Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Margaret L. Pennington

Margaret L. Pennington

September 27, 2025

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A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025 from 1pm-2pm at the First Baptist Church Camilla with her funeral service immediately following at 2pm. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Pamela Ruth Ramshur

Pamela Ruth Ramshur

September 25, 2025

Pamela Ruth Ramshur was born February 21, 1959 in Houston, Texas to parents, Samuel Mize and Betty Dillard Mize. She entered Heavens Gates on September 25, 2025 at the age of 66.

Pamela is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Betty Mize; sisters, Barbara Mize and Tina Mize; brother, Joseph Mize. She is survived by her beloved husband of...

Sammie Lee Weible

Sammie Lee Weible

September 25, 2025

Obituary for Sammie Lee Weible

Sammie Lee Weible, age 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 25, 2025, in Dayton, Texas. Born on July 30, 1961, in Crockett, Texas, Sammie was the beloved daughter of the late Leland Wars and Nora Powell.

Sammie spent the last six years in the Dayton/Anahuac area, having previously lived in Trinity, Texas....

Patricia Ann Stafford

Patricia Ann Stafford

September 24, 2025

Obituary for Patricia Ann Stafford

Patricia Ann Stafford, age 80, of Mont Belvieu, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born on August 19, 1945, to Elward Bryant and Ina Mae Walker. A proud graduate of Galena Park High School, Class of 1963, she lived a life full of faith, love, and unwavering...

Bettie Joan Dreahn

Bettie Joan Dreahn

September 22, 2025

Obituary for Bettie Joan Dreahn

Bettie Joan Dreahn, 89, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025. She was born July 12, 1936, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to William B. Wood and Lillian E. Stork.

Bettie was a woman of faith and a member of the Baptist church. Her lifelong love of history and heritage led her to become an...

Richard Jarvis

Richard Jarvis

September 21, 2025

Charles Richard Jarvis, 74, of Tarkington Prairie, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Born in Wellston, Ohio, on December 12, 1950, Richard wasn’t much for school—instead, he answered the call to work early, becoming a roofer and embracing the value of hard-earned experience. A true salt-of-the-earth man, Richard was the kind of person who never minced words. You...

Johnny B. Landrum

Johnny B. Landrum

September 21, 2025

Johnny B. Landrum born, September 29, 1941 passed away September 21, 2025 at the age of 83.

Johnny was a Vietnam veteran and served his country in the Army from 1963 – 1965. He loved the outdoors – he enjoyed hunting, fishing and tending a garden.

He was a proud and loving Father and Grandfather. Johnny's greatest joy was to have his...

Amanda Nicole Moore

Amanda Nicole Moore

September 20, 2025

Amanda Nicole Moore August 15, 1990 – September 20, 2025

Amanda Nicole Moore, 35, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on September 20, 2025.

Amanda was born on August 15, 1990, in Houston, Texas, to parents James Sweeney and Myrna Herrick. She spent most of her life in Dayton, with her early childhood in Cleveland. A proud graduate of Dayton High School, Amanda...

Celia Santana

Celia Santana

September 18, 2025

Celia Santana was born in Edcouch, Texas on July 20, 1943 to parents, Felipe Villarreal and Amelia Santana Villarreal. She passed away in Shepherd, Texas on September 18, 2025 at the age of 82.

Celia was a hard worker to provide for her family. She learned hard work at an early age and continued it until she no longer could. Celia...

Gary Lee Ladner

Gary Lee Ladner

September 18, 2025

Gary Lee Ladner passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.

Gary was born September 27, 1943 in Leesville, Louisiana, where his love for the outdoors first took root. From an early age, he found joy in fishing, a pastime that became a lifelong rhythm, and in working with his hands, whether building,...

Johnny Lee Ponder

Johnny Lee Ponder

September 17, 2025

Obituary for Johnny Lee Ponder

Johnny Lee Ponder, age 75, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025. Born on July 17, 1950, in Kilgore, Texas, Johnny was the beloved son of Donald Thomas Ponder and Lanorah Jane Belew. He was raised in Oklahoma before moving to Baytown, where he attended Robert E. Lee High School. For the past...

Ruby Elizabeth Hopson

Ruby Elizabeth Hopson

September 17, 2025

Ruby Elizabeth Hopson was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on May 8, 1933 to parents, James Kendrick and Francis Lillian Lowry Kendrick. She passed away September 17, 2025 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 92. 

Ruby was a Baptist and a member of the American Legion. Her greatest love in life was for her family. She enjoyed all the holidays and...

John Durwood Frazier

John Durwood Frazier

September 16, 2025

John Durwood Frazier was born November 20, 1960, in Longview, Texas, to parents William “Bill” Frazier and Betty (Ousley) Frazier. He passed away on September 16, 2025, in Odessa, Texas, at the age of 64.

John studied criminal justice at Kilgore College, served as a law enforcement officer with the Palestine Police Department, and later retired from the Texas Department of...

Milton Lee Martin

Milton Lee Martin

September 16, 2025

Obituary for Milton Lee Martin

Milton Lee Martin, 64, of Old River-Winfree, Texas, passed away on September 16, 2025. He was born on July 17, 1961, in Houston, Texas, to Gene Allen Martin and Leona Eula Cleveland.

Milton made his home in the Dayton area for the past 50 years and was a proud graduate of Joaquin High School, Class of 1980....

Eddie Leon Pearson

Eddie Leon Pearson

September 15, 2025

Eddie Leon Pearson January 22, 1950 – September 15, 2025

Eddie Leon Pearson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 75, surrounded by his loving family on September 15, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.

Born January 22, 1950, in Texas City, Texas, Eddie was the son of Louis Callaway Pearson and Doris Janet Weathersbee Pearson. He was...

Peggy Jean Allison

Peggy Jean Allison

September 14, 2025

Peggy Jean Allison November 27, 1930 – September 14, 2025

Peggy Jean Allison, 94, of Huffman, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025.

Peggy was born on November 27, 1930, in Mount Enterprise, Texas, to Bill Barker and Ethel Bane. A proud graduate of Mt. Enterprise High School, she lived a long and full life centered on family, nature, and the...

Stephen Kermit Shryock

Stephen Kermit Shryock

September 14, 2025

Stephen Kermit Shryock, beloved husband and father, went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2025 at the age of 73.

Stephen was born in Waterloo, Iowa on March 28, 1952. During his life Stephen, a master mechanic, enjoyed using his knowledge and skill to help others and never turned away someone in need. Stephen was an avid fisherman, gun...

Gloria Elaine Blasingime

Gloria Elaine Blasingime

September 14, 2025

Gloria Elaine Blasingime was born April 30, 1941 in Houston, Texas to parents, Claude Bolding and Beulah McAfee Bolding. She entered Heavens Gates on September 14, 2025 at the age of 84. Elaine worked in the banking business for many years before her retirement. She enjoyed working in the garden and being with her family and friends. Elaine will be...

Helene Elizabeth Sangster

Helene Elizabeth Sangster

September 14, 2025

Helene Elizabeth Sangster was born October 16, 1938 in Ponder, Texas to parents, Lester Cullum and Clara Taylor Cullum. She passed away in Conroe, Texas on September 14, 2025 at the age of 86. 

Helene was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Clara Cullum; husband, Rayburn Leroy Sangster; brothers, Jerry Cullum, David Cullum, and Sammy Cullum; sister, Corita Moody;...

Jimmy Floyd Long

Jimmy Floyd Long

September 13, 2025

Jimmy Floyd Long was born in Houston, Texas September 5, 1946 to parents, Jack Long and Jennine McKay Long. He passed away in Conroe, Texas, on September 13, 2025 at the age of 79. Jimmy worked many years for Livingston Propane before his retirement. He loved to travel and was well known for his barbeque. Jimmy loved his family and...