Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Alice Mae Sweeten

Alice Mae Sweeten

November 30, 2025

Alice Mae Sweeten was born July 10, 1961 in Cleveland, Texas to parents, Mark Franklin Sweeten II and Melba June Mills Sweeten. She passed away November 30, 2025 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 64. Alice was an apartment manager for several locations around the area. She loved her job and the tenants she had. Alice was preceded in...

Jenny Sue Caldwell

Jenny Sue Caldwell

December 5, 2025

Jenny Sue Caldwell was born in the Evergreen Community on May 4, 1930 to parents, Roger and Laura Ellisor Hoot. She entered the presence of the Lord on December 5, 2025 at the age of 95 years. Jenny Sue worked for the San Jacinto County Welfare Department for several years prior to obtaining a bachelor degree in Elementary Education from...

Martha Ann Snoe

Martha Ann Snoe

December 15, 2025

Martha Ann Scroggins Snoe was born September 9. 1940 in New Waverly, Texas to parents, Steve Alexander Scroggins and Ossie Beatrice Keene Scroggins. She passed away in San Jacinto County, Texas on December 15, 2025 at the age of 85. Martha was the accountant for her husband Joe Snoe. They had a thriving machine shop business and enjoyed each other’s...

Margaret Marie Brzozowski Hanel

Margaret Marie Brzozowski Hanel

December 14, 2025

Margaret Marie Brzozowski Hanel, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in Liberty, Texas, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on April 20, 1955, Margaret lived a life marked by faith, leadership, service, and an unwavering devotion to those she loved. She was the daughter of William Emil Brzozowski, Jr. and Marie Beoning...

Jeanette Barr Warren

Jeanette Barr Warren

December 14, 2025

Jeanette Marie Warren, age 85, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025. She was born on August 30, 1940, in Houston, Texas, to Chester and Gertrude Barr.

Jeanette was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and friend whose life was defined by love, generosity, and faith. She had a remarkable gift for hospitality, always opening both her home and her heart to...

Frances Carlene "Sally" Murphy

Frances Carlene "Sally" Murphy

December 13, 2025

It is with deep sadness, yet with faith in God’s promise of eternal life, that we announce the passing of Frances Carlene “Sally” Murphy, age 89, on December 13, 2025. She was born on January 6, 1936, in Dayton, Texas. Sally was raised in Kenefick and attended school in Dayton. 

Throughout her life, she worked in various places in Dayton and...

Sara Sue Moren

Sara Sue Moren

December 12, 2025

Sara Sue Moren was born in Houston, Texas on January 18, 1948 to parents, Thomas Jackson Bruce and Betty Levera Rockenbauch Bruce. She passed away in Conroe, Texas on December 12, 2025 at the age of 77. Sara was a wonderful wife and mother to her children and provided them with a warm and loving home. She enjoyed all the...

Cynthia Kay Morgan

Cynthia Kay Morgan

December 12, 2025

Cynthia Kay Morgan was born in Houston, Texas on November 4, 1958. She passed away on December 12, 2025 in Montgomery County, Texas at the age of 67. Cynthia to great pride in being a mother and providing a home for her children. She never met a stranger and enjoyed life to the fullest. Cynthia will be greatly missed by...

Gilberta Ethel Taylor

Gilberta Ethel Taylor

December 9, 2025

Gilberta Ethel Taylor, age 87, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, the day after her birthday, December 8, 1938. She was born to Gilbert and Arlene Taylor and lived a life filled with love, faith, and devotion to others. Gilberta’s greatest joy in life was her family. She loved them fiercely and unconditionally, holding each one close to her...

Emeli Joy Ingram

Emeli Joy Ingram

December 8, 2025

Emeli Joy Ingram, 26, of Kenefick, Tx, went home to her Jesus in the early morning hours of December 8, 2025.

 Eme’s favorite things were her family and singing praise and worship songs. She loved her dog, Belle, and doing puzzles with her family. She liked shopping at Ross, especially for coloring books and shoes.

 She is survived by her father and...

Erma Faye Bass

Erma Faye Bass

December 7, 2025

Erma Faye Mikle (Bass) was born on October 16, 1951 in Cleveland Ernest Mikle, Jr. and Vester Ree Lampkin. She received her formal education in Cleveland, TX. Erma lived a life filled with love, hard work and dedication to her family. She is preceded in death by both parents, grandparents Mollie Mikle, Rosie Lee Johnson, and Ernest Mikle, Sr.; daughter...

Thomas James Devlin Jr.

Thomas James Devlin Jr.

December 7, 2025

Thomas James Devlin Jr., 83, passed away on December 7, 2025. He was born on February 22, 1942, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Thomas James Devlin Sr. and Rita Joan Monahan. Thomas (Tom) was a resident of Crosby, Texas, for 48 years and previously lived in Middletown, New Jersey. While living in New Jersey, he earned an associate degree from...

Callie Duncan

Callie Duncan

December 7, 2025

Callie Marlene Duncan, age 62, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025. She was born on December 24, 1962, to W. O. “Doc” and Alma Hodges.

Callie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose life was defined by faith, love, and service to others. She loved the Lord with all her heart and lived out her faith...

Tracy H. Batey

Tracy H. Batey

December 6, 2025

Tracy Hugh Batey was born in Houston, Texas on May 17, 1961 to Clarence and Jackie Sims Batey. He passed away December 6, 2025 in Shepherd, Texas after a courageous battle with cancer. Tracy was full of life and loved his family and friends. He was an iron worker and he also was a seismographer working offshore. 

Tracy was preceded in...

Roy Dean Goad

Roy Dean Goad

December 5, 2025

With full and grateful hearts, we celebrate the life of a remarkable man, a loving father, proud grandfather, and a soul who found pure joy in the simple, beautiful things. Roy Dean Goad, age 69, passed away on December 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy filled with music, laughter, and unforgettable moments outdoors.

From the time he was young, music was...

Charlotte Darlene Flynn

Charlotte Darlene Flynn

December 5, 2025

Charlotte Darlene Flynn was born in Houston, Texas on January 19, 1959 to parents, Horace and Margie Harp. She passed away in Conroe, Texas on December 5, 2025 at the age of 66. Charlotte was a LVN and has worked at the Woodland Park Nursing Home in Shepherd, Texas for 26 years. When she wasn’t working, she enjoyed shopping, swimming,...

Carroll Eugene McGuire

Carroll Eugene McGuire

December 4, 2025

Carroll Eugene McGuire was born in Houston, Texas on March 4, 1940 to parents, James and Lillian Smith McGuire. He entered Heavens Gates on December 4, 2025 at the age of 85. Carroll was the son of a preacher and growing up he sang with his father and sister in several Houston area churches and local radio. Carroll proudly served...

James Sidney Dugat

James Sidney Dugat

December 3, 2025

James Sidney Dugat, 88, of Old River, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. He was born on May 4, 1937, in Anahuac, Texas, to parents Sidney Elarry Dugat and Mildred Lola Shawn.

 A lifelong resident of Old River, James was deeply rooted in the community he cherished. For 40 years, James was a dedicated member of Old River Baptist...

Jerry Youngblood

Jerry Youngblood

December 3, 2025

Jerry Youngblood, 73, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on December 3, 2025. Born on December 9, 1951, in Liberty, Texas, Jerry was the beloved son of Roy and Maxine Youngblood. He grew up in Liberty and graduated as valedictorian of the Liberty High School Class of 1970.

A dedicated scholar, Jerry went on to attend Rice University, where he earned...

Richard Wayne Chelton

Richard Wayne Chelton

December 3, 2025

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