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Donnelly
Amanda Elizabeth Kinsey Donnelly, 30, of Devers, died Sunday, July 13, 2003 at Herman Hospital in Houston.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 17, 2003 at Allison funeral Service with Pastor Bill Rosenwald officiating. Interment will follow at Rice Belt cemetery in Devers. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Wednesday at he funeral home.
Mrs. Donnelly was a lifelong resident of Devers. She graduated from Liberty High School in 1991 and attended Lee College and Lamar University. She was a member of Trinity Luther church and enjoyed fishing and visiting with family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her grandfather Edd Stilles and aunt Patty Ohrt.
She is survived by her son Colby Donnelly; daughter Kacy Herrington; sister Kathryn Fregia; parents Jack & Kathy Kinsey; grandparents Atonia Stilles all of Devers and Billy & Bessie Sproles of Victoria. Numerous other relatives and friends.
Smith
Jack Smith, 77, of Dayton, died Thursday, July 10, 2003 at Liberty-Dayton Hospital in Liberty.
A native of Kaufman, TX. and formerly of Goose Creek, Mr. Smith had been a long time resident of Dayton. He had served in the Merchant Marines and retired from the Coast Guard. He had worked many years for Exxon in Baytown. Smith was a member of the American Legion Post in Dayton and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Service for Mr. Smith will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 13, 2003 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton with Rev. Gene Summers officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Park cemetery in Dayton.
He is survived by wife: Ann Smith of Dayton; Son: Michael Smith of Houston; Daughter: Pamela Brinkley and husband Wayne of Baytown; Brother: Therman Etim Smith of Baytown; Grandchild: Shannen Hancock of Bastrop and four Great-Grandchildren. Visitation will be 6:00 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, July 12, 2003 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton.
Thonsgaard
Palmer Anton Thonsgaard, 69, of Dayton, died July 14, 2003 in Houston after a lengthy illness.
A native of El Campo, he had been a longtime resident of Dayton. He attended Texas A&I in Kingsville where he received his master’s degree. He taught in Goliad, Aqua-Dulce and El Campo before moving to Dayton. He was employed by the Dayton Independent School District for over 36 years. He taught science, chemistry and 10 years as counselor for Dayton High School.
Services for Mr. Thonsgaard will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 17, 2003 at the Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Rogers officiating. Interment will follow at Palms Memorial Park cemetery in Dayton under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Thonsgaard of Dayton; son, Pete Thonsgaard and wife Tish of Dayton; daughter, Karen Gruenzner and husband Mark of Atascocita; brother, David Thonsgaard and wife Kathleen of El Campo, sisters, Lois Brosh of Danevang, and Eileen Thonsgaard of Sour Lake. Also five grandsons, Jake Thonsgaard, Paul Thonsgaard, Ryan Gruenzner, Kyle Gruenzner, and Dylan Gruenzner. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 till 8:30 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.
Gatlin
Leonard ‘Dempsey’ Gatlin, Sr., 75, of Liberty, died Monday, July 14, 2003, at the St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held 10 Am, Thursday, July 17, 2003, at the Fairlawn Memorial cemetery in Liberty. 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.
Dempsey was born July 19, 1927 in Houston, to parents; Martin V. and Dessie Freeman Gatlin, a former resident of Houston, and has resided in the Liberty area for the past 28 years. He was a graduate of Milby High School, attended the University of Houston, was a veteran of the US Navy with service during the Korean Conflict, and was a retired Long Shoreman for the International Longshoremen’s Local #1273 after 30 years of service. He also enjoyed fishing and sports.
Mr. Gatlin was preceded in death by his parents, mother of his children: Odessa Gatlin, wife: B. A. Keith Gatlin, and numerous brothers and sisters. He is survived by his son: Leonard D. ‘Bubba’ Gatlin, Jr. of Liberty, sister: Dorothy Hayes of Lufkin, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Wiggins
Rose Eulalor Wiggins, 46, of Liberty, passed away Saturday night in Hardin, Texas. Funeral Services will be held at 2pm on Sunday (7-20-2003) at Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton. Interment will follow at Linney cemetery in Dayton. Visitation will be from 5pm-9 p.m. on Friday and 5pm-9 p.m. on Saturday at Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton.
Rose was born on September 9, 1956, in Liberty to parents Perry Weeks Wiggins and Nellie Nadine Clark. She had lived all of her life n Liberty County. In her younger years she worked as a Barbizon Model, Nurses Assistant and enjoyed horseback riding. Later in life she fell ill and was disabled. She loved to sew, draw, and was an accomplished painter. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Liberty. She will be remembered as a kind and giving person who had a great love for her family.
Rose was preceded in death by her father, son Jimmy Mitchum, and brothers Terry Lee Wiggins and Perry Dean Wiggins. She is survived by her mother Nellie Nadine Dunigan of Liberty, sons Patrick Pitts and wife Crystal of Conroe, Perry Mitchum of Deer Park and Timothy Juarez of New Caney, daughter Heather Gallegos and husband Chris of Dayton, sisters Denise Slaydon and husband Jerry of Louisiana and Jessica Banning and husband George of Crosby, her grandchildren Erick and Jennifer Rose Gallegos and Justin and Alayna Rose Pitts, a special friend Ali Taami-ala, and numerous other relatives, and friends..
Jordan
Peggy Jordan, 65, of Pasadena, died Monday, July 7, 2003, at the East Houston Regional Medical Center in Houston.
Funeral services will be held at 2 Pm, Thursday, July 10, 2003, at the Sterling Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton with burial following at Palms Memorial Park in Dayton. 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.
Peggy was born April 17, 1938 in Blue Eye, MO to parents; William and Cora Mae Powell Perkins, and has resided in the Pasadena area for the past 37 years. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed watching and reading western programs and novels, shopping, flower gardening and creating beadwork Christmas ornaments.
Mrs. Jordan was preceded in death by her parents, father of her children: E. J. Jordan, Sr., husband: Fred Goolsby, sisters: Cora Agnes Hendricks, Betty Lafayette, Nancy Medellin, and Pat Mustiavoski, brothers: Bud and Paul Perkins.
She is survived by her daughters: Dana Russell and husband Charles of LaPorte, Patricia Pierce and husband Tim of Houston, and Mandy Surface and husband Morris of Bidas, sons: Bobby Jordan and wife Brenda of Hardin, Randy Jordan and wife Cindy of Houston, E. J. Jordan, Jr. and wife Lorraine of Harrisburg, OH, and Richard Jordan of Houston, brother: Russell Perkins and wife Betty of Pasadena, 19 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, friends and companions Baby, Harley, and Sticker, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Conner
Charles David "Chuck" Conner, 50, formerly of Dayton, died suddenly in Golden, Colorado.
Conner had lived the past seven years in Golden where he was the Service Director at Planet Automotive Group. Service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2003 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Pierce officiating.
Interment will follow at Oakdale cemetery in Daisetta, Texas.
He survived by his wife, Kelly Conner of Golden, Colorado; Son, Kyle Phillip con and his wife Jennifer; Daughter: Fanci Conner Hard; Grandchildren: Kati Michelle Hard, Victoria Nicole Jones and Caden Michael Conner; His parents: Charles and Willie Conner of Dayton; Brothers: Richard Conner and Tommy Conner; Sisters: Ethel Hiriart, Jo Ann Gilliland and Cheryl Nugent; also numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mike Gilliland, Sid Hiriart, Richard Conner, Dwaine Croft and Tom Nugent.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton.
Brotherton
Sue Brotherton, age 52, of Liberty, Texas, died Sunday, July 6, 2003, at her residence in Liberty, Texas.
She was the daughter of the late Parnell Swain and Julia (Townsend) Swain. She is also survived by her husband James Brotherton of Liberty; Two Daughters, Kathy J. Green of Liberty and Patricia Espinoza of Dayton; One Son, James C. Brotherton, Jr. and wife Jennifer of Crystal, MN. One Sister, Yvonne Johnson and husband Fred of Springhill, La.; One Brother, Troy Swain and wife Anita of Choudrant, La.; Sister-in-law, Marie Shaw and husband George of Liberty. Grandchildren: Ashley and Cliff Wells of Liberty; Daniel, Cody and Emily Espinoza of Dayton; also numerous nieces, nephews cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.
Funeral service will be at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 9, 2003, with Rev. J.0. Hendricks and Rev. Alfred Smith officiating. Interment will be at Cooke Memorial cemetery in Liberty, Texas.
Pallbearers are John Brotherton, Jr., Tony McPherson, Parnell Swain, James Kevin Leonard, Bairn Leonard and Jessie Packard. Visitation will be Tuesday 5:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton.
Cohee
Randall L. Cohee, 82, of Kenefick, died Saturday, July 5, 2003, at the Triumph Hospital in Baytown.
Memorial Services were held Sunday, July 6, 2003, at the family residence.
Randall was born July 11, 1920 in Oklahoma City, to parents; J. C. Cohee and Ella Albright Cohee, and a former resident of San Benito and Oklahoma City, OK. He was a retied printer for the Daily Oklahoma Newspaper after 25 years of service, graduate of the Capital Hill High School, veteran of the US Navy with service during World War II, member of the Nolan D. Pickett VFW Post #5621, member of the Life Christian Center of Midwest City, OK., and enjoyed traveling, gardening, and square dancing.
Mr. Cohee was preceded in death by his Parents, wife: Virginia L. Denniston Cohee in April of 2001, Daughter: Rita Park, grandson: Kenny Park, granddaughter: Joy McCartney, and brother: Clarence Cohee. Survivors include, Daughter: Carol Douglas and husband H. B. of Kenefick, Son: Richard Cohee and wife Donnell of Oklahoma City, OK., five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, two great great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and friends.
In lieu of usual floral remembrances the family requests that donations be sent to the American Cancer Society at 9002 FM 1764; Texas City, TX 77591-2105, in Virginia's name.
Herpin
Richard Herpin, Sr., 80, of Ames, died Thursday, July 3, 2003, at the Harthstone Assisted Living in Garland.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 Am, Saturday, July 12, 2003, at the Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Ames with burial following at Ames Catholic cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 Am to 10 Am with rosary services at 9:30 Am at the church on Saturday. Services are under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton.
Richard was born November 10, 1922 in New York City, to parents; Allidan and Louise Melonson Herpin; a former resident of Galveston, and has resided in the Liberty/Ames area throughout most of his lifetime. He was a retired millwright for Diamond Shamrock in Pasadena after 26 years of service, member of the Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, American Legion Post #628, the Tri-County MHMR, Jr. Vice Commander of the Nolan D. Pickett VFW Post #5621, the first black post commander, and the first black Liberty ISD Board Member. He also enjoyed gardening, playing games, calling bingo, and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.
Mr. Herpin was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 57 years: Grace E. Mallet Herpin, two sons, and one daughter. He is survived by sons: Richard Herpin, Jr. of Spokane, WA, Michael Herpin and wife Linda of Houston, Christopher Herpin and wife Sueona of Houston, David Herpin of Missouri City, and Allan Herpin and wife Stephanie of Carrollton, daughters: Loretta Herpin of Houston, Phyllis Thibodeaux of Houston, Karen Johnson and husband Charles of Friendswood, and Janet Thompkins and husband Carter of Garland, 14 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Davis
William A. ‘Buddy’ Davis, 63, of Dayton, died Thursday, July 3, 2003, at the Liberty-Dayton Community Hospital in Liberty.
Visitation will be held from 5 Pm to 9 Pm, Sunday, July 6, 2003 at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton.
Buddy was born August 16, 1939 in Lodi, to parents; Robert Davis and Margie Howard Davis, a former resident of Lake Tawakoni, and has resided in the Dayton area for the past 11 years. He was a retired carpenter for CCC Group of Pasadena with 25 years of service, an antique and Hot Wheels collector, and enjoyed flea markets, gardening, and games.
Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his parents: Robert and Margie Davis. He is survived by his wife: Catherine Burr Davis of Dayton, daughters: Sheila Shaw and husband Edward of Liberty and Rita Gonzalez and husband Joe of Corpus Christi, sons: Rickey Davis and wife Linda of Dayton and Robert Davis and wife Debbie of Ironwood, MI, ten grandchildren, one great-grandchild, sisters: Joyce Weekly and husband Mike of Marshall, Ann Breazeale of Ore City, and Robbie Brown and husband Raymond of Tyler, mother-in-law: Addie Burr of Coushatta, LA, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
In lieu of usual floral remembrances, the family request that all floral donations be made in the form of pot plants.
