Obituaries

Recent obituaries in Harris County, Texas.

The obituaries in the Harris County area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complex history of Harris County.

Johnie Milam

Johnie Milam

Jul 27, 2026

Johnie Earl “Buzz” Milam, 82, passed away on July 27, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Buzz was born on May 20, 1944, in Uvalde County near Sabinal, Texas, to Helen (Milam) Snyder and John Henry Milam Sr. He was raised there by his grandparents, Alice and Ben Milam. He grew up rough and tumble in the Texas Hill...

Noemi Lawrence

Noemi Lawrence

Jul 13, 2026

Noemi Lawrence, age 75, passed away peacefully at her home in Houston, Texas, on July 13, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 20, 1950, in San Antonio, Texas, to Manuel and Carmen Solis.

Noemi dedicated her life to loving and serving her family, the Church, and her students. Her kindness, wisdom, and unwavering faith touched countless lives.

After...

Dorothy Reese Murray

Dorothy Reese Murray

Jun 29, 2026

Dorothy Reese Murray, 86, formerly of Houston, TX, passed peacefully June 29, 2026 at Southern Knights Senior Living, Tomball, TX.

Following her wishes, Dorothy’s ashes will rest at Mill Creek Congregational Church Cemetery, Laurel, MS.

Born July 18, 1939 to Edward Maurice Reese and Edith Hollis Reese at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Houston, TX, Dorothy graduated Bellaire High School in 1957. In 1958,...

Ather Louis Chandler

Ather Louis Chandler

Jun 29, 2026

Ather Louis Chandler slipped quietly out to sea in the early hours of the morning, passing at 4:05 a.m. on June 29, 2026, in Tomball, Texas, at the age of 84 — just shy of his 85th birthday. Like the tides he loved so well, he simply went out on his own time — calm, unhurried, and on his own...

Haven Sukert

Haven Sukert

Jun 26, 2026

Haven LaDale Sukert, affectionately known as "Buzz" to his family, passed away on June 26, 2026, in Conroe, Texas, at age 86. We can just hear him now saying, "Well, isn't that somethin'!"

The ninth of ten children, Haven was born on July 25, 1939, in Bemidji, Minnesota, to George and Hazelle Mae (Barclay) Sukert. In 1956, he moved with his...

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