Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Jesse Lynn Ritchie

Jesse Lynn Ritchie

Sep 11, 2021

Jesse Lynn Ritchie, 75, of Hardin, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on September 11, 2021. Jesse was born January 18, 1946 in Houston, Texas to parents Jesse Jackson Ritchie and Faye Myrtle Kellogg Ritchie. Jesse had been a resident of Hardin since 1992. He loved the Lord and had previously attended North Main Baptist Church. Jesse retired after...

Woodie Lee Jackson

Woodie Lee Jackson

Sep 11, 2021

Woodie Lee Jackson, age 78 of Shepherd, Texas passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021. He was born May 15, 1943 in Austin, Texas to parents Elwood and Lilley Mae Jackson who preceded him in death along with his brother, James Elwood Jackson. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Michelene Jackson; sons, Ivan Lee Jackson, Brian Jackson and wife Jessica,...

Monroe "Jack" Sheffield

Monroe "Jack" Sheffield

Sep 10, 2021

Monroe “Jack” Sheffield, 70, of Highlands, Texas, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 in Baytown. Jack was born August 21, 1951 in Newton, Texas, to parents Monroe Jackson Sheffield, Sr. and Louella Cain Sheffield. Jack had lived in Highlands for 20 years and had resided in Baytown most of his life. He had served in the U.S. Navy during...

Sylvia Louise Rhoden

Sylvia Louise Rhoden

Sep 10, 2021

Sylvia Louise Rhoden, age 88 of Friendswood, Texas passed away Friday, September 10, 2021. She was born July 30, 1933, in Cleveland, Texas to parents Henry and Irene Jasper who preceded her in death along with her husband, Raymond Rhoden; brothers, Talmadge Jasper and Henry Jasper; and sisters, Bill Nugent and Russie Bagley. Mrs. Rhoden attended West Side Church of...

Shiloah Springer

Shiloah Springer

Sep 10, 2021

Shiloah Springer, 48, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021. He was born July 27, 1973, in Austin, Texas. Shiloah was a former resident of Louisiana and had lived most of his life in the Dayton-Cleveland area. He had spent his high school years in Channelview. Shiloah was a fire protection installer. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. Shiloah is...

Norma Elizabeth Renteria

Norma Elizabeth Renteria

Sep 10, 2021

Norma Elizabeth Renteria, age 43 of Porter, Texas passed away Friday, September 10, 2021. She was born October 26, 1977 in Michoacan, Mexico to parents Juan Renteria and Maria de la Luz Alvear. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Severiano Renteria, Remedios Barrera, and Victoria Pineda. Survivors include her husband, Roberto Montiel; parents, Juan Renteria and Maria de...

Nancy Gayle Allen

Nancy Gayle Allen

Sep 10, 2021

Nancy Gayle Allen, age 70 of Porter, Texas passed away Friday, September 10, 2021. She was born September 15, 1950 in Cameron, Texas to parents Henry and Mattie Gibbs who preceded her in death along with her son, Jackie Ray Allen, Jr. Survivors include her husband, Jackie Ray Allen, Sr.; daughter, Jennifer Beale and husband Ronnie; brothers, Timothy Gibbs and...

Herbert "Hub" Marion Carlisle

Herbert "Hub" Marion Carlisle

Sep 9, 2021

Herbert “Hub” Marion Carlisle, 92, of Dayton passed away on September 9, 2021 in Baytown. Mr. Carlisle was born December 13, 1928 in Sour Lake, Texas to parents, Floyd A. Carlisle and Bertha M. Pritchett Carlisle. Hub was a graduate of Hull Daisetta High School. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a...

Robert  Madison Miller

Robert Madison Miller

Sep 9, 2021

Robert Madison Miller, age 53 of Humble, Texas passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021. He was born October 7, 1967 in Houston, Texas to parents Robert G. Miller and Marilyn Miller. He is preceded in death by his father, grandparents, A.M. and Margaret Fletcher, and Jo Dewberry; and aunt, Pat Brooks. Survivors include his sons, Chase Madison Miller and Chance...

Lenette Marie Janik

Lenette Marie Janik

Sep 8, 2021

Lenette Marie Janik, 54, of Dayton passed away peaceful in Liberty on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Lynette was born December 27, 1966 in Dayton to parents, Lenhart John Janik, Sr. and Louise Georgia Zalesak Janik. Lenette was a lifelong resident of the Eastgate/Dayton area. She attended Dayton schools and graduated from Dayton High School in 85. Lenette worked for Wal...

Ellen Denise Enloe

Ellen Denise Enloe

Sep 8, 2021

Ellen Denise Enloe, age 57 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021. She was born March 6, 1964 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Reagan and Floda Webb who preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Derrel Enloe; son, James Michael Martin; brothers, Kent Webb and Roger Webb; niece, Amanda Faulkner; nephew, Joseph Webb; along with numerous other...

Kathy Denise Mcgee-Ott

Kathy Denise Mcgee-Ott

Sep 7, 2021

Kathy Denise McGee-Ott, age 42 of Shepherd, Texas passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021. She was born January 10, 1979 in Houston, Texas to parents Charles and Linda McGee. She was preceded in death by her mother, Linda McGee; and husband, David Ott. Survivors include her fiancé, Brandon Meek and his kids and grandkids; father, Charles McGee; daughters, Rebecca Ott...

Austin Layfette Swafford, Jr.

Austin Layfette Swafford, Jr.

Sep 7, 2021

Austin Layfette Swafford, Jr., age 59 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021. He was born July 30, 1962 in Dallas, Texas to parents Betty and Austin Layfette Swafford, Sr. who preceded him in death along with his daughter, Shyla Swafford; and sisters, Pat Rodda and Mary Busby. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Lola Swafford; son,...

Aubrey Anne Greathouse

Aubrey Anne Greathouse

Sep 7, 2021

Aubrey Anne Greathouse, 17, of Dayton, passed away at her home on September 7, 2021. Aubrey was born September 9, 2003 in Leesburg, Florida, to parents Dennis Ray Greathouse and Marlaina Ann Dressendorfer Greathouse. Aubrey was a student at Liberty Co-op schools. She was a member of Science Explorers Club and had taken AP classes. She previously worked at a...

Ross Edwin Christy

Ross Edwin Christy

Sep 6, 2021

Ross Edwin Christy, age 89 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Monday, September 6, 2021. He was born July 27, 1932 in Indianapolis, Indiana to parents Benjamin and Amanda Christy who preceded him in death along with his sisters, Barbara Jean Johnson, Joan Doan, and June Doan; and brother, Ronnie Christy. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Karen Christy; children,...

Cassandra Fay Whitmire

Cassandra Fay Whitmire

Sep 6, 2021

Cassandra Fay Whitmire, age 41 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Monday, September 6, 2021. She was born July 21, 1980 in Dayton, Texas to parents Clifton Whitmire and Angela Whitmire. She was preceded in death by her aunt, Fay Whitmire; and grandparents, Melvin and Beulah Whitmire, Clyde and Jewel Mathis. Survivors include her husband, Mark Hoagland; father, Clifton Whitmire and...

Amy Lois Sterling

Amy Lois Sterling

Sep 6, 2021

Amy Lois Reidland Sterling, 79, of Dayton passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 6 at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital. Visitation will be held 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton. Graveside service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Magnolia Park Cemetery with Rev. Lee Gruver officiating. Amy was born on November 8, 1941,...

Lillian Marie Lyle

Lillian Marie Lyle

Sep 6, 2021

Lillian Marie Lyle “Lady Bug”, age 68 of Splendora, Texas passed away Monday, September 6, 2021. She was born March 21, 1953 in Florala, Alabama to mother Irene Hoyt who preceded her in death along with Liz Wyatt, Danny Hoyt, Louise Sullivan, and Sue Hoyt. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Lyle; daughter, Honey Buckner and husband Kevin; son, Johnny Lyle...

William Carl  Williams

William Carl Williams

Sep 5, 2021

William Carl Williams, age 65 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was born October 11, 1955, in Mount Vernon, Illinois to parents Daniel M. and Enoma P. Outland Williams who preceded him in death along with his brother, Daniel Williams. Mr. Williams was an evangelist minister, Pentecostal in faith. He was a talented singer and an...

Deborah Elaine Gilley

Deborah Elaine Gilley

Sep 5, 2021

Deborah Elaine Noles Gilley, from Romayor, Texas passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021. She was born March 9, 1956 in Pasadena, Texas to parents Thomas Earl Noles and Ruby Evelyn Noles. Deborah married Nickie Dean Gilley on March 7, 1974. They gave birth to Gina Janet Gilley and Jeffrey Wayne Gilley. She is preceded in death by her husband, Nickie...

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