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Nell Gray, wife of former Channel Two photographer Bob Gray, died April 5th. She was a partner with Bob when he formed Cordovan Publishing, publisher of many specialized periodicals such as the “Houston Business Journal” and the “Eyes of Texas” travel guides.
Another Houston news legend passed away Saturday, September 27th. Former Channel 2 news director Ray Miller leaves behind a legacy of the highest broadcasting standards. He died of natural causes after a long bout of ill health. He leaves behind a loving family. His wife of 61 years, Veronica Gray Miller, passed away exactly one month before. A memorial service was held at St. Michael Catholic Church with a private burial at Glenwood Cemetery.
It seems such a short time ago that we all enjoyed Ray’s talk to our annual gathering in 2005. He will be missed, not only by Houstonians, but by all of us who worked with him throughout the years.
Veronica Miller, wife of Channel Two News Director Ray Miller passed away Wednesday, August 27th. The Funeral was held the following Tuesday at the George H. Lewis funeral home, 1010 Bering Drive. Flowers were sent on behalf of the Channel 2 Crew.
On Tuesday, May 13th Ron Stone, long time KPRC news anchor and Houston broadcasting legend, lost his battle with cancer.
Quoting the KPRC web site, “Stone, who turned 72 on April 6, spent more than 30 years on the air in Houston. He was a daily fixture for KPRC viewers from 1972 until he retired in 1992 and formed a production company. Prior to that, Stone worked at KHOU TV for 10 years.”
We’ll all miss Ron. He was more than a co-worker. He was a friend.
Chester “Chet” Weidner passed away the 21st day, of February, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife, Mildred Weidner, his daughter, Maxine Weidner of Yorba Linda, California, his son C. Paul Weidner, Jr. and his wife Kathleen of Katy, Texas, his son Randall Weidner of Coquitlam, British Columbia and his son Douglas Weidner and his wife Elizabeth of Winterville, North Carolina. He is also survived by many grandchildern, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Chet joined the Channel 2 staff in 1948 in film, and later, videotape. He retired 38 years later on the same day as his wife. He and his wife traveled the world after retirement and continued to stay in touch with many friends they met along the way. Until Chet’s stroke in May 2000, he and Millie were active participants in square dancing.