Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Bonnie Jelene Smith Noack

Bonnie Jelene Smith Noack

March 9, 2025

Obituary for Bonnie Jelene Smith Noack

Bonnie Jelene Smith Noack, 71, passed away on March 9, 2025, in Dayton, Texas. She was born on August 15, 1953, in Cleveland, Texas, to Frank Smith and Bonnie Davis. Bonnie was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose generous spirit, sense of humor, and deep devotion to her family will be remembered...

Norma Jean Phillips

Norma Jean Phillips

March 8, 2025

Norma Jean Phillips, 61, passed away on March 8th, 2025, with her beloved husband by her side. Norma was born to parents Jimmy Beaumont and Linda Christy Beaumont on September 3rd, 1963 in Orange, Texas.

Norma was a devoted wife to her husband Roy for over 44 years, and an affectionate, caring mother to her two boys, Tony and Kevin. She...

Susan Lenora Turley Haywood

Susan Lenora Turley Haywood

March 8, 2025

Susan Lenora Turley Haywood, 76, of Atascocita, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, in Humble, Texas.

Born on August 4, 1948, in El Paso, Texas, Susan was the daughter of Troy Ray Turley and Christine Carrol. She spent her early years in El Paso before moving to the central Houston area and, for the past 47 years, called Atascocita...

Doris Velma Springer Tamiggi

Doris Velma Springer Tamiggi

March 7, 2025

Obituary for Doris Velma Springer Tamiggi July 1, 1932 – March 7, 2025

Doris Velma Springer Tamiggi, 92, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025. Velma was born on July 1, 1932, in Dayton, Texas, to George Leeberry Springer and Goldia Beatrice Mosley. She spent her early years in Dayton before briefly moving to Weirton, West Virginia when...

Velora Dougless Amos

Velora Dougless Amos

March 6, 2025

Velora Dougless Amos, born on June 16, 1937, in Evergreen, Texas, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Spring, Texas, on March 6, 2025. She was the youngest of ten children, and her upbringing in the Assembly of God church instilled in her a strong sense of community and faith throughout her life.

Velora had a rich and varied career...

Richard Michael Holetich

Richard Michael Holetich

March 5, 2025

Obituary for Richard Michael Holetich

Richard Michael Holetich, 74, passed away on March 5, 2025, in Baytown, Texas. He was born on March 10, 1950, in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, to Emil Holetich and Josephine Sendykar. Richard was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, known for his selflessness, humor, and genuine kindness.

A resident of Texas for the past 40 years,...

Bonnie Faye Moore Deiss

Bonnie Faye Moore Deiss

March 5, 2025

Bonnie Faye Moore Deiss, 84, of College Station, TX, passed away on March 5, 2025, after natural causes ended her time on Earth.

Bonnie was born on December 15, 1940 to Robert Vaughn Moore and Sue Elizabeth Hopkins in Houston, TX. She is survived by her daughters, Valerie and Page, and her grandchildren, Blair, Ayla, and Alison. She is preceded in...

Joe Thomas Sewell

Joe Thomas Sewell

March 4, 2025

Joe Thomas Sewell was born to parents Green Sewell and Ethel Thomas Sewell on July 1st, 1935 in Conroe, Texas. He passed away on March 4th, 2025 in Shepherd, Texas, at the age of 89.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Green and Ethel Sewell; brothers, I.O. “Bo” Sewell, James Sewell, Melvin “Mutt” Sewell, Sam Sewell; sisters, Ruth McKellar,...

Mark Wayne Redwine

Mark Wayne Redwine

March 3, 2025

Mark Wayne Redwine, 71 of Kennard TX, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, after complications from an aortic bypass . Born and raised in Houston Texas, he was the son of the late Newton Archie Redwine and Betty Joyce Langham (nee Freitag). Mr. Redwine proudly served as an Aviation Boatswain’s Mate in the US Navy, honorably discharged from service...

Willie Joe Johnson

Willie Joe Johnson

March 3, 2025

Willie Joe Johnson was born in Madisonville, Texas on December 12, 1937, to parents, S.T. “Tuggy” Johnson and Vivian Cleo Andrews Johnson. He went to his heavenly home on March 3, 2025, in Houston, Texas at the age of 87 years.

Willie and his wife Velma met while he and Velma’s dad worked together on Smith Ranch in Normangee, Texas. They...

Rose Carlene Platt

Rose Carlene Platt

March 1, 2025

Rose Carlene Allen Platt, 84 November 11, 1940 – March 1, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Rose Carlene Allen Platt, who peacefully left us on March 1, 2025, in Dayton, Texas, at the age of 84. She was born on November 11, 1940, in LaPorte, Texas, to Thomas Joseph Allen and Ruby Carlene Pogue....

Kevin Wayne Williams

Kevin Wayne Williams

February 28, 2025

Kevin Wayne Williams March 5, 1970 – February 28, 2025

I have gone fishin’. I will be catching the big one, fishin’ off the side of the Ark in the best lake I’ve ever seen.

 Although sad, I leave behind my loving, doting wife of 34 years, Sandy, who gave me well-deserved hell throughout the years. I am survived by three sons, Jacob...

Elizabeth Arlene Schaefer

Elizabeth Arlene Schaefer

February 28, 2025

Elizabeth Arlene Schaefer was born July 12, 1943 in Cleveland, Texas to parents, Harrell Turner and Talitha Hall Turner. She passed away in The Woodlands, Texas on February 28, 2025 at the age of 81 years. 

Arlene will have a Graveside Service on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 10am in the Red Rock Cemetery in Cleveland, Texas with Bro. Carl Williamson...

Dorothy Mae Elliott

Dorothy Mae Elliott

February 26, 2025

Obituary for Dorothy Mae Ruffin Elliott

Dorothy Mae Ruffin Elliott, born March 31, 1944, in Pointe Coupe Parish, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, in Liberty, Texas, at the age of 80. She was the daughter of the late Walter Ruffin and Fay Robertson.

A devoted member of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, Dorothy’s commitment to her faith and...

Ethan Cole Davis

Ethan Cole Davis

February 24, 2025

Please check back soon for Ethan's obituary.

A memorial service for Ethan will be held on Sunday, March 2nd at 2pm in the Pace-Stancil Chapel in Cleveland, Texas. 

Tommy Kelley

Tommy Kelley

February 24, 2025

Tommy Carrol Kelley of Tarkington Prairie, Texas passed away at his home on February 24, 2025 at the age of 77. He leaves behind many beloved family members and friends.

Per Tommy's wishes there will be no services scheduled. Arrangements handled under the trusted care of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home.

Stanley Leon Conn

Stanley Leon Conn

February 23, 2025

Stanley Leon Conn, a resident of the Cleveland community, passed away on February 23rd, 2025 at the age of 72. Stanley was born to parents Dan Kelly Conn and Virginia Doris Ainsworth Conn on June 25th, 1952 in Taylorsville, Mississippi. 

Stanley is preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Virginia Conn; brother, Eddy Conn. He is survived by his beloved...

John Dale Dixon

John Dale Dixon

February 21, 2025

John Dale Dixon was born July 15, 1974 in Houston, Texas to parents, Bill Dixon and Pamela Keefer Dixon. He passed away February 21, 2025 in Houston, Texas at the age of 50. John, #44, was an all-state football linebacker in Oklahoma at Hartshorne High School for 4 years and played for the Oklahoma Sooners. He also proudly served our...

Cherry Lynne Gonzalez

Cherry Lynne Gonzalez

February 20, 2025

Obituary for Cherry Lynne Gonzalez April 27, 1953 – February 20, 2025

Cherry Lynne Gonzalez, 71, passed away peacefully in her hometown of Liberty, Texas, on February 20, 2025. Born on April 27, 1953, in Liberty, Cherry was proud of her strong Indian heritage, which shaped the passionate and vibrant woman she was.

Cherry’s love for life was evident in everything she...

Robert John Knapp

Robert John Knapp

February 20, 2025

Robert John Knapp, born on August 8, 1977, in Channelview, passed away peacefully in Houston on February 20, 2025. Robert led a life filled with dedication, joy, and a passion for nature, leaving behind cherished memories for all who had the privilege of knowing him.

 A proud graduate of C. E. King High School in Sheldon, Robert made an impact as...

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