Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Mattie Richards

Mattie Richards

Mar 21, 2016

Mattie Vann Richards, age 89 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016. She was born May 30, 1926 in Newton, Texas to parents Floyd Riley Vann and Annie Lee Jeffcoat who preceded her in death along with her husband, Wayne Calvin Richards. Survivors include her children, Shirley Arlene Richards, Dale Wayne Richards and Jeanette Anita Richards; children-in-law, Carol...

David Wilson Harrison

David Wilson Harrison

Mar 20, 2016

David Wilson Harrison, age 71 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016. He was born September 6, 1944 in Kennard, Texas to parents Woodrow Wilson Harrison and Helen Marie Harrison who preceded him in death along with his wife, Patricia Harrison; brother, Jim Tom Harrison; sisters, Joan Oliver and Judy Hamilton; and grandson, Riley Harrison. Mr. Harrison enjoyed...

Jorge Melgoza

Jorge Melgoza

Mar 20, 2016

Jorge Melgoza, edad 73 de Cleveland, Texas, falleció el domingo, 20 de marzo de 2016. Él nació el 18 de abril de 1942 en Ario Rosales Michiocan a los padres Juan Melgoza and Maria Salud Arciga que se le precedieron en la muerte. Survivors include his esposa, Celia Aguilar; hijas, Celia Tapia, Lourdes Melgoza, Alejandra Melgoza, Gabriela Melgoza y Guadalupe...

Catherine Ann Enloe

Catherine Ann Enloe

Mar 20, 2016

Catherine Ann Enloe, age 85 of Cleveland, Texas passed away with her loving family by her side on March, 20th 2016. She was born on September, 1st 1930 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Denis and Stella Banks Hales who preceded her in death along with her brother, John Hales, and her loving husband Ed Eldrich Enloe. Catherine is survived by...

Phillip Dwayne Connor

Phillip Dwayne Connor

Mar 18, 2016

Phillip Dwayne Connor, age 42 of Trinity, Texas, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016. He was born August 15, 1973 in Huntsville, Texas to parents Tony Phillip Connor and Cindy Ann Blanks. He was preceded in death by his father, Tony Connor; and son, Brandon Sangster. Survivors include his mother, Cindy Connor and step dad Buddy Parish; wife, Janet Stanko...

Benita Virginia Harris

Benita Virginia Harris

Mar 18, 2016

Benita V. Bittick Harris, 75, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016, at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 21, 2016, at the Montague Cemetery in Cleveland, with burial following thereafter. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil...

Steven Mcpike

Steven Mcpike

Mar 17, 2016

Steven McPike, age 50 passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 17, 2016. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas to parents Jesse Andrew McPike and Rosina McPike. He is preceded in death by his father, and grandparents, James Leebert and Becky Leona McPike. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Melinda Dawn McPike; children, Connor and Anna; mother, Rosina McPike;...

Bruce Carl Miller

Bruce Carl Miller

Mar 17, 2016

Bruce Carl Miller, age 58 of Spring, Texas, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016. He was born September 15, 1957 in Buffalo, New York to parents Carl Miller and Joan Brokenshire. He was preceded in death by his mother. Bruce loved cooking, hunting, NASCAR, Texans football, Buffalo Bills, TCU, and his beloved dog, Danica. He worked for Derrick Corporation for...

Joe  Eagle Cochran

Joe Eagle Cochran

Mar 17, 2016

Joe Eagle Cochran, 86, of Coldspring, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at the First Baptist Church of Coldspring with services concluding thereafter. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Cleveland. Joe was born January 15, 1930 in Coldspring, to parents Eagle Woods and Madura...

Grace Elizabeth Trantham

Grace Elizabeth Trantham

Mar 16, 2016

Grace Elizabeth Wilson Trantham, 87, of Dayton passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at home after a lengthy illness. Grace was born June 29, 1928 in Canton, North Carolina to parents, Gomer Hubert Wilson and Mirah Worley Wilson. Before her retirement she worked as a bank teller and secretary for the family air conditioning business. She had previously lived in...

John Wuensche

John Wuensche

Mar 16, 2016

John Gustave Wuensche, age 98 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016. He was born April 8, 1917 in Hufsmith, Texas to parents Adolf and Louise Wuensche who preceded him in death along with his wife of 67 years, Charlotte Wuensche whom he met while attending college at the University of Texas in Austin. They became engaged on...

Robert Allen Dean

Robert Allen Dean

Mar 14, 2016

Robert Allen Dean, age 58 of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016. He was born April 14, 1957 in Houston, Texas to parents Joe and Betty Dean who he is preceded in death by. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Bocanegra; daughter, Melanie Cruz; sons, Steven Bocanegra and wife Beth, and Jason Bocanegra and wife Lisa; sisters, JoLynn Bridges...

Sherman  C. Cook

Sherman C. Cook

Mar 13, 2016

Sherman Charles Cook, 85, went to be with the Lord and reunite with his beloved wife Lora of almost 60 years on March 13, 2016. Originally born in Anson, Texas, but spent most of his life in Houston, Texas. After graduating from Aldine High School, Sherman served his country as a drill sergeant in the U.S. Marines. He came back...

Pedro Gallegos

Pedro Gallegos

Mar 13, 2016

Pedro Gallegos, 66, of Dayton died Sunday, March 13, 2016 in Shenandoa, Texas. Mass will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with burial to follow at Palms Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home with rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Gallegos was born...

Jerry Carley

Jerry Carley

Mar 11, 2016

Jerry Owen “J.O.” Carley, age 73 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016. He was born May 3, 1942 in Hugo, Oklahoma to parents John Henry Carley and Oregon Carley who preceded him in death along with his brothers, John Harvey Carley and Wayne Carley; sister, Georgia Ellen Cheatwood; and great-grandson, Dakota Craig Carley. Survivors include his wife,...

Larry Gordon Hannah, Sr.

Larry Gordon Hannah, Sr.

Mar 9, 2016

Larry Gordon Hannah, Sr., 61, of Tarkington Prairie, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, March 13, 2016, at the Pace Stancil Chapel, Cleveland, Texas, with burial following at Pace-Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens in Cleveland. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, March 12, 2016...

Ronald Courtland Mabee

Ronald Courtland Mabee

Mar 9, 2016

Ron Mabee, age 69 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016. He was born November 14, 1946 in Houston, Texas to parents Courtland Glanville Mabee and Gwynne Mabee Yschek. He is preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother, Gwynne Mabee Yschek and husband Hank; sister, Dorinda Marlborough and her children: Steven and Laura Marlborough and...

James Gregory Arnold

James Gregory Arnold

Mar 8, 2016

James Gregory Arnold, 61, devoted husband, son and loving father, passed from this life on March 8, 2016 in Baytown, Texas. Services for Mr. Arnold will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 14, 2016 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home with interment to follow at Palms Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday evening, 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home....

Patsy Ann Hunt

Patsy Ann Hunt

Mar 8, 2016

Patsy Ann Hunt, age 70 of Oakhurst, Texas, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016. She was born August 12, 1945 in Ensley, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her husband, John M. Hunt; mother, Catherine Nicholas; and brother, Edward Lowry. Patsy retired from Weatherford as Inventory Manager, in Huntsville, Texas. She enjoyed card games with her family, occasional trips...

Jackie Lou Batey

Jackie Lou Batey

Mar 8, 2016

Jackie Lou Batey, age 75 of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016. She was born September 19, 1940 in Houston, Texas to parents Jack and Dorothy Sims who preceded her in death along with her husband, Clarence Jack Batey; and sister, Shirley Parker. Survivors include her sons, Lynn and wife Sherry and Tracy Batey; grandchildren, Christopher Batey and...

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