Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Calvin Boyd Jackson

Calvin Boyd Jackson

Dec 20, 2020

Calvin Boyd Jackson, 93, of Houston passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 in The Woodlands. He was born April19, 1927 in Votaw, Texas to parents Jessie Archie “Jack” Jackson and Daramas Murphy Jackson. Mr. Jackson had been a resident of Houston since 1946 and proudly served his country from 1945 – 1946 in the United States Marine Corp. He was...

Tammie Darling Currie

Tammie Darling Currie

Dec 17, 2020

Tammie Darling Lewis Currie, 58, of Houston went home to the Lord December 17, 2020 in Kingwood, Texas. She was born January 18, 1962 in Houston, Texas to parents Benard Lewis and Josephine Yarbrough Lewis. Tammie truly was a one-of-a-kind original, with a heart of Gold, the spirit of a Lion, and a mouth to match! She grew up in...

Odessa Caswell

Odessa Caswell

Dec 17, 2020

Oma Odessa Caswell, age 83 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020. She was born September 16, 1937 in Fostoria, Texas to parents Melvin Allen and Beulah Buckalew Whitmire along with her husband, S.V. Caswell; daughter, Darlene Womack and numerous other loved ones. Survivors include her children, Ricky and Becky Plummer, Kenneth and Carolyn Caswell, Larry and Connie...

Edward Lee Mcilvain

Edward Lee Mcilvain

Dec 15, 2020

Edward Lee McIlvain, age 73 of Nederland, Texas passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020. He was born August 9, 1947 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Lee and Ethel McIlvain who preceded him in death along with his twin sons, Ronnie and Donnie McIlvain; and sister, Barbara Maddox. Survivors include the mother of his children, Mary Flores; daughters, Shelia Phillips, Samantha...

Howard Stanley Overturf

Howard Stanley Overturf

Dec 15, 2020

Howard Stanley Overturf, age 65 of Huntsville, Texas passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020. He was born September 13, 1955 in Richmond, Texas to parents Howard and Mary Overturf who preceded him in death along with his brothers, Michael Overturf and Charles Overturf; and sister, Paula Orman. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Robbie Overturf; children, Jeremy Overturf, Howard...

Cheri Jean Collins

Cheri Jean Collins

Dec 14, 2020

Cheri Jean Boone Collins, 82, of Dayton passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 in Galveston, Texas. Cheri was born July 6, 1938 in Hamlin, Texas to parents Daniel Richard Boone and Mildred Elizabeth Mayfield Boone. Graveside service for Cheri will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 18, 2020 at Palms Memorial Park Cemetery in Dayton. Services are under the direction...

Angela "Angie" Nicole Bettencourt-Bokemeyer

Angela "Angie" Nicole Bettencourt-Bokemeyer

Dec 13, 2020

Angela “Angie” Nicole Bettencourt-Bokemeyer, age 44 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020. She was born August 6, 1976 in Hampton, Virginia to parents Richard and Margaret Bettencourt. She is preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Bettencourt; and brother, Jason William Bettencourt. Survivors include her husband, Robert Bokemeyer; father, Richard Bettencourt; godchildren, Shayla Nicole Beatty and Peyton...

Falvey Mae Everitt

Falvey Mae Everitt

Dec 13, 2020

Falvey Mae Everitt, age 95 of Evergreen, Texas passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020. She was born July 10, 1925 in Evergreen, Texas to parents Ivvie Eugene Cox and Susie Mae McCants Cox who preceded her in death along with her husband, Gilbert Everitt; daughter, Baby Sewell; son, Gene Sewell; brother, Donald Cox; and sisters, Mildred Long and Carolyn Cox....

Dorothy Jean Whisman

Dorothy Jean Whisman

Dec 12, 2020

Dorothy Jean Whisman, 80, of Liberty passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 in Baytown, Texas. Dorothy was born November 2, 1940 in Channelview, Texas to parents Vern Henry Ladd and Christine Kubecjka Ladd. Dorothy spent her early years in the Channelview and Baytown area where she met and married Albert Whisman. They traveled during his service in the United States...

Agnes  Marie Talkington

Agnes Marie Talkington

Dec 12, 2020

Agnes ‘Marie’ Talkington, 79, of Liberty, passed away peacefully at her home on December 12, 2020 surrounded by her family. Marie was born February 11, 1941 in Liberty, Texas to parents Delmas and Edith Hickman. Memorial service for Ms. Talkington will be at 11 o’clock, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton. Marie was a lifelong...

James Aubrey Mcdaniel

James Aubrey Mcdaniel

Dec 11, 2020

James Aubrey McDaniel, age 91, of Shepherd, Texas passed away Friday, December 11, 2020. He was born September 19, 1929 in the small town of Timpson, Texas (Shelby County) to parents James Calvin McDaniel and Lena McFadden McDaniel, who preceded him in death, along with his brother, Benjamin F. “Buddy” McDaniel; sisters, Mildred Johnson and Syble Riffe; and great-granddaughter, Kyleigh...

Juan Rodriguez

Juan Rodriguez

Dec 11, 2020

Juan Rodriguez, age 56 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Friday, December 11, 2020. He was born December 31, 1963 in Mexico to parents Jose Carmen Rodriguez and Esperanza Herrera who preceded him in death along with his sister, Maria de Jesus Rodriguez. Juan worked at Bushman Plant Farm for 40 years. Survivors include his wife of 34 years: Elvira Rodriguez;...

Cesar Guadalupe Cerda

Cesar Guadalupe Cerda

Dec 11, 2020

Cesar Guadalupe Cerda, age 46 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Friday, December 11, 2020. He was born December 12, 1973 in Mexico to parents Pablo Cerda Hernandez and Maria Santa Vazquez De Cerda. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Alma Cerda; parents, Pablo Cerda Hernandez and Maria Santa Vazquez De Cerda; children, Ashley Pena and husband Jonathan Gutierrez, Kristina...

George J. Rollins

George J. Rollins

Dec 10, 2020

George Jefferson Rollins, 95, of Tarkington Prairie, TX, passed away on December 10, 2020 with his family. George was born on October 18, 1925 to Georgia Ella Slater Rollins and Thomas Jefferson Rollins in Gladstell, TX. At the age of 18, George joined the Army and became a decorated war veteran serving in Northern France and Rhineland during World War...

Arlene Vivian Campbell

Arlene Vivian Campbell

Dec 9, 2020

Arlene Vivian Campbell, 95, of Beach City passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in Baytown, Texas. Mrs. Campbell was born May 21, 1925 in Camarillo, California to parents Edward Clarence Bruce and Emma Kopp Bruce. A private family service will be held at Cedar Crest Cemetery in Baytown. Arlene had lived in Beach City since 1983 and was a...

Marveline Bode Smesny

Marveline Bode Smesny

Dec 9, 2020

Marveline Bode Smesny, 88, of Dayton passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in Humble, Texas. The light and joy of her family, Marveline was born in Gerald, Texas on July 29, 1932 to parents, Freda and Henry Bode. Brother Orvel Bode and sister Lois Bode King completed the family prior to their move to Liberty County in 1940. Marveline...

Armando Medrano Aguilar

Armando Medrano Aguilar

Dec 9, 2020

Armando Medrano Aguilar, age 63 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020. He was born August 19, 1957 in Houston, Texas to parents Luis and Jesusita Medrano who preceded him in death along with his brothers, Fernando Medrano and Gaspar Medrano. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Aurora Aguilar; daughters, Maria Aguilar and husband Richardo, Debbie Aguilar...

Michael  Edward Brooks

Michael Edward Brooks

Dec 8, 2020

Michael Edward Brooks, 71, went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2020. Resident of Cleveland, Texas, Mike was preceded by his father: Marion Edward Brooks, mother: Levon Brooks, brothers: Kevin Brooks and Martin Brooks, and sisters: Kimberly Gardner and Brandi Brooks. Mike is survived by the love of his life for 52 years, Patricia Brooks, son Brian Brooks...

James Roy Lake

James Roy Lake

Dec 8, 2020

James Roy Lake, age 78 of Coldspring, Texas passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020. He was born June 26, 1942 in Livingston, Texas to parents Gladys and Roy Lake who preceded him in death along with his brother, Paul Lake; and grandparents, Jennie and James Carlisle, Elizabeth and William Lake. Survivors include his wife, Jane Bourque Lake; daughters, LeAnn Jeter...

Travis Michael Keith

Travis Michael Keith

Dec 8, 2020

Travis Michael Keith, age 32 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020. He was born October 16, 1988 in Humble, Texas to parents Sheron Carlisle and Travis Keith. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Travis W. Keith, Sr.; grandparents, Perry and Sibyl Wilson; and grandmother, Doris Linscomb. Survivors include his mother, Sheron Carlisle and husband Tim;...

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