Gooden-Hatton Funeral Home

12/03/2025

As we enter a new year, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the continued love, trust, and support from our community.

It is truly an honor to serve you and your families through every season of life.

We are pleased to share that our Annual Gooden-Hatton Funeral Home Calendars are now available.

Each year, these calendars are our small way of giving back—offering comfort, inspiration, and a reminder that you are never alone.

If you would like a calendar, please message me for pickup availability or to arrange a drop-off.

Local churches are warmly invited to reach out as well—we would be honored to deliver calendars for your congregation.

Thank you for allowing us to continue serving this beautiful community with compassion, dignity, and care.

Gooden-Hatton Funeral Home

11/27/2025

11/06/2025

Homegoing Services for Ms. Myrtle Walton Bivens are as followed:

Visitation Friday November 7, 2025 12pm-5pm at Gooden Hatton Funeral Home Chapel

Funeral services Saturday, November 8, 2025 with Visitation from 1pm-2pm and funeral services starting at 2pm.

New Mount Olive Baptist Church
1941 County Rd 448 Wharton, Tx 77488. (Mackey)

Condolences and floral tributes can be sent to

Gooden-Hatton Funeral Home
110 N. East Ave
Wharton, Tx 77488

10/18/2025

Funeral Services for Michael Gillis are Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Camp Zion Rising Star Baptist Church 6400 W FM 1161 Rd Spanish Camp, TX 77488.

Public viewing from 10 am to 11 am.

Burial to follow immediately after funeral at Jerusalem Cemetery in Spanish Camp.

09/24/2025

Funeral services for Mrs. Charlene Edwards are as followed:

09/08/2025

Funeral services for Mr. Richard “Rickey” Ragston are as followed:

09/05/2025

Funeral services for Ms. Dorothy Mae Blackmon Edwards are as followed:

08/13/2025

Funeral services for Jewell Mae Williams are as followed:

07/23/2025

Ronald Kay Bess was born on May 04, 1950, to the late Isaac Bess, Sr. and Ida Mae Bess in Galveston, Texas. He accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age under the leadership of the late Pastor Stephens of St. Stephens Baptist Church, Wharton, Texas. He was ordained as a Deacon at Union Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Larry Lewis. He later joined the family of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, where he remained loyal and steadfast until his death.

He attended public school in Wharton, Texas, where he graduated from high school. After graduation he joined the United States Marine Corp. for two years. In 1973 he gained employment at Phillips Petroleum Company, where he worked for thirty-five years. While employed at Phillips, he rose to the rank of Instrument Supervisor. Later, he attended Brazosport Jr. College for Electronics. While studying Electronics, he gained a passion to learn more in the field of Electricity. He later became a licensed Electrician.

He leaves to cherish many memories to his six children: Ronald K. Bess, Jr. of Rosenberg, TX, Marcus Graves of California, Ocentia Gordon of Maryland, Dwayne Bess of McKinney, TX, Rhondalyn Bess of Humble, TX, and Carla Bess-DeFlora of Humble, TX. One brother: Jackie Bess (Doris) of Burleson TX. Nine grandchildren: Caleb, Cameron, Kobie, Briah, Jasmine, MacKenzie, Kayla, Matthew and Noah. Three great grandchildren: Kaiden, Aaleyah, and Malyah, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He had a special place in his heart for his grand-dog, Simone, whose loving spirit and companionship meant the world to him.

07/23/2025

Funeral services for Mr. Gail Bailey Sr. are as followed:

07/10/2025

Funeral services for Marjorie Thompson are as followed:

06/11/2025

Celebration of life services for Mr. Bruce Revis are as followed: