Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


James Douglas Worchesik

James Douglas Worchesik

June 28, 2013

James Douglas Worchesik, age 62 and a resident of Coldspring, Texas since 1993, passed away Friday, June 28, 2013 at Conroe Regional Medical Center. He was born in Houston, Texas on October 18, 1950 to parents Steve Michael and Adele Amanda Worchesik Sr. Survivors include his loving wife of 34+ years Kathy Worchesik; daughter Jenny Worchesik; sons Burt Carney, Billy...

Jackie Vernon Rippy Sr.

Jackie Vernon Rippy Sr.

June 27, 2013

Jackie Vernon Rippy Sr., age 82 and a resident of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2013 at his home. He was born in Malbern, Illinois on May 14, 1931 to parents Harold and Violet Rippy who preceded him in death along with his son Ricky Rippy; and two brothers Robert Rippy and Paul Rippy. He was a steel...

Don Albert Brown

Don Albert Brown

June 25, 2013

Don Albert Brown, 75, of Dayton died Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Don was born August 20, 1937 in Dayton to parents, R. C. and Genevieve Stoesser Brown. He was a lifelong resident of Dayton, graduating from Dayton High School in 1955. Don then attended University of Houston where he was a college all-star and went on to be one of...

Robert Wayne Chimene

Robert Wayne Chimene

June 24, 2013

OBITUARY CHIMENE Robert Wayne Chimene, age 44 and a resident of Colmesneil, Texas, passed away Monday, June 24, 2013. He was born April 24, 1969 in Baytown, Texas. Robert was the kind of guy who always lived his life his way. He always said “I did it my way”. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Survivors...

Doyle Ross Huffman

Doyle Ross Huffman

June 24, 2013

Doyle R. Huffman, 72, of Crosby, died Monday, June 24, 2013, at the Triumph Hospital East in Channelview. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 27, 2013, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Ryan Cemetery in Tarkington Prairie. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home....

Milford Lee Henry

Milford Lee Henry

June 23, 2013

M.L.“Mickey” Henry, age 57 and a resident of Houston, Texas, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2013. He was born August 06, 1955 in Cleveland, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father John K. Henry Sr.; and his niece Shawn Blasingame. Mickey received his law degree from the South Texas College of Law and was admitted to the State...

James Crowder

James Crowder

June 23, 2013

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Eddie Ray Elliott

Eddie Ray Elliott

June 22, 2013

Eddie Ray Elliott, 81, of Dayton, died Saturday, June 22, 2013, at the Liberty Healthcare Center in Liberty. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Palms Memorial Park in Dayton. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home....

Michael Hayse Linkinhoker

Michael Hayse Linkinhoker

June 22, 2013

Michael H. Linkinhoker, 57, of Dayton, died Saturday, June 22, 2013, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 28, 2013, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the Magnolia Park Cemetery in Dayton. Visitation will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home. Services are under...

James May Crowder

James May Crowder

June 22, 2013

James “Jim” May Crowder, 50, of Dayton died Saturday, June 22, 2013 in Baghdad, Iraq. Jim was born April 9, 1963 in Jacksonville, Florida to parents Lawrence Carl and Earline Claudia Beasley Crowder. He had attended West Monroe High School in Louisiana and lived in Longview before moving to Dayton where he has lived for the past 25 years. He...

Donald Richard Cumpston

Donald Richard Cumpston

June 22, 2013

Donald Richard Cumpston, age 62 and a resident of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013 at his home. He was born September 21, 1950 in Huntsville, Texas. Survivors include his wife Catherine Fults; son Joseph Cumpston and Cathy; daughters Erica Rambin and Sarah Cumpston; grandchildren Natalie, Leanne, Kristen, Isabelle, Charles, and Brett; numerous nieces, nephews and other cherished...

John Edward Hoffer

John Edward Hoffer

June 21, 2013

John Edward Hoffer Jr., 66, passed away Friday, June 21, 2013 in Kingwood, Texas. John was born June 19, 1947 in Pearsall, Texas to John Edward Hoffer Sr. and Agnes Rummel. Johnny graduated in 1965 from Robert E. Lee High School in San Antonio, Texas. John has been married to his beloved wife, Linda Ann Smith for 47 years. He...

William Deavours Riley

William Deavours Riley

June 19, 2013

William Deavours “Pete” Riley, age 71 and a resident of Cleveland Texas, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Kingwood Medical Center. He was born September 30, 1941 in Jasper, Mississippi to Joe and Katie Lou Riley who preceded him in death. He was a former resident of Baytown, Texas and a retired brick layer from Linbeck Co. He loved...

William Deavours Riley

William Deavours Riley

June 19, 2013

William Deavours “Pete” Riley, age 71 and a resident of Cleveland Texas, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Kingwood Medical Center. He was born September 30, 1941 in Jasper, Mississippi to Joe and Katie Lou Riley who preceded him in death. He was a former resident of Baytown, Texas and a retired brick layer from Linbeck Co. He loved...

Christine Russell Green

Christine Russell Green

June 17, 2013

Christine Russell Green, 56, of Liberty, died Monday, June 17, 2013, at the Methodist Hospital in Houston. Graveside services will be held at 1:15 p.m., Friday, June 21, 2013, at the Houston National Cemetery with burial following thereafter. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil...

Martha Lea Violett

Martha Lea Violett

June 14, 2013

Martha Lea Violett, age 90 and a resident of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Friday, June 14, 2013. She was born March 01, 1923 in Patterson, Illinois to parents Ira Jackson Crabtree and Elsie Lelia Crabtree who preceded her in death along with her husband Floyd Violett; and many brothers and sisters. Martha lived life with joy, she loved playing the...

Judy Smith

Judy Smith

June 14, 2013

Judy Smith, age 67 and a resident of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Friday, June 14, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. She died at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 24, 1945 in Houston, Texas. She was a loving and caring person who was devoted to her family. She will be missed by all...

Ronald Scott Ruby

Ronald Scott Ruby

June 14, 2013

Ronald S. “Ron” Ruby, 41, of Channelview, died Friday, June 14, 2013, at the Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 21, 2013, at the Ryan Cemetery in Tarkington Prairie with burial following thereafter. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home. Services are under...

Velma Arlean Lalonde

Velma Arlean Lalonde

June 14, 2013

Velma Arlean LaLonde, age 84 and a resident of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Friday, June 14, 2013 in Shepherd, Texas. She was born January 11, 1929 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her father Robert Eliston Bland; mother Olive Almeda Finley; step-father Dan Finley; and her sister Virginia McCloskey. Survivors include her sons Alton Bland and...

Jay Berka

Jay Berka

June 13, 2013

Jay Berka, 54, of Liberty, died Thursday, June 13, 2013, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 15, 2013, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the Dugat Family Cemetery in Dayton. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home. Services are under the...