Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

December 5, 2025

Jenny Sue Caldwell was born in the Evergreen Community on May 4, 1930 to parents, Roger and Laura Ellisor Hoot. She entered the presence of the Lord on December 5, 2025 at the age of 95 years. Jenny Sue worked for the San Jacinto County Welfare Department for several years prior to obtaining a bachelor degree in Elementary Education from...

December 23, 2025

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December 21, 2025

Elaine Louise Harris, age 77, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025. She was born on February 7, 1948, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Ellsworth Tallman and Dorothy Strouse.

 Elaine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who found her greatest joy in spending time with family. She loved visiting with people. Family gatherings were especially dear to her heart,...

December 21, 2025

Galia Aline Stubblefield-Lewis passed away December 21, 2025. She was born September 2, 1933, to John “Matt” Thomas, Sr. and Rachel Attaway.

Galia’s greatest joy was found in the embrace of her family—whether gathered at lively reunions, sharing laughter during game nights, or spending peaceful afternoons tending her garden. Her love for her grandchildren knew no bounds; each one was a...

December 20, 2025

Martha Laverne Brown was born in Cleveland, Texas on November 1, 1944 and passed away on December 20, 2025 in Conroe, Texas at the age of 81. Laverne was the daughter of Luther Pearl and Dorothy Mae Croft.

She married Nolan Brown in 1965 and raised five children in Tarkington Prairie. Later, her name changed to Memee at the birth of...

December 18, 2025

Chassidy Dawne Smith, age 49, of Dayton, Texas, entered eternal rest on December 18, 2025. She was born on December 29, 1975, in Houston, Texas, to Robert Earl Morgan and Joy Jean Belrose.

Chassidy lived in Dayton, Texas, for the past 16 years and was formerly a resident of Crosby, Texas. She was a faithful member of Greater Faith Apostolic Church,...

December 17, 2025

Lois Jean Stockwell, age 83, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, in Baytown, Texas, after a prolonged illness.

Lois was born on December 27, 1941, in Thibodaux, Louisiana, to William Samuel Ballinger and Alma Lois Dennis. She lived in Highlands, Texas for 55 years, where she built a full and vibrant life centered around family, creativity, and the outdoors.

She worked...

December 15, 2025

Martha Ann Scroggins Snoe was born September 9. 1940 in New Waverly, Texas to parents, Steve Alexander Scroggins and Ossie Beatrice Keene Scroggins. She passed away in San Jacinto County, Texas on December 15, 2025 at the age of 85. Martha was the accountant for her husband Joe Snoe. They had a thriving machine shop business and enjoyed each other’s...

December 14, 2025

Mark David Wadzeck, 44, a life-long resident of Dayton passed away on December 14, 2025. He was born in Houston, Texas on May 20, 1981 to Larry and Caroline Wadzeck.

 After graduating with the Dayton High School Class of 1999, he received an Associate Degree from Lee College and over several years completed many certification classes related to the inspection of...

December 14, 2025

Margaret Marie Brzozowski Hanel, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in Liberty, Texas, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on April 20, 1955, Margaret lived a life marked by faith, leadership, service, and an unwavering devotion to those she loved. She was the daughter of William Emil Brzozowski, Jr. and Marie Beoning...

December 14, 2025

Jeanette Marie Warren, age 85, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025. She was born on August 30, 1940, in Houston, Texas, to Chester and Gertrude Barr.

Jeanette was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and friend whose life was defined by love, generosity, and faith. She had a remarkable gift for hospitality, always opening both her home and her heart to...

December 13, 2025

Jarmilla Mary Green, age 94, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025. She was born on January 22, 1931, in Eastgate, Texas, to Louis and Emile Smikal.

Jarmilla was a lifelong resident of Dayton and a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. She lived a simple, hardworking life and was known for her quiet strength, discipline, and deep...

December 13, 2025

It is with deep sadness, yet with faith in God’s promise of eternal life, that we announce the passing of Frances Carlene “Sally” Murphy, age 89, on December 13, 2025. She was born on January 6, 1936, in Dayton, Texas. Sally was raised in Kenefick and attended school in Dayton. 

Throughout her life, she worked in various places in Dayton and...

December 12, 2025

Sara Sue Moren was born in Houston, Texas on January 18, 1948 to parents, Thomas Jackson Bruce and Betty Levera Rockenbauch Bruce. She passed away in Conroe, Texas on December 12, 2025 at the age of 77. Sara was a wonderful wife and mother to her children and provided them with a warm and loving home. She enjoyed all the...

December 12, 2025

Cynthia Kay Morgan was born in Houston, Texas on November 4, 1958. She passed away on December 12, 2025 in Montgomery County, Texas at the age of 67. Cynthia to great pride in being a mother and providing a home for her children. She never met a stranger and enjoyed life to the fullest. Cynthia will be greatly missed by...

December 9, 2025

Gilberta Ethel Taylor, age 87, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, the day after her birthday, December 8, 1938. She was born to Gilbert and Arlene Taylor and lived a life filled with love, faith, and devotion to others. Gilberta’s greatest joy in life was her family. She loved them fiercely and unconditionally, holding each one close to her...

December 8, 2025

Emeli Joy Ingram, 26, of Kenefick, Tx, went home to her Jesus in the early morning hours of December 8, 2025.

 Eme’s favorite things were her family and singing praise and worship songs. She loved her dog, Belle, and doing puzzles with her family. She liked shopping at Ross, especially for coloring books and shoes.

 She is survived by her father and...

December 7, 2025

Erma Faye Mikle (Bass) was born on October 16, 1951 in Cleveland Ernest Mikle, Jr. and Vester Ree Lampkin. She received her formal education in Cleveland, TX. Erma lived a life filled with love, hard work and dedication to her family. She is preceded in death by both parents, grandparents Mollie Mikle, Rosie Lee Johnson, and Ernest Mikle, Sr.; daughter...

December 7, 2025

Thomas James Devlin Jr., 83, passed away on December 7, 2025. He was born on February 22, 1942, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Thomas James Devlin Sr. and Rita Joan Monahan. Thomas (Tom) was a resident of Crosby, Texas, for 48 years and previously lived in Middletown, New Jersey. While living in New Jersey, he earned an associate degree from...