Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

September 13, 2017

Herbert Guy Carr, 88, of Liberty, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017. He was born August 16, 1929 in Daisetta to his late parents, Ray Downs Carr and Elizabeth Cross Carr. Mr. Carr was a longtime resident of Liberty, was raised in Devers and graduated from Devers High School. He was a veteran and served as a Sergeant in the...

September 13, 2017

Molly Sue Fields, age 66 of Baytown, Texas, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017. She was born March 26, 1951 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Homer Jackson Young and Rosie Lee Mosley Young who preceded her in death along with her brothers and sisters, Herbert Young, Dean Galvan, Johnie Young, Ruby Kadlecek, and Bubba Lindsay. Survivors include her daughter, Michelle...

September 11, 2017

Major James H. Simmons, USAF Retired, 87, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2017 at his home. He was born October 11, 1929 in Simmons Bottom to his late parents, Guy Simmons and Maggie Grimes Simmons Bailey. With the exception of the time he spent in the Air Force, Major Simmons lived in the Dayton area all of his...

September 10, 2017

Olive Margaret Goodson, age 97 of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017. She was born September 30, 1919 in Deweyville, Texas to parents Jessie Lovett and Effie Patterson Lovett who preceded her in death along with her husband, Otis Goodson; and son, Richard Goodson. Survivors include her grandchildren, Michael Goodson and wife Brenda, and David Goodson; great-grandchildren, Michael...

September 9, 2017

Visitation will be held 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Pace Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton, Texas with a Memorial Service starting at 1:00 p.m.

September 9, 2017

Ricky Lynn Tymel, age 52 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017. He was born May 27, 1965 in Houston, Texas to parents Ronald and Betty Tymel. He is preceded in death by his brother, Ronald F. Tymel, Jr. “Bubba”. Survivors include his wife, Sherry Tymel; parents, Ronald and Betty Tymel; daughters, Samantha “Sammie” Tymel and Savanna “Sister”...

September 8, 2017

September 8, 2017

Ellen Katherine Remsing, 92, of Dayton passed away September 8, 2017. Visitation will be held 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 14, 2017 at the Chapel of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. Services for Katherine will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 14, 2017 at the Chapel of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton, followed by Interment at Palms Memorial Park...

September 7, 2017

Robin Kristine Lilienthal, 49, of Daisetta died Thursday, September 7, 2017 at home. Memorial service for Robin will be at Pathways Church 9160 FM 1409, Dayton, TX 77535 on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Kim officiating. Robin was born June 26, 1968 in Charleston, South Carolina to parents, Robert E. Lilienthal and Paula Lamb Lilienthal. She...