Obituaries

Joe Oliver Carr
May 20, 2018
Joe Oliver Carr, 68, of Shepherd, Texas, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018. He was born on Sunday, January 22, 1950, in Shepherd, Texas to Reece Carr, Jr. and wife Ada Faye, both of whom have preceded him in death. "Po Joe" was a diligent and gracious provider for his family, spending over 35 years working for Union Tank...

Richard (Tad) Brawner
May 16, 2018
Richard E (Tad) Brawner, 73, of Livingston, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. He was born on Wednesday, September 20, 1944 in Houston, Texas Left to cherish his memory is, numerous loving family and treasured friends. All arrangements were handled under the trusted care of Neal Funeral Home.
Wanda Gail Hales
May 14, 2018
Wanda Gail Hales, 62, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018. She was born on Friday, November 4, 1955 in, Houston, Texas, to Bobby Lee and Dorothy, both of whom have preceded her in death. Wanda Gail was also preceded in death by her spouse, Larry Ray Hales and brother Rusty. Left to cherish her memory is...
Marilyn Daniel
May 2, 2018
Marilyn Anderson Daniel, 73, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. She was born on Sunday, December 17, 1944 in Memphis, Tennessee to John Henry Anderson and Virginia Lucille Anderson, both of whom have preceded her in death. Marilyn was also preceded in death by her brother, John Henry Anderson, Jr. Left to cherish her memory is...
Billy Keith Hilton
Apr 30, 2018
Billy Keith Hilton, 48, of New Caney, Texas passed away suddenly on Monday, April 30, 2018. He was born on Thursday, September 25, 1969 in Houston, Texas. Billy is preceded in death by his father that raised him, Billy Kenneth Miller. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 25 years, Cheryl Brocco Hilton; his mother Billie Sue...
Lawana Jean Flanigan
Apr 16, 2018
Lawana Jean Flanigan, 91, of Shepherd, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018. She was born on Saturday, March 5, 1927, in Smackover, Arkansas, to Will Luther and Clara Luther, both of whom have preceded her in death. Lawana was also preceded in death by her spouse, Charles Ray Flanigan; daughters, Lawana Fay Parish, Bridgette Leah Flanigan; brothers, Paul Luther,...
Cheryal Ann Denny
Apr 13, 2018
Cheryal Ann Denny, 69, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 She was born on Tuesday, November 16, 1948 in St Louis, Missouri to Norman Edward Turnbow and Majorie Esther Turnbow, both of whom have preceded her in death. Cheryal was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Adrienne Brown. Left to cherish her memory is her...
Roy Edward Floyd Jr
Apr 13, 2018
Roy Edward Floyd, Jr., 74, of Shepherd, Texas passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018. He was born on Tuesday, February 29, 1944 in Houston, Texas to Roy and Bettye Floyd, both of whom have preceded him in death. Roy was also preceded in death by a grandchild whom he considered family, Ethan Cronin. Left to cherish his memory are...

Aaron Christopher Collins
Apr 4, 2018
Aaron Christopher Collins, 45, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. No services are planned at this time. All arrangements were handled under the trusted care of Neal Funeral Home.
Gerald Wayne Raulz Sr
Mar 28, 2018
Gerald was born October 14, 1959, in Jourdanton Texas to Henry and Alver Louise Raulz. He grew up in Houston Texas and developed quite the skillset to which he mastered in becoming a heavy duty field mechanic. Gerald was the family nominated handyman and he was always happy to fill this role. He helped many, many people throughout his life,...
Jesse Wayne Hamilton
Mar 26, 2018
Jesse Wayne Hamilton, 79, of Splendora, Texas passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018. He was born on Monday, May 30, 1938, in Henderson, Texas, to Jesse J. Hamilton and Elouise Norman, both of whom have preceded him in death. Jesse was also preceded in death by his wife Clara B Hamilton; daughter, Theresa Crawford; brothers, Doyle Hamilton, Ronnie Joe...
Elaine Depew
Mar 16, 2018
Elaine Depew, 78, of Humble, Texas passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018. She was born on Monday, December 18, 1939 in Beaumont, Texas. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Depew, Jr., and brother, Charles Corgey. Left to cherish her memory is her loving sons, Randy Depew and wife Diana, Kevin Depew and wife Brandi; daughter, Deborah...
Phyllis Ann Crumpler
Mar 15, 2018
Phyllis Ann Crumpler, 71, of Shepherd, Texas passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018. She was born on Tuesday, March 31, 1951 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Phillip Merrywell and Jerusha Merrywell, both of whom have preceded her in death. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband Robert Crumpler; daughter, Kristy Snipes and husband Jason; brother, Rick Merrywell...
Milton Davis
Jan 28, 2018
Milton Davis passed away at his home in Romayor, Texas on Sunday, January 28, 2018, at the age of 72. Milton is preceded in death by his parents, Mitchell, Sr. and Iris Davis; brother, Willie E. Davis; and sister, Shirley Davis Jones; grandparents, Tom Davis, Lottie B. Smith, Willie Ford and Alberta Smith; aunt, Ella B. Gordon and several nephews...

Deborah Dietz
Jan 19, 2018
Deborah Dietz, 66, of Shepherd, Texas passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018. She was born on Thursday, March 8, 1951, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Navaree and Alfred Ruyon, both of whom have preceded her in death. Deborah was also preceded in death by her beloved daughter-in-law, Shannon Harrell Helm. Left to cherish her memory is her loving spouse...

Margaret Evelyn Wells
Jan 18, 2018
Margaret Evelyn Wells, 86, of Shepherd, Texas passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018. She was born on Friday, January 29, 1932 in Birmingham, Alabama to George Yarborough and Blanche (Williams) Yarborough, both of whom have preceded her in death. Margaret was also preceded in death by her spouse, R.D. Wells, children, George Gregory "Greg" Wells and Melba Lee Johnson,...
Nelda Joyce Sullivan
Jan 18, 2018
Nelda Joyce Sullivan, 85, of Dayton, Texas passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018. She was born on Monday, January 25, 1932 in Manning, Texas to Gordie Neal and Zola (Fancher) Neal, both of whom have preceded her in death. Joyce was also preceded in death by the father to her children, Virgil Gibson, and brother, John Ed Neal. Left...