Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
William Daniel Thornton
June 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...
Thomas Kenneth Mosley
June 4, 2021
Thomas Kenneth Mosley, age 84 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Friday, June 4, 2021. He was born January 10, 1937 in Conroe, Texas to parents Thomas J. Mosley and Peggy L. Donovan Mosley who preceded him in death. Kenneth is also preceded in death by his two sisters Jeanette Bonds and Patsy Jane Duran. Survivors include his wife of 58...
Dorothy Lee Dempsey
June 3, 2021
Dorothy Lee Dempsey, age 87 of Conroe, Texas passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021. She was born January 26, 1934 in DeQuincy, Louisiana to parents Gilbert and Violet Smith who preceded her in death along with her husband, Ronald Dempsey; son, Rev. Danny Dempsey; brother, Doye Smith; and brothers-in-law, Robert Holliman and Duchene Courtney. Survivors include her sons, David Dempsey...
Anthony "Tony" Paul Rabata
June 3, 2021
Anthony Paul Rabata went to be with the Lord on June 3, 2021, at 87 years of age. Anthony was born January 15, 1934, in Wallis, Texas to parents Frank Rabata, Jr. and Marie Riha Rabata. After high school he served 18 months in the United States Air Force and spent a while finding himself before beginning work for Coca-Cola....
Barbara Irene Senter
June 3, 2021
Barbara Irene Senter, age 88 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021. She was born October 5, 1932 in Fort Worth, Texas to parents Clyde and Inez Chunn who preceded her in death along with her husband, James Henry Senter; son, Terry Wayne Senter; grandsons, Casey Wayne Senter, Ben Lauderdale, and Casey Caleb Senter; and brother, Thomas Chunn....
Lynnette Sharp
June 3, 2021
Lynnette Sharp, age 64 of New Caney, Texas passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021. She was born May 4, 1957 in Houston, Texas to parents Billy Arnold and Ruth Polkinghorn who preceded her in death along with her husband, James Sharp. Survivors include her son, Keith Williams; daughter, Tara Dean and husband Jason; brother, Bill Polkinghorn and wife Lisa; grandchildren,...
Edgar Fernando Navarrete Aguirre
June 2, 2021
Edgar Fernando Navarrete, 37, of México died June 2, 2021. He was born in Mexico to parents Amelia and Leonardo Navarrete. Edgar had lived in Mexico for the past several years and was previously of Houston. He enjoyed music and loved his family. Edgar was preceded in death by his grandparents, Salvador Aguirre, Maria Guzman, and Ceferino Navarrete. He is...
Jose Canchola Robles, Jr.
June 2, 2021
Jose Canchola Robles, Jr., 83 of Dayton passed away on June 2, 2021, at home in Dayton. Jose was born May 5, 1938, in Bloomington, Texas to parents, Jose Robles, Sr. and Aurora Canchola Robles. Jose had been a resident of Dayton for the past 24 years after moving from Houston. He retired after working many years for different companies...
David Brent Landacre
June 1, 2021
David Brent Landacre, age 58 of Willis, Texas passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021. He was born September 3, 1962 in Freeport, Texas to parents David B. Landacre and Carolyn Profitt. He is preceded in death by his mother. Mr. Landacre served his country in the US Army in the 101st Airborne division. He retired from American Airlines and TDCJ....
Bobbie Jean Davis
May 31, 2021
Bobbie Jean Davis, age 82 of Shepherd, Texas passed away Monday, May 31, 2021. She was born May 6, 1939 in Howard, Texas to parents Elmer Arvel and Lillian Evelyn Prestidge who preceded her in death along with her brothers, Elmer Prestidge, Harold Prestidge, and Jimmy Prestidge; and sister, Jeanette Christian. Bobbie worked at Peoples State Bank for 35 years....
Mary Elizabeth King Judd
May 30, 2021
Mary Elizabeth King Judd, 85, of Liberty, Texas passed away peacefully at her home on May 30, 2021. She was born on March 25, 1936, in Cortelyou, Alabama to the parents of George W. Keith and Claira Belle Steele. Early in Mary’s life she moved to Texas where she started her family. On April 13, 2003, she married the love...
Phyllis Maud Strouse
May 29, 2021
Phyllis Maud Strouse, age 89 of Conroe, Texas passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021. She was born September 9, 1931 in Hastings, Michigan to parents Floyd and Ethel McKay who preceded her in death along with her daughter, Loraine Strouse-Teske; twin-brother, Phillip McKay. Mrs. Strouse was a member of the Assembly of God faith. She enjoyed cooking, gospel music, and...
Jettie Ruth Metts
May 27, 2021
Jettie Ruth Bush Metts (1927-2021) Jettie Ruth Metts affectionately known to all as Grannie received her wings on May 27, 2021. Born October 16, 1927 in Walker County. She married the love of her life James Edgar (“PeeWee”) Metts Jr. on July 7, 1946 in Fostoria. They had one daughter Jane Evelyn Metts Landers. Jettie Ruth loved sewing and quilting,...
Marcellena Edriena Allen
May 25, 2021
Marcellena Edriena Allen, age 89 of Terrell, Texas passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021. She was born June 23, 1931 in Thayer, Kansas to parents Lemmie and Fern Brown who preceded her in death along with her husband, Fred Allen; and grandson, Phillip Allen Jr. Survivors include Phillip Allen with one child, Krissana with 4 grandchildren; Richard Allen with 2...
Jerry Blankenship
May 25, 2021
Jerry Blankenship, age 79 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021. He was born May 20, 1942 in Liberty, Texas to parents Curtis Ruben and Lula Mae Blankenship who preceded him in death along with his brothers, D. “Bud” Blankenship, James Edward Blankenship, Curtis Blankenship and Gilbert Blankenship; and sister, Niever Henley. Mr. Blankeship was a trucker driver...
Joseph Ralph Kite
May 24, 2021
Joseph Ralph Kite, age 80 of Splendora, Texas passed away Monday, May 24, 2021. He was born July 9, 1940 in Cleveland, Texas to parents John Edward and Gracie Mae Kite who preceded him in death along with his wife, Patricia Kite. Survivors include his daughter, Deborah Irwin and husband Otha Irwin, III.; brother, Bennie Kite and wife Patsy Kite;...
Avyn Bryce Craig
May 21, 2021
Avyn Bryce Craig, 19, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021. Avyn was born April 18, 2002 in Baytown, Texas to parents Randel and Kristen Craig. Avyn was a lifelong resident of Dayton where he attended Dayton schools and played football, tennis and participated in powering lifting. He was a 2020 graduate of Dayton High School. He was a member...
Eva Geraldine Barnes
May 21, 2021
Eva Geraldine Barnes, 82, of Dayton, passed away on May 21, 2021 in Humble. Eva was born July 18, 1938 in Houston to parents Johnny Hand and Ilva Hicks Hand. Eva had lived in the Dayton Tarkington area most of her life. She was a member of Rural Shade Baptist Church. Eva enjoyed woodworking, sewing, dancing and painting. Eva was...
James Alford Casey
May 20, 2021
James Alford Casey, age 76 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021. He was born September 18, 1944 in Cleveland, Texas to parents James Riley Casey and Essie D. Gilley who preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Melba Francis Robertson Casey; sons, James Alford Casey, Jr. and Jeffrey Glenn Casey; brother, Freddie Glenn Casey and wife...
Gunnar Andrew Payne
May 20, 2021
Gunnar Andrew Payne, age 24 of Coldspring, Texas passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021. He was born March 14, 1997 in Cleveland, Texas his parents are Cindy and Derek Payne. He is preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Robert Ellzey; grandmothers, Wyverne Payne and Geraldine Tatum; and grandfather, William Henry Payne, Jr. Survivors include his parents, Cindy and Derek Payne;...
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