Obituaries

February 2006
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DAVIS

Barbara Ann Davis of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. She was born in St. Martinville, Louisiana to Percy and Betty Champagne, Sr. on June 19, 1947.
She is survived by her loving husband, Joseph T. Davis; son, Chad Davis and wife, Sylvia; grandchildren, Chad Davis, Jr., Trazanna Davis, Kobe Davis, Star Davis, Alliyah Davis; brothers, Nathan Champagne, James Champagne, Danny Champagne, David Champagne, Richy Champagne; sister, Lisa Champagne and Kathleen Champagne and many other loving and caring family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Percy A. Champagne, Jr. She will surely be missed by all who knew and loved her.
No services were held.

WOOD

Emory E. Wood of Houston, Texas passed away Thursday, February 2, 2006. He was born in Cascade, MO to James Albert and Bessie Wood on March 2, 1913.

He is survived by his loving wife, Oleta Wood; children, Peggy Ann Wood, and Donna Estelle Beauchamp; grandchildren, brothers, Amos Wood, Erby Wood; sister, Gladys Palme; many nieces and nephews and other loving family members and caring friends.

Visitation will be held Saturday, 2/4/06, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas. Graveside services will be Sunday, 2/5/06, 2:30 p.m. at Montague Cemetery, Cleveland, Texas with Rev. John Cain conducting the service.

EGGLESTON

James Ray Eggleston, age 71, of Shepherd, Texas, passed away, Thursday, February 2, 2006. He was born in Houston, Texas to Artie Leon and Eula Mae Carroll on March 25, 1934.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Eggleston; daughters, Robbie Hall and husband, Allen, Terrie Roberts and husband, Lee, Susan Tran and husband, Trung, Patty Sieg and her husband, Keith, Peggy Walker and husband, Gregg; sister, May Len Hicks; brother, Alvin Eggleston; six grandchildren and many other loving and caring family members and friends.
Memorial services were held 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2006, Pace-Stancil funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas.

Scott

Michael R. “Mike” Scott, 53, of Dayton, died Saturday, February 4, 2006, at his residence.

Graveside services will be held at 2 Pm, Tuesday, February 7, 2006, at the Magnolia Park Cemetery in Dayton with burial following thereafter. Visitation will be held from 10 Am to 5 Pm, Monday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Mike was born December 1, 1952 in Brady, to parents; George W. and Bonnie L. White Scott, a former resident of Baytown, and has resided in the Dayton area for the past 20 years. He was a electrician for Brown and Root before becoming disabled, member of the First Baptist Church of Dayton, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Mr. Scott was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife of 13 years: Cyndi Knerr Scott, daughters: Kayla Scott, Sonya Scott, and Sheri Scott, son: Benjamin Scott, brother: David Scott, two nephews, and numerous other relatives, and friends.

LaBuff

L. V. LaBuff, 75, of Dayton, died Sunday, February 5, 2006, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 10 Am, Wednesday, February 8, 2006, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton with burial following at Magnolia Park Cemetery in Dayton. 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.

L.V. was born January 13, 1931 in Simmons Bottom to parents; Frank and Lena Mae Dunn LaBuff, and has resided in the Dayton area throughout his life. He was a retired heavy equipment operator, member of the Trinity Baptist Church, member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, and enjoyed buying and training horses, and ranching.

Mr. LaBuff was preceded in death by his parents, sisters: Elsie Lou Sims, Emma Lou Trout, and Katy Buckner, and brothers: Daniel LaBuff, Martin LaBuff, and J. J. LaBuff. He is survived by his wife of 50 years: Peggy Littlefield LaBuff of Dayton, sons: Raymond Lee LaBuff of Shepherd, Roy Earl LaBuff and wife BeBe of San Antonio, Elvis Frank LaBuff and wife Jeanie of Huntington, and Tracy Kent LaBuff and Twila of Dayton, daughter: Shele’ Joyce Miles of Cleveland, sisters: Madelyn Durdin of Dayton and Nona Rios of Baytown, nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

MAJORS

CUMBA

There is a new angel in heaven. On Wednesday, February 8, 2006, Una Olene Cumba, passed peacefully from this life in Cleveland, TX after a valiant fight with cancer. She was born to Ulysses Simpson and Josie Lee Grant on November 17, 1921 in Olustee, OK. In 1940, she married the love of her life, Rubin Lee Cumba, and they formed a union that was to last over 48 years. Mrs. Cumba had a deep love for music in both playing instruments and singing. She worked in food service and retired from Calhoun County I.S.D. She was preceded in death by her one and only, Rubin Lee Cumba, as well as 4 sisters and 2 brothers. She is survived by her children, Sharon Joy Blake, Simpson Lee Cumba and Roger Darrell Cumba; sister, Gertie Masterson of Mineral Wells; 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and friends she left behind wherever she lived. The family will receive friends at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home on Friday, February 10, 2006 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services will be 9:00 a.m., Saturday, February 11, 2006, in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Daniel Goodman officiating. Graveside services will be at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday in Greenlawn Garden Cemetery in Port Lavaca, TX.

Lumpkins

Delwin Ernest Lumpkins, of Liberty, Texas, passed away on February 8, 2006, after a brave battle with cancer. Delwin was a retired Superintendent for the Samson Companies. He was born January 15, 1934, to Irwin Roy and Della May Lumpkins, who both preceded him in death. He was united in marriage on May 3, 1951, with Ramona E. Gates, and they had six children who all survive him: Leanna Davis and husband, Ed, of Nacogdoches, Texas; Delwin Eugene Lumpkins and wife, Jill, of Hutchinson, Kansas; Ronald Lumpkins of Russell, Kansas; Dwight Lumpkins and wife, Nancy, of Liberty, Texas; Loren Lumpkins of Liberty, Texas, and Lonnie Lumpkins and wife, Mandy, of Kilgore, Texas. He is also survived by 2 brothers, Earl Lumpkins and wife, Juanita of Palco, Kansas; Keith Lumpkins and wife, Grace of Chase, Kansas; also two sisters, Virginia King and husband, Daryl of Parker, Colorado; and Lorna Kay Lumpkins of Hays, Kansas. He was also preceded in death by sister, Royalyn Nelson, grandson, Michael Shane Lumpkins, and granddaughter, Lauren Rose Lumpkins. He is survived by 19 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
A funeral service will be held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Liberty, Texas, on Thursday, February 16, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 18, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Cemetery in Holyrood, Kansas. For those wishing to honor Delwin’s memory, in lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P. O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas, 77210-4486. Services are under the arrangement of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton.

Pottorff

Donald Robert Pottorff, 50, of Dayton died Thursday, February 9, 2006 in Baytown after a brief illness. He was born in Raleigh, New York, July 19, 1955. He attended high school in New York and had lived in this area for the past 25 years. He enjoyed working on computers and loved to cook. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Parker and his sister, Scarlet Smith.
Mr. Pottorff is survived by his wife: Christine Fisher Pottorff of Dayton; step-father: William Alt of Dayton and brother Robert George Pottorff of Dayton. A memorial service will be held at a later time. Arrangements are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton.

KELLEY

James “Jimmy” Lee Kelley of Cleveland, Texas passed away Saturday, February 11, 2006 at the age of 68. He was born in Fostoria, Texas to Jimmy Lee and Ethel Kelly on April 30, 1937. He was a lifetime resident Cleveland and faithful servant of his community. He was a member of the Masonic Club, Master Mason Grand Lodge of Texas, Lodge #866 (Shepherd Lodge); a was a Senior Circle Member of Cleveland Regional Chapter; he served as 1975 President of the Chief Operating Engineering Association of Houston. He was a Baptist in faith and enjoyed quality time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his mother; sons, Jim Kelley, John Kelley, Jesse Kelley; sister, Barbara Kelley; brother, Jerry Kelley; grandchildren, Melissa Kelley, Patrick Kelley, Travis Kelley, Kaitlyn Kelley, Kayla Kelley and numerous nieces and nephews and other loving family members and caring friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Lee Kelley; and brother, Kenneth Kelley.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 14, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at Bear Creek Baptist Church, Cleveland, Texas. Bro. Gene Jones and Bro. Don Stephens conducted the service with interment at Bear Creek Cemetery.

Fatherree

Charles Robert Fatherree of Liberty, 77, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, at Magnolia Place in Liberty. He was born December 2, 1928 in Ovett, Mississippi to parents Charles Longre and Marie Walters Fatherree. He served in the U. S. Navy and the U. S. Marines. He enjoyed fishing and racing cars. He had lived in this area for over 20 years.

Mr. Fatherree was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 47 years: Claudia J. Holder Fatherree. He is survived by his sons: Mike Chambers and wife Sandra of Norman, Oklahoma, Don Lotspeich and wife Beth of Baytown, Jim Lotspeich and wife Kathy of Port Aransas, and Robert Fatherree, Jr. of Dayton; Daughters: Pat Petty and husband Jack of San Antonio, Jean Keeler and husband Dennis of Indiana, Karen Stroter of Houston and Ann Henscey and husband Pat of Dayton; twenty grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren; also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will follow at a later date in Henderson, Texas.

Blum

Joseph Lane Blum, 55 of Dayton, died Sunday, February 12, 2006 at home after an extended illness.

He was born September 28, 1950 in Baytown, to parents Douglas and Roberta Tompkins Blum. He has lived in the Dayton area for the past two years and was previously of Highlands. He was an instrument tech. in the construction business. He enjoyed racing cars with his son Jay, also hunting and fishing.

Mr. Blum is survived by his parents: Douglas and Roberta Blum of Livingston; son: Jay Blum and wife Kris of Baytown; Daughter: Chelsea Walls and husband David of Dayton; Brothers: Chuck Blum and wife Kim of Baytown, Tim Blum of Livingston, and Lynn Blum of Livingston; three nieces: Stephanie, Crystal and Ruby; one nephew: Robert Thomas Blum; one grandchild: Dylan.

A Memorial service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006 at 2:00 p.m., at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton.

SANBORN

Irene Farrell Sanborn, of Coldspring, Texas, passed away February 14, 2006 at the age of 91. She was born in Evergreen, Texas to George and Nellie Hightower on September 18, 1914.
She is survived by a brother, George E. Hightower (Pat) and his wife, Thora of Coldspring, Texas, a sister-in-law, Bea Hightower of San Antonio, Texas, five nieces and nephews, Sylvia Butler and her husband, Ronnie of Port Neches, Texas, Douglas Wheeler and wife, Elizabeth of Coldspring, Texas, Frances Jamar of Coldspring, Texas, Don Hightower and wife, Tana of Bridge City, Texas, Irby Hightower of San Antonio; nine great-nieces and nephews; eight great-great-nieces and nephews and many other loving family members and caring friends. She is preceded in death by a husbands, Larry Farrell and Charles Sanborn; a brother, Albert Hightower, and a sister, Mary Wheeler.
Mrs. Sanborn retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone, Cleveland, with 30 years of service. While there, she worked as a telephone operator, chief operator, and service assistant.
Mrs. Sanborn was a member of Thee Evergreen Church, the Cleveland and the Shepherd Chapters of the Eastern Star, and the SBC Telephone Pioneers.
Rev. Dearing Jones conducted funeral services held Friday, 10:00 a.m., February 17, 2006 at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Coldspring Texas with interment at The Evergreen Cemetery.

EDWARDS

William L. Edwards, “Dub” of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2006. He was born in Butler, Texas to William L. and Lena Edwards, on November 20, 1933.
He is survived by his daughters, Norma Fry, Melody True and husband, Kenneth, Nancy Woodard; son, William L. Edwards, “Billy” and wife, Shelia; sisters, Lavern Means, Pat Toombs, Billie Endersbee; grandchildren, James Fry, John Fry, Jason True, Brandon True, Tiffany Kenner, Clancy Woodard and many other loving family members and caring friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Deanna Edwards.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 19, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas. Bro. Jimmy Clemmons will conduct the service with interment following at Farley Chapel Cemetery, Shepherd, Texas. Visitation at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home on Saturday, February 18, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.

GOLDEN

LALA FAYE GOLDEN, age 78, passed away Friday, February 17, 2006. She was born in Splendora, Texas to Leonard and Lesta Partain on November 14, 1927.
She is survived by her children, Sharon Harper, Danny Golden, Larry Golden, Michael Golden, Gail Zievert, Loretta Popko, Carol Golden; brother, Milton Partain and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Rev. Carl Williamson conducted the funeral services held Monday, February 20, 2006, 2:00 p.m., Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas with interment at Morgan Cemetery.

White

Linda M. Ulkie White, 51, of Dayton, died, Saturday, February 18, 2006, at the MD Anderson Hospital in Houston.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3 Pm, Monday, February 20, 2006, at the St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church with burial following at Linney Cemetery in Dayton. Visitation will be held from 5 Pm to 9 Pm, with rosary services at 7 Pm, Sunday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Linda was born October 9, 1954 in Dayton, to parents; L. J. and Sadie Gregory Ulkie, and has resided in the Dayton area throughout her life. She was a farmer, graduate of the Dayton High School class of 1973, Liberty County Master Gardner, member of the St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church and former Alter Guild member, member of the American Rose Society, former Dayton High School employee, and enjoyed gardening, rose gardening, crocheting, and cooking.

Mrs. White was preceded in death by her parents, brother: James Ulkie, and sister: Dorothy Graves. She is survived by her husband of 32 years: Pat White of Dayton, daughter: Kristie Marcontell and husband Ronnie of Dayton, son: James P. ‘Jimmy’ White, Jr. of Dayton, brothers: Johnny Ulkie and wife Shirley of Dayton and Archie Ulkie and wife Patsy of Dayton, sister-in-law: Donna Ulkie of Dayton, three grandchildren: Jordan, Elanie, and Brittanie, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

MAJNIK

Annie Rajak Majnik, 95, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2006, in Houston, TX. She was born April 5, 1910 in Somerset, CO to Frank and Ana Rajak. Her family moved to Texas when she was 3 years old. She married the love of her live, John Majnik on July 5, 1928, and shared 68 wonderful years with him. She loved the outdoors especially fishing, gardening and summers in Colorado. Her hands were those of a woman who loved to crochet and cook. She raised two lovely daughters, helped raise 6 grandchildren and enjoyed 3 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Majnik was preceded in death by her husband, John Majnik; granddaughter, Nina Ann Cohn; sisters, Mary Rajak and Sophie Hart; and brother, Frank Rajak, Jr. She is survived by daughters, Sadie Ann Cohn of Cleveland, TX and Lillian Majnik Mullen and husband, Joe of Houston; sisters, Zora Grupa, Frances Grichar, and Angeline Gaddis; grandchildren, Joe Norman Mullen, Jr. Otis Malcolm Cohn, Jr., John Stephen Mullen, Mary Elaine Mullen Melendrez, and Mollie Cohn Lambert; and great-grandchildren, Noah Melendrez, Eli Melendrez, and Anna Claire Lambert.
The family will receive friends at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 from 4:00 to 7:00. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2006, in the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J. Larry Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Cleveland Memorial Park.

Dunn

David D. “Smokey” Dunn, 65, of Dayton, died Sunday, February 19, 2006, at the Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston.

David was born November 14, 1940 in Tacoma, WA, to parents; Ralph E. Dunn and Laura Bennett, was a former resident of Crosby and Rye, and has resided in the Dayton area for 32 years: He was a retired self-employed carpenter, high school graduate of San Bernardino, had attended the Riverside Community College and attended the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Crosby. He also enjoyed photography and reading.

Mr. Dunn was preceded in death by his father: Ralph E. Dunn, stepfather: Elmer “Lee” Kalles, brother: James E. Dunn, and sister: Kay Joann Dunn. He is survived by his son: Dominic Dunn of League City, daughter: Margaret Hannah of Houston, mother: Laura Bennett Kalles of Dayton, sister: Dorothy Burbank of Dayton, brothers: Marvin R. Jackson of OH and Patrick L. Jackson of WA, and numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

COCHRAN

OLIVER JOHN “O.J.” COCHRAN, age 82, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2006. He was born in Prichard, Alabama to Ottie Leon and Marie Cochran on September 25, 1923 of whom preceded him in death along with his wife, Bessie Peppenhorst Cochran; brother, Leon Cochran; and his granddaughter, Sherri Cochran.
He was a carpenter and had a remodeling business in the Houston area. Later, he was a pipe fitter and maintenance foreman.
He is survived by his daughter, Marcia Cochran Butcher; son, Harrell Bruce Cochran; grandchildren, Christopher Butcher, Elaine Claire Tackett and husband, Steve; sister, Bessie May Turner and Jessie Mae Turner, Essie Ray Busby, Shirley Marie Ambrose; brother, Earl Cochran and wife, Jo Beth and many nieces and nephews and other loving family members and caring friends.
Pastor John Heimann of Rosenberg, Texas conducted graveside services, Thursday, February 23, 2006, 11:00 a.m. at Ryan Cemetery, Cleveland, Texas.

MURPHY

Pat Sherman Murphy, of Cleveland, Texas, beloved husband and father, passed away suddenly on February 19, 2006 at the age of 66. Pat was born January 1, 1940 in Lufkin, Texas to Sherman and Tessie Belle Murphy.
Pat is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte, son, Patrick Murphy and his wife, Billie-Jean, two step-daughters, Tisha Wilhite and Angela Lopez, three grandchildren, and one sister, Linda Howard, of Houston.
Pat retired from Brown & Root after many years of service. He served his country in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at Oak Shade Baptist Church, Cleveland, Texas.

PHILLIPS

Raymond H. “SMOKEY” Phillips, II of Point Blank, Texas passed away, February 19, 2006 at the Cleveland Regional Hospital. He was born February 24, 1959 in Houston, Texas and moved to Point Blank in 1980. He was an Eagle Scout with Troop 773 in Houston and belonged to Paul Horton Methodist Church in Stephen Creek.
He is survived by his mother, Patsy Phillips; sister, Brenda Haynes and her family; grandmother, Mary Walker; aunt, Sally Brooks and her family; numerous cousins and friends. Preceded in death by her grandfather, Ted Walker.
Funeral services will be held February 22, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at Paul Horton Methodist church with Rev. Wallace conducting the service. Pace-Stancil Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Coldspring, Texas.

Daley

Donald Orville Daley, Sr., age 78, of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Monday, February 20, 2006. He was born in Houston, Texas on October 29, 1927 to James and Zola Daley. Donald Daley served his country in the U.S.S. Navy during WWII.

He is survived by his children, Donald Orville Daley, Jr., Bonnie Buckingham and husband, Mario Lopez; brothers, Billy Daley, Brian Daley; grandchildren, Melody Fischer, Jennifer Daley, Zack Daley; great-grandchildren, Felicity and Savana along with many other loving and caring family members and friends.

SIRKEL

Edna Faye Sirkel, age 61, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away, Monday, February 20, 2006. She was born in Cleveland, Texas on September 2, 1944. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Faye Perez and David Murphy, Mitzi Watford and Jason Smith; grandchildren, Adam Day Perez, Jessica Day Perez, Joshua Joel Crook, Justin Lee Crook, Kandice Danay Anice Crook, Nikki Murphy; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Perez and Madison Perez; brother, Dale Cooper and wife, Rose; nieces and nephews, Lori Dale, Monica Marie, Tommy Joe, and Rebecca; aunt, Gertie Bell Thomas; special nephews, Jeremy Sirkel and Joshua Sirkel; special friends, Helen Henderson, Lavern Rutherford, Earline Murry, Melvin and Brenda Cates, LindaBeth Rounavac, and Helen “Penny” Comstock; and as a member of the support team, a special thanks to Splendora Volunteer Fire Department. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Sirkel and her parents, Bailey “Skeet” and Ruth Day Stout.
Rev. Nelson Neyland and Rev. Douglas Holley conducted graveside services were held Thursday, February 23, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at Morgan Cemetery, Cleveland, Texas.

MEEKINS

Donnice Meekins, age 87, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2006. She was born in Houston, Texas to T.A. and Evelyn Long on December 26, 1918.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Earl Meekins; grandsons, Bret Settle, John Settle; brothers, Lester Long, Earnie Long, and Oswin Long; four grandchildren and a host of and friends beyond measure. She is preceded in death by son, John Settle; sisters Arlene Page Rosser and Nora Long.
Rev. Chester Burt conducted graveside services held Wednesday, February 22, 2006, at 2:30 p.m. at Cleveland Memorial Rest Gardens.

BARKER

Minnie Ruth Barker, of Shepherd, Texas, passed away, Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at the age of 58. She was born in Houston, Texas to Therman and Martha Rector, Sr. on May 22, 1947.
She is survived by her son, Patrick Bartley and wife, Terri; step-children, Molly, Tonikay, Claudette, Charlene, and Roxanne; brother, Therman Rector; sister, Patricia June Carlton; numerous grandchildren, aunt and uncle, John and Sue Galloway; cousins, George and Cheryl Channon and many other loving and caring family members and friends.
Family and friends joined together to pay their respects Friday, February 24, 2006 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas.

MORRISON

Ruth G. Morrison, age 79, of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Friday, February, 24, 2006 at Conroe Regional Medical Center. She was born in Coldspring, Texas on March 4, 2006, to George G. and Elmay G. Woodruff.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Helen Seago and husband, Terry; grandchildren, Stacey Ferguson and husband, Rickey, Clint Payne and wife, Hollie; great-grandchildren, Stormie Payne, Hayden and Peyton Ferguson; nieces and nephews, Russ and Wesley Morrison, Joe Woodruff, D’Ann Adams, Lisa Mize, Becky Woodruff, Joseph Douglas Woodruff, Jr. , Susan Lamb, George Fain; best cousin, Julius Slaughter. She is preceded in death by her parents, George G. and Elmay G. Morrison; husband, H.R. Morrison, son, Rusty Morrison, one nephew, two brothers, one sister.

Funeral services were held Sunday, February 26, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Coldspring, Coldspring, Texas. Dr. Don M. Shannon conducted the service with interment at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Coldspring, Texas.

GRAYSON

GLADYS BROOKSHIRE GRAYSON; Died at her home, Friday, February 24, 2006. Gladys was born at home on September 20, 1907, in the Berry/Moffett farming community East of Lufkin, Texas, Angelina County. She was the daughter of Martha Jane (Reynolds) and Henderson Frank Brookshire. Sisters, Quida and Jewel, and two years later, brother, Grady, completed the family.
The Children attended the local public school at Moffett, and helped their parents on the farm.
Gladys married Matterson E. “John” Grayson, in 1932, and later welcomed two children, Bobby Charles and Peggy Jean. Gladys and John were in the retail grocery/gas business in Polk County and later in Cleveland, Texas, most of their married life.
Preceded in death by parents, siblings, husband, and son, Gladys leaves to mourn her death, daughter, Peggy Grayson Jarboe, and husband, Judson; daughter-in-law, Evelyn Grayson Smith, and husband, Roy; grandchildren, Cindy Grayson Lorenz and Butch, Tamara Jarboe Moore and Mark, Connie Grayson Hill and Josh, Judson (J.D.) Jarboe, Jr. and Sheila Elaine, Carolyn Grayson Hunter and Joe, and Derek Grayson Jarboe and Carol. Also, 16 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren survive along with numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends.
Services were held Monday, February 27, 2006, 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, with Bro. Carol Williamson, Pastor ministering. Gladys was a long time member of Calvary and active until failing health. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

JONES

L.B. Jones, age 81, of Splendora, Texas, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2006. He was born in Lovelady, Texas on January 12, 1925 to Mary Archie (Evans) Jones and Floyd Sherman Jones. He was a resident of Splendora since 1968; 50 year member Pipefitter Local 211. He was well know throughout the community and enjoyed his quality time with family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Maurice C. Jones; sons, Charles Lewis and Tommy Lewis along with his grandson, Leon Paul Lewis.

He is survived by his children, T.C. Lewis, Robert Klozik, Mollie Funderburk, Leon Lewis and wife, Mary, Kenneth Jones and wife, Judy, Chris Griggs and husband, Donald, Jo Anne Hall and husband, Leroy; daughter-in law, Candi Lewis; sisters, Wanda Bruner and husband, Jack, Martha Lively and husband, Hines; 32 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

Graveside services were held Wednesday, March 1, 2006, 3:00 p.m. at Antioch Cemetery, Lovelady, Texas. Charlie, Michael, Sherman, Curtis, Kenneth, Christopher, Donald, Floyd all served as his honorary pallbearers.

SKINNER

George Skinner, age 79 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away February 27, 2006. He was born in Perido, Alabama to Aris and Louetta Skinner on January 6, 1927.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Skinner; sons, Darrell Skinner and Troy Skinner; daughter, Terri Livingston; brother, Manuel Skinner; sisters, Joyce Morris and husband, Al, Lois Long, Marlene Winters and husband, Murl; grandchildren, Teresa, Christie, Cinnamon, Debbie, Brandy, and Morgan; seven great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and other loving family members and caring friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Aris and Louetta Skinner and his son, Larry Skinner.

Funeral services were held Thursday, March 2, 2006, 11:00 a.m., Central Baptist Church, Cleveland, Texas. Bro. Billy Walker conducted the service with interment at Old Big Creek Cemetery, Shepherd.

DUNNAM

Albert Chester Dunnam, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away February 27, 2006. He was born in Trinity, Texas to Aubrey and Evelyn Dunnam on February 14, 2006.
He is survived by his sons, Delbert Dunnam and wife, Vicky, Joe Dunnam, Carlos Muniz, Jeff Dunnam and wife, Kim, Marty Dunnam and wife, CeCe; daughters, Debra Marriott and husband, David Keene; brother, Bill, Jim, Roy, Richard, and Robert; sisters, Betty and Wilma; grandchildren, Adam, Amber, Hope, Joy, Jimmy, Johnny, Joseph, April, A.J., Christopher, Bryan, Ryan, Christy, and Josh; and many nieces and nephews and other loving family members and caring friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Delphine Dunnam.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 3, 2006, 1:00 p.m., Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas. Bro. Melvin Hollifield conducted the service with interment at Clapp Cemetery, Trinity, Texas.