Audrey La Donna Helton was born to Lenita and Audrey Claywell on 11/30/51 in Glasgow, Ky. But she got to Texas as soon as she could at the age of 2 years. She was proud of her Texas heritage – Her maternal ancestors settled in Satsuma, Tx and she grew up in downtown Cypress; graduating from Cy-Fair High School and attended Sam Houston State University. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at St Mark’s Lutheran Church in Houston (Spring Branch). She married Frank Edward Helton on December 12, 1970; and they were married 37 ½ years. She is survived by her 3 children; Courtney Veselka and husband Chris of Schulenburg, Tx; Alicia Koepp and husband Matt of LaVernia, Tx; Slade of Waller, Tx, 4 beautiful grandchildren; Mason & Mattison Koepp; Audrey Grace & Remi Faith Helton. Brothers: Kenny Claywell and wife Kelly of Burkesville, Ky; Len Fairbanks and wife Donna Nell of Livingston, Tx; and Jeff Claywell of Burkesville, Ky. Sister-in-law; Laura Lee and husband Byron of Montgomery, Tx. Brother-in-law Jimmy Page of Burkesville, Ky. 5 nephews; Scott Lee, Carson Fairbanks, Reid Fairbanks, Matt Page, & Kurt Claywell. 2 nieces, Lindsey Chastain & Audra Perdue. 9 great nieces & 9 great nephews. Uncles: Walter Davis and Tommy Davis & numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Frank; parents, Lenita Fairbanks & Audrey Claywell, grandparents, Irene & Walter Davis; in-Laws Elmo & Mavis Helton, sister Kay Page and nephew Sam Lee. She was employed at Exxon Co. for 14 years; Waller ISD for 11 years, & Waller Vet Clinic. But most importantly she was a child of God, wife, mother, & grandmother. All she ever wanted was to be a good wife and mother. Memorial Services will be held on May 24 at 11 am at Trinity Lutheran Church 1906 8th Street Hempstead, TX 77445. Arrangements were entrusted to McWilliams Funeral Home, Hempstead.
Gary Wayne Nine, 69, of Anderson, Texas passed away on May 1, 2025 at his home. Gary was born April 13,1956 in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Gary graduated from North Montgomery High School in 1974, attended Purdue University, and worked for RR Donnelley in Crawfordsville for years before moving to Houston, Texas in 1993. Gary married his loving wife, Deanna on December 21, 2001. After years in Houston and Montgomery, Texas, they made their home in Anderson, Texas. Gary is survived by his wife, Deanna Leigh Nine; his children, Justin Nine, Mandy Blaich and husband Shawn Blaich, Wendy Noe and husband, Birl Noe; and Eric Nine and wife, Katie; his grandchildren, Mercedes (Cede), Taylor, Aliah, Maci, Colton, Lexi, Katy, Karey, Cameron, Madisyn and Klay; and great grandchildren Chevelle and Ayden. Brother-in-law Jeff Wahlberg, sisters-in-law Judy Wahlberg and Janice Jeffries; niece Jaclyn Wahlberg Combs and husband, Jason Combs; niece Cassie Jeffries and husband, Luke Cunningham, great nephews Rowan Combs, Pierson Combs and Grayson Cunningham. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth Ann Nine and Richard “Dick” Nine. Gary enjoyed traveling, golfing, boating, building things, playing with dogs Gunner, Bently and Roxy, and spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed hanging out with brother-in-law, Jeff, watching sports; cooking in the kitchen (mostly testing the food) with Judy (affectionately known as “wife # 2”) and being the “life of the party and crazy uncle” at niece, Jaclyn’s birthday parties. Gary had a happy, outgoing personality and never met a stranger. He loved spending time with friends. Gary was hopeful for a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease, participating in a trial and donating for research. To celebrate Gary’s life, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. A Celebration of Life for Gary will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to McWilliams Funeral Home, Hempstead, Texas.
Serafin Jimenez, 79, of Waller, Texas passed away Monday, April 28, 2025. He was born May 28, 1945 in El-Acebuche, GTO, Mexico to Jose Jimenez and Desideria Sanchez. He is survived by many family members. Visitation: Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 9:00 am until 10:00 am at McWilliams Funeral Home, Hempstead with a Rosary at 10:00 am. Graveside services will follow at 12:00 pm at St. Martin De Porres Cemetery, Waller, Texas under the direction of McWilliams Funeral Home, Hempstead.
Ricardo Pruneda, 63, of Hempstead, Texas passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025. He was born October 1, 1961, to Israel Pruneda and Eyda Garza Pruneda in Exeter, California. He is survived by his wife Melva Pruneda (married June 12, 2009), parents Israel and Eyda, sons: Victor R. Muniz, Ricardo Pruneda, and Oscar Pruneda; daughters Fatima Luna and Alejandra Pruneda, brothers Israel Pruneda and Rusbell Pruneda, sisters Maricruz Pruneda and Rosalva Pruneda, and 10 grandchildren. Visitation: Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at McWilliams Funeral Home, Hempstead. Funeral service: Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 4:00 pm with Pastor Dulce Silva officiating.
Cosme G. Villegas, 84, of Waller, Texas passed away Saturday, February 28, 2025. He was born September 27, 1940 to Jose Villegas and Asuncion Grimaldo in Dolores Hildalgo, GTO. He is preceded in death by his son Guadalupe Villegas and daughter Juana Villegas and is survived by his wife, Maria, sons: Jose and Jose C. Villegas, daughters: Eufemia, Carmen, and Maria Delores Villegas, brother Filimon Villegas, sister Ricarda Villegas, 18 grandchildren, and 10 Great-grandchildren. Visitation: Monday, March 10, 2025 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at McWilliams Funeral Home, Hempstead with a Rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral Service: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 10:00 am at St. Katharine Drexel Church. Burial following at St. Martin De Porres Cemetery, Waller, Texas with Father Xavier Bilavendiran officiating under the direction of McWilliams Funeral Home.
Charles C. Ryan, Jr. “Ryan” of Beaumont, Texas overcame dementia on March 3, 2025 when he left his earthly body. He is survived by guardian and special friends LinMarie Garsee and Jesse Gomez as well as sisters Ellen Jenkins (Brandon, MS) and Milly Ryan-Harshman (Oshawa, Ontario), and brother Duffey Ryan (Tallahassee, FL). McWilliams Funeral Home has been entrusted with his cremation. Per Ryan’s request, there will be no services. “Hug your people every day. Life is shorter than we think.” A special thank you to the staff at Briarwood Nursing Home, Schulenburg Regency and Mill Creek Nursing Home for their excellent care over the last 15 years, as well as his attorney, Calvin Garvie. They are the true heroes. Anyone wishing to make a memorial donation may do so to Quilts for Vets via McWilliams Funeral Home or 495 Craig St Beaumont Tx 77701
Miguel Angel Herrera Mendez, 46, of Waller, Texas passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025. He was born October 15, 1978, in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico to Abel Herrera and Maria Esperanza Mendez. Miguel is preceded in death by his mother Maria Mendez and brother Modesto Herrera. He is survived by his father Abel Herrera and siblings: Esperanza Herrera, Ricardo Herrera, Abel Herrera, J. Encarnacion Herrera, Susana Herrera, Maria Guadalupe Herrera, Lucia Herrera, Serafin Herrera, Angeles Herrera, and Emmanuel Herrera. Visitation: Monday, February 24, 2025 at McWilliams Funeral Home, Hempstead, Texas from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm with a Rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral Service: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church at 10:00 am with Xavier Bilavendiran officiating. Burial following at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hempstead, Texas.
Maria de Jesus Rosales 70, passed away Thursday January 16, 2025 in Hempstead Tx. Maria was born on February 5, 1954 to Maria Guadalaupe and Agustin Banuelos in Fresnillo Zacatecas, where she lived before moving to Texas. Maria is survived by her beloved husband of 30 years, Esteban Rosales; her daughters Veronica and her husband Victor Baez; Esmeralda and her husband Manuel Banuelos. She was an incredible woman who touched so many lives with her kindness, love and unwavering faith. She loved to cook for others and in her free time she would spend time teaching others about the Bible. Maria will be deeply missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be laid to rest through cremation. A service was placed in her honor Sunday January 19,2025 at the Jehovah’s Witness Hall in Waller, Texas. Arrangements were entrusted to McWilliams Funeral Home, Hempstead.
Tina Corn Herrin, 50, of Burton, Texas passed away January 16, 2025. She was born March 29, 1974, in Lawrence County, Ohio to Richard Corn and Deborah VanMeter. Tina is survived by her mother, Deborah VanMeter, her husband of 29 years, BJ Herrin, daughters Hanna and Haeleah Herrin, sister Sara Corn Henson, and many friends, family, and loved ones who will miss her greatly. Tina was a wonderful wife and mother with a huge heart. She gave love and kindness to everyone she met. She had a beautiful soul, and her radiant smile lit up every room she entered. She loved life, especially her family. She had a great love for all of her pets. She loved to watch movies, shop, and travel with her family and friends. She loved going to Galveston and going to Ohio to see family. She loved to go on cruises. Tina’s favorite foods were seafood, BBQ, and the gravy she made on weekends. Tina was smart and would do anything for anyone. She fought hard to stay as long as she did; she really put up the fight. We are so sad that she passed so soon but we know in our hearts she is in no more pain and is not suffering anymore. Tina would always say “it is what it is” that was her motto. She will be forever missed and will always be in our hearts. We love you! Visitation: Friday, January 24, 2025, from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at McWilliams Funeral Home, Hempstead. Memorial Service: Friday, January 24, 2025, at 7:00 pm at McWilliams Funeral Home with Brother Philip “Deke” McWilliams officiating.
Judy Elaine Broadus, 71, of Houston, Texas passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025. She was born March 9, 1953, in Sealy, Texas and grew up in Brookshire, Texas. Judy is preceded in death by her husband William “Bill” Foster Jackson. Jr., mother Bessie Lee, siblings Russell Eugene and Charlotte Lee, and sister in-law June Jackson. She leaves behind children: Kelly Jackson Zook, William “Jack” Foster Jackson Ill, son in-law Bradford Lee Zook, and grandchildren Justin Taylor Zook and Lauren Nicole Zook. She also leaves behind many people who loved her: best friend, sister in-laws, brother, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She enjoyed rips to the plant stores with her grandchildren, going to the Nutcracker ballet with Justin, birding with her sister in-laws with Lauren as their spotter. She loved her vegetable garden, encouraging the seedlings by telling them how brave they were for breaking through the soil. She could grow anything, and her flower beds were filled with beautiful roses. Judy enjoyed beach trips with her best friend, wine conversations on the back porch with her sister in-law, bossing Jack around to do chores at the house(he can fix anything). Judy’s mother/daughter best friend relationship grew closer with Kelly in her later years and with her illness. Nothing meant more to her than spending time with her family. She worked for many years as a legal secretary in downtown Houston for Larkin Eakin. (Preceded in death) She had the biggest most forgiving heart, wanted everyone to get along and be harmonious. She was the mother figure; she loved being a mom to not only her kids but anyone who needed that extra bit of love and anyone who met her could feel it. She loved babies and animals. If she saw a baby anywhere, she was going to talk to him or her. If she saw a dog she was going to pet it, without asking their owner. The dogs didn’t mind, the owners didn’t either. Judy’s final arrangements were entrusted to McWilliams Funeral Home, Hempstead.
Matthew Jacob Kidd, 54, of Hempstead, Texas passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025. He was born December 18, 1970, in Macon, Georgia to James B. Kidd and Linda D. Ruf Kidd. Matthew is survived by his son Mathias Kidd, daughter Mikayla Kidd, brothers Andrew, James, and Patrick Kidd, and sister Virginia Park. Arrangements were entrusted to McWilliams Funeral Home, Hempstead.