Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

September 13, 2025

Jimmy Floyd Long was born in Houston, Texas September 5, 1946 to parents, Jack Long and Jennine McKay Long. He passed away in Conroe, Texas, on September 13, 2025 at the age of 79. Jimmy worked many years for Livingston Propane before his retirement. He loved to travel and was well known for his barbeque. Jimmy loved his family and...

September 12, 2025

September 7, 2025

Obituary for Billy Joe Duff

Billy Joe Duff, 79, of Liberty, Texas, passed away on September 7, 2025. He was born on May 11, 1946, to Joe Elton Duff and Mildred Burch.

A lifelong resident of Liberty County, Billy was known for his strong work ethic, generous heart, and unwavering faith. In 1976, he founded Billy Duff Seafood, a local seafood market...

September 7, 2025

James Leard Conner of Dayton TX, passed away on September 7, 2025 after a brief illness. He was 85.

Born on January 11, 1940 in Liberty, Texas to William Ardist "Bill" Conner and Edna Goodrum Conner, Leard grew up in Dayton farming rice and working cattle with his father and brother. He graduated from Dayton High School's Class of 1958 where he...

September 4, 2025

Dennis Earl Hooper was born July 22, 1949 in Houston, Texas to parents, L.D. Hooper and Eula Jackson Hooper. He passed away on September 4, 2025 in Sugarland, Texas at the age of 76 years. Dennis proudly served our country in the US Army and was a truck driver for many years. Dennis will be greatly missed by everyone that...

September 3, 2025

Frank Craig Malone Jr. was born April 26, 1963 in Chillicothe, Ohio to parents, Frank Craig Malone Sr. and Lois Jean Webb Malone. He passed away September 3, 2025 in Point Blank, Texas at the age of 62 years.

Frank graduated from South Point High School in 1981 and then he proudly served our country in the US Army for three...

September 2, 2025

Obituary for Alfred Gonzales Espinosa, Jr.

Alfred Gonzales Espinosa, Jr., of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on September 2, 2025, in Humble, Texas. He was 70 years old.

Born on January 5, 1955, in Houston, Texas, Alfred was the beloved son of Alfredo Espinosa and Alberta Ryan. He grew up in Houston and attended M.B. Smiley High...

August 28, 2025

Edward Dewey Townsend III, aka “Eddie” was born on September 14th, 1969, in Indianapolis, Indiana and left us way to soon on August 28th, 2025. Eddie was doing the thing he loved most in life; being with his family, assisting, participating in and watching Christopher race.

Eddie grew up in La Porte, Texas and graduated high school in Indiana while living...

August 27, 2025

Claudia Jean King was born in Cleveland, Texas, on July 7, 1945, to parents Claude Rodger Welch and Sarah Elva Sweeten Welch. She passed away on August 27, 2025, in Conroe, Texas, at the age of 80. 

Claudia was born and raised in Cleveland, Texas, before moving to Texas City with her parents, who owned a gas station in Dickinson. She...

August 26, 2025

Stuart Shannon Jowell January 31, 1956 – August 26, 2025

Stuart Shannon Jowell, 69, passed away on August 26, 2025. Born on January 31, 1956, in Odessa, Texas, Stuart was the beloved son of the late Mel and Joy Corley Jowell.

A devoted member of Grace Community Baptist Church, Stuart lived his life anchored in faith. He loved Jesus deeply and embodied...

August 26, 2025

Sylvia Ann Kinney January 21, 1935 – August 26, 2025

Sylvia Ann Kinney, 90, of Liberty, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, in Liberty. Born on January 21, 1935, in Houston, Texas, to Allen and Thelma Corser, Sylvia was a lifelong resident of Liberty and a beacon of generosity, faith, and fierce loyalty to all who knew her.

Sylvia was...

August 25, 2025

Joyce Laverne Duke Johnson was born on July 25, 1933 in Splendora Texas and passed away on August 25, 2025 in New Caney Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents Oscar Duke and Mable Barrow Duke, Sisters Jessie M Duke, Francis D Cochran. Brother Walter E Duke, and her son David W. Oakley. She is survived by her grandson...

August 25, 2025

Lavora June Moehle was born in Memphis, Tennessee on July 9, 1951 to parents, Rayford Presley Owens and Dorothy May Hoy Owens. She entered Heaven’s Gates, surrounded by her loving family, on August 25, 2025 at the age of 74 years.

June came from a large and loving family, and she enjoyed the time she had raising her son and providing...

August 23, 2025

Pamela Jeanette Lechler was born on October 23, 1970, in Dayton, Texas, to JP and Barbara Thornton. To everyone who loved her, she was simply "PJ."

PJ had a heart bigger than Texas and a love for her children that truly knew no bounds. She was fiercely proud of her three kids, and through every season of life—childhood, adulthood, and everything...

August 23, 2025

Specialist William Cole Woodruff

William Cole Woodruff, known simply as “Coco” to everyone who loved him, was born on July 6, 2004, in The Woodlands, Texas, to Joseph Earl Woodruff and Anna Renne Faulkner Woodruff. He passed away unexpectedly and far too soon on August 23, 2025.

Cole was a proud lifelong resident of Coldspring, Texas. From a young age, he had...

August 23, 2025

Norma Darlene Bice, 74, of Kenefick, Texas, passed away on August 23, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas, after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer.

Darlene was born on December 25, 1950, in Fort Worth, Texas, to James T. Pike and Norma Melveda Pike. She spent her early years in Baytown and Pasadena, where she attended elementary and junior high school,...

August 23, 2025

Taft Joseph Merka, 84, a devoted husband, father and friend entered eternal rest on August 23, 2025. Born on June 15, 1941, he lived a life full of faith, generosity and love for his family.

He was known for his dedication to the church, and his ability to make everyone laugh. He is survived by his loving family and friends who will...

August 23, 2025

James Vernon Lilley, age 92 of Cleveland, Texas, began his heavenly journey on August 23, 2025, peacefully at his home in San Jacinto County.

Vernon was born October 21, 1932, the son of Laura Elizabeth Everett Lilley and James Robert “Pete” Lilley.

He graduated from Coldspring High School in 1950 and went on to serve our nation in the U.S. Army from...

August 23, 2025

Frances Elaine Risner was born in Houston, Texas on December 12, 1946 to parents, Nolan Chastain and Johnie Mae Selph Chastain. She passed away in Coldspring, Texas on August 23, 2025 at the age of 78 years. 

Frances was a loving and devoted person who always put other’s needs before her own needs. She cared about people and also cared for...

August 23, 2025

Merle Katherine Watson Dabney passed peacefully on August 23, 2025. She was 102 years old.

Born May 12, 1923, to Joseph Bartley Watson and Minnie Ola Maxey Watson, she lived in Corrigan, Texas, with her siblings, all preceding her in death. Brother JB Watson and wife Eileen; sister Marie Watson; sister Charlie Faye Watson Strong and husband Rudy; brother William Ronnie...