Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

Oct 31, 2023

Dolores Jo Dillon, 82, of Canyon Lake, Texas, died Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Savory Springs, Katy, Texas.  Graveside services will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 1:00 pm at Cleveland Memorial Cemetery.

Ms Dillon was born May 24, 1941 to Phil and Nell Dillon in Houston, Texas.  She is preceded in death by her brother, James T....

Oct 31, 2023

Mary Jo Burton was born July 2, 1937, in Houston, Texas to parents, William “Bill” Shafer and Thelma Minze Shafer. In September 1953 Mary Jo moved to Plum Grove and met the love of her life Morgan “Bubba” Burton. Bubba, in his 1953 Ford Victoria, powder blue in color with a cream color top, picked up Mary Jo on their...

Oct 29, 2023

Oliver Alexander McDougle, Jr. was born November 8, 1971 in Lubbock, Texas to parents, Oliver and Esther McDougle. He passed away October 29, 2023 in Coldspring, Texas at the age of 51. Oliver was a Petroleum Engineer and worked for Jet Oil Producers for over 30 years. His passion was his family and he enjoyed spending time with his kids and...

Oct 29, 2023

Jessie Allen Dulaney, Jr. of Splendora, Texas passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2023 at the age of 68.  He was born on June 21, 1955 in Waco, Texas to parents Jessie Allen Dulaney, Sr. and Arvie Lafayette Hobbs.

Allen is a Navy veteran and served his country proudly. He is preceded in death by his father, Jessie Dulaney, Sr....

Oct 27, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Clara Mae Farrar Parker a devoted Christian woman who touched the lives of many. She departed from this earthly realm on October 27, 2023 in her home that her and her husband built in Coldspring, Texas.

Clara Mae was born on April 2, 1932 in San Benito, Texas to...

Oct 27, 2023

 

Margaret Lee Roper, 74, a beloved resident of Humble, Texas, passed away on October 27, 2023. Born on January 12, 1949, in Houston, Texas, Margaret was the cherished daughter of Otha Nettles and Viola Scheffer Nettles. She was a proud graduate of Smiley High School in 1967 and spent her life dedicated to her family, career, and the simple...

Oct 23, 2023

 

Joyce Louise Petty Mertz, 95, of Highlands, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at her home.  She was born September 15, 1928 in Baytown to her late parents, Oscar Petty and Edith Barrow Petty.

 

Mrs. Mertz had lived in Highlands since 1955 and was a member of the First Apostolic Church there and had previously lived in Baytown....

Oct 21, 2023

Oct 20, 2023

 

 

Kimberly “Tootie”, “2T” Renee Killen, born on February 3, 1977, to William and Mary June Killen, transitioned peacefully on October 20, 2023. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion that will forever be cherished by those who knew her.

Tootie spent her formative years in Dayton, Texas, where...

Oct 19, 2023

 

Barbara Kay “Babs” Grant Carter, beloved mother, educator, and cherished member of the Baytown community, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 76. She was born on October 26, 1946, in Goose Creek, Texas, to her late parents, Homer Lewis Grant and Minnie Cornelia Kay Grant.  

Barbara's life was a testament...

Oct 18, 2023

Gay Nell Walker was born November 17, 1937 in Newton, Texas to parents, Bill Inman and Silvia Smith Inman. She went to her heavenly home on October 18, 2023 in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 85. Gay Nell loved the Lord and was the organist at Central Baptist Church for 15 years. She lived around the Cleveland and Tarkington...

Oct 15, 2023

 Gene Arnold Brown, 91 of Dayton, Texas passed through this life on 10/15/2023. Born 5/10/1932, to RC and Genevieve Stoesser Brown of Dayton. Gene was a lifelong resident of Dayton. He graduated from Dayton High School in 1950. He was an outstanding athlete and an active member of the Dayton FFA Chapter. His father, RC Brown was the first professional...

Oct 15, 2023

David Lee Denny, a resident of Tarkington Prairie, Texas passed away at his home on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at the age of 67.  He was born on December 14, 1955 in Indiana to parents Robert Denny and Hazel Jean Blue Denny.

As a young man, David served his country in the United States Army and was a proud Vietnam...

Oct 14, 2023

Robert Steve Hajovsky, age 88, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2023, in Dayton, Texas. He was born on October 23, 1934, in Eastgate, Texas, to proud parents, Stephen  Joseph Hajovsky and Annie Vyoral Hajovsky. Robert spent his entire life in the Eastgate/Dayton area, leaving an indelible mark on his community through his kindness, passion, and unwavering dedication to his...

Oct 13, 2023

 

Bobby Gene Cowen Came into this world July 13, 1937 as the youngest twin and the baby of 5 children. He heard the voice of Heaven call his name in the early morning of October 13, 2023 and was mentally sharp as a tack to the very end.   His parents, Ira Benton Cowen and Ora Mae (Dunn) Cowen,...

Oct 13, 2023

Lee Darlene Parker Greening was born in Livingston, TX on Sept. 26, 1947 to Venton Clifton & Cleora Darlene Parker. Her first year of life was spent in East Tempe. They moved off FM 2025 where she was raised in a small home close to her Grandparents, George Silas & Edna Lee Strange. She spent many days playing outside in...

Oct 12, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Dana Brady. She departed from this world on October 12, 2023 leaving behind a legacy of unwavering love and devotion to her children, Destiny Fergeson, Tiffany Fergeson, Chance Fergeson, and Makayna Brady; granddaughter, Paisley Nisbit; along with her siblings, Molly Brady, Nicholas Colbert,...

Oct 12, 2023

Donna Susan Jackson was called home to the Lord on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the age of 70.  She was born December 6, 1952 in Houston, Texas to parents Turner Standley and Emma Sue Downing Steelhammer.  She married the love of her life, Vivian Jackson, on March 28, 1975, and they had four children together, keeping her busy as...

Oct 12, 2023

Wanda Maxine (Williams) Pope passed away into eternal rest in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 12, 2023. 

Wanda Williams was born in Locust Bayou, Ouachita County, Arkansas to Carl F. Williams and Cynthia L. York.  Wanda graduated valedictorian from Hermitage High School, Hermitage, Arkansas, in 1949.  Wanda had a full life as a homemaker,...

Oct 11, 2023

Joseph Lewis Kuykendall, born on May 8, 1953, in Talladega, Alabama, to Magnolia Braden Johnson passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Joe is preceded in death by his mother, Magnolia as well as his son, James Ray (Jimbo) Kuykendall; and his brother, Kurtis Lynn Kuykendall.  He is survived by his wife of 17 years Kathleen Kuykendall; granddaughter Jessica Kuykendall...