Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

November 17, 2025

Deborah “Debbie” Jean Evans, 73, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025. Born on June

7, 1952, in Winnie, Texas, to parents Bill Evans and Sharline Regan, Debbie carried a deep love

for her home state throughout her life. After spending about two decades in Arizona, she

returned to Texas five years ago to lovingly help care for her sister, Ruth—a role that...

November 15, 2025

Ivan B. Hansen was born in Conroe, Texas on October 16, 1934 to parents, Andrew H. Hansen and Julia May Blassingle Hansen. He passed away November 15, 2025 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 91 years. Ivan worked hard in the construction business for most of his life. He would do whatever it took to provide for his family....

November 15, 2025

November 14, 2025

Coleman Lee Jenkel of Cleveland, Texas, passed away on November 14, 2025. He was born in Humble, Texas, to his parents, Wayne Jenkel and Kelly Dodd Jenkel Axton. He was a 2015 graduate of Cleveland ISD. Coleman was a natural athlete, and he enjoyed writing and creating music. He loved being a dad and spending time with his children. 

Coleman is...

November 14, 2025

Patrick S. Jones passed away on November 14th , 2025 in Houston, Texas, surrounded by his beloved wife, daughter, and niece. He is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 50 years, Mandy Jones; his children, Nathan and Brennan; his cherished granddaughter, Elika, as well as his niece Sarah and her family, nephew Matthew and niece Joel Lynn; and numerous...

November 14, 2025

David Wayne Chamberlain was born in Galveston, Texas on March 29, 1958 to parents, Arthur Warren Chamberlain and Mary Ellen Lambremont Chamberlain. He passed away in Baytown, Texas on November 14, 2025 at the age of 67 years. David's life was built around music. He loved to play the piano and guitar and excelled in them both without reading music....

November 13, 2025

November 12, 2025

Alex Duran was born December 20, 1955 in West Union, Ohio to parents, Art and Ramona Jean Rawlins. He passed away November 12, 2025 in The Woodlands, Texas at the age of 69. Alex worked as an EMT and as a radiologist. He lived in Splendora for many years and made many friends along the way. Alex was preceded in...

November 12, 2025

November 11, 2025

Carol Eileen Theiss, 77, of Hull, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025. She was born on December 25, 1947, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Emmett Burchfield and Edna Kuester.

Carol was born and raised in Ohio, where she lived for 37 years before making Texas her home. She worked as a vehicle transporter, a role that reflected her...

November 11, 2025

Janice Marie Davis was born in Harris County, Texas on August 7, 1943 to parents, Archie Louis Davis and Mittie Minor Davis. She passed away in Cleveland, Texas on November 11, 2025 at the age of 82. Janice worked in the Home Health Care industry for numerous years before her retirement. The love she gave to her patients and their...

November 9, 2025

Verta Sue Lawrence, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025. She was born on February 24, 1942, in Cleveland, Texas, to Jack Floyd and Lillie Mae Chambers.

Verta was a woman of grace, strength, and endless love. She found great joy in caring for her family and cherished every moment spent with them. A devoted...

November 8, 2025

Bert Kustermans, 64, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born November 25, 1960, to parents Christiaan Kustermans and Cornelia Ludoviceer Joannes DeBie, Bert grew up in Belgium with the strong values of service, craftsmanship, and kindness that would define his entire life.

In 2005, Bert came to the United States, settling first in Splendora...

November 7, 2025

Peggy Ann Lott, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away on November 7, 2025. She was born on November 9, 1932, in Marengo County, Alabama, to her parents, James Holland Ethredge and Mamie Parten Ethredge, who preceded her in death, along with her husband, Thaddeus Steely Lott; her daughter, Debra Ann Lott; her grandson, Tyler Lott; and her sisters, Louis Estes, Lucille...

November 6, 2025

November 6, 2025

Della Bernice Stephens, age 55, of Cass County, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 26, 1969, in Houston, Texas, to Charles Rose and Bernice Colson.

Known to her family as “Tinker” in her younger years, Della grew into a woman of immense strength, compassion, and heart. She was a...

November 5, 2025

Patsy Crocker DuBose, 74, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on November 5, 2025. Patsy was born on September 22, 1951, in Dayton, Texas, to parents George Melvin Crocker and Ruth Beard Crocker.

Patsy was a lifelong resident of Dayton and a faithful member of Grace Community Baptist Church. She was known for her strong work ethic and her deep devotion to...

November 5, 2025

Carrie Nell Guthrie was born in Port Arthur, Texas on April 20, 1937 to parents, Robert Presley Taylor and Rosie Maye Maddox Taylor. She entered Heavens Gates on November 5, 2025 at the age of 88. Carrie Nell worked in the pest control business for a short period of time. Her greatest joy in life was raising a large family....

November 4, 2025

David Allen Parker July 19, 1945 – November 4, 2025

David Allen Parker, 80, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025. He was born on July 19, 1945, in Liberty, Texas, to parents Willie Robert Parker and Lillian Brucell Payne.

A lifelong resident of the Dayton and Liberty area, David was deeply rooted in his community. He was a...

November 2, 2025

Oma Marie Lilley was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose gentle spirit and unwavering faith touched all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Mickie Palmer, and her sisters, Janis Sue Lindsey and Deloris Evelyn Minchew.

Oma is lovingly survived by her husband of over forty years, Cullen “Sonny” Lilley; her daughters, Debora...