Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

Dec 20, 2022

Margaret Sue (Sellers) Johnson of Splendora, Texas was born July 13, 1944 in Mansfield, Louisiana to parents James and Edna Sellers. She left this Earth for her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at the age of 78.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents James and Edna Sellers; daughter, Robin; sisters Marie, Barbabra, Hattie, Loulamae and Carolyn; and...

Dec 19, 2022

Sharon Dee “Sherry” Vien of Cleveland, Texas was born September 19, 1944 in Henderson, Texas to parents, Millard Akin and Dorothy Melton Akin. She passed away in Conroe, Texas on December 19, 2022 at the age of 78. Sherry was a long time employee of the City of Cleveland Municipal Court. Her greatest love was for her family and she...

Dec 18, 2022

Leo Shannon Nutt was born on June 4, 1942 in Lewis County, Tennessee to parents, William Burt Nutt and Pearl Brewer Nutt. He passed away in Cleveland, Texas on December 18, 2022 at the age of 80. Leo proudly served our country in the US Army. He also worked as a dispatcher for Texas Industries and was a truckdriver. Leo...

Dec 16, 2022

Amelia Louise Smith was born in Houston, Texas on December 31, 1962 to parents, Billy Clayton Smith and Sandra Mae Holmquist Smith. She passed away in Kingwood, Texas on December 16, 2022 at the age of 59. Amelia loved her family and enjoyed having the opportunity to raise her children. She also loved keeping her grandchildren and enjoyed the time...

Dec 15, 2022

David Lee Sheives was born September 21, 1962 and passed away on December 15, 2022, at the age of 60.

Born in Harlingen, Texas to James Marvin Sheives and Carolyn Jean Andert on September 21, 1962, David was a product of Houston for the better part of his life. He graduated from Lamar High School in 1981, subsequently attending the University...

Dec 15, 2022

Ernest Earl Smith was born in Dayton, Texas on November 17, 1949 to parents, Ernest Arlis and Clara Fay Smith. He passed away on December 15, 2022 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 73. Ernest served our country in the US Army and was a construction worker. He was a lifelong resident of Cleveland. His greatest love was his...

Dec 14, 2022

Martha Jo Ward passed peacefully at home in Conroe, Texas on December 14, 2022 at the age of 77. She was born in Sumrall, MS on September 30, 1945.

Martha is survived by son B.J. Ward and wife Kristel with their children Abbey, Emma, and Evan. Brother Marvin Edward Quick and wife Rose Irene of San Antonio. She is preceded in...

Dec 11, 2022

Mrs. Henrietta “Peggy” Finch Walters, age 93, of Shepherd, Texas, passed from this earthly life on December 11, 2022, in Shepherd, Texas. She was born in Houston, Texas, to Henry Autry Reich and Daisy Finch Reich on July 30, 1929.

She met her soulmate in Houston, Texas, and married at the young age of 15. They had four children. Her husband...

Dec 10, 2022

W.L. Duff, Jr. of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at the age of 57. W.L. was born on April 10, 1965 in Cleveland, Texas to parents W.L. Sr. and Linda Odle Duff.

W.L. was a fireman and paramedic for 10 years with the Houston Fire Department. After leaving the fire department, he worked in the logging business for...

Dec 9, 2022

Neeta Jean Smith Swearingen, 86, of Liberty, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022 in Houston. She was born July 6, 1939 in Liberty to her late parents, Arthur James Smith and Lillian Ophelia Myrick Smith.

Neeta was a lifelong resident of Liberty, member of the South Liberty United Methodist Church and a retired medical receptionist from Dr. Pegues’ office.

Mrs. Swearingen enjoyed...

Dec 8, 2022

Paula Lynn McGee was born January 25, 1942 in McAlester, Oklahoma to parents, G.T. Ennis and Iris Sisco Ennis. She passed away December 8, 2022 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 80. Paula owned El Burrito in Cleveland and Liberty for 40 years. She loved all of her customers and especially loved her family. Paula will be greatly missed...

Dec 8, 2022

Celena Margaret Crippens, age 93, passed away on the morning of Thursday, December 8th, 2022. Celena was born in Lebanon, New Hampshire, on July 26th, 1929, to Leonard and Alberta Follensbee. As a teen she worked in the local laundry. She took a bus trip to Cheyenne, Wyoming to visit her sister Betty whose husband was in the military. It...

Dec 8, 2022

Eulogio Narvaez was born November 2, 1942 in Mexico to parents, Gavino Narvaez and Juana Ornelas Narvaez. He passed away December 8, 2022 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 80. Eulogio worked for Georgia Pacific Timber for many years. The most important thing in life was his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved...

Dec 7, 2022

James Bryant Cope was born January 18, 1953 in Liberty, Texas to parents, Charles Ralph Cope and Dorothy Jo Simmons Cope. He passed away December 7, 2022 in New Caney, Texas at the age of 69. Bryant was a construction worker. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Bryant also loved his rides on his Harley Davidson. He loved...

Dec 7, 2022

Dec 6, 2022

Randy Dalby, 74, of Tarkington, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in Kingwood. He was born August 24, 1948 in Port Arthur, Texas to his late parents, Harold Lee Dalby and Joyce Lene’ Dalby.

Randy lived in Tarkington for the last 25 years. He grew up in Nederland, TX where he attended Nederland High School, being known as the largest, fastest...

Dec 4, 2022

Roy Morrison was born August 3, 1950 in Huntsville, Texas to parents, John Morrison and Katherine Avant Morrison. He passed away December 4, 2022 in Coldspring, Texas at the age of 72. Roy was a truck driver most of his life, hauling cattle and logs. Roy loved to fish and take care of his cows. He will be greatly missed...

Dec 3, 2022

God granted us an angel, by the name of Ayla Shante’ Binion-Holmes, on December 3, 2022 who passed away that same morning at 7:45 at Memorial Hermann Hospital Northeast in Humble, Texas.

Ayla Shante’ leaves behind, cherishing her memory, parents, Jacorey Binion, Krystal Holmes and Tim Potts; big sister, Kacelynn Marie’ Holmes; grandparents, Eva Briggs Holmes, Columbus Lee Holmes and Towanji...

Dec 2, 2022

Michael Carroll Anders, 71, of Dayton, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 in Dayton. He was born January 29, 1951 in Houston to his late parents, Palmer Anders and Marry Russell Clark Anders.

Michael had lived in Dayton for more than 30 years and was a U.S. Army veteran. He liked hot rod cars, loved all animals and was a loving...

Dec 1, 2022

Jimmy Joe Sterling, age 84, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away on December 1, 2022, attended by family. Jim was born on May 19, 1938, to Joseph and Opal Sterling, of Lubbock, Texas. From a cotton-farming family, Jim was in the FFA at Monterrey High School, from which he graduated in 1956. After serving as a private in the U.S. Army,...