Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

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

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

Please check back for David's obit.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 3rd at 2pm in the Pace-Stancil Chapel in Cleveland, Texas.

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....

April 25, 2025

Angela Sanders Schuessler, born February 19, 1962, in Cleveland, Texas, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on April 25, 2025, at the age of 63. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, cousin, and friend, Angela lived a life rooted in faith, love, and unwavering dedication to those she cherished.

Angela built a successful career spanning over 30 years with...

April 25, 2025

Pastor Don Vann was born July 28, 1944 in Cleveland, Texas to parents, Doris Vann and Azileigh Yeager Vann. He entered Heavens Gates on April 25, 2025 at the age of 80 years. Don was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Texas and was a minister for our Lord for 55 years. Don always kept himself busy working as a logger...

April 24, 2025

Vaughn Eugene Frye was born in Weleetka, Oklahoma on July 3, 1933 to parents, James Larkin Frye and Sarah Massey Frye. He passed away in Cleveland, Texas on April 24, 2025 at the age of 91 years. Vaughn was a lifelong servant of his beloved country and his community. He proudly served in the US Army in the Korean War...

April 23, 2025

Gary Wayne Thompson, 56, passed away on April 23rd, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born to parents Wayne A Thompson and Linda Sue Vickery Thompson in Cleveland, Texas on March 21st, 1969.

Gary is survived by his parents, Wayne and Linda Thompson; son, Curtis Yates and wife Kalyn; daughters, Kristen Rodriguez, Angel Rodriguez; sister, Tami Hollie and husband...

April 22, 2025

Mack Bartley Sweeten of Cleveland Tx, born on February 10th, 1956 sadly has passed away on April 22th, 2025.Leaving behind so many who will miss him dearly, his wife Peggy Sweeten, daughter Jamie Sweeten, step daughter Jody Shilling and his only grandson Tyler Sweeten. His happiest years was his time with his grandson whom he cherished and loved and his...

April 22, 2025

Teresa Gail Medeiros was born in Conroe, Texas on July 28, 1965 to parents, Vern Gibson and Norma Jean Ludwig Gibson. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 22, 2025 in Conroe, Texas at the age of 59 years. Teresa enjoyed life and had a positive attitude, even during her time of illness. She loved...

April 21, 2025

Vicky Jean McAdams was born in Houston, Texas to parents, Chester Ray Morehead and Clara Jean Parmenter Morehead on September 6, 1962. She passed away in Huntsville, Texas on April 21, 2025 at the age of 62 years. Vicky was a caretaker most of her life and enjoyed the times spent with her clients. Most of all Vicki loved her...

April 19, 2025

Larry Lee Lovell, age 68, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on April 19, 2025. Born December 18, 1956, in Rockford, Illinois to John Philip Lovell and Nancy Lee Owens, Larry lived a life marked by generosity, hard work, and a deep love for the outdoors.

Larry spent the last 39 years in Dayton and previously resided in Baytown. A proud outdoorsman,...

April 19, 2025

Silas Albert Wood (Buddy), age 86, of Dayton, Texas passed away April 19, 2025. 

He was born April 11, 1939, in Belton, Texas to the late Reb and Gladys Wood. Silas was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Baytown.

 In addition to his parents Silas was predeceased by his ex-wife, Judy Diana Wood, in 2019; brother Vernon Wood, sisters Louise...

April 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Rebecca Ann Love Medina 

February 11, 1951 – April 19, 2025. 

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Rebecca Ann who left this world on Saturday morning April 19, 2025, with her sister and husband by her side and the deep affection of those whose lives she touched.

She was...

April 18, 2025

Carla Andrus was born in Cleveland, Texas on November 19, 1944 to parents, Coy Edward Dickens and Zera Hill Dickens. She passed away in New Caney, Texas on April 18, 2025 at the age of 80 years. Carla was an Executive Assistant at ExxonMobil Baytown before her retirement. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will...

April 17, 2025

Jackie Moulder was born in Huntsville, Texas on January 15, 1938 to parents, Claude Allen and Ruby Leviness Allen. She passed away in Kingwood, Texas on April 17, 2025 at the age of 87 years. Jackie was a lifelong resident of Romayor, Texas and was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Romayor and was on the board...

April 16, 2025

John David Dettenhaim, 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Palestine, Texas on April 16th, 2025. John was born to parents John Audrey Dettenhaim and Marie Senn in El Dorado, Arkansas on May 25th, 1946.

John is preceded in death by his parents, John Audrey Dettenhaim and Marie Senn; daughter, April Dettenhaim.He is survived by his son, John Dettenhaim II...