Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Leola Lilley

Leola Lilley

Jul 7, 2021

Leola Lilley, age 85 of Oakhurst, Texas passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021. She was born September 20, 1935 in Carisle, Texas to parents Jesse and Annie Wilson who preceded her in death along with her husband, Alvin K. Lilley; sister, Mary Mitchell; and grandson, Michael Lilley. Survivors include her son, Floyd Stanley Lilley; brother, John R. Wilson; sisters, Marie...

Joe Lynn Williamson

Joe Lynn Williamson

Jul 7, 2021

Joe Lynn Williamson, age 75 of Coldspring, Texas passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021. He was born December 20, 1945 in Livingston, Texas to parents Monroe and Lucy Williamson who preceded him in death along with his children, Terri Lynn and Roger Lynn Williamson; and brother, Billy Williamson. Survivors include his wife, Jerrie Beth Williamson; along with numerous friends. A...

Shirley Jean Coats

Shirley Jean Coats

Jul 6, 2021

Shirley (Thompson) Coats passed from this life in the early afternoon of Tuesday July 6th, 2021 at the age of 71 after a short battle with cancer. I am sure she has found the animal section of heaven and has already become the keeper of several cats and dogs! She was born in Houston on March 22nd, 1950 to Arthur...

Charlie Lee Mcgee

Charlie Lee Mcgee

Jul 3, 2021

Charlie Lee McGee, age 79 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021. He was born July 16, 1941 in Shepherd, Texas to parents WA and Ruth McGee who preceded him in death along with his sister, Janie Johnson; and brother, Billy McGee. Survivors include his wife, Paula McGee; son, Ronnie McGee; daughters, Tammy Medina and Diana Sarno; sisters,...

Jerry Svoboda, Jr.

Jerry Svoboda, Jr.

Jul 2, 2021

Jerry Svoboda, Jr., age 63 of Splendora, Texas passed away Friday, July 2, 2021. He was born May 13, 1958, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Houston, Texas to parents Jerry and Mary Louise Svoboda who preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Jean Svoboda; children, Jessica Richards, Jen Svoboda and Julie Svoboda; brothers, Darrell Ray Svoboda...

J. D. Lambert

J. D. Lambert

Jul 1, 2021

J.D. Lambert, Jr., 59, of Dayton passed away on July 1, 2021 at home. J.D. was born November 22, 1961 in Fresno, California to parents, J.D. Lambert, Sr. and Jean Toombs Lambert. J.D. had been a resident of Dayton since 2006 and was previously of Oklahoma. When he was young, he was a Boy Scout and was very athletic. He...

Laverne Ondrusek

Laverne Ondrusek

Jun 30, 2021

Laverne Ondrusek, 87, of Dayton passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Liberty, Texas. Mrs. Ondrusek was born October 4, 1933 in Rosenberg, Texas to parents, Adolphus Kelm and Otelia Stein Kelm. Laverne was a long-time resident of Rosenberg before moving to Dayton 20 years ago. She had worked as an insurance clerk for the Wharton Hospital and an...

Jeffrey Jonathan Leblanc

Jeffrey Jonathan Leblanc

Jun 29, 2021

Jeffrey Jonathon LeBlanc, 47, of Dayton passed away on June 29, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Jeff was born July 25, 1973 in New Iberia, Louisiana to parents Jerome LeBlanc, Jr. and Pamela Harrell. Jeff spent his younger years in New Iberia, Louisiana where he attended high school and later studied political science at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He...

William Harold Krull

William Harold Krull

Jun 28, 2021

William Harold Krull, age 85 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Monday, June 28, 2021. He was born November 22, 1935 in Cameron, Texas to parents Henry and Mary Krull who preceded him in death along with his wife, Mary Frances Krull; granddaughter, Jessica Sage; brothers, Edmund, Joe, and Bob; and sisters, Madelyn, Maureen, Gertie, Irma, and Vivian. Survivors include his...

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...

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