Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

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...

Dec 8, 2024

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. 

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...

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...

Nov 28, 2024

Michael Vernon Ridenour was born on Monday, September 27, 1971 in Sheldon, Texas to his parents, Vernon E. Ridenour and Virginia Lea Clark Ridenour. He passed away on November 28, 2024 in Coldspring, Texas at the age of 53. He was employed by Brookdale Senior Living as a Regional Maintenance Manager. Before that position, he was the Plant Manager at...

Nov 27, 2024

James Danny Stutts was born November 30, 1944, in Mobile, Alabama, to his parents, Jimmy and Elise Stutts. He passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on November 27, 2024. After serving in the United States Navy on the USS Wright, Danny began his career in the Natural Gas Industry. He started as a Rig Welder, but his...

Nov 27, 2024

Ross Edward Renfro, 78, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on November 27, 2024, in Kingwood, Texas. He was born on March 20, 1946, the first day of spring, in Houston, Texas, to Maddox Harry Renfro and Helen Avola Benson.

Ross graduated from South Houston High School in 1964. After graduation, he worked alongside his family at the Rainbow Cafe in Pasadena...

Nov 27, 2024

Dorothy Pauline Chambers, 78, of Cleveland, TX., joyfully entered in to Heaven's Gates in the early afternoon of November 27, 2024. She was born to Alexander and Corie LeGate in Galveston, TX on September 4, 1946. Her life here on earth was full of love, care, and happiness for her family. Her devotion was unmatched as a wife, mother, and...

Nov 24, 2024

Thelma Kelso Hearnsberger, age 95, of Houston, Texas, passed away on November 24, 2024. Thelma was born on May 18, 1929, in rural Harris County to her parents; James Melvin Hutchinson and Lillie Bell Black. She was a loving wife and mother to her three sons; Bill Jr., Jimmy, and Jackie Kelso. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday,...

Nov 23, 2024

Jaci Mae Bell was born on May 9, 1996, in Cleveland, Texas. She left this world far too soon on November 23, 2024, in Conroe, Texas, at the age of 28. Jaci was a proud member of the Shepherd High School Class of 2013 and was currently pursuing her education at Northeast Texas Community College. Her vibrant spirit and love...

Nov 23, 2024

Mildred Phillips Franklin, age 94, passed away on November 23rd, 2024. Born on December 21st, 1929, in Georgia to Ira and Perry Phillips, she lived a life marked by strong faith and independence. 

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Raymond Riley Franklin; her sons, Billy Darrell Franklin, and Marlin Ray Franklin; her grandson, Marlin Ray Franklin, Jr.; and...

Nov 22, 2024

Barbara Eileen Flurry, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on November 22, 2024, in Dayton, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara’s departure concludes a life that was fiercely dedicated to those she loved.

 She was born on January 18, 1937, in Liberty, from a multigenerational farming family. Barbara's early education began in Dayton, where she excelled...

Nov 21, 2024

Francisca Hernández nació en México el 31 de mayo de 1937, hija de Román Hernández Barragán y Felicitas García Cuevas. Falleció el 21 de noviembre de 2024 en Cleveland, Texas, a la edad de 87 años. Francisca tuvo la bendición de criar una familia numerosa. Le encantaba ser madre y abuela y disfrutaba cada momento que pasaba con todos ellos....

Nov 20, 2024

In Loving Memory of Jasmin Santoyo

 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Jasmin Santoyo, who left us far too soon at the age of 19. Jasmin, a bright and compassionate young woman, passed away on November 20th, 2024 in Cleveland, TX.  Jasmin was born on November 15th, 2005 in Cleveland, Texas to Araceli Mujica...