Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


King Royce Arroyo

King Royce Arroyo

September 1, 2018

KING ROYCE ARROYO November 24, 2015 – September 1, 2018 Although the dash is small, King’s impact is grand. King’s presence filled a room with abounding life, love, excitement and genuine joy. King Royce Arroyo was a blessing from the moment his mother found out she was pregnant. As she woke early Tuesday morning she was taken to the hospital....

Martha  Joe Brown

Martha Joe Brown

August 31, 2018

For Martha Joe Hale Brown, everything was about family. She started taking care of children at a young age, helping her younger siblings. Then came her own four children, 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She died Friday at home with her family. Almost 80 years old, Martha was born September 13, 1938, in Marlin to Joe Henry and Tennie...

Fernando Gonzalez

Fernando Gonzalez

August 30, 2018

Fernando Gonzalez, age 74 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018. He was born May 16, 1944 in Reynosa, Tamps, Mexico to parents Dionicio and Anastacia Cantu Gonzalez who he is preceded in death by. Survivors include his wife, Esperanza Gonzalez; daughters, Gloria Gonzalez, Gracie Gonzalez and Nancy Garcia; sons, Jose Fernando Gonzalez and Fernando Gonzalez; sister, Gloria...

Marilyn  Helene Fisher

Marilyn Helene Fisher

August 29, 2018

Marilyn Helene Fisher, age 86 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018. She was born June 8, 1932 in Newark, New Jersey to parents Edward Ludvig and Alice Katherine Arndt who preceded her in death along with her husband, James Fisher; and daughter, Kathy Gilbert. Marilyn enjoyed gardening, sewing and cooking. She had a wonderous love for her...

Melba Lucille Covey

Melba Lucille Covey

August 29, 2018

Melba Lucille Covey, age 82 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018. She was born March 31, 1936 in Mansfield, Arkansas to parents William and Letha Nolan Dedmon who she is preceded in death by. Survivors include her husband, Clyde Covey; daughters, Carol LeCroy, Jerry Ann Miller and husband James; Melba has 5 grandchildren that meant everything to...

Tara Kenleigh Love Mcnabb-Harrison

Tara Kenleigh Love Mcnabb-Harrison

August 28, 2018

Tara Kenleigh Love McNabb-Harrison “Nappy”, age 5 of Splendora, Texas, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018. She was born February 26, 2013 in Galveston, Texas to parents Stephanie and Calvin Harrison. She is preceded in death by her great-grandfather, William Parkman; grandparents, Teresa and Jearl Harrison, Jr.; and aunt, Heather Harrison. Survivors include her parents, Stephanie and Calvin Harrison; sister,...

James  "Ricky" Brown

James "Ricky" Brown

August 26, 2018

Ricky Brown, age 64 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018. He was born June 22, 1954 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky to parents James Leslie and Georgia Leigh Clark Brown who have preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Vera Faye Brown; son, James Ricky “Bo” Brown, Jr.; daughter, Amber Leigh Gaskins; brothers, Ronnie Lee Brown, Robert...

Leonard "Lee" Ray Ashford

Leonard "Lee" Ray Ashford

August 23, 2018

Leonard Ray Ashford, 68, of Liberty passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018. He was born October 21, 1949 in Houston, Texas to parents Elray Ashford and Etha Maurice Hodges Ashford. Services for Mr. Ashford will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. The family will receive friends 12:00 noon until service time at 2:00...

Harrell Bruce Cochran

Harrell Bruce Cochran

August 20, 2018

Harrell Bruce Cochran, age 69 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018. He was born March 16, 1949 in Mobile, Alabama to parents Oliver John Cochran and Bessie Harrell Peppenhorst Cochran who preceded him in death along with his daughter Cheryl Cochran. Survivors include his sister, Marcia Cochran Butcher; nephew, Christopher Butcher; niece Elaine Tackett and husband Steve;...

Patricia Alane Waters

Patricia Alane Waters

August 20, 2018

Patricia Alane Waters, age 64 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018. She was born October 3, 1953 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Albert Morrow and Narvaree Davidson who preceded her in death along with her sister, Deborah Dietz. Ms. Waters was a hairdresser by trade who loved to sew and play the piano. She was a graduate...

Paul Richard Flowers

Paul Richard Flowers

August 19, 2018

With sad hearts and happy memories, we announce the passing of Paul Richard Flowers. Richard was born December 6, 1950, in Burnet, Texas to Mary and William Flowers. Richard grew up in Houston, Texas, the eldest child to two siblings. Richard was a gentle and kind man. He loved our Lord, children, family and friends. Richard was preceded in death...

Darlene "Pat" Womack

Darlene "Pat" Womack

August 18, 2018

Darlene “Pat” Womack, age 62 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 after her battle with Lung Cancer. She was born June 22, 1956 in Tyler, Texas to parents Odessa Caswell and Lloyd Plummer. She is preceded in death by her step-father, S.V. Caswell. Pat was a former resident of La Porte, Texas where she lived for several...

Sandra Darlene Pinkney

Sandra Darlene Pinkney

August 16, 2018

Sandra Darlene Pinkney Howard, 67, of Ames passed away August 16, 2018. She was born December 15, 1950 in Houston, Texas to parents Paul Pinkney and Dorothy Mayo Pinkney. Services for Sandra will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 24, 2018 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton. The family will receive friends 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Friday before...

Gerald Wayne Lamb

Gerald Wayne Lamb

August 16, 2018

Gerald Wayne Lamb, age 64 of Porter, Texas, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018. He was born August 17, 1953 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Lucille and James Edward Lamb, Sr. who preceded him in death along with his grandparents. Survivors include his wife, Gina Lamb; sons, Daniel Eugene Lamb and wife Abby, Joseph Wayne Lamb and wife Kathryn; brother,...

Sheron  Phillip Murphy

Sheron Phillip Murphy

August 16, 2018

Sheron “Uncle” Phillip Murphy, 68, of Dayton passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018. He was born May 27, 1950 in Mansfield, Ohio to parents Frank and Willa Lea Sanders Murphy. Service for Mr. Murphy will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Dayton. Interment will follow at Palms Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive...

Sandra Darlene Howard

Sandra Darlene Howard

August 16, 2018

Sandra Darlene Pinkney Howard, 67, of Ames passed away August 16, 2018. She was born December 15, 1950 in Houston, Texas to parents Paul Pinkney and Dorothy Mayo Pinkney. Services for Sandra will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 24, 2018 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton. The family will receive friends 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Friday before...

Edwina  Lorene Campbell

Edwina Lorene Campbell

August 15, 2018

Edwina Lorene Campbell, 86 of Baytown passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018. She was born October 17, 1931 in Cedar Bayou, Texas to parents, Robert Edward Smith and Emma Molly Ulrich. Service for Mrs. Campbell will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Shirey officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery....

Glenn  Sumrall, Sr.

Glenn Sumrall, Sr.

August 14, 2018

Glenn Edward Sumrall, Sr. 67, of Dayton passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2018. He was born September 21, 1950 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to parent Glenn Adolph Sumrall and Kathleen Elaine Barber Sumrall. Services for Glenn will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lamar Shane officiating. Interment will follow at Palms...

Rayline Barnett

Rayline Barnett

August 13, 2018

Rayline Barnett, age 93 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018. She was born February 10, 1925 in Robstown, Texas to parents Willard and Audie Lovett Smith who preceded her in death along with her sister, Edwina Pettigrew; husband, Dr. William L. Barnett; grandson, Stephen Barnett Williams; and daughter, Dr. Jana Barnett Williams. Mrs. Barnett was a member...

Virgie Mae Mccuiston

Virgie Mae Mccuiston

August 13, 2018

Virgie Mae McCuiston, 77, of Dayton passed away Monday, August 13, 2018 in Baytown, Texas. Mrs. McCuiston was born December 7, 1940 in Cuero, Texas to parents, Victor Joseph Moore and Josephine McElroy Moore. Memorial service will be 5:00 p.m., Friday, August 17, 2018 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Father Ryzard Zawadzki. The family will receive friends from 4:00...