Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Rita Olier

Rita Olier

Dec 6, 2023

 

Rita Olier was born January 8, 1937, in Biloxi, Mississippi to parents, Willie Lee and Loretta Spooner. Mama O was reunited with her soulmate PaPa O on December 6, 2023, in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 86. She was a lifetime resident of Biloxi, Mississippi where she was a Reserve Police Officer, School Crossing Guard, member of the...

O'Leta Cherry

O'Leta Cherry

Dec 6, 2023

O’Leta Cherry was born in the panhandle, Texas on December 20 1958 to parents, James Edward Sims and Willie Dee Barnett Sims. She passed away December 6, 2023 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 63. O’Leta was a CNA in the health care industry for many years. She had a love for helping others and taking care of their...

Mary Jo Youngblood

Mary Jo Youngblood

Dec 4, 2023

 

Mary Jo Youngblood, 96, of Cleveland, Texas, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was called to our Lord, on December 4, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. in Port Lavaca, Texas at Memorial Medical Center after being sick with pneumonia.

Mary Jo was born in East Texas, Turney, on February 19, 1927 to Clovis William Sharp and Ada Ann Roberts...

Thomas Oscar Motschman, Sr.

Thomas Oscar Motschman, Sr.

Dec 4, 2023

 

Thomas Oscar Motschman, Sr, 80, of Liberty, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2023 at Methodist Hospital in Baytown, Texas.

 

Tom was born to US Army Master Sergeant Ernest Albert Motschman (d. 1974) and Mable Agnes Fondren Thompson (d. 1990) on October 9, 1943 in Bexar County, Texas.  As a young boy, Tom experienced the life...

Edna Blanche Webb

Edna Blanche Webb

Dec 3, 2023

 

Edna Taylor Webb, age 86, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023, in Houston, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 5, 1937, in Smithville, Oklahoma, to her parents, Daffin E. Taylor and Jessie V. Holden. Edna had called Houston home for the past 54 years, having previously lived in Kilgore, Texas.

A devoted homemaker...

Judy Elliston VanPelt

Judy Elliston VanPelt

Dec 3, 2023

 



Judy Carolyn Elliston Van Pelt, age 77, passed away on December 3, 2023, in Dayton, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories. Born on September 8, 1946, in Odessa, Texas, Judy was the daughter of George Robert Elliston and Gladys Opal Cornett Elliston.

Judy spent the last seven years of her life in Dayton,...

Barbara Ann Hales

Barbara Ann Hales

Dec 3, 2023

Barbara Ann Hales was born April 3, 1947 in Bunkie, Louisiana to parents, Cleophas "Paul" Bordelon  and Rita Carmouche Bordelon. She passed away December 3, 2023 in Willis, Texas at the age of 76. Barbara Ann has lived in Willis, Texas for the past 28 years and was formerly of Houston. She was very family oriented and was an excellent...

Dorothy Mae Beers

Dorothy Mae Beers

Dec 3, 2023

Dorothy Mae Beers, aged 78, peacefully passed away on December 3, 2023. She was born on June 6, 1945, to the late Hadren and Hazel Stevens. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved grandson Pooter, her twin brother Nolan Stevens, and her sister Annie Bankhead.   Dorothy will be remembered as a loving sister, mother, and nana....

Robert Bradshaw Mapes

Robert Bradshaw Mapes

Dec 1, 2023

 

Robert Bradshaw Mapes was born September 12, 1957 in Houston, Texas to parents, Robert “Dada” David Mapes and Joan “Mama” Fore Mapes. He went to his Heavenly Home on December 1, 2023 in Coldspring, Texas at the age of 66. Brad was preceded in death by his parents, Robert David and Joan Mapes; sister, Patricia Anne Mapes; niece, Melissa...

Donald "Ray" Howard

Donald "Ray" Howard

Dec 1, 2023

Donald “Ray” Howard was born December 22nd, 1957, to parents Raymond Howard and Barbara Anne Pullen Howard. He went to his Heavenly home on December 1st, 2023, at the age of 65. Ray was a beloved father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend.

A hardworking man, Ray was a proud 3rd generation sawyer, and extended this passion for working at...

Edna Faye Chivers

Edna Faye Chivers

Nov 29, 2023

 

Edna Faye Chivers, age 75, peacefully passed away on November 29, 2023, in Dayton, Texas. She was born on March 8, 1948, in Lubbock, Texas, to her loving parents, Paskell Green and Opal Garden Green. Edna spent the last three years of her life in the Dayton area after being a longtime resident of Killeen, Texas.

Edna dedicated her...

Jorge Walter Arriola

Jorge Walter Arriola

Nov 29, 2023

Jorge Walter Arriola Rojas nació en Perú, el 17 de abril de 1934. Desde una temprana edad tuvo que enfrentar ciertos retos de vida que lo llevaron a buscar un nuevo comienzo en la capital, Lima. Los ańos pasaban y se transformó en un hombre lleno de sueños y esperanza. Jorge ya tenia planeado el tipo de esposa y familia...

Elizabeth Ann Trchalek

Elizabeth Ann Trchalek

Nov 27, 2023

 

Elizabeth "Ann" Trchalek, 83, passed away on November 27, 2023, in Dayton, Texas. She was born on April 24, 1940, in Bryan, Texas, to proud parents Sam Jenkins and Willie Mae Fuller Jenkins. Ann's life was a tapestry woven with love, laughter, and a deep sense of familial commitment.

Ann found joy in the simple pleasures of life, reveling...

Norman Jackson Street

Norman Jackson Street

Nov 27, 2023

Norman Jackson Street was born August 19, 1933 in Coldspring, Texas to parents, Andrew Joseph Street and Clara Butler Street. He passed away November 27, 2023 in Huntsville, Texas at the age of 90. Norman loved his land and loved the people in San Jacinto County. He was a lifelong resident of Coldspring where he enjoyed farming. His love for...

Carolyn June Baugh

Carolyn June Baugh

Nov 25, 2023

Carolyn June Baugh was born August 13, 1943 in Tom Green County, Texas to parents, Sam Houston Adams and Audrey Mae Green Adams. She passed away in Livingston, Texas on November 25, 2023 at the age of 80.

Carolyn loved watching college football and her favorite team was the Texas Longhorns. She also enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys and...

Mary Joyce Taylor

Mary Joyce Taylor

Nov 25, 2023

Mary Joyce (Laskoskie) Taylor was born June 14, 1961 in Houston, Texas to parents Julius Sylvester Laskoskie and Frances Rose Rosilier. She passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the age of 62.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Julius and Frances Laskoskie; brothers, Joseph, Patrick, and Daniel; sister, Julie; and her grandparents. She is survived by...

Sue Jeanette Graves

Sue Jeanette Graves

Nov 25, 2023

 

  Sue Jeanette Graves, 87, of Huffman, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 in Kingwood. She was born May 17, 1936 in Carthage, Texas to her late parents, Add Dorman and Opal Rhiddlehoover Dorman.

  Sue grew up in Carthage and married the love of her life Oliver in 1953, and previously lived in San Antonio and Houston before...

Dorothy Jean Fregia

Dorothy Jean Fregia

Nov 25, 2023

 

Dorothy Jean Fregia, age 84, passed away on November 25, 2023, in Liberty, Texas, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on February 22, 1939, in Liberty, Texas, to her parents, Tom Fontenot and Zelma Nugent Fontenot. Dorothy, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was a lifelong resident of the Liberty area.

Dorothy embraced the...

Shirley Ann Huard

Shirley Ann Huard

Nov 24, 2023

Shirley Ann Huard was born February 9, 1946 in Galveston, Texas to parents, Milton H. Benavides and Rose Radicioni Benavides. She passed away November 24, 2023 in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 77. Shirley was the kind of person that always thought of others first instead of herself. Her son had fond memories of them being together at Galveston...

Hurley Lee Lucas

Hurley Lee Lucas

Nov 23, 2023

Hurley Lee Lucas (Butch) was born January 29, 1943 in Cleveland, Texas to parents, Hardy Lloyd Lucas and Jewel Lavern Stricklan Lucas. He went to his Heavenly Home on November 23, 2023 at the age of 80. Hurley served our country for two tours in the Vietnam War. While in the Navy, he enjoyed boxing. He was born and raised...

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