was born May 2, 1952 in Tomball, Texas and
was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was a
1970 graduate of Conroe High School. He loved the Astros, golf
and bowling. Terry was the president of the Montgomery County
Mens Bowling Association. He is survived by his wife, Kathy;
daughter, Brandy and very special granddaughter, Courtney; parents,
Ralph and Betty Rowe; sister, Karen McClain; mother-in-law, Opal
Shugart; nieces, two great-nephews and many other family members and
friends will miss Terry. Memorial services will be held
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 1998 at 1 p.m. in Cashner colonial Chapel with
the Rev. Dearing Jones officiating. Cashner Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements. I lieu of usual remembrances,
donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Houston
Chapter, 2425 Fountainview, Ste. #280, Houston, TX 77057.
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Courier
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James Vernon "Jim"
Sallas
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Arnold
James "Jimmie"
Sens, Jr.
Born
February 23, 1951, died October 1968 due to an auto accident with
Gary Snearly. Parents: A. J. Sens and Dorothy Georg. Buried in
Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery, Columbus, TX. There are several
articles in The Conroe Courier about the wreck that took the life's
of Gary & Jimmie.
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Clark Shepard
Funeral services for Mr.
Clark Shepard
Jr., 26 of Huntsville were held in the Metcalf Chapel of the Pines,
today at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Jim Knez and the Rev. Salvatore
DeGeorge officiating. Interment will be in the
Garden Park
Cemetery with Metcalf Funeral Home in charge
of the arrangements. Mr. Shepard in Conroe on April 28,
1952 and died in Osceola, Arkansas. Survivors: parents: Mr.
and Mrs. Lester c. Shepard Sr. of Conroe; sister: Mrs. Becky Page of
Conroe; two nieces, several aunts, uncles and cousins
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Margaret Jones
Shephard, Clark's wife died with him on December 22,
1978 in Osceola, Arkansas.
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Gary Dale Snearly
Born June 22, 1951, died
October 12, 1968 due to an auto accident with Jimmie Sens.
Parents: Elmo G. Snearly and Dorothy J. Evans.
There are several articles
in The Conroe Courier about the wreck that took the life's of Gary &
Jimmie. Gary's heart was donated to a lady from Virginia.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday October 15, 1968,
in Porter Baptist Church at Porter, Texas with Rev. Jimmy Bird
officiating. Interment followed in
Conroe Memorial Park Cemetery
under
the direction of Metcalf Funeral Directors.
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Courier
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Keith Spradling
Funeral services for Keith Spradling, 54, of Austin, Texas will
held on Friday, April 7, 2006 at 12:30 p.m. in Cashner Colonial
Chapel with the Rev. James Featherstone officiating. Interment
will follow in
Scott
Ridge Cemetery, Montgomery, Texas. Visitation is scheduled
for Thursday, April 6, 2006 from 5 to 9 p.m. in Cashner Funeral
Home. Mr. Spradling was born on Sept. 2, 1951 in Ft. Worth,
Texas and passed away on April 4, 2006 in Austin, Texas. He
served his country in the U. S. Air Force. He is survived by
his daughter, Holly Nicole Spradling of Dyersburg, Tenn.; mother,
Sue Dean Lankford, and stepfather, Kenneth of Conroe; sister, Brenda
Sue Popham and husband Mac of Kerrville; and brother, Paul Spradling
of Conroe. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Pallbearers are Jason Spradling, Andy Riley, Stuart Traylor, Terry
Traylor, W. B. Knox, R. L. Dotson, and Ike Fluellen.
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Gary
Williamson
Funeral services
for Gary L. Williamson, 48, of Conroe, will be held at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, at Cashner Colonial Chapel with the Rev.
Dave Anderson, Dr. Walter Lumpkin and Dr. Jay Gross officiating.
Interment will follow in
Conroe Memorial Park Cemetery
under direction of Cashner Funeral Home. Visitation will be
noon until 9 p.m. Tuesday, with the family receiving friends from 5
to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Gary was born June 11, 1952, in
Conroe and passed away Nov. 18, 2000, in Montgomery County. He
was a member of West Conroe Baptist Church. After graduating
from Conroe High School, he attended Houston Baptist University and
participated in basketball at both schools. Gary was preceded
in death by his parents, Irene and Lee Williamson and brother Jerry
Williamson. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Williamson of
Conroe; son, Brent Williamson of Conroe; sister Dolores Falletti of
Conroe; niece, Dianna Carter of Plantersville, Texas; nephews, Tom
Carter of Humble, and Kevin Carter of Huntington; and numerous other
relatives and friends. In lieu of memorials, donations may be
made to the "Educational Account for the Children of Gary
Williamson" c/o of First Bank of Conroe, 1800 First Bank Blvd,
Conroe, TX 77304. This obituary may be viewed on
www.legacy.com.
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Courier
There was also another
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Glenn Loren Winn Jr.
Services for Glenn Loren Winn,
Jr., 42 of Gladstell Forest in Conroe, Texas will be held at 4 PM on
May 3, 1995 at Cashner Funeral Home with Rev. Dearing Jones
officiating. Interment will be in
Conroe Memorial Park Cemetery.
Glenn, Jr. died at 12:30 p.
m. on May 1, 1995. He was born in Trinity Texas June 25, 1952.
Glenn was the son of Glenn L. Winn, Sr. and Mae Dominey Winn of
Conroe. Glenn, Jr. was an employee of Pinkerton Securities for
seven years. He was a graduate of Conroe High School. He
attended the University of Texas in Austin, the University of
Houston and Sam Houston State University. He wrote poetry and
short stories. He was also an avid student of European History.
Glenn is survived by his parents, Glenn and Mae Winn, one sister and
brother-in-law, Julie and Robert Hare; two nephews, Zachary and
Matthew Hare. He is also survived by many relatives and
friends. Pallbearers will be: Wallace Dominey, Robert Dominey,
Jessie Winn, Robert Hare, John Hare and Russell Clark. Cashner
Funeral Home in charge.reprinted
from the Courier
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Gary Wittington
Gary Wittington, 46 of Austin passed away on September 12,
1998 in Los Robles Hospital in Thousand Oaks, CA after a three month
battle with cancer. He was born on August 1, 1952 in Princeton,
IN. to Betty and Floyd Whittington.
At the time of death,
Gary was survived by his wife Tara, one
daughter, and two sons. Internment is in
Garden Park
Cemetery with Conroe Funeral Directors in charge.
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