Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
Frank Douglas Foster
July 28, 2023
Frank Douglas Foster, age 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, peacefully passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, in Baytown, Texas. Frank was born on July 10, 1942, in Pasadena, Texas, to his late parents, John Foster and Emma Knight Foster.
A longtime resident of Dayton since 1980, Frank had previously called Pasadena home. He dedicated his career...
Gale Leary
July 25, 2023
Gala (Gale) Barfield Leary passed away peacefully at home on July 25. The baby of seven siblings, she grew up in a loving family where there was always laughter. Gale was raised in Houston until the age of 13 when her family moved to the river bottoms of Tarkington. She married the love of her life, Michael Leary and moved...
Gerald Wayne Bagwell
July 24, 2023
Gerald Wayne Bagwell passed away on July 24, 2023, in Liberty, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and community service. He was 81 years old.
Gerald was born on October 14, 1941, in Beaumont, Texas, to Leonard M. Bagwell and Estelle McFarling Bagwell. Gerald has been married to his high school sweetheart and love of his life,...
M.L. Cobb
July 24, 2023
M. L. Cobb, aged 88, of Crosby, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Baytown. He was born on May 27, 1935, in Many, Louisiana, to his late parents, Lovell Roy Lee Cobb and Lillian Joan Norsworthy Cobb.
M. L. spent a significant part of his life in Crosby, where he became a beloved member of...
Preston "Woody" Woodrome
July 24, 2023
Preston “Woody” Woodrome, a most generous, Christ-loving optimist, went home to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Monday, July 24th, 2023 at 87 years young. He was born May 25, 1936 in Colmesneil, Texas to parents Dave and Daisy (Rawls) Woodrome.
Preston leaves behind his sister, Lela Esmond and husband, Jerry; brother, David Woodrome; his...
Travis Wayne Scarborough
July 23, 2023
Travis Wayne Scarborough was born July 11, 1984 in Humble, Texas to parents, Phillip Scarborough and Phyllis Busby Scarborough. He passed away suddenly on July 23, 2023 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 39. Travis worked for the past 18 years in Quality Control in the oilwell industry.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Scarborough;...
Sonya Faye Stewart
July 22, 2023
Dayton mourns the loss of a beloved community member, Sonya Weddle Stewart, who peacefully passed away at the age of 83 on Saturday, July 22, 2023, in Dayton, Texas. Sonya was born on September 7, 1939, in Bogata, Texas, to her late parents, Morris Weddle and Leona Puckett Weddle.
Sonya's life was deeply entwined with the Dayton community, having...
L.J. Wilson, Jr.
July 22, 2023
Lee Jefferson “LJ” Wilson, Jr., 95 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, in Kingwood. He was born June 4, 1928, in Oakhurst, Texas to parents Lee Jefferson Wilson, Sr. and Mayme Wilson Mosley.
L.J. served in the United States Army in Germany during the Korean war. After returning home he married Joyce McWhorter on September 11, 1954. From then...
Elton James Parker "Lil Red"
July 20, 2023
On July 20, 2023, the world lost a bright and beloved soul, Elton "Lil Red" Parker, whose presence brought joy and happiness to everyone around him. Born on January 9, 2004, Elton touched the lives of many as a loving son, grandson, nephew, and friend. His departure has left a void that will be felt deeply by all who had...
James "Jim" Fagan McGahey
July 20, 2023
James "Jim" Fagan McGahey, 81, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on August 15, 1941, in Tyler, Texas, he was the beloved son of the late T.N. McGahey and Winsor Platt McGahey.
Jim lived a fulfilling life in Dayton for the past 33 years, where he made lasting...
Dixie Ann Burger
July 19, 2023
Dixie Ann Kirk Burger, a beloved resident of Highlands, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the age of 75, in Houston. She was born on September 20, 1947, in Roanoke, Virginia, to her late parents, Charles Columbus Kirk and Mary Elizabeth Barnett Kirk.
Dixie had been a cherished member of the Highlands community for over 30...
Cesar Garcia-Mendez
July 19, 2023
Es con profunda tristeza que anunciamos el fallecimiento prematuro de César García-Méndez, un querido hijo, hermano, nieto, sobrino, primo y amigo. Nacido el 22 de diciembre de 2018 en Galveston, Texas, César trajo inmensa alegría y felicidad a todos los que lo conocieron. Trágicamente, el 19 de julio de 2023, a la tierna edad de 4 años, su joven...
Deborah Lou Duncan
July 19, 2023
Deborah Lou Duncan was born August 31, 1964 in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. She went to her heavenly home on July 19, 2023 in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 58. Deborah had a four year battle with cancer and battled courageously through it all. She was currently living in Cleveland, Texas and was a former resident of Plano, Texas where she...
Will Thomas Wegner
July 17, 2023
William "Will" Wegner, a skilled carpenter with a heart of gold, touched the lives of many during his 40 years of life. Born on December 2, 1982, in Dayton, he was the beloved son of William Lee Wegner and Vickie Beard Wegner. On July 17, 2023, Dayton lost a compassionate and talented soul when Will passed away in his...
Delores Ann Murphy
July 16, 2023
Delores Ann Murphy, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on July 16, 2023. She was born on October 1, 1943, to Willie and Vera Trahan. Delores was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Albert Murphy, her special friend Rubert Franklin Jr., and her sister Billie Hooks.
Delores is survived by her loving daughters Barbara Hammac and...
Martha Lee Jolly
July 16, 2023
Martha Lee Jolly, a loving mother, dedicated community member, and passionate animal advocate, passed away on July 16, 2023, in Conroe, Texas, at the age of 74. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, kindness, and cherished memories.
Martha was born on October 17, 1948, to Raymond Waldrop and Frances Dillon Waldrop. Raised in Liberty, Texas, she attended Liberty...
Pete Merrell
July 16, 2023
Oliver "Pete" Gene Merrell, a beloved father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, great great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on July 16, 2023 at the age of 88. He was born on December 11, 1934, in Houston, Texas. Pete was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mabell Merrell, his loving wife Pauline Merrell, his sisters Ann Goins and JoAnn Ott, his...
Gary Edmund Rich, Sr.
July 15, 2023
Gary Edmund Rich, Sr., 82, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on July 15, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. He was born on March 7, 1941, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Melvin Rich and Ila Lyle Rich. Gary was a beloved resident of Dayton since 1972 and had previously lived in Pasadena, Texas. He dedicated his career as a salesman for...
Sarah Dianne Rombs
July 15, 2023
Dianne Brown Rombs, a cherished member of the Dayton community, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the age of 68. Born on January 2, 1955, in Baytown, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Able Brown and Dorothy Orr Brown. Dianne spent her early years in Baytown and graduated from Ross S. Sterling High School in...
Lucille Tanner
July 15, 2023
Lucille Gillen Tanner, “Granny”, went to be healed in heaven with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on July 15, 2023. She was a life-long resident of Tarkington Prairie where she married the love of her life on September 20, 1947, and eventually planted roots on their 100-acre homestead where she resided the remainder of her life. She leaves behind a...
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