Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


L. C. Poindexter

L. C. Poindexter

September 17, 2020

L.C. Poindexter, age 79 of Houston, Texas passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020. He was born December 13, 1940 in Baird, Texas to parents Charles and Lucy Poindexter who preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Poindexter; daughter, Angela Klingler; son, Larry Poindexter; sister, Lois Cox; two grandchildren and one great grandchild; along with numerous other relatives and...

Ronald Earl  Brumley

Ronald Earl Brumley

September 17, 2020

RONALD BRUMLEY OBIT Ronald “Ron” Earl Brumley died September 17, 2020 at his home in Coldspring, Texas. He was born March 5, 1954 in Houston, Texas to parents Robert E. and Sarah E. Brumley. Growing up, Ron visited his grandparents, Christopher Lee and Martha Viola Brumley, at their farm in Coldspring. He loved Coldspring and after moving there with his...

Barry  Alan Dailey

Barry Alan Dailey

September 16, 2020

Barry Alan Dailey, 58, of Denver, Colorado, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 in Colorado. He was born August 24, 1962, to parents Clyde Alvin “C.A.” Dailey and Wanda Conway Dailey. Services for Barry will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. before the service on...

Shayde Lee King

Shayde Lee King

September 16, 2020

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Harlen Leon Neel

Harlen Leon Neel

September 16, 2020

Harlen Leon Neel, age 84 of Coldspring, Texas passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020. He was born September 22, 1935 in Timpson, Texas to parents Melvin and Annie Neel who preceded him in death along with his daughters, Cindy Rockaway, Wanda Rodriguez and Robbie White; and son, Leonard Neel. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Neel; daughter, Patricia Fletcher; son, Russell...

Melba Cronin Parker

Melba Cronin Parker

September 16, 2020

Melba Cronin Parker, age 84 of Shepherd, Texas passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020. She was born September 14, 1936 in Goodrich, Texas to parents Finnie and Arvetta Slack who preceded her in death along with her brother, Jerry Slack; husband, William Cronin; and husband, James Parker. Survivors include her daughters, Sabrina Ryan and husband Scott and Sheila Shrader and...

Bobby Jean Kyle

Bobby Jean Kyle

September 16, 2020

Bobby Jean Kyle, age 83 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020. She was born March 11, 1937 in Nacogdoches, Texas to parents Bill and Betty Eason who preceded her in death along with her husband, Ben Kyle; brothers, Henry Eason, Leonard Eason, Thomas Eason and Bill Eason, Jr.; sisters, Betty Jean Spears, Drewcilla Apostolo, Syble Cribbs and...

Jearl Wayne Harrison, Sr.

Jearl Wayne Harrison, Sr.

September 15, 2020

Jearl Wayne Harrison, Sr., age 70 of Shepherd, Texas passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020. He was born February 19, 1950 in Star City, Arkansas to parents Calvin and Beatrice Harrison who preceded him in death along with his son, Jearl Wayne Harrison, Jr.; granddaughter, Samantha Harrison; and great-granddaughter, Tara Harrison. Survivors include his wife, Karolyn Harrison; son, Stacy Adam...

Sheri Kay Smesny Rice

Sheri Kay Smesny Rice

September 15, 2020

Sheri Kay Smesny Rice, 61 of Dayton died unexpectedly on September 15, 2020 at home. With a heart as big as Texas, Sheri cared deeply for her entire family and her vast circle of friends. She was loved much by many in return. Sheri was born on September 29, 1958 in Dayton to parents Joe F. and Marveline Smesny. She...

Cinda Sue Yeiser

Cinda Sue Yeiser

September 15, 2020

Cinda Sue Yeiser, age 56 of Marion, Texas passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020. She was born May 19, 1964 in San Bernardino, California to parents Richard and Judy Lamberth. She is preceded in death by her father, Richard Lamberth; maternal grandparents, Harrison and Ruth Rawlings; paternal grandparents, Robert and Maxine Smoot, and Jack Lamberth; father-in-law, Norman Yeiser; and brother,...

Manuel N.  Gonzales

Manuel N. Gonzales

September 15, 2020

Manuel Noe Gonzales was born in Dilley, TX on May 24, 1945, and passed on September 15, 2020 in Houston, TX. He was an active and engaged 75-year old with the heart of a young man. He lived for his wife and boys, and never met a stranger. His friendliness was often too much for the people he met, but...

Gaynell Buckner Leming

Gaynell Buckner Leming

September 14, 2020

Gaynell Buckner Leming, 78, of Mont Belvieu, Texas passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020. She was born September 6, 1942 in Marshall, North Carolina to parents Dewey and Frances Buckner. Gaynell was a resident of Mont Belvieu since 1980 and previously resided in Highlands, Texas and North Carolina. She was a member of Cedar Bayou Grace United Methodist Church...

Leo Murl Glass

Leo Murl Glass

September 8, 2020

Leo Murl Glass, 81, of Missouri City, Texas, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in Houston. He was born December 7, 1938 in Baytown to parents, James Glass and Rhoda Greer Glass. Leo had resided in Missouri City since 1990 and was a prior resident of Dayton and Houston. He was a former member of First Baptist Church and a...

Hazel Jean Denny

Hazel Jean Denny

September 8, 2020

Hazel Jean Denny, age 89 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020. She was born March 22, 1931 in Corny, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Robert Mark Denny; daughter-in-law, Cheryal Denny; eight sisters and one brother; and great-granddaughter, Adrienne Brown. Survivors include her son, David Lee Denny; stepdaughter, Trenna Graham and husband Leonard;...

Jack  Chilton Parks

Jack Chilton Parks

September 7, 2020

Jack Chilton Parks, 78, of Dayton passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020. He was born April 7, 1942 in Newport News, Virginia to parents Floyd Burke Parks, Sr. and Florence Chilton Parks. Jack was a longtime resident of Dayton and was previously of Crosby. He was former owner of American Automotive, Parks Performance Center, and J.C.’s Outback Smokehouse. He...

Jerry Lee Wade, Sr.

Jerry Lee Wade, Sr.

September 6, 2020

On September 6, 2020, Jerry Lee Wade, Sr. passed on to heaven at the age of 88. The funeral services will be held at Pace Stancil Funeral Home in Cleveland, TX on Friday, September 11, 2020, 2:00pm – 3:30pm. Visitation will be held at Pace Stancil Funeral Home on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Burial will follow...

Raymond Lindsay

Raymond Lindsay

September 6, 2020

Raymond Lindsay, age 81 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020. He was born August 5, 1939 in Livingston, Texas to parents Ruel and Mae Lindsay who preceded him in death along with his brother, Billy Lindsay; grandsons, Cody Scott and Justin Woods; wife of 41 years, Rita “Mama” Lindsay; and wife, Layte Lindsay. Survivors include his daughters,...

James Lynn Mizell

James Lynn Mizell

September 6, 2020

James Lynn Mizell, age 70 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020. He was born July 17, 1950 in Baytown, Texas to parents Seville and Frances Mizell who preceded him in death. Survivors include his daughter, Kaitlynn D. Smith and husband River; grandchildren, Jake Ryder James Smith, and Abigail Grace Smith; along with numerous cousins, other relatives and...

Georgia Ann Moore

Georgia Ann Moore

September 5, 2020

Georgia Ann Butcher Moore, 81, of Dayton passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 5, 2020. Georgia was born March 22, 1939 in Dayton, Texas to parents George Butcher and Pauline Silhavy Butcher. Georgia was a lifelong resident of Dayton where she attended Dayton Schools. She loved the outdoors and loved tending her garden. She would always share...

Gladys Marie Ellis

Gladys Marie Ellis

September 4, 2020

Marie Ellis, age 86 a lifelong resident of the Cleveland, Texas area passed away Friday, September 4, 2020. She was born April 7, 1934 in Romayor, Texas to parents Luther Lehnis and Rosie Lee Moreau who preceded her in death along with her husband, Tommie Ellis; sons, Weldon Hunter and Luther Hunter; grandson, Ricky Wariner; sister, Ruby Lehnis; and brothers,...