He was born in San Antonio and raised in Freeport, Texas. He graduated from Brazosport High School and spent most of his life near the coast, rarely straying far from the water. Johnnie enjoyed surfing and fishing and preferred a simple, independent way of life. He was known to be both independent and stubborn,…

Velma Ruth Gilliam, age 91, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026. She was born on February 9, 1935, to Sam Nathaniel Taylor and Lizzie Gunter Taylor. Velma was one of many siblings and is preceded in death by her brothers and sisters: Mary Louis Taylor, Mildred Lee Taylor, Margaret Taylor, Fred “Junior” Taylor,…

The family of Joyce (Dedear) Gullett is sad to announce that she passed away at the age of 89 on April 5, 2026. Joyce grew up on a small farm in Yoakum, Texas along with her brothers Dennis and Robert, and her sister Mary Lou. She was a very bright young girl and an…

Joe Joshua Spaulding Sr., age 54 was a resident of Angleton, Texas departed this life March 25, 2026 at UTMB Angleton Danbury Hospital. He was born in Galveston, Texas to Philip and Johnnie Spaulding. While Joe was born in Galveston, he was reared in Jones Creek. He attended school in Freeport and graduated from…

James Michael Smith, 49, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at his residence in Freeport, Texas. He was born on October 30, 1976 to Robert Smith and Lois Haynes in Freeport, Texas. James Smith is preceded in death by his brother Christopher Smith. Left to cherish his memories is…

Jimmy Don Poe, 91 of Lake Jackson, Texas, passed away on March 25, 2026. He was born in Sweetwater, Texas in 1934 to Bruce and Francis Poe. Jimmy was proceeded in death by his wife, Willie Ann Poe. Jimmy and Willie celebrated 69 years of marriage. Jimmy retired from Dow Chemical after a career…