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12/01/2025

Hershel Eugene Blackford, 83, of Hempstead, Texas, passed away on November 20, 2025. He was born May 25, 1942 in Houston, Texas to Hershel and Vera Blackford.

Hershel dedicated his life to his family and community. He was a man of integrity and kindness. Hershel’s love, generosity and unwavering support for his family and friends will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him. Hershel built relationships and memories that stood the test of time.

Hershel served more than 41 years in Law Enforcement. He started his career working for the Waller Police Department in 1974, Tomball Police Department in 1985 and in 1990, he and his wife Diana moved to Leadville, CO., and he joined the Lake County Sheriff department. Hershel became the undersheriff in 2001 before retiring in 2010. He had a unique love for the Colorado mountains, and the community of Leadville, where he gained lifelong friendships.

He also served the communities by volunteering for many years at the Waller Fire Department, and he loved plowing snow off the roads and parking lots in Leadville.

Hershel and Diana moved back to Texas in 2015 and settled down in Hempstead. He and Diana spent their retirement traveling in the RV, enjoying the outdoors and being around family and friends.

Hershel was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Diana Sue Blackford; his father Hershel Blackford and mother Vera Patterson; and his granddaughter Sara Blackford.

He is survived by two sons, Kevin Blackford and friend Amber, Michael Blackford and wife Kathy; daughter Connie Mundy and husband Weldon. 12 grandchildren – Ricky Blackford and wife Charley, Kevin Mitcham and wife Makenzie, Justin DiIorio and wife Montanna, Jacob DiIorio and wife DeLaney, Meagan Conley and husband Chris, Cody Blackford and fiancé Juan, Tyler Blackford and wife Christina, Jordan Lettieri and husband Dan, Juli Melton and husband Craig, Haley Montez, Lee Mundy and wife Jucel. Fifteen great-grandchildren – Bella, Cooper, Kevin, Emma, Kassidy, Tate, Drew, Tristan, Rory, Rylee, Charlotte, Isaiah, Samuel, Tré, Mallory, and a precious Kaleesi Mundy coming in March. Brother, Daniel Blackford and wife Tina, and numerous nephews, nieces and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Pine Island Baptist Church, 36573 Brumlow Rd., Pine Island, TX 77445. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Pine Island Baptist Church in Hershel’s memory.

Hershel is in the care of Canon Funeral Home.

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11/24/2025

Curtis Eugene White, age 83 of Cypress, passed away on November 23, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents Leroy and Marjorie White; wife Babara Ann Schiel White; mother-in-law Madeline Schiel; father-in-law Walter Schiel, Sr., brothers-in-law Walter Schiel, Jr., Leonard Treichel, Jody Hill.

Curtis is survived by his son Troy White and wife Elicia; daughter Teresa O’Hara Marsh and husband Darin; brother-in-law Louis Schiel and wife Denise; sisters-in-law Florence Peterson and husband Marshall, Gloria Treichel, Donna Hill, Gladys Schiel; grandchildren Terin Smith and husband Dalton, Skyler White, Chloe White; great grandchild Brylee Smith. He also leaves behind his special friend Jenny Mahler as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday December 4, 2025 at 4:00pm at the Fields Store Community Center. A reception will follow.

Curtis is in the care of Canon Funeral Home.

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11/21/2025

Frank James Pokluda III, age 77 of Waller, passed away on November 20, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Dorothy Pokluda, Jr.; son Raymond LeBlanc; grandparents Frank James and wife Anna; granddaughter Emma Ortiz.

Frank is survived by his son Frank James Pokluda IV (Michael); daughters Ella Nicole Lane, Tina Wilke (Brenda), April LeBlanc; sister Sue Ann Wallace (Jere); nephew Billy Fuchlow; grandchildren Stephanie, Whitney, Eric, Olivia, Ginger, Jimmy, Marjorie, Bailey, Claire, Madeline; great grandchildren Adin, Anderson, Ava, Brooks, Cayson, Rose; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Monday, November 24, 2025 from 5-7pm at Canon Funeral Home with Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 11:30am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Plantersville, TX with Fr. Ed Kucera officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Plantersville, TX.

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11/12/2025

Leah Cothren, age 50 of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025. She was born on August 16, 1975, and lived a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends.

Leah will be lovingly remembered for her kind heart, her gentle spirit, and the compassion she showed to everyone she met. Her strength and selfless love were a constant source of comfort and inspiration to those around her.

Leah’s family remembers her as someone whose strength and resilience were quietly powerful. She approached life’s challenges with grace and emerged with a deeper empathy for others. She valued authenticity and treated everyone she met with dignity and respect.

Leah is survived by her devoted husband, Alphus “Junior” Cothren, and her beloved son, Alphus “Hank” Cothren III. She is also survived by her parents, Fred and Robin Greenwood; her brother, Phillip Greenwood and his wife Mary; and her sister, Amy DeVoar and her husband Wesley.

She leaves behind cherished nieces and nephews: Amanda Hodgkinson and husband Jeremy, Taylor Greenwood, Tyler Greenwood and his wife Leah, Nathan Glaesmann, Bailey Glaesmann, and Sandri Pickette; along with numerous great nieces and great nephews who will forever carry her memory in their hearts.

Leah was preceded in death by her youngest son, Frederick Blake Cothren, and her beloved grandparents, Oral and Norma Jean Greenwood.

Her love and laughter filled every room she entered, and her memory will continue to shine brightly in the lives of all who were blessed to know her.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, where family and friends will gather to honor and remember her. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to a charity of your choice, or that acts of kindness be made in Leah’s memory.

Rest in peace Leah. Your presence enriched our lives, and the memory of your love will remain with us always. You will be deeply missed and forever loved.

Leah is in the care of Canon Funeral Home.

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11/11/2025

Travis Goodman Sr., age 73 of Waller, Texas, passed away on November 9th 2025.

Travis was a one of kind man!

He was known as “MR GADGET”. He made gifts to give to his prized family members and most of all made Trinkets to make his life easier. Rather it be icy hot on an end of a stick to rub on his feet or reinventing a chair so that it suited all his needs, if he was not building a trinket physically, he was building it in his mind and often had many fantastic ideas that he made come to his reality.

Travis collected Guns, Knives, Rocks, Coins and assortment of things, you name it, he had 100 plus on any one item he obsessed over at any given time.

He had a Love for hunting and fishing, specifically hunting with Darrell Ward and his son Travis Jr. in Uvalde for many many years. He also enjoyed going to his nephew’s, Vince II, ranch in Menard Texas. Every time he went it looked as if he was moving there.

He also enjoyed fishing Port O Connor, Texas and had fished those waters since he was in his 20’s. His brother has many many fond memories, but the fondest memories of Travis was his love for CRAB. So much that if Travis was on a boat anywhere in coastal waters, especially Port O Connor, he was always robbing the crab traps. THERE WAS NO CRAB TRAP SAFE IN THE COAST!!
Travis, in his last years, came back out of retirement and went to work for his brother at Solidwood Forest LTD, “his brother built him his own personal office”. He was excellent at sharpening blades, as this was his job at Solidwood. Although he sharpened only one or two a week, he still worked or so took naps, played with his dog and turned in over 40 hours a week. But no one, not even his brother, minded just as long as he and his dog were there, no one really said much. He was the only one allowed to take 4 or 5 naps a day on the job. LOL!

Travis loved his children, his brother, and sisters and were very fond of his nieces and nephews. But his greatest love, and always talked highly of, was his grandchildren. He always had smiles when he was around them or even spoke of them, and the love for his dog Whitley Lee was another level.

Travis was LEGEND in his family’s eyes - meaning he was as tough as they came! They all say he was the toughest, strongest man they have ever known – pain was an imagination to him!

Visitation will be Thursday, November 13th 2025 from 9-10am at Canon Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 10am with Pastor Tom Dobbs officiating. Interment will follow at Rosehill

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11/07/2025

Jackie Lynn Mize-Wren, 66 of Waller, passed away on November 6, 2025. Preceded in death by her parents Rosealie and Tommy Mize Sr., husband Johnny Wren, and brother-in-law Nick Saiz.

Jackie is survived by sons T.J. Surovec and wife Hillary, Chris Wren, Brett Wren and wife Lora, Andrew Maguire and wife Mariana; brothers Tommy Mize and wife Penny, Alan Mize and wife Dena, Forrest Mize and wife Sondra; sisters Cherri Saiz, Susan Mize Valez and husband Anthony; brother-in-law Kelly Wren and wife Monique. Jackie was the proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and honorary Aunt Jackie to the St. Cyr family.

Jackie was a friend to everyone, always offering a bright smile. Jackie was a long-time employee at Waller ISD Transportation. As a bus driver for many years, “Ms. Jackie” loved all her kids, and they loved her. She was an avid craftswoman, often sharing her creations with family and friends. She loved baking, gardening, and enjoyed her annual Halloween and Christmas displays.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Canon Funeral Home in Waller from 9:00 to11:00 AM, with the Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 AM, officiated by Pastor Art Musgrove.

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11/05/2025

Lucille Buchanan, age 89, of Hockley, Texas, passed away on November 4, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Rachel Ybarra; brothers: Joe Ybarra; Tom Ybarra and wife, Mary; Nick Ybarra and wife, Colleen; sisters: Mary Sklar and husband, Lawrence; Sylvia Hernandez and husband, Lilo; Dorothy Sierra; Rosie Vela and husband, Jesse; and brother-in-law, Bobby Lynch.

She is survived by loving husband of 66 years, Robert Buchanan; daughter, Kelly Hanna and husband, Jim; sons: Kraig Buchanan and wife, Margaret; Jeff Buchanan and wife, Nikki; sister, Josie Lynch; grandchildren: Jim Hanna, Jr. and wife, Beth; Dustin Hanna and wife, Kelly; Lauren Mendoza and husband, Marcus; Shane Buchanan and wife, Kelly; Kolby Buchanan; Josh Buchanan and wife, Leticia; Chance Buchanan; great grandchildren: Ava Buchanan, Harper Hanna, Taylor Hanna, Brooklyn Hanna, Addison Hanna, Brynne Mendoza, Makenna Mendoza, Parker Hanna, Grace Hanna, Jett Mendoza; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Graveside Services will be Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 10:00 am, at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, 24496 Hwy 159 E, Hempstead, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bristol Park Cypress Memory Care, 17935 Longenbaugh Rd, Cypress, Tx 77433.

10/28/2025

Frances Irene Tillery, age 93 of Hockley passed away on October 27, 2025. Frances is preceded in death by her first husband Earl Rockman, and husband Freddie Tillery Sr.; sons Marvin Tillery and John Tillery and son-in-law Danny Myers.

Frances is survived by her daughters Earline Padgett and husband James, Marilyn Myers; sons Freddie Tillery Jr. and wife Dayna, Jeffery Tillery and wife Janet; grandchildren Amanda Ratliff, Susan Pegoda, Olivia Padgett, Clint Myers, Jody Tillery, Joshua Tillery, Christopher Tillery, Jennifer Neal, Crystal Bowling, Matthew Tillery, Austin Tillery, Colby Tillery; as well as 23 great and 5 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 2 pm at Canon Funeral Home with Randy Theiss officiating. Interment will follow at Fields Store Cemetery.

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10/22/2025

Vickie Lynn Miles, age 70 of Waller, passed away on October 17, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her parents Bill and Pauline Evans; grandparents Albert and Katy Jozwiak; husband Clarence Miles; brother Jerry Wayne Evans; baby twin siblings; and brother Ronnie Wayne Evans.

Vickie is survived by her brother James Michael Evans and wife Luanne; nephews Blake Michael Evans, Chad Ryan Evans; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, October 24, 2025 from 9-11am at Canon Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow at 11am with Pastor Tom Dobbs officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Knoll Cemetery in Bellville, TX.

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Canon Funeral Home & Canon Mathis Cemetery
1420 Farr St., Waller, TX 77484
(936) 372-3683
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10/22/2025

Her time had come. Throughout her lifetime she was forever thankful for His unfailing love for her, His unending blessings upon her, His divine and perfect wisdom, His quiet strength, His trusted timing for her life, and His promise of new life. In the way that she lived her life, Hortense Emma Kilpatrick passed away with grace and dignity into the light and presence of God on the 17th of October, 2025.

She began her journey into the world on March 17, 1941 and was the first child and only daughter born to Alice Mae and Madison Lionel Kilpatrick, Sr. Hortense was grateful for her loving and devoted brothers Madison Lionel Jr., and Kollye Wendell who were an important part of her life. In them she found an enduring support system, ac connection through a shared and proud history, lifelong trust, and resilience. During her lifetime they offered the best kind of gift. It was a gift of meaningful, unwavering, and an irreplaceable friendship guided by their faith. Love never ends.

Her father, Madison Lionel, Sr., had deep 19th and 20th century ancestral roots in Southeast Texas including his beloved mother Emma and his father Collie Kilpatrick. During the period of Reconstruction in the United States, archival records show that his grandfather Madison Matthew Kilpatrick, a legendary figure in state history, was the first-elected treasurer of Waller County, Texas (1873). With the historical significance and richness of the time that preceded him, it was a natural attraction some 67 years, hence, that her parents wisely decided to make their permanent home in the community of Prairie View.

Nestled around the first-state supported college for African Americans in Texas and the second oldest public institution of higher education in the state now known as Prairie View A&M University, could be found the college community where Hortense was born and spent her early life. Her personal history began in the academic environment of Prairie View.

From the time she began kindergarten and later attended the Rosenwald School on the College campus, and was awarded the Bachelor of Arts degree, historic Prairie View became her enlightened reality.

Hortense was a proud member of the A.K.A. Sorority.

Buttressed by a rich ancestral history, a birth family that anchored her, the opportunity to spend her formative years in the academic place setting of Prairie View and its adjoining community, were important institutional elements that contributed to Hortense’s prioritizing education, developing a thirst for lifelong learning, seizing opportunities to live and experience her live beyond the South, to choosing a rewarding career path, and so much more…

In her 2021 memoir titled "An African American Woman’s Childhood in Segregated Southeast Texas”, Hortense acknowledged Dr. Edward B. Evans, the first-president of Prairie View A&M College with whom she worked as an office student assistant prior to graduating from college. With his prominent stature in higher education, he opened the door for her first professional assignment. Her innermost dreams to live and work in the state of New York of Westchester County was realized and fulfilled. Thus, the marked element that contributed to her remarkable journey.

Hortense is preceded in death by her parents Madison L. and Alice M. (Johnson) Kilpatrick, Sr.; sister-in-law Beverly Kilpatrick.

She is survived by brothers Madison L. Kilpatrick Jr., Kollye Kilpatrick and wife Renita; nieces and nephews Eric L. Kilpatrick, Karen R. Kilpatrick and husband Vernon, Madison L. Kilpatrick III, Menarak L. Kilpatrick; as well as many friends.

We are deeply grateful to our friends and relatives for your generous prayers, gestures of kindness and encouraging words during our time of bereavement. All have been comforting and helpful to us as we have prepared for this celebration of the victorious life of our beloved sister.

Graveside Services will be Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 2pm at Oakwood Cemetery in Hempstead, TX with Dr. Kelvin Kirby officiating.

A repast will be held from 3:00pm until 5:00pm located at the Waller County Fairgrounds, 21988 FM 359, Hempstead, TX 77445 (Edmonds Hall).

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10/16/2025

Jerimy Rosales, age 42 of Prairie View, passed away on October 12, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Maria Rosales, Felipa Moreno, Pedro Rosales, Dudley Hunt: aunts Nina Garza, Manuela Gurrola, Graciela Grimaldo; uncles Pedro Rosales, Juan Rosales, Steve Gurrola.

Jerimy is survived by his mother Alicia Moreno; father Antonio Moreno; stepfather Jesus Echeverria; biological father Gene Hunt and wife Jessica; grandmother Cheryl Osborn; grandfather Antonio Moreno; daughters Emory Rosales, Oniste Rosales; girlfriend Shawnte Nolan; brothers Chris Moreno, John Moreno, Casey Hunt, Jacob Hunt, C**t Hunt, Trace Hunt, Alfredo Martinez; sisters Jurnee Hunt, Lilly Hunt, Jasmine Rosales and husband Ryan Adams; aunts Theresa Gurrola, Debbie Martinez, Sally Silva and husband Lupe, Sonia Hunt, Cerenia Moreno, Felipa Moreno, Juana Moreno, Rafaela Moreno; uncles Rudy Rosales, Cecilio Moreno, Pablo Moreno; nieces and nephews Lilliana Adams, Malyah Tardy, Mylee Moreno, Ana Frochlich, Abigail Frochlich, Jordan Tardy; great nieces Dream and Kaylani, Jared McCarty; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 4-7pm at Canon Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10am at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church with Fr. Xavier Bilavendiran officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

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10/16/2025

Richard Wyatt Poindexter Sr., age 68 of Hempstead, passed away on October 6, 2025.

Paps loved sitting on his back porch swing looking at his roses and watering his crepe myrtles. He loved watching the news, stormy and cold weather and scary movies. He also loved a good meal, a good Sam’s trip and over decorating for the holidays.

Richard loved his little companion Chloe and his kitty cats, but there was no greater love for him than his grandsons. He was always so proud of their accomplishments and the young men they are becoming. He boasted on all 4 of them.

He is preceded in death by his mother Floyia Poindexter; father Leffel Poindexter; brother James Lee Poindexter; sister Vonna Geneva Patterson; and spouse Martha Word.

Richard is survived by his son Richard “Rick” Poindexter Jr.; daughters Vonna Lynn Poindexter, Sabrina Hoffart and husband Ken; sister Nettie-Lynn Jones; grandchildren Wyatt Lee Poindexter, Morgan Glen Poindexter, Dalton James Poindexter, Carter Martin Hoffart; as well as other family and friends.

Richard is in the care of Canon Funeral Home.

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