Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Lois  Marie Jeansonne Plauche

Lois Marie Jeansonne Plauche

Jun 4, 2023

Lois Marie Jeansonne Plauché, 94, of Kenefick, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2023 at Avoyelles Nursing Home in Dupont, LA. She was born on August 3, 1928 in Cottonport, Louisiana to Joseph Elgee Jeansonne and Victoria Ducote Jeansonne. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Plaucheville and married Philip Godwin Plauché in 1944. Marie and Godwin married...

Tonya  Lynn Prater

Tonya Lynn Prater

Jun 1, 2023

Tonya Lynn Prater, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on June 1, 2023 in Channelview, Texas. Born on June 30, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio. Tonya was a vibrant and caring individual who brought joy and laughter to everyone she encountered.

Tonya was preceded in death by her parents Cathy and Ted Hardin. She is survived by her children...

Joseph Robert "Joe Bob" Croley

Joseph Robert "Joe Bob" Croley

Jun 1, 2023

JOSEPH ROBERT “JOE BOB” CROLEY

February 27, 1930 – June 1, 2023

“Volunteer Spirit”

Joseph Robert “Joe Bob” Croley, age 93, currently of Kingwood, Texas and formerly a long-time

resident of Cleveland, Texas, passed away on June 1, 2023 at his home after a long battle with heart

disease. His loving wife of 67 years, Annie Lee (Carnes) Croley, along with his other family members

and...

Anna  Marie Broomfield

Anna Marie Broomfield

Jun 1, 2023

Anna Marie Broomfield, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and caring figure in her community, passed away on June 1, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas, at the age of 62. She was born on June 19, 1960, in Peru, Indiana, to her loving parents, William Arthur Murphy and Marjorie Aletha Gambee Murphy.

Anna resided in the Dayton area for the past 22 years....

James C. Gandy

James C. Gandy

May 31, 2023

James Claud “Pete” Gandy was born December 2, 1932 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to parents, Ulysses S. Gandy and Daisy Wilkins Gandy. He went to his Heavenly Home on May 31, 2023 in Houston, Texas at the age of 90. 

Pete was a resident of Cleveland, Texas for 27 years where he attended the Amazing Grace Missionary Baptist Church. He retired from...

Kenneth Lewis

Kenneth Lewis

May 30, 2023

Kenneth Lewis, a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2023 at the age of 84. He was born on July 2, 1938 in Liberty, Texas to Vinson and Edna Lewis. He grew up in Dayton and graduated from Dayton High School. He moved to Houston to work and returned to Dayton in 1979. He retired...

Betty  Jo Brown

Betty Jo Brown

May 29, 2023

Betty Brown, 87, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2023. She was born on November 5, 1935 in Dallas, Texas to Oscar Gaskill and Grace Tillman Gaskill.

She graduated high school from Marshall High School in Marshall, Texas. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Baylor University and worked in several different churches in children’s and youth ministries before...

Nicholas Edwin Tengg, Md

Nicholas Edwin Tengg, Md

May 29, 2023

Nicholas Edwin Tengg, MD, a sinner saved by grace and debtor to mercy alone died, May 29, 2023 in Conroe, Texas. Nic was born December 20, 1930 in San Antonio, Texas. 

Visitation will be at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Coldspring, Texas, 14250 Highway 150 West Coldspring, Texas 77331, on Friday, June 2, 2023 from 5pm-7pm. A memorial service is scheduled for...

Robert Wesley Haltom

Robert Wesley Haltom

May 28, 2023

Robert was born on March 8, 1946 in Cleveland, TX to Milam Wesley Haltom and Tommie Lee Haltom. He was their only child. Milam passed away early the following year in 1947. Robert’s family was later expanded when his mother married Kenneth Bazzoon in 1948. Robert’s relationship with Kenneth was truly special and he considered Kenneth as his dad. Robert’s...

Nancy Beth Goodrum

Nancy Beth Goodrum

May 26, 2023

Nancy Beth Goodrum was born October 14, 1950 in Houston, Texas to parents, Claudy and Annibel Lopes Doss. She went to her Heavenly Home on May 26, 2023 in Conroe, Texas at the age of 72. Nancy lived in Conroe, Texas and worked at the Splendora High School for many years. The most important thing to her was her family....

Melvin E. Mcgregor

Melvin E. Mcgregor

May 25, 2023

Melvin Eugene McGregor was born January 13, 1928 in Paducah, Kentucky to parents, Wendell McGregor and Gladys Lorene Phelps McGregor. He went to his Heavenly Home on May 25, 2023 in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 95. Melvin lived in Kingwood, Texas and was formerly of Coldspring, Texas where he was a retired constable for San Jacinto County Precinct...

Frank Henry Marek

Frank Henry Marek

May 24, 2023

Frank Henry Marek, a loving husband, devoted father, and skilled craftsman, passed away on May 24, 2023, in The Woodlands, Texas, at the age of 85. He was born on December 1, 1937, in Shiner, Texas, to Frank August Marek and Christina Svatek Marek. Frank's legacy will forever be cherished by his family and all those who had the privilege...

Theresa Margaret Damek

Theresa Margaret Damek

May 21, 2023

Theresa Margaret Neuman Damek, an exceptional educator, loving wife, mother, and devoted sister, passed away on May 21, 2023, in Longmont, Colorado. She was born on July 7, 1942, in Cameron, Texas, to her parents Carl Neuman and Annie Hanel Neuman. She was married to Herman Damek on August 16, 1963.

Theresa's educational journey began in Dayton, Texas, where she graduated...

Rodger Louis Griffin

Rodger Louis Griffin

May 21, 2023

Rodger Louis Griffin was born November 6, 1952 in Houston, Texas to parents, Calvin Louis Griffin and Eva Maebell Gilbreth Griffin. He went to his Heavenly Home on May 21, 2023 in Shepherd, Texas at the age of 70. He and his wife Virginia were members of the Beacon Bay Baptist Church and he was a construction worker. Rodger loved...

Melvin Ferris Hunt Ii

Melvin Ferris Hunt Ii

May 19, 2023

Melvin Ferris Hunt II was born in Anahuac, Texas on November 18, 1952 to his adoring parents, Melvin Ferris Hunt and Pauline Smith Hunt. Melvin departed from us on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Humble, Texas at the age of 70.

Melvin Hunt was many things to many people: husband, dad, pap, county commissioner, walking partner, golf buddy, emcee extraordinaire, and...

Charlene Vadna Mcginty

Charlene Vadna Mcginty

May 15, 2023

Charlene Vadna Hathorne McGinty was born December 21, 1951 in Alice, Texas to parents Charlie and Lucy Hathorne. She passed away on May 15, 2023 at the age of 71.

Charlene was a loving mom, grandma and great grandma. She loved the outdoors and was a caregiver by nature. Most of all, she loved her family and will be greatly missed...

Cory Richard "C. Millz" Miller

Cory Richard "C. Millz" Miller

May 15, 2023

Cory Richard “C. Millz” Miller, 30, of Houston, passed away, Monday, May 15, 2023 in Houston. He was born October 13, 1992 in Houston.

Cory previously resided in Dayton for a short while and grew up in the Crosby-Sheldon area. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. His favorite hobbies were motocross and watching rap videos and was very...

William Henry Stegall, Jr.

William Henry Stegall, Jr.

May 13, 2023

William Henry Stegall, Jr. was born July 23, 1947 in Baytown, Texas to parents, William Henry Stegall, Sr. and Hazel Gertrude Story Stegall. He went to his Heavenly Home on May 13, 2023 in Beaumont, Texas at the age of 75. William served our country in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a mechanical craftsman and...

Donald Lee Minson, Jr.

Donald Lee Minson, Jr.

May 12, 2023

Donald Lee Minson, Jr. was born December 1, 1972 at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, Nevada to parents, Donald Lee Minson, Sr. and Gloria Tucker Minson. He passed away on May 12, 2023 in Shepherd, Texas at the age of 50. Donald proudly served our country in the US Army and was an electrician by trade. Donald was currently living...

William "Bill" Curtis Conner

William "Bill" Curtis Conner

May 11, 2023

William “Bill” Curtis Conner, Jr., 80, of Seabrook, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Clear Lake. He was born January 28, 1943 in Liberty to his late parents, William Curtis Conner, Sr. and Juanita Elaine Hopkins Conner.

Bill was a resident of Seabrook for the past 10 years and before that was a resident of Crosby for 20 years. He...

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