Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Leslie "Les" Paul Parker

Leslie "Les" Paul Parker

May 3, 2022

Leslie “Les” Paul Parker, 59, of Houston passed away on May 3, 2022. Les was born December 26, 1962, in Madison, Wisconsin to parents Hewey Parker and Alice Gary Parker. Les was a resident of Houston most of his life. He graduated from Pasadena High School in 1981 and continued education at San Jacinto College in Deer Park. He was...

Cathy Fay Strickland

Cathy Fay Strickland

Apr 30, 2022

Cathy Fay Strickland was born in Hatch, New Mexico to parents, George B. Green and Helena Carpenter Green, on July 30, 1948. Cathy passed away April 30, 2022 in Conroe, Texas at the age of 73. She was a resident of Liberty, Texas and was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. Cathy enjoyed spending time with her family...

"Lj" Justin Charles Williams, Jr.

"Lj" Justin Charles Williams, Jr.

Apr 28, 2022

“LJ” Justin Charles Williams, Jr. age 8, of Shepherd, Texas passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022. He was born October 24, 2013, in Livingston, Texas. He is survived by his dad, Justin Charles Williams; bonus mom, Rachel Sweeten; grandparents, Connie Williams (Mom) and Douglas Williams (PawPaw); bonus siblings, Lora Sweeten, Sheldon Sweeten, and Keith Daniel; aunts, Charla McLamb (Nay-Nay), Chelbi...

Thomas "Butch" Loving

Thomas "Butch" Loving

Apr 27, 2022

Thomas Gaston “Butch” Loving died peacefully in his sleep on April 27, 2022. His funeral service will be held on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Pace Stancil Funeral Home in Cleveland, Texas followed by a graveside service at White Oak Cemetery in Porter, Texas. Viewing will be Sunday Evening from 5-7 at Pace-Stancil. Butch Loving was born...

Louise Pickren

Louise Pickren

Apr 26, 2022

Louise Pickren was born in Gladewater, Texas on February 14, 1938 to parents, Obie and Annie Odera McIntosh. She passed away April 26, 2022 in Splendora, Texas at the age of 84. Louise lived in Splendora for 45 years, and worked for the City of Houston for 20 years. Her most enjoyment from life came from her family, she was...

Harvey Lee  Jefferson

Harvey Lee Jefferson

Apr 26, 2022

Harvey Lee Jefferson, our beloved son, brother, and father was called home at the age of 56 years, two months and 13 days. Harvey was a resident of Liberty, Texas and departed this life on April 26, 2022, sometime in the afternoon. Harvey is also known by the nicknames of TeeTee and Pecane. Harvey Was born in Wilson, NC where...

John  Wallace Burt, Jr.

John Wallace Burt, Jr.

Apr 25, 2022

John Wallace Burt, Jr., age 75, died peacefully at his home in Tarkington on April 25,2022. John was born December 20, 1946 in Key West, Florida to Wally and Betty Burt who preceded him in death in 2016. John graduated from Tarkington High School in 1965 and joined the Houston Fire Department in June 1966. He retired as a Jr....

Mark Robin Shafer

Mark Robin Shafer

Apr 23, 2022

Mark Robin Shafer was born September 18, 1959 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to parents, Martin Stanford Shafer and Shirley Gorland Shafer. He passed away April 23, 2022 in Shepherd, Texas at the age of 62. Mark had worked as a heating and air conditioning repairman and installer. He is survived by his father, Martin Stanford Shafer.

Peggy Cornelia Allen

Peggy Cornelia Allen

Apr 22, 2022

Peggy Cornelia Allen, age 58 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Friday, April 22, 2022. She was born January 24, 1964, in Houston, Texas to parents Garland and Minnie Wise who preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Allan Allen; daughter, Shanena Lee Allen; sons, Josh Ryan Allen and Jacob Irvin Allen; sisters, Marsha Ross and Martha Weaver; brother, James...

James Cullen "Duck" Turner

James Cullen "Duck" Turner

Apr 21, 2022

James Cullen “Duck” Turner was born October 1, 1933 in Fostoria, Texas to James Gibson Turner and Tessie Lucille Lilley. He passed away April 21, 2022 at the age of 88. Duck retired from Chemical Leaman Tank Lines where he drove a truck for 33 years. After retirement, he continued to drive a logging truck until he was 81. He...

Patsy June Bennett

Patsy June Bennett

Apr 21, 2022

Patsy June Bennett, 79, of Dayton, passed away April 21, 2022, in Dayton. Patsy was born January 9, 1943, in Elgin, Texas, to parents (father Samuel Hubert Leming) and (mother Leona Inez Bernard Leming). Patsy had lived in Dayton for 13 years and was a former resident of Baytown. She was a member of Cody Baptist Church in Baytown. She...

Oreheta Jene Nipper

Oreheta Jene Nipper

Apr 20, 2022

Oreheta Jene Rather Nipper, otherwise known as “Mom, Grandma, and Peachma”, was born April 1, 1934 in Jefferson, Missouri. She passed away April 20, 2022 in Shepherd, Texas at the age of 88. Mrs. Nipper was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Metzger and Gertrude Taylor; husbands, Hallie Rather and Bobby Nipper. She married Hallie Rather on February 13,...

Betty Geneva Albright

Betty Geneva Albright

Apr 19, 2022

Betty Geneva Albright was born May 27, 1932 in Tyler, Texas to parents, William Marvin Westmoreland and Thresa Brandon Westmoreland. Betty went to her Heavenly Home on April 19, 2022 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 89. Betty was a member of the Magnolia Baptist Church. She taught children’s Sunday School classes earlier in her life, and adult ladies'...

Ernest Vrana

Ernest Vrana

Apr 19, 2022

Mr. Ernest Vrana, 87, of Dayton passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 peacefully at his home. Ernest was born January 26, 1935 in Sheldon, Texas to parents Charles and Selma Sonka Vrana. Ernest was a longtime resident of Sheldon where he was a graduate of Crosby High School. He lived in Sheldon before moving to Dayton where he has...

Peggy Lee Vermillion

Peggy Lee Vermillion

Apr 18, 2022

Peggy Lee Pressley Vermillion, age 73 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Monday, April 18, 2022. She was born October 22, 1948, in Cleveland, Texas to parents Edgar “Pete” Pressley and Winona Walker Pressley. She is preceded in death by both parents; her husband; Joe Vermillion, and sister; Carolyn Pressley. Survivors include her sons, John Paul and William Stewart, stepson; Mark...

Linda Allen Ruonavar

Linda Allen Ruonavar

Apr 17, 2022

Linda Beth Allen Ruonavar, age 76 of Porter, Texas passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022. She was born March 26, 1946, in Cleveland, Texas to parents Richard Nolan (RN) Allen (Judge) and Ruby Pearl Hardin Allen who preceded her in death along with her husband, Clyde E. Ruonavar, sisters, Elna Ruth Chapman and husband McNeil “Chat” Chapman of Bastrop, TX,...

J. W. Boles

J. W. Boles

Apr 17, 2022

J.W. Boles, age 91, of Cleveland, Texas passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022. He was born April 15, 1931, in Cleveland, Texas to parents A.O. Boles and Zula Jacobs who preceded him in death along with his wife; Lela Mae Boles, brothers; Emmitt and Wesley, sisters; Ruth and Louise, granddaughter; Jacqulyn Susan Boles , and great grandson; Kayne Boles. Left...

Robert Todd Dobson

Robert Todd Dobson

Apr 17, 2022

Robert Todd Dobson, age 75, of Coldspring, Texas passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022. He was born July 9, 1946, in Cleveland, Texas to parents Joseph Todd and Mary Mairan Street Dobson who preceded him in death along with his brother, Bruce Dobson. Mr. Dobson served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was a transporter...

Tammy Faye Isaacks

Tammy Faye Isaacks

Apr 15, 2022

Tammy Faye Isaacks, age 60, of Splendora, Texas passed away Friday, April 15, 2022. She was born June 18, 1961, in Minden, Louisiana to parents Elmer Wesley Crawford, Sr. and Imogene Crawford. She is preceded in death by her mother; and grandson, Caleb Bryce Dyson. Survivors include her husband, James David Isaacks, Sr.; father, Elmer Wesley Crawford, Sr.; sons, Johnny...

Eric C. Vanetten

Eric C. Vanetten

Apr 14, 2022

Eric C. Vanetten was born in Springfield, Illinois on May 24, 1963. He passed away April 14, 2022 in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 58. Eric served our country in the US Air Force for four years, and was an employee of StandardAero Aviation for thirty-six years. He enjoyed computer games, was an avid reader, loved fireworks, astronomy, and...

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