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Boyce

Bertha Boyce, 98, died in Liberty, on March 26, 2010.

Born Bertha Louise Sheppard in Watkins Glen, NY, on March 8, 1912.

The family moved to Richmond, Virginia, when she was a teenager, where she graduated from John Marshall High School.

She then returned to New York to attend Meakers Busines Institute in Elmira, New York.

She married in 1937 and had four daughters.

After her first marriage ended, she married Trevor Boyce in 1946, and they came to Houston.

She and Trevor began Trevor Boyce Associates. The company was incorporated in 1959, and they moved to Dayton in 1960. Working side by side, Mr. and Mrs. Boyce built the business, and Mrs. Boyce continued to run it for several years after his death. She retired at the age of 70. Asked once what her hobbies were, she replied, “I didn’t have time for hobbies. I worked all my life.” However, in addition to her professional work, she worked diligently to make her community a better place for all. She was a worthy matron of Rebecca Lodge of Eastern Star from 1984 to 1985. She was also a member of Pilot Club and helped establish Helping Hands. She was a board member of the Liberty County Project on Aging, and served with the volunteer auxiliary at Liberty-Dayton Hospital. She was a member of the local AARP, and served the Tri-County Mental Health-Mental Retardation in Liberty.

She collected toys and food for the Dayton Police Department to distribute, and when she could no longer drive, she organized toy and food drives each year in the Dayton Retirement Center where she lived. When she was unable to serve the various groups to which she belonged in any other way, she could be counted on to make phone calls to the members, reminding them of meetings or giving them important information. She continued serving in that way until her vision became so poor she could not read the phone numbers. She was a member of the Liberty-Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, and was recognized as Dayton’s Citizen of the Year for 2004. She was well-known in the community as someone to whom one could turn for help with any worthwhile project. A lifelong Episcopalian, Mrs. Boyce became a member of St. Stephen’s Church shortly after moving to the area, and remained active in the church until her death. She was designated a 2010 Woman of Honor Episcopal Churchwomen of the Diocese of Texas.

In addition to her husband Trevor, Mrs. Boyce was preceded in death by her parents William and Bertha Smith Sheppard, her sister Lillian Sheppard Bosley, and brothers Russell Sheppard and Bruce Sheppard.

Mrs. Boyce is survived by her four daughters and their husbands, Valkyrie and Bob Rose, of Erin, NY; Kirsten and Bill McAdoo, of Lyons, NY; Iola and Bob DiIorio, of Williamsburg, VA; and Dorine and Delbert Woodard of Dundee, NY. In addition she left 14 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great grandchildren, her church family and many, many friends and admirers.

Mrs. Boyce’s family wishes to thank the personnel at Liberty Health Care Center for the excellent care she received and the congregation of St. Stephen’s Church for their love and support over many years. They request that contributions be made to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Bell Tower Fund, in lieu of flowers.

Visitation will be at Sterling Funeral Home, 6-8 PM on Sunday, March 28. The Rite of Christian Burial will be at St. Stephen’s Church on Monday, March 29 at 2:00 PM, with the Rev. Ted Smith presiding. Burial will follow in Palms Memorial Park in Dayton.

Pallbearers are Lynn Williams, Paul Henry, Gene Stubblefield, Ed Pickett, Greg Turner and Eric Stubblefield. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Sterling Funeral Home 602 N Main St. Dayton, TX 77535.

Smith

Gary Bert Smith, 59, of Daisetta, died Thursday March 25, 2010 at his residence.

He was born in Shreveport Louisiana to Clifford Harold Smith and Lovey Lamerl Powell Smith January 24, 1951. Gary was an Electrician with 38 years and had worked for Evonik Degussa of Baytown.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and also Brother Bobby Joe Smith.

Survivors are his wife of 38 years Jane Smith of Daisetta, Son; Scott Smith and fiancé Mandy Cook of Dickinson TX, also Kevin Gordon of Dayton, whom he loved like a son. Daughters; Wendi Renee Rodriguez and husband Ricky of Magnolia TX, Meagan Smith of Daisetta. Brothers; Richard H. Smith and wife Jo Beth of Cuero, TX, Jack Smith of Sherwood, Arkansas. Grandchildren; Ean, Madison, Peyton Rodriguez and Logan Smith.

Gary was always willing to help someone work on something and always willing to lend a helping hand. An avid outdoorsman he loved to fly his remote control airplanes, and also loved fishing and diving. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A service of remembrance will be held Sunday March 28, 2010 at 2:30 P.M. at Faith & Family Funeral Services 40847 Hwy 105 E, with interment following at Guedry cemetery of Batson.

The family will be receiving friends also on Sunday March 28, 2010 from 1:00 P.M. until time of service at Faith & Family. Pallbearers were Gerald “ Big G ” Broom, Billy Brown, Zack Brown, Albert Meachum, Tray Radcliff, Mike Taggert.

Arrangements for Gary Smith are by Faith & Family Funeral Service of Batson, TX.

Fudge

Judith “Judy” Ann Fudge, age 58, of Dayton, Texas, died Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Judy was born in Toledo, Ohio on January 15, 1952 to Henry and Doris Vanders. Judy is preceded in death by both parents; and many aunts and uncles.

Survivors include her loving husband: David Fudge; daughters: Yalanda Robinson and husband, Jeff, YaVonne Doyle and husband, Brad, Shelia Brenson and husband, Tim, Tresa Fudge; sons: Tony Conway and wife, Osa; sisters: Janet Zaozirny, Joann Caswell; sixteen grandchildren: Taylor, Alexis, Allie, Faith, Will, Dakota, Cheyenne, Tristan, Shane, Milissa, Bethany, David, Debbie, Selena, Tony Jr., and Londanna; three great-grandchildren: nieces and nephew, Johnna, Jenna, Janna, Jennifer, and David; many other loving and caring family members and treasured friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, March 26, 2010, 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Temporary Bldg., 103 E. Crockett, Cleveland, Texas. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 27, 2010, 10:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil Chapel, 303 E. Crockett, Cleveland, Texas with interment at Ryan cemetery.

Waller

Leata Jewel Waller, 63, of Highlands, died suddenly on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at her home. She was born on December 18, 1946 to Jewel and J.L. Young in Baytown, Texas.

A sweet Christian woman, Leata kept a prayer journal (that wasn’t found until after her passing) that indicated the enormous time she gave to lifting up friends and family members to her Lord. Leata got her associates degree from Lee College. She was a lifelong learner, whether it was through studying genealogy or taking law, English or photography classes. She had quite a way with the written word and penned many poems and letters over the course of her life. She loved caring for children in general, but especially her grandchildren, of course! Her high school sweetheart, Wayne, became her husband on July 9, 1966. She and her husband liked to travel, mostly in Texas, with the Hill Country being their favorite. Not often caught without a book in her hands, Leata enjoyed different devotional books and was always quick to research any given subject that might come up. Not just a fabulous cook, but also a great baker, Leata was probably known best for her chocolate pies.

Preceding Leata in death was her father, James Louis Young.

Left behind to cherish her memory are husband of years, Wayne Waller of Highlands; son, Russell Waller and wife, Robin of Dayton; grandchildren, Katelyn, Kendall, Kourtney and Braden Waller, all of Dayton; mother, Jewel Steele of Highlands; brother, James Young and wife, Shirley of Center Point; aunt, Opal Keen of Cold Springs; brother-in laws, Gary Waller and wife, Shirley and Stanley Waller and wife, Peggy, all of Dayton; nieces, Donya Beene of Center Point, Cheri Hargraves of Dayton, and Keri Stanley of Dayton; nephew, Jason Young of Mont Belvieu; five great-nieces; three great-nephews; and numerous friends and family.

Visitation with family and friends will be five o’clock until seven o’clock in the evening, on Friday, March 26, at Sterling Funeral Home. Her funeral service will be two o’clock in the afternoon, Saturday, March 27, at Sterling Funeral Home chapel with burial to follow Palms Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Travis Brown, Sherman Hampton, Cory Hildebrand, Bruce Hudgins, Cole Young and Jason Young. Honorary pallbearers are Braden Waller and Logan Beene.

Final arrangements for Leata have been entrusted to Sterling Funeral Home, 602 N. Main, Dayton, Texas 77535.

Kraker-Sims

Megan Jean Kraker-Sims, 22, of Conroe, died unexpectedly Monday, March 22, 2010.

Megan was born on July 30, 1987 in Davenport, Iowa to parents, Donna Mae Howe and Tihomil Kraker Jr. Megan was a pretty, very bright, feisty young woman who had a flair for the dramatic. She could tell a good story and enjoyed watching reality shows and going to the movies. Megan liked to drive, even if she had no particular place to go. She was a loving daughter, wife, good Mom, sister, cousin and friend. She was the oldest of five children who will be greatly missed.

Left behind to mourn her loss are the parents who raised her, father, Tihomil Kraker and his wife, Susie of Conroe; mother, Donna (Howe) and her husband, Mark DeGood of Rincon, Georgia; daughters, Erica Nicole Sims and Ryleigh Rain Sims, both of Conroe; siblings, Toni Marie Kraker of Huntsville, Tihomil Kraker III, Sydney Kraker, and Suzette Kraker, all of Conroe; and grandma, Manuela Dominguez of Houston.

Visitation with family and friends will be five o’clock until seven o’clock in the evening, on Thursday, March 25, at Sterling Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Her funeral service will be two o’clock in the afternoon, Friday, March 26, at Sterling Funeral Home chapel.

Final arrangements for Megan have been entrusted to Sterling Funeral Home, 602 N. Main, Dayton, Texas 77535.

Cole

Devon Cole 26, of Saratoga, died Thursday March 18, 2010 in Southern California.

A Native of Long Beach, California, he had lived in Saratoga before moving to California.

Devon is survived by his Mother: Leah Dawes, Step-Father Ben Dawes of Saratoga. Brothers: Mark Swartout of California and Brandon Swartout of Saratoga. Grandmother: Terri Williams of Saratoga.

A Memorial service will be held Saturday April 3, 2010 at 1:00 P.M.. at Roadside Baptist Church in Saratoga with Reverend Gene Denham Officiating. Interment will follow at Saratoga City cemetery. Cremation handled under the care of Faith & Family Funeral Services.

Martin

David Elisha Martin 77, of Honey Island died Saturday March 20, 2010 in Honey Island.

A native of Alma Oklahoma, he had lived in Honey Island and was a retired Truck Driver.

Survivors are his Niece who took very good care of him Sherry Peel of Honey Island, half-brother; James Branscum of Biloxi, Mississippi, half-sister; Mary Dockray of Selado Texas, Buena French of Tuscon Arizona and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

A graveside service will be held Thursday March 25, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. at Sutton cemetery in Honey Island with Reverend Mitchell Murphy officiating.

Hadley

Kimberly Ann Hadley, age 50, of Splendora, Texas, sadly died Monday, March 22, 2010. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on December 24, 1959.

She is preceded in death by her father, Bill Deason. Survivors include her daughters: Paula Sims, Rachel Hadley; grandchildren, Madison Goss, Kevan Sinis; mother: Lou Lewis; grandparents, John McAliser McCoy, Elma Blanche McCoy; siblings, Karen Little, David Deason; Kristian and Charlotte Little; numerous other loving and caring family members and treasure friends.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 3, 2010, 10:00 a.m. at First Christian Church, 3500 N. Loop 336, Conroe, Texas 77301. Any memorial contributions please send to Amergy Bank of Texas love fund c/o Kimberly Hadley.

Clay

Lucille D. Clay age 88, died Sunday March 21, 2010 in Livingston.

She was born March 25, 1921 in Schwab City, the daughter of the late James Lee Duff and Ola M. Kimes Duff. Lucille was a member of the Home Demonstration Club of Liberty County and was active with the T.V.E serving as chairwomen of the Home Economics Committee. She worked as a secretary for Gov. Price Daniel up until his election as governor, going on to work for the Vindicator where she met her husband. She also worked for many years as a legal secretary for Cain & Cain, lastly working with J.H. Rose Truck Lines up to her retirement. Lucille enjoyed playing Dominos and spending time with her family. She was also one of the founding members of North Main Baptist Church in Liberty.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband James D. Clay, son Jack Stovall, granddaughter Stephanie Boothe, and her sisters, Marie Repp, Dollie Farmer and Margaret “Tootsie” Campbell. Lucille leaves her daughter Diane Boothe and husband Wade of Dayton, son James W. Stovall of Livingston and a sister Lee Ola Laird of Livingston. In addition she leaves eight grandchildren and twenty-seven great grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and close friends.

Visitation will be held Tuesday March 23, 2010 at Allison Funeral Service, 1101 N. Travis Liberty, Texas from five till eight o’clock in the evening. A graveside service will be held Wednesday March 24, 2010 at Menard Chapel cemetery in Schwab City with Pastor Dick Lintleman to officiate at two o’clock in the afternoon.

Larsh

Lucy Jeanette Larsh, age 80, died Saturday, March 20, 2010 in Liberty.

Lucy was born in Romayer, the daughter of the late Aaron Vickery and Nona Lindsey Vickery. Lucy was an avid reader who loved to spend time with her grandchildren. Lucy attended Hardin School’s and was a past member of the Women’s Auxiliary and the Liberty Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Dennis Capps, daughter Elaine Whittington, brothers Carl Vickery, J.D. Vickery, and Sam Vickery, as well as her sisters, Lucille Laviness, Alice Brasher, Christine Quinn, and Betty Jo Vickery.

She leaves her loving family, daughters Jeanette Myers and husband John of Hardin, Judy Keller of Baytown, and Gail Cantu of Liberty, a brother Wilburn Vickery of Romayer and a sister Billie Jean McKelvey of Livingston. In addition she leaves nine grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation for Lucy will be held Monday, March 22, 2010 from six till eight o’clock in the evening at Allison Funeral Service, 1101 N. Travis Liberty, Texas. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at one o’clock in the afternoon with Rev. Jonathan Sanford officiating. Burial to follow the service in Fairlawn cemetery.

Bond

James Henry Bond, ‘007’, 51, of Dayton, died on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. James was born on December 1, 1958 in Sweeney, Texas. His parents were Herbert and Frances (Attaway) Bond.

James graduated from Sweeney High School and served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a patriotic man who loved his country. James was a project supervisor for S&B Plant Services. He was a hard worker who enjoyed his job and took care of his people out on the construction-sight. If he saw you working hard, he’d praise you and thank you at the end of your shift. His main passion was bull riding. Being a true cowboy, loved working the horses on a ranch and referred to his favorite country artist, George Strait, as ‘King George’. He taught his son how to ride bulls and took him to the PBR Finals. ‘007’ was comical and loved to laugh and have fun. He married Sabrina Ann Kawarsky on February 6, 2010 after having been together almost six years. His escape from reality, a home away from home of sorts, was Las Vegas, where he liked to play the slot machines. He and Sabrina had a trip planned there next month. A new hobby James had was speed boats. They had recently bought their first one.

Preceding James in death were his parents.

Left behind to cherish his memory were his soul mate, Sabrina Bond of Dayton; his beloved children, daughter, Billie Jo ‘B.J.’ Finney of Shepherd, son, James ‘Bubba’ Bond, daughter, Tammy Bond, and sons, Victor and Jacob Bond, all of Cleveland; grandsons, Harley, Levi, Bobby Ray and Taylor Wayne Bond; sister, Sue Wilkes and husband, Jimmy of Bay City; four nieces and three nephews.

Visitation with family and friends will be four o’clock in the afternoon until six o’clock in the evening, on Monday, March 22, at Sterling Funeral Home. His funeral service will be eleven o’clock in the morning, Tuesday, March 23, at Sterling Funeral Home chapel with burial to follow at Houston National cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Bubba, Victor and Jacob Bond, Mathew McBride, Outlaw Whiteman, Kristopher and Mike Williams. Honorary pallbearers are his four grandsons.

Final arrangements for James have been entrusted to Sterling Funeral Home, 602 N. Main, Dayton, Texas 77535.

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