Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home

10/28/2025

Sometimes it’s hard to make the best decision about a casket, especially when you don’t know where to start. At Sam Houston Memorial, not only do we offer a wide variety of colors and materials, we will sit down with every family and go over all the options so that you can make the best choice for your specific needs. Call us today at 936.597.7300 to learn more.

10/28/2025

Whether you realize it or not, there’s a weight sitting on your loved one’s shoulders. They might not even realize it’s there. What is it? The weight of not knowing your funeral wishes.

If you were to die today, would they know what to do? Would they be able to confidently make decisions about how to honor your life? If you aren’t sure, they probably feel the same. But there’s a solution – preplanning!

By sitting down with us for as little as 60 minutes, we can record your wishes and keep them on file, so your family knows what you want. With that done, you can walk out the door and enjoy your life, knowing that everything has been taken care of.

Contact us at 936.597.7300 today to schedule your visit!

10/27/2025

Today is Navy Day! With a history dating back to 1775 and including many illustrious historical figures, the Navy has a lot to be proud of. Do you know any sailors who are currently serving or served in the past? We'd love to join you in honoring their commitment and sacrifice.

10/27/2025

10/27/2025

Wednesday, October 22, the world lost one of its kindest and most generous souls, Edward
Martin Kura of Lakeway, Texas.
Ed was born on July 8, 1938, to Anne and Martin Kura, immigrants from Czechoslovakia and
was raised in Blairmore, Alberta. After getting a brief taste of life in the coalmines,...

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10/27/2025

Linda Carol Tharp-Daniel of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on October 23,
2025, surrounded by family. Born on November 4, 1946, Linda lived a life full of adventure,
laughter, and unwavering love.
As an Army brat, Linda traveled the world in her early years, proudly graduating...

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10/27/2025

Ray Jean Bashinski Flanagan was born September 5, 1940 in Houston, Texas, to Verna and
Clem Bashinski. Growing up, she was a devout catholic, attending mass regularly and going to
an all girls catholic private school. In her adulthood, she met a man from Henderson, Texas and
quickly fell in love....

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10/26/2025

Today is Visit a Cemetery Day! Whether you want to honor a loved one's life or simply take part in history, consider stopping by the local cemetery for a moment. Say a few words and honor the lives of those who came before us because their lives brought us to who we are today.

10/24/2025

Are you looking for a way to help a grieving child express their feelings this fall? Children are often very interested in arts and crafts, so these 10 remembrance crafts may be just what you need. Click the link to learn more!

Are you looking for a creative way to help your grieving child express their feelings this fall season? Check out these 10 remembrance crafts!

10/23/2025

Marcella Leigh Cary Trotter
March 9, 1938 – October 19, 2025

On Sunday, October 19th, my dad had a birthday like no other when he greeted his bride as she met Jesus face to face.
Marcella Leigh Cary was born in Carrollton, Missouri on March 9, 1938, the second of three children to Rutherford...

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10/23/2025

Donnie Olan Chumley, age 83, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, October 20, 2025. Born in Diboll, Texas, on June 1, 1942, Don was the beloved son of Olan and Kathryn Chumley. He lived a life marked by service, devotion, and unwavering love for his family and community. Don is...

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10/22/2025

Barbara Ellen Dockens, age 77, of Willis, Texas, passed away on October 22, 2025.

Barbara was born on October 5, 1948, in Normangee, Texas, to parents Bernice and Jim
Bob Tarpley.

On December 19, 1969, she married the love of her life, Robert Earl Dockens. A devoted
homemaker, Barbara was a...

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