Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Uvie Ellen Hathcoat

Uvie Ellen Hathcoat

May 10, 2023

Uvie Ellen Hathcoat, 75, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Dayton. She was born March 17, 1948 in Rockdale, Texas to parents, George Fannett and Rena Mabe Fannett.

Uvie had lived in Dayton for the past 46 years and was a former resident of Baytown and Mont Belvieu. As a youth and young adult, Uvie enjoyed barrel racing...

Esther  Leona  Mcintosh

Esther Leona Mcintosh

May 9, 2023

Esther Leona Easter McIntosh was born December 13, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri to parents Thomas and Martha Easter. She passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at the age of 86.

She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband of 47 years Herbert Don McIntosh; brothers; Thomas Easter and Lealand Easter; sisters, Edna Wehner, Martha Livell, Thelma Ogg,...

Lois Ann Carlos

Lois Ann Carlos

May 7, 2023

Lois Ann Carlos was born September 23, 1946, in Livingston, Texas to parents, Henry D. Williams and Ruth Ozan Williams. She went to her Heavenly Home on May 7, 2023, in Splendora, Texas at the age of 76.

Lois worked in the cafeteria for Splendora ISD and was the New Caney ISD food service manager for 28 years. She was a...

Sadie Ann Cohn

Sadie Ann Cohn

May 5, 2023

Sadie Ann Majnik Cohn was born on March 18, 1930 to her loving parents John and Annie Majnik in Cleveland, Texas. She never moved from Cleveland, making lifelong friends here and meeting the love of her life, Otis Malcolm Cohn. She was married to Malcolm on April 29 1956 and on October 2, 1957 they welcomed their first child, Otis...

Johnny Phillip Hanel, Sr.

Johnny Phillip Hanel, Sr.

May 5, 2023

Johnny Phillip Hanel, Sr., 86, of Dayton, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 in Dayton. He was born June 22, 1936 in Cameron, Texas to his late parents, John S. Hanel and Freida Zalesky Hanel.

Johnny was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He had lived in Dayton most of his life and was a...

John Daniel Keen

John Daniel Keen

May 5, 2023

John Daniel Keen was born February 1, 1975 in Conroe, Texas to parents, John Anthony Keen and Felicitas “Faye” Barrera Keen. He went to his Heavenly Home after a courageous battle on May 5, 2023 in Houston, Texas at the age of 48. John Daniel worked as a HVAC in the air conditioning industry. There were many things in this...

Preston Earl Bone, Sr.

Preston Earl Bone, Sr.

May 5, 2023

Preston Earl Bone, Sr. was born March 19, 1942 in Channelview, Texas to parents Emily and William Bone. He passed away on May 5, 2023 at the age of 81.

Preston enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved to barbecue and was known for his delicious brisket. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather and he will be missed...

Sherree Renee' Smith Windham

Sherree Renee' Smith Windham

May 3, 2023

Sherree Renee’ Smith Windham, 65, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in Baytown. She was born December 2, 1957 in Houston to her late parents, George Smith and Dorothy Oxley Smith.

Sherree had live in Dayton for the last 36 years and had previously lived in Channelview. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening, fishing, boating, and raising her...

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...

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