Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

March 20, 2026

Martha Ann Stone Commander, 80, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026.

Martha was born on March 7, 1946, in Nacogdoches, Texas, to J.M. Stone Jr. and Margaret Harvey. She spent much of her life in Dayton, where she made a lasting impact on her community through her dedication to education and her love for others.

In her younger...

March 19, 2026

Erika Anna Polzer Laird, age 86, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, in Beaumont, Texas.

Erika was born on March 9, 1940, in Bohemia, Czechoslovakia, to Josef Polzer and Theresia Janak Polzer. She was raised in Austria, where she spent her early years before immigrating to the United States in 1960. In 1961, she made her home in Dayton, Texas,...

March 13, 2026

Randall Dean “Randy” Hastedt, age 60, passed away on March 13, 2026. He was born on May 18, 1965, in Houston, Texas, to William and Celesta Hastedt.

Randy was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He shared 38 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Dana Hastedt. His greatest joy in life was becoming a father to his...

March 23, 2026

Ruth Helen Thomas, born August 15, 1934, in Douglas, Texas, to Eugene and Corine Ellis, passed away March 23, 2026.

Ruth was a devoted wife of 46 years to Judge Burl P. Thomas, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend—known lovingly as “Mother” and “Mamaw.” She dedicated over 30 years of service to Southwestern Bell before retiring, but her greatest life’s...

March 20, 2026

Troy Wayne Reed was born September 20, 1963 in Cleveland, Texas to parents, Freddie Lee Reed and Mary Elizabeth Younger Reed. He passed away March 20, 2026 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 62. It’s funny when we were in High School

I thought Troy was a big jerk. Then a few years later he was hanging out with my...

March 19, 2026

Eric Kendall Thaxton, 57, of Daisetta, Texas, passed away on March 19, 2026.

Eric was born on November 23, 1968, to Elbert Leon Thaxton and Esther Yuvette Wagers. A lifelong resident of Daisetta, Eric devoted his life to serving his community, his church, and the people he loved.

Eric was a faithful and active deacon at Central Baptist Church in Daisetta, where...

March 19, 2026

Lonnie Foreman, age 72, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026. He was born on May 2, 1953, in Goodrich, Texas, to his parents, Henry Foreman and Rosie Mae Webbs.

Lonnie was a proud resident of Dayton, Texas, for the past 25 years. He honorably served his country in the United States military for 20 years, a career that took him...

March 19, 2026

March 18, 2026

Vivian Maxine McDaniel, age 96, of Shepherd, Texas, went home to Jesus on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. She was born March 11, 1930 in Houston, Texas (Harris County) to parents William Lovett and Mary Dorothy Hines Lovett, who preceded her in death, along with her loving husband of 72 years, James Aubrey McDaniel, her step-mother, Gracie Elizabeth Welsh Love Lovett,...

March 18, 2026

Lillie Mae Brannon was born in Cleveland, Texas on April 20, 1948. She entered Heaven’s Gates on March 18, 2026 in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 77. Lillie was a member of the North Cleveland Baptist Church and she worked for the Liberty ISD for 10 years as a cafeteria worker and custodial worker. Lillie enjoyed life and loved...

March 16, 2026

Soledad Vásquez Mayoral nació el 7 de abril de 1944 en México, hija de Pedro Vásquez y Lidia Mayoral. Falleció el 16 de marzo de 2026 en Cleveland, Texas, a los 81 años. La precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Pedro Vásquez y Lidia Mayoral; hermanos, Bulmaro, Tereso, Donaciano. Soledad deja como sobrevivientes a sus esposo, Juan Muñoz Pérez; sus...

March 15, 2026

Richard Dean Cowen, 61, passed away on March 15, 2026. He was born on June 8, 1964, in Lovington, New Mexico, to Kenneth J. Cowen and Janet Mae Webb, both of whom preceded him in death.

Richard was a longtime resident of Huffman, Texas, where he lived for more than 30 years. Richard attended Providence Community Church in Atascocita and was...

March 14, 2026

Harvey Edward Hawthorne, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Kingwood, Texas. 

Harvey was born on January 4, 1932, in Marshall, Texas, the only son of H.A. and Edna Hawthorne. He grew up in Shepherd, Texas, where he developed a strong work ethic and deep ties to the community.

 As a young man, Harvey proudly served his country in...

March 14, 2026

Deborah Louise Barron was born in Texarkana, Texas on April 14, 1953 to parents, Troy Ray Turley and Christine Carroll Turley. She passed away March 14, 2026 in Shepherd, Texas at the age of 72. Deborah loved life and would light up any room she walked in. She loved the outdoors, especially camping and she loved her long walks on...

March 14, 2026

The exciting moments of pregnancy have turned to sorrow and heartfelt loss with the death of our baby boy, Otto Zane Hildebrandt-Farmer, on Saturday, March 14th, 2026. He was preceded in death by: Brother Owen Levi Hildebrandt-Farmer; Grandparents Dalton and Jeri Farmer; Great-grandfather Boyd Guffy.

He leaves behind his loving family who will always love him. Parents, Austyn and Denise; Grandparents,...

March 10, 2026

Ronny Gerald Clemons, 68, of Crosby, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, laughter, and deep love for his family and friends.Ronny was born on November 14, 1957, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, to Harold Edward Clemons and Velma Faye Birmingham. Known to many as “Cowboy” or “Uncle Boo,” Ronny was a man...

March 10, 2026

David Hans Ludwig Sr., of Cleveland, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, just days before his 75th birthday. He was born March 23, 1951, in Cleveland, Texas, to Hans and Lucille Williams Ludwig.

David was a loving and devoted Pops, proud Pawpaw, loving brother, and loyal friend. His greatest joy in life was his family, and he treasured every...

March 10, 2026

Billy Carl Fly was born in Columbus, Mississippi on November 3, 1947 to parents, where Joel B. Fly and Orene Fly experienced the birth of their third and last son. He passed away in Kingwood, Texas on March 10, 2026 at the age of 78. As Billy grew up he followed his older brothers around trying to be as big...

March 9, 2026

Gerald Wayne Wells Sr was born June 13, 1972 in Bellaire, Texas to parents, John Edward Wells and Janice Marie Smith Wells. He passed away tragically on March 9, 2026 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 53. Gerald had a love for life and he enjoyed the many years of playing the drums. His love led him to inspire...

March 8, 2026

Arthur James Wick (Art), age 84, of Coldspring, Texas, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother, uncle and dear friend, gained his heavenly wings on Sunday, March 8, 2026. He was born on August 18, 1941, to Arthur and Irene (Kouba) Wick in Hallettsville. He was the oldest of five siblings. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic grade school...