Obituaries

Steven Bess

Steven Bess

Jan 22, 2016

Steven Bess, 68, passed away Friday January 22, 2016, in Cleveland, Texas. He was born April 19, 1947, in Chicago, IL to William and Myrtle Bernardine Bess, both of whom preceded him in death. Steven is survived by his sons, Jason Bess and wife Alesia, and Jeremy Bess. Steven was a decorated veteran, who proudly served his country during the...

Willie Jean McMeans

Willie Jean McMeans

Jan 20, 2016

Willie Jean McMeans, 72, of Shepherd, Texas went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at her home in Shepherd, Texas. She was born on Friday, March 19, 1943 in Shepherd, Texas to James E Lincoln and Wilda Lincoln, both of whom have preceded her in death. She was known for her love for...

Theresa Lynnette Hagerman

Theresa Lynnette Hagerman

Jan 20, 2016

Theresa Lynnette Hagerman of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. She was born on May 14, 1970 in Elgin, Illinois to Ronald and Patricia Ann Clay- Horton. Theresa was preceded in death by her aunts, Patsy Matthews, and Barbara Lamb, cousin, Jeff Kramer; grandparents, Casey, and Thelma Horton, DC, and Verlene Clay. Left to cherish her memory...

Minnie Charlene Doherty

Minnie Charlene Doherty

Jan 20, 2016

Minnie "Charlene" Doherty, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on January 20, 2016.She was born on October 29, 1925 in Dallas Texas to Felix Franklin and Mable Reno Franklin both of whom have preceded her in death. Charlene was also preceded in death by her sister Laeuna Robinson. Left to cherish her memory is her loving daughter, Linda Duff of Cleveland,...

Thurman McCullar

Thurman McCullar

Jan 18, 2016

Thurman "T" McCullar, 43, of Goodrich, Texas passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016 in Houston, Texas. He was born on Thursday, September 21, 1972 in Chanute, Kansas to Herman Dillard McCullar and Linda Loraine Bailey Foster, both of whom have preceded him in death. Thurman was also preceded in death by his, grandparents, Grandpa & Grandma Bailey, Grandpa &...

Virginia Nadine Scott

Virginia Nadine Scott

Jan 12, 2016

Virginia Nadine Scott, 69, of Shepherd, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 in Conroe, Texas. She was born on Thursday, May 16, 1946 to William James Luther and Helen Monroe Luther, both of whom have preceded her in death. Nadine was also preceded in death by her brothers, Elmer Luther, H. D....

Homer Lee Franklin

Homer Lee Franklin

Jan 9, 2016

Homer Lee Franklin, 88, of Shepherd, Texas passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at his home in Shepherd. He was born on Saturday, April 9, 1927 in Cleveland, Texas to Ernest I Franklin and Ethel Gertrude Franklin, both of whom have preceded him in death. Homer was also preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Helen Franklin,...

John Raymond Blackstock

John Raymond Blackstock

Jan 6, 2016

John Raymond Blackstock, 63, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 in Houston, Texas. He was born on Saturday, May 31, 1952 in Gonzales, Texas to Kenneth Marvin Blackstock and Hilda Biesenbach Blackstock, both of whom have preceded him in death. John was also preceded in death by his faithful dog "PeeWee". He was a loving and...

LovElla Bowie Flynt

LovElla Bowie Flynt

Jan 6, 2016

LovElla Bowie Flynt, 85, of Shepherd, Texas passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. She was born on Monday, October 21, 1929 in Navasota, Texas. LovElla is preceded in death by both her parents Oscar Bowie Sr. and Agnes Rolliard Ginglewood; husband, Emory (Cooter) Flynt Sr. Left to cherish her memory beloved children, Marsha Toland, Sherry Kay and husband Craig,...

Gerald Clinton Eppinette

Gerald Clinton Eppinette

Dec 31, 2015

Gerald Clinton Eppinette (affectionately known as Pop), was born on March 9, 1937 in Holly Ridge, Louisiana. He was born during a time when: the average cost of a new house was 00., the average wage was 80. per year, a loaf of bread was .09, and hamburger meat was .12 a pound. The cost of a new car averaged...

Homer Darrell Jeffcoat

Homer Darrell Jeffcoat

Dec 30, 2015

Homer Darrell Jeffcoat, 83, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. He was born on Monday, January 18, 1932 in Fostoria, Texas to Robert Edward Jeffcoat and Bertha Sarvis Jeffcoat, both of whom have preceded him in death. Homer was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Dutch and Rose Jeffcoat and Homer and Nannette Sarvis; other...

Juanita Gilbert-Lilley Ownes

Juanita Gilbert-Lilley Ownes

Dec 27, 2015

Juanita Gilbert Lilley Owens, 95, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2015, in Conroe, Texas. She was born on Monday, December 29, 1919 in San Jacinto Co, Texas to Icy Ophilia Mizell Gilbert and Lee Franklin Gilbert, both of whom have preceded her in death. Juanita was also preceded in death by her husbands, Merritt T. Lilley...

Emmanuel Martinez-Vega

Emmanuel Martinez-Vega

Dec 25, 2015

Emmanuel Martinez-Vega, of Cleveland, Texas left this world too soon on Friday, December 25, 2015. He was born on Friday, December 25, 2015 in Kingwood, Texas to Fidel Vega and Laura Martinez. Left to cherish his memory is his loving parents, Fidel Vega and Laura Martinez; grandparents, Laura Preciado-Martinez and Jesus Martinez; along with numerous other loving family and treasured...

Nancy Ann Welch

Nancy Ann Welch

Dec 24, 2015

Nancy Ann Welch, 67, of Rye, Texas passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at her residence. She was born on Friday, March 26, 1948 in Buffalo, New York to George Johnson and Betty Welch Johnson, both of whom have preceded her in death. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband Mark Welch; daughter, Nichelle Nobile and husband...

Avola Cooper

Avola Cooper

Dec 21, 2015

Avola Cooper of Trinity, Texas passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015 in Cleveland, Texas. She was born on Tuesday, October 1, 1929 in Talco, Texas to John M. Daniels and Annie M. Austin Daniels, both of whom have preceded her in death. Avola was also preceded in death by her Spouse, Eugene Cooper, her step-mother, Minnie Smith Daniels; son,...

Allan Wade Rode

Allan Wade Rode

Dec 20, 2015

Allen Wade Rode, 51, of Trinity, Texas passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015 in Houston, Texas. He was born on Thursday, May 7, 1964 in Harris County, Texas to Norman Lee Rode and Frieda Ann Rouse Rode. Allen was preceded in death by his mother, Frieda Ann Rouse Rode; his son, David Allen Rode. Left to cherish his memory...

Ernest Walter Simons Jr

Ernest Walter Simons Jr

Dec 19, 2015

Ernest Walter Simons Jr., 79, of Splendora, Texas passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at his residence in Splendora, Texas. He was born on Wednesday, December 16, 1936 in Groveton, Texas to Ernest Walter Simons Sr. and Pauline Votaw Simons, both of whom have preceded him in death. Ernest was also preceded in death by his sons, Chris Lindsey,...

Charles Gaylon Bardwell

Charles Gaylon Bardwell

Dec 17, 2015

Charles Bardwell, 72, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015. He was born on Monday, October 4, 1943 in Center, Texas to Sam Bardwell and Ardell Bardwell, both of whom have preceded him in death. Left to cherish his memory is his loving Spouse of 31 years Barbara Teague; daughters, Pam Patton and husband Eugene, Paula Poskey...

Ophelia Magdalena Rose Fitz

Ophelia Magdalena Rose Fitz

Dec 16, 2015

Ophelia Magdalena Rose Fitz "Philly", 1, of Channelview, Texas left this world too soon on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. She was born on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in Baytown, Texas. Philly was preceded in death by her grandfather, Justino Fitz, Great Grandfather, Harold Ford, Uncle, Arturo Fitz. Left to cherish her memory are her loving parents, Ciro Fitz and wife...

Terry Ray Tarrant

Terry Ray Tarrant

Dec 14, 2015

Terry Ray Tarrant, 55, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Monday, December 14, 2015, in Houston, Texas. He was born on Sunday, February 21, 1960, in Houston, Texas to Wallace Reece Tarrant and Vesta (Watson) Tarrant. Terry was preceded in death by his father, Wallace Reece Tarrant. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Keena Tarrant; Mother, Vesta...