Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Blas Moreno

Blas Moreno

April 11, 2025

Blas Moreno Tapia, un amado esposo, padre y abuelo, falleció el 11 de abril de 2025 en Santa Ana, California, a la edad de 87 años.

Le precedieron en la muerte su hijo, José Luz Moreno; nieta, Elizabet Moreno. Le sobrevive una familia numerosa y amorosa, que incluye a la madre de sus hijos, Guadalupe Oregon; hijos, Juan José Moreno, Fernando...

Edith Jeffcoat

Edith Jeffcoat

April 26, 2025

Edith Mae Jeffcoat, 92, went home to be with the Lord on April 26th, 2025, in Cleveland, Texas. Edith was born to parents Alvis Aaron Smith and Anna Bell Clinkenbeard Smith on October 26th, 1932 in Apache, Oklahoma.

Edith is preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Jeffcoat; parents, Alvis and Anna Bell Smith; daughter-in-law, Wana Jeffcoat; grandson, Glenn Ray Jeffcoat....

Pastor Don Vann

Pastor Don Vann

April 25, 2025

Pastor Don Vann was born July 28, 1944 in Cleveland, Texas to parents, Doris Vann and Azileigh Yeager Vann. He entered Heavens Gates on April 25, 2025 at the age of 80 years. Don was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Texas and was a minister for our Lord for 55 years. Don always kept himself busy working as a logger...

Gary Wayne Thompson

Gary Wayne Thompson

April 23, 2025

Gary Wayne Thompson, 56, passed away on April 23rd, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born to parents Wayne A Thompson and Linda Sue Vickery Thompson in Cleveland, Texas on March 21st, 1969.

Gary is survived by his parents, Wayne and Linda Thompson; son, Curtis Yates and wife Kalyn; daughters, Kristen Rodriguez, Angel Rodriguez; sister, Tami Hollie and husband...

Mack Sweeten

Mack Sweeten

April 22, 2025

Mack Bartley Sweeten of Cleveland Tx, born on February 10th, 1956 sadly has passed away on April 22th, 2025.Leaving behind so many who will miss him dearly, his wife Peggy Sweeten, daughter Jamie Sweeten, step daughter Jody Shilling and his only grandson Tyler Sweeten. His happiest years was his time with his grandson whom he cherished and loved and his...

Teresa Gail Medeiros

Teresa Gail Medeiros

April 22, 2025

Teresa Gail Medeiros was born in Conroe, Texas on July 28, 1965 to parents, Vern Gibson and Norma Jean Ludwig Gibson. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 22, 2025 in Conroe, Texas at the age of 59 years. Teresa enjoyed life and had a positive attitude, even during her time of illness. She loved...

Vicky Jean McAdams

Vicky Jean McAdams

April 21, 2025

Vicky Jean McAdams was born in Houston, Texas to parents, Chester Ray Morehead and Clara Jean Parmenter Morehead on September 6, 1962. She passed away in Huntsville, Texas on April 21, 2025 at the age of 62 years. Vicky was a caretaker most of her life and enjoyed the times spent with her clients. Most of all Vicki loved her...

Silas Albert Wood

Silas Albert Wood

April 19, 2025

Silas Albert Wood (Buddy), age 86, of Dayton, Texas passed away April 19, 2025. 

He was born April 11, 1939, in Belton, Texas to the late Reb and Gladys Wood. Silas was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Baytown.

 In addition to his parents Silas was predeceased by his ex-wife, Judy Diana Wood, in 2019; brother Vernon Wood, sisters Louise...

Rebecca Ann Love Medina

Rebecca Ann Love Medina

April 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Rebecca Ann Love Medina 

February 11, 1951 – April 19, 2025. 

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Rebecca Ann who left this world on Saturday morning April 19, 2025, with her sister and husband by her side and the deep affection of those whose lives she touched.

She was...

Carla Andrus

Carla Andrus

April 18, 2025

Carla Andrus was born in Cleveland, Texas on November 19, 1944 to parents, Coy Edward Dickens and Zera Hill Dickens. She passed away in New Caney, Texas on April 18, 2025 at the age of 80 years. Carla was an Executive Assistant at ExxonMobil Baytown before her retirement. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will...

Jackie Moulder

Jackie Moulder

April 17, 2025

Jackie Moulder was born in Huntsville, Texas on January 15, 1938 to parents, Claude Allen and Ruby Leviness Allen. She passed away in Kingwood, Texas on April 17, 2025 at the age of 87 years. Jackie was a lifelong resident of Romayor, Texas and was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Romayor and was on the board...

John David Dettenhaim Sr.

John David Dettenhaim Sr.

April 16, 2025

John David Dettenhaim, 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Palestine, Texas on April 16th, 2025. John was born to parents John Audrey Dettenhaim and Marie Senn in El Dorado, Arkansas on May 25th, 1946.

John is preceded in death by his parents, John Audrey Dettenhaim and Marie Senn; daughter, April Dettenhaim.He is survived by his son, John Dettenhaim II...

Vivian Annetta Kay Symmank

Vivian Annetta Kay Symmank

April 14, 2025

Obituary for Vivian Annetta Kay Symmank

Vivian Annetta Kay Symmank, age 77, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, in Kingwood, Texas. Born on December 18, 1947, in Dayton, Texas, she was the beloved daughter of William Seth Kay and Rosa Lee Kay.

Vivian was a lifelong resident of Dayton, with the exception of a decade spent in Monroeville, Alabama. She was...

Elizabeth Ann Gunn Mitchell

Elizabeth Ann Gunn Mitchell

April 14, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Gunn Mitchell, 89, born July 7, 1935, passed away on April 14, 2025. She is survived by her brother, Claude “Caddy” Gunn and wife Gail; sons, Marty Mitchell and wife Cynthia, Bobby Mitchell and wife Gloria, Robert Mitchell and wife Debra, Steve Mitchell and wife Lisa, and daughter Cindy Stanton and husband Brian; eleven grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, as...

Frances Louise Hairgrove

Frances Louise Hairgrove

April 13, 2025

Frances Louise Hairgrove, 78, went home to be with the Lord on April 13th, 2025. Frances was born to parents Guy Hayden and Bertie Ioma Pate Hayden in Splendora, Texas on March 31st, 1947.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Hairgrove; parents, Guy and Bertie Ioma Hayden; brothers, Freddy Gene Hayden, Lennon Wayne Hayden, Guy Hayden Jr.; sisters,...

Thomas Arlan Ham, Jr.

Thomas Arlan Ham, Jr.

April 12, 2025

Thomas Arlan “Tommy” Ham Jr., 63, of Cleveland, passed away on April 12, 2025, with his beloved wife by his side. A devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, pastor, and friend, Tommy lived a life marked by deep faith, steadfast love, and unwavering service.

Born on July 29, 1961, to Vernell (Price) and Thomas Arlan Ham Sr., Tommy dedicated his entire professional...

Clinon Eugene Cox

Clinon Eugene Cox

April 11, 2025

Clinon Eugene Cox

“Gene”

October 11, 1952 – April 11, 2025

Well, folks, I’ve finally wet my last line. My name is Clinon Eugene Cox, or “Gene” as most of you know me. I’ve had a good run. I’ve always been one to live in the moment and never take a single thing for granted; you know, just a “go with the flow”...