Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

Feb 15, 2023

Gary Austin Davis was born January 4, 1953 in Hub, Mississippi to parents, Julius Tilton Davis and Minnie Lou Webster Davis. He passed away February 15, 2023 in Tomball, Texas at the age of 70. Gary was a good hearted person that was ready to lend a hand to anyone in need. He was hard working truckdriver and hard oilfield...

Feb 14, 2023

Rodney Doran Lee, 73, of Liberty passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 in Liberty. He was born December 10, 1949 in Beaumont, Texas to his late parents, Doran Lee and Marylena Clark Lee.

Rodney, a Vietnam Army Veteran, served two tours in Vietnam. He served in the United States Army and was granted honorable discharge at the rank of Sargent, as...

Feb 14, 2023

Russie Ann Avant, 88, of Mooringsport, Louisiana passed away peacefully on February 14, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Russie was born December 14, 1934 in Warren, Texas to Russell Ryan Avant and Annabell (Tousha) Avant Davis. She had spent the last ten years in Mooringsport but before that had lived in Atoy, Texas.

Russie always put the...

Feb 14, 2023

Thomas Kelly Chapman, Jr. (T.K.) was born on August 8, 1949, in San Antonio, TX. He was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family.

He graduated from Groveton High School in 1967. He then attended Massey Business College in Lufkin, TX for 2 years. He began his work life at Lufkin...

Feb 13, 2023

James “Pete” Ferguson was born in Cleveland, Texas on July 21, 1936 to parents, Jay Dan Ferguson and Susie Kelley Ferguson. He passed away February 13, 2023 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 86. Pete was a lifelong resident of Cleveland where he was owner of Ferguson Butane which later became City Bottle Gas. He had a way with...

Feb 11, 2023

Jessica Ann Landry-Jacobs, 35, passed away after a fierce fight with cancer on February 11, 2023 in Houston, Texas. Jessica was born June 19, 1987 in Galveston, Texas to parents, Robert O’Connor and Debra Ortez O’Connor. 

Jessica graduated from Barbers Hill High School in 2006. She was an amazing and loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. Jessica...

Feb 11, 2023

Glenda Kay Ferguson, 66, of Baytown, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 in Baytown. She was born December 7, 1956 in Huntsville, Texas to her parents, Myron Henry Ferguson and Mary Louise Ferguson.

Glenda grew up in Huntsville, Texas and had resided in Baytown for many years. She was a very Godly Woman who enjoyed reading her bible, had the gift...

Feb 10, 2023

Deborah Gae Hanagriff, 71, of Sour Lake, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 in Beaumont. She was born November 8, 1951 in Lubbock, Texas to her late parents, Moody Fredenburg and Naomi Hughes Fredenburg.

Deborah grew up in Lubbock, had resided in Crystal Beach for a period and was then a longtime resident of the Liberty and Anahuac areas. She was...

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,...