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Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
Vera Louise Vyoral
Jul 11, 2023
Vera Louise Vyoral, a beloved resident of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2023, at the age of 98. She was born on September 26, 1924, in Dayton, the daughter of Lester Leroy Stubbs and Vera Robinson Stubbs. Louise was a lifelong resident of Dayton, where she spent her entire 98 years of life. She attended Dayton...
Herman Andrew Damek
Jul 9, 2023
Herman Andrew Damek, 84, of Dayton, Texas passed away peacefully on July 9, 2023, in Denver, Colorado. He was born November 13, 1938 in Dayton, Texas to parents, John Damek, Sr. and Mary Graeff Damek. He was a devoted husband to his late wife Theresa Neuman, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage since their union on August...
Douglas Wayne Lee
Jul 9, 2023
Douglas Wayne Lee, a loving brother, father, and grandfather, passed away on July 9, 2023, at the age of 65. He was born on July 10, 1957, in Houston, Texas, to J.B. and Frances Lee. Douglas had a deep appreciation for old country music, often finding solace and joy in the melodies of Hank Williams, Sr., Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard,...
Myles Ash
Jul 8, 2023
Micheal Myles Tevin Ash, beloved son, brother, father, and friend, was born on December 24, 1996, in Humble, Texas. He tragically passed away on July 8, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Myles was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jerry Bailey. He is survived by his mother, Misty Slawson, and her husband, Jason, as...
Suzanne Carley
Jul 6, 2023
Suzanne Gail Carley was born August 17, 1944 in Houston, Texas to parents, Howard Gibbons and Naomi Mary Wages Gibbons. She passed away July 6, 2023 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 78. Suzanne worked at the Woodforest Bank in Cleveland, Texas for 18 years where she would help the people in need. Suzanne had a love for animals,...
Dr. Stanley L. Jones
Jul 6, 2023
Dr. Stanley L. Jones, DDS, a dedicated dentist, beloved family man, and active community member, passed away on July 6, 2023, at the age of 84. He leaves behind a legacy of compassion, professionalism, and a strong commitment to serving others. Dr. Jones was born on September 25, 1938, in San Antonio, Texas, to Ebert and Annie Jones. As a...
Justin Shane Salge
Jul 5, 2023
Justin Shane Salge, a beloved son, father, fiancé, and friend, passed away on July 5, 2023, at the age of 39. He was born in Galveston, Texas on August 9, 1983, to Howard and Sherrie Salge. Justin's infectious personality and genuine kindness endeared him to all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
A proud and dedicated serviceman, Justin served...
Melvin Eason
Jul 5, 2023
Norris Melvin Eason, Sr. was born May 21, 1927 in Votaw, Texas to parents, Philip Eason and Amber Wallace Eason. He went to his Heavenly Home on July 5, 2023 in Silsbee, Texas at the age of 96. Melvin lived in Cleveland for over 70 years where he was very active in the community. He was a member of the...
Martha Marie Bell
Jul 5, 2023
Martha Marie Bell was born September 2, 1955 to parents, Billy Jack Meadows and Lillian Geneva McAdams Meadows. She went to her heavenly home on July 5, 2023 in Waco, Texas at the age of 67.
She is survived by her husband, Rex Bell; son, Michael Shane Marcantel; stepson, Chris Bell; stepdaughter, Valerie; sisters, Geneva Stuckey and husband Stanley,...
Tami Rheana Lilley
Jul 4, 2023
Tami Rheana Lilley was born May 11, 1968 in Cleveland, Texas, to Roy and Sandra Lilley (deceased). She was reunited with them, suddenly, on July 4, 2023.
Tami loved the Lord, fishing, playing the guitar and singing, horses, and woodworking. She enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends, pickin’ and grinnin’, and telling jokes and stories. She was the life...
Mary Katherine Carr
Jul 4, 2023
Mary Katherine Carr passed away peacefully at her home in Liberty, Texas on July 4, 2023, at the age of 90. She was born on December 17, 1932, in Dayton, Texas, to Wesley Patrick (W.P. “Red”) Rose and Bertha Walters Rose. She graduated from Dayton High School in 1950, where she excelled in basketball and was a cheerleader for...
Jerry Wayne Bailey Sr
Jul 3, 2023
Jerry Wayne Bailey, Sr. was born December 6, 1944 in Poynor, Texas and passed away July 3, 2023 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 78. Jerry loved to ride horses and working on automobiles. He also liked to mow yards and pastures and has lived in Shepherd, Texas for 27 years. Jerry was a family man, he loved his...
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