Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
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...
Jessie Allen Dulaney
January 24, 2020
Jessie Allen Dulaney, age 84 of Dayton, Texas, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020. He was born October 28, 1935 in Splendora, Texas to parents A.C. Dulaney and Minnie Lou Sillas Dulaney who preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife, Arvie L. Dulaney; son, Allen Dulaney and wife Pat; daughter, Arvie Lee Dulaney; brother, Oliver and...
Mary Frances Felts
January 24, 2020
Mary Frances Felts, 92, of Shepherd, Texas passed away on January 24, 2020 in Humble, Texas. Mrs. Felts was born in Polk County, Texas on May 15, 1927 to parents Marion and Lois Atkinson who preceded her in death along with her beloved husband, Ollie Marvin “Bud” Felts and 16 siblings. Mary is survived by her sons; Dave Felts and...
Regina Dean Miley
January 23, 2020
Regina Dean Miley, age 53, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 after a long, courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Gina was born on November 27, 1966 at Bayshore Hospital in Pasadena, Texas and was a sassy little girl with a wild, free spirit from day one. She was a sweet, vulnerable soul who fought many difficult battles beginning in...
Christene West
January 23, 2020
Christene West, 96 of Shepherd, Texas passed away on January 23, 2020. Mrs. West was born on October 16, 1923 in the Gladsdell community outside of Cleveland, Texas to parents Wes and Martha Howard, who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years Walter L. West and her two brothers, Royce...
Kristina Chantell Zeno
January 22, 2020
Kristina Chantell Davie Zeno, 34, of Liberty passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. She was born September 28, 1985 in Galveston, Texas to parents Charles Willie Davie and Cynthia Louise Morrow Davie. Service for Kristina will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Palms Memorial...
Rufus Henry Hales
January 20, 2020
a graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Security Cemetery
Katherine Delores Casida
January 18, 2020
Katherine Delores Casida, 79, of Conroe, Texas passed away on January 18, 2020 in The Woodlands, Texas. Mrs. Casida was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on December 18, 1940 to parents Jack and Pauline Beaty who precede her in death. Katherine was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a true woman of God. Katherine will be dearly missed...
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