Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

Oct 15, 2024

Larry Ralph Thumann was born in Houston, Texas on November 16, 1943 to parents, Hugo Thumann and Ellie Lamkin Thumann. He passed away October 15, 2024 in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 80. Larry was a construction contractor most of his life working with heavy equipment. He had a deep love and appreciation for all animals, especially his horses....

Oct 14, 2024

Roy Pearce was born June 11, 1931 in Center, Texas to parents, Ben Lloyd Pearce and Ila Mae Agnew Pearce. He passed away in The Woodlands, Texas on October 14, 2024 at the age of 93. Roy was an accountant for Cravens and Dargen Insurance Company for many years. He owned Pizza Etc. in Cleveland, Texas. In his younger years...

Oct 14, 2024

Oct 13, 2024

Oct 13, 2024

Edwin “Babe” Parish, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away in Humble, Texas, at the age of 84. Babe was born to parents Travis Parish and Pauline Heath Parish in Nacogdoches, Texas on July 29th, 1940.

Babe was a proud Tarkington resident, and graduate of Tarkington High School. He was a longtime employee of Jefferson Chemicals, working as a...

Oct 12, 2024

Alton Lamar Richards, Jr. of Tarkington passed away on October 11, 2024 at the age of 73. He was born on September 9, 1951 to Lamar and Judy Richards in Liberty, Texas. He was a 1970 graduate of Cleveland High School where he excelled in football, basketball, and track. He received his bachelor’s degree from Lamar University and went on...

Oct 12, 2024

Obituary for James "Mike" Bush

James "Mike" Bush, 77, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on October 12, 2024. Born on March 23, 1947, in Nacogdoches, Texas, to Woodrow and Louise Bush, Mike was a dedicated family man and an esteemed veteran.

After graduating from Carthage High School, Mike proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Following his...

Oct 12, 2024

With hearts full of love, we remember a woman who embodied strength and grace.

Rachel Irma Baum-Smith, born to Woodard and Maggie Smith on July 24th, 1942, in Natchez, Mississippi, passed away on October 12th, 2024, winning her battle with Parkinsons. She was one of nine children: Charles, Vira, Maggie, Ethel, Katy, June, Rachel, Mildred, and Rufus. Growing up in a...

Oct 12, 2024

Deidre Suzanne Kennerly was born May 16, 1949 in Houston, Texas to parents, Horrace Wagley and Erma Williams Wagley. She was preceded in death by her parents, Horrace and Erma Wagley; sons, Scott Underwood and Aaron Underwood. Deidre is survived by her husband of 37 years, Charlie Kennerly III; children, Jennifer Kennerly, Charlie Kennerly IV, Curry Kennerly, Matthew Kennerly, Kelly...

Oct 11, 2024

Obituary for Thomas Lee Jones

Thomas Lee Jones, 87, of Point Blank, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024. Born on November 22, 1936, to Samuel Thomas Jones and Ethel Bell Holmes, Thomas faced the challenges of life head-on, notably overcoming polio as a young child. His tenacity and spirit shone through as he embraced every opportunity, working in the...

Oct 8, 2024

Plasido Delgado nació el 12 de enero de 1946 en Zacatecas, México, hijo de Plácido Delgado y Juana Guzmán. Falleció el 8 de octubre de 2024 en Conroe, Texas, a la edad de 78 años.

A Plasido le preceden en la muerte su hijo Plácido Delgado; su esposa, Gloria Vallecillo; y su nieto Eric Díaz.

Le sobreviven: sus hijos Irma Delgado, Lorena...

Oct 7, 2024

Earl Murphy, a longtime resident of Liberty and Polk county, passed away at the age of 72 on October 7, 2024. Earl was born to Roy and Willie More Murphy on December 4, 1951 in Livingston, Texas. 

Earl was raised on a rice farm in Romayor, Texas. He worked for Georgia Pacific for over 28 years and finished his career at...

Oct 6, 2024

Bettie Lucile Groce, born on December 21, 1938, passed into eternal peace on the morning of October 6, 2024, surrounded by family in Kingwood, Texas.

A woman of deep faith and a lifelong member of Pin Oak Baptist Church, Bettie was known for her unwavering dedication to the Lord. She served as Secretary-Treasurer, Building Co-Coordinator for new construction and expansions, and...

Oct 5, 2024

Carolyn McGee, 72, passed away on October 5th, 2024 in Cleveland, Texas. Carolyn was born to proud parents William and Mamie Price in Corpus Christi, Texas on November 13th, 1951. 

Carolyn was a huge country music fan, with George Strait holding a special place in her heart. She also had an adventurous side, and enjoyed going to the casino, shopping at...

Oct 5, 2024

Betty Lou Bell, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on October 5th, 2024, at the age of 85. Betty was born on January 12th, 1939 in Cleveland, Texas, to parents Lewis and Ima Sloane. 

Betty was a life-long resident of Cleveland, whose caring nature led her to serve others in the community. For many...

Oct 3, 2024

Dorothy Jeffcoat: A Legacy of Family, Education, and Unwavering Service to Community

Dorothy Jeffcoat, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great­ grandmother, passed October 3, 2024. Her life was marked by her profound commitment to her family, her students, her faith, and her countless acts of service to the community she called home.

Born on Meadow Brook farm near Waco, Dorothy's life...

Oct 3, 2024

Rosie Maxine Morris was born May 30, 1927 in the Bear Creek community of San Jacinto County, Texas to Amos and Martha Alsobrooks. She passed away on October 3, 2024 at 97 years old. Rosie was the middle child in a family of eleven. Living on the farm during the Great Depression and World War II she learned the values...

Sep 30, 2024

Gwyn Louise Goodwin, age 70, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at her home in Cleveland, Texas. She was born August 17, 1954 in Kermit, Texas to Jesse James Jr. and Ruby Helen Goodwin. She was a 1972 graduate of Levelland High School. She earned her Associate Arts degree at South Plains College in 1974. It was during this...

Sep 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mack Calvin Rhodes, a beloved husband, father, uncle, and friend, on September 29th, 2024. Mack was born to parents Mildred and Harold Rhodes on February 3rd, 1954 in Houston, Texas. 

Mack was known for his dedication to his work, spending countless hours truck driving across the country and making friends along...

Sep 29, 2024

Harry Smith, 89, of Porter, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on September 29, 2024. Harry Lloyd Smith was born to parents Lloyd Smith and Mary Sanders Smith on February 10, 1935 in Livingston, Texas. 

A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, Harry specialized as a Dental Assistant during his time of service, attending the Army Medical Service School...