Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Dr. Don Michael Shannon

Dr. Don Michael Shannon

January 11, 2019

Dr. Don Michael Shannon, age 73 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019. He was born May 18, 1945 in Beaumont, Texas to Carlton Lynn and Margaret Evangeline Miller Shannon who preceded him in death. Dr. Shannon was the pastor of First Baptist Church, Coldspring, Texas for 47 years. He had a Bachelor’s Degree from HBU, Master of...

Beverly  Jean Mcdaniel

Beverly Jean Mcdaniel

January 10, 2019

Beverly Jean McDaniel, 72, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019, at her home surrounded by family and friends. Beverly was born January 18, 1946, in Liberty, Texas, to parents James William Robinson and Ava Jewel Majors Graveside services for Beverly will be Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at 2: p.m. at Ryan Cemetery in Dayton. Family will receive friends...

Charles E. Richmond

Charles E. Richmond

January 10, 2019

Charles E. Richmond, age 92 of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019. He was born April 20, 1926 in Nacogdoches, Texas to parents Harvey L. and Almyrtie Thomas Richmond who preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving wife of 70 years, Ola L. Richmond; daughter, Norma K. Richmond; sons, Reginald E. Richmond and wife Ann, and Aubrey...

Charlene Lanell Bradley

Charlene Lanell Bradley

January 9, 2019

Charlene LaNell Bradley, age 90 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019. She was born June 2, 1928 in Santo, Texas to parents John Albert and Dora Baze Holt who preceded her in death along with her husband, Doyle Bradley; son, Gary Bradley; sister, Alta Thompson; brother-in-law, Seth Thompson; and nephew, Tommy Thompson. Survivors include her daughter, Sherry...

Margaret T. Lockhart

Margaret T. Lockhart

January 9, 2019

Margaret T. Lockhart, age 88 of Conroe, Texas, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019. She was born March 2, 1930 in Buffalo, New York to parents Charles and Ethel Scott Fletcher who preceded her in death along with her husbands, John Douglas Henderson, and William Z. Lockhart; son, Michael Wayne Henderson; daughter-in-law, Martha Henderson; brothers, Charles, George, and Donald Fletcher;...

Melody Sherrill Rhame

Melody Sherrill Rhame

January 9, 2019

Melody Sherrill Rhame, 64, of Dayton, passed away, Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Melody was born November 9, 1954 in Nederland, Texas, to parents, Wesley and Velma Perry Read. Services for Mrs. Rhame will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 14, 2019 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. Interment will follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery, Dayton. The family will receive friends from...

Raymond Douglas Clifton

Raymond Douglas Clifton

January 9, 2019

Raymond Douglas Clifton, age 68 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019. He was born March 18, 1950 in Laurel, Mississippi to parents Ed Clifton and Thelma Vonta Andrews Clifton who preceded him in death along with his grandparents, Charles Andrews, Ada Dunham-Andrews, Charlie Clifton, and Mary Edwards; sister, Lois Ann Hinton; and brother, Johnnie Clifton. Mr. Clifton...

Audra Jennifer Bridges

Audra Jennifer Bridges

January 8, 2019

Audra Jennifer Bridges, age 48 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019. She was born April 19, 1970 in San Antonio, Texas to parents Charles Wayne and Bronwyn Bridges. Audra loved her family and friends deeply, she loved music and was a talented pianist and had a beautiful voice and loved to sing. She loved the color blue...

Frankie Daves Simmons

Frankie Daves Simmons

January 6, 2019

Frankie Daves-Simmons, 90, of Dayton, Texas, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019, at her home. Graveside services for Mrs. Simmons will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Evergreen Cemetery in Dobbin, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton, Texas. Mrs. Simmons was born October 10, 1928, in Cedar Bayou, Texas to parents John...

Larry Eugene Brannen

Larry Eugene Brannen

January 5, 2019

Larry Eugene Brannen, Sr., 71, of Liberty passed away January 5, 2019 in Houston, Texas. He was born May 24, 1947 in Little Rock, Arkansas to parents, Lloyd George Brannen and Jeanette Glamore Brannen. Service for Larry will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 11, 2019 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Christopher Brannen officiating. The family will receive friends 5:00...

Sherry Mozelle Beene

Sherry Mozelle Beene

January 5, 2019

Sherry Mozelle Beene, 79, of Dayton passed away on January 5, 2019 in Baytown, Texas. She was born October 1, 1939 in Houston, Texas to parents, Carl Otho Sligar and Mozelle Justice Sligar Services for Mrs. Beene will be 12 Noon, Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Joe Tripp officiating. Interment will follow at Brookside...

Leland Thompson Oliver

Leland Thompson Oliver

January 1, 2019

Leland Thompson Oliver, 68, of Dayton passed away on January 1, 2019. He was born January 13, 1950 in Garden City, Kansas to parents Sylvester Thompson Oliver and Opal Dunsworth Oliver. Services for Mr. Oliver will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harlo Hakes officiating. Interment will follow the service at...

Myrtle Thelma Dore'

Myrtle Thelma Dore'

January 1, 2019

Myrtle Thelma Dore’, age 91 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Monday, January 1, 2019. She was born October 25, 1927 in Gulfport, Mississippi to parents Sylvester and Aletha Johnson Woodcock who preceded her in death along with her husband, Steven Dore’; daughter, Mary Ramsay; those who raised her, Uncle Henry and Aunt Louvenia Bosarge; and brothers, Clarence Woodcock, Floyd Woodcock,...

Diana  "Crash" Mcclelland

Diana "Crash" Mcclelland

December 31, 2018

Dianna “Crash” McClelland, 46, of Dayton passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 in Baytown, Texas. She was born January 16, 1972 in Wilmington, North Carolina to parents Gary McClelland and Betty Castellow McClelland. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 3, 2018 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton, Texas. Dianna attended Channelview High School. She had worked as...

Jennie Dee Wiggins

Jennie Dee Wiggins

December 31, 2018

Jennie Dee Wiggins “MeMe”, age 84 of Splendora, Texas, left this life to her new home on December 31, 2018. She was born February 6, 1934 in Mermentau, Louisiana to parents Rev. Joseph W. Stafford, Sr. and Thelma Stafford who preceded her in death along with her husband, Charles Edward Mead; husband, J.D. Wiggins; and grandchildren, Danny Beasley and Julie...

Ruth  Ellen "Nussy" Trayal

Ruth Ellen "Nussy" Trayal

December 30, 2018

Ruth Ellen “Nussy” Trayal, age 71 of New Caney, Texas, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018. She was born October 29, 1947 in Houston, Texas to parents Edward and Tillie Allen who preceded her in death along with her brother, Alfred Allen; and sister, Mamie Rose Allen. Nussy loved to go to thrift stores and yard sales. In her later...

Luella Durham

Luella Durham

December 29, 2018

Luella Durham, 93, of Ames passed away at home, on Saturday December 29, 2018. Luella was born March 23, 1925 in Jasper, Texas, to Greeley Jenkins and Avery Renfro Jenkins. A celebration of Mrs. Durham’s life at 11:00 a.m., Saturday January 5, 2019 at St Miles Missionary Baptist Church. The Reverends Dwight Pruitt and Hurdis Rhodes, III will officiate. Pallbearers...

Allene Thomas

Allene Thomas

December 28, 2018

Allene “Honey” Thomas, age 85 of Kingwood, Texas, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018. She was born May 20, 1933 in New Caney, Texas to parents Oscar Turner and Olia Sallas Turner who preceded her in death along with her husband, Harry Thomas; daughter, Harriet Marie O’Meara; and brother, Arthur “Otto” Turner. Allene loved going to church and reading her...

Martin Luvon Faircloth

Martin Luvon Faircloth

December 26, 2018

Martin Luvon Faircloth, 86, went home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2018. Martin was born on May 20th, 1932 in Parker Florida to Ola and Martin Faircloth. Martin’s father died when he was 2 years old and his stepfather, John Kinard, stepped into the role of raising Martin. Service for Mr. Faircloth will be 2:00 p.m., Monday,...

Francis Mae Harden

Francis Mae Harden

December 26, 2018

Francis Mae Harden, age 78 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018. She was born December 2, 1940 in Point Blank, Texas to parents O.C. and Eliza Wyatt who preceded her in death. Francis Mae Wyatt Harden grew up in San Jacinto County where she joined Center Valley Baptist Church in the Laura Hill Community. There she raised...