Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home

03/30/2026

In loving memory of Stanley Lawrence Noviski, Jr., born on April 6, 1952, in Conroe, Texas. Stan passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving daughters, on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands, Texas, at the age of 73.
He was preceded in death by his one and...

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03/30/2026

Obituary for Lyrlene Dezelle (Jordan)
January 16, 1929 – March 28, 2026

Lyrlene Dezelle was born January 16,1929 in Huntsville Texas just north on Ten Mile Springs to William Jordan and Mineiola Jordan.

Her spiritual life started as she was raised in the Baptist church. She went to Pine...

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03/30/2026

03/27/2026

Have you heard of funeral honorariums? If you haven't, check out this brief article that answers key questions about honorariums, including what they are and who receives them. And if you have more questions, just give us a call, and we'll provide the answers you need.

Did you know that an honorarium is customary when you perform specific roles at a funeral? Check out this article to learn more!

03/26/2026

Shirley Steely Townes, born April 30, 1946, in Huntsville, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and friends. She spent most of her life in Huntsville, a community she deeply cherished.

Shirley graduated from Huntsville High School in 1964 and continued...

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03/25/2026

Darrel Leonard “DL” Grumbles

With love and gratitude for a life well lived, we celebrate the life of Darrel Leonard “DL” Grumbles, who passed away on March 24, 2026, at the age of 65.

Darrel was born on August 30, 1960, in Austin, Texas, to Carl Eugene Grumbles and Shirley Trulene (Thurman)...

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03/23/2026

Thomas Worth Davis, Jr. (“Worth”)

December 26th, 1940 to March 22nd, 2026

Thomas Worth Davis, Jr., known to all who loved him simply as Worth, passed away leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and genuine connection with others. Born on December 26, 1940, in Beeville, Texas, Worth was...

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03/23/2026

In Loving Memory of Ella P. Hoolahan
October 17, 1953 - March 17, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep love, we honor the life of Ella: a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cherished friend, and guiding light to all who knew and loved her. We take comfort in knowing she is now at peace...

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03/23/2026

Clarence Roger “Buddy” Bloodgood
February 8, 1947 - March 21, 2026

Buddy Bloodgood was born February 8, 1947, in Huntsville, Texas. He went home to be with the Lord on March 21, 2026, at 79 years of age.

In 1965, Buddy graduated from Huntsville High School, where he met his future wife,...

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03/20/2026

Lonas Delmar Brooks, 87, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026. He was born on August 2, 1938, in Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, and lived a life centered on family, simple joys, and the community he cherished.
Delmar was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carol Brooks, and his parents. He...

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03/20/2026

The more personal a funeral service is, the more meaningful it will be for the entire family. To help your family brainstorm possible ways to create a truly one-of-a-kind final goodbye, check out this list of 10 ideas to consider. And if you don't find something that feels right, this list is only the beginning. We're happy to sit down with you and come up with even more ideas to create the perfect sendoff.

To be meaningful and healing, a funeral must be personal. Check out this article for 10 ideas to create a truly unique final tribute.