Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

August 28, 2026

Bertha Guadalupe Torres, una amada hija, madre, hermana, tía y amiga, falleció inesperadamente el 28 de agosto de 2026, en Cleveland, Texas, a la edad de 44 años. Nació el 18 de diciembre de 1981, en Palau, México, hija de Faustino y María López. La inesperada partida de Bertha deja un inmenso vacío en los corazones de su familia y...

February 17, 2026

August 28, 2026

Catherine Frances Valcoviak Kolarik, 96, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, in Liberty, Texas. She was born April 21, 1930, in Eastgate, Texas, to Steve Valcoviak and Mary McClosky Valcoviak.

Catherine was a lifelong member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Eastgate and was a deeply spiritual woman whose faith was an important part of her life....

August 8, 2026

Norma Jean (Bauer) Snead, 87, passed away on August 8, 2026, in Cleveland, Texas. Born on December 31, 1938, near George West in Live Oak County, Texas, Norma lived a life marked by creativity, devotion to family, and a love that remained steadfast through both life's greatest joys and its deepest heartaches.

Norma was born to Henry Bauer and Virginia Pauline...

August 28, 2026

James Odell Knight, known as "Cotton" to his family and friends, age 101, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, at his home in Security, Texas, surrounded by his family. Mr. Knight was born to Julian Travis Knight and Millie Ann Morgan Knight on April 3, 1925, in Daisetta, Texas.

Mr. Knight served in the U.S. Army in World War II...

August 19, 2026

Grady Paul Sunday, Sr., 75, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on August 19, 2026.

Grady was born on April 5, 1951, in Houston, Texas, to Ivy Andrew Sunday and Susie Lee Baird. A resident of Dayton for the past 33 years, Grady was a hardworking and devoted family man who believed strongly in honesty, doing things the right way, and providing...

August 29, 2026

Robert Wayne Fuller, 65, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on August 29, 2026.

Robert was born on July 18, 1961, to Rayford Wayne Fuller and Bonnie Dean Story. A resident of Dayton for 40 years, Robert built a life centered around hard work, family, friendship, and enjoying the simple things that brought him happiness.

Throughout his career, Robert was known for his...

August 26, 2026

Sydney “Buddy” Hollie was born May 16, 1946 in DeQuincy, Louisiana to parents, Delbert Hollie and Lurlene Drake Hollie. He entered Heaven’s Gates on August 26, 2026 at the age of 80. Buddy proudly served our country in the US Army from 1966-1967. He worked hard all his life to provide a warm and loving home for his wife and...

August 25, 2026

Margaret Wylodean Hayes Guillory, 95, passed away on August 25, 2026. She was born on March 17, 1931, in Liberty, Texas, to Homer Beautin Hayes and Edna Agnes Brown Hayes.

Margaret, affectionately known as “Squeakie,” was a graduate of Liberty High School and a devoted woman of faith. A member of the Assembly of God faith, she dedicated much of her...

August 22, 2026

Bonnie Ruth Walker Bailey, 87, a resident of Splendora, Texas, passed peacefully athome on Saturday, August 22, 2026, to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born February 9,1939, in Tarkington Prairie, Texas to the late Maydell and Pastor Hovis Walker.

She is preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Pastor Forest Bridges, sister Kathleen Fachinger, brother L.G. Walker, sister...

August 22, 2026

Melchor Medrano Moreno, de 74 años, un esposo dedicado, padre y abuelo amoroso, y amigo entrañable, falleció el 22 de agosto de 2026. Nació el 20 de abril de 1952 en Lagunilla de Mogotes, hijo de Amelio Medrano Madrigal y María Guadalupe Moreno Gómez. Melchor vivió una vida basada en el trabajo duro, la familia y el cuidado de las...

August 20, 2026

Timothy Dem Curry was born in Baytown, Texas to parents, James Blaine Curry and Sylvia Mae Nelson Curry. He entered Heavens Gates on August 20, 2026 at the age of 80. Timothy proudly served our country in the US Army and was a plumber most of his life. He loved being in the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, tractors, and rodeo,...

August 17, 2026

Frank Pavlat Jr., 88, of Humble, Texas, passed away on August 17, 2026.

Frank was born on April 12, 1938, in Holland, Texas, to Frank Pavlat Sr. and Annie Marek Pavlat. The family later moved to Dayton, Texas, and in 1949 purchased a farm on Wolfe Island Road.

As the oldest son, Frank worked hard alongside his father from an early age....

August 17, 2026

Albert Guidry, 94, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on August 17, 2026.

Albert was born on March 23, 1932, in Church Point, Louisiana, to Jules Guidry and Anne Sinnette. A longtime resident of Dayton for 80 years, Albert built a life centered on faith, family, hard work, and an appreciation for the simple things. He was a faithful member of Pleasant...

August 16, 2026

Michael Alton “Mike” Presswood, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 16, 2026, at the age of 84.

Mike was born on September 29, 1941, in Plum Grove, Texas, to Smokey and Dora Presswood. A lifelong resident of Cleveland, Texas, Mike built a life centered around hard work, family, friendship, and enjoying every moment he was...

August 15, 2026

Henry Ferguson was born in Moss Hill, Texas on August 6, 1934. He passed away on August 15, 2026 in Livingston Texas at the age of 92. Henry worked hard all his life and retired from Sandvic Rock Tool after 37 years of service. He also worked previously for T.D.C.J. He loved being in the outdoors, especially hunting for deer,...

August 14, 2026

Ruby Carol Folsom O'Brien, 82, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on August 14, 2026.

Ruby was born on August 1, 1944, to James Donald Folsom and Ruby Bell Haynes Folsom. A resident of Dayton for 31 years, Ruby built a life centered around her faith, her family, and the simple things that brought her joy.

Ruby had been a devoted member of...

August 14, 2026

Chase Alexander Hutchison was born in Brenham, Texas, on October 7, 1997, and passed away peacefully in Kingwood, Texas, on August 14, 2026, at the age of 28.

Chase was a 2016 graduate of Splendora High School and avid lover of video games. He will be remembered for the love he shared with his family and friends and for the lasting...

August 13, 2026

August 12, 2026

Meloney Gail Rhoden was born February 18, 1964, in Houston, Texas to parents, Robert Keith Naul and Wanda Louise Patterson Naul. She passed away in Cleveland, Texas on August 12, 2026, at the age of 62. Meloney worked as a front desk operator in the hotel industry. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Keith and Wanda Louise...