Obituaries
Billy Ray Coker
Aramcon & ASC alumnus Billy Ray "Bill" Coker, 89, of Meadowlakes, Texas passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, following his retirement from Aramco Services Company (now, Aramco Americas). His only daughter & her family was at his side.
George Howard Smith
George Howard Smith, age 96, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Howard was born February 18, 1928, in Luling, TX, to the late Howard & Nettie Smith. Howard joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 17, where he was stationed at the Manila Naval base.
Betty Ann West
Betty West of Farragut, TN was called home to Heaven on April 23, 2024. She was a faithful member of Clear Springs Baptist Church in Corryton, TN. Betty was a strong woman, not only in faith, but in everything she did. She was a loving Wife, devoted Mother, caring Sister and crazy about her Grandchildren.
Dean L. Barnes
Dean L. Barnes, of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024, after a short illness. He was 71 years of age. Dean was born in Dhahran, Saudia Arabia, to late parents, Larry Barnes, a 30-year engineer with ARAMCO, and Marion (Smith) Barnes, formerly of Keene, N.H. He resided on St. Thomas since 1979.
Tommie Mike Arlt
Tommie Mike Arlt, age 75, went to be with his Lord, on Saturday, April 20, 2024 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Wharton, Texas to Oma Strunk Arlt and Tommy Arlt on July 4, 1948. He grew up in Lissie and went to East Bernard High School.
Emily Pauline Turner Laurel
Emily Pauline Turner Laurel, age 78, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born on August 1, 1945, in Bastrop, Louisiana, Emily was a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, stepmother, and friend whose radiant spirit left a lasting imprint on all who knew her.
Joyce Elaine Crow
Joyce Elaine Crow, 96, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, at Regent Park Rehabilitation and Health Care, Wichita, KS. Joyce was born February 18, 1928, in Hutchinson, KS, the daughter of Phillip and Grace (Wilson) Crow. She attended Hutchinson High School. Joyce was known for greeting everyone she met with her big, beautiful smile and kindness.
Albert Leslie Flintham
Albert Leslie (Les) Flintham sadly passed away April 7th after many illnesses that he had battled bravely. Les always had a smile for everyone and a joke to tell. His loving and devoted wife Flora, children and grandchildren were with him at this very sad time.
Patricia Marguerite Broad
Patricia Marguerite Broad was born on October 3, 1941 and passed away on April 5, 2024. For most of her life she had an avid interest in the theatre. She first trod the boards as a child actress in pantomime, at a theatre in Sheffield, England.
Jeffrey Keene Masterman
Jeffrey Keene Masterman, a doting husband, proud father, caring grandfather, and a friend to many, passed away on April 3, 2024. Masterman was born on March 21, 1947 in Norman, Oklahoma to Louis and Audrey (Fisher) Masterman.
Thomas Jay McMickle
Thomas Jay McMickle, born September 17, 1944, a native Houstonian and 54 year resident of Sagemont, died peacefully at home, on Wednesday April 3, after several years of non-recovery from side effects of cancer surgery in 2018.
Alta Lee Kimble
Mrs. Alta Lee Kimble, age 82, passed away Monday, March 25th in Pagosa Springs, CO. She resided in the Beehive of Pagosa Springs since moving back to the area in June 2023. She and her late husband Thomas “Gary” Kimble had a home in Pagosa for 40 years...