The Huntsville Item | Obituaries

Margaret LovellMargaret Annajo Lovell

1936 - 2026

Margaret Annajo "Jody" Lovell passed away peacefully at her home in Huntsville, Texas, on May 9, 2026.

Born in Dallas, Texas, to Huger Fred Martin and Julia Margaret Shaw, Jody lived a life marked by compassion, service, and deep devotion to both her family and her community. Though her given name was Margaret...

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Ivo NelsonIvo Davis Nelson

1955 - 2026

Ivo Davis Nelson was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, mentor, entrepreneur, author, and one of the foundational architects of the modern healthcare information technology industry. Throughout his life, Ivo left an extraordinary impact not only on healthcare and business, but on the countless people...

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Barbara RitchBarbara Kay Ritch

1941 - 2026

Barbara Kay Reid Ritch left this earth peacefully and gracefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 8, 2026.

She is survived by her husband, Kelly Ray Ritch of Huntsville, TX. Two children, daughter, Kimberly Sue Ritch McGee of Montgomery, TX, and
son, Ritchie Ritch of Bayou Vista, TX....

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Jimmy SmithJimmy Lee Smith

1956 - 2026

Jimmy Lee Smith, a cherished resident of Huntsville, Texas, departed this life on May 13, 2026 to join his heavenly home after a courageous year and a half battle with cancer.
Jim was born on June 1, 1956, in Sendai, Japan, to Delbert Lewis Smith and Hatsue Sato Smith. From an early age, his life was shaped by a...

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