Evelyn Marie Dillard, age 81 of New Caney, Texas, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019.  She was born January 12, 1938 in Mt Angel, Oregon to parents Genevieve Prantel and Joe Buhr who preceded her in death along with her children, Vernon Allen and Arlene Ecker; and granddaughter, Kimberly Holleman.

Mrs. Dillard worked as a Dietician for 17 years at Northeast Medical. She loved people, always welcomed others with open arms, and brought peace to all she knew. Evelyn loved cooking, family gatherings, and spreading the word of the Lord. She never met a stranger and always tried to make everyone happy.

Survivors include her children, Georgia Cheek and husband Nickey, and Alfred “Clint” Ecker; daughter-in-law, Shari Allen; sisters, Rita Buhr, Ruth Sowa and husband Larry, and Eleanor Kintz and husband Frank; grandchildren, Wendy Smith, Nickey Cheek, Jr. and wife Amanda, Brandie Hibler and husband Robert, Shane Cheek and wife Rebecca, Bobby Allen and wife Jessica, Jason Allen, and Christy Cox and husband Jim; great-grandchildren, Julian Cheek, Kobie Cheek, Kimberly Hibler, Robert Hibler, Jr., Shane Cheek, Jr., Shawn Cheek, Kolton Cheek, Jace McClendon, Chloe Byrd, Paisley Byrd and Micah Cox; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Pace Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 13, 2019 at Pace Stancil Chapel, Cleveland, Texas. Interment will follow at Pace Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens, Cleveland, Texas.

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Eron Shane Poling, age 26 of Splendora, Texas, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019. He was born December 24, 1992 in Kingwood, Texas to parents La’Joyce Poling and James Poling. He attended and graduated Splendora High School in 2011.  Eron is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Dave Brewster and Harold Poling.

A  hard worker, Eron really enjoyed operating the heavy cranes at the ship yard.  He was good father, and loved spending time with his son, Acein. And keeping his family on their toes was one of his favorite pastimes.  He enjoyed video games, building outdoor furniture and was a good mechanic. He will be greatly missed by his loved ones.

Survivors include his parents, LaJoyce and James M. Poling; son, Acein Shane Poling; brothers, Bradley M. Poling (Brie Vineyard), Christopher J. Poling, and Eric L. Poling; sisters, LaMikea M. Graves and Emily L. Poling; nieces and nephews, Chloe’ Graves, Sophia L. Poling, Evan L. Poling, and Lucas J. Poling; great-nephews, Gunner Graves, Carter Graves, and Marco Graves; cousins, David, Lee Thorin, Anthony, and Daringer; numerous other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, Septmeber 11, 2019 at Pace Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Pace Stancil Chapel, Cleveland, Texas officiated by Connie Johnson. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to The Wounded Warrior Project or Autism Speaks.

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Joseph Elbert “Ebb” Williamson, age 76 of New Caney, Texas, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019.  He was born November 9, 1942 in Houston, Texas to parents William Franklin and Bertie Williamson who preceded him in death along with his siblings, Mozelle Willis, Lloyd Jabo Williamson, Vera Carter, Everett Williamson (Twin Brother), and Gladys Mize.

Mr. Williamson graduated from Splendora High School in 1962. Ebb worked in the A/C and Refrigeration field for over 40 years. Ebb was the Chief Engineer over the maintenance for Harris County. He retired from Six Flags Astro World.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy “Dot” Williamson; daughters, Stacey Williamson Olivo and husband Sam, Mindy May Stripling and husband Warren; sons, Thomas Elbert Williamson and wife Karen, Barry May and wife Leslie; sisters, Pearl Oliver, Gaynell Metts, and Faye Kirkland; brother, Ralph Williamson; grandchildren, Jessica Stripling Hatton and husband Travis, Heather Hoffart Birkenfeld and husband Chris, Hunter May and fiancé Christina, Toby Stripling and wife Jane, Trevor May, Garrett Williamson, Rylei Williamson and Dillon Dowdell, Ryan Hoffart, Samuel Olivo, Lerra Olivo, and Leyna Olivo; great-grandchildren, Jordan, Christopher, Colt, Case, Brooke, Laney, Jewel, Cami, and Luke; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and loved ones.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Pace Stancil Chapel, Cleveland, Texas with services beginning at 12:00 noon.  Interment will follow at Plum Grove Cemetery.

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Alma Lucille Jackson, age 94 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019.  She was born September 19, 1924 in Buffalo, Texas to parents Will and Julia Merten who preceded her in death along with his husband, JC Jackson; brothers, Clarence Merten, Otto Lee Merten and Lawrence Merten, Sr.; and sister, Judy Mae Peters.

Survivors include her son, Jim Jackson and wife Karen; daughters, Carol Weed and Suzi Pringle; grandchildren, Stephen Lee Bufkin, Jr., Danny Bufkin, Jennifer Carol Cramer, Jacob Snowden, Jill Niles, Kevin Jackson, Laura Grazier and Sarah Jackson; along with twenty great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, numerous other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 23, 2019 at Pace Stancil Chapel, Coldspring, Texas. Services will follow at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 23, 2019 at Pace Stancil Chapel, Coldspring, Texas. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Cleveland, Texas.

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Bessie Mae Youngblood, age 95 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019.  She was born July 17, 1924 in Center, Texas to parents John and Nellie Fulsom who preceded her in death along with her husband, Marion Thomas Youngblood; daughter, Marie Lewing Youngblood; sister, Velma Reynolds, and grandchildren, Vincent Youngblood and Clifford Youngblood.

Mrs. Youngblood loved her family and friends unconditionally. According to her family, she took longer to wash dishes than anyone they have ever known. She especially loved tending to her flowers and watching them grow.  She always enjoyed keeping her grandchildren, and they loved when she cooked potatoes for them because “nobody could fry potatoes like Grandma!” Even after they were adults, she would ask about them and cared about what was going on in their lives. She will be greatly missed by all her knew her.

Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Cox; son, Travis Youngblood; sister, Reatha Montgomery; grandchildren, Tracey, Connie, Patty, Patrick, Chris and Curtis; great-grandchildren, Shelby, McKenzie, Aleigh, Charlotte, Taylor, Ted, Audrey and Raelynn; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

The family wishes to acknowledge those who made the world a brighter place for Mrs. Youngblood.  Her dear friend she loved so much, Ruby, from Azalea Terrace. They cooked for one another and were best of friends. Also, the staff at Azalea Terrace for your care and friendship…thank you for all that you did over the 18 years she lived there.  Last but not least, her nurse and her caregiver while she was at Focus Care/Cedar Bayou Rehabilitation Center, Veronica and Kathleen.  Having you there was a constant source of comfort.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Pace Stancil Chapel, Cleveland, Texas. Services will follow starting at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Pace Stancil Chapel, Cleveland, Texas. Interment will follow at Pace Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens, Cleveland, Texas.

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CLEVELAND, TEXAS

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