Clayton Funeral Home

Horace Alton Leopard, 91, passed away Wednesday May 10. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marion Thornton and Essie Taylor Leopard; wife of over 56 years, Peggy Sue Snelgrove Leopard; and sisters, Francis and Helen. Left to cherish his memory are his son Jason Leopard; daughters, Lorilee Leopard, and Amy Sharp and husband Richard; sisters, Lois Greer and Shirley Greer; grandchildren, Jackson Lee and girlfriend Carli Wheeless, Kelsey Miller and husband Ben; and a host of many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Horace, a longtime resident of La Porte, Texas was born January 18, 1932, in Henderson, TX. He attended Tyler Commercial College and was drafted into and proudly served his...

Shirley May Maples, 82, was born on May 5, 1939, in Tarrs, Pennsylvania to Robert and Helen Lowstetter. She passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Patty, and loving husband of 52 years, Thomas Everett Maples. She is survived by her sons Thomas Everett Maples Jr. (Yvonne), Todd Everett Maples (Annemarie), Tobin Everett Maples (Heather); brothers Robert Duaine Lowstetter (Nancy), Richard Gale Lowstetter (Janet); sister Sondra Hall; six grandchildren. Shirley earned an R.N. degree from the University of Pittsburgh and moved to Texas in 1961. She enjoyed a successful 30+ year career as a Registered Nurse. Shirley was strong in her faith,...

Carl Vernon Halik, 79, a lifelong resident of Pearland, Texas passed away Friday, March 13, 2020. He was preceded in death by parents, Vernon and Deckla Halik and brother, Douglas Halik. Left with cherished memories are his loving wife of 54 years, Paula Halik; daughters, Jobie Flowers, Tiffany Halik; brother, C. J Halik; sister, Alice Gehring; grandchildren, John Clark, Taylor Dyson, and a host of other family and dear friends. Carl was a devoted husband, loving father, and grandfather. He cherished his friends and family, and was the most selfless and giving person; always putting the needs of others ahead of his own. He believed in giving back to his community and supported many...