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Charles J. “Charlie” Meineke, Jr., 36, of Highlands, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020, in Highlands. Charlie was born October 11, 1983 in Galveston, to parents; Charles J., Meineke, Sr. and Retha Sheard, and was a lifelong resident of the Highlands area.  He was a graduate of Ross S. Sterling High School class of 2002 and MMI, veteran of the US Marine Corps, a millwright for the Millwright’s Local Union, and VFW member.  Charlie also enjoyed singing,...

Carolyn Ruth Chase, 75, formally of Baytown, passed away peacefully in Bryan, her home for the last 16 years. She was born on October 17, 1944, to parents Elgin Lee Garrett and Geneva Waldrop-Garrett and was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School. She was also a member of College Heights Assembly of God Church. Carolyn enjoyed spending time with her family and caring for them. She also liked to spend time reading and decorating her home. She was a crafty person and you could find her...

Emilio R. Ruiz, Jr., 80, of Baytown, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020, at his residence. Emilio was born October 5, 1939 in Smithville, to parents; Emilio and Felipa Rangel Ruiz, and has resided in Baytown for the past 14 years.  He was a graduate of Smithville High School, a welder and ship door fabricator by trade, and a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church.  He was a former Smithville Cemetery caretaker, truck driver, and painter.  Emilio also enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

  Henry D. “Tiny” Dlabay, Jr., 46, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at his residence. Henry was born August 5, 1973 in Houston, to parents; Henry D. Dlabay, Sr. and Johnnie Toups Dlabay, and has resided in Dayton throughout his life.  He attended Dayton schools, was a former bouncer, and wrecker driver.  Henry also enjoyed watching wrestling, spending time with friends, fishing, and listening to music. Mr. Dlabay was preceded in death by his...

  Miguel M. Ponce, Sr., 80, of Baytown, passed away May 26, 2020, at his residence. Miguel was born May 8, 1940 in Soliseno Tamaulipas Mexico, to parents; Augustine and Carolina Medrano Trevino Ponce.  He was a supervisor in the construction industry by trade. Mr. Ponce is survived by his wife:  Rosalva Rivas Ponce, daughters:  Dora Ponce, Ruth Noemi Rocha, Linda Jalomo, Ester Cangieter, and Rosalva Landry, sons:  Miguel Ponce, Jr., David Ponce, Rogelio Ponce, and...

Ignacio “Lupe” Guadalupe Hernandez, 73, of Baytown, passed away on May 17, 2020. He was born in Raymondville, Tx. on July 31, 1946 to parents Tomas and Genoveva Hernandez. I.G. enjoyed fishing, dancing, playing pool, and barbecuing with family when his health allowed. He worked in the Petro Chemical field as a pipefitter and a fabricator. In more recent days, he would pass the time by visiting with his daughter, watching wrestling and he loved the History channel. I.G. was...

James Benjamin Sullivan (Benji), 73, of Baytown, Texas was suddenly called home Saturday May 23, 2020.  He was born July 15, 1946 in Greensboro, NC, but spent most of his youth in Wilmington, NC. He moved to Baytown in 1976 where he made his career in the oil refineries. He was preceded in death by his parents, Coley and Mildred Sullivan; brothers Bud and Bruce Sullivan. Benji will be loved and missed by surviving sons and daughters in law; Kenyata and Grace Sullivan of Wilmington, NC;...

 William “Willie” Joe Eaton, 43, of Baytown Texas passed away on May 17, 2020. He was born on September 25, 1976 to parents Joe Paul and Tonya Thibodaux Eaton. Willie attended school in Baytown, Goodrich and Livingston School Districts.  He played baseball for Central Little League and football for Cedar Bayou Jr High before leaving Baytown. Willie worked in the industrial field as a CDL Driver in the Houston area for many years. Willie was an avid fisher and a huge...

“Jake” Jacob Thomas Harris, 30, of Seabrook, passed away on May 12, 2020 at his residence. Jake was born to parents, Kyle and Cindy Harris on December 18, 1989. He was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School. After high school, He acquired an Associate degree in process technology from Lee College with a GPA of 3.7. Jake always took pride in adding that to his resumes along with the fact that he was in the top 10% of his class. He was currently working as a process technician...