Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

March 19, 2025

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March 17, 2025

Gary Stephen Saldana

5-15-1964 - 3-17-2025

Gary Stephen Saldana, went home to be with the Lord on March 17, 2025. He fought the good fight, he finished the race and he kept the faith.

Gary was born in Austin, Texas to Isidro and Connie Saldana on May 15, 1964. He was preceded in death by his father, Isidro Saldana, his nephew Christopher Espinosa,...

March 17, 2025

In loving memory - James Oliver Brown - July 9, 1933 - March 17, 2025

He is preceded in death by his parents, Herschel Groves Brown and Opha Dean Owens Brown; brothers, Herschel Stennis Brown and wife, Alice; Paul Franklin Brown and wife, Beverly; and sister, Alice Carolyn Brown Tice, and husband, Bill; daughter, Carol Denise Brown; wife, Sylvia Ruth Herrod...

March 16, 2025

Obituary for Martha Ann Reeves Moore

Martha Ann Reeves, 85, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on May 19, 1939, to Cecil Moore and Sallie Moore in Dayton, Texas, Martha was a beloved member of the community, a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother.

Martha was a faithful member of...

March 16, 2025

Betty Lou Myrick Guillory, 82, passed away on March 16, 2025, in Dayton, Texas. Born on January 1, 1943, in Liberty, Texas, Betty was the daughter of William Henry Myrick and Alta Mae Gray. A lifelong resident of Liberty, she had called Dayton home for the past three years.

Betty’s career began as a talented cook and waitress at Walker’s Café...

March 13, 2025

Obituary for Dale Eric Speer

Dale Eric Speer, 34, passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2025, in Dayton, Texas. He was born on October 9, 1990, in Baytown, Texas, to Kirk Speer and Dorothy Bennett.

Dale spent his entire life in Dayton, where he was a proud graduate of Dayton High School, Class of 2003. His love for adventure was evident as...

March 13, 2025

Martha Jane Armour was born October 15, 1951 in Louisville, Kentucky to parents, John William Bracksieck and Mary Helen Dillon Bracksieck. She passed away in Houston, Texas on March 13, 2025 at the age of 73 years. Martha was a retired reservation agent for United Airlines and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

She was...

March 13, 2025

Susan Diane Armstrong, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on March 13, 2025, at the age of 73, after a courageous five-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.

Born on February 4, 1952, in Springville, New York, Susan was the daughter of Robert and Norma (Brooks) Knopf. She was raised in a hardworking family. She graduated from Griffith Institute and Central School...

March 10, 2025

Mary Katherine Jackson Ellisor was born in Brenham, Texas to parents, Warren James Jackson and Mary Margureite Bucy Jackson on December 18, 1930. She passed away in Dallas, Texas on March 10, 2025, at the age of 94.

Mary K., as she was known to her friends and family, was a graduate of North Dallas High School and earned a bachelor’s...

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...

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...

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...

March 7, 2025

Obituary for Susan Kay Millsap Franks July 5, 1951 – March 7, 2025 

Susan Kay Millsap Franks, 73, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 7, 2025, in The Woodlands, Texas. She was born on July 5, 1951, in Abilene, Texas, to Jesse Willard Millsap and Augusta Sallee. Susan grew up in Corpus Christi, where she graduated...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...