All Tributes - Dayton & Anahuac, TX

Glenda Huntley Massingill, 82, of Baytown, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, in Baytown. She was born on February 17, 1937, in Enterprise, Oklahoma to the late Sewell Henderson and Lela Virginia Martin Farrell. Glenda attended Pine Tree High School in Longview, Texas. Glenda was a faithful Christian who enjoyed spending time at the church. She was a dedicated member of Hillside Church (formerly the Maranatha Church) in Mont Belvieu. Glenda also enjoyed spending quality...

Christopher Lee Cherry, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, in Liberty, Texas. He was born on November 22, 1970, in Baytown, Texas. Chris graduated from Hardin High School in 1989. He received a double Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies and History from the University of Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton, Texas. Chris proudly served his country as a staff sergeant with the United States Army in the Persian Gulf and Iraq. He was in foodservice operations during his...

Dick Swope, 87, of Anahuac, Texas, passed away on February 2, 2020. Dick is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marlene; son Brett and wife Kim; daughter Cheryl; two sisters, Nell and Clotile; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, LaMoine and Jack Humphreys; brother-in-law, Melvin Lee Laughlin; and four wonderful grandchildren, Allison Lieck, Cameron Lieck McCrary, and Katrina and Cale Swope, each of whom loved and adored their “Poppy.” Dick voluntarily served his country for three...

Jacob Robert Wright, 24, of Alvin, Texas, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 in Hillcrest Village, Texas. He was born on October 12, 1995 in Pasadena, Texas to Laurie Ann Simpson and Darrell Lynn Wright. Jacob graduated from Alvin High School in 2013. Gone too soon and loved by many, he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Jacob was working as a Vet Tech at Dr. Bob’s Animal Hospital in Alvin. He enjoyed football, hanging out with his friends and...

Robyne Aaron Koch, 59, of Old River-Winfree Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at his residence. He was born on February 14, 1960, in Houston Texas to the late Dora Lee Hester and W.L. Koch. Robyne graduated from Lamar University where he obtained a master’s degree in Criminal Justice. In his career as a detective, he worked for the Houston Police Department, Chambers County Sheriff’s Department, and Mont Belvieu Police Department, where he eventually...

Heaven’s gain was our loss when our angel, Roxanne “Chicken” Lydia Osburn was called by our Lord on Saturday, January 18, 2020. She was born on January 20, 2019, in Houston, Texas to Azalyn Morgan and Teddy-Layne Osburn, Sr. In her short 11 months, Roxanne brought love, joy, and laughter to all those around her. Although she could be selective with her smile, it would light up any room. Her big sea green and blue eyes were just as captivating as her smile. Fondly called...

Dorothy “Dot” Mae Schaeffer, 85, of Baytown, Texas, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 23, 1934, in Goose Creek, Texas to the late Myrtle Mae Good and John Bernell Coon, Sr. Dot graduated from Cedar Bayou High School in 1952. In December 1952, Dot married the love of her life, Harlin Schaeffer. They were dedicated members for many years of Cedar Bayou Grace United Methodist Church. Dot was a kind and...

Mildred Juanita Steelman Eitel, passed away on January 13, 2020, at the age of 98 at Shanoan Springs Nursing Home in Chickasha, Oklahoma. She was born on April 25, 1921, near Bradley, Oklahoma, the oldest of ten children born to Jones Bryan and Stella Mae Steelman. Juanita graduated from Minco High School in 1937. She married Donald Eitel on December 12, 1942, and they lived most of their life together in Anahuac, Texas until his passing in 2003. Juanita remained in her Anahuac home until...

Philip Baker, 64, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2020, at his home. He was born on September 10, 1955, in Evergreen Park, Illinois to the late William Leonard and Dolores Elizabeth Philbin Baker. Heavy heart this morning. Preceded in death by father, William Leonard (59) and Mother, Dolores E. Philbin (90). Sister's Loretta Ann Wice, (69), Rose Ann Macku (59). Brothers, William Leonard (69), and Alan Richard ( 64) and survived by Kenneth J Baker. A...