Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Dorothy Jean Whisman

Dorothy Jean Whisman

December 12, 2020

Dorothy Jean Whisman, 80, of Liberty passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 in Baytown, Texas. Dorothy was born November 2, 1940 in Channelview, Texas to parents Vern Henry Ladd and Christine Kubecjka Ladd. Dorothy spent her early years in the Channelview and Baytown area where she met and married Albert Whisman. They traveled during his service in the United States...

Agnes  Marie Talkington

Agnes Marie Talkington

December 12, 2020

Agnes ‘Marie’ Talkington, 79, of Liberty, passed away peacefully at her home on December 12, 2020 surrounded by her family. Marie was born February 11, 1941 in Liberty, Texas to parents Delmas and Edith Hickman. Memorial service for Ms. Talkington will be at 11 o’clock, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton. Marie was a lifelong...

James Aubrey Mcdaniel

James Aubrey Mcdaniel

December 11, 2020

James Aubrey McDaniel, age 91, of Shepherd, Texas passed away Friday, December 11, 2020. He was born September 19, 1929 in the small town of Timpson, Texas (Shelby County) to parents James Calvin McDaniel and Lena McFadden McDaniel, who preceded him in death, along with his brother, Benjamin F. “Buddy” McDaniel; sisters, Mildred Johnson and Syble Riffe; and great-granddaughter, Kyleigh...

Juan Rodriguez

Juan Rodriguez

December 11, 2020

Juan Rodriguez, age 56 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Friday, December 11, 2020. He was born December 31, 1963 in Mexico to parents Jose Carmen Rodriguez and Esperanza Herrera who preceded him in death along with his sister, Maria de Jesus Rodriguez. Juan worked at Bushman Plant Farm for 40 years. Survivors include his wife of 34 years: Elvira Rodriguez;...

Cesar Guadalupe Cerda

Cesar Guadalupe Cerda

December 11, 2020

Cesar Guadalupe Cerda, age 46 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Friday, December 11, 2020. He was born December 12, 1973 in Mexico to parents Pablo Cerda Hernandez and Maria Santa Vazquez De Cerda. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Alma Cerda; parents, Pablo Cerda Hernandez and Maria Santa Vazquez De Cerda; children, Ashley Pena and husband Jonathan Gutierrez, Kristina...

George J. Rollins

George J. Rollins

December 10, 2020

George Jefferson Rollins, 95, of Tarkington Prairie, TX, passed away on December 10, 2020 with his family. George was born on October 18, 1925 to Georgia Ella Slater Rollins and Thomas Jefferson Rollins in Gladstell, TX. At the age of 18, George joined the Army and became a decorated war veteran serving in Northern France and Rhineland during World War...

Arlene Vivian Campbell

Arlene Vivian Campbell

December 9, 2020

Arlene Vivian Campbell, 95, of Beach City passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in Baytown, Texas. Mrs. Campbell was born May 21, 1925 in Camarillo, California to parents Edward Clarence Bruce and Emma Kopp Bruce. A private family service will be held at Cedar Crest Cemetery in Baytown. Arlene had lived in Beach City since 1983 and was a...

Marveline Bode Smesny

Marveline Bode Smesny

December 9, 2020

Marveline Bode Smesny, 88, of Dayton passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in Humble, Texas. The light and joy of her family, Marveline was born in Gerald, Texas on July 29, 1932 to parents, Freda and Henry Bode. Brother Orvel Bode and sister Lois Bode King completed the family prior to their move to Liberty County in 1940. Marveline...

Armando Medrano Aguilar

Armando Medrano Aguilar

December 9, 2020

Armando Medrano Aguilar, age 63 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020. He was born August 19, 1957 in Houston, Texas to parents Luis and Jesusita Medrano who preceded him in death along with his brothers, Fernando Medrano and Gaspar Medrano. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Aurora Aguilar; daughters, Maria Aguilar and husband Richardo, Debbie Aguilar...

Michael  Edward Brooks

Michael Edward Brooks

December 8, 2020

Michael Edward Brooks, 71, went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2020. Resident of Cleveland, Texas, Mike was preceded by his father: Marion Edward Brooks, mother: Levon Brooks, brothers: Kevin Brooks and Martin Brooks, and sisters: Kimberly Gardner and Brandi Brooks. Mike is survived by the love of his life for 52 years, Patricia Brooks, son Brian Brooks...

James Roy Lake

James Roy Lake

December 8, 2020

James Roy Lake, age 78 of Coldspring, Texas passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020. He was born June 26, 1942 in Livingston, Texas to parents Gladys and Roy Lake who preceded him in death along with his brother, Paul Lake; and grandparents, Jennie and James Carlisle, Elizabeth and William Lake. Survivors include his wife, Jane Bourque Lake; daughters, LeAnn Jeter...

Travis Michael Keith

Travis Michael Keith

December 8, 2020

Travis Michael Keith, age 32 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020. He was born October 16, 1988 in Humble, Texas to parents Sheron Carlisle and Travis Keith. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Travis W. Keith, Sr.; grandparents, Perry and Sibyl Wilson; and grandmother, Doris Linscomb. Survivors include his mother, Sheron Carlisle and husband Tim;...

Edward Stephen Piascik

Edward Stephen Piascik

December 7, 2020

On Monday December 7, 2020, Edward Stephen Piascik (aka Mr. Ed), loving father of four children, went to be with the Lord at the age of 83. Mr. Ed was born on February 10, 1937 in Westfield, Ma. to Stephen and Marion Piascik. He enlisted in the Army at the age of seventeen. After his service with the Army, he...

Sharon Florinda Bronkema

Sharon Florinda Bronkema

December 5, 2020

Sharon Florinda Bronkema, age 63 of Dayton, Texas passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020. She was born May 19, 1957 in Galveston, Texas to parents Jack C. Gutirez and Patsy Mikulencak who preceded her in death along with her brother, Calvin Wagner; and sister, Gina Gutirez. Survivors include her husband, Larry Wright; son, Michael Bronkema, Jr. and wife Katie; daughter,...

Jerry  Otis Meekins

Jerry Otis Meekins

December 5, 2020

Jerry Otis Meekins, age 81 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020. He was born June 8, 1939 in Houston, Texas to parents John Otis and Dora Meekins who preceded him in death along with his wife, Tillie Ann Meekins; son, Otis Gambill Meekins; sister, Mary Elizabeth Settle; grandson, Tommy Beavers; and great-grandson, Greyson McCool. Jerry was a...

J.C. Burditt

J.C. Burditt

December 4, 2020

J.C. Burditt, 83, of Dayton, Texas passed away peacefully on Friday, December 4, 2020 at his home. J.C. was a fun-loving character who enjoyed hanging out with family and friends. He was known for taking people in and making them family. Although one of his favorite past times was picking on his kids, he loved them greatly. He could be...

Jimmy Ollis Rose

Jimmy Ollis Rose

December 1, 2020

Jimmy Ollis Rose, 74, of Baytown passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Jimmy was born June 11, 1946, in Goose Creek, to parents Norman Rose and Betty Sellers Rose. Jimmy lived in Baytown since 1974 and was a former resident of Silsbee, Texas. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 10 years as a submarine sonar technician. He...

Virginia Merl Gilchriest

Virginia Merl Gilchriest

November 30, 2020

Virginia Merl Gilchriest, age 95 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Monday, November 30, 2020. She was born May 5, 1925 in Hightower, Texas to parents Joe Ed and Ellen Smith who preceded her in death along with her husband, Joe Gilchriest; sister, Dagma Walker; and son in law, Arlen Barrett. Survivors include her son, Linn Gilchriest; daughter, Sharon Barrett; grandchildren,...

Joanna May Wilkiins Shirley

Joanna May Wilkiins Shirley

November 30, 2020

Joanna May Wilkins Shirley August 15, 1934 - November 30, 2020 Joanna Shirley died peacefully in her sleep on the morning of November 30, 2020. Joanna shared her life with Joseph Samuel Shirley for over 67 years and they shared four children: Robert Shirley and wife Darlene, Lynne Shirley Grinstead and husband Steve Grinstead, Melanie Ann Shirley Marshall, and daughter...

Ruby Nell Propes

Ruby Nell Propes

November 29, 2020

Ruby Nell Propes, age 66 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020. She was born October 13, 1954 in Cleveland, Texas to parents John Wilson McWhorter and Gladys Jewell McWhorter who preceded her in death along with her brother, James Wilson McWhorter; and sister, Treca Lytle. Survivors include her husband, Orville Propes; daughter, Leslie Jarvis and husband Scott;...