Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Marvin Powell

Marvin Powell

February 3, 2025

Marvin Eugene Powell, a beloved member of the Cleveland community, passed away on February 3rd, 2025, at the age of 79. Marvin was born to parents William Eugene Powell and Gladys Murie Kelley Powell on December 15th, 1945 in Beaumont, Texas. 

Marvin devoted his life to serving and protecting others, touching countless lives with his commitment to justice, kindness, and unwavering...

Velma Howard

Velma Howard

February 2, 2025

Velma Lee Howard, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away on February 2nd, 2025, at the age of 89. Velma was born to parents Henry Janssen and Augusta Gerjes Janssen in Ganado, Texas, on August 15th, 1935.Velma loved to be outdoors, whether she was working out in her garden or going hunting. She also loved to cook delicious meals for her family,...

Edmundo Torres, Sr.

Edmundo Torres, Sr.

February 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edmundo Torres, a beloved husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and friend, who left us peacefully on February 2, 2025 at the age of 58.

 Edmundo was a man whose spirit lifted up every room he entered. Known as the life of the party, his laughter was infectious, his stories unforgettable, and...

Mike Livanec

Mike Livanec

February 2, 2025

Michael “Mike” Wayne Livanec was born in El Campo Texas on October 12th, 1952, and was called home and welcomed into the arms of the Lord on February 2nd, 2025. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Sandra “Sandy” Livanec and their two children, daughter Brandy Price and her husband Wayne Price and son Philip Livanec and his...

Noel Denton Risener

Noel Denton Risener

February 1, 2025

Noel Denton Risener was born April 2, 1948 in Key West, Florida to parents, Warren Porter Risener and Ruth Sample Risener. He passed away February 1, 2025 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 76 years. Noel proudly served our country in the US Navy from 1970-1976. In the Navy he developed a passion for nuclear mechanics and his last...

Joan Bullard

Joan Bullard

February 1, 2025

Joan Bullard, age 83, of Houston, Texas, went to her Heavenly Home on February 1, 2025. Born on March 11, 1941, in Houston, she was the daughter of Russell Enloe Sr. and Martha Henderson Enloe. Joan was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Bill C. Carnline Jr.

Joan is survived by her daughter, Roxanne Grein and husband Craig;...

Kristina Dee Van Buren

Kristina Dee Van Buren

January 30, 2025

Kristina Dee Van Buren, 54, passed away on January 30th, 2025 in Cleveland, Texas. She was born to parents Russell Martin Van Buren and Alice Laura Howard Van Buren on June 23rd, 1970 in Wichita, Kansas. 

Kristina will be lovingly remembered as a people person who never met a stranger. She was an unselfish person who would have given the shirt...

Jeremiah Conde

Jeremiah Conde

January 29, 2025

Jeremiah Conde, a cherished member of his community and a devoted family man, passed away on January 29, 2025, in Mont Belvieu. Born on November 11, 1977, in Naples, Florida, Jeremiah was a lifelong resident of Huffman, where he built a life filled with passion and purpose.

 For the past four years, Jeremiah dedicated himself to his career, working with B...

Mary Alice Rocha Kirk

Mary Alice Rocha Kirk

January 28, 2025

Mary Alice Rocha Kirk, 75, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2025, in Baytown, Texas. She was born on October 18, 1949, in Gustine, California, to Ralph Rocha and Georgina Simas. Mary lived in Dayton since 1992, having previously resided in Los Banos, California.

Mary dedicated 17 years to her work with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole...

Bobby E. Clifton Sr

Bobby E. Clifton Sr

January 28, 2025

Bobby Eugene Clifton Sr was born April 28, 1947 in Houston, Texas to parents, Robert George Clifton and Pauline Walden Clifton. He passed away January 28, 2025 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 77 years. Bobby proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corp from 1967 to 1971 during the Vietnam War. He worked many years in...

Cole Pemberton

Cole Pemberton

January 28, 2025

Cole Pemberton was born January 29, 1947 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to parents, Cecil Pemberton and Adean Scroggins Pemberton. Cole went to Heaven to fish with his Lord and Savior on January 28, 2025. Cole moved to Friendswood, Texas as a young boy. He liked cars, learned to work on them and became a good mechanic. Cole chose to work as...

Rob Thomas

Rob Thomas

January 27, 2025

Robin Miller “Rob” Thomas was born May 23, 1955 in Odessa, Texas to parents, Robert I. Thomas Jr and Letha Faye Waters Thomas. Rob passed away in Shepherd, Texas on January 27, 2025 at the age of 69 years. He was surrounded by his family. He was blessed with having a career as a fireman that he loved. He loved...

Christina Renea Varvel

Christina Renea Varvel

January 26, 2025

Christina Renea Varvel was born July 15, 1983 in Houston Texas, and passed January 26, 2025 in Conroe, Texas at the age of 41.

Christina was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, teacher and friend. She loved all things family, books and 90’s-2000’s sitcoms. Her love of books ranged from Harry Potter, to William Shakespeare and old English. Her love of...

Dorothy Fay (Herrod) Floria

Dorothy Fay (Herrod) Floria

January 24, 2025

Dorothy Fay (Herrod) Floria was born November 17, 1938 in Shepherd, Texas to parents John Henry Herrod and Bessie Lee Stephens Herrod. She passed away at her home in Shepherd, Texas on January 24, 2025 at the age of 86.

Dorothy is survived by her daughter Brenda Floria Blue and husband Bill; grandchildren Donald Floria Jr., Jonathan Floria, Travis Floria, Melissa...

Willie Beth West

Willie Beth West

January 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Willie Beth West who left us on January 24th, 2025. Beth was born to parents James Turner and Tessie Lilley on August 1, 1937 in Cleveland, Texas.

Preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband James Clifford West, brothers James Buren "Boots" Turner, Collis Norman "Dobber" Turner, James Cullen "Duck"...

Winona Estellene Attaway Angelle

Winona Estellene Attaway Angelle

January 24, 2025

Winona Estellene Attaway Angelle, 91, of Liberty, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025. She was born on September 4, 1933, in Paul’s Valley, Oklahoma, to Warren Willis Attaway and Beaulah Lee Gay.

Winona’s life journey was one marked by dedication, service, and a deep faith. A longtime resident of the area since 1977 and formerly of Freeport, Texas, Winona...

Donna Maxine Williams

Donna Maxine Williams

January 23, 2025

Donna Maxine Williams passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025 at the age of 93 in Montgomery, Texas. She passed away of natural causes in her residence surrounded by her family. Donna, an only child, was born in Norton, Kansas to Oliver Ray Hoover and Inez Ruth Gardner on March 16, 1931. 

Donna attended High School at Will Rogers High School...

Dianne Lum

Dianne Lum

January 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dianne Lum, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, on January 23rd, 2025 in Humble, Texas. Elizabeth Dianne Lum was born on December 25th, 1946 in Houston, Texas to parents John Calvin Penney Jr. and Eva Bell Drake Penney. 

Dianne is preceded in death by her parents, John Calvin Penney Jr....

Mike Janczak

Mike Janczak

January 20, 2025

Joseph Michael “Mike” Janczak was born November 5, 1948 in Houston, Texas to parents Louis and Louise Janczak. He passed away at his home in Tarkington on January 20, 2025 at the age of 76. 

Mike was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved collecting firearms and fishing rods and reels. He was a lover of good deals. When someone would...

Henrietta Aliane Yeager

Henrietta Aliane Yeager

January 20, 2025

Henrietta Aliane Yeager, 85, went home to be with the Lord on January 20th, 2025. Henrietta was born to parents Henry Allen Moody and Eva Mae Smith Moody on August 28th, 1939. 

Henrietta was a devoted wife, homemaker, and mother, who poured her heart into creating a warm and nurturing home for her family. She will be missed by all that...