Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Iva Lee Hagy

Iva Lee Hagy

Jan 23, 2021

Iva Lee Hagy, age 65 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021. She was born September 26, 1955 in Bay City, Texas to parents John Paul Penix and Vernida (Pete) Penix who preceded her in death along with her grandparents, Iva Ruth Richardson (Hershel), Minnie Lee Penix and Doyle Bridges, Sr.; aunts and uncles, Melba (Bart) Spradlin, Doyle...

Darrel Eugene Wigington

Darrel Eugene Wigington

Jan 22, 2021

Darrel Eugene Wigington, age 74 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Friday, January 22, 2021. He was born August 13, 1946 in Richmond, California to parents James and Jewel Wigington who preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Donna Wigington; sons, Don Wigington and Geoff Wigington; sisters, Donna Miller and Joyce Glynn; brother, Jerry Wigington; grandchildren, Geoffrey Wigington, Tyler Wigington,...

May Lois Duran

May Lois Duran

Jan 22, 2021

May Lois was born January 1, 1937 in Kosciusko, Mississippi to Clell and Sallie Mae Sosebee and had two sisters, Lynn and Annie Ruth. May Lois’ father passed away when she was only three years old. H.D. Ballard became her step-dad and she gained two brothers, Mickey and John Robert Ballard. May passed away January 22, 2021 in Kingwood, Texas....

Grace Beuton Hudgins

Grace Beuton Hudgins

Jan 21, 2021

Grace Beuton Sammons Hudgins passed away on January 21, 2021 in Woodville, Texas (105 years, 7 ½ months) born in Cushing OK. on June 4, 1915 to Callie Belle Carter and William Henley Sammons. She is preceded in death by her husband Obie B. Hudgins and all her siblings including her four older sisters, Holly, Christine, Helen and Lyndal; and...

Ronald Keith Ford

Ronald Keith Ford

Jan 21, 2021

Ronald Keith Ford, age 58 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021. He was born May 4, 1962 in Houston, Texas to parents Harold Eugene and Mildred Erlene Ford. He is preceded in death by his father, Harold Ford; and brother, David Michael Ford and wife Jamie D. Ford. Survivors include his mother, Mildred Erlene Ford; son, Preston...

Earl Faust

Earl Faust

Jan 21, 2021

Earl Faust, age 78 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021. He was born February 20, 1942 in New Orleans, Louisiana to parents Hollis and Gladys Faust who preceded him in death along with his daughter, Tanya Lynn Hightower; sisters, Helen Mae Hayden and Carol Jean David; brother, Monel Faust; and great-grandsons, Evan and Ayden. Survivors include his...

Glen Alan  Everett

Glen Alan Everett

Jan 20, 2021

Glen Alan Everett, 83, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Glen was born on September 29, 1937 in Killeen, Texas to parents Wesley Everett and Henrietta Bankston Everett. Glen was a longtime resident of Dayton and a former resident of Huffman and Pasadena. He and his wife Winnie were married for 58 years. He was a superintendent...

Henry Hines, Jr.

Henry Hines, Jr.

Jan 20, 2021

Henry Hines Jr. was born in Ferriday, Louisiana on November 13, 1952. He passed away on January 20, 2021 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Henry graduated from Orange Stark High School, Orange, Texas. While attending Orange Stark High School, he was an amazing athlete. Henry played football, basketball and other different types of sports. Henry was offered...

George "Ronnie" Ronald Nixon, Sr.

George "Ronnie" Ronald Nixon, Sr.

Jan 20, 2021

George “Ronnie” Ronald Nixon, Sr. of New Waverly, Texas went to be with Jesus in his home on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the age of 77. He was born March 15, 1943 in San Diego, California. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Annie Nixon, as well as his wife Shirley Baker Nixon. Mr. Ronnie was...

Wallace Staples

Wallace Staples

Jan 20, 2021

Wallace Staples, 87, of Dayton passed away on January 20, 2021in Houston, Texas. Mr. Staples was born May 12, 1933 in Auburn, Maine to parents, Charles and Olive Staples. Wallace had been a resident of Dayton for the past 20 years and was formerly of Clear Lake. He proudly served his country for over 24 years in the United States...

Dale Adams

Dale Adams

Jan 19, 2021

Dale Adams, 51, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in Baytown. He was born April 19, 1969 in Lubbock, Texas to parents Joe Adams, Jr. and Avis Pearl Guilliams.Adams. Dale had been a resident of Dayton since 2018 and was a former resident of Hemphill, Texas. Dale was married to his wife, Desa, for five years but they...

Melton Royce Pipes

Melton Royce Pipes

Jan 19, 2021

Melton Royce Pipes, 73, of Huffman, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021, in Atascocita, Texas. Melton was born March 16, 1947, in Maud, Texas, to parents Melvin Pipes and Nelia Mae Clark Pipes. Melton had lived in Dayton and was a 1965 graduate of Dayton High School. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Huffman. Melton graduated from...

Leslie Wilber Dugat, Jr.

Leslie Wilber Dugat, Jr.

Jan 18, 2021

Cattle breeder/raiser, gardener and retired carbon black plant worker, Wilber’s love of family, community and God does not end with his death. Leslie Wilber Dugat, Jr., age 88, passed away on January 17, 2021 surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by continuing to live life to the fullest. Wilber was the epitome of a Godly...

Jay Len Green, Jr.

Jay Len Green, Jr.

Jan 18, 2021

Jay Len Green, Jr., 74, of Dayton passed away on January 18, 2021 in Kingwood. He was born September 9, 1946 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Jay Len Green, Sr. and Evelyn Cherry Green. Jay was a lifelong resident of the Dayton and Cleveland area. Jay attended Dayton Schools. He worked for many years as a truck driver for the...

Ricky Mack Snell, Sr.

Ricky Mack Snell, Sr.

Jan 17, 2021

Ricky Mack Snell, Sr., age 67 of Shepherd, Texas passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was born July 27, 1953 in Houston, Texas to parents Ray Snell and Ella Graves who preceded him in death along with his brother, Louis Snell and wife Barbara; niece, Mitzi Allen; and nephew, Brad Snell. Survivors include his son, Ricky Snell, II.; girlfriend,...

James Alton Pate

James Alton Pate

Jan 17, 2021

James Alton Pate was born August 8, 1942 in Pasadena, Texas and passed away January 17, 2021 at the age of 78. James graduated from Cleveland High School Class of 1960, and attended Lamar University. He served his country in the US Army. James was a true entrepreneur, in real estate, automobiles, copier machine repair, and satellite repair. His greatest...

Billy Jack Walton

Billy Jack Walton

Jan 16, 2021

Billy Jack Walton was born August 21, 1952 in Homa, Louisiana and passed away January 16, 2021 in Broaddus, Texas at the age of 68. He and his wife owned Riverside Waste in Splendora, Texas for 20 years. He was a Master Mason and a beloved member of the Park Place Lodge #1172 in Houston, Texas. Billy Jack loved his...

Nancy  C. Wofford

Nancy C. Wofford

Jan 16, 2021

Nancy C. Wofford left to be with the Lord and her beloved husband, Wayne, on January 16, 2021. She was embraced by her sister Janice and her daughter, Heather as she transitioned home to heaven. Nancy was born Nancy Clarice Lane on October 20, 1944 to Robert and Maxine Lane in Fort Worth, Texas. She was blessed with a little...

Ruby Nell Biano

Ruby Nell Biano

Jan 16, 2021

Ruby Nell Biano, age 75 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021. She was born August 3, 1945 in Edna, Texas to parents Joe and Lois Lang who preceded her in death along with her grandparents, Frank and Ida Plunk; and brothers, Joe Frank Lang, Carlos Lang, and Nolan Ray Lang. Survivors include her daughter, Karla Dean Stzelecke...

Lainey Yates

Lainey Yates

Jan 15, 2021

Lainey Yates, age 59 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Friday, January 15, 2021. She was born March 28, 1961 in Liberty, Texas. She is preceded in death by her mother, Joan Henson; father, James Henson; grandparents, Vera and Art Warren; and great-niece, Jessica Renee Oliver. Lainey was a teacher’s aide at Hardin High School. She loved her family, and everyone...

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