Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

July 4, 2025

July 3, 2025

Obituary for Mitchell "Mike" Adam Ripkowski

Mitchell "Mike" Adam Ripkowski, 93, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born October 18, 1931, in New Waverly, Texas, Mike was the son of Stash Ripkowski and Mattie Olbrych. He grew up in Dayton, where he graduated from Dayton High School in 1950. A proud Bronco,...

July 1, 2025

Obituary for James "Tommy" Thompson

James "Tommy" Thompson, 86, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025.

Born on January 6, 1939, to Laurel Jim Thompson and Pearl Adams, Tommy lived a life marked by dedication to family, country, and hard work. He served honorably in the United States Army and later devoted himself fully to providing for his family,...

July 1, 2025

Obituary for Beulah Mae Parker Pruitt

Beulah Mae Parker Pruitt, 77, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025. Born on January 23, 1948, in Corsicana, Texas, Beulah was the beloved daughter of Jessie Bartlett Parker and Estelle Ion Cooley.

Beulah was raised in Wortham and graduated from Wortham High School, where she was an avid athlete, playing both volleyball...

July 1, 2025

Barbara Mae Bamberg was born October 8, 1941 in Parsons, Kansas to parents, Carl Raymond Schultz and Pauline Weber Schultz. She entered Heavens Gates on July 1, 2025 at the age of 83 years. 

Barbara enjoyed her job at the Johnson Space Center where she worked for 23 years. Her job was an Administrator and would arrange meeting and appearances for...

June 30, 2025

William Richard Chambless was born in Livingston, Texas on July 8, 1952 to parents, William McKinley Chambless and Minnie Viola Richardson Chambless. He passed away in Crockett, Texas on June 30, 2025 at the age of 72 years. Richard loved the outdoors and excelled as a logger and working in the oilfield industry. His greatest love in life was his...

June 29, 2025

Obituary for Willie Pearl Dempsey Conner

Willie Pearl Dempsey Conner, age 93, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, in Liberty, Texas.

Born on May 26, 1932, in Livingston, Texas, Willie was the beloved daughter of David and Ethel Walters Dempsey. She spent her childhood in Daisetta and attended Hull-Daisetta High School.

A woman of unwavering faith and quiet strength, Willie was a...

June 28, 2025

James Bryan Chesser was born in Conroe, Texas on December 19, 1968 to parents, James Wade Chesser and Sandra Lilley Chesser. He passed away June 28, 2025 at the age of 56 years.

Bryan was a life-long resident of Baytown, Texas. He received Christ at a young age. His childhood years were typical of the time – Little League and youth...

June 27, 2025

William Lee Davis was born in Cleveland, Texas on November 15, 1943. He passed away on June 27, 2025.

William is preceded in death by his father, Elzie Davis; mother, Ruth Rushing Dowdell Davis; brothers, Allen Dowdell, Luby Dowdell, Milton Dowdell; sisters, Mildred Dowdell Ott, Katherine Davis Pate Ritchie; grandson, Allan Davis.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years,...

June 27, 2025

Juanita Louise Shirley of Tarkington Prairie passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 at the age of 76. Nita was born October 24, 1948 in Louisiana to parents Elwin J. and Theresa DeVillier who preceded her in death along with her brothers, Edward DeVillier and Robert DeVillier; and her husband of 54 years Ronald Ray Shirley.

Nita is survived by her...

June 24, 2025

Freddie Jo Scott was born in Cleveland, Texas on January 14, 1944 to parents, Fred Alex Mathews and Alice Viola Martin Mathews. She passed away June 24, 2025 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 81. 

Freddie was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Alex and Alice Viola Mathews; 2 brothers, Charlie Mathews and Royger Farris; sister, Jane Morvant. She...

June 24, 2025

Janie Ruth (Martin) Graham was born June 11, 1947 in Tennessee to parents, David and Mildred Martin. She passed away June 24, 2025 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 78. Janie loved painting and sewing in her spare time. Her greatest love in life was her family, especially her grandkids who affectionately called her “Gangae”.

Janie is preceded in death...

June 23, 2025

Obituary for Karen Elaine Holley Luce

Karen Elaine Holley Luce, 75, of Liberty, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025. Born on April 10, 1950, in Pleasanton, Texas. Daughter of Elijah Patterson (Pat) Holley Jr. and Violet Lorine Shearrer Holley, Elaine was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, faithful Christian, and cherished friend.

A lifelong resident of the Dayton/Liberty area,...

June 22, 2025

Larry Chalmers Keddie was born in Hanover, New York on November 10, 1949 to parents, James Fleming Keddie and Mary Elizabeth Dubert Keddie. He entered Heavens Gates on June 22, 2025 in Tyler, Texas at the age of 75 years.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Keddie; daughter, Kimberlei Manning. He is survived by his beloved...

June 21, 2025

Jon Eric Del Toro was born May 1, 1987 in Baytown, Texas to parents, Steve Del Toro and Tracy Daniel Del Toro. He passed away in Humble, Texas on June 21, 2025. 

Jon is survived by his mother, Tracy Del Toro; father, Steve Del Toro; grandmothers, Hardy Rodriguez and Gloria Scott; daughters, Madeline Del Toro and Vivian Kohl; brother, Matthew Del...

June 21, 2025

William "Bill" Farmer February 7, 1937 – June 21, 2025

William “Bill” Farmer, 88, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025. Born on February 7, 1937, in Boxfield, Kentucky, Bill was the son of James Orvill Farmer and Lillie Lorane Hill.

Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. After his military service, he...

June 20, 2025

Cleveland Jay Clinton, affectionately known as “Paw Jay,” was born on November 1, 1939, in Baron Fork Creek, Adair County, Oklahoma, to the late Frank and Minnie Jane Clinton. He went to be with our Lord on June 20, 2025, in Conroe, Texas, at the age of 85.

Jay dedicated many years of his life to working as a millwright, eventually...

June 19, 2025

Andle Eithia “Edie” Young McCollough, 91, left us on June 19, 2025, at her home in Liberty, TX.

Edie was born on August 6, 1933, in Kirbyville, Texas, to Ima Lee Boyett Young. She was the 2nd of 7 siblings, Arthur Young, Thomas Young, Donald Young, Ann Midkiff, Birdie Monte, and Barbara Hataway, all of Jasper, TX.

Edie was a devoted wife,...

June 19, 2025

Linda Redmond McKee, age 76 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away on Thursday, June 19th, 2025. She was in her home in Tarkington Prairie, Texas, surrounded by family at the time of her passing.

Linda was born in Beaumont, Texas in 1948. Linda was passionate about scouting, music, Native American folklore, and spending time with family. Linda’s involvement in scouting started when...

June 18, 2025

Obituary for Trey Anthony Easley

Trey Anthony Easley, 31, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on June 18, 2025. Born November 16, 1993, in Baytown, Texas, Trey was the beloved son of Paul Easley and Sherri White Easley. He spent his early years in Baytown before moving to Dayton in middle school, where he also attended Dayton High School. A talented athlete,...