Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

February 7, 2026

February 7, 2026

Abbey Thompson Lemke of Coldspring, Texas passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 13, 1956, in Winamac, Indiana, Abbey was the youngest daughter of Dr. William and Jane Thompson. From an early age, she was known for her warmth, energy, and deep love for people—qualities that marked her entire life.

Abbey married...

February 6, 2026

Barbara E. Ahre, better known as Chick, passed peacefully into the arms of her Heavenly Father on February 6, 2026 at the age of 69. She was born on September 23,1956 as the 7th of 10 children in Ponca City, OK. Chick married the love of her life and the perfect man for her, Frank Denny “Dennis” Ahre on December...

February 4, 2026

February 3, 2026

Wayne “Bubba” Abshire, 72, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, in Houston, Texas. Bubba was born on October 24, 1953, to Ophed “Sube” Abshire and Nola Mary Monceaux.

A lifelong resident of Dayton, Bubba was deeply rooted in his community and his faith as a member of the Catholic Church. In his younger years, he had a...

February 3, 2026

February 2, 2026

Lynda Horn Kilgore, age 79, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, in Baytown, Texas.

Lynda was born on October 24, 1946, in Logansport, Louisiana, to James Oliver Horn and Margaret Breedlove Horn. She spent the last 48 years of her life in Baytown, Texas, and previously lived in Mont Belvieu with her beloved husband of 59 years, Billie Kilgore.

A woman...

February 2, 2026

February 2, 2026

Dewey Gordon “Bubba” Graves, 75, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on February 2, 2026.

Bubba was born on November 24, 1950, to Dewey Gordon Graves Sr. and J. Ola Braden Graves. A lifelong resident of Dayton, he was deeply rooted in the community he loved and proudly raised his family there alongside his wife of 56 years, Linda.

Bubba attended Calvary Baptist...

January 31, 2026

Anna Lee Ripkowski Campbell, age 93, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 31, 2026.

Anna Lee was born on September 8, 1932, in New Waverly, Texas, to Stash Ripkowski and Mattie Olbrych Ripkowski. She was the fifteenth of sixteen children, growing up in a large, close-knit family that shaped her lifelong devotion to faith, service, and...

January 30, 2026

Jack Lee Taylor, 85, of Crosby, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 30, 2026. He was born on September 17, 1940, in Denver, Colorado, to Fred Clifton Taylor and Billie Jean Massey.

Jack lived in Crosby, Texas, for more than 50 years and was formerly a resident of Denver, Colorado. He was a faithful member of First...

January 29, 2026

Mary “Kathy” Kathleen Sowell, age 82, passed away on January 29, 2026. She was born on November 1, 1943, in Springfield, Louisiana, to Rufus Quincy "R.Q." Felder and Alice Smiley Felder.

Kathy was a longtime resident of Dayton, Texas, where she lived for 27 years. She was a beloved member of the Liberty Opry where her love of music and people...

January 27, 2026

Iris Collins Eaton, a beloved great-grandmother, world traveler, amateur historian and family chronicler, whose confidence and plucky humor endeared her to Houston's social circles and family members alike, passed away on January 27, 2026 at age 87.

Iris passes on a legacy of curiosity, friendship and love. She was born on January 30, 1938, in Liberty, Texas, to former mayor of...

January 27, 2026

Cheryl Rene Colbert was born March 16, 1962, in California to parents, Vaughn Eugene “Jack” Frye and Barbara Ann Frye. She passed away in Shepherd, Texas on January 27, 2026, at the age of 63. Cheryl loved her family and enjoyed cooking and baking. She provided a loving home for her husband and kids, and she thought the world of...

January 27, 2026

John William Arnold, Sr., born on March 13, 1943, in Center, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, in Cleveland, Texas. He lived a life rooted in hard work, devotion to family, and a loving, caring spirit that touched everyone who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Dorothy Miller Arnold, the love...

January 26, 2026

Leonard Leo Strawther was born in Buna, Texas, to Andrew and Louise Strawther. He passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, love, and devotion to family.

Leonard was a hardworking man who took great pride in providing for and caring for those he loved. Family was the center of his life, and he will...

January 25, 2026

Johnny Jake Newcomb "Competitive Spirit"

Johnny Newcomb, age 82, currently of Conroe, Texas, passed away on January 25, 2026. His loving wife of 58 years, Billie Sue (Smith) Newcomb was with him when he passed and he will be greatly missed. Johnny Newcomb was born in Hempstead, Texas on May 1, 1943, to Opal Janet (Hill) and Walter Mathis Newcomb Sr....

January 25, 2026

Wanda Jean Martin was born in Louisiana on August 12, 1948 to parents, Douglas Vines and Loula Mae Coleman Vines. She passed away January 25, 2026 in The Woodlands, Texas at the age of 77. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas and Loula Mae Vines; beloved husband, Douglas Dwayne Martin; beloved brother, Chuck Vines. She is survived...

January 25, 2026

Nelda Lou Shippey McGuire, age 92, of La Porte, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 6, 1933, in Hillsboro, Texas, to Jesse and Mattie DeHart.

Nelda was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Mattie DeHart, and her beloved husbands, Leland Shippey and Bill McGuire.

She leaves behind a...

January 25, 2026

Maria Guadalupe Hernandez Torres, 84, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, in Kingwood, Texas.

She was born on June 18, 1941, in Villa Mainero, Tamaulipas, Mexico, to Victoriano Torres Nuñez and Manuela Mejorado Silva. Maria lived in Dayton for the past five years and previously resided in Houston and Mexico.

Maria found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved playing bingo,...