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Edmonds
Never one to give up easily, Barbara Burford Edmonds (80), a long-time resident of Anahuac, Texas, fought long and hard before ultimately succumbing to cancer and a stroke.
She fell peacefully into the welcoming embrace of her Lord and Savior on January 21, 2016. Barbara was born to Floriene and Dan Burford on July 17, 1935 in Fordyce, Arkansas.
After graduating from high school, she moved to Anahuac, where she met W.M. (Butsy) Edmonds, marrying him the following year.
By the time she turned 24, she was the mother of four children – boy-girl-boy-girl, exactly the order she wanted. Barbara worked for the Anahuac school district at three different times and in three different capacities, but she applied her incredible organizational skills first and foremost to her family.
She tackled the job of a rice farmer’s wife, preparing hearty plate lunches for more than a dozen workers everyday during harvest, and tirelessly supported her children’s many interests and activities. She also found satisfaction working with her ESA service sorority. Barbara’s competitive, fun-loving nature and love of games led her to take up sports actively when she was young; her interest as a spectator lasted a lifetime. Adopting the motto “If you can’t beat the old dogs, join ‘em, ” she and Christine vowed to outwit Ralph and Butsy at dominoes. Card-playing provided her many hours of amusement. She challenged her grandchildren to games of Uno, showing no mercy. She played bridge when she was younger, and in her later years hand-and-foot sessions with Ebbie, Audrey and Marlene (and fresh recruits Rita, Joyce, Tami and Cindy) were the highlight of her week.
But her greatest passion – and skill, she might add – was blackjack. The compulsive, nail-biting worrier transformed into an optimist as soon as she sat down at the blackjack table. Walking (or even being rolled in a wheelchair) into a casino gave her a rush of adrenaline. Trips with friends and family were something she always looked forward to.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and by Butsy, her husband of 42 years. Family members left to cherish her memory include her four children: Steve Edmonds; Patti McCormick and husband Tom; Bill Edmonds; and Diane Tunze and husband Rex; as well as her five grandchildren, Keely Edmonds, Chase Edmonds, Maggie McCormick, James McCormick and Savannah Hollis. Barbara is also survived by her sister, Danna Boswell and husband Tom, and by her brother, Randy Burford and his partner, Tina Bordelon. She had many beloved nieces and nephews on both the Burford and Edmonds sides of the family, as well as scores of cousins that she enjoyed visiting with at family reunions. Her special loved ones also include her cousin, JoAnn McClung, her former daughter-in-law, Christi Edmonds, and her former sister-in-law, Becky Burford.
Friends are invited to visit with the family beginning at 6:00 P.M., Saturday, January 23, 2016 in the chapel of Sterling Funeral Home, located at 1201 South Main Street in Anahuac. Funeral service will be Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at First United Methodist Church, located at 204 Trinity Street in Anahuac, with interment to follow in Anahuac cemetery. Those wishing to honor Barbara’s life with a memorial donation may to contribute to the First United Methodist Church (PO Box 609, Anahuac, TX 77514), where she found spiritual nourishment and a supportive community for decades, or to Harbor Hospice (2450 N. Major Drive, Beaumont, TX 77713), where she received loving and professional care during her final days.
Logan
Vickie Lynn Holder Logan, age 47 of Liberty, died at her residence on January 23, 2016 with her loving family by her side.
Vickie was born May 26, 1968 in Houston, TX, daughter of Danny Lee and Diane Bobo Russell. She graduated from Dayton High School in 1986 and then continued her education for three years at the University of Phoenix. While in high school, Vickie ran track and played volleyball. Vickie worked as a Life Skills Specialist for Tri-County for the past eight years. She loved her family and especially loved her grandbabies. She was a loving daughter, mother and grandmother who will be missed by all.
Vickie was preceded in death by her son; Coby Holder, grandmother; Roberta Hawkes, uncle; Harold Ray Bobo, brothers-in-law; John Logan and Flipper Logan. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, husband; Jamie Logan, daughter; Courtney Lynn August and fiancé Joseph Alridge, stepsons; Dakota, Blaise & Colton Logan, parents; Danny Lee & Diane Russell, grandfather; Harold R. Bobo Sr, sisters; Kristie Marshall, Jessica Chesser & husband Josh, April Lee & fiancé Robert Beasley, brothers; Robert Keasling & wife Luddie, Thomas Cox & wife Anna, Danny lee, Derrick Lee, grandchildren; Chloe & Rhemi Alridge and dog; Gracie.
Services for Vickie Lynn Holder Logan will be Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 2pm at Allison Funeral Service, 1101 North Travis, Liberty, TX with burial to follow at Guedry cemetery in Batson. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 26, 2015 from 5pm to 8pm at the funeral home.
Vollert
Laura Maxine Vollert, age 82 of Moss Hill, passed away at her residence on January 22, 2016 with her loving family by her side.
Maxine was born September 28, 1933 in Houston, TX, daughter of the late Leland Chester Jennings and Lillie Belle Smith Jennings. She was a book keeper and income tax preparer for several years of her life. Maxine loved her flowers and also enjoyed sewing. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, husband; Kenneth Bruce Vollert, son; Bruce Wayne Vollert and sister; Severne Coker. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, sons; Larry Keith Vollert and wife Diana of Liberty, TX, Michael Dean Vollert and wife Janie of Evergreen, TX, daughter; Cathy King and husband Butch of Dike, TX, sister; Virginia Pretz of Houston, TX, thirteen grandchildren and twenty-seven great-grandchildren.
Services for Laura Maxine Vollert will be Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 2pm at Allison Funeral Service, 1101 North Travis, Liberty, TX with burial to follow at Hardin Chapel cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, January 25, 2016 from 5pm to 8pm at the funeral home.
Alvarado
Joseph Alvarado, 63, of Dayton, died, Wednesday, January 20, 2016, in Liberty.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 25, 2016, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church with burial following at Magnolia Park cemetery. Philip Maldonado will officiate. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with rosary service at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, at Pace- Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.
Joseph was born January 3, 1953 in Kosse, Limestone County, Texas to his parents; Severo and Dominga Caldera Alvarado. Mr. Alvarado had lived in the Dayton area for several years. He was a laborer in the construction industry at the time of his death and had formerly worked as a security guard. Joseph enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors. His greatest joy was time spent with his family.
Mr. Alvarado was preceded in death by his mother: Dominga C Alvarado, father: Severo H. Alvarado, brother: Juan C Alvarado, grandson: Ruben Alvarado Jr., sister: Isabel Mireles, and brother-in-law: Mariano (Mamo) Roacha.
He is survived by his sons: Joseph Alvarado Jr. and Ruben Alvarado, sisters: Helen A Parras, Catarin Maldonado, and Carolina Rocha, brother: David Alvarado, brothers-in-law: Delfino E Parras and Phillip Maldonado Sr., sister-in-law: Marcela Alvarado, daughter-in-law: Christina Alvarado, grandchildren: Tiffany Marie Alvarado, Mathew Roy Alvarado, Jason Morgan Alvarado, Shiloh L. Alvarado, and Hannah L. Alvarado, mother of his children: Paula Alvarado, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Gonzales
Justin Taylor Gonzales, 20, of Dayton, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at the Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 31, 2016, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Magnolia Park cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.
Justin was born April 21, 1995 in Houston to parents; Jayson Calitine and Krystal Gonzales, and has been a lifelong resident of Dayton. He was a graduate of the Dayton High School, member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, and a Chef by trade. He also enjoyed fishing, cooking, the outdoors, and helping others.
Mr. Gonzales was preceded in death by his grandmother: Deborah Calitine. He is survived by his mother: Krystal Gonzales Knapp of Dayton, father: Jayson Calitine and wife Trisha Dickson of Kline, stepfather: Robert Knapp of Houston, brother: Kaleb Calitine of Florida, sisters: Sierra Lee Ivy and husband William of Killeen, Skye Knapp of Dayton, and Summer Knapp of Houston, grandparents: Stephanie Gonzales and Felix Gonzales, numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives, and friends.
Bishop
Deborah “Debbie” Ann Garrett Bishop, 64, of Dayton died Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in Liberty, Texas.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. No other services are scheduled at this time.
Debbie was born November 18, 1951 in Liberty, Texas to parents James Henry Garrett and Johnnie Neuman Garrett. She attended Liberty High School. Debbie had managed the Liberty Softball Association for many years. Everyone called her Mom and she was truly a mother to all.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her grandson, Ethan Thomas Bishop.
Debbie is survived by her husband of 48 years, Tommy Bishop of Dayton; daughter, Jamie Brown and husband Kevin; sons, Michael Bishop and wife Heather and Tommy Bishop and wife Karen; sisters, Theresa Ericson and husband John; brothers, Carl Garrett and wife Lila Sue; grandchildren, Zena Bishop, Cole Bishop and wife, Alexis, Kancie Bishop, Kayliann Brown, Kade Bishop, Zackary Brown, Kylee Bishop; great-grandchildren, Kyler Bishop, Jordan Fort, Cooper Taylor and Porter Fregia, also numerous other relatives and friends too many to list.
Anderson
Charles Gilbert Anderson Sr. of Thicket, died on Sunday January 17, 2016 at Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center. He was 90.
A service of remembrance will be held Friday January 22, 2016 at 11:00 AM at New Life Church of Batson, with Reverend Bill Campbell officiating and interment to follow at Felps cemetery of Thicket. Serving as pallbearers are Bobby Hill, Jackson Hill, Charlie Murphy, Frank Babbitt, Joe Fillingame and Rick Eckiss.
The family will be receiving friends on Thursday January 21, 2016 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. also at the New Life Church.
Charles was born September 11, 1925 in Warwick, Rhode Island to George Gilman Anderson and Florence Bell Snow. He had lived in Rhode Island for 62 years and was a retired Textile Worker of 35 years for Kenyon Peace & Dye of Rhode Island, before moving to Hull where he lived for 2 years and attended the New Life Church of Batson. He also proudly served his country in the Navy in WWII.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George Gilman Anderson and Florence Bell Snow., Jennie May., brother, John Anderson., sisters, Margurite Wood and Vena Hutchins., one daughter, Vena Elizabeth Anderson and a great grandchild, Matthew Alan Ferguson.
He is survived by his son, Charles Anderson, Jr. of Hull., daughter, Sheila May Anderson of Hull., brother, Paul Anderson and wife Teri of Charleston, Rhode Island., grandchildren, Melissa Brindamour of Warwick, Rhode Island, Jared Anderson and wife Angel of Georgia, Jeremy Anderson and wife Kimberly of Charleston, Rhode Island, Jennifer Beauregard of Rhode Island and Bobby Hill and wife Kelly of Tomball, Marie Murphy of Silsbee, Charlie Murphy and wife Annie of Saratoga., great grandchildren, Mikayla and Marli Ferguson of Silsbee, Nadia, Sierra, Logan, Harley and Waylon all of Saratoga, Isaiah Anderson of Georgia, Tory of Georgia, Landry Hill of Tomball, Jackson Hill of Tomball, Keaton Hill of Tomball, Daniel Brindamour of Warwick, Rhode Island, Jasmine Hart of West Virginia and Elizabeth Hart of West Virginia and 1 great great grandchild, Gwen of Georgia. He also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Service of remembrance under the care of Faith & Family Funeral Services Inc. 40847 Hwy 105E. Batson, Texas 77519. 936-336-2222or 936-262-2100. .
McFarland
Gary Lee McFarland 66 of Liberty, died on Saturday January 16, 2016 at Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center.
A service of remembrance will be held on Tuesday January 19, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Faith & Family Funeral Services Chapel, with Reverend Tony Hines officiating. Interment will follow at Peebles cemetery in Livingston.
Serving as pallbearers are Gavin Lyons, Richard Williamson, Donnie Lyons, John Beasley, Judy Taylor, Shane Lyons, Cody Taylor and Steve Taylor. Honorary pallbearers are Steve Bush, and Harvey G. Williamson.
The family will be receiving friends on Tuesday January 19, 2016 from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at Faith & Family.
A native of Weslaco, TX, he had lived in Liberty, most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis McFarland and Ruby Stokes and stepfather, Robert Locke, brother, Jimmy McFarland sister, Nora Hunt and special friend Lorraine DeJohn.
Survivors are his sisters, Peggy Ivy of Hull, Dorene Blanchard and husband James of Hardin. Brothers, Robert Locke and wife Anna of Hull, and John Locke and wife Georgia of Colorado.
Nephews are Steve Taylor and wife Kathy of Hardin, and Jimmy Blanchard of Hardin. Nieces are Beth Lyons and husband Donnie of Hardin, Sandy Kapalski and husband John Beasley of Liberty, Judy Taylor of Sour Lake, and Donna Cain and husband Richard of Hardin, and numerous other nieces, nephews, great nephews and great nieces.
Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society.
Service of remembrance under the care of Faith & Family Funeral Services Inc. 40847 Hwy 105E. Batson, Texas 77519.
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Semien
Joseph Clem Semien, 60, a resident of Liberty died, Sunday, January 17, 2016, peacefully at home.
He was born February 12, 1955 to Joseph Even and Alma Lena Semien. He was a lifelong resident of Liberty County graduating from Liberty High School.
After school Joseph furthered his career as a Truck Driver until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents and his niece La'Tonya Semien.
He is survived by his wife of seventeen years Bobbie Heard Semien; Sons: Joseph Clem Semien Jr of Louisiana, and Rochester Gants of Liberty. Sisters: Edna Colmenero (Clint) and Mary Rita Semien both of Liberty Texas. Brothers: Otis Semien of Raywood; John Semien, Michael Semien (Laura) both of Ames. He also leaves behind his sister in laws, brother in laws, and a numerous of nieces, great nieces, nephews and great nephews, a host of families and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday, January 22, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m, at Wells Funeral Services in Althea P. Gibson Chapel, 300 Alabama Street, Liberty, Texas. He will lie-in-state at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, 101 Donatto Street, Ames, Texas from 9:00 a.m.-11:00a.m. with a Rosary at 10:00 am. Funeral Mass Services will begin at 11:00 a.m., Father. Ayo Efodigbue, MSP, Officiating. Interment at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic cemetery, Ames, Texas.
Wells Funeral Services at 300 Alabama Street, Liberty, Texas has been entrusted with final arrangements.
Shaffer
Madelyn Ruth Shaffer age 81 of Liberty died Friday January 15, 2016 in Webster, Texas.
Madelyn was born in Conroe, Texas July 24, 1934 the daughter of the late Harold S. Shaffer and Hazel McAvoy Shaffer. She was a devoted member of her church and last attended Heights Baptist Church. She loved to attend the movies and go out to eat. After Madelyn graduated from High School, she moved to Houston to attain her Cosmetology license, she went on to work in cosmetology before leaving to work as a Legal Secretary. She then pursued her passion to study nursing, after completing her studies she returned to cosmetology and opened a cosmetic store Merle Norman Cosmetics on Main St. in Liberty. After a year of the cosmetic business, she returned to secretarial work. Then, in 1972, moved to Houston and returned to nursing at a Houston based nursing home.
She was preceded in death by her parents as well as her son David Shapiro, a brother Keith Shaffer, and her former husband Jack Edward Turner.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter, MarilynTurner-Baird and her husband, Jeffrey of Austin. In addition, she leaves her two grandsons, James Bryce Teel of Atlanta, Ga and Alexander Baird of Plano, Texas. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation for Madelyn will be held Friday January 22, 2016 from 5-8 P.M. at Allison Funeral Service, 1101 N. Travis Liberty, Texas. A memorial service will be celebrated at 2 P.M. Saturday January 23, 2016 at the funeral home.
Theriot
Evelyn Helen Maloney Theriot age 88 died Monday January 11, 2016 at her home in Dayton.
She was born March 7, 1927 in San Antonio, Texas the daughter of the late John and Jennie Maloney. She worked until she was eighty years of age as an LVN, her career spanned throughout the years serving families from Gulf Coast Hospital, to Nursing Homes, to private care, as well as hospice care. When she wasn’t working she loved to spend time with her grandchildren. She also was a talented cook and seamstress. Helen was also a lifelong member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Eastgate.
She was preceded in death by her parents as well as her sons: Johnny Theriot, Mark Theriot Sr., Leroy Theriot Jr, and Tommy Theriot; Grandsons: Mark Theriot Jr. and Jeffrey Christopher Theriot; Great-Grandson Christopher Jay Rash; daughter-in-laws: Terri Lee Theriot and Belinda Theriot, sisters: Mary Notis, Jane Bucklew, Bernice Johnson, and Mildred Hartman, and a brother Patrick Powers.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of seventy years Leroy J. Theriot Sr. Sons: Michael Theriot and wife Caryl, Paul Theriot, Terry Theriot and wife Starla, and Rusty Theriot; Daughters: Bonnie McKinney and husband J.B., Angela Tanner and husband David, and Annette Simmons. In addition she leaves a host of nieces and nephews, thirty grandchildren, fifty-seven great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be held Friday January 15, 2016 from 5-8 P.M., with a Rosary at 7 P.M., in the chapel of Sterling Funeral Home, 602 N. Main Dayton, Texas. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in her memory at 10AM Saturday January 16, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial to follow in Eastgate Catholic cemetery.
