Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Alta Ophelia Walker

Alta Ophelia Walker

October 30, 2011

WALKER Alta Opheila Walker was 87 years old when she passed away Sunday, October 30, 2011 at her residence in Cleveland, Texas. She was born July 02, 1924 in Denson Spring, Anderson County, Texas to parents, Alton and Lula Isaacks who preceded her in death along with her loving husband of 57 years, Curtis Walker; brothers, Luby Isaacks, Adam Isaacks,...

Sandra "Sandy" Hanes

Sandra "Sandy" Hanes

October 30, 2011

Sandra Lee “Sandy” Mergette Hanes, 77, of Dayton, died Sunday, October 30, 2011 at her residence with family by her side. Memorial services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 3, 2011, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. Sandy was born February 18, 1934 in Danville, IL, was...

Charles "Chas" Thomas Soliday

Charles "Chas" Thomas Soliday

October 26, 2011

Pace-Stancil Funeral Home 1304 N. Cleveland Dayton, Texas 77535 Ph: 936-258-5300 Fax: 936-258-5653 pacestancildayton@sbcglobal.net pacestancil.com Charles “Chas” Thomas Soliday, 49, of Dayton died Wednesday, October 26, 2011. He was born June 12, 1962 in Connellsville, PA to parents Charles H. Soliday and Janice Kimsey Soliday. He graduated from Connellsville Area High School in 1980 and later moved to Channelview. Chas...

Kenneth Jeryle Mcshan

Kenneth Jeryle Mcshan

October 26, 2011

McSHAN Kenneth Jeryle McShan, age 76, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2011. He was born November 6, 1934 in Oakdale, Louisiana to parents, Jerry Perry McShan and Emma Lee Sweet McShan who preceded him in death along with his brothers, Edwin McShan, Robert McShan; and his baby sister McShan. Survivors include his loving wife, Ganell McShan; sons,...

Karen Lynn Holt Lewis

Karen Lynn Holt Lewis

October 23, 2011

Pace-Stancil Funeral Home 1304 North Cleveland Dayton, Texas 77535 936-258-5300 936-258-5653 fax pacestancildayton@sbcglobal.net Thursday, October 27, 2011 Karen Lynn Holt Lewis, 55, of Dayton died Sunday, October 23, 2011. She was born April 28, 1956 in Houston to parents Elmer “Lloyd” Holt and Rose Frances Dunn Holt. Karen graduated in Houston from Robert E. Lee High School in 1974 and...

John Damek, Jr.

John Damek, Jr.

October 21, 2011

John Damek, Jr., 87 of Tucson, Arizona went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 21, 2011.  Born in Dayton he was a lifelong resident of the Dayton community.  John served his country during World War II and after the war, began working for Rose Truck Line as a mechanic.  Once retired, John enjoyed spending time...

Arthur Lee Burch, Jr.

Arthur Lee Burch, Jr.

October 20, 2011

Arthur Lee Burch, Jr., age 62, of Dayton, TX, died Thursday, October 20, 2011 in Houston. He was born May 22, 1949 in Bryan, TX to Arthur Lee Burch and Martha Meanor Burch. Lee was a long-time resident of Tyler. He spent his formative years involved in sports, church, and Boy Scouts where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout....

Barbara Mcfarland

Barbara Mcfarland

October 19, 2011

Barbara McFarland, 68, of Dayton died Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in the Woodlands after an extended illness. She was born August 25, 1943 in Gore, Oklahoma to parents Sim and Mabel Moss Chandler. She had lived in the Dayton area for the past 10 years and previously lived in Channelview. Barbara enjoyed decorating, working in the yard and growing her...

Dorothy Louise Davis

Dorothy Louise Davis

October 19, 2011

Dorothy Louise Davis, age 89, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away, Sunday, October 16, 2011 in The Woodlands.          The family will welcome family and friends for visitation Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas.   Rev. Carl Williamson will preside over funeral services being held Thursday, October 20, 2011, 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 816...

Freeman L. Lee

Freeman L. Lee

October 19, 2011

Freeman L. Lee, age 77, of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Kingwood Medical Center.          The family will welcome family and friends for visitation on Friday, October 21, 2011, 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas.  Bro. Troy Brooks will preside over funeral services being held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Pace-Stancil Chapel. ...

Joyce Laverne Harrison

Joyce Laverne Harrison

October 16, 2011

Joyce Laverne Harrison, age 77, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2011. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 2:00 p.m. at Holly Grove Cemetery Segno, Texas. Pallbearers include Danny Harrison, Ronnie Harrison, Michael Harrison, Jerry Harrison, Chris Harrison, and...

Darrell Wayne Brown

Darrell Wayne Brown

October 15, 2011

Darrell Wayne Brown, 76, of Dayton died Saturday, October 15, 2011 in College Station, Texas. He was born September 18, 1935 in Baytown, Texas to parents RC and Genevieve Stoesser Brown. Darrell grew up in Dayton, Texas were he played numerous sports, lettering in Baseball and Football as a member of the class 1953. He graduated from Texas AM College...

J. W. Beard

J. W. Beard

October 14, 2011

J. W. Beard, 72, of Shepherd died Friday, October 14, 2011 in Humble. He was born August 3, 1939 in Garrison, Texas to parents Grady Day Beard and Susie Bell Rape Beard. Services for Mr. Beard will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Cleveland with Bro. Carl Williamson officiating. Visitation will be 10:00...

Lucy Dee Massengale

Lucy Dee Massengale

October 13, 2011

MASSENGALE Lucy Dee Massengale, age 90, of Magnolia, Texas, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands. Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 15, 2011, 10:00 a.m. at Ryan Cemetery, Cleveland, Texas. Honorary pallbearers include Robert E. Burns Jr., Troy Burns, Robert E. Burns III, Troy Burns Jr., Kevin Thomas, and Zachary Davis. Lucy...