Winston A. "Chicken" Sells
Winston Alphonso Sells was born in Burleson, Texas on January 24, 1934 and passed away on July 12, 1989 at the age of 55 years, 5 months and 18 days. At the age of 9 his family moved to Channelview where he was raised. He was a resident for 46 years.
When he was 15 he received Jesus as Saviour and was baptized in the First Baptist Church in Channelview. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1953 where he was active in football and other sports. He was offered a number of football scholarships.
"Chicken" married Freda Carlene Turner, September 2, 1954. They met in the 6th grade and first dated in the 9th. Freda moved to Arkansas during High School but upon returning within a few days they were engaged. Their children included 1 boy and 5 girls.
In 1966 he went to work for ARCO Refinery and retired in 1985. After retirement he became a consultant for new ARCO refineries in various parts of the world.
During the years 1965 - 1974 the place to go in Channelview was "CHICKEN'S". The Winston Sells family owned and operated this drive-in hamburger restaurant. It was through this establishment that almost everyone in the area became acquainted with "Chicken".
Winston is survived by his wife Freda; father Osbie Arvel Sells of Tenaha, Texas; son Larrie Winston Sells & wife Martha of Channelview; daughters Nancy Carlene Lee & husband Robert of Channelview, Deborah Kay Ward & husband Jim of Highlands, Greta Lea Dean & husband John of Deer Park, Sherry Ann Robinson & husband Henry of Sheldon, and Sandra Jean Muldrow & husband Kevin of Highlands. Winston also leaves 4 sisters: Vaudine Alice Gunter of Channelview, June Denley of Houston, Loyce Wood of Pasadena, and Joyce Gantert of Jacksonville, Florida. In addition, Winston "Pawpaw" is survived by grandchildren James Edward Sells, Terry Wayne Sells, Jaclyn Annette Sells, James Keith Ward, Patricia Ann Robinson, Stephanie Renea Lee, Casey Donell Robinson, Sarah Jean Muldrow, Bryan Glen Muldrow, Jackie Kay Ward, Brittany Michelle Muldrow, and Blake Laramie Robinson.
Winston's son and sons-in-law will serve as pallbearers.
Winston was strong, stable, affectionate and tender. He was driven by his love for his family. He was their protector and provider - lover and friend.
Albert Stanley Kotal
Albert Stanley Kotal of Crosby passed this life on January 8, 1999. He was born to Stanley and Ruth (Reed) Kotal on November 27, 1927. He served in the U. S. Army for two years and was an excellent heavy equipment operator and mechanic. He was predeceased by his parents and one brother, Robert B. Kotal. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Mae (Holsenbeck) Kotal of Crosby, three daughters, Martha Ellen and husband Larrie Sells of Channelview, Buffy Renee and husband Donny Onnen of Channelview, and D"Anna Lynn Kotal of Crosby, and one stepson, James Elbert Holland of Crosby
He is also survived by two brothers, Joe E. and wife Catherine Kotal, and Steve E. and wife Ora Lee Kotal, and one sister, Betty Ruth and husband Charles Anderson - all of Sheldon. His grandsons are James Edward Sells, Terry Wayne Sells, Donny Wayne Onnen III, Courtland Slade Kotal, and Michael James Campbell. Grandaughters are Jaclyn Annette Sells, Katrina Marie Higgins, and Amber Denee Onnen.
Albert and Mae were privileged to have a major part in raising 31 foster children. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
His former pastor from North Main Baptist Church in Liberty, Bro. Jimmie Clemmons, will officiate. Pallbearers will be James Sells, Terry Sells, Donny Onnen, Chuck Anderson, Gary Anderson, Wyatt Kotal, and Michael Campbell.
Daddy loved life, loved his family, and loved his friends. All the prayers, love, and support you have extended throughout this difficult time will never be forgotten. Thank you all for helping to ease our pain.
His family
Jimmy Rubin Gunter
Jimmy Rubin Gunter was born September 26, 1935 in Joaquin, Texas and passed away on January 13, 1999 in Houston, Texas. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Vaudine (Sells) Gunter; three daughters and sons-in-law: Karen Alice & Glynn Williams, Dorenda Mae & Ron Head, and Pamela Lynn & Rick McCawley. He also leaves behind grandchildren Morgan & Travis McCawley, Jessica, Kenny, & Kristen Head; brothers Roger, Coswell, Lamar, Burl, Perry, & Harold Gunter; and sisters Edith Harris and Lurlene Oates.
Services will be held Saturday, January 16, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at Carter Funeral Home, officiated by Mr. Richard George. Interment
will be at San Jacinto Memorial Park, Houston, Texas.
Serving as pallbearers will be Glynn Williams, Rick McCawley, John Fischer Oates, Ron Head, Larrie Sells, and Gunter Holt.
Catherine Mae (McAllister) Kotal
Catherine Mae "Mom" Kotal was born September 17, 1931 in Houston, Texas, and passed from this life on December 12, 2000 in Houston after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Louise (Williams) and Robert King McAllister, and her youngest son Joseph Wayne Kotal. She is survived by her husband of more than 50 years, Joseph Ernest Kotal, as well as 4 sons: Michael Paul and wife Julie, Robert Patrick and wife Joy, Thomas Edward and wife Becky, and Wyatt Lee and wife Nancy; and one daughter Martha Ellen Sells and husband Larrie. Mom also leaves grandchildren Shelley, Lance, Brett, Brian, Keith, Kevin, Krystal, Brooke & Courtney Kotal, and James, Terry, & Jaclyn Sells; great grandchildren Cade Ryan Stoute, Nicki DeGarmo, and Krista Sells. She also had one sister, Mary Louise Kotal. In addition, Catherine will be missed by special friends Bruce, Connie, Jaime, Lori, & Kelly Northam and Sam and June Trim.
Catherine and Joe lived in Sheldon since the mid-sixties, and are known throughout the community as "Mom" and "Pop". Mom was always active in her children's lives in ways such as serving as a Cub Scout leader, band booster, room mother, etc. as well as just being a wonderful everyday Mom. She was also involved in the Beaumont Road Volunteer Fire Department for many years. Her fun-loving attitude and endless generosity caused her to be considered a friend by many community members, and she will be greatly missed by them.
Services will be Thursday, December 14, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. with Interment
at Forest Park Lawndale. Her grandsons Lance, Brett, Keith, Brian, James, & Terry will serve as pallbearers.
Krista Michelle Sells
Krista Michelle Sells was born on November 30, 2000. She was an incredible gift for her parents James and Andrea, and a greatly anticipated new family member for her big sister, Rita Nicole DeGarmo. Although she was very ill for her short but happy life, her passing still came very unexpectedly. She breathed her last precious breath in the late evening of January 9, 2001.
In a lifetime of only forty days, Krista made an impact on a great number of lives. Unfortunately, many of the people that she touched were never able to see her because of her illness. Today we know that she will suffer no more in the hands of her Creator, and we should thank God for the brief but incredible time that He blessed us with her presence.
Krista is survived by her parents James and Andrea, her big sister Rita Nicole DeGarmo, her Uncle Terry and Aunt Kimberley Sells, Aunt Jaclyn Sells, Uncle Jimmy DeGarmo, and Uncle Joey DeGarmo. She is also survived by her very loving Grandparents: Larrie and Martha Sells and James and Maria DeGarmo; Great Grandparents: Freda Sells, Mary Louise Kotal, Joseph Ernest Kotal, Mae Kotal, and James E. DeGarmo Sr.; Great Great Grandmother Zeanobia "Mema" Turner; and numerous other relatives and close friends.
We should take comfort in knowing that Krista was welcomed through the pearly gates by a number of greatly missed relatives that passed before her. I can't help but believe that heaven is a better place for having a soul like hers in it.
Zenobia Armenta (Wallace) Turner
Zenobia Armenta (Wallace) Turner was born September 1, 1904 in Bengen, Arkansas, and passed away on February 6, 2001. "Mema" was preceded in death by her husband, Ober Turner; daughter and son-in-law, Ernestine and Hubert Jordan; son-in-law, Winston Sells; great-grandson, Joel Newton; and great-great granddaughter, Krista Sells. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Dale and Jean Turner of Mountain View, Mo., daughters and sons in law, Hope and Bernis Owens of Crosby, Treva and Wayne Dyer of Pasadena, Georgia and Gene Johnson of Corrigan, daughter Freda Sells of Channelview, and sister, Ruby Clanton of Wichita Falls. "Mema" also has nineteen grandchildren, forty-two great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.
Mema saw so many changes in her 96 years. She loved to share stories ranging from her childhood travels in a covered wagon to letting her family know she wanted anything but a computer for Christmas. As a result, we are all left with many cherished memories.
Pallbearers were grandsons: Truman Turner, Terry Turner, Steve Owens, Burt Owens, Russell Owens, David Dyer, Keith Dyer, Jones Johnson and Larrie Sells.
Do not cry because she's gone - Smile because she was here.
Patsy Sue Groves
Patsy Sue Groves, 65, of Houston, died January 31, 2002. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Lee Chastain and son, Vernon Glenn Alexander. She is survived by daughters & sons-in-law, Sheryl & Tom Claus of Houston and Benda Sue & Michael Koronka of Montverde, Florida; mother, Mae Chastain of Houston; brothers, Billy Chastain and Dewey Joe Chastain both of Houston; and Benny Chastain; sisters, Jackie Worley, Barbara Miller, Loraine Johnson, and Sherry Maybin; as well as grandchildren, Walter & Katrina Alexander, Letitia Bocanegra, Melissa Romero, Paul Claus, Jonathan Romero, Jason Claus, and Ilan Romero; two great-grandchildren, Briana Peace and Jonathan Romero, Jr.
Services were conducted Monday, February 4, 2002 at Carter Funeral Chapel with Rev. Earl Dousay officiating.
Joseph Cecil Slater III
Joseph Cecil Slater III, 22, of Houston, passed away Saturday, as a result of a tragic automobile accident. Joe was born in Houston, Texas, on December 22, 1979, the son of Joe and Rayna Slater Sr. He was a former student of C.E. King High School, and was a supervisor for Ashton Construction Company. Mr. Slater was married on June 10, 2000 to the former Fawn Michelle Jones.
Mr. Slater is lovingly survived by his wife, Fawn Slater, of Houston; his daughter Mikaila Dawn Slater, of Houston; parents, Joe & Rayna Slater Sr. of Houston; brothers, Joey Slater Jr. of Channelview; Jimmy Lee Slater, of Channelview; sisters, Sheena Marie Slater, of Channelview; Kimberly Ann Smith, of Channelview; Lynette December Powell, of Houston; Debra Ann Powell of Four Rivers, Texas; Dorothy Renee Buford, of Ohio; his grandparents, Ray Sackett, of Dayton, Texas; Dorothy Buford, of Livingston, Texas, and by a host of friends.
Chapel services were held January 30, 2002, at Carter Funeral Home, with Pastor Jeff Fox officiating. Mr. Slater was laid to rest at Brookside Cemetery.
Gary Lynn Love
Gary Lynn Love, 48, of Channelview, passed away January 23, 2002. Mr. Love was born May 26, 1953, in Jacinto City, Texas, the son of Barney and V. Marie Love. Gary married the former Kathern Hall on May 31, 1980. Mr. Love is lovingly survived by his wife of 21 years, Kathern Love of Channelview, Texas; son, Christopher Love of Channelview, Texas; daughter, Sherry Love of Channelview, Texas; mother, V. Marie Knight of Pasadena, Texas; sisters, Joyce Agnew of Channelview, Texas, and Susie Love of Pearland, Texas; half-brother, Tommy Love of Atlanta, Georgia and half-sister, Lynda Woods also of Atlanta, Georgia; as well as nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
Services were held Saturday, January 26, 2002, at Memorial Baptist Church, in Channelview, with Reverend Bruce Whitmire officiating. Gary was laid to rest in San Jacinto Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc.
James Vernon Dunaway
James Vernon Dunaway, 75, of Liberty, passed away, January 23, 2002. Mr. Dunaway was born March 12, 1926, in Pegoda, Trinity County, Texas, to Pearlie C. and Lucy E. Dunaway. James joined the Army Air Corp, and proudly served his country, during WWII. He married Mary Virginia Balsimo, on July 1, 1952.
Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Dunaway, in 1997, and by his son, Vernon Dunaway, in 2001, Mr. Dunaway is lovingly survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Yvonne Dyson, of Port Arthur, Texas; Larry Dyson, of Liberty, Texas; Mike and Pam Dyson, of Cypress, California; James M. and Betty Dunaway, of Onalaska, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Bobby Ogle, of Liberty, Texas; daughter-in-law, Sherry Dunaway of Liberty, Texas; 12 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, an number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services were held Saturday, January 26, 2002, at First Baptist North Channel, with Reverend Earl Dousay, and Reverend Benny Cranford, officiating. Pallbearers were Michael Dyson, Robert Dyson, Kevin Dyson, Michael Dunaway, Bryan Dunaway, and Richard Prince, and Honorary Pallbearers were Matthew Dunaway, and Cody Prince. Mr. Dunaway was laid to rest at Taylor Cemetery, in Sebastopol, Texas, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home.
Richard Lee White
Richard Lee White, 73, of Channelview, die January 20, 2002. Mr. White was born July 28, 1928 in Abilene, Texas to Ernest & Mary White. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Wanda White of Channelview; sons & daughters-in-law, Richard Dale & Charissa White; and Jerry Lee & Carry White both of Channelview; daughters & sons-in-law, Susan & Roland McVey of Madisonville, Texas; Billie Davis of McAllen, Texas; and Robin Peavy and Robert Duncan of Channelview; as well as brother, Jr. White of Magnolia, Texas; and sisters, Francis Chessher, Ann Manning, Hazel Berry and Betty Maywald all of Houston; and Barbara Pollard of Missouri. Mr. White also leaves behind 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Services were held at graveside, Wednesday, January 23, 2002 in Combes Cemetery in Combes, Texas. Serving as pallbearers were Richard Smith, Tom Terri, Roger Rich, Chuck Hundley, Chad Roberts, Chris Berry, and Bobby Prine.
Antonia Villanueva
Antonia Villanueva, 77, of Houston, went home to be with our Lord on January 17, 2002. Mrs. Villanueva was born November 30, 1924, in Yorktown, Texas.
Preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Villanueva, in 1989, and by her daughter, Anita Perez, son-in-law, Manuel Perez, Sr., and grandchildren, Juanita Guadalupe Perez, Manuel Perez Jr., and Angel Perez, in 1990. She is lovingly survived by her sons, Daniel Villanueva Jr., of Houston; Angel Villanueva, of Houston; Ignacio Villanueva, & his wife Felipa, of Magnolia; Frank Villanueva Sr., of Houston; daughters, Felicitas Villarreal, of Austin; Esperanza Moya, of New York; Juanita Villanueva, of Houston; brothers, Benny Gonzales, of Austin; Frank Romero, of Canada; sisters, Mary Martinez, of Houston; Janie Hernandez of Conroe; Linda Chapa, of Houston; Beatrice Galvan, of Stafford; 28 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 4 nieces, and 2 nephews.
Chapel services were held Monday, January 21, 2002, at Carter Funeral Home, with Reverend Daniel Kelly, of Lakewood Church, officiating. Interment
followed at Brookside Cemetery.
J.C. Owens
J.C. Owens, 79, of Jacinto City, died January 10, 2002. This loving husband is survived by his wife of 53 years, Bertha L. Oates Owens. He is also survived by daughters, Cynthia Dianne Owens and Sue Darlane Dodge; sister, Ruby Smith and granddaughter, Krystal Dawn Reese, as well as a number of nieces and nephews.
Services are set for 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 14, 2002 at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. John Mills officiating. Interment
will be in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. Family will receive friends and family January 13th from 2-6:00 p.m.
Neta Rue Royder
Mrs. Neta Rue Royder, 76 of Albuquerque, New Mexico, formerly of Jacinto City, died January 8, 2002 at her daughter's home in New Mexico. She is survived by daughters & sons-in-law, Donna & Steve Fulton of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Carol & Jim Corbit of Whitehouse, Texas; son & daughter-in-law, John & Linda Royder of Friendswood, Texas; as well as four brothers, Hesser Wesbrook, Bill Wesbrook, Harold Wesbrook and Robbie Wesbrook; and two sisters, Doris Adamchzk and Linda Moore; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Services were held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2002 at Carter Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bennie Portwood officiating. Interment
was in Forest Park Lawndale.
Clarice Allien "Jimmie" Martin
Clarice Allien "Jimmie" Martin, 81, of Channelview went to be with her Lord January 5, 2002. She was born August 20, 1020 in Harlingen, Texas to James Allen & Emma Elizabeth Stratton. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Leslie Martin in 1984. She is survived by son & daughter-in-law, James F. & Janice Martin of Channelview; Daughters & sons-in-law, Linda & Larry Rhoten of Cold Spring, Texas; and Lesley & Frank Brown also of Cold Spring. As well as 8 grandchildren, Deanna Brown, Teri Ferguson, Karen Brown Shelly Soley, Ginger Parker, Stacy Campbell, Laurie Rhoten and Kimberlee Hussey; and 2 great-grandchildren, Brian Brown and Blake Campbell.
Services were held Tuesday, January 8 at Carter Funeral Chapel with Rev. David Burcham and Rev. Terry Gibson officiating. She will be laid to rest in Woodlawn Garden of Memories in Houston, Texas.
Horace Milton Harp
Horace Milton Harp, 77, of Houston, passed away January 5, 2002. Mr. Harp was born May 20, 1924, in Chickamauga, Georgia, the son of Charlie and Ethel Harp. He proudly served his country during WWII, in the U.S. Marines. Horace married the former Mary Anne McGhee on July 23, 1966, and was a kind and giving Husbband, Father and Grandfather.
Preceded in death by his Sons, David Harp, Donald Harp, and J.D. Covington, Mr. Harp is lovingly survived by his Wife of 35 years, Mary A. Harp, of Houston; Son and Daughtr-In-Law, Ronald and Cathy Harp, of Bedias; Daughters Patricia Franklin, of Cleveland; Barbara Halbrooks, of Cleveland; Virginia Sue Wheat, of Huntsville; Charlotte Barkley, of Shepherd; Fran Ard, of Llano; Marylan Laviolette, of Santa Fe, Texas; 22 Grandchildren, 36 Great-Grandchildren, and a host of Friends.
Chapel services were held January 9, 2002, at Carter Funeral Home, with Reverend Howell, officiating. Pallbearers were Bubba Hardin, Dennis Hardin, Bill Prestwood, Kevin Wheat, Scott Copeland, and Michael Childs.
Interment
followed at Houston National Cemetery, with military honors under the auspices of V.F.W. Post #10352.
Duane Louis Moore
Duane Louis Moore, 53, of Dayton, passed away January 4, 2002 at his home. Mr. Moore was born April 12, 1948 in Houston, Texas to Mooney and Norma Lee Moore. He was married to Vickie A. Nelson on August 2, 1969 and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sheldon.
He was preceded in death by one son, David Moore in 1970; one brother, Douglas Moore in 1980 and by his parents Mooney and Norma Moore. Duane is survived by his wife of 32 years, Vickie Moore of Dayton; son, Duane R. Moore of Dayton; foster son, Jason Borja of South Houston; daughter & son-in-law, Jennifer & James Bonds of Dayton; foster daughter, Wendy Brown of Dayton; brother & sister-in-law, Darly & Lillian Moore of Grand Prairie; sister & brother-in-law, Nan & Jim Platte of Huffman; as well as three precious grandchildren, Kristin Michelle McDonald, Courtney Bonds and Kari Bonds.
Graveside services were held in San Jacinto Memorial Park January 8, 2002 with Rev. Robert Pitts of First Baptist Church of Sheldon officiating.
Rev. Earl Douglas Dousay
Rev. Earl Douglas Dousay, 73, minister of the First Baptist Church of North Channel, went to be with his Lord Jesus on February 18, 2002. Brother Earl, as he was known to many, resided in the North Channel area for over 38 years. He was ordained as a minister July 15, 1984 and served as pastor of First Baptist of North Channel (originally known as the Second Baptist of Cloverleaf) until his homegoing. Bro. Earl was born December 5, 1928 in Pitkin, Louisiana to George & Emma Dousay. He worked for several years in the funeral industry at the old Broadway Funeral Home in Galveston. He served as President of the Gideons International, Northshore Chapter for three years. He served as Field Chaplain for the Harris County Sheriff’s Department where he ministered to the Harris County jail inmates and those living at the Star of Hope Missions. Bro. Earl was also a member of the C.A. Fortner Masonic Lodge in Channelview. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as brothers, J.B. Dousay, George Dousay, Jr., and Huey Dousay and most recently by son, Gary Dousay in December of 2001. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Wanda Dousay; sons, Billy Wayne Dousay and Doug Dousay; stepmother, Beulah Dousay; brothers and sisters, Dick & Joyce Dousay; Herbert & Marie Dousay; Dorothy Maddox; Patty Ruth & Edwin Barton; Harold & Yvonne Dousay; H.C. Dousay; and Verna Dousay; as well as by 5 grandchildren, Cary Dousay, Crystal Dousay, Edity Renee Dousay, Denise Yates and Brandon Dousay; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Blake, Lance and Justin Dousay, Katelyn and Haley Yates.
Services are 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 21 at First Baptist of North Channel, 13817 Force Street, Houston with Rev. Gerald Roe and Freddy Wier officiating. He will be laid to rest in San Jacinto Memorial Park under the direction of Carter Funeral Home
Family will be receiving friends and family Wednesday from 12:00 noon until 9:00 p.m. at First Baptist of North Channel.
Bro. Earl was a friend and inspiration to all who knew him He will be greatly missed here, and joyfully received in heaven.
Inez Beatrice Knight
Inez Beatrice Knight, 82, of Houston, went to be with her Lord, February 16, 2002 in Baytown, Texas. She was born March 23, 1919 in Haleyville, Alabama to James A. & Jessie McGuff. She married Harry F. Knight September 27, 1944 and raised two children. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Harry F. Knight of Houston; son & daughter-in-law, Raymond & Lee Knight of Winston Salem, North Carolina; daughter & son-in-law, Linda & Paul Schofield of New Hope Pennsylvania; sister & brother-in-law, Christina & Gordon Mills of Sarasota, Florida; as well as three grandchildren, Kelly Knight, Christin Schofield-Ellingsworth & Suzanne Schofield and one great-grandchild, Madison Rose Ellingsworth; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Services were held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 20, at Waters Funeral Home, 309 N. 2nd, Baldwyn, Mississippi. (1-622-35-8511) She will be laid to rest in Saltillo Cemetery, Saltillo, Mississippi.
Local arrangements by Carter Funeral Home.
Gerald Emmett Williams
Gerald Emmett Williams, 65, of Houston, died February 16, 2002. Mr. Williams was born March 14, 1936 in Booneville, Mississippi to Roy E. and Lila Williams. He is survived by one sister, Zelma Gillean of Houston, Texas and three brothers, H.O. Williams of Missouri City, Texas; Thomas Williams of Cherokee Village, Arkansas; and Danny Williams of Newsite, Mississippi. Private interment
will be held in Booneville, Mississippi.
