Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Ima Ruth Wright

Ima Ruth Wright

January 12, 2025

Ima Ruth Jenkins Wright passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the age of 93. She was born on May 29, 1931 in Oakhurst, Texas to John Thomas Jenkins and Claytie Louisa Gardner Jenkins. She was youngest of three daughters. Most of her childhood was spent in Trinity, Texas. Her junior year in high school, the family moved...

Cheryl Lynn Martin

Cheryl Lynn Martin

January 12, 2025

Cheryl Lynn Martin, known to all as “Sissy,” was 60 years old when she passed away at her home in Coldspring, Texas, on Sunday, January 12, 2025, surrounded by her family. Sissy was born August 11, 1964, in Houston, Texas, to Frank and Dolores Winfrey. At the age of 4, her family moved to Coldspring, where she grew up and...

Raymond Harvey Brandon

Raymond Harvey Brandon

January 11, 2025

Raymond Harvey Brandon was born in Houston, Texas on August 14, 1945 to parents, Weldon Brandon and Katie Blair Brandon. He passed away January 11, 2025 in Porter, Texas at the age of 79 years. 

Raymond proudly served four years in the United States Army. Raymond was a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan. He also loved NASCAR. He really enjoyed being outdoors,...

James Allen Ashby

James Allen Ashby

January 8, 2025

James Allen Ashby, 68, of Cleveland Texas, passed away suddenly on January 8th, 2025. He was born on March 14th, 1956, to the late Mary and Leve Ashby here in Cleveland, where he lived all of his life. He was wed to his loving wife Reta Ashby with whom he raised 4 wonderful daughters. James made an incredible impact on...

Seth Edward Glover

Seth Edward Glover

January 8, 2025

Obituary: Seth Edward Glover, Jr.

Seth Edward Glover, Jr., 83, of Mont Belvieu, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025. He was born on August 5, 1941, to Seth Edward Glover, Sr. and Ruby Kelley. A longtime resident of the area, Seth had lived in Mont Belvieu for the past 14 years and spent 35 years in Sheldon prior to...

Barbara Sue Squier

Barbara Sue Squier

January 7, 2025

Barbara Sue Squier, daughter of Frank and Lois Strickland, was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 20, 1952, and passed on January 7, 2025. She will always be remembered as the "Fun Aunt or Grandmother" as she always enjoyed playing with the kids and bringing them joy. Barbara raised her two sons and taught her grandchildren to always be compassionate...

Ted Wayne Stephens

Ted Wayne Stephens

January 7, 2025

On January 7th, 2025, Ted Wayne Stephens went home to be with the Lord, at the age of 70. Ted was born to parents Delbert Stephens and Mary Carter Stephens in Cleveland, Texas on February 14th, 1954. A devoted husband, son, father, grandfather, and friend, Ted will be missed by all that knew and loved him. 

Ted is preceded in death...

Roxie Elizabeth Vandver

Roxie Elizabeth Vandver

January 6, 2025

Obituary for Roxie Elizabeth Vandver

Roxie Elizabeth Vandver, 63, passed away on January 6, 2025, in Cleveland, Texas, after a courageous battle with liver cancer. Born on August 27, 1961, in Ogden, Utah, to Clovis Brewer and Nettie Beatrice Green, Roxie spent the last 25 years of her life in Tarkington, Texas, where she was a beloved member of her community.

Roxie...

Rothel Leon Findley

Rothel Leon Findley

January 5, 2025

Obituary for Rothel "Roy" Leon Findley

Rothel "Roy" Leon Findley, 91, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, in Huffman, Texas. Born and raised in Alabama, Roy spent the last 30 years in Huffman, having previously lived in Humble.

A man of few words, Roy was a private person who enjoyed a simple and fulfilling life. He found joy in the outdoors,...

John "Buster" Ripkowski

John "Buster" Ripkowski

January 5, 2025

John "Buster" Ripkowski, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, in Liberty. He was born on October 21, 1929, in New Waverly, and spent his early years in Dayton, where he graduated from Dayton High School in 1949. During his high school years, he was known for his athleticism and passion for the...

Curtis Wayne Lewis

Curtis Wayne Lewis

January 4, 2025

Curtis Wayne Lewis was born on July 12, 1960, in Houston, Texas, and passed away on January 4, 2025. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Jessica Leigh Lewis of Huntsville, Texas; his father, Billy Jay Lewis of Cleveland, Texas; and his faithful dog, Rosie. Curtis is preceded in death by his mother, Odessa Faye Love Lewis.

A graduate of Cleveland...

Bobbie Jean Johnson

Bobbie Jean Johnson

January 4, 2025

Bobbie Jean Johnson was born July 23rd, 1939, in Liberty County, Texas to parents Willie Vickery and Audrey Trevathan Vickery. She went to her heavenly home on January 4th, 2025, at the age of 85.

Bobbie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Johnny Johnson Sr.; parents, Willie and Audrey Vickery; sisters, Mary Shaw, JoAnn Cotton.

She is survived by her...

Linda Lou Cryer Eubank Tidwell

Linda Lou Cryer Eubank Tidwell

January 3, 2025

Linda Lou Cryer Eubank Tidwell, a beloved matriarch of her family and a retired truck driver, passed away on January 3, 2025, in Midland, Texas. Born on December 2, 1949, in Lubbock, Texas, Linda lived a life full of rich experiences and cherished memories.

 In the last two years of her life, Linda called Midland home. Prior to that, she had...

Kerri Wentworth

Kerri Wentworth

January 2, 2025

Kerri Wentworth, age 60, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on January 2, 2025, in Humble, after a hard-fought battle with illness, with her devoted husband and family by her side. She was born on November 2, 1964, in Houston and graduated from Baytown Ross S. Sterling High School.

 She is preceded in death by her parents, James A....

Thomas Eugene "Gene" Holman Sr

Thomas Eugene "Gene" Holman Sr

January 1, 2025

Thomas Eugene “Gene” Holman Sr was born July 4, 1945 in Clarendon, Texas to parents, Thomas Lee Holman and Maxine Melton Holman. He passed away January 1, 2025 in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 79 years. Gene has lived in Shepherd, Texas for the past 25 years and was a retired truck driver. He loved being outdoors and fishing...

Richard Leroy Heath

Richard Leroy Heath

December 30, 2024

Richard Heath, a resident of Dayton, Tx, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2024. He was known  for his infectious laughter, sense of humor, and his passion for fishing. Richard was a free spirit who lived life on his own terms, a restless soul, always searching for his next adventure and always pursuing his passions in life. He will be...

Devin Smith

Devin Smith

December 30, 2024

Devin Olen Smith, age 31, passed away in Kingwood, Texas, on Monday, December 30, 2024. He was born on August 25, 1993, in Pasadena, Texas. Devin grew up in Liberty, Coldspring and Dayton, Texas, graduating from Dayton High School in 2012. Most recently, he lived in Porter and Kingwood, Texas.

Devin enjoyed spending time with his family, camping at Garner State...

Stanley Richard Blackerby

Stanley Richard Blackerby

December 28, 2024

Stanley Richard Blackerby, 77, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 28, 2024. He was born on March 7, 1947, in Blythe, California, to Herbert and Lucy Blackerby.

Stanley married the love of his life, Martha G. Todd Blackerby, on September 3, 1966. They shared 58 years of love, devotion, and cherished memories. Together, they built a...

Billie Jo Trapp

Billie Jo Trapp

December 28, 2024

 BILLIE JO ATKINS TRAPP PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 28, 2024, IN COLDSPRING, TEXAS AT THE AGE OF 94 YEARS. BILLIE WAS BORN IN FALLS COUNTY, TEXAS ON FEBRUARY 19, 1930, TO ROBERT OLIVER ATKINS AND BERTIE JUANITA SEWELL ATKINS. SHE WAS THE YOUNGEST AND LAST SURVIVING CHILD OF THE EIGHT CHILDREN BORN TO THIS MARRIAGE. BESIDES HER MOTHER AND FATHER,...

Dirk Allen Krob

Dirk Allen Krob

December 27, 2024

Dirk Allen Krob was born at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines on January 10, 1963 to parents, Larry Krob and Sharon Powers. He passed away December 27, 2024 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 61 years. Dirk was a resident of Cleveland, Texas for the past 2 years. He was a former resident of Hampton, Virginia where...

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