Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

October 27, 2025

Melynda Kathleen “Mandy” Beeson was born in Conroe, Texas to parents, Gearld Wayne Pruett and Joyce Julaine Emmons Pruett. She went to her Heavenly Home on October 27, 2025 at the age of 50. She was preceded in death by her parents, and great niece, Chloe Dagney Jordan. Mandy is survived by her beloved fiancé, Steven Wayne “Kirby” Puckett; beloved...

October 25, 2025

Angela Vanderpool, born on July 10, 1970, departed this life on October 25, 2025. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her kind, loving, and welcoming spirit. Angela cherished her time spent with friends and family, frequently engaging in heartfelt conversations, laughter, and sharing moments that will forever be remembered.

She had a profound love for her church family,...

October 25, 2025

Virgil Lee Melton was born in Saint Elmo, Illinois on May 12, 1940 to parents, W.F. Melton and Myrtle Allen Melton. He passed away in Kingwood, Texas on October 25, 2025 at the age of 85. Virgil played the saxophone in high school and worked in the oilfield. Later in life he became a truck driver before his retirement. Virgil...

October 24, 2025

Kenneth Eugene Shelton was born November 22, 1933, in Cleveland, Texas to parents, John Howard Shelton Sr. and Addie Smith Shelton. He entered Heavens Gates on October 24, 2025, at the age of 91 years. Kenneth lived his life under God’s grace and salvation serving in the ministry as Pastor of several churches since the 1950s. He retired from pastoring...

October 24, 2025

Wanda Joyce Dabney

March 30, 1943 – October 24, 2025

Wanda Joyce Stimac was born on March 30, 1943, in Houston, Texas, to Craig Stimac and Doris Ima Prestridge. Wanda went home to be with the Lord on October 24, 2025, at the age of 82 in Evergreen, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Fredia Cox...

October 23, 2025

James Eligie Crumpton, 86 of Splendora, Texas passed away October 23, 2025. He was born December 29, 1938, in Wetampka, Alabama to his parents, Moses Monroe Crumpton and Annie Pearl Crumpton whom precede him in death along with his wife, Rochelle Crumpton, brothers, Harold Crumpton, Fred Crumpton, and Jack Crumpton, sister, Pearlie Silcox.

James is survived by his children, Gary Lynn...

October 22, 2025

Marlene Ann Griffin August 11, 1946 – October 22, 2025

Marlene Ann Landry Griffin, 79, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025. Marlene was born on August 11, 1946, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to parents Merlin Landry and Marcelle Simoneaux Landry.

Marlene made Dayton her home for the past 40 years, after previously living in Crosby and New Orleans....

October 22, 2025

James Leonard “Jim” Neff October 31, 1962 – October 22, 2025

James Leonard Neff, 62, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on October 22, 2025. Jim—known affectionately as “Jimbo” to his friends and family—was born on October 31, 1962, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Joe Tracy Neff and Judith Anne Miller Neff.

Jim spent the last 24...

October 22, 2025

Rolando Ramos Landa was born July 14, 1976 in Mexico to parents, Clemente Ramos and Maria Louisa Landa Covarrubias. He entered Heavens Gates on October 22, 2025 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 49. Rolando had a courageous battle with cancer and never let it waver his faith in God. He was an excavator in the construction field and...

October 21, 2025

Jacquelyn Lynn McMillan was born October 4, 1949 in Kilgore, Texas to parents, Robert Burl Reynolds and Jacquelyn Lucille Ogden Reynolds. She passed away in Cleveland, Texas on October 21, 2025 at the age of 76. Jacquelyn worked as a jailor for San Jacinto County before staying at home and raising her family. She loved her family very much and...

October 19, 2025

Tomás Antonio Sorto Jr. nació en El Salvador el 23 de enero de 1966 de padres, Tomás Blanco y María Sorto. Falleció en Kingwood, Texas, el 19 de octubre de 2025 a la edad de 59 años. Tomás trabajaba en el campo de la construcción y amaba a su familia. Todos los que lo conocieron y lo amaron lo extrañarán...

October 18, 2025

Obituary for Milton Allen Brault

Milton Allen Brault, age 67, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025. Born on November 5, 1957, in Waco, Texas, Milton was the son of Howard Avery "Joe" Brault and Helen Ann McCown.

A proud Texan and longtime resident of Silver Spring Creek, Florida, Milton was a dedicated landscaper who proudly referred to himself as a "Lawn...

October 18, 2025

Joseph Dale McWilliams May 7, 1948 – October 18, 2025

Joseph Dale McWilliams, 77, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025. Born on May 7, 1948, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Joseph was the beloved son of the late Joseph David McWilliams and Verna Mae Beavers McWilliams

Dale spent his early years in Homestead, Pennsylvania, before moving to Kissimmee and later...

October 17, 2025

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October 17, 2025

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October 16, 2025

Cecilia Ritchie Jackson was born on February 20, 1946, in Pennsylvania to William Miller Ritchie and Pauline Krakosky Ritchie. She passed away on October 16, 2025, in Cleveland, Texas, at the age of 79.Cecilia lived in Florida for many years before making Texas her home. She retired as an accountant from the Hightower Unit in Dayton, Texas. Cecilia loved baking,...

October 13, 2025

October 13, 2025

Obituary for Billy J. Dool

Billy J. Dool, 87, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on October 13, 2025, following a short but courageous battle with metastatic carcinoma. Born September 6, 1938, in Malakoff, Texas, Billy was the beloved son of Henry Harris Dool and Tiny Fay Redd Dool.

Billy graduated as Valedictorian of the Hubbard High School Class...

October 10, 2025

Dorothy Brown was born October 17, 1945 in Madison, Texas to parents, Grover Brown and Josephine Meeks. She passed away in Houston, Texas on October 10, 2025 at the age of 79. She is survived by Kenneth Brown of Houston, Texas. Burial was Friday, October 17, 2025 at 3pm in the Pace-Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens Cemetery.

October 10, 2025

Jaret Michael Fuller was born October 2, 1980 in Liberty, Texas to parents, Charles L. Fuller and Gloria J. Stanley Fuller. He passed away in Houston, Texas on October 10, 2025 at the age of 45. Jaret worked various jobs in the construction field. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. 

He is survived by his beloved parents,...