Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Lue Dean Elliott

Lue Dean Elliott

July 21, 2022

Lue Dean Elliott, age 92, of Cleveland, Texas passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022. She was born June 28, 1930, in Cleveland, Texas, to parents Alvin and Linda McIlvain who preceded her in death along with her husband of 52 years, Jack Elliott; the father of her children, Johnie Bob Dominy; son-in-law, Paul Hamilton; grandson, Buron; and great-grandson, Jasper. Survivors...

John Robert Lovett, Sr.

John Robert Lovett, Sr.

July 21, 2022

JOHN ROBERT LOVETT, SR. 1940-2022 John Robert Lovett, Sr., 82, of Shepherd, passed from this earthly life on July 21, 2022, in Ft. Worth, Texas. He was born in Livingston on March 22, 1940, to William Lovett and Gracie Elizabeth (Love) Lovett. He was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown and attended Sam Houston State University,...

Christopher "Chris" Jack Graves

Christopher "Chris" Jack Graves

July 19, 2022

Christopher “Chris” Jack Graves, 47, of Dayton passed away on July 19, 2022. Chris was born August 19, 1974, in Houston, Texas to parents, Dewey G. “Bubba” Graves and Linda Henderson Graves. Chris was a lifelong resident of Dayton where he attended Dayton schools and graduated from Dayton High School. He worked for numerous crane operating companies as a crane...

Charlotte  Elaine Winfrey

Charlotte Elaine Winfrey

July 19, 2022

Charlotte Elaine Winfrey, age 73, of Splendora, Texas, passed away Tuesday, July 19,2022. She was born August 7, 1948, in Houston, Texas to parents Earl Horace McNutt and Aline McNutt who preceded her in death along with her brothers, Kennethe McNutt and Micheal McNutt. Survivors include her husband, Richard Matthew Winfrey; sister, Audrey Miller; daughters, Lisa Zigal and husband Ronnie...

Patricia Gail  Mitchell

Patricia Gail Mitchell

July 19, 2022

Patricia Gail Mitchell, 62, of Dayton passed away on July 19, 2022. Patricia was born June 1, 1960 in Lafayette, Louisiana to parents, Alexon Mitchell and Mary Lou Chapman. Patricia has been a long-time resident of Dayton since 1975 and was formally from Louisiana. Patricia retired from the Hightower Unit in Dayton as a correctional officer. She loved shopping, gardening...

Trenton J. Polk

Trenton J. Polk

July 19, 2022

Trenton J. Polk was born July 27, 1963 in Pasadena, Texas to parents, George J. Polk and Linda Graves Polk. He passed away July 19, 2022 in Coldspring, Texas at the age of 58. He was a resident of Coldspring and before his accident he worked in the oil field industry. Trenton was preceded in death by his parents, George...

Ina Lafay Alsobrooks

Ina Lafay Alsobrooks

July 18, 2022

Ina Lafay Alsobrooks, age 98, of Cleveland, Texas passed away Monday, July 18, 2022. She was born March 11, 1924 in Coldspring, Texas to parents Walter Monroe and Martha Edward Everitt who preceded her in death along with her husband, Louis Alsobrooks; son, Jimmy Alsobrooks; brothers, H.T. Everitt and Rufus Everitt; sisters, Nora Hickman, Alma Vann, Katie Noble, and Bessie...

Matthew Alan Anderson

Matthew Alan Anderson

July 18, 2022

Matthew Alan Anderson, age 35, of Cleveland, Texas passed away Monday, July 18, 2022. He was born December 2, 1986, in Lake Jackson, Texas to parents Daniel Anderson and Cindy Spore. He is preceded in death by his sister, April Delaine Anderson; grandparents, Robert L. Free, Alfred Anderson, Miriam Anderson, and Armand Morton. Survivors include his father, Daniel Anderson (Christina);...

Dean P.  Talkington

Dean P. Talkington

July 18, 2022

Dean P. Talkington, 89, of Humble passed away on July 18, 2022. Mrs. Talkington was born October 25, 1932, in Tatum, Texas to parents, Charles Henry Porter and Bonnie Ida Simmons Porter. Dean was longtime resident of Dayton before moving to Humble in 2006. She was a member of the Dayton First Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing bridge and reading....

Barbara Jean Whitten

Barbara Jean Whitten

July 18, 2022

Barbara Jean Whitten, age 60, of Cleveland, Texas passed away Monday, July 18, 2022. She was born October 2, 1961, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to parents Bud Culbertson and JoAnn Culbertson who preceded her in death along with her daughter, Billie Jo Culbertson. Survivors include her husband, David Whitten; son, David Whitten, II. and wife Haylei; sisters, Virginia Leggett and...

Jerry Lee Gore, Sr.

Jerry Lee Gore, Sr.

July 17, 2022

Jerry Lee Gore, Sr. of Dayton passed away on July 17, 2022 in Kingwood, Texas at 73 years of age. Jerry was born October 12, 1948, in Silsbee, Texas to parents, Jack Gore and Matice Sirmons Gore. Jerry spent his younger years in Silsbee. He was a former resident of Baytown before moving to Dayton in 1980. He was owner...

Danny  Keith Rhodes

Danny Keith Rhodes

July 15, 2022

Danny Keith Rhodes was born to James Casper Rhodes and Ruby Pearl Keith on January 20,1940 at Davis Creek Bottom, in Liberty County at home. He passed away at home he shared with his wife and children in Conroe, Texas in the company of family on July 15, 2022. Danny was known by everyone as a quiet, kind, hardworking, honest...

Dorothy Mae Barr

Dorothy Mae Barr

July 13, 2022

Dorothy Mae Barr was born in Willis, Texas to parents, Harmon and Florence Gregson, on May 15, 1933. She went to her Heavenly Home on July 13, 2022, in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 89. Dorothy was a devoted wife, and loving mother. She enjoyed her family and the time raising her four daughters. Dorothy was preceded in death...

Edward Hadley Zorn

Edward Hadley Zorn

July 12, 2022

Edward Hadley Zorn, age 85 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022. He was born August 6, 1936, in Houston, Texas to parents Paul and Irene Zorn who preceded him in death along with his wife, Mary Delories Zorn; great-grandson, Marshall Orean Ward; brother, Paul Zorn; and sisters, Helen, Mary, and Annie. Survivors include his daughters, Sherry Lynn...

Felipe Betancourt Delgado

Felipe Betancourt Delgado

July 11, 2022

Felipe Betancourt Delgado, age 59, of Cleveland, Texas passed away Monday, July 11, 2022. He was born May 30, 1963, in Mexico to parents Margarita Betancourt and Macario Delgado who preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Maria Delgado; daughter, Yulisa Delgado; sons, Felipe Delgado Jr, Yuren Delgado, Jerry Delgado; sisters, Yolanda Delgado, Norma Delgado, Cuca Montoya, Emma Delgado,...

John  Antonio Guerra, Sr.

John Antonio Guerra, Sr.

July 10, 2022

John Anthony Guerra, Sr., age 90 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022. He was born September 27, 1931, in Housatonic, Massachusetts to parents Umberto and Maria Guerra who preceded him in death, along with wife, Dora Warren Guerra; daughter, Lori Guerra Lovett and husband Roger; daughter, Doreen LeMere; son-in-law, Brad Brunson, and grandson, Holden Guerra. He is...

Jt Jones

Jt Jones

July 10, 2022

JT Jones, age 68, of Splendora, Texas passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022. He was born November 22, 1953, in Houston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Sherran. Survivors include his brother, David; sister, Sheri; sons, Kevin and Christopher and their families. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Friday, July 15, 2022,...

Tracy Jeanette Brown

Tracy Jeanette Brown

July 9, 2022

Tracy Jeanette Brown, age 54, of Houston, Texas passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022. She was born December 17, 1967, in Pasadena, Texas to parents Kenneth and Dorothy Brown. Tracy was a graduate of Milby High School Class of 1986. Survivors include her parents, Kenneth and Dorothy Brown; beloved dog, Shelby; and uncles, Harlan Gene Brown and Terry Dean Brown....

Jerry Wayne Evans

Jerry Wayne Evans

July 7, 2022

Jerry Wayne Evans was born November 16, 1940 in Baytown, Texas to parents, R.V. Evans and Louise Evans. He passed away July 7, 2022 in Coldspring, Texas at the age of 81. Jerry Wayne graduated from Robert E Lee High School in Pasadena, Texas in 1960, spent most of his life being a truckdriver, and has lived in Coldspring, Texas...

William Lee Wegner

William Lee Wegner

July 7, 2022

William Lee Wegner, 67, of Dayton passed away on July 7, 2022, in Baytown, Texas. He was born October 26, 1954, in Dumas, Texas to parents, Bob Wegner and Evelyn Carter Wegner. Bill spent his younger years in Dumas and attended schools there. He later moved to the Dayton area where he has been a long-time resident. He had worked...