Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Kirby Alan Bates

Kirby Alan Bates

October 25, 2020

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Danilo Tala Santos

Danilo Tala Santos

October 25, 2020

Danilo Tala Santos, 79, of Dayton passed away on October 25, 2020 at home. He was born May 11, 1941 in Olongapo City, Philippines the son of Juan Villenueva Santos and Concepcion Tala Santos. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served for 20 years. He then continued to work for San Diego...

Janet  S. Patrick

Janet S. Patrick

October 24, 2020

Janet S. Patrick, age 65 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020. She was born April 14, 1955 in Canton, Texas to parents Oscar Paul and Hazel Evelyn Robinson who preceded her in death along with her daughter, Mary Villyard; sister, Paula Henson; and brothers-in-law, Roy Allen and Robert Belcher. Survivors include her husband of 18 years, Shane;...

William  "Frosty" Dryden

William "Frosty" Dryden

October 23, 2020

William “Frosty” Dryden, 67, of Hardin, Texas passed away October 23, 2020 in Baytown, Texas. Frosty was born November 15, 1952 in Kountze, Texas to parents Erman Donely Dryden and Willie Mae Cowart. Frosty had lived in Hardin for the past 56 years. He enjoyed collecting memorabilia, playing on the computer and playing poker. He also enjoyed reading books and...

Diana Marie Voris

Diana Marie Voris

October 22, 2020

Diana Marie Lafrancois Voris, 77, of Cove passed away on October 22, 2020, in Baytown. Diana was born September 13, 1943, in Denver, Colorado to parents Edward Joseph LaFrancois and Frankie Myrl Hawthorn. Diana resided in Cove since 2009 and was a previous resident of Beach City. She graduated from Klein High School in 1962 and from Southern Bible College...

Jane Reeder Key

Jane Reeder Key

October 21, 2020

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Pace Stancil Chapel, Coldspring, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2020 at Tidwell Landing Cemetery, Nebo, Louisiana.

Jackie Ray Allen, Jr.

Jackie Ray Allen, Jr.

October 21, 2020

Jackie Ray Allen, Jr., age 50 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He was born May 21, 1970 in Houston, Texas to parents Nancy Gayle Gibbs Allen and Jackie Ray Allen, Sr. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Virgil Lee Allen and Eddie Myrl Allen. Survivors include his wife, Christine Marie Allen; parents, Nancy Gayle...

Gary Lavon Longmire

Gary Lavon Longmire

October 21, 2020

Gary Lavon Longmire, age 76 of Willis, Texas passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He was born April 29, 1944 in Richland, Wisconsin to parents Ellis and Nellie Longmire who preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Victoria Marie Scott Longmire; daughter, Gwen and husband Kenneth Cochran; son, Gary Longmire and wife Teresa; grandchildren, Aimee Cochran, Frankie Berg and...

Emma Elizabeth Rush

Emma Elizabeth Rush

October 20, 2020

Emma Elizabeth Rush, age 74 of Mont Belvieu, Texas passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 20, 2020. She was born September 9, 1946 in Baytown, Texas to parents Donald and Wanda Fisher Kerr who preceded her in death along with her husband, Jimmy Rush; brother, Marvyn Kerr; and grandparents, Schuyler and Emma Fisher. Mrs. Rush was a graduate of Barbers Hill...

Frederick John Dies

Frederick John Dies

October 19, 2020

Frederick John Dies, age 74 of Woodville, Texas passed away Monday, October 19, 2020. He was born November 13, 1945 in Nederland, Texas to parents Howard and Amelia Dies who preceded him in death along with his wife, Joan Marie Dies; brother, Cursey Dies; sister, Enola Elkin; grandchild, Kurt Nelson Lott, Jr.; and great-grandchild, Deklynn Hugh Gelston. Survivors include his...

Joseph Byers Caylor, Sr.

Joseph Byers Caylor, Sr.

October 17, 2020

Joseph Byers Caylor, Sr., age 86 of Coldspring, Texas passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020. He was born May 11, 1934 in New Caney, Texas to parents Rudal Sam and Irene Caylor who preceded him in death along with his brother, David Caylor; and sister, Georgia Harry. Mr. Caylor retired from Lyondell Chemical Plant in Sheldon in 1994. He was...

Charles B. Pennington

Charles B. Pennington

October 17, 2020

Charles B. Pennington, age 92 of Coldspring, Texas passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020. He was born May 30, 1929 in Lexington, Kentucky to parents Charles and Marie Pennington who preceded him in death along with his sister, Betty Boyd Richmond; and grandchild, Ryland Pyron. Survivors include her wife of 72 years, Margaret Pennington; son, Chuck Pennington and wife Tina;...

Etta Janet Martin

Etta Janet Martin

October 17, 2020

Etta Janet Martin, age 83 of Coldspring, Texas passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020. She was born October 31, 1936 in Missouri to parents Elzie and Maurine Walton who preceded her in death along with her daughter, Debbie Wilkerson; sister, Amelia JoAnn; and brother, Rick Walton. Survivors include her husband of 30 years, Kenneth Martin; son, Gary Plunckett and wife...

Darrel Keith Telford

Darrel Keith Telford

October 14, 2020

Darrel Keith Telford, age 68 of Tarkington Prairie, Texas passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020. He was born November 13, 1951 in Baytown, Texas to parents Jack and Jolene Telford. He is preceded in death by his wife of over 40 years, Candy Telford; mother, Jolene Telford; and grandson, Chase Siebert. Mr. Telford was a graduate of Sterling High School....

James  Victor Smith

James Victor Smith

October 11, 2020

James Victor Smith, 73 of Liberty passed away at his home on October 11, 2020 in Liberty. James was born March 5, 1947 in Pittsburg, Texas to parents Joe Bob Smith and Eva Mae Alexander. James had lived in Liberty for the past 47 years. He had worked as an instrument tech in the oil business. James enjoyed hunting, working...

Elisa Urieta

Elisa Urieta

October 11, 2020

Elisa Urieta, 56, of Dayton passed away on October 11, 2020 in Baytown, Texas. She was born July 10, 1964 in Michoacan, Mexico to parents Mateo Rojas and Maria Cruz. Elisa was a longtime resident of Dayton. She loved her family and loved taking care of them. She was always cooking and making sure everyone had something to eat before...

Wayne Gray Wofford, Sr.

Wayne Gray Wofford, Sr.

October 11, 2020

Obituary for Wayne Gray Wofford, Sr. Wayne Gray Wofford, Sr. was born in Mexia, Texas on October 2, 1940 to Guy and Della Wofford. He was blessed with an older brother, Gene, and a younger brother, John. His mother was a 2nd generation immigrant from Czechoslovakia and worked as a beautician. His father was a barber who came from a...

Justin Obenhaus

Justin Obenhaus

October 10, 2020

Justin Obenhaus, age 47 of New Caney, Texas passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020. He was born November 30, 1972 in Littlefield, Texas to parents Terry Obenhaus and Betty Meador. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Virgle and Lorene Obenhaus; maternal grandparents, Dexter Sr. and Ruth Baker; brother, Scott; and niece, Katy Ashton. Survivors include the spouse,...

James Elmer  Clark,  Iii

James Elmer Clark, Iii

October 8, 2020

James Elmer Clark, III, 73, of Dayton passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Elmer was born June 25, 1947 in Dayton, Texas to parents James Elmer Clark, Jr. and Louise Jamison Clark. Elmer was a lifelong resident of Dayton. He attended Dayton schools and was a member of the 1965 class of Dayton High School. He...

Loukacee Jo Maddoux

Loukacee Jo Maddoux

October 7, 2020

LouKacee Jo Maddoux was born on June 23rd 2020 at 1:05 p.m. to Coree Lynn Bullock and Marshal Anthony Maddoux. LouKacee went to be with our Lord on October 7th 2020. Lou was always our sweet angel. She loved her family as much as they loved her, but she loved her big brother Bo the most. We know Lou has...