Viola Ellen Powell Herndon was born at home in Couch, Missouri on Dec. 23, 1934, to Ocal and Leta Powell. She passed away on Aug. 26, 2025, at the age of 90, at her home surrounded by her loving family. 

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Isaiah Buse has served as the publisher of the Houston Herald since 2023. He started with the organization in 2019, and achieved a bachelor's degree in business administration in 2023. He serves on the...