Obituaries

Johnny Lee Young Jr.

Johnny Lee Young Jr.

Feb 12, 2021

Johnny Lee Young, Jr., 50, of Cleveland, Texas was called to his heavenly home on Friday, February 12, 2021. He was born on Sunday, December 6, 1970 in Houston, Texas. Left to cherish his memory are his loving parents, Johnny Young, Sr. and Mary Kay Carter; daughter, Shawnna Whitmire and husband Samuel; brothers, Robert Barnett, Trevor Young and wife...

Eva Ortiz Saucedo

Eva Ortiz Saucedo

Feb 10, 2021

Eva Ortiz Saucedo, 70, of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. She was born on Saturday, December 2, 1950 in Tampico, Mexico, raised in Monterrey, Mexico. Eva was preceded in death by her parents, Maria Trinidad Peña Duarte, Juan Manuel Ortiz Estrada and Concepcion de la Rosa Espinoza “Conchita”; brother, Efrain Chapa and sister, Petra Mendez-Peña....

Sherry Lynn Welsh

Sherry Lynn Welsh

Feb 9, 2021

Sherry Lynn Welsh, 67, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. She was born on Thursday, December 10, 1953 in Cleveland, Texas to James Ingram Welsh and Betty Louise Murry Welsh, both of whom have preceded her in death.  Sherry was also preceded in death by her brothers, Dwaine Ingram Welsh, Bobby Gail Welsh, as well...

Jaylen Jacorey Sykes

Jaylen Jacorey Sykes

Feb 8, 2021

Jaylen Jacorey Sykes, 22, of Coldspring, Texas tragically left too soon to be with his Lord and Savior in the early hours of Monday, February 8, 2021. He was born on Wednesday, May 6, 1998 in Conroe, Texas. Jaylen was preceded in death by his grandmother, Rosie V. Sykes-Darby; cousins, Trevor Hall, Larry Perry, and Kheleahl McKibbins. Left to...

Randall Lee Fryar

Randall Lee Fryar

Feb 8, 2021

Randall Lee Fryar, 68, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021. He was born on Monday, December 15, 1952 in Winniewood, Oklahoma to John Franklin Fryar and Reya Grace Tomlinson Fryar, both of whom have preceded him in death.  Randall was also preceded in death by his sister, Leah Michelle Fryar. Left to cherish his memory...

Darrell Eugene Alexander

Darrell Eugene Alexander

Feb 6, 2021

Darrell  Alexander, 69, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 He was born on Thursday, March 22, 1951 in Houston, Texas. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, Darrell Eugene Alexander and Beverly June (Rickett) Alexander, uncle, Jimmy  Alexander.   Left to cherish his memory is his children,  Regina Alexander, Darrell Alexander, Jr. III,  Harley D...

Rita McKee

Rita McKee

Feb 3, 2021

Rita McKee, 76, of Conroe, Texas passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. She was born on Tuesday, November 7, 1944 in Many, Louisiana. Rita was preceded in death by her mother, Anna Ezernack, grandchild, Steven Anthony Eddins. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband Bobby McKee; two children, Lisa Eddins and husband Eric, Bobby McKee, Jr.;...

Rolando "Huevito" Espinosa Lazo

Rolando "Huevito" Espinosa Lazo

Feb 2, 2021

Rolando Espinoza Lazo, 36, de Orlando, Florida, falleció el martes 2 de febrero de 2021. Nació el viernes 10 de agosto de 1984 en Houston, Texas. A Rolando le precedió en la muerte su madre, Arcelia Hernández Espinosa. Para apreciar su memoria está su amado padre Renee Lazo; hermanos, Edwardo Espinosa, Fransico Espinosa, Ricardo Espinosa, Oscar Hernandez, Eric Hernandez,...

Irma P. Vasquez

Irma P. Vasquez

Feb 2, 2021

Irma P. Vasquez, 50, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. She was born on Tuesday, December 29, 1970 in Santa Cruz Ataclan, Mexico to Silverio Palomares Ramirez and Herinda Preciliano Cruz, both of whom have preceded her in death. Irma was also preceded in death by her brother, Mateo Palomares. Left to cherish her memory...

Ana Maria (Leija Guajardo)  Silva

Ana Maria (Leija Guajardo) Silva

Feb 2, 2021

Ana Maria Silva, 59, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. She was born on Friday, November 3, 1961 in Melchor Muzquiz, Mexico to Ramon Leija Dominquez and Maria de Jesus Guajardo, both of whom have preceded her in death. Ana Maria was also preceded in death by her brother, Javier Leija Guajardo. Ana Maria will...

Jimmy Wayne Holley

Jimmy Wayne Holley

Jan 29, 2021

Jimmy Wayne Holley, 63, of New Caney, Texas passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021. He was born on Friday, October 18, 1957 in Monroe, Mississippi. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ruby Zell (Monroe) Holley; and sister Patricia Juanita Petty. Left to cherish his memory is his loving children, James Holley and wife Rachel,...

Cecil R Yargo  "GPa and GGPa"

Cecil R Yargo "GPa and GGPa"

Jan 29, 2021

Cecil R. Yargo "Butch", 76 Years, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021.  He was born on Saturday, January 6, 1945 in Houston, Texas to Adolph Yargo and Martha Dell Yargo Medlin, both of whom have preceded him in death. Cecil was also preceded in death by his step-father, Fletcher Medlin, in-laws, Juanita Damico and Orlando...

Raymond Guidry, Sr

Raymond Guidry, Sr

Jan 29, 2021

Raymond Guidry, 91, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021. He was born on Monday, April 8, 1929 in Galveston, Texas to Jessie Guidry and Evonia Williams Sims, both of whom have preceded him in death. Raymond was also preceded in death by his sons, Donnie Ray Guidry and Raymond Guidry, Jr and the mother of...

Cory James Skipper

Cory James Skipper

Jan 26, 2021

Cory James Skipper, 31, of Houston, Texas passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was born on Friday, October 20, 1989 in Houston, Texas. Cory was preceded in death by his grandparents, Maxine and Kenneth Word, Irene and Jerry Burrell, Nancy Vaughn, Cheryl Vincent. Left to cherish his memory are his loving parents Lauri and Larry Bolton, Billy...

Sara Michelle Fontenot

Sara Michelle Fontenot

Jan 26, 2021

Sara Michelle Fontenot, 33, of Dayton, Texas passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. She was born on Wednesday, April 2, 1987 in Baytown, Texas. Sara was preceded in death by her uncle, Robert Boultinghouse, grandparents, Gene Boultinghouse, Billie Bonds, Gary Bonds, Joann Fontenot. Left to cherish her memory are her loving parents Steve and Linda Fontenot; daughter, Kaylin...

Vela Juanita (Stivers)  Fenley

Vela Juanita (Stivers) Fenley

Jan 26, 2021

Vela Juanita Stivers Fenley, 78 Years, of Lufkin, Texas passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Vela Juanita Stivers Fenley was born in Lufkin, Texas on July 13, 1942. She was the firstborn of O.D. and Pauline Stivers. Those who knew her, knew that early on, her father nicknamed her Bill: a name that stuck. She married her childhood...

Charles Keith Pilkinton

Charles Keith Pilkinton

Jan 24, 2021

Charles Keith Pilkinton, 63, of Shepherd, Texas passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. He was born on Sunday, October 13, 1957 in Bayton, Texas to Charles Pilkinton and Margie (Gunter) Pilkinton. Charles was preceded in death by his mother, Margie Pilkinton, brother, Dennis Pilkinton. Left to cherish his memory are his loving children, Amanda Pilkinton and fiancée Juan...

Gladys Mae Dickey

Gladys Mae Dickey

Jan 24, 2021

Gladys Mae Dickey, 87, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. She was born on Monday, March 27, 1933 in Prairie City, Oregon. Gladys was preceded in death by her mother, Thelma Peters, father, Cecil Peters, brother, Norman Peters, sister, Jerri. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 70 years Max "Gene" Dickey;...

Hilario Zeferino Cepeda

Hilario Zeferino Cepeda

Jan 23, 2021

Larry went to his heavenly home on January 23,2021, his devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him throughout his life. Larry was born to the late Mateo Jose and Francicsa Cepeda in Monterrey Mexico where he was immersed in the Christian community that would later be his lifelong support, he was a graduate of...

Abelina Luna

Abelina Luna

Jan 21, 2021

Abelina Luna, 38, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021. She was born on Sunday, May 2, 1982 in Bay City, Texas. Abelina was preceded in death by her grandmother, Maria C. Medina and uncle, Gilbert Medina. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 17 years Miguel Gonzales; children, Angel Mixaali Gonzales, Juan...