Moran
William Louie "W. L." Moran, 75 of Liberty, died Sunday, June 2, 2002 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at Liberty Church of Christ. Interment will follow at Cooke Cemetery; Visitation will be from 5 PM until 9 PM on Monday at Allison Funeral Service. Mr. Moran was a native of Foulkville, AL and was a former resident of Synder, TX before moving to Liberty in 1077. He was a District Clerk of General Crude & Mobil Oil and was a Veteran of WWII serving in the U. S. Army. He was a member of the Liberty Church of Christ. He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph Benjamin & Bertha Mae Payne Moran and a son Bart C. Moran. He is survived by his wife Bobbie Moran of Liberty; daughter Lisa Warren & husband Joe of Beaumont; daughter-in-law Yvonne Cantu Moran of Sinton, TX; 5 grandchildren Autumn Moran of Sinton, TX, Jeremy & Christopher Calhoun & Ashley & Jesse Warren all of Beaumont.

Cooper
Nathan Clay Cooper, 1 month and 11 days, of Tarkington Prairie, died Sunday, May 26, 2002, at the Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Webster. Funeral services will be held at 2 Pm, Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at the Sterling Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton. Visitation will be held from 5 Pm to 9 Pm, Tuesday at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton. Nathan was preceded in death by his great-grandfather: James Votaw, Jr. He is survived by his mother: Marianne Cooper of Tarkington Prairie, brother: Dylon J. LeJeune of Tarkington Prairie, grandparents: David and Theresa Votaw of Tarkington Prairie and Don Wayne Cooper of Austin, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives.

Stanley
John L. Stanley, 63, of Dayton, died Wednesday, May 22, 2002, at the St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Pm, Friday, May 24, 2002, at the First Baptist Church of Dayton with Rev. Randy Piatt officiating and burial following at Ryan Cemetery in Tarkington Prairie. Visitation will be held from 5 Pm to 9 Pm, Thursday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton. John was born September 1, 1938 in Bronson to parents; Johnnie L. Stanley and Edna Wester Stanley, a former resident of Channelview, and has resided in the Dayton area for the past 11 years. He was a retired Truck Driver for Mission Petroleum of Houston after 15 years of service, member of the First Baptist Church of Dayton, and former student of Silsbee High School. He also enjoyed his dogs, horses, traveling, barbecues, his yardwork, and especially spending time with his children and grandchildren. Mr. Stanley was preceded in death by his parents, and sister: Edna Cole. He is survived by his wife of 30 years: Velma Childress Stanley of Dayton, daughters: Rene Johs and husband David of Bay City, Suzanna Minx and husband Johnny of Dayton, and Sheila Joplin and husband Clifford of Katy, sons: John A. Stanley and wife Traci of Van Austyne and David LeLeux and wife Charli of Euless, 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In lieu of usual floral remembrances the family requests that donations be made to the First Baptist Church at 202 E. Houston; Dayton, Texas 77535, in John's name.

Smith
Acie Gordon Smith, 87 of Eunice, LA died Saturday, May 18, 2002 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Monday, May 20, 2002 at Allison Funeral Service with Dr. Jimmie Clemmons officiating. Interment will follow at Guedry Cemetery in Batson. Visitation will be from 5 PM until 9 PM on Sunday at the funeral home. Mr. Smith was a native of Mayflower, TX and was a former resident of Hardin before moving to Eunice, LA 8 years ago. He was a carpenter and enjoyed working with wood, hunting, fishing, and had even made electric guitars at one time. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Nettie Rogers Smith, son Robert Acie Smith, step-grandson Michael Reed and 6 brothers and 3 sisters. He is survived by his wife Beatrice Smith of Eunice, LA; sons Lawrence Smith and wife Sue of Hornbeck, LA, Donnie Smith & wife Mamie of Hull; daughter Mary Beaver & husband Allen of Mauriceville, TX; step-daughter Anita Reed & husband Lony of Eunice; 9 grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren; 8 step-grandchildren & 18 step-great grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Arrangements are under the direction of Allison Funeral Service, 1101N. Travis, Liberty, TX 77575.

Davis
Services for Dora Lee " Patsy" Burleson Davis of Dayton will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 18, 2002 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Piatt officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery. Dora Lee "Patsy" Burleson Davis attended school in Dayton and was associated with the Baptist Church. She was one of Dayton s earliest successful businesswomen and co-founder of several businesses. Dayton Auto Parts, P & B Salvage, and owner of several commercial shrimping boats. "Aunt Patsy" was not only an astute businesswoman; she was also an avid fisher woman and deer hunter. The two loves of her life were C. W. "Bill" Burleson whom she married January 19, 1944, and who died September 7, 1969 and E. Milton Davis whom she married December 26, 1970, and who passed away January 23, 1944. She was a very lucky lade how had two husbands that absolutely adored and cherished her. The rest of her family consisted of her eight nephews and nieces who she claimed as her own children and several stepchildren. She was also devoted to her two cats, Baby and Peanut. She was preceded in death by her parents James Henry and Alice Maudine Mosley: brothers Codie, Buddy, Lollis, Chester, Arvil, and sisters Odell, MaeBell, and Irene. Also one nephew, John H. Stephens. She is survived by nieces and their spouses, Gladys M. "Lynn" Wirick and Dora Mae Green; nephews and their spouses, Chester M. Anderson, Edward D. Anderson, H. Lloyd Stephens, Vernon A. Stephens, Sr., Steve E. Stephens and several great and great-great Nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6:00 PM until 9:30 PM at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton, Texas.

Acker
Claudine Hale Acker 85, of Liberty died peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, May 14, 2002. Her services are planned for Thursday, May 16, 2002 at Allison Funeral Service Chapel. Burial will follow in Village Mills, Texas. Visitation will be from 5 PM until 9 PM on Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at Allison Funeral Service with Jerry Johnson Officiating. She is survived by one granddaughter Regan Centono of Austin, TX and by close friends Paul Baillio and Bo Harrison both of Liberty, TX. Mrs. Acker is preceded in death by her parents and by her husband H. L. Acker and by one son Clifford Acker.

Jannise
Julian James Jannise, Sr., age 73, of Crosby died Sunday, May 12, 2002, at Golden Charm Nursing Home in Liberty. He was a native and longtime resident of Liberty, a Life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Nolan Pickett Post 5621 in Liberty and was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was also a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Liberty and was a retired Truck Driver. He was the son of the late Thoebert Jannise and the late Evalina (Blanchard) Jannise. He is survived by Four Daughters: Laura (Jannise) Morris of Crosby, Barbara (Jannise) Owens of Crosby, Brenda Jannise of Liberty and Mary (Jannise) Williams of North Carolina; Two sons: Julian "Cisco" Jannise, Jr. of Liberty and Toby Jannise of Liberty; Two Brothers: Pete Jannise of Highlands and Dennis Jannise of Port Arthur; Eleven grandchildren and Three great-grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton, where the family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 9:30 PM Tuesday, May 14, 2002. Funeral service will be at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 15, 2002 with Father Danny Parcon officiating.

Franklin
Carol Gwendolyn (Clark) Franklin; age 56, of Liberty, died Thursday, May 9, 2002, at her residence in Liberty. She was a member of the Pentecostal Faith and had lived in Liberty most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Earl Clark and the late Jessie Hales Clark. She is survived by: Daughter: Kelly Denice Barsley of Liberty; Three Sisters: Martha Tanton of Liberty, Freddie Tanton of Liberty and Shirley Barker of Azle, Texas; Cousins: Bernice Groda of Willis, Nadine Dunigan of Liberty and Patsy Lockett of Willis; Special Friend: Ronnie Jenkins and numerous nieces and Nephews. Arrangements are being handled by Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton where the family will receive friends Friday afternoon May 10, 2002. A graveside service will be at Linney Cemetery at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 11, 2002 with Rev. Harold Davis officiating.

Carter
Bennie E. Carter, 48, of Anahuac, died Wednesday, May 8, 2002, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2 Pm, Friday, May 10, 2002, at the Assembly of God Church in Anahuac with Rev. Harvey Drake and Rev. J.C. Durham officiating and burial following at Anahuac Cemetery in Anahuac. Visitation will be held from 5 Pm to 9 Pm, Thursday at the funeral home. Bennie was born April 11, 1954 in Baytown to parents; J.C. Carter and Mildred 'Christine' Hatfield Carter, and has resided in the Jasper and Anahuac areas throughout his life. He was a Welder for KIVA Construction and previously Brown and Root in Oak Island. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and will be remembered as a giving and helpful person. Mr. Carter was preceded in death by his father: J. C. Carter, Sr. and great-niece: Shashonie Dunman. He is survived by his wife: Yvonne Carter of Anahuac, daughters: LaDonna Beck and husband Jimmy of Anahuac, Michelle Carter of Anahuac, Beverly McDaniel and husband T-Don of Anahuac, Jinifer Morelock and husband Bryan of Anahuac, Jennifer Malone and husband D.J. of Channelview, and Stephanie Karr of Anahuac, son: Ben Carter of Arkansas, four grandsons: Sean and Nolan Estes and James and Logan McDaniel, mother: Christine Carter of Jasper, sisters: Dian Duhon and husband Raymond of Anahuac and Brenda Carter and husband Wendell of Jasper, brother: J.C. Carter, Jr. and wife Judy of Kirbyville, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In lieu of usual floral remembrances the family requests that donations be made to the Assembly of God Church at 1100 Oak St.; Anahuac, Texas 77514.

Woods
Wanda Sandifer Woods, 64, of Liberty died Saturday, May 5, 2002 at her residence in Liberty. Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton with Father Danny Parcon officiating. Burial will follow at the Fairlawn Cemetery in Liberty. She is preceded in death by her sister: Geraldine Alston. She is survived by her husband: Buddy Woods of Liberty; Son: Donald Rawson of Port Arthur: Daughters: Debbie Keaton and her husband Ike, Lori Rees and her husband James and Heidi Woods all of Liberty: 12 Grandchildren and 7 Great-Grandchildren. Pallbearers will be James Rees, Mike Alston, James Helstom, Jr., Bobby Kuykendall, Jim Sisco and Ernest Rives. The family will receive friends on Tuesday May 7, 2002 from 5:00 PM until 9:30 PM at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Williams
James Jerome "J.J."Williams, 59 of Madisonville, died May 4, 2002 at home after an extended illness. He was born in Dayton where he was a long time resident before moving to Madisonville where he had lived for the past few years. Services for Mr. Williams will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton with Rev. Charles Pierce officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parent, James Elbert and Ellene Williams. Mr. Williams is survived by his wife Bonnie Williams of Madisonville; Two sons: Darrell Williams of Dayton and Don Williams of Nashville, Tennessee: One Grandchild: Bryce Williams of Dayton; Brother: Cecil Williams of Dayton; Five Sisters: Rickie Beard of Dayton; Mary Landrum of Dayton: Ada Mire of Houston: Bonnie Byerley of Cade, Louisiana; Angelia Williams of Emory. Pallbearers are Lynn Frances, Claude Chapman, David Hornsby, Jim Williams, C. D. Williams, and Arron Landrum. Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 6:00 PM until 9:30 PM at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Sparks
Vernice John Sparks, 81, of Dayton, died Saturday, May 4, 2002 in Houston. A native of Bearden, Arkansas, Mr. Sparks had been a long time resident of Dayton. He had served during WWII in the US Army. He was the former owner and operator of the Dayton Muffler Shop. Services will be at 3:00 PM, Monday, May 6, 2002 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton with Rev. Kelly Brumaster officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery in Dayton. Mr. Sparks was preceded in death by his parents Dave and Ada Sparks; three children, Judy, Hervy and Baby Sparks; also brothers: Teddy and Herbert Sparks and sisters: Rachael and Odesa Sparks. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Annie Auteen Sparks of Dayton; Daughters: Jane James and husband Bill of Kenalia, Texas, Redia Clovia Butcher and husband Henry of Dayton, Brenda Kay Burmaster and husband Kyle of Hardin, and Cathy Elaine Grant of Dayton; Son: Richard Lynn Sparks and wife Kay of Dayton. Twelve Grandchildren, Sandra, Marci, Billy, John, Wendy, Keith, Krystal, Michael, Roy, Amanda, Ryan and Daniel. One Step Grandchild, Eleven Great-Grandchildren and Four Step-Great-Grandchildren. Brothers: Hershel Sparks and wife Minnie Arnold of Mont Clair, California and Calavin Sarks and wife Bessie of Sparkman, Arkansas: Sisters: Vernia Reed and Husband Sydney of Arkansas: Geraldine Wolfe and husband James Arthur of Springhill, Louisiana. Visitation will begin Sunday at 4:00 PM at Pace Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton.

Nash
Norma Lurline Nash, 76, of League City died Saturday, May 4, 2002. A native of Boling, Texas, she had been a resident of Dayton since 1963. She was preceded in death by her husband Abe in 2001. Mrs. Nash s service will be 1:00 PM, Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with the graveside service to follow at 3:00 PM at Rosewood Cemetery in Humble. She is survived by her two sons: Michael Nash and wife Sandra of League City and Donald Nash and wife Diana of Crosby; Twelve Grandchildren and Six Great-grandchildren. Visitation will begin Sunday at 6:00 PM at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Rice
Larry D. Rice, 52, died Thursday, May 2, 2002 at home in Tarkington. A native of Tipton, Oklahma he had lived the past 24 years in Tarkington Prairie. He had served in the U. S. Army and was employed by Brown and Root for the past 20 years. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, May 5, 2002 at Ryan Cemetery with Rev. Gene Walker officiating. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton, Texas. Mr. Rice is survived by his wife Judy Rice of Tarkington; Son: Shane Rice and wife Neely of Anahuac; Daughter: Deniece Porter and husband Jason of Tarkington: Brothers: David Rice of Dallas; Tommy Rice of Little Rock, Arkansas: and Kevin Rice of Searcy, Arkansas; Sisters: Juanda Williams of LaGrange and Jerry Rice of Dallas: Also seven Grandchldren. Visitation was held Saturday evening at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Walls
Carolyn Jo Walls, 55, of Tyler died Thursday, May 2, 2002 at the Hospice Homeplace Center in Tyler. She was a native and longtime resident of Liberty and had resided in Tyler for the past seven years. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, May 6, 2002 at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton with the Rev. James Walls officiating. Burial will follow at Palms Memorial Park Cemetery in Dayton. She is survived by her Son: Roy Walls, Jr. and his wife Mary of Tyler; Daughter: Tracy Snider and her husband James of Tyler; Brothers: Tommy LaFrance of Austin, Buddy LaFrance and his wife Peggy of Liberty, Rusty LaFrance of Austin, George LaFrance and Pete LaFrance both of Liberty; Sisters: Hazel Snider and her husband Donald, Gladys Duff and her husband Terry and Samantha Stuckey and her husband Bubba all of Liberty. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 5:00 M until 9:30 PM Saturday, May 4, 2002 and from 9:00 AM until 9:30 PM, Sunday, May 5, 2002 at the Pace Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Caldwell
Marilyn J. Caldwell, 48, of Baytown, died Wednesday, May 1, 2002, in Dayton. Funeral services will be held at a later date under the direction of Stockdale-Marlin Funeral Home Camden, Tennessee with burial following at Cowell's Chapel Cemetery in Camden, TN. Visitation will be held from 4 Pm to 9 Pm, Friday at Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton. Marilyn was born July 3, 1953 in Detroit, MI., to parents; E. T. Pierce and Joyce Bell, has resided in the Baytown area for the past 12 years, and had been a resident of southeast Texas for the past 25 years. She was a secretary for Brown and McCarrol Legal Services, and member of the Chili Pod BBQ Team and enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling state wide for cookoffs. Mrs. Caldwell was preceded in death by her father: E. T. Pierce and step-father: Bill Whitsett. She is survived by her husband: Michael Caldwell of Baytown, son: David Pierce of Baytown, daughter: Amanda Pierce of Dayton, grandson: David Allen Pierce f Baytown, mother: Joyce Whitsett of Camden, TN., numerous other relatives, and friends.