Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

Jun 15, 2023

Savannah Ruth Konarik, a beloved daughter, mother, sister and friend, passed away tragically on June 15, 2023, at the young age of 24. Born on September 14, 1998, in Kingwood, Texas, Savannah was the daughter of Corey Lynn Konarik and Syble Melinda Williams.

Savannah was preceded in death by her grandfather, Ludwig Martin Konarik, Jr.; great-grandparents, Arlene Patterson, Helen Ruth and...

Jun 15, 2023

Sue Ellen Herndon, a loving homemaker and passionate traveler, passed away on June 15, 2023, in Dayton, Texas at the age of 81. She was born on July 2, 1941, in Mont Belvieu, Texas, to her parents Wheeler Carter and Effie McDaniel Carter.

Sue dedicated her life to creating a warm and welcoming home for her loved ones. She found immense...

Jun 13, 2023

James Gerald McElhaney, 84, of Dayton, TX, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023. He was born on March 14, 1939 in Titusville, PA to Donald Stanley McElhaney Sr. and Marie Schneider McElhaney.

James was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was a former member of the Community Christian Church and retired from Harris County Flood Control after...

Jun 13, 2023

Enrique Castro, a devoted family man and hard worker, passed away on June 13, 2023, in Kingwood, Texas, at the age of 71. He was born on February 25, 1952, in Acambaro, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Filiberto Castro Rico and Maria Auxilio Escamilla.

Enrique was a loving husband to his wife of 57 years, Elvira Castro. Together, they built a life filled...

Jun 12, 2023

Patricia Arline Knoll was born at home in Mainville, Pennsylvania, on June 18, 1934. She grew up in the nearby town of Cleona, the youngest of four. While in high school, her best friend invited her to share a blind date with Rick Light, a handsome young man from Annville who was home from college for the summer. From then...

Jun 12, 2023

Kenneth Ray "Scratch" Bullock, of Point Blank, Texas was born August 28, 1945 in Houston, Texas to parents, Herman Mixon Bullock and Dorothy Marie McMullen Bullock. He passed away June 12, 2023 in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 77. Kenneth was a millwright for 40 years and last worked for Louisiana Pacific. He loved hunting, fishing, and anything to...

Jun 11, 2023

Baxter "Bubba" Lee Denton III, born in Houston, Texas on April 15, 1979, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2023, surrounded by his beloved wife and children. He was married for 22 years to his loving spouse, Brittney Denton. Bubba will be deeply missed by his daughter Shelby Denton and sons Stormey Denton and Karson Denton. He is survived by...

Jun 11, 2023

Richard Nicholas Diehl, 65, a resident of Dayton, Texas, passed away on June 11, 2023. He was born on September 14, 1958, in Pasadena, Texas, to William Nicholas Diehl and Minerva Landrove Diehl. Richard had been a cherished member of the Dayton community for the past 32 years, previously residing in Pasadena.

Richard was a devoted member of Christway Baptist Church...

Jun 9, 2023

Clare Jane Bradley was born January 8, 1948 in Houston, Texas to parents, Jeff Clarence Hall and Cornelia Lillian Brumfield Hall. She passed away June 9, 2023 in Houston, Texas at the age of 75. Clare was preceded in death by her husband, Gary A. Bradley. Graveside Service is scheduled for Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 11:00am in the Pace-Stancil...

Jun 8, 2023

Linda Lee Goebel was born July 5, 1952 in St. Paul, Minnesota to parents, Roy F. Moser and Dorothy Kizer Moser. She passed away June 8, 2023 in Houston, Texas at the age of 70. Linda lived in Cleveland, Texas and was was a accountant for a fuel tank company. She loved fishing and camping, cooking and working in her...

Jun 7, 2023

Jun 7, 2023

Thelma Lee Howell was born March 8,1925 in Peacock, Texas to parents Jack Turner Mallard and Lorene White Mallard. She went to her Heavenly Home on June 7, 2023 in New Braunfels, Texas at the age of 98. Thelma and her husband, Don, established City Glass in Cleveland, Texas, and even with its success, her greatest love was playing the...

Jun 7, 2023

James Louis “Jim” McMinn, 92, a long-term resident of Cleveland, Texas went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Jim lived a very active life and achieved many accomplishments throughout his lifetime. He was born on May 14, 1931, in Greenville, Mississippi to James McMinn and Daisy McMinn. His family moved to Houston where he graduated from...

Jun 5, 2023

Edith Jean Greenhouse was born November 10, 1939 in Houston, Texas to parents, William Shafer and Thelma Minze Shafer. She went to her Heavenly Home on June 5, 2023 in The Woodlands, Texas at the age of 83. Jean was a lifelong resident of Plum Grove where she loved to cook, tend to her plants, loved her grandkids and her...

Jun 5, 2023

Clifford Wayne “Woody” Wood was born July 13, 1961 in Houston, Texas to parents, J.C. Wood and Dorthy Bracknell Wood. He passed away June 5, 2023 in Shepherd, Texas at the age of 61. Woody worked at Haistings Salvage Yard in Shepherd, Texas where he has lived since 2000. He loved fishing and camping, and he could always be found...

Jun 5, 2023

James Clifford Frazier II, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 5, 2023. He was born on June 16, 1953, in Eugene, Oregon, to his parents James Clifford Frazier I and Patricia Darlene Frazier, both of whom preceded him in death. James was also preceded in death by his great-grandson, Grayson Martin.

He is survived by...

Jun 5, 2023

Bettye Jo Harlan was born June 1, 1939 in Conroe, Texas. She passed away on June 5, 2023 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 84. She was a medical aid for nursing homes, including Galaxy Manor Nursing Home and Cleveland Health and Rehab Center. 

Bettye Jo was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Harlan on December 28, 2000. She...

Jun 4, 2023

Larry James Etheridge, 76, passed away on June 4, 2023, in Liberty, Texas, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 22, 1947, in Liberty, Texas, to his parents Oris Lee Etheridge and Lucille Falk Etheridge. Larry was a cherished member of the tight-knit community of Liberty/Dayton throughout his entire life. He had a deep sense of belonging...

Jun 4, 2023

Charles Bass was born March 10, 1950 in Cleveland, Texas to Izer Netter Davison and Herman Bass. He passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the age of 73. 

Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Izer Netter Davison and Herman Bass; daughter Yulanda Mikle; granddaughters Yasmine Williams and Tarnesha Thomas; and great-granddaughter Ja Tavia Williams.

He leaves to cherish...

Jun 4, 2023

Philip Craig Sadler, 61, of Mont Belvieu, TX, passed away on Sunday, June 4 at Mont Belvieu Rehab and Healthcare Center after a brief illness. He was born on June 3, 1962 in Louisville, KY to Carl Ray Sadler and Delores Sadler Marr. He was a Christian by faith.

Phil worked at Enterprise Products for 38 years before retiring in April...