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Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
Terry Allen Boone
Oct 15, 2024
Obituary for Terry Allen Boone
Terry Allen Boone, 66, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on October 15, 2024. Born on April 14, 1958, in Pasadena, Texas, he was the son of Lester Burleson Boone and Mary Hollingsworth Boone. Terry dedicated the last 50 years of his life to the Dayton area, where he forged deep connections and cherished memories.
A proud graduate...
Larry Ralph Thumann
Oct 15, 2024
Larry Ralph Thumann was born in Houston, Texas on November 16, 1943 to parents, Hugo Thumann and Ellie Lamkin Thumann. He passed away October 15, 2024 in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 80. Larry was a construction contractor in his younger years and sold heavy equipment for many years. He had a deep love and appreciation for all animals,...
Roy Pearce
Oct 14, 2024
Roy Pearce was born June 11, 1931 in Center, Texas to parents, Ben Lloyd Pearce and Ila Mae Agnew Pearce. He passed away in The Woodlands, Texas on October 14, 2024 at the age of 93. Roy was an accountant for Cravens and Dargen Insurance Company for many years. He owned Pizza Etc. in Cleveland, Texas. In his younger years...
Ellen Louise Karbowski
Oct 14, 2024
Ellen Louise Karbowski was born June 11, 1937 in Splendora, Texas to parents, John V. Sallee and Etta Wilson Sallee. She went to her Heavenly Home on October 14, 2024 in Splendora, Texas at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Etta Sallee; brothers, Oliver, Hardy, Sonny, John, George, Roland, and Louis Sallee;...
Ray Pafford
Oct 13, 2024
Charles Ray Pafford, better known as Ray, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, passed away on October 13, 2024 in Dayton. He was born on April 5, 1948, in Dayton, where he would later spend much of his life. Ray was surrounded by his loving family in his final moments, a testament to the strong bonds he nurtured...
Edwin "Babe" Parish
Oct 13, 2024
Edwin “Babe” Parish, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away in Humble, Texas, on October 13, 2024 at the age of 84. Babe was born to parents Travis Parish and Pauline Heath Parish in Nacogdoches, Texas on July 29, 1940.
Babe was a proud Tarkington resident, and graduate of Tarkington High School. He was a longtime employee of Jefferson...
Alton Richards Jr.
Oct 12, 2024
Alton Lamar Richards, Jr. of Tarkington passed away on October 11, 2024 at the age of 73. He was born on September 9, 1951 to Lamar and Judy Richards in Liberty, Texas. He was a 1970 graduate of Cleveland High School where he excelled in football, basketball, and track. He received his bachelor’s degree from Lamar University and went on...
James Mike Bush
Oct 12, 2024
Obituary for James "Mike" Bush
James "Mike" Bush, 77, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on October 12, 2024. Born on March 23, 1947, in Nacogdoches, Texas, to Woodrow and Louise Bush, Mike was a dedicated family man and an esteemed veteran.
After graduating from Carthage High School, Mike proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Following his...
Rachel Smith Baum
Oct 12, 2024
With hearts full of love, we remember a woman who embodied strength and grace.
Rachel Irma Baum-Smith, born to Woodard and Maggie Smith on July 24th, 1942, in Natchez, Mississippi, passed away on October 12th, 2024, winning her battle with Parkinsons. She was one of nine children: Charles, Vira, Maggie, Ethel, Katy, June, Rachel, Mildred, and Rufus. Growing up in a...
Deidre Suzanne Kennerly
Oct 12, 2024
Deidre Suzanne Kennerly was born May 16, 1949 in Houston, Texas to parents, Horrace Wagley and Erma Williams Wagley. She was preceded in death by her parents, Horrace and Erma Wagley; sons, Scott Underwood and Aaron Underwood. Deidre is survived by her husband of 37 years, Charlie Kennerly III; children, Jennifer Kennerly, Charlie Kennerly IV, Curry Kennerly, Matthew Kennerly, Kelly...
Jackie LaVonna Lilley
Oct 11, 2024
Jackie LaVonna Lilley, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, went home to be with her lord on October 11th, 2024. Jackie was born to parents Cecil Burdett Jackson and Yuvonna Evelina Jackson on August 16th, 1952 in Baytown, Texas. Jackie was a devoted homemaker and mother, who poured her whole heart into creating a warm and nurturing home for...
Thomas Lee Jones
Oct 11, 2024
Obituary for Thomas Lee Jones
Thomas Lee Jones, 87, of Point Blank, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024. Born on November 22, 1936, to Samuel Thomas Jones and Ethel Bell Holmes, Thomas faced the challenges of life head-on, notably overcoming polio as a young child. His tenacity and spirit shone through as he embraced every opportunity, working in the...
Plasido Delgado
Oct 8, 2024
Plasido Delgado nació el 12 de enero de 1946 en Zacatecas, México, hijo de Plácido Delgado y Juana Guzmán. Falleció el 8 de octubre de 2024 en Conroe, Texas, a la edad de 78 años.
A Plasido le preceden en la muerte su hijo Plácido Delgado; su esposa, Gloria Vallecillo; y su nieto Eric Díaz.
Le sobreviven: sus hijos Irma Delgado, Lorena...
Earl Murphy
Oct 7, 2024
Earl Murphy, a longtime resident of Liberty and Polk county, passed away at the age of 72 on October 7, 2024. Earl was born to Roy and Willie More Murphy on December 4, 1951 in Livingston, Texas.
Earl was raised on a rice farm in Romayor, Texas. He worked for Georgia Pacific for over 28 years and finished his career at...
Bettie Lucile Groce
Oct 6, 2024
Bettie Lucile Groce, born on December 21, 1938, passed into eternal peace on the morning of October 6, 2024, surrounded by family in Kingwood, Texas.
A woman of deep faith and a lifelong member of Pin Oak Baptist Church, Bettie was known for her unwavering dedication to the Lord. She served as Secretary-Treasurer, Building Co-Coordinator for new construction and expansions, and...
Carolyn Faye McGee
Oct 5, 2024
Carolyn McGee, 72, passed away on October 5th, 2024 in Cleveland, Texas. Carolyn was born to proud parents William and Mamie Price in Corpus Christi, Texas on November 13th, 1951.
Carolyn was a huge country music fan, with George Strait holding a special place in her heart. She also had an adventurous side, and enjoyed going to the casino, shopping at...
Betty Lou Bell
Oct 5, 2024
Betty Lou Bell, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on October 5th, 2024, at the age of 85. Betty was born on January 12th, 1939 in Cleveland, Texas, to parents Lewis and Ima Sloane.
Betty was a life-long resident of Cleveland, whose caring nature led her to serve others in the community. For many...
Dorothy Jeffcoat
Oct 3, 2024
Dorothy Jeffcoat: A Legacy of Family, Education, and Unwavering Service to Community
Dorothy Jeffcoat, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, passed October 3, 2024. Her life was marked by her profound commitment to her family, her students, her faith, and her countless acts of service to the community she called home.
Born August 1, 1930 on Meadow Brook farm near...
Rosie Maxine Morris
Oct 3, 2024
Rosie Maxine Morris was born May 30, 1927 in the Bear Creek community of San Jacinto County, Texas to Amos and Martha Alsobrooks. She passed away on October 3, 2024 at 97 years old. Rosie was the middle child in a family of eleven. Living on the farm during the Great Depression and World War II she learned the values...
Gwyn Goodwin Bailey
Sep 30, 2024
Gwyn Louise Goodwin, age 70, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at her home in Cleveland, Texas. She was born August 17, 1954 in Kermit, Texas to Jesse James Jr. and Ruby Helen Goodwin. She was a 1972 graduate of Levelland High School. She earned her Associate Arts degree at South Plains College in 1974. It was during this...
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