All Obituaries

David Lee Shrode was born May 4, 1938 in Evansville, Indiana and passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in Humble, Texas at the age of 81. David proudly served his country for 14 years in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. David also was a truck driver for 28 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Leah (Hampton) Shrode; brother, Robert Shrode; great granddaughter, Teddi Johnson. David is survived by his loving wife of 29 years Drucilla Shrode; sons, Joe Shrode and wife Cheryl,...

Weldon Leo Brock was born September 19, 1951 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Herschel Brock and Nina (Mire) Brock, who has preceded him in death. Weldon passed away on May 17, 2019 in New Caney, Texas at the age of 67. He worked 50 plus years as an electrician, servicing both residential and commercial sites. He retired in 2017 as a proud member of IBEW local 716. Weldon was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Barbara Louise Brock. Weldon is survived by his loving daughters,...

Larry Eugene Jones, 72, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Monday May 13, 2019.  He was born on Monday February 3, 1947, in Houston, Texas to James Jones and Audrey (Boucher) Abel, both of whom have preceded him in death.  He was also proceeded in death by his sister, Jimmie Sandefer.  Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 34 years Pam Jones; 3 daughters; 1 son; 2 brothers; 1 sister; 11 grandchildren. A memorial service for Larry will be held at a later date. In...

Gene Charles Sprouse Sr. was born June 28, 1949 in Kenedy, Texas and passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 in Temple, Texas at the age of 69. Gene served his country in the US Navy during Vietnam and later worked for many years in the Oil Industry as a Lead Operator. Gene was preceded in death by his father, Gordon Charles Sprouse; mother, Dollie Williard; mom, Marie Sprouse; and by the love of his life, Mary Ann Duckworth. Gene is survived by his children, Kelly Nix and husband Larry Nix Jr....

AT2 (AW/SW) Kyle A. David was born December 4, 1991 in New London, CT and passed away May 9, 2019, at the age of 27. AT2 (AW/SW) David was a native of Cleveland, Texas. He enlisted in the Navy in April 2012. After attending the Recruit Training Command in Chicago, Illinois, he received orders to the Naval Air Technical Training Command in Pensacola, Florida, for “A” school. Shortly after departing the Naval Air Technical Training Command (NATTC), he checked into his first duty...

Glen Lee Cates, 61, of Cleveland, Texas passed away Wednesday May 1, 2019.  He was born Saturday, November 2, 1957, in Richmond California to Kenneth Billy Cates and Ella Dora (Arquette) Cates, both of whom have preceded him in death.  He is also preceded in death by granddaughter, Rebecca Abshere. Glen is survived by his wife of 46 years Ruth Cates; children Rachel Evans, Billy Cates, James Cates, Glenda Abshere and husband Ernie, Jesse Cates, Ella Cates, and Jo Lynn Cates;...

George H. Shirley, Sr., 76, of Splendora, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born Monday June 1, 1942, in Grayson, Louisiana, to O.C. Shirley and Vergie Louise (Calvin) Shirley Sears, both of whom have preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister’s Laverne Linton, and Judy Shirley, grandchildren, Kaytrey Shirley and Timothy Serafina, son-in-law David Serafina.  Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of...

Lewis C. Humphrey was born January 19, 1927 in Homer, Louisiana, the second born of ten children, to the late Rev. Gilford W. Humphrey and Mrs. Lucy (Sweetwine) Humphrey. Lewis went to his Heavenly Home on April 29, 2019 at the age of 92. He obtained is High School education in Homer, Louisiana then afterwards attended Arkansas AM&N and Wiley College where he majored in Agriculture. Lewis served his country in the US Army during WWII. He loved to travel and read. Lewis settled in...

Jeffrey Scott Hughes 42, of Splendora, Texas, passed away on Friday April 26, 2019.  Jeff was born Friday, February 11, 1977, in Cleveland, Texas to Clark Ray Hughes, and Donia Lynn (Blasingame) Brooks.  He is preceded in death by his step father, Robert Brooks; niece Kayla Wisenbaker; uncle, Paul Blasingame; grandparents, Solon and Lila Blasingame.  He is survived by his mother, Donia Lynn Brooks; sister, Melissa Norsworthy, and husband Jimmy; nieces and nephews, Brooke Diaz,...

Fred Herman Leisner, 84, passed away Thursday April 25, 2019.  He was born Tuesday August 21, 1934, in Nacogdoches, Texas to Fred Anton and Ila Kathrine (Copeland) Leisner, both of whom have preceded him in death.  He is also preceded in death by his son, Fred Herman Leisner, Jr, daughter Linda Jean Leisner, and son-in-law Gregory Duane Sauls. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 66 years, Barbara Leisner; daughters, Shirley Diane Leisner Sauls, Cynthia Eileen...