Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Kathie Mae Cameron

Kathie Mae Cameron

April 29, 2020

Kathie Mae “Lynch” Cameron, 64, passed to her Heavenly home April 29, 2020 at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Waxahachie, Texas. She was born October 8, 1955 in Orange, Texas to G.W. and Katherine Breakfield Lynch. She was a resident of Waxahachie, Texas. Kathie is survived by her husband of 24 years, Dan Cameron. Sons, David (Christina) Harris of...

Tommy  Ray Kersh

Tommy Ray Kersh

April 28, 2020

Tommy Ray Kersh, 76 of Dayton, Texas was born in Liberty, Texas on December 29, 1943 to Fred and Virginia Carter Kersh. He passed away on April 28, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Fred, Jr., Jesse, Roy and Owen and sisters, Gladys and Pat. Tommy is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty Votaw...

Mary Frances Starkey

Mary Frances Starkey

April 28, 2020

A memorial service will be held at a later date. For those desiring donations may be in remembrance of Mary Frances Starkey made to the Chapter 465 Order of the Eastern Star, 715 Shaw Rd, Cleveland, Texas 77328

Gwenda Elizabeth Cain

Gwenda Elizabeth Cain

April 28, 2020

Gwenda Elizabeth Cain, age 70 of Splendora, Texas passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020. She was born December 22, 1949 in Jacksonville, Texas to parents Harvey and Epsie Potter who preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Charles Cain; son, Steven Cain and spouse Vickie; grandchildren, Torrie and Hollie Cain; great grandchild, Vinlee Willis; sister, Agnes Haltom; brother, James...

Ollie Leo Loflin

Ollie Leo Loflin

April 26, 2020

Ollie Leo Loflin, age 90 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020. He was born January 23, 1930 in Hugoton, Kansas to parents Robert and Vina Loflin who preceded him in death along with his late wife, Donna Loflin; daughters, Theresa Loflin, Donna Hanson, Barbara Reid, Mary Boultinghouse, Janet Allen, and Debbie Wise; and sons, Wesley Loflin and...

Lavina Laverne Green

Lavina Laverne Green

April 24, 2020

Lavina Laverne Bahr Green, aged 88 earned her angel wings on Friday, April 24th, 2020 after battling tongue cancer and other major health issues since October 2019. She was born May 12, 1931 at Grandma Boone’s house in Howard, Kansas as the third daughter of Loren Walter and Lena Leota Boone Bahr. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Timothy  Glen  Bradberry

Timothy Glen Bradberry

April 24, 2020

Timothy Glen Bradberry, 62, of Cleveland, Texas Passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 at his home. Tim was born in San Bernadino, California to parents Thomas J and Essie Raye Bradberry who preceded him in death along with his brother, Thomas Bradberry. Tim was a very mechanically inclined person who could often be found building classing cars or seeing...

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...