Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

February 20, 2026

Kelly Elizabeth Marmon was born August 18, 1964 in Detroit, Michigan to parents, Denis Ellis and Dona Frost Ellis. She passed away in Cleveland, Texas on February 20, 2026 at the age of 61. Kelly worked as an Administrative Supervisor for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice where she made many friends along the way. Her greatest joy in life...

February 16, 2026

Jenny passed away peacefully at home after a long and courageous battle with renal disease and its many complications.

Born on June 8, 1981, in Baytown, Texas, Jenny spent her childhood in Hardin, Texas, where she graduated from Hardin High School in 1999. After graduation, she returned to Baytown, where she remained until her passing.

From a young age, Jenny embraced life...

January 29, 2026

JAMES HOWARD REECE WAS BORN ON JULY 5, 1945, IN ROME, GEORGIA. HE ENTERED THE PRESENCE OF HIS LORD AND SAVIOR ON JANUARY 29, 2026, FOLLOWING A COURAGEOUS BATTLE WITH CANCER. HOWARD LIVED A LIFE MARKED BYDEEP FAITH, STEADFAST LOVE, AND JOYFUL SERVICE TO OTHERS.

HOWARD WAS A DEVOTED SON, BROTHER, HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER, AND GREAT-GRANDFATHER. HE LOVED HIS FAMILY FIERCELY...

February 28, 2026

February 27, 2026

Rhonda Faye Moody Ayers, 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 27, 2026, in Tarkington.

Rhonda was born on April 19, 1964, in Houston to Rodney Bert Moody and Barbara Ann Adams Moody. She lived in Cleveland for the past 53 years and was a proud member of the Splendora High School Class of 1982.

Rhonda had a...

February 27, 2026

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February 25, 2026

Lillian Marie Shannon Ruby, 77, passed away on February 25, 2026, in Highlands.

Born on August 14, 1948, to Eugene Shannon and Clara Mae Henderson, Lillian lived a life defined by love, kindness, and devotion to her family and community. She made her home in Channelview for the past 54 years, where she built lasting friendships and touched countless lives.

Lillian was...

February 23, 2026

The Long Goodbye: She’s Running a Little Late

Gayla Jansen Klingle | January 27, 1945 – February 23, 2026

If you’re reading this and wondering why the service hasn’t started yet, don’t worry, Gayla is just staying true to herself. She always ended up serving Thanksgiving dinner at 10:00 PM, so it’s only fitting she’d be fashionably late to her own farewell.

Gayla...

February 22, 2026

Janette Louviere Cochran was born January 13, 1934 in New Iberia, Louisiana to parents, Leon Louviere and Elmire Derouen Louviere. She entered Heaven’s Gates on February 22, 2026 at the age of 92. Preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Elmire Louviere; husbands, John Rodney Martin, Richard Semper, Homer Bourque, and Kirk Cochran; daughter, Melanie Dotson; grandson-in-law, Jason Webb,...

February 21, 2026

Lisa Robin Brickey Smith, 68, passed away on February 21, 2026, in Houston, Texas.

Lisa was born on May 8, 1957, in Houston to Elbert David Brickey and Louise Brickey. For the past 39 years, she made her home in Liberty, after previously living in Houston. Liberty became the heart of her world—a place where she built a life centered on...

February 21, 2026

Jeannie Marie Cater was born in Monroe, Louisiana on December 4, 1946 to parents, Bennett Allan Stephens and Violet Warbington Stephens. She entered Heaven Gates on February 21, 2026 at the age of 79. Jeannie loved her Lord and Savior and taught that love to her family. Jeannie retired as an event coordinator and was most proud of her daughters...

February 21, 2026

February 20, 2026

Jack Powell Chambers, 81, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 17, 1944, Jack lived a life defined by hard work, deep love, and unwavering devotion to Jesus and his family.

He was a simple man who enjoyed spending time with his family. Tending to his cows, with his trusty companion Lucy by...

February 19, 2026

Logan Jacob Barrow, 24, of Shepherd, Texas passed away on the night of February 19, 2026 in Cleveland, Texas.

Born June 19, 2001 to Eric Lee Barrow and Stephanie Lynn Stanfield in Humble, Texas

He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Roy Lee and Madie Cornett of Shepherd, Texas and grandparents, Leonard Jesse and Patsy Jene Barrow of Shepherd, Texas.

Logan...

February 18, 2026

Valarie Sheffield Richert | December 15, 1956 – February 18, 2026

Valarie Sheffield Richert, 69, of Liberty, Texas, passed away on February 18, 2026, in Houston, Texas.

Born December 15, 1956, in Linden, Texas, to Emmett Herschel “E.H.” Sheffield and Clarice Doss, Valarie lived a life devoted to her faith, family, and community. After attending the University of Texas and Lamar University,...

February 17, 2026

Michael Albert Roth, 59, passed away on February 17, 2026. He was born on October 30, 1966, in Long Beach to Albert Thornton Roth and Helen Dawn Virgil.

Michael was a devoted father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend whose generosity and warmth touched everyone who knew him. He loved nothing more than spending time with his family, especially his children and...

February 17, 2026

Danny Roy Adams was born in Palmer, Texas on August 5, 1941, to parents Charlie Roy Adams and Lola Fay Beck Adams. He passed away in Livingston, Texas on February 17, 2026, at the age of 84. He started his first job at only 12 years old, working in Palmer’s only grocery store and was even given the responsibility of...

February 17, 2026

Janice Marie Wells was born September 15, 1947 in Palestine, Texas to parents, Travis Conn Smith and Eunice Marie Price Smith. She passed away in The Woodlands, Texas on February 17, 2026 at the age of 78. Janice was most proud of working as a key punch operator for Shell Oil Company and later in life she worked at the...

February 17, 2026