Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


James Edward Smith

James Edward Smith

Dec 11, 2018

James Edward Smith passed away surrounded by his family Tuesday, December 11, 2018. He was born December 14, 1953 in Houston, Texas to James Arthur Smith and Dorothy Oliver Smith who preceded him in death along with his brother, Charles Arthur Smith, his youngest son, Eric Scott Smith, and his father in law, Carl Shirley. He worked 17 years for...

Audrey Lee Russell "Dede"

Audrey Lee Russell "Dede"

Dec 8, 2018

Audrey Lee Fuller Russell, “Dede”, 79, of Coldspring, TX, died December 8, 2018, at her home in Coldspring. She was born November 19, 1939, in Houston, TX, to Ida Mae and Lester J. Fuller. Audrey spent her first 13 years living in Houston but moved to Baytown in 1951 and was a 1957 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School....

Joanne Bass

Joanne Bass

Dec 7, 2018

JoAnne McWilliams Bass, 68, of Dayton, passed away Friday December 7, 2018 in Baytown, Texas. Mrs. Bass born January 13, 1950 in Seattle, Washington to parents, Joseph and Verna Mae McWilliams. Service for JoAnne will be 7:00 p.m., Friday December 14, 2018 at Pace Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton, Texas with Pastor George Finney officiating. Visitation will be Friday December...

Austin Terry Wilcher

Austin Terry Wilcher

Dec 7, 2018

Austin “Terry” Wilcher, 70 of Houston, passed away Friday December 7, 2018 in Kingwood, Texas. He was a beloved and devoted husband, dad, brother, uncle, “Pawpaw” and friend. Terry was born July 20, 1948 in Rayville, Louisiana to parents Austin Thomas Wilcher and Daisy Viola Bogie Wilcher. Terry, formerly of Dayton, was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed traveling and...

Gene Crossan

Gene Crossan

Dec 4, 2018

Gene Crossan, age 84 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018. He was born April 25, 1934 in Kingston, West Virginia to parents Phillip and Mollie Crossan who preceded him in death along with his beloved first wife, June Bowyer Crossan; and brothers, Jimmy, Hermann, Tommy, Eddie and Joe Crossan. Mr. Crossan was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed...

Mary  Alice Parker

Mary Alice Parker

Dec 4, 2018

Mary Alice Parker, 84, of Dayton peacefully passed away at her home on December 4, 2018. She was born October 23, 1934 to parents James Robert “Bob” Meadows and Issy Ozella Cobb Meadows. Mrs. Parker had lived in Kenefick for over 75 years. She was always very active with the Kenefick Civic Center, the KVFD Ladies Auxiliary and the Red...

Letha Lea Garrett

Letha Lea Garrett

Dec 3, 2018

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Henry Mackon Placker, Sr.

Henry Mackon Placker, Sr.

Dec 2, 2018

Henry Mackon Placker, Sr., age 77 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018. He was born August 21, 1941 in Magnolia Community, Texas to parents Willie Mackon and Opal Lewis Placker who preceded him in death along with his wife, Margie Nell Placker; daughter, Lesa Placker Knowles; brother, Earl Placker; and sister, Mae Arcement. Mr. Placker was a...

Teddy  Paul  Melton

Teddy Paul Melton

Dec 1, 2018

Teddy Paul Melton 78 of Kenefick died Saturday, December 1, 2018 in Kingwood, Texas. He was born March 24, 1940 in Paris, Texas to parents Harry Melton and Winnie Bolton Melton. Graveside service for Mr. Melton will be 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Magnolia Park Cemetery. Mr. Melton had lived in Kenefick for the past 16 years after...

Lawrence Gilbert Graham

Lawrence Gilbert Graham

Dec 1, 2018

Lawrence Gilbert Graham, age 81 of Spring, Texas, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018. He was born February 4, 1937 in Norway, Kansas to parents Lawrence Howard “Huck” Graham and Marceline Winita Dugas Graham who preceded him in death along with his wife, Barbara Jean Graham; sister, Sandra Corte and husband Joseph; and brother-in-law Larry Jones. Survivors include his daughters,...

Douglas E. Flowers

Douglas E. Flowers

Nov 29, 2018

Douglas Eugene Flowers, age 71 of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018. He was born December 16, 1946 in Harris County, Texas to parents J.B. Flowers and Stella Mae McAdams Flowers who preceded him in death along with his wife, Vera Mae Flowers; sister, Georgie Ruth Aldrich; and brother, Jerry Don Flowers Survivors include his son, Douglas Flowers,...

Jessie Lee Davidson

Jessie Lee Davidson

Nov 28, 2018

Jessie Lee Hargrove Davidson, 85, of Dayton passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 in Humble, Texas. She was born December 5, 1932 in Cardwell, Missouri to parents Jess Hargrove and Vassie Shears Hargrove. Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Magnolia Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 3,...

Wilma Nelson Marriott

Wilma Nelson Marriott

Nov 28, 2018

Wilma Nelson Marriott, age 84 of Onalaska, Texas, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018. She was born September 1, 1934 in Singer, Louisiana to parents Rev. Kermit Nelson and Gloria Mae Nelson who preceded her in death along with her sister, Louise Hall; son, Douglas Lewis; and grandchildren, Misty and Douglas Lewis, Jr. Survivors include her husband, Weldon Marriott; daughter,...

Jw "Dub" Buckner

Jw "Dub" Buckner

Nov 27, 2018

On November 27, 2018, JW “Dub” Buckner, husband, father, Papa Bear, son and brother, passed away suddenly at the age of 67. Dub was born on August 17, 1951 in Cleveland, TX. He was raised in the Tarkington/Cleveland area and graduated from Tarkington High School. Dub will be remembered for his love of family, music, cooking, outdoors and good wine....

Paul C. Carr

Paul C. Carr

Nov 25, 2018

Paul C. Carr, age 91 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018. He was born December 20, 1926 in Fostoria, Texas to parents John and Maude Carr who preceded him in death along with his wife, Francis Carr; and daughter, Paula Carr. Survivors include his son, Brady Carr and wife Anne; brother, Albert Carr and wife Louise; granddaughter,...

Alvin Roy Gregurek

Alvin Roy Gregurek

Nov 24, 2018

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 30, 2018 at Pace Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Pace Stancil Chapel, Cleveland, Texas. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery, Rye, Texas.

Mamie Lewis

Mamie Lewis

Nov 23, 2018

Mamie Lewis, age 92 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Friday, November 23, 2018. She was born March 29, 1926 in Evergreen Community, Texas to parents Jim and Nettie Moody who preceded her in death along with her husband, Herman Lewis; and sisters, Amy Smith and M.T. Thomas. Survivors include her daughters, Evelyn Brown, and Sadie R. Black and husband Jerry;...

Janice Marie Dezeeuw

Janice Marie Dezeeuw

Nov 22, 2018

Janice Marie DeZeeuw, age 67 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018. She was born September 22, 1951 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Forest Fulcher and Allie Faulkner. She is preceded in death by her father, step-father, David E. Faulkner; grandparents, Nezzie Mae and W. F. Bolton. Janice was a beautician for many years and was very passionate...

Luis Montes

Luis Montes

Nov 22, 2018

Luis Montes of Liberty, Texas died Thursday, November 22, 2018 at home. He was born May 25, 1944 in Zartecas, Mexico to parents, Jose Montes Rojas and Emiteria Gallegos. A mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 7250 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 7701. Visitation for the Luis will be 9:00...

Marie Dean

Marie Dean

Nov 21, 2018

Marie Dean, age 96 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018. She was born February 8, 1922 in Coldspring, Texas to parents Matt and Willie Maye Lilley who preceded her in death along with her husband, James Loye Dean; grandson, Robert Dean; and daughter-in-law, Debbie Dean. Survivors include her sons, Robert Dean, Richard and wife Betty Dean, Don...

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