Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

Oct 27, 2024

Oct 26, 2024

Obituary for Kenneth Allen Gray

Kenneth Allen Gray, a resilient and beloved resident of Dayton, Texas, passed away on October 26, 2024 at the age of 62. Born in Liberty, Texas, to Ollie and Dorothy Norman Gray, Kenneth spent his childhood traveling extensively due to his father’s Air Force service. Despite facing numerous health challenges, Kenneth defied medical expectations, outliving life...

Oct 25, 2024

Bubba Yates was born December 18, 1952 in Virginia to parents, Marion Johnson Yates and Ellen Gray Yates. He passed away in Humble, Texas on October 25, 2024 at the age of 71. Bubba was a hard working man that always took great care of his family. He enjoyed all the memories at the lake house and fished when he...

Oct 25, 2024

Terri Lynn Pinckard was born December 16, 1958 in Houston, Texas to parents, Louis Napoleon Marquart and Etheline Goldest Strother Marquart. She passed away in Magnolia, Texas on October 25, 2024 at the age of 65. Terri loved to sew and was an excellent quilter. You could often find her working in her garden or in the kitchen cooking. Terri...

Oct 23, 2024

Donald Ray Pepper, a cherished husband, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024, in Dayton. He was born on November 16, 1961, in Monroe, Louisiana, and was a proud graduate of Anahuac High School, having completed his education in 1981, Donald dedicated several years of his life working at Union Tank, where he made lasting contributions...

Oct 22, 2024

Margaret G. Vyoral, a beloved figure in her community, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024, in Baytown, at the age of 96. Born on April 28, 1928, in Eastgate, she lived a life rich in love and dedication, not only to her family but also to her passion for baking for Frank's Cafe in Dayton, a passion which she...

Oct 20, 2024

Jewel Deen Curry, 92, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 20, 2024. Born at home in Hardin County to parents Gilbert R. Flowers and Irene J. Flowers. Deen spent her early years in Saratoga, Tx, where she attended elementary school with classmate George Jones. Following graduation, she worked at the courthouse in Kountze, TX. She later...

Oct 18, 2024

On Friday evening, October 18, 2024, James Edward Bough, II went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jim was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 29th, 1931, the middle child of three, and the only son of English and German/Irish immigrants, Herbert Edward Bough and Emmy Maher Bough. As a child, he discovered the outdoors and made friendships...

Oct 15, 2024

Obituary for Terry Allen Boone

Terry Allen Boone, 66, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on October 15, 2024. Born on April 14, 1958, in Pasadena, Texas, he was the son of Lester Burleson Boone and Mary Hollingsworth Boone. Terry dedicated the last 50 years of his life to the Dayton area, where he forged deep connections and cherished memories.

A proud graduate...

Oct 15, 2024

Larry Ralph Thumann was born in Houston, Texas on November 16, 1943 to parents, Hugo Thumann and Ellie Lamkin Thumann. He passed away October 15, 2024 in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 80. Larry was a construction contractor in his younger years and sold heavy equipment for many years.  He had a deep love and appreciation for all animals,...

Oct 14, 2024

Roy Pearce was born June 11, 1931 in Center, Texas to parents, Ben Lloyd Pearce and Ila Mae Agnew Pearce. He passed away in The Woodlands, Texas on October 14, 2024 at the age of 93. Roy was an accountant for Cravens and Dargen Insurance Company for many years. He owned Pizza Etc. in Cleveland, Texas. In his younger years...

Oct 14, 2024

Ellen Louise Karbowski was born June 11, 1937 in Splendora, Texas to parents, John V. Sallee and Etta Wilson Sallee. She went to her Heavenly Home on October 14, 2024 in Splendora, Texas at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Etta Sallee; brothers, Oliver, Hardy, Sonny, John, George, Roland, and Louis Sallee;...

Oct 13, 2024

Charles Ray Pafford, better known as Ray, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, passed away on October 13, 2024 in Dayton. He was born on April 5, 1948, in Dayton, where he would later spend much of his life. Ray was surrounded by his loving family in his final moments, a testament to the strong bonds he nurtured...

Oct 13, 2024

Edwin “Babe” Parish, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away in Humble, Texas, on October 13, 2024 at the age of 84. Babe was born to parents Travis Parish and Pauline Heath Parish in Nacogdoches, Texas on July 29, 1940.

Babe was a proud Tarkington resident, and graduate of Tarkington High School. He was a longtime employee of Jefferson...

Oct 12, 2024

Alton Lamar Richards, Jr. of Tarkington passed away on October 11, 2024 at the age of 73. He was born on September 9, 1951 to Lamar and Judy Richards in Liberty, Texas. He was a 1970 graduate of Cleveland High School where he excelled in football, basketball, and track. He received his bachelor’s degree from Lamar University and went on...

Oct 12, 2024

Obituary for James "Mike" Bush

James "Mike" Bush, 77, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on October 12, 2024. Born on March 23, 1947, in Nacogdoches, Texas, to Woodrow and Louise Bush, Mike was a dedicated family man and an esteemed veteran.

After graduating from Carthage High School, Mike proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Following his...

Oct 12, 2024

With hearts full of love, we remember a woman who embodied strength and grace.

Rachel Irma Baum-Smith, born to Woodard and Maggie Smith on July 24th, 1942, in Natchez, Mississippi, passed away on October 12th, 2024, winning her battle with Parkinsons. She was one of nine children: Charles, Vira, Maggie, Ethel, Katy, June, Rachel, Mildred, and Rufus. Growing up in a...

Oct 12, 2024

Deidre Suzanne Kennerly was born May 16, 1949 in Houston, Texas to parents, Horrace Wagley and Erma Williams Wagley. She was preceded in death by her parents, Horrace and Erma Wagley; sons, Scott Underwood and Aaron Underwood. Deidre is survived by her husband of 37 years, Charlie Kennerly III; children, Jennifer Kennerly, Charlie Kennerly IV, Curry Kennerly, Matthew Kennerly, Kelly...

Oct 11, 2024

Jackie LaVonna Lilley, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, went home to be with her lord on October 11th, 2024. Jackie was born to parents Cecil Burdett Jackson and Yuvonna Evelina Jackson on August 16th, 1952 in Baytown, Texas. Jackie was a devoted homemaker and mother, who poured her whole heart into creating a warm and nurturing home for...

Oct 11, 2024

Obituary for Thomas Lee Jones

Thomas Lee Jones, 87, of Point Blank, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024. Born on November 22, 1936, to Samuel Thomas Jones and Ethel Bell Holmes, Thomas faced the challenges of life head-on, notably overcoming polio as a young child. His tenacity and spirit shone through as he embraced every opportunity, working in the...