Woodral Ruth R. “Bailey” Woodral 85, of Liberty formerly of Votaw died Thursday September 2, 2010 at Liberty Healthcare Center.

Born in Honey Island July 19, 1925 she was an homemaker and was Pentecostal by faith. She loved Church singing, sewing and her roses.

She was preceded in death by her parents Gordy Bailey and Omie Broom Bailey, her loving husband whom she married June 19, 1942 Lester Woodral Sr, who left her in 1986. Son; Lester Woodral Jr, and two brothers; Jerry and Paul Bailey.

Survivors are daughters; Georgia Nell Thompson of Cleveland, Mary Ann Raley and husband Glen of Anahuac, and Marilyn Linton of Hardin. Brothers; Travis Bailey, George “Ray Buck” Bailey both of Votaw. Fifteen Grandchildren, and numerous Great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

A service of remembrance will be held Saturday September 4, 2010 at 10:00A.M. at Faith & Family Funeral Services 40847 Hwy 105 E. with Reverend Bobby Crawford officiating.

Interment will follow at Guedry cemetery in Batson. The family will be receiving friends Friday September 3, 2010 from 5:00P.M. until 9:00P.M. at the Chapel of Faith & Family.

Arrangements for Ruth Woodral are under the direction of Faith & Family Funeral Service of Batson, TX.

Sanders

Donna Sanders 56, of Beaumont died Monday August 30, 2010 in Beaumont.

She was born August 20, 1955 in Pasadena, Texas to Edseil Thomason and Pauline Johnson. She had lived in Beaumont and was a Homemaker.

She is survived by her husband; Steve Sanders of Beaumont, TX., Sons; Joys Shelburne of Beaumont, TX., and Thomas Butler Jr. of Deweyville TX. Daughter; Dewanna Eagleton of Beaumont, TX. and Brother; Charles Shelton of Bastrop, TX. She had 13 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Saturday September 4, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at Faith & Family Funeral Services Chapel.

Cremation handled under the care of Faith & Family Funeral Service of Batson, TX.

Fancher Odessie Chandler Fancher, 92 of Anahuac, died Tuesday August 31, 2010.

She was born October 21, 2010 to her parents Robert and Bessie Chandler. She was a member of the Ladies Garden Club of Anahuac. She was a 68 year member of the First Baptist Church of Anahuac, where she was very active.

She was preceded in death by her husband Leroy Fancher, and her son, Jerry Fancher.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Huebner; grandsons, Leroy Lynn Huebner, Larry Leon Huebner; great grandson, Larry Leon Huebner, Jr., siblings, Ernest Chandler of Houston, Charles Chandler and wife Nelda of Kingsport,TN, Robert Chandler and wife Carol of Kirbyville, TX, Belma Brude of Tyler, TX, Pat Martin of Buna, TX and numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Her family will receive friends at Sterling Funeral Home in Anahuac Thurday September 2, from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. The funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Friday September 3, at The First Baptist Church of Anahuac, located at 405 S. Magnolia, Anahuac, officiated by Rev. Gary Hillyard, Rev. Albert Billingsley and Bobby Scherer.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home, 1201 S. Main, Anahuac, TX 77514,

Psencik Martha Marie Psencik, 93, of Dayton, died on Tuesday August 31, 2010, surrounded by her family.

She was born November 11, 1916 in East Bernard, TX to her parents Joseph and Caroline Lesikar. She was a member of Crosby Brethren Church. She loved to bake, quilt, and tend her flower garden. She loved tend to her dogs, Nicky, Sandy and Shelby.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Milo Psencik; great granddaughter, Faith Psencik; Son-in-law, Henry Lyrock, and all of her siblings.

She is survived by her children, Louise Lyrock, Edwin Psencik and wife Eva Mae, Martha Jones and husband Lawrence, Walter Psencik and wife Joanie; ten grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren.

Her family will receive friends at Sterling Funeral Home on Thursday from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. The funeral service is scheduled for Friday 10:00 A.M. at Sterling Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Larry Koslousky. Burial will follow at Palms Memorial Park.

Serving as pallbearers will be Lawrence Jones Jr., Robert Jones, Travis Psencik, Glenn Psencik, James Psencik and Rusty Stephens. Honorary pallbearers are Bo Price, Wesley Hawkins, Brandon Myers and Colton Psencik.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home, 602 N. Main, Dayton, TX, 77535.

McDonald Homer Huey McDonald Jr., 72, of Liberty, died August 26, 2010 at the Liberty Healthcare Center.

Visitation will be Tuesday, August 31, 2010, from 5pm until 8pm at Allison Funeral Service, Liberty, Texas. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at 2pm, at Allison Funeral Service with Reverend Charles Pierce officiating. Cremation will follow the service.

Homer was born on December 17, 1937 to parents, Homer Huey McDonald Sr. and Essie Williams McDonald. Homer was a retired Building Superintendant with Liberty County. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Liberty. He enjoyed hunting and spending time at the deer camp with family and friends.

Mr. McDonald is preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Vallie McDonald. He is survived by one daughter, Virginia Jean McDonald, two sons, Jerry L. McDonald and Terry S. McDonald, two brothers, Bobby McDonald and Donald McDonald, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Allison Funeral Service, 1101 N. Travis St., Liberty, Texas 77575.

Gilfillian Henry James Gilfillian Sr., 82, of Daisetta, died on August 29, 2010, at his home.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, August 31, 2010, from 5pm until 8pm at the Allison Funeral Service Chapel. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 10:00am in Guedry Cemetery, Batson, Texas with Reverend Wm. “Bill” Mosley officiating.

Mr. Gilfillian was born on December 29, 1927 in Daisetta, Texas to parents William Henry Gilfillian and Jean Wallace Gilfillian. He graduated from Hull-Daisetta High School in 1945
He married Carolyn Virginia Hundley on March 12, 1950 in Louisiana and was a loving and devoted husband for 60 years. Mr. Gilfillian owned and operated G & G Oil Well Service for 35 years, and was a rice farmer for 25 years. He was the President and Chairman of the Board of Hull State Bank for over 20 years. He was a member of the Texas Cattle Raisers Association, and a member of the Daisetta Fire Board.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and three sisters; Bernice LeNormand, Betty Jo Shelburne and Juanita Smith. Mr. Gilfillian is survived by his wife, Carolyn Gilfillian, one son, Henry J. Gilfillian Jr. and wife Cindy, three grandsons, Henry J. Gilfillian III and his wife, Brandi, Harrison Gilfillian and Hunter Gilfillian, sister, Rosa Lee Landry and husband Allen, Elmo Arceneaux was a lifelong friend and employee for 62 years.

In lieu of flowers, the family asked that contributions be made to the Alzhiemers Association, 2242 W. Holcombe Blvd, Houston, Texas 77030. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Allison Funeral Service, 1101 N. Travis St., Liberty, Texas 77575.

Carrington Herbert Carrington was born July 28, 1936 to George and Melissa (Lewis) Carrington Sr. of Anahuac, Texas.

He attended George Washington Carver in Anahuac, where he graduated in Class of 1956. He played Basketball. (center guard) He was a licensed chemical mach. Employed at Keating Chev. For numerous years. He was also employed at American Rice Growers, Raywood TX. He loved to do various odd jobs and hobbies. Such as Rodeoing, welding, working cows along with his close friend J.V. Speighs.

He was married to Camilla Mae (Speighs) Carrington on April 8, 1959 to this union two kids were born. Sandra Dee Daniels Speighs and Camilla June Raymond.
He grew up at St. James United Methodist Church at an early age. In later years he became a member and was Baptist under J.C. Banks at the Sunlight M.B. Church in Hankamer. Where he served on Usher Board and was an active member for many years. He later moved to Freeport, TX, where he married Ellen Carrington.

Herbert was proceed in death by his parents, George and Mallissa; three brothers, George Jr., Robert Vern(R.V.) and Monty Humphrey; three sisters, Clora Meekins, Elvira Humphrey and Corrie McNeal; one grandson, Brodrick James Daniels. He leaves to cherish all his loving memories of his life: wife, Ellen Carrington; sisters, Marie Charles of Anahuac and Mary Gonzales of Kerrville, TX; three children, Sandra (Etus) Speights Jr. and Camilla (Walter) Raymond Jr. ; one son, Keith Moore; two stepdaughters, Erica (Rayfield) Johnson and Alicia (Micheal) Townsend; one stepson, Avery (Rhonda) Lewis; five grandsons:, Lamasio Daniels, Rickey Coates Jr., David Coates, Cody Johnson and Wyatt Raymond; one granddaughter, Mary Ann Childress; step grandchildren, Kieth, Eric, Brushaun, Brittany, Torey, Jasmine, Treston, Marqurta, Michelle, Micheal, Tefone, Jada, Avery Jr., Cameron, Dejia, Imoni; one great grandson, Jahzara and a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Special love for Shirleen Wilson and Vannessa Shields Clora Humphrey, Betty Humphrey, Louetta Culpeper, Joesphene McNeil, Clifton Leda and George and Pam. All caregivers at Anahuac Heath Care Center and Laporte Nursing Home.

Final arrangements for Herbert have been entrusted to Sterling Funeral Home, 1201 S. Main, Anahuac, Texas 77514.

Spencer

Barbara Ruth “ Bobby ” Spencer 76, of Baytown died Monday August 30, 2010 at Kingwood Medical Center in Humble.

Born June 20, 1934 in Port Arthur Texas to Clovis Boutin and Georgia Sellers she was a homemaker and had lived in Baytown many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Spencer.

Bobby is survived by her Son; Charles Spencer of Rose Sharon Texas, Carlton Spencer of Point Blank Texas. Brother; J.D. Boutin of Dayton.

Cremation service handled under the care of Faith & Family Funeral Services.

Besch

Alfred Lane “Al” Besch, died Saturday, August 28, 2010 at M. D. Anderson. He had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He is a native of Daisetta, Texas, where he was born on November 12, 1937. He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret Evans Besch and Alfred Besch, and maternal grandparents Lane and Nettie Dabney.

Al is survived by his wife, Brenda, of Humble, Texas, sons; Mike and wife Johnna Besch of Garwood, Tx., Bobby and wife Julie Besch of Anchorage, Alaska, and daughter Jeri and husband Doug Pickerel of Anchorage, Alaska, and Brian Besch of Dayton, Tx. Also a sister Linda and husband Lee Gruver of Daisetta, Tx., and brother Roy Besch of Dayton, Tx. 5 grandchildren, Matt and Molly Besch, Katie and Mike Pickerel, and Makenna Besch.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, Aug. 30th at First Baptist Church, Daisetta, Tx. beginning at 10 a.m. Rosewood Funeral Home in Humble handled the cremation of his remains.

Al was a 1956 graduate of Hull-Daisetta High School where he earned football scholarships to Tyler Jr. College and Lamar University, where he received his undergraduate degree. He was a teacher, coach, and administrator in both Texas and Alaska. He was a commercial fisherman for salmon in Alaska and a licensed pilot. He was also a licensed realtor for Century 21 Melrose & Co. in Humble.
His passions were fishing, hunting, and being w/friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society and Hull-Daisetta Golden Oldies Scholarship Fund.

Rico Hermelinda Rodriguez Rico, 53 of Huffman, died Wednesday, August 25, 2010 in a tragic accident.

She was born October 28, 1956 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to parents Urbano and Rafaela Mejia Rodriguez. She had been a resident of the Huffman area for the past 30 years, was a member of the St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Houston, and attended ESL Classes at IT May Center in Huffman and Atascocita Library. Mrs. Rico enjoyed walking, dancing, taking care of her plants, but most of all loving and taking care of her family.

Services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 30, 2010 at Immaculate Conception Church in Liberty with Father Neil Thomas officiating.

Interment will follow at Huffman Cemetery, 26315 FM 2100, Huffman, Texas 77336. Visitation will be 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday evening at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m.

Mrs. Rico was preceded in death by her mother: Rafaela Mejia Rodriguez and brother: Bernardo Rodriguez. She is survived by her husband of 19 years: Ruben Rico of Huffman; her sons: Teodoro Lino and wife Virginia of Huffman, Guadalupe Rico of Huffman, and Ruben Rico, Jr. of Huffman; her daughters: Diana Lino of Huffman and Sorayda Lino & Ricardo; grandchildren: Yasmene Lino, Brianna Lino, Alyssa Lino, Xavier Lino and Alayna Loera; her father: Urbano Rodriguez; brothers: Rafaela Salazar and wife Augustin of Hardin, Gilberto Rodriguez & wife Mercedes of Huffman, Ramiro Rodriguez and wife Rosa of Huffman, Salvador Rodriguez & wife Amparo of Huffman, and Jesus Rodriguez and wife Brenda of Huffman; her sisters: Graciela Rodriguez of Mexico, and Marylou Rodriguez & Roberto Avalos of Dallas; also numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

McGowan Glenn F. McGowan, 85, was born and raised in Dayton, Texas on October 4, 1925 to Herman C. McGowan and Ethel L. (Izard) McGowan. He died on August 25, 2010, at Virginia’s Lakeview Home Facility in Willis, Texas.

Preceding him in death were his parents; sister, Nelda E. Wilkey; brothers, Silas M. and Lester V. McGowan; and Aunt Leverne Nelson.

Left behind to cherish his memory are sisters; Carolyn Elliott of Jupiter, Fl. And Nancy Gay of Conroe, TX; nephews, William N. Wilkey of Hardin, TX and Tom McGowan of Dayton, TX; nieces Linda Williams of Georgetown, TX, Diane McGowan of Dayton, TX, Janie Wilkey May of Grand junction, CO; grandniece, Elaine Williams of Georgetown, TX; and cousin, Sue Pass more of Broaddus, TX.

Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at Linney Cemetery in Dayton, TX. Glenn was a Decorated Veteran of World War II. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and all around outdoorsman. The family is sincerely grateful for the tender attention Glenn received at Virginia’s Lakeview Home Facility.

Final arrangements for Glenn have been entrusted Sterling Funeral Home, 602 N Main, Dayton, Texas.

Mitchell John F. “Mitch” Mitchell, 69 of Liberty, Texas, died August 22, 2010 after a long battle with cancer.

He was born August 13, 1941 in Orange, Texas to parents W.W.”Son” Mitchell and Pearl Mitchell. Mitch had a passion for music and acting. He loved to play the guitar and was a song writer. After graduating from Liberty High School he went on to work as a disc jockey for KNUZ, KILT and KIKK. He was a long time resident of the Nashville, Tennessee area where he worked for many years as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor for Cumberland Heights. He returned to Liberty in 2007.

He is predeceased by his parents, wife, Evelyn Holliday Mitchell and infant daughter, Dawn Bernadette Mitchell.

He leaves behind one son, Mark Mitchell of Nashville, Tennessee, two daughters, Michelle Moyer and husband Robert Moyer, Christi Johnson and husband Stacy Johnson, both of Liberty, a sister, June Damek and husband Paul Damek of Liberty, four grandchildren, Nikki Moyer, Mitchell Moyer, Mason Johnson and Rylie Johnson, nephew Mitch Damek and great nephews, Austin and Parker Damek, long time friend Bill W. and many other close friends and relatives.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Gulf Coast Hospice or Magnolia Place Healthcare or to the charity of your choice.

Fenoff Iona Pearl Fenoff 95, of Beaumont died Wednesday August 25, 2010 at her residence.

A native of Barnet Vermont She had lived in Conneticut eighty five years before moving to Beaumont.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Fenoff, Son, Richard Fenoff, Daughter, Betty Adams. Survivors are Daughter Bernice Plourdes of St. Agatha Maine, Lorraine Hersey of Beaumont. Sister and identical twin Leona Bijolle of Chester New Hampshire. Grandchildren; fifteen, Great Grandchildren; twenty three,, and fourteen; Great-Great Grandchildren. Iona was alway eager to help others even in her elder years.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother who was loved very much and will be greatly missed.

Cremation handled under the care of Faith & Family Funeral Services.

Lamb Michael Rensselaer Lamb, born in San Anontio, Texas on October 4, 1934, died in his home in Wallisville, Texas on August 25, 2010.

He graduated from Liberty High School in 1952, attended Texas A&M University, served in the United States Army, and traveled the world with a very long and productive career. He was a very active and beloved member of Middleton Memorial United Methodist Church in Wallisville, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents Clarence William Lamb and Marguerite Splane Lamb; mother-in-law, Lela Mae LaFour Crain; father-in-law, Howard Edward Crain; brother, Clarence William Lamb, Jr., and brothers-in-law, Jerry Alden Jenkins, Durwood Wayne LaFour.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sylvia Ann Crain Lamb; daughters, Marla Ann Lamb and Lisa Kathleen Peters; son-in-law, Mark David Peters; two granddaughters, Marisa Kathleen Peters and Emily Ann Peters; two sisters, Mary Susan Lamb Jenkins and Martha Patricia Lamb Griffin and husband Oscar O'Neal Griffin, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and a host of family and friends.

Funeral arrangements are being made through Sterling Funeral Home, 1201 S. Main, Anahuac, Texas, 409-267-3456. To view the online obituary, or to post a tribute for the family, please visit, www.sterlingfuneralhome.com.

Davis

Grady Glen Davis 69, of Votaw died Sunday August 22, 2010 at his residence in Votaw.

A native of Cleveland he had lived in Votaw for fifteen; years and had worked for Dow Chemical and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Grady had proudly served his country as a U.S. Navy veteran.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of many years Opal Allemang Davis, brother; John Leon Davis, and his parents; Curtis Johnny Davis and Gladys Havard Davis. He is survived by his son Curtis Davis and wife Cindy of Saratoga, daughter; Theresa Childers and husband Phillip of Livingston. Grandchildren; eight, and one Greatgrandchild.

A service of remembrance will be held Wednesday August 25, 2010 at 10:00A.M. at Faith & Family Funeral Services 40847 Hwy 105 E. with interment to follow at the Votaw cemetery in Votaw.

The Family will be receiving friends on Tuesday August 24, 2010 from 5:00P.M. until 9:00P.M. at Faith & Family Chapel.

Final arrangements for Grady Davis are by Faith & Family Funeral Service of Batson, Tx.

Tanner Norman Tanner age 86 died peacefully Saturday, August 21, 2010 at his home with his beloved family by his side.

Norman was born in Hardin, September 10, 1923 the son of the late George Washington Tanner and Ina Lou LeNormand Tanner. Norman enjoyed dancing, fishing, and gardening especially growing his prized tomatoes and peppers. A US Army Air Corp Veteran of WWII, he was a life member of the Liberty VFW Post #5621. Norman was also a Loyal Order of Moose member of Pasadena with Moose Lodge #1721 and Moose Legion #68. Upon graduation from Hardin High School in 1941, he went to welding school, and worked as a welder for over thirty years for Texas Gulf Supher.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Josie Tanner, son Bruce Lindsey Tanner, brother Richard J. Tanner and his sisters, Lillie Tanner and Myrtle Karkowski. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, daughters Charlene V. Tanner of Houston, Diana Cunningham of Webster, Peggy Hickman of Liberty, Virginia Bean and husband Larry of Batson, sisters Valentine Killion of Dallas and Evelyn McGehee of Harper.

In addition he leaves nine grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and close friends. Norman will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be held Monday August 23, 2010 from five o’clock in the afternoon till eight in the evening at Allison Funeral Service, 1101 N. Travis Liberty, Texas. Funeral services for Norman will be held Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at two o’clock in the afternoon at the funeral home, burial to follow the service in Guedry Cemetery, with full military honors.

Mills Raymond Boyd Mills, Sr., age 79, of Cleveland, Texas, died Sunday, August 13, 2010.

He was born at Camp Ruby, Texas on July 10, 1931 to Leon M. Mills “Little Paw” and Corine Zettie Mills “Little Granny” along with his brother, Glendon Mills and sister, Janice Ray Mills.

Survivors include his brother, Larry Lee Mills; sister, Sue Carol Rivera; children, Raymond Boyd Mills, Jr., Thomas Glen Mills and wife, Pat, Bobby Joe Mills Sr., grandchildren, Annette Raye Mills, Bobby Joe Mills Jr. and wife, Michelle, Melissa Ann Mills Lacey Rae Mills-Page and husband, Dan, Zaina Rayne Mills; great-grandchildren, Peyton Rock Page, Justin, Mellanie, Jacob, and Josh Grider, Riley Ray Davis; numerous other cherished family members and treasured friends throughout the years.

Memorial service were held Friday, August 20, 2010, 2:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Chapel, Cleveland, Texas; Dr. Byron Reeves presided over services.

McCall

Homer McCall, 78, of Old River, died on Friday, Aug. 13, 2010.

He was a member of Old River Assembly of God. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener. His sense of humor was unmatched.

He was born in LaPanto, Ar., on July 13, 1932, to Hallie Warner. He was a longtime employee of Payne & Keller Construction, and later, Certified Technical Services.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Marilyn Lynette McCall; son, John Stephen McCall; mother, Hallie Denny and brothers, Golden Joe McCall and James Denny.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Alice McCall; children, Harold McCall (Pam), Sandra Campbell (Kenny), Charles McCall, Sharon Hargraves, Kathy Price (Mike), Karl McCall, Ruth McIntosh (Charles). He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren, and many relatives and cherished friends.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, at 2 p.m., at Old River Assembly of God, 40 County Road 401, Dayton, TX 77535, with Rev. James Mills, Rev. Gene Summers and Rev. Dave McLennan officiating.

Flowers may be sent to the church beginning on Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, at 10 a.m., until 3 pm, and until 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Earthman Baytown Funeral Home, 3919 Garth Rd., Baytown, TX 77521.

Riley

Arthur Gilbert Riley, was born July 21, 1921 in Humble, Texas to the late Gilbert Arthur and Edna Holmes-Riley and died August 19, 2010.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Juanita Riley-Littleton, brothers Virgil Norvil (Pete) Riley and Howard E. Riley, grandson, Edward Tyrolt Riley and a daughter-in-law, Kathy Riley.

He is survived by his wife, Johnnie Mae Riley, son Arthur Winston Riley of Daisetta, daughter Amy Sullivan and husband Richard of Carthage, grandchildren Carmen Riley-Ashe and husband John, Blake Riley, Richard Sullivan and wife Christy, and his great-grandchildren Ryan and Caitlan Ashe.

Arthur moved to Hull, TX for one year and Daisetta, TX in 1924. He lived three years in Dayton, TX then settled in Daisetta until October, 2007 at which time he moved to Carthage, TX. On February 2, 1942 he married Johnnie Mae Hickman, and in Sept. 1942 enlisted and proudly served in the US Navy Seabees. His service included 2 ½ years in Southwest Pacific Area and Okinawa in the 46th NCB and 24th NCB and was honorably discharged on Nov. 26, 1945. After his military service he worked in the oil industry and retired from Bethlehem Steel in Beaumont, TX as a pipefitter in March, 1984. He was a member of Central Baptist Church – Daisetta, graduated from Hull-Daisetta High School in 1940, has been a member of Hull Masonic Lodge #1193 since 1958 and received his fifty year award in January, 2009. He served as Worshipful Master in 1978 – 1979, and as a member and past patron of the Order of the Eastern Star.

A funeral service will be held eleven o’clock in the morning, Mondy, August 23, 2010 at Allison Funeral Service, 1101 N. Travis. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial to take place in Guedry Cemetery.

Allison Elizabeth Faye “Beth” Allison- age 89 did peacefully in Liberty Monday August 16, 2010 with her loving family by her side.

Beth was born in Shreveport, LA August 12, 1921 the daughter of the late John Frederick Doerge and Nina Lee Warner Doerge. Beth moved to Liberty in 1945 and later founded and co owned, Allison Funeral Service, Inc. with her late husband Reuben A. Allison. Beth remained a licensed funeral director for over fifty years.

She leaves behind her beloved family, a son Michael A. Allison and wife Susan of Liberty, daughter Scherry A. Allison of Liberty, sister Elinor Mae Lindsey of Kingwood, and a granddaughter Ashley Burton and husband Casey of Dallas.

Beth was preceded in death by her husband, parents and a granddaughter Lisa Allison.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 18, 2010 from five till eight o’clock in the evening at Allison Funeral Service, 1101 N. Travis, Liberty, Texas.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 19, 2010 at ten o’clock in the morning at First United Methodist Church, Liberty, Texas. Burial to immediately follow the service in Liberty City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Magnolia Healthcare Center Activity Fund, 1620 Magnolia, Liberty, Texas.

Brummett After taking the good Lord’s hand on Saturday, August 14, 2010 Jo Ann Brummett’s gentle soul was led from this world to her awaiting paradise.

She was born May 16, 1931 to Buddy and Addie Jorden who preceded her in death as well as her beloved husband of thirty-eight years, Arthur Brummett and her sister and brother-in-law Rose Mary and Jesse Taylor. Jo Ann was a longtime valued employee of Exxon-Mobil in Houston. Upon retiring she enjoyed spending her time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include her son Ernie Arrington and wife Peggy; daughter Donna Rives and husband Jack; grandchildren; Kara Ann Schulte and husband Josh; Chad Arrington and wife Ashley; great-grandchildren Kendall Schulte and Layton Arrington.

Serving as pallbearers, Oran Meacham, R.B. McDonald, Josh Schulte, Jack Rives, Chad Arrington, and David Leonard, honorary pallbearers will be the First United Methodist Church Women’s Bible Class.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at ten o’clock in the morning at First United Methodist Church, with visitation to be held one hour prior. Burial will take place in Cooke Cemetery. Allison Funeral Service has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Burton Jamie Ann Burton, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend; born April 13, 1980 in Houston, Texas to Joe Dusak & Margie (Lewis) Dusak; died at the age thirty, in Dayton, Texas on Thursday, August, 12, 2010.

Jamie or “J” by her family and friends, has been a lifelong resident of the Dayton area; attending and graduating from MacArthur High School. In her free time she enjoyed fishing, camping and especially cooking for her family and friends; as many of her loved ones knew her best as a water baby always wanting to be on river and spending those times with her children. One of her greatest known hobbies was her passion to save mementos and memories from every occasion; from every touching moment shared with her beloved husband and her dearly loved children. Jamie will be deeply missed by all who had the gift of having their life’s touched by her.

She is preceded in death by her two aunts, Mavis Wood & JoAnn Lambert and her sister, Susie Cooley.

She is survived by her loving husband of fifteen years, Michael Burton Jr.; children, Breanna & Blake Burton; mother, Margie Hogan & husband, Alvey; father, Joe Dusak; siblings, Cynthia Deluna, Joseph Dusak and James Lewis and numerous other beloved family and friends.

A visitation will be held from 5-8pm Monday, August 16, 2010 with a celebration of life being held at 7:00pm at Sterling Funeral Home, 602 N. Main Street, Dayton, Texas 77535.

Polasek Mary Frances Polasek was born on December 31, 1928, in Neuburn, Texas, died peacefully on August 14, 2010, after a brief illness due to complications from pancreatic cancer.

Mrs. Polasek was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen John Polasek and her parents, Ruby Kay and Earl Burton Martin.

Mary Frances is survived by her only child, Kay Frances Polasek-Joyce and son-in-law, Rene’ Ronald Joyce and two step-grandchildren, James and Jessica Joyce, of New Orleans; first cousins, Dolly Annette Herndon and her husband John, of Humble, TX, Marlene Bacon, of Beaumont, TX, Joe Jones and Vannie Jones, of Beaumont, TX, Thelma Lee Camp, of Tyler, TX, her special pal, David Parker. She and David saw every movie that came out.

Mary Frances was a life-long member of First Baptist Church of Liberty. She was a member of the WMU and taught Sunday School as well as Vacation Bible School.
Mary Frances enjoyed her special friends from high school, Beth Buchanan and Joe Ann Root. She adored her weekly domino games with Beth Buchanan, Doris Chapman, Barbara Shipman, Eloise Dennison and Ollie Davis.

Mary Frances had a wonderful life and was a very positive mentor to many friends of all ages.

Mary Frances was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She was included in every activity of her daughters’ life from childhood to the present. We will all miss her positive out-going personality and her beautiful smile.

Mary Frances was a very unique “Southern Belle”. She was a second generation “Hat Lady”. Her precious mother, Ruby Kay Martin, taught her to be true to herself and to her family. Mary Frances always lived life to the fullest and always did it “Her Way”. Mary Frances loved and appreciated all your prayers, flowers and cards.
A committal service will be held on Monday, August 16, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Catholic Cemetery of Liberty, followed by a celebration of life at 2:00 at the First Baptist Church of Liberty at 602 Main Street, officiated by Rev. Steve Bean. A reception will follow at the First Baptist Activity Center.

Arrangements are under the direction of Allison Funeral Home, 1101 N. Travis Street, Liberty, TX, 77575, 936-336-6418.

Catchings William Art Catchings, 76, of Hardin, died on Saturday August 14, 2010 with his friends and family by his side. He was an active member of the Hardin Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Catherine Catchings; Children, Robin Watson and husband Clyde of Hardin, Ricky Wayne Catchings and wife Mary of Hardin, Kimberly Ann Melancon of Hardin; grandchildren, Sarah Watson, Pamela Morgan and husband Eric, Dana Brashier and husband Matt, Amy Catchings, Corey Kinnamon, Michael Kinnamon; great grandchildren, Avery Montgomery, Marley Montgomery, Kinley Brashier, Brady Morgan, Ethan Morgan, and Kaden Brashier.

Family will receive friends at Allison Funeral Home on Monday August 16, 2010 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. A funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday 10:00 A.M. at Hardin Baptist Church officiated by Tony Hines. Burial will follow at Hardin Chapel Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the directions of Allison Funeral Home, 1101 N. Travis, Liberty, TX, 77575, 936-336-6418.

Curry

Jimmy D. Curry, 64, of Dayton, died Friday, August 13, 2010, at his residence.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be held at a later date at Magnolia Park Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Jimmy was born November 9, 1945 in Liberty, to parents; Jimmie and Joanna Reynolds Curry, and has resided in the Dayton area throughout his life. He was a graduate of Dayton High School, former stocker for Wal-Mart, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Mr. Curry was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brothers: Donnie L. Curry of Dayton and Bobby Curry and wife Carolyn of Skiatook, OK, sister: Dianna Ashby and husband C.D. of Kennedale, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Walker Funeral Service for Mackie Walker, 108, of Dayton, Texas, will be held on Friday, August 13, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, with the Reverend Emery Maxwell, officiating, burial in Acie Cemetery under the direction of Wells Funeral Services, Liberty, Texas.

A native of Bunkie, Louisiana, Mrs. Walker moved with parents and six siblings to Texas, where she spent all of her adult life.

Her long life enabled her to experience history from the days of horse and buggy transportation right through the Space Age. She married and raised seven children. Later, as a single mother, she provided for them through the Great Depression and World War II. She also witnessed the country at war in World War I, the Korean Conflict, the Viet Nam War, the Gulf War and our current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. She saw scientists come up with the cures for polio, tuberculosis, and a host of other deadly and debilitating diseases. Remarkably, other than an occasional head cold, she was never ill a day in her life. She even managed to escape the usual childhood illnesses of mumps, measles, and chickenpox! Although her life was difficult in many ways, she was equally blessed in still other ways.

She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Gussie Williams, of Baytown, Texas; one son, Freddy Guidry; one granddaughter, Bettye Woods; two grandsons, Malcolm Guidry and Roy Welch; five great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. She also has a full spectrum of nieces and nephews and their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2010. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 A.M. until time of service.

Yawn Rip Rene Yawn, 52, of Dayton died Wednesday, August 11, 2010 in Liberty.

He was born October 9, 1957 in Long Beach, California to parents Jack and Charlene Cannaberry Roach. He was a lifetime resident of this area and graduated from Dayton High School in 1977 continuing his education at Lee College. Rip enjoyed taking care of his yard and landscaping, playing checkers and hunting. He was a member of Our Father’s House Church.

Services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 16, 2010 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Dayton with Rev. Edward Taylor officiating.

Interment will follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, August 15, 2010 at the funeral home.

Mr. Yawn was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife of 34 years: Cindy Conley Yawn of Dayton; his sons: Derrek Yawn and wife Alaina of Dayton, Braden Yawn of Dayton, and Christopher “Boogie” Yawn and wife Megan of Dayton; two grandchildren: Haven and Preston; brother: Todd Gear and wife Jennifer of Los Angele; sisters: Cathy Sample and Sherri Star both of Los Angeles; four nieces, one nephew, other relatives and a host of friends.

Parker Ida Bell Parker, age 80, of Cleveland, Texas, died Tuesday, August 10, 2010.

She was born in Liberty, Texas on January 6, 1930. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, William Parker; grandson, Charles Vandver; sisters, Dorothy Moffett, Carrie Parker, Estelle Collins and Claudia Sumrall.

Survivors include her son, Leonard Parker and wife, Paula; daughters, Linda Vandver and husband, Roy, Jeanell Mulkey and husband, Bruce and Trudy Roberts; two granddaughters, two grandsons, eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Darlene Crawford of Silsbee, Texas, Ruby Clark of Devers, Texas; brother, Gilbert Collins of Lockhart, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews and other cherished family members and treasured friends throughout the years.

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 6:00-9:00 p.m. and Thursday, August 12, 2010, 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas. Bro. Larry Jones will preside over funeral services held 3:00 p.m., Friday, August 13, 2010 at Pace-Stancil Chapel, Cleveland, Texas. Interment will follow at Blue Water Cemetery, Segno, Texas. Pallbearers include Corbett Clark, James Clark Jr., Shane Parker, Dale Parker, Eric McGibney, Cory Parker, Delbert Moffett.

Ramirez Augustine Samuel Ramirez, Sr. 70, of Crosby, died on Tuesday August 10, 2010.

He was born August 16, 1939 in Vidor, Texas. He proudly served his country by serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. After a career of over 30 years, he retired from Champion Paper Mill in Sheldon. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He enjoyed football, fishing and family outings. Mostly, he was a family man who believed in the bond and strength of family. He loved his children, adored his grandchildren, and especially loved his “Little” dog Cheyenne.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Nestoria Ramirez; siblings, Rosa Lee Ramirez, Catrino Ramirez, and infant son, Juan Andre Ramirez.

He is survived by his loving wife, Martha Ann (Webb) Ramirez; sons, Augustine Samuel (Tino) Ramirez, Jr. and partner Gilbert Johnson, Mario Alberto Ramirez, Aaron Morris Ramirez, James Barron Ramirez and wife Julia; daughter, Monica Ann Ramirez-Butler and husband Joseph; grandchildren, Frank Ramirez, Joshua Ramirez, Samantha Ramirez, Brice Ramirez, Joseph Kenzie Beasley, Nicholas Samuel Beasley, Trey Miguel Ramirez, Jaymason Paul Ramirez, Jessica Ann Ramirez, Jules Audrey Ramirez; great grandchildren, Leah Mckayla Ramirez and Aaidyn Cash Ramirez; sister, Beatrice Lopez and husband John; brothers, Luis Ramirez and wife Lois, Tony Ramirez and wife Frances and sister-in-law, Rosa Ramirez.

The Ramirez family will receive friends at Sterling Funeral Home on Friday August 13, 2010 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. with a Rosary being recited at 7:30 p.m. The funeral service is scheduled for Saturday August 14, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at Sterling Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Linney Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be, Andy West, Bobby Manning, Jake Burr, Joe Butler, Michael B. Webb and Ernest Mike Webb.

Arrangements are under the direction Sterling Funeral Home, 602 N. Main, Dayton, Texas, 77535, 936-258-2678.

Jones Jerry Wayne Jones, 68, of Dayton died Tuesday, August 10, 2010 in Houston.

He was born February 17, 1942 in Liberty County to parents Robert Lee and Rosalee Tanner Jones. A lifetime resident of this area, Jerry was currently working for Austin Industrial at Equistar in Mont Belvieu. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church, enjoyed working in the yard, his garden and doing special woodworking projects. He was always known for helping others and being a kind, wonderful sweet person that loved his family.

Services for Mr. Jones will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 13, 2010 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Dayton with Rev. Jimmy Charles officiating and Robert Hajovsky speaking. Interment will follow at Lum Garden of Memories in Macedonia. Pallbearers are Littleman, Jarrett Jones, Toby Jones, Shane Hajovsky, Robert Hajovsky, and Jennifer Lujan. Honorary Pallbearers are Roger Tanner, Jodie Tanner and Bo Lehan. Visitation will be 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his father: Robert Lee Jones and his brother: Clarence E. Jones. He is survived by his wife of 50 years: Judy L. Jones of Dayton; daughter: Connie Lehan and husband Bo of Dayton; son: Carl Jones & wife Glenda of Dayton; mother: Rosalee Tanner Jones of San Antonio; brother: Earnest Jones & wife Rose Marie of Dayton; his sister: Shirley Costolow of San Antonio; Five Grandchildren: Robert Hajovsky, Shane Hajovsky, Jennifer Lujan, Jarrett Jones, and Toby Jones; Eleven Great-Grandchildren; also numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

Allen Bryan Keith Allen, 45, of Grand Prairie died Tuesday, August 10, 2010 in Beaumont after an extended illness.

He was born July 11, 1965 in Beaumont, Texas to parents: Alonzo Allen, Jr. and Louise Margaret Mueller Allen. He graduated in 1983 from Liberty High School, lived for many in years in Lumberton before moving to the Arlington area where he was employed by Clifford Wofford Farmers Insurance and was a member of the Celebration Community Church in Fort Worth. Bryan taught and performed ballroom dancing and he enjoyed gardening.

Services for Mr. Allen will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Dayton with Rev. Carol West officiating. Interment to follow at Hardin Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home.

He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by sister: Brenda Swearingen of Grand Prairie; brothers: Larry Allen and wife Wanda of Fannett, Harold Allen of Fannett, and James Allen of Grand Prairie; nieces and nephews: Ashley Castrogiovanni and her children Hailey and Gracie of Germany, Misti and Greg Sommer and their children: Destiny, Devon, and Gregory of Cut and Shoot, Brittany Allen of Fannett; also numerous other relatives and friends.

For those who desire memorials may be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Children’s Art Project, Box 301435, Houston, Texas 77230-1435.

Vales Lillian Frances (Verrette) Vales age 90 died Tuesday, August 10, 2010 in Raywood, with her beloved family by her side.

Lillian was born in Raywood, September 15, 1919 the daughter of the late Peter Verrette and Alida Fontenot Verette. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and working in her garden. Lillian was also a faithful servant to her Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Raywood where she served on the Altar Society.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Lewis Vales Jr. and a brother Leo Verrette.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughters Virginia Benoit husband Alphonse of San Antonio, Earline Valdez husband Enrique of San Antonio, Cynthia Wong husband Johnny of League City, son Elliott Vales wife Yolanda of Saratoga, CA., and a sister Mary Medina of Raywood. In addition she leaves her beloved grandchildren, Christopher Buitte, Katherine Sanchez, Ivy Vales, and Louie Vales, as well as her adored great-grandchildren, Chris Vales, Lauren Buitte, Chris Elliott Buitte, Ashley Buitte, Aaron Buitte, and Evan Lewis Sanchez. Lillian will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at ten o’clock in the morning, Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 3370 FM 160 N. Raywood, Texas, with burial to immediately follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at eight-thirty in the morning Saturday, with a nine o’clock Rosary service.

Allison Funeral Service, 1101 N. Travis Liberty has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Crouthers

Katherine Zelma Crouthers, 85, of Hardin, died on Monday August 9, 2010.

She was a very Loving mother and a hard worker. She took extra care of her children. She loved to cook for her family and friends. She enjoyed the outdoors with such activities as fishing and hunting. She also loved to make quilts. She was a fine person who will be greatly missed.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, Hansen Nugent; second husband, Edward Devick Crouthers; sons, Charles Lee Nugent and Hanson Nugent; brothers, Harlon Dowdell, Romaine Dowdell; sister, Bessie Vater; half brother, William Albert Dowdell.

She is survived by her daughters, Margaret Nugent, Sandra Ribble; brother, Joe Dowdell; and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday 2:00 p.m. August 12, 2010, at the Apostolic Tabernacle of Batson, officiated by Tolbert Hudspeth. Burial will follow at Guedry Cemetery.

Darbonne Donny E. Darbonne age 60, died Saturday August 7, 2010 in Houston.

Donny was born May 24, 1950 in Liberty the son of the late John Batiste Darbonne Jr. and Bernice Tanner Darbonne. Donny loved to fish and hunt, and basically anything involving his son. He enjoyed making those around him happy. He was active supporter of his church, and could be found cooking or lending a hand in many organizations for the betterment of the community including the TVE and the Liberty Athletic Boosters. Donny worked in the oil and gas field for many years, as well as was the owner/operator of Enviro Source. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Johnny Darbonne.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of twenty-eight years, Marilyn Darbonne of Liberty, son Chad Darbonne of Liberty and his loyal lab Max. In addition he leaves many nieces, nephews, close friends and other relatives. Donny will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A memorial service will be celebrated at eleven o’clock in the morning, Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at First United Methodist Church of Liberty with Pastor Jay Barnes to officiate. In lieu of flowers the family requests donation be made to the First United Methodist Church.

Allison Funeral Services has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Bridges

Thomas Jefferson Bridges II age 67 of Liberty, died Saturday August 7, 2010 in Houston.

Thomas was born in Port Arthur, November 16, 1942 the son of the late William Thomas Bridges and Edrie Smith Bridges. Thomas joined the Navy immediately after high school, his wish was to travel and see the world. He was a gifted artist and decorated war veteran who devoted his life to his family and to his art. A caretaker to his father and mother and only asked to be left with his art.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, sister Edrie Bridges of Liberty, brother Kirk Bridges of Houston, niece Lisa Cromwell of Houston, nephew Benjamin Cromwell of Austin and niece Holly Nunez of Houston. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A graveside service will be held at 10:30AM Wednesday August 11, 2010 at Houston National Cemetery.

Allison Funeral Services, 1101 N. Travis Liberty, Texas have been entrusted with the arrangements.

Wakeland Ranny Von Wakeland, 50, of Anuhuac, went to be with his Lord and Savior and his son, Jody, Thursday, August 5, 2010.

Ranny was an instrument electrical technician for Reichhold Inc. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to cook and his specialty was barbeque, he often would take part in cooking for charity and cook-offs. He was a family man who loved spending time with his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his son Jody Alexander Goss.

He is survived by his wife, Tammy Wakeland; father, Ray Wakeland and his wife, Shirley; mother, Julie Robinson; grandchildren, Destiny Marie Goss, Jody Alexander Goss, Jr., ; daughter-in-law, Christy Goss; siblings, James Wakeland, Kenny Wakeland, Jennifer Lindsey, Cynthia Young; step-brothers, Randall Davis and wife Amy, David Davis, Leslie Davis; numerous family and friends, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. on Monday August 9th, 2010 at Sterling Funeral Home in Anahuac, Texas, officiated by Ronnie Webb. Honorary pallbearers are Philo Elliott, Chad Fountain, James Wakeland, Kenny Wakeland, Chuck Wilhite, and Randy Davis.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home, 1201 S. Main St, Anahuac, TX, 409-267-3456.

Bracewell Clyde Eugene “Gene” Bracewell, 78, of Liberty, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2010 at Christus St. Elizabeth Dubuis Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.

Gene was the owner and operator of Bracewell Electric and Air Conditioning Service in Liberty for the past 38 years.

Gene was an active member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Liberty, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Gene was also a member of the Liberty Elks Lodge BPOE 2019. He held the office of Exaulted Ruler in 1978 and 1980. He also held the office of secretary for eight years. Gene held many state offices with the Elks, to include Chairman of the Elks Hospital Board, Vice President and State Trustee. He also held the office of National Office of District Deputy Grand Exaulted Ruler. He was involved in many charitable fund raisers for the Texas Elks Childrens Services, where they provide services for children with special needs.

Gene was preceded in death by his grandsons, Todd and David Bracewell, his father, Carl V. Bracewell Sr., his mother Elora Bracewell, his brothers David, Vernon and Leroy Bracewell, sister Maxine Smith, father-in-law Edmond Manuel Sr., and mother-in-law Martha Manuel.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Priscilla Bracewell, son, Warren Bracewell and wife Donna of Seabrook, daughter, Donna Patton and husband James of Liberty, daughter Brenda Davis and husband Bryan of Liberty. Also survived by grandchildren Josh Patton of Liberty, Shaun Patton and wife Jessica of La Porte, Brandy Goings and husband Jason of Sumpter, SC, Alicia Malin and husband Kyle of Ft. Campbell, KY, Wayne Davis and wife Kassi of Houma, LA, Keith Bracewell of Torrance, CA, Amber Bracewell and fiancé Mike of Ottawa Ontario, Canada, and 10 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Carl V. Bracewell Jr. of Liberty, Max John and Barney Bracewell of Dayton, sisters Dorothy Nugent, Carolyn Maddox and Louis Quimby of Liberty, and Ann Skaggs of Hardin.

Visitation will be Sunday, August 8, 2010 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Allison’s Funeral Service, with a Rosary at 7:00pm. His funeral service will be held Monday, August 9, 2010 at 10:00am, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Liberty with burial following at the Catholic Cemetery in Liberty.

Services are under the direction of Allison Funeral Service, 1101 N. Travis St., Liberty, Texas 77575.

Karl Dickerson

Karl Dickerson age 52, of Hull died Wednesday August 4, 2010 in Liberty.

Born in Liberty Texas December 8, 1957 to Leonard Dickerson and Hattie Bolton. He was a Construction Worker for Brown- Root.

He is survived by his Wife Yvonne Dickerson of Hull, Sons; Marvin Leonard Dickerson of Hull, and Alvin Franklin Dickerson of Hull, Brother; Raymond Franklin Dickerson of Hull.

A gathering will be held Saturday August 7, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at Faith & Family Funeral Services Chapel.

Following a Graveside Service at Centerview Cemetery in Bronson Texas at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Gerald Cole officiating.

Final arrangements for Karl Dickerson are cared for by Faith & Family Funeral Service of Batson, TX.

Eagleton Lawrence Eagleton of Clark, Texas, died quietly on July 29, 2010.

Lawrence was born in Crosby (Barrett Settlement), Texas on June 7, 1925 to Dave and Julia Clark Eagleton, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Mae Eagleton in 1995, and a son, Lawrence, Jr. (who died at birth), as well as his sister, Ora Mae Jeffrey, and brother, Sydney Eagleton. He is survived by three brothers, Ezell, Robert, and Raymond Eagleton, as well his son and daughter-in-law, Walter and Kim Eagleton, of Denton, along with two grandsons, Lucas and Spencer, also of Denton.

Lawrence worked as a machinist for Exxon Corporation for 30 years, where he retired in 1973. He moved to Denton to reside with his son and family in 2005, where he remained until his death.

Visitation will be at Green Chapel Baptist Church in Romayor, Texas on Friday, August 6 from 7 pm to 9 pm. His funeral will be held at Trinity Valley Baptist Church in Liberty, Texas on Saturday, August 7, at 3 pm. He will be interned to join his wife, Lillie Mae, at Wells Cemetery in Liberty, Texas.

The family of Lawrence would like to extend their deepest appreciation for all the prayers and words of encouragement during this time. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Alzheimers Foundation at www.alz.org.

Colvin

Bobby Ray Colvin 69, of Batson died Monday August 2, 2010 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

A native of Port Neches h had lived in Batson 10 years and was a Army National Guard Veteran.

He is survived by his sons; Wayne Colvin ad wife Debra of Evadale, Patrick Colvin and wife Eva of Evadale. Daughter; Lorna Fest and husband Greg of San Antonio, Sarah Jones of Silsbee, Sister; Sandy Sandell of Belton Tx. Grandchildren: seven and five great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held Thursday August 5, 2010 at 11:00A.M. at Saratoga City Cemetery with Reverend Bill Campbell officiating.

Final arrangements for Bobby Colvin are being cared for by Faith & Family Funeral Service of Batson, TX.

Reed Rickey Reed, 56, of Dayton died Sunday, August 1, 2010.

He was born August 3, 1953 in LaMarque, Texas to parents: James C. and Ruby Jo Reed. Rickey was a lifetime resident of Dayton where he graduated from Dayton High School in 1972. He worked as a heavy equipment operator, enjoyed hunting, visiting with his friends, riding motorcycles and working on them.

Services for Rickey will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 5, 2010 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Dayton with interment to follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

He was preceded in death by his father, James C. Reed, his mother, Ruby Jo Miller, grandmother, Idella Flowers Reed and brother, Rex Reed. Rickey is survived by his daughter: Rana Myers and husband Johnny of Batson; his son: Bud Reed of Dayton; his grandson: Tristen Myers; special friend: Mandy Hall; his niece: Andrea Payonk of Dayton; his nephews: James and Randy Reed of Dayton; mother of his children: Kim Matlock of Dayton; sister-in-law Jana Reed of Dayton; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

Bass Lynda Ilene Lawrence Bass, 63 of Crosby, died Saturday, July 31, 2010 at home after an extended illness.

She was born June 2, 1947 in Hemphill, Texas to parents George Hershal & Abbietine McGowan Lawrence. She had lived in Crosby for the past 20 years and was a member of the Christian Tabernacle in Houston where she enjoyed participating in their activities. She kept her spirits high through her long battle with cancer. Lynda enjoyed traveling and antiques but will most be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Services for Mrs. Bass will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 2, 2010 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Dayton. Interment to follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery, Dayton. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Bass was preceded in death by her parents, daughter: Sandra Bass, grandson: Anthony Bass, and her sisters: Rita Gonzales, Marie Waldrop, and Betty Langlie. She is survived by her husband of 48 years: Carl Davis Bass of Crosby; daughters: Loretta Alexander of Baytown and Angela Gill and husband Eric of Crosby; son: David Bass and wife Sondra of Baytown; sisters: Ida Johnston of Friendswood, Francis Tinch of Lufkin, and Evelyn Wilkerson and husband Tom of Dallas; brother: Gail Lawrence of Lufkin; grandchildren: Bryan, Christopher, Mathew, and Shalissa Bass, Jared Walsingham, Joshua, Hailey & Hannah Alexander, Kalon and Shelby Gill; great-granddaughter: Angelina Bass; also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Ventura

Catherine Anne Ventura 43, of Sour Lake died Monday July 26, 2010 in Sour Lake.

Born in Vidor Texas January 30, 1967 to John Otis Paul and Mary Moore she was a Waitress for Waffle House and was loved by her Co – Workers and her family and friends and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her Son; Grant Fults of Sour Lake, Daughters; Bonnie Byrd of Sour Lake and Ventura of Beaumont.

A service of remembrance will be held Sunday August 1, 2010 at 2:00P.M. at Maple Crest Baptist Church of Vidor.

Cremation services handled under the care of Faith & Family Funeral Services 40847 Hwy 105 E. Batson.

Lewis Victor “Vic” Allen Lewis, 72, of Liberty died Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at home after an extended illness.

He was born August 5, 1937 in Rochester, New York to parents: Victor Omen and Fannie Crow Lewis. He had live in Liberty for the past 5 years, previously of Florida and New York where he worked as a boat captain in his own fishing and charter business. Vic was a member of the American Legion Post 393 in Cleveland, the Loyal Order of Eagle and the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed gardening, Nascar, fishing, hunting and carpentry and he was always willing to teach others. He served in the Coast Guard.

Memorial Service for Mr. Lewis will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 1, 2010 at the American Legion Post 393 in Cleveland, Texas. Honorary pallbearers are Edward Nolder, Rick Lewis, Sr., Rick Lewis, Jr., Francisco Rocha, Tim Land, Sr., and Tim Land, Jr.

Mr. Lewis was preceded in death by his parents, son: Timothy Lewis, brothers: William “Bill” Lewis, and Fred Lewis. He is survived by his wife of 33 years: Linda Angelo Lewis of Liberty; daughters: Karen Dwello and husband Donald of New York, Kathy Maylin & husband Wayne of New York, Lori Higbee & husband Scott of South Carolina, Hope Torok and husband Eric of New Jersey, and Holliene “Holly” Nolder and husband Edward of Cleveland; his son: Marlin “Scott” Lewis of New York; sister: Lorraine Powell of New York; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Musser Richard Adam Musser, 25, of Kenefick, was born in Houston, Texas, on August 9, 1984. He left this earth too soon after dying instantly in a one vehicle crash on July 25, 2010.

Adam was an outdoorsman to be sure. He grew up riding horses, roping, and working the farm in Whitesboro, Oklahoma alongside his grandpa. Adam learned to play the trumpet and played three years in the jr. high band. He also loved to hunt, fish, ride four wheelers and camp. He enjoyed sports and followed them, be it basketball, baseball and or football. Although country music is what hit him in the heart, Adam also liked to listen to rock and even rap. He was a hard worker who sealed leaks for Team Industrial going on three years. His daughter was the light of his life. Adam will live on in the hearts and lives of all who knew and loved him, and be greatly missed.

Preceding him in death was his uncle, Joey Owens.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his parents, Frances (Carr) Carkhuff and John Carkhuff of Kenefick; 3 ½ year old son, Evan Musser of Bolivia; 13 month old daughter, Kinsley Musser and her mother, Michelle Palmer of Humble; maternal grandparents, Donald and Karen Morris of Whitesboro, OK; grandmother, Margaret Carkhuff of Humble; uncles, David Carr of Dallas, Randy Carr of Houston and Judd Carkhuff and wife, Tammy of Spring; aunts, Melissa and husband, Mike Dadich of Lockport, IL, and Stephanie Penix and husband, Ed of New Braunfels; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Adam’s family will receive friends 6:00 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Sterling Funeral Home. A second visitation will be in Whitesboro, OK Wednesday afternoon with funeral services held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 29, at the Methodist Church in Talahina, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Whitesboro Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Abner, Josh Abner, Brady Brewer, Jimmy Morris, Mike Morris and Justin Peugh.

Final arrangements for Adam have been entrusted to Sterling Funeral Home, 602 N. Main, Dayton, TX 77535

Spence Geraldine “Jerri” Frances Spence age 91 died peacefully Sunday, July 25, 2010 in Liberty.

Jerri was born in Chanute, KS, January 8, 1919 the daughter of the late James Rhodes and Gracie Gochenour Rhodes. A homemaker the majority of her life, she enjoyed writing poetry and was an avid reader. During WWII she worked for a short period for Todd Shipyard, and later worked at La Petite Academy as a Pre-kindergarten teacher. Jerri and her predeceased husband C.W. Spence were charter members of the Dayton Church of Christ and was a past secretary for the Dayton P.T.A.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a brother Billy James Moody.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, Sheryl Stegall and husband Ben of Dayton, son Clyde Dennis “Buddy” Spence of Huntsville, sister Virginia Guild of Georgetown, and her seven grandchildren, Lisa Leger, Byron Webb, Derrill Webb, Todd Webb, Jerre Delaney, Chris Spence, and Chelli Spence. In addition she leaves numerous nieces and nephews, she will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at ten o’clock in the morning at Linney Cemetery in Dayton.

Snell Nola Fae Snell 84, of Hardin died Saturday July 24, 2010 at Liberty Health Care Center.

Nola was born April 22, 1926 in Livingston Texas to K.T. Parker and Viola Taylor; she was a homemaker and a member of Hardin Baptist church. Nola loved to socialize with her many friends and was an avid dominoe player loving to play forty two.

She was preceded in death by her husband; Frank E. Snell, sisters; Alma Mae Bradford, Emily Henson, Ernie B. Oliver, and Edna Rae Fields. Those surviving her are her Sons; James Snell and wife Aneece of Hardin, and Thomas E. Snell and wife Mary of Moss Hill. Sister; Lolene Hitchcock of Livingston, three grandchildren and seven; great grandchildren.

A service of remembrance will be held Tuesday July 27, 2010 at 3:00P.M. At Faith & Family Funeral Services 40847 Hwy 105 E. with Reverend Gideon Watson officiating, interment will follow at Concord cemetery in Rye.

The family will be receiving friends also on Tuesday July 27, 2010 from 1:00P.M. Until time of service at Faith & Family.

Serving as pallbearers are; Doug McDaniel, Charles Land, Walt Saucier, Harvey Finley, Alan Tidwell, Olan Tommie. Honorary pallbearers were; Randy Snell, Jim Snell, Ryan Snell, Kenneth Taylor, Harvey Finley Jr.

Arrangements for Nola Snell by Faith & Family Funeral Services of Batson, TX.

Strother

Jerry Lynn Strother age 68, died Thursday July 22, 2010 in Anahuac.

Jerry was born in Urania, La October 1, 1941 the son of the late Ira Strother and Doris Carter Strother. Jerry was energetic, and always moving, a devoted Christian, and always on the move. There was nothing he couldn’t fix. A true patriot he had deep love for his country. Upon graduation from high school, Jerry volunteered to serve in the US Army. He was self employed, owning and operating Royal Refrigeration in Anahuac for over twenty-five years.

He leaves behind his devoted wife Gale Strother of Anahuac, daughters, Stacy Peacock of Lubbock, Katie Strother of Anahuac, Karen Scott of Austin and a son Lynn McLemore of Arlington, brothers, Ira Gene Strother of Gonzales, Ronnie Strother of Port Allen, La, Charles Strother of Baton Rouge, La, and a sister Myrtis Kitchens of Albany, La. In addition he leaves his grandchildren, Cecelia Peacock, Zoey McLemore, Kyle McLemore, Tiffany and Kevin Scott as well as three great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at eleven o’clock Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at Calvary Baptist Church, 15 CR 129 off FM 563 in Liberty, Texas.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. A graveside service will be held at 1:30PM at Houston National Cemetery.

Carouthers Margaret Cleo Carouthers age 87 died Thursday July 22, 2010 with her beloved family by her side.

Cleo was born in Hull, Texas November, 16, 1922, the daughter of the late Perlie Richard Taylor and Hester A. “Aunt Bob” Canter Taylor. She was a homemaker, who was very active in her church, Assembly of God; she deeply enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Cleo was preceded in death by her beloved husband of sixty-seven years, John Harley Carouthers, sister Mozelle Carouthers, brothers Albert E. Taylor and Redick Taylor as well as her parents.

She leaves behind her devoted daughter Harlene Curry of Daisetta, granddaughters, Stephanie Murdoch husband Chris of Cypress, Melody Caldwell husband Shawn of Hardin, sisters Pauline Mangum of Raywood and Mattie Lou Halbison of Van Vleck, In addition she leaves her great-grandchildren, Hunter, Brayden, Cameron, Aubrey and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Saturday, July 24, 2010 from five till eight o’clock in the evening at Allison Funeral Service, 1101 N. Travis, Liberty, Texas. Funeral Services will be held two o’clock in the afternoon Sunday, July 25, 2010 at the funeral home. Burial will follow immediately after the service in Guedry Cemetery in Batson.

White Wayne Patrick “Pat” White, 87, of Dayton passed away Friday, July 23, 2010.

He was born August 30, 1922 in Cache, Oklahoma to parents: Houston and Alma Green White. He was a lifelong resident of Kenefick where he worked for Croft Logging as a truck driver and was known as Paw-Paw Pat to the community. He is a member of the Assembly of God Church, enjoys barbequing, gardening, and his chickens.

Services for Mr. White will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 25, 2010 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Dayton with Rev. Jimmy Charles officiating. Interment will follow at Ryan Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Saturday evening at the funeral home. Serving as pallbearers will be Brian White, James P. White, Kirk P. White, Norman White, Jr., Tracy Jo White, and Troy Allen White. Honorary Pallbearers are Delbert Croft, Roy Croft and Scrap Croft.

Mr. White was preceded in death by father: Houston White; mother: Alma Green Robison; step-father: Jim Robison; his wife of 66 years: Gladys Simmons White ; son Curtis D. White; brother: Lyndol Robison; and sister: Betty Cole. He is survived by sons: Norman White and wife Patsy of Dayton, James White and wife Sissy of Dayton, Gail White and wife Lynda of Dayton; daughter: Beverly Sackett and husband Jerry of Dayton; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother: Joe Robison of Dayton; sisters: Jimmie Terrell of Dayton and Viola “Bootsie” Tanner of Colorado; also numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

Winters

Sergeant Leston Michael “Tony” Winters, 30, of Palmyra, Tennessee and formerly of Sour Lake, died July 15, 2010, while serving his country in Afghanistan. Tony was born August 21, 1979, in Okeechobee, Florida. He was a 1998 graduate of Hardin-Jefferson High School and a member of First Baptist Church in Sour Lake.

Survivors include his wife, Beth Winters of Palmyra, Tennessee; children, Jonathan Thomas Winters, Remington James Winters, and Emma Elizabeth Winters; parents, Carl and Cheryl Spivey of Sour Lake; grandparents, Leston and Lanita Luke of Springport, Michigan and Gerald and Betty Jo Spivey of Sour Lake; sister, Alisha Elaine Martin of LaBelle; brothers, Terry John Spivey of Southport, Florida and Corbin Wayne Hunt of Sour Lake; and nephews, Terry John Spivey, Jr. and Cannon Gage Martin.

Memorial service will be 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at First Baptist Church of Sour Lake, 765 6th Street, Sour Lake under the direction of Broussard's in Kountze. Additional services will be at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.

Memorial contributions may be made in Tony’s memory to U.S. Wounded Soldiers Foundation, 11700 Preston Road, Suite 66-135, Dallas, Texas 75230.

Jones Funeral Service for Mimie Jane Jones, 82, of Liberty, will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Rose Baptist Church, with the Reverend L. C. Speights, Officiating, burial in Wells Memorial Cemetery.

A native of Moss Bluff, Mrs. Jones was a dedicated mother who raised four sons, one daughter who preceded her in death, and several other relatives.

Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 A.M. until time of service.

She leaves to mourn her four sons: Phillip Wayne and Cheryl Tiggs of Tacoma, Washington, Henry Clay Tiggs of Norfolk, Virginia, Herbert Charles and Patrice Tiggs, of Liberty, Texas, and Sylvester Tiggs of Baytown, Texas; five siblings, Nelson Redmon of Dayton; Roland and July Redmon of Chester, Virginia. Tollie Ray and Sharon Redmon of Jacksonville, Florida, Geraldine Halton of Jacksonville, North Carolina, and Bertha Orville of Liberty, Texas; ten grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Williams Lutie Marine Williams, 88, of Dayton, formerly of Mont Belvieu, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 17, 2010.

She was a member of both Old River Baptist Church and their Senior Group. She loved everything to do with the outdoors including camping, gardening and bird watching. Lutie was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Arthur Williams.

Left behind to cherish her memory are her children, Eva Sue Robertson and James L. Williams and his wife Gloria; grandchildren, Brandi Bradford and husband Jerome, Amanda Williams, Sy Williams and Zachary Williams; great grandkids, Brittany Kindle, Tyler Williams and Coltan Case; step-grandchildren, Peyan and Taizya Bradford and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 19, 2010, at Sterling Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at Sterling Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Biddy officiating. Burial will follow at McGinnis Cemetery in Tarkington

Serving as pallbearers will be Melvin Doucet, Chuck Harmon, Wesley Pentecost, Stanley Pentecost, Virgil Hudgins and Jerome Bradford.

Final arrangements for Lutie have been entrusted to Sterling Funeral Home, 602 N. Main, Dayton, TX 77535.

Gau Clinton David Gau, 75, of Smith Point, was born in Smith Point, Texas on April 6, 1935 to Margaret Cornelia (Nelson) Gau and Leonard Clinton Gau. He died on July 17, 2010, at his home.

David married his sweetheart, Katie Bessie Kahla, on April 5, 1958 then went off to serve our country in the Army until 1964. David started out working as a commercial fisherman, and then worked for Brown and Root for 20 years, where he worked as a welder, fitter, tow boat driver, boss and mentor to young men, and then later returned to fishing. He was a Christian who loved God, his family and church (longtime member of Oak Island Baptist Church). David was a friend, soul mate to Bessie, loving, generous man who would adopt every child (not on paper) who would come to the house. He grew a bigger garden than met their needs so he could share with other family and friends. David also enjoyed hunting and because he cared so about his family, would travel anywhere to any event if invited because he knew it was important to that family member.

Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, Donald R. Gau; and sisters, Barbara and Ruth Gau.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted wife of 52 years, Bessie Gau of Smith Point; son, Charles Henry Gau of Smith Point; sisters, Mary Boyte and husband, Tom of Brookhaven, Mississippi, Nelda Douglas, of Brookhaven, Mississippi and Betty Nettles of Smith Point; and numerous nieces, nephews and many children who knew him as “Uncle Dave”.

The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 20, at Sterling Funeral Home. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at Oak Island Baptist Church with Bro. Eddie Shauberger officiating and burial to follow at Jackson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sam Glass, Charles Johnson, Monroe Kreuzer, Bob McClelland, E. J. Manuel, Elmo Peddy and Bobby Scherer. Honorary pallbearers are all of his nephews.

Final arrangements for David have been entrusted to Sterling Funeral Home, 1201 S. Main, Anahuac, Texas 77514.

Fregia Ethel Margaret Fregia, 91, of Liberty, was born in Groveton, Texas, on March 11, 1919, to Julie (Hook) Junkins and William Lawrence Junkins. She died on July 14, 2010, at a local hospital.

God came first in Ethel’s life, and making sure her children attended church was very important to her. When health permitted, she was actively involved in her Pentecostal church. Traveling brought great enjoyment to her as well as doing things at the senior citizen center. Ethel never met a stranger, and her friendliness caused her to in turn have many friends. A wonderful Mom and grandmother, she will be greatly missed.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Numa Fregia; parents; and son, David Fregia.

Left behind to cherish her memory are her children, Florence Perry of Leesville, Marie Taylor of Daisetta, Preston Fregia, Nathan Fregia and Ida Fregia, all of Liberty; 18 grandchildren; 24 great- grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren; nieces, Mary Fregia, Norma Maxine Williams and Alma Volgel; and nephews, Vernon Fregia, R.W. Fregia and Franklin Fregia.

Ethel’s service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Sterling Funeral Home with the Pastor Richard Watson officiating and burial to follow at Monroe Fregia Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Nathan Fregia, Preston Fregia, Bobby Fregia Jr., Johnny Earl Fregia, Terry Don Fregia and Alvin Dwayne Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will be Dustin Fregia, Caleb West and Adam Wienke.

Final arrangements for Ethel have been entrusted to Sterling Funeral Home, 602 N. Main, Dayton, TX 77535, (936)258-2678.

Murphy

Clayton Murphy, 78, of Anahuac, was born in Shepherd, Texas on May 10, 1932 to Ruby Edna (Kimball) Murphy and Harvey Clayton Murphy. He died on July 11, 2010, at a Galveston hospital after fighting pancreatic cancer.

Clayton served our country in the Air Force, really enjoyed his time there and spoke of it often. Martha Ellen Williamson became his bride on June 27, 1959. He made friends everywhere he went. He would go in the store and be sure when he came out Clayton would have met someone new and be able to tell a story of their life! It was nothing for him to stand in a crowd and begin introducing strangers to other strangers because he had talked to and gotten to know each one. Besides staying current with what was going on in our world politically, Clayton liked to go to movies, take his wife to play the slots at the casino, tend his vegetable or flower garden because he had the greenest thumb, or enjoy a good fresh cup of coffee, but it had to be fresh. Because he had such a love for jewelry, Clayton enjoyed owning and operating Clayton’s Jewelers for 20 years, and had 20,000 customers who most times would ask for him specifically by name. He and his wife owned a house on Sam Rayburn Lake, and although just a part-time fisherman, he set the unofficial record by catching a 3.1 lb. white perch. If only he’d known to turn it in to the record keepers after they weighed it, he could be in the history books. He was a member of Conroe Masonic Lodge #748 and will have Masonic Rites at his funeral.

Preceding him in death were his parents.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years, Martha Murphy of Anahuac; son, Jeffery Clayton Murphy and wife Ellie Mae (Appleby) Murphy of Beuna; daughter, Jody Ellen Murphy and husband, Howard L. Hilborn of Seabrook; grandchildren, Leslie Michelle Murphy, Heidi Ellen Kluber, Christina Ann Murphy; great-grandchild, Collin Lee Courts; step-grandchildren, Haley Rebecca Appleby and Johnathan David Appleby; siblings, Avil Murphy and wife, Joy, Francis (Murphy) McGilvray, Edna Lee (Murphy) Strobush and Robert Murphy and wife, Marsha.

Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Sterling Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Hensley officiating and burial to follow at Anahuac Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eddie Bonnette, Howard Hilborn, Jeffery Clayton Murphy, Marty Murphy, Robert Murphy and Michael Repp. Honorary pallbearers are Avil Murphy and James D.Williamson.

Final arrangements for Clayton have been entrusted to Sterling Funeral Home, 1201 S. Main, Anahuac, Texas 77514, (409) 267-3456.

Young Keith Alan Young, 35, of Dayton, died Sunday, July 11, 2010, at the Liberty-Dayton Regional Medical Center in Liberty.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 15, 2010, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at a later date. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Keith was born March 31, 1975 in Gary, IN, to parents; Harold R. “Rick” and Earlene Blanks Young, and has resided in the Dayton area for the past 32 years. He was an electrician and enjoyed fishing, boating, swimming, gardening, and the outdoors.

Mr. Young was preceded in death by his father: Harold R. “Rick” Young and cousin: Joel Young. He is survived by his mother: Earlene Blanks Young of Dayton, brothers: Greg Young of Dayton and Ricky Young of Dayton, nieces and nephews: Kelsey, Graci, Steven, and Bryan young, and numerous other relatives, and friends.

Ainsworth A soldier, husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandson, friend, and hero, Army Staff Sergeant Jesse Wayne Ainsworth, gave his life for the United States of America on July 10, 2010, while building a water reservoir in Walakan, Afghanistan. SSG Ainsworth died from an improvised explosive device.

While in Afghanistan, SSG Ainsworth was a team leader for a personal security detachment. SSG Ainsworth was an infantry solider assigned to the C Troop, 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, NY.

He was born September 17th, 1985, in Baytown, TX, to Donald and Margaret Ainsworth and grew up in Dayton, TX. Upon graduating from high school, Jesse enlisted in the U.S. Army in and completed basic training at Ft. Benning, GA.

SSG Ainsworth’s distinguished four year military career included two combat deployments in Iraq and was currently deployed to Afghanistan. SSG Ainsworth’s awards and decorations include 2 Army Commendation Medals, 2 Army Achievement Medals, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, two Certificate of Achievements, and Combat Infantry Badge.

SSG Ainsworth was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star and Cluster for his NATO Medal.

Jesse leaves behind a wife Sarah Ainsworth and two daughters, Lexie Ainsworth, of Dayton, Texas, and Lanna Ainsworth, of Philadelphia, New York.

He is preceded in death by his father, Donald Ainsworth. Survived by his mother, Margie Hutchins and step-father Gene Hutchins of Dayton, Texas; Father in law, Gary Ciman and wife Debra Ciman of Philadelphia, New York; Sisters, Shane Parsons and husband Ryan Parsons of The Woodlands, Texas, Rebecca Smith and husband Eric Smith of Richmond, TX; Grandma, Imogene Ewton; Great aunt, Wanda Collins; Brother in law, Sergeant First Class Robert Ciman and wife Alexis Ciman of Fort Lewis, Washington; Sister in laws, Laura Garcia and husband Airman First Class Chris Garcia of Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, Stephanie Smith and husband Private First Class Ethan Smith of Fort Drum, NY; Step-brother: Kevin Hutchins of Dayton; Nephews, Brendan and Maddux; Nieces, Kylie, Cameron, Kinnah, Kira, and Kena; and countless aunts, uncles, cousins, and relatives.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2010 at Pace Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton, Texas. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 17, 2010 at the Dayton Community Center, 801 South Cleveland, Dayton, Texas. SSG Jesse W. Ainsworth will be buried at Houston Veterans Cemetery with Full Military Honors on Saturday, July 17, 2010.

In lieu of usual remembrances, contributions may be made to his two daughters. A savings account in trust of Margaret Hutchins and Rebecca Smith has been set up at First Liberty National Bank, 109 East Hwy 90, Dayton, Texas 77535.

Doucette Don "Buckshot" Doucette 36, of Saratoga died Monday July 12, 2010 in Saratoga.

Don was born December 5, 1974 to Dennis Ray Doucette and Ronda Jenkins in Kirbyville Texas, Don had lived in Saratoga most of his life and was a Machine Operator for Lindsey Enviromental Management of Houston.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Daniel W."Brookie" Jenkins, Herman Doucette and grandmother; Sarah Lee Doucette.

He is survived by his Mother; Ronda Jenkins Brown and Stepfather; Roy D. Brown Sr. of Saratoga, Father; Dennis Doucette of Saratoga. Daughter; Kensie Allyn Doucette of Winnie. Grandmother; Francis Ann Jenkins of Silsbee. Stepbrother; Roy D. Brown Jr. and wife Chalana of Saratoga, Sisters; Ramona L. Payne and husband Justin of China, Leona R. Lindsey and husband Mark of Thicket, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

A service of remembrance will be held Friday July 16, 2010 at 2:00P.M. at New Life Assembly of God church of Batson with Reverend Tolbert Hudspeth officiating, interment will follow at Felps cemetery in Thicket.

The family will be recieving friends Thursday July 15, 2010 from 5:00P.M. until 9:00P.M. also at the church.

Pallbearers are Justin Payne, Brent Campbell, Chris Jeanes, Thad LeNormand, Jake Hudspeth and Bill Grimes. Honorary pallbearers are Roy D, Brown Jr, Snapper Castilaw, and Brandon Campbell.

Rico Luis “Rico” Suarez Rico, 60, of Dayton, died Saturday, July 10, 2010, at the Methodist Hospital in Houston.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church with burial following at Palms Memorial Park Cemetery in Dayton. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday; with rosary services at 7 p.m., at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Luis was born August 28, 1949 in Jerecuaro, Guanajuato, Mexico, to parents; Jose G. and Consuelo Suarez Rico, and has resided in the Dayton area for the past 30 years. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Taylor Pipeline after 14 years of employment, member of St. Josephs Catholic Church, and enjoyed fishing, carpentry, and visiting with friends and family.

Mr. Rico is survived by his wife of 32 years: Ignacia Cervantes Rico of Dayton, daughters: Lucy Bowen and husband Tommy of Cleveland, Blanca Gonzalez and husband Gerardo of Dayton, Maribel Rico of Dayton, and Christa Rodriguez and husband Jose of Dayton, son: J. R. Salazar and wife Shaunna of Kenefick, parents: Guadalupe and Consuelo Rico of Mexico City, sisters: Amalia, Griaciela, Irene, Marta, Rosa, and Guillermina Rico Suarez all of Mexico, brothers: Ruben Rico of Huffman, and Everardo, Santiago, and Jorge Rico all of Mexico, grandchildren: Cristian and Ashtyn Contreras, Lauren Bowen, Jocelyn and Tony Olivares, Ethan and Gerry Gonzalez, Hailey and David Salazar, and Joel Rodriguez, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Croft Wanda Aiken Croft, 69, of Tarkington, died Saturday, July 10, 2010 in Houston, TX.

She was born September 28, 1940 in Sinton, Texas to Epsie Mitchell Aiken and Alda Pierce Aiken. She was married in 1959 to Howard “Scrap” Croft. They resided in Tarkington, TX where they built a family, home and a business. Wanda was an active member of Simmons Bottom Assembly of God Church where she loved teaching a Sunday school class.

She was preceded in death by her son, Daryl Croft; her parents; sister, Joyce Morse and brother, James Aiken.

She is survived by husband, Howard “Scrap” Croft; 2 daughters, Rhonda Croft Rayburn & husband, Robert, Debbie Croft Heath & husband, Randy; 5 grandchildren, Stacey Rayburn Ramos & husband, Joe, Rachel Rayburn Sackett & husband, Steven, Lisa Rayburn, Ross Heath, and Kristin Heath; great grandson, Jake Sackett and soon to arrive great granddaughter, Emma Sackett.

Services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton, Texas. Rev. Lyndol Kinser and Associate Pastor, Kristal Alldredge officiating.

Burial will follow at Ryan Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Delbert Croft, Glen Croft, Edward Hannah, Randy Heath, Ross Heath and Steven Sackett. Honorary pallbearers will be Roy Croft, William Croft and Robert Rayburn.

Final arrangements for Wanda have been entrusted to Sterling Funeral Home, 602 N. Main, Dayton, TX 77535.

McCarthy

Sarah McCarthy, 72, formerly of Liberty, died Monday, July 5, 2010, in Houston, Texas.

Graveside services will be Monday, July 12, 2010, 10:00am, at South Park Cemetery, 1310 North Main St., Pearland, Texas. Reverend Lynn Huff, of the Buckshot Lane Church of Christ will officiate.

Sarah was born October 29, 1937 in Houston, Texas, to parents, Clyde Y. Rabun Sr. and Nell Jordan Rabun. She was a 1955 graduate of Pasadena High School. She was a longtime employee of the Hull State Bank. Sarah was a member of the Liberty Church of Christ. She enjoyed arts and crafts.

Mrs. McCarthy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, George McCarthy and a brother, Clyde Y. Rabun Jr.

She is survived by nieces, Laura Corzine and husband Robert and Liz Belinoski and husband Mike, great niece, Sarah Corzine and great nephew David Belinoski.

Services for Sarah McCarthy are under the direction of Allison Funeral Service, 1101 N. Travis St., Liberty, Texas.

Wycliff A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Francois Ahmed Wycliff, 67, of Dayton, Texas on Friday July 9, 2010 at 10:00 A. M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Dayton, with burial in Ames Catholic Cemetery, under the direction of Wells Funeral Service, Liberty.

Francois Ahmed Wycliff was born in Dayton, Texas, on March 24, 1943, the first of nine children born to Wilbert and Emily Wycliff. Francois attended Colbert Elementary School in Dayton and Holy Family School in Ashland, Kentucky, before graduating from Cathedral High School in Denver, Colorado, in 1961. After high school, he entered the Brothers of the Poor of St. Francis at Mt. Alverno Monastery in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he took the name Brother Thaddeus, reflecting his mother’s deep devotion to Saint Jude Thaddeus. While in the monastery, he attended Xavier University in Cincinnati and the University of Notre Dame, from which he graduated in 1971 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. As a brother he taught at schools for at-risk youths in Ohio, Arkansas, and New Jersey. In addition to his classroom duties his responsibilities included custodial care and assistant administration of a boarding school. He also assisted in Provincial Administration, including a stint as Novice Master and travel to Aachen, Germany, to the general council of Franciscan Brothers. In 1976, Francois left the Brothers and moved to Dallas, Texas, where he taught music, French and English as a Second Language in both private and public elementary and middle schools. He also held administrative positions, serving as principal of St. Anthony School for several years. He retired from the Dallas Independent School District in 2002.

Francois was a gifted musician, playing piano and organ beautifully until arthritis robbed him of this ability. He served as an organist and lector at St. Elizabeth Church in Dallas and Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Duncanville, Texas. He was a member of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians and the National Education Association. After retirement, Francois lived the remainder of his years in Dayton, where he volunteered his time to several causes, including Magnolia Place Nursing Center. He was a member of the parish council at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, where he also taught religious education classes, and served as a lector.

Francois will be remembered for his dedication to family, his love of music and his devotion to the Catholic Church. Francois is survived by his parents, Wilbert and Emily; by eight brothers and sisters, Don (Pamela) Wycliff, Karen Robinson, Chris (Patricia) Wycliff, Ida Wycliff, Joy (Bill) Warren, Judith (Paul) Geller, Jean Wycliff, and Brian Wycliff; by 22 nieces and nephews, and by many great nieces and nephews.

Oman Darnell Oman 59, of Batson died Wednesday July 7, 2010 at her residence.

Born in Baytown she had lived in Batson thirty years and was a homemaker.

She is survived by her daughters; Loretta Cleveland and husband Doug of Batson, Dana Neenan and friend Richard Patton of Batson, Heather Patton and friend Gene Jannise of Beaumont, Sister; Madolyn Hendricks of Batson, and life long friend Mary Hertter of Baytown and Grandchildren are Ashley Cleveland, Charlie Cleveland, Austin Neenan, Haylee Patton, Eric Patton, Cyndi Neenan, Anthony Neenan, Randal Neenan, Ashleigh Jannise, Dale Jannise. Nieces and nephew Krissy and John Patton, Timmie and Suzy Hendricks. Great nieces and nephews; Zachery Walters, Lauren Hendricks, Christian Hendricks.

A service of remembrance will be held Saturday July 10, 2010 at New Life Assembly of God church of Batson with interment to follow at Oman cemetery in Batson.

The family will be receiving friends Friday July 9, 2010 from 5:00P.M. until 9:00P.M. also at the church.

Pallbearers are Timmie Hendricks, Anthony Neenan, Randal Neenan, Austin Neenan, Eric Patton, Joseph Juneau, Brandon Dutton and Taylor Coursey. Honorary pallbearers; are Dewey Riggins, Dennis Bays, Zachery Walters.

Arrangements for Darnell Oman were entrusted to Faith & Family Funeral Services of Batson, TX.

Bobalik Dorothy Louise Bobalik, 81, of Dayton died Sunday, July 4, 2010.

She was born July 12, 1928 in Sheldon, Texas to parents: Frank Bobalik, Jr. and Elizabeth Antoinette Vrana Bobalik. She was a longtime resident of Highlands and worked for Southwestern Bell as a supervivor for over 40 years. Miss Bobalik enjoyed gardening, traveling and making videos of her trips. She moved to Etoile after retiring and had lived in Dayton for the past 5 years.

Graveside services for Miss Bobalik will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Chapel of the Pines Cemetery in Crosby under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton.

She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother and brother: Frank Bobalik, III. She is survived by her brothers and sisters: Angie Zadrapa and husband Gene of Highlands, Frances Collins and husband J.D. of Etoile, Joyce Hosea of Highlands, Mary McCartney of Pflugerville, Carolyn White and husband Terry of Highlands, Bobby Bobalik and wife Glenda of Kingsport, Tennessee, and Diane Cornelius and husband Hugh of Dayton.

Taylor Reverend James Hollie Taylor Sr 83, of Sour Lake died Monday July 5, 2010 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Born November 13, 1926 in Liberty Texas, to Roy Taylor and Effie Booth he had lived in Sour Lake and was a retired Minister affiliated with World Ministry Fellowship and was member of Praise Chapel of Sour, Lake.

He is survived by his loving wife; Elva "Bobbie" Taylor of Sour Lake, Son; Reverend James H. Taylor Jr. and wife Brenda of Houston, daughter; Pat " Sissie" Thibodeaux and husband Phil of Sour Lake. Brother; Edmond Taylor of Moss Hill, sister; Rita Fern Wells of Batson. Grandchildren; four and Great grandchildren; eight.

A service of remembrance will be held Friday July 9, 2010 at 2:00P.M. at Praise Chapel of Sour Lake with Reverend Cody Morgan officiating. Interment will follow at Guedry cemetery in Batson.

The family will be receiving Thursday July 8, 2010 from 6:00P.M. until 9:00P.M.also at Praise Chapel in Sour Lake. Pallbearers were Jason Thibodeaux, Kevin Davis, Byron Davis, Jason Pearce, Phil Thibodeaux and Jimmy Storey.

Final arrangements for James Taylor by Faith & Family Funeral Services of Batson, TX.

Sanders W C “Dub” Sanders, 80, formerly of Liberty, Texas, died July 4, 2010 in Houston, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church, 539 Main Street, Liberty, Texas 77575, with Reverend Jay Barnes officiating. Burial will follow in the Cooke Memorial Cemetery, Liberty, Texas. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Allison Funeral Service Chapel at 1101 N. Travis St., Liberty, TX., from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.

Mr. Sanders was born on July 14, 1929 in Childress, Texas, to parents, Elbert Earl Sanders and Sallie Rae White Sanders. He attended school at Edinburg, Texas, and later attended the University of Texas in Austin. He was married to Lora Nell Lott for fifty-five years until her death in January of this year. During the time Mr. Sanders resided in Liberty, he was very active in the community. He was the manager of the Liberty Chamber of Commerce for many years, and active in the Port of Liberty. He was the manager of the First Federal Savings & Loan of Beaumont, Liberty branch. Mr. Sanders was the manager of KPXE radio station and was the voice of the Liberty Panther football games at that time. Mr. Sanders was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was an avid golfer. Mr. Sanders enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Mr. Sanders is preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Lora Nell Lott Sanders.

He is survived by his daughters; Karen Jacobs and husband John and Melissa Ramsey and husband David, sister, Mitzi Wilkinson and husband Fred, five grandchildren; Gillian Carr and husband Jason, Cody Weston Burns and wife Jennifer, Callie Rae Campbell and husband Shaine, Stacie Ramsey Babin and husband Brian and Lisa Ramsey, eight great-grandchildren; Ella Rose Carr, Ava Carr, Elizabeth Carr, Dub Burns, Maximus Burns, Dylan Ramsey, Hailey Ramsey, Wyatt Mills and many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements were under the direction of Allison Funeral Service 1101 North Travis Street, Liberty, Texas 77575 936-336-6418.

Campbell

Roy Clyde Campbell 55, of Liberty died Sunday July 4, 2010 in Liberty.

A native of Monahans Ward Texas he had lived in Liberty most of his life and was a Truck Driver for Drum Equipment of Liberty and Dayton Vaccum service, and was also a U.S. Marine Corp veteran where he fought on Koh Tong Island where he received the Navy Cross Medal and The Presidential Citation for bravery for the saving of fellow marines lives on the Island.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents; R.C. Campbell and Myrtle Inez Lewis Campbell, Greatniece; Nocona Cheyenne Hanks, Greatnephew; Zachary David Marti and Stepdaughter; April Smith.

He is survived by his Mother-in-law; Mary Smith of Liberty, Son; Rory Cordell Campbell of Liberty, daughters; Chellsey Campbell of Houston, Melissa Fontnow of Votaw. Cousin and caregiver; Darlene Davis of Liberty. Sisters; Cynthia Pavliska of Liberty, Becky Lewis of Hardin, Brenda Cain of Moss Hill, Angie Abshier of Dayton and Chris Martin of Carthage. Grandchildren; eight.

Cremation service handled under the care of Faith & Family Funeral Services of Batson.

Final arrangements for Roy Campbell have been entrusted to Faith & Family Funeral Services of Batson, TX.

Tomlinson Basil Terrance Tomlinson 87, of Saratoga died Monday July 5, 2010 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

He was born in Milvid Tx February 13, 1923 to J.R. Tomlinson and Mattie Biddle. He had lived in Saratoga most of his life and was Founder and President of Basil Oilfield Services of Saratoga, he was also on the board of director of Peoples State Bank and First City Bank of Kountze. Basil was also Founder and President of Hardin County Game Preserve Association, and a 65 year Mason with The Masonic Lodge #914 of Saratoga.

He was preceded in death by his brother; J.R. Tomlinson Jr.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years Ruth Tomlinson of Saratoga, Son; Billy Tomlinson and wife Lisa and family Jamie, Kayla, and Lucy. Brothers; Reverend Alvin Tomlinson and wife Lou of Saratoga and Calvin Tomlinson and wife Billie Jean of Saratoga. Sister; Geraldine Peco of Saratoga. Grandson; Matt Tomlinson and wife Kelli of Saratoga and Great-Grandchildren; Hart and Lyndon Tomlinson of Saratoga.

A service of remembrance and also a Masonic service will be held Wednesday July 7, 2010 at 10:00A.M. at Faith & Family Funeral Services 40847 Hwy 105 E. with Reverend Frank Aragon officiating.

Interment will follow at Guedry cemetery in Batson. The family will be recieving friends Tuesday July 6, 2010 fron 5:00P.M. until 8:00P.M. at Faith & Family.

Final arrangements for Basil Tomlinson have been entrusted to Faith & Family Funeral Service of Batson, TX.

Ripkowski

Richard Stash Ripkowski, better known as “Bubba Rip”, 63, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010 in Beaverton, Oregon.

He was born October 3, 1946 in Liberty, Texas to parents: Bernie I. and Olivia Eaton Ripkowski. Bernie was the eldest of 12 brothers and 4 sisters born to Mattie and Stash Ripkowski. Rick attended Dayton schools, graduated in Victoria in 1965, and received his BA in business from Western Kentucky University in 1973. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1966, serving in Korea, returning as a Captain in the Artillery. He served until 1971 when he honorably accepted inactive status. He had worked for Mercer Transportation as general manager in Louisville, Kentucky and freight agent in Portland, Oregon until 2007. Rick was a member of St. Cecilia Parish in Beaverton, Oregon.

Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dayton with interment to follow at Crosby Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday evening, July 9, 2010 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Bernie and Olivia Ripkowski and his brother: Michael Ripkowski. He is survived by his wife: Christie Jones Ripkowski of Beaverton, Oregon; his sister: Susie Patton of Liberty, Texas; also numerous aunt, uncles, cousins, other relatives and a host of friends.

Walker Vivian Walker, 84, of Dayton, was born in Eunice, Louisiana on August 15, 1925 to Beatrice Catherine (Lustman) Clements and Gustave Clements. She died on July 4, 2010, at a Liberty nursing home.

At 17 years of age, Vivian caught a train to Washington D. C., without a job to go to, but once there, found one working for the government. She shared a room with her sister, who was already there. Although she was a woman with a loud, commanding voice who spoke her mind, Vivian was a devoted wife of 59 years and a mother of three. She was a Catholic who volunteered for Churches United, gardened, cooked yummy Cajun dishes, knitted and crocheted. She was a wonderful homemaker!

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband of 59 years, Neal Walker; daughter, Denise Walker; and infant son, Joseph Michael Walker.

Left behind to cherish her memory are her daughter, Debra Garcia and husband, Abel Garcia of Dayton; grandson, Michael Joseph Varela of Atascocita; sister, Myrtle Rowell and husband, Charley of Houston; sisters-in-law, Nettie Robinson of Houston and Barbara Walker of Dayton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Jim McClintock as Celebrant. Private family burial will follow at Forest Park Lawndale in Houston. Pallbearers will be Abel Garcia, Abel Garcia II, Brandy King, Nick Martin, Sean Martin, and Michael Varela.

Final arrangements for Vivian have been entrusted to Sterling Funeral Home, 602 N. Main, Dayton, TX 77535, (936)258-2678. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Liberty Health Care or St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Morse

Joe Ann Morse 65 of Saratoga, died Saturday July 3, 2010.

Born in Galveston Tx, to Chester Toiley Crawford and Ethel Mary Coker on December 3, 1944, she had lived in Saratoga most of her life and was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband Gene Morse of Saratoga, daughters; Melba Lee Morse and husband Timothy of Saratoga, Ethel Marie Ridgeway and husband Robert of Saratoga, Barbara Ann Morse of Warrensburg MO. and Step-daughter; Patricia Evelyn Iott and husband David also of Warrensburg MO. Sisters; Emma Kay Walshak of Houston, Wanda Louise Robbins of Daisetta, and Sherry Farr of Saratoga. Grandchildren; seven and Great grandchildren; three.

A service of remembrance will be held Tuesday July 6, 2010 at 11:00A.M. At Faith & Family Funeral Services 40847 Hwy 105 E. with Reverend Nathan Hendrix and Tolbert Hudspeth officiating, interment will follow at Crawford cemetery in Saratoga.

The family will be receiving friends Monday July 5, 2010 from 5:00P.M. until 9:00P.M. at Faith & Family. Pallbearers were Chester Caskey, Randy Rose, Thomas Wood, Kevin Walshak,and Kelley Walshak.

Services for Joe Morse have been entrusted to Faith & Family Funeral Services of Batson, TX.

Roberts

Mary Lou Chapman Roberts, 71 of Dayton died Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Triumph East Hospital in Channelview. She was born December 30, 1938 in Plaisance, Louisiana to parents: Earlist Chapman, Sr. and Agnes Sam Chapman. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and worked for many years at Heritage Manor.

Services for Mrs. Roberts will be 12 noon, Monday, July 5, 2010 at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church with her son, Rev. Keith Mitchell and Rev. Revels officiating. Interment will follow at Wells Cemetery in Liberty under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until 12 noon prior to service time at Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Roosevelt Roberts, four sisters and six brothers. She is survived by her children: Judy Jack of Eunice, Louisiana; Earnest Jack, Jr. of Dayton; Delwyn Mitchell of Dayton, Patricia Mitchell Etienne of Dayton, Laura Garza of Dayton, Mark D. Mitchell of Houston; Stacey James Mitchell of Liberty, and Rev. Keith Mitchell of Houston; twenty three grandchildren; twenty five great-grandchildren and one brother: Calvin Chapman of Dayton.

Simons Steve Hollis Simons 74, of Liberty died Thursday July 1, 2010 at Liberty-Dayton hospital in Liberty.

A native of Cross Plains TX he had lived in Liberty since 1966 and was Owner and Operator of Inflanta Test of Liberty and also an Oilfield worker and Rancher. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist church – Marysee, where he served a Deacon.

He was preceded in death by his son; Lefty David Simons, Grandson; Lefty Donovan Simons, Brother; Dewitt Simons. Sisters Cleta Jackson and Grace Carpenter. Survivors are his wife; Margie Simons of Liberty, daughters; Levhone Rhodes and husband Norris of Moss Hill, Dianna Bailey and husband Reverend Carlton Bailey of Moss Hill, Deanna Brownlee and husband Dwight of Moss Hill and Brenda Bracewell and husband Mike of Liberty. Brothers; Homer Simons and wife Fay of Cross Plains TX, and Clovis Simons also of Cross Plains Tx. Sisters; Wanema Akins and husband Herman of Abilene, Vaga Sallee and husband Terry of Corbon Tx. Grandchildren: eleven and Ten Great-grandchildren.

A service of remembrance will be held Saturday July 3, 2010 at 11:00A.M At Mt. Calvary Baptist Church-Marysee with Reverend Bill Fabriguze and Reverend Ronnie Brigman officiating. Interment will follow at Hardin Chapel cemetery in Hardin.

The family will be receiving friends Friday July 2, 2010 from 5:00P.M. Until 9:00P.M. At Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Pallbearers were, David Edmonds, Steven Brownlee, Daniel Bailey, Michael Bracewell, Christopher Bracewell and Joshua Rhodes.

Services have been entrusted to Faith & Family Funeral Service of Batson, TX.