Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

June 30, 2025

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 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 27, 2025

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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,...

June 17, 2025

Johnny Carroll “JC” Cloyd was born on May 20, 1944, in Cleveland, Texas, to Elmer Carroll Cloyd and Sadie Mae Moses Cloyd. He passed away peacefully in Tyler, Texas, on June 17, 2025, at the age of 81.

JC was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Robert Earl Cloyd and Troy Elmer Cloyd; and his sister, Joy Beatrice Cloyd.

He...

June 17, 2025

Joan Marie Posey was born in Houston, TX on January 10, 1935, to Ernest Sealous Creel and Eleanor Louise Fair Creel. She passed away in Spring, TX on June 17, 2025, at age 90. Joan was predeceased by her parents, husbands Robert N. Davis, Allen Stokes, Thurman Posey, and siblings Audrey Posey, Hazel Creel, and Richard Creel.

She is survived by...

June 17, 2025

Margaret Ann Rustan was born in Hartley, Iowa on December 28, 1931 and was raised by parents, Dave and Ruby Boles. She passed away June 17, 2025 in Porter, Texas at the age of 93 years. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Ted Rustan; parents, Dave and Ruby Boles. Margaret Ann is survived by her beloved sons, Mark T....

June 15, 2025

Susan Loranne Cowart was born November 25, 1966 in Colquitt, Georgia to parents, Charlie Miller and Mildred Hansley Miller. She passed away June 15, 2025 in Liberty, Texas at the age of 58. Susan was a teacher for over 20 years and she loved her students as much as they loved her. She left teaching to take care of her...

June 14, 2025

Brian Grimmett was born in Little Rock, AR on October 14, 1970. He entered into eternal rest on June 14, 2025 at the age of 54.

Brian lived life at full throttle. He loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. At an early age he became an avid Jeep lover. He believed that bigger was definitely better. He loved Jeeping...

June 13, 2025

Kenneth Ray Patterson was born in Holland, Texas on August 29, 1953 to parents, Maurice S. Patterson and Beatrice Wendler Patterson. He passed away in Porter, Texas on June 13, 2025 at the age of 71 years. 

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Beatrice Patterson; brother, Samuel “Buddy” Patterson. He is survived by his beloved wife of...