Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
Rickey Maurice Vincent
May 11, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Rickey Maurice Vincent on Sunday, May 11, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on October 2, 1947, in Mishawaka, Indiana, Rick graduated from Penn High School and soon after entered an electrician apprenticeship. Through hard work and dedication, he became a Master Electrician and spent many years working in the electrical...
Tracy Junior Burks
May 31, 2025
The home of Edgar and Gladys Burks was blessed with a bouncing baby boy on March 13, 1934. Their lives were never the same. He was extremely energetic and enthusiastic about life. He abandoned this earthly house on May 31, 2025. He was only----39----!!!! Everyone in our family is 39 because that is how we can remember how old everyone...
Helen Ruth Spicer Lee
May 30, 2025
Helen Ruth Lee, “Ma” went home to be with the Lord in the quiet morning moments of May 30, 2025. God’s blessing on her life included having her husband, all of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and countless friends gather around her in her last hours. Her home was filled with her favorite sounds - laughter, music, children, family - love.
Helen...
Ralph Edward Jackson Sr.
May 27, 2025
Ralph Edward Jackson Sr. was born in Fort Meade, Florida on June 12, 1940 to parents, Tullie Edward Jackson and Mabel Adams Jackson. He passed away May 27, 2025 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 84 years.
Ralph spent many years turning wrenches as a diesel mechanic. If it had an engine, Ralph could bring it back to life—especially old...
Clifton Ray Lummus
May 27, 2025
Clifton Ray Lummus was born February 9, 1981 in Houston, Texas to parents, David Eugene Lummus and Patsy Ruth Lyle Lummus. He passed away May 27, 2025 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 44 years. Clifton worked at the prison in Huntsville for 8 years, worked at Sonic and McClains in Shepherd. His greatest passion was his music and...
Frederick Bertram Ullrich
May 24, 2025
Frederick Bertram Ullrich, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 3:14 PM. Born in Raymondville, Texas, on December 11, 1943, to Ralph C. Ullrich and Marian Ullrich, Fred was one of five children, landing right in the middle between Ralph Jr., Helen, John, and Marian. Fred’s life was defined first and foremost...
Dalton Earl Farmer
May 23, 2025
Dalton Earl Farmer, 85, of Point Blank died Friday, May 23, 2025 in Conroe.
Mr. Farmer was born July 18, 1939, in Raywood, Texas to parents Berry Earl and Mattie Pauline “Gray” Farmer. He was a 1957 graduate of Pasadena High School and attended the University of Houston earning double degrees: BS in Electrical Engineering and BS in Mathematics. Before moving...
Ronnie Joe Brothers
May 22, 2025
Obituary for Ronnie Joe Brothers
Ronnie Joe Brothers, age 71, of Inez, Texas, passed away on May 22, 2025. Born December 4, 1953, in Houston, Texas, to Billy Benjamin Brothers, Sr. and Margaret Helen Guin, Ronnie grew up in Dayton, Texas, and proudly graduated from Dayton High School with the Class of 1972.
A man of deep work ethic and even deeper...
Leveata Enloe Griffin
May 21, 2025
Obituary for Leveata Enloe Griffin
Leveata Enloe Griffin, 94, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, surrounded by family and comforted by the gospel music she so dearly loved. She took her last breath at 10:08 a.m., a poignant moment reflecting both her home address on FM 1008 and the police code “10-8,” meaning “present and waiting on...
Randal Wade Walker
May 19, 2025
Randal Wade Walker, a beloved father, grandfather, GREAT-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away at the age of 75. Randy was born to parents G.W. Walker and Edith Cavel Gross Walker on January 27th, 1950 in Galena Park, Texas.
Randy is preceded in death by his parents, G.W. and Edith Walker; daughter, Bridgett Dunlap; brother, Weldon Walker, nephew, Matthew Walker.
He is survived...
Bro. Clyde Lee Somers
May 19, 2025
Bro. Clyde Lee Somers was born in Harlingen, Texas on October 28, 1944 to parents, Clyde Russell Somers and Flora Bell “Pansy” Cloud Somers. He entered Heavens Gates on May 19, 2025 at the age of 80 years. Clyde graduated from LaFeria High School in 1963 and graduated from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas with a Bachelors of Science...
Barbara Stripling
May 17, 2025
Barbara Stripling, 87, passed away on May 17th, 2025. Barbara was born to parents Louis Crippens and Nannie Belle Constable Crippens on November 10th, 1937 in Santa Anna, Texas.
Barbara grew up in Cleveland from a very young age. She worked at Cleveland Bank and Trust, now called Prosperity Bank, for about 30 years. She also worked at the San Jacinto...
Sharon Reaves-Willey
May 17, 2025
Sharon Reaves-Willey, age 66, of Bullard, TX, was born on November 20, 1958, in Cleveland, TX, to parents Freddie Joe Rice and Yvonne McSpadden. She passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Tyler, TX.
Sharon is survived by her husband, Marvin L. Willey; parents, Yvonne and Gary Higginbotham; son, Bryan Reaves and wife Niki, stepchildren, Maloree Reed and husband...
Danny Bode
May 16, 2025
Danny Bode, a beloved educator and community member, passed away on May 16, 2025, at the age of 61 in Eastgate. Born on January 17, 1964, in Dayton, Texas, Danny lived his life with purpose and passion, deeply impacting the lives of many through his work in education.
He was a dedicated teacher who imparted knowledge to countless students throughout his...
Mary Joyce Richey
May 15, 2025
Mary "Joyce" Davis Richey
September 7, 1943 – May 15, 2025
Mary “Joyce” Davis Richey passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025. Until the very end, Joyce maintained her deep love for her family and friends, her yard and beloved plants, and the companionship of her faithful dog, Peaches.
Joyce was born on September 7, 1943. She was preceded in death by her...
Jo Ann Smith
May 15, 2025
Jo Ann Smith, 90, of Lufkin, Texas passed away on May 15, 2025. She was born November 3, 1934 in Arp, Texas to parents Loyd Lee Smith and Dixie Ruth Roten Smith.
Jo Ann is preceded in death by her parents Loyd Lee and Dixie Ruth Smith; sisters, Betty Temple, Dorothy Rinehart, Patsy, and Judy Fraizer; husband, William Malloy.
She is survived...
Dahna Donitz Bunting
May 15, 2025
Dahna Donitz Dean Bunting, 56, passed away in Kingwood, Texas, on May 15, 2025. Dahna was born to parents Donald Dean Sr. and Trudie Bramlet Dean on September 17, 1968 in Nederland, Texas.
Dahna is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Burl “Bubba” Bunting, and father, Donald Dean Sr.
She is survived by a large and loving family, including her children,...
Vernon Lewis Thornton
May 14, 2025
Vernon Lewis Thornton, 72, of Baytown, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2025. He was born on March 21, 1953, in Dayton, Texas, to Robert Thornton and Esther Murphy Thornton.
Vernon was a skilled leather craftsman who worked at a saddle shop, where he poured his talent and passion into every piece he created. One of the highlights of his career...
Kay Holland
May 13, 2025
Kay Holland was born July 13, 1956 in Austin, Texas to parents, Bennie Lee Daugherty and Charlotte Bell Bulak. She went to her Heavenly Home on May 13, 2025 in Coldspring, Texas at the age of 68. Kay was preceded in death by her father, Bennie Lee Daugherty; son, Michael S. Holland. She is survived by her mother, Charlotte Bulak;...
Ruth Leona Woods
May 13, 2025
Ruth Leona Woods was born in Huffsmith, Texas on March 7, 1930 to parents, Terry Monroe Hicks Sr and Amy Eva Parker Hicks. She passed away May 13, 2025 in League City, Texas at the age of 95 years. Ruth was a Eastern Star Chapter 465 member in Cleveland, Texas. She was a cosmetologist, as was her mother, for many...
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