Obituaries

January 2006
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CASTLEDINE

Jimmy Harrison “Tuffy” Castledine, Jr., of Coldspring, Texas, passed away January 2, 2006 at the age of 62. He was born in Wichita Falls, Texas to Jimmy Harrison and Lois Jean Castledine, Sr. on August 1, 1944.

He is survived by his daughter, Jana Castledine of Houston, Texas; sons, Jeff Castledine and Teri of Portland, Oregon, Todd Castledine of Nacogdoches, Texas; sister, Cathy Holland of Wichita Falls, Texas; brother, Rus Castledine of Wichita Falls, Texas; grandchild, Kendall Castledine; special friend, Linda Jenkins and many other loving and caring family members and countless friends.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 6, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Coldspring, Texas with James Allen of the Fellowship in the Woodlands officiating.

YOAKUM

Rex D. “Bo” Yoakum, of Splendora, Texas, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2006 at the age of 44. He was born in Hearne, Texas on December 19, 1961.

He is survived by his parents, Guy and Jean Rogers; son, David Wayne Yoakum; brothers, Larry Wayne Yoakum, Jr. and wife, Lisa, Jamaes Yoakum and wife, Shari, Phillip Damon Rogers and Caren; nephews, James David Yoakum, Jason Lee Yoakum, Andrew Rogers, Brandon Yoakum, Eric Morris, Jake Rogers, along with many other loving family members and caring friends beyond measure.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 11, 2006, 11:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas. Terry Swonke and Dan Spadley conducted the service with interment at Pace-Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens.

Schwartz

Bobby G. “Grandpa” Schwartz, 75, of Dayton, died Sunday, January 8, 2005, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2 Pm, Tuesday, January 10, 2005, at the Kenefick Southern Baptist Church in Kenefick and graveside services to be held at 2 Pm, Wednesday, January 11, 2005, at the Old Center Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be held from 5 Pm to 9 Pm, Monday, at the funeral home. Visitation will also be held from 9 Am to noon, Wednesday, at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Bobby was born March 28, 1930, in Harrisburg, IL, to parents; Richard and Maxine Schwartz Oller, a former resident of Center, and has resided in the Dayton area for the past 12 years. He was a retired electrician foreman for Armco Steel of Greens Bayou, member and Deacon of the Kenefick Southern Baptist Church, and enjoyed working in his yard and spending time with his grandchildren.

Mr. Schwartz was preceded in death by his father: Richard Oller. He is survived by his wife of 44 years: Lila M. Jimmerson Schwartz of Dayton, daughter: Martha E. Burch and husband Charles of Dayton, sons: Bobby D. Schwartz and wife Betty of Pearland, Ernie D. Schwartz and wife Cathy of Texas City, Duane Hooper and wife Reené of Houston, and Gerald G. Hooper and wife Linda of Deer Park, mother: Maxine Schwartz Oller of Peoria, IL, brother: Dean Hohimer of Pekin, IL, sisters: Barbara Clarkston of Pekin, IL, Kay Cataldo of Newport, FL, Wanda Gray of Brandon, IL, and Becky Moore of Pekin, IL, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Shipman

Mike L. Shipman, 36, of Dayton, died Monday, January 9, 2006, at the Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston.

Funeral services will be held 2 Pm, Thursday, January 12, 2006, at the First Baptist Church of Dayton with burial following at Magnolia Park Cemetery in Dayton. 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.

Mike was born March 2, 1969, in Baytown, to parents; Leroy and Edna McKinney Shipman, a former resident of Nixon, and has resided in the Dayton area for the past three years. He was a graduate of the Liberty High School class of 1988, wireless internet technician for Core Communications, veteran of the US Navy, former member of the Nixon VFD ,and enjoyed fishing, hunting, electronics, and photography.

Mr. Shipman was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: George and Reba Shipman, maternal grandparents: Milton and Myrtle McKinney, aunt: Mattie Lou Croft, and uncles: James McKinney, Marlin McKinney, and John McKinney. He is survived by his parents: Leroy and Edna Shipman of Dayton, sister: Danna M. Farmer and husband Jack of Liberty, special friend: Gayle Polansky of Dayton, nephews: Jason Shipman and Jacub Farmer, nieces: Jaimie McMillan, Kaela Maye Bollom, Brittany Farmer, and Jaclyn Farmer, great-niece: Addison McMillen, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

In lieu of usual floral remembrances, the family requests that donations be made to the Leukemia Foundation or the First Baptist Church of Dayton.

MILWEE

Malba Ann Milwee, 43 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Monday, January 9, 2006. She was born in Conroe, Texas to Earl Joseph Ayers and Mary Jo Ayers, Sr. on August 29, 1962.

She is survived by her parents, Earl and Mary Jo Ayers; daughters, Ashley and fiancé, Jason, Rachel, Jessica, Tina and husband, Scott; son, Jessie sisters, Diedra and husband, Murphy, Pam; grandchildren, Sebastian, Ethan, and Felicia; nephews, Danny, Buck, and Ty; nieces, Christy and husband, Ryan and Ava. She is also preceded in death by her, brother, Joe.

Bro. Timothy Magee conducted funeral services were held Thursday, January 12, 2006, 2:00 p.m., Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas with interment at Ryan Cemetery, Cleveland, Texas

ISBELL

Edgar Dywane “Killer” Isbell, of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Monday, January 9, 2006 at the age of 49. He was born in Houston, Texas on May 11, 1956.

He is survived by his mother, Cleo McCool; brothers, James Isbell and wife, Mary, Mike Isbell and wife, Jennifer, Henry Isbell and wife, Renee; sisters, Patricia Woodard and husband, Rick, Cynthia Lamb and husband, Lonnie, Mitzy Smith and husband, Jimmy; best friend, Will Smith and wife, Elizabeth and family; many nieces, nephews and other loving family members and caring friends. He is preceded in death by his father Edgar Morris Isbell.

Funeral services were held Saturday, January 14, 2006, 11:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas with interment at Calvary Cemetery, Nogalus Prairie, Texas.

HARVEY

Charles W. “Chuck” Harvey, age 78, of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at Livingston Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Orange, Texas to Charles Walter and Ina Bell Harvey, Sr. on November 7, 1927.

He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Barbara Harvey; children, Valliery Brumley and husband, Ron, Christi Clisham and husband, Gerard, Andrea Kalan and husband, Petro Margos, David Harvey and wife, Julie, John Kalan and husband, Toni; sisters, Ruth Elliott, Dorothy Guice, Johnnie Davis; grandchildren, Ryan Brumley, Russell Brumley, Justin Clisham, Ashley Harvey, Chad Harvey, Hannah Kalan, Jack Kalan, Jamie Kalan, and Andrew Margos and any nieces and nephews along with other loving family members and caring friends beyond measure.

Dr. Don M. Shannon conducted the memorial service held Friday, January 13, 2006, 11:00 a.m. at Coldspring United Methodist Church, Coldspring, Texas.

MILAM

Myrville T. Milam, 83, of Splendora, Texas, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2006. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Benton Fletcher and Opal Adella Milam on July 6, 1922.

He is survived by his daughters, Kathie Howard and husband, Ronnie, Joan Lambert and husband, Donnie, Tina Imholt, Cynthia Small and husband, Theodore; son, Don Milam and wif

e, Rita; grandchildren, Dawn Howard, Christopher Howard, Mike Ramsey, Jennifer Imholt, Kara Ramsey, Dawn Parker, Jared Milam, Ted Small, and Rachell Small; great-grandchildren, Madyson Howard, Krysta Howard, Kayla Hays, Mackenzie Parker and many caring friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary F. Milam; parents, Benton Fletcher Milam and Opal Adela Smith Milam.

Memorial services were held Thursday, January 12, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

GOODRUM

Diana Maria Goodrum of Conroe, Texas, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2006 at the age of 48. She was born in Baytown, Texas to Jose and Margie Gutierrez on March 23, 1957.

She is survived by her loving husband, David Lee Goodrum; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jose L. Gutierrez; sons, David Goodrum and wife, Becky, Derrick Goodrum and wife, Shannon; daughter, Stacey Wilson and husband, Chris; adopted son, Jay and wife, Leslie; brother, Joe Gutierrez; sister, Delma; grandchildren, Lydia, Mariah, Timothy, Autumn, Cole, and Christopher Jake “CJ”, and many nieces, nephews and other loving family members and caring friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, January 13, 2006, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas. Services will be held Saturday, January 14, 2006, 2:30 p.m. at the Pace-Stancil Chapel, Cleveland, Texas with interment immediately following at Morgan Cemetery, Cleveland, Texas.

Cleora Darlene Strange Casey, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2006 at the age of 82. She was born in Goose Creek, Texas to George Silas and Edna Lee Strange on January 8, 1924 of whom preceded her in death along with her husbands, Venton Parker and Grady Casey; brother, George Strange, Jr.; sister, Hazel Kelley.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Lee Greening and husband, Homer, Willene Davis and husband, Paul “Bimbo”; grandchildren, Scotty Jurecka, Melissa Howe, Sharla Bittick and fiancée Ricky Cranney, Paul “Scooter” Davis and Stephanie, Preston Davis; great-grandchildren, Thomas Howe, IV, Matthew Bittick, Hannah Bittick, Celese Cranney; nephew, Warren Hale and wife, Gail and many other loving family members and caring friends.

Rev. Carl Williamson funeral services will be held Sunday, January 15, 2006, 12:30 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas with graveside services following at 2:30 p.m. at Hill of Rest Cemetery, Baytown, Texas.

FELTS

Guendaleen Bernice Felts, 73 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2006. She was born in Elk City, Oklahoma to Bell and Alice Lucille Folks on June 5, 1932.

She is survived by her daughters, Debra Murphy and husband, Bob, Susan Reed and husband, Phillip; son, David Felts and wife, Marie; brother, Glen Felts; sisters, Carlene Coleman and husband, Jack, Darlene Stewart; ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were held Sunday, January 15, 2006, 3:30 p.m. aqt Rose Hill Cemetery, Coldspring, Texas.

Schwartz

Lila Mae Jimmerson Schwartz, 80, of Dayton, died Tuesday, January 17, 2005, at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2 Pm, Thursday, January 19, 2005, at the Kenefick Southern Baptist Church in Kenefick and graveside services to be held at 2 Pm, Friday, January 20, 2005, at the Old Center Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be held from 5 Pm to 9 Pm, Wednesday, at the funeral home. Visitation will also be held from 9 Am to noon, Friday, at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Lila Mae was born January 31, 1925, in Joaquin, to parents; Dewey and Ellen Ward Jimmerson and has resided in the Dayton area for the past 12 years. She was a homemaker, member of the Kenefick Southern Baptist Church, and enjoyed embroidery, quilting, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Mrs. Schwartz was preceded in death by her parents, husband: Bobby G. “Grandpa” Schwartz, son: Timothy Hooper, father-in-law: Richard Oller, sister: Nina Lee Lindsey, and brother: Dewey I. Jimmerson. She is survived by daughter: Martha E. Burch and husband Charles of Dayton, sons: Bobby D. Schwartz and wife Betty of Pearland, Ernie D. Schwartz and wife Cathy of Texas City, Duane Hooper and wife Reené of Houston, and Gerald G. Hooper and wife Linda of Deer Park, mother-in-law: Maxine Schwartz Oller of Peoria, IL, sisters: Irene Davis of Joaquin and Esther Burt of San Angelo, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

McMillen

Juanita Lane McMillen, 80, of Dayton, died Tuesday, January 17, 2006, at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2 Pm, Friday, January 20, 2006, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home with burial following at Magnolia Park Cemetery in Dayton. Visitation will be held from 5 Pm to 9 Pm, Thursday at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Juanita was born September 9, 1925 in DeWitt, to parents; Carl Lane and Nora New, a former resident of Baytown, and has resided in the Dayton area for the past 35 years. She was a homemaker, member of the First Assembly of God Church in Dayton, and enjoyed crocheting, cooking, fishing, camping, and caring for her puppies and goldfish.

Mrs. McMillen was preceded in death by her father: Carl Lane, mother: Nora New Echols, son: Bobby Johnson, and her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband of 34 years: Floyd McMillen of Dayton, sons: Johnny Headrick and wife Patricia of Dayton and David Johnson and wife Karen of Goodman, MO, daughter: Glenda Johnson McDonald and husband Jerry of Dayton, her first four grandchildren: James Dale Headrick, John Carl Headrick, Janell Headrick Shipman, and Joy Headrick Scruggs, her eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, other elatives, and friends.

Spence

Clarence James Spence, 74, of Cleveland died Tuesday, January 17, 2006 in Cleveland, Texas. He was born March 13, 1931 in Diboll, Texas to parents: James Clarence Spence and Effie Ashworth Spence. He had lived most of his life in Cleveland where he graduated from High School. He served in the United States Navy in Korea. Mr. Spence worked for many years in the construction business and also worked for TDCT Institution Division. He also served as a minister. He loved to work in his yard and enjoyed his family.

Services for Mr. Spence will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2006 at the Daisetta Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Lamar Shane officiating. Interment will follow at Guedry Cemetery in Batson, Texas under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by Wife: Audrey Spence of Cleveland; Sons: Lamar Shane and wife Jill of Daisetta and James Spence and wife Victoria of Tennessee; Sister: Sybile McLeain of Florida; Three grandchildren: Shelley Shane, Jared Spence and Matthew Spence.

Visitation will be Friday, January 20, 2006 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Daisetta Assembly of God Church in Daisetta.

CLOUD

George Cloud, 78, of Coldspring, Texas and a retired Texas International/Continental pilot, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2006. Graveside services are Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale Ave., Houston, Texas.

Anderson

Leo H. Anderson, 75, of Kosse, died Friday, January 20, 2006, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2 Pm, Monday, January 23, 2006, 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, Sunday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Leo was born November 11, 1930, in Dayton, to parents; Morris “Pat” Anderson and Minnie “Myrtle” Moseley, a former resident of Dayton, and has resided in the Kosse area for the past 14 years. He was a retired brick mason and 50 year gold card member of the Brick Mason’s Local #7 of Houston, veteran of the US Army with service during the Korean War, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, ranching, camping, gardening, and will be remembered as a jack of all trades.

Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by his father: Pat Anderson, mother: Myrtle Moseley Bergeron, stepfathers: Lou Cole and Irby Bergeron, and brother: Roland Anderson. He is survived by his wife: Vicky McGuire Anderson of Kosse, sons: Dale Anderson and wife Donna of Dayton, Mike Anderson and wife Lara of Sergeant, and Billy Anderson of Kosse, daughters: Colleen LeMoine and husband Phillip of Humble and Gale Gothard of Crosby, sisters: Ola Mae Neal of Gonzales, LA and Patsy Harmon of Houston, 11 grandchildren: Justin Brown, Jason Brown and wife Kate, Logan, Cody, Lacey, and Hadden Anderson, Chris Beck, Dru Tipps, Alyssa Sewell, and Shay and Kris LeMoine, one great-granddaughter on the way, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

SAVELL

A memorial service was held for Steven Christover Savell, 40, of Shepherd, TX at 10 am, Monday, January 23, 2006 at Pace-Stencil Funeral Home in Coldspring, TX. Steve was born to Walker Wayne Savell, Sr. and Marie Elaine Savell in Del Rio, TX, October 12, 1965 and passed away in his sleep January 21, 2006.

Steve was survived by his wife, Diana Estell Savell of Smithville, TX; his 12 year old son, Erik Christover Savell of Magnolia, TX; his father Walker Wayne Savell, Sr. and step-mother, Barbara Ann Savell of Shepherd, TX; his mother, Marie McDowell and step father, John McDowell of Del Rio, TX; his brothers, Walker Wayne Savell, Jr. and wife, Lonnie of Saline, LA; Eric Alvin Savell and wife, Katherine of Magnolia, TX; Joshua McDowell and wife, Vickie of Del Rio, TX; Kevin McDowell and wife, Anna of Jacksonville, FL; his sister, Jaqueline Brogdon of Houston, TX; his paternal grandfather, Walker Weeks Savell of Scotts Ferry, FL; his maternal grandparents, Alvin and Annabelle Osgood of Del Rio, TX; 3 nephews; 3 nieces; and many, many friends. Steve was preceded in death by his grandmother, Velma Lou Savell. Steve truly had the gift of touching many lives.

Aguilera

Kitana Elizabeth Aguilera, infant daughter of Jessie E. Porter of Dayton and Nolberto Aguilera of Anahuac, died Sunday, January 22, 2006 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2 Pm, Wednesday, January 25, 2006, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton with burial following at Fairview Cemetery in Winnie. Visitation will be held from 5 Pm to 9 Pm, Tuesday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Kitana was born November 11, 2005 in Baytown and has resided in the Dayton. She is preceded in death by her maternal great-grandfather: Paul Z. Porter and paternal great-grandparents: Andrew and Ines Hernandez. She is survived by her mother Jessie E. Porter of Dayton, father: Nolberto Aguilera of Anahuac, maternal grandmother: Laura Kaye Porter of Dayton, maternal grandfather: Mark Porter of Anahuac, paternal grandparents: Ignacio and Maria Aguilera of Anahuac, maternal great-grandmother: Margie M. Porter of Hamshire, maternal great-grandparents: Norman C and Robbie Abshere of Port Neches, paternal great-grandparents: Ramon and Maria Luisa Aguilera of Anahuac, and numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives, and friends.

THOMAS

Gwynda Lou Thomas, of Shepherd, Texas passed away Monday, January 23, 2006 at the age of 42. She was born in Houston, Texas to Woodley and Janice Trahan on August 26, 1963.

She is survived by her loving husband, Arthur Thomas; parents; daughters, Cassie Thomas Mayo and husband, Charles; son, Randy Lee Fuller and wife, Kayla; sisters, Betty Trahan Riggins, Candy Rutledge; brothers, Kenneth J. and Shannon L. Trahan, Charles Thomas, Bobby Byers; grandchildren, Steven Fuller, Trinton Fuller, Brooklynn Thomas, Kaleb Mayo; nephews, Michael Riggin, Joshua Trahan, Anthony Trahan, Dylan Jones, Keven Thomas, David Rutledge, Thomas Rutledge, Montana Rutledge, Andrew Byer; Kimberly Jones, Misty Trahan, Ashley Trahan, Britteny Trahan, Amy Thomas; and many other loving family members and caring friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, January 28, 2006, 2:00 p.m., at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas. Nicky Peters conducted the service with interment at Farley Chapel Cemetery, Shepherd, Texas.

Elma Leon Cochran, age 81, of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2006. He was born in Coldspring, Texas to Tom and Mamie Cochran on April, 17, 1924.

He is survived by his son, Jimmy Cochran of Trinity, Tx., and daughter, Glenda Cochran of Henderson, Tx.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2006, 5p.m.-9p.m. in Coldspring at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, 14250 Hwy. 150 West, Coldspring, Tx. 77331. Graveside services will be held Friday, January 27, 2006, 11:00a.m. at Cochran Cemetery, Coldspring, Tx.