Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Beckie Lou Ewing

Beckie Lou Ewing

October 8, 2017

No services are scheduled at this time for Mrs. Ewing.

Gerald Michael Boyle, Sr.

Gerald Michael Boyle, Sr.

October 7, 2017

Gerald Michael Boyle, Sr., age 74 of Kingwood, Texas, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017. He was born November 7, 1942 in Springfield, Illinois to parents Henry and Geraldine Boyle who preceded him in death along with his wife, Christine Boyle; and sister, Cindy Nagy. Gerald, often called "Mick" by his friends, served the Springfield, Cleveland, and League City communities...

Willie Mae Enloe

Willie Mae Enloe

October 6, 2017

Willie Mae Enloe, age 90 of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017. She was born September 24, 1927 in Shepherd, Texas to parents Jim and Adele Shirley who preceded her in death along with her husband, Hubert Enloe; Jimmy Shirley and Joel Shirley. Survivors include her son, Cecil Enloe and wife Sherry; brother, Bill Dixon Shirley and wife...

Jason  Ralph Creel

Jason Ralph Creel

October 6, 2017

Jason Ralph Creel, age 39 of Liberty, Texas, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017. He was born January 2, 1978 in Channelview, Texas to parents Jimmy Truman Creel and Lisa Kathleen Austin. He is preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Truman Creel; stepmother, Renee Creel; and sister Julia Creel Hunt Survivors include his mother, Lisa Murphy and stepfather Earl...

John Thomas White

John Thomas White

October 6, 2017

Tommy White, 64, of Dayton, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 in Liberty. He was born February 11, 1953 in Berlin, Germany to his late parents, Bill Griffitts and Catherine “Katie” Harbeck Griffitts. Tommy had lived in Dayton most of his life. He was a 1972 graduate of Dayton High School and was a retired gauger from Liberty Forge. Tommy...

Rosalie Eileen Moore

Rosalie Eileen Moore

October 5, 2017

Rosalie Eileen Moore, age 78 of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017. She was born October 16, 1938 in Missouri. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Jay Herrington and Harvey Lee Moore; sons, Steve Herrington and Charles Herrington. Survivors include her sons, J. W. Herrington and wife Virginia, and Wayne Herrington and wife Teresa; grandchildren, Rebecca...

Don Bryan Tomlinson

Don Bryan Tomlinson

October 4, 2017

Don Tomlinson, 76, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at his home. He was born June 12, 1941 in Jacksonville, Texas to his late parents, James Wesley Tomlinson and Zora Ellen White Tomlinson. Don has lived in Dayton since 2002, had previously lived in Sheldon and was a retired building inspector from the city of Houston after 32...

David Paul Stansell

David Paul Stansell

October 1, 2017

David Paul Stansell, age 44 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017. He was born August 27, 1973 in Houston, Texas to parents Joseph Paul CaDello and Amanda Stansell. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Avis Stansell; stepfather, Mack Rushing; and uncles, Randy Clifton and Allen Barnes, Jr. David enjoyed fishing and playing Spoons. He loved...

Harley Eugene Yates

Harley Eugene Yates

October 1, 2017

Harley Eugene Yates, age 83 of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017. He was born April 27, 1934 in Trinity, Texas to parents Harley and Clara Yates who preceded him in death along with Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Joyce Yates; daughter, Barbara Howes and husband Bill; sons, David Yates and wife Michelle, Randy Yates and...

John  Michael Henderson

John Michael Henderson

October 1, 2017

John Michael Henderson, age 53 of Dayton, Texas, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017. He was born November 29, 1963 in Livingston, Texas to parents Glenn Henderson and Clara Milliff Henderson. He is preceded in death by his sister, Glenda Henderson Gallien John was a huge Texans fan, and a great love for his family. Survivors include his parents, Clara...

Teodora  Favela

Teodora Favela

September 26, 2017

Teodora Favela Torres, 85, of Galena Park passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Visitation will be held 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, October 1, 2017 at the Chapel of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton, Texas. Teodora was born June 2, 1932 in San Luis Potosí, Mexico to parents, Herminio Torres and Antonia Garcia Torres. She loved her family and...

Thurman Allen  Rector, Jr.

Thurman Allen Rector, Jr.

September 25, 2017

Thurman Allen Rector, Jr., age 65 of Woodville, Texas, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017. He was born January 15, 1952 in Houston, Texas to parents Thurman Allen Rector, Sr. and Martha Rector who preceded him in death along with his sisters, Minnie "Ruth" Barker and Patricia "June" Colton; first wife, Doris Virginia Rector; and children, Thomas Marino and Wanda...

Billy V. Hayden

Billy V. Hayden

September 25, 2017

Billy V. Hayden, age 89 of Splendora, Texas, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017. He was born June 30, 1928 in Splendora, Texas to parents Joe D. and G. Faye Strickland Hayden who preceded him in death along with his brothers, Ross Hayden and Floyd Hayden; and grandchild, Pricilla Martinez A lifelong resident of Splendora, Billy was a true man...

Joy Elaine Mizell

Joy Elaine Mizell

September 23, 2017

Joy Elaine Mizell, age 72 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017. She was born December 30, 1944 in Beaumont, Texas to parents Claude and Carolyn Levy Roberts who preceded her in death along with her sisters, Julia Franklin and Lillian Lukaszewski; and grandchild, Bradlee Trevathan. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Doyle Mizell; daughters, Robin Trevathan...

Edna Marie Aills

Edna Marie Aills

September 21, 2017

Edna Marie Aills, age 82 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017. She was born May 29, 1935 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Edna and Arvie Brown who preceded her in death along with her sisters, Willie May Smith, Burline Turner and Lila Bowen; brother, R.B. Reynolds; and son, Michael Kevin. Edna loved to crochet, read, talk on...

Doyle Tanton

Doyle Tanton

September 18, 2017

Doyle Tanton, Sr., 75, of Liberty, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 in Kingwood. He was born June 19, 1942 in Evadale, Texas to his late parents, William Archie Tanton and Gladys Jackson Tanton. He was a lifelong resident of Liberty, attended Bible Way Pentecostal Church and was a retired offshore diesel mechanic. He was preceded in death by his...

Joevelyn Hansbro

Joevelyn Hansbro

September 18, 2017

JoEvelyn Lawrence Hansbro, age 80 of Dayton, Texas, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017. She was born June 4, 1937 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Linda Faye Lawrence and Beamon Lawrence who preceded her in death along with her husband, Henderson Howard Hansbro; and brother, Beamon Lawrence. Survivors include her daughters, Deborah Hansbro Ford and husband Michael, Cathy Hansbro Thornton...

Claire D'Hemecourt

Claire D'Hemecourt

September 17, 2017

Claire Cook d’Hemecourt, age 94, born May 9, 1923, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017. She was preceded in death by husband Joseph Allou d’Hemecourt. She is survived by three sons, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one sister. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 22, 2017 at Coldspring United Methodist Church, Coldspring, Texas. Interment will follow...

Jim  Bob Sumner

Jim Bob Sumner

September 16, 2017

Jim Bob Sumner, age 82 of Splendora, Texas, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017. He was born June 1, 1935 in Fostoria, Texas to parents William Watchie Sumner and Lena Victoria Burks who preceded him in death along with his brothers, John Henry and Juluas Cecil; and sisters, Willie Bee and Beatrice. Jim Bob was proud of his service in...

Barbara Mcdowell

Barbara Mcdowell

September 16, 2017

Barbara McDowell, age 76 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017. She was born November 9, 1940 in Snyder, Texas to parents Sam and Ruth Martin who preceded her in death along with her brother, Robert Martin; and sister, Margaret Hester. Barbara loved to cook and travel the world. She worked as a landman in the oil and...