Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Gerald Wayne Bagwell

Gerald Wayne Bagwell

Jul 24, 2023

 

Gerald Wayne Bagwell passed away on July 24, 2023, in Liberty, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and community service. He was 81 years old.

 Gerald was born on October 14, 1941, in Beaumont, Texas, to Leonard M. Bagwell and Estelle McFarling Bagwell. Gerald has been married to his high school sweetheart and love of his life,...

M.L. Cobb

M.L. Cobb

Jul 24, 2023

 

 M. L. Cobb, aged 88, of Crosby, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Baytown. He was born on May 27, 1935, in Many, Louisiana, to his late parents, Lovell Roy Lee Cobb and Lillian Joan Norsworthy Cobb.

M. L. spent a significant part of his life in Crosby, where he became a beloved member of...

Preston "Woody" Woodrome

Preston "Woody" Woodrome

Jul 24, 2023

Preston “Woody” Woodrome, a most generous, Christ-loving optimist, went home to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully, surrounded by his family,  on Monday, July 24th, 2023 at 87 years young. He was born May 25, 1936 in Colmesneil, Texas to parents Dave and Daisy (Rawls) Woodrome.

Preston leaves behind his sister, Lela Esmond and husband, Jerry; brother, David Woodrome; his...

Travis Wayne Scarborough

Travis Wayne Scarborough

Jul 23, 2023

Travis Wayne Scarborough was born July 11, 1984 in Humble, Texas to parents, Phillip Scarborough and Phyllis Busby Scarborough. He passed away suddenly on July 23, 2023 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 39. Travis worked for the past 18 years in Quality Control in the oilwell industry.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Scarborough;...

Sonya Faye Stewart

Sonya Faye Stewart

Jul 22, 2023

 

Dayton mourns the loss of a beloved community member, Sonya Weddle Stewart, who peacefully passed away at the age of 83 on Saturday, July 22, 2023, in Dayton, Texas. Sonya was born on September 7, 1939, in Bogata, Texas, to her late parents, Morris Weddle and Leona Puckett Weddle.

Sonya's life was deeply entwined with the Dayton community, having...

L.J. Wilson, Jr.

L.J. Wilson, Jr.

Jul 22, 2023

Lee Jefferson “LJ” Wilson, Jr., 95 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, in Kingwood.  He was born June 4, 1928, in Oakhurst, Texas to parents Lee Jefferson Wilson, Sr. and Mayme Wilson Mosley.

L.J. served in the United States Army in Germany during the Korean war.  After returning home he married Joyce McWhorter on September 11, 1954.  From then...

Elton James Parker "Lil Red"

Elton James Parker "Lil Red"

Jul 20, 2023

On July 20, 2023, the world lost a bright and beloved soul, Elton "Lil Red" Parker, whose presence brought joy and happiness to everyone around him. Born on January 9, 2004, Elton touched the lives of many as a loving son, grandson, nephew, and friend. His departure has left a void that will be felt deeply by all who had...

James "Jim" Fagan McGahey

James "Jim" Fagan McGahey

Jul 20, 2023

 

James "Jim" Fagan McGahey, 81, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on August 15, 1941, in Tyler, Texas, he was the beloved son of the late T.N. McGahey and Winsor Platt McGahey.

Jim lived a fulfilling life in Dayton for the past 33 years, where he made lasting...

Dixie Ann Burger

Dixie Ann Burger

Jul 19, 2023

 

Dixie Ann Kirk Burger, a beloved resident of Highlands, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the age of 75, in Houston. She was born on September 20, 1947, in Roanoke, Virginia, to her late parents, Charles Columbus Kirk and Mary Elizabeth Barnett Kirk.

Dixie had been a cherished member of the Highlands community for over 30...

Cesar Garcia-Mendez

Cesar Garcia-Mendez

Jul 19, 2023

 

Es con profunda tristeza que anunciamos el fallecimiento prematuro de César García-Méndez, un querido hijo, hermano, nieto, sobrino, primo y amigo. Nacido el 22 de diciembre de 2018 en Galveston, Texas, César trajo inmensa alegría y felicidad a todos los que lo conocieron. Trágicamente, el 19 de julio de 2023, a la tierna edad de 4 años, su joven...

Deborah Lou Duncan

Deborah Lou Duncan

Jul 19, 2023

Deborah Lou Duncan was born August 31, 1964 in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. She went to her heavenly home on July 19, 2023 in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 58. Deborah had a four year battle with cancer and battled courageously through it all. She was currently living in Cleveland, Texas and was a former resident of Plano, Texas where she...

Will Thomas Wegner

Will Thomas Wegner

Jul 17, 2023

 

William "Will" Wegner, a skilled carpenter with a heart of gold, touched the lives of many during his 40 years of life. Born on December 2, 1982, in Dayton, he was the beloved son of William Lee Wegner and Vickie Beard Wegner. On July 17, 2023, Dayton lost a compassionate and talented soul when Will passed away in his...

Delores Ann Murphy

Delores Ann Murphy

Jul 16, 2023

Delores Ann Murphy, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on July 16, 2023. She was born on October 1, 1943, to Willie and Vera Trahan. Delores was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Albert Murphy, her special friend Rubert Franklin Jr., and her sister Billie Hooks.

Delores is survived by her loving daughters Barbara Hammac and...

Martha Lee Jolly

Martha Lee Jolly

Jul 16, 2023

 

Martha Lee Jolly, a loving mother, dedicated community member, and passionate animal advocate, passed away on July 16, 2023, in Conroe, Texas, at the age of 74. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, kindness, and cherished memories.

Martha was born on October 17, 1948, to Raymond Waldrop and Frances Dillon Waldrop. Raised in Liberty, Texas, she attended Liberty...

Pete Merrell

Pete Merrell

Jul 16, 2023

Oliver "Pete" Gene Merrell, a beloved father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, great great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on July 16, 2023 at the age of 88. He was born on December 11, 1934, in Houston, Texas. Pete was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mabell Merrell, his loving wife Pauline Merrell, his sisters Ann Goins and JoAnn Ott, his...

Gary Edmund Rich, Sr.

Gary Edmund Rich, Sr.

Jul 15, 2023

 

Gary Edmund Rich, Sr., 82, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on July 15, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. He was born on March 7, 1941, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Melvin Rich and Ila Lyle Rich. Gary was a beloved resident of Dayton since 1972 and had previously lived in Pasadena, Texas. He dedicated his career as a salesman for...

Sarah Dianne Rombs

Sarah Dianne Rombs

Jul 15, 2023

 

Dianne Brown Rombs, a cherished member of the Dayton community, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the age of 68. Born on January 2, 1955, in Baytown, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Able Brown and Dorothy Orr Brown. Dianne spent her early years in Baytown and graduated from Ross S. Sterling High School in...

Lucille Tanner

Lucille Tanner

Jul 15, 2023

Lucille Gillen Tanner, “Granny”, went to be healed in heaven with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on July 15, 2023. She was a life-long resident of Tarkington Prairie where she married the love of her life on September 20, 1947, and eventually planted roots on their 100-acre homestead where she resided the remainder of her life. She leaves behind a...

Billie Lee Goodrum

Billie Lee Goodrum

Jul 14, 2023

Billie Lee Goodrum was born October 25, 1938 in Houston, Texas to parents, William Thomas Myers and Almeria Schoolcraft Myers. She went to her Heavenly Home on July 14, 2023 in Conroe, Texas at the age of 84. Billie loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Her greatest love was her family. Billie loved her husband Jesse and enjoyed staying...

David Mark Shilling

David Mark Shilling

Jul 12, 2023

David Mark Shilling was born on September 22, 1955 in Houston, Texas. He was the youngest of four siblings. He graduated from MB Smiley High School in 1974. David enjoyed 60’s & 70’s rock & roll (especially the base guitar) and watching movies. David enjoyed riding his bike around Houston in his early years, and later around Plum Grove and...

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