Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Joyce Glenn High

Joyce Glenn High

Sep 23, 2024

Obituary for Joyce Glenn High

Joyce Glenn High, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024, in Baytown, Texas, at the age of 70. Born on October 17, 1953, to Jesse Glenn and Jewel Gilcrease, Joyce lived a life filled with love, faith, and family.

A proud graduate of C.E. King High School in 1972, Joyce...

Erika Cecilia Montesnieto

Erika Cecilia Montesnieto

Sep 21, 2024

On Saturday, September 21, 2024, the world lost a beautiful soul. At just 45 years old, Erika Cecilia (Pescina) Montesnieto peacefully departed this life, surrounded by the love her family, embarking on her journey to a heavenly home.

Erika was born on February 15, 1979, in Monterrey, Mexico, to Cecilo and Elia Pescina and was adopted by her uncle and aunt,...

Mildred Joyce "Pat" Jennings

Mildred Joyce "Pat" Jennings

Sep 21, 2024

“Live for the punchline!” – Pat Jennings (November 17, 1927-September 21, 2024)

Mildred Joyce "Pat” Jennings was born in Carrabelle, Florida, on November 17, 1927. Her parents were Mildred and Wynn Booth. She had a beautiful childhood growing up surrounded by aunts, uncles and her beloved Mumsy. After The Great Depression, her family moved to Houston where she attended school in...

Elna Ruth Brown

Elna Ruth Brown

Sep 20, 2024

Obituary for Elna Ruth Brown

Elna Ruth Brown, 84, of Houston, Texas, passed away on September 20, 2024. Born on April 15, 1940, in Hempstead, Texas, Elna was the beloved daughter of Virgil Whigham and Eunice Johnson Whigham.

Elna dedicated her life to her family, raising her children in Dayton, Texas, before moving to Tennessee, where she pursued her calling in ministry....

Corey Thomas "Steak Daddy" White

Corey Thomas "Steak Daddy" White

Sep 20, 2024

Corey Thomas “Steak Daddy” White was born October 31, 1977, in Houston, Texas to parents, Thomas Alva White and Cecile Kingsbury White. He passed away September 20, 2024, in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 46. Corey graduated from Cleveland High School in 1995. He received the nickname Steak Daddy while he was playing baseball, and it carried on to...

Wayne Ellisor

Wayne Ellisor

Sep 18, 2024

Wayne Ellisor was born in Conroe, Texas on July 21, 1952 to parents, Elbert Ellisor and Nelda Shipman Ellisor. He went to his Heavenly Home, surrounded by his loving family, on September 18, 2024 at the age of 72 years. Wayne loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed his time on his tractor. Wayne was a truck...

Bernadette Theriot McKinney

Bernadette Theriot McKinney

Sep 17, 2024

Obituary for Bernadette Theriot McKinney

Bernadette Theriot McKinney, 76, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024. Born on June 30, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the beloved daughter of Leroy Joseph Theriot and Evelyn Helen Maloney Theriot.

A proud graduate of Dayton High School in 1968, Bernadette was a lifelong member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, where her...

Robert Michael Moorman

Robert Michael Moorman

Sep 17, 2024

Obituary for Robert Michael Moorman

Robert Michael Moorman, 81, of Wallisville, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024, in Houston. Born on July 17, 1943, in Livingston, Texas, to Elmer Ray Moorman and Lettie Lucille Holmes Moorman, Robert dedicated his life to his family, his work, and his faith. Robert also performed his military duties in the Army by serving...

Jose Patrocinio Saavedra Saldana

Jose Patrocinio Saavedra Saldana

Sep 17, 2024

El Señor Don José Patrocinio Saavedra Saldaña mejor conocido como Don Patrocinio o Don Patro, un muy buen esposo, hijo, padre, y abuelo, falleció el Martes 17 de Septiembre de 2024 en la ciudad de Beaumont Texas a los 85 años de edad. Nació el 16 de Junio de 1939 de sus padres amorosos, el señor Severo Saavedra y la...

Darren Dwayne Wolf

Darren Dwayne Wolf

Sep 16, 2024

Darren Dwayne Wolf, born on June 8, 1970, to Joe and Gail Wolf, departed this life on September 16, 2024. He leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories as devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Darren had an unwavering passion for family and the great outdoors. He reveled in every moment spent with his loved ones,...

Millie Dean Smith

Millie Dean Smith

Sep 15, 2024

Millie Dean Smith, 84, went home to be with the Lord on September 15th, 2024. Millie was born to parents Dorsey Albert Beard and Millie E. Whitmire Beard on February 11th, 1940 in Conroe, Texas.

Millie was a loving homemaker and mother, who poured her heart into creating a warm and nurturing home for her family. When she got free time,...

Clifford Lee Thomas

Clifford Lee Thomas

Sep 12, 2024

Obituary for Clifford Lee Thomas

Clifford Lee Thomas, 85, of Houston, Texas, passed away on September 12, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of diverse achievements and cherished relationships. Born on October 22, 1938, in Plum Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Clifford was the son of William Howard Thomas, Jr. and Mildred Ione Rupert Thomas.

Clifford’s remarkable journey began at the tender age of...

Stephen Anthony Sartin

Stephen Anthony Sartin

Sep 12, 2024

Stephen Anthony Sartin, 40, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on September 12, 2024.

Born on October 8, 1983, Stephen was the beloved son of Anthony Edward Sartin and Susan Davidson Sartin. Raised in the close-knit community of Dayton and nurtured by the Dayton First Assembly of God Church, Stephen's life was a testament to his deep roots and enduring passions.

A proud...

Kenneth Wayne Delana Sr.

Kenneth Wayne Delana Sr.

Sep 11, 2024

Kenneth Wayne Delana, Sr. was born October 29, 1929 in Harrah, Oklahoma to parents, Elige Noah Delana and Ada Gertrude Nation Delana. He passed away in Cleveland, Texas on September 11, 2024 at the age of 94. 

Kenneth served our country in the US Army during the Korean War. He was employed by Houston Metro where he was a bus driver...

Deborah Kay "Debbie" Rawson Keaton

Deborah Kay "Debbie" Rawson Keaton

Sep 10, 2024

Deborah Kay "Debbie" Rawson Keaton, born on August 13, 1956, in Groves, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 10 2024, in Liberty. Debbie was a cherished member of her community and a dedicated professional, known for her long tenure as a manager at Stop & Go Convenience stores and the Pizza Hut in Liberty. Her commitment to her work was...

Dr. James Hall

Dr. James Hall

Sep 9, 2024

Dr. James A. Hall, a beloved figure in the Dayton community, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2024, in Houston, Tx, at the age of 78. Born on August 22, 1946, in Sweetwater, Tx, Dr. Hall was a dedicated and talented veterinarian who loved nothing more than to devote his time to brightening the day of any client who dared...

Melodie Kae Jordan

Melodie Kae Jordan

Sep 9, 2024

Melodie Kae Jordan, loving Wife, Mother of 6 wonderful children, Omah to 7 beautiful Grandchildren and friend to literally hundreds of people. Melodie was born February 23, 1966 in Hastings, Nebraska to parents, Dennis Leroy Brown and Edna Mae Naplin Brown. She passed away peacefully in her sleep while visiting her dad in Biloxi, Mississippi on September 9, 2024 at...

David Louis "Junior" Langley

David Louis "Junior" Langley

Sep 8, 2024

David Louis "Junior" Langley, 62

David Louis "Junior" Langley, a beloved father, loving son, brother, and friend, passed away on September 8, 2024, in Houston, Texas. He was 62 years old.

Born on March 27, 1962, in DeRidder, Louisiana, Junior was the cherished son of William Langley II and Mary L. Mason Langley. Junior grew up in Northshore before moving to Dayton,...

James Franklin Statham Sr.

James Franklin Statham Sr.

Sep 8, 2024

James Franklin Statham, a beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away at the age of 98. Jim was born to parents James F. Statham and Myrtle Gregory Powell Statham on November 13th, 1925. 

At age 18, Jim was drafted by selective service into the U.S. Army, and started Boot Camp at Camp Blanding in Florida. While on leave in August...

Tyna Jaunell Tope

Tyna Jaunell Tope

Sep 8, 2024

Tyna Jaunell Tope, beloved mother, sister, love-bug, and mawmaw, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024. Born on March 17, 1964, in Houston, Texas. 

Tyna was a beacon of warmth and love in the lives of those who knew her. Her home was always open, her kitchen always bustling, and her heart always welcoming. Tyna's cooking was legendary among her family,...

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