Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

Feb 10, 2023

T J Crayton, 89, of Sugarland, passed away Monday, February 10, 2023 in Sugarland. He was born November 25, 1933 in Longview, Texas to his late parents, Thomas Jefferson Crayton and Sybil Scott Crayton.

T J had lived in Sugarland for the last two years, previously lived in Dayton and Austin, was a retired HVAC control technician, member of the Baptist...

Feb 10, 2023

Sandra Dianne Bohannon, age 66 of Cleveland, TX passed away Saturday, February 10, 2023. She was born August 1, 1956, in Conroe, TX to parents William Donald Gilmore and Julia Gay Alford Gilmore who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her son, Tyler Bohannon; father-in-law, R.L. “Buddy” Bohannon; brother, Billy Bruce Gilmore; sister-in-law, Cheryl Lynn...

Feb 9, 2023

Charles Wayne Bridges was born on November 14, 1942 in Shafter, California to parents Charles and Dorothy Bridges. He passed away February 9, 2023 at 80 years old.

Charles Wayne Bridges loved the Lord with all his heart, soul and mind. He was a servant, leader, loving and caring for his family and friends with all he had. Wayne loved the...

Feb 8, 2023

Feb 8, 2023

Reginald E. Richmond was born September 22, 1951 in Cleveland, Texas to parents, Charles Earl Richmond and Ola Lee Pollard Richmond. He went to his Heavenly Home on February 8, 2023 in Coldspring, Texas at the age of 71. Reginald retired after 33 years of service with the Montgomery County Appraisal Office. He was a member and on the Board...

Feb 7, 2023

Betty Jean Holman was born January 30. 1949 in Houston, Texas to parents, Mason Cross and Wilma Middleton Cross. She passed away in Shepherd, Texas on February 7, 2023 at the age of 74. Betty Jean loved her family and provided a loving home for them. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Betty Jean...

Feb 4, 2023

Sherry Ann (Larpenteur) Foster, age 58, of Coldspring, Texas, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 4, 2023. Sherry was born October 1, 1964 in Franklin, Louisiana to parents Alvoid and Edna Larpenteur.

Sherry is preceded in death by her father, Alvoid Joseph Larpenteur and her brother, Al “Son” Larpenteur. She is survived by her husband, Gary Foster; mother Edna...

Feb 4, 2023

Nadyne Hood was born September 25, 1945 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Howard Alan Ward and Girthel McRae Ward. She passed away February 4, 2023 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 77. Nadyne worked in the cafeteria for the Splendora ISD and enjoyed babysitting. The greatest joy in her life was her family. Nadyne loved spending time with her...

Feb 3, 2023

Diane Rosalie (Konieczny) Wyatt, age 79, of Dayton, Texas passed away Friday, February 3, 2023. She was born April 22, 1943 in Chicago, Illinios to parents John and Rosalie Konieczny who preceded her in death along with her husband, Donald Wyatt and son, Todd Wyatt.

Along with raising a large family, Diane and Donald also raised Arabian horses for 50+ years.

Diane...

Feb 1, 2023

Jim Adolphus Kennedy was born January 10, 1954 in Lafayette, Louisiana to parents, Gustavus Allison Kennedy and Verna Navarre Kennedy. He passed away February 1, 2023 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 69. Jim graduated Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena, TX in 1972 and was an accomplished pipeline welder for 40+ years who traveled extensively throughout the United...

Jan 31, 2023

Coley Edgar Wright, Jr., 90, of Dayton passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 in Dayton. He was born December 8, 1932 in Dayton to his late parents, Coley Edgar Wright, Sr. and Pearl Eanes Wright.

Mr. Wright learned the meat business, at an early age, while helping his father in their market. He was a member of The Associated FFA Club...

Jan 29, 2023

Clyde Barnard Covey was born December 18, 1927 in Corpus Christi, Texas to parents, George Edwin Covey and Lola Grace Grimm Covey. He went to his Heavenly Home on January 29, 2023 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 95. Clyde proudly served our country in the US Navy as a WWII era veteran. After returning home from the military,...

Jan 28, 2023

Mildred Louise “Millie” Rousseau, 78, of Houston, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 in Houston. She was born September 19, 1944 in Alexandria, Louisiana to her late parents, Julius Rousseau and Sarah Gillespie Rousseau.

Millie was a longtime resident of Houston and previously resided in Louisiana. She loved to sew, work on crafts, was an outstanding cook and a wonderful mother.

She...

Jan 28, 2023

Dona May Ellis was born September 12, 1939 in Windsor Ontario, Canada to parents William Frost and Mamie Hunter Frost. She passed away January 28, 2023 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 83. Dona loved her family with all her heart and enjoyed spending as much time as she could with all of them. Dona will be greatly missed...

Jan 28, 2023

G. Nick Carter was born July 3, 1945 in Charleston, South Carolina to parents, Sidney Gregory Carter and Ianita Gamet Carter. He went to his Heavenly Home on January 28, 2023 in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 77. Nick served our country in the US Navy, serving 3 tours in Vietnam, and receiving 2 Bronze Stars and 1 Silver...

Jan 26, 2023

Almedia Dean was born June 3, 1936 in Tomball, Texas. Almedia is also known to many of us as mom, meme, mammee or “media”. She was a committed wife, loving mother, sister, caring grandmother, gracious great grandmother, friend, and sister in Christ. She was called to her eternal home on January 26, 2023 at the age of 86.

She was born...

Jan 25, 2023

Margie Fay Gandy Hickman was born December 21, 1947 in Saratoga, Texas to parents, H. K. (Hen) Gandy and Mildred Vernice Flowers Gandy. She gained her wings the evening of January 25, 2023, at home, with her loving family by her side. She was 75 years old.

She attended school at West Hardin, where she participated in band and basketball, a...

Jan 25, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Rick Wayne Spies. Ricky was born November 5, 1968 and passed away January 25, 2023, at Memorial Herman Hospital after a short but courageous battle with cancer.

Ricky is preceded in death by his father Virgil Spies, Sr.

Ricky is survived by his loving mother, Lillian; brother, Virgil and wife...

Jan 24, 2023

Billie “Jean” Cox Schwander, 89, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 in Kingwood. She was born June 10, 1933 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to her late parents, Roy Cox and Dolly Bell Cox.

Jean had lived in Dayton since 2017 and had formerly lived in Huntsville, Texas, was a member of the First United Methodist church in Huntsville and...

Jan 23, 2023

Daniel Eston Lawrence was born October 3, 1956 in Chincoteague, Virginia to parents Janet Robinett Lawrence and David Lawrence. He passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at the age of 66. Dan served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He loved the outdoors and he also loved to read. It was not unusual to find him...