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12/09/2025

C JeNele Carlson passed away at the age of 88 on December 8, 2025.
JeNele was born to Phyllis & Elmer Dunn on October 5, 1937. She had 3 siblings Dwain, Ladonna, and Gayland.
JeNele was a graduate of Aldine High School.
After graduating, se met Denny Carlson. They married on March 17, 1955....

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12/08/2025

12/07/2025

On this day, we pause to reflect on the sacrifices made and the resilience shown by so many men and women on December 7, 1941. We will never forget you!

12/05/2025

Have you ever needed to plan a funeral but didn’t know where to start? This article shares some great resources and ideas for planning a personalized and meaningful funeral.

12/04/2025

Clarence W. Hopkins Obituary

Clarence Wesley Hopkins, born in Dodge City, Kansas on November 6,1944 passed away on December 1, 2025 in Huntsville, Texas at the age of 81.

Clarence served in the U.S. Army for 10-years with his most fond memories being in Germany as well as Fort Hood,...

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12/03/2025

If you love a warm, flaky treat, consider trying puff pastry! Check out the article below for four, puff pastry recipes that you can bring to your next holiday gathering.

If you have even the slightest bit of stress over holiday hosting, stock up on puff pastry immediately. With the help of this one ingredient, you can churn out gorgeous, delicious, and impressive appetizers like you went to pastry school.

12/01/2025

Herbert Dale Grindley, 69, of Mahomet, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2025. He leaves behind his wife of eight years, Julie Quivey—after a 25-year engagement that proved he never rushed into anything.

Herb was born on September 8, 1956, in Champaign, Illinois, to Wanda and...

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11/30/2025

James Allen Bloomfield (Jim), was a good man. He was a kind and loving man. He enjoyed nature and animals…he loved all creatures and tried to care for them if he could. He was an intelligent man and he liked to learn. He was a tinkerer and he was inventive. He liked to create things. He was...

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11/28/2025

The first year of the grief journey is difficult. It’s particularly hard to face the first time a special day passes, like a birthday or holiday. In this article, you will learn some ideas for navigating the “firsts” you will encounter on your path to healing. Click to learn more!

If this is your first year without a loved one, take a few moments to consider ways to navigate the "firsts" you will experience throughout this year.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! It's a day to stuff ourselves with delicious food and express how grateful we are for the past year. What's your favorite memory since last Thanksgiving?

11/26/2025

Thanksgiving means family, food, and most importantly, football! This Thanksgiving, you can score the ultimate touchdown for your family by preplanning.

When you preplan, you’ll make a time full of grief and sadness a little less stressful and give you and your family peace of mind. Don’t fumble this important part of your estate planning – call us at 936-597-7300 to start creating your game plan today!