Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Liam Odin Trichell

Liam Odin Trichell

Aug 25, 2021

Liam Odin Trichell infant son of Curtis Lee Trichell and Katelyn Nicole White was born sleeping on August 25, 2021. Family and friends join in grieving the loss of this precious baby. Liam Odin Trichell, infant son of Curtis Lee Trichell and Katelyn Nicole White was born sleeping on August 25, 2021. Family and friends join in grieving the loss...

Carl Burton Chalfant, Sr.

Carl Burton Chalfant, Sr.

Aug 25, 2021

Carl Burton Chalfant, Sr., who became an accomplished Honkey Tonk piano player, was born on July 3, 1943, in Morgantown, West Virginia to Harold and Ivy Chalfant. Carl and his family moved to Bridge City, Texas, where Carl started school and finally settled in Deer Park, Texas, where Carl graduated from high school in 1961. In January, 1964, he enlisted...

Herman George Derkowski

Herman George Derkowski

Aug 24, 2021

Herman George Derkowski, age 83 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021. He was born August 18, 1938 in Chapel Hill, Texas to parents John and Mary Derkowski. He is preceded in death by his mother. Mr. Derkowski proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a service manager at Nicklow Ford and Martin Chevrolet...

James Howard Robertson, Jr.

James Howard Robertson, Jr.

Aug 24, 2021

James Howard Robertson, Jr., 87, of Cleveland, passed away on August 24, 2021, in New Caney. James was born August 24, 1934, in Laurel, Mississippi to parents James Howard Robertson, Sr. and Lula Mae Burger Robertson. James had lived in Tarkington since 2008 and in the Dayton area since 1968. He was a former member of First Baptist Church of...

Doris Camilla Martinez

Doris Camilla Martinez

Aug 24, 2021

Doris Camilla Martinez, 87, passed away on August 24, 2021, at home in Willis, Texas. She was born in Liberty County, Texas on March 27, 1934, to W. E. “Bee” Lum and Myrtle (Cole) Lum and was known as Camilla and “Pop.” She was the widow of John E. Martinez, her beloved husband of 58 years. After she was married,...

Billy Darrell Dinsmore

Billy Darrell Dinsmore

Aug 22, 2021

Billy Darrell Dinsmore, 64, of Dayton passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at home. Billy was born November 5, 1956, in Baytown, Texas to parents Billy Jack Dinsmore and Wanda Jo Knobles Dinsmore. Billy was a lifelong resident of Dayton where he attended Dayton schools and was a member of the Dayton High School class of 1976. He retired...

Benjamin "Ben" Allen Murphy

Benjamin "Ben" Allen Murphy

Aug 22, 2021

Benjamin “Ben” Allen Murphy, 71, of Dayton passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at home. Ben was born May 5, 1950 in Lafayette, Louisiana to parents Luther Murphy, Jr. and Elizabeth Smith Murphy. Ben had been a resident of Dayton for the past 16 years after moving from LaPorte where he was formerly a deacon at the Second Baptist...

Hanne Ruth Lilley

Hanne Ruth Lilley

Aug 20, 2021

Hanne Ruth Lilley, age 96 of New Caney, Texas passed away Friday, August 20, 2021. She was born April 20, 1925 in Karlsruhe to parents Karl and Elsa Amolsch who preceded her in death along with her husband, Raymond E. Lilley; and son, Raymond M. Lilley. Survivors include her daughter, Christa Dörr; grandchildren, Danny Dörr, Raymond D. Lilley, and Michael...

Gus Ray Whatley

Gus Ray Whatley

Aug 19, 2021

Gus Ray Whatley, age 59 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021. He was born October 6, 1961, in Houston, Texas to Ernest and Wilma Fields Whatley who preceded him in death along with his sister, Penny Beasley; brother, Larry Handy; and grandson, Daniel James Aaron Lawson. Survivors include his wife, Patricia B. Whatley; daughters, Patricia M. Whatley...

John Duane Seifert

John Duane Seifert

Aug 18, 2021

John Duane Seifert, age 56 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021. He was born July 9, 1965 in Vidalia, Georgia to parents Patricia and Ralph Edward Seifert. He is preceded in death by his father, and brother, Steven Seifert. Survivors include his wife, Stephanie Seifert; mother, Patricia Seifert; daughter, Skylar Seifert; sons, John Seifert, Jr. and Bryce...

Ronald Ray Barry

Ronald Ray Barry

Aug 18, 2021

Ronald Ray Barry, age 57 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021. He was born April 8, 1964 in Bryan, Texas to parents Billy Frank Barry and Lynda Hoskins. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tosha Shaw; brother, Mark Barry; mother, Lynda Hoskins; step-father, Jake Hoskins; father-in-law, William H. Stanley; grandmother, Emma Attaberry; and great-grandparents, Frank...

Kimberly  Fulcher

Kimberly Fulcher

Aug 17, 2021

Kimberly Mae Fulcher, age 61 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021. She was born July 21, 1960 in Houston, Texas to parents Charles and Donna Stansell. She was preceded in death by her son, Jeremy Fulcher; grandson, Justice Fulcher; and grandmother, Alicia Stansell. Survivors include her husband, John Wesley Fulcher; parents, Charles and Donna Stansell; sons, John...

Boyce Glenn Hill

Boyce Glenn Hill

Aug 17, 2021

Boyce Glenn Hill, age 79 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021. He was born March 16, 1942 in Houston, Texas to parents Addie Mae and Winifred Gail Hill who preceded him in death along with his wife, Beverly Jean Hill; son, Lance Howard Hill; and brother, “Pete” Winifred Carroll Hill. Survivors include his daughters, Hayley Pequeno and...

Alberto Bernadino Gonzalez

Alberto Bernadino Gonzalez

Aug 16, 2021

Alberto Bernadino Gonzalez, age 31 of Willis, Texas passed away Monday, August 16, 2021. He was born July 17, 1990 in Houston, Texas to parents Millie Huerta and Roberto Gonzalez. He is preceded in death by his Francisco Espinoza and Roberto Gonzalez, III. Alberto proudly served in the US Army. He loved working with children, and he was a dedicated...

Betty Jean Moore

Betty Jean Moore

Aug 16, 2021

Betty Jean Bates Moore November 26, 1934 – August 16, 2021 Heaven’s rejoicing today over the arrival of Betty Jean Moore, God’s special angel! Betty was surrounded by her family when she passed away at her home on August 16, 2021. She spent her life investing in the lives of others. After raising her eight children she became a CNA...

Ervie  "Jean" Brown

Ervie "Jean" Brown

Aug 16, 2021

Ervie “Jean” Brown of Shepherd, TX died on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 11:05 p.m. at the age of 77 at Plantation Assisted Living in Porter, Texas. Ervie Jean was born April 3, 1944, in Huntsville, TX to Ervin Nolan Lesser and Katherine Bartee Lesser. She is preceded in death by her parents Ervin and Katherine Lesser, her loving husband...

Roy Milton Rowell, Jr.

Roy Milton Rowell, Jr.

Aug 15, 2021

Roy Milton Rowell, Jr., 74, our beloved Dad, was born January 13, 1947, in Baytown (Goose Creek), TX, and passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021. He graduated from Spring Branch High School in 1966. He was a U.S. Airforce veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He served from 1967 to 1971 and was stationed in the Philippines. He...

Curtis Lee  Burton

Curtis Lee Burton

Aug 15, 2021

Curtis Lee Burton, age 39 of Lake Jackson, Texas passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021. He was born September 17, 1981, in Conroe, Texas to parents Loretta Webb and Allen Johnson who preceded him in death along with his grandmother, Shirley Duke; grandfather, Charles Burton; great-grandfather, Julius (Honey) Duke, and great-grandmother, Lona Duke. Survivors include his sister, Deborah Raye Smith...

Shirley Ann Wolf

Shirley Ann Wolf

Aug 15, 2021

Shirley Ann Wolf, age 76 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021. She was born August 26, 1944 in Beaumont, Texas to parents Robert Dean Long and Frances Inez Williams who preceded her in death along with her son, Raymond Allen Lester; brother, James Long and wife Pat; and brother-in-law, John Jordan. Survivors include her daughters, Cynthia Lester...

Richard Zackary Kamerzink

Richard Zackary Kamerzink

Aug 15, 2021

Richard Zackary Kamerzink, loving husband and father, age 30 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021. He was born December 26, 1990 in Memphis, Tennessee to parents Michael and Marie Kamerzink. He is preceded in death by his father, Michael Kamerzink; and grandpas, Paul R. Timbs and Roy Kamerzink. Survivors include his wife, Katie Kamerzink; mother, Marie Kamerzink;...

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