Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
Steve Stout
April 8, 2025
Steven Frank Stout was born on June 22, 1959 in Jacksonville, Florida to parents Harold Stout and Luby Dubose Stout. He passed away at his home on April 8, 2025 at the age of 65.
Steve is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Luby Dean Stout; wife, Darlene Stout; and granddaughter, Brooke Doty.
He is survived by his children, Steven...
Jackie Moulder
April 17, 2025
Jackie Moulder was born in Huntsville, Texas on January 15, 1938 to parents, Claude Allen and Ruby Leviness Allen. She passed away in Kingwood, Texas on April 17, 2025 at the age of 87 years. Jackie was a lifelong resident of Romayor, Texas and was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Romayor and was on the board...
John David Dettenhaim Sr.
April 16, 2025
Please check back soon for Mr. Dettenhaim's obituary.
A visitation for Mr. Dettenhaim will be held on Monday, April 21st from 2-5pm at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Cleveland, Texas.
Vivian Annetta Kay Symmank
April 14, 2025
Obituary for Vivian Annetta Kay Symmank
Vivian Annetta Kay Symmank, age 77, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, in Kingwood, Texas. Born on December 18, 1947, in Dayton, Texas, she was the beloved daughter of William Seth Kay and Rosa Lee Kay.
Vivian was a lifelong resident of Dayton, with the exception of a decade spent in Monroeville, Alabama. She was...
Elizabeth Ann Gunn Mitchell
April 14, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Gunn Mitchell, 89, born July 7, 1935, passed away on April 14, 2025. She is survived by her brother, Claude “Caddy” Gunn and wife Gail; sons, Marty Mitchell and wife Cynthia, Bobby Mitchell and wife Gloria, Robert Mitchell and wife Debra, Steve Mitchell and wife Lisa, and daughter Cindy Stanton and husband Brian; eleven grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, as...
Frances Louise Hairgrove
April 13, 2025
Frances Louise Hairgrove, 78, went home to be with the Lord on April 13th, 2025. Frances was born to parents Guy Hayden and Bertie Ioma Pate Hayden in Splendora, Texas on March 31st, 1947.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Hairgrove; parents, Guy and Bertie Ioma Hayden; brothers, Freddy Gene Hayden, Lennon Wayne Hayden, Guy Hayden Jr.; sisters,...
Thomas Arlan Ham, Jr.
April 12, 2025
Thomas Arlan “Tommy” Ham Jr., 63, of Cleveland, passed away on April 12, 2025, with his beloved wife by his side. A devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, pastor, and friend, Tommy lived a life marked by deep faith, steadfast love, and unwavering service.
Born on July 29, 1961, to Vernell (Price) and Thomas Arlan Ham Sr., Tommy dedicated his entire professional...
Clinon Eugene Cox
April 11, 2025
Clinon Eugene Cox
“Gene”
October 11, 1952 – April 11, 2025
Well, folks, I’ve finally wet my last line. My name is Clinon Eugene Cox, or “Gene” as most of you know me. I’ve had a good run. I’ve always been one to live in the moment and never take a single thing for granted; you know, just a “go with the flow”...
Donald "Donnie" Mark Green
April 10, 2025
Obituary for Donald "Donnie" Green
Donald "Donnie" Green, age 60, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on April 10, 2025. Donnie was born on June 21, 1964, in Dayton, Texas, to John Howard Green and Dora Mae Anderson. A lifelong Texan, Donnie grew up in Dayton and graduated from Dayton High School.
He spent much of his career serving as a prison guard,...
James Patrick Phillips
April 9, 2025
James Patrick Phillips, 83, of Mont Belvieu, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025. Born on November 11, 1941, in Hull, Texas, James was the beloved son of John Miles Phillips and Nannie Lee Brown.
James was a proud graduate of Hull-Daisetta High School and went on to attend Lee College. His passion for caring for others led him to...
Linda Sue Tullos
April 9, 2025
Linda Sue Tullos was born in Kentucky on December 27, 1948 to parents, Clyne Charles Winters and Edna Irene Lange Winters. She passed away April 9, 2025 in Livingston, Texas lovingly surrounded by her family. Sue loved living in Livingston and especially loved being close to her family. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Sue will...
Nova Mae Bennett
April 9, 2025
With hearts full of love and sorrow, we announce the passing of our precious daughter, Nova Mae Bennett, born sleeping on April 9, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of Ruby Orr and Tyler Bennett.
Though she never took a breath, Nova’s presence was deeply felt and her spirit has left a lasting mark on all who awaited her with love...
Michelle Lynn Tehas
April 8, 2025
Michelle Lynn Tehas was born August 21, 1969 in Hampton, Virginia to parents, Curtis Owen Dougherty and Brenda Dougherty. She passed away April 8, 2025 in Shepherd, Texas at the age of 55.
Michelle had a passion for taking care of others as being a health care provider. For everyone whom she took care of, they became a new addition to...
Kenneth "Honey" Doyle Taylor
April 7, 2025
Obituary for Kenneth "Honey" Taylor February 1, 1935 – April 7, 2025
Kenneth "Honey" Taylor, 90, of Liberty, Texas, passed away on April 7, 2025. Born on February 1, 1935, in Livingston, Texas, to William Lee Taylor and Viola Murphy, Kenneth was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
A proud member of the Livingston High School class of 1953, Kenneth, known as...
Helen Dorothy "Dot" Alexander
April 7, 2025
Helen Dorothy “Dot” Alexander began her journey Nov 10, 1942 in Cleveland, Texas to J D and Freida (Williams) Hansbro and passed away on April 7, 2025 in Tarkington Prairie in the home of her daughter, surrounded by the family that she created and loved immensely.
Dot grew up and lived in Tarkington Prairie all of her life, except for most...
Barbara Ann Dabney
April 3, 2025
Barbara Ann Dabney was born in Palestine, Texas on May 24, 1962 to parents, Arnold Chaffin and Olga Mae Rich Chaffin. She left this life on April 3, 2025 in Houston, Texas at the age of 62. Barbara enjoyed living in Coldspring, Texas and she was very proud to raise her family there. Barbara was a mother to many of...
Billy Sherman Rogers
April 2, 2025
Billy Sherman Rogers, 71, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on April 2, 2025. He was born on October 31, 1953, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to Don Rogers and Lula Alexander Rogers. Billy lived a life full of love, laughter, and hard work, and was cherished by all who knew him.
Billy, or "Pawpaw Billy" as he was affectionately called by his...
Jeanette Marie Taylor Mifflin
April 2, 2025
Jeanette Marie Taylor Mifflin, 84, of Liberty, Texas, passed away on April 2, 2025.
Jeanette was born on November 4, 1940, in Edgerly, Louisiana, to Ivy Taylor and Dosia Melancon. She was a proud 1958 graduate of Dayton High School. Throughout her life, Jeanette was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, known for her warmth, kindness, and bright spirit.
Jeanette cherished...
Casey Jack Schumacher
April 1, 2025
Casey Jack Schumacher
Casey Jack Schumacher, 55, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on April 1, 2025. Born on December 23, 1969, in Lubbock, Texas. Casey was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He was a 1987 graduate of Goddard High School in Roswell, New Mexico, and later attended New Mexico State University. A man of Christian belief, Casey was...
Donald Richard Dean Sr.
April 1, 2025
Donald Richard Dean Sr. was born September 20, 1940, in Galveston, Texas to parents Leslie Dean and Tekla Pietsch Dean. He passed away on April 1, 2025, in Cleveland, Texas, at the age of 84. Donald had a strong faith in God and was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Cleveland, Texas.
He was preceded in death by...
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