ᐅ Texas Death Notices 2009-2024
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▰ Karie Elizabeth Best

Died November 27, … More Information
Karie Elizabeth Best, born October 23, 1935 entered Heaven's gates on November 27, 2015 in Abilene, Texas. Karie was 80.

▰ Julius Lester Jr Best

Died December 05, … More Information
Julius Lester Jr Best, of Woodville, Texas, entered into eternal rest December 5, 2003. Julius was 55.
Obituary published: December 06, 2003 in "Beaumont Enterprise"

▰ Judye Marie (Johns) Best

Died June 15, … More Information
Judye Marie (Johns) Best, of Texas, born in Chickasha, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully June 15, 2004. Judye was 65.
Obituary published: June 16, 2004 in "ShermanHD"

▰ Judith Ann Miss "Grandma Judy" Best

Died February 26, … More Information
Judith Ann Miss "Grandma Judy" Best, age 60 of Texas, born in Mt Erie, Illinois, departed this life Sunday February 26, 2000.
Obituary published: February 27, 2000 in "Fort Worth S-T"

▰ Juanita (Edwards) Best

Died September 30, … More Information
Juanita (Edwards) Best, age 81 of Beaumont, Texas, entered Heaven's gates on September 30, 1997.
Obituary published: October 01, 1997 in "Beaumont Enterprise"

▰ Joseph Patrick Best

Died November 11, … More Information
Joseph Patrick Best, born December 21, 1963 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 11, 2002 in San Antonio, Texas. Joseph was 38. Tags: #Antonio #Club #Comal #School #Laredo #Texas #Davis #Team #National #Cornerstone #Savior #Laura #Joseph #Jeremy #Rachel #Herb #Gloria #Raymond #Sharon #Teresa #Christ #Philippians #Bank #America #Account
Obituary: Joseph Patrick ÂJoe Best, born 21, 1963 in Laredo, TX, was called to our Lord on , 11, 2002. He was a graduate of McAllen High School and Sam Houston State University where he was honored as Most Valuable Player on the tennis team during his senior year. Joe was a teaching tennis professional at San Antonio Country Club for seven years. Currently, he was working as a bilingual teacher at Comal Elementary School. Raised in Laredo, TX, Joe excelled in junior tennis qualifying for the Texas Junior Davis Cup Team and competed at National tournaments. Active at Cornerstone Church since 1991, Joe served for years as a facilitator with the Savior Group and sang in the choir. Joe was a loving, dutiful and awesome parent along with Laura, to their three children; Joseph Patrick, Jr., Jeremy Daniel and Rachel Elizabeth. Joe is also survived by his parents, Herb and Gloria Best; his brothers, Raymond Best, DDS and wife Sharon, and Herb Best, Jr., and wife Teresa, all from McAllen, TX; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. JoeÂs irrepressible spirit will stay with us always. JoeÂs message for life was, ÂTry God, and the verse he lived by was, ÂI can do all things through Christ Jesus, who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a fund in honor of Joe for his children at Bank of America, Account #005743359327.

▰ Joni Lenise (Nelson) Best

Died May 10, … More Information
Joni Lenise (Nelson) Best, age 46 of Tyler, Texas, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home May 10, 2009.
Obituary published: May 11, 2009 in "Tyler M-T"

▰ Johnnie Mae (Williams) Best

Died September 13, … More Information
Johnnie Mae (Williams) Best, of Texas, entered eternal life September 13, 2006. Johnnie was 87.
Obituary published: September 14, 2006 in "Houston CC"

▰ John Howard Best

Died November 05, … More Information
John Howard Best, born January 5, 1926 died November 5, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. John was 85.

▰ John Paul Best

Died February 04, … More Information
John Paul Best, born March 26, 1934 entered into eternal rest February 4, 2006 in Austin, Texas. John was 71.
Family members and close friends: , Azucena Overman, Laura Prock, Angie Michael, Grace Chapa, Karen Morriss, The Schorrs, Patty And Billy Luedecke, Pete Brunet, Sally Williams

▰ Joe Best

Died August 15, … More Information
Joe Best, of Channelview, Texas, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Joe August 15, 2009. Joe was 74.
Obituary published: August 16, 2009 in "Lufkin DN"

▰ Jimmy Wayne Best

Died January 31, … More Information
Jimmy Wayne Best, age 77 of Arlington, Texas, went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2013.
Obituary published: February 01, 2013 in "Abilene R-N"

▰ Jimmy Kelly "Besto" Best

Died December 12, … More Information
Jimmy Kelly "Besto" Best, of Anahuac, Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 12, 2009. Jimmy was 76.
Obituary published: December 13, 2009 in "Beaumont Enterprise"

▰ Jim Bill Best

Died January 19, … More Information
Jim Bill Best, age 79 of Texas, passed from this life on January 19, 2002.
Obituary published: January 20, 2002 in "Houston CC"

▰ Jim Bill Best

Died January 23, … More Information
Jim Bill Best, age 79 of Texas, passed away peacefully January 23, 2002.
Obituary published: January 24, 2002 in "Houston CC"

▰ Jim Bill Best

Died January 16, … More Information
Jim Bill Best, age 79 of Texas, departed this life Sunday January 16, 2002.
Obituary published: January 17, 2002 in "Houston CC"

▰ Jewel Faye Best

Died July 05, … More Information
Jewel Faye Best, born December 26, 1926 entered eternal life July 5, 2015 in Powderly, Texas. Jewel was 88.

▰ Jerry Ottis Best

Died February 22, … More Information
Jerry Ottis Best, of Katy, Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 22, 1999. Jerry was 90.
Obituary published: February 23, 1999 in "Beaumont Enterprise"

▰ Janice (Zuk) Best

Died November 13, … More Information
Janice (Zuk) Best, age 60 of Port Aransas, Texas, gained her wings on November 13, 2003.
Obituary published: November 14, 2003 in "Flint Journal (MI)"

▰ Jane Delores (Pommier) Best

Died December 09, … More Information
Jane Delores (Pommier) Best, age 58 of Texas, born in Louisiana, entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 9, 2000.
Obituary published: December 10, 2000 in "Baytown Sun"

▰ Jane Delores Best

Died December 09, … More Information
Jane Delores Best, of Texas, born in Crowley, Louisiana, entered into eternal rest December 9, 2000. Jane was 58.
Obituary published: December 10, 2000 in "Beaumont Enterprise"

▰ James Albert "Barber" Best

Died March 07, … More Information
James Albert "Barber" Best, of Texas, departed this life Sunday March 7, 2001. James was 89.
Obituary published: March 08, 2001 in "Houston CC"

▰ James Albert Best

Died March 03, … More Information
James Albert Best, of Texas, went to be with the Lord on March 3, 2001. James was 89.
Obituary published: March 04, 2001 in "Houston CC"

▰ James "Barber" (Albert) Best

Died March 02, … More Information
James "Barber" (Albert) Best, 89, of Crockett, Texas departed this life March 2, 2001.
Obituary published: March 03, 2001 in "Lufkin DN"

▰ James Best

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ James Lee Best

Died October 27, … More Information
James Lee Best, born August 10, 1941 went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2010 in Seguin, Texas. James was 69.

▰ Jack Edward Best

Died December 16, … More Information
Jack Edward Best, of Texas, went into the presence of the Lord on December 16, 2004. Jack was 79.
Obituary published: December 17, 2004 in "Dallas M-N"

▰ Jack C Best

Died October 21, … More Information
Jack C Best, of Woodville, Texas, entered Heaven's gates on October 21, 2003. Jack was 92.
Obituary published: October 22, 2003 in "Beaumont Enterprise"

▰ J W Best

Died March 16, … More Information
J W Best, 90, of Gladewater, Texas departed this life March 16, 2010.
Obituary published: March 17, 2010 in "Tyler M-T"

▰ Inez Best

Died September 29, … More Information
Inez Best passed away September 29, 1997 in Dallas Co, Texas.
Obituary published: September 30, 1997 in "Dallas M-N"

▰ Inez Best

Died September 30, … More Information
Inez Best went into the presence of the Lord on September 30, 1997 in Dallas Co, Texas.
Obituary published: October 01, 1997 in "Dallas M-N"

▰ Ilse M Best

Died December 05, … More Information
Ilse M Best, born January 7, 1935 entered eternal life December 5, 2014 in Childress, Texas. Ilse was 79. Tags: #Werner
Obituary: Ilse was born on 7, 1935 and passed away on , 5, 2014. Ilse was a resident of Childress, Texas at the time of passing. Ilse was married to Werner.

▰ Howard J Best

Died March 31, … More Information
Howard J Best, age 79 of Texas, born in Culver, Kansas, passed from this life on March 31, 2001.
Obituary published: April 01, 2001 in "Amarillo G-N"

▰ Howard G Best

Died March 28, … More Information
Howard G Best, age 81 of Texas, born in Wewoka, Oklahoma, died on March 28, 1998.
Obituary published: March 29, 1998 in "Wichita Falls TRN"

▰ Herschel Clayton Best

Died December 08, … More Information
Herschel Clayton Best, 61, of Woodville, Texas, left his earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home December 8, 1999.
Obituary published: December 09, 1999 in "Beaumont Enterprise"

▰ Hazel Best

Died March 24, … More Information
Hazel Best, of Texas, born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, entered Heaven's gates on March 24, 2001. Hazel was 96.
Obituary published: March 25, 2001 in "Beaumont Enterprise"

▰ Harold James Best

Died November 11, … More Information
Harold James Best, 67, of Abilene, Texas departed this life November 11, 1998.
Obituary published: November 12, 1998 in "Abilene R-N"

▰ Gwendolyn (Dunn) Best

Died September 15, … More Information
Gwendolyn (Dunn) Best, of Milam, Texas, went into the presence of the Lord on September 15, 2009. Gwendolyn was 72.
Obituary published: September 16, 2009 in "Lufkin DN"

▰ Gladys Raye Best

Died December 23, … More Information
Gladys Raye Best, 89, of Linden, Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 23, 2003.
Obituary published: December 24, 2003 in "Texarkana G"

▰ Gladys H Best

Died September 08, … More Information
Gladys H Best, born September 4, 1924 entered Heaven's gates on September 8, 2015 in Texas. Gladys was 91. Tags: #Carrollton #Frost #Horace #Dessie #Hayes #Corsicana #Gladys #Melvin #Best #Cadet #Texas #Carol #Judy #Geraldine #Mary #Maurine #Dortha #Martha #Strafers #South #Fort #Convair #American #Lubbock #Melvins #Furrs #Crae #Scott #Zurlis #Steven #Cari #Ryan #Anne #Thomas #Rebecca #Hannah #Jake #Jessi #Hunter #Hailey #Pierce #Henry #Benjamin #Southcrest #Church #Tool #Cedar #Lake #Lord #Christ #Methodist #United #Women #Program #Secretary #Nominating #District #Regional #Club #Playing #North #Plano #Sept #Dickey #Frankford #Dallas #Coit #George #Turnpike #Service #Wear #Internment #Worth #Family #Scholarship #University #Alicia
Obituary: BEST, Gladys Bell Hayes

living a full life Gladys Bell Hayes Best suffered a massive stroke on 1, 2015. Family gathered in her hospital room on to celebrate her 91st birthday. She passed away on 8, 2015, in Carrollton, TX, with her daughters holding her in their arms. She was born on 4, 1924, in Frost, TX to Horace and Dessie Bell Hayes. The family moved to Corsicana, TX where Gladys grew up. She was married to Melvin Leroy Best for 69 wonderful years. Gladys never let Melvin forget that she picked him. Melvins primary pilot training took place at the air field in Corsicana. Gladys refused to date men in uniform. When the Corsicana matrons insisted she choose from a list of cadets which one she would have as a dance partner for a Cadet Dance, she chose the one from Texas who must be the best because his name was BEST. It was a partnership that never failed. had twin daughters, Carol Hillman and Judy Zurlis. She is preceded in death by her husband, Melvin; her parents, Horace and Dessie Hayes; 3 sisters, Geraldine Johnston, Mary Greentree, and Maurine Hoskins. Two sisters, Dortha Bergey and Martha Chilbert and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, numerous friends will also miss her bubbly laugh and sincere personality. Gladys was a leader, a teacher, but most of all, a friend.

While Melvin was flying B-25 Strafers in the South Pacific, Gladys and her sister moved to Fort Worth to do their part in supporting the war effort. She worked at Convair, an American aircraft manufacturing company that played a huge role in bringing women into the work force. When the war ended Gladys and Melvin moved to Lubbock, TX where they lived until 1989.

Gladys was known as Melvins wife, the mother of the twins, and Roy Furrs secretary but to her 4 grandchildren and their spouses, Crae and Judy Hillman, Scott and Amy Zurlis, Steven and Cari Zurlis, and Ryan and Anne Hillman Thomas and her 9 great-grandchildren, Rebecca and Hannah Hillman, Jake and Jessi Zurlis, Hunter and Hailey Zurlis, and Pierce, Henry, and Benjamin Thomas, she was B. were members of Southcrest Baptist Church where she praised God by singing in the choir.

Retirement found them living in Tool, TX on Cedar Creek Lake where Gladys found the opportunity to serve her Lord Jesus Christ. As active members of Cedar Creek Lake United Methodist Church, Gladys served on the building committee and held various offices in her United Methodist Women organization. Her lifelong love of reading prepared her to serve as Program Resource Secretary and on the Nominating Committee for both the District Conference and the Regional Conference of UMW. She penned many skits and gave book reviews for UMW meetings. She was an active member of the Cedar Creek Lake Womens Club. Flowers always brightened her day. Gladys loved to plan and execute big parties. Dinner for 300, not a problem! Playing card and board games with friends was a frequent activity for Gladys and Melvin. In 2008 they moved to the North Dallas area and were members of Christ Church Plano/Anglican.

Visitation is scheduled for , Sept. 17 from 6-8 PM at Ted Dickey West , 8011 Frankford Rd, Dallas, TX 75252 (Southeast corner of Coit, Frankford & George Bush Turnpike). The Service will be held on , Sept. 18 at 10 AM at the Ted Dickey West . The celebration of her life will continue with humorous stories, sharing of warm remembrances, and toasts to a life well lived. Gladys had two requests: Wear bright colored clothes and have a balloon release. The Internment will be at 1:00 PM at the Dallas Fort Worth National . The Melvin L. Best Family Memorial Scholarship has been established at Texas Tech University. Gifts may be sent to Texas Tech University, c/o Alicia Knight, PO Box 41081, Lubbock, TX 79409 or at www.give2tech.com

▰ Gladys H Best

Died September 08, … More Information
Gladys H Best, born September 4, 1924 joined the Lord September 8, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. Gladys was 91.
Family members and close friends: , Marc Stevens, Charlie Young, M Skanes, Connie Humphries Bartley

▰ Gertrude Adele (Studtmann) Best

Died September 17, … More Information
Gertrude Adele (Studtmann) Best died unexpectedly on September 17, 2011 at the age of 96 in Austin, Texas.
Obituary published: September 18, 2011 in "Statesman"

▰ Gertrude Groll Best

Died March 31, … More Information
Gertrude Groll Best, born April 29, 1920 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home March 31, 2012 in Victoria, Texas. Gertrude was 91.
Family members and close friends: , T. K., Susan Roach

▰ Georgia Mozelle (Hardy) Best

Died May 21, … More Information
Georgia Mozelle (Hardy) Best, age 91 of Texas, born in Melrose, New Mexico, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home May 21, 2003.
Obituary published: May 22, 2003 in "Houston CC"

▰ Georgia Mozelle Best

Died May 17, … More Information
Georgia Mozelle Best, age 91 of Texas, born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed from this world into the next May 17, 2003.
Obituary published: May 18, 2003 in "Houston CC"

▰ Georgia (Becker) Best

Died March 15, … More Information
Georgia (Becker) Best, age 88 of Texas, born in Columbus, Mississippi, departed this life Sunday March 15, 2004.
Obituary published: March 16, 2004 in "Houston Chronicle"

▰ Georgia M Best

Died March 28, … More Information
Georgia M Best, born October 19, 1928 departed this life Sunday March 28, 2019 in Temple, Texas. Georgia was 90.
Family members and close friends: , Michelle Best, Susan Mccall Vail, Linda Moore, Thomas Anderson, Saundra Channing, Lanell, Judy Ellis, Brenda Johnson, Barbara Flippo, Georgana “charlie” Best Kuban, Janet Elizabeth Tucker, Ronald & Sandra Dias, Kathleen Brown, Jamie Dunlap, Michelle Montgomery Wright, Craig & Tommie Sitz, David Wyatt, Jo Elwood, Tommie And Nancy Daniel

▰ George Thomas Best

Died March 31, … More Information
George Thomas Best, age 85 of Texas, born in North Carolina, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 31, 2018.
Obituary published: April 01, 2018 in "San Antonio E-N"

▰ Gary Ray Best

Died January 12, … More Information
Gary Ray Best, of Abilene, Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 12, 2011. Gary was 59.
Obituary published: January 13, 2011 in "Abilene R-N"

▰ Gary Ray Best

Died January 11, … More Information
Gary Ray Best, of Abilene, Texas, entered into eternal rest January 11, 2011. Gary was 59.
Obituary published: January 12, 2011 in "Abilene R-N"
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