Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Yoshiko "Linda" Matsumoto Smith

Yoshiko "Linda" Matsumoto Smith

Aug 12, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Yoshiko "Linda" Matsumoto Smith, lovingly known as Linda, on August 12, 2023. Born on December 17, 1934, in Osaka, Japan, Yoshiko’s journey took her across oceans to a new land where she would create a loving home and raise a family with her husband Bruce. Yoshiko possessed a nurturing spirit....

Richard Sholley Light

Richard Sholley Light

Aug 11, 2023

Richard Sholley Light, son of Ralph Hostetter Light and Emily Catherine Sholley Light, was born in Annville, Pennsylvania, on November 12, 1930.  The third of five siblings, he was a hard-working young man who was very involved in student government, serving as class president both in high school and college. He played on his high school soccer, basketball and track...

Jean Wagner

Jean Wagner

Aug 11, 2023

We are very sad to announce the passing of Jean Wagner born August 9, 1933, in Farnam, Nebraska to parents, Elbert Edwin Miller and Lillie Ellen Murray Miller. She went to her heavenly home on August 11, 2023, in Conroe, Texas at the age of 90. Her younger years were spent in Colorado, but from fifth grade through high school...

Shirley Ann Williams

Shirley Ann Williams

Aug 11, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Shirley Ann Williams, 74 years, of Cleveland Texas, on August 11, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her parents Jerald Basil Elam and Lucille Reynolds, daughter Sherry Ann Richardson and husband Billy, grandson Asa James Casey, and brother Billy Jerald Elam. She is survived by her husband Jerry Hood Williams, daughters...

Juan Pablo Ariza-Rozo

Juan Pablo Ariza-Rozo

Aug 10, 2023

Juan Pablo Ariza-Rozo, a loving child who brought joy and happiness to everyone he met, has tragically passed away at the tender age of 7. Born on May 15, 2016, in Houston, Juan Pablo was a beloved son, grandson, brother, and friend whose bright spirit will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Juan was a...

Johnny Horace Savage, III

Johnny Horace Savage, III

Aug 10, 2023

Johnny Horace Savage, III was born November 29, 1944, in Baytown, Texas to parents, Johnny Horace Savage, II and Sarah Leana McGrew Savage. He went to his heavenly home on August 10, 2023, in Livingston, Texas at the age of 78. Johnny was a 1963 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown, Texas where he played on the...

Marilyn Sue Bridges

Marilyn Sue Bridges

Aug 9, 2023

 

Marilyn Sue Couts Bridges, 67, a resident of Dayton, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, in Kenefick, Texas. Born on January 14, 1956, in Groom, Texas, she was the cherished daughter of the late William Edward Couts and Caroline Odell Baggerman Couts.

Marilyn's life journey led her to Dayton, where she resided for the past 40 years,...

Leda Marie Derossett

Leda Marie Derossett

Aug 9, 2023

Leda Marie Laurenti Derossett was born August 8, 1931, in Trieste, Italy to parents, Carlo Laurenti and Pia Passalacqua Laurenti. She passed away on August 9, 2023, in Conroe, Texas at the age of 92. Leda met Edward in Trieste, Italy while he was serving in the Army. They were married on October 22, 1949. She went to America with...

Carolyn Marie Crowel

Carolyn Marie Crowel

Aug 7, 2023

Carolyn Marie Crowel was born October 27, 1958 in Conroe, Texas to parents, Martin Luther Furguson and Audrey Marie Burrows Furguson. She passed away in Cleveland, Texas on August 7, 2023 at the age of 64. Carolyn loved to cook and paint, and was crazy about rocks. The most important thing to her was her family. Carolyn loved all her...

Kenneth Lee Reeves

Kenneth Lee Reeves

Aug 5, 2023

 

Kenneth Lee Reeves, 59, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 in Dayton.  He was born May 5, 1964 in Dayton.

 

Kenneth had lived in the Dayton area his entire life, was a member of South Dayton Baptist Church and enjoyed listening to country music.

 

He was preceded in death by brothers, Tadpole Reeves, Tommy Reeves,...

Myrtle "Bea" Hayden

Myrtle "Bea" Hayden

Aug 5, 2023

Myrtle Beatrice “Bea” Hayden was born July 22, 1940 in Newton, Texas to parents, Alson Simmons and Zealy Craft Simmons. She passed away in Centerville, Texas on August 5, 2023 at the age of 83. Bea worked for numerous years for the Splendora ISD in the cafeteria. She loved her family and will be greatly missed by all who knew...

Patricia Annette Price

Patricia Annette Price

Aug 3, 2023

Patricia Annette Price, aged 43, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2023. She was born on October 24, 1979, in Houston, Texas, to her parents Ray and Peggy Price. Patricia's life was a testament to her generous spirit and her natural inclination towards caregiving. With a heart full of kindness, she held her family close to her heart and found...

Roger Dale Kelley

Roger Dale Kelley

Aug 3, 2023

Roger Dale Kelley was born July 11, 1943, in Cleveland, Texas to parents, Taylor Kelley and Christine Smith Kelley. He passed away August 3, 2023, in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 80. He served our country in the US Army and has lived in Coldspring, Texas for the past 27 years. He retired as a manager of a machinery...

Martha Ann Westbrook

Martha Ann Westbrook

Aug 2, 2023

 

Martha Ann Lamb Westbrook, 83, of Paragould, Arkansas passed away Thursday, August 2, 2023 in Conroe.  She was born June 8, 1940 in Paragould to her late parents, William Lamb and Oleta Walker Lamb.

 

Mrs. Westbrook had only moved to Conroe three years ago but had spent most of her life in Paragould and was a member of...

Jeffery James Branham

Jeffery James Branham

Jul 31, 2023

Jeffery “Jeff” James Branham was born May 22, 1953 to John and Jeannette Branham in Houston, TX. He departed for Heaven on Monday, July 31, 2023 at his home in Cleveland, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father and mother as well as his sisters Janice Branham, Judy Branham and JoAnn Hawthorne, and his brothers Joel Branham and...

Robert "Jerry" Lowe

Robert "Jerry" Lowe

Jul 30, 2023

 

Dayton, Texas mourns the loss of a cherished community member, Robert Gerald "Jerry" Lowe, who passed away on July 30, 2023, at the age of 91. Jerry was born on July 10, 1932, in Hornersville Dunkin, Missouri, to his loving parents, William Edward Lowe and Thelma C Read Lowe.

Jerry's life journey led him to Dayton, where he resided...

Raymond DuWayne Lindsay

Raymond DuWayne Lindsay

Jul 30, 2023

Raymond DuWayne Lindsay, 63, passed away on July 30, 2023. He was born on November 20, 1959, in Hallettsville, Texas, to Raymond and JoAnn Lindsay. Raymond was a devoted employee of GE Oil and Gas for an impressive 30 years. Throughout his life, he had a deep love for animals, often spending time watching birds and squirrels. He also cherished...

Gene Arthur Smith

Gene Arthur Smith

Jul 28, 2023

Gene Arthur Smith, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and dear friend to many, passed surrounded by his three daughters on Friday, July 28, 2023,2023 at the age of 85. He was born on July 14, 1938, in Houston, Texas.

Gene was raised on a dairy farm in Houston and was a graduate of Smiley High School. After high school,...

Frank Douglas Foster

Frank Douglas Foster

Jul 28, 2023

 

Frank Douglas Foster, age 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, peacefully passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, in Baytown, Texas. Frank was born on July 10, 1942, in Pasadena, Texas, to his late parents, John Foster and Emma Knight Foster.

A longtime resident of Dayton since 1980, Frank had previously called Pasadena home. He dedicated his career...

Gale Leary

Gale Leary

Jul 25, 2023

Gala (Gale) Barfield Leary passed away peacefully at home on July 25. The baby of seven siblings, she grew up in a loving family where there was always laughter.  Gale was raised in Houston until the age of 13 when her family moved to the river bottoms of Tarkington.   She married the love of her life, Michael Leary and moved...

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