Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

Nov 7, 2023

Grady Elliott Cade, Jr., 71, passed away in Liberty, Texas on November 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 24, 1951, in Tomball, Texas, to the proud parents Grady E. Cade, Sr., and Ani Lourie Hildebrand.

Grady lived a life rich in love, laughter, and cherished moments. For the past 45 years, he made his...

Nov 7, 2023

Robert James Wiggins was born December 6, 1951 in El Paso, Texas to parents, Jay T. Wiggins and Martha Fuqua Wiggins. He passed away November 7, 2023 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 71. Robert worked for many years at Campbell Concrete and he was in charge of every square inch of concrete poured at Minute Maid Park. He...

Nov 6, 2023

Gladys Evelyn Burkett was born February 27, 1931 in Palacios, Texas to parents, Dave R. Quinn and Mishie A. Powers Quinn. She passed away November 6, 2023 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 92. Evelyn was a nurse for over 20 years before her retirement in the early 1980’s. She was a beloved member of the Eastern Star in...

Nov 6, 2023

John Michael Angell was born July 20, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois. He passed away in Shepherd, Texas on November 6, 2023 at the age of 62. John has lived in Shepherd, Texas for the last nine years and was a former resident of Point Blank, Texas. John worked many years as a truck driver.

He was preceded in death...

Nov 5, 2023

John Wallace Rhodes Sr., 87, passed away on November 5, 2023, in Dayton, Texas. He was born on July 6, 1936, in Timpson, Texas, to his parents Ben Sam Rhodes and Hettie O'Beara Rhodes. John resided in Dayton for the past 39 years after living in Huffman, Texas. He graduated from Timpson High School's class of 1956.

John had a...

Nov 3, 2023

Kevin Lucretia Broyles was born in Houston, Texas on September 19, 1958 to Doris Broyles. She passed away in Cleveland, Texas on November 3, 2023 at the age of 65. Kevin was preceded in death by her mother, Doris Broyles. She is survived by her daughter, Regina McCormick; son, Brandon Wayne McCormick; granddaughter, Kaylen Rollins.

No services are scheduled...

Oct 31, 2023

We understand the holidays can be a particularly difficult time following the loss of a loved one.  Our annual Time of Remembrance Service is a chance to honor and remember those we have lost this year and before. 

Join us on Tuesday, December 5th at 6:30pm in the Pace-Stancil Chapel in Cleveland.

Join us in a message of hope from...

Oct 31, 2023

We understand the holidays can be a particularly difficult time following the loss of a loved one.  Our annual Time of Remembrance Service is a chance to honor and remember those we have lost this year and before. 

Join us on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 6:30 PM at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.

Join us as we honor the...

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...