Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Dale Welch

Dale Welch

Dec 19, 2024

Forest Dale Welch, better known as Dale Welch, was born to parents Roy R. Welch and Ima Shaw Welch on April 8th, 1937 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He went home to be with the Lord on December 19th, 2024 in Cleveland, Texas. 

Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Ima Welch; son, Michael Dale Welch; daughter, Brenda Jorgeson....

Forest Gene Knott

Forest Gene Knott

Dec 19, 2024

Forest Gene Knott was born August 4, 1939 in Indianapolis, Indiana to parents, Harold William Knott and Madeline Hall Knott, who preceded him in death. He went to his Heavenly Home to join his beloved wife on December 19, 2024 in The Woodlands, Texas at the age of 85 years. He loved building things and was an excellent carpenter. He...

Betty Ruth Gates

Betty Ruth Gates

Dec 18, 2024

Betty Ruth Gates passed away December 18, 2024 at the age of 88. She was born March 10, 1936 in Coleman, Texas to parents, Richard and Mae Conner. 

Betty is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Harmon Gates; daughter, Sandra Holt and husband James; grandchildren, Crystal Allen, and husband Chris, Sarah Young and husband Steven, Joseph Holt and fiancé...

Patsy Laverne Biano

Patsy Laverne Biano

Dec 17, 2024

Patsy Biano passed away December 17, 2024. She was born on September 18, 1945, in Beaumont, Texas to her parents, Luther and Irene Milner. Patsy grew up in the Segno oil fields and attended school at Big Sandy. She is a 1964 Valedictorian at Big Sandy High School. Patsy was a licensed beautician for sixty years, spending her career owning...

Mitch Stuckey

Mitch Stuckey

Dec 17, 2024

Mitch Stuckey was born November 14, 1938 in Houston, Texas to parents, L.W. Stuckey Sr and Mary Aleene Simon Stuckey. He passed away December 17, 2024 in Houston, Texas at the age of 86 years. Mitch retired as a heavy equipment operator for Champion International Papers for 31 years and he served on the school board for Tarkington ISD from...

Terry Slaughter

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

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