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  Florence Teten Cummings, 84, a native of Cedar Bayou, died March 16, from Alzheimer’s Disease in Baytown. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, John Kay Cummings. Born on a dairy farm in Cedar Bayou in 1935, she was the last of eight children born to Bessie Ayrhart and Frank Teten of Goose Creek, Cedar Bayou, and Hardin. Her grandparents, W.A. and Lillie Ayrhart arrived in Goose Creek in 1917, setting up a dairy farm and then a boarding house and grocery store...

Cynthia Woods Gidley passed away on March 19, 2020, after a brave battle with cancer and complications of a stroke. She was born on April 10, 1960, in Baytown, to Mitzi Earline Woods and J.M. “Sonny” Woods. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister, Carole West, and brother-in-law, Porter West. She is survived by her loving husband, George Gidley; daughter, Dr. Georgeann Ward; son-in-law David Ward; and beloved grandsons, Matthew and Brian Ward. She is also survived by...

Donna Kaye Burlin, 56, of Baytown departed from this life into everlasting glory on March 15, 2020. She was born on September 15, 1963 in Houston to parents Hillman and Regina Rouse. Growing up Donna's parents instilled in her a love and admiration for the great outdoors that lasted a lifetime. This was evidenced by the many vacations, camping, and fishing trips she enjoyed with her children, grandchildren, family and friends. Though small in stature, her strength, tenacity and work...

              Mary Allison (Defee) Sterner, beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister, passed away March 3, 2020 at the age of 41.    Mary was born and raised in Shreveport, LA where she enjoyed participating in choir, cheerleading and dance.  She graduated from Captain Shreve High School in 1996.  She moved to Houston in the late 1990’s where she attended Houston Baptist University from where she graduated with a degree...

Robert J. “Bob” Sewell, 83, of Baytown, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at his residence. Bob was born March 28, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri, to parents; Cleo J. and Margaret Michon Sewell, and a resident of Baytown for over 28 years.  He received his Bachelor of Science from Washington University, was a retired Electrical Engineer from NASA, and Lutheran by faith.  Bob also enjoyed working on cars, his planes, and his dogs. Mr. Sewell was preceded in death by...

                  Sharon La Verne Doughtie, 66, of Baytown, TX went to be with the Lord on February 21, 2020. Sharon was born to parents, Dallas Doughtie Jr. and Rosa B. Peterson-Doughtie in Bethel, NC., on June 1, 1953.   Sharon was a graduate of Art High School in Newark, New Jersey, and Smith College in North Hampton, Massachusetts with a bachelor’s degree in Bio Chemistry. She went on to Hahnemann medical college and...

                Eugenia “Jenny” Lee Cone-Lawrence, 86, of Baytown, passed away on March 2, 2020. She was born on January 30, 1934 in Conroe to parents Lee P. and Alice V.Cone.   Jenny married the love of her life on December 30, 1949, “Jack” Lawrence. They went on to have 5 wonderful children. What all started with a little love bloomed into a relationship nothing short...

Richard Leroy Knapp passed away peacefully on March 8, 2020. Richard was born on September 30, 1935 in Manhattan, Kansas to William “Buck” Knapp and Wilma Knapp. He was the oldest of five siblings: Latreva Schall, Dian Olson, Francine Bostick and brother, David Knapp. Richard and his wife Ruby moved to Baytown, Texas in 1964 where he worked in the construction industry for 30(+) years. He is the father to Steve Jensen, Johnny Spain, Kim Pitkin, Toni Knapp, Kelly Schultz and...

      Felix Leon Cortes, 47, of Baytown, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by his loving family. Felix was born on August 15, 1972 in Long Beach, New York to parents Felix Luis Leon and Juanita Cortes.   Felix enjoyed the simple things of life like going to the gym and the beach. He enjoyed anything that had to do with the outdoors especially jet skiing. He was a very happy guy and loved his family with all his heart. They were his pride and...