Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Mildred Janet Yancey

Mildred Janet Yancey

July 2, 2018

Mildred Janet Yancey, age 95 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018. She was born May 3, 1923 in Cleveland, Texas to parents William Howard Williams and Margaret Louise Waters Williams who preceded her in death along with her husband, Tolbert Scott Yancey; and brothers, Howard Ray Williams and Albert Morris Williams. Survivors include her daughters, Peggy Yancey,...

Angie E. Bulay

Angie E. Bulay

July 1, 2018

Angie E. Bulay, 95, of Dayton passed away peacefully on July 1, 2018 in Mansfield, Texas. Mrs. Bulay was born February 24, 1923 in Colmesneil, Texas to parents, Ernest and Dora Flowers Davis. Services for Mrs. Bulay will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery. The family...

Roy  A.  Turner

Roy A. Turner

June 29, 2018

Roy A. Turner, age 92 of San Antonio, TX, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2018. He was born on November 16, 1925 in Fostoria, TX, to parents Harold and Talitha Turner who preceded him in death along with his sister Geneva Manthey and son in law Gary Humphrey. Roy is survived by his devoted wife Verna Crawford Turner, of...

Mary  Jane Jones

Mary Jane Jones

June 26, 2018

Mary Jane Jones, age 83 of Conroe, Texas, passed away Monday, June 26, 2018. She was born October 20, 1934, in Newton, Texas to parents Chester Bonner Smith and Ludy Jane Lenord Smith who preceded her in death along with her beloved husband, Floyd “Snuffy” Jones; son, Isaac Clifford Jones; brother, Chester Smith; and sister, Rilla Mae Lowrie. Mary was...

Jerry Bob  Murry

Jerry Bob Murry

June 25, 2018

Jerry Bob Murry, age 68 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018. He was born September 7, 1949 in Trinity, Texas to parents Hugh Murry and Lydia Mae DePue who preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Janis Smith Murry; daughters, Cindy Murry and significant other Russell Wilburn, Dawn Adams and fiancée Steven Rasberry, Randi Castle, Jamie...

Kimberly Ann Bush

Kimberly Ann Bush

June 24, 2018

Kimberly Ann Bush, age 52 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018. She was born May 29, 1966 in Nelsonville, Ohio to parents Donald Hilton and Bertha Barfield. She is preceded in death by her father, Donald Hilton; and brother, Isaac Joe Hilton. Survivors include her husband of 20 years, Melvin Bush; mother, Bertha Barfield; son, Kai Ray...

Jodene Medina

Jodene Medina

June 23, 2018

Jodene Abney Medina, 41 of Dayton passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Houston.  She was born October 29, 1976 in Houston to parents, Charles Abney and Betty Kirkpatrick.  Services for Jodene will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with C.D. Williams officiating.  Interment will follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery.  The family will receive...

Annie Frances Thornton

Annie Frances Thornton

June 21, 2018

Annie Frances Jordan Gortonn, 89, of Dayton passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018 in Kingwood, Texas. Mrs. Thornton was born July 19, 1928 to parents, Clarence and Henrietta Barnes Jordan. Graveside service for Mrs. Thornton will be 12 noon, Monday, June 25, 2018 at French Cemetery under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home. Mrs. Thornton had been a resident of...

Joe  Edward Symmank

Joe Edward Symmank

June 20, 2018

Joe Edward Symmank, 74, of Dayton passed away June 20, 2018 in Houston. Joe was born December 23, 1943 in Van Vleck, Texas to parents August Johnnie and Lenora Beahler Symmank. Services for Joe will be 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home with interment to follow at Palms Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Margie Nell Placker

Margie Nell Placker

June 20, 2018

Margie Nell Placker, age 77 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018. She was born November 1, 1940 in Wells, Texas. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Lesa Placker Knowles; father, Jack Kelley; brother, Donald Kelley; and sister, Patsy Cox. Survivors include her husband, Henry Mackon Placker, Sr.; daughters, Tina Placker Hunt and husband Michael, Kimila...

Bobby Ray Neal

Bobby Ray Neal

June 19, 2018

Bobby Ray Neal, 73 of Dayton passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2018 at home in Dayton. He was born March 23, 1945 in Lufkin, Texas to parents, Leo and Reba Green Neal. Service for Mr. Neal will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery. Bobby had...

Willis Lee Votaw

Willis Lee Votaw

June 19, 2018

Willis Lee Votaw, 88, of Dayton passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018 in Liberty. Willis was born May 17, 1930 in Dayton to parents, Jake and Gertrude Greer Votaw. Graveside services for Willis will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 21, 2018 at French Cemetery under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home. Mr. Votaw had lived in Kenefick for about 30...

Loy Lee Spears

Loy Lee Spears

June 18, 2018

Loy Lee Spears, 81, of Dayton passed away peacefully, Monday, June 18, 2018. He was born November 7, 1936 in Lubbock, Texas to parents, Arlie Richard Spears and Edith Corrine Henderson Spears. Service for Mr. Spears will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 21, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church in Dayton. Interment will follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery under...

Larry Edward Anderson

Larry Edward Anderson

June 16, 2018

Larry Edward Anderson, 63, of Highlands passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 in Houston, Texas. He was born October 7, 1954 in Pasadena, Texas. Larry was a truck driver for over 20 years and a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local #450 in Dayton. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, guns, and John Wayne. Most of all he loved...

Jeremy  Burt

Jeremy Burt

June 14, 2018

Jeremy Burt, age 35 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018. He was born December 1, 1982 in Humble, Texas to parents Alfred Burt and Sheila Moore Burt. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Chester Burt and Earl Moore. Jeremy was a real outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, camping and just sitting around a fire with...

Pamela  Elaine Cunningham

Pamela Elaine Cunningham

June 14, 2018

Pamela Elaine Cunningham, age 62 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018. She was born February 3, 1956 in Houston, Texas to parents Frank Hughes and Betty Crump Rippy who preceded her in death along with her stepfather, Charles Rippy; brother, Frank Hughes; and sister, Janie Hughes-Wheeless. Survivors include her husband, Tommy Cunningham; daughter, Jennifer Sheppard and husband...

Robert "Dogger"  Jackson

Robert "Dogger" Jackson

June 13, 2018

Robert Oren “Dogger” Jackson, age 58 of Houston, Texas, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018. He was born January 25, 1960 in Houston, Texas to parents Joe Jackson and Bonnie Moore. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, O.C. and Jessie Jackson, and Robert and Sue Moore; and niece, Morgan Leeann Derryberry. Robert was a 1978 graduate of Cy-Fair...

Pauline Elizabeth Golden

Pauline Elizabeth Golden

June 13, 2018

Pauline Elizabeth Golden, age 74 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018. She was born April 30, 1944 in Houston, Texas to parents Jim and Alice Eddington who preceded her in death along with her daughter, Rebecca Anne Golden. Survivors include her husband, Michael Golden; daughter, Michelle Bryant and husband Greg; brother, James Eddington; grandchildren, Alexandra Bryant and...

Joshua Edward Walters

Joshua Edward Walters

June 11, 2018

Joshua Edward Walters With great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Joshua. Josh was born January 19, 1990 in Kansas City, Missouri. Josh went home to be with the Lord June 11, 2018 at University Medical Center, New Orleans surrounded by his family. Josh leaves behind three precious children Kirsten, 12 and Bradley, 9 both of Santa Fe,...

Hattie Marie Wierzowiecki

Hattie Marie Wierzowiecki

June 8, 2018

Hattie Marie Wierzowiecki, 87, of Dayton passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 in Dayton. She was born February 16, 1931 in Dayton, Texas to parents Andrew and Mary Cone Wierzowiecki. Visitation for Ms. Wierzowiecki will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton. Rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday evening. Mass...