Obituaries
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...
Linda Sue Mitchell
Jan 18, 2018
Linda Sue Mitchell, 70, of Dayton, Texas passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018. She was born on Friday, October 3, 1947 in Grosebeck, Texas to John Henry Mitchell and Annie Nell Mitchell. Linda was preceded in death by her father, John Henry Mitchell, and brother, Von Mitchell. Left to cherish her memory is her loving spouse David Mitchell; children,...
Arlie Saul Gillinger
Jan 18, 2018
Arlie Saul Gillinger, 81, of Shepherd, Texas passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018. He was born on Tuesday, August 18, 1936 in Pound, Virginia to Gaza John Gillinger and Grace Sara (Campbell) Gillinger, both of whom have preceded him in death. Arlie was also preceded in death by his children, Linna Evans and Tena Gillinger, brothers, Joe, Chuck, Rudy,...
April Lynnette Burch
Jan 17, 2018
April Lynnette Burch, 32, of Maynard, Texas passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. She was born on Wednesday, April 24, 1985, in Galveston, Texas to Eric Charles Burch and Arletha Minzola (Fisher) Burch. April was also preceded in death by her brother, Eric Charles Burch, Jr.; grandparents, TP and Elma Fisher, Charlie and Mamie Burch. Left to cherish her...
Tammy Lou Haynes
Jan 17, 2018
Tammy Lou Haynes, 51, of Springfield, Mo. passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Tammy was born March 21, 1966, in Houston, Texas to Jesse Julious and Glenna Frances (Bernucho) Haynes, both of whom have preceded her in death. Tammy was also preceded in death by her son, Tommy Lee Cotter; brother, Robert Lynn Haynes Sr. and her birth parents...
Phillip Joseph Cantu
Jan 17, 2018
Phillip Joseph Cantu, 37, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Phillip was born on Wednesday, July 30, 1980. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Connie and Joe Cantu; maternal grandparents, Julia and Phillip Belnoski; uncle, James Belnoski and cousin, John Bartkowiak. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Sandy Kay Cantu, parents,...
Kathie Marie Martin
Jan 16, 2018
Kathie Marie Martin, 70, of Baytown, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. She was born on Tuesday, December 16, 1947, in Highlands, Texas, to Clayborn Allen Wingate Sr. and Willie Gaynelle (James) Wingate, both of whom have preceded her in death. Kathie was also preceded in death by her spouse, Richard Triche; brothers, John T. Wingate, Frank Wingate,...
Katie Odd Swain
Jan 16, 2018
Katie Odd Swain, 81, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. She was born on Wednesday, September 16, 1936 in Houston, Texas to Joseph Albert Spurlock and Matilda Ray (Fuqua) Spurlock, both of whom have preceded her in death. Katie was also preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Swain, brother, A.C. Spurlock, sisters, Doris Gean Tipton,...
Shannon Harrell Helm
Jan 15, 2018
Shannon Harrell Helm of Conroe, Texas passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018. She was born on February 06, 1970 in Houston, Texas. Shannon is preceded in death by her father, Thomas Carroll Harrell and her brother Thomas Carroll, Jr. Left to cherish her memory is her spouse, Charles Helm; mother, Sharon Idelle (Arnold) Harrell; children, Carol Lynn Cox and...
Ruth Everitt
Jan 14, 2018
Ruth Everitt, 90, of Shepherd, Texas passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018. She was born on Saturday, November 19, 1927 to George and Alice (Rhodes) Hopper, both of whom have preceded her in death. Ruth was also preceded in death by her 4 sisters; her husband, Collis B. Everitt; her grandson, Collis Bill Everitt and her son-in law, Odis...

Jason Christopher Shipman
Jan 13, 2018
Jason Christopher Shipman, 32, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018. He was born on Monday, June 10, 1985 in Baytown, Texas to Danna Michelle Shipman. Jason was preceded in death by his grandfather, Leroy Shipman; uncle, Michael Shipman. Left to cherish his memory is his loving spouse Rachel Williams; parents, Danna Shipman and Mike Sikora; daughters,...

Polly Sue McSween
Jan 11, 2018
Polly Sue McSween, 73, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018. She was born on Friday, September 22, 1944 in Mobile, Alabama to Bill and Hattie B. Stringfellow, both of whom have preceded her in death. Polly was also preceded in death by her son, Malcolm McSween; daughter, Daphne McSween. Left to cherish her memory are her...
Robert Leon Pardee
Jan 9, 2018
Robert Leon Pardee, 87, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. He was born on Thursday, April 10, 1930, in Audubon, Iowa to Earl Charles Pardee and Lameda Ann (Lant) Pardee, both of whom have preceded him in death. Robert was also preceded in death by his loving spouse, Vergia Pardee; son, Robert Wendel Pardee; sibilings, Donald...
Barney Strickland
Jan 8, 2018
Longtime resident of Cleveland, Texas, Barney Strickland, 85, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018. Barney was born on Monday, April 18, 1932, in Falfurrias, Texas, to Barney Gavin Strickland and Carrie Mae Strickland, both whom have preceded him in death. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Aline Joyce Strickland; sons, Rodney Cameron Strickland, Travis Ray Strickland,...
Thomas Dale Gray
Jan 5, 2018
Thomas Dale Gray, 82, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018. He was born on Thursday, February 21, 1935 in Fostoria, Texas to William Eldridge Gray and Bessie Margarete (Faulkner) Gray, both of whom have preceded him in death. Thomas was also preceded in death by his spouse, Doris Nell Gray, sister, Lou Ella Gunn, and granddaughter,...
James Wesley Buller
Jan 4, 2018
James Wesley Buller, 68, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018. He was born on Thursday, July 14, 1949, in Sealy, Texas, to Charles Wesley Buller and Geneva J. (Lueb) Buller, both of whom have preceded him in death. James was also preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Ann Land. Left to cherish his memory is...