Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
Michael Wayne Bortner
September 29, 2023
Michael Wayne Bortner, aged 52, passed away on September 29, 2023, in Texas City, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and remarkable technological expertise. He was born on September 20, 1971, in Channelview, Texas, to his parents Ronald E. Bortner and Patricia F. Mikeska Bortner. Michael spent the majority of his life in Dayton, Texas, where he...
Nora Mae Douzar
September 28, 2023
Nora Mae Judkins Douzar, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 28, 2023, in Cleveland, Texas, at the age of 79. She was born on January 25, 1944, in Saratoga, Texas, to Robin Eugene Judkins and Addie Olivia Swearingen. Nora spent her final years in Kingwood, Texas, after a lifetime of spreading warmth and love to...
Darlene Somerville
September 27, 2023
Edna “Darlene” Somerville was born on February 05, 1948 in Houston, Texas to parents, Lee Wayne and Edna Driskill. She left this world peacefully, surrounded by her family, on September 27, 2023 at the age of 75.
Darlene was a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a cousin, a friend, a mother, and a Nana. She will be greatly missed by...
Nancy May Cooper
September 24, 2023
Nancy May Mabry Cooper, age 68, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023, in Baytown, Texas. She was born on May 25, 1955, in Houston, Texas, to her loving parents, Calvin Mabry and Eyvonne Rutland Mabry. Nancy spent the last two years of her life in Dayton, Texas, and had previously resided in her beloved Houston.
Nancy's dedication...
Juanita Louise Wilson
September 24, 2023
Juanita Louise Wilson, beloved mother, aunt, grandmother, great aunt, great grand-mother, sister, and friend, passed away on September 24, 2023, at the age of 76. She graced this world on June 5, 1947, in Cleveland, Texas as the daughter of James and Wilma Cullum. Juanita leaves behind cherished memories that will forever warm our hearts.
For Juanita, family was everything....
John Frederick Hart, Sr.
September 24, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John "Jack" Frederick Hart, Sr. at the age of 81 on September 24, 2023. Jack was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.
Jack was born in Buffalo, New York to Frederick and Muriel Hart. In 1976, he and his beloved wife Judith made the decision...
Audrey Louise Vardeman
September 23, 2023
Audrey Louise Vardeman was born in Magnolia, Texas on July 23, 1944. She made her trip to heaven on September 23, 2023 at her home in Tarkington, Texas at the age of 79 surrounded by her family.
Audrey and her husband Waylyn were married for 59 years. Together they had two children, Theresa Sample and Kevin Vardeman.
Audrey’s life was...
Helen Lerline Hudson
September 23, 2023
Helen Lerline Hudson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away on September 23, 2023, at the age of 81. She was born on February 7, 1942, to Herman and Ona Roth, and her life was a testament to love, family, and cherished memories.
Helen led a fulfilling life as a rancher's wife alongside her beloved husband, Neal....
Jack Henry Thibodeaux
September 22, 2023
Jack Henry Thibodeaux was born in Killeen, Texas on November 9, 1948 to parents, Willis Thibodeaux and Paulette Vrel Thibodeaux. He passed away September 22, 2023 in The Woodlands, Texas at the age of 74. Jack loved the outdoors, especially fishing. You would often find him watching western movies, listening to Zydeco music, and watching WWE wrestling. In his younger...
Diana Huff
September 20, 2023
Marilyn Diana Huff was born May 13, 1945 in Clarksville, Tennessee to parents, W.A. Walker and Mabel Sitter Walker. She went to her heavenly home on September 20, 2023 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 78. Diana loved her family and enjoyed spending as much time as she could with them. She was also an active member of the...
Barbara Ann Foxworth
September 20, 2023
Barbara Ann Foxworth was born March 27, 1941 in Crowley, Louisiana to parents, Morris and Effie Guidry. She went to her heavenly home on September 20, 2023 in Conroe, Texas at the age of 82. Barbara worked many years as a substance abuse counselor where she enjoyed helping others. She was also an active member of the First Baptist Church...
Milton Lewis "Peanut" Asher
September 19, 2023
Milton Lewis "Peanut" Asher, aged 56, left this world on September 19, 2023, in Dayton, Texas. Peanut was born on April 11, 1967, to his loving parents, Darrell Asher and Barbara Culver Asher. He spent the majority of his life in Dayton, with earlier years in Channelview, Texas. Peanut was a local diesel mechanic and possessed exceptional skills in...
Mariah Khelcii Williams
September 18, 2023
In Loving Memory of Mariah Khelcii Williams
April 6, 1996 - September 18, 2023
Mariah Khelcii Williams, a bright and beloved soul, left this world on September 18, 2023, at the tender age of 27, in Houston, Texas. Mariah was born on April 6, 1996, in Baytown, Texas, to her loving parents, Darrell Bean and Dianna Ross Bean. She...
Ronald Lloyd Smith
September 17, 2023
Ronald Lloyd Smith was born in Houston, Texas on March 2, 1949, to William Hubert Smith and Dorothy Lee Routt Smith. He passed away in Houston on September 17, 2023, at the age of 74. Ronald's Christian faith was an enduring pillar of his life, leading him to Cornerstone Church in Cleveland, Texas, following his relocation to the area from...
Brylee Austynn Brown
September 17, 2023
Brylee Austynn Brown came into this world on June 26, 2023 in The Woodlands, Texas to proud parents, Heath and Brandi Brown. God called her to her heavenly home on September 17, 2023. Though her life was short, the joy she brought to those around her was great and she will be deeply missed by her family and everyone that...
Barbara Gail Buchta
September 17, 2023
Barbara Gail Foster Buchta, age 67, passed away on September 17, 2023, in Houston, Texas. She was born on September 27, 1955, in Houston to her loving parents, Robert Foster and Jessie May Almon Foster. Barbara resided in Dayton for the past 17 years, but her life journey took her through various places, including Channelview and Mena, Arkansas.
Barbara...
Bob Hanley
September 17, 2023
Robert “Bob” Edward Hanley of Cleveland, Texas passed away September 17, 2023 at the age of 67 surrounded by family. Bob was born in Madison, Wisconsin on October 3, 1955 to parents, Walter Hanley and Bernice A. (Freidel) Hanley.
He married Diane Fisher on November 6, 1982, in McFarland, Wisconsin and together they had two daughters, Trisha and Robyn. They...
Martha Ann Hibbard
September 17, 2023
Martha Ann Hibbard, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 17, 2023, at the age of 75. She was born on July 27, 1948, and her life was a testament to her unwavering love for her family.
Martha's heart was full of love for her family, and she found joy in spending time with...
Anna Lee Rutherford
September 17, 2023
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Anna Lee (Cameron) Rutherford was born September 30, 1928 in Moody, Missouri to her parents, Shelby Cameron and Ethel Preston Cameron. She went to her heavenly home on September 17, 2023 in West Plains, Missouri at the age of 94. In her early 20’s Anna played softball for a women’s league in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She watched her...
L. G. Walker
September 16, 2023
L.G. Walker, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on September 16, 2023, at the age of 82. Born on June 24, 1941, in Tarkington Prairie, Texas, L.G. entered this world just 30 minutes behind his twin brother, RJ, to his loving parents Hovis and Maydell Walker. He was a true Texan through and through, with a...
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