Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Frances Miriam Scott

Frances Miriam Scott

Sep 14, 2019

Frances Miriam Hodo Scott, 92, of Dayton passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 in Liberty. Mrs. Scott was born May 11, 1927 in Augusta, Georgia to parents William Clinton Hodo and Norene Readon Hodo. Graveside services for Mrs. Scott will be at 12 noon, Monday, September 23, 2019 at Magnolia Park Cemetery in Dayton. Mrs. Scott had lived in Dayton...

Dollie Dell Stone

Dollie Dell Stone

Sep 13, 2019

Dollie Dell Thames Stone, 90, of Dayton, Texas passed away Friday, September 13, 2019 in Houston, Texas. Mrs. Stone was born May 30, 1929 in Lufkin, Texas to parents, William Dennis Thames, Sr. and Claudia King Thames. Services for Mrs. Stone will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church in Dayton with Rev. Guy...

Marvin Langston Aiken, Sr.

Marvin Langston Aiken, Sr.

Sep 13, 2019

Marvin Langston Aiken, Sr., age 84 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019. He was born October 29, 1934 in Henderson, Texas to parents Joseph Martin and Leola Aiken who preceded him in death along with his wife, Betty Joyce Aiken; brothers, Bill Aiken and Joe Mack Aiken; and sister, Betty Jean Thornton. Mr. Aiken enjoyed fishing and...

Carolyn  Diana Vyoral

Carolyn Diana Vyoral

Sep 11, 2019

Carolyn Diana McHenry Vyoral, 71, of Dayton passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2019 in Huffman, Texas.  She was born September 7, 1948 in Cleburne, Texas to parents Charles McHenry and Glynwith Hilton McHenry. Carolyn had been a resident of Dayton for the past 22 years after moving from Huffman.  She retired from Huffman ISD after nearly three decades of...

Mack Porter Harrison

Mack Porter Harrison

Sep 9, 2019

Mack Porter Harrison, age 83 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019. He was born June 5, 1936 in Lovelady, Texas to parents Jay Frank and Mary Faye Campbell Harrison. Mack retired from A&S Steel. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing and fishing. Survivors include his life mate, Judith Glass; daughters, Michelle Harrison Deason (Larry), Cheryl Harrison,...

Robert "Bob" Lee Starkey

Robert "Bob" Lee Starkey

Sep 8, 2019

Robert Lee “Bob” Starkey, 60 of Dayton passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019 at home in Dayton. Bob was born January 10, 1959 in Norwalk, Ohio to parents Robert Ray Starkey and Thelma Jean Roberts Starkey. Services for Bob will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton. Interment will follow at Palms Memorial...

Evelyn Marie Dillard

Evelyn Marie Dillard

Sep 8, 2019

Evelyn Marie Dillard, age 81 of New Caney, Texas, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019. She was born January 12, 1938 in Mt Angel, Oregon to parents Genevieve Prantel and Joe Buhr who preceded her in death along with her children, Vernon Allen and Arlene Ecker; and granddaughter, Kimberly Holleman. Mrs. Dillard worked as a Dietician for 17 years at...

Marta Carol Kerr

Marta Carol Kerr

Sep 5, 2019

Marta Carol Heizer Kerr was born October 22, 1927, to Martin Heizer and Ethel L. Handy in South Haven, Sumner County, Kansas. She passed peacefully September 5, 2019 at 91 years of age. A celebration of life well lived will be 1:00 p.m., Sunday, September 8, 2019 at the chapel of the First United Methodist Church in Liberty. Marta married...

Eron Shane Poling

Eron Shane Poling

Sep 5, 2019

Eron Shane Poling, age 26 of Splendora, Texas, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019. He was born December 24, 1992 in Kingwood, Texas to parents La’Joyce Poling and James Poling. He attended and graduated Splendora High School in 2011. Eron is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Dave Brewster and Harold Poling. A hard worker, Eron really enjoyed operating the...

Donald Ray Scarborough

Donald Ray Scarborough

Sep 2, 2019

Donald Ray Scarborough “Buck”, age 79 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019. He was born February 15, 1940 in Dyer, Tennessee to parents J.H. and Martha Jane Scarborough who preceded him in death. Buck was a true cowboy who loved the sport of Rodeo. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, telling stories to anyone who would...

Joseph "Ebb"  Elbert Williamson

Joseph "Ebb" Elbert Williamson

Aug 31, 2019

Joseph Elbert “Ebb” Williamson, age 76 of New Caney, Texas, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019. He was born November 9, 1942 in Houston, Texas to parents William Franklin and Bertie Williamson who preceded him in death along with his siblings, Mozelle Willis, Lloyd Jabo Williamson, Vera Carter, Everett Williamson (Twin Brother), and Gladys Mize. Mr. Williamson graduated from Splendora...

Harrison Pierre Langlinais, Jr.

Harrison Pierre Langlinais, Jr.

Aug 30, 2019

Harrison Pierre Langlinais, Jr., age 71 of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019. He was born April 5, 1948 in Houston, Texas to parents Harrison Pierre Langlinais, Sr. and Ruth A. Dowdy who preceded him in death along with his step-father, Perry P. Dowdy; and his loving wife, Daisy Mae Langlinais. Mr. Langlinais was a Vietnam Veteran. In...

Blanche  Page Robinson

Blanche Page Robinson

Aug 29, 2019

Blanche Page Robinson, 99, of Dayton passed away peacefully Thursday, August 29, 2019 in Humble, Texas. A visitation of family and friends for Mrs. Robinson will be 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton, Texas. Services for Mrs. Robinson will be 9:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil. Private interment will be at Heirlawn...

Donna Gayle Sheffield

Donna Gayle Sheffield

Aug 29, 2019

Donna Gayle Sheffield, age 48 of Splendora, Texas, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019. She was born September 19, 1970 in Houston, Texas to parents Donald and Barbara Sheffield. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Lillie and Joe Mack Whitten, Minnie and Potts Sheffield; cousin, Ricki Lynn; and niece, Sydney Moody. Survivors include her children: Faith Sheffield and...

Josephine Russo Payne

Josephine Russo Payne

Aug 27, 2019

Josephine Lee Russo Payne, 70, of Dayton passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019 in Humble, Texas. Jo was born May 30, 1949 in Birmingham, Alabama to parents Pete Russo and Nell Virginia Knighton Russo. A mass of Christian burial will be 9:00 a.m., Saturday, August 31, 2019 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Dayton. Interment will follow at...

Samuel Lynnwood Hales

Samuel Lynnwood Hales

Aug 27, 2019

Samuel "Sam" Lynnwood Hales, age 48, of Splendora, Texas, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019. The family will have a memorial service at a later date.

Shirley  Dianne Holt

Shirley Dianne Holt

Aug 24, 2019

Shirley Dianne Konarik Holt, 71, of Huffman, Texas passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019. Mrs. Holt was born September 23, 1947 in Houston, Texas to parents Ludwig Martin Konarik and Eva Lois Green Konarik. Services for Shirley will be 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. Interment will follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery. The family...

Jame Lartigue

Jame Lartigue

Aug 24, 2019

James Lartigue 62 of Devers, Texas passed away at his home Saturday, August 24,2019. James Lartigue was born March 19, 1957, in Dayton, Texas to parents Bulia and Ivory Lartigue Sr. James grew up in Barrett Station where he attended Public School. Growing up, James would watch his dad work on cars. He learned how to work on vehicles by...

Horace Kemper Platt

Horace Kemper Platt

Aug 23, 2019

Horace Kemper Platt, 78, of Dayton, Texas passed away Friday, August 23, 2019. Mr. Platt was born December 13, 1940 in Austin, Texas to parents Horace Werth Platt and Violet Marybelle Johnson. Service for Horace will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. Interment will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery in Liberty, Texas. The family...

Bessie Mae Youngblood

Bessie Mae Youngblood

Aug 22, 2019

Bessie Mae Youngblood, age 95 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019. She was born July 17, 1924 in Center, Texas to parents John and Nellie Fulsom who preceded her in death along with her husband, Marion Thomas Youngblood; daughter, Marie Lewing Youngblood; sister, Velma Reynolds, and grandchildren, Vincent Youngblood and Clifford Youngblood. Mrs. Youngblood loved her family...

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