Linda Maxine Ward, 73, of Cleveland, Texas was called home on Monday, April 12, 2021. She was born on Monday, August 18, 1947 in Minnola, Texas. Linda was also preceded in death by her parents, Grady Clark, Billie and Lennard Armstrong, husband, Melvin Ward, daughter, Stephanie Ward, son-in-law, Keith Oxner. Left to cherish her memory are her loving children, Calvin Ward and wife Cheryl of Splendora, Texas, Katrina Oxner of Splendora, Texas, Jerry Ward and wife Kathy of Livingston,...

Jessie Lee Punch, 91, of Shepherd, Texas passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021. She was born on Thursday, February 20, 1930 in Urbana, Texas to Jimmy Charles and Mary (Butler) Charles, both of whom have preceded her in death.  Jessie was also preceded in death by her husband, Wilmer Punch, children, Mary Louise, Doris Faye, Barry, and Ronnie Jay Punch, brother, Luther James Charles, sister, Erma Drake, grandson, LeRoy DeAndre Punch.  Left to cherish her memory are her children,...

Sheila Noble Peckitt, 62, of Shepherd, Texas passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021. She was born on Monday, April 6, 1959 in Houston, Texas to Ivan  B. Noble and Eva D. (Bass) Noble, both of whom have preceded her in death. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband Patrick Peckitt; son, Roger Bauer Jr. and wife Lori;  daughters, Jennifer Coronado and husband Zach, Jessica Baughman and husband Kirk; brother, Ivan D. Noble and wife Christy; sisters, Sonya K. Noble and...

Victor Douglas Payton, 98, of Kerens, Texas passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was born on Tuesday, May 9, 1922 in Cogar, Oklahoma to Alvin Payton and Ressie (Woolridge) Payton, both of whom have preceded him in death. Victor was also preceded in death by his wife, Clara Dana (Lones) Payton, brother, John Dennis Payton, son, Dennis “Butch” Peyton daughter-in-law, Susan Payton. Left to cherish his memory are his loving children, Vicki K. Campbell, James "Jim"...

Earnest L Davis, 64, of Shepherd, Texas passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. He was born on Wednesday, April 18, 1956 in Coleman, Texas. Earnest was preceded in death by both of his parents, John Henry Davis and Cora Lucille (Blye) Davis, and grandchild, Alex Hurley. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Tammy Davis; children, John Davis and wife Loren, Alicia Davis and Jesse Richardson, Christopher Burns and Misty, Stewart Burns and Jessica Wiley; grandchildren, Danielle Burns...

Janice (Gates) Easterling, 73, of Kingwood, Texas went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, April 4, 2021. She was born on Sunday, February 18, 1948 in Huntsville, Texas to Wayne Barton Gates and Fannie Mae (Copeland) Gates, both of whom have preceded her in death. Janice was also preceded in death by her husband, Gary Easterling, son, Darrell Rains, sister, Martha Jo Crabtree. Left to cherish her memory is her loving daughters, Karen Branagin and husband Jerry, Donna Hadley and husband Frank;...

Brenda Kay Simpson-Welch, 66, of Pointblank, Texas passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021. She was born on Thursday, May 27, 1954 in Jasper, Texas.  Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Welch, parents, Morris and Gertie Simpson. Left to cherish her memory is her loving children, Teresa Earlene Seward, Calvin Glen Seward and wife Heather, Darla Kay McClure and husband Allan; sisters, Debra Hibbard and husband Daniel, Annie Christine Gordon and husband Jessie; brothers,...

Brian “Scott” Kraus, 46, of Splendora, Texas passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021. He was born on Saturday, February 8, 1975 in Houston, Texas. Scott was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jack Kraus, Robbie Libucha, William and Winnie Ross.  Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Jodi McGraw; parents, Raymond and Winnie Kraus; children, Morgan Renee Kraus, Destiny Renee McGraw, Davin Reed McGraw, Masen Michael Broome; sisters, Stacey Renee Spears and husband...

David Leon Clement, 65, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021. He was born on Saturday, February 11, 1956 in Winshire, Texas to Otis Clement and Rose May Istre (La Moyea) Clement, both of whom have preceded him in death.  David was also preceded in death by his daughter, Alicia Michele Clement, brother, Melvin Clement.   Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Marian Clement; children, Ashley Jenkins and husband Jeff, Nathan Clement; brother, Glynn...

Debra Jean (Capers) Leasman, 68, of Cleveland, Texas was called home on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. She was born on Tuesday, July 8, 1952 in Houston, Texas. Debra touched the lives of many while working in education for 30 years. She dedicated over 20 of those years to Cleveland Independent School District. After God and her family, she loved the children and coworkers at C.I.S.D. She was a true follower of Christ. She loved spreading his message and praying for people. Debra was...