Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Troy Wayne Jordan, Sr.

Troy Wayne Jordan, Sr.

May 2, 2023

Troy Wayne Jordan Sr was born May 28, 1951 in Robeline, Louisiana to parents, Ernest Velton Jordan and Mary Doris Jenkins Jordan. He went to his Heavenly Home on May 2, 2023 at the age of 71. Troy was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Velton and Mary Doris Jordan; sisters, Eloyce Jordan and Janet Bockstanz; son in law,...

Guy J. Rogers, Jr.

Guy J. Rogers, Jr.

May 2, 2023

Guy Jackson Rogers, Jr. was born May 10, 1936 in Houston, Texas to parents, Guy Jackson Rogers Sr and Beatrice Faye Sheffield Rogers. He went to his Heavenly Home on May 2, 2023 in Splendora, Texas at the age of 86. Buddy has lived in Splendora for over 50 years, he had a passion for horses and loved to fish....

Terry Wayne Berry

Terry Wayne Berry

Apr 30, 2023

Terry Wayne Berry was born April 13, 1951 in Houston, Texas to parents Louise and Doug Berry. He passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at the age of 72.

Terry enjoyed “Life and adventures with his wife Phyllis” hunting, fishing, and a good round of golf, watching softball games with family and friends. He was a true outdoorsman. He enjoyed his...

George Albert Murphrey, Jr.

George Albert Murphrey, Jr.

Apr 28, 2023

George Albert Murphrey, Jr. was born March 24, 1950 in Monroe, Louisiana to parents, George Albert Murphrey, Sr. and Harriet Louise Ogletree Murphrey. He passed away Friday, April 28, 2023 in Shepherd, Texas at the age of 73. George was a Pipeline Welder for Local #798 for 25 years, and has lived in Shepherd, Texas for the past 15 years....

Lajuana Jo Barnett

Lajuana Jo Barnett

Apr 28, 2023

LaJuana “Big Mama” Long Barnett was born September 17, 1968, in Pasadena, Texas to parents, Delmar “Lucky” Long and Emily Jolean Malone Long. She passed away April 28, 2023 in Shepherd, Texas at the age of 54. LaJuana loved her family and enjoyed time at home raising her children. LaJuana always had her home available to any of her kids’...

Thelma Agnes Ham Reed

Thelma Agnes Ham Reed

Apr 26, 2023

Thelma Agnes Ham Reed went to be with her Lord and Savior on the 26th day of April, 2023 at the age of 100 years. The seventh of 8 children born to Milford Charles Ham and Margarette Leeone Ham on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 30, 1922. At that time Thanksgiving was celebrated on the last Thursday of November until President...

Audra Wesley Runnels

Audra Wesley Runnels

Apr 25, 2023

Judge Audra Wesley Runnels, age 90, passed away peacefully from Cancer, on April 25th, 2023, surrounded by family in his home in Cleveland, Texas. Audra was born October 17, 1932, to parents, Gladys Cooke and Ben Elmer Runnels in McAllister, Oklahoma. Audra was a wonderful friend, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather to many.

He will be fondly remembered for...

Willie Mae Dabney

Willie Mae Dabney

Apr 25, 2023

Willie Mae Dabney was born March 22, 1936 in Houston, Texas to parents William Raymond Brocken and Mattie Mae Jennings Brocken. She went to her Heavenly Home on April 25, 2023 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 87. Willie Mae was the Valedictorian at Aldine High School in 1954. She married Joe P. Dabney on May 11, 1956 and...

Leticia Gail  Tucker

Leticia Gail Tucker

Apr 23, 2023

Leticia Gail Tucker, 71, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023 in Kingwood. She was born May 7, 1951 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to parents, Earl Raymond Handy and Mamie Fant Handy.

Leticia had lived in Dayton since 1999 and was a previous longtime resident of Houston. She was a retired employee of Sir’s Uniforms. Her most memorable times were times...

Melvin Deason

Melvin Deason

Apr 22, 2023

Melvin Deason, 84, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 in Webster. He was born October 18, 1938 in Pitkin, Louisiana to his late parents, Roy Deason and Ludy Brister Deason.

Melvin had been a resident of Dayton for over 30 years and had previously lived in Deer Park. He was a member of Gum Grove Baptist Church in Dayton....

Douglas "D.D." Smith

Douglas "D.D." Smith

Apr 21, 2023

Douglas Dee “D.D.” Smith, 65 of Kenefick, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 in Kingwood. He was born February 7, 1958 in Houston to his late parents, Carl Nolan Smith and Evalena Rankin Smith.

D.D. had lived in Kenefick for the last two years. Previously he lived in Houston for five years and prior to that Mississippi for 12 years. D.D....

Joyce Ann Caldwell

Joyce Ann Caldwell

Apr 21, 2023

Joyce Ann Caldwell was born November 16, 1931 in Trenton, New Jersey to parents, Harold Temple and Anna Connor Temple. She went to her Heavenly Home on April 21, 2023 in Splendora, Texas at the age of 91. Joyce was a member of the First Baptist Church in Splendora. She enjoyed playing Bingo and shopping. Joyce was a longtime member...

Lawrence Cullen Smith, Jr.

Lawrence Cullen Smith, Jr.

Apr 21, 2023

Lawrence Cullen Smith, Jr., age 95, of Waller, Texas, departed this world to enter the kingdom of heaven on April 21, 2023. His family was there to comfort him at the time of his passing. He was born on September 10, 1927, in Fostoria, Texas, to Grace Irene Ellis Smith and Lawrence Cullen Smith, Sr.

He is preceded in death by...

Anthony Richard Segrest, Sr.

Anthony Richard Segrest, Sr.

Apr 21, 2023

Anthony Richard Segrest, Senior, lovingly known as Tony, passed away on April 21, 2023, at the age of 78 in Spring, Texas, USA. Tony was a hardworking man who worked in Construction for 40 years, where he was the supervisor of his own crew and a land surveyor.

Tony was a man who loved the outdoors and had many hobbies. He...

Trenton Lane Crowel

Trenton Lane Crowel

Apr 20, 2023

Trenton Lane Crowel was born July 10, 1997, in Humble, Texas to parents Talina Elaine Parker and Marty Wayne Crowel. He passed away on April 20, 2023, at the age of 25. Trent was a loving father, son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, and Bubbie. His passing leaves a void that can never be filled and he will be deeply missed...

Brooke Ashten Slade

Brooke Ashten Slade

Apr 19, 2023

Brooke Ashten Slade was born March 13, 2000 in Humble, Texas to parents Shelly and David Slade.  She passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at the age of 23. 

Brooke was a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece and friend and she will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 27th, 2023...

Sarah Michelle Suydam

Sarah Michelle Suydam

Apr 19, 2023

Sarah, 42, of Raywood, TX, entered eternal rest on April 19, 2023 in her residence. She was born January 6, 1981. She loved her fur babies, Sadie and Chance, very much. Sarah had the sweetest soul and loved everyone she met.

She is preceded in death by her Mother Jana Davenport. Maternal grandparents Clayton and Nell Thompson. Paternal grandfather Jacob Mathis,...

Bill Clinton Carnline, Jr.

Bill Clinton Carnline, Jr.

Apr 18, 2023

Bill Carnline, Jr., formerly of Cleveland, Texas, passed away on April 18th, 2023 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands.

Bill was born June 2nd, 1956 in Conroe, Texas. He attended school in the north Houston area, graduating from Sam Houston High School in 1974. While there, he met Carolyn Breland. The two married in 1973 and over their thirty-eight years...

George "Donald" Baker

George "Donald" Baker

Apr 18, 2023

George “Donald” Gene Baker was born July 25, 1943 in Spring, Texas to parents Mildred and George Baker. He left this Earth for his Heavenly home on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the age of 79.

Donald worked for Anheuser-Busch for 35 years. He was a Master Mason and an active member of the Masonic Lodge in Cleveland. He was a...

Brooklynn Marie Francone

Brooklynn Marie Francone

Apr 18, 2023

Brooklynn Marie Francone was born July 5, 2008, in Brenham, Texas to parents Kayla Walters and Tony Francone III. She passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the age of 14. Brook was extremely creative and excelled at many things - drawing, crafting, playing the guitar, just to name a few. She loved dancing and being goofy and could...

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