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Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
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...
Leland Cecil Mitchell
Dec 9, 2024
Obituary for Leland Cecil Mitchell, Jr.
Leland Cecil Mitchell, Jr., 83, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on December 9, 2024. Born on May 22, 1941, in Singer, Louisiana, to Leland Cecil Mitchell, Sr. and Gracie Sigers Mitchell, Leland lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to his family and friends.
Leland spent the last 41 years of his life in...
Crystal Ann Kelly
Dec 8, 2024
Crystal Ann Kelly was born November 9, 1979 in Coos Bay, Oregon to parents, Daniel Clinton Kilgore and Julie Elaine Macdonald Kilgore. She passed away suddenly on December 8, 2024 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 45 years. Crystal had attended the Lone Star College in The Woodlands and was enjoying staying at home and raising her children. Her...
Evelyn Marie Sumrall
Dec 6, 2024
Evelyn Marie Sumrall was born January 26, 1947 in Sedalia, Missouri to parents, James Fredrick Johnson and Dorothy Evelyn Davis . She passed away December 6, 2024 in Porter, Texas at the age of 77 years.
Evelyn was the first lady plumber in Nacogdoches County and worked hard to provide a home and food for her children. She knew what it...
Michael Lane Campbell
Dec 5, 2024
Michael Lane Campbell was born in Cleveland, Texas on June 13, 1954 to parents, Charles Eugene Campbell and Margie Curry Campbell. He passed away December 5, 2024 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 70 years.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Margie Campbell; son, Joseph Campbell; sister, Laurie Campbell. He is survived by his beloved wife of...
Curtis Autry Laird, Sr.
Dec 4, 2024
Curtis Autry Laird, Sr., a cherished resident of Dayton, passed away peacefully at home on December 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 20, 1939, in Dayton, he led a life rich in service, dedication, and accomplishment.
Curtis' education began in Dayton, where he graduated from Dayton High School in the class of 1958. He furthered his studies...
Susan Denice Teichman
Dec 3, 2024
In Loving Memory of Susan Denice Teichman December 15, 1963 – December 3, 2024
Susan Denice Teichman was born on December 15, 1963, in Houston, Texas, to Robert Gary Ruffer and Patricia Wagner Ruffer. She passed away in Houston, Texas, on December 3, 2024, at the age of 60, surrounded by loving family.
Susan was a strong-willed individual who lived life on...
William Ben "Bill" McAnally Jr
Dec 3, 2024
William “Bill” Ben McAnally was born September 12, 1955 in Houston, Texas to parents, William Ben McAnally Sr and Evelyn McCune McAnally. He passed away December 3, 2024 in Humble, Texas at the age of 69 years. Bill graduated from North Shore High School and graduated college with a bachelor’s degree in business. He worked as a Design Engineer for...
Mary Hadaway
Dec 2, 2024
A visitation for Mary will be held on Friday, December 13th from 9 am -10 am at the Pace-Stancil Chapel in Cleveland, Texas. The funeral service will follow at 10 am on Friday, December 13th in the Pace-Stancil Chapel in Cleveland, Texas. Mary will be laid to rest at Farley Chapel Cemetery in Shepherd, Texas.
James Dale Litton
Nov 30, 2024
James Dale Litton, Sr. was born on February 10, 1950 to J.L. (Jake) Litton and Bobbie Scarborough. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Allen W. Litton. Dale was ushered into Heaven on December 1, 2024 at the age of 74. His family was by his side to support and love him, both in life and in...
Margaret Hilzendager
Nov 30, 2024
Margaret Evelyn Hilzendager, 85, went home to be with the Lord on November 30th, 2024. Margaret was born to proud parents William Harrell and Beatrice Johnson Harrell on May 7th, 1939 in Houston, Texas.
In her early years, Margaret attended Coldspring High School, and it is here she met the love of her life, Joe Hilzendager. Joe and Margaret went together...
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