Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
Denise Willene Stephens
June 12, 2025
Denise Willene Stephens was born May 24, 1963 in Searcy, Arkansas to parents, Billy Jackson and Sue Noble Jackson. She passed away in Cleveland, Texas on June 12, 2025 at the age of 62 years. Denise and Freddy owned LP Gas for 17 years where she was secretary and the boss. Denise loved the Lord and attended the Cowboy Church....
Penny Sue Johnson
June 11, 2025
Penny Lou Johnson, 65, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025 with her family by her side after a tough battle with cancer. She was born April 12, 1960 in Stuttgart, Germany to Ben & Yvonne Doskocil while her father served in the US Army. Penny was a 1978 graduate of Sterling High School in Baytown, Texas and grew up...
Debbie Kay Haining
June 10, 2025
Debbie Kay Haining, 65, passed away on June 10th, 2025, in Cleveland, Texas. Debbie was born to parents Willard Taylor and Patricia Warden Taylor on April 30th, 1960 in Abilene, Texas.
Debbie is preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Bruce, father, Willard Taylor; grandparents, Katie Mae Warden and Richard Warden; brother, Stan Taylor; sister, Kathy Munoz.
Debbie is survived by her...
Fred Roger Martin
June 9, 2025
“In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.” –John 14:2-3
Fred Roger Martin was born...
William Lee Helms
June 9, 2025
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A visitation will be held at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Cleveland on Friday, June 20th from 4pm-8pm.
Ansleigh Marie Boatman
June 8, 2025
Ansleigh Marie Boatman
Sunrise August 26, 2023 - Sunset June 8, 2025
With profound heartbreak and unimaginable sorrow, we announce the tragic and untimely passing of our beloved baby girl Ansleigh Marie Boatman who left this world far too soon at just 21 months old. Born on August 26, 2023, Ansleigh brought boundless joy, light, and laughter into every room she entered....
Eugene Charles "Gene" Meleski
June 7, 2025
Gene (a.k.a Geno, Sonny, and Ski) was born in Houston, Texas on September 10, 1947, and passed away in Cleveland, Texas on June 7, 2025. Soon after graduating from Sam Houston High School in 1966, he attended San Jacinto College and then began his long and successful career in the auto service industry in various dealerships in the Houston area,...
Larry Douglas Brister
June 7, 2025
Larry Douglas Brister, 77, passed away on June 7th, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on May 21st, 1948 in Montgomery, Texas to parents Jack and Mary Brister.
Larry was a true country boy and found his greatest joy in nature, whether it was casting a line at his favorite fishing spot or heading into the woods during...
Martha Strong
June 6, 2025
Obituary for Martha Sue Strong Cummings
January 10, 1960 – June 6, 2025
Martha Sue Strong Cummings, age 65, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025. Born on January 10, 1960, in Mena, Arkansas, Martha was the cherished daughter of Herbert James Cummings and Melverta Nash. She spent over 50 years in the Dayton community, where she built a...
Linda Sue Cantrell Bragg
June 6, 2025
Obituary for Linda Sue Cantrell Bragg
Linda Sue Cantrell Bragg, 76, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025. Born on May 12, 1949, in Nitro, West Virginia, Linda was the beloved daughter of Burton Cantrell and Rose Mary Hanshaw.
A proud graduate of Saint Albans High School, Linda went on to dedicate her life to caring for others as...
Carlos "Charlie" Gonzalez
June 6, 2025
Obituary for Carlos "Charlie" Gonzalez
Carlos “Charlie” Gonzalez, age 66, passed away on June 6, 2025. Born on April 3, 1959, to Guadalupe Gonzalez and Hortensia Garcia, Charlie lived a life marked by kindness, generosity, and a deep devotion to his family and faith.
A native of Hitchcock, Texas, and a graduate of Hitchcock High School, Charlie made his home in Baytown...
James Hal Norwood
June 5, 2025
Obituary for James Hal Norwood
James Hal Norwood, age 79, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025. Born on May 14, 1946, in Liberty, Texas, James was the son of Hal Norwood and Lois Law. He was raised in Dayton, where he graduated with the Dayton High School Class of 1964. He later pursued higher education at the University of Houston.
James...
Jerry Hood Williams
June 5, 2025
Jerry Hood Williams was born in Los Fresnos, Texas on June 18, 1952 to parents, James Herrell Williams Sr and Helen Ophelia Shedrock. He passed away in Kingwood, Texas on June 5, 2025 at the age of 72 years.
Jerry enjoyed working with his hands and was a heavy equipment mechanic for many years. Jerry married Shirley Ann Elam and they...
Jimmy Wayne Hill
June 3, 2025
Jimmy Wayne Hill, 71, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on June 3, 2025. He was born to Charles Alexander Hill and Helen Marie Block.
Jimmy was a man who found joy in life’s simple pleasures—especially time spent with his children and grandchildren. He had a deep love for fishing, particularly with his grandkids, and was always up for a new adventure,...
Robert Paul Thompson
June 2, 2025
Robert Thompson was born on December 18th, 2004 in Houston, Texas to parents Michael Thompson and Denise Campbell. He passed away in Goodrich, Texas on June 2nd, 2025, at the age of 20.
Robert is preceded in death by his grandfather, Timothy Paul Campbell Sr.; uncle, Robert Allen Beers, cousins, Levi Drake Campbell and Joe Alvin Campbell.
He is survived by a...
Cody James Pinkston
May 31, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Cody James Pinkston of New Caney, Texas, who left this world far too soon on May 31, 2025, at the age of 38.
Born on August 26, 1986, in Nacogdoches, Texas, to James and Mary Pinkston, Cody grew up rooted in strong family values and a love for the simple,...
Tracy Junior Burks
May 31, 2025
The home of Edgar and Gladys Burks was blessed with a bouncing baby boy on March 13, 1934. Their lives were never the same. He was extremely energetic and enthusiastic about life. He abandoned this earthly house on May 31, 2025. He was only----39----!!!! Everyone in our family is 39 because that is how we can remember how old everyone...
Helen Ruth Spicer Lee
May 30, 2025
Helen Ruth Lee, “Ma” went home to be with the Lord in the quiet morning moments of May 30, 2025. God’s blessing on her life included having her husband, all of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and countless friends gather around her in her last hours. Her home was filled with her favorite sounds - laughter, music, children, family - love.
Helen...
Ralph Edward Jackson Sr.
May 27, 2025
Ralph Edward Jackson Sr. was born in Fort Meade, Florida on June 12, 1940 to parents, Tullie Edward Jackson and Mabel Adams Jackson. He passed away May 27, 2025 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 84 years.
Ralph spent many years turning wrenches as a diesel mechanic. If it had an engine, Ralph could bring it back to life—especially old...
Clifton Ray Lummus
May 27, 2025
Clifton Ray Lummus was born February 9, 1981 in Houston, Texas to parents, David Eugene Lummus and Patsy Ruth Lyle Lummus. He passed away May 27, 2025 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 44 years. Clifton worked at the prison in Huntsville for 8 years, worked at Sonic and McClains in Shepherd. His greatest passion was his music and...
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