Obituaries

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Grabert Jones, also known as “Bunny” to her family and friends, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2023. She was born in New Orleans on March 23, 1938 to Jesse and Obie Jane Grabert.

We mourn the loss, but celebrate the life of our beloved Donna Lea Wilborne, of North Zulch, TX. This beautiful soul passed away on Thursday January 12, 2023, at the young age of 62. Born on August 31, 1960 in Marlin, TX, to her parents Donald Eugene Norman & Annie Jeanette Cooper Norman; who unfortunately deceased during her late childhood. Donna was an extraordinary woman, as rare & unique as her favorite flower, the Morning Glory. The Morning Glory represents life, love, resilience & new beginnings, as she was remarkable and loved by so many.

Luther Messina died at the age of eightyfour years. He passed away January 12, 2023 in Madisonville, Texas.

Barbara Lazarou Zuvich, born 17 July, 1931 in Piraeus, Greece, died 11 January 2023 (91 years old) in Hilltop Lakes, Texas. Surviving family includes daughter, Debbie Teter Murders (Jerry) of Hilltop Lakes, Texas; son, Robert M.

Matthew Lee Pope, age 17, of Madisonville, Texas, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior January 10, 2023. He was the oldest of four boys, and was born in Denver, Colorado November 3, 2005 to parents, Adam Lee Pope & Leisa Marie (McCollum) Pope. He lived most of his life in Madisonville, attending Madisonville CISD, prior to being homeschooled throughout his high school years. This afforded Matthew the opportunity to work full time at a young age doing what he loved doing.... welding, working cattle and horses, as well as working at the sale barn in Navasota. He loved his mama and strived to help take care of her and his brothers. Matthew also enjoyed hog hunting in his free time. He will forever be remembered as a young man who genuinely loved the Lord, and wasn’t afraid to share Jesus with others.

Barbara Lazarou Zuvich, born 17 July, 1931 in Piraeus, Greece, died 11 January 2023 (91 years old) in Hilltop Lakes, Texas. Surviving family includes daughter, Debbie Teter Murders (Jerry) of Hilltop Lakes, Texas; son, Robert M.

Peggy Wilson or “Peg,” as she referred to herself, was born in Houston, Texas to Heron and Mildred Ferguson and lived there thirty-six years until she moved to Huntsville and then Midway, where she raised her children. Anxious to return to the Houston area, she did so from 2005-2015 before coming back to spend her last years with Les “on the hill.”

Michael William Alders, age 59, of Conroe, Texas passed away at home on Friday, January 7, 2023. He was born on October 20, 1963, in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Douglas Wayne Cain, 74, of Madisonville, Texas, passed away at his home of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his father, JT Cain and mother, Lucille Parker Palmer. He was also preceded in death by his uncle, Pete Parker and aunt, Phyllis Parker with whom he lived with from a very early age, farming cotton, peanuts, corn and raising cows while on the farm with them.