Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
Inez Margaret Dufrene
April 25, 2026
Inez Margaret Dufrene, born January 28, 1937, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Stanley LeBlanc and Loretta Dantin, passed away on April 25, 2026, surrounded by the love she gave so freely throughout her life.
She was the beloved wife of 58 years to Willard Dufrene, whose life was deeply enriched by her unwavering love and devotion. Inez was a proud and...
Pawnee Cook
April 27, 2026
Pawnee Cook, age 92, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026. She was born on March 7, 1934, in Dayton, Texas, to Robert Arthur Hillier and Annie Gajdosik. Pawnee was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dayton and remained deeply rooted in her faith and community throughout her life. Her persistence, tenacity, grit, and...
Kendal "Ken" James Speck
February 24, 2026
Kendal “Ken” James Speck, 78, of Spring Branch, Texas, passed away surrounded by the love of his family.
Ken was born and raised in Seymour, Texas, where he developed his passion for rodeo at an early age. His talent and determination led him to compete on the professional circuit in bull riding, saddle bronc, and bareback riding. It was during his...
Mary Alice Rhoden
April 26, 2026
Mary Alice Rhoden, age 67, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born on March 9, 1959, in Bay Minette, Alabama, to her mother, Margaret Paullete Weaver Allen, and her father, Bobby Frank Stanley of Meridian, Mississippi. Though her life carried her many places, her roots and the love of her family...
Lori LaRue Mattox
April 25, 2026
Lori LaRue Mattox, age 65, passed away on April 25, 2026. She was born on January 14, 1961, in Klamath Falls, Oregon, to James Robertson and Sharon Vandervort.
Lori was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved playing cards, fishing, and camping, and cherished every moment spent with her family. Lori also...
Jimmie Clarice Doss
April 21, 2026
Jimmie Clarice Doss, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026. She was born on September 30, 1936, in Linden, Texas, to Julian Cero Doss and Bonnie Mae Barnett.
Clarice was a woman of Christian faith whose life was centered on love, family, and simple joys. She was known for her beauty, grace, and strength. These qualities shone through in...
Jessie Glover
April 3, 2026
Jessica ”Jessie” Mae Glover, 68, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away, on Friday, April 3rd, leaving behind a life defined by love, faith, devotion, and quiet strength.Born and raised in Cleveland, Jessie remained deeply rooted in the place she always called home. On March 27, 1977, she married the love of her life, Jackie Glover. Their marriage was one of enduring...
Lillian Lockhart
April 18, 2026
Ada Lillian Lockhart, age 87, a lifelong resident of Splendora, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026. She was born on February 26, 1939, in Splendora to her parents, William and Thelma McCrummen.
Lillian was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Loyd Earl Lockhart; her daughters, Toni Renee Dillard and Sherry Lynn Bowles; her sons-in-law, Larry Dillard and...
Patsy Nell Luman
April 28, 2026
Patsy Nell Luman, lovingly known as “Maw,” passed away on April 28,2026. She was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on June 9, 1935, to John and Lottie Rhoads.
Patsy was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband of 65 years, Dewey Luman; her daughter, Glenda Luman; her grandson, Samuel Keen; her granddaughter, Meghan Stein; and great-grandson, Dustin Galan.
She leaves behind...
Mary Ann Buford
April 25, 2026
Mary Ann Buford was born February 8, 1933 in Houston, Texas to parents, Jeff Cotharn and Kathryn Kelley Cotharn. She entered Heaven’s Gates on April 25, 2026 at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeff and Kathryn Cotharn; beloved husband, Carl C. Buford. Mary is survived by her beloved daughters, Carla Hamm and husband...
Terry Lee Countryman
April 24, 2026
Terry Lee Countryman, age 70, passed away on April 24, 2026. He was a loving father, brother, and grandfather whose presence brought comfort and strength to those who knew him.
Terry was a devoted family man who took great pride in his children and grandchildren. He will be remembered for his steady presence, his love for his family, and the lasting...
Julia Ellisor Hoot
April 24, 2026
Julia Ellisor Hoot was born January 3, 1932 in Evergreen, Texas to parents, Ivvie E. Cox and Susie Mae McCants Cox. She entered Heaven’s Gates on April 24, 2026 in New Waverly, Texas at the age of 95. Julia was involved in her community, bank board member of the San Jacinto County Bank for 30 years, owner of Ellisor Superette...
Billy Louis Mize
April 23, 2026
Billy Louis Mize was born in Cleveland, Texas on August 24, 1951 to parents, Jesse Mize and Geneva Crippens Mize. He passed away April 23, 2026 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 74. Billy worked at Gulf, which later became Chevron, and then Chevron Phillips for 35 years. He was a quiet speaking man, but when he had something...
James Michael Lee
April 21, 2026
James Michael Lee was born in Cleveland, Texas on March 7, 1972 to parents, James Leon Lee and Betty Louise Lamb Lee. He passed away after a courageous battle on April 21, 2026 at the age of 54. He was a graduate of Tarkington High School Class of 1990 and he was a life long resident of Cleveland, Texas with...
Boyd Allen Parish
April 19, 2026
Boyd Allen Parish, 80, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026. He was born on October 15, 1945, in Waco, Texas, to Marvin Eugene Parish and Gnell Williams.
Boyd lived a full and active life, finding joy in the simple pleasures that meant the most to him. He loved camping, riding his motorcycle, and taking vacations—especially trips to Branson and Panama...
Deborah Hoagland
April 17, 2026
Deborah “Debbie” Hoagland passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Debbie was born on January 18, 1950, to Thomas and Bobbie Vander. She was a devoted and hardworking woman whose greatest joy in life was caring for her family. Whether as a wife, mother, sister, grandmother, or friend, Debbie poured her heart into making sure those...
Jerry Dale Hubert
April 16, 2026
Jerry Dale Hubert was born October 10, 1962 in Cleveland, Texas. He passed away in Kingwood, Texas on April 16, 2026 at the age of 63. Dale was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Texas and a member of the Tarkington High School Class of 1981. He was a heavy equipment operator for many years and he loved to travel. Dale...
Charles "Corky" Joseph Famulari, Jr.
April 16, 2026
Charles “Corky” Joseph Famulari, Jr. was born in Staten Island, New York on November 7, 1948. He passed away in Coldspring, Texas on April 16, 2026 at the age of 77. Charles is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Carol Famulari; beloved daughters, Cristy Resendez and husband Clint, and Cindy Searle and husband Rex; beloved grandchildren, Colton, Weston,...
Daniel A. Leonardt
April 15, 2026
Daniel Abraham Leonardt was born December 10, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan to parents, Walter A. Leonardt and Emma Reuel Leonardt. He passed away April 15, 2026 in Crosby, Texas just eight months shy of his 100th birthday. Daniel proudly served our country in the US Navy during WWII, and was a steel worker with Armco before his retirement. He was...
Jeanette Thompson
April 14, 2026
Jeannette Carson Thompson, born October 27, 1950, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering faith.
Jeannette was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a cherished sister, and a beloved aunt. To her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she was “Mawmaw”, a name spoken with warmth, comfort, and deep affection. Her family was the center...
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