Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
Shirley Ethel Villarreal
February 11, 2020
Shirley Ethel Schultz Villarreal, 75 of Dayton passed away on February 11, 2020 in Baytown, Texas. Mrs. Villarreal was born on July 3, 1944 in Pennsylvania to parents, William Schultz and Thelma Bagley Schultz. Service for Mrs. Villarreal will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Howie Howeth officiating. The family will receive...
Alfred "Hal" Harold Sliger
February 11, 2020
Alfred “Hal” Harold Sliger, 55, of Huffman, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Hal was born on September 27, 1964 in New Orleans, Louisiana to parents Melba and Al Sliger. Mr. Sliger is preceded in death by his father, Alfred Harding Sliger. Hal was a fun-loving man with a great sense of humor. He was the owner of...
Lonnie Elridge Barnes, Sr.
February 8, 2020
Lonnie Elridge Barnes, Sr. of Coldspring, Texas passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the age of 75. He was born November 1, 1944 at The Heights Hospital in Houston, Texas. Lonnie is preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Ludie Barnes; grandson, Joshua Kraemer; brother, Tommy Barnes; Sister, Sue Jones-Jaeger. He is survived by his loving wife of...
Harold Joseph Rhodes
February 8, 2020
Harold Joseph Rhodes, age 90 of Romayor, Texas, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020. He was born November 24, 1929 in Castleberry, Alabama to parents Roscoe Julius and Ruby Lucille Rhodes. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 14, 2020 at Pace Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas with services to begin at 1:00 p.m. Interment...
Robert G. Llanas
February 8, 2020
Robert G. LLanas, age 42 of Houston, Texas, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020. He was born July 21, 1977 in Milam County, Texas to parents Efren LLanas and Eufrocina G. LLanas. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Maria A. LLanas; maternal grandmother, Juana Lara; and maternal grandfather, Jose Sabas Galvan. Robert is survived by his parents;...
Ben Currie, Jr.
February 8, 2020
Ben Currie, Jr., 89, of Porter, Texas passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Ben was born on April 15, 1930 in San Jacinto County, Texas to parents Ben and Elizabeth Currie who preceded him in death along with his grandparents, Jack and Jenny Currie and William and Betty Harris; siblings, Doris “Dot” Currie Copeland, James “Buck” Currie, Johnny Lloyd...
Ronnie Lee Sheffield
February 5, 2020
Ronnie Lee Sheffield, age 78 of Thorndale, Texas, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020. He was born November 19, 1941 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Charles C. Sheffield, Jr. and Lillian Inez Martin Sheffield who preceded him in death along with his brother, Charles C. Sheffield, III. He is survived by his wife, Mary Steinmann Sheffield; daughters, Steffani Sheffield Finley...
Richard Lee Kopecky
February 4, 2020
Richard Lee Kopecky, 78, of Dayton passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020. He was born January 4, 1942 in Weslaco, Texas to parents, Joseph M. Kopecky and Elizabeth Poéssel Kopecky. Service for Richard will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 15, 2020 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Dayton with Father Richard officiating. Richard spent his early years in...
Susan Charlene Gilchrist
February 3, 2020
Susan Charlene Gilchrist, 56, of Spring, Texas passed away in Cleveland on Monday, February 3, 2020. Susan was born in Houston, Texas on June 26, 1963 to parents Jay and Charlene Capers. Susan is survived by her parents; sons, Billy “Scooter” and Kory Koerner; sister, Tammy Wenzel; brother, Greg Capers; dog, Jax and numerous other relatives and friends. A memorial...
Donald Joe Hales
February 2, 2020
Donald Joe Hales was born on December 27, 1940 in Conroe, Texas. He passed away peacefully at home in Midway on Sunday, February 2, 2020, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Barbara (Bobbie) Hales, son James (Bugar) Hales & wife Shana, daughter Karen Barfield & husband Stephen, and 4 grandchildren: Taylor L. Atkinson...
Norma Lee Ara
February 2, 2020
Norma Lee Ara, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 in Dayton, Texas. Norma was born on November 16, 1932 in San Benito, Texas to parents Henry and Marianna Brooks, who precede her in death. Mrs. Ara is also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Louis Henry Ara, Jr. and her daughter-in-law, Lawnee Ara and her...
Darlene Fransen
February 2, 2020
Darlene “Dolly” Fransen, 79, of Dayton passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020. She was born August 27, 1940 in Dayton to parents, George and Jane Robinson Gates. A memorial service for Dolly will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at the Crosby Church, Crosby, Texas. Dolly was a lifelong resident of Dayton. She graduated from Dayton High School...
Daniel Ray Whitton
February 2, 2020
Daniel Ray Whitton, age 34 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020. He was born March 24, 1985 in Conroe, Texas to parents Denny Ray White and Deborah Kay Whitton. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Clifton Clarence Whitton and Billy White; and his uncle, Clifton Ray Whitton. Daniel was a loving husband and father who...
Patricia "Patsy" Ruth Wilke
January 31, 2020
Patricia Ruth "Patsy" Wilke, age 79, of Humble, Texas, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Pace Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 7, 2020 at Pace Stancil Chapel with Bro. Carl Williamson officiating. Interment will follow at Cleveland Memorial Park. In...
Tyrese D'Andre Manigo
January 30, 2020
Tyrese D’Andre Manigo, 14, of Dayton passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 after a tragic accident. Tyrese was born November 30, 2005 in Lake Charles, LA to parents Tommy Manigo, Jr. and Destinie Stevens. A service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton. The family will receive friends 2:00 p.m....
Edith "Edie" Elisabeth Melton
January 30, 2020
Edith “Edie” Elisabeth Shirk Melton, 47, of Dayton passed away January 30, 2020 at home. Edie was born June 20, 1972 in Lufkin, Texas to parents Calvin Shirk and Janet Stanford Shirk. Edie had been a resident of Dayton for the past 17 years. She was a former resident of Channelview where she graduated from Channelview High School in 1990....
Margaret Cherry
January 30, 2020
Margaret Cherry, of Cleveland, Texas passed away January 30, 2020. She was born in Houston, Texas to her Parents; Edward and Josephine Jeffcoat Smith. Margaret was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Curtis Cherry, and his wife, Ginger; daughter, Debra Cross, and her husband, Ronald; brothers, James Smith, Alfred Smith, and Michael Smith; sister,...
Chester Lee Fregia
January 28, 2020
Chester Lee Fregia, 79, of Liberty passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in Mont Belvieu. Chester was born February 10, 1940 in Liberty to parents William Eugene and Lillian Fregia. Graveside Services for Mr. Fregia will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Palms Memorial Park Cemetery with Brother Olyn Hendricks officiating. The family will receive friends 5:00 p.m....
Walter Shaw
January 26, 2020
Walter George Shaw, Sr., 74, of Vidor passed away January 26, 2020 in Dayton. Mr. Shaw was born February 22, 1945 in Port Arthur to parents, Walter Church Shaw and Geneva Huff Shaw. Services for Mr. Shaw will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Day officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia...
Roy Glenn Baucum
January 24, 2020
Roy Glenn Baucum, 79, of Liberty, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 in Palestine, Texas. He was born February 11, 1940 in Liberty, Texas to his late parents, Clinton Baucum and Viola Walters Baucum. Roy had lived in Liberty from the time he was born, until 3 years ago, when he moved to Palestine. He was an avid gardener, fisherman...
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