Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Michael Leon Swanson

Michael Leon Swanson

May 21, 2017

Michael Leon Swanson, age 56 of Dayton, Texas, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017. He was born June 28, 1960 in San Luis Obispo, California to parents Joseph Swanson and Ruth Mabry who he is preceded in death by. Survivors include his wife, Elvie Swanson; daughter, Icylee Goyette and husband Jon Goyette; sons, Paul Patron, Ryan Patron; sisters, Shelly Thompson...

Milvia Eula Taggart

Milvia Eula Taggart

May 20, 2017

Milvia Eula Taggart, age 100 of Carrollton, Texas, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017. She was born November 10, 1916 in Milvid, Texas to parents Dan and Ruby Isaacks Hudgins who preceded her in death along with her husbands, Edward Wilson and George Taggart; and brother, Tom Hudgins. Survivors include her son, Perry Wilson and wife Diane; brother, Bill Hudgins...

Susan (Sue) Marie Duffell

Susan (Sue) Marie Duffell

May 20, 2017

Susan (Sue) Marie Duffell, 65, of Liberty, Texas, was granted her angel wings May 20, 2017, after her short fight with cancer. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. Sue was born October 6, 1951, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Richard P. and Shirley R. Robinson. After moving to Texas, Sue met and married the love...

Linda Mcintyre

Linda Mcintyre

May 19, 2017

Mary Linda Remore McIntyre of Cleveland, Texas, formerly of Shepherd, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 19, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on January 21, 1940, in Winnsboro, Louisiana to C.J. and Ira Welch Remore. She was preceded in death by her son, David Milton McIntyre. Linda was a homemaker for...

Mary "Louise" Swindell

Mary "Louise" Swindell

May 19, 2017

Mary “Louise” McHorse Swindell, 94, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at the May Cemetery in May, Texas. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. Louise was born May 17, 1923 in Brownwood, to parents; Alsey O....

Edward Watson Campbell

Edward Watson Campbell

May 18, 2017

Edward Watson Campbell, 69, of Kenefick passed away Friday, May 18, 2017 in Houston, Texas. Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. Edward was born August 5, 1947 in Goosecreek, Texas to parents Edward and Beulah Campbell. He was a resident of Kenefick, Texas; a 1965 West Hardin High School graduate...

Eva  Charlene Vann

Eva Charlene Vann

May 18, 2017

Eva Charlene Vann, age 76 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017. She was born August 12, 1940 in Soper, Oklahoma to parents John Cecil Mullins and Juanita Christine Mullins. She is preceded in death by her father, John Cecil Mullins; sister, Barbara Lee Atkins; and brothers, Clyde Dean Mullins and Carl William Mullins. Mrs. Vann graduated from...

Lloyd Logan Lucas

Lloyd Logan Lucas

May 16, 2017

Lloyd Logan Lucas, age 47 of New Caney, Texas, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017. He was born August 27, 1969 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Hurley Lucas and Marie Gilmore. Survivors include his father, Hurley Lucas and wife Cindy; mother, Marie Gilmore and husband Roger; his children, Lillian, Loran and Myles Lucas; stepson, Matthew Hooper, and their mother, Mitzi...

Luther "Luke"  Henry Hunter

Luther "Luke" Henry Hunter

May 15, 2017

Luther “Luke” Henry Hunter, age 63 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017. He was born February 16, 1954 in Dallas, Texas to parents William Earl Hunter and Marie Ellis. He is preceded in death by his father, William Earl Hunter; grandparents, Rosie Moreau, Luther Lehnis, Henry Hunter and Ocie Pearl; stepfather, Tommie J. Ellis; brother, Weldon Hunter;...

Patricia Johnson Garefalos

Patricia Johnson Garefalos

May 15, 2017

Patricia Ann Johnson Garefalos, 76, of Kenefick, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017, in Houston. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 18, 2017, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton with burial following at San Jacinto Memorial Cemetery in Houston. Services...

Mary Lee Mcmurrey

Mary Lee Mcmurrey

May 14, 2017

Mary Lee Marshall McMurrey 1926-2017 Mary Lee Marshall McMurrey of Houston, Texas -beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend – peacefully passed away on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2017. Mary Lee (known as Lee) was born November 5, 1926, at home in Cameron, Texas to Reverend Richard S. Marshall and Lois B. Anderson Marshall. She was the fourth, and youngest,...

Jay Nelson

Jay Nelson

May 14, 2017

Jay Nelson, age 73 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017. He was born October 30, 1943 in Livingston, Texas to parents Jack and Doris Nelson who preceded him in death along with his wife, Linda Nelson; and brother, Ricky Nelson. Survivors include his sons, Shannon Lamar Nelson, Sean Hardy Nelson and wife Wanda; daughter, Heather Lynn Nelson;...

Rhon Alison Ash

Rhon Alison Ash

May 14, 2017

Rhon Ash, 58, of Dayton passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 in the Woodlands. Memorial Service will be 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. The family will receive friends 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday afternoon before the service. Rhon was born February 11, 1959 in Dayton, Texas to parents, James Alfred Ash and Lenita...

William Charles Warren

William Charles Warren

May 13, 2017

William Charles Warren, age 68 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017. He was born September 13, 1948 in Houston, Texas to parents Billy Joe and Paralee Warren. He is preceded in death by his mother, Paralee Warren; and sister, Elizabeth Cobb. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Warren; father, Billy Joe Warren; daughter, Cassie Warren; sons, Paul Warren...

Timothy Carl Humphries, Sr.

Timothy Carl Humphries, Sr.

May 10, 2017

Timothy Carl Humphries, Sr., 55, of Tarkington Prairie, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at the Kingwood Medical Center in Kingwood. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, May 15, 2017, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton. Timothy was born February 19, 1962 in Waco, to parents; Robert Earl and Nelda June Keeton Humphries,...

Aleine Louise Arnold

Aleine Louise Arnold

May 10, 2017

Aleine Louise Arnold, age 91 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017. She was born November 2, 1925 in Lynchburg, Texas to parents Frank and Sloma Mae Hilton Mayon who preceded her in death along with her son, Stanley Arnold; daughter, Julie Korocy; and six siblings. Survivors include her husband, Babe George Arnold; daughters, Linda Arnold and her...

Louis Troha, Jr.

Louis Troha, Jr.

May 9, 2017

Louis Troha, Jr., age 73 of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017. He was born February 25, 1944 in Highlands, Texas to parents Louis and Amelia Stemberger Troha who he is preceded in death by. Louis served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He retired from HL&P, having more than 30 years of service. He...

Martha C. Die

Martha C. Die

May 6, 2017

Martha Clark Die, age 98 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017. She was born April 7, 1919 in Houston, Texas to parents Thad Smith, Sr. and Katherine Hoyt Smith who preceded her in death along with her husband, Duward C. Die, Sr.; and daughter, Mauniette Die. Mrs. Die was an educator for 40 years after graduating from...

Carl Vaughn  Emmons

Carl Vaughn Emmons

May 4, 2017

Services are pending.

Bettye Cronin Sewell

Bettye Cronin Sewell

May 3, 2017

Bettye Malone Cronin Sewell, 86, of Coldspring, Texas passed away on May 3, 2017. Bettye is survived by her children, Jim Sewell and wife Janel, Kathy Keeland and husband Tom; four grandchildren, Jason Sewell and wife Kim, Jared Sewell, Seth Sewell and wife Jennifer, Brandi Dougherty and husband Matt; ten grandchildren. Bettye is preceded in death by husband James Sewell,...

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