Downs
Margaret Dearman Downs, 76, of Anahuac, died Sunday at her residence. Visitation will be held from 5pm-9pm on Wednesday at Sterling Funeral Home in Anahuac. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30am on Thursday at Sterling Funeral Home in Anhuac. The Rev. Nolan Taylor will officiate. Interment will follow at Hardin Chapel Cemetery in Hardin. Margaret was born on June 14, 1927 in Meridian, Mississippi, to parents Oscar Dorman and Mary Elize. She has been a resident of the Anahuac and Hardin area for over 40 years. She had worked as a waitress at the City Caf in Anahuac during the 70 s. She enjoyed fishing and watching television. She was know to speak her mind and loved and worked very hard raising her children and grandchildren. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents and husband Lloyd Downs. She is survived by her daughters, Mary (Jan) McCartney and her husband Benny of Hardin, TX, and Margaret Ann Ojedia of Anahuac, TX, her sons Dale Dearman and wife Linda of Oak Island, TX, William Downs of Oak Island, TX and Jimmy Downs of Florence, CO. She is also survived by 13 Grandchildren and 18 Great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Nichols
Mary Wells Nichols, 95, of Tarkington Prairie, died Friday, June 20, 2003, at the Liberty Healthcare Center in Liberty. Memorial graveside services will be held at a later date, at the Wells Family Cemetery in Cleveland. Services are under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton. Mary was born June 18, 1908 in Cleveland to parents; William A. and Mary Squire Wells, a former resident of Galena Park and New Jersey, and has resided in the Tarkington Prairie area for several years. She was a graduate of the Tarkington Prairie High School class of 1925, homemaker, member of Central Baptist Church, former volunteer for the American Heart Association, and also played the Hawaiian steel guitar for a radio show in Houston in the 30 s. She also enjoyed painting and writing poetry. Mrs. Nichols was preceded in death by her parents, husband: Paul B. Nichols, and nine brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter: Mary L. Huhn of Tarkington Prairie, granddaughter: Donyale Sykes of Houston, and numerous other relatives and friends.

Rhodes
Charlotte Faye Rhodes, 53, of Thicket, passed away in a Beaumont, TX Hospital on Tuesday. Visitation will be held from 5pm-9pm on Wednesday at the Center Baptist Church in Thicket. Funeral Services will be held at 3pm on Thursday at Center Baptist Church in Thicket. Pastor Alvin Tomlinson will officiate. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery in Rye. Services are under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton. Charlotte was born on July 18, 1949 in Dayton to parents Alton M. Jones and Doris Faye Votaw. She had lived as a homemaker in Thicket for the last 28 years. She was a member of Center Baptist Church in Thicket. In her free time she enjoyed camping and reading, however, being a full time grandmother kept her busy most of the time. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents and her son Alton David Rhodes. She is survived by her loving husband I.D. Rhodes of Thicket, son Charles Rhodes and his wife Donna Sue of Conroe, daughters Pamela Patterson of Thicket and Donna Patterson and her husband Wayne of Thicket, brother Lawrence Jones and wife Martha of Eastgate, Texas, daughter-in-Law Elizabeth West Rhodes of Hull, and her grandchildren Brandon, Richard and Lydia Rhodes, Garrett, Wyatt, Morgan and Desi Patterson, Joshua, Mason and Gary Lynn Patterson, Garrett Fant and Malloreigh Rhodes. She is also survived by numerous nieces nephews other relatives and friends.

Porter
Earnest V. Porter, 83, of Cleveland died Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at home after a lengthy illness. He was born in Winfree, Texas and was a long time resident of Winfree, Mt. Belvieu, and Centerville. He had lived the last 18 years in Cleveland and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mt. Belvieu. He served during World War II in the United States Army. Services for Mr. Porter will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 21, 2003 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton with Rev. Doug Williams and Rev. Jake Porter officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery, Dayton. He is survived by his wife Hazel Porter of Cleveland; Brothers: Earl Porter and wife Marion of Mt. Belvieu and Earcel Porter of Mt. Belvieu; Sister: Erma Adam and husband Terry of Cypress; Brother-in-law: Abbie Lee Green of Dayton. Visitation will be 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday evening at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton.

Jones
Leonia P. Jones, 89, of Dayton, died Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at the Crockett Care Center in Crockett. Graveside services will be held at 1 Pm, Friday, June 20, 2003 at the Greenville Cemetery in Kenefick with Rev. Wayne Hardin officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 Am to Noon, Friday at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton. Leonia was born May 16, 1914 in Rocky Hill, to parents; Jesse and Minnie Jones, a resident of Dayton for 51 years and has resided in the Crockett area for the past three years. She was a graduate of the Rocky Hill High School, attended Angelina Co. College and obtained her teacher's certificate, homemaker, member of the First Baptist Church, and enjoyed flower gardening and reading. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her parents, husband: Albert A. Jones, sons: Larry w. Jones, Jessie B. Jones, and Willie Don Jones, Daughter-in-law: Minga Jones, and son-in-law: Joe Knight. She is survived by her daughters: Mini Worley of Dayton, sue Knight of Crockett, and Dee Canon and husband Eugene of Montgomery, sons: George Jones and wife Linda of Dayton and Roy Jones of Cuero, 20 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and numerous friends.

Campbell
Christian Malachi "Ky-Ky" Campbell, 3, of Moss Hill passed away Monday, June 16, 2003 at Hermann Hospital in Houston. Little Malachi was the son of Michael and Julie Campbell of Moss Hill. He is survived by his parents; brother: Micah Alexander Campbell of Moss Hill; sister: Makala Annette Campbell of Moss Hill; grandparents: Bobby and Connie Potter of Moss Hill; C.W. "Bill" and Teresa Campbell of Batson; great-grandparents: Loyd and Audrey Damrell of Moss Hill, Winiford and Wanda Cook Silsbee, Beulah Campbell of Beaumont and Martha Potter of Romayor; Uncles and Aunts: Shawn and Lisa Shoemake of Moss Hill, Crystal and Brandon Barnhart of Lumberton, Barbara and Doug Hughes of Batson; Services will be 4:00 p.m., Thursday, June 19, 2003 at The New Life Assembly of God Church in Batson. Burial will follow at the Damrell Family Cemetery under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, at The New Life Assembly of God in Batson.

Graves
Elizabeth Dee Graves, 53, of Dayton, died Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at St. Luke s Hospital in Houston after a lengthy illness. She was a lifelong resident of Dayton, born to parents Ervin Calvin and Ila Elaine Graves. Ms. Graves was a 1967 graduate of Dayton High School. She was along time employee of Southwest Bell, later retiring from Lucent. She was a member of The Bethany Fellowship Church in Kingwood. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 20, 2003 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Richard Lee officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents and her older brother: George Calvin Graves. She is survived by her only daughter: Salayna Denise Bartel and husband Mark of Springfield, Illinois; four grandchildren: Tyler, Brooke, Brianna, and Taylor Bartel all of Springfield, Illinois; her younger brother: Randy Graves and wife Debbie of Dayton. Visitation will be Thursday, 5:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home.

Shipman
J. E. Shipman, 84, of Dayton, died Monday, June 16, 2003, at his residence. " Pa Pa's gone fishin' " Funeral services will be held at 10:30 Am, Thursday, June 19, 2003, at the Sterling Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton with burial following at Ryan Cemetery in Tarkington Prairie. Visitation will be held from 5 Pm to 9 Pm, Wednesday at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton. J.E. was born April 11, 1919 in Tarkington Prairie to parents; John E. and Ethel Copeland Shipman, and has resided in the Dayton area throughout his life. He was a graduate of the Dayton High School class of 1939, a retired operator and sales representative for Dailey Oil and Tool in Houston after 30 years of service, member of the Trinity Baptist Church, and the Dayton Masonic Lodge #825 AF & AM. He also enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing computer games, working crossword puzzles, Wednesday night meetings, and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Shipman was preceded in death by his parents, sons: Jimmy and Larry Shipman, granddaughters: Tanya Lynn and Brenda Carol Croft, sisters: Jewel Barton and Georgia Sprayberry, and brothers: Frank and Commodore Shipman. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years: Ruby Yarbrough Shipman of Dayton, sons: Johnny Shipman, Sr. of Dayton, daughters: Patricia Lynn Totzer and husband Karl of Anahuac, Sandra Lee Banning of Dayton, and Bobbie Sue Banik and husband Melvin, Sr. of Flynn, sister: Rosa Lee Falk of Dayton, 16 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, one great great-grandchild and two on the way, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Tallant
Mary M. Bocox Tallant, 90, of Huffman, died Sunday, June 15, 2003, at the Sunbridge Nursing Home in Humble. Funeral services will be held at 2 Pm, Saturday, June 21, 2003, at the First Baptist Church of Huffman with burial following at Huffman Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 Pm to 9 Pm, Friday at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton. Mary was born June 20, 1912 in Arden, AR, to parents; John Bocox and Moffitt Bocox, a former resident of Ashdown, AR, and has resided in the Huffman area for the past 21 years. She was a graduate of the Ashdown High School class of 1930, former dietician of the Little River County Hospital and a retired dietician from the Ashdown ISD, in Ashdown, AR, member of the First Baptist Church of Huffman and the Gleamer s Sunday School Class, and enjoyed crocheting, sewing, cooking, and flower gardening in previous years. Mrs. Tallant was preceded in death by her parents: John Bocox and Moffitt Bocox Lewis, husband: Perry C. Tallant, daughter: Anna J. Stafford, son: Roger C. Tallant, and five brothers. She is survived by her daughter: Juanita Deen and husband N. L. of Huffman, son: Perry W. Tallant and wife Barbara of Huffman, seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one great great-grandchild, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Taylor
Agnes Taylor, 92 of Hull, died Friday, June 13, 2003 at Magnolia Place Nursing Home in Liberty. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 14, 2003 at Allison Funeral Service with Rev. Leta Storey officiating. Interment will follow at Guedry Cemetery in Batson. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Friday at the funeral home. Mrs. Taylor was born July 28, 1920 in Hardin, Texas to Jim & Cecelia Cobra Crouthers and had lived in Hull since 1938. She married Lesley Pat Taylor in 1928 in Hardin. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. She is preceded in death by her husband Lesley Pat Taylor and her parents Jim &I Cecelia Crouthers. She is survived by her daughters Mildred Bourgeois of Hull and Clara Nell Murphy of Raywood; 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 9 great great grandchildren.

Slay
Lea Slay, 79 of Houston formerly of Liberty, died Friday, June 13, 2003 at Allison Funeral service with Dr. Charles Greene officiating. Interment will follow at Cooke Cemetery. Mrs. Slay was a native of Greenwood, Texas and had lived in Liberty for 23 years before moving to Houston in 1992. She was retired accountant and a member of the First Methodist Church of Liberty, Magnolia Ridge Country Club and the Garden Club. She is survived by her daughters Penni Cone &I Merry Payne both of Houston; sister Alyne Towery Reynolds and Midlands, TX; grandchildren W. R. McAfee IV, Joel Slay McAfee, Joseph Jeffrey Cone, Jr., James Iris Cone, Megan J. Payne, Alton Warren Payne III and Markham Alexander Payne; and one great granddaughter Jodi Allison McAfee.

Chesson
Roy Columbus Chesson, 92 of Batson, died Friday, June 13, 2003 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, June 15, 2003 at Allison Funeral Service with Rev. C. W. Bill Campbell officiating. Interment will follow at Guedry Cemetery in Batson. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the funeral home. Mr. Chesson was a life long resident of the Batson area. He was a pipe fitter and welder for Porter Oil Company for many years. He was of the Baptist faith and a Mason. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing dominos. He is preceded in death by his wife Louise Evangeline Evans Chesson and his parents. He is survived by his son Donald Chesson & wife Mary of Hardin; daughter Kathleen Gillis of Gulfport, MS; grandchildren Danny Chesson, David Gillis, pat Meyer, Linda Gilmore, Vicki Chesson, and Trina Majors; 13 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

Anglin
Paul Edward Anglin, 71, of Huffman, passed away Thursday in a Houston, TX hospital. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 5pm-9pm at Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton. Graveside services will be held at 10am on Monday at Huffman Cemetery in Huffman. Paul was born on March 23, 1932 in Flint, Michigan. He was a veteran of the Army during the Korean War. He had been a resident of Huffman for the last 30 years where he worked in Sales for Sears. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking and was of the Baptist Faith. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife: Mary Helen Jones Anglin, brothers: Bob, Bill, Roy, Jr., Dick and Charles Anglin and sisters: Helen and Betty Anglin. He is survived by his sons: Britton Allen Wilson of Huffman and Charles Edward Anglin and wife Lisa of Huffman, daughter: Debra Ann Anglin of Huffman and sisters: Mary Phillups and husband Gerald of Michigan and Nancy Owens and husband Lee of Iowa. Paul is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Kilgore
Lillian F. Walker Kilgore, 89, of Crosby, died Thursday, June 12, 2003, at the San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown. Funeral services will be held at 2 Pm, Sunday, June 15, 2003, at the Sterling Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton with Burial Following at Palms Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 Pm to 9 Pm, Saturday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Sterling Funeral Hoe in Dayton. Lillian was born May 13, 1914 in Security to parents; Asa M. and Lena Hubler Walker, a former resident of Goose Creek and Houston, and has resided I the Crosby area for the past 55 years. She was a retired manager of food services for Crosby ISD after 25 years of service, member of the Whispering Meadows Baptist Church, former member of the First Baptist Church of Crosby and the Red Cross during World War II, past president of the PTA for HISD during the 40 s, and enjoyed reading, fishing, camping, travel, sewing, embroidery, and crocheting. Mrs. Kilgore was preceded in death by her parents, husband: Robert Lee Kilgore in 1987, and seven brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughters: Nancy Stiles and husband Gerald, Estelle Anderson and husband Mark, and Robbie Harris and husband Joe all of Crosby, sons: Lincoln Kilgore and wife Linda, Leroy Kilgore and wife Sandra, and John Kilgore and wife Jan all of Crosby, sister-in-law: Agnes Kilgore of Baytown, brother-in-law: George Clark of Onalaska, 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, one great great-grandchild, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. If friends prefer, donations made be made to the Whispering Meadows Baptist Church Youth Fund or the First Baptist Church of Crosby Library Fund in Lillian s name in place of floral remembrances. The family also wishes to express their gratitude to caregivers: Gerry day, Rosie Smikal, and Sharon Taylor, and doctors: Pamela Medellin and Judson Henderson for the care of Mrs. Kilgore.

Burton
James L. "Jim" Burton, 51, of Hardin, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at the Conroe Regional Medical Center in Conroe. He was a native of Houston,lived in Hardin for the last 20 years, was a machinist and a chef andenjoyed his grandchildren, gardening and painting. A Memorial Service willbe held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 12, 2003 at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton with Rev. Anton Smikal officiating. He is survived by his Wife: Sheryl Burton of Hardin; Mother: Margaret Burton of Houston; Daughter: Mary Burton of Honey Island; Sons: Jason Potts of Midway and James Potts of Houston and Three Grandchildren. The Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 12, 2003 at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Nelson
Gene Nelson, 77, of Anahuac, died Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at the St. Luke s Episcopal Hospital in Houston. Funeral services will be held at 10 Am, Friday, June 13, 2003, at the First Baptist Church of Anahuac with burial following at Anahuac Cemetery in Anahuac. 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 Anahuac. Gene was born November 26, 1925 in Graydon to parents; Oscar F. and Maggie Lee Heathman Nelson and has resided in the Anahuac area throughout his lifetime. He was a graduate of the Anahuac High School class of 1943, obtained his Bachelor s Degree in Physical education from Texas A&M University in 1948, a retired rice farmer, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Anahuac Chamber of Commerce, past President of the American Rice Growers, former Anahuac ISD Board of Trustees member, member of the Chambers/Liberty Co. Navigation District, and Charter member of the Day Break Sunday School Class. Gene also enjoyed deer hunting, flower gardening, his yard work, and his community. Mr. Nelson was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Nina Belle Gaggie Lester Nelson, and brothers: Oscar Nelson, Jr., Robert Nelson, and Roy Nelson. He is survived by his daughter: Louise Nelson Herrington and husband Allen of Anahuac, sons: Don Nelson and wife Debbie of Ingram and Jim Nelson and wife Leslie of Anahuac, sister: Margie Thames and husband Louis of Anahuac, sister-in-law: LaVerne Nelson of The Woodlands, seven 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 405 S. Magnolia; Anahuac, TX 77514, in Gene s name.

Murr
Harry R. Murr, 74, of Houston, died Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at his residence in Dayton. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Canton, NC, in attendance of family and friends. Harry was born May 26, 1929 in Canton, NC to parents; William O. and Rosa Bailes Murr. He was a retired construction worker and veteran of the US Navy with service during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Murr was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his son: Richard Murr of Highlands, daughter: Judith Murr Jilek of Dayton, mother of his children: Willa Mae Murr of Houston, one grandchild, one great-grandchild, and numerous other relatives, and friends.

St. Julian
Warren Gregory St. Julian, 82, of Ames, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2003, at his residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 Am, Monday, June 9, 2003, at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Ames with burial following at Ames Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 5 Pm-9 Pm at the funeral home with rosary service at 8 Pm. Services are under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton. Warren was born February 4, 1921 in Dayton to parents Louis Pete and Elodia Solomon St. Julian, and has resided in Ames for the past 28 years. He retired from Exxon after 35 years of service. He served in the Army as an equipment operator with the 365th Engineer Regiment and was a veteran of the battles at Normandy, Northern France, the Rhineland and Central Europe. When he returned from the service he enjoyed participating in rodeos at the Dayton FFA arena where he rode bulls. On one occasion he successfully rode a bull that no one else had been able to ride. While at the rodeo he met a barrel racer named Dorothy Norman and they were married on May 25, 1947. Warren and Dorothy were married 38 years until her death in 1983. Warren was a member of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Ames and former member of the Knights of Peter Claver. He also enjoyed dancing, working cattle, and breaking horses. Mr. St. Julian was preceded in death by his parents, and beloved wife: Dorothy Norman St. Julian. He is survived by his daughter: Brenda Trahan and husband Oscar of Ames, son: Erroll St. Julian and wife Tammy of Dayton, brothers: Columbia St. Julian of Dayton, James St. Julian of Los Angeles, CA and Lawrence St. Julian of Los Angeles, CA, sisters: Lillie Mae Paul of Los Angeles, CA, Ruby Briggs of Dayton and Bonnie St. Julian of Houston, nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Olney
Molly Kathleen Olney, 62, of Dayton, died at home after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Houston and had lived the past few years in Dayton. She had worked as a supervisor in banking. She had away of making everyone seem special. She loved growing plants, was very creative, as well as a gifted and talented, virtuous and righteous woman. Mrs. Olney was preceded in death by her father, Sherman S. Logsdon. She is survived by her mother, Rhoda Doris Logsdon; her daughters, Susanne Diaz and husband Ramon of Houston and Lesli Kathleen Olney of Dayton; Sisters, Doris Welfl of Tarkington, Jackie Brown of Channelview, Karyn Melton of Tarkington, and Vivian Richardson of Dayton; Also three Grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Olney will be 1:00 p.m.,Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at Lakewood Church with Mrs. Dodie Osteen officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery in Dayton under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday, 5:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home.

Nelson
Lowell Reed Nelson, Chief Warrant Officer; US Army Ret., 67, of Dayton, died Saturday, May 31, 2003, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11 Am, Wednesday, June 4, 2003 at the Sterling Funeral Home Chapel in with graveside services pending at the National Cemetery in Houston. 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. Lowell was born January 1, 1936, in Colchester, IL to parents; Russell and Myrtle Reed Nelson, a former resident of Houston and has resided in the Dayton area for the past 15 years. He was the youngest appointed Chief Warrant Officer for the US Army, retired after 20 years of service, served in Vietnam, received many decorations including the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart, obtained his Associate Degree in Business Management during his service, and was noted as an honorary Green Beret. He was the former owner/operator and instructor at the Huachuca Flying Service, was a truck driver for Dynegy of Mt. Belvieu for 15 years, and a member of the American Legion Post #521 and the Nolan D. Pickett VFW Post #5621. He also enjoyed playing the steel guitar, the accordion, working in the yard and on the computer. Mr. Nelson was preceded in death by his father: Russell Nelson. He is survived by his wife of 22 years: Nadine Beck Nelson of Dayton, mother: Myrtle Reed Nelson of Milan, IL, daughters: Susan Woosley of Topeka, KS, Janet Newquist of Topeka, KS, Diana Nelson Reynolds of Atlanta, GA, Penny Nelson Snow of Atchison, KS, Maxine Nelson of Sierra Vista, AZ and Yvonne Byler and husband William of Oklahoma City, OK, Dina Tanner and husband Michael of Dayton, and Tonja Nelson of Germany. Son: Dan Clark and wife C.C. of Macomb, IL, brothers: Leroy Nelson and wife Agnes of Jackson, TN and Jim Nelson of Rock Island, IL, 23 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Little
James Roy Little, 83, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2003 at the Baytown Rehabilitation and Healthcare Facility. He was a native of Henderson, longtime resident of Dayton, U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars and was a retired Manager from Sealand Freight after 35 years of service. Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton. Burial will follow at the Linney Cemetery under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. He is survived by: Sons: Billy H. Little of New Caney and Danny R. Little of Houston; Daughter:Debra A. Little Mitchum and her husband Jim of Dayton; Brothers: Harvey Little of Tyler and Earl Little of Henderson; Grandchildren: Billy H. Little, John Wilson Little, James Christopher Little, Catherine M. Little and Kerrie L. Davis Baldridge and 5 Great-Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: Wife: Bessie Little and his Parents: John Little and Emma Dulin Little. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 2, 2003 at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Adams
Cora L. Miss Lee Adams, 64, of Cleveland, died Saturday, May 31, 2003, at the Memorial Hermann SW Hospital in Houston. Funeral Services will be held at 2 Pm, Monday, June 2, 2003 at the Sterling Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton with Rev. James Holt officiating and burial following at Palms Memorial Park in Dayton. Visitation will be held from 5 Pm to 9 Pm, Sunday at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton. Cora Lee was born September 6, 1938 in Cooper to parents; Earl and Velma South Hooten, and has resided in the Cleveland area for the past 10 years. She was a retired Clerk for Weingarten s Grocery in Houston after 20 years of service and had also been previously employed by Florien s Grocery in Houston. She was a member and greeter at the Cornerstone Church, and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her parents and husband: John E. Adams. She is survived by her daughter: Tonya Drake and husband Wyatt of Willis, son: Mike Price and wife Joan of Conroe, five grandchildren: Mandi Yarbrough and husband Charlton of Willis, Tammy Babin and husband Sean of LA, Michelle Mahan and husband Sam of LA, Nicky Drake and wife Nikki of LA, and Robert Drake of LA, eight great-grandchildren: Justin, Brett, Tyler, Caleb, Christian, Colby, Cheyenne, and Celsie, sisters: Linda Preston of Irving, Sarah Casey and husband Steve of Conroe, and Edna Hornsby of Dallas, brother: Wesley Hooten of wills Point, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Terchiak
Wilma Jean Terchiak, 77 of Liberty, died Thursday, May 29, 2003 at Liberty Health Care Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, June 1, 2003 at LaMarque City Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Allison Funeral Service in Liberty. Mrs. Terchiak was a native of Beaumont a former resident of Texas City; she had lived in Liberty since 1996. She was a homemaker and a Baptist by faith and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and watching TV. She is preceded in death by her parents Ernest Lewis & Rilla Rady Booth Henson and her husband Edward Terchiak. She is survived by her sons Mike Mill &wife Faye of Liberty, Eugene LaBove & wife Teri of Hot Springs, AK, and Richard LaBove of Beaumont; a sister Jimmie Randal of LA; 11 Grandchildren and 22 Great Grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Allison Funeral Service, 1101 N. Travis, Liberty, Texas 77575.

Hill
Colleen Tackett Hill, 79, of Dayton, died Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at the Heritage Manor Nursing Center in Dayton. Memorial services will be held at 2 Pm, Saturday, May 31, 2003, at the Kingdom Hall in Liberty with Brother David LaFleur officiating and burial to be held at a later date in Kentucky. Cremation services under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton. Colleen was born October 30, 1923 in Olive Hill, KY to parents; Estel Tackett and Emily Tackett, a former resident of Chicago, Orlando, Fl for 10 years, and has resided in the Dayton area for the past three years. She was a member of the Jehovah s Witness, a homemaker, and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, bird watching, travel, and shopping. Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by her parents, brother: Pete Tackett, and sister: Maxine Tackett. She is survived by her daughters: Edna Monk and husband James of Dayton, Louise Hornick of Orlando, FL, and Margaret Hill of OH, son: James Hill and wife Carolyn of AL, sister: Pearl Tackett of KY, nephew: Clayton Henshaw of KY, 16 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and friends.

Brannen
Lloyd Benjamin Ben Brannen, 59, of Liberty left this world Tuesday, May 20, 2003. Ben is preceded in death by his loving parents, Lloyd and Jeanette Bannen and niece, Velvet Dee Brannen. Ben was bon March 25, 1944 in Little Rock, Arkansas, he was a long time resident of Liberty, Texas where he was a commercial fisherman and owner of B and J Seafood. He is survived by his loving wife, Johnnie, his daughter, Kristi huff and husband, Allen of Deer Park, Texas; brothers, Larry Brannen and wife Roeuy of Liberty; Hershel Brannen and wife Karen of Liberty; two wonderful granddaughters, Allison Huff and Erika Ryan; nephews; David Brannen, Larry Brannen, Jr., Christopher Brannen, and Scott Laird. Also numerous family members and friends. Ben was loved by all and will be deeply missed. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM, Thursday evening at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton. Funeral service for Ben will be 10:00 Am, Friday, may 23, 2003 at Pace-Stancil funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Hershel Bannen officiating.

Kaderli
Herman H. Kaderli, Jr., 87, of Mt. Belvieu, died, Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at the San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown. Funeral services will be held at 2 Pm, Friday, May 23, 2003, at the Sterling Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Glenn Howard officiating and burial following at Palms Memorial Park with Masonic Graveside Rites. 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. Herman was born December 29, 1915 in New Braunsfels, to parents; Herman and Maude Mae Welch Kaderli a former resident of Baytown, and has resided in the Mt. Belvieu area for the past 42 years. He was retired machinist for Exxon of Baytown for 41 years after retiring in 1976, a member of the First Baptist Church of Mt. Belvieu, the Cedar Bayou Masonic Lodge #321 and the Old River Masonic Lodge #1442 for 55 years. He also enjoyed woodworking and learning history. Mr. Kaderli was preceded in death by his parents, grandson: Corey B. Kaderli, brothers: Roland, Alsie, Alton, Marvin, Dutch, and Ottomar Kaderli, sisters: Elizabeth Kaderli and Verda Mae Kaderli Trahan, and sister-in-law: Lois Elliott. He is survived by his wife of 58 years: LaVerne Wolford Kaderli of Mt. Belvieu, son: Lee Ray Kaderli and wife Linda Sue of Mt. Belvieu, grandsons: Kyle Ray Kaderli and Brent Ross Kaderli and Staci of Mt. Belvieu, brother: Andy Kaderli and wife Joyce of Baytown, niece: Clydene Leftwich of Mt. Belvieu, nephews: Dwayne Elliott and wife Karen of Mt. Belvieu, Keith Elliott and wife Debbie of Hampshire-Fannett, Terry Elliott and Trish of Highlands, brother-in-law: Warner Elliott of Mt. Belvieu, sister-in-law: Myrna Leftwich of Mt. Belvieu, and numerous other relatives and friends.

Hood
Robert Martin Hood, 58, of Liberty died Monday, May 19, 2003 at Liberty-Dayton Hospital. He was a native of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mr. Hood was preceded in death by his parents, Hurbert and Wilma Hood and is survived by his wife Novilea Hood of Liberty; step-daughter: Glenda Ferguson and husband Gaylon; step-son: Allen Skipper and Step-grandchildren: Holly Davis, Trey Davis, Sara Ferguson, Jake Allen, Stacy Diane and Justen Glyn Skipper. A memorial service will be at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton.

Cantrell
Jessie Louise Stephens Hickman Cantrell, 77, of Daisetta, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2003 at the East Houston Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Mexia, had lived in Daisetta for the last 42 years and attended the Baptist Church. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 19, 2003 at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton with the Rev. Harold Burchfield officiating. Burial will follow at the Oakdale Cemetery in Daisetta under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. She is survived by: Sons: O. L. "Butch" Hickman and his wife Judy Kay of Hardin, Jody Hickman and his wife Margie of Daisetta, James Paul Cantrell and his wife Rita of Saratoga, Cameron Wayne Cantrell and his wife Patricia of Daisetta and William Earl Cantrell and his wife Mary of Hull; Daughters: Ema "Earline" Pierce and her husband Buddy of Pineland and Sylvia Joy Williams and her husband Marshall of Phenix City, Alabama; 22 Grandchildren and 17 Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a Son: Robert "Bo" Cantrell. Pallbearers will be: Raymond Howard Hickman, Raymond Sanders, Doyle Sanders, David Hickman, James Burchfield, Eric Thaxton, Dwayne Baldridge and Robert Cantrell. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Craig Cantrell and Coty Cantrell. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., Monday, May 19, 2003 at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Lambert
Jo Ann Lambert, 36, of Cleveland/Dayton, died Saturday, May 17, 2003 in Dayton. Funeral services will be held at 3 Pm, Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at the Sterling Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Magnolia Park Cemetery in Dayton. Visitation will be held from 5 Pm to 9 Pm, Monday at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton. JoAnn was born February 13, 1967 in Houston to parents; Steve Lambert and Mavis Lewis, and has resided in the Dayton area throughout her life. She was a mother of two, attended high school in Humble, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends, fishing, boating, and dancing. She also enjoyed working at the 321 Ice House and the Silver Dollar in Dayton. JoAnn was preceded in death by her mother: Mavis Wood. She is survived by her daughter: Melissa Lambert of Humble, son: Chase Bounds of Cleveland, husband: Glen Manners of Cleveland, sisters: Carolyn Wood of Humble, Marie Johnson of Houston, and Denise Farrar of Huffman, aunts: Margie Hogan of Houston, Barbara Tise of Dayton, and Nelda Chappell of NC, and numerous other relatives and friends.

Caudle
David L. Caudle, 44, of League City, died Thursday, May 15, 2003 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2 Pm, Monday, May 19, 2003, at the Sterling Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton with Rev. Betty Wenzel officiating and burial following at Fairlawn Cemetery in Liberty. Visitation will be held from 5 Pm to 9 Pm, Sunday, at the Sterling Funeral Home. Services are under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton. David was born December 5, 1958 in Baytown, to parents; Jack and Juanita Chance Caudle, a former resident of Dayton, and has resided in League City for the past five years. He was a construction manager for Wingo of The Woodlands for the past three years, former employee of I.C.S. of LaPorte after 17 years of service, graduate of the Sterling High School class of 1978, and had also attended trade school. David also enjoyed fishing, boating, jet skis, and spending time with family and friends. Mr. Caudle was preceded in death by his mother and nephew: Kelly A. Caudle. He is survived by his wife of five years: Jennifer Kent Caudle of League City, sons: Dewey Townsend, and Dylan and Drew Caudle all of League City, father: Jack Caudle of Dayton, sister: Debbie Robinson and husband Tommy of Dayton, brothers: Ricky N. Caudle of Dayton and Kramer A. Caudle and wife Rachael of Moss Bluff, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In lieu of usual floral remembrances the family requests that donations be made to MD Anderson Research at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, c/o MR527902, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, in David s name.

Vyoral
Josephine E. Vyoral, 86, of Eastgate/Dayton died Friday, May 16, 2003, at the Liberty Healthcare Center in Liberty. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 Am, Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at the St. Anne s Catholic Mission in Eastgate with Father Thomas Phelan officiating and burial following at Magnolia Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 Pm to 9 Pm, Monday at the funeral home with wake services at 7 Pm. Services are under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton. Josephine was born August 31, 1916 in Waller County to parents; Frank and Julia Mynar Vyoral, and has resided in the Eastgate/Dayton area throughout most of her life. She was a homemaker, member of St. Anne s catholic Mission and the Alter Society. She also had worked on the family farm raising cows and chickens, cared for her father, enjoyed quilting, cooking, and will be remembered for her old world values. Mrs. Vyoral was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Henry and Louis Vyoral, and sister: Hattie Vandzandt. She is survived by her sisters: Frances Jolly of Dayton and Valsta Gajdosik of Eastgate, niece: Laura Pavlat and husband Frank of Humble, special cousins: Linda Hohn of Eastgate and Sherry Colvin and husband Harlan of Eastgate, sisters-in-law: Ruby Vyoral of Liberty and Louise Vyoral of Dayton, and numerous other relatives and friends. In lieu of usual floral remembrances the family requests that donations be made to the St. Anne s Catholic Mission Alter Society at 804 S. Cleveland, Dayton, Texas 77535.

Melton
Sebrina Melton, 26, of Tarkington Prairie, passed away, Saturday, May 10, 2003 at the Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Cleveland. She was a native of Sheldon and had lived in Tarkington Prairie for the last 11 years. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 15, 2003 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dayton with Father Tom Phelan officiating. Burial will follow at the Eastgate Catholic Cemetery under the Direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. A Wake Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton. Survivors include: Parents: Bobby and Karyn Melton of Tarkington Prairie; Grandparents: Audrey Melton of Mississippi and Rhoda Lodgston of Liberty; Brothers: Eddie Webb of Pasadena and Mike Melton of Houston; Sisters: Theresa Fitzpatrick of England, Jennifer Melton of Huffman, Debbie Jones of Mississippi, Stephanie Hugo of Brenham and Niece: Angel Webb of Tarkington Prairie. She was preceded in death by: Brother: James "Scooter" Melton, Jr. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Harris
Lena Harris, 94 of Hardin, passed away Monday morning at Liberty-Dayton Community Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday at Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton. Visitation will be from 10am - 2pm on Wednesday at the Funeral Home. The Rev. Byron Reeves will officiate. Interment will be at Hardin Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton. Lena is survived by her son, Johnny Welch and his wife Maxine of Hardin, daughter Alline and Daniel Baker of Lumberton, 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Cason
Ida Cason, 81, of Dayton, passed away Friday, May 9, 2003, at the Heritage Manor Care Center in Dayton. She was a native of Lexington, Texas, lived in Dayton for the lat 10 years and was previously a longtime resident of Houston where she was a member of the Park Memorial Baptist Church. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 12, 2003 at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton with the Rev. Wayne Hardin officiating. Burial will follow at the Palms Memorial Park in Dayton under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. She is survived by: Son: Charles Cason and his wife Lou-Vern of Dayton; Brother: Buster Mobley of Kountze; Uncle: Sam Gay of Houston; Grandchildren: Candace Rice, Charyelle Yoder and Christopher Cason and Great-Grandchildren: Brian, Brent and Cason Rice and Donavyn and Destiney Yoder. She was preceded in death by: Husband: Byron Cason, Jr. and Brother: R. W. Mobley. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, May 11, 2003 at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Brown
Hughie A. Hugh Brown, 70, of Dayton, died Friday, May 2, 2003, at the St. Luke s Episcopal Hospital in Houston. Funeral services will be held at 10 Am, Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at the First Baptist Church of Dayton with burial following at Magnolia Park Cemetery. 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. Hugh was born August 20, 1932, in Yoakum, TX to parents; Earl T. Brown and Wilma Coker Brown, a former resident of Houston, has resided in the Dayton area for the past 16 years and was not a perfect man, but a mere mortal, who now resides in heaven. He was a graduate of the Diboll High School class of 1950. He retired at age 69 from the construction industry after more than 45 years, where he traveled the world. He continued his education throughout his life. He was an avid sports fan. Most of all, he loved his family. His mother, Wilma Coker Brown precedes him in death. He is survived by his father: Earl T. Brown of Waco, wife of 49 years: Annie R. Ann Biddy Brown of Dayton, daughters: Joanne Thomas of Dayton and Jeannie Bernshausen of LaPorte, grandson: Kenneth Thomas, Jr. and wife Stephanie of Dayton, granddaughters: Shanna Truitt and husband Jimmy of Plantersville and Vicki Weaver and husband B.J. of Channelview, great-grandchildren: Bryan, Ashley, Chelsea, Michael, Hughie, Kendahl, and Hannah, brothers: Billy Brown and wife Shirley of Colmesneil and Joe Brown and wife Carolyn of Panorama City, sisters: Patsy Gibbs and husband Bill of Waco and Jeanie Lucas of Highlands, 15 nieces and nephews, 25 great-nieces and nephews, and numerous friends.

Cates
Raymond Ray Cates, Sr., 71, of Cleveland, died May 4, 2003 in Pasadena. A native of Houston he had been a long time resident of Cleveland. He was retired from the oil refinery business where he was plant operator. His service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton, Texas. Interment will follow at Ryan Cemetery, Tarkington Prairie, Texas. He is survived by his wife Eartis Cates of Cleveland; Three daughters: Carolyn Lynn Parrish, Deborah Ann Mason, and Glenda Darlene Baker; Two Sons: Raymond Ray Cates, Jr. and Mark Kelly Cates. 14 Grandchildren and 12 Great-Grandchildren also his dog: Andre the Squirrel Dog.

Young
Mable Marie Finley Young, 78 of Hardin, died Saturday, May 3, 2003 at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown. Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, May 5, 2003 at Finley Cemetery in Hardin. Visitation will be from 8:30 AM until 9:30 AM on Monday at Allison Funeral Service. Mrs. Young was born in Daisetta on January 16, 1925 t Harrison Kirk & Ora Walker Finely. She married E. B. Young on July 23, 1963 in Highlands, Texas. She was a cashier and housewife and of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters Nelda Rose Ainsworth and Donna Jane Julian; stepson Edward Young. She is survived by her husband E. B. Young; sons Bobby Crocker & wife Judene; step-son Mitchell Young all of Hardin; daughters Linda Wylie & husband Les of Kenefick and Patsey Young o Goldsborro, NC; brother H. K. Buddy Finely and wife Pat of Hardin; aunt Susie Roberts of Baytown; 7 Grandchildren; 7 great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Granddaughter. Numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be James Richard Fregia, James M. Fregia, Scott Ainsworth, Jason Ainsworth, Matt Haberle, and Paul Cupid.

Green
Lillie S. Green, 82, of Dayton, passed away Friday, May 2, 2003 at the Heartland Hospice in Baytown. She was born, in Dayton, the daughter of the late Jim Simpson, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Hawkes Simpson. She lived most of her life in Dayton before moving to Baytown a few years ago. She was the Valedictorian of the 1939 Dayton High School Graduating Class and worked for Dr. Wilson for 11 years and the Jamison-Martin Insurance Agency for 9 years. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday. May 5, 2003 at the Linney Cemetery in Dayton with the Rev. Dennis Larson officiating. Services will be under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. She is survived by: Son: David Green and his wife Fawn of Baytown; Daughter: Rose Marie Jones and her husband Earnest of Dayton; Sister: Jean Wofford and her husband Conley of Austin; Special Sister-in-law: Mai Simpson of Pasadena; Grandchildren: Ernie Jones, Jr., Bobby and Jill Jones, Konnette and Matt Koen and Kathleen Green; Great-Grandchildren: Micah and Caleb Koen and numerous Nieces, Nephews and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by: Husband: Cecil Green; Brothers: Jim Simpson, Jr., Sidney Simpson and Albert Simpson and a Sister: Elizabeth Angell. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m., until 6:00 p.m., Sunday, May 4, 2003 at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. The family would like to extend Special Thanks to: Heartland Hospice, Nora Herman and Karen Haynes.

Snider
Hazel Snider, 47, of Hardin, passed away Friday, May 2, 2003 at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of the Liberty area. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 6, 2003 at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton. Burial will follow at the Hillside Cemetery in Liberty under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. She is survived by: Husband: D. R. Snider of Hardin; Sons: Donny Ray Snider of Fort Drum, New York and Glen Nugent, Jr. of Liberty; Step-son: James Snider of Tyler; Daughter: Gwendolyn Nugent of Liberty; Brothers: George LaFrance of Liberty, Pete LaFrance of Liberty and Tommy LaFrance of Austin; Sisters: Gladys Ann Duff of Liberty and Samantha Stuckey of Liberty and 5 Grandchildren. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 5, 2003 at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.