Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


William Lee Davis

William Lee Davis

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,...

Glenda Jeanette Godejohn

Glenda Jeanette Godejohn

July 17, 2025

Glenda Jeanette Godejohn was born January 24, 1943 in Cleveland, Texas to parents, William McAdams and Jewel Powers McAdams. She passed away in Kingwood, Texas on July 17, 2025 at the age of 82 years.

Glenda was preceded in death by her parents, William and Jewel; husband, Maurice Godejohn; son, Bill Godejohn; sisters, Nancy and Maydell. She is survived by her...

Rodger England Gunnels

Rodger England Gunnels

July 16, 2025

Rodger England Gunnels passed away July 16, 2025. He was born September 3, 1999 to parents Darrell and Tara Gunnels.

Rodger is preceded in death by his great-grandmothers, Texas Deliah Gunnels, and Judy Miller; great-grandfather, Robert Pete Ozan; grandfathers: Rodger Dale Gunnels and Jerry Patat; cousin, Dylan Shay Gunnels.

Rodger is survived by his fiancé, Bryce Hankinson; son, Maverick; bonus son, Elijah;...

Mike Rouse

Mike Rouse

July 15, 2025

Kenny Michel Rouse was born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, on June 8, 1951, to parents Earl Ray Rouse and Thelma Jean Smith Rouse. Mike, as those closest to him called him, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 15, 2025, at his home in Cleveland, TX, at the age of 74. After spending just six weeks in Arkansas as a...

Wayne Porter

Wayne Porter

July 14, 2025

Donald Wayne Porter, 78, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. Born on May 26, 1947, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to Donald and Polly Porter, Wayne lived a life full of strength, adventure, and deep devotion to those around him.

Wayne was raised in Tuscaloosa, where he developed a lifelong love of sports and...

James "Jimmy" Keith Hosford

James "Jimmy" Keith Hosford

July 12, 2025

James “Jimmy” Keith Hosford, age 65, of Huffman, Texas, passed away on July 12, 2025. He was born on November 19, 1959, in Auburn, New York, to Keith Frederick Hosford and Euna “Melveta” Walker.

Jimmy was a 1977 graduate of C.E. King High School. He spent the last four years living in Huffman and previously called the North Shore area home...

John William Drennan

John William Drennan

July 12, 2025

John William Drennan passed away peacefully in Kingwood, Texas on July 12, 2025, just two days shy of his 80th birthday. He was born on July 14, 1945, in Houston, Texas to George Ervin Drennan and Myra Cropper Drennan.

John honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, embodying the strength and commitment that helped shape...

Glendon Doyle Young

Glendon Doyle Young

July 10, 2025

Glendon Doyle Young was born December 4, 1953 in Cleveland, Texas to parents, Homer Young and Rosie Mosley Young. Glen passed away July 10, 2025 in Houston, Texas at the age of 71 years. Glen was a machinist and millwright, and could build anything with his hands. The joy of his life was the love that he had for his...

Carroll Zane Shawver

Carroll Zane Shawver

July 10, 2025

Carroll Zane Shawver, 73, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025. Born on January 5, 1952, in Olney, Texas, to Velmer and Nora Shawver, Carroll lived a life full of love, hard work, and devotion to his family and community.

Carroll was a man of strong values, known for his generous spirit and passion for the outdoors. A true cowboy at...

Adolph Reyes

Adolph Reyes

July 9, 2025

Adolph Robles Reyes was born in the middle of a cotton field in Seguin, Texas during the lowest point of the Great Depression. He quit school after only finishing 6th grade to take on a man’s job, despite his father’s frustration. From ditch digger on up, he learned from his sweat, struggles and sacrifices.

He was drafted into the US Army...

Beatrice Rhoden

Beatrice Rhoden

July 9, 2025

Beatrice Rhoden was born in Montgomery County, Texas on October 27, 1934 to parents, Louis Rhoden and Minnie Ola Tipton Rhoden. She passed away in New Caney, Texas on July 9, 2025 at the age of 90 years. 

Beatrice was a longtime resident of Cleveland, Texas and graduated from Cleveland High School. She then moved to Houston and worked for various...

James A. Lathan

James A. Lathan

July 8, 2025

James Arthur Lathan, Sunrise April 2, 1934 in Shelby County, Texas to parents, Ira Lathan and Jessie Benjamin Lathan. Sunset was July 8, 2025 in Houston, Texas at the age of 91 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Jessie Lathan; sisters, Doris, Dorothy, Charlsie, and Hattie; brothers, L.T., Elray, Shelray, Marlin, and Glen. James is...

Carol Ann Wright

Carol Ann Wright

July 8, 2025

Carol Ann Wright was born November 13, 1948 in Houston, Texas to parents, Robert E. Jackson Sr and Annie Stazy Sebesta Jackson. She entered Heaven’s Gates on July 8, 2025 in New Caney, Texas at the age of 76 years. 

Carol was a member of the Dolen Baptist Church and loved the Lord with all her heart. Carol loved life and...

Troi Ellen Conklin

Troi Ellen Conklin

July 7, 2025

Troi Ellen Conklin was born in Conroe, Texas on November 2, 1967 to parents, Albert Jack Penrod and Sandra Kaye Wratislew Penrod. She entered Heaven’s Gates and into the arms of Jesus on July 7, 2025 in Shepherd, Texas at the age of 57 years. Troi was a Registered Nurse for 20 years and worked in the ICU at Memorial...

Stoney Godejohn

Stoney Godejohn

July 7, 2025

Ronald Eugene Godejohn, affectionately known as “Stoney,” passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 62.

Born and raised in Cleveland, Texas on November 27, 1962, Stoney was the cherished son of the late Charles and Lillie Butler Godejohn. He graduated from Tarkington High School before dedicating 20 years to the Liberty County...

Jose Juan Maqueda

Jose Juan Maqueda

July 6, 2025

Jose Juan Maqueda, 23, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on July 6, 2025. He was born on September 12, 2001, in Houston, Texas, to Roel Maqueda and Martha Garza.

Jose was a proud graduate of Dayton High School and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Liberty. Known for his warm spirit and lively personality, Jose...

Patricia Ann Raeke Carter

Patricia Ann Raeke Carter

July 4, 2025

Obituary for Patricia Ann Raeke Carter

Patricia Ann Raeke Carter, age 80, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025. Patricia was born on February 11, 1945, in Houston, Texas, to Rudolph Raeke and Ivey Fisher.

A proud graduate of Stephen F. Austin High School in Houston, Class of 1963, Patricia went on to attend the University of Houston where...

Wayne Louis White

Wayne Louis White

July 4, 2025

Wayne Louis White was born February 7, 1960 in Klamath Falls, Oregon to parents, James and Virginia White. He entered Heaven’s Gates on July 4, 2025 surrounded by his loving family in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 65. Wayne worked in the construction industry for over 45 years and he loved working with his hands, building things along the...

Mitchell Adam "Mike" Ripkowski

Mitchell Adam "Mike" Ripkowski

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,...

Karen Lynn Mann

Karen Lynn Mann

July 1, 2025

Karen Lynn Mann, 62, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 20, 1962, in El Paso, Texas, to Robert and Billie Sikes Stein, Karen lived a life full of love, dedication, and grace.

Karen was the beloved wife of Ed Mann for 44 beautiful years. She was a devoted mother, nana, daughter-in-law,...