Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
Betty Homan McMinn
October 6, 2025
Service for Betty will be Wednesday October 25, 2025 at 1:30 pm at Pace Stancil. Burial will follow at Conroe Memorial Park.
Johnny Joseph Graham, Jr.
October 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Johnny Graham, who left us peacefully on October 5, 2025, at the age of 65.
Johnny was born on September 1, 1960, and lived a life marked by deep love, unwavering dedication, and quiet strength. For 25 beautiful years, he was the devoted husband of Deanna Graham, the love of...
Norman Dale Brown Sr.
October 4, 2025
Norman Dale Brown, Sr., age 90, of Dayton, Texas, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, entered into eternal rest on October 4, 2025 and no doubt heard his Lord and Savior say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Norman was born January 18, 1935, on the top floor of his grandparents’ boarding house in Dayton. When he was 11, the family moved...
Billie Loraine Zernial
October 4, 2025
Billie Loraine Zernial February 1, 1947 – October 4, 2025
Billie Loraine Zernial, 78, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on October 4, 2025.
Born on February 1, 1947, to William and Syble Shaw Echols, Billie was raised with strong values and a deep love for family. She graduated from North Shore High School and made her home in Baytown before settling in...
Daniel Simon Glowski
October 4, 2025
Daniel "Dan" Simon Glowski, a loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandpa, and loyal friend, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 4, 2025. He is now reunited in heaven with the love of his life, Minerva Glowski, whose memory he cherished every day.
Dan was born on October 25, 1939, in Bremond, Texas. He spent much of...
Dr. Timothy Worden “Doc” Harkness
October 4, 2025
Dr. Timothy Worden “Doc” Harkness, a proud Vietnam veteran and accomplished veterinarian, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Cleveland, Texas.
Born in Denver, Colorado, Doc grew up spending countless hours outdoors, caring for animals and exploring the world around him. From an early age, he had a deep connection to animals and a natural curiosity about how things...
Susan Harwell
October 2, 2025
Susan Harwell, 77, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on October 2, 2025. She was born on June 17, 1948, in Baytown, Texas, to Matthew and Bertie Wilson.
Above all, Susan loved being a mother. Her children were her everything, and she poured her heart into being the best mom she could be. She adored her grandchildren, Dane Lowry...
Velta Lou Vance
October 2, 2025
Velta Lou Vance was born in Bryan, Texas on August 17, 1956 to parents, Homer Lee Fox and Inez Glass Fox. She passed away October 2, 2025 in Coldspring, Texas at the age of 69. She owned and operated Velta’s Cut and Curl in Coldspring for over 20 years and also owned the Blue Light Seafood Diner, also in Coldspring....
James Mark "Jim" Murray
October 1, 2025
Jim was born to Roy and Edith Murray in McConnelsville, OH on August 17, 1937. He died on October 1, 2025. At the time of his death, Jim lived in Cleveland, TX with his wife Peggy Murray. Peggy loved and cared for Jim dearly until his passing.
Jim was preceded in death by his first wife Mary Murray in 1990. Together,...
Mary Alice Tenorio
October 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and MeMe, Mary Alice Tenorio, who went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 1, 2025.
Mary Alice was born on December 16, 1950, to R.L. and Doye Mettlen. She lived her life with love, kindness, and grace, and touched countless lives with her...
Randy Neal Sopchak
October 1, 2025
Randy Neal Sopchak November 15, 1958 – October 1, 2025
Randy Neal Sopchak, 66, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Randy was born on November 15, 1958, in Houston, Texas, to Lawrence Sopchak and Bonnie Stone Sopchak. He graduated from Furr High School in Houston with the Class of 1978 and later settled...
Owen Levi Hildebrandt-Farmer
September 30, 2025
The exciting moments of pregnancy have turned to sorrow and heartfelt loss with the death of our baby boy, Owen Levi Hildebrandt-Farmer on Tuesday, September 30th, 2025.
He was preceded in death by: Grandparents Dalton and Jeri Farmer, Great Grandfather Boyd Guffy
He leaves behind his loving family who will always love him. Parents: Austyn and Denise; Grandparents: Lori Hildebrandt and Fred Hildebrandt;...
Sheila Kay Brooks
September 28, 2025
In Loving Memory of Sheila Kay Brooks
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sheila. Though words can hardly convey the depth of our loss, we gather here to honor a life beautifully lived and deeply cherished.
Sheila Kay Brooks passed away on September 28, 2025, at her home, surrounded by loved ones and in true...
Margaret L. Pennington
September 27, 2025
Margaret L. Pennington was born August 6, 1927 in Berea, Kentucky to parents, Thomas E. Taylor and Della M. Cummins Taylor. She entered Heaven's Gates on September 27, 2025 at the age of 98. Margaret lived a full life and went on trail rides with her husband Charles for 10 years. Charles bought her a Driving School that she owned...
Jessica Lee Williams
September 25, 2025
Jessica Lee Williams, 46, passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2025. She was born on February 15, 1979, in Houston, Texas, to James Sauerwein and Jennifer Manzella Sauerwein.
Jessica was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, and friend. To know Jessica was to love her. She had a vibrant spirit, a generous heart, and a gift for making others feel...
Pamela Ruth Ramshur
September 25, 2025
Pamela Ruth Ramshur was born February 21, 1959 in Houston, Texas to parents, Samuel Mize and Betty Dillard Mize. She entered Heavens Gates on September 25, 2025 at the age of 66.
Pamela is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Betty Mize; sisters, Barbara Mize and Tina Mize; brother, Joseph Mize. She is survived by her beloved husband of...
Sammie Lee Weible
September 25, 2025
Obituary for Sammie Lee Weible
Sammie Lee Weible, age 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 25, 2025, in Dayton, Texas. Born on July 30, 1961, in Crockett, Texas, Sammie was the beloved daughter of the late Leland Wars and Nora Powell.
Sammie spent the last six years in the Dayton/Anahuac area, having previously lived in Trinity, Texas....
Patricia Ann Stafford
September 24, 2025
Obituary for Patricia Ann Stafford
Patricia Ann Stafford, age 80, of Mont Belvieu, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born on August 19, 1945, to Elward Bryant and Ina Mae Walker. A proud graduate of Galena Park High School, Class of 1963, she lived a life full of faith, love, and unwavering...
Bettie Joan Dreahn
September 22, 2025
Obituary for Bettie Joan Dreahn
Bettie Joan Dreahn, 89, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025. She was born July 12, 1936, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to William B. Wood and Lillian E. Stork.
Bettie was a woman of faith and a member of the Baptist church. Her lifelong love of history and heritage led her to become an...
Richard Jarvis
September 21, 2025
Charles Richard Jarvis, 74, of Tarkington Prairie, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Born in Wellston, Ohio, on December 12, 1950, Richard wasn’t much for school—instead, he answered the call to work early, becoming a roofer and embracing the value of hard-earned experience. A true salt-of-the-earth man, Richard was the kind of person who never minced words. You...
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