Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Donald Lee Mize

Donald Lee Mize

April 23, 2020

Donald Lee Mize, age 72 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020. He was born April 22, 1948 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Jesse and Jean Mize who preceded him in death along with his wife, Norma Mize; and sister, Linda Mize. Survivors include his son, Jesse Mize and wife Sara; daughter, Tracy Sathe and husband Richard; sister,...

Martha Gneane Wedergren

Martha Gneane Wedergren

April 22, 2020

Martha Gneane Wedergren, age 68 of Shepherd, Texas passed away at home Tuesday, April 22, 2020. She was born November 7, 1951 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Ralph Thomas and Fannie Sue Whitton who she is preceded in death by. Martha was a devout woman of God who loved her church. She taught Sunday School and directed the kids choir....

Gary Don Evans

Gary Don Evans

April 22, 2020

Gary Don Evans, age 58 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020. He was born October 24, 1961 in Fort Worth, Texas to parents Carolyn and Jerry Evans. He is preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife, Linda Evans; mother, Carolyn Evans; daughters, Amanda Dudley and Natalie Murry; sons, Gary Evans, Steven Molina, Eric Molina,...

Carole Osa Price

Carole Osa Price

April 22, 2020

Carole Osa Mancini Price born on December 10, 1947 to parents Mario Mancini, Sr. and Neva Courson Mancini went to be with Jesus on April 22, 2020. Carole is survived by her husband, Mark Price of 35 blessed and wonderful years; daughter, Christa Neva Price Espinoza and grandson, James Spencer Espinoza; stepson, Nathan Price and wife Sonia Price; step grandchildren,...

Dana Ruth Gillen

Dana Ruth Gillen

April 21, 2020

Dana Ruth Gillen, 91, of Tarkington Prairie passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Gillen was born March 22, 1929 in Dayton, Texas to parents, Chester Keck and Hattie Spraker Keck. Mrs. Gillen had been a resident of this area for most of her life. She also had lived in Houston and...

Linda Faye Holbrook

Linda Faye Holbrook

April 20, 2020

Linda Faye Givens Holbrook, 69, of Stilson passed away Monday, April 20, 2020. Linda was born February 13, 1951 in El Dorado, Arkansas to parents Henry Givens and Nellie Ferguson Givens. Linda spent her younger years in Conroe where she graduated from Conroe High School in 1969. Linda had lived in Dayton since 1975 and worked many years for Dayton...

Douglas "Dougy" Arthur Swetman

Douglas "Dougy" Arthur Swetman

April 20, 2020

Douglas “Dougy” Arthur Swetman, age 21 of Roman Forest, Texas passed away Monday, April 20, 2020. He was born September 16, 1998 in Kingwood, Texas to parents Sandy Rorai and Daniel Swetman. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Myrtle and Douglas Dulaney. Dougy was well loved by his community. He was elected Homecoming King of the New Caney...

Jesse Wayne Woods

Jesse Wayne Woods

April 20, 2020

Jesse Wayne Woods, 38, of Dayton passed away on Monday April 20, 2020 in Baytown, Texas. Jesse was born September 8, 1981 in Baytown to parents Bruce Woods, Sr. and Cathy Keeton Woods. Jesse was a life long resident of Dayton where he attended Dayton Schools graduating in 2000. He continued his education and graduated from Sam Houston State University...

William  Lee Eddleman, Jr.

William Lee Eddleman, Jr.

April 19, 2020

William Lee Eddleman, Jr., age 76 of Houston, Texas passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020. He was born October 6, 1943 in Houston, Texas to parents Margaret and William Eddleman, Sr. who preceded him in death along with his wife of 41 years, Carolyn Faye Archer. Survivors include his wife of 8 years, Sandra Susie Eddleman; sons, Harry Walter Archer...

Evelyn Lee Niederhofer

Evelyn Lee Niederhofer

April 19, 2020

Evelyn Lee Niederhofer, age 93 of Evergreen, Texas passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020. She was born January 26, 1927 in Evergreen, Texas to parents Carrie and O.E. Ellisor, Sr. who preceded her in death along with her husband, W.D. Niederhofer, Jr.; brothers, Oliver Edward Ellisor, Jr. and J.T. Ellisor; and sisters, Dorothy Gilley and Pat Decker. Evelyn was a...

Michael Lee Caddie

Michael Lee Caddie

April 17, 2020

Michael Lee Caddie, age 58 of Shepherd, Texas passed away Friday, April 17, 2020. He was born September 18, 1961 in Huntsville, Texas to parents Freddie Caddie and Annie Borel. He is preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother, Annie Borel; daughter, Tishanda Onami and husband George; girlfriend of 6 years, Colleen Staton; sisters, Mary Littles, Rosie...

Elton Wayne Johnson

Elton Wayne Johnson

April 16, 2020

Elton Wayne Johnson, age 78 of Shepherd, Texas passed away Friday, April 16, 2020. He was born January 31, 1942 in Shepherd, Texas to parents Elbert and Mildred Johnson who preceded him in death along with his wife, Mamie Johnson; son, David Latham; and daughters, Dottie Killen and Juanita Smith. Survivors include his sons, Woody Johnson and wife Leona, Ched...

Velma Jane Elrod

Velma Jane Elrod

April 15, 2020

Velma Jane Elrod, age 74 of Splendora, Texas passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020. She was proud that she was born at home on March 26, 1946 in Caldwell, Texas to parents Bill and Velma Verwold, who preceded her in death along with her son, Chris Elrod; daughter, Pamela Caldwell; and brothers, Billy Verwold, Tommy Verwold and James Verwold. All...

David "Dabo" Lawrence  Hickman

David "Dabo" Lawrence Hickman

April 14, 2020

David Lawrence (Dabo) Hickman, 47 of Daisetta, Tx. left this world for his journey home on Tuesday April 14, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at home. David was born October 9, 1972 in Liberty, Tx. to parents Jody Hickman and Margie Gandy Hickman. He graduated from Hull-Daisetta high school in 1992 and immediately went to work in the oil...

Robert Lowell Wiley

Robert Lowell Wiley

April 14, 2020

Robert Lowell Wiley “Pops”, age 88 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020. He was born May 29, 1931 in Des Moines, Iowa to parents Charles and Murtle Wiley who preceded him in death along with his brothers, Eldon, Evan, and David Wiley; and son, Jimmy Wiley. Survivors include his daughter, Bobbi Jo Mourglia; sons, Rick Wiley, Douglas...

Glenn Thomas Newcomb

Glenn Thomas Newcomb

April 13, 2020

Glenn Thomas Newcomb, age 56 of Conroe Texas passed away Monday, April 13, 2020. He was born September 17, 1963 in Houston, Texas to parents Billie Sue Smith and Dieudonne Melancon Jr. Survivors include his parents, Billie and Johnny Newcomb; daughter, Ashly Newcomb; brothers, Donny Newcomb, Randy Newcomb and Jerry Newcomb; grandchildren, Tristan Canales, Brielle Canales and Daxton Espinoza (on...

Helen Sumrall Tipton

Helen Sumrall Tipton

April 12, 2020

Helen Sumrall Tipton passed away Easter morning, April 12, 2020. She was born in Thicket, TX (on what is now Eason Rd) to Rev Phillip and Amber Wallace Eason on July 16, 1932. Helen was born with a big personality and a fighting spirit. She was everyone’s friend and made them feel as though they were family. She was a...

Belinda G. Gonzalez

Belinda G. Gonzalez

April 11, 2020

Belinda G. Gonzalez, age 68 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020. She was born October 1, 1951 in Corpus Christi, Texas to parents Dionicio and Olivia Gonzalez Gutierrez. She is preceded in death by her father. Belinda was very crafty and enjoyed baking and decorating cakes. She loved frogs and dogs but most of all she loved...

Billy Roland Day

Billy Roland Day

April 10, 2020

Billy Roland Day, 67 of Tarkington passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, April 10, 2020 at home. Billy was born October 17, 1952 in Meridian, Texas to parents Elmo Leonard Day and Phyllis Royce Minor Day. Billy spent his younger years in Meridian and attended schools in Galena Park where he lived with his parents. He then...

Billy  Carroll Knowles

Billy Carroll Knowles

April 10, 2020

Billy Carroll Knowles, age 77 of New Caney, Texas passed away Friday, April 10, 2020. He was born February 11, 1943 in Houston, Texas to parents Robert and Emma Ashworth Knowles who preceded him in death along with his beloved wife, Nelda Knowles; many brothers and sisters; and grand-dog, Tank. Billy was a 49-year resident of New Caney, Texas. He...