Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

May 12, 2025

May 11, 2025

Please check back later for Mrs. Ollie Belcher's obituary.

A visitation for Mrs. Ollie Belcher will be held at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Cleveland, Texas on Thursday, May 15th from 5 pm - 8 pm. The funeral service will be held at the Pace-Stancil Chapel in Cleveland, Texas on Friday, May 16th at 2pm. Mrs. Belcher will be laid to rest...

May 9, 2025

May 8, 2025

Anthony Leonard Elizondo, 48, of Houston, Texas, passed away on May 8, 2025. He was born on October 15, 1976, in Houston to Ruben and Carol Elizondo.

Anthony was a loving brother, devoted nephew and uncle, and a faithful friend to many. A proud graduate of Aldine High School, Class of 1995, Anthony was known for his strong work ethic and...

May 8, 2025

Virginia Harrison New, beloved mother, sister, memaw, and friend, passed away on May 8, 2025. Born on January 10, 1950, in Houston, Texas, to Robert and Freida Harrison, Virginia brought warmth, kindness, and joy to all who knew her.Virginia was known for her deep love of family. She cherished spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, always capturing special...

May 8, 2025

Randel “Randy” Jay Durdin, 78, of Huffman, Texas, passed away on May 8, 2025. Born December 17, 1946, in Crockett, Texas, to Ocie Bailey Durdin and Bonnie Hazel Burns Durdin, Randy lived a life marked by hard work, service, and deep devotion to his family and community.

Randy graduated from North Shore High School and went on to build a life...

May 7, 2025

Martin Garcia Ojeda June 12, 1988 – May 7, 2025 

Para ti, mi amor, que te di todo en cuerpo y alma. Te llevas contigo todo lo que soy. Te agradezco tanto amor y todos los sacrificios que hiciste por nuestra familia. En esta vida solo éramos tú y yo, y todos nuestros bebés de cuatro pies. Me hiciste tan feliz,...

May 7, 2025

Travis Kendall Moore was born in Houston, Texas on December 13, 1988 to parents, Elmer V. Moore Jr. and Darla Lilley Moore. He passed away in Houston, Texas on May 7, 2025 at the age of 36 years. Travis graduated from The Woodlands High School in 2006 and he received an Associate’s Degree From Lone Star College in Art. In...

May 7, 2025

Linda Lee Garrison, 81, went home to be with the Lord on May 7th, 2025 in the Woodlands, Texas. Linda was born to parents Archie Dorst and Ida Whaley on January 4th, 1944 in Ohio.

Linda is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bradie Garrison; parents, Archie and Ida Dorst; brothers, Gary Dorst, Walter Dorst; sisters, Eleanor Spurlock, Donna Martin.

She...

May 7, 2025

May 6, 2025

Michael Thomas Duren

Nov. 3, (year intentionally omitted) – May 6, 2025

Michael Thomas Duren, a larger-than-life personality whose warmth, charm, and unmistakable style left a lasting impression on everyone he met, passed away on May 6, 2025, during a stretch of stormy weather—fitting, as his partner James said, given Michael’s lifelong love of watching storms roll through the Texas sky. His...

May 5, 2025

On May 5th, 2025, Vivian Mae Pickett passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her beloved family. Vivian was born to parents Luther Winslow and Vivian Hall Winslow on December 18th, 1946 in Pine Hurst, Texas.

Vivian is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Pickett Sr.; parents, Luther and Vivian Winslow; daughter, Paula Johnson; brother, Tommy Winslow, Walter Winslow, Luther...

May 5, 2025

James Austin Caldwell, a long-time member of the Coldspring community, passed away on March 5th, 2025, at the age of 98. James was born to parents Claud Austin Caldwell and Thelma Maines Caldwell in Houston, Texas on February 18th, 1927.

James is preceded in death by his parents, Claud Austin Caldwell and Thelma Maines Caldwell; son, Larry James Caldwell.

He is survived...

May 3, 2025

Sylvia Cohen Dannelley was born in Charleston, West Virginia on January 1, 1949 to parents, Ralph Craft and Glennie Liles Craft. She entered Heavens Gates on May 3, 2025 at the age of 76 years. Sylvia was a master quilter, seamstress, knitter, crocheter, and jewelry maker. In her younger years she loved horses. She was also a great cake decorator,...

May 2, 2025

Lori Williams April 14, 1964 – May 2, 2025

Lori Williams, 61, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2025, in Baytown, Texas.

Lori was born April 14, 1964, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Marion and Juanita Herrington. A woman of fierce determination and quiet strength, Lori raised two children while putting herself through nursing school—a testament to her intelligence, resilience, and...

May 2, 2025

May 1, 2025

Obituary for Tommie John Douglas, Sr.

Tommie John Douglas, Sr., age 82, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on May 1, 2025. Born on November 12, 1942, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, Tommie was the beloved son of Horace Benjamin Douglas and Ruby Childress Douglas.

Tommie called Dayton home for over 50 years, having moved from his native Louisiana. He graduated...

May 1, 2025

Kevin Wayne Glenn October 9, 1962 – May 1, 2025

Kevin Wayne Glenn, 62, of Baytown, Texas, passed away on May 1, 2025, in Houston.

Kevin was born October 9, 1962, in Houston to Jesse Glenn and Jewel Gilcrease. A graduate of C.E. King High School, Kevin lived a full and vibrant life rooted in faith, family, and fellowship. For the past...

April 30, 2025

Sarah Suzanne Ruark was born in Jacksonville, Florida on November 11, 1975 to parents, Floyd Leroy Ruark Sr and Vivian Jeanette Carter Ruark. She passed away in Cleveland, Texas on April 30, 2025 at the age of 49 years. Sarah has lived in Cleveland, Texas for the past 8 years and was a former resident of Linden, Texas for 30...

April 29, 2025

Frances Susie Dugat Fore 1943 – 2025

Frances Susie Dugat Fore, 81, of Liberty, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025. Born in Dayton, Texas, to Joe Dugat and Henrietta Gates, Frances spent most of her life in the Liberty/Dayton area where she built a rich life centered on faith, family, and tradition.

A proud graduate of Dayton High School, Frances...