Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


William "Lee" Leroy  Butler

William "Lee" Leroy Butler

January 4, 2017

William “Lee” Leroy Butler, 48, of Dayton died Wednesday, January 4, 2017. Services for Lee will be 12 noon, Monday, January 9, 2017 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until service time at 12 noon. Lee was born on August 27, 1968 in Lake Wells, Florida to Lorna Livingston Kron and Richard Henry Butler. Lee resided...

Lena Mae Wallen

Lena Mae Wallen

January 3, 2017

Lena Mae Wallen, 66 of Dayton, Texas passed on to the stars above so they say and with that all her pain also went away. This happened on January 3, 2017 at Bay Area Regional hospital in Webster, Texas. A gathering of family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home,...

John Edward Gillum

John Edward Gillum

January 3, 2017

John Edward Gillum, 71, passed away on January 3, 2017, in Dripping Springs, Texas following a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Sharon Gillum; his only son, Jon Gillum and wife Leah; his beloved grandchildren Grant and Nora Gillum; his sister, Dorothy Badgett and husband Donnie; his brother, Ron Gillum; his sister-in-law,...

Amy Agnes Milam

Amy Agnes Milam

January 3, 2017

Amy Agnes Milam, age 86 of Dayton, Texas, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017. She was born November 4, 1930 in Liberty Co., Texas to parents Wallace and Agnes (Carter) Jackson who preceded her in death along with her brother, Ray Jackson; sisters, Mattie Louise (Jackson) and Gene Curry, Norma Jean (Jackson) and Welton Mosley, Bonnie Joann (Jackson) and Curtis...

Bob Allen Benesh

Bob Allen Benesh

January 2, 2017

Bob Allen Benesh, 74, of Lake Charles, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017, in Ames. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 7, 2017, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with services concluding thereafter. Bob was born February 19, 1942 in McCune, Kansas to parents; Allen and Sue Terry Benesh, has been a long-time resident of Lake...

Stephen Lynn Massengill

Stephen Lynn Massengill

December 31, 2016

Stephen Lynn Massengill, 67, of Dayton passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 5, 2016 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jay Wash officiating. Interment will follow at Palms Memorial Park Cemetery in Dayton. Visitation for Stephen will be 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2016 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home. Stephen was...

Judy Reynolds

Judy Reynolds

December 28, 2016

Judy Ann Reynolds, age 70 of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016. She was born November 5, 1946 in Denison, Texas to parents Wilford and Katherine Book who preceded her in death along with her grandparents, Charles and Ethel Mae Book, Frank and Bonnie Goode; daughter, Tina Rhodes; sisters, Bonnie Mae Pheifer and Debbie Book; brothers, Frank, Marty,...

Ned Vernon Alexander

Ned Vernon Alexander

December 25, 2016

Ned Vernon Alexander Sunrise: May 12, 1935 Sunset: December 25, 2016 Ned was born on a crisp and beautiful spring afternoon on May 12, 1935. He grew up a precious young lad in an all-male family in the deep Pineywoods of Lufkin, Texas. Those who knew Ned well during his lifetime would tell you he loved to live life to...

Neva Marie Conner Moore

Neva Marie Conner Moore

December 24, 2016

Neva Marie Conner Moore, 93, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016, in Dayton. Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Huffman Cemetery in Huffman. Services...

Steven  Louis Gilmore

Steven Louis Gilmore

December 24, 2016

Steven Louis Gilmore, age 66 of Big Foot, Texas, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016. He was born December 30, 1949 in Houston, Texas to parents Charles Henry Gilmore and Thelma Foster Gilmore. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Henry Gilmore. Survivors include his wife, Linda Williams Gilmore; mother, Thelma Foster Gilmore; brothers, Larry Bryan Gilmore and...

Bessie Collins

Bessie Collins

December 23, 2016

Bessie (Boots) Page Collins, 86, of Honey Island, Texas, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016. Born August 27, 1930 in Cleveland, Texas. She was the daughter of the late Shirley Spencer Page and Mittie Cherry Page. Bess is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Mac Erlon Collins, Jr.; brothers, Allen Page, Lloyd Page, Hollis Page, Virgil...

Renee Nowlin

Renee Nowlin

December 21, 2016

Renee Barrett Nowlin, born July 22, 1939 in Houston, Texas, passed into eternal peace and healing the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 21, 2016, at the age of 77. Renee grew up in Baytown, TX and graduated from Robert E Lee High School. With a strong value of education, Renee went on to graduate from Sam Houston...

Billie Jean Foster

Billie Jean Foster

December 21, 2016

Billie Jean Green Foster, 86, of Spring, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016, in Tomball. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Cleveland. Billie was born April 2, 1930 in Pitkin,...

Gary Weldon Holley

Gary Weldon Holley

December 21, 2016

Gary W. Holley, 70, of Kenefick, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016, in Baytown. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 26, 2016, at the Kenefick Civic Center with services concluding thereafter. Arrangements are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. Gary was born June 15, 1946 in Arcadia, Louisiana, to parents; Edwin A. Holley...

Martha "Betty" Elizabeth Doyle

Martha "Betty" Elizabeth Doyle

December 21, 2016

Martha E. Doyle, “Betty” was born September 24, 1930 in Pierce Junction, Texas and passed away December 21, 2016. Betty, the daughter of Jake H. and Edna Pearl Barrett, grew up in Brenham, Texas. Betty graduated from Brenham High School. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University and her Master’s degree from the University of Houston, Clear...

Roy Smith

Roy Smith

December 21, 2016

Roy Steven Smith, age 75 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016. He was born October 22, 1941 in Humble, Texas to parents John and Mary Smith who preceded him in death along with his daughter, Stephani Smith; grandson, Ryan Lorenz; brothers, John Weldon Smith and Harold Smith; and sister, Patricia “Toots” English. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn...

Norman Wayne  Tabor

Norman Wayne Tabor

December 20, 2016

Norman Wayne Tabor, age 72 of Splendora, Texas, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016. He was born March 29, 1944 in Edinburg, Texas to parents Garland and Leota Preble Tabor who preceded him in death along with his wife of 24 years, Mary Tabor; wife of 19 years, Vemba Tabor; sisters, Roselea Henicke, Barbara Tabor, Kathy Tabor and Mary Ellen...

William  Patrick  O'Neill

William Patrick O'Neill

December 19, 2016

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts to announce the passing of William Patrick O'Neill (Pat), 62, of Rye, Tx, who passed away December 19, 2016. William was born December 30, 1953 in Collierville, TN. William was preceded in death by his parents, William James O'Neill and Elizabeth Snyder O'Neill. William is survived by his wife Joyce O'Neill and...

Carolyn Ann Kinkle

Carolyn Ann Kinkle

December 19, 2016

Carolyn Ann Kinkle, age 74 of Splendora, Texas, passed away Monday, December 19, 2016. She was born September 21, 1942 in Houston, Texas to parents Robert McAfee and Leta Gaunt who she is preceded in death by. Survivors include her sons, Jeremy Kinkle and Alan Mosley; sisters, Barbara McAfee and Betty McAfee Jordan; brother, Oscar Kit McAfee; grandchildren, Jeremiah Kinkle,...

Jerry Smikal

Jerry Smikal

December 18, 2016

Jerry George Smikal, 77, of Eastgate, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery in Eastgate. Services are...