Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

June 13, 2026

We invite you to check back soon for the obituary of Cameron Johnson-Harcrow. A tribute honoring his life, love, and cherished memories will be shared here when available.

June 4, 2026

Timothy Wade Land, Sr., 64, of Anahuac, Texas, passed away on June 4, 2026. Born on January 8, 1962, in Anahuac, Texas, he was the son of Martin Luther Land and Bertie Lee Gresham.

Timothy was a hardworking man who spent much of his life on the water, proudly owning and operating his own shrimp fishing business. He was known for...

June 11, 2026

Gerald Lynn Brinson, 75, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026.

Gerald was born on July 13, 1950, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to James Earl Brinson and Geraldine Elizabeth Lasha LaVergne. He spent his early years in Lake Charles before moving to Dayton, Texas, where he and his beloved wife, Patricia, made their home for the past 45...

June 12, 2026

Grace Nelleen Wells was born in Plum Grove, Texas on June 6, 1941 to parents, Clarence Alexander “Fry” Morrow and Gladys Vidor Burton Morrow. She entered Heavens Gates on June 12, 2026 at the age of 85. Nelleen was secretary for the Splendora Elementary School for 35 years. She made many friends along the way, either with faculty members or...

June 10, 2026

Rita Carroll, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on June 10, 2026. She was born on January 16, 1943, in Baytown, Texas, to Woodrow Walker Carroll and Comelia Fannett Carroll.

A lifelong resident of the Baytown area for most of her life, Rita was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She graduated from Barbers Hill High...

May 24, 2026

Kelly Taylor Mariah Little passed away on the morning of May 24, 2026, in Conroe, TX. She was surrounded by her family and close friends who gathered to send her off. Mariah was born May 28, 1994, in Temple, TX, to parents Timothy Robinson and Casey D. Little.

Mariah was raised primarily by her mother, Casey. Her maternal grandparents, Jimmy and...

May 23, 2026

Janet Faye Williams Smith, 78, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026.

Janet was born on May 8, 1948, in Sikeston, Missouri, to John Floyd Williams and Ruth Modene Guiling Williams. She attended Pueblo High School in Tucson, Arizona, graduating with the Class of 1966.

A woman of grace and beauty, Janet worked as a model for Montgomery Ward and Neiman Marcus...

June 14, 2026

Lawrence Howard Smith, age 82, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026. Born on February 11, 1944, in Houston, Texas, Lawrence was the son of Richard Travis Smith and Virgie Dee Tacker Smith. He spent many years in Pasadena and Crosby before making Dayton his home for the last seven years.

Lawrence had a passion for sports throughout his life. He...

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Elbert Eugene Files, Jr. was born in Houston, Texas on January 17, 1935 to parents, Elbert Eugene Files, Sr. and Birdie Belle Perry Files. Gene entered Heavens Gates on June 11, 2026 at the age of 91. He proudly served our country in the US Army from March 1954 to March of 1956. Gene retired after 35 years as an...

June 8, 2026

Jean Marie Ford, age 91, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026. Jean was born on January 12, 1935, in Floresville, Texas, to John Ray Jackson Sr. and Claudia Marie Pullin Jackson. She lived a long and fulfilling life centered around faith, family, and the simple joys of homemaking. Jean was a resident of Dayton, Texas, for the past three...

June 7, 2026

Sandra Kay "Sandy" Gardner, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed June 7, 2026, at the age of 74. She was born on February 8, 1952, in Houston, Texas, to Jack Lee Clark and Joy Jane Carruth.

Sandy lived a life defined by faith, love, kindness, and devotion to her family. She touched countless lives with her warm heart, encouraging spirit,...

June 7, 2026

Betty June Laird Andrews, age 78, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026. Betty was born on March 24, 1948, in Harris County, Texas, to James B. Laird and Elsie Quine Laird. She spent more than 30 years making her home in Trinity, Texas, where she lived a simple and peaceful life surrounded by the people and things she loved...

June 6, 2026

Concepcion Andrade was born on December 8, 1957, in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, to Feliciano Andrade and Gregoria Gonzalez. He passed away on June 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of a family who will forever cherish him.

Concepcion was a loving husband, father, brother, grandpa, uncle, and friend. He was deeply loved by all who knew him. A noble and...

June 6, 2026

Onie Leatha Lawrence, age 82, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 1, 1944, in Conroe, Texas to Onie Sims & Bernice Davis.

Onie was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished sister, proud MawMaw, and faithful friend. Her family was the center of her world, and she loved them with all...

June 4, 2026

Doyle Ray Jeffcoat was born October 7, 1952 in Cleveland. Texas to parents, Doyle Lavoy Jeffcoat and Edith Mae Smith Jeffcoat. He entered Heaven’s Gates on June 4, 2026 at the age of 73. Doyle worked in the logging industry for Champion to provide a loving home for his family. His family meant everything to him and he treasured every...