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Obituaries

April 2005
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WISNIEWSKI

Adam John Wisniewski of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Monday, April 4, 2005 at the age of 67. He was born in Herkimer, New York to Adam and Bertha Wisniewski, Sr. on May 15, 1937 both of whom preceded him in death along with his loving wife, Georgia Wisniewski and his grandson, Bobby James Tew II.
He is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Barkdull and husband, Mike, Linda Tew and husband, Bobby, Monica Carter and husband, Michael, Romona Owen and husband, Rick; grandchildren, John Hohn, Shilo Conley, Jacob Hohn, David Bailey, Melinda Mcleod, Stephanie Trahan,
Dwayne Trahan Jr., Lisa Trahan, Samantha Owen; eight and one-half great-grandchildren and a host of other loving family members and countless friends.
Graveside services were held Thursday, April 7, 2005, 10:00 a.m., Pace-Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens, Cleveland, Texas conducted by Rev. Ben Buehl.

 

FAIN

Elmore Grace Woodruff Fain, 80, of Coldspring, Texas passed away on April 5, 2005. She was born on July 7, 1924 and was preceded in death by her husband Dennis Wylie Fain of 45 years. She worked in the Houston office of Arthur Andersen & Co. for 33 years until she retired in 1988.
Grace is survived by her children, George & wife, Candace of Houston and Susan & husband, Rickey of Coldspring; sister, Ruth George Morrison of Coldspring; and grandchild, Chelsea Fain of Houston.
The family will receive family and friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2005 at Coldspring Pace-Stancil Funeral Home. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. April 8, 2005 at First Baptist Church, Coldspring, with burial to follow at the Laurel Hill Cemetery

 

DYMACEK

Sharon Lee Dymacek, age 61, passed away Friday, April 8, 2005. She was born in Huntington, West Virginia to John Henry and Doris Ellen Burd on December 28, 1943.
She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Joseph Dymacek; daughter, Dinah Lee Sloan of Patton Village, TX; brother, John Burd, Jr. and Wife Eileen of Missouri; and granddaughter, Shelby Leigh Sloan; numerous loving and caring friends.
Memorial services were held Tuesday, April 12, 2005, 10:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas. Rev. Michael Welmer conducted the service.

KITE

Gracie May Kite, age 84, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2005. She was born in Saratoga, Texas to William Ivy and Phebe Jane Griffin on January 20, 1921.
She is survived by her sons, Joe Kite and wife, Patricia of Splendora, Texas, Benny G. Kite and wife, Patsy of Cleveland, Texas; grandchild, Deborah Irwin and husband, Otha of Pollock, Texas; great-grandchildren, Rendy Irwin and Bradley Irwin. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, John Edward Kite.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 13, 1:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas. Rev. Chester Burt and Rev. George Hayden conducted the service with interment at Bluewater Cemetery, Livingston, Texas.

 

HALFPENNY

Lisa Ellen Halfpenny, age 48, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away, Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at Memorial Hermann Hospital. She was born in Dallas, Texas on August 28, 1956. She was devoted to being a school teacher and made the world a better place by practicing the art. She also was able to give the gift of life by donating her organs to those in need so they could have a second chance to live life at its fullest.
Lisa is survived by her mother, Carolyn Detweiler and husband, James; father, Jack Halfpenny and wife, Norma; brother, Mark Detwiller and wife, Kristen; sister, Sara Hill and husband, Tobin; nephews, Preston, Wade and Adam Hill. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Hannah Elisabeth James.
Funeral services were held Thursday, April 14, 2005, 4:30 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas. Dr. Don M. Shannon and Rev. Eric Vaughn conducted the service with interment at Pace-Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens. A special thank you to the pallbearers and honorary pallbearers that helped carry her to her final resting place beside her daughter.

 

Walker

Sarah Mae Walker, age 97 a resident of Cleveland, Texas for 65 years, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2005. She was born in Shepherd, Texas to Thomas and Harriett Hayman on January 11, 1908 both of whom have preceded her in death along with her husband, She is preceded in death by her husband, N.A. Walker; and sons, Bill Walker, James Eddy Walker. She was a member of the Cleveland Garden Club, Cleveland Women’s Club. She was a loyal Christian and was very active with her church family at First Baptist of Cleveland. She is survived by her daughter, Janey Smith and husband, Pat of Cleveland, Texas; sister, Coot Larrison and husband, Finis of Huntsville, Texas; grandchildren, Bob Walker, Scott Walker, Laura Kay Berry, Shelli Walker, Kristil Wright, Deana May, Jason Walker, Stuart Smith and eleven great- grandchildren. A special thank you to her caregiver, Joan Roush.
Bro. Carl Williamson, Bro. Bobby Wood and Bro. Harvard Lewis will conduct the funeral services held Saturday, April 16, 2005, 11:00 a.m., Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas with graveside service at 2:30 p.m., Farris Cemetery, Huntsville, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., April 15, 2005 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, 303 E. Crockett, Cleveland, Texas.

 

SKIPPER

Lavois Maurine Skipper, age 84, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Friday, April 15, 2005. She was born in Goose Creek, Texas to Andrew J. and Lillian Mae Davis on June 30, 1920.

She is survived by daughters, Charlene Skipper Young and husband William of Cleveland, Tx., Connie Skipper Woods of Trinity, Tx.; grandchildren, Skipper Woods of Houston, Tx., Glen Young of Athens, Tx.; great granddaughter, Skye Woods; brothers, Tom Davis of Houston, Tx.; James Davis of Hempstead, Tx.; care givers, Mary and Jose Luis Zelaya; special extended family, Harry and Barbara Almany. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie E. Skipper; sister, Maraline Michals; brother Fred Davis; parents, A.J. and Lillian Mac Davis.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 18, 2005, 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Cleveland, Texas. Mr. Bobby Wood and Rev. Rocky Guerrero conducted the service with interment at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Trinity, Texas.

 

MOORE

Thera Maurine Moore, age 63, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2005. She is survived by her husband, Nelson I. Moore; sons, Nelson I. Moore, Jr. William K. Moore, Stephen W. Moore, Johnny L. Moore; sisters, Sharon, Billie, Brenda, Sheila and Sonja; brother, John Hammock, Jr.; grandchildren, Justin, Michelle, Kristen, Reese, Adam, Tracey, Christopher, Joshua, great-grandchild, Brooklyn Maurine; and countless nieces and nephews.
An informal memorial service will be held, Saturday, 4/23/05, 2:00 p.m., Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas.

 

SPRUELL

Billy Leon Spruell, Jr., age 29, of Shepherd, Texas, passed away, Monday, April 18, 2005. He was born in Pasadena, Texas on September 15, 1975. He is survived by his parents, Bill and Carlene Spruell; grandmother, Betty Spruell; sister, Janette Mathis and husband, Kevin; nephews, Josh, Case, and Jordan Mathis; nieces, Megan and Taylor Mathis; aunts, Carolyn McCory, Charlene Mills and husband, Bruce; uncle, Charlie Spruell and wife, Vangie. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Leon Spruell. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2005, 11:00 a.m., First Baptist Church of Shepherd, Shepherd, Texas with Dr. Preston Baker officiating.

 

HERROD

Elvira Evelyn Herrod, was born to Mary and D.C. McCord in Halletsville, Texas on February 11, 1924. She passed away Monday, April 18, 2005 at the age of 81. She is survived by her grandson, Corbert (Bert) Brocker, Jr. and family; granddaughter, Rhonda Mayfield and family; brother-in-law, Harold Herrod and wife, Kathleen and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her loving husbands, James O. Herrod, Lloyd Tunnel; parents, Mary and D.C. McCord and her son, Corbert “Sonny” Brocker.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 21, 2005, 2:00 p.m. at Farley Chapel Cemetery, Shepherd, Texas.

YOUNG

DAVID ALLEN YOUNG, age 61 of Shepherd, Texas, passed away, Saturday, April 23, 2005. He was born November 15, 1943 to Winfred Allen and Octavia Leona Young in Pasadena, Texas.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Jean Young; children, David Allen Young, Jr. and wife, Ardath, Dorene Elizabeth Contreras and husband, David; brothers, Preston Young, Winfred Young, Douglas Young; sister, Dena Parrish; grandchildren, Brandy Nicole Danielson, David Ryan Young, Scott Contreras, Matthew Contreras; great-grandchildren, Richard McDowel, Daniel McDowell, Beth Muirhead, Kris Pate and Kim Lewis and a host of other loving and caring family and friends.

Graveside services were held Wednesday, April 27, 2005, 10:00 a.m. at Peebles Cemetery, Goodrich, Texas.

 

GUYNES

Virginia C. Guynes, age 78, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2005. She was born February 3, 1927 to James David and Sarah Leonis Cheek in Nacogdoches, Texas. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, April 26, 2005, 2:00 p.m. at Bear Creek Baptist Church, Cleveland, Texas with interment at Pace-Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens Cleveland, Texas. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Taylor of Cleburne, Texas, sister, Rebecca Thompson of Roanoke, Virginia; brothers, James Randall Cheek of Garland, Texas, Edward Cheek of Azle, Texas; granddaughter, Cassandra Renea Arnold; great-grandchildren, Sara and Hope Arnold, Gary Allen Collier; great-great-grandchild, Austin Collier and other loving and caring family members and friends.

GROSS

David “Heavy” Gross, age 51, born in Houston, TX, passed away April 24, 2005. He lived in Gary, TX and was in the wrecker and auto service. He is survived by his wife, Angeline Gross; daughters, Sharlett “Toni” Coulliette and husband, James, Melissa McCumber and husband, Mickel, Penny Georges and fiancé, Daniel; mother, Bessie Gross; brother, Joe Gross, sister, Susan Wells and Jimmy, grandchildren, Tanner and Tagen Coulliette, Madison, Mason, and Mechelle McCumber; and a host of other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Gross; brothers, Charles Gross, Jr., Carl Wayne Gross; and sister, Pat Moran.

His funeral service was held Thursday, April 28, 2005, 1:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Brookside Cemetery, Houston, TX.

SMITH

Lois Smith, age 59, from Cleveland, Texas, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2005. She was born in Cleveland, Texas to Leroy and Ollie Wilkerson on October 24, 1945.

She is survived by her children, Vicki Smith and husband, James, Carl Shirley, Jr. and wife, Connie, Scott Shirley and wife, Kim, Greg Shirley and wife, Cheryl, Kent Shirley and wife, Debbie; sisters, Ruby Wisdom, Helen Wilkerson, Jessie Troutman; brother, William Wilkerson; thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Ollie Wilkerson and her brother, L.R. Wilkerson.

Rev. George Hayden conducted graveside services held Friday, April 29, 2005, 2:00 p.m. at Pin Oak Cemetery, Cleveland, Texas.

CLEMOW

Norman Ray Clemow, age 33, of Houston, Texas passed away Monday, April 25, 2005. He was born to Harris Nelson and Sharon Kay Clemow III on October 31, 1971.

He is survived by his mother, Sharon Kay Clemow; grandfather, Nathan Johnson and wife, Martha; brother, Nathan Clemow; sister, Melony Clemow; brother-in-law, Kermitt A. Gunter, Jr.; aunt, Alice Goodman; nieces and nephews, Kara, Sharah, Brandy, Cody, Christopher, Kermitt, III; cousins, Anna, Karne, Kathryn, Zakk, Amanda, Cristine and Alice and many other loving and caring family member and friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 28, 2005, 1:00 p.m. Evergreen Cemetery, Evergreen Community, Cleveland, Texas.

Bennett

Shelton Paul Bennett, age 62, of Cleveland, Texas passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2005. He was born to Ciscero W. and Viola Allen Bennett on July 13, 1942.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Bennett; daughter, Barbara Copper and husband Randy; son, Bobby Bennett; sister, Patsy VanNorman; brother, Larry Bennett and wife Glenda; grandchildren, Amy Cooper, Cody Cooper and Dylan Cooper.

Funeral services were held Monday, May 02, 2005, 11:00 a.m. Pace Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas, with interment at Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Texas.

ECHHADE

Zakaria Lee Echhade, Jr. known to many as “Little Zak”, 1 Year, 10 months, 25 days old, passed away April 29, 2005. He was born June 4, 2003 to Zakkaria Lee Echhade, Sr. and Michelle Lynn Judalet in Livingston, Texas.

He is survived by his parents; sisters, Lexis Michelle Echhade and Kiersten Lynn Echhade; grandparents, Vernon Wright, Carrie Judalet, Jodie Long, Loutfi Echhade, Granny Little, and Roth Dacus; great-grandparents, Barbara Spore and Donna Long; great-aunts, Sissy Vannier, Mary Templin, Jackie Judalet, Pam McDougle; great-uncles, Wallace Judalet, Fred Vannier, Bobby Judklet, Zack Echhade, Ali Echhade, Oliver McDougle; aunts, Melissa Judalet, Carrie S. Brown, Jessica Brown,

Megan, Albrecht, Brittany Albrecht, Candice Smith, Misty Montgomery, Dawn Jeffcoat, Ashleigh Brown, Sherrie Wright; uncles, Curtis Wright, James Hill, Mookie Taylor, Emekia Montgomery, Brandon Wright, Chris Torres, Squeeky Montgomery, Jesse Templin, Bobby Jack Judalet; God-Parents, Oliver and Pam McDougle, Negala and Robert Ross; cousins, Tyler Torres, Haley Butler, Austin Butler, Bradley Butler, Brianna Hardison, Hannah Ross, Garrett Ross, Oliver Mc-Dougle, IV, David McDougle, Meagan McDougle, Lori McDougle, Shawn Deshay, Shian Deshay.

Graveside services were held Wednesday, May 4, 2005, 1:00 p.m. at

Colmesneil Cemetery, Colmesneil, Texas.

WIGGINS

Dennis Lee Wiggins, age 50, of Vidor Texas, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2005. He was born in Revena, Ohio to Harry and Lorraine Wiggins on March 18, 1955.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Millican Wiggins; daughters, Alicia Wiggins, Tonya Wiggins, Tosha Wiggins; sisters, Brenda Thomas, Marceina Wiggins, Millie Parker, Wanda Wiggins; brothers, Thomas Wiggins, Sr., Ronald Wiggins, Leeroy Wiggins; grandchildren, Kayla Hall, Chelsea Fulcher, Kaytlynn Hall, Kelsey Hall, Joshua Wiggins, Cody Broussard, Christopher Murphy; ten nephews; fourteen nieces and those who knew and loved him.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 6, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas. Rev. James Parrish conducted the service with interment at Farley Chapel Cemetery, Shepherd, Texas. Visitation will be Thursday, May 5, 2005 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home.

Whitton

Willie “Bo” Odell Whitton, age 73, of Cleveland, Texas passed away Saturday, April 30, 2005. He was born to John Sallas and Maggie Lewis Whitton on November 12, 1931.

He is survived by his Wife, Ula May Whitton; daughters, Reba Walker and husband, Jim of Ace, Tx., Teresa Guidry and husband,Terry of Huffman, Tx., Diane Whitmire and husband, Rex of Cleveland, Tx.; sisters, Susie Turner of College Station,Tx., Merdell Turner of Spring, Tx.; Eleven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, May 02, 2005, 4:00 p.m. graveside, at Magnolia Cemetery, Cleveland, Texas.

 

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