Obituaries
Kathie Marie Martin
Jan 16, 2018
Kathie Marie Martin, 70, of Baytown, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. She was born on Tuesday, December 16, 1947, in Highlands, Texas, to Clayborn Allen Wingate Sr. and Willie Gaynelle (James) Wingate, both of whom have preceded her in death. Kathie was also preceded in death by her spouse, Richard Triche; brothers, John T. Wingate, Frank Wingate,...
Katie Odd Swain
Jan 16, 2018
Katie Odd Swain, 81, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. She was born on Wednesday, September 16, 1936 in Houston, Texas to Joseph Albert Spurlock and Matilda Ray (Fuqua) Spurlock, both of whom have preceded her in death. Katie was also preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Swain, brother, A.C. Spurlock, sisters, Doris Gean Tipton,...
Shannon Harrell Helm
Jan 15, 2018
Shannon Harrell Helm of Conroe, Texas passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018. She was born on February 06, 1970 in Houston, Texas. Shannon is preceded in death by her father, Thomas Carroll Harrell and her brother Thomas Carroll, Jr. Left to cherish her memory is her spouse, Charles Helm; mother, Sharon Idelle (Arnold) Harrell; children, Carol Lynn Cox and...
Ruth Everitt
Jan 14, 2018
Ruth Everitt, 90, of Shepherd, Texas passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018. She was born on Saturday, November 19, 1927 to George and Alice (Rhodes) Hopper, both of whom have preceded her in death. Ruth was also preceded in death by her 4 sisters; her husband, Collis B. Everitt; her grandson, Collis Bill Everitt and her son-in law, Odis...

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

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

Mattie Delores Clayburn
Jan 3, 2018
Mattie Delores Clayburn, 84, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. She was born on Sunday, December 24, 1933 in Quanah, Texas to William Albert Stephens and Eva (Wood) Stephens, both of whom have preceded her in death. Mattie was also preceded in death by her spouse, William Howard Clayburn; daughter, Eva Christy and husband Harry; son,...
Dwayne Allen Johnson Sr
Jan 2, 2018
Dwayne Allen Johnson Sr. 74, passed away on Tuesday, January 02, 2018. He was born on March 08, 1943, to James L. and Beatrice (Fabriguz) Johnson, both of whom have preceded him in death. Dwayne was also preceded in death by his son, Wesley Leon Cameron; brothers, James Johnson, Dickie Johnson, Johnny Johnson, Riley Johnson and Bubba Johnson; sisters, Louise...
Kade Dylan Contreras
Dec 27, 2017
Kade Dylan Contreras, 4, of Cleveland, Texas became one of Gods angels on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. He was born on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 in Humble, Texas. Left to cherish his memory is his loving parents Roy Angel Contreras and Courtney (Stuckey) Contreras; grandparents, Delores Martinez and Roy Contreras, Neil and Linda Stuckey; brothers, Ty Stuckey, Hayden Contreras, Kamden...
Cecil Marion Aills
Dec 27, 2017
Cecil Marion Aills, passed away on Wednsday, December 27, 2017, in Trinity, Texas. Cecil was born on August 5, 1948, in Mulshoe, to Ronald Edward Aills and Dee Carmichael (Skipper). Cecil was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Edward Aills; son, Edward Franklin Aills; step-father, Marvin Wendell Carmichael; brother, Charles Aills; sister, Alice Aills. Left to cherish his memories...
Billie Jo Culbertson
Dec 26, 2017
Billie Jo Culbertson, 35, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. She was born on Tuesday, June 22, 1982, in Houston, Texas, to David Whitten and Barbara (Culbertson) Whitten. Billie was preceded in death by her grandparents, W. V. and JoAnn Culbertson, and Lucille and James Whitten. Left to cherish her memory is her loving parents, David...
J. B. Brown
Dec 25, 2017
J. B. Brown, 86, of Crosby, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. He was born on Sunday, October 25, 1931, in Cleveland, Texas, to B. F. Brown and Martha Ann (Slone) Brown, both of whom have preceded him in death. J. B. was also preceded in death by his late wife, W. Ruth Brown; daughter, LaNell Melton. Left...

Dennis Wayne Landgraf
Dec 25, 2017
Dennis Wayne Landgraf, 58, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017. He was born on Wednesday, February 11, 1959, to Clinton and Shirley Landgraf. Left to cherish his memory are his loving parents, Clinton and Shirley Landgraf; brothers, Robert Landgraf and wife Michelle, Allen Landgraf and Jennifer Foster; sisters, Sandra Meadows and husband Michael, Belinda Landgraf and...
Bobby Gene Bigpond
Dec 24, 2017
Bobby Gene Bigpond of Shepherd, Texas departed this life on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at the age of 76 years and 5 days. He was born on December 19, 1941 to Robert Bigpond and Lucy (Welch) Bigpond, both of whom have preceded him in death. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 14 years, Laverne Bigpond of...
Paul Wesley Watson
Dec 22, 2017
Paul Wesley Watson "Dub", 50, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017. He was born on Tuesday, August 15, 1967, in Houston, Texas, to Billy Mack Watson and Delores Jean (Earls) Watson. Paul was preceded in death by his father Billy Mack Watson. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Cheryl Hanks Watson; loving mother,...
William Earl "Bill" Twyman
Dec 22, 2017
William Earl "Bill" Twyman, 73, of Conroe, Texas passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017. He was born October 28, 1944 in Austin, Texas to Earl D. Twyman and Edna (Haussmann) Twyman, both of whom have preceded him in death. He served eight years as an aircraft carrier pilot in the U.S. Navy. He was a Captain for Continental Airlines...