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Allen
Gonnie Elizabeth Allen, 65, of Dayton, died on Tuesday at Liberty-Dayton Community Hospital.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5pm-9 p.m. at Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton. Funeral Services will be held at 2pm on Friday at Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton. Interment will follow at Palms Memorial Park in Dayton.
Gonnie was born on June 27, 1938 in Oriana, Texas to parents Clio Smith and Dovie Lee Mercer. A homemaker and longtime resident of Dayton, she was a member of Eastgate Church. She enjoyed Crafts and sewing as well as spending time with her family.
Gonnie was preceded in death by her father and her son David Allen. She is survived by her loving husband of 29 years Derrell Ray Allen of Dayton, her mother Dovie Lee Kennedy, daughters, Katrina Lee Clark and husband Ian George, Gonnie Claudette Smith and Pricilla Jean Thompson and husband Tommy Dale, her sons Andrew Raymond Smith and Derrell Vaughn Allen and his wife Tiffany Fujimoto, her stepson Barry K. Allen and Michael Ray Allen and his step-daughter Trudy Jean Allen. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Grantham
John Atlee Grantham, 80, of Dayton, died Saturday, November 22, 2003 at Magnolia Place in Liberty after an extended illness.
He had been a resident of Dayton for the past 20 years. He had serviced in the U. S. Armed Forces and worked as an inspector in the oil field.
He is preceded in death by two brothers, Orville and Howard Grantham and by sister, Ruby Burr.
He is survived by brother, Ivy Grantham of Mississippi; sisters: Edna Louise Thacker of Dayton and Eunice Sides of Wildsville, Louisiana. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton with the Rev. Cecil Grantham officiating. Interment will follow at Palms Memorial Park cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8p.m Monday evening at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home.
Faircloth
Opal Faircloth, 81, of Tarkington Prairie, died Saturday, November 22, 2003 after an extended illness.
She was born August 2, 1922 in Silsbee to parents, Thomas and Vicy Walters. She moved to Beaumont when she was 18 and worked at the Saint Theresa Hospital and did volunteer work at the USO. She married
Edward Faircloth in 1947 and they moved to Tarkington Praire where they made their home.
Service for Mrs. Faircloth will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 24, 2003 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton with Rev. Byron Reeves officiating. Interment will follow at Ryan cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her brother Grady Walters and wife Doris of Silsbee; her sisters, Muriel Evans of Hull, Evelyn Tucker of Silsbee, and Tommie Jean Gulley of Silsbee; also numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 2:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Sunday at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.
Tyler
Edwin Wiley Tyler, 76, passed away at his home in Liberty, Texas on November 20, 2003 after a brief illness. His wife of 20 years, Lucille Tyler, was by his side.
A native of Commerce, Texas, he was born on April 20, 1927. After graduating high school there, he joined the military and served in the U.S. Navy. Upon completion of his service to his country, Mr. Tyler returned to Texas to pursue a higher education.
Edwin Tyler attended college at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. He completed his degree with a Bachelor in secondary education and then completed his courses to receive a master’s degree in education.
His career in teaching began in East Texas and continued there throughout the years. He taught all grades of students and also coached in various athletic programs. Mr. Tyler retired from Beaumont Independent School District in 1984 after 30 years of dedicated service. His dedication to children and love of teaching led him to substitute teach for 20 more years in Liberty County.
In addition to his love of teaching, Mr. Tyler had a passion for music. He bought his first guitar after serving in the Navy and discovered his natural ability to play music. He was self taught and accomplished on the guitar, violin, mandolin, fiddle and piano. He liked to inspire his students to pursuer the gift of music, and often taught lessons to those interested.
Mr. Tyler attended Dayspring Church in Liberty. His special brother-in-law, Rev. V. R. Hylton, Jr. and his church family enjoyed Ed’s musical talents each week as he played his instruments.
In his retirement years, Ed and his wife Lucille shared their interests in hunting and gardening. For over 15 years they have enjoyed planting, tending and harvesting their abundant vegetable garden.
Edwin Tyler was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Tyler of Liberty, step-son, Bobby Davis and wife Valerie of Dayton; step-daughter, Glenda Sjolander and husband Bill of Dayton; grandchildren: Sherri Clark and husband Bobby of Dayton and their children, Jenni and Katie Clark; Mark Sjolander and wife Bridget and their children, Matthew, Alyssa and Timothy Sjolander, Mindy Sjolander, Heather Currie and husband Craig, Leslie Danaher and husband Kelly, Kimberly Davis and Alan Davis; one brother, Robert Tyler and wife Geneva of Huntsville, nephew, Keith Tyler and family, niece, DeAnne Hullander and family.
Service for Mr. Tyler will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 22, 2003 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton with Rev. V. R. Hylton, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Cooke cemetery in Liberty, Texas. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Friday evening at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton. For those who desire memorials may be made to The Gideons International, Liberty Camp No. 4215.9, P.O. Box 90, Liberty, Texas 77575-0090.
Thayer
Gordon Dean “Jim” Thayer, 78, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2003 at home after an extended illness.
He was born October 31, 1925 in Altoona, Kansas to parents Claude and Eunice Thayer. He spent his younger years in Neodesha, Kansas and starting working for Standard Oil of Kansas. He served during World War II and returned to work in the petroleum industry as an accountant.
Memorial Service for Mr. Thayer will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2003 at The First Baptist Church in Dayton.
He is survived by his wife Dianne Carney Thayer of Dayton and one son, Bret Thayer and wife Kathy of Utah. He is also survived by one sister Imogene Daniel.
The family has requested in lieu of flowers memorials be made to Oddsey Hospice, 1600 James Bowie Drive, Suite C101, Baytown, Texas 77520 or Dayton Historical Society, 607 South Main, Dayton, Texas 77535
Colston
Shirley M. Pasley Colston, 68, of Dayton died Friday, November 14, 2003, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 1 Pm, Tuesday, November 18, 2003, at the Sterling Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton with burial; following at San Jacinto Memorial cemetery in Houston. Visitation will be held from 10 Am to 1 Pm, Tuesday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton.
Shirley was born April 4, 1935 in Memphis, TX, to parents; Barto and Grace Denison Pasley, a former resident of Houston, and has resided in the Dayton area for the past seven years. She was a homemaker, attended the Assembly of God Church, and enjoyed activities at the Dayton Retirement Center including; playing dominoes and cards, and watching soap operas. She also enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Mrs. Colston was preceded in death by her parents, husband: James E. ‘Jim’ Colston, sons: James Fagan and Steve Colston, grandson: Billy Colston, and five brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughters: Margaret Thompson and husband Marvin of Goddard, KS, Barbara Oboyle and husband James of Dayton, Earline Colston of Sacramento, CA, and Codi Holliday and husband Dave of Port Townsend, WA, sons: Roger Colston of Dayton, Charles Colston of Beaumont, and James Ray Colston and wife Verna of Pasadena, brother: Floyd Pasley of Cold Springs, 17 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be sent to the Dayton Retirement Center at 1900 N. Winfree, Dayton, TX 77535, in Shirley’s name.
Stansbury
Marguerite M. Potetz Stansbury, 82, of Liberty, died Wednesday, November 12, 2003 in a Houston Hospital after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2pm, Friday, November 14, 2003 at Stephens Episcopal Church in Liberty. Interment will follow at Guedry cemetery in Batson. Visitation will be from 5pm until 9 p.m. on Thursday at Allison Funeral Services.
Mrs. Stansbury was native of Clara, FL and had lived in Liberty for over 50 years. She was an ambassador for Allison Funeral Service, a member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church and the Beta Sigma Phi - Chapter Zeta Zeta of Liberty. She enjoyed big band music, dancing, her grandchildren, and visiting, Marguerite never met a stranger.
She is survived by her sons Louie Potetz & wife Susan, Mike Potetz & wife Robin, Johnny Paul Potetz & wife Donna; daughters Theresa Potetz, Ruth Cain all of Liberty, Kerry Dillard & husband Glen of Old River; 14 grandchildren Robert, Ariana, Stacey, Jeff, Houston, Kirby, Ann Marie, Morgan, John Travis, Drew, Cullen, Kindra, Marlee, and Savannah; 15 great grandchildren.
Hill
Ruby Hill, 70, of Hull, died Monday, November 10, 2003 at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown.
She was a native of Texarkana and had been a long time resident of Hull where she was a member of the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Daisetta. She loved to go fishing and to take care of her pets at home. Services for Mrs. Hill will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Daisetta, with Rev. Nolan Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Oakdale cemetery under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.
Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, T. B. Hill, and sister, Marcelle Cates. She is survived by sons: Randall Hill and wife Virginia of Hull, Charles Sims of Dallas, step-sons: Charles Hill and Richard Hill; daughter: Tina Hill of Arkansas; brother: Chuck Van De Weghe of California; sisters: Evyone Chism and Pamela Roberson; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Daisetta.
Sanchez
Little Vivian Alizé Sanchez, infant daughter of Roy Sanchez and Emily Herrera, died Saturday, November 8, 2003 at home in Dayton, Texas.
Services for Vivian Alizé will be at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Father Danny Parcon officiating. Interment will follow at Palms Memorial Park cemetery.
She is survived by her parents; her brothers: Jasiah Herrera and Romeo Sanchez both of Dayton; her sister: Jennifer Cantu of Dayton; grandparents: Virginia and Max Lopez of Port Arthur, and Lucy Cantu of San Antonio; and great-grandparents: Rose Roe of Denver, Colorado and Gilbert Barahona of Denver, Colorado. Visitation will be Tuesday 11:00 a.m. until service time at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.
O’Quinn
Jean Marie O’Quinn, 69, of Daisetta, died Friday, November 7, 2003, in Liberty.
Funeral services will be at 10 AM, Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at Allison Funeral Service with Rev. Kenny Rawls officiating. Interment will follow at Guedry cemetery in Batson. Visitation will be Monday from 5 PM until 9 PM at the funeral home.
Mrs. O’Quinn was a life long resident of the Hull & Daisetta area. She was a retired bookkeeper, a member of the First Baptist Church of Daisetta, and the Liberty County Senior Line Dancers. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, dominos, and her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband Charles O’Quinn, daughter Alison O’Quinn, and sister Frances Davis.
She is survived by her daughters Susan Lacy & husband Todd of Daisetta, Jana Corley & husband Michael of Madisonville; grandchildren Casey Corley, Zachary & Lisa Lacy; sisters Jerry Wildey & husband Tommy of Marrero, LA, Helen Wade of Houston; mother-in-law Helen O’Quinn of Liberty; brother-in-laws & sister-in-laws Doyle & Ivy O’Quinn of Lumberton, Herbert & Clareen O’Quinn of Kemeah, & Ed & Barbara Cato of West Monroe, LA. Numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive.
Arrangements are under the direction of Allison Funeral Service, 1101 N. Travis, Liberty, Texas 77575.
