Obituaries

Millstid

Florence Louise Millstid, of Coldspring, Texas, passed away July 1, 2006 at the age of 87. She was born in Fairfield,Texas on April 25, 1919. Preceded in death by her husband, Atmar Millstid, parents, and three brothers.
She is survived by her daughter, Judy Currie and husband, Holton; sons, Billy Gillian and wife, Barbara, Timothy Millstid and wife, Judy; sisters, Mae Jones, Sue Allmon and wife, Claud; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, numerous nephews and nieces.
Visitation was held Sunday, July 2, 2006, 6:00 to 9:00 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Coldspring, Texas. Funeral services were held Monday, July 3, 2006, 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Coldspring, Texas with interment at Carlisle Cemetery, Carlisle, Texas.

 

SIMPSON

Gertie Charlene Simpson, age 69, of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2006. She was born in Fastril, Texas on February 8, 1937 to Eli and Ida Christine Berwick of whom preceded her in death along with her loving husband, Morris G. Simpson; grandchild, Buddy Simpson; great-grandchild, Taylor Gressett; sister, Ernestine Knight.
She is survived by her children, Brenda Welch and husband, Wesley, Morris G. Simpson, III and wife, Patricia, Debbie Hibbard and husband, Daniel, Melvin Simpson, marvin Eli Simpson and wife, Debbie, Annie Gordon and husband, Jessie; grandchildren. Teresa, Darla, Calvin, Karen, Angie, Trish, Glen,
Sheri, Connie Bubba Kris, Marvin Eli “Boy”, Karrie, Melinda, Justin, brothers, James, Virgel and Jimmy Berwick, sister, Ida Maude Wright,
twenty-two great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and other loving and caring family members and countless friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 7, 2006, 2:00 p.m at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas with interment at Farley Chapel Cemetery, Shepherd, Texas.

Services for Mrs. Mayhew will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2006 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Blackburn officiating. Graveside services will follow at Brookside Cemetery in Houston.

Mrs. Mayhew was preceded in death by her parents and one son James Dale Whitehead, Jr. She is survived by sons: Charles Whitehead and wife Brenda of Dayton, Ronnie Tuttle and wife Kaye of Splendora, and Leon Roosevelt Tuttle and wife Corlys of Channelview; daughter: Carolyn Wilson and husband Kevin of Dayton; sisters: Mary Matranga of Baytown and Pauline Buckner of Baytown; brothers: Bill Romoser and wife Renee of Pearland and Wayne Romoser and wife Jackie of Spring; Six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, also numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Friday evening 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

 

Richard “Ricky” Sherrod, III

Born in Houston, Texas to Richard and Antonia Sharrod, Jr. on September 24, 1982 and passed away at Livingston, Texas after a tragic accident on July 8, 2006. Ricky is leaving behind his loving family to cherish precious memories, his wife, Margaret Sherrod; daughters, Julia Sherrod and Katelyn Sherrod ; son, Bryton Sherrod; parents, Antonia and Richard Sherrod, Jr.; sister, Tanya Sherrod; grandparents, Richard Sherrod, Sr. and wife, Ethel; grandma, Joyce Baker; granddad, Paul Salazar; great-grandmother, Felipa Salazar; many aunts, uncles, cousins and so many other cherished family members and caring friends. Bro. Sam Sharp conducted funeral services were held Tuesday, July 11, 2006, 1:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas with interment at Ryan Cemetery, Cleveland, Texas.

 

SWILLEY

Lucille Pauline Swilley, passed away July 9, 2006; born in Regan, Texas. Arrangements made through Pace-Stancil Funeral Home.

 

Owen

Albert was born March 28, 1918 in Kerlin, Arkansas, to parents; Floyd A. and Birchie Kyle Owen, a former resident of Flint, MI, and has resided in the Dayton area for the past 8 ½
years. He was a graduate of the Shawnee High School in AR, attended the Flint Technical Institute, veteran of the US Navy with service during WW II, retired tool and dye employee of General Motors in Grand Blanc, MI., Australia, Mexico, Japan, and England after 40 years of employment, member of the Masonic Lodge AF & AM, attended the First Baptist Church of Dayton, and enjoyed fixing things, fishing, skeet shooting, baseball, and golf.

Mr. Owen was preceded in death by his parents, sister: Jewell Faulk, and nephew: Jimmy Barnes. He is survived by his wife of eight years: Diane Woolley Owen of Dayton, son: Ron C. Owen of Alexandria, VA, daughters: Alice Chrisco of Dayton and Linda L. Owen of Flint, MI, grandchildren: Valerie L. DiBella, Lori A. Phelps, Roger N. Chrisco, and Dawn A. Trousdale, five great-grandchildren and one on the way, sisters: Beatrice Marx of Alexandria , VA and Orine Burnes of Alabaster, AL, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Graveside services will be held at Houston National Cemetery, at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

 

HANSBRO

Helen Jane Hansbro, 78, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2006. She was born on October 9, 2006 to Charles and Emma Ballard in Goose Creek, Texas.
She is survived by her children, Diana Lynn Blount and husband, Jerry; Carla Jo Hansbro; son, William Lawrence Hansbro, Jr. and wife, Libby; her wonderful grandchildren, Jennifer Bount, Jay Blount, Leah Blount, Ashlyn Crockett, Riley Blount, Meagan Wilbur, Erik Wilbur, Jarod William Hansbro with many nieces and nephews and other loving family members and a host of friends beyond measure.
Dr. Byron Reeves will conduct funeral service, Wednesday, July 12, 2006, 10:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas with interment at Ryan Cemetery, Cleveland, Texas.

 

LILLEY

Colonel Frank Shannon Lilley, USAR., went to be with the Lord July 9, 2006 at the age of 95. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Alice Lilley May of Cleveland, Texas; grandchildren, Debra S. Gunn of Cleveland, Texas, George E. Guthrie and wife, Kelly, of New Caney, Texas, James S. May and wife, Tammy of El Campo; five great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and a host of caring friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. Lilley; his parents, Harvey and Clara Lilley; brothers, Virgil Lilley and James W. Lilley.
Colonel Lilley was born in Dayton, Texas, May 3, 1911. His family moved to Austin, Texas for an undetermined time for his father to attend law school. They moved to Coldspring, Texas and lived there until Frank was about 13 years old. After moving to Huntsville for a short time they went on to Conroe, Texas where he would graduate from Conroe High School in 1929. In 1934 he graduated from Texas A & M University where he was a member of the Corps with a Lieutenant commission. In the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corp) he served in the Jacksonville-Rusk area. He worked in the West Texas oilfields a short time before he entered the U.S. Army in 1940. He served in England and France during World War II. Following the war he was coordinator for a post World War II government funded program for returning veterans introducing new crops to the area. He returned to active duty during the Korean conflict serving two tours of duty there and one tour in Japan. Returning to the United States and served on various Army posts until his retirements in August of 1965 he moved to Cleveland, Texas where he resided until his death.
Funeral services with Military Honors were held Thursday, July 13, 2006, 11:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas. Chaplain Rod Bryant conducted the service with interment at Magnolia Cemetery, Evergreen Community, Cleveland, Texas. Pallbearers, George E. Guthrie, James S. May, Ryan C. Guthrie, Billy F. Lilley, Bryan Beuhring, and Derl Anderson. Honorary Pallbearers, Timothy Gunn and Michael Gunn.

 

HAVARD

Fannie Burnice Havard, 76, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2006. She was born on February 28, 1930 in Anadarka, OK. Graveside services were held Thursday, July 13, 2006, 10:00 a.m. at Ryan Cemetery, Cleveland, Texas.

Watson

Freda Fern Watson, 69, of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2006. She was born on December 11, 1936 in Wellingston, TX. Services were held Friday, July 14, 2006, 10:00 a.m. at Liberty Christian Church Cleveland, Texas, interment, Farley Chapel Cemetery, Shepherd, Texas.

 

OWENS

Walter Ed Owens, 76, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away July 11, 2006; born in Point Blank, Texas on December 8, 1929. Funeral services were held Friday, July 14, 2006, 10:00 a.m., at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Farley Chapel Cemetery, Shepherd, Texas.

 

Bird

Lee Roy Bird, 70, of Liberty died Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at home after an extended illness. He was born July 2, 1936 in Garrison, Texas to parents Howell Lee and Margaret Ross Bird. He attended Garrison High School and had lived in the Liberty area for over forty years where he worked as a mechanic. Mr. Bird enjoyed gardening and playing with his grandchildren.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 14, 2006 at Norris Cemetery with Rev. Larry Craig officiating. Services are under the arrangement of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton, Texas.

Mr. Bird was preceded in death by his parents, family members: Lois Ellis, Morris Bird, Polly Bird, Ouida Coker, Marie Raymond, Eddie Stovall, Lamurl Sears, Loretta Fpanos, Jerry Bird, Eli Rich, Lizzie Rich, and Hollis Rich.

He is survived his wife: Mary Bird of Liberty; daughter: Julia Weisinger and husband Terry of Liberty; son: Michael Bird and wife Margaret; brothers: Gary Bird and wife Linda of Hammond, Louisiana, Dick Bird and wife Jerry of Garrison; sisters: Mattie Laura “Ted” Burke of Austin and Beleuhia Bronner of Fair Oak, California; grandchildren: Amy Weisinger, Amber Weisinger, Kyle Bailey and wife Ashley, Brandy Bird, Regina Crouthers and husband James, Land Brown and husband Terry, Julie Peak, Tonya Tanton, and Michele Hawkins; great-grandchildren: Cassie Fregia, Shane Hawkins, Brad Hawkins, Sylvia Brooke Crouthers, Rhiannon Bailey, and Lauren Bailey; also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation will be Thursday evening 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

WHEAT

Wilma Lee Wheat, 53, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2006. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on April 26, 1953 to Harrold Leeman and Mary Raymo.
She is survived by her husband, Carl Wheat; son, Clarence Baintor, James Baintor & fiancé Lee Ann Denman; daughters, Samantha Narez, Cathy Davis and husband, Roger; grandchildren, Summer, Jamie, Steven, Nickki; great-grandchildren, Damian, Tyler, Stevie, Tiffany, Karley; brother, Jim Raymo, Joe Raymo, Richard Raymo; sister, Mary Louise Polczynski and other loving family members and countless friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 14, 2006, 10:00 a.m. at Liberty Christian Fellowship, Cleveland, Texas. Rev. Bob White conducted the service with interment at Moss Hill Cemetery.

 

Jones

Shirley Jean Pratt Jones, 55, of Ames died Friday, July 14, 2006, at the San Jacinto Methodist Hospice Center in Baytown after an extended illness. She was born November 12, 1950 in Liberty, Texas to parents Alex John and Mattie Turner Pratt. She was a lifelong resident of Liberty County where she graduated from Liberty High School and furthered her education at Prairie View A & M to become a teacher. She taught in the Dayton Independent School District for 30 years before retiring and she will be remembered for touching so many lives during her years of service to the school district. Mrs. Jones was a member of the Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Ames where she was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was also a member of Delta Sigma Theta and enjoyed needlework especially crochet and needlepoint. Mrs. Jones loved children and enjoyed baseball.
Services for Mrs. Jones will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Ames. Rosary Service will be 10:30 a.m. before the Funeral Mass. Interment will follow at Wells Cemetery in Liberty under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton.
Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her sons: Christopher Jones and wife Stephanie of Crosby and Craig Jones of Crosby; sisters: Gail Marie Sandles of Dayton, Gwendolyn Arceneaux and husband Robert of Raywood, and Tammy Evette Jones of Liberty; and brother: John Douglas Pratt of Liberty.
Visitation for Mrs. Jones will begin Wednesday morning 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Ames.

 

Simmons

Catherine Vandver Simmons, 77, of Richwood, died Friday, July 14, 2006 after an extended illness. She was born January 13, 1929 in Liberty to parents: John W. and Rebecca Rodgers Vandver. She had been a resident of the Freeport area for over 30 years and the Tarkington area for 20 years. Mrs. Simmons had worked at the Brazosport Independent School District in Food Service for many years.

Services for Mrs. Simmons will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at Pace Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lindel Kinzer officiating. Interment will follow at Ryan Cemetery in Tarkington Prairie, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband: Winfred “Whimp” Simmons and son Jimmy Simmons. She is survived by sons: C.W. Simmons and wife Kay of Cleveland, Texas and Charles W. Simmons and wife Stephanie of Antioch, Illinois; daughters: Mary Miller and husband Eddie of Richwood, and Elaine Bowling of Clute; twelve grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation for Mrs. Simmons will be Monday evening 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at
Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton, Texas

 

MALONE

Joye Marie Malone, 75, of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Friday, July 14, 2006. She was born in Houston, Texas on November 16, 1930. Funeral services were held July 18, 2006, 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Coldspring, Texas with interment at Center Hill Cemetery, Oakhurst, Texas.

 

NOHAVITZA

Pete Frank Nohavitza, Jr. 25, of Coldspring, Texas, born in Houston, Texas on December 3, 1980, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2006. Arrangements made through Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas.

 

Peak

Julius Monroe “Buster” Peak, 87, of Liberty died, Saturday, July15, 2006, at Liberty –Dayton Community Hospital in Liberty after an extended illness. He was born August 8, 1918 in Sour Lake to parents Daniel Randolph Peak and Sally Davis Peak. He lived in the area all his life and worked 20+ years and retired from SunOil Company. Mr. Peak loved his family; his dogs, and working with cattle. He also loved hunting and fishing.

Services for Mr. Peak will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bob Fosburgh officiating.
Interment will be at Fairlawn Cemetery in Liberty under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Dayton.

Mr. Peak is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, sister, daughter-in-law and two grandsons. He is survived by his wife: Sylvia Campbell Peak of Liberty; son: James Peak of Liberty; daughters: Sissy Key of Hardin, Margaret Bird and husband Mike of Hardin, Helen Gilbreath and husband James of Como, Texas; fifteen grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Visitation for Mr. Peak will be Monday evening 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton, Texas.

HIBBITTS

Alice Marie Hibbitts, born July 13, 1935 in Friday, Texas, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at Conroe Regional Medical Center, Conroe, Texas. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 22, 2006 10:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, with interment at Magnolia Cemetery, Onalaska, Texas.

 

HANSON

Louis Leland Hanson, 84, of Splendora, Texas, born in Northfield, Wisconsin, passed away Monday, July 17, 2006. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 22, 2006, 9:00 a.m. at St. John of the Cross, New Caney, Texas with interment at Blue Branch Cemetery, Pitkin, Louisiana.

 

MUECK

Alfred Philo “Mick” Mueck, 64, of Coldspring, Texas, born in Houston, Texas on September 21, 1941, passed away, Monday, July 17, 2006. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 20, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at Victory Gospel Church with interment at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Coldspring, Texas.

 

Ward

Yvonne M. “Bonnie” Ward, 78, of Liberty, died Saturday, July 22, 2006, at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at the Liberty Church of Christ with burial following at Fairlawn Memorial Park in Liberty. Visitation will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm, Monday, at funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Bonnie was born December 22, 1927 in Terrell, to parents; Goob and Ruth ??? Brooks, a former resident of Beaumont, and has resided in Liberty for the past 48 years. She was a graduate of the Terrell High School class of ???? and the ??? Business School, an administrative assistant for the Liberty County Judge’s Office for 18 years under judges Harlan Friend, Dempsey Henley, and Lloyd Kirkham, faithful member of the Liberty Church of Christ, board member for S.O.S. and Helping Hands, and enjoyed caring for others.

Mrs. Ward was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 49 years: James T. “Jim” Ward, son: Scott Ward, and sister: Vera Trail. She is survived by her sons: Robert Ward and wife Lynnette of Liberty, Steve Ward and wife Judy of El Dorado, AR, and Tom Ward and wife Cynthia of Plano, nine grandchildren: Michelle Ward, Lauren Ward, Seth Ward, Grant Ward, Ross Ward, Kerri Ward, Jonathan Ward, Jake Ward, and Kate Ward, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

In lieu of floral remembrances, the family requests that donations be made to the Medina Children’s Home at 21300 State Highway 16 North • Medina, TX 78055

HAYNES

Adah Ruth Haynes, 94 of Cleveland, Texas, Born in Dewey, Oklahoma on September 26, 1911, passed away, Tuesday, July 18, 2006. Arrangements made through Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas.

 

PARISH

Terry Malone Parish, 68, of Cleveland, Texas, born in Nacogdoches, Texas on January 23, 1938, passed away July 19, 2006. Funeral services were held Friday, July 21, 2006 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas with interment at Fairview Cemetery, Nacogdoches, Texas.

 

GEASLIN

Aline Wells Geaslin, 85, of Gonzales, died Thursday, July 20, 2006, at the Methodist Hospital in San Antonio.
Funeral services were held at 10 am, Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Wells Cemetery in Cleveland.
Aline was born December 29, 1920 in Cleveland to parents; Hillary and Renie Rushing Wells, a former resident of Baytown, and has resided in Gonzales for the past 4 ½ years. She was a homemaker and bookkeeper for Geaslin’s Landscaping, graduate of the Cleveland High School class of 1937, and enjoyed children and reading.
Mrs. Geaslin was preceded in death by her parents, sister: Addie Havard, and brothers: Jessie, Leslie, Ernest, and William Wells. She is survived by her husband: Tod I. Geaslin of Gonzales, daughter: Shirley Svoboda and husband J. T. of Marion, son: David Tod Geaslin and wife Mary Jane of Gonzales, two grandchildren: Kelly T. and Kevin D. Geaslin, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

 

OLIVER

Ruby Gertrude Oliver, 82, of Angleton, Texas, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2006. Graveside services were held Saturday, July 22, 2006, 1:00 p.m. at Cleveland Memorial Park Cemetery, Cleveland, Texas.

 

JOHNSON

Baby Ian Christopher Johnson, born to Cynthia Michele and Carl Elvett Johnson died July 21, 2006. Arrangements made through Pace-Stancil Funeral Home.

 

PRICE

Joseph M. Price, Jr., age 90, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2006. He was born in Houston, Texas on December 19, 1915 to Joseph Marian and Sarah Price, Sr. of whom preceded him in death along with two brothers, two sisters, his son, Mickey Joe Price and grandson, Charles Williams. Joseph Price was very well known throughout the community as hard working with a golden heart, which proves that God only takes the best.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, 11 months and 22 days, Alice Price; children, Martha Williams, Patricia Ratley, Willard Price, Robert Price; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren with many nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and caring friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 26, 2006, 10:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas with interment at Morgan Cemetery. Pallbearers Donald Joe Hales, Tommy Knight, Rufus Hales, James Price, Joey Price, Henry Williams; honorary pallbearers, V.L. Andrews, Raymond Owens, and Curley Metts guided him to his final resting place.

 

DODD

Evelyn Marie “Nanny” Dodd, 71, of Shepherd, Texas, San Jacinto County, passed away July 23, 2006 at Conroe Regional Medical Center. She was born in Franklin, Texas on April 5, 1935 to Lonzo and Nancy Everett of whom preceded her in death along with Preceded in Death by her brothers, J.C., Leslie, Arthur, Robert, and Leo Everett, sister, Geneva Reeves.
She is survived by her loving husband, Charles C. Dodd; daughters, Debbie Joyner, Susan Few, Cindy Settle; son, Charles Dodd Jr. and wife, Carol; grandchildren, Kevin Settle, Gary Anderson, Delbert Joyner, Charles Dodd, III, Laurie Joyner, Cody Dodd, John Few, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Dustin Settle, Trinity Settle, Gage Anderson, Madilyn Joyner and many other cherished family members and caring friends beyond measure.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 26, 2006, 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Shepherd, Texas. Bro. John Page conducted the service with interment at Old Big Creek Cemetery, Shepherd, Texas. Pallbearers, Gary Anderson, John Few, Jr., Delbert Joyner, James Everett, Charles Dodd, III, and Cody Dodd guided her to her final resting place.

 

JACOBS

Johnnie Margaret Jacobs, age 92, of Goodrich, Texas, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2006. She was born in Benchley, Texas on December 25, 1913 to William Edward and Fannie Mae Henry of whom preceded her in death along with her loving husband, James Hollis Jacobs.
She is survived by her sister, Joyce Allen; daughter, Joyce Miller and husband, James of Paris, Texas; grandson, Gary Outlaw and wife, Marty of Humble, Texas; granddaughters, Pam Ricketts and husband, Rick, Debbie Wideman of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other cherished family members and countless friends through time.
Bro. Mike Richard conducted funeral services held Saturday, July 29, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church, Porter, Texas with interment at Boothe Cemetery, Tarkington Prairie Community, Cleveland, Texas.

 

Bond

R. Duke Bond, 41, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2006. He was born May 11, 1965 in Houma, Louisiana to Walter and Viola Garcia Bond. He achieved multiple goals throughout his life. Graduated from Channelview High School in 1983 where he was voted Mr. Channelview High School and served as president of his high school class. Attended Stephen F. Austin University, graduating in 1987, was a founding father of his fraternity of Delta Tau Delta, and student body president of SFA for 2 years. Upon graduation he received his dream of working in a financial institution. Through his extreme hard work and diligence he became a vice president in charge of SBA review. One of the many goals of which he set was to live and work in New York City. Of achieving these multiple goals R. Duke Bond moved back home in Dayton, Texas to be with his devoted mother, Viola Bond.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 28, 2006 at St. Joseph’s The Worker Catholic Church with Father Thuc Nguyen, Father Andy Moore and Father Tom Phelan officiating. Interment will follow at Palms Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home.

Duke was preceded in death by his father: Walter “Buddy” Bond and is survived by his mother: Viola Bond of Dayton; his beloved sister Carla Stanley and husband Tommy of Highlands, his brothers: Marshall Bond and wife Brenda of Dayton, Walter Bond and AnJanette of Houston, and twin brother: Doak Bond of League City. He is also survived by his many nieces and nephews, Heather, Shana, Kenny, Kadie, Trent, Caitlin, John, and Rowan of which he loved and treated as if they were his own.

The family will receive friends 5:00 to 9:30 p.m., Thursday, July 27, 2006 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton. A Rosary and Wake service will be 7:30 p.m., Thursday evening at the funeral home.

The family request that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to St. Joseph’s The Worker Catholic Church, P.O. Box 640, Dayton, Texas 77535.

Geis

Todd Michael Geis was born Nov. 29, 1960, in Minnesota. He passed away on July 27, 2006.

He is survived by wife: Sandra Dee Geis, daughters: Paige Geis and Madisun Geis, stepchildren: Brandy and Shawn Crawford and Kenney Gladden, sister: Nancy Hicks and husband John, brothers: Jeffery Geis and Curtis Helmer, numerous nieces, nephews, and four granddaughters: Katherine, Kayla, Haylee, and Taylor.

Todd was the best husband, father, son, brother, and friend that one could hope for. He was an amazing, caring, and most fun person you could know. He was all smiles. He loved being out in the sun, boating, riding his Harley, swimming in his pool, and socializing with friends and family. Todd was the type of person who always made sure everyone around him was having a good time. Todd maintained many long lasting friendships among his endless list of friends as he has never met a stranger. He loved all the people he worked with and was equally loved in return. We will all cherish the fond memories we have had with Todd.

There will be a viewing at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Tuesday, August 1, 2006, from 5 PM to 8 PM. Funeral services will be held at 3 PM, Wednesday, August 2, 2006, at the Crosby Church with graveside services following at Magnolia Park Cemetery in Dayton. Pallbearers will be Carl Grafe, Allen Collins, Monty Jacks, Gary Wallace, John Paul Machala, and David Smith, with honorary pallbearers, Jeffery Geis, Curtis Helmer, and Dean French, MD.

Todd was my life, my love, my best friend, my happiness, my everything, and will be deeply missed by all.

 

Weber

Earline Fern Weber, 66, passed away in her sleep July 29, 2006. She was born December 29, 1939 in Norwalk, California to the late Dee and Mary Austin Bridges. She was a member of Liberty Church of Christ in Liberty, Texas. She was active in Relay for Life Committees, Brownies and Girl Scouts, Softball and many other activities as her children grew. She also enjoyed camping and her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, George Weber.
Ms. Weber is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law; Chris and Michelle Weber of Ward, Mickey and Corey Weber of Snohomish WA, Billy and Janet Weber of Lapeer MI, George and Carolyn Weber of San Angelo TX; three daughter and two sons-in-law Terry and Greg Thompson of Ward, Michelle and Johnny Arceneaux of Baytown TX, Nancy Weber of Houston TX; one sister Misty Rucker of Houston TX; 22 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at Cabot Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Friday, August 4, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Pace Stancil Funeral Chapel in Dayton Texas with visitation preceding from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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