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Mayfield
Ruby Lee Brown Mayfield, age 94, of Liberty, wife of the late Dee M. Mayfield, died peacefully at Kingwood Medical Center in Kingwood, TX, on Wednesday, January 28, 2016.
She was born on August 24, 1921 in Lindsey, OK to Merritt Franklin Brown and Mae Lee Brown. As did so many others, the farming family left Oklahoma during the Dustbowl of 1930. Ruby and her extended family traveled from state to state chasing rumors of work until they arrived in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. She often recalled the lush beauty and sweet smell of the fruit groves as they made their new home in the “Valley”.
Ruby graduated from Lyford High School in Lyford, TX. There she met Dee Mayfield, the love of her life, who was stationed at the Air Force base in Harlingen, TX. They married
on December 19, 1944 and in the following years were blessed with three children. After World War II, they resided in Jacksonville, TX until 1953, and Beaumont, TX until 1965, before finally settling in Liberty, TX that year. Dee died in 1979 and Ruby had continued residing in Liberty living independently until her death. Ruby was a diehard Houston Astros fan, and enjoyed camping with family and loved her coffee.
Ruby was baptized into Christ as a young woman and was a great example of a Christian mother and grandmother and remained a faithful member of the Church of Christ her entire life. She loved her family at the Maple St. Church of Christ in Liberty.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Dee and daughter-in-law, Linda Mayfield. She is survived by sons, Dale Mayfield and wife Johnelle, Alan Mayfield and wife Janie and daughter Toni Huehnerfuss and husband Clark; grandchildren, David Mayfield and wife Julie, Paul Mayfield and wife Michaela and Kelli Mayfield Stine and husband Billy, and four great-grandchildren, Andrew, Timothy, Olivia and Cora Mayfield.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org, Ruby’s favorite charity.
At her wishes, Allison Funeral Service will be entrusted with the arraignments for transportation and interment. A private family memorial service will be held at Resthaven Memorial Park cemetery in Jacksonville, TX at a later date.
Means
Mary June Tillman Means age 87 died Tuesday January 26, 2016 at Magnolia Place Healthcare in Liberty.
Mary was born in Liberty, Texas December 10, 1928 the daughter of the late Robert Tillman and Helen Hackenberger Tillman. Mary was a homemaker for the majority of her life but would also work part-time for various retailers in the Liberty area. Always dressed proper, she enjoyed to read in her earlier years, and spending time outside. Mary was an animal lover who was always willing to care for a stray. She also enjoyed collecting dolls and fishing.
She was preceded in death by her parents as well as her husband Claude Means and a brother Bobby Tillman.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughters: Linda Sterling and husband Ben of Austin; Kay Lynn Darling of Trinity, TX; Francesca Whitaker and husband Louis of Spring, TX; son: Billy Smith of Carrabelle, FL; and a daughter-in-law Pamela Doucette of Saratoga, TX. In addition she leaves her nine grandchildren: Lisa, Jason, Stephanie, Victoria, Karen, Tammy, Robbie, Joyce, and Rodney. She also leaves her caregiver Delores Grey as well as a close family friend Marsha DeDear. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
A funeral service for Mary will be held 2 P.M. Saturday January 30, 2016 at Allison Funeral Service, 1101 N. Travis Liberty, Texas. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial to follow the service in Cooke Memorial cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org
White
Tien White Jr. 58, of Winnie, TX passed Jan. 26, 2016.
Services will be Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 at Trinity Church, 1324 Highway 124, Winnie, TX. Visitation will begin at 9AM until funeral at 11AM.
Cherishing his memories are spouse: Agnes M. White, children: Dondrel White, Pamela White, Alicia White and Rochelle Harmon. Siblings: Roy J. White (Pam), Ruthel Brown (James), Rose Bronson (Rev. Mack Bronson), Royton White (Velma), Mary A. Tarver (James), Deltra Moore (Josh), Daniel White, Alfred White (Anita) and Donald White (Carmon). 8-Grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mr. White’s services have been entrusted to Proctor's Mortuary (Locations in Anahuac, Beaumont, Silsbee and Woodville, TX). Main # ; .
Marks
Gloria Patricia Stanfield Marks age 63 died Monday January 25, 2016 in Houston, Texas.
Gloria was born in Brookfield, Missouri June 8, 1952 the daughter of the late Raymond T. Stanfield Sr. and Bernice Aletha Craig Stanfield. Gloria enjoyed training horses, playing cards, and visiting with relatives. Gloria started her career in Law Enforcement prior to joining the military, in military she served in the US Air Force as a Staff Sergeant as a Security Police Supervisor from 1975-1982. After her military service she went on to receive her Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting and Finance, at Phillips University, in Enid, Ok., She then went on in the remaining years in the accounting field, retiring from TXDOT with over twenty years of service.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of thirty-seven years David B. Marks of Hull, sons: Staff Sgt. David Bowman Marks II and his wife Maryanne of McChord AFB, Takoma, Washington; Ray Marks of Orange; and Samuel A. Marks and his wife Frances of Hardin. She also leaves her sisters: Eve Sprang of Kansas City, Kansas; Marilyn Cahoon of Casa Grande, AZ.; and Carolyn Stabler and her husband Roger of Scottsdale, AZ.; and a brother Raymond T. Stanfield Jr. and his wife Faye of Weston, MO. In addition she leaves her grandchildren: Krysten, David III, Landon, Alyssa, Connor, Kassidie, and Hallie Marks.
A memorial service will be held 7 P.M. Monday February 1, 2016 at Allison Funeral Service, 1101 N. Travis Liberty, Texas. Visitation for Gloria will be held two hour prior to the service from 5-7 P.M.. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Gloria’s name to a charity of one’s choice.
Beausoleil
It is with deep regret and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, grandad, relative, and friend, Joseph (Joe) Normand Beausoleil, age 85.
Dad died Saturday, January 23, 2016 at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown, Texas after a long, valiant and determined battle against several illnesses. Dad was a fighter and wanted to stay with his beloved Joan for as long as possible. God blessed him, Joan, and our family beyond measure by allowing him to be on this earth an extra precious nine years. We love him, we shall miss him, we will never forget him, and we will cherish the memories forever.
Dad was born on July 8, 1930 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island to Mr. Dieudonne Beausoleil, and Mrs. Aurelia Beausoleil and was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Alcide Beausoleil, Armand Beausoleil, and Lucien Beausoleil.
Dad is survived by his loving wife Joan Bernadette Wright Beausoleil and children Bernard Michael (Debbie), Briand Joseph (Fiona), Gerald Normand (Mandy), Mark James (Liz), Suzanne Martinna Kuempel (Russell), Luke Patrick (Ginna), and Pauline Elizabeth Moradi (Hossein). G-Dad is also survived by his grandchildren Brent Hodges, Ashley Kuempel, Nathan Beausoleil, Hanna Moradi, Matt Kuempel, Lauren Beausoleil, Leah Moradi, Bryn Beausoleil, Gabi Beausoleil, Louis Beausoleil, Nick Beausoleil, Will Beausoleil, Liam Beausoleil, Callum Beausoleil, and Olivia Beausoleil.
Joe grew up in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. He attended a Catholic Seminary in Joliette, Canada and Mount Saint Charles Academy in Woonsocket to become a Catholic priest. However, this was not meant to be due to his love of hockey and baseball. At the age of 16, his outstanding baseball skills led to an invitation by the Boston Red Sox to attend their training camp in Melbourne, Florida.
His potential baseball career was interrupted by the Korean War. Instead of being drafted, Dad joined the United States Air Force and eventually obtained the rank of Tech Sergeant.
His first tour of duty was in Burtonwood Air Force Base, England instead of Korea. That duty assignment would become a significant event in Dad's life. During this tour, he met his future wife of 63 years while shopping for cough drops at Lewis' Department Store in Liverpool, England. On October 25, 1952, Joseph Normand married
Joan Bernadette Wright in Liverpool. While in the Air Force, Joe initially specialized in vehicle maintenance and advanced into electronic radar surveillance. This specialty provided tours of duty during the Cold War era in Prestwick, Scotland, Mallorca, Spain, Ft. Yukon, Alaska, Osceola, Wisconsin, and Berlin, Germany. Additional dramatic and memorable tours of duty were in San Antonio, Texas, New Brunswick, Canada, Westover, Massachusetts, and, finally, Jacksonville, Florida where he retired after 23 years of honorable service.
While in Berlin, with no prior Scouting experience, Dad became Scout Master for Troop 46 where he nurtured a group of boys into accomplished achievers earning many merit badges and awards. His sons and other Scouts went on to become Eagle, Life and Star Scouts and he was awarded Scout Master of the Year, Wood Badge, and the Silver Beaver Awards. Through Dad's leadership, he and his family received The Berlin American Community Service Award, one of the highest awards bestowed to a military family for outstanding service to the military community.
After military life, Dad built a German antique import business and careers with Marathon Oil Company, and Earthmans Funeral Corporation.
Funeral services will be at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 411 Milam St., Liberty, Texas, 77575 at 3:00 on Sunday, January 31, 2016.
Military honors and burial will take place at the Houston National cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, at 1:30pm on Monday, February 1, 2016.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org or Smile Train at www.smiletrain.org.
Shipman
Sherry Glynn Dryden Shipman, 66, of Hardin, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 29, 2016, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home with burial following at Hardin Chapel cemetery in Hardin. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. Serving as pallbearers are Jason "Jake" Dryden, Tiny Dryden, Rhett Parker, Garth Parker, Steven Dryden, and Mitchell "Bubba" Parker.
Sherry was born February 20, 1950 in Silsbee, to parents; Zeke and Willie Mae Cowart Dryden, she was a former resident of Dayton, and has resided in Hardin for the past 39 years. She was a graduate of Hardin High School and a purchasing agent for the construction industry. She also enjoyed crocheting, fishing, hunting, and flowers.
Mrs. Shipman was preceded in death by her parents and sister: Donna Lynn Harris. She is survived by her husband of 40 years: Dennis Shipman of Hardin, daughter: Marla Shipman-Reed and husband James of Hardin, sister: Bobbie Van Horn and husband Charlie; brothers: Michael “Tiny” Dryden and wife Marion of Canada, Edward “Eddie” Dryden and wife Terri of Hull, and William “Frosty” Dryden and wife Dolly of Hardin, grandson: Zachary Rex Reed, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Snider
James M. “Jim” Snider, 74, of Dayton, died Monday, January 25, 2016, at the Liberty-Dayton Community Hospital in Liberty.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 29, 2016, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Magnolia Park cemetery in Dayton. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.
Jim was born September 20, 1941 in East Prairie, Missouri, to parents; Clyde Snider and Inez Pasley, a former resident of Deer Park, and has resided in Dayton for the past 40 years. He was a member of the Golden Gloves in high school and the military, veteran of the US Army, a pipefitter by trade, and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He also enjoyed shooting skeet, fishing, bowling, and drag racing.
Mr. Snider was preceded in death by his father: Clyde Snider, mother: Inez Pasley Downey, wife of 35 years: Willetta Faye Tucker Snider, brothers: Gene and Bill Snider, and sister: Linda Sue Snider. He is survived by his sons: Jimmy Snider and wife Mary of Missouri City, Mitchell Snider of Dayton, and Doy Ray Snider of Tennessee, daughter: Desiree McGahey and husband Mark of League City, brothers: Jewell, Charlie, Tom, and Gary Snider, sisters: Betty Tuck, grandchildren: Dusty, Cody, Andrew, Shelby, Shannon, Allen, Brian, Donovan and Mark, Jr., numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Davis
Leonard “Tony” Anthony Davis died January 26, 2016 in Houston, Texas.
He was born November 25, 1946 in Baytown, Texas, son of the late Donald “Buck” and JoAnn Franks Davis. Tony had the honor of serving his country as a member of the United States Navy. He worked as a Shift Supervisor at Enterprise in Mont Belvieu, retiring in 2013 after 33 years of dedication to his career. Tony’s true passion was riding bulls. He spent 15 years riding bulls, but always remained a true cowboy at heart. Tony cherished his family and friends. He was humorous, and acquired many life-long friends from all of his endeavors. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents, and his grandson, Carter Douglas Thompson. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 28 years, Donna Worley Davis of Moss Hill; children, Chris Davis & wife Leigh of Nome, Jodi Thompson & husband Charles of Humble, Ty Jarry & wife Lynette of Layton, Utah, Clay Jarry & wife Chasity of Floresville, and Curt Jarry & wife Teri of Livingston; sister, Donna Walkup of Baytown; ten grandchildren, Cali, Casen, Matthew, Daniel, Shane, Kara, Zeb, Alison, Amy, and Chase; four great-grandchildren, David, Matthew, Braedan, and Charles; a host of extended family, friends, former coworkers, and his beloved Schnauzer, Phoebe Bufay.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M., Thursday, January 28, 2016 in the chapel of Sterling Funeral Home located at 602 North Main in Dayton. Funeral service will be held in the Sterling Funeral Home Chapel Friday, January 29, 2016 at 10AM, with committal to follow in Magnolia cemetery in Dayton.
DeBlanc
John E. DeBlanc, 86, a resident of Houston, died peacefully, Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at his residence.
Visitation will be held Friday, January 29, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m, at Wells Funeral Services, 300 Alabama Street, Liberty, Texas. Funeral Services will be Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Wells Funeral Services in Althea P. Gibson Memorial Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Pleasant Hill cemetery, Liberty, Texas.
Wells Funeral Services at 300 Alabama Street, Liberty, Texas has been entrusted with final arrangements.
Cost
Everett Eaton “Buster” Cost died January 25, 2016 in Liberty, Texas. He was born on October 13, 1920 in Kilgore, Texas, son of the late Sam Cornelius and Missouri Ann Reid Cost.
Everett had the honor of serving his country as a member of the United States Army, 358th Infantry, 90th Division “The Tough ‘Ombres” in Normandy and France during WWII.
He received several honorable awards, including the Purple Heart Medal, WWII Victory Medal, American Theater Campaign Metal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars, and Good Conduct Medal. After his honorable discharge from the service, Everett spent 37 years in the oilfield working for Texaco as a roustabout, working on pumps, lines, and tanks. In his spare time, he loved to fish, garden, make yard art, collecting clocks – or any sort of noise maker, and just enjoyed nature in general. He was a handyman and would attack any project that presented itself. Everett was a tender-hearted, compassionate man, who knew everyone, and everyone knew him - he never met a stranger. Everett spent most of his life in Dayton where he was a member of the Friendship Mission, helping to start a local church, now known as Trinity Baptist, where he was once a Sunday School Superintendent. He was also a member of the American Legion.
Everett was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife of 35 years, Grace Dell Cost; his second wife, of 30 years, Ida Theodora Proctor Cost; daughter, Joyce Ann Hracek; son, Curtis Proctor; brother, Robert Cost; and son-in-law, Rex Reed; son-in-law Ray Gene Hracek. He leaves behind to cherish his loving memory his children, Jacky Cost & wife Edwina of Dayton, Jana Reed of Dayton, Ronnie Proctor & wife Sandy of Dayton, Royce Proctor & wife Sandy of Dayton, and Christine Herndon & husband Rick of Groesbeck; nineteen grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of extended relatives and friends.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M., Wednesday, January 27, 2016 in the chapel of Sterling Funeral Home located at 602 North Main in Dayton. Funeral service will be held in the Sterling Funeral Home Chapel Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 2 P.M., with committal to follow in Palms Memorial Park in Dayton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Everett Cost to be made to Trinity Baptist Church in Dayton, or the Wounded Warrior Project.
A special thank you is extended to pallbearers Robert Hracek, Frank Hracek, Eric Hracek, James Reed, Randy Reed, and Matthew Cost; and honorary pallbearers include Eric Proctor, Jay Hearndon, Chance Hracek, Seth Cost, Rafe Hracek, John Michael Bartee, Cade Bartee, Zachary Reed, and Austin Kingcaid.
Alexander
Opal Janice Beckham Alexander, 80, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at the Liberty-Dayton Community Hospital in Liberty.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 30, 2016, at the Kenefick Southern Baptist Church with burial following at French cemetery in Dayton. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.
Opal was born November 2, 1935 in Navasota, to parents; William Cody Beckham and Callie Mae Willison, and has been a lifelong resident of Dayton. She was a member of the Kenefick Southern Baptist Church and the Kenefick Activity Club. She also enjoyed reading her Bible, taking walks, and working puzzles.
Mrs. Alexander was preceded in death by her father: William Cody Beckham, mother: Callie Mae Willison Beckham Griffin, husband: Robert Lee Alexander, brothers: Leon Beckham and Tommy Lynn Beckham, and sisters: Bessie Beckham and Billie Ruth McDonal. She is survived by her daughters: Connie Malone and husband David of Liberty and Mary Pittman and husband Bill of Beaumont, brother: Donald Ray Beckham of White Hall, sisters: Vera Estelle Renfro of Willis and Sybil Jo Eubank of College Station, grandchildren: William Don Bennett and wife Crystal, Joseph Paul Bennett and wife Danielle, and Kristin Nicole Barnett and husband Brody, great-grandchildren: Ethan Lee Bennett, Madelyn Bennett, William Bennett, Gwendolyn Nicole Bennett, Joshua Bennett, Matthew Bennett, Beau Alexander Barnett, and Reese Nicole Barnett, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
