Obituaries

Fredenburg

Moody Lee “Mr. Moody” Fredenburg, Sr. 87, of Liberty, died Friday, November 11, 2005, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2 Pm, Tuesday, November 15, 2005, at the Liberty Church of Christ with burial following at Cooke Memorial Cemetery in Liberty. Visitation will be held from 5 Pm to 9 Pm, Monday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Moody was born December 25, 1917 in Detroit, TX, to parents; John F. and Francis O. Smith Fredenburg, and has resided in the Liberty area for the past 37 years. He was a veteran of the US Army with service during WW II, a retired crane operator for Upjohn Construction of Houston, owner/operator of M & N Concessions, member of the Liberty Church of Christ, and enjoyed sports, fishing, hunting, and raising cattle.

Mr. Fredenburg was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Jack, Benny, and Oliver Fredenburg, and sisters: Elsie Day and Stella ‘Aunt Bill’ Dennis. He is survived by his wife of 64 years: Naomi Hughes Fredenburg of Liberty, sons: Moody Lee Fredenburg, Jr. and wife Marsha of LaMarque and Pete Fredenburg and wife Karen of Belton, daughters: Debbie Hanagriff and husband Walter of Crystal Beach and Pam Dowell of Liberty,

11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Key, Milford

Milford Key, 91, of Dayton passed away Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005 in Crosby after an extended illness. He was born in Cordova, Alabama on May 23, 2005. He was a retired carpenter. He was a member of the Masonic lodge, American Legion, and the Carpenter and Millwright Union.

Graveside services are 10:00 a.m., Monday, Nov. 14, at Magnolia Park Cemetery with Rev. Tommy King officiating. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his wife Hazel Key. He is survived by his son: Dana Key and wife Donna of Dayton; daughter: Diane Linkenhoker and husband George of Calvert

He has 5 grand-children: Liz, Dana, John, Gillian, and Heather; 15 great-grandchildren: Jacob, Justin, Haley, Ryan, Ashley, Holly, Cody, Gavin, Madison, Simon, Amory, Finnian, Megan, Shianne and Saige; and one great-great-grandchild, Skylar.

The family will receive friends 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Nov. 13, Sunday evening at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton, Texas.

 

Key, Michael

Michael Arthur Key, 53, of Hardin, died Saturday, November 12, 2005 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. He was born November 5, 1952 in Houston, Texas to parents Audrey Bartlett and Bettie Goodeson Key. He was a lifelong resident of the Hardin area where he attended Hardin High School. He was employed by the Liberty County Drainage District, was a diesel mechanic for many years, and a member of the Methodist Church.

Service for Mr. Key will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 14, 2005 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gideon Watson officiating. Burial will follow at Hardin Chapel Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his father Audrey Key and his brother Steve Key.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Virginia “Sissy” Key of Liberty; mother: Bettie Key of Hardin; sons: Justin Key and wife Reagan of Hardin, Charles Key and wife Crystal of Crosby, and Raymond Hickman and wife Melissa of Hull; daughter: Dedra Brewer and husband Robie of Hardin; five grandchildren: Koty, and Kami Ainsworth; Karah, Hayley, and Garrett Hickman; brother: Thomas Key and wife Kim of Hardin; sister: Charlotte Warner and husband Tom of Hardin.

The family will receive friends 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday evening at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton.

 

Anderson

Helen Louise Anderson, 63, of Liberty died Saturday, December 12, 2005 at home. She was born January 2, 1942 in Liberty, Texas to parents Albert Earl Budro, Sr. and Marie Smalley Budro. She was a life long resident of Liberty and enjoyed working puzzles, watching movies, playing video games and working cross-words.

Service for Mrs. Anderson will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton. Interment will follow at Palms Memorial Park in Dayton.

She is preceded in death by her husband Raymond Wiper, two sisters and one brother. She is survived by son: Henry E. “Bubba” Campbell of Canyon Lake; daughter: Patricia Ann Whitney and husband Tommy of Liberty; sisters: Macie Fregia and husband Vernon of Splendora, Reba Rhoden of Hull, Mary McGee of Orange, Barbara Scott of Port Neches; brothers: Calvin Budro of Baytown, Robert Budro of Trinity, David Budro of Grangerland, Albert Budro, Jr. of Grangerland and Troy Budro of Livingston; six grandchildren: Jonathan Vincent Campbell, Amber Nicole Campbell, Lisa Gillim, Rosalee Whitney, Renee McTige, and Mary Ann Slaven; also three great-grandchildren: Rebecca Gillim, Madison Rauen, and Harley McTige.

The family will receive friends 9:00 a.m., Wednesday until service time at 2:00 p.m. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton, Texas

Ham

Lou Emma Ham, age 95 of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Friday, November 13, 2005. She was born in Lone Pine, Texas to G.L. Hutchison and Dolly Phillips on February 22, 1910.

She is survived by her children, Joe Ham and wife, Jackie; Daphne Ketler; sisters, Hazel Simmons, Wanda Theis; twenty grandchildren, twenty-seven great-grandchildren, seven great great-grandchildren and a host of other family members and friends.

Family and friends gathered for funeral services held, Wednesday, November 16, 2005, 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Coldspring, Texas. Dr. Don Shannon conducted the service with interment at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Coldspring, Texas.

Dillard

John Howard Dillard of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Monday, November 14, 2005 at the age of 81. He was born in Lubbock, Texas to John Howard and Sadie Dillard, Sr. on July 14, 1924. He was a Navy veteran of WWII.

He is servived by his sons, Alan Dillard and wife, Betty, Howard Dillard and wife, Donna; grandchildren, Alesha Hummel and husband, Chris, Chris Wirzberg and husband Terry, Glen Dillard, Jennifer Proffit, Sean Dillard; great-grandchildren, Logan Hummel, Kameron Wirzberg, Jessica Wirzberg, Jackalynn Wirzberg, Robin Dillard, Asley Proffit, Lawrence Proffit, Shilo Dillard, Gavin Dillard and many other loving family members and caring friends.

 

Gridley

Albert William Gridley, 64 of Dayton, died Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at home after an extended illness. He was born July 18, 1941 in Haley, Idaho to parents Leland and Mary Henshaw Gridley. He was a member of the Excelsior class of 1960 in Norwalk, California and served in the U.S. Navy. He married Roberta Nichols, October 23, 1958, was a member of the Liberty Church of Christ and was retired from GDS Engineering in Baytown. Mr. Gridley enjoyed fishing, hunting, and motorcycles.

Services for Mr. Gridley will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 17, 2005 at The Liberty Church of Christ. Interment will follow at Hardin Chapel Cemetery in Hardin, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Mr. Gridley is survived by his wife: Roberta Gridley of Dayton; sons: Albert Gridley, Jr. and wife Phylis of Dayton, Jacob Gridley and wife Crystal of Pasadena, Benjamin Gridley of New Caney; daughters: Lisa Perryman and husband Bobby of Dayton, Laurie Kirsch and husband Rudy of Dayton; grandchildren: Devin Gridley, Darlene Dodd, Jessica Dodd, Nicole Dodd, Laurie Kirsch, Jennifer Kirsch, Coy Kirsch, Taylor Muncey, Savanah Kirsch, Jermiah Kirsch, Stormie Gridley, Dakota Gridley, Austin Gridley; great-grandson: Alex Riojas; sisters: Judy Calahan of California, Linda Welt of Arizona, and Vicki Yellam of California; brother-in-laws: Ed and Duane Nichols of Oklahoma.

The family will receive friends 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Wednesday at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton, Texas

Monticolo

Shawn Douglas Monticolo, “Infant” born and died November 7, 2005 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his parents, Larry Monticolo and Rebecca Harkey; grandparents,

Robert and Carolyn Stutts of Rye, Texas; great-grandmother, Walterine Wilson of Odessa, Texas; brother, Larry Monticolo, Jr.; sisters, Randi Harkey, Star Duraso, Makala Harkey, Bonnie Jo Carraway and Becky Campbell; nephew and nieces, Jesse James Rountree, Katelynn Harkey and Kayla Rountree; uncles, Kavin Rountree and Jason Harkey. Rev. Nathan Hendrix conducted graveside services held Saturday, November 12, 2005, 12:00 noon at Pace-Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens “Baby Land”, Cleveland, Texas.

Collins

Darwin Albert Collins, 67, of Splendora, Texas, passed away at Hermann Memorial Hospital, Wednesday, November 16, 2005. He was born in Security, Texas to Richard Albert and Bertie Marie Collins on May 14, 1938 both of whom preceded him in death along with his brother, Marvin A. Collins.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Bullard; children, Karen Swinney and Joe, Jackie Villarreal and Rex, Jane Claflin and Marvin, Jeanette Lowe and Buddy, Richard Collins and Amber, Bill C. Carnline, Jr. and Carolyn, Roxanne Grein and Craig, Regan Bullard; sisters, Wanna L. Thornton, Alba J. Coleman; sister-in-law, Elouise Collins; countless grandchildren and other loving family members and caring friends.

Funeral services were held Sunday, November 20, 2005, 2:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas with interment at Morgan Cemetery.

Vorse

Dennis W. Vorse, 50, of Dayton, died Friday, November 18, 2005, at the Methodist Hospital in Houston.

Funeral services will be held at 2 Pm, Tuesday, November 22, 2005, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Magnolia Park Cemetery in Dayton. Visitation will be held from 5 Pm to 9 Pm, Monday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Dennis was born September 19, 1955 in Pasadena to parents; Homer and Inez Edwards Vorse, a former resident of Pasadena, and has resided in the Dayton area for the past four years. He was a graduate of the Deer Park High School class of 1975, millwright for Turner Industries of Pasadena with five years of service, a member of the Houston Live Stock show and Rodeo for 15 years, life member of the Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo, a volunteer for Toys for Tots and other benefits, and enjoyed trail rides with the Rojos Trail Ride Club, barbecues, rodeos, motorcycles, and helping children.

Mr. Vorse was preceded in death by his mother: Inez Edwards Vorse and brother: Homer D. Vorse. He is survived by his wife of seven years: Donna Beatty Vorse of Dayton, daughter: Angel Warden and husband Greg of Dayton, son: Dustin Vorse of LaPorte, Reagan Phelps of Deer Park and Brad Evans who he thought of as his children, grandchildren: Skyelar, Shelbye ‘Lil Duck’, and Quinton, father: Homer Vorse and wife Dovie of Tennessee Colony, brothers: Gary Vorse and wife Sharon of Pasadena, Eldon Vorse and wife Linda of Conroe, and Sydney Cook of Tennessee Colony, sister: LaQuita Henderson of AZ, sister-in-law: Peggy Vorse of Pasadena, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Ballard

William Franklin Ballard, Sr., age 67, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Friday, November 18, 2005. He was born to Mae Ballard on January 15, 1938. He served our country in the United States Air Force.

He is survived by his wife, JoAnn (Cooper) Ballard; mother-in-law, Violet “MeMe” Cooper; children, William F. Ballard, Jr. and wife Diane, Dale W. Ballard and wife Maria, Angelica Lucille Harmon, Lynda Jeanne Mescher, Jay Armand Ballard and wife Nancy, and Lisa Anne Vallee; grandchildren, William Franklin Ballard, III, Katie Dyan Ballard, Daniel Wayne Ballard and wife Stacey, Kris Lee Ballard, Jacob Ross Clark, Brianna Bella Frazier, Jarime Ranier Wilhelm and wife Misty, Zachary Joseph Wilhelm, Meghan Renee Wilhelm, Sabrina Jeanne Wilhelm, Tiffany Lynnette Harmon, Brent Alexander Harmon, Jeanne Danielle Mescher, Jacob Dixon Mescher, Steven Jay Ballard, Jeff Colley, and Debbe Elliot; great-grandchildren, Devin Willis Ballard, Chloe Danielle Williams, Alexander Caine Wilhelm, Jillian Anastasia Wilhelm, Jeff Colley, Jr., and Kenneth Jeremiah Elliot. Visitation was held Monday, November 21, 2005, 11:00 a.m. to service time, Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas. Funeral services were held Monday, November 21, 2005, 2:00 p.m., Pace Stancil Funeral Home chapel, Cleveland, Texas with interment following at Pace Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens, Cleveland, Texas.

TANNER

Dorothy Jody Tanner, of Cleveland, Texas passed away Sunday, November 20, 2005 at the age of 63. She is survived by her husband, Harvey Tanner; children, Lisa Tanner, Ray Deen and Kim, Buster Deen and Julie; brother, Johnny Burt; grandchildren, Breigh Ann, JR. and Matt. Services will be held Wednesday, November 23, 2005, 2:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas with Rev. Shannon Tanner will officiate with interment at Brookside Memorial Park Cemetery, Houston, Texas

Shearer

Jerome Shearer of Shepherd, Texas passed away Monday, November 21, 2005 at the age of 74. He was born in Houston, Texas to Edward C. and Iva L. Shearer on February 7, 1931. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Margie Shearer, daughters, Angel Eddins and Prentice, Autumn White and Vernon; sons, Jerry Shearer and Shelia, Terry Shearer and Dianna, Kerry Shearer; sisters, Norma Walker and Joann Nelson

Brother, Joseph Shearer; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ed and Cookie Gaskill, Walter and Mildred Mosley, Vernon and Lottie Pruett, Gerald and Joyce Pruett, Gary and Audrey Robinson, Jimmy and Lynn Hatfield, Glenn Pruett; grandchildren, Stephen Shearer, Jason Shearer, Jessica Quiebedeaux, Samantha Shearer, Christina Popp, Jonathon Shearer, Joshua Shearer, Cody Eddins, Scott Eddins, Joey Tarrant, Samantha Tarrant, Reagan Tarrant; great-grandchildren Stephen Shearer, Christopher Shearer, Katherine Shearer, Emily Shearer, Andrew Shearer, Conner Quiebedeaux, Elizabeth Tarrant; and 39 nieces and nephews along with many other loving family members and caring friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward Cornelious and Iva Lenora Shearer; brother, Edwin Shearer. Rev. Gene Jones conducted memorial services held Wednesday, November 23, 2005, 5:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas.

Moore

Will Owen Moore, Jr., 73, of Dayton died peacefully at home Tuesday, November 22, 2005 after a brave fight with cancer. He was born October 31, 1932 in Philadelphia, Mississippi to parents, Will Owen Moore, Sr. and Mildred Robinson Moore. He graduated from Humble High School, received an Associate of Arts from Lon Morris College, a Bachelor of Science from Stephen F. Austin State College and a Master of Education from Sam Houston State Teachers College. Mr. Moore served in the United States Army from 1955 until 1961, receiving the National Defense Service Medal. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he served in many capacities, teaching Jr. High Sunday School for numerous years, Chairman of the Administrative Board, member of the Pastor Parrish Relations, Board of Trustees, Nominating Committee, and Council on Ministries. On Sunday morning he was always there to welcome you with a big smile and a warm heart.

Will Moore retired after 40 years of service in education. He was elementary school principal for 4 years, principal of Dayton High School for 9 years and superintendent of Dayton Independent School District for 11 years. In his honor the Dayton I.S.D. named their new administration building, Will O. Moore, Jr. Administration Building. He was always dedicated to his students and their families. He faithfully attended all school functions and as many athletic events as possible cheering on his students. He holds an honored place on the Dayton I.S.D. Wall of Fame.

Mr. Moore was very active in his community. He was member and Past President of the Rotary Club where he received the Paul Harris Fellow Award. He was a member and Past Director of Liberty-Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, member and Past-President of Liberty County Retired School Personnel, member and on the Executive Committee of Region IV, Honorary Chapter Farmer, Honorary Life Member of Texas Association of School Administrators, Honorary Life Membership of Texas Congress of PTA, member of Edmond E. Jones Library Board, member of Liberty Co. Cooperative for Special Education Governing Board, Life Member of Texas State Teachers Association, member of The Gideons International and received the 2001 Spring I.S.D. Distinguished Faculty Award.

Services for Mr. Moore will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 26, 2005 at the First United Methodist Church in Dayton with the Rev. Jon Stouffer officiating. Interment will follow at Rosewood Cemetery in Humble under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton, Texas.

Mr. Moore is remembered by his family as being most loving, honest and respected. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister: Bettie Moore Winter and his granddaughter: Annie Hope Wright. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, E. Maureen Moore of Dayton; three children: Jane Anne Wright and husband Troy of Cedar Park, Craig Owen Moore and wife Sarah of Splendora, and Laurie Lynne Becker and husband Scott of Kingwood; by his grandchildren that he loved so much and enjoyed playing with: Alton, Emily, Will, Troy, and Kathryn; his brother: Mack Moore and wife Linda of Humble; his uncle and aunt: Richard T. and Lucille Moore of Arkansas; also numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff and doctors at M.D. Anderson for their love, support and care.

For those who desire, memorial contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 505, Dayton, Texas 77535 or the Will O. Moore, Jr. Memorial Scholarship for Deserving Seniors at Dayton I.S.D., P.O. Box 248.

The family will receive friends, Friday, November 25, 2005 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, 1304 North Cleveland, Dayton, Texas 77535.

RODGERS

Leura Daisy Rodgers, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away, Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at the age of 85. She was born in Madisonville, Texas to Luther and Mary Musgrove on January 11, 1920.

She is survived by her sons, Leon Stowe, Doyle Glenn Fewox, Randy Lane; daughter, Shearl Lane; grandsons, Leroy Stowe, Curtis Stowe and Steven Stowe, numerous other grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other loving family members and caring friends throughout the years.

Rev. Don Knox conducted the funeral services held Sunday, November 27, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas with interment at San Pedro Cemetery, Crockett, Texas.

Wade

Roger Eugene Wade, age 71, passed away Monday, November 28, 2005 at St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas. He was born in Weston, Ohio to Forest Jack and Anna Vondale Wade on August 14, 1918. He was a resident of Cleveland, Texas for over 29 years and a former resident of Belle Ville, Michigan. He honorably served our country in the U.S. Air Force and as years went by, retired from American Airlines. He had many opportunities to travel and enjoyed making new friends.

He is survived by his daughters, Maria Denney; sons, Douglas and Doris Wade, Marc Wade; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many other loving family members and caring friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Allan Wade.

Funeral services will be held (Wright Funeral Home to fill in any service information for those who would like to pay their respects in the area).

 

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