Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Jeremy Lee Warren

Jeremy Lee Warren

Jun 27, 2021

Jeremy Lee Warren, age 41 of Houston, Texas passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021. He was born May 23, 1980 in Houston, Texas to parents Rita and James Warren. Survivors include his wife, Genese Laguna; parents, Rita and James Warren; sons, Chance Peters and Josiah Warren; daughters, Cheyenne Epps and Faryn Warren; step-daughter, Angelica Laguna; sisters, Crystal Warren, Ashley Warren,...

Herman Lee Groce

Herman Lee Groce

Jun 25, 2021

Herman Lee Groce, age 73 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Friday, June 25, 2021. He was born February 8, 1948, in Pasadena, Texas to parents E.J. and Oeita Groce who preceded him in death along with his wife, Linda M. Groce; brother, Bill Groce; and sister, Patsy A. Groce. Survivors include his daughter, Deann Groce; sons, Bryan Lee Groce and...

Mary E. Bailey

Mary E. Bailey

Jun 24, 2021

Mary E. Bailey, age 92 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021. She was born June 26, 1928 in Woden, Texas to parents Artis and Winnie Scott who preceded her in death along with her husband, T.E. “Buck” Bailey; and brother, Billy Dale Scott. Survivors include her daughters, Darlene Enloe and Connie Boles and husband Otis; sisters, Johnnie...

Debbie Lynne Stanley

Debbie Lynne Stanley

Jun 23, 2021

Debbie Lynne Stanley, age 61 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021. She was born June 30, 1959 in Baytown, Texas to parents R.D. Stanley and Barbara Fuller Stanley. She is preceded in death by her mother, and brothers, Ricky Stanley and Jackie Stanley. Debbie was beautiful women inside and out, she loved her family very much. Many...

William "Bill"  Jay Harlan

William "Bill" Jay Harlan

Jun 23, 2021

William “Bill” Jay Harlan, age 85 of Fischer, Texas passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021. He was born August 12, 1935 in Liberty, Texas to parents Viola and W.J. Harlan who preceded him in death along with his brothers, David Harlan and John Harlan. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Elizabeth Harlan; daughters, Darlene Harlan Calfee, Ashley Robbins and...

Michael Ray Keaton

Michael Ray Keaton

Jun 22, 2021

Michael Ray Keaton, age 64 of Trinity, Texas passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021. He was born June 2, 1957 in Liberty, Texas to parents Opal and Floyd Keaton who preceded him in death along with his brothers, James Lee Andrews and Earl Ike Keaton. Survivors include his sons, Joseph Keaton and Michael Keaton, Jr.; daughters, Amanda Jean Keaton and...

Jeanie Genice Padgett

Jeanie Genice Padgett

Jun 19, 2021

Jeanie Genice Padgett, age 50 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021. She was born September 4, 1970 in Liberty County, Texas to parents David Kenneth Fulcher and Elizabeth Fulcher. She is preceded in death by her father. Survivors include her mother, Elizabeth Fulcher; spouse, Joey Padgett; kids, Justin and spouse Presley, Cheyenne and spouse Jesse, Ashley and...

William Wiley Crowson

William Wiley Crowson

Jun 18, 2021

William Wiley Crowson, age 82 of Conroe, Texas passed away Friday, June 18, 2021. He was born September 5, 1938 in Jamestown, Texas to parents Charles Henry and Lizzie Crowson who preceded him in death along with 3 brothers and 1 sister; and son-in-law, Timothy Bradberry. Mr. Crowson served in the US Army in the 82nd Airborne. Survivors include his...

Eddie Elroy Despain

Eddie Elroy Despain

Jun 17, 2021

Eddie Elroy DeSpain, age 83 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021. He was born March 18, 1938, in Devers, Texas to parents Herbert Warren and Katie Bell McAnally DeSpain who preceded him in death along with his wives, Patricia Joan Alhbrandt and Willie Mae Wright; sisters, Doris Marie Stimac, Marjorie Ellon Shaffer, and Joyce Merle Hansbro; and...

Annie Stazy Jackson

Annie Stazy Jackson

Jun 15, 2021

We are here to celebrate the life of Annie Stazy Sebesta Jackson. She was mainly called Stazy as she was growing up and it stayed with her most of her life. She was born on January 27, 1926 to Josef Sebesta and Rosie Kovar Sebesta. They listed their occupations as farmers and their main crop was cotton. Stazy married Robert...

Donnie Eugene Finney

Donnie Eugene Finney

Jun 14, 2021

Donnie Eugene Finney, age 65 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Monday, June 14, 2021. He was born September 8, 1955 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to parents Bernard and Blanche Finney who preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Debra Finney; sons, Donnie Finney and Melissa, Bobby Finney and B.J., Bernard Finney and Candice; daughter, Kristina Lynch and Russell; very...

Ruth Ward

Ruth Ward

Jun 13, 2021

Ruth Ward, age 91 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021. She was born October 23, 1929 in Houston, Texas to parents Robert and Ocie Mahle who preceded her in death along with her husband of 56 years, Ray Ward; brothers, Preston Mahle and Fred Mahle; and sister, Edna Abney. Survivors include her children, Lewis Newton Ward and...

Matthew Stinson Sams

Matthew Stinson Sams

Jun 13, 2021

On Sunday, June 13, 2021 Matthew Stinson Sams (56) went into the loving arms of the Lord. He was a resident of Cleveland, Texas. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 31, 1965 at Georgia Baptist Hospital, Matt was an especially happy baby. He grew up in a military family and traveled to many different states throughout his childhood. He lived...

Fred Kendell Tevis

Fred Kendell Tevis

Jun 10, 2021

Fred Kendell Tevis, age 77 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021. He was born September 17, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Kendall C. and Lavon Tevis who preceded him in death along with his son, Bronson Arnold Tevis; and sister, Loretta L. Stanfield. Survivors include his companion, Sharon A. Anderson; son, Regan Fred Tevis; daughter, Bridget...

Averie Rose Richardson

Averie Rose Richardson

Jun 9, 2021

Averie Rose Richardson, 1, passed away on June 9, 2021 in Houston, Texas. She was born February 7, 2020 in Beaumont, Texas. Though her life was short her impact was great. Her smile was like no other and she will always have a special place in everyone’s heart. Precious Averie was preceded in death by great-great grandparents, Otto and Ada...

David Donald Flick

David Donald Flick

Jun 9, 2021

David Donald Flick, age 68, passed away peacefully Wednesday June 9, 2021 at MD Anderson Medical Center after a hard-fought battle with Leukemia. Dave was born June 11, 1952 to Charles and Mary (Arnold) Flick, in Bristol, VA. He was a graduate of East HS, and later attended the University of Tennessee where he marched with the Pride of the...

Ernest "Buddy" Ruby

Ernest "Buddy" Ruby

Jun 6, 2021

Ernest “Buddy” Ruby, age 85 of Houston, Texas passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021. He was born February 3, 1936 in Grapeland, Texas to parents Alvie and Annie Mae Ruby who preceded him in death along with his son, Michael Ruby; sister, Mary Lou Vickery; and half brother, Troyce Ruby. Buddy was a graduate of Shepherd High School class of...

Charles Edward Carver, Sr.

Charles Edward Carver, Sr.

Jun 5, 2021

Charles Edward Carver, Sr., age 67 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021. He was born December 26, 1953 in Charleston, West Virginia to parents Herman and Leona Carver who preceded him in death along with his granddaughter, Aaliyah Johnson. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Sharon Carver; sons, Jason Brooks and wife Karen, C.J. Carver, Mark...

James Carroll Dowdell

James Carroll Dowdell

Jun 5, 2021

James Carroll Dowdell was born April 28, 1957, in Conroe, Texas to parents Milton Dowdell and Arvenuia Real. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and loved ones on June 5, 2021, at 7:07 am. He is preceded in death by both parents and a brother David Charles Dowdell. He is survived by his wife and the mother...

William Daniel  Thornton

William Daniel Thornton

Jun 5, 2021

William Daniel Thornton was born on Saturday, January 16,1932 in Trinity, Texas to Bennie and Mabel Thornton. He entered his eternal home on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at his home in Shepherd, Texas surrounded by family and friends whom he dearly loved. William was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Mabel Thornton; Brothers, James, Roy, Ben, Elton and...

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