Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Nell Collins

Nell Collins

Jul 5, 2022

Ethel “Nell” Ivanelle Collins, 83, of Hardin passed away on July 5, 2022. Nell was born December 23, 1938 in Dry Prong, Louisiana to parents, Leroy Coleman and Mary Edith Lovell Coleman. Nell had lived in the Hardin area for over 41 years. She worked at the Elks Lodge and traveled with a funnel cake trailer for many years. She...

Joe Shearer, Jr.

Joe Shearer, Jr.

Jul 5, 2022

Joseph “Joe” Norman Shearer, Jr., age 71, of Porter, Texas passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022. He was born May 14, 1951, in Houston, Texas, to parents Joseph Norman Shearer, Sr. and Mary Alice Shearer who preceded him in death along with his brother, Monty Shearer. Survivors include his mother of their children, Shirley Lilley Shearer; daughters, Dede Murray and...

Hollis William Jefferson, Jr.

Hollis William Jefferson, Jr.

Jul 5, 2022

Hollis William Jefferson, Jr., age 76, of Cleveland, Texas passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022. He was born June 8, 1946, in Amesbury, Massachusetts to parents Stella and Hollis Jefferson, Sr. who preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Virginia (Corser) Jefferson; daughters, Melissa Joyce, Holly Hickman and husband Fred, Ann Leo and husband Robert; sisters, Louise Lennox and...

James "Jim"  Alexander Pfeiffer

James "Jim" Alexander Pfeiffer

Jul 4, 2022

James “Jim” Alexander Pfeiffer, a World War II Veteran, 98, of Perrysburg, Ohio and Cleveland, Texas, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022, at The Lakes of Monclova in Maumee, Ohio. Jim was born on April 3, 1924, in Newark, Ohio to Paul and Jennie Pfeiffer. His family moved to Texas when he was six months old, and he considered...

Betty Marie Thornton

Betty Marie Thornton

Jul 4, 2022

Betty Marie Thornton was born July 18, 1934 in Shepherd, Texas to parents, Thomas Eldon Hues Sr and Alice McGee Hues. She went to her Heavenly Home, to be reunited with her beloved husband William, on July 4, 2022 in Shepherd, Texas at the age of 87. Betty was a lifelong resident of Shepherd, Texas where she was a member...

Helen Louise Ward Bailey

Helen Louise Ward Bailey

Jul 2, 2022

Helen Louise Ward Bailey was born October 19, 1933 in Bremond, Texas to parents, Albert Klotz and Maggie Homiack Klotz. She went to her Heavenly Home on July 2, 2022 in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Bruce R. Ward and Rolfe Bailey; sisters, Patricia and Christine. Helen is survived...

Linda Kay Deford

Linda Kay Deford

Jul 2, 2022

Linda Kay DeFord was born on September 13, 1949 in Houston, Texas, and died July 02, 2022 in Cleveland, Texas, at 73 years of age. She was born Linda Kay Ehrigson, the late-in-life only child of Walter David Ehrigson and Grace Irene Kraus. Linda was the “Apple of her Daddy’s Eye!” She married David L. DeFord on June 21, 1975...

Linda Jeanette Byerley-Medina

Linda Jeanette Byerley-Medina

Jul 1, 2022

Linda Jeanette Byerley-Medina, 67, of Dayton, Texas passed away on July 1, 2022 at her residence. Linda was born May 3, 1955 in Dayton, Texas in Dayton to parents John Byerley, Jr. and Bonnie Williams Byerley. Linda lived most her life in the Dayton area, and was a former resident of Lafayette, Louisiana. Linda was previously employed as a machinist...

Glenda Caughman

Glenda Caughman

Jun 30, 2022

Glenda Caughman, 72, of Dayton, Texas passed away on June 30, 2022, peacefully at her home. Glenda was born on April 30, 1950, in Borger, Texas to parents Robert Anderton and Bobbi Jo Griffith Anderton. Glenda lived in the Kenefick area for many years. She was a member of the Southern Baptist Church and enjoyed flowers, especially yellow roses. She...

Beverly Jo Suttle

Beverly Jo Suttle

Jun 30, 2022

Beverly Jo Suttle was born February 28, 1939 in Dyersberg, Tennessee to parents, Joe L. Brisendine and Hilda Rueben Pierce Brisendine. Beverly passed away peacefully, June 30, 2022, surrounded by her loving family, in Coldspring, Texas. Beverly had a full life. She loved her family and friends dearly. Her accepting character and love for people turned many friends of the...

Rosa Rodriguez

Rosa Rodriguez

Jun 29, 2022

Rosa Castillo Rodriguez, age 93, of Cleveland, Texas passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022. She was born August 23, 1928, in Bastrop, Texas. Met the love of her life, Macario Rodriguez. They married November 14, 1953, in Loriane, Texas. She loved God and was strong in her Catholic faith. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and active...

Bill Thomas

Bill Thomas

Jun 28, 2022

Bill Thomas, age 90, of Kingwood, Texas passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022. He was born May 12, 1932, in Webster, Texas to parents Milton Jesse Thomas and Lorene Maggie Lou Thomas who preceded him in death along with his brother, Royce Thomas, Sr. Bill was a graduate of Cleveland High School class of 1951. At Cleveland High, he was...

Roland Earl  Anderson

Roland Earl Anderson

Jun 28, 2022

Roland Earl Anderson, 75, of Dayton passed away June 28, 2022 in Galveston, Texas. Roland was born May 14, 1947 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Morris Roland Anderson and Francis Eunice Willett Anderson. Roland grew up in Dayton and attended Dayton schools. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He was a member of the Masonic...

Marvin Dwayne  Smith

Marvin Dwayne Smith

Jun 25, 2022

One of the good ones has left us too soon. Marvin Dwayne Smith, lovingly known as Thumper, was born in Cleveland, Texas on July 27, 1968 to his parents, JD Smith and Rachel Rushing Smith. On June 25, 2022 he died very unexpectedly after a massive heart attack at his home in Edmond, he was just 53 years old. Dwayne...

Frances "Tommie"  Mae Hodges

Frances "Tommie" Mae Hodges

Jun 24, 2022

Frances “Tommie” Mae Hodges, age 87, of Spring, Texas passed away June 24, 2022. She was born January 7, 1935, in Bay City, Texas to parents Dewey E. Sutton and Eva Mae Sutton who preceded her in death along with her husband, Earl Hodges; brother, Dewey Charles Sutton; sister, Marilyn Fae Mason; and sons in law, Jimmy D. Dozier and...

Jerry  Lee Smith

Jerry Lee Smith

Jun 23, 2022

Jerry Lee Smith, 67, of Channelview passed away June 23, 2022 in Liberty, Texas. Jerry was born September 15, 1954, in Texas City to parents Tommie Lee Smith and Dorothy Jeanne Spiers Smith. Jerry attended North Shore Senior High graduating in 1973. He proudly served in the United States Navy for six years and worked as an electrician. He loved...

Charlotte Gay Andrews

Charlotte Gay Andrews

Jun 22, 2022

Charlotte Gay Andrews, age 75, of Cleveland, Texas passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022. She was born January 14, 1947, in Houston, Texas to parents Noah and Evie Whitener who preceded her in death along with her husband, Charles Ray Andrews. Survivors include her daughters, Allison McClain McCowan and Nancy Elaine McClain-Collins; step-daughter, Melissa Guy; daughter-in-law, Kristin McClain; sons, Jay...

Charlie Willard Sackett

Charlie Willard Sackett

Jun 22, 2022

Charlie Willard Sackett, 102, of Porter passed away on June 22, 2022. He was born December 8, 1919 in Dayton to parents Charlie Rufus Sackett and Ida Ruby Hornbeck Sackett. Mr. Sackett grew up in Dayton and served in United States Army during WWII as Platoon Sergeant. He was married to the love of his life, Marjorie for 80 years....

Jimmy Gene Werner

Jimmy Gene Werner

Jun 21, 2022

Jimmy Gene Werner, 51, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Coldspring, Texas. Jimmy was born December 20, 1970, in Houston, Texas, to parents Ralph Leroy Werner, Sr. and Joyce Faye Barnett Werner. Jimmy spent his younger years in Channelview where he attended Channelview schools graduating in 1989. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and playing basketball with the...

Ashley Nicole Wallace

Ashley Nicole Wallace

Jun 21, 2022

Ashley Nicole Wallace, age 35 of New Caney, Texas passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022. She was born February 14, 1987, in Humble, Texas to parents Irene and Dale Wallace. She is survived by her parents, Irene and Dale Wallace; daughter, Brynlee Haberland; sons, Cameron Wallace and Jayden Haberland; sisters, Crystal Curmon and Christine Hebert; brothers, Shane Wallace and Weldon...

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