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CLARK
Wilma Ethel Clark, age 88 of Huntsville, Texas, passed away, Thursday, October 13, 2005. She was born in Overton, Texas to S.H. and Sybil Barton on October 5, 1917.
She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Nelson and husband, Stanley of Dallas, Texas, Diane Dow and husband, Norman of Coldspring, Texas; grandchildren, Beth Antonisse and husband, John, Shelly Brady and husband, Mike, Patrick Hughett, Trey Clark and wife, Michelle; great-grandchildren, Robert Duke, Jordan Antonisse, Christian Antonisse, Eden Antonisse and many other loving family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Pat Clark; sisters, Theresa Murrell, Sammy Kail and Jane Ezwoh Gennusa.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October, 15, 2005, 2:00 p.m. at Coldspring United Methodist Church. Pastor Capri Grimes and Bro. Don Willis conducted the service with interment at Oakwood Cemetery, Coldspring, Texas.
MERCER
Thelma Faye “Duke” Mercer, a loving mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother went to be with our Lord on October 15, 2005, after a long happy life and a short battle with Cancer, at the age of 70. She was born on August 14, 1935.
She was known by all who met her for her infectious and friendly personality. She was a stubbornly strong and independent woman who knew how to get things accomplished and did them her way. She loved her career because of the camaraderie among her peers. She was awarded many honors, throughout her nearly 30 years of employment, with the Horace Mann Companies which included; “Agent of the Month” on numerous occasions as well as the “Quarterly Top Producer “several times. She was the first woman to be inducted into the Insurance Hall of Fame which further reflects her success in business. Although, if you were to ask her, she would tell you that her greatest accomplishment was her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her parents Viola and Plennie Duke, her brothers Billy Wayne Duke, J.D. Mathison, and Doug Mitchell as well as her sister Ruby Kuykendall.
She is survived by her loving daughter Diane Lucero, of Dallas, Texas; son Billy Mercer and wife Kae of Lewisville, Texas and Gary Mercer.
Her loving sisters Janette Goodman of Baytown, Texas; Bess Lee of Crosby, Texas; Mary Kuykendall of Corpus Christi Lake, Texas; Wilma Graham of Sebastopol, Mississippi; Berti Jo Kinsey and her husband Bill of Archer City, Texas; and by Brenda Dugas and her husband Paul of Layfatte Louisiana as well as her brother Jack Duke and his wife Ann of Pasadena, Texas; 5 grandchildren Charles Pettigrew, Christiana Lucero, Colt Mercer, Staci Mercer and April Rucker; and 4 great grandchildren. She had several nieces and nephews and also leaves a treasured extended family and a wonderful lifetime of friends.
We would like to give a special Thank You to the Hospice of Wichita Falls for all of their support and for their wonderful care giving and would like to ask that any donations to please be made to the Hospice of Wichita Falls in the name of Thelma Mercer to show our appreciation.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at Cleveland Memorial Park Cemetery, Cleveland, Texas with an inspirational message delivered by Reverend Melvin Graham in the honor of her memory to celebrate her life, but not morn her passing.
GRIMSLEY
Gladys Marie Grimsley, age 85, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2005. She was born in Mansfield, Louisiana to Gordie Webb and Ila Gladys Oliver on January 8, 1920.
She is survived by his daughter, Margery Ann Darnell; son Johnny Grimsley and wife, Judy; grandchildren, Bill Lindley Strahan and wife Lisa, Jason Grimsley and wife Dana, Joe Grimsley and wife Lynn, Jennifer Lei Darnell; great-grandchildren, Travis Austin Strahan, Trevor Fulton Strahan, Trenton Lindley Strahan, Hunter Ray Grimsley, John Quinton Grimsley, Rayne Kay Grimsley, Justin Berryhill and Chandler Berryhill. She is preceded in death by her sons, Bobby James and Richard Glenn Grimsley; sister, Mercedes Mizell; and brother, Fulton Oliver
Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Cleveland, Texas. Rev. Joel McMahon and Rev. Larry Smith conducted the service with interment at Cleveland Memorial Park Cemetery.
STEELE
Oliver Dean Steele, age 75, of Cleveland, Texas passed away Monday, October 17, 2005. He was born in Streetman, Texas to Lemuel Dean and Willie Mae Steele on December 29, 1929.
He is survived by his wife, Eva Steele; daughters, Karen Franklin and husband, Ricky; sons, David Steele and wife, Sandy, Lemuel Steele and wife, Candy, Van Steele and wife, Debbie; sisters, Georgia and husband, Gerald, Mattie Bell and husband, Roger; grandchildren, Trista, Stacie, Lemuel, Jr., Randy, Raymond, Ricky, Jr., Chase, Brandan, Kassidy, Jonathan, and Brandon; great-grandchildren, Madison, Nathaniel, Hunter, Haley, Terry and numerous nieces and nephews, and other loving family members and caring friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, Willie Mae Dean Steele.
Funeral services were held Thursday, October 20, 2005, 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Cleveland, Cleveland, Texas. Bro. Mike Chapman conducted the service with interment at Brookside Memorial Park Cemetery, Houston, Texas.
McCreight
Patricia ‘Patsy’ Odom McCreight, 62, of Liberty, died Tuesday, October 18, 2005, at her residence.
Graveside services will be held at 10 Am, Thursday, October 20, 2005, at the V. R. Fregia Cemetery in Liberty. Visitation will be held from 5 Pm to 9 Pm, Wednesday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.
Patsy was born December 16, 1942 in Beaumont, to parents; Lazarus A. and Marie M. Gibson Odom, a former resident of Saratoga, and has resided in the Liberty area for the past 29 years. She was a self employed beautician and worked out of the 3802 Beauty Shop, attended the Crosby Church, and enjoyed quilting, cooking, and gardening.
Mrs. McCreight was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her daughters: Machell Johnston and husband Dale of Anahuac and Tonya Cangemi and husband Douglas of Cleveland, sons: Randall Stiles and wife Ronda of Anahuac and Calvin Stiles and wife Natasha of Cold Spring, sisters: Ida Caswell and husband Mike of New Orleans, Janice Thomas and husband Ray of Sun City, AZ, and Eunice Thornton of Talula, LA, brothers: James Odom and wife Linda of Spurger and Larry Odom and wife Cecilia of Spurger, grandchildren: Jeremy, Matt, Ryan, Austin, Mallory, Devin, and Olivia, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Sullivan
Jack Paul Sullivan, 60, of Dayton, died Wednesday, October 19, 2005, at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at 2 Pm, Sunday, October 23, 2005, at the Community Christian Church on FM 1409, in Dayton. Visitation will be held from 10 Am to 5 Pm, Saturday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.
Jack was born January 26, 1945 in Beaumont, to parents; Roy D. “Tootum” and Ruby “Poodle” Chesson Sullivan, a former resident of Winnie and has resided in the Dayton area for the past 33 years. He was a graduate of the Anahuac High School, a contract welder for many businesses in the area, and enjoyed bull and bareback riding and calf roping, and fishing.
Mr. Sullivan was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 29 years: Jimmie Lynn Pruitt Sullivan of Dayton, daughters: Rhonda Ponder and husband Bert of MS, Renee Schexsnaider and husband Barry of Anahuac, and Maggie Melancon and husband Lance of Sugar Land, son: Shawn Paul Sullivan of Dayton, sister: Justine Reno of Barrett Station, brothers: Doug Sullivan and wife Sandy of Llano and Jimmy Ray Sullivan and wife Brenda of Beaumont, brother-in-law: Roy Pruitt and wife Lin of Dayton, mother-in-law: Mae Beth Trousdale Pruitt of Dayton, four grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Mager
Gilbert Reinhold Mager, born April 9, 1925 passed away on October 19, 2005. He was born to Adelia Frieske and Reinhold Andrew Mager in Taylor, Texas. Gilbert proudly served in the United States Navy on the USS Yorktown During WWII and retired his military career as an aerial photographer with the US Air Force on December 1, 1965. He was employed at Rhom & Haas in Deer Park for over 30 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Edna Louise Mager; sister: Della Mae Bax; brothers: Milton Mager and Marvin Mager. He is survived by his daughters: Kathleen Talley of Baytown, Frances Beever of League City, Mary Lou Johnson of Friendswood and Paula Jean Adams of Dickinson, grandchildren: Jarett Talley, Hayley Richards, James Thomas, Allie Johnson and Heather Anne Russell, and his great-grandchildren Kalub Richards, Brittany Russell and Matthew Russell. No memorial service will be held. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the World War II Memorial Campaign: P.O. Box 96766, Washington, D.C., 20090-6766. Arrangements are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton, Texas.
Gilbert Reinhold Mager
