Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
James "Jim" Vadus Plumlee
May 30, 2026
James Vadus Plumlee, age 80, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026. Jim was born on January 26, 1946, in Cisco, Texas, to Vadus Emment Plumlee and Brunie Reba Dillon Plumlee. He lived a life defined by faith, service, leadership, and devotion to his family and community.
A dedicated member of First Methodist Church of Cleveland, Jim faithfully served his church...
Alvin Eugene Risner
June 2, 2026
Alvin Eugene Risner was born September 13, 1940 in Evergreen, Texas to parents, Alvin Risner and Audrey Ellisor Risner. He passed away in Huntsville, Texas on June 2, 2026 at the age of 85. Alvin has worked hard all his life as a truck driver, and logging industry. He loved being in the outdoors, working in the fields or with...
Lynn Earl Johnson
May 27, 2026
Lynn Earl Johnson was born September 2, 1949 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He joined his beloved wife Jeanna on May 27, 2026 at the age of 76. Lynn was an oil and gas inspector and retired from Valero Energy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Clark Keyes Sr. and Joyce Johnson; beloved wife of 41 years, Jeanna...
Sabrina Kay Pierce
May 30, 2026
Sabrina Kay Pierce, beloved mother, daughter, wife, sister, and friend, passed away on May 30, 2026. She was born on November 26, 1962, to James and Judy Risinger.Sabrina was the heart of her family. Nothing in this world was more important to her than the people she loved. She was an amazing, caring, and selfless woman who dedicated her life...
Robert Coburn Brady
May 28, 2026
Robert Coburn Brady was born in Jackson, Mississippi on October 11, 1957 to parents, Robert Joseph Brady Jr and Mary Margaret Weston Brady. He went to his Heavenly Home on May 28, 2026 at the age of 68. Robert worked hard in the construction industry and could build anything with his hands. He could often be found at various sporting...
James Robert Melton
May 28, 2026
James Robert Melton “Bobby”, age 79, passed away on May 28, 2026. He was born on December 18, 1946, in Brazil, Mississippi, to Billy Melton and Audrey Norris Melton.
As a son of a sharecropper, Bobby was a man whose life was defined by hard work, devotion to family, and a willingness to help anyone in need. Though life eventually led...
Janet Faye Smith
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...
Henry Joseph Williams
May 26, 2026
Henry Joseph Williams was born February 10, 1963 in Cleveland, Texas to parents, Louie Thomas Williams and Martha Price Williams. He passed away May 26, 2026 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 63. Henry worked many years doing small engine repair, and he worked at Western Auto in Cleveland. Henry enjoyed working with his hands and he also worked...
Billy Wayne Brannon
May 26, 2026
Billy Wayne Brannon was born January 22, 1936 in Jasper, Texas to parents, Jesse Dean Brannon and Sally Woods Brannon. He passed away in Cleveland, Texas on May 26, 2026 at the age of 90.
Bill proudly served our country in the US Navy and was an electronic engineer. Bill worked in the electronic industry until his retirement from there in...
Stephen Michael Mollica
May 24, 2026
Stephen Michael Mollica passed away on May 24, 2026. Stephen was born on November 19, 1961, to Phillip and Joyce Mollica. Throughout his life he showed everyone around him what it meant to love deeply, laugh often, and always put family first.
Stephen was more than a father, brother, grandfather, and friend — he was the kind of person who made...
Gale Woodruff Altman
May 24, 2026
Gale Morris Woodruff Altman was born July 12, 1939, in Livingston, Texas to parents, Earl and Lucille Morris. She passed away in Coldspring, Texas on May 24, 2026, at the age of 86. After graduation from Coleman High School, Gale went on to study at University of Texas Business School. After graduating with a degree in Business, she started her...
Mary Lou Malnar Sahr
May 22, 2026
Mary Lou Malnar Sahr, age 91, of Dayton, went home to be with her Lord Jesus on Friday, May 22, 2026. She was born in Crockett, Texas on February 7, 1935, to Joseph and Allie Jacob Malnar.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband George L. Sahr; daughter Angela Sahr; sisters Dorothy and Betty; brothers JD, Dennis, JC, Harold,...
Bradly Allen Smith
May 22, 2026
Bradly Allen Smith, 63, passed away on May 22, 2026. He was born on April 9, 1963, in Logansport to Herald and Bonnie Smith.
Bradly was a loving husband, father, brother, grandpaw, and friend whose kindness and devotion to his family touched everyone who knew him. For 30 years, he proudly owned and operated his truck, dedicating himself to the work...
John Reid Parker
May 22, 2026
John Reid Parker was born on June 14, 1945, in Port Arthur, Texas, to parents, James Lynn Parker and Mildred Allee Clack Parker. He passed away in Kingwood, Texas, on May 22, 2026, at the age of 80. John proudly served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a plant operator before his retirement....
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