Obituaries

2005
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CHARLES “DUTCH” PHILLIPS

Charles "Dutch" Phillips, born August 6, 1934 to John and Iva Mae Phillips in Nacogdoches, Texas, died October 1, 2005 in Cold Springs, Texas. He was preceded in death by a son Clay Granberry. He is survived by his beloved wife Wanda Ruth, sons DJ Phillips and Donald Granberry, daughters Laura Rinehart and husband Charles, Brenda Meyers and Virginia Harmon. Grandchildren - Rusty, Delynn, Clay Jr. and Helen Granberry, Marlana Camacho and husband Alex, Angela Phillips and Justin Meyers. Great-grandson Marcel Camacho and many dear relations and close friends. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 5th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Cleveland Texas. Memorial services will be on Thursday, October 6th at 11:00 am at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home. Cremation to follow.

Newkirk

Nancy Isabelle Whitten Newkirk, 91, of Shenandoah, died Saturday, October 2, 2005, at the St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital in Houston.

Graveside services will be held at 2 Pm, Monday, October 3, 2005, at the Guedry Cemetery in Batson. Visitation will be held from 9 Am to noon, Monday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Nancy was born November 5, 1913 in Navasota, was a former resident of Alice and The Woodlands for 10 years, and has resided in the Shenandoah area for the past two years. She was a homemaker, graduate of the Saratoga High School class of 1929, member of the Order of Eastern Star in Alice, Past President of the Texas Medical Auxiliary, and former Boy Scout Den Mother. She also enjoyed arts and crafts, was an accomplished pianist, and loving mother and grandmother.

Mrs. Newkirk was preceded in death by her father: Jessie Scott Whitten, mother: Emma Cecilia Robertson Whitten, husband: William ‘Dr. Bill’ Newkirk, sons: Scott and Bill Flowers, and granddaughters: Brenda Flowers Nixon and Rebecca Flowers Duncan. She is survived by her son: Aubrey J. Flowers and wife Barbara of Boerne, daughter: Susan Wallis and husband Jim of The Woodlands, grandchildren: James Flowers, Patricia Matthews, Shannon Edwards, Michael Flowers, Scott Flowers, Beau Flowers, Taylor Wallis, Todd Keuper, Jeff Keuper, and Travis Keuper, great-grandchildren: Courtney Shannon, Ryan Edwards, Michael Edwards, Jake Edwards, Griffin Matthews, Mimi Matthews, Marie Duncan, Brendan Nixon, Scott Nixon, and numerous other relatives, and friends.

Eggleston

Earl Roy Eggleston, 73, of Houston, died Monday, October 3, 2005, at his residence in Houston.

Funeral services will be held at 2 Pm, Friday, October 7, 2005, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held from 10 Am to 2 Pm, Friday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Earl was born September 21, 1932 in Dunkerton, IA, to parents; Ernest and Florence Firestone Eggleston, a former resident of Dayton, and has resided in the Houston area for the past 37 years. He was a graduate of the Aurora High School class of 1949, had attended Fayette University in Iowa, veteran of the US Army with service during the Korean War, retired superintendent for T. O. James Construction of Waco after 35 years of employment, and enjoyed using his metal detector, fishing, hunting, woodworking and carpentry, and playing cards.

Mr. Eggleston was preceded in death by his parents, son: Michael Wayne Eggleston, and sister: Delores Stevenson. He is survived by his wife: Claudia Hansen Eggleston of Houston, sons: Pat Eggleston and wife Barbara of Dayton, Rick Eggleston and wife Meredith of Tomball, and Jeff Howlett and wife Jane of Bristol, RI, daughters: Lori Sager and husband James of Highlands, Lisa Wilson and husband Mike of The Woodlands, Carrie Howlett of Houston, and Lisa Womack and husband Hurl of Houston, sister: Barbara Wilcox of Milaca, MN, brother-in-law: Steve Stevenson of Mansfield, 12 grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

In lieu of usual floral remembrances, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society at 7707 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77054.

Henderson

Bessie M. Keith Henderson, 91, of Hull, died Sunday, October 9, 2005, at the San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Alexander Campus.

Funeral services will be held at 10 Am, Thursday, October 13, 2005, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton with graveside services at 4 Pm, Thursday, at the Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Visitation will be held from 5 Pm to 9 Pm, Wednesday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Bessie was born June 17, 1914 in Edna, to parents; Martin L. and Nancy Leona Quattlebaum Keith, a former resident of Bay City and Lawrence, KS, and was presently a resident of the Hull-Daisetta area. She was a homemaker, member of the United Pentecostal Church, and enjoyed reading her bible, listening to gospel music, crocheting, and quilting.

Mrs. Henderson was preceded in death by her father: Martin Looper Keith, mother: Nancy Leona Quattlebaum Black, husband: John D. Henderson, son: James ‘J.D.’ Henderson, brothers: Thomas and John Henry, and sisters: Josephine and Lillian. She is survived by her daughters: Joyce DeBarge and husband Sonny of Hull and Aline Holtzman and husband J. of Lawrence, KS, sons: John E. Henderson and wife Myrtle of Houston, Ken Henderson of Livermore, CA, and Levy Henderson and wife Peggy of Greenville, SC, brothers: William B. Keith and James Black, 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Tolbert

Helen Tolbert, age 79, of New Caney, Texas passed away Sunday, October 9, 2005. She was born in Vivian, Louisiana to Morris and Carrie Sandlin on August 22, 1926.
She is survived by her husband, Sterling O. Tolbert, daughter, Linda Hogan Dibble, son, Donald Eugene Hogan, six grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren and many other loving family members and caring friends. She is preceded in death by her, grandson, Michael Eugene Lehnis; three sisters and three brothers.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 2:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas. Bro. Andy Hunt of New Caney Family Worship Center, conducted the service with interment at Oak Shade Cemetery, Cleveland, Texas.

DUMESNIL

Robert Charles Dumesnil, age 67, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Monday, Octobeer 10, 2005. He was born to Claude C. and Eula Paula Dumesnil in Houston, Texas on November 3, 1937. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He worked for Port-Terminal as an engineer. He is survived by his wife, Mary Koska Dumesnil; daughters, Cindy, Caroline; sons, Robert C. Dumesnil, Jr., Robert Lynn Dumesnil, Teddy Koska, John Hagan, Kenny Dumesnil, Charles Dumesnil, John Dumesnil; sisters, Claudia, Elizabeth and Dorris; brothers, Jack Dumesnil, Ray Dumesnil; grandchildren, Julie Lynn Dumesnil, Andrew Koska, Dorothy Koska, Pauline Koska and Gage Dumesnil and many other loving and caring family members and friends.

JEFFERSON

Peerless E. Jefferson, age 80, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Monday, October 10, 2005. He was born in Hugo, Oklahoma to Wallace and Rosa Jefferson on July 10, 1925. He is survived by his loving wife, Nita Beth Jefferson; son, Charles Jefferson; daughters, Brenda Kelley and husband, Tommy, Diane Gretencord and husband, David; grandchildren, Randy Robertson, Tom Kelley, Bill Kelley, Clark Jefferson, Jeremy Gretencord, Sunny Marsh; great-grandchildren, Makayla Jefferson and Lexi Banks; sisters, Mary Francis Jefferson Yeary, Colleen Jefferson Butcher; numerous nieces and nephews, and many other family members and countless friends. He is preceded in death by his brother, Palmer Stephens. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 13, 2005, 3:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas. Bro. Reeves of Rural Shade Baptist Church conducted the service with interment at Cleveland, Memorial Park Cemetery with pallbearers, Larry Allen, Ed Briggs, Wesley Celestine, Heron Espinoza, Russell Parsons and Lito Rodriguez.
David Barclay Opryshek, age 17, of Splendora, Texas, passed away October 10, 2005. He was born in Houston, Texas to Karl Opryshek and Angela L. Ott on July 11, 1988. He was a Baptist in faith and lived in the Cleveland Community for 14 years.
He is survived by his parents, Karl and Deborah Opryshek, Agnela and Kyle Ott; grandparents, Carole Opryshek, Kirby and Barbara Mills, Gail Young; great-grandmother, Evelyn Mills; sisters, Sabrina Morgan, Joy Ott; brothers, Steven Opryshek, Roy Ott, Ryan Ott; uncles, Zackery Mills, Andre Says, Alan Hines, Bill Young, Ronnie Huggins, David Ott; aunts, Pam Says, Debra Mills, Karla Cernosek, Elizabeth Huggins, Sharon Hines, Clydene Ott, Cody Says, Catelyn Says, Jesse Mills; cousins, John Mills, Juliet Mills, Wesley and Melissa Huggins, Makala Hines, Kathy Ott, Rebecca Ott; niece, Kylie Morgan; best friends, Nikki Walker, Ben Hoskins, and Michael Daleon and many other loving and caring family members and countless friends. He is preceded in death by his brother William Scott Opryshek; uncle, Keith Opryshek; cousin, David Ott, Jr. and Gregory Ott; grandfather, Talmade Ott.

Visitation will be held Thursday, 10/13/05, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and all day Friday, 10/14/05, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 15, 1005, 10:30 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church with Bro. Carl Williamson conducting the service. A Scholarship Fund is being set up in lieu of flowers.

MEEKS

Steven Matthew Meeks, age 34, of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2005. He was born in Cleveland, Texas to Jessie and Marie Lorene Meeks on October 9, 1971.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Meeks; daughter, Morgan Lorene Meeks; sisters, Patricia Franklin, Barbara Mitchell, Virginia Wheat, Charlotte Flynn, Jessie Lang; brother, Ronald Harp; nephews, Victoria Eason, Jody Franklin, Cassie Halbrooks, Melissa Harp, Lisa Harrell, Amanda Arrendell, Danielle Lang, Elizabeth Lang; many other loving family members and caring friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Jesse Meeks; mother, Margie Meeks; brothers, Donald Harp and Kenneth Meeks.
Graveside services were held Friday, October 14, 2005, 1:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens, Cleveland, Texas.

Ross

Nadine May Ross, 75, of Liberty, died Thursday, October 13, 2005, at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2 Pm, Sunday, October 16, 2005, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton with burial following at Fairlawn Cemetery in Liberty. Visitation will be held from 5 Pm to 9 Pm, Saturday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Nadine was born December 20, 1929 in Liberty, to parents; Lou and Emma Holland May, and has resided in the Liberty area throughout her life. She was a homemaker and member, Sunday school teacher, and nursery volunteer at the Heights Baptist Church in Liberty. She also enjoyed Embroidery, sewing, painting, gardening, and working crossword puzzles.

Mrs. Ross was preceded in death by her parents and sister: Jewel Payne. She is survived by her husband: J.D. Ross, Jr. of Liberty, son: David Ross and wife Susan of Rockwood, TN, daughter: Debbie Graves and husband randy of Dayton, sisters: Dorothy ‘Aunt Cupie’ Cornelius of Liberty and Maxine Ray of Cleveland, brother: E. B. Young of Hardin, five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

BOWER

Christine Bower, age 91 born July 31, 1914, of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2005. She is survived by her sister, Frankie Matthews and numerous nieces and nephews and other loving family members and caring friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Bower. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 16, 2:30 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas. Rev. Herbert Zimmerman conducted the service with interment at Hayman Cemetery.

CLARK

Wilma Ethel Clark, age 88 of Huntsville, Texas, passed away, Thursday, October 13, 2005. She was born in Overton, Texas to S.H. and Sybil Barton on October 5, 1917.
She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Nelson and husband, Stanley of Dallas, Texas, Diane Dow and husband, Norman of Coldspring, Texas; grandchildren, Beth Antonisse and husband, John, Shelly Brady and husband, Mike, Patrick Hughett, Trey Clark and wife, Michelle; great-grandchildren, Robert Duke, Jordan Antonisse, Christian Antonisse, Eden Antonisse and many other loving family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Pat Clark; sisters, Theresa Murrell, Sammy Kail and Jane Ezwoh Gennusa.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October, 15, 2005, 2:00 p.m. at Coldspring United Methodist Church. Pastor Capri Grimes and Bro. Don Willis conducted the service with interment at Oakwood Cemetery, Coldspring, Texas.

MERCER

Thelma Faye “Duke” Mercer, a loving mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother went to be with our Lord on October 15, 2005, after a long happy life and a short battle with Cancer, at the age of 70. She was born on August 14, 1935.
She was known by all who met her for her infectious and friendly personality. She was a stubbornly strong and independent woman who knew how to get things accomplished and did them her way. She loved her career because of the camaraderie among her peers. She was awarded many honors, throughout her nearly 30 years of employment, with the Horace Mann Companies which included; “Agent of the Month” on numerous occasions as well as the “Quarterly Top Producer “several times. She was the first woman to be inducted into the Insurance Hall of Fame which further reflects her success in business. Although, if you were to ask her, she would tell you that her greatest accomplishment was her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her parents Viola and Plennie Duke, her brothers Billy Wayne Duke, J.D. Mathison, and Doug Mitchell as well as her sister Ruby Kuykendall.
She is survived by her loving daughter Diane Lucero, of Dallas, Texas; son Billy Mercer and wife Kae of Lewisville, Texas and Gary Mercer.
Her loving sisters Janette Goodman of Baytown, Texas; Bess Lee of Crosby, Texas; Mary Kuykendall of Corpus Christi Lake, Texas; Wilma Graham of Sebastopol, Mississippi; Berti Jo Kinsey and her husband Bill of Archer City, Texas; and by Brenda Dugas and her husband Paul of Layfatte Louisiana as well as her brother Jack Duke and his wife Ann of Pasadena, Texas; 5 grandchildren Charles Pettigrew, Christiana Lucero, Colt Mercer, Staci Mercer and April Rucker; and 4 great grandchildren. She had several nieces and nephews and also leaves a treasured extended family and a wonderful lifetime of friends.
We would like to give a special Thank You to the Hospice of Wichita Falls for all of their support and for their wonderful care giving and would like to ask that any donations to please be made to the Hospice of Wichita Falls in the name of Thelma Mercer to show our appreciation.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at Cleveland Memorial Park Cemetery, Cleveland, Texas with an inspirational message delivered by Reverend Melvin Graham in the honor of her memory to celebrate her life, but not morn her passing.

GRIMSLEY

Gladys Marie Grimsley, age 85, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2005. She was born in Mansfield, Louisiana to Gordie Webb and Ila Gladys Oliver on January 8, 1920.
She is survived by his daughter, Margery Ann Darnell; son Johnny Grimsley and wife, Judy; grandchildren, Bill Lindley Strahan and wife Lisa, Jason Grimsley and wife Dana, Joe Grimsley and wife Lynn, Jennifer Lei Darnell; great-grandchildren, Travis Austin Strahan, Trevor Fulton Strahan, Trenton Lindley Strahan, Hunter Ray Grimsley, John Quinton Grimsley, Rayne Kay Grimsley, Justin Berryhill and Chandler Berryhill. She is preceded in death by her sons, Bobby James and Richard Glenn Grimsley; sister, Mercedes Mizell; and brother, Fulton Oliver
Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Cleveland, Texas. Rev. Joel McMahon and Rev. Larry Smith conducted the service with interment at Cleveland Memorial Park Cemetery.

STEELE

Oliver Dean Steele, age 75, of Cleveland, Texas passed away Monday, October 17, 2005. He was born in Streetman, Texas to Lemuel Dean and Willie Mae Steele on December 29, 1929.
He is survived by his wife, Eva Steele; daughters, Karen Franklin and husband, Ricky; sons, David Steele and wife, Sandy, Lemuel Steele and wife, Candy, Van Steele and wife, Debbie; sisters, Georgia and husband, Gerald, Mattie Bell and husband, Roger; grandchildren, Trista, Stacie, Lemuel, Jr., Randy, Raymond, Ricky, Jr., Chase, Brandan, Kassidy, Jonathan, and Brandon; great-grandchildren, Madison, Nathaniel, Hunter, Haley, Terry and numerous nieces and nephews, and other loving family members and caring friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, Willie Mae Dean Steele.
Funeral services were held Thursday, October 20, 2005, 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Cleveland, Cleveland, Texas. Bro. Mike Chapman conducted the service with interment at Brookside Memorial Park Cemetery, Houston, Texas.

McCreight

Patricia ‘Patsy’ Odom McCreight, 62, of Liberty, died Tuesday, October 18, 2005, at her residence.

Graveside services will be held at 10 Am, Thursday, October 20, 2005, at the V. R. Fregia Cemetery in Liberty. Visitation will be held from 5 Pm to 9 Pm, Wednesday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Patsy was born December 16, 1942 in Beaumont, to parents; Lazarus A. and Marie M. Gibson Odom, a former resident of Saratoga, and has resided in the Liberty area for the past 29 years. She was a self employed beautician and worked out of the 3802 Beauty Shop, attended the Crosby Church, and enjoyed quilting, cooking, and gardening.

Mrs. McCreight was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her daughters: Machell Johnston and husband Dale of Anahuac and Tonya Cangemi and husband Douglas of Cleveland, sons: Randall Stiles and wife Ronda of Anahuac and Calvin Stiles and wife Natasha of Cold Spring, sisters: Ida Caswell and husband Mike of New Orleans, Janice Thomas and husband Ray of Sun City, AZ, and Eunice Thornton of Talula, LA, brothers: James Odom and wife Linda of Spurger and Larry Odom and wife Cecilia of Spurger, grandchildren: Jeremy, Matt, Ryan, Austin, Mallory, Devin, and Olivia, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Sullivan

Jack Paul Sullivan, 60, of Dayton, died Wednesday, October 19, 2005, at his residence.

Memorial services will be held at 2 Pm, Sunday, October 23, 2005, at the Community Christian Church on FM 1409, in Dayton. Visitation will be held from 10 Am to 5 Pm, Saturday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Jack was born January 26, 1945 in Beaumont, to parents; Roy D. “Tootum” and Ruby “Poodle” Chesson Sullivan, a former resident of Winnie and has resided in the Dayton area for the past 33 years. He was a graduate of the Anahuac High School, a contract welder for many businesses in the area, and enjoyed bull and bareback riding and calf roping, and fishing.

Mr. Sullivan was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 29 years: Jimmie Lynn Pruitt Sullivan of Dayton, daughters: Rhonda Ponder and husband Bert of MS, Renee Schexsnaider and husband Barry of Anahuac, and Maggie Melancon and husband Lance of Sugar Land, son: Shawn Paul Sullivan of Dayton, sister: Justine Reno of Barrett Station, brothers: Doug Sullivan and wife Sandy of Llano and Jimmy Ray Sullivan and wife Brenda of Beaumont, brother-in-law: Roy Pruitt and wife Lin of Dayton, mother-in-law: Mae Beth Trousdale Pruitt of Dayton, four grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Mager

Gilbert Reinhold Mager, born April 9, 1925 passed away on October 19, 2005. He was born to Adelia Frieske and Reinhold Andrew Mager in Taylor, Texas. Gilbert proudly served in the United States Navy on the USS Yorktown During WWII and retired his military career as an aerial photographer with the US Air Force on December 1, 1965. He was employed at Rhom & Haas in Deer Park for over 30 years. He is preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Edna Louise Mager; sister: Della Mae Bax; brothers: Milton Mager and Marvin Mager. He is survived by his daughters: Kathleen Talley of Baytown, Frances Beever of League City, Mary Lou Johnson of Friendswood and Paula Jean Adams of Dickinson, grandchildren: Jarett Talley, Hayley Richards, James Thomas, Allie Johnson and Heather Anne Russell, and his great-grandchildren Kalub Richards, Brittany Russell and Matthew Russell. No memorial service will be held. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the World War II Memorial Campaign: P.O. Box 96766, Washington, D.C., 20090-6766. Arrangements are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton, Texas.

MARTIN

Sandra Louise Martin, of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2005 at the age of 70. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Robert and Isabelle Jones on July 9, 1935.
She is survived by her loving Husband of 14 Years, Lee Martin; daughters, Heidi Bertrum, Melissa Martin and husband, Anthony; sons, Kevin Morse and wife, Barbara, Christapher Morse and wife, Sandra, Mark Morse; step-daughters, Lanise Quinn and husband, Joseph, Wanda Cadwallader and husband, Lewis; brother, Robert Jones; grandchildren, Jody Hesse, Jonathan Morse, Matthew Morse, Christapher Martin, Doryl Martin, Nathan Morse, Jacob Morse, Samantha Morse and Paula Morse; step-grandchildren, Zachery Quinn and Mikaela Quinn, Travis and Angie Ristow; and numerous nieces and nephews and other loving family members and caring friends. She is preceded in death by her, son, Jeffrey Morse; step-son, Lee J. Martin, Jr.; and her brother, Richard Jones.
Funeral services were held Monday, October 24, 2005, 1:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Coldspring, Texas. Rev. Anthony Martin and Bro. Jeff Hackleman conducted the service with interment at Evergreen Cemetery, Evergreen, Texas.

Litton

Aaron Lee Litton, 21, of Dayton, died Friday, October 21, 2005 at Ben Taub Hospital. He was born August 7, 1984 in Glendale, West Virginia. He attended Dayton High School and worked at Empire Steel as an iron worker.
He is survived by his parents: Tammy and Larry Wagoner of Dayton; grandparents: Linda and Ken Beckett of Ohio; brothers: Bradley Davis Arnold of Dayton, Wesley Allen Wagoner of Dayton, and Logan Alan Wagoner of Dayton, fiancée: Rachelle Brown of Dayton, also numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Service for Aaron will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday, October 27, 2005 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. Visitation will be Wednesday evening, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton.

AMOS

Earl Edward Amos of Cleveland, Texas passed away Friday, October 21, 2005 at the age of 75. He was born in Roanoke, Virginia on December 10, 1928. He was a resident of the Romayor Community for the last 2 years and former resident of Floyd, Virginia. He was a member of SKPS (RV Club) for more than 10 years. He had many opportunities to travel and made numerous friends. He is survived by his daughter, Rose Marie Wade and son-in-law, Troy of Myakka City, Florida.

Stines

Karen Mae Stines, 54, of Anahuac, died October 22, 2005 at home after a lengthy illness. She was born February 10, 1951 in Anahuac, Texas to father, William James Stines, Jr. and mother Beatrice Wilson Stines. She was a life long resident of Anahuac where she had worked in retail sales, a member of the Baptist Church in Anahuac and a graduate of Anahuac High School.
She was preceded in death by her father and is survived by her mother: Beatrice Stines of Anahuac; Daugther: Tiffany Stines of Houston; Brother: Peter Shines of Anahuac and Paul Stines of Seattle, Washington.
There are no services scheduled at this time for Karen. Arrangements are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton.

PRESSWOOD

Pat Alan Presswood, 53, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 24, 2005 at his residence. He was born on August 20, 1952 in Conroe, Texas and resided in Plum Grove most of his life. Mr. Presswood was a Vietnam War veteran who proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1970-1973, defending our country’s freedom. He worked in the trucking industry for many years and most recently was employed by Jerry Standley until his health failed him. Mr. Presswood has attended Crossroads Assembly of God Church of Splendora for a number of years. During this time, he became close friends with his pastor and cooking buddy, Charlie Burton. This devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather, will be most remembered for his wonderful sense of humor, love for fishing, and barbeque cooking. He will be greatly missed by family and friends, but they are confident that he is now rejoicing in the presence of Jesus and completely healed.
He was preceded in death by his father, Seab Alton Presswood, and mother, Dora Lee McClain. He is survived by his loving wife and friend, Charlotte Presswood; brother, Michael Presswood and wife, Liz of Plum Grove, TX; daughter, Amy Kyles and husband, Cargil of Katy, TX; daughter, Lori Boehm and husband, Chris of Plum Grove, TX; son, Jake Hoot and wife, Kim of Coldspring, TX; grandchildren, Kristen Boehm, Ryan Boehm, David Hoot, Justin Hoot, Josh Carey and Brian Carey; nephews, Seab Presswood, Scotty Presswood and numerous other family members and a host friends.
Rev. Charlie Burton and Rev. Herb Hawthorne conducted the funeral service held Friday, October 28, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas with interment at Plum Grove Cemetery in Plum Grove. Jesse Hawthorne, James Graham, Jimmy Kelso, Jackie Kelso, Bill Kelso and Ronnie Gray all served as his pallbearers.

SUMBERLIN

Daphne Michelle Sumberlin, of Cleveland, Texas passed away Monday, October 24, 2005 in a fatal auto accident. She was born in Belaire, Texas to Harold R. and Polly McSween on November 8, 1966.
She is leaving behind her husband, Ronald Eugene Sumberlin; son, Justin M. McSween; mother, Polly McSween; brothers, Malcolm McSween and wife, Carrie, Davy McSween, Omer McSween, nieces and nephews, Malcolm Christopher, Crystal, Candice, Danny, Amy, Harold James; brothers-in-laws, David Anders and Dean Anders; sister-in-law, Nancy Anders and many other loving family members and caring friends. She is preceded in death by her father, Harold McSeen; grandparents, Omer and Margaret McSween; Marvin and Hattie Springfellow, brother-in-law, Dale Anders.
Bro. Melvin Holifield conducted a memorial service on Friday, October 26, 2005, 5:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel.

Mooney

Charles S. Mooney passed into the loving arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on October 25, 2005. He was born September 26, 1925 in Pelly, Texas and graduated from Channelview High. He had an antique car business for over 30 years. Mr. Mooney enjoyed playing dominoes and poker. He loved to ride motorcycles especially the Harleys and he had a special love for his black lab Bo and cats Tom and Callie.
Service for Mr. Mooney will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 29, 2005 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Dayton, Tx. The Rev. Danny Biddy will be officiating and interment will follow at Palms Memorial Park.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Imogene C. Mooney, his parents and four sisters. He leaves to cherish his memory, son: Dale Mooney and Jody; daughters: Kay Stratmann and Gerry, Gale Stuckey and Steve, Pat Rogers and Don; sisters: Charlsie, Betty Sue, Helen Wilma, and Mary Ruth; 7 grandchildren: Mindy Goff and Micah, Kristi Mika and Eric, Amy Schilling and Deran, Charles Nicholas Mooney and Candace, Sharee McCown, Clayton Mooney and Ashley McCown and 3 great-grandchildren: Charles Nicholas Mooney, Jr., Emily Mika, and Landen Gaskamp.
Visitation for Mr. Mooney will be 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton, Texas.

MORRIS

Don Morris of Cleveland, Texas passed away Thursday, October 27, 2005 at the age of 77. He was born in Houston, Texas on June 02, 1928. He was a resident of the Cleveland Texas for the last 25 years and former resident of Houston, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Maxine Morris; daughter, JoAnn Lawson and husband Charles; grandson, Curtis Lawson and wife Amy; great granddaughter Caroline Lawson; brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews and a many other loving family members and countless friends. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 30, 2005, 2:00 p.m at Calvary Baptist Church, Cleveland, Texas. Bro Carl Williamson conducted the service with interment at Bear Creek Cemetery.

DAVIS

Earlene Lois Davis, 88, of Coldspring, Texas, passed away October 28, 2005. She was born in Plantersville, Texas to Thomas and Belle Dee Thompson on September 7, 1917.

She is survived by her sons, Thelmon Darrell Bonin and wife, Shela, Thomas Wayne Bonin and Kathy Bonin Barr; grandchildren, Darrell Wayne Bonin, Kenneth Doyle Bonin, Christie Bonin Tidwell, Louis Doyle Bonin, Kandace Jo Bonin and Steven Darrell Bonin; great grandchildren, Lindsey Caye Tidwell, Katherine Jean Bonin and Kristine Marie Bonin and numerous friends, Pastor Jones, church members, dear friends Clyde and Marty Hearne and beloved pet Mitzi. She is preceded in death by her son, Thurmon Doyle Bonin; daughter, Stella Benigus Bonin; brothers, Ernest and Bryant Thompson.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 1, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas. Interment was Pace-Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens with pallbearers being Kenneth Doyle Bonin, Dwayne Shepherd, Louis Doyle Bonin, Daniel Lee Malberg, Thomas Wayne Bonin, Lee Patterson; honorary pallbearers, Thelmon D. Bonin, Darrell W. Bonin, Clyde Hearne and Steven Darrell Bonin.

Mitchell

Billy G. Mitchell, 76, of Liberty, died Friday, October 28, 2005, at the St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital in Houston.

Funeral services will be held at 2 Pm, Monday, October 31, 2005, at the Pentecostal Tabernacle on FM 2830 in Liberty with burial following at Cooke Memorial Cemetery in Liberty. Visitation will be held from 1 Pm and continue through Monday, at the church on Sunday. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Billy was born May 7, 1929 in Orange to parents; Ivey W. Mitchell and Nettie E. Hemmingway, and has resided in the Liberty area for the past 50 years. He was a veteran of the US Army with service during WW II, a retired oil field supervisor, member of the Pentecostal Tabernacle, and enjoyed fishing, playing golf, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Mr. Mitchell was preceded in death by his parents, grandson: Robert L. Powell, one brother, one sister, and his step-father: Loston LaBove. He is survived by his wife of 50 years: Cordelia Fregia Mitchell of Liberty, son: Troy E. Mitchell of Mt. Belvieu, daughters: Joyce E. Powell and husband Terry of Liberty, Billie Jo Fregia and husband Vernon of Hull, Wanda Fae Whiddon and husband Jimmy of Dayton, and Becky J. Fregia and husband Joe of Liberty, sister: Lois Marks of Orange, brothers: Freddie L. Mitchell of Crosby and Carl Wolford of Beaumont, grandchildren: Troy, Jr., Justin, Cody, Brichelle, Kim, Terry, Jr., William, Tammie, Veronica, Casey, Vernon, Jr., DeLinda, Nicholas, Kelby, Joshua, and Miranda, great-grandchildren: Kameron, Kara, Kaitlin, Harvey, Kandace, Michael, Elizabeth, Brittany, Samantha, Justin, Zoe, Mitchell, Kayleigh, Kelton, Robert, Jr., and Gavin, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

ESTEP

Casey Lee Simpson Estep, 27, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away October 29, 2005. He was born in Texas City, Texas to Dickie Lee and Wanda Jean Estep on September 22, 1976.

He is survived by his mother, Wanda Hefferman and husband, John; father, Dickie Lee Estep; grandmother, Anita Hefferman; son, Shade Timothy Regal Ado; fiancé, Michelle Stewart and her children, Britney and Johnathan and their favorite aunt, Brenda Golden, all from Scottsboro, Alabama; brother, Micah J. Estep and wife, Lynda; sister, Kally Flowers and Brian; nieces and nephews, Keelee, Dabriella, Darrin, Kennedy, Faye; numerous loving aunts, uncles and other family members and many caring friends.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, 11/2/2005, 2:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens, Cleveland, Texas. Visitation will be Tuesday, 11/1/2005, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas.

Priest

James E. ‘Jim’ Priest, 71, of Dayton died Monday, October 31, 2005, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2 Pm, Friday, November 4, 2005, at the Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Crosby with burial following at Magnolia Park Cemetery in Dayton. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Jim was born October 4, 1934 in Jackson, TN to parents; Charles E. Priest and Floy M. Joyner, a former resident of LaPorte and has resided in the Dayton area for the past 32 years. He was a graduate of the Walnut Mississippi High School class of 1953, veteran of the US Army with service during the Korean War, retired database administrator from M.D. Anderson Hospital after ten years of employment, member and former treasurer and youth group leader of the Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Crosby, member of the American Legion, and he also enjoyed woodworking, electronics, and computers.

Mr. Priest was preceded in death by his parents: Charles E. Priest and Floy M. Joyner Jones, and a sister: Patricia Wamble. He is survived by his wife of 45 years: Shirley E. Stoll Priest of Dayton, sons: Kurt Priest and wife Sherri of Ft. Knox, KY and Jon Priest of Houston, granddaughters: Amanda A. Priest of Richmond, Julie A. Priest of Ft. Knox, KY, and Cynthia E. Priest of Ft. Knox, KY, and numerous other relatives and friends.

In lieu of usual floral remembrances, the family requests that donations be made to the Our Shepherd Lutheran Church Endowment Fund at, 19704 FM 2100, Crosby TX 77532.