Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

Apr 16, 2024

Thelma Lou Kelley Stout was born October 31, 1932 in Nacogdoches, Texas to parents, L.R. Chumley and Lottie Dagmar Chumley. She went to her Heavenly Home on April 16, 2024 in Conroe, Texas at the age of 91. Thelma grew up in Douglass, Texas where much of her childhood was spent outdoors. She loved fishing and in her younger years...

Apr 14, 2024

Stanley Tucker, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 14, 2024. Stanley was born to parents James and Barbara Tucker on September 10, 1961 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Stanley is preceded in death by his parents, James and Barbara Tucker; brothers, Richard and James Calvin; sister, Debbie; grandson, Michael Norris. He is survived...

Apr 14, 2024

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Apr 14, 2024

Milton Mifflin passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on  April 14, 2024 after a 5-year battle against colon cancer.  He was 67 years old.  He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Patricia Mifflin; daughter Jennifer Junaitis and son-in-law Dallas Junaitis of Ponchatoula, Louisiana; daughter Amanda Reed and son-in-law Kade Reed of Lago Vista, Texas;...

Apr 13, 2024

Jack Unkel, a retired dedicated executive with Goodyear Tire Company for 29 years, passed away on April 13, 2024, in his home in Dayton. Born on November 26, 1927, in Smyrna, Tennessee, Jack led a remarkable life filled with love, service, and unwavering beliefs.

 

Having served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict Era, Jack was a proud veteran who...

Apr 12, 2024

 Richard Maurice Washmon, 70, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, departed from this world on April 12, 2024, in Dayton, Texas. Born on October 22, 1953, in Houston, Texas, Richard brought warmth and kindness wherever he went.

Richard's journey began with loving parents, James Ferguson Washmon and Ethel Louise Mallory Washmon. He blossomed into a fine individual, graduating from Smiley...

Apr 12, 2024

Exiquio Medellín Compeán nació en México el 18 de noviembre de 1945 de padres Ángel Medellín y Eustolia Compeán. Falleció en Pasadena, Texas, el 12 de abril de 2024 a la edad de 78 años. A Exiquio le sobreviven su amada esposa, Rafaela Mercado; hijos, Héctor Medellín, Exiquio Medellín y Mario Medellín; sus hijas, Yolanda Medellín, Rosi Medellín y Brenda...

Apr 11, 2024

John's journey began in Houston where he was welcomed into the world by his parents, Donnie Jones and Barbara Bamburg. He grew up from a little “knucklehead” and graduated from Channelview High School. John had many obstacles stand in his way but with God, family, and his dedication to himself he overcame them all. He spent many years in the...

Apr 9, 2024

Rodney Lynn Foster, affectionately known to many as "Bobo," "Bo," or "Papa," peacefully passed away on April 9, 2024 in Dayton, Texas at the age of 68. Born on November 11, 1955 in Houston, Texas. Rodney was the beloved son of John David Foster and Pearline Lewing Foster.

For the past 12 years, Rodney had called Dayton home.Previously residing in the Sheldon area. He was a man of simple pleasures. Bo never...

Apr 9, 2024

Henry Struss, 67, passed away on April 9th, 2024 in Cleveland, Texas. Henry was born in Barranquilla, Colombia on April 11th, 1956, to proud parents Henry R. and Ruth Struss. He was raised in Colombia until age 7, at which time his parents moved to Texas. Henry attended and graduated from Milby High School in Houston, Texas. In 1977, Henry...

Apr 9, 2024

Faye Evelyn Derkowski was born August 2, 1939 in Orange, Texas to parents, Frank Schultz and Dora Mae Richardson Schultz. She passed away April 9, 2024 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 84. Faye was always thinking of others first and was known by her children as being the most selfless woman. She loved feeding her ducks as well...

Apr 8, 2024

Sherman "Bo" Payne, a dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator for Harris County and a proud member of the International Union of Operating Engineers for 35 years, passed away on April 8, 2024, in Houston. He was born on May 7, 1942, in Camden, Texas.

 

Bo's passion for operating heavy equipment was unmatched, and his work ethic was truly admirable. He graduated from...

Apr 8, 2024

Natashia Roxanne Jones was born May 3, 1972 in Houston, Texas. She passed away at her home on April 8, 2024.   She was preceded in death by her grandparents Travis and Virginia Day and Albert Sr., and Lydia Jones, Uncle Travis D Day, and best friends Teri Haltom and Toni Winters.  She is survived by her parents Burley and...

Apr 8, 2024

Karolyn Marie Harrison was born June 10, 1948 in Houston, Texas to parents, Noah Melton Sr and Ravy Helms Melton. She passed away in Onalaska, Texas on April 8, 2024 at the age of 75.  Karolyn has lived in Onalaska for the past 4 years and was formerly of Shepherd, Texas.  She loved the outdoors, especially planting and gardening. Karolyn...

Apr 7, 2024

Darlene Ann Wheat Tedrick, aged 77, passed away on April 7, 2024, in Kingwood, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 21, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to Roy Ellis Wheat and Virginia Rosetta Michl Wheat. Darlene spent her formative years in Illinois and graduated from Newton High School in Newton, IL, as part of the Class...

Apr 6, 2024

Donald Wayne Simpson, age 75, passed away on April 6, 2024, in Baytown, Texas. Born on July 3, 1948, in Longview, Texas, Donald was the beloved son of Ross D. Simpson and Doyalene Gipson.

Donald spent the last two decades of his life in Dayton, Texas, where he became an integral part of the community. Before settling in Dayton, he resided...

Apr 5, 2024

Jerry Wilson Lehr, 82, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024, in Porter, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 28, 1941, in Pelly, Texas, to the proud parents Woodrow Wilson Lehr and Raye Collins Lehr. Jerry's life journey took him through various places across the United States, but he always held the Baytown area and...

Apr 3, 2024

Teresa Marie Wagnone was born on July 21, 1967 to Troye Louis and Ola Sue Wagnone in Houston, TX and was called Home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2024 at 56 years old. Teresa resided in Cleveland, TX and enjoyed working in Medical Billing for many years. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her...

Apr 3, 2024

Apr 3, 2024

Charlotte Faye Faircloth was born November 7, 1953 in Cleveland, Texas to parents, James Freeland Faircloth and Charlotte Jasmine Williams Faircloth, both of whom preceded her in death. She also is preceded in death by her stepfather, James Dawson. She passed away peacefully in her home on April 3, 2024 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 70. She is...