Murphy
Walter Murphy, 83, of Dayton, died Sunday, April 1, 2007,
at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday,
April 12, 2007, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.
Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral
Home in Dayton.
Walter was born October 10, 1923 in Dayton, to parents;
Daniel and Sara Alexander Murphy, and has resided in the
Dayton area throughout his life. He served in United States
Navy and worked for rEd Arrow Trucking Company for several
years and for a construction company. After retiring Walter
would spend most of days gathering with friends and talking
of old times. He was humble and later on in his years more
friendly than ever.
Mr. Murphy was preceded in death by his parents and brother:
Madison Murphy. He is survived by his daughter: Terri Ford
of Spokane, WA, grandson: Marcus Ford of Spokane, WA, Mackey,
numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Boullion
Dallas Joseph Bullion, 77, of Dayton passed away Tuesday,
April 3, 2007 in Liberty after an extended illness. He was
born March 18, 1930 in Rayne, Louisiana to parents Desire
and Angel Bruce Boullion. He had been a resident of Dayton
for over 37 years and had previously lived in Beaumont.
He graduated from China High School in 1948, and had worked
for many years as a lineman supervisor for Gulf States Utilities
before retiring. He enjoyed working in his yard and having
a garden. He also enjoyed, camping, traveling, archery and
playing the guitar, but most of all he loved his family
and grandchildren. He was a member of the Trinity Baptist
Church, had served two terms on the Dayton City Council,
was mayor pro-tem while on the City Council and had been
a member of the Dayton Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Boullion
served in the United States Navy and the United State Air
Force.
Services for Mr. Boullion will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, April
6, 2007 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bob
Fosburgh officiating. Interment will follow at China Cemetery
in China.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 10:00
a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home.
Mr. Boullion was preceded in death by his parents and one
brother: Wesley Boullion. He is survived by his loving wife
of 53 years: Marcella A. Boullion of Dayton; Sons: Dallas
J. Boullion of Warren, Clinton D. Boullion of Dayton, Van
Ray Boullion and wife Beatrice of Magnolia; Daughter: Felicia
C. Noack and husband Gary of Dayton; Eight Grandchildren
and Seven Great-grandchildren; Half-brother: Cleveland Boullion
of Scott, Louisiana; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives,
and friends.
Stoneberger
Sandra Jean Stoneberger, 57, of Cleveland, Texas, passed
away Saturday, April 7, 2007 at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
in Houston, Texas. She was born February 10, 1950 in Cleveland,
Texas to Vordie M. and Velma Sue Key of whom preceded her
in death along with her husband, H.T. Stoneberger; brother,
Michael Key.
Sandra is survived by her sons, Mark Stoneberger and wife,
Sheila, Larry Stoneberger and Patricia; her loving companion,
George Willson; brothers and sisters, Linda Key, Larry Key
and wife, Jane, Ronnie Key and wife, Pam, Cynthia Scholze
and husband, Rick, Terry Key, Tammy Reh; grandchildren,
Tara and Cody Stoneberger, Lacey and Lakyn Stoneberger;
and numerous nieces, nephews, and many other cherished family
members and
friends beyond measure.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, April 10, 2007, 4:00
p.m. at Ryan Cemetery, Cleveland, Texas.
Kidd
Lillie Owens Kidd, 99, of New Caney, died Sunday, April
8, 2007, at the Oakmont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
in Humble.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday,
April 12, 2007, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel
in Cleveland with burial following at the Kidd Family Cemetery
in New Caney. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.,
Wednesday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction
of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Cleveland.
Lillie was born July 22, 1907 in Nacogdoches, to parents;
Wiley Owens and Julie Jones, was a former resident of Corrigan,
and has resided in the New Caney area for the past 52 years.
She was a homemaker, member of the Victory Missionary Baptist
Church, and enjoyed crocheting, bingo, gardening, and church.
Mrs. Kidd was preceded in death by her father: Wiley Owens,
mother: Julie Jones Chandler, husband: Julius Kidd, father
of her children: Barley Moren, daughter: Marie Stowe, son:
James E. Moren, two sisters, and one brother. She is survived
by her daughters: Dorothy Meshall and husband Tim of LA,
Evelyn Kilsby of MS, and Joyce Bonin and husband Fred of
New Caney, sons: Ronald Moren and wife Robbie of Huffman,
Bill Moren and wife Vonda of Shepherd, Charles Moren and
wife Linda of Jasper, and Roy Moren and wife Janet of New
Caney, brother: R. P. Chandler of Corrigan, and numerous
grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Coleman
Christine Coleman, 84, of Splendora, Texas, passed away
April 9, 2007 at Pine Shadow Retreat in Porter, Texas. Christine
was born May 27, 1922 in Splendora to parents, Charles E.
and Vida Coleman
Dr. Don M. Shannon will conduct funeral services held Thursday,
April 12, 2007, 2:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel,
Cleveland, Texas with interment at Splendora City Cemetery,
Splendora, Texas. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 11,
2007, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in
Cleveland.
She is survived by her children, Charles Buck Lindsey,
Jr. and wife, Barbara, Martha Lindsey Hearn and husband,
Clyde, Charlie Lee Faircloth and wife, Tina; brothers, H.P.
“Bo” Coleman and wife, Claude, Charles Coleman
and wife, Betty; sisters, Martha Jane Utzman, Alice Bond,
Shirley Caldwell; numerous nieces and nephews, other loving
family members and a host of cherished friends.
Rollins
Kenneth Dwayne Rollins, 45, of Shepherd, Texas, passed
away at his home Thursday, April 12, 2007. Kenneth was born
November 16, 1961 in Conroe, Texas. He was Baptist in faith;
Masonic Lodge Member and Eastern Star Chapter 1003 Member.
He worked at chemical plant “Occidental” for
13 years.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 13, 2007, 4:00 to
9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, 303 E. Crockett,
Cleveland, Texas.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 14, 2007,
3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Shepherd, Texas. Bro.
Preston Baker officiating with Pallbearers, Bro. Bill Arrendell,
Bro. Jake Hoot, Bro. Steven Howeth, Bro. Dale Lowery, Bro.
Richard Manske, Bro. Thomas McAdams; and Honorary Pallbearers,
Roger Dale Chreene, Tommy Lummus, Tommy Douglas, Gary Little,
James Trapp, and Bro. Thomas McAdams all escorting him to
his final resting place at Big Creek Cemetery in Shepherd
where ceremonial services will be conducted by both Masonic
Funeral Team and Eastern Star Funeral Team.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Street; and
his step-mother, Reba Rollins. He is survived by his loving
wife, Dianne Rollins; mother Vida Standley and husband,
Jerry; father, Ed Rollins; daughter Sarah Rollins; son,
Ken Rollins; sisters, Kim Hoot and husband, Jake, Patty
Jessup and husband, Dean; brother, Jerry Rollins and wife,
Barbara; step-sisters, Debbie Holt and husband, Mark, Shelly
Davison and husband, Scott; nephews, Tyler and Kyle Davison,
Cody Holt, Wayne Rollins, Brian and Josh Carey, David and
Justin Hoot, Steven Street, Travis McAdams; nieces, Amanda
McAdams and Jessica Street; and so many other loving family
members and cherished friends.
Cadle
Patsy Nell Cadle, 59, of Waller, Texas, passed away Thursday,
April 12, 2007. She was born in Teague, Texas on November
18, 1947. Graveside services were held Saturday, April 12,
2007, 2:00 p.m. at George Cemetery, Teague, Texas.
Bousson
Walter James “Jim” Bousson, 81, of Cleveland,
Texas, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2007. He was born
in Vinton, Louisiana on June 6, 1925. Funeral services were
held Saturday, April 14, 2007, 10:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil
Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas with interment at
Ryan Cemetery.
Brawley
Martin Neil Brawley, 63, of Hull-Daisetta, died Friday,
April 13, 2007, at a family residence in Kountze.
Memorial graveside services will be held at a later date,
at the Moss Hill Community Cemetery in Moss Hill. Services
are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in
Dayton.
Martin was born June 21, 1943 in Houston, to parents; Ray
Brawley and Samantha Evans, a former resident of Houston,
and has resided in the Hull area for the past eight years.
He was a veteran of the US Navy, obtained a Bachelor’s
Degree of Science in Psychology from Sam Houston State University,
was a boilermaker for Jacob’s Field Services while
working at the Akzo Nobel chemical plant, and enjoyed reading
and watching movies.
Mr. Brawley was preceded in death by his father: Ray Brawley,
mother: Samantha Evans Cherry, brother: Edward Brawley,
and nephew: Rickey Richardson. He is survived by his sister:
Zoina L. Richardson of Cleveland, nephew: Amos Richardson
and wife Robin of Kountze, niece: Kathleen Champagne of
Kountze, and numerous other relatives, and friends.
Dabney
Leroy Sidney Dabney, age 85, beloved husband, father, grandfather,
and friend; passed away Sunday, April 15, 2007. He was born
in Coldspring, Texas and resided in Coldspring most all
his life. He was born to Elijah and Annie Dabney, Jr. on
December 12, 1921.
Dr. Don M. Shannon conducted funeral services held Wednesday,
April 18, 2007, 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Coldspring,
Texas with interment at Hayman Cemetery.
Leroy devoted 16 years to teaching; served as First Lieutenant
during WWII in the Army Air Corp. He will always be remembered
and always be loved.
He is survived by his loving wife, Merle Dabney; children,
Julie Ann Warner and husband, Wesley, Tom Dabney and wife,
Sharon; grandchildren, Elizabeth Ann Gawlick and husband,
Chris, Jason A. Burnett, Elijah Dabney, III, Lana Denham,
Roland Hickman and wife, LeAnn, Daniel Denham and wife,
Courtney, Stevie Ann Evans and husband, C.W.; sister, Ruth
Jordan and husband, Earl and many other loving family members
and cherished friends.
Griswold
Cody K. Griswold, 18, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away
Sunday, April 15, 2007. He was born in Houston, Texas on
April 20, 1988. Funeral services were held Saturday, April
21, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel,
Cleveland, Texas, with interment at Evergreen Cemetery,
Lovelady, Texas.
Cronin
Colton Alexander Cronin “Infant” died at birth
at Kingwood Medical Center. He is survived by his parents,
Vernon and Amanda Cronin of Shepherd, Texas; grandparents,
Arthur and Freda Cronin, Ray and Vanessa Minatrea, Grandma
Gates Foot; great-grandparents, Donald and Ruth Atchley;
aunts and uncles, Earl and Lisa Cronin, James and Crystal
Cronin, Tonya Birdsong, Michael Gates, Shenna Cronin; cousins,
Billy, Sarah, Ethon, Rebekah, Jessicca, Cheyenne, and Wyatt
Cronin and Dalton Birdsong.
Rev. Robert Brown conducted funeral services Wednesday,
April 18, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at Harmony Church, Shepherd,
Texas with interment at Wells Cemetery, Cleveland, Texas.
Herren
Wiley Truett Herren, 87, of Cleveland, Texas, died Wednesday,
April 18, 2007 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April
21, 2007, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Cleveland
with burial following at the Pace-Stancil Memorial Rest
Gardens.
He was born December 24, 1919 in Marquez, Texas to parents,
Elbert A. and Lillie E. Herren. He served our country in
WWII in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. On July 15, 1958
he married Betty Ann Haynes and had been dedicated to his
loving wife for 48 years. He was a forklift operator for
American Can Company and retired after 11 years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Betty Ann Herren; sons,
Wiley Herren, Jr. and wife, Eldin, David Herren and wife,
Paula, Jimmy Herren, Danny Herren, and Walter Herren and
wife, Elizabeth; daughters, Esther Lorene Harrington, Bertha
Lynn Walker, Deborah Hall and husband, Kenneth. He is also
survived by his adoring twenty-two grandchildren, and twenty-seven
great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other loving
family members and caring friends.
Overton
It’s been taught by many over the years that
it is healthy to write one’s own obituary every once
in a while to get or keep one’s life in perspective,
and it is in that interest that I am attempting the following:
3/25/2007 6:05 PM
Thomas Gordon Overton, writer, journalist and public relations
professional, died at 11:00 p.m., Thursday, April 19, 2007.
Until the end, he fought renal cancer that had metastasized
to the lungs, ribs and spine. Because God wanted to make
three new women by the old-fashioned recipe, He authorized
the extraction of three ribs on Nov. 2, 2006, Tom’s
53rd birthday! He was the second son and third of six children
of James Young Overton of Slaughter, LA., and Mara Lee Angell
Overton of Cleveland, Texas. He grew up in Cleveland, earned
a bachelor’s degree in journalism at North Texas State
University, and in 1977 on his first newspaper job, met
broadcast journalist Judy Barton. They married in 1981 and
had two children, Nathan Thomas and Matthew Ryan.
Overton was born on November 2, 1953 in the office of Dr.
Melvin Anchell in Cleveland. Because the local hospital
owned by Baptist would not allow Jews to practice, he was
born in a small, clapboard clinic that later became a tax
office (after Anchell moved to Los Angeles and wrote one
of the first popular diet books), then Bob’s Deli.
So when Tom told people he was born in the Elvis Room of
Bob’s Deli, he was not kidding.
Tom’s first professional journalism job came in Wichita
Falls, where he worked for two years for the Record News.
More significantly, he met Judy, who worked for Channel
6 News. After Tom moved to the Houston Post (in June 1978)
and Judy finished a stint at an Oklahoma City’s KTVY,
they settled down in Houston and spent a lot of money on
real estate and private schools for their kids. They mostly
attended St. Thomas More Catholic Church, where Tom reconciled
with the Church in 2000. After his journalism jobs at the
Houston Post and Houston City magazine and a number of publications
he freelanced for, Tom went to work for Edelman Public Relations
(like, who didn’t?), the Houston Symphony Orchestra,
then he spent a dozen years in the natural gas industry
, working for Texas Eastern, Panhandle Eastern, PanEnergy,
then Williams. Tom didn’t agree with PanEnergy’s
merger with Duke and left for Rives Carlberg and Associates
advertising, then for Williams Energy. He then joined the
University of St. Thomas as director of public affairs in
2001 and was employed there until his death.
Tom is predeceased by his father (1987), sister, Glenn
(1988) and his mother (2001). The same month his mother
died, Tom became Public Affairs Director at the University
of St. Thomas.
With both of his children in college, Tom took advantage
of a free tuition benefit for employees and earned a Master
of Liberal Arts (English literature). This was a longstanding
desire on his part. Instead of submitting the usual thesis
to wrap up the degree, he submitted a complete novel, Local
Honey. During this same time frame, he was diagnosed with
renal cancer, which provided one challenge after another
to him and his family, especially his wife, Judy.
The Overton family remains grateful to the University of
St. Thomas and its generous sick-leave plan. We remain grateful
to the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center for
its aggressive treatment of this ugly disease. The family
requests that memorial gifts be directed to the Annual Fund
of the University of St. Thomas, whose science graduates
join the grade of people who are likely to find a cure for
cancer. Matt is completing a bachelor’s degree at
the University of St. Thomas and Judy has just begun her
master’s degree there.
Survivors, along with his wife and sons are brother James
Overton and wife, Julie Anne; sisters Joy Pennington and
husband, Barry; Merrell Overton and Genelle Overton. Also
surviving Tom are mother-in-law, Henrietta Barton, his brothers-in-law,
Randy Barton and Craig Barton and wife, Rebecca; and sisters-in-law,
Joanie Barton, Becky Cartier and Jackie Mynarcik and her
husband, John. Tom also leaves behind several aunts, cousins,
nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Tom’s life was celebrated with a rosary at 7:00 p.m.,
Sunday, April 22, 2007 in the chapel at Pace-Stancil Funeral
Home in Cleveland, Texas. A funeral Mass was held at 11:00
a.m., Monday, April 23, 2007 at St. Mary’s Catholic
Church, Cleveland, Texas. His friends at the University
of St. Thomas will remember Tom with a memorial service
at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 27, in the Chapel of St. Basil,
3802 Yoakum, on the University of St. Thomas campus in Houston.
Stowe
Mrs. Frances Lorene Strange Stowe, 75 of Liberty, passed
away Saturday, April 21, 2007 at home after an extended
illness. She was born September 29, 1931 in Crockett, Texas
to parents, Jewel Francis and Ethel Sepmoree Strange. She
was a member of the Latexo High School class of 1947. She
married her husband of 54 years on June 7, 1947 and had
been a resident of this area for the past 48 years.
Graveside Services for Mrs. Stowe will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday,
April 24, 2007 at Cooke Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Day officiating.
Services are under the arrangements of Pace-Stancil Funeral
Home, Dayton. Visitation will be Monday evening 5-9 p.m.
at the funeral home.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband:
Johnnie Stowe. She is survived by her daughter: Jennifer
Hutchins of Liberty; grandchildren: Joel and Lori Hutchins
of Houston and Brent Hutchins of Liberty; Also numerous
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Seale
Mildred Lucille Seale, “Grandma”, age 90 of
Cleveland, Texas, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2007. She
was born in Linden, Texas on November 12, 1917; born to
Edgar and Delia E. Early and she was Baptist in faith.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Grady Seale.
She is survived by her son, Jerry Seale and wife, Lynda;
daughters, Joy Seale, Carey Mosley and husband, Al; grandchildren,
Vicki and Wade Hawthorne, Troy and Michele Seale; great-grandson,
Zachary Seale and so many other loving family members and
caring friends.
Bro. Byron Reeves and Bro Bobby Trayal both conducted the
e service held Tuesday, April 24, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil
Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas with interment at
Ryan Cemetery.
Solis
Luis Manuel Solis, 68, of Magnolia, Texas died peacefully
Monday, April 23, 2007 in Beaumont after an extended illness.
He was born July 21, 1938 in Brownsville, Texas to parents,
Jose Angel and Maria Del Refugio Solis. He graduated from
Brownsville High School and continued his education at Pan
American University where he received a Batchelor of Arts
degree. Before retirement Mr. Solis worked in management
for AT&T for 22 years. He enjoyed golfing and was a
member of the Pan American Golf Association.
Services for Mr. Solis will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, April
27, 2007 at Kenefick Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Day officiating.
Interment will follow at 1:45 in Houston National Cemetery
under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening 5:00 to
9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived
by sons: Luis M. Solis, Jr. and wife Kathy of Dacula, Georgia
and Cesar J. Solis, Sr. and wife Crystal of Tomball; daughters:
Lisa M. Solis of San Antonio and Martha T. Solis and Brian
Modisette of Dayton; Grandchildren: Olivia Joan Towers Solis,
Lori Madonna Solis, Luis Manuel Solis, III, Antonio Roberto
Solis, Tara Lynn Modisette, Skylar Rene Modisette, Colton
Keith Modisette, Cesar Javier Solis, Jr., Taylor Rebecca
Lett, and Anyssa Lachelle Solis.
In lieu of flowers contribution may be made to M.D. Anderson
Cancer Center.
Curry
Joann Curry, 81, of Dayton passed away Thursday, April
26, 2007 after an extended illness. She was born January
15, 1926 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to parents Robert and
Mabel Tenbrook Reynolds. She had been a lifelong resident
of this area and was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Mrs. Curry enjoyed her church, yard and crochet. She previously
owned and operated Jo’s Resale Shop and will be remembered
as a loving dear friend to many.
Services for Mrs. Curry will be Sunday, April 29, 2007
at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Pierce
officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday evening, 5 to 9 p.m. at the
funeral home.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband: Jimmie
Curry; two grandchildren: Sandra R. Shanks and Norman K.
Shanks, Jr.; and one brother. She is survived by her daughter:
Dianna C. Ashby and husband C.D. of Kennedale, TX.; her
sons: Jimmy Curry of Dayton, Donnie L. Curry of Dayton,
and Bobby Curry and wife Carolyn of Skiatook, OK; seven
Grandchildren, ten Great-grandchildren, and three Great
Great-grandchildren.
Fenton
George “Norm” Fenton, 61, of Daisetta passed
away Friday, April 27, 2007 in Baytown after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April
30, 2007, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home with burial following
at Oakdale Cemetery in Daisetta. Visitation will be held
from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home. Services
are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in
Dayton.
Norm was born January 6, 1946 in Liberty, to parents; Bill
H. and Ida Jane Sumrall Fenton, and has resided in the Daisetta
area throughout his life. He was a graduate of the Hull-Daisetta
High School, had attended Lee College, was a former employee
of the Champion paper mill after 22 years of employment,
had been a machinist for Cooper-Cameron of Liberty, and
enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, riding 4-wheelers, and
especially spending time with family and friends.
Mr. Fenton was preceded in death by his parents. He is
survived by his wife of three years: Merle Majors Fenton
of Daisetta, daughter: Chandra Deanne Parker and husband
Jay of Liberty, sons: Thomas Fenton and wife Roxanne of
Dayton, Brian Fenton and wife Kimberly of Daisetta, Chris
Fenton of Daisetta, and David Fenton and wife Casey of Liberty,
step-daughters: Angie Taylor and husband David of Liberty
and Kimberly Mayben and husband Robert of Springtown, step-sons:
Tony Moore and wife Tina of League City and Nick Benedict
and wife Julie of Kerrville, brothers: James Fenton and
wife Tina of Batson and Ray Fenton and wife B. J. of Nacogdoches,
16 grandchildren, close friend: Buddy Tanner of Daisetta,
and numerous other relatives, and friends.
Remsing
William J. “Bill” Remsing, 88, of Dayton, died
Saturday, April 28, 2007, at the Liberty-Dayton Community
Hospital in Liberty.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May
1, 2007, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home with burial following
at Palms Memorial Park in Dayton. Visitation will be held
from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home. Services
are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in
Dayton.
Bill was born September 23, 1918 in Bad Axe, MI, to parents;
Wilhelm and Helen Powell Remsing, and has resided in the
Dayton area for the past 62 years. He was a veteran of the
US Army with service during WW II, a retired oil field worker
from Exxon after 40 years of employment, member of the First
Baptist Church of Dayton, member, past master, past district
deputy, and former secretary of 20 years of the Dayton Masonic
Lodge #825 AF & AM, the Kennedy Commandry, Chapter and
Council of York and Scottish Rite, and was awarded the golden
trowel award. He also enjoyed lodge activities, his yard
work, and sports.
Mr. Remsing was preceded in death by his parents, sisters:
Elizabeth Hertz, Lena Gryder, Helen Coyle, and Margaret
Schiller, and brothers: George, Joe, and Frank Remsing.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years: Katherine Sprayberry
Remsing of Dayton, daughter: Judith Remsing of Dayton, sons:
William R. Remsing of Dayton, Dale K. Remsing of Pueblo,
CO, and Daryl K. Remsing of Chandler, AZ, four grandchildren:
seven great-grandchildren, nephew: Don Sprayberry of Houston,
niece: Christy Stichler of Knippa, and numerous other nieces,
nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Schamerhorn
Mildred Schamerhorn, 90, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away
Saturday, April 28, 2007. She was born January 15, 1917
in Cleveland, Texas to G.W. and Margie Ann Whitmire of whom
preceded her in death along with her sisters, Edna Mae Smith,
Ruth Mullen and her brother, J.W. Whitmire.
She is survived by her loving husband, Louis E. Schamerhorn;
sons, Louis R. Schamerhorn and wife, Charlette of Cleveland,
Texas, David Lee Schamerhorn and wife, Ricca of Austin,
Texas; daughter, Carolyn Wells and husband, David of Centerville,
Texas; grandchildren, Emmitt Wells and wife, Lisa, Jennifer
Harris and husband, Bill, Aaron Schamerhorn,, Christina
King and husband, Dwane, Todd Harris, Melissa Kowis and
husband, Darrell, Stacie Wardrup; ten great-grandchildren,
five nephews, six nieces, and many other cherished family
members and caring friends.
Rev. Carl Williamson held funeral services Wednesday, May
2, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Cleveland,
Texas with interment at Cleveland Memorial Park Cemetery.
Ball
Marie Ball, 87, of Federal Way, Washington was born February
19, 1920 in Baytown, Texas and passed away Saturday, April
28, in a Washington hospital. She was a 1938 graduate of
Robert E. Lee High School and was preceded in death by her
husband, Gordon E. Ball. They were longtime residents of
Baytown, Channelview, Palestine, Grapeland and recently
she lived with her daughter in Federal Way, Washington.
While living in Channelview she was an active librarian,
a member of Old River Terrace Methodist Church and a 4-H
leader. She was involved in other clubs and activities in
the towns where she lived. Marie enjoyed traveling and now
has taken her last trip.
A family interment will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 18 at
San Jacinto Memorial Cemetery. Memorial Services will be
held the following day, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 19th at
First United Methodist Church, Dayton with Rev. Jon Stouffer
officiating.
Mrs. Ball was preceded in death by her parents: W.P. and
Ethel Wright, brother: Bill Wright; and husband: Gordon
Ball. She is survived by her children: Charlott Krigar and
husband Lee; Robert Ball and wife Wanda, and Claudia Fulkerson,
Washington; her brother: Robert Wright and sister: Ethel
Davidson; Grandchildren: Brian Krigar and wife Tina; Michaela
Guppy and husband Tim, Major Brandon Teague and wife Katherine,
and Kimberli Mulrooney; her great-grandchildren: Chris Krigar,
Ashley Cooper, Yehoskua Ball, Marrissa Atterbury, Abraham
Atterbury, Bailey Teague, Nicholas Teague, Adriana Guppy,
and Dillion Guppy.
Brooks
Donnie Milford Brooks, Jr., 75, of Cleveland, Texas, passed
away Saturday, April 30, 2007. He was born January 6, 1932
in New Orleans, Louisiana to Donnie M. and Jessie N. Brooks,
Sr.
He is preceded in death by Betty Jo Brooks. He is survived
by his daughters, Linda and Robert Cobb of Cleveland, Texas,
Debra and Ronald Davenport of Huffman, Texas; son, Donnie
M. Brooks, III of Channelview, Texas; grandchildren, Brandi,
Angie, Rob, Tiffany, Jessica, Shane, and Kirby; great-grandchildren,
Cameron, Brooklynn, Tylor, Skylor, Trace, Trey, Bailey Jo,
and Jayden, and many other cherished family members and
caring friends.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, May 2, 2007,
11:00 a.m. at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, Houston, Texas.
