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Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
Earl Dean Grigsby Sr
Nov 15, 2024
Earl Dean Grigsby Sr was born January 7, 1935 in Guion, Arkansas to parents, Rexford Grigsby and Olla Mae Tate Grigsby. He passed away in Scurry, Texas on November 15, 2024 at 89. Earl proudly served our country in the U.S.M.C. from 1954-1957. Earl was a Radiographer, and was a welder in the oilfield industry. The most important thing to...
Jeanie Lee McFall
Nov 11, 2024
Jeanie Lee McFall was born in Houston, Texas on May 23, 1963 to parents, Billy McFall and Dorothy Meador McFall. She passed away in Coldspring, Texas on November 11, 2024 at the age of 61. Jeanie lived in Coldspring for the past 2 years and was formerly of Shepherd, Texas. Jeanie enjoyed staying at home and raising her sons. She...
Norva Faye Cowen
Nov 10, 2024
Norva “Faye” Cowen, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and cherished friend, walked through the pearly gates on November 10, 2024, at the age of 87. She was born on August 18, 1937, and lived a life filled with love, faith, and family.
Faye was married to her devoted husband, Bobby “Bob” Cowen, for an extraordinary 67 ½ years. Their commitment...
John Lyons
Nov 8, 2024
John Lyons, 69, went home to be with the Lord on November 8th, 2024. John was born to parents Clarence Lyons and Roselyn Booker Lyons on January 21st, 1955 in Houston, Texas.
John is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Roselyn Lyons; brothers, Richard Lyons, Junior Lyons; sister, Betty Lyons. He is survived by his beloved wife Waynette Lyons;...
Hattie Jeanette Kelley
Nov 5, 2024
Hattie Jeanette Kelley passed away on November 5, 2024 leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and cherished memories that will be treasured by her family and friends.
Hattie is survived by her children, sons Billy Joe Kelley and his wife, Vivian Brewster Kelley; Donnie Joe Kelley and his wife, Christian Kelley; and daughter Sunshine Kelley.
She is also remembered by her...
Kevin Wesley Hardin
Nov 5, 2024
Kevin Wesley Hardin, 42, passed away in Henderson, Texas. Kevin was born to parents George Hardin Jr. and Janice Fererra on October 26th, 1982 in Humble, Texas.
Kevin will be remembered for his sense of genuine happiness, and his ability to find joy in every moment in life. Whether he was fishing, singing, or spending time with family and friends, he...
Victor Melvin Peschke Jr
Nov 4, 2024
Victor Melvin Peschke Jr. passed away November 4, 2024 at his home in Coldspring, Texas at the age of 70. Victor was born February 9, 1954 in Houston, Texas to parents, Victor Melvin Peschke Sr. and Albina Marie Valusek Peschke.
Victor graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School and began his career with the Houston Fire Department in 1972. He retired...
Louis Pigott
Nov 1, 2024
Louis Pigott was born September 1, 1937 in Tylertown, Mississippi to parents, W.O. Pigott and Ruby Lee Stevens Pigott. He passed away in Colmesneil, Texas on November 1, 2024 at the age of 87. Louis served our country in the US Air Force from 1954-1957. He lived in Colmesneil, Texas and was former resident of Cleveland, Texas and Onalaska, Texas....
Ricky Lynn Styron
Oct 31, 2024
Ricky Lynn Styron, born on February 13, 1955, in Lake Providence, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on October 31, 4, in Dayton, surrounded by his loving family. Ricky lived a life deeply rooted in his community, spending most of it in the area, where he became a cherished member of the local fabric.
Ricky was known for his passion for outdoor activities....
Jimmy Ray Pouncey Sr.
Oct 31, 2024
Jimmy Ray Pouncey Sr was born March 27, 1945, in Rockdale, Texas to parents, Charles Nathaniel Pouncey and Freida Ida Ludwig Pouncey. He passed away on October 31, 2024, in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 79.
Jimmy Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Freida Pouncey, brothers, Charles Pouncey Jr, Billy Pouncey. Cecil Pouncey, and Donald Pouncey;...
Leon Wilson, Sr.
Oct 31, 2024
In lieu of flowers the Wilson family asks that donations be made to the Dayton Police Department and the Dayton Volunteer Fire Department.
Leon Wilson, Sr. was born on May 24, 1957, in Houston and departed this life on October 31, 2024, peacefully in Dayton, surrounded by the loving arms of his family. He leaves lasting legacy in both his professional...
Sandra Jo Stephens
Oct 31, 2024
Sandra Jo Stephens, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, away peacefully on October 31 2024, in Dayton, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 4, 1944, in Texas City, Sandra lived a life rich with family faith, and community involvement.
Sandra's educational journey began in Highlands, where she attended Highlands Junior High and later graduated from Bay Robert...
Richard Lee Vandver
Oct 30, 2024
Richard Lee Vandver was born July 28, 1955 in Dayton, Texas. He passed away on October 30, 2024. He lived in Liberty county growing up and returned many years later. He was a loving father to his son Jimmy and his daughters Amanda and Taylor. He was a loving brother to his elder brother Wayne and sisters Rebecca, Kathy, and...
Greg McWilliams
Oct 30, 2024
Gregory McWilliams, 58, went home to be with the Lord on October 30th, 2024. Gregory was born to parents Abe Johnnie McWilliams Sr. and Liza Mae Lowe McWilliams on August 25th, 1966 in Jasper, Texas.
Gregory, affectionately called “Greg”, will be remembered as a people person who had a big heart. He never met a stranger and made friends anywhere he...
Henry Alfred Armitage
Oct 30, 2024
Henry Alfred Armitage was born July 16, 1953 in Cleveland, Texas to parents, John Coleman Armitage and Mildred L. Sheffield Armitage. He passed away October 30, 2024 in Shepherd, Texas at the age of 71. Henry worked at United Rentals for 25 years and was a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed going to casinos and going out to eat, and...
Charles Selmer Foxworth
Oct 29, 2024
Charles Selmer Foxworth, born on July 22, 1945, in Laurel, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024, in Dayton. He was a retired welder from the construction industry, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and dedication that spanned years.
Charles will be remembered fondly for his love of fishing, a hobby that brought him great joy and relaxation. He...
Jack Martin Downey Jr.
Oct 28, 2024
Obituary for Jack Martin Downey, Jr.
Jack Martin Downey, Jr., 85, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024. Born on September 9, 1939, in Pasadena, Texas, Jack was the beloved son of Jack Martin Downey, Sr. and Bertha Mae Downey. He spent the last 15 years in Dayton, Texas, but his roots ran deep in Channelview, where he...
JoAnn Lee
Oct 27, 2024
JoAnn Lee, 88, passed away in Madisonville, Texas on October 27th, 2024. JoAnn was born to parents Claude Stone and Maude Turner Stone on November 7th, 1935 in Kirbyville, Texas. For many years, JoAnn was a devoted homemaker, who truly cared about creating a warm and nurturing home for her family. She will be remembered for her easy-going nature, and...
Kenneth Allen Gray
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...
Bubba Yates
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...
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