All Tributes - Dayton & Anahuac, TX

Ivan Cleto was born in Baytown, Texas on June 4 2010. At only 13 years of age, Ivan was such a kind, loving and caring soul. A respectful and responsible young man who always found a way to make you smile. He enjoyed playing soccer, video games and drawing. No words could truly describe him in full but to know him was to love him. Ivan had dreams he longed for and always let his mother know he’d take care of her and be with her. Ivan leaves behind a long list of family and friends...

Victor Dan Stephens, age 73, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 30, 1950, in McComb, Mississippi, to the late B.J. and Frances Florena Freeman Stephens. Victor was a man of many talents and passions. An avid outdoorsman, his hobbies included hunting, fishing, and inventing gadgets to make life easier. His mind was as brilliant as any engineer, working his way up the ranks to being a Brown and...

Paul Martin Petkovsek, 73, of Anahuac, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Beaumont, Texas, on December 12, 1950, to the late Aline Therese Bonnemaison and Andrew Lawrence Petkovsek, Jr. Paul graduated from South Park High School in Beaumont, Texas, with the class of 1968 and obtained his Master of Education in School Administration from Lamar University in Beaumont. He had a long and fulfilling career in...

Stephen Roscoe Berber, Sr., a beloved figure known for his larger-than-life personality and deep love for nature and animals, passed away at the age of 55 at his home in Dayton, Texas, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Stephen was born to the late David and Ruby Gill Berber on January 3, 1969, in Houston, Texas. Growing up, he developed a profound passion for watching animals in their natural habitats, which led him to care for two dogs and a flock of 16 chickens. His eccentric and animated...

Earlene Oramae Skarpa, 88, a longtime resident of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Highlands, Texas. She was born on September 13, 1935, in Crosby, Texas, to the late Arthur and Elizabeth Baumbach Roeder. Earlene graduated from Crosby High School in Crosby, Texas, with the class of 1953 and dedicated her life to service. She worked for Dayton Independent School District from the early 1970s in food service, retiring as the Food Service Director. Following...

Thomas Pettinelli, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 70. Born and raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Thomas was a man of many talents and passions. He touched the lives of many with his unwavering kindness, infectious laughter, and dedication to serving others. One of his greatest joys in life was cooking for the Knights of Columbus. Thomas found fulfillment in preparing meals that brought people...

Reuben “David” Barrow, 79, affectionately known as Paw Paw, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Baytown, Texas, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on October 4, 1944, in Hankamer, Texas, to the late George Curtis and Katherine Blackwell Barrow, David led a life defined by hard work, generosity, and loyalty. From a young age, David immersed himself in ranching, logging, and farming, becoming a fixture in the Hankamer community. Known for his ability to...

Roger “Flash” Michael Gordon, 77, of Baytown, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Pasadena, Texas, with his devoted life partner, Bonnie, by his side. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 9, 1946, to the late Marion Lee and Anna Liska Gordon. At the age of 17, Flash embarked on a journey south to seek his fortune. He worked for major corporations and traversed the nation before finding his calling in education. Flash pursued higher learning at Oklahoma...

James Marshall Henley, 73, of Star City, Arkansas, formerly of Liberty, Texas, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on August 2, 1950, the son of the late James Dawson Henley and Frances Marie Latz Henley. His parents, daughter Lisa Giffin, and brother Roger Dale Henley all preceded him in death. Mr. Henley was a member of Star City United Pentecostal Church. He retired from L.D. Long Logging Company, and during his career in logging, he was a log...

William Robert Downs, 74, of Wallisville, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, after bravely battling cancer. He was born on July 24, 1949, in Meridian, Mississippi. He was the son of the late Lloyd Downs and Margaret Downs Dearman. Will dedicated many years to Brown and Root Construction, where he excelled as a sandblaster and painter. Known for his boundless creativity and skilled hands, he could build anything he imagined. His tenacity, inherited from his mother, and versatility...