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Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
Murphy "Joe" Glenn Dugas
Dec 24, 2024
Obituary for Murphy "Joe" Glenn Dugas
Murphy "Joe" Glenn Dugas, 60, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, in Baytown, Texas. Born on July 26, 1964, in Baytown, Joe was the son of Murphy John Dugas and Frances Kay Duhon.
Joe lived in Dayton for the past 24 years, after spending his early years in Baytown, where he attended...
Mary Alice Merkel
Dec 22, 2024
Mary Alice Ellisor Merkel, 91, passed away in Cleveland, Texas on December 22nd, 2024 surrounded by her beloved family. Mary was born to parents Matthew Ellisor and Ethel Thompson Ellisor on May 10th, 1933 in Huntsville, Texas.
Mary will be remembered as the rock of her family, and a constant source of strength, wisdom, and love. She was a hardworking and...
Otha Wayne Howsen
Dec 20, 2024
Otha Wayne Howsen, born January 19, 1952, in Ashley County, Arkansas, to parents William Thomas Howsen and Ida Bernice Walters Howsen, passed away peacefully in Cleveland, Texas, on December 20, 2024, at the age of 72.
Wayne was a dedicated truck driver for over 38 years, embracing the open road with a passion that defined his career. When not on the...
Calvin Bailey
Dec 20, 2024
Calvin Lettrell Bailey was born in Diboll, Texas on March 27, 1959 to parents, John Bailey and Elaine Cockrell Bailey. He passed away in Coldspring, Texas on December 20, 2024 at the age of 65 years.
Calvin loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was a precision millwright and has lived in Coldspring, Texas for 16 years. Calvin loved working...
Christy Carleen Coburn Rhea
Dec 20, 2024
Christy Carleen Coburn Rhea, 44, gained her angel wings on Friday, December 20, 2024, in Conroe, Texas, just shy of her 45th birthday. Born December 31, 1979, in Conroe to William “Billy” and Carleen Coburn, Christy shared a special bond with her identical twin sister, Misty Darleen Coburn Daniels.
Christy was a vibrant spirit who brought love and laughter into the...
Richard Moore
Dec 19, 2024
Richard Wayne Moore was born to parents Elijah Paton Moore and Nancy Celest Cox Moore on October 31st, 1944 in Liberty, Texas. He passed away on December 19th, 2024, in Cleveland, Texas, at the age of 80.
Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Elijah and Nancy Moore; first wife, Linda Moore; eldest son, Keith Moore; and his two brothers...
Dale Welch
Dec 19, 2024
Forest Dale Welch, better known as Dale Welch, was born to parents Roy R. Welch and Ima Shaw Welch on April 8th, 1937 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He went home to be with the Lord on December 19th, 2024 in Cleveland, Texas.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Ima Welch; son, Michael Dale Welch; daughter, Brenda Jorgeson....
Forest Gene Knott
Dec 19, 2024
Forest Gene Knott was born August 4, 1939 in Indianapolis, Indiana to parents, William Knott and Madeline Hall Knott, who preceded him in death. He went to his Heavenly Home to join his beloved wife on December 19, 2024 in The Woodlands, Texas at the age of 85 years. He loved building things and was an excellent carpenter. He also...
Betty Ruth Gates
Dec 18, 2024
Betty Ruth Gates passed away December 18, 2024 at the age of 88. She was born March 10, 1936 in Coleman, Texas to parents, Richard and Mae Conner.
Betty is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Harmon Gates; daughter, Sandra Holt and husband James; grandchildren, Crystal Allen, and husband Chris, Sarah Young and husband Steven, Joseph Holt and fiancé...
Mikel Wayne Bush
Dec 17, 2024
Mikel Wayne Bush, age 68, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on December 17, 2024. He was born on April 11, 1956, in Viernheim, Germany, and grew up in Tarkington, Texas. Mikel was a proud graduate of the Tarkington High School Class of 1975.
Mikel was looking forward to retirement after 43 years of dedicated employment as a chemical operator with Targa...
Patsy Laverne Biano
Dec 17, 2024
Patsy Biano passed away December 17, 2024. She was born on September 18, 1945, in Beaumont, Texas to her parents, Luther and Irene Milner. Patsy grew up in the Segno oil fields and attended school at Big Sandy. She is a 1964 Valedictorian at Big Sandy High School. Patsy was a licensed beautician for sixty years, spending her career owning...
Mitch Stuckey
Dec 17, 2024
Mitch Stuckey was born November 14, 1938 in Houston, Texas to parents, L.W. Stuckey Sr and Mary Aleene Simon Stuckey. He passed away December 17, 2024 in Houston, Texas at the age of 86 years. Mitch retired as a heavy equipment operator for Champion International Papers for 31 years and he served on the school board for Tarkington ISD from...
Terry Slaughter
Dec 15, 2024
Terry Slaughter, 68, of Dayton, Texas was called to be with our Lord on December 15, 2024. Terry passed peacefully, surrounded by those he loved dearest.
Born on April 2, 1956 in Alexandria, La, Terry was a selfless and sacrificial man. His life was a testament to hard work, sacrifice, and American grit. He was a tough, introverted, and quiet man...
Lois Mize
Dec 15, 2024
Lois Windham Mize was born January 28th, 1926 in Center, Texas to parents Robert Windham and Lillie Wilkerson Windham. She went home to be with the Lord on December 15th, 2024 in Cleveland, Texas.
Lois was preceded in death by her husband: Hubert Mize; parents: Robert and Lillie Windham; sons: Dennis Clifton, Larry Merrell; daughter: Deborah Heitman; granddaughter: Angela Merrell; as...
Buddy Boy Brown
Dec 14, 2024
Buddy Boy Brown, 63, of Wallisville, Texas, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on December 14, 2024, surrounded by family.
Born on February 8, 1961, in Jefferson County, Texas, Buddy was the epitome of hard work and resilience. His dedication to his craft and the life lessons he imparted will be cherished forever. To meet Buddy was to gain...
Lee Lucero Halasah
Dec 12, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Frankie Leota Halasah, affectionately known as "Lee," who departed this life on December 12, 2024, in her beloved hometown of Dayton. Born on February 20, 1949, Frankie was the cherished daughter of Frank Lucero and Elsiemae Gerturde Quinn Lucero, now deceased. She grew up alongside her siblings Gertrude "Trudy"...
John Aaron Armour
Dec 12, 2024
John Aaron Armour was born January 24, 1951 in Louisville, Kentucky to parents, Buford John Armour and Anntis Belle Williams Armour. He passed away December 12, 2024 in New Caney, Texas at the age of 73 years. He proudly served our country in the US Army as a E-5. John also was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ...
Eva Ola Steele
Dec 12, 2024
Eva Ola (Stockbridge) Steele was born May 4, 1937 in Grapeland, Texas to parents, Olan Gregg and Loye Stockbridge. She passed away December 12, 2024 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 87 years. Eva loved to sew and could grow the most beautiful plants. She retired as the manager for Brookshire Brothers in Cleveland, Texas after 17 years. She...
Leonard Ray Shipman, Sr.
Dec 11, 2024
Leonard Ray Shipman Sr., 80 years old, passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born January 8, 1944, in Liberty, TX, the youngest child of Ross Clifton Shipman & Sadie Lee Spraker Shipman. He graduated from Dayton High School in 1962. At just 19 years old, he married the love of his...
Tommie Lucille Greening
Dec 11, 2024
Tommie Lucille Greening, 99, went home to be with her Lord on December 11, 2024, in Brenham, Texas. She was born on January 20, 1925, in Polk County, Texas, to Willie Clark and Ida Hartt Clark.
Tommie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rufus Earl Greening; her parents, Willie and Ida Clark; her sons, Kenneth Greening and Willie Thomas...
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