Our Staff

Gary Johnson is a dedicated individual who has made a significant impact in his community through his various roles and contributions. Raised in the Cleveland/Tarkington area, he has developed deep roots and a genuine passion for the betterment of the people around him. Gary’;s educational journey began with his graduation from Tarkington High School in 1979. He then pursued his academic aspirations at Sam Houston State University, where he obtained a degree in accounting. Equipped with his knowledge and skills in the field, he became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), further enhancing his professional standing. In 1992, Gary embarked on a part-time position at Pace Stancil funeral home. Initially starting with a limited role, his dedication and commitment shone through, leading him to assume a full-time position in 1997. Over the years, he meticulously fulfilled his responsibilities and displayed exemplary management abilities, gaining the respect and trust of both his colleagues and the community. His exceptional leadership and industry expertise eventually propelled him to become a partner in the ownership of the business in 2016. Through this role, Gary continues to serve his community with utmost care and compassion, providing solace and support to families during their most challenging times. Outside of his professional endeavors, Gary finds immense joy and fulfillment in his family life. He is a proud father to three children and revels in the delight of being a grandparent to five cherished grandchildren. Gary’s commitment to his family mirrors his commitment to the community, as he strives to create a nurturing and supportive environment for his loved ones. Gary’s sincerity and genuine desire to make a positive difference in people’s lives are evident in his involvement in various community initiatives. Through his accomplishments as a dedicated CPA, funeral home partner, and community advocate, Gary Johnson exemplifies the values of compassion, integrity, and service.

Lynn Oswalt, a Funeral Director at Pace Stancil Cleveland, brings an impressive wealth of 30 years of experience in assisting families with funeral planning. With a focus on providing exceptional funeral care, Lynn utilizes his extensive expertise to help families craft meaningful and memorable services for their loved ones. Lynn and his wife Christie live in Livingston along with their son Colt.

At Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Cleveland, Brandy Holston fulfills the role of Funeral Director and Office Manager. With a remarkable 13 years of experience in funeral care, she has been dedicated to assisting families with funeral arrangements. Brandy's exceptional qualities of empathy, effective communication, and extensive expertise allow her to provide support to families during challenging times and address any inquiries they may have regarding pre-planning services. Brandy and her husband Jason live in the Tarkingotn Prairie community. They have three children and four grandchildren.

West was born in Cleveland, but was raised in San Jacinto County attending school at Shepherd ISD. He and his wife Cassie have two children Hayden and his wife Macoy and their daughter, Carley. West began working at the funeral home while attending high school. He started out mowing the grass, washing the cars and helped at funeral services. After high school, he attended Commonwealth College of Funeral Service in Houston. West returned to Cleveland after his graduation to begin his career at Pace-Stancil. West and his family are members of Calvary Baptist Church. He is an avid hunter and gardener. His family enjoys raising Red Angus cattle. West is an active member in The Cleveland Rotary Club, Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, and He currently serves on a number of board of directors in the community.

Amanda joined the Pace-Stancil Cleveland team in July 2022. Her and her husband, Brian and their son, Caleb reside in Tarkington Prairie where her family has lived for five generations.

Amanda is passionate about local and family history. She’s a member of multiple state and local historical societies and runs a Facebook group called “Historical Tarkington Prairie” which is dedicated to sharing and preserving local history and information on the pioneer families who settled the area. She’s also a Daughter of the Republic of Texas through her 3rd great grandfather Edward Tanner, who fought in the battle of San Jacinto.

Amanda's love for history extends to her work at Pace-Stancil, where she helps families honor their loved ones' legacies. She understands the importance of celebrating a life well-lived and strives to create meaningful and personalized services for each family she serves.

In addition to her work at the funeral home, Amanda oversees Ryan Cemetery, ensuring that it remains a peaceful and respectful final resting place for those who have come before us.

Donny Wall was born in Cleveland and has been involved with the funeral home service industry since 1966. Donny Graduated from the Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service in Houston and then served his apprenticeship in Cleveland to the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home. Donny has years of experience caring for families and shares a goal with Pace-Stancil to provided an affordable service for families from all walks of life.

Katie grew up in Weimar, Texas and graduated from Weimar High School. Following graduation, she moved to Spring, Texas to attend the Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service. She enjoys helping others, and taking care of families during difficult times. She will transition from Proivisonal Licesensed Funeral Director to Funeral Director upon her graduation in December of 2023.

Darren Williams brings 30 years of dedication to Pace-Stancil. He has been a resident of Cleveland his entire life and is in charge of the upkeep of all facilities and equipment. Darren and his wife reside in the Tarkington community.