Obituaries

Jan 10, 2024

Aleisha C. Wolf entered the gates of heaven on January 10, 2024. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

All arrangements are being handled under the trusted care of Neal Funeral Home.

Jan 10, 2024

Walter Leggett Smith “Smitty” of Cleveland, Texas, went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 84. He was born on Sunday, October 8, 1939, in Cleveland, Texas, to William Smith and Savannah “Whitmire” Smith, both of whom have preceded him in death. Walter was also preceded by his loving wife Mary Ellen “Barrow” Smith of 59...

Jan 9, 2024

Margaret Sue Burks entered the gates of heaven on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at the age of 69. Margie was born on February 12, 1954, in Houston, Texas to Fletcher “Bo” Spray and Minnie Brown Spray. She was a faithful servant, and her love for studying the bible nourished her giving heart. She had a deep love for her...

Jan 8, 2024

Connie Renee Williams entered the gates of heaven on Monday, January 8, 2024 at the age of 65. Connie was born on January 20, 1958 to Charles Keene and Shirley Grantom in Houston, Texas. She grew up in the country and loved to hunt and fish. Connie worked as a jailer in Montgomery County, where she retired after 21...

Jan 5, 2024

Danny Edward Pagan departed this earthly life on Friday, January 5, 2024 at the age of 75. He was born on December 23, 1948 to Luther Vernon Pagan and Naomi Pendergraff in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Danny proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Danny was the owner and operator of Pagan Construction. He loved...

Dec 26, 2023

Celebration of life for

Jackie Ray Purswell

March 5, 1948 - December 26, 2023

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Rural Shade Baptist Church

Cleveland, Texas

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Dec 18, 2023

Larry Dale Hopkins entered the gates of heaven on Monday December 18, 2023 at the age of 84. He was born on October 2, 1939 in Hayti, Missouri to James Hopkins and Santa Anna Williams Hopkins. Larry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He loved and cherished his family. He enjoyed being on the deer stand and...

Dec 18, 2023

Lyman Edward Reynolds, entered the gates of Heaven on Monday, December 18, 2023, at the age of 93. He was born March 12, 1930, in Lovelady, Texas to Charlie Reynolds and Lena Tompkins Reynolds, both of whom have preceded him in death. Lyman was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Willa Jo Reynolds; and his son, Weldon...

Dec 16, 2023

Zoe Ann Williams went to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Her family is creating her obituary and will be posted soon.

Dec 13, 2023

Bert Gene Hale Sr., of Hempstead, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the age of 79. He was born on Sunday, February 27, 1944, in Dallas, Texas to Bertrum Hale and Edna Louise Bates Hale, both of whom have preceded him in death. Bert was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Rose Hale....

Dec 10, 2023

Kenneth Byron Watkins entered the gates of Heaven on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at the age of 75. Kenneth was born on December 24, 1947, to Bailey Watkins and Clara Danley Watkins in Harlingen, Texas. He served as Chief Warrant Officer on a nuclear sub in the United States Navy for 20 years.  He was also a member of...

Dec 10, 2023

Marvin Stanley Gilmore went to be with our Lord on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the age of 69. Marvin was born on January 27, 1954 in Pasadena, Texas to Marvin Gilmore and Allene Whitmire. He was an avid outdoorsman; he had a passion for hunting, fishing, and guns. Marvin loved his family and spending time with them. He...

Dec 6, 2023

Patricia Ann Beard, our beloved mother, sister, and grandmother went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the age of 76. Patricia was born on October 23, 1947, in San Augustine, TX to Doris Loggins. She was a faithful servant and an excellent mother to her precious children. She found her passion working as a...

Dec 3, 2023

Jacob Timothy Neal entered the gates of heaven on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at the age of 29. He was born on September 15, 1994 in Humble, Texas to Johnny Neal and Chasity Stotts Murray. Jacob was a loving son, grandson, loving big brother and a friend to many. He loved fishing, music and lived life on the edge....

Dec 2, 2023

Blanca Lidia Olivia Chávez partió a estar con nuestro señor el sábado 2 de diciembre de 2023 a la edad de 53 años. Blanca nació el  de octubre de 1970 en Acajulta, El Salvador, hija de Carlos Alberto Olivia y Margarita Chávez. Blanca fue una hija, esposa, madre, hermana y abuela amorosa, la belleza que trajo a muchas vidas...

Dec 2, 2023

Robbie Ann Parkman of Cleveland, Texas, entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the age of 90. She was born on Tuesday, January 3, 1933, in Blevins, Texas to James Elmo Thompson and Ida Mae Thompson, both of whom have preceded her in death. Robbie is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas...

Nov 28, 2023

Jaeda had a big heart and loved everyone that was kind to her and would go out of her way to make sure they were happy. She was very intelligent and would express that intelligence by being artistic with her drawings and the stories she would write. When it came to her being a gamer, she would always take...

Nov 27, 2023

John Dolph Everitt entered the gates of heaven on November 27, 2023 at the age of 87. He was born on February 29, 1936 in Cleveland, Texas to Truman Everitt and Myrtle Godejohn Everitt. John proudly served his country in the United States Army. John could be found at the deer stand or the nearest fishing hole. He cherished...

Nov 18, 2023

Chastity Hawkins- Easley entered the gates of heaven on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the age of 47. Chastity loved life to the fullest and was a  lover of life in general. She loved her family and friends very deeply and was always eager to help and/or offer loving advice. She would be so happy when she was able...

Nov 18, 2023

Sue Lynn Pierce entered the gates of heaven on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 59. She was born on January 18, 1964, in Baytown, Texas to Johnny R. Fannin and Ann Adams Fannin. Sue was a loving mother, sister, and grandmother. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandkids.  Sue loved fishing and being on the river. She also...