Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Marvin Langston Aiken, Sr.

Marvin Langston Aiken, Sr.

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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

August 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.

August 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

August 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

August 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

August 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

August 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

August 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

August 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

August 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

August 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...

Bobby  Joe Bradberry

Bobby Joe Bradberry

August 21, 2019

Bobby Joe Bradberry, age 68 of Porter, Texas, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019. He was born June 11, 1951 in Conroe, Texas to parents J. H. Bradberry and Ruby L. Burkett Bradberry who preceded him in death along with his brother, Jerry Bradberry. Bobby Joe enjoyed crafts and spending time with his family. Mr. Bradberry loved to help others...

Debbie Mae Simpson

Debbie Mae Simpson

August 21, 2019

Debbie Mae Simpson, age 60 of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019. She was born October 3, 1958 in Newton, Texas to parents Abe Johnnie McWilliams, Sr. and Liza Mae McWilliams who preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Marvin Eli Simpson, Sr.; daughter, Kristie Logan and husband Jonathon; son, Marvin Eli Simpson, Jr.; sisters, Sarah Jeffcoat,...