Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
Wanda Maxine Pope
October 12, 2023
Wanda Maxine (Williams) Pope passed away into eternal rest in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 12, 2023.
Wanda Williams was born in Locust Bayou, Ouachita County, Arkansas to Carl F. Williams and Cynthia L. York. Wanda graduated valedictorian from Hermitage High School, Hermitage, Arkansas, in 1949. Wanda had a full life as a homemaker,...
Joseph Lewis Kuykendall
October 11, 2023
Joseph Lewis Kuykendall, born on May 8, 1953, in Talladega, Alabama, to Magnolia Braden Johnson passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Joe is preceded in death by his mother, Magnolia as well as his son, James Ray (Jimbo) Kuykendall; and his brother, Kurtis Lynn Kuykendall. He is survived by his wife of 17 years Kathleen Kuykendall; granddaughter Jessica Kuykendall...
Wayne Leonard Baugus
October 11, 2023
Wayne Leonard Baugus, born on February 9, 1941, left this world on October 11, 2023, at the age of 82. Wayne was a loving husband, father, grandpa, and great-grandpa who brought immense joy to the lives of his family and friends.
Wayne's life was filled with passion, and one of his greatest joys was cheering for the Houston...
Elvis Frank LaBuff
October 11, 2023
Elvis Frank LaBuff, 67, passed away on October 11, 2023, in Humble, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. He was born on May 21, 1956, in Dayton, Texas, to parents L.V Shelton LaBuff and Peggy Joyce Littlefield LaBuff. Elvis grew up in Dayton and graduated from Tarkington High School in 1974. After his early...
Ruben Lopez
October 8, 2023
Ruben Lopez, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandpa, and great-grandpa, passed away on October 8, 2023, in Cleveland, Texas. He was born on November 11, 1952, in LaMarque, Texas.
Ruben was a remarkable individual who dedicated his life to the well-being of his family. A hardworking man with a strong sense of love and devotion, he found joy in both...
Emily Francis Gomez
October 7, 2023
Emily Francis Gomez, age 82, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2023, in Dayton, Texas. She was born on February 9, 1941, in Houston, Texas, to the late Jose E. Patino and Paz Martinez Patino. Emily was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend whose life was marked by love, faith, and devotion.
Emily spent the last two years of...
Robert Dale Thornton
October 7, 2023
Robert Dale Thornton, 57, of Coldspring, Texas, passed away on October 7, 2023, in Livingston, Texas. He was born on May 20, 1966, to the proud parents James Wesley Thornton and Elsie Faye Capps Thornton. Growing up in Shepherd, he graduated from Shepherd High School, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and cherished memories.
Robert was an electrician...
Lavern Frances Keenan
October 7, 2023
Lavern Frances Keenan, 82, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 11, 1941, in LaPorte, Texas, to Lawrence Baxter McWhorter and Claudia Frances Cline McWhorter. Lavern spent the last 48 years of her life in Dayton, after residing in Highlands.
Lavern was a devoted homemaker, known...
Edward Joseph Navoy Jr.
October 6, 2023
Edward J Navoy Jr., born December 21, 1955 in Pawtucket, RI, passed away on October 6, 2023 in Cleveland, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Debora Darmody.
Edward was a devoted father to his two children, Jason Navoy (deceased) and Kirsten Navoy of Riverside, California. He also leaves behind his stepchildren, Jessaca Lapham and wife...
Thomas Ropp
October 5, 2023
Thomas was born April 4, 1957 in Midland, Michigan to Clarence A. Ropp and Mary Louise (Shannon) Ropp. He passed from this life on Thursday, October 5, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Thomas grew up in Midland, Michigan in a home with nine children, graduating from Meridian High School in Sanford, Michigan, in 1975. As a young man, he...
Arthur Len Watson
October 5, 2023
Arthur Watson, age 103, of Grapevine passed away on Thursday October 5, 2023. Art was born August 27,1920 to Jessie and Nona Watson in Trinity, Texas.
He was baptized at 19 and credited his strong faith with helping him survive the war. Like many in the Greatest Generation, he survived the Great Depression, WW2, and in his case, a span of over...
Shirley Burleson
October 3, 2023
Shirley Ann Burleson, born on September 13, 1939 in Henderson, Texas, passed away on October 3, 2023. She was the seventh of eight children born to Angus and Vesta Williams in Church Hill, Texas. Shirley was raised in Jacksonville, Texas before moving to Houston where she attended Sam Houston High School. She later graduated from a Baptist College with...
Doug Shaw
October 3, 2023
Douglas Allen Shaw was born September 21, 1943, in Cleveland, Texas, to parents James Pharoah Shaw and Ida Dampier Shaw. He passed away on October 3, 2023, in Kingwood, Texas, at the age of 80 years young.
Doug was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Texas, and has been a truck driver since he was 16. Doug loved caring for his...
Connie Beth Wood
October 3, 2023
Connie Beth Wood was born January 16, 1943 in Coleman, Texas to parents, Therbert Wesley Copeland and Drucilla Smith Copeland. She went to her heavenly home on October 3, 2023 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 80. Connie was a beautician for many years and she enjoyed her clients. She was a strong woman of faith and she loved...
Tammy Lee Yarbrough Delaney
October 2, 2023
Tammy Lee Yarbrough Delaney was born October 6, 1963 in San Antonio, Texas to parents, Virgil Lee Yarbrough and Mary Ann Bowman Yarbrough. She passed away in Katy, Texas on October 2, 2023 at the age of 59. Tammy had her own house cleaning service in Cleveland, Texas where she resided. The greatest thing in life to Tammy was her...
Larry Dale Neuman
October 2, 2023
Larry Dale Neuman, 82, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on October 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 13, 1941, in Dayton, Texas, to his parents, E.B. "Lett" Neuman and Ada Gertrude Hooper Neuman. Larry was born in his parents' home during the tumultuous times of World War II, and he lived his entire...
James Cecil Oubre
October 2, 2023
James “Cecil” Oubre, 87, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 2, 2023, in Beaumont. He was born on August 20, 1936, in Port Arthur, Texas, to his late parents, Henry Ignac Oubre and Nellie Girouard Oubre.
Cecil lived his entire life in Port Arthur, a town he cherished deeply. He graduated from Bishop Byrne High...
Katherine Ann Brady
October 1, 2023
Katherine Ann Westbrook Brady, 87, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023, in Pasadena, Texas, surrounded by the love of her family. Kathy was born on December 8, 1935, in Houston, Texas, to the late John D. Westbrook and Effie May Westbrook. As a young woman, she moved to Pasadena and later settled in Kenefick, Texas, where she lived...
Kay Godkin
October 1, 2023
Auanita Kay Godkin was born March 15, 1948 in Lubbock, Texas to parents, James Franklin Statham, Sr and Clo Florean Houston Statham. Kay went to her heavenly home on October 1, 2023 in The Woodlands, Texas at age 75. Kay and Gene have lived in Tarkington Prairie for 50 years and were members of Bethel Assembly of God. Kay was...
Margie Lyons
September 29, 2023
Margie Ann Dodson Lyons, age 79, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2023, in Cleveland, Texas. She was born on May 30, 1944, in Singer, Louisiana, to her parents Swede Marion Dodson and Lois Agnes Downs Dodson.
Margie lived a life full of love, adventure, and kindness. She resided in various places in Texas, including Dayton, San Augustine, and...
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