Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

May 7, 2025

Linda Lee Garrison, 81, went home to be with the Lord on May 7th, 2025 in the Woodlands, Texas. Linda was born to parents Archie Dorst and Ida Whaley on January 4th, 1944 in Ohio.

Linda is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bradie Garrison; parents, Archie and Ida Dorst; brothers, Gary Dorst, Walter Dorst; sisters, Eleanor Spurlock, Donna Martin.

She...

May 7, 2025

May 6, 2025

Michael Thomas Duren

Nov. 3, (year intentionally omitted) – May 6, 2025

Michael Thomas Duren, a larger-than-life personality whose warmth, charm, and unmistakable style left a lasting impression on everyone he met, passed away on May 6, 2025, during a stretch of stormy weather—fitting, as his partner James said, given Michael’s lifelong love of watching storms roll through the Texas sky. His...

May 5, 2025

On May 5th, 2025, Vivian May Pickett passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her beloved family. Vivian was born to parents Luther Winslow and Vivian Hall Winslow on December 18th, 1946 in Pine Hurst, Texas.

Vivian is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Pickett Sr.; parents, Luther and Vivian Winslow; daughter, Paula Johnson; brother, Tommy Winslow, Walter Winslow, Luther...

May 5, 2025

James Austin Caldwell, a long-time member of the Coldspring community, passed away on March 5th, 2025, at the age of 98. James was born to parents Claud Austin Caldwell and Thelma Maines Caldwell in Houston, Texas on February 18th, 1927.

James is preceded in death by his parents, Claud Austin Caldwell and Thelma Maines Caldwell; son, Larry James Caldwell.

He is survived...

May 3, 2025

Sylvia Cohen Dannelley was born in Charleston, West Virginia on January 1, 1949 to parents, Ralph Craft and Glennie Liles Craft. She entered Heavens Gates on May 3, 2025 at the age of 76 years. Sylvia was a master quilter, seamstress, knitter, crocheter, and jewelry maker. In her younger years she loved horses. She was also a great cake decorator,...

May 2, 2025

Lori Williams April 14, 1964 – May 2, 2025

Lori Williams, 61, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2025, in Baytown, Texas.

Lori was born April 14, 1964, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Marion and Juanita Herrington. A woman of fierce determination and quiet strength, Lori raised two children while putting herself through nursing school—a testament to her intelligence, resilience, and...

May 2, 2025

May 1, 2025

Obituary for Tommie John Douglas, Sr.

Tommie John Douglas, Sr., age 82, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on May 1, 2025. Born on November 12, 1942, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, Tommie was the beloved son of Horace Benjamin Douglas and Ruby Childress Douglas.

Tommie called Dayton home for over 50 years, having moved from his native Louisiana. He graduated...

May 1, 2025

Kevin Wayne Glenn October 9, 1962 – May 1, 2025

Kevin Wayne Glenn, 62, of Baytown, Texas, passed away on May 1, 2025, in Houston.

Kevin was born October 9, 1962, in Houston to Jesse Glenn and Jewel Gilcrease. A graduate of C.E. King High School, Kevin lived a full and vibrant life rooted in faith, family, and fellowship. For the past...

April 30, 2025

Sarah Suzanne Ruark was born in Jacksonville, Florida on November 11, 1975 to parents, Floyd Leroy Ruark Sr and Vivian Jeanette Carter Ruark. She passed away in Cleveland, Texas on April 30, 2025 at the age of 49 years. Sarah has lived in Cleveland, Texas for the past 8 years and was a former resident of Linden, Texas for 30...

April 29, 2025

Frances Susie Dugat Fore 1943 – 2025

Frances Susie Dugat Fore, 81, of Liberty, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025. Born in Dayton, Texas, to Joe Dugat and Henrietta Gates, Frances spent most of her life in the Liberty/Dayton area where she built a rich life centered on faith, family, and tradition.

A proud graduate of Dayton High School, Frances...

April 28, 2025

Richard Allen “Ric” Willett Jr was born June 22, 1976 in Conroe, Texas to parents, Richard Allen Willett Sr and Billie Camille Carlisle Willett. He passed away April 28, 2025 in Humble, Texas at the age of 48 years. Ric was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Texas and graduated Cleveland High School Class of 1994. He owned Auto Inspection of...

April 27, 2025

Thomas Wayne Norris, 52, passed away in Kingwood, Texas on April 27th, 2025. Thomas was born to parents Alan Wayne Norris and Beverly Stidger Norris on January 18th, 1973, in Houston, Texas.

Thomas is preceded in death by his father, Alan Norris; step-father, Stanley Tucker; son, Michael Norris; grandparents, James and Barbara Tucker, Wayne and Betty Norris.

He is survived by a...

April 27, 2025

In Loving Memory of Larry “Joe” Gatton

April 29, 1939 – April 27, 2025

Larry “Joe” Gatton, age 85, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 29, 1939, in Robinson, Illinois, Joe was the son of Earl and Helen Knoblett Gatton.

Joe and his family moved to East Texas during his senior year of high...

April 27, 2025

April 26, 2025

Connie Elaine Barnett Lennek June 28, 1958 – April 26, 2025

Connie Elaine Lennek, 66, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully after a brief but aggressive battle with lymphoma on April 26, 2025, in Dayton. Born on June 28, 1958, in Baytown, Texas, Connie was the beloved daughter of RC and Bobbie Jean Barnett.

Though she spent her childhood in Toms River,...

April 26, 2025

David Wayne Cabiness

June 7, 1974 - April 26, 2025

David is survived by his sons, Ethan Gengenbacher, Cash Cabiness, and Cyrus Cabiness; parents, John and Charleen Lane and Wayne Cabiness; sister, Dawn Anderson; brother-in-law, Tracy Phelan; nephews, John David Anderson, Tyler Phelan, and Dustin Phelan; nieces, Makayla Phelan and Charli Phelan; along with a multitude of aunts, uncles, cousins, other family...

April 26, 2025

James Allen Tapp, 48, passed away on April 26th, 2025 in Cleveland, Texas. James was born to parents James R Tapp and Tina Rice Tapp on March 15th, 1977 in Houston, Texas.

James is preceded in death by his brother, John Tapp; grandparents, David and Carolyn Rice, Elsie and Russell Tapp. He is survived by his parents, James and Tina Tapp;...

April 26, 2025

Edith Mae Jeffcoat, 92, went home to be with the Lord on April 26th, 2025, in Cleveland, Texas. Edith was born to parents Alvis Aaron Smith and Anna Bell Clinkenbeard Smith on October 26th, 1932 in Apache, Oklahoma.

Edith is preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Jeffcoat; parents, Alvis and Anna Bell Smith; daughter-in-law, Wanda Jeffcoat; grandson, Glenn Ray Jeffcoat....