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Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
Mildred Franklin
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...
Barbara Eileen Flurry
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...
Francisca Hernandez
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....
Cheri Lynn Taylor
Nov 19, 2024
Cheri Lynn Taylor was born March 22, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to parents, Warren Clay Church Jr and Alyce Kooistra Church. She passed away in Conroe, Texas on November 19, 2024 at the age of 77 years. Cheri loved Indians and wolves and you would always find her either knitting or crocheting. She lived in Coldspring, Texas for 30...
Sherry Lee Novosad
Nov 18, 2024
Sherry Lee Williams Novosad, 60, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend, passed away November 18, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of loved and cherished memories. Born in Baytown Texas on April 8, 1964, to Katherine Hatcher and Michael Williams. Sherry was a vibrant soul who found joy in performing on stage, singing, dancing and spending time with her...
Edna "Scotty" Cox
Nov 18, 2024
On November 18, 2024, Edna M. (Scotty) Cox passed away at the age of 90. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She was born on December 7, 1933 to parents Artis and Winnie Scott in Tarkington Prairie, Texas. Growing up she attended Tarkington High School and was a great basketball player for the Tarkington Longhorns.
She married...
Clarence Ervin Lewis
Nov 18, 2024
Clarence Ervin Lewis was born to Lila Mae and Walter Lewis, Sr. on April 28, 1941, in Shepherd, Texas. He passed away on November 18, 2024. Clarence is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and two sisters.
Clarence graduated from Dixon High School in Shepherd. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Upon his return from...
Junell Vern Morgan
Nov 17, 2024
Junell Vern Morgan was born February 22, 1948 in Houston, Texas to parents, Clarence Hammock and Gertrude Miller Hammock. She passed away in New Caney, Texas on November 17, 2024 at the age of 76.
She was a devoted follower of Christ and her faith was most important to her.
Junell worked at the Houston Fire Department for over 25 years as...
Larry Mack Keel
Nov 15, 2024
Larry Mack Keel born July 18, 1951 in Houston, Texas to parents Roy & Christine Keel was a beloved son, husband, Dad, Papa, uncle, & friend. He was surrounded by his loving family when God called him home on Friday, November 15, 2024 at the age of 73.
Larry loved the outdoors and was never one to sit still very long....
Robert Manners
Nov 15, 2024
Robert Arthur Manners was born August 29, 1955 in Cleveland, Texas to his parents, Pierce and Patricia Manners. Robert started his life helping his dad in the water well business. In 1975 he began working in construction, and as a machinist. He retired from both in 2016. He loved working and made numerous friends through the years. Robert was very...
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. He 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;...
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