Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

December 20, 2023

December 19, 2023

 

Jill Shanks Shane, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend joyfully entered the presence of her Savior on December 19, 2023, in Daisetta, Texas.

 

Jill was born on February 11, 1955, in Garland, Texas, to Terry L. Shanks and Wanda L. Guffey Shanks. She grew up in Dayton and lived there for 35 years before moving to Daisetta...

December 18, 2023

Ronald Shane Brown was pronounced dead on December 18, 2023 in Uvalde, Texas. Shane (as he was known by those closest to him) came into this world in Houston, Texas on February 21, 1975 and lived to be almost 49 years of age. He was a graduate of Tenney High School and attended college in Lafayette, Louisiana. He eventually settled...

December 18, 2023

 

Judy Ellen Phillips, aged 75, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 18, 2023, in Baytown, Texas. Born on September 30, 1948, in Fort Worth, Texas, Judy was the cherished daughter of Ted Henry Hampton and Charlene Pearl Puddy Hampton.

A proud graduate of the Azle High School class of 1966, Judy made her home in...

December 17, 2023

Jenell Yarbrough Brinson was born November 22, 1948 in Abilene, Texas to parents, William Parker Yarbrough and Evelyn Jenell Coker Yarbrough, who both preceded her in death. Jenell passed away on December 17, 2023 in Houston, Texas at the age of 75.

Jenell is survived by her beloved children, Linda Short and husband James, Sheila Jones and husband Tracy, Bonnie...

December 17, 2023

Davis Carl Capps Sr. was born August 5th, 1948 in Cleveland, TX to parents William Carl Capps and Katie Mezzalla Hoot Capps. He passed away in Shepherd, TX, at the age of 75.

Faith was a very important part of Davis’ life. He was a faithful member of Shepherd United Pentecostal Church, and greatly enjoyed the sense of community the...

December 16, 2023

Mary Catherine (Gray) Smith passed away at her home on December 16, 2023 at the age of 78. Mary was born on January 15, 1945 in Cleveland, Texas to parents David Gray and Lorene Parker Gray. She was a lifelong resident of the area and resided in Tarkington Prairie, Texas. Mary worked for Tarkington ISD where she drove a bus...

December 15, 2023

 

 

Steven Lawrence Bailey, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on December 15, 2023, at the age of 39 in Houston, Texas. He departed from this world at Houston Methodist Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Steven was born on January 31, 1984, in Liberty, Texas, to proud parents Alvin Bailey...

December 14, 2023

 

Bobby Ray Middleton was born April 7, 1963 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to parents, Donald Eldon Middleton and Dorothy Chapman Middleton. He passed away December 14, 2023 in The Woodlands, Texas at the age of 60. Bobby Ray started driving a truck at the age of 16 and has been a truck driver ever since. He loved the open...

December 12, 2023

 

Leo Shipman, a lifelong resident of Dayton, Texas, has passed away at the age of 86 in Baytown on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He was born on September 12, 1937, in Dayton to his late parents, George Shipman and Reba Scott Shipman.Leo was deeply rooted in his community. He graduated from Dayton High School and remained a devoted member...

December 11, 2023

Herman Edward Cancienne was born July 14, 1937 in New Orleans, Louisiana to parents, Herman Cancienne and Lena Fanguy Cancienne, who both preceded him in death. He passed away December 11, 2023 in Houston, Texas at the age of 86. Herman served our country in the US Army and was a Fire Fighter for the New Orleans Fire Department. Before...

December 10, 2023

 

Marion Louise Parrott, a beloved member of the community, passed away on December 10, 2023, in Baytown, Texas, at the age of 79. Born on January 9, 1944, in Houston, Texas, Marion was the cherished daughter of William Boyd Parrott, Sr., and Dorothy Louis Whitener Parrott.

Marion was a proud graduate of the Sam Houston High School Class of...

December 9, 2023

Donna Jean (Davis) King was born on August 13, 1946 in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana to parents Billy Graham Davis and Myrtle Raye Baxley Davis.  She passed away at her home in Coldspring, Texas on December 9, 2023 at the age of 77.

Donna loved her family and their visits, planned and impromptu. She had many surprises from Pecos and his...

December 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...

December 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...

December 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...

December 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...

December 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...

December 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,...

December 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...