Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Juan Guevara Izaguirre

Juan Guevara Izaguirre

February 18, 2020

Juan Guevara Izaguirre, 77, of Huffman, Passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 in Huffman. He was born June 24, 1942 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to parents, Cleofas Guevara and Hipolita Izaguirre. Juan had been a resident of Huffman for the last 7 years, was a previous longtime resident of Devers, and a longtime member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church...

Merrell Dean Jordan

Merrell Dean Jordan

February 17, 2020

Merrell Dean Jordan, age 64 of San Augustine, Texas, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020. She was born June 17, 1955 in Dayton, Texas to parents Sam and Judy Whitmire who preceded her in death along with her siblings, Bo Whitmire and Peggy Sky-Eagle. She is survived by her husband, Simon Jordan; son, Vernon “Bubba” Jordan; daughter, Amber Poore and...

Blaine Scott Springer

Blaine Scott Springer

February 17, 2020

Blaine Scott Springer, 25, of Kenefick, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020. He was born November 3, 1994 in Houston. Blaine had lived most of his life in the Dayton area and was a 2013 graduate of Tarkington High School. He excelled as a baseball player, loved drawing and had even won awards for his drawing, had a wonderful sense...

Mertie  Mae  Mosley

Mertie Mae Mosley

February 14, 2020

Mertie Mae Mosley, age 77 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020. She was born June 29, 1942 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Wiley D. Mosley and Mayme A. Williamson Mosley, who preceded her in death along with her sister, Mayme Dell Handly; and brothers, Charles Wilson and wife Linda Wilson, and Glyn D. Mosley. Mertie was a...

Michael Lee Verner

Michael Lee Verner

February 14, 2020

Michael Lee Verner, 73, of Kenefick passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2020 at home after an extended illness. He was born April 28, 1946 in Dallas, Texas to parents Delton Verner and Alma Brown Verner. Service for Mr. Verner will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton with Deacon Doug Barr officiating. Interment...

Ronald Ray Shirley

Ronald Ray Shirley

February 13, 2020

Ronald Ray Shirley, 71, of Cleveland Texas passed away on Thursday February 13, 2020. Ronald was born on June 23, 1948 to parents Robert and Iris Shirley who preceded him in death along with his sisters Betty Jo Leonard and Lila Jean Dillard. Mr. Shirley owned and operated Shirley & Sons Construction for over 50 years. He was a devoted...

Barbara "Bobbie" Woods Herlitz

Barbara "Bobbie" Woods Herlitz

February 12, 2020

Barbara “Bobbie” Loujuana Woods Herlitz, 89, of Liberty passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Bobbie was born February 15, 1930 in Beaumont, Texas to parents Wilber Glenn Woods and Loda Marie Harrington Woods Mansfield. Graveside service for Ms. Herlitz will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Montgomery County. The family...

Donald  Ray Tise

Donald Ray Tise

February 11, 2020

Donald Ray Tise, 61, of Dayton passed away on February 11, 2020 at his home in Dayton. Donald was born May 18, 1958 in Hallettsville, Texas to parents Charles Roy “Buddy” Tise, Sr. and Rosalee “Rosie” Konvicka Tise. Donald was a lifelong resident of Dayton. He was employed by M & M Air Service of Beaumont, Texas for 45 years....

Shirley Ethel Villarreal

Shirley Ethel Villarreal

February 11, 2020

Shirley Ethel Schultz Villarreal, 75 of Dayton passed away on February 11, 2020 in Baytown, Texas. Mrs. Villarreal was born on July 3, 1944 in Pennsylvania to parents, William Schultz and Thelma Bagley Schultz. Service for Mrs. Villarreal will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Howie Howeth officiating. The family will receive...

Alfred "Hal"  Harold  Sliger

Alfred "Hal" Harold Sliger

February 11, 2020

Alfred “Hal” Harold Sliger, 55, of Huffman, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Hal was born on September 27, 1964 in New Orleans, Louisiana to parents Melba and Al Sliger. Mr. Sliger is preceded in death by his father, Alfred Harding Sliger. Hal was a fun-loving man with a great sense of humor. He was the owner of...

Lonnie  Elridge Barnes, Sr.

Lonnie Elridge Barnes, Sr.

February 8, 2020

Lonnie Elridge Barnes, Sr. of Coldspring, Texas passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the age of 75. He was born November 1, 1944 at The Heights Hospital in Houston, Texas. Lonnie is preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Ludie Barnes; grandson, Joshua Kraemer; brother, Tommy Barnes; Sister, Sue Jones-Jaeger. He is survived by his loving wife of...

Harold  Joseph  Rhodes

Harold Joseph Rhodes

February 8, 2020

Harold Joseph Rhodes, age 90 of Romayor, Texas, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020. He was born November 24, 1929 in Castleberry, Alabama to parents Roscoe Julius and Ruby Lucille Rhodes. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 14, 2020 at Pace Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas with services to begin at 1:00 p.m. Interment...

Robert G. Llanas

Robert G. Llanas

February 8, 2020

Robert G. LLanas, age 42 of Houston, Texas, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020. He was born July 21, 1977 in Milam County, Texas to parents Efren LLanas and Eufrocina G. LLanas. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Maria A. LLanas; maternal grandmother, Juana Lara; and maternal grandfather, Jose Sabas Galvan. Robert is survived by his parents;...

Ben Currie, Jr.

Ben Currie, Jr.

February 8, 2020

Ben Currie, Jr., 89, of Porter, Texas passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Ben was born on April 15, 1930 in San Jacinto County, Texas to parents Ben and Elizabeth Currie who preceded him in death along with his grandparents, Jack and Jenny Currie and William and Betty Harris; siblings, Doris “Dot” Currie Copeland, James “Buck” Currie, Johnny Lloyd...

Ronnie Lee Sheffield

Ronnie Lee Sheffield

February 5, 2020

Ronnie Lee Sheffield, age 78 of Thorndale, Texas, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020. He was born November 19, 1941 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Charles C. Sheffield, Jr. and Lillian Inez Martin Sheffield who preceded him in death along with his brother, Charles C. Sheffield, III. He is survived by his wife, Mary Steinmann Sheffield; daughters, Steffani Sheffield Finley...

Richard Lee Kopecky

Richard Lee Kopecky

February 4, 2020

Richard Lee Kopecky, 78, of Dayton passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020. He was born January 4, 1942 in Weslaco, Texas to parents, Joseph M. Kopecky and Elizabeth Poéssel Kopecky. Service for Richard will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 15, 2020 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Dayton with Father Richard officiating. Richard spent his early years in...

Susan  Charlene Gilchrist

Susan Charlene Gilchrist

February 3, 2020

Susan Charlene Gilchrist, 56, of Spring, Texas passed away in Cleveland on Monday, February 3, 2020. Susan was born in Houston, Texas on June 26, 1963 to parents Jay and Charlene Capers. Susan is survived by her parents; sons, Billy “Scooter” and Kory Koerner; sister, Tammy Wenzel; brother, Greg Capers; dog, Jax and numerous other relatives and friends. A memorial...

Donald  Joe Hales

Donald Joe Hales

February 2, 2020

Donald Joe Hales was born on December 27, 1940 in Conroe, Texas. He passed away peacefully at home in Midway on Sunday, February 2, 2020, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Barbara (Bobbie) Hales, son James (Bugar) Hales & wife Shana, daughter Karen Barfield & husband Stephen, and 4 grandchildren: Taylor L. Atkinson...

Norma Lee Ara

Norma Lee Ara

February 2, 2020

Norma Lee Ara, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 in Dayton, Texas. Norma was born on November 16, 1932 in San Benito, Texas to parents Henry and Marianna Brooks, who precede her in death. Mrs. Ara is also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Louis Henry Ara, Jr. and her daughter-in-law, Lawnee Ara and her...

Darlene Fransen

Darlene Fransen

February 2, 2020

Darlene “Dolly” Fransen, 79, of Dayton passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020. She was born August 27, 1940 in Dayton to parents, George and Jane Robinson Gates. A memorial service for Dolly will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at the Crosby Church, Crosby, Texas. Dolly was a lifelong resident of Dayton. She graduated from Dayton High School...