The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 201, Ed. 1 Friday, October 6, 2017 Page: 3 of 12
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Preceding Dianne in
death arc her parents.
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Ricky Joe I Tow less. age
58 left this earth October
4. 2017 in Houston after a
valiant battle with cancer
He was bom January II,
1959 in Dublin. North
Carolina the son of the late
Raymond David Dow less
and Leola Candice Kriner
Dow less
Ricky was an outgoing,
loving, caring man who
never met a stranger He
• had an ability to make
attained the rank of Cap-
tain.
He practiced law in
Kerrville. Belton. Austin,
and San Antonio. Charlie
was very proud to be a
federal prosecutor for the
US Attorney’s Office in
San Antonio.
Charlie loved good food
and drink, and was quite
an accomplished cook. He
was generous and loved to
share the finished product
of his favorite recipes. He
especially loved to smoke
meats on his Green Egg.
A celebration of Char-
lie’s life w ill be held at the
Milltown Historic District
in New Braunfels, Tex-
as on Sunday. October
8, 2017 at 2 p.m. All are
welcome to attend and
share in this celebration.
In lieu of flowers, do-
nations can be made in
Charlie’s name to Texas
A&M Foundation, Corps
of Cadets Company F-2.
401 George Bush Dr Col-
lege Station. TX 77&40.
years
son
and
elmg just as much as she
did and took her wher-
ever her heart desired
I ast. but not least. Dianne
LOVED her family She
would do anything and
everything for them and
would drop everything
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He enjoyed listening to
the great entertainers of
Country and Western mu-
sic. especially Bob Wills.
Ray Price, and Willie
Nelson.
Wayne w as a L .S. Army
Veteran. He was also a
lifetime member and past
Master of Baytown Ma-
sonic Lodge #1357 AF &
AM
Wayne was preceded in
death by his parents. W ill
and Leia Krueger Clep-
per. his three sisters. Leia.
Ruth, and Willie; his
three brothers. Charles.
Jude, and Wesley, and his
dogs, Sam and Milano
He is survived by his
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mond. Stepson and Ken-
neth Gradney six grand-
children. a Godchild, and
numerous nieces, neph-
ews. cousins and friends.
Mrs. Gradney s ser-
vices have been entrust-
ed to Proctor’s Mortuary
(Locations in Anahuac.
Beaumont, Silsbee and
Woodville. TX.) 409-267-
husband. Roy Lee Single-
ton, they met at Lee Col-
lege w here they both stud-
ied culinary arts They
unified in holv matrimonv
April 20. 1964 and had
two children Malcom Je-
roy (Charlotte Renaei and
Yolanda Gail (Tracy).
Be it duly noted that
Nell was full of love and
laughter and she freely
shared it wnh anyone who
needed it.
She was surrounded bv
many loving family mem-
bers that include Brad
Elliot Barrett. Brandon.
Friel, and Celeste Single-
ton. Asa R Bell. Christo-
pher Nightingale, and a
host of nieces, nephews,
cousins, and friends who
can’t wan to see her smile
and hear her laugh again
Penny Carol Irish King.
53. of Mont Beh ieu. Tex-
as. passed away on Satur-
day. September 30. 2017
in Bay town. She was
bom on June 29, 1964 in
Bay tow n, Texas to James
of Houston; niece. Laura
Goodman of Dallas; neph-
ew. Michael Goodman of
Houston; many close Tex-
as friends and family who
were blessed to know the
love Charlie shared with
them, his adopted New
Jersey family to include
Chris and Becky Phelan
and son William. Matt
and Lindsay Brinkmann
and twin sons Cole and
Mason, and many friends
who welcomed "the big
Texan" to New Jersey.
He is preceded in death
by his parents, Homer
Charles Strauss. Sr. and
Margaret Dixon Strauss,
his soul mate. Linda
Brinkmann; uncle, Cecil
Dixon; and aunt. Opal
Dixon.
Charlie graduated from
Baytown Robert E. Lee
High School in 1968,
Texas A&M University
in 1972. and South Texas
College of Law in 1975.
He served his country in
the US Army where he
Dianne Lvnet
Carrington-
Gradnev
"Peanut” and Wanda Mc-
Lean Irish
Penny graduated from
Barbers Hill High School
in 1982 and worked as an
administrative assistant m
the pipeline division for
Shell Corporation for 33
years
Penny was a loving and
dev oted w i fe, mother,
grandmother, sister, aunt
and friend to many She
enjoyed old time western
reenactments near the Co-
lumbus. Texas area, riding
motorcycles and reading
to her grandson Penny
will be deeply missed by
all who knew and loved
her.
She wa> preceded in
death by her father; and an
infant son. She leaves be-
hind to cherish her mem-
ory, her loving hmband
Mt. Zion Cemetery Dou-
ble Bayou. Texas.
Dianne was bom on
April 10, 1949 in Lib-
erty. Texas to Elton and ing.
Theresa Carrington She
attended school in Ana-
years and retired from
Chambers County in 2011
as a County Clerk for
Precinct 3, Justice of the
Peace. Tracy Woody
Dianne was baptized at
an early age and became a
member of Mt. Zion Mis-
sionary* Baptist Church if she thought they need-
During her membership
she was a faithful work-
ed her She loved fami-
ly get-togethers and just
er. She served as a choir simply spending quality
member, choir secretary.
choir president, church
clerk, and pianist She
played piano at St. Paul
United Methodist Church rington, maternal and pa-
as will and anywhere her temal grandparents, and
numerous aunts, uncles,
and cousins
She leaves to cherish
her memories a devoted
husband; Nolan Grad-
ney. brother; Estie Car-
rington (Beulah), aunts;
Odie Pearl West. Dol-
lie Humphrey (Archie).
Glory Dean Moore, and
Neil
of
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Homer Charles "Char-
lie” Strauss. Jr. was bom
in Baytown. Texas, on
December 1, 1949 and
died on September 29.
2017 in San Antonio, Tex-
as. at the age of 67.
Charlie is survived
by his daughter. Crissa
Brooke Strauss of Dallas;
sister. Martha Goodman
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Wayne Clepper passed
away peacefully on Tues-
day, September 26. 201’’.
and will be deeply missed
by all who knew him. He
was bom in Caldwell,
Texas on December 15,
1930
Wayne was a longtime
Bay town resident and had
spent over 40 years in
law enforcement, as well
as owning a Polygraph
business in Baytown.
He loved to read, spend
time on his computer, and
travel, visiting relatives
of 23 years. Sam King
of Mont Belvieu; her son
Willie Alford and wife
Gail of Mont Belvieu; her
daughter Betsy Cumbie
and husband John of Day-
ton; her grandson Jacob
Alford, her mother Wan-
da Irish of Mont Belvieu;
her sisters Becky Nelson.
Sherry Bolton and Libby
Fulton all of Mont Bel-
vieu; her brother Larry
Fulton and wife Shanna of
Mont Belvieu; and a host
of other loving relatives
and friends
A graveside sen ice will
be held at 10 a.m on Sat-
urday. October 14. 2017
in the Tilton Cemetery,
located on FM 565 in Old
River-W in free. Condo-
lences and memories may
be shared online at www
sterling t unera Ihome. com
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still being felt, reports finds
AUSTIN, Texas <AP) The Legislature’s $5-plus billion in 2011 cuts to public
education mean that Texas’ classroom funding still lags behind its pre-Great Recession
levels due to booming enrollment growth — with low-income students hit hardest.
That’s the conclusion of a report released Thursday by University of Texas professor
Michael Marder and Chandra Villanueva, of the left-leaning Center for Public Policy
Prionties
They found that, despite increased funding more recently, bringing 2016’s public
education funding levels up to 2OO8’s would require an extra $3.2 billion.
That meant middle schools spent $268 per-student less and high schools spent $428
less.
Also since 2008, elementary schools with the highest percentage of low-income stu-
dents cut spending on programs for y oungsters falling behind their peers by 21 percent.
Those schools' bilingual education program funding fell 40 percent
brother. Bob; his daugh-
ter. Sharon (Sherry) Rich-
ard and husband Louis;
granddaughter Jennifer
Pharmakis and husband
Cameron, grandson Jon-
athan Richard and wife
Carrie; great-granddaugh-
ters Evelyn and Marielle
Pharmakis. and Claire
Richard; loving nieces,
nephew s. and cousins;
and Jason Garcia (who he
always called his "kid”),
and the Garcia family..
At his request, there
will be no Memorial
serv ice. In honor of his
memory, donations may
be sent to the National
Stroke Association, your
local animal shelter, or
the charity of your choice.
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talent was needed She
also attended Mt. Si-
nai Missionary Baptist
church in Port Arthur.
Texas with her husband.
Dianne loved attending
church services and hear-
A W ake Serv ice w ill ing the w ord of God.
Dianne was also a mem-
ber of the Anahuac Sew-
ing Club for many years Maxine Bottley, sister-in-
and an original board
member of the Chambers
C ommunity Health Cen-
ter Board since the board Gradney (Connie), Rev.
was founded in 2007. Donald Gradney. Richard
Later in life. Dianne Gradney. Walter Gradney.
married the love of her life Stepdaughter; Vita Ray-
and her Prince Charming.
Mr. Nolan Gradney. He
came into her life and
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Irish Kiiiu
Dianne Lynet Car-
nngton-Gradney 68, of
Anahuac. Texas; passed
Sept. 25.2017.
K itty Sue Barber, age 87.
passed away peacefully
on Wednesday, October 4.
2017 at the Swan Manor
Assisted Living facility
in Baytown. She was
bom January 6. 1930 in
Bay town to Albertus Vaut
Barber and Sue Brunson.
Kitty Sue attended
schools in Bay tow n,
graduating from Robert
E. Lee High School. She
then attended Brigham
Young University, where
she received a BA in
English.
After serving a mission
for the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day
Saints in New Zealand.
Kitty Sue began a career
as an English teacher
in the Channelview
Independent School
District, where she taught
until her retirement. Kitty
Sue was very actively
involved in the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, serving in many
capacities and touching
many lives.
She especially enjoyed
the many years she spent
serving as an ordinance
worker in both the Dallas
and Houston Temples of
the Church
She was preceded in
death by her parents, her
sister. Florine and her
brother Albertus Vaut. Jr.
She is survived by a
niece. Sandra Ferguson
Smith (husband Toy), and
three nephews: Milton M.
Cook. Jr. (wife Rebecca).
Kyle Barber (wife
Roxanne). and Stev e
Barber (w ife Maroly n).
Services are under
the direction of Navarre
Funeral Home where a
laker Rd
1-6466
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On October I. 2017,
Nell’s faithful work here
on earth w as done, but her
strength and power still
lives on in all of us
Saturday. October ”,
2017. viewing will be
held at 9 a m.. Rosary will
begin at 9.30 a.m. and
Mass Service held at 10
am. at St Martin DePor-
res Catholic C hurch. 1206
I rosby-Ly nchburg Road.
Barrett Station. Crosbv.
LX. 77532.
Serv ices entrusted to
T razier Funeral
7623 Harrison
Ba v town. IX.
(281)426-5579
Frazier Funeral Home,
7623 Harrison Street,
Baytown, Texas77521
(281)426-5579
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Louisiana
Survived by her loving
visitation will be held on
Friday, October 6. 2017,
from 6 to 8 p.m.
The funeral sen ice w ill
be under the direction
of Bishop Joseph Jeter,
on Saturday. October 7,
2017. at 1() a.m. at the
Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. 1010
Birdsong Drive. Bavtown.
Texas ^”52)
The family wishes to
express appreciation to
the staff at Swan Manor
for the care provided to
Kitty Sue. as u ell as to the
staff of Faith Community
Hospice.
To view the online
obituary or to post a tribute
for the family, go to www
nav arrefuneralhome.com
Arrangements are
under the direction
and personal care of
Navarre Funeral Home
& Cremation Sen ices.
2444 Rollinebrook Dr.,
Bavtown. TX. 77521
(281)422-8111.
Sisters Delores Dow less
and Petie Strole. Brother
Ronald Dow less and
wife Susan. In addition
he leaves his five
grandchildren Romannie
Smith, Joshua Connealy
Jr„ Alexis Connealy.
Grace Soto, and Jason
Soto Jr. He will be sadly
missed by all who knew
and loved him.
A memorial sen ice
will be held Sunday 3
p.m October 8. 2017 at
the First Baptist Church
of Liberty 602 Main St
Liberty. Texas Allison
T uneraI Sen ice. 1101 N
Travis Liberty, Texas has
been entrusted with the
arrangements.
In lieu of flowers
donations can be made
in Ricky's memory to
the American Cancer
Society at (https //www.
cancer.org). Condolences
and memories can be
shared online at www
alii son funeral serv ices,
com.
everyone around him feel
comfortable. He enjoyed
watching sports, playing
golf, and fishing.
He worked for BJ Ford
as a Finance Manager for
the past sixteen years.
Prior to BJ Ford, he
worked in construction
and Oil and Gas as a
Permit Agent. Ricky also
served tn the US Army,
joining after he completed
High School.
Besides his parents he
is preceded in death by
his brothers. Raymond
Dow less Jr., Bobby
IXiwIess, Herman
Dow less. Leon Dow less,
and Ray lawless; as welt
as his sisters Dorothy
Cassidy and Frances
Laramie
He leaves behind to
cherish his memory his
beloved wife of twenty-
two years Yvonne
Dow less, son Joshua
Connealy and wife
Mandy, daughter Brooke
Soto and husband Jason,
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be held from October 06.
2017 from 5 p.m. until 8
p.m.. at Mount Sinai Mis-
sionary Baptist Church
501 W Thomas Blvd. Port
Arthur. Texas.
Funeral Services will
be October 07, 2017 at
First Baptist Church. 405
S Magnolia Ave. Ana-
huac. Texas.
Visitation will begin at
9 a.m. until Funeral at 11
a.m. Interment will be in gave her any thing and ev-
erything her heart could
imagine. They were in-
separable.
Dianne was a very Un-
adventurous. and
outgoing person, who
NEVER met a stranger.
” huac and graduated from She loved to dress-up and 3122; "We Make The Dif-
Anahuac High School in was well-known for her
1967. After graduating bright and colorful ward-
she attended Lee College robe. She loved flowers.
in Bay town. Texas and shopping, music, danc- for the family can be left
completed the l.VN pro- ing. people, and hohday s at www.proctorsmortu-
gram. She then worked at (especially dressing for
Anahuac Hospital.
Dianne worked various
‘ jobs including Elementa-
ry School Teacher's Aide
at Anahuac Independent
School District for many
Iva Nell Singleton,
daughter of Palestine
McNeil, was bom De-
cember 12
Deridder.
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Bloom, David. The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 201, Ed. 1 Friday, October 6, 2017, newspaper, October 6, 2017; Baytown, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1192812/m1/3/?q=music: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Sterling Municipal Library.