Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Robert Loving

Robert Loving

November 26, 2021

Robert Milton Loving, age 85 of Santa Fe, Texas passed away Friday, November 26, 2021. He was born September 30th, in Houston, Texas to parents Henry Prather and Anna Katherine Bucsanyi Loving who preceded him in death along with his wife, Coky McAnally Loving; and children, Darrell Robert Benys, Shari Lynn Benys, and Jason D’Wayne Loving. Survivors include his daughters,...

Irvin Granberry, Jr.

Irvin Granberry, Jr.

November 20, 2021

Irvin Granberry, Jr., age 92 of Orange, Texas (formerly of Coldspring and Victoria) passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021. He was born October 21, 1929, in Yoakum, Texas to parents George Irvin and Myrtle Moore Granberry who preceded him in death along with his beloved wife of 53 years, Dorothy Lou Gregory Granberry; 3 sisters; and 2 brothers. Mr. Granberry...

Laverne Hale Drewett Vinson

Laverne Hale Drewett Vinson

November 20, 2021

LaVerne Hale Drewett Vinson, 89, of Dayton, passed away November 20, 2021. LaVerne was born May 23, 1932, in Verda, Louisiana, to parents, Horace Hudson Hale and Effie Mae Irby Hale. LaVerne had resided in Dayton for over 15 years and was a former resident of Onalaska. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Dayton. She enjoyed sewing...

Mark Wayne Stoneberger

Mark Wayne Stoneberger

November 19, 2021

Mark Wayne Stoneberger, age 54 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Friday, November 19, 2021. He was born February 24, 1967, in Cleveland, Texas to parents H.T. Stoneberger and Sandra Jean Key Stoneberger, who preceded him in death. Survivors include his children, Tara Clough (Shawn), and Cody Stoneberger (Christy); brother, Larry Stoneberger; grandchildren Ashlynn Kowis, Addison Kowis, and Kolton Clough; numerous...

Melinda Shawn Schipske

Melinda Shawn Schipske

November 19, 2021

Melinda Shawn Schipske, age 60 of Evergreen, Texas passed away Friday, November 19, 2021. She was born May 15, 1961, in Houston, Texas to parents Joel Huck, Sr. and Glenda Moore. She is preceded in death by her parent, Stephen Moore; and in-laws, Helena and Albert Schipske. Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Vince Schipske; parents, Joel Huck, Sr....

Belton Leon Enloe

Belton Leon Enloe

November 18, 2021

Belton “Bugg” Leon Enloe, age 84 of Tarkington Prairie, Texas passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021. He was born February 23, 1937, in Baytown, Texas to parents Belton “Boat” and May Bell “Boddie” Enloe who preceded him in death along with his wife, Janice Enloe; in-laws, Ode and Winnie Hair; and special friend, Sam Lampasas. Mr. Enloe was a 15-year...

Lillie Jeanene Lilley

Lillie Jeanene Lilley

November 17, 2021

Jeanene Lilley, age 81 and a former resident of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021. She was born May 16, 1940, in Cleveland, Texas, to parents, Martin and Annie Furguson, who both preceded her in death along with her husband, Dean Clayton Lilley, and her brothers, Clifton Furguson, Joe Ferguson, Marvin Dennis (Jack) Furguson, Sam Furguson and Martin...

Kenneth "Ken" Lee Loney

Kenneth "Ken" Lee Loney

November 16, 2021

Kenneth “Ken” Lee Loney, 79, of Tivoli, Texas passed away on November 16, 2021. He was born July 5, 1942, in Austin, Minnesota to mother Maxine Loney. Ken was longtime resident of Baytown before moving to Tivoli two years ago. He had worked as a truck driver before retiring. Ken enjoyed gardening. Ken was preceded in death by his mother,...

Bobby "Big Bob" Joe Crippens

Bobby "Big Bob" Joe Crippens

November 16, 2021

Bobby Joe Crippens, 67, of Crosby passed away on November 16, 2021, in Baytown, Texas. Bobby was born August 22, 1954, in Cleveland, Texas to parents, Lloyd H. Crippens and Amy M. Smith. Bobby grew up in Jacinto City and was a graduate of Galena Park High School in 1973. He was a resident of Crosby for the past 22...

Minnie Irene Brooks

Minnie Irene Brooks

November 15, 2021

Minnie Irene Brooks, 72, of New Caney, Texas, passed away on November 15, 2021. She was born December 26, 1948, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to parents Arthur Henry Brooks and Marie Elizabeth Cantrell Brooks. Minnie had lived in New Caney since 2014. She was employed in customer relations at Walmart. Minnie was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Harold...

Robert Chris Smith

Robert Chris Smith

November 13, 2021

Robert Chris Smith, age 70 of Coldspring, Texas passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021. He was born April 11, 1951 in Houston, Texas to parents Clem and Geraldine Smith who preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving wife of 46 years, Diane Smith; sons, Shaun Stephen Smith and Cody Chris Smith; sisters, Linda Hoppas and Leslie Smith; granddog, Maiden;...

Ruby Doris Edwards

Ruby Doris Edwards

November 12, 2021

On Friday, November 12, 2021, a happy, heavenly reunion took place as Ruby Doris Edwards left the arms of her loved ones on Earth and joined her daughter, Wanda and her other loved ones who were waiting for her. Ruby, 82, was born in Mize, Mississippi on August 20, 1939, to parents Huey Yates and Sarah Byum Yates. She was...

Carolyn Wyvonne King

Carolyn Wyvonne King

November 12, 2021

Carolyn Wyvonne King, age 94 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Friday, August 12, 2021. She was born July 31, 1927, in Beaumont, Texas to parents Julian Travis Knight and Millie Ann Morgan Knight who preceded her in death along with her grandchild, Brenda Wallace; and great-grandchild, Abby. Survivors include her children, Reba Emerson, Weldon D. Wallace (Judy), Lorraine Allen (David),...

Walter Lawrence Dobbs

Walter Lawrence Dobbs

November 10, 2021

Walter Lawrence Dobbs, age 68 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021. He was born March 27, 1953, in Cleveland, Texas to parents Ivan and Viola Welch Dobbs who preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Ruth Dobbs; son, Kenneth Ray Risner; daughter, Angela Kae Brocken and husband Kenneth; brothers, George Dobbs, James Dobbs...

James "Bugger"  Douglas Boutin

James "Bugger" Douglas Boutin

November 10, 2021

James Douglas “Bugger” Boutin, Jr., 64, of Dayton passed away on November 10, 2021, in Houston. James fought a long hard battle with cancer and he never gave up and fought until his last breath. James was born September 21, 1957 in Dayton, Texas to parents, James Douglas Boutin, Sr. and Bonnie Thornton Boutin. Bugger was a lifelong resident of...

Jacoba "Jackie" Guzman

Jacoba "Jackie" Guzman

November 10, 2021

Jacoba “Jackie” Guzman, 56, of Dayton passed away on November 10, 2021 in Baytown, Texas. Jackie was born March 23, 1965 in Apple Valley, California to parents, Leon Butanda and Alicia Vela Butanda. Jackie had lived in Dayton since 1990 and was previously of Laredo. She attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. Jackie loved being in and near the water, fishing,...

Thelma "Kathryn" Martin

Thelma "Kathryn" Martin

November 9, 2021

Thelma “Kathryn” Martin, 94, of Dayton passed away on November 9, 2021 in Beaumont, Texas. Kathryn was born August 13, 1927 in Dayton, Texas to Richard Earl Shanks and Thelma Lee Fingleman Shanks. Kathryn was a lifelong resident of Dayton where she attended Dayton Schools graduating in 1944. Though the years she worked as court clerk for Zeke Zebranek and...

Bobbie Juanita Powell

Bobbie Juanita Powell

November 8, 2021

Bobbie Juanita Powell, age 84 of Shepherd Texas passed away Monday, November 8, 2021. She was born August 24, 1937, in Orange, Texas to parents Thurman and Bernalee Sheffield who preceded her in death along with her husband, Cecil John Powell; daughter, Janet Alsobrooks; sisters, Maxine Kirk and Betty Rose; and grandson, Stoney Myers. Survivors include her daughters, Mary Rickard...

William "Billy" Roy Campbell

William "Billy" Roy Campbell

November 8, 2021

William “Billy” Roy Campbell, 70 of Baytown passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021. Billy was born July 31, 1951, in Baytown, Texas to parents, Roy Franklin Campbell and Edwina Lorene Smith Campbell. Billy was a lifelong resident of Baytown where he was owner of Campbell’s Barns and Buildings since 2002. He was a member of St. Marks United Methodist...

Gary Dale Dees, Sr.

Gary Dale Dees, Sr.

November 8, 2021

Gary Dale Dees, Sr., 71, of Dayton passed away on November 8, 2021, in Baytown, Texas. Gary was born October 7, 1950, in Houston, Texas to parents Lindy Dees and Berthelle Barnard Dees. Gary had been a resident of Dayton since 1977 and was previously of Houston. He was a member of the Crosby Church of Christ, the Masonic Lodge...