Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Barrett Michael Shirley

Barrett Michael Shirley

September 5, 2014

Barrett Michael Shirley, 23, of Kingwood passed away September 5, 2014 in Harris County. He was born May 1, 1991 in Houston, Texas to parents, Randall Scott Shirley and Kimberly Ann Scott Shirley. He attended Kingwood High School and was currently employed by Geo Science in Houston as a lab technician. Barrett enjoyed all sports, especially golf that he loved...

Lois Mildred Hill

Lois Mildred Hill

September 4, 2014

Visitation 9-10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 before Service Service: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 6, 2014 Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel Graveside Service 3:30 p.m., Restland, Gatesville,Texas

Lois Hill

Lois Hill

September 4, 2014

Life Legacy of Lois Mildred Hill Born: October 2, 1918 Death: September 4, 2014 Visitation 9-10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 before ServiceService: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 6, 2014 Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel Graveside Service 3:30 p.m., Restland, Gatesville,Texas

Helen Raye Watson

Helen Raye Watson

September 4, 2014

Helen Raye Crawley Watson, 84, of Cleveland, died Thursday, September 4, 2014, in Cleveland. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Ryan Cemetery in Tarkington Prairie. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home. Services are under the...

Billy Scott

Billy Scott

September 3, 2014

Billy Dale Scott, Sr., 74, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014 in Conroe, Texas. He was born August 10, 1940 in Tarkington Prairie at the old home place of his parents Artis Scott and Winnie King Scott. He had worked as a mechanic throughout his life.Services for Mr. Scott will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 5, 2014 at...

Billy Dale Scott, Sr.

Billy Dale Scott, Sr.

September 3, 2014

Billy Dale Scott, Sr., 74, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014 in Conroe, Texas. He was born August 10, 1940 in Tarkington Prairie at the old home place of his parents Artis Scott and Winnie King Scott. He had worked as a mechanic throughout his life. Services for Mr. Scott will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 5, 2014...

Katherine Ruth George

Katherine Ruth George

September 3, 2014

Katherine Ruth Heckel George, 53, of Dayton, died Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 8, 2014, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Ryan Cemetery in Tarkington Prairie. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home. Services are under...

John Mcmillan

John Mcmillan

September 3, 2014

John E (Jack) McMillan, 89, of Moss Hill, Texas, formerly from Monaca, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord September 3, 2014 at his home in Moss Hill, Texas. He was born July 13, 1925 and was the son of the late John H.E. McMillan and Pauline (Fischer) McMillan of Monaca.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

John E. "Jack" Mcmillan

John E. "Jack" Mcmillan

September 3, 2014

John E (Jack) McMillan, 89, of Moss Hill, Texas, formerly from Monaca, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord September 3, 2014 at his home in Moss Hill, Texas. He was born July 13, 1925 and was the son of the late John H.E. McMillan and Pauline (Fischer) McMillan of Monaca. In addition to his parents he was preceded in...

Dorothy Jean Bruner

Dorothy Jean Bruner

September 1, 2014

Dorothy Jean Bruner, 67, of Splendora passed away September 1, 2014 in Conroe, Texas. Dorothy was born July 2, 1947 in Houston, Texas to parents Leroy Lemott Beach and Freda Ann Perdue Beach. She had lived in Splendora since 1978 after moving from Houston. Visitation for Mrs. Bruner will be 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Pace-Stancil...

Dorothy Bruner

Dorothy Bruner

September 1, 2014

Dorothy Jean Bruner, 67, of Splendora passed away September 1, 2014 in Conroe, Texas. Dorothy was born July 2, 1947 in Houston, Texas to parents Leroy Lemott Beach and Freda Ann Perdue Beach. She had lived in Splendora since 1978 after moving from Houston.Visitation for Mrs. Bruner will be 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Pace-Stancil Funeral...

Charles Joachim

Charles Joachim

August 30, 2014

Charles "Charlie Jo" Bernard Joachim passed away on August 30, 2014, at the age of 85 in New Braunfels, Texas.Charlie Jo was born in Brownsville, Texas, on January 24, 1929, and grew up in West Columbia, Texas. He graduated from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in 1950 with a degree in Business Administration. After serving in the United States Air...

Charles Bernard Joachim

Charles Bernard Joachim

August 30, 2014

Charles “Charlie Jo” Bernard Joachim passed away on August 30, 2014, at the age of 85 in New Braunfels, Texas. Charlie Jo was born in Brownsville, Texas, on January 24, 1929, and grew up in West Columbia, Texas. He graduated from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in 1950 with a degree in Business Administration. After serving in the United States...

Johnnie Lymon Welch

Johnnie Lymon Welch

August 30, 2014

Johnnie Lymon Welch, 88, went to be with the Lord on August 30, 2014 in Conroe, Texas. He was born November 13, 1925 in Huntsville, Texas to parents Thomas and Esther Morgan Welch. Mr. Welch had lived in Conroe for the past 12 years and had previously lived in Cleveland. He was a supervisor for the telephone company before retiring....

Edward Jerome Kossa, Sr.

Edward Jerome Kossa, Sr.

August 29, 2014

Edward J. “Eddie” Kossa, Sr., 72, of Dayton, died Friday, August 29, 2014, at the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Dayton followed by graveside services at 3:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in...

James Earl Knobloch

James Earl Knobloch

August 27, 2014

James Earl “Little Jimmy” “Grand Paw Knobloch” Knobloch, 84, of New Caney, Texas, died Wednesday August 27, 2014 at Icon Hospital in Humble, Texas. “Little Jimmy” was born November 9, 1929 in Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama to his parents, Robert J. and Annie Watkins Knobloch. Mr. Knobloch was a minister of the gospel, a self-employed carpenter and had retired. Mr....

Luther Kale Simmons

Luther Kale Simmons

August 27, 2014

Luther Kale Simmons, 94, of Hardin, traded in his Navy wings for his Angel wings on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, after battling two strokes and a heart attack over the last several months. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 13, 2014, at the Ryan Cemetery in Tarkington Prairie. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral...

Terry Glenn Clevenger, Sr.

Terry Glenn Clevenger, Sr.

August 26, 2014

Terry Glenn Clevenger, Sr., 65, of Dayton, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 30, 2014, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Palms Memorial Park Cemetery in Dayton. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home. Services are...

Mary Walker-Grayless

Mary Walker-Grayless

August 26, 2014

Mary Walker-Grayless, 90, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014, at her home. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Robert Earl Walker. She is survived by her husband of 7 years, Arnold Grayless and her children; daughter, Mary Anne Hudgins & husband, Roy of Coldspring, TX.; daughter, Robin Owens & husband, Glen of Buffalo, TX.;...

George Lesley Taylor

George Lesley Taylor

August 25, 2014

George Lesley Taylor, 88, of Crosby, Texas passed away Monday, August 25, 2014. He was born July 2, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio to parents Albert William Taylor and Dorris Margaret Edwards. George is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served his country proudly during World War II. He called Dayton, Texas home for 15 years prior to moving to...