Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

June 23, 2026

Edward Glynn Herrod, lovingly known as "Grandaddy," passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, at the age of 86. While our hearts are heavy with the loss of a man who meant so much to so many, we find comfort in the countless memories, lessons, and laughter he leaves behind. 

Glynn was the kind of man who made everyone around him...

June 21, 2026

Lendy Ann Nelson, age 91, passed peacefully from this life on June 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and the memories of a life well lived. Born on April 27, 1935, to Charlie and Jessie Bohannan, Lendy was a devoted Christian, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness and gentle spirit touched countless lives.

Lendy...

June 21, 2026

Shirley Lynn Pittman Whiteside, age 87, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026. Shirley was born on January 6, 1939, in Rosebud, Texas, to Roy D. Pittman and Effie Essie Hanley Pittman. She was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in Dayton, Texas.

Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Her greatest joy in life was...

June 13, 2026

James Reuben Peavy was born December 2, 1948 in Houston, Texas to parents, Edwin Merle Peavy and Hazel Jewell Lum Peavy. He passed away in High Island, Texas on June 13, 2026 at the age of 77. James proudly served our country during the Vietnam War in the US Army. He was a journeyman lineman and he loved living on...

June 20, 2026

Services for Wayne Allan Ericson, 86, of Flint will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:30 am at Crosby Brethren Church with Brother Larry Koslovsky officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery Crosby Texas under the direction of Pace and Stancil Funeral Home, after transferring from Stewart Family Funeral Home in Tyler, TX.

Wayne peacefully went home to be...

June 17, 2026

Iris Lynn Root was born in Richards, Texas on March 10, 1941 to parents, John Aaron Reaves and Dorothy Ellington Reaves. She passed away in Porter, Texas on June 17, 2026 at the age of 85. Iris loved staying home with her children and providing a loving environment for her husband and kids. Her legacy of love was passed down...

June 14, 2026

Lawrence Howard Smith, age 82, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026. Born on February 11, 1944, in Houston, Texas, Lawrence was the son of Richard Travis Smith and Virgie Dee Tacker Smith. He spent many years in Pasadena and Crosby before making Dayton his home for the last seven years.

Lawrence had a passion for sports throughout his life. He...

June 14, 2026

June 13, 2026

With profound sadness and broken hearts, we announce the tragic passing of Cameron Samuel Johnson, lovingly known as “Camo” and “CamBam,” on June 13, 2026. Born on March 6, 2007, Cameron brought joy, laughter, and love to all who knew him. Though his time on earth was far too short, the impact he made on the lives of his family,...

June 12, 2026

June 12, 2026

The obituary for Rickie Carpentier will be posted soon. 

June 12, 2026

Grace Nelleen Wells was born in Plum Grove, Texas on June 6, 1941 to parents, Clarence Alexander “Fry” Morrow and Gladys Vidor Burton Morrow. She entered Heavens Gates on June 12, 2026 at the age of 85. Nelleen was secretary for the Splendora Elementary School for 35 years. She made many friends along the way, either with faculty members or...

June 11, 2026

Gerald Lynn Brinson, 75, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026. Gerald was born on July 13, 1950, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to James Earl Brinson and Geraldine Elizabeth Lasha Lavergne. He spent his early years in Lake Charles before moving to Dayton, Texas, where he and his beloved wife, Patricia, made their home for the past...

June 11, 2026

Mary Jeanette Colson was born April 27, 1928 in Snowhomish County, Washington to parents to Leonard and Margareet Russell. She passed away June 11, 2026 in Shepherd, Texas at the age of 98. Mary was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ-Latter Day Saints and went through the temple in Washington St. She was proud to have a large...

June 11, 2026

Elbert Eugene Files, Jr. was born in Houston, Texas on January 17, 1935 to parents, Elbert Eugene Files, Sr. and Birdie Belle Perry Files. Gene entered Heavens Gates on June 11, 2026 at the age of 91. He proudly served our country in the US Army from March 1954 to March of 1956. Gene retired after 35 years as an...

June 10, 2026

Rita Carroll, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on June 10, 2026. She was born on January 16, 1943, in Baytown, Texas, to Woodrow Walker Carroll and Comelia Fannett Carroll.

A lifelong resident of the Baytown area for most of her life, Rita was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She graduated from Barbers Hill High...

June 8, 2026

Jean Marie Ford, age 91, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026. Jean was born on January 12, 1935, in Floresville, Texas, to John Ray Jackson Sr. and Claudia Marie Pullin Jackson. She lived a long and fulfilling life centered around faith, family, and the simple joys of homemaking. Jean was a resident of Dayton, Texas, for the past three...

June 7, 2026

Sandra Kay "Sandy" Gardner, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed June 7, 2026, at the age of 74. She was born on February 8, 1952, in Houston, Texas, to Jack Lee Clark and Joy Jane Carruth.

Sandy lived a life defined by faith, love, kindness, and devotion to her family. She touched countless lives with her warm heart, encouraging spirit,...

June 7, 2026

Betty June Laird Andrews, age 78, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026. Betty was born on March 24, 1948, in Harris County, Texas, to James B. Laird and Elsie Quine Laird. She spent more than 30 years making her home in Trinity, Texas, where she lived a simple and peaceful life surrounded by the people and things she loved...

June 6, 2026

Onie Leatha Lawrence, age 82, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 1, 1944, in Conroe, Texas to Onie Sims & Bernice Davis.

Onie was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished sister, proud MawMaw, and faithful friend. Her family was the center of her world, and she loved them with all...