Mary Ann McKee was born May 7, 1938, in Kauai, Hawaii to parents Manuel and Helen Rita. Mary Ann passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at the age of 84. Mary Ann grew up in Kauai, Hawaii and loved visiting the beaches every chance she could. She had a love for animals and would take them in without any hesitation. Mary Ann is preceded in death by her parents Manuel and Helen Rita; husband Ronald McKee; brothers Stanley and Allen Rita; and daughter, Melissa McKee Tangney. Mary Ann is survived by her children, Steven McKee and Darla of Cleveland, Eric McKee of Cleveland, Michelle McKee Grissom and Husband Charles of Montgomery, and Shawn McKee of Cleveland; Grandchildren Christopher McKee, Chantelle Taylor, Jennifer Bowers, Britton Grissom, Andrew McKee, Hillary Grissom, Ryan McKee, and Caryn Grissom; great-grandchildren, Emilie McKee, Shaun McKee, Tristan McKee, Addison McKee, Brooke Bowers, Dakota Taylor, and Leon Taylor; along with numerous relatives and friends.

Marie Woods-Jones was born April 18, 1943 in Shepherd, Texas to parents, John Henry Herrod and Bessie Lee Stephens Herrod. She passed away August 23, 2022 in Conroe, Texas at the age of 79. Marie graduated from South Houston High School in 1961, she worked for Sears Department Store and later owned her own tavern. She loved to sew, play bingo, go to casinos, and especially loved her chickens. Marie loved her family and enjoyed the precious time she spent with them. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry and Bessie Lee Herrod; 3 husbands, David Eugene Williams, Rodrick Woods, John C. Jones; brothers, Billy Ray Herrod and Jason Carl “Hillbilly” Herrod; sister, Vera Mae Emerson. Marie is survived by her daughter, Debbie Dixon and husband Mark; son, Rodney Jason Woods and wife Michelle; sister, Dorothy Herrod Floria; brother, Samuel Douglas Herrod; grandchildren, Jenifer Dodson and husband Carlos, Jesica Dixon, Jasmyn Terry and husband Dylan, Mark Dixon Jr and wife Jaimee, Curtis Ryan Woods, Cody Randall Woods and wife Amber, George Stanley Woods; great grandchildren, Jasper Nicholas Dixon, Maverick Randall Terry, Cayleigh Reasmey Marie Woods, Gabriel Everit Dodson; roommate/nephew, Bubba Pittman; beloved dog, Buddy. Visitation will be at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home on Friday, August 26, 2022 from 5-8pm. Funeral Service will be in the Pace-Stancil Chapel on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 3pm with Pastor Zack Currie officiating. Burial will follow in the Farley Chapel Cemetery in Shepherd, Texas. Pallbearers for the service will be: Donald Floria, Jonathan Floria, Gene Herrod, Dylan Terry, Casey Kyle and Cody Woods.

Charles R. “Bubba” Smith was born on November 27, 1949, in Cleveland, Texas to parents, Carl J. and Geneva Sheppard Smith. He passed away August 20, 2022, at the age of 72. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl J. Smith, and Geneva Sheppard Smith; brother, Carl Wayne Smith; sister, Linda Carol Griffin; niece, Leah Michelle Knight. He is survived by his loving wife, Fonda Smith; sons, C. Jason Smith and wife Robyn, Charles Bolin and Stephanie Kelly and Jason ‘JJ” Bolin; daughters, Savana Smith, and Samantha Smith; grandchildren, Triston Smith, and Caylee Smith; great grandchildren, Kinzleigh and Huck Bolin, children of Hailey Hobbs; brother, Eddie Smith and wife Nancy; along with numerous other nieces, nephews, family, and cherished friends.

Visitation will be Thursday. August 25, 2022, at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home from 5-8pm. Funeral Service will be Friday, August 26, 2022, at 11:00am in the Pace-Stancil Chapel with Pastor Mark Needham officiating. Burial will follow in the Montague Cemetery in Cleveland, Texas. Pallbearers for the service will be Calvin McBee, Charles Curtis Bolin, James Garland, Kris Zelk, J. Bolin, Ernest Knight. Honorary Pallbearers will be Josh McBee, John Nunnley, J. T. Garland, Johnny Johnson.

Billie Jean Stephens-Jones was born in Fostoria, Texas on March 3, 1933 to parents, Garvie Walker and Lottie Mae Jeffcoat Walker. She went to her Heavenly Home on August 16, 2022 in Porter, Texas at the age of 89. Billie worked as a secretary at Huffman Middle School for 20 years and in her earlier years she went with her family to Calvary Baptist Church. Billie and her family traveled around the world with her husband serving in the military. She was preceded in death by her parents, Garvie and Lottie Mae Walker; husbands, Billy Stephens and CJ Jones; brother, Jack Walker. Billie is survived by her 4 children, Jennifer Brady and husband Johnny, Barbara Cates and husband Ricky, Billy Stephens Jr and wife Megan, Kathryn Troutman and husband Darrell; brother, Charles Walker and wife Darlene; sister, Evelyn Davison and husband Van; 18 grandchildren, Miranda, Quinique, Johnny Jr, Charles, Jett, Kade, Petrina, Amber, Eric, Britney, Cortney, Conrad, Sawyer, Sienna, Megan, Gareth, Caitlin, and Cameron; 19 great grandchildren, Kylie, Blake, Nyle, Brooke, Finley, Hunter, Nazra, Y’Didiah, Laban, Isabella, Acelin, Alina, Skyla, Moses, Landon, Reagan, Ellie, Hadley, and Avery; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. The family would like to show appreciation to Lee Hall for the excellent care that was given to Billie during her illness. Visitation will be Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home from 5-8pm. Funeral Service will be Sunday, August 21, 2022 at 2pm in the Pace-Stancil Chapel with Bro. Carl Williamson officiating. Burial will follow in the Cleveland Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service will be: Gareth Troutman, Cameron Troutman, Larry Scarborough, Mike Koonce, Shaun Torpy, and Todd Folse. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Alzheimer's Foundation in her name.

Helen Kneese Phillips, 70, of Evergreen, TX passed away in her home surrounded by family on August 13, 2022. Helen was born October 1,1951, in Fredericksburg, TX to Hertha Edna Kneese and Elgin Werner Kneese. She attended Brackenridge Hospital School of Nursing and worked tirelessly as a nurse taking care of others in some capacity for her entire life. She married Mac Phillips and moved to East Texas where they raised their two kids, Jay and Heather. They went on to co-found Eastex Environmental Laboratory in Coldspring, and she took great pride in the work and life-long relationships formed there. Helen was a botanical wizard, skilled seamstress, savvy business woman, artist, and always up for an adventure and a home-improvement project. She could make a house a home better than anyone. She was kind, generous, resourceful, and she loved her family beyond words. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mac; and her eldest brother, Werner Kneese. Helen is survived by her son, Jay Phillips, and his wife, Lynde, and their daughters, Ella and Tess; daughter, Heather Laney, and her spouse, Jessica, and their son, Orion. Helen is also survived by her sister, Elaine Henry, and her husband, David; her brother, Travis “Buddy” Kneese, and his wife, Shirley; Danny Kneese and his wife, Linda; sister-in-law, Sue Mounce; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Rosemarie and Bobby Leisner; and all of their children and grandchildren. A memorial service will be 2:00pm, Friday, August 19, 2022 at Evergreen Baptist Church with the interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Coldspring, TX. Arrangements under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating to the Saafe House “In Memory of Helen Phillips" to support a family violence and crisis center.

Link to donate: https://www.saafehouse.org/donate