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Mrs. Ruby EppsMrs. Ruby Jewel Epps

1939 - 2025

Ruby Lee Epps was born on June 5, 1939, in Marshall, Texas, to the late Edgar Nero and Ophelia Nero. She was raised in a loving, faith-filled home where the values of hard work, family, and service to God were deeply rooted. From an early age, Ruby accepted Christ as her personal Savior and united with Piney Grove...

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Eleanor Rettig MitchellEleanor Rettig Mitchell

Eleanor Rettig Mitchell, 96, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, with her family around her. She was born in Houston, Texas but lived in Huntsville for the last 62 years. She graduated from The UnIversity of Houston with both a B. A. and an M. A. in English, then later, a PhD at Texas A & M University. After...

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Kevin KelleyKevin Andrew Kelley

Kevin Andrew Kelley, 35, of Huntsville, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, after battling a brain tumor.
Kevin was born on June 25, 1990, to Karen Kelley, and was later lovingly adopted and raised by Danny and Bonnie Kelley. He spent most of his childhood in Rockdale, Texas, where he made lifelong...

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