Obituaries

Jul 31, 2023

Daniel Thomas Buzek, 56, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. He was born on Friday, February 26, 1967 in Pasadena, Texas to Arnold  Buzek and Patricia Sue Buchanan Buzek, both of whom have preceded him in death.  Daniel was also preceded in death by his brother Vincent Wells Buzek, father-in-law Henry Williams, mother-in-law Barbara Williams,...

Jul 31, 2023

General Garland Lee II, 65, of Rye, Texas passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. He was born on Thursday, December 19, 1957 in Pasadena, Texas to General Garland Lee Sr. and Frances Vanlandingham Lee, both of whom have preceded him in death.  General was also preceded in death by his sisters, Frances Garlene and Barbara Janice.  Left to...

Jul 30, 2023

Leanna  Rae Schweizer, 74, of Livingston, Texas passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023. She was born on Wednesday, July 13, 1949 in Des Moines, Iowa to Thomas  Earl Cox and Beatrice Lavina Kalar Cox, both of whom have preceded her in death.  Leanna  was also preceded in death by her brother, Steve Cox. Left to cherish her memory...

Jul 29, 2023

Juana Beatriz Rangel Nino de Cleveland, Texas, falleció el sábado 29 de julio de 2023 a la edad de 29 años. Nació el viernes 24 de junio de 1994, hija de Teodoro Rangel y Marcelina Nino Rangel. Quedan para atesorar su memoria sus amorosos padres, dos hijos Daniel Mendoza y Maurico Mendoza, dos hermanos Gabriel Rangel y Luis Rangel;...

Jul 29, 2023

Virginia “Laverne” Aldrich, 72, formerly of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at her home with family by her side. She was born on Sunday, October 1, 1950 in Dayton, Texas to Vernon Clark and Maudie Moody-Clark both of whom have preceded her in death. Virginia also joined her husband, Jerry Aldrich; son, John “BJ” Smith...

Jul 29, 2023

Mary Lee Drake Muirhead passed peacefully at her home in Splendora on July 29, 2023, at the age of 72.  Mary Lee was born on May 21, 1951 in Bryan, Texas.  She was the second child and oldest daughter of Alton Lee and Mary Louise Snook Drake, both of whom preceded her in death.  During her youth, Mary Lee...

Jul 28, 2023

Lod "Billy" William Stuckey Jr., 87, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023. He was born on Tuesday, June 16, 1936 to Lod William Stuckey Sr. and Mary Aleene Simon Stuckey, both of whom have preceded him in death. Lod was also preceded in death by his son, Billy Ray; brothers, Donald, Richard, and Ernest; and...

Jul 25, 2023

Tony W. Jackson, 56, of Shepherd, TX passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023. He was born August 26, 1966 to Frances Hobbs Kinder. He was raised by Hank Kinder for many years and considered him as a father. Tony is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Gordon and Edna Hobbs; nephew Brandon D. Ross; niece, Trinity Kinder; aunts,...

Jul 24, 2023

Frances Beckham (Anderson)

was born in Moonshine Hill, Texas, on December 12, 1937. While in her earlier years she moved to El Campo and graduated high school there. After high school she decided to go to Sam Houston State University to become a teacher. In the 60’s just 7 to 8% of women obtained a college degree....

Jul 24, 2023

Lisa Anglin, 65, of Huffman, Texas passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023. She was born on Friday, May 9, 1958 in Baytown, Texas to Johnny  Ralph  Fannin and Betty Adams Fannin, both of whom have preceded her in death.  Lisa  was also preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Fannin. Left to cherish her memory is her loving...

Jul 21, 2023

Michael Lee Rutland, 51, of Livingston, Texas passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023. He was born on Wednesday, March 29, 1972 in Houston, Texas to Marvin Hunter Rutland and Lila Joan Wade Rutland, both of whom have preceded him in death.  Michael  was also preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth  Haydon; sister, Gloria Withrow; grandmother, Goldie.  Left...

Jul 21, 2023

Janet Blount, 73, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023. She was born on Wednesday, November 30, 1949 in Dallas, Texas to Maurice Bierman and Sally   Edson Bierman, both of whom have preceded her in death. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Lane Blount; son, Devin Blount; sisters, Pam Miles (Eldon) and Debra ...

Jul 20, 2023

Robert Eugene Hogue passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the age of 97 in Livingston, TX. Robert was born and raised in Coldspring, TX. He served in the US Navy from 1944-1946. Robert married Marie Thompson in 1947. They spent 75 years together. Robert and Marie opened a business in Coldspring and served the community for 10 years....

Jul 18, 2023

Claire Vivian "Sweetie" Shears, 64, of New Waverly, passed away on July 18, 2023 after a short battle with brain cancer.

Viv was born on December 12, 1958 in Santa Ana, California to Clarence Joseph Remore Jr. and Myrna Clarice (Meyers) Remore.

Viv was preceded in death by her brother, Clarence...

Jul 16, 2023

Cynthia Reed of Shepherd, Texas passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at the age of 56. She was born on Saturday, September 3, 1966 in Houston, Texas to Charles Reed and Merdie Pierce Reed, both of whom have preceded her in death. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband Timothy Bradley, two sons Corey D. Reed...

Jul 12, 2023

Landon Rylan Allen Wells of Conroe, Texas passed away on Wednesday July 12, 2023 at the age of 28. He was born on Monday January 16, 1995 in The Woodlands, Texas to Ronald Wells Jr. and Allie Marie Wells, whom are left to cherish his memory. Landon is preceded in death by his sister Cecili Young. Also left to...

Jul 10, 2023

Gary Barber, 59, of  Montgomery, Texas passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. He was born on Saturday, September 14, 1963 in Wichita, Kansas to Robert  Barber  and Waltraud Lepper Barber. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Robert Barber. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Anna Barber; mother Waltraud Barber; daughter, Megan Barber; son,...

Jul 6, 2023

Albert  P. Chancey, 80, of Splendora, Texas passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023. He was born on Sunday, October 18, 1942 in Houston, Texas to Jim Patrick Chancey and Betty Anice Raspberry Chancey, both of whom have preceded him in death.  Albert was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Cecil Reagan Rhea, brothers, Russell Allen Chancey and...

Jul 5, 2023

Tammy Lynne Samuelson, 46, of Shepherd, Texas passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.  She was born on Friday, June 17, 1977 in Channelview, Texas to Vernon "Butch"  Phillips and Linda Whitten Phillips, Tammy is preceded in death by her child Baby Samuelson, grandparents Pete and Betty Whitten, grandparents Terry and Karen Evans, and uncle Jerry Phillips. Left to...

Jul 2, 2023

James Douglas Cox, 83, of Coldspring, Texas passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023. He was born on Saturday, December 2, 1939 in Evergreen, Texas to Ivie Eugene Cox and Susie  Mae McCants Cox, both of whom have preceded him in death. James  was also preceded in death by his brother, Donald Cox; sister, Mildred Long, Carolyn Cox, and...