All Obituaries

Justin Dewayne Haynes was born on March 9, 1994, in Huntsville, Texas, to Nickie Carol Haynes and Alfred Wayne Lewis.  He was baptized at Pilgrim Rest M.B. Church under the leadership of Rev. Jimmy Lawrence, where he became a devoted member. Justin was a kind and loving person, always willing to help whenever necessary. He had a profound love for his family and friends. He grew up in the Hopewell Community in a close-knit family. Later, Justin moved to Huntsville, but he always ...

Ruthie “Sista” Stubblefield was born on June 24, 1942, in Trinity, Texas, to the late Armstead Stubblefield and Lucienda Short-Stubblefield. She attended Trinity High School and graduated with the Class of 1961.  Ruthie was a beautiful woman inside and out. She had a warm spirit and a loving heart. She truly enjoyed spending time with her family and those she loved. Ruthie was a devoted mother and grandmother who cherished every moment with her loved ones. She was the proud ...

Tommy Earl James was born on April 4, 1966, to L.B. James and Toni James in Huntsville, Texas. He attended Huntsville High School and was employed by Gordon Glass and the Huntsville Rest Area during his working years. Tommy was known for his kind spirit and the love he shared with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, L.B. James; his brother, Bobby Howard; his grandmothers, Pearl James and Bertha Howard; his aunts, Linda Howard and Johnnie Calegon; his uncles, ...

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Patricia “Trisha” Ann Schelnick, a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. Trisha passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at age 61. Her passing was due to stroke complications. She will forever be remembered with love by all who knew her. Born on December 20, 1964, to Arvel L. Kirk and Eva L. Kirk in Houston, Trisha was the wife of William “Billy” Schelnick, with whom she shared many years of life ...

Thomasine was born March 7, 1966, in Houston, TX, to Freddie and Ora E. Milton. Thomasine graduated from Barbara Jordan High School in 1984. She worked for the Texas Dept of Criminal Justice and eventually finished her career as a School Secretary for HISD. Shortly after her career began, she was blessed with a son, Carl Collins, Sr, whom she and her mother raised until his career took him to the NAVY. Thomasine was a quiet and fun person who cherished family and friendships. She had the ...

Stirling Keith Johnson was born on September 23, 1968, in Houston Texas, to the late Gloria Jean Johnson and James Mukes. From childhood, Stirling carried a bright, energetic spirit and a deep love for the people around him. He attended school in Houston Texas, where he graduated from James Madison Senior High School in 1987. He was the first of his mother’s five sons to attend college, earning a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. He ...