Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Ruth Estelle Mize

Ruth Estelle Mize

September 11, 2016

Ruth Estelle Mize, age 89 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016. She was born January 10, 1927 in Nederland, Texas to parents Cassandra Faye Gardner and James (Jim) Sellers who preceded her in death along with her husband, Johnnie Mize; brothers, Delbert Yarber, Leroy Yarber and A.J. Yarber; sister, Clara Faye Bridler; daughter, Mary Jane Mize Burwick;...

Carl David Head

Carl David Head

September 11, 2016

Carl David Head, age 72 passed away Sunday September 11, 2016. He was born on October 26, 1944 in Goose Creek, Texas to Jesse and Cleo Head. He is a 1962 graduate of Tarkington High School and attended Blinn Jr. College in Brenham Texas. He was a successful business owner of Quality Product Finishing in Houston Texas for 27 years....

Patsy Elizabeth Sanderson

Patsy Elizabeth Sanderson

September 11, 2016

Patsy Withers Sanderson, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on September 11, 2016 at the age of 76, in Humble, Texas. She was born in Many, Louisiana to mother Delia Withers who preceded her in death. Mrs. Sanderson is also preceded in death by her husband William Archie Sanderson, son Gregory Lane Sanderson, and brother Dalton Withers. Patsy loved to read...

Rudolph William Dennis, Sr.

Rudolph William Dennis, Sr.

September 10, 2016

Rudolph William Dennis, Sr., age 75 of Conroe, Texas, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016. He was born December 22, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan to parents Michael James Dennis and Zula V. Thorn. He is preceded in death by his mother, Zula V. Thorn; wife, Jeannie Dennis; sister, Mary Bridges; and brothers, twin – Mike Dennis, Ted Dennis. Survivors include...

Patrick Wayne Bradshaw

Patrick Wayne Bradshaw

September 10, 2016

Patrick Wayne Bradshaw, age 69 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016. He was born July 10, 1947 in Alvin, Texas to parents Alvin J. “Buck” Bradshaw and Thelma Norene Hudspeth who preceded him in death along with his brothers, Mike Bradshaw, Alvin Bradshaw, Durwood Bradshaw, Jimmy Bradshaw, Darrell Bradshaw, and Teddy Wayne Lambright; sister, Corinne Christensen. A...

Bessie Burnice Blair

Bessie Burnice Blair

September 8, 2016

Bessie B. Moore Blair, 89, of Jacinto City, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016, at her residence. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at the Bluewater Cemetery in Livingston. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in...

Edward  Bertral "Bert" Simmons

Edward Bertral "Bert" Simmons

September 7, 2016

Edward Bertral “Bert” Simmons, age 86 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016. He was born March 25, 1930 in Ballard Co., KY to parents Harold Dean Simmons and Cozette Stovall who he is preceded in death by. Mr. Simmons served in the U.S. Air Force and graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1957. He was a...

Rose Elaine Bittick

Rose Elaine Bittick

September 7, 2016

Rose Elaine Bittick, age 78 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016. She was born January 20, 1938 in Houston, Texas to parents Julius and Mildred Hammack who preceded her in death along with her sister, Charlene Thornton; and granddaughter, Patricia Elaine Bittick. Survivors include her husband, Cecil Wayne Bittick; sons, Joel, Donald, Gerald and Darold; sister, Margaret...

J B Mckinney, Sr

J B Mckinney, Sr

September 6, 2016

J.B. McKinney, 67, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 12, 2016, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery in Eastgate. Services...

Earl "Ike" Keaton

Earl "Ike" Keaton

September 5, 2016

Earl “Ike” Keaton, 60, of Liberty, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016, in Liberty. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, September 9, 2016, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton. Ike was born January 26, 1956 in Liberty, to parents; Floyd D. and Opal Fountain Keaton, and has been a lifelong resident of Liberty....

Augustin Hernandez-Martinez

Augustin Hernandez-Martinez

September 5, 2016

Augustin Hernandez-Martinez, 83, of Houston, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016, at the LBJ Hospital in Houston. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, September 9, 2016, at Casa De Oracion in Dayton. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 10, 2016, at Casa De Oracion at 241 CR 4881, Dayton, with burial...

Edward Perez

Edward Perez

September 5, 2016

Edward Salinas Perez, age 81 of New Waverly, Texas, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016. He was born October 3, 1934 in Beeville, Texas to parents Erineo Longoria Perez and Margarita Salinas Perez who preceded him in death along with his son, Edward Joel Perez; and brothers, Erineo L. Perez, Jr. and Moses S. Perez Survivors include his sister, Hilaria...

Lois  Turner

Lois Turner

September 3, 2016

Lois Ann Turner, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 3, 2016, in Summerville, South Carolina. She was born January 28, 1930, in Lebanon, Tennessee to John Sanders Tomlinson and Sophie Bingham Tomlinson Moseley. Lois was a selfless woman who dedicated her life to the Lord, and her family. Whether you knew her as Mom, Mawmaw,...

Luther Joseph "L.J." Chachere

Luther Joseph "L.J." Chachere

September 3, 2016

Luther Joseph “L.J.” Chachere, 84, of Dayton passed away peacefully Saturday, September 03, 2016 surrounded by his family. Visitation for Mr. Chachere will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 5, 2016 at Calvary Baptist Church. Services are to be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday morning, September 6, 2016 at Calvary Baptist Church with interment to follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery....

Patrick Joseph Falterman, Ii

Patrick Joseph Falterman, Ii

September 3, 2016

Patrick Joseph Falterman II, age 26 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016. He was born March 16, 1990 at Minot AFB in North Dakota to parents Pat and Cindy Falterman. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Casey and Edna Falterman and his Godfather/Paran Joey LaLonde. Patrick lived life to the fullest. As a young...

Odia Melvin Southward

Odia Melvin Southward

September 2, 2016

Odis Melvin Southward, age 67 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016. He was born August 29, 1949 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Bernice Wood Wheeler and Odis F. Southward who he is preceded in death by. Survivors include his sister, Patricia Boone and husband James; nieces and nephews, David Boone, Judi and husband Jeffery Unrau, Sarah Unrau...

Richard Thomas Thompson

Richard Thomas Thompson

September 1, 2016

Richard Thomas Thompson, age 88 of Conroe, Texas, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016. He was born November 3, 1927 in Sherwood, Texas to parents Eugene Thompson and Bessie Brown who are both deceased. He is also preceded in death by his wife Opal Thompson and sister Virginia Brumaluw. Survivors include his son, James Morgan; daughter Virginia Davila and her...

Dorothy Leo Mccray

Dorothy Leo Mccray

September 1, 2016

Dorothy Leo McCray, age 80 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016. She was born January 9, 1936 in Leveland, Texas to parents Samuel L. Potts and Thelma McKinney who preceded her in death along with her son, Ricky Fuller; sister, Lynda Smith; and brother, Charles Potts. Survivors include her husband, Elbert Jewel “E. J.” McCray; daughters, Loreasa...

Stephen Michael Canterberry

Stephen Michael Canterberry

August 30, 2016

Stephen Michael Canterberry, age 56 of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016. He was born October 3, 1959 in Houston, Texas to parents Grover and Mildred Canterberry who preceded him in death along with his grandson, Javon Stewart; and granddaughter, Fallyn Thomas. Growing up he was a daredevil and the sibling guinea pig, sent in to test out...

Kristie Gail Lisco Mccormick

Kristie Gail Lisco Mccormick

August 30, 2016

Kristie Gail Lisco McCormick, age 36 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016. She was born December 15, 1979 in Channelview, Texas to parents Gene and Eva Lisco. Survivors include her parents, Gene Thurston Lisco and Eva Kay Hoover Lisco; son, Austin Jay Wilkie; daughter, Kayla Nicole McCormick; brother, Robbie Gene Lisco and wife April Kerr Lisco; sisters,...