Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

January 4, 2026

Sarah ‘Diana’ Smith Keen, at age 72, entered into her eternal home to be with our Lord Jesus on January 4th, 2026.She was the fifth of six children, born on September 11th, 1953 in Jacinto City, TX to Jack and Alice Smith.As a teenager, her family re-located to the Shepherd area, which is where she met her lifelong best friend...

January 4, 2026

Mary Lou Rhodes, 82, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026. She was born on April 27, 1943, in Newton, Texas, to Ebner Lee Yarbrough and Claudie Lee Bioshouye.

Mary Lou was a faithful member of Grace Community Baptist Church and lived a life marked by love, service, and devotion to family. She had a special place in...

January 3, 2026

Samantha Yvonne Bryant (née Vestal), a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away at the age of 60. Born on January 2, 1966, in Baytown, Texas. She had just celebrated her birthday, which was a miracle after her years long battle with cancer. She resided in New Caney, Texas, Samantha built a life filled with creativity, connection, and love.

Samantha...

January 2, 2026

Cindy Lou Trichell, age 63, of Anahuac, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026. She was born on March 9, 1962, in Jacinto City, Texas, to Curtis Lee Copaus and Eara Lee Sunday.

Cindy was a faithful and devoted member of Munn Street Missionary Baptist Church in Jacinto City. She had a creative spirit and found joy in making crafts....

January 2, 2026

Raven Dawn Lyle, 46, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on January 2, 2026. She was born on December 5, 1979, in Galveston, Texas, to Larry Bruce Lyle and Barbara Ann Bertrand.

Raven was a resident of Dayton, Texas for over 25 years. She grew up in Lumberton, Texas, and later moved to Dayton when she began high school, where she formed...

January 2, 2026

Brendan Eugene Love, age 97, entered into rest on January 2, 2026. He was born on May 19, 1928, in San Antonio, Texas to his parents, Robert Blackburn Love and Gladys May Spears.

Brendan is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Ann Eckhart (James Milton Eckhart, Sr.), and son, Raymond H. Love, his grandchildren, Jennifer Marie Eckhart, James Milton Eckhart, Jr., and...

December 30, 2025

December 30, 2025

Toni Lee Davis Smith, age 65, of Liberty, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, in Kingwood, Texas.

Toni was born on May 3, 1960, to Robert L. Davis and Bonnie Adams Davis. She was a lifelong resident of Liberty, where she lived for more than 60 years and graduated from Liberty High School. Following high school, Toni earned an associate’s...

December 30, 2025

Wallace Carlton “Wally” Brackeen was born in Gladewater, Texas on October 27, 1944 to parents, Columbus Alonzo “Jack” Brackeen and Dorothy Marie Smith Brackeen. He passed away at home with family in Cleveland, Texas on December 30, 2025 at the age of 81. Wally retired from Eastman Chemical Company as a supervisor in 2003. He was a member of Pine...

December 29, 2025

Virginia Ann Sykes-Brown, 81, of Dayton, TX passed away surrounded by her loving family on the morning of December 29, 2025. Born May 2, 1944, in Liberty, TX, Ann was a kind and generous soul who throughout her life had a way of making everyone feel welcome. She enjoyed painting, sewing, and arts and crafts, and loved teaching her grandchildren...

December 29, 2025

Rosie Lavern Cox was born November 11, 1944 in Apple Springs, Texas to parents, George Edward Owens and Rozell Townsend Owens. She passed away in Houston, Texas on December 29, 2025 at the age of 81. Rosie was born in Apple Springs but was raised in Groveton. She raised up her brother when she was just a teenager herself. Rosie...

December 28, 2025

Joseph Edward Banning, age 63, passed away on December 28, 2025. He was born on October 16, 1962, in Pensacola, Florida, to Owen Eugene Kersh and Sandra Lee Shipman.

Joseph was a proud United States Marine, a service that reflected his strong sense of duty and commitment. Throughout his life, he worked as a truck driver and a carpenter, careers that...

December 27, 2025

Alton Lee Silcox was born in Houston, Texas on February 12, 1947 to parents, Arnold Silcox and Pearlie Crumpton Silcox. He passed away December 27, 2025 in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 78. Alton Lee served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He worked in the air conditioning and heating industry and was known by...

December 24, 2025

Francisco José Cruz, 82, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025. He was born on October 10, 1943, in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, to parents Lázaro Cruz and María de la Luz Castillo.

Francisco was a longtime resident of Dayton, Texas, where he lived for over 40 years, and was formerly a resident of Porter, Texas. He attended the Jehovah’s Witness...

December 23, 2025

Gene Arthur West was born June 28, 1947 in Navasota, Texas to parents, Harry A. West and Ida M. Maness West. He passed away in Houston, Texas on December 23, 2025 at the age of 78. Gene proudly served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He had a love for wood working and was a carpenter...

December 22, 2025

Gary Wayne Pickering “Pick” was born February 24, 1955 in Cleveland, Texas to parents, James Edward Pickering and Dorothy Marie Motteshard Pickering. He passed away in Houston, Texas on December 22, 2025 at the age of 70. Gary loved spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, watching wildlife from his front porch and spending time with his roommate/favorite child(dog) Smoke. He was...

December 21, 2025

John Atmar Gibson, 77, was born on October 27, 1948, in Dilley, Texas, to Oscar Fred Gibson and Pauline Elizabeth Rasey. He passed away on December 21, 2025.

John was a man who found joy in the simple things he loved most. He had a lifelong passion for motorcycles and enjoyed playing his guitar whenever he could. He especially cherished time...

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...