On March 14, 1954, a baby girl, Jewel Dean Tyler, was born to Dorothy Lee Tyler and Ell Tyler, III. At a young age, Jewel became a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.

Shonquell Montiz Anderson; 30 years, 7 months, 6 days; of Dallas, TX; passed away on Saturday; August 5, 2023. Graveside services are scheduled for 1PM on Saturday; August 26, 2023 at Tanyard Cemetery in Midway; TX. Bro. Ernest Taylor will officiate.

Dillon Wayne Crocker, age 29, of Madisonville, Texas passed away August 18, 2023, at his home. A celebration of his life was held 4 p.m., Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas. Dillon was laid to rest in McVey Family Cemetery.

“Beginnings are usually scary and endings are usually sad, but it’s everything in between that makes it all worth living.” -Bob Marley Cheryl lived an inspirational life. She loved sharing her humble, smalltown High Island beginnings with her brother, sister, cousins and lifelong friends.

David Wayne Martin was born on August 15, 1960, and passed on August 1, 2023, at the age of 62. David was the second son of Kenneth Wayne Martin and Betty Wilson Martin, and the last survivor of their three children. His father was a career Marine and absent during their upbringing for three tours in the Far East, including Vietnam, leaving the parenting duties to their mother during those years.

A funeral service honoring the life of Ronny Neal, age 70, of Normangee, Texas was held 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas. Bro.

Larry Thomas was born July 25, 1948 and departed this life August 16, 2023. He met and married the love of his life, best friend and soulmate August 1972.

On December 9, 1938, in Grimes County, a joyful bouncing baby boy, the tenth child of fourteen was born to Omie and Lois Holiday by the name of Iron “Doc” Holiday. Iron accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Rev. W.H.T.

Martha “Diane” Mueller, age 79, of Madisonville, Texas passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones August 3, 2023. Diane was born March 29, 1944 in San Antonio, Texas to parents, Douglas Bailey & Helen (Kalil) Caldwell.

Bobbye Ruth Burke, 89 of Houston passed away July 30, 2023. Bobbye was born April 24, 1934, in Livingston, Texas to Stafford and Ruth Manning.