Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Darrell Lee Barrett

Darrell Lee Barrett

Sep 13, 2023

Darrell Lee Barrett was born in Houston, Texas on June 8, 1954 to parents, Donald Barrett and Billie Jo Jolley Emery. He passed away September 13, 2023 in Houston, Texas at the age of 69. Darrell has been a carpenter since he was old enough to work. He could hang sheetrock, build fireplaces, and anything that had to do with...

Melonay Arnold

Melonay Arnold

Sep 11, 2023

Melonay (Buchanan) Arnold was born in Conroe, Texas on April 24, 1932 to parents, Jack Buchanan of Onalaska, Texas and Lena Mae Walker Buchanan of Huntsville, Texas. She went to her heavenly home on September 11, 2023 in Canton, Texas at the age of 91 years young.

Melonay came from a large family where she had 7 siblings. She was...

Joe Edwin Smith

Joe Edwin Smith

Sep 11, 2023

Joe Edwin Smith was born February 10, 1952 in Houston, Texas to parents, Jack Edward Smith and Sarah Alice Nalley Smith. He passed away in Kingwood, Texas on September 11, 2023 at the age of 71. Joe was a truck driver and a pipefitter for Local Union #211. Joe never met a stranger and was always willing to help anyone...

Diana Lowery

Diana Lowery

Sep 10, 2023

Diana Elaine Lowery was born November 28, 1983 in Humble, Texas to Eddie and Donna Lowery. Diana was welcomed into this family by her older brother Chris, her very excited Aunt Cindy, Uncle Dale and Aunt Vickie, her grandparents Cecil and Naomi Powers, Rue Ella Lucas and a host of other aunts, uncles and cousins. Diana was blessed to later...

Blaklee Marie Edwards

Blaklee Marie Edwards

Sep 10, 2023

Blaklee Marie Edwards, a courageous young soul who battled cancer with unwavering determination, gained her angel wings on September 10, 2023. She was just ten years old, but her impact on this world far surpassed her tender age.   Blaklee was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, and cousin, cherished by her entire family. Despite her young age, she accomplished...

Graciela Duran Juneau

Graciela Duran Juneau

Sep 8, 2023

 

Graciela Duran Juneau, known affectionately as Grace, touched the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her. She passed away on September 8, 2023, in Dayton, Texas, at the age of 66, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and unwavering kindness.

Grace was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 18, 1956, to her loving parents, Roberto...

Travis Wayne Youngblood

Travis Wayne Youngblood

Sep 8, 2023

Travis Wayne Youngblood was born in Houston, Texas on September 9, 1949 to parents, Marion Youngblood and Bessie Fulson Youngblood. He passed away September 8, 2023 in Conroe, Texas at the age of 73. Travis has been a carpenter since he was 16 years old. He loved to fish and enjoyed working in his yard. Travis was a hardworking man...

David LaRue Muck

David LaRue Muck

Sep 7, 2023

David LaRue Muck was born November 17, 1938 in Altamont, Illinois to parents, Charles Geoffrey Muck and Mattie Lee Seale Muck. He went to his heavenly home on September 7, 2023 in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 84. David has been a pastor for 32 years and he loved playing his guitar and singing. He was over the Nursing...

Ricky Gaia

Ricky Gaia

Sep 6, 2023

Stephen Richard “Ricky” Gaia was born June 7, 1960 in Memphis, Tennessee to parents, Bill Gaia and Frances Ware Gaia. He passed away September 6, 2023 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 63. Ricky began working in the flooring business in 1978 and was currently employed  at Texan Floor Service in Houston, Texas. He loved the western heritage and...

Joann Renfro

Joann Renfro

Sep 5, 2023

Mary Joann Renfro was born November 22, 1933 in Caldwell, Texas to parents, James Dudley Skelly and Louise Ellen Starkey Skelly. She went to her Heavenly Home on September 5, 2023 in Coldspring, Texas at the age of 89. Joann married Billy Gene Renfro on August 27, 1954 and they began their life together. She was a retired Administrative Assistant...

Charlotte Ann Wiggins

Charlotte Ann Wiggins

Sep 3, 2023

Charlotte Ann Wiggins was born December 3, 1955 in Houston, Texas to parents, Robert Schroeder and JoAnne Walker Schroeder. She passed away on September 3, 2023 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 67. Charlotte began her career as a math teacher and coach at Cleveland Junior High, after which moving to Splendora ISD. Charlotte worked in administration for the...

Brooke Elizabeth Doty

Brooke Elizabeth Doty

Sep 2, 2023

On September 2, 2023, the world lost a radiant soul, as Brooke Elizabeth Doty, aged 14, passed away. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and cherished memories that will forever be held close by those who were fortunate to have known her.

Brooke was a treasured daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend. Born and raised in Tarkington,...

Steven Charles Sackett

Steven Charles Sackett

Sep 1, 2023

 

Steven Charles Sackett, age 39, passed away on September 1, 2023, in Baytown, Texas. Born on August 15, 1984, in Baytown, Steven spent his entire life in Kenefick, Texas, and was a proud graduate of Dayton High School's class of 2003. After completing high school, he pursued higher education at Hill College in Hillsboro, Texas, where he spent two...

Burl “Bubba” Bunting, Jr.

Burl “Bubba” Bunting, Jr.

Aug 31, 2023

Burl “Bubba” Bunting, Jr. was born in Livingston, Texas on May 28, 1957 to parents, Burl Bunting, Sr. and Dorothy Coyle Bunting. He passed away August 31, 2023 in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 66. Bubba worked for Bittick Construction and was currently working at Energy Transfer as a maintenance manager. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and he...

Josephine Dorothy Svoboda

Josephine Dorothy Svoboda

Aug 30, 2023

 

Josephine Dorothy Svoboda, a beloved member of the Crosby, Texas community, peacefully passed away on August 30, 2023, at the age of 94. She was born on January 8, 1929, to her loving parents, Andrew Wierzowiecki and Mary Cone Wierzowiecki. Josephine's legacy is one of unwavering dedication to her family, her faith, and her community.

Josephine had been a...

Gary Wayne Everitt

Gary Wayne Everitt

Aug 30, 2023

 

Gary Wayne Everitt was born December 19, 1954 in Conroe, Texas to parents, Thomas Everitt and Shirley Goodson Everitt. He passed away in Huntsville, Texas on August 30, 2023 at the age of 68. Gary worked in the construction field and he loved watching football. Two of his favorite teams were the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas A&M Aggies....

Gloria Dianne Egger

Gloria Dianne Egger

Aug 27, 2023

Gloria Dianne Egger was born to William Marvin Sr. and Eddie Ruth Wells Prestridge on Oct. 10, 1945, in Cleveland, Texas.  Dianne passed peacefully at her home in Porter, Texas in the early morning hours of Aug. 27, 2023, at the age of 77 surrounded by her family due to complications from COPD and small cell lung cancer.

Dianne is...

Robert "Bobby" Mason Higginbotham

Robert "Bobby" Mason Higginbotham

Aug 26, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of Robert "Bobby" Mason Higginbotham

June 14, 1996 - August 26, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert "Bobby" Mason Higginbotham, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Bobby left this world on August 26, 2023, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 27. His vibrant spirit and his...

Dorothy Nell Everding

Dorothy Nell Everding

Aug 26, 2023

Dorothy Nell Everding, a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandma, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on August 26, 2023, at the age of 83. She was born on January 29, 1940, to Walter and Eloise Placker. Throughout her life, Dorothy was known for her unwavering love and devotion to her family, her passion for gardening, and her vibrant spirit. Dorothy's green...

Elmer Jackson Young

Elmer Jackson Young

Aug 26, 2023

Elmer Jackson Young was born in the Trinity River Bottoms, Texas on July 17, 1928 to parents, Homer Young and May Burris Young. He passed away in Cleveland, Texas on August 26, 2023 at the age of 95.

Elmer was a heavy equipment operator and worked for the City of Cleveland. He loved his family and will be greatly...

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