Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home

01/28/2026

Ismael “Melos” Hernandez
1954-2026
Ismael “Melos” Hernandez, 71, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Huntsville on the morning of Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
He was born March 22, 1954 in San Jose de Guadalupe Durango to Atanacio Hernandez Garay and Elida “Mama Mema” Garcia as their...

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01/27/2026

Robert Glenn “Bob” Berkley, age 76, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026 at his home in Montgomery, Texas. Born to parents William Berkley, Sr. and Margaret McMurrough in Pasadena, Texas on March 13, 1949, Bob lived a life defined by service, integrity, curiosity, and love for his family...

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01/27/2026

Clifford Oran Chappell Jr.
Oran Chappell passed away on January 23. Oran was born September 14, 1941 at Durant, Oklahoma to Oran and Edna Chappell. Oran graduated from Calera Oklahoma High School with Honors. He graduated Southeastern Oklahoma State University with a B.S. Degree and Sam Houston...

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01/27/2026

Karen Ann Gillingham (née Gardner), age 67, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, at her home in Pointblank, Texas.
Karen was born in 1958 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Albert J. Gardner and Shirley Gardner, both of whom preceded her in death. She later made her home in Texas, where she...

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01/26/2026

01/25/2026

Eleanor Jean Hipsley Zoeller
Obituary
Eleanor Jean Hipsley Zoeller, of Waterwood, Texas, age 90, passed away peacefully on
January 15, 2026.
Eleanor was born in Sewickley, PA on March 23rd, 1935, the daughter of the late Dr. J.
Raymond Hipsley DDS and Edna M (Anderson) Hipsley. She grew up in...

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01/25/2026

Saying what you don't mean is the theme - enjoy Opposite Day!

01/23/2026

Most funeral homes are staffed by people who care and want to go the extra mile for you and your family. But how do you know if a funeral home doesn't have your best interests at heart? This article shares 7 warning signs to look out for, so you can ensure that you and your family receive the best funeral care and service available in your area!

When you need help planning a funeral, you want to work with the best. To make sure you do, review these warning signs to look out for!

01/23/2026

Losing a loved one is one of the hardest life experiences you will face. That’s why it’s important to have a compassionate, knowledgeable guide throughout the planning process.

As you look for a funeral home to partner with, choose a place that possesses a good reputation amongst your friends and within your community so that you can have confidence in the care, advice, and service you will receive.

To learn more about us, we invite you to check out our online reviews at www.shmfh.com/who-we-are/testimonials or give us a call at 936-291-7300!

01/22/2026

Sally Leland Pritt passed away on January 21, 2025. She will be remembered for her kindness, dignity, and unwavering devotion to her family.
A dedicated business owner, Sally took great pride in her work and was known for her strong character and independence. In her leisure time, she was an...

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01/21/2026

Cynthia (Cindy) Blaylock, 76, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in Houston, Texas after a short illness. Cindy was born on January 7, 1950, in Port Authur, Texas to Curtis Cecil Bourn and Ruth Ellen Aldredge. In March of 1993, Cindy married David Blaylock.
Cindy began work in the 80’s at...

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01/19/2026

Joseph Gordon Langham was born on October 19, 1939, in Evergreen, Alabama, to Annie Dee Grant and Johnston Dewey Langham, Sr. On January 8, 2026, Gordon passed away peacefully at the age of 86. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Dan and Dewey; his sisters, Elizabeth and...

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