Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Douglas Wayne Welch

Douglas Wayne Welch

Aug 14, 2021

Douglas Wayne Welch, age 78 of Shepherd, Texas passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021. He was born July 15, 1943 in Nacogdoches County, Texas to parents Roy and Ima Welch who preceded him in death along with his sisters, Jodie Billinoski, Madge Doss, Joyce Gilmore, and Doris Ann Welch; brothers, R.A. “Sonny” Welch, and Roy Welch; and grandson, Donny Thomas....

Louise Griswold

Louise Griswold

Aug 14, 2021

Louise Stripling Griswold, 86, of Porter, Texas was born August 31, 1934, and passed away August 14, 2021. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Pace Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Pace Stancil Chapel. Burial will be at Evergreen...

Lonnie Wayne Majors, Sr.

Lonnie Wayne Majors, Sr.

Aug 12, 2021

Lonnie Wayne Majors, Sr., “Blue Boy” age 74 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021. He was born December 4, 1946 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Lyle Majors and Burnice Havard who preceded him in death along with Susan Prescott, Donna Majors, Lonnie Havard, and John Swearingen. Survivors include his wife, Linda Majors; daughter, Burnice Swearingen and husband...

David Barry Riggs

David Barry Riggs

Aug 12, 2021

On Friday, August 20th, 2021, we will come together to celebrate the life of David Barry Riggs. David was born April 10, 1948 in Houston, Texas to William Louis and Betty Jane Riggs. He passed away August 12, 2021. He graduated from Galena Park High School in 1966 and after one year of college joined the United States Army. After...

Erma Jeanette Chreene

Erma Jeanette Chreene

Aug 12, 2021

Erma Jeanette Chreene, 83, of Shepherd, Texas passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 surrounded by her family and friends at her home in Shepherd, Texas. Erma was born on Monday, December 13, 1937 in Shepherd, Texas to parents Eldon and Alice Hues, whom preceded her in death. Erma was also preceded in death by her husband Murray Chreene; Brother,...

Peggy Joyce Kaiser

Peggy Joyce Kaiser

Aug 12, 2021

Peggy Joyce Kaiser, age 85 of Livingston, Texas passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021. She was born November 4, 1935 in Crowley, Louisiana to parents Robert Blackburn and Gladys Mae Love who preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Alan H. Kaiser; daughter, Terri and husband Tommy Bennett; son, Randy and wife Peggy Moore; brother, Brendan Love; grandchildren, Nicholas...

Teresa Lee Everitt

Teresa Lee Everitt

Aug 11, 2021

Teresa Lee Everitt, age 66 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021. She was born on May 8, 1955 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Aubrie Bailey and Julian Ruiz who preceded her in death along with her brother, Ricky Ruiz; and father-in-law, Dan Everitt. Survivors include her husband, Dan Everitt; mother-in-law, Gertrude Everitt; sister, Kathy Lackey and husband...

Manuel  Larry Lizarraga

Manuel Larry Lizarraga

Aug 11, 2021

Manuel Larry Lizarraga, 81, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Mr. Lizarraga was born May 23, 1940, in Long Beach, California to parents Valente Lizarraga and Jenny Velos. He was a truck driver for Republic Waste. Mr. Lizarraga is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Rosa Ochoa Lizarraga; his children, Audrey Lizarraga,...

Rebecca Gale Stevens

Rebecca Gale Stevens

Aug 11, 2021

Rebecca Gale Stevens, 66, of Wallisville, passed away on August 11, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born August 7, 1955 in Jacinto City, Texas to parents, Harold Edward Wise and Mary Jo Griffin Wise. Rebecca had been a resident of Wallisville since 2008 and was previously of Channelview. She was a Christian and most recently attended...

Dian Barrett

Dian Barrett

Aug 11, 2021

Dian Barrett, age 71 of Shepherd, Texas passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021. She was born on February 14, 1950 in Harris County, Texas to parents Dorothy Sue Capps and McCoy Edmond Holloway who preceded her in death along with her sister, Carolyn Richards; and nieces, Dana Rogers and Terri Lynn Rogers. Survivors include her husband, Darrell Lee Barrett; daughters,...

Darrell Dewayne Holley, Sr.

Darrell Dewayne Holley, Sr.

Aug 11, 2021

Darrell Dewayne Holley, Sr., 55, of Dayton, passed away on August 11, 2021, in Liberty. Darrell was born September 4, 1965, in Little Rock, Arkansas to parents Willard Holley and Anna Banks. Darrell had been a resident of Dayton for 27 years. He was a handyman. He repaired small engines, was a mechanic and loved to work on vehicles. He...

Ryland Lee Daic

Ryland Lee Daic

Aug 10, 2021

Ryland Lee Daic, 12, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in Houston. Ryland was born September 9, 2008, in Kingwood, Texas. Ryland was a lifelong resident of Dayton. He was a past student of Richter Elementary and was entering Woodrow Wilson Jr. High this school year. He enjoyed playing the online video game called Fortnite. He raised...

Dorothy Amelia  Tanton

Dorothy Amelia Tanton

Aug 9, 2021

Dorothy Amelia Tanton, 78, of Liberty passed away on August 9, 2021, in Winnie, Texas. Dorothy was born February 1, 1943, in Baytown, Texas to parents Lawrence Alton Coker and Colon Renfro Coker. Dorothy had been a resident of Liberty most of her life. She was a member of the Bibleway Church. Dorothy loved her family and especially being with...

Johnny Carona

Johnny Carona

Aug 9, 2021

Johnny Carona, age 82 of Dayton, Texas passed away Monday, August 9, 2021. He was born February 20, 1939 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to parents Joe and Adiley Carona who preceded him in death along with his sister, Virginia Grimes; brother, Victor Joseph Carona; and nephew, Sammy Fields Carona. Survivors include his sisters, Florence Giles and Lena Durden; nephews, Whalen...

Floyd Daniel Staggs

Floyd Daniel Staggs

Aug 7, 2021

Floyd Daniel Staggs, age 87 of Rye, Texas passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021. He was born January 20, 1934, in Maud, Oklahoma to parents Floyd Dallas and Ida Sanders Staggs who preceded him in death along with his wife, Ruby Mae Schoubroek Staggs; son, Tommy Jack Staggs; great-granddaughter, Chloe-Ann Michelle; and sisters, Sonja and Dorothy. Mr. Staggs enjoyed woodworking,...

Clarence Laverne Eason

Clarence Laverne Eason

Aug 7, 2021

Clarence LaVerne Eason, age 87 of Splendora, Texas passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021. He was born April 15, 1934, in Houston, Texas to parents Clarence and Viola Bates Eason who preceded him in death along with sisters, Virginia Carol Parker and Jackie Marie Eason. Mr. Eason’s main goal in life was to make people smile and laugh. He was...

Harrace  Moore

Harrace Moore

Aug 6, 2021

Harrace Moore, 69, of Dayton, passed away August 6, 2021, at Baytown Methodist Hospital. Harrace was born June 24, 1952, in Cantron, Missouri to parents Hobert and Mary (Landreth) Moore. Generosity is a quality - like honesty and patience – that we all probably wish we had more of. This is just one of the many qualities Harrace will be...

Danny Reece Bowen

Danny Reece Bowen

Aug 5, 2021

Danny Reece Bowen, age 24 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021. He was born November 18, 1996, in Conroe, Texas to parents Jenny Wolfe and Charles Bowen. He is preceded in death by Charlie Price, Danny Bowen, and Vester Bowen. Danny was, in many ways, an old man in a young man's body. He loved fishing and...

George Wesley Coleman

George Wesley Coleman

Aug 5, 2021

George Wesley Coleman, age 89 of Splendora, Texas passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021. He was born October 10, 1931 in Splendora, Texas to parents Clarence and Mellie Coleman who preceded him in death along with his wife, Nona Coleman; grandparents, Robert and Mollie Coleman, Hardy and Mary Eason; and sisters, Juanice Klores and Betty Martelia Wisdom. Survivors include his...

Wanna Love Thornton

Wanna Love Thornton

Aug 3, 2021

Wanna Love Thornton, age 89 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021. She was born March 5, 1932 in Montgomery County, Texas to parents Albert and Bertie Collins who preceded her in death along with her brothers, Marvin A. and Darwin A. Collins; sister, Alba Joyce Coleman; and son, John Albert Thornton. Survivors include her sons, James Thornton...

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