Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Earl "Butch" Norris Griffin

Earl "Butch" Norris Griffin

September 2, 2024

Earl "Butch" Norris Griffin, a beloved daddy, grandpa, uncle, Cleveland resident, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on September 2nd, 2024 at the age of 78. Earl was born to parents Benjamin Franklin Ferguson and Oree Clarence Smith on October 10th, 1945 in Cleveland, TX.

Earl is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Franklin Ferguson and Oree...

Janice Ann Winford Findley

Janice Ann Winford Findley

August 30, 2024

Janice Ann Winford Findley, 85, of Huffman, Texas, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 30, 2024. Born on April 24, 1939, in Craighead County, Arkansas, Janice was the cherished daughter of Clarence Winford and Gladys Hendricks Winford. She lived in Huffman for the past 30 years, following her time in Humble, and became an integral...

Kenneth "Wayne" Grimet

Kenneth "Wayne" Grimet

August 29, 2024

In Loving Memory of Kenneth "Wayne" Grimet

Kenneth "Wayne" Grimet, 58, of Kingwood, Texas, peacefully passed away on August 29, 2024. Born on November 15, 1965, in Channelview, Texas, Wayne was the cherished son of Clyde Grimet and Georgie Farr.

Wayne’s journey took him from Cleveland, Texas, where he previously lived, to Kingwood over the past year. A proud graduate of Good...

Mattie June Hardin

Mattie June Hardin

August 27, 2024

Mattie June Hardin was born June 1, 1950 in Tyler, Texas to parents, Wilborn Oliver Rozell Sr. and Lorraine A. Spady Rozell. She passed away August 27, 2024 in Houston, Texas at the age of 74. 

Mattie has lived in Tarkington, Texas for the past 4 years and is a former resident of Tyler. Texas. She spent many years of her...

Monroe Douglas Gann

Monroe Douglas Gann

August 27, 2024

Monroe Douglas Gann, 73, passed away on August 27, 2024, at home in Splendora, TX. He was born on February 3, 1951, in Hamlin, TX to Monroe T. Gann and Lenora H. Gann. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Charlotte, his children Ryan, Shelley, Jason, and Jeff, their spouses, 9 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. He was...

Viola Mitchell

Viola Mitchell

August 26, 2024

Viola Patterson Mitchell, 101, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away on August 26, 2024.

Born on April 13, 1923, in Plantersville, Texas, Viola was the daughter of Louis Patterson and Sallie Hammock Patterson. For 64 years, she and her late husband, Edd Mitchell, made their home at 808 S. Fenner in Cleveland, where they raised their two beloved daughters, Debra Hill and...

Kathy Sue Seals

Kathy Sue Seals

August 26, 2024

Kathy Sue Seals, a beloved member of her community and dedicated family woman, passed away on August 26, 2024 in Liberty. Born on October 9, 1952, in Galena Park, Kathy was a radiant spirit whose life touched the hearts of many.

 For years, Kathy served as a charter manager at Sam's Limousine and Transport, where she exemplified strong work ethics and...

Charles "CW" Hollis, Jr.

Charles "CW" Hollis, Jr.

August 26, 2024

Charles ‘CW’ Wilson Hollis, Jr. passed away in Conroe, TX, on August 26th, 2024 at the age of 60. CW was born to proud parents Charles Hollis and Charlotte Ludwig Hollis on September 16th, 1963 in Livingston, Texas.

CW worked as a plumber for Pat’s plumbing, and was very skilled in his line of work. In his free time, he enjoyed...

Peggy Diane Barnett

Peggy Diane Barnett

August 23, 2024

Peggy Diane Barnett, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024, in Liberty, Texas, at the age of 72. Born on December 20, 1951, in Houston, Texas, Peggy was the daughter of James William Barnett and Faye Barnett.

A devoted housewife and a pillar of strength, Peggy lived her life with simplicity, elegance, and a clear sense...

Jean Ann Rogers

Jean Ann Rogers

August 21, 2024

Jean Ann Rogers was born in Tomball, Texas on November 10, 1936. She entered Heavens Gate’s on August 21, 2024 at the age of 87. Jean was devoted to her church and to her Lord. She loved to cook and enjoyed feeding others. Jean also had a passion for collecting kerosene lanterns. Her greatest love was for her family, especially...

Winnie Charlene Smith-Friar

Winnie Charlene Smith-Friar

August 20, 2024

Winnie Charlene (Henderson) Smith-Friar was born December 17, 1928 in Pledger, Texas to parents, Charles Wesley Henderson and Erma Aline Dunn Henderson. She passed away August 20, 2024 in Porter, Texas at the age of 95.

Winnie was deeply committed to her faith and cherished attending church. In her earlier years, she enjoyed sewing and bowling, but her greatest passion was...

Lee Emerson Ellis

Lee Emerson Ellis

August 18, 2024

No services are scheduled at this time.

Ira B. Burwick

Ira B. Burwick

August 18, 2024

Ira B. Burwick, affectionately known as R. B., was born on October 29, 1934, on Tarkington Prairie. He lived a full and meaningful life, marked by his deep love for family, unwavering kindness, and commitment to his community. Ira’s journey on this earth came to a close on August 18, 2024, in Magnolia, Texas, leaving behind a legacy that will...

Victoria Elizabeth Pell

Victoria Elizabeth Pell

August 16, 2024

Victoria Elizabeth Pell was born September 21, 1962 in Bedford, Pennsylvania to parents, Louis Milam Sr. and Betty Ruth Price Milam. She passed away in Houston, Texas on August 16, 2024, at the age of 61. 

Victoria Elizabeth greatly loved her family. She relished her younger years growing up with her brothers and sisters, and then growing up and raising her...

Randall Brent Evans

Randall Brent Evans

August 15, 2024

Randall Brent Evans went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2024.

Randy grew up in Kansas City, Kansas. He graduated from Macarthur High School in San Antonio, Texas.

He was a long-haul truck driver for Metropolitan Trucking from 1994-2011 traveling to many states including, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York,...

Claude William Scott

Claude William Scott

August 15, 2024

Claude William Scott was born April 2, 1939 in Houston, Texas to parents, Claude E. Scott and May Scott. He passed away August 15, 2024 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 85. Claude worked for many years doing construction work for the Houston Pipeline. He loved the outdoors especially hunting and fishing, and could often times be found in...

Cheryl Diane Driver

Cheryl Diane Driver

August 13, 2024

Cheryl Diane Driver, 66, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024, in Houston, Texas. Born on July 5, 1958, in Houston, Texas, Cheryl was the beloved daughter of Elmer Lloyd Holt and Rose Frances Dunn Holt. She was a proud graduate of Robert E. Lee High School and spent the last seven years of her life in...

Bruce Shoemaker

Bruce Shoemaker

August 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bruce Shoemaker, who departed this world on August 12, 2024, in Baytown. He was born on June 8, 1956, in Liberty to his loving parents Melvin Shoemaker and Orva Evans Shoemaker, both of whom have now reunited with him in eternal peace. Bruce was also preceded by his brother...

David Jean Brewster

David Jean Brewster

August 10, 2024

David Jean Brewster, 45, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on August 10, 2024. Born on February 9, 1979, David was the cherished son of David Jean Brewster, Sr. and Shela Covington Brewster. Raised in Cleveland, Texas, David was a devoted Christian with a strong sense of family. He found joy in the simple things, preferring the comfort of home and...

Nelli Joyce Sullivan

Nelli Joyce Sullivan

August 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nelli Joyce Sullivan, our beloved angel, who departed from this world on August 10, 2024 in Kingwood.

  Nelli will be commemorated with a private graveside service.

 She will be deeply missed by her loving parents, Logan and Alex Sullivan, and her big sister, Nova Ruth Sullivan, who shared a special...

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