Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Abigail Elizabeth Garcia

Abigail Elizabeth Garcia

December 1, 2017

Abigail “Abby” Elizabeth Garcia, 11 of Dayton passed away Friday, December 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. Services for Abby will be 6:00 pm, Friday, December 8, 2017 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends on Friday evening 4:00 p.m. until service time. Abby was born in Galveston, Texas to parents Adam Garcia and Elizabeth Rasch Garcia. She...

Glenda Middleton

Glenda Middleton

December 1, 2017

Glenda Carol Middleton, 65, of Liberty, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017 in Kingwood. She was born August 25, 1952 in Liberty to her late parents, A. B. Middleton and Verna Mae Ruth Wilson Middleton. Glenda was a lifelong resident of Liberty, member of Day Spring Church, retired teacher from the Cleveland School District and Correctional Officer at the Hightower...

Tina Lorraine Smith

Tina Lorraine Smith

November 30, 2017

Tina Lorraine Smith, age 56 of Huntsville, Texas, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017. She was born in Athens, Alabama to parents Lesley Eugene Miller and Clara Ellen Jarrett Miller. She is preceded in death by Lesley Eugene Miller and Laura E. Ashton. Survivors include her husband, Gregory Wayne Smith; mother, Clara Miller; daughters, Amy L. Smith, Kelly D. Shaw,...

Karen May Smith

Karen May Smith

November 30, 2017

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Joseph "Dubby" William Graves

Joseph "Dubby" William Graves

November 29, 2017

J.W. “Dubby” Graves, 87 of Dayton passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas. Services for Mr. Graves will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Ken Davis officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery under...

William Eugene Baggett

William Eugene Baggett

November 29, 2017

William Eugene Baggett, age 68 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017. He was born in Lynwood, California to parents Robert Eugene Baggett and Ro-Theta Chestnut Baggett who preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Karen Bea Baggett; son, Robert William Baggett and wife Jessica Rene Baggett; grandchild, Alexis Rene Baggett; numerous other relatives and friends. Visitation...

Clara Lee Henderson

Clara Lee Henderson

November 28, 2017

Clara Lee Henderson, age 74 of Dayton, Texas, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017. She was born in Trinity, Texas to parents Michaelangelo and Elsa Marek Milliff who preceded her in death along with her son, John Henderson; daughter, Glenda Henderson-Gallien; and six brothers and sisters. Survivors include her sons, Joe Henderson and wife Karon, James Henderson and wife Diane;...

Patricia Deanne Kite

Patricia Deanne Kite

November 27, 2017

Patricia Deanne Kite, age 76 of Splendora, Texas, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017. She was born March 26, 1941 in Livingston, Texas to parents George Allen, Sr. and Eunice Estelle Greenhaw who she is preceded in death by. Survivors include her husband, Joseph R. Kite; daughter, Deborah Irwin and husband Otha Irwin, III.; brothers, George Greenhaw, Jr., Melvin Greenhaw...

Annie Mary Wiseman

Annie Mary Wiseman

November 27, 2017

Annie Mary Bounds Wiseman, age 87 of Granbury, Texas, passed away November 27, 2017. She was born January 20, 1930 in Alvin, Texas to parents Andrew Rayford Bounds, Sr. and Willie Irene Bounds who preceded her in death along with Richard Wiseman and Dr. David Jones. Survivors include her daughters, Juli Wood and husband Rich, Laura Bezden and husband Dani;...

Joe Thurman Jackson, Jr.

Joe Thurman Jackson, Jr.

November 27, 2017

Joe Thurman Jackson, Jr., 78, of Dayton passed away Monday, November 27, 2017 in Houston, Texas. Services for Mr. Jackson will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 1, 2017 at the First Baptist Church, Dayton. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. prior to service at First Baptist. Interment will follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home,...

Billy Michael Carnley, Sr.

Billy Michael Carnley, Sr.

November 25, 2017

Billy Michael Carnley, Sr. age 79 of New Caney, Texas, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017. He was born August 12, 1938 in Nacogdoches, Texas to parents Hardy and Eva Carnley who preceded him in death along with his son, Daniel M. Carnley. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Rosemarie V. Carnley; son, Billy M. Carnley, Jr.; cousin, Vicki...

Woodrow "Woody" Mikeska, Jr.

Woodrow "Woody" Mikeska, Jr.

November 24, 2017

Woodrow Wilson "Woody" Mikeska, Jr., age 76 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017. He was born February 25, 1941 in Brookshire, Texas to parents Woodrow Wilson Mikeska, Sr. and Nannie Halbison Mikeska who preceded him in death along with his loving wives, Lynda Kay and Wanda; sister, Judy; daughter, Tinson; grandson, Zachary. Survivors include his son, Brett...

Deborah Sue Verwold

Deborah Sue Verwold

November 21, 2017

Deborah Sue Verwold, age 64 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017. She was born October 17, 1953 in Urbana, Illinois to parents Jack and Mary Shipman who preceded her in death along with her brother, James Shipman; and grandson, Jonathan Dore. Survivors include her daughters, Julie Ann Walton and Kristi J. Verwold; brother, John T. Shipman; grandchildren,...

Ida Orms

Ida Orms

November 20, 2017

Ida May Porter Orms, age 87 of Denton, Texas, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017. She was born September 8, 1930 in Mont Belvieu, Texas to parents Clarence and Veatrice Henry Porter who she is preceded in death by. Ida was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was always willing to help her family in any way and especially...

Winifred "Pete"  Carroll Hill

Winifred "Pete" Carroll Hill

November 19, 2017

Winifred “Pete” Carroll Hill, age 73 of Porter, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017. He was born April 19, 1944 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Addie Mae Parish and Winifred Gail Hill who he is preceded in death by. Survivors include his sister, Rhonda Jo Helms; brother, Boyce Glenn Hill; along with numerous other relatives and friends. Graveside services...

Vicki Earline Woodell

Vicki Earline Woodell

November 19, 2017

Vicki Earline Watts Woodell, 78 of Alvin died peacefully on November 19, 2017. Services for Mrs. Woodell will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Day officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Vicki was born...

Barbara Lucille Kahla

Barbara Lucille Kahla

November 19, 2017

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Pace Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Pace Stancil Chapel, Cleveland, Texas. Interment will follow at Pace Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens, Cleveland, Texas.

Karen Kaye Mosley

Karen Kaye Mosley

November 18, 2017

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 16, 2017 at New Hope Baptist Church, Cleveland, Texas.

Elliott Wesley Mansfield

Elliott Wesley Mansfield

November 16, 2017

Eilliott Wesley Mansfield, age 84 of Clarksville, Arkansas passed away November 16, 2017 in Clarksville, Arkansas. He was born on December 24, 1932 in Jamaica, New York to parents Elliott and Anna Mansfield who preceded his death along with his wife of 54 years, Nancy Mansfield and brother-in-law Jim Lambert. He was an only child and spent the early part...

Sylvia Carolyn Ferrell

Sylvia Carolyn Ferrell

November 16, 2017

Sylvia Carolyn (Smith) Ferrell went to her heavenly home November 16, 2017, surrounded by several loved ones. The Lord took her home from her suffering of her almost 3 year battle with cancer. She was born October 18, 1938 to Woodrow Hezekiah Smith and Naomi Sylvia (Stanford) Smith in their home in Genoa, Arkansas where she grew up with her...