Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
Presleigh Shane Davis
May 7, 2024
Presleigh Shane Davis was born on May 7th, 2024 at 4:52 p.m. She was carried away by angels to her heavenly home to rest in the arms of Jesus. As some only dream of angels, we held one in our arms. Presleigh is preceded in death by her great-grandparents; Leonard and Paula Parker; grandmother, Willene Davis.
She is loved and survived...
Barbara Ann Shelton
May 7, 2024
Barbara Ann Shelton was born March 11, 1953 in Hammond, Indiana to parents, Lawrence and Helen Turner Piening. She passed away May 7, 2024 in Coldspring, Texas at the age of 71. Barbara and her husband Paul were married for 19 years and owned and operated the Paradise Gardens and the Paradise Grill in Coldspring. She was a devoted wife,...
Donald Roberts
May 6, 2024
Donald Conway Roberts, 96, passed away on May 6th, 2024. Donald was the younger of 2 sons born to parents Thomas Ross Roberts and Ora Conway Roberts on May 25th, 1927 in Conroe, Texas.
While enlisted in the U.S. Navy, Donald studied Radar Technology. Donald’s life was marked by a fulfilling career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, one that spanned over...
William "Bill" Michael Lechowit
May 6, 2024
William "Bill" Michael Lechowit, a retired truck driver, passed away on May 6, 2024, in Dayton, Texas. He was born on February 7, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York. Bill served his country proudly in both the Army and the Navy.
Bill's life will be celebrated at various services. A visitation will be held on May 15 2024, from 5:00 PM to...
Gayle Diane Dow
May 6, 2024
We celebrate the life of Gayle Diane (Clark) Dow born February 26, 1946, in McKinney, Texas to parents, Patrick Everett Clark and Wilma E. Barton Clark. Diane went to meet our Lord in her Heavenly Home on May 6, 2024, in Arlington, Texas at the age of 78.
Diane was a member of the Coldspring Methodist Church and an honorary...
Edward Bannister
May 5, 2024
Edward Bannister, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away at the age of 55 in Houston, Texas. Edward Bannister was born on June 18th, 1968 to parents Jesse Burch and Betty Smith Burch in Cleveland, Texas. Edward was a veteran, proudly serving his country in the United States Navy.
Edwards love of the outdoors was evident; in his free...
Percy "Lee" Johnson
May 3, 2024
CWO-3 Percy "Lee" Johnson, a dedicated and compassionate soul, bid farewell to this world on May 3, 2024, in Dayton, Texas. Born on January 8, 1942, in Corpus Christi, Texas, Lee's life was a testimony of love, service, and kindness.
Lee's journey was defined by his never-ending commitment to serving others. He embarked on a remarkable career that saw him retire...
James Edward Goodwine
May 2, 2024
James Edward Goodwine, born January 17, 1945 in Harvey, IL, after overcoming bladder cancer in 2020, passed away in Humble, TX on May 2, 2024 at 11:41 pm at the age of 79 after a short battle with stage 4 lung cancer. James was a resident of Dayton, TX since 1988.
He served in the United States Army overseas. He then...
Kenneth Gordon McCorkel, Sr.
May 1, 2024
Kenneth Gordon McCorkel Sr., aged 84, passed away on May 1, 2024, in Cypress, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and resilience. Born on February 29, 1940, in Bainbridge, Georgia, Kenneth was one of the special few born on Leap Year Day, celebrating his 21st birthday only this year.
Kenneth's life was marked by a profound sense of duty...
Judge Lloyd "Tookie" Kirkham
April 29, 2024
Ira Lloyd "Tookie" Kirkham, affectionately known as Judge Kirkham, breathed his last breath on April 29, 2024, leaving behind a legacy etched deeply into the heart of Tarkington Prairie. Born on August 26, 1942, in Cleveland, Texas, Tookie was the cherished middle child of Ira Joe Kirkham and Bobbie Chapman Kirkham. His life's journey remained intertwined with the tight-knit community...
Terry "Butch" Haltom
April 29, 2024
Terry Wayne Haltom finished his race on April 29th, 2024. While he was never the loudest in the room, he was always the first to listen and the one others tended to listen to. He was a man of few words, but when he spoke, he was heard. Incredibly intelligent and unbelievably wise, he had one of the biggest...
Charles Elvin "Bo" Smith
April 28, 2024
Charles Elvin “Bo” Smith, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2024, at the Corrigan Memory Care/LTAC Facility in Corrigan, Texas.
Bo was born in Liberty, Texas on January 15, 1937, to Elvin Harvey “Bo” Smith and Alma Vernice Smith. He was a lifelong resident of Tarkington Prairie and graduated from Tarkington High School. He married...
Bonnie Byerley
April 27, 2024
Bonnie Anette Byerley, born Bonnie Anette Williams on June 22, 1935, in Dayton, passed away on April 27, 2024, in Broussard, Louisiana. She was a 1953 graduate of Dayton High School and a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many.
Bonnie led a life filled with love, joy, and dedication to her family. She married her high...
Cecil Brown
April 26, 2024
Marvin Cecil Brown, passed away on April 26, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born on December 26, 1945, in Liberty, Texas. Cecil was a loving brother, cherished uncle, and a dear friend to many. Cecil had a zest for life and enjoyed spending his time outdoors, fishing, hunting, and most of all, surrounded by his beloved family. His...
Judith Diane Hall McMullen
April 24, 2024
Judith Diane Hall McMullen of Kingwood, a beloved retired school teacher, passed away on April 24, 2024, in Liberty. She was born on September 3, 1941, in Houston.
Throughout her life, Judith found joy in her career as an educator and touched the lives of many students with her passion for teaching. Her dedication to shaping young minds left a lasting...
Linda Rayburn Clark Roberts
April 24, 2024
Linda Roberts, a beloved member of the Dayton community, passed away in her home under loving hospice care on Wednesday morning, April 24, 2024, in Dayton, Texas. She was born Linda Rayburn Clark on March 5, 1951, in Anahuac, Texas. She grew up in Hull-Daisetta and attended high school there. She was married to Brad Roberts for 52 years and...
Taylor Shea Radabaugh
April 23, 2024
On April 23, 2024, Taylor Shea Radabaugh passed away at the age of 35. Born on October 3, 1988, in Houston, Texas, to Kevin Radabaugh and Pamela Morton Radabaugh, Taylor's journey through life touched the hearts of many.Growing up in Cypress and Tarkington Prairie, Taylor's spirit shone bright from an early age. After graduating from Tarkington in 2007 his path...
Linda Pierce
April 23, 2024
Linda Pierce, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and talented creative spirit, passed away on April 23, 2024, in her hometown of Baytown, Texas. She was surrounded by her loving family after bravely facing a long illness.
Born on January 16, 1937, in Baytown to the late Silas Portervine Wilson and Lida Mae Burns Wilson, Linda's life was marked by creativity and...
Regeina Grace Neal
April 21, 2024
Regeina Grace Neal, a retired day care attendant known for her kindness and care towards children, passed away on April 21, 2024, at her home in Dayton. She was born on August 11, 1945, in Newton, Kansas.
Regeina lived a fulfilling life centered around love and faith. She was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church in Dayton and...
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