Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

January 15, 2026

Tammy Loraine Gourley, January 7, 1968 – January 15, 2026. Tammy Loraine Gourley passed away on January 15, 2026, in The Woodlands, TX, at the age of 58. Tammy was truly one of a kind. She had a quirky, unforgettable personality and a genuine heart that made people feel seen, valued, and deeply appreciated. She had a way of connecting...

January 27, 2026

Iris Collins Eaton, a beloved great-grandmother, world traveler, amateur historian and family chronicler, whose confidence and plucky humor endeared her to Houston's social circles and family members alike, passed away on January 27, 2026 at age 87.

Iris passes on a legacy of curiosity, friendship and love. She was born on January 30, 1938, in Liberty, Texas, to former mayor of...

January 27, 2026

January 27, 2026

John William Arnold, Sr., born on March 13, 1943, in Center, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, in Cleveland, Texas. He lived a life rooted in hard work, devotion to family, and a loving, caring spirit that touched everyone who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Dorothy Miller Arnold, the love...

January 26, 2026

January 25, 2026

Johnny Jake Newcomb "Competitive Spirit"

Johnny Newcomb, age 82, currently of Conroe, Texas, passed away on January 25, 2026. His loving wife of 58 years, Billie Sue (Smith) Newcomb was with him when he passed and he will be greatly missed. Johnny Newcomb was born in Hempstead, Texas on May 1, 1943, to Opal Janet (Hill) and Walter Mathis Newcomb Sr....

January 25, 2026

Wanda Jean Martin was born in Louisiana on August 12, 1948 to parents, Douglas Vines and Lulu Mae Coleman Vines. She passed away January 25, 2026 in The Woodlands, Texas at the age of 77. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas and Lulu Vines; beloved husband, Douglas Dwayne Martin; beloved brother, Chuck Vines. She is survived by...

January 25, 2026

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January 25, 2026

Maria Guadalupe Hernandez Torres, 84, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, in Kingwood, Texas.

She was born on June 18, 1941, in Villa Mainero, Tamaulipas, Mexico, to Victoriano Torres Nuñez and Manuela Mejorado Silva. Maria lived in Dayton for the past five years and previously resided in Houston and Mexico.

Maria found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved playing bingo,...

January 25, 2026

Maria Luisa Rojas Cruz, 59, passed away on January 25, 2026, in Houston, Texas.

Maria was born on June 21, 1966, in Mexico to Mateo Rojas and Angela Cruz. She was of the Catholic faith and lived in Houston for the past 44 years, where she built a life centered on family and friendship.

Maria had a deep love for animals, especially...

January 24, 2026

January 23, 2026

January 23, 2026

Virginia Lea Radney was born August 18, 1928 in Rowena, Texas to parents, Jimmy Jewel Sides and Carmen Sides. She went to her Heavenly Home on January 23, 2026 at the age of 97. Virginia was blessed to stay home and raise her daughters and to provide a loving home for her husband. Her greatest joy in life was her...

January 22, 2026

Lolly Hickerson passed away on January 22, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. She was born on May 26, 1961, in Hobbs, New Mexico, to her parents, Leo Burbin Rice and Patricia A. Chester.

A loving mother, sister, daughter, granny, and friend, Lolly had a heart as big as her personality—and both were impossible to miss....

January 22, 2026

Alene Dollie Mize, 84, of Liberty, Texas, passed away on January 22, 2026, in Liberty.

Dollie was born on August 10, 1941, to Ambrose David Dowdell and Sarah Eva Fontnow Dowdell. She lived a life defined by kindness, joy, and a deep love for people. She was always smiling and had a way of making those around her feel welcome and...

January 22, 2026

January 21, 2026

January 21, 2026

Celebrating a Life Well Lived

In Loving Memory

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Madie Frances Rodgers Jones born March 14, 1928 in Magnolia Springs, Texas. She passed peacefully from this world on January 21, 2026.

Though words can hardly capture the depth of our sorrow, we gather here to honor and remember a life filled with kindness, laughter, and love.

A...

January 20, 2026

Climouth Dean Pike was born in Neches, Texas on April 26, 1937 to parents, James Louis Pike and Rosie Williams Pike. He passed away January 20, 2026 in The Woodlands, Texas at the age of 88. Dean proudly served our country in the US Navy from 1955-1959. After his service ended he worked in the construction industry for many years....

January 19, 2026