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Cooper
Billye Joe Cooper, born October 17, 1928, died Sunday, July 15, 2007 with her devoted daughter at her side.
Billye was born in Nacogdoches, Texas to Milton and Myrtle Hutson King. She began her long successful career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Houston. It was there she met her future husband, Les and upon their retirement, they moved to their beloved place at Coldspring, Texas where Billye found peace and contentment.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Les Cooper and infant daughter, Dani. Survivors include her daughter, Teri Nowak and husband, Tim; son, Les Cooper and wife, Annette; sister, Freida Ausley; grandchildren, Chance Nowak, Brad Cooper and wife, Kelli; great-grandchildren, Konner Cooper, Kennedy Cooper; nephew, Trey Ausley; niece, Pam Miller; great-niece, Jamie Ball and many other caring friends and relatives; especially her “Coldspring family”, Jamie and Joy White, Juanita and Leon White, Dale Barker and her football buddy, Charlie Williams. Their loving care and support during the years following the death of her husband is greatly appreciated. The family also appreciates the wonderful care she received at Memorial Medical Center, Livingston, Texas.
Dr. Don M. Shannon will conduct funeral services, Thursday, July 19, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Coldspring, Texas with interment immediately following at Pace-Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens, Cleveland, Texas.
The family invites friends and relatives to visitation Wednesday, July 18, 2007, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, 14250 Highway 150 West, Coldspring, Texas.
Bearden
Irma L. Bearden, age 94, of Huffman, died Friday, July 13, 2007 at Park Manor. Irma was born June 4, 1913 in Huffman, Texas the daughter of the late George Washington Smith and Carrie Alice Scott Smith. A lifelong resident of Huffman she was an active member of the First Baptist Church, where she was the Sunday school Secretary for many years. She volunteered for the USO during WWII, cared for children and last worked at the Veterans Administration. Irma loved to garden and to care for her flowers. She had a deep devotion to her church and to her beloved family.
Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband Elmer Bearden, Brothers James W. Smith and George W. Smith as well as a sister Dorothy M. Sjolander. She leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6-9pm at the Sterling Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. Dayton. Funeral services to be held 3pm Wednesday at First Baptist Church Huffman with Dr. Richard Steel officiating. Burial will follow in Huffman cemetery.
Britt
Billy Gene Britt, born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on December 31, 1937, died at Cleveland Regional Medical Center on Friday, July 13, 2007.
Survivors include his loving wife, Mona Britt; sons, Michael Schieffer, Douglas Cafarella and wife, Rosie, Billy Britt, Jr. and wife, Yolandaq, James Britt and wife, Patricia; daughter, Gloria Niekamp and husband, Larry; grandchildren, Patrick, Jessica, Andrew, Justin, Karmen, Krystal, Jade, Cassie, Melissa, Stephanie, Ashley; brothers, James “Fuzz” Britt and wife, Donna, Fred H. Britt and wife, Bobbie and many more caring friends and relatives.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 19, 2007, 3:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas with interment following at Pace-Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens.
Clifford Paul White, 63, of Onalaska, Texas, died Thursday, July 12, 2007. He was born in Houston, Texas on December 15, 1943. He is preceded in death by Parents, Morris and Sarah White, Sister, Dorothy Shelly
He is survived by his Brothers, Morris E. White and wife Pat, Terry Wayne White; Sister, Ann E. Bates and husband Roland; Seven Nieces and Nephews, Six great Nieces and Nephews, closest and dearest friend, Sabino Flores and all fellow friends and co-workers.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July17, 2007, 10:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel Cleveland, Texas.
Beasley
Lois Evelyn Tanner Beasley, 93, died Sunday, July 15, 2007. Mrs. Beasley was born September 20, 1913 in Thurber, Texas and was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus H. Tanner and Rosella Myers Tanner; loving husband of over 31 years, Kermit Beasley; brothers, A.M. (Red) and C.D. (Buster) Tanner; sisters, Lucille Monk and Bernice Bond.
She was a longtime devoted member of Hardin Baptist Church where she was a WMU leader, Senior Adult Leader, and faithful Sunday School Teacher. Mrs. Beasley also volunteered in local elections and polling stations for many years.
She was a graduate of West Texas State Teachers College in Canyon, Texas. She began her teaching career in a one-room school in Plum Grove, TX, but spent most of her teaching career in Hardin ISD teaching high school business courses, fifth grade and her favorite tenure, second grade.
She retired from teaching in 1977 and enjoyed traveling with friends and family, visiting many different locales such as Florida, Colorado, Missouri, Washington D.C. and a special trip to the Holy Land. She loved quilting and had a great interest in genealogy. She was an active member of the Senior Center in Hardin. She was loved for her sense of fun, lively mind, humor and wit. She will be greatly missed.
Lois is survived by her children, Edwin Beasley of Hardin, Zonna Craig and husband Hugh of Livingston, John Beasley of Liberty; four grandchildren, Lance Craig of Livingston, Tara Craig-Owens of The Woodlands, Stewart Beasley of Baytown, Karen Beasley of Austin; three great-grandchildren, Tyler Beasley and Gracen and Hope Owens; sister, Marian Jackson of Irving and 12 nieces and nephews and many more friends who were touched by Mrs. Beasley.
The family will receive friends, from 5:00 until 8:00 pm, Wednesday, July 18 at Allison Funeral Service in Liberty, Texas. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, July 19 at 10:00 am at Hardin Baptist Church in Hardin, Texas with interment to follow in Moss Hill Community cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Beaumont Chapter, 780 S. 4th Street, Beaumont, TX 77701, or to The Building Fund at Hardin Baptist Church, PO Box 314, Hardin, Texas 77561. Arrangements have been entrusted to Allison Funeral Service, 1101 N. Travis Liberty, Texas 77575.
Vignes
Born February 25, 1921, Dr. Vignes died Friday, July 13, 2007 at 6:08 am at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas, with his wife and daughter at his bedside.
A native of New Orleans, he resided in Vacherie, Louisiana for years, practicing medicine with Dr. Roland Waguespack, until ultimately finding home in Liberty, Texas. He continued to practice medicine and witnessing to friends until last year. Dr. Vignes was extremely proud of his profession, and used it as a tool to spread his faith and love of God. A graduate of LSU Medical School in 1949, he eventually obtained three doctorate degrees.
Dr. Vignes was a First Lieutenant in World War II, and as per his wishes, will be laid to rest in Port Hudson Veteran’s Memorial cemetery. Arrangements are at Allison Funeral Home in Liberty, with visitation Tuesday, July 17, 2007 from 5pm to 9pm. Services are scheduled for 10am on Wednesday, July 18, 2007. Burial arrangements are pending.
Dr. Vignes is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 27 years, Alda Hinojosa Vignes of Liberty, his children and their spouses Ann and Russell Kerner of Mandeville, LA, Jane Gibson of East Sussex, England, Amy Eschette of Baton Rouge, John and Deana Vignes of Baton Rouge, and Mark Vignes and Kelee Todora of Denham Springs. He is also survived by his stepchildren and their spouses Andrea Murray and Jan Smalley, Patrick and Ann Wilkes, Robert and Shellie Wilkes, Linda and Al Ferriulo. He is also survived by his grandchildren Heather and her husband James Thode and their children Kade and Landen, Troy Eschette, Jonathan Vignes and Shelby Vignes, Maeghen Vignes, and Jane’s children Sean, Michael, Christopher, Jason, and Emma, Jason Wilkes and his wife Ayako and their son Kai, Brian Wilkes and his wife Yasuko, April Wilkes, Wesley Wilkes, and Daniel Wilkes, Dane Wilkes, Kelsey Wilkes, Willie Wilkes and his wife Ruby and their son Jacob, Trent Beaumont and Krystal Stiles.
He is proceeded in heaven by his parents, Sydney and Daisy Vignes, his siblings Matilda Otis and Frank Vignes and an infant brother, Marie Louise Bujol Vignes, mother of his children, and grandson, Taylor Noel Todora. Because of his wishes for a military burial, please no flowers. Dr. Vignes would want donations to The Ministry of the Burning Bush, 912 North Travis Street, Liberty, TX 77575.
Rayburn
Lexie Burlene Rayburn died Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at the Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
She was born September 21, 1915 in Austin, Texas to Lexie Daffern and Mattie Alwalt Daffern. She was a very active member of the Hardin Baptist Church. She seldom ever missed being in the Lord’s house despite her disabilities or the bad weather. Enjoyed working in her garden and being involved with the activities her Sunday School class, the Dorcas Class. She loved to help with the prayer blankets that her class distributes to the ill, and to the young members of the church going into the military. Lexie was a member of the Eastern Star Cleveland Chapter # 465 and Spurger Chapter #315.
She is survived by her daughters, Mary Frewin, of Hardin and Pamela Sue Mifflin Ferguson; and son, David Rayburn and his wife Carol of Liberty. Five grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren also survive.
Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 14, 2007 at the Hardin Baptist Church in Hardin with Rev. Tony Hines officiating. Burial will follow at the Hardin Methodist cemetery in Hardin under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., July 13, at the Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton.
Jagers
Tommy Eugene Jagers, age 61, of Dayton, died Thursday, July 12, 2007, at his residence.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 10:00am at Palms Memorial Park in Dayton.
Mr. Jagers was born on September 18, 1945 to parents, Marshall Jagers and Victoria Dempsey Jagers. He was a lifelong resident of the Dayton area. He was a good son who enjoyed the outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing, and trapping.
He is preceded in death by his father Marshall Jagers and one sister, Marsha Jagers. He is survived by his mother, Victoria Jagers, six sisters, Debra Dean, Annie Sadler, Marie Mize, Patricia Jagers, Doylene Jackson, Peggy Isle, three brothers, Marshall Jagers, David Jagers, Milton Jagers and many other relatives and friends.
Sanders
Wanda Geraldine Sanders, 85, of Anahuac, died on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, in Baytown, Texas.
A visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, July 13, 2007 at Sterling Funeral Home, Anahuac, Texas, from 5:30pm until 7:30pm. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 13, 2007, 7:30pm at Sterling Funeral Service in Anahuac, Texas with Reverend Bob Morgan officiating.
Mrs. Sanders was born on February 6, 1922, in Tishamingo, Oklahoma, to parents, Preston Thomas Lewis and Ava Lee Russell Lewis. She was a member of Oak Island Baptist Church. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary #581 Houston. She last worked as a drycleaner for Pilgrim Cleaners. She was a homemaker who enjoyed needlework, sewing and crocheting.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Virgil H. Sanders, and granddaughter, Michelle Casanover. She is survived by daughters, Cynthia Froehlich and Ava English and her husband Tom, sons, James Robert Sanders and Joe Keith Sanders, ten grandchildren, Danny, Kim, Kelly, Becky, Annette, Michel, Michael and wife Melissa, J.T., Nolan, and Logan, five great-grandchildren, Tia, Christopher. Tommy, Terry and Zoe, and numerous other relatives and friends.
Johnson
Mary Ruth Johnson, 72, of Cleveland, Texas, died Friday, July 6, 2007. She was born in Houston, Texas on January 22, 1935.
Survivors include her husband, John H. Johnson; children, John David Johnson, Ann Inglis; brothers, Russell Hibbard, Elvie Hibbard, Daniel Hibbard; grandchildren, Dennis R. Inglis, Jr., Kenneth R. Inglis, Kevin Inglis, John Walker, David Johnson; Amber Johnson; along with numerous Great-Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, and other cherished family members and caring friends.
Graveside services were held Friday, July 13, 2007, 10:00 a.m. at Oak Shade cemetery, Cleveland, Texas.
Sadler
Steve Sadler, 66, of Eagle Pass, Texas, and formerly of San Saba, Texas, died Monday, July 9, 2007 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born July 14, 1940 in San Saba, the son of Jerrett Van Sadler and Ruth Hickerson Sadler who preceded him in death. On July 3, 1963, Steve Sadler and Harlene Cupps were married
in Cleveland, Texas. Steve was active in many areas of public service. He enjoyed people and was loved by all. He served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves and the Rotary Club, owned several radio stations, twelve newspapers, and one TV channel. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Eagle Pass, Texas where his wife, Harlene serves as pastor.
He is survived by his wife, Rev. Harlene Sadler of Eagle Pass; one daughter, Sandy Whiton and her husband, Trevor and their son, Ian Tyler Whiton, all of Seattle, Washington; and one son, Stephen Van Sadler, Jr. and his wife, Margaret of Huffman, Texas.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 14, 2007, 10:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas with interment at Pace-Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens.
The family will receive friends at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home on Friday, July 13, 2007, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Rollins
Edward “Ed” V. Rollins, Jr., 74, of Coldspring, Texas, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007. Ed was born in Dolen, Texas on July 6, 1933.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Reba Rollins; sons, Kenneth Rollins and Jerry Street. Survivors include his daughters, Kim Hoot and husband, Jake, Patty Jessup and husband, Dean, Debbie Holt and husband, Mark, Shelly Davison and husband, Scott; son, Jerry Rollins and wife, Barbara; his parents, Edward V. and Birtie Mae Rollins, Sr.; sisters, Marie Bailey and Fay Belcher; grandchildren, Sarah Rollins, Jessica Street, Brian Carey, Josh Carey, Ken Rollins, Wayne Rollins, Steven Street, Tyler Davison, Kyle Davison, Cody Holt, Tyler Holt, Travis Holt; great-grandchild, Lena Carey; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and caring friends.
Visitation will be held Thursday, July 12, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas.
Bro. Ray Bailey will conduct funeral services Friday, July 13, 2007, 2:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas with interment at County Line cemetery, Willis, Texas.
Scott
Prentice James Scott Jr., 46, of Hardin, died Sunday night, July 8, 2007 in Liberty, Texas following an auto-pedestrian accident.
Visitation will be Saturday, July 14, 2007, from 9:00am until 11:00am at Allison Funeral Service. Funeral Services will be Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 11:00am at the Allison Funeral Service Chapel in Liberty, Texas. Burial will follow in the Bingham cemetery in Hardin, Texas.
Prentice was born on July 19, 1960, in Liberty, Texas, to parents Prentice James Scott Sr. and Sewilla Scott. Prentice was a lifelong resident of the Liberty – Hardin area and was known as a quiet, kind man. He will be missed by all who knew him.
His family would like to include a message:
June-Bug, We have enjoyed every moment with you. You have left an impression on each of our hearts that will never be forgotten. We can remember your smile and infectious laugh. You had a genuine love and compassion for people and especially for us, that we will forever miss.
Message from Jr.: “I have left an inheritance to the whole community… Ya’ll can have all the cans you want.”
Prentice was preceded in death by a sister, Roberta Scott, and his grandparents, George and Josephine Scott, Lula Mae Scott, and Mama Nada Scott. He is survived by his parents, brothers, James Gregory Scott, George Scott and Harold Scott, sisters, Cynthia Simmons and husband Kenneth, Vanessa Scott, Janet Scott-Carrier and Tiffiny Scott, many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Alston
Kara Ann Alston, 19, of Dayton, Texas, died on Saturday July 7, 2007. “She was born on October 30, 1987 and what a joy and blessing she was. The day that her grandpa, and grandma brought us home from the hospital, she was so small that her grandpa gave her the nick-name ‘LITTLE BIT’. She was an extraordinary child and an amazing young woman. She loved to go hunting, fishing, and horseback riding. Kara loved to swim and she loved most to be with and to spend time with and to do for her family. She was the best daughter that any parent could ask for.
Kara was a very well liked person her whole life and a much loved young lady. She was an amazing mother. She loved to take her daughter Nevaeh Marie to the park to play. Kara also enjoyed teaching Nevaeh new things or just to sit and watch her sleep.
Kara was a very strong young lady, whom wanted to be very independent and she was. Kara was a very had worker, and learned very quickly. Kara had to fight to live from the time she was conceived until the day she was taken from us. Kara was only with us 19 short years but in these short years every life she touched has been changed in some way, shape, or form forever. If we really listened to her, and paid attention, we all will have learned something from her. We love our daughter dearly and we will miss her so very much. We know in our hearts that she is still with us and watching over us. We thank her for the wonderful gift that she brought into this world to leave for us, her beautiful daughter Nevaeh. We all need to help make sure that Nevaeh knows now and as she grows older what an extraordinary and amazing mother she had. We want Nevaeh to grow up knowing just how much Kara loved her until the very second she took her last breath on this earth, and that Kara will be watching over her and protecting her. We Love You ‘LITTLE BIT’.”
Kara is survived by her parents, Brian and Denise Alston of Teague, Texas; daughter Neveah Persell; sisters Amanda Lee of Dayton and Jessica Alston of Teague; Niece Skyla Robinson; paternal grandparents, Bufford and Barbara Alston of Lake Charles, Louisiana; maternal grandparents, Hazel and Robin Kelley of Shelby North Carolina; great-grandmother Gussie Townsley; and numerous more aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
A visitation for family and friends will be from 9:00 until 11:00 am on Friday, July 13, 2007 at Sterling Funeral Home with a funeral service at 11:00 am. Burial will be Saturday July 14, 2007 in Old Cypress cemetery at 11:00 am in Deridder, Louisiana. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Nevaeh Memorial Fund at Legend Bank in Dayton, Texas, 936.258.0066. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sterling Funeral Home, 602 North Main Street, Dayton, Texas 77535. 936.258.2678.
Casey-Morgan
Katherine Sue Casey-Morgan, 49, of Magnolia, Texas, died Friday, July 6, 2007. She was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on October 21, 1957 to Robert L. and Gloria Mae Ozan. She grew up as a child in Houston, Texas but Katherine raised her family on Tarkington Prairie.
She is preceded in death by her father; her grandparents on both sides; and her nephew, Brian Josey. Survivors include her husband, Russell G. Morgan; daughter, Kelly Casey; son, Christopher Casey; mothers, Gloria Mae Guidry and husband, Art, Tammy Ozan; step-daughter, Katelynn Morgan; sisters, Cheryl Patat and husband, Jerry, Louise Summerford, and Rebecca Ozan along with numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family members and countless friends.
Rev. Darrell Gunnels will conduct funeral services Tuesday, July 10, 2007, 10:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas with interment following at Rosewood cemetery, Humble. Visitation will be Monday, July 9, 2007, 5:00 to 9:00 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home.
Barnett
Mildred Irene Barnett, 78, of Cleveland, Texas, died Friday, July 7, 2007. She was born in Tarkington Prairie, Texas on April 22, 1929 to Wyatt and R.V. Cole of who preceded her in death along with her husband, Raymond Barnett.
Survivors included her daughters, Sheryl Reid and husband Jim of New Braunfels, Texas; son, Peggy Benison and husband, Ray of Houston, Texas, Raymond “Rusty” Lee Barnett and wife, Debra of Cleveland, Texas; sisters, Stella Parten of Woodville, Texas, Mary Carnes, of Cleveland, Texas; brother, Jimmie Cole of Cleveland, Texas; grandchildren, Billy Joe Ellis, Jr. and wife, Leah, Raymond T. Barnett and wife, Gina, Jennifer Lyn Lee and husband, Jeff, Captain James Benjamin Reid and wife, Susan, John T. Barnett, Carissa Cox and husband, Dennis; great-grandchildren, Andrew Lee Ellis, Nicholaus Cox, Lorelai Cox, Evelyn Lee, Maggie Reid along with numerous nieces, nephews and other cherished family members and caring friends.
The family would like you to join them for visitation held Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Cleveland, Texas.
Rev. Skipper Eberlan will conduct funeral services Thursday, July 12, 2007, 1:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas with interment immediately following at Oak Shade cemetery.
