Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Helen  Ruth  Chapman

Helen Ruth Chapman

August 12, 2018

Helen Ruth Chapman, age 77 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018. She was born June 1, 1941 in Wynn, Arkansas to parents Ellis Lee Clark and Opal Franks Clark who preceded her in death along with her sister, Florence McCallister; brother, Shelby Lee Clark. Survivors include her son, Michael Chapman and wife Billie; brother, Wesley Clark; sister,...

Judy Ann Swindle

Judy Ann Swindle

August 12, 2018

Judy Ann Swindle passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side on August 12, 2018 at the age of 64. She was born on January 15, 1954 in Baytown Texas where she attended Robert E. Lee High School. Judy truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures, spending time with family and friends and caring...

Billy  Mildred  Wallace

Billy Mildred Wallace

August 12, 2018

Billy Mildred Wallace, age 90 of Santa Fe, Texas, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018. She was born July 9, 1928 in Gladstell, Texas to parents Nige Anderson and Sarah Lucille Grimes Anderson who preceded her in death along with her husband, J.T. Wallace; brother, Donald Reginald Anderson; grandchildren, Melissa M. Jackson, David Micheal Jackson, and Bonnie Patterson. Survivors include...

Donald Ross Hansen, Sr.

Donald Ross Hansen, Sr.

August 11, 2018

Memorial service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 18, 2018 at The Lord's Chapel, 27088 Lacy Oak Lane, Splendora, Texas.

Rubert  Virgil  Franklin, Jr.

Rubert Virgil Franklin, Jr.

August 11, 2018

Rubert Virgil Franklin, Jr., age 74 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018. He was born March 22, 1944 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Rubert Virgil Franklin, Sr. and Lula Franklin who preceded him in death along with his brother, Alvie Earl Franklin; and sisters, Florence Hinch and Opal Franklin. Survivors include his wife, Delores Murphy; daughter, Belinda...

Edith Alene Smith

Edith Alene Smith

August 8, 2018

Edith Alene Smith, 90, of Liberty passed away August 8, 2018 in Baytown, Texas. She was born October 14, 1927 in Vidor, Texas to parents Thomas Quitman Martin, Sr. and Ollie Alene Curtis Martin. Services for Edith will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 13, 2018 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton. The family will receive friends 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.,...

Verna Lynn Williams

Verna Lynn Williams

August 8, 2018

Verna Lynn Williams, age 73 of Trinity, Texas, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018. She was born October 3, 1944 in Corsicana, Texas to parents John Edward Clanton and Faye Dechaume who she is preceded in death by. Survivors include her husband, Carol Oliver Williams; sons, Johnny Carol Williams and David Elton Williams; sister, Lela Cargill; brother, George Andrew Payne;...

Billie Jeanne Alexander

Billie Jeanne Alexander

August 6, 2018

Billie Jeanne Alexander, age 66 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018. She was born September 23, 1951 in Dayton, Texas to parents Douglas and Florence Cherry who preceded her in death along with her father in law, L.T. Alexander; and brother in law, Larry Lynn Maier. Billie was a graduate of Tarkington High School (1970) and SHSU...

Iris Irene Fulton

Iris Irene Fulton

August 5, 2018

Iris Irene Fulton, age 74 of Kerrville, Texas, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018. She was born March 26, 1944 in Victoria, Kansas to parents Bernard and Esther Hood Zrubek who preceded her in death along with Deborah Zrubek, Rocky R. Fulton, Onnie Beggs Fulton, and Bob Zrubek. Survivors include her husband, Jack E. Fulton; daughter, Terry Sallee and fiancé...

Thresia Marie Rhodes

Thresia Marie Rhodes

August 5, 2018

Thresia Marie Rhodes, age 99 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018. She was born February 28, 1919 in Houston, Texas to parents John Henry and Virginia Ginn who preceded her in death along with her husband, James M. Rhodes, Jr.; 4 brothers; and 4 sisters. Marie had many interests including gardening, church work, Eastern Star, gospel singings,...

Gracie  Eldora Stalnaker

Gracie Eldora Stalnaker

August 3, 2018

Gracie Eldora Stalnaker, age 71 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018. She was born December 24, 1946 in Cleveland, Texas to parents William Griffin and Hazel Marie Mizell who preceded her in death along with her sisters, Lillian Rossner, Julietta “Jack” Robinson, and Mary Jane Whitmire; brothers, Joel Mizell, Royce Mizell, and Gene Mizell. Survivors include her...

Carolyn Joy Clark

Carolyn Joy Clark

August 1, 2018

Carolyn Joy Clark, age 74 of New Caney, Texas, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018. She was born December 21, 1943 in Boston, Massachusetts to parents Joseph Walter and Lorraine Alden Reed who preceded her in death along with her son, Gaelen Clark; and brothers, Richard Reed and Joe Reed. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, David R. Clark;...

Bobby Lee Brockman

Bobby Lee Brockman

July 31, 2018

Bobby Lee Brockman, 52, of Dayton passed a peacefully on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at home after an extended illness. He was born September 21, 1965 in Baytown, Texas to parents Homer Lee Brockman and Jackie Marion Reed Brockman. Services for Bobby will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Amador officiating....

Weaver Warren Stripling

Weaver Warren Stripling

July 31, 2018

Weaver Warren Stripling, age 82 of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018. He was born October 18, 1935 in Nacogdoches, Texas to parents Edgar and Rosa Stripling who preceded him in death along with his brother, WC Stripling; and grandson, Billy Wayne (BW) Stripling, Jr. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Stripling; daughter, Janet Donovan and husband Paul; sons,...

Janis Lynn Hill

Janis Lynn Hill

July 30, 2018

Janis Lynn Hill, 61, of Dayton passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 at home after an extended illness. She was born August 1, 1956 in Texas City to parents, William Milton Hill, Jr. and Doris Ables Hill. Janis was a loving Mother, a friend to many and a very strong and beautiful soul. She was preceded in death by her...

Joseph  Nehemiah Wagnon

Joseph Nehemiah Wagnon

July 29, 2018

Joseph Nehemiah Wagnon, age 17 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018. He was born June 11, 2001 in Conroe, Texas to parents Sheila and Lloyd Earl Wagnon. He is preceded in death by his father, grandparents, Ivey D. and Dolores Wagnon; grandfather, Raymond White; and dog, Jeff. Survivors include his mother, Sheila Wagnon; grandmother, Betty White; brothers,...

Margaret Helen Brothers

Margaret Helen Brothers

July 26, 2018

Margaret Helen Guin Brothers, 87 of Dayton passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2018 in Liberty. She was born June 23, 1931 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to parents, Joseph Walter Guin and Helen Katherine Ingram Guin. Service for Mrs. Brothers will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 30, 2018 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Palms Memorial Cemetery...

Lizzie Joy Leblanc

Lizzie Joy Leblanc

July 25, 2018

Lizzie Joy Smith LeBlanc, 86, of Hull passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Beaumont. She was born March 31, 1932 in Thalia, Texas to parents Frank Smith and Alta Mae Gray Smith. Services for Mrs. LeBlanc will be 10:00 a.m., Sunday, July 28, 2018 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday...

Clifton Ray Whitton

Clifton Ray Whitton

July 25, 2018

Clifton Ray Whitton, age 60 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018. He was born June 2, 1958 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Clifton Clarence and Mary Ellen Whitton. He is preceded in death by his father, grandson, Payton Lane Currie; and nephews, Robert Eric Whitton and Jason Whitton. Survivors include his mother, Mary Ellen Whitton; children, C.J....

Donald Joe Greenlea

Donald Joe Greenlea

July 25, 2018

Donald Joe Greenlea, 56, of Dayton passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Donald was born August 1, 1961 in Hobbs, New Mexico to parents, Marvin Odell Greenlea and Betty Nell Vaughn Greenlea. Services for Mr. Greenlea will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with interment follow at Palms...