Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


David Raymond Clark

David Raymond Clark

August 7, 2020

David Raymond Clark, age 78 of New Caney, Texas passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, August 7, 2020. He was born November 21, 1941 in North Adams, Massachusetts to the late Raymond O. and Martha Elizabeth Hyde Clark. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Joy Reed Clark; son, Gaelen P. Clark; and brothers, Robert...

Cheryl Lynn Goodwin

Cheryl Lynn Goodwin

August 7, 2020

Cheryl Lynn Goodwin, 57, of Dayton passed away on August 7, 2020. Cheryl was born January 16, 1963 in Texas City, Texas to parents Gerald Hopper and Patsy Webb Hopper. Cheryl had been a resident of Dayton since 2002 and had previously lived in Baytown. She loved her family especially her grandchildren. Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents....

Marcelino Lopez

Marcelino Lopez

August 7, 2020

Marcelino Lopez, 55, of Liberty passed away on August 7, 2020 in Baytown, Texas. He was born May 26, 1965 in Veracruz, Mexico. Service for Marcelino will be 12 noon, Friday, August 21, 2020 at Pace-Stancil in Dayton. Interment will follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery in Dayton. Visitation for Marcelino will be 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Thursday evening...

Dr. Ronald "Ronnie" M.  Davis

Dr. Ronald "Ronnie" M. Davis

August 6, 2020

Dr. Ronald (Ronnie) M. Davis, 84, of Dayton passed away on August 6, 2020. Ronnie was born July 16, 1936 in Brownwood, Texas. Ronnie was a longtime resident of Dayton and while in high school, he earned his Eagle Scout Badge but, his senior year he moved to California where he graduated from Merced High School. 1955-1963 he was in...

Sarah Reeves

Sarah Reeves

August 5, 2020

Services are pending.

Russell William Allen

Russell William Allen

August 4, 2020

Russell William Allen, Sr., 54, of Dayton passed away Monday, August 4, 2020 at home. He was born September 17, 1965 in Berea, Ohio to parents, Othal Otis Allen and Wilma Irene Colgan Allen. Russell had been a resident of Dayton for the past 26 years. He spent 19 years employed by the FAA. He enjoyed playing the guitar, flying...

Michael Albert Loaiza

Michael Albert Loaiza

August 3, 2020

Michael Albert Loaiza, age 67 of Spring, Texas passed away Monday, August 3, 2020. He was born May 12, 1953 in Orlando, Florida to parents Leo and Florence Jean Loaiza who preceded him in death along with his brothers, Barry Conviser and Arthur Loaiza; sister, Marilyn Evans; brother-in-laws, Gary Snodgrass and Thomas Hunt; niece, Lorie Snodgrass; and nephew, Sonny Hunt....

Charles "Donnie" Donald Dillard

Charles "Donnie" Donald Dillard

August 3, 2020

Charles Donald Dillard “Donnie”, age 63 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Monday, August 3, 2020. He was born June 4, 1957 in Birmingham, Alabama to parents Charles Douglas Dillard and Wilma Hobbs. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Douglas Dillard; sister-in-law, Toni Dillard; and son-in-law, Joey Flatt. Survivors include his wife, Pamela Dillard; mother, Wilma Hobbs; daughters,...

Carmen Laverne Nedbalek

Carmen Laverne Nedbalek

August 2, 2020

Carmen LaVerne Nedbalek, age 87 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020. She was born October 18, 1932 in Oak Flat, Texas to parents Thomas and Nolia Buckalew who preceded her in death along with her husband, Frank George Nedbalek; son, Joe Nedbalek, and grandson, Joseph Nedbalek. Survivors include her sons, Guy Nedbalek, Frank Lynn Nedbalek and wife...

Melvin Douglas Weber

Melvin Douglas Weber

August 2, 2020

Melvin Douglas Weber, 81, of Galveston passed away on August 2, 2020. He was born May 20, 1939 in Houston, Texas to parents, Roy and Carrie Jones. Melvin was a longtime resident of Galveston. He briefly lived in Nome and Dayton. Melvin served in the United States Coast Guard. He spent most of his career in law enforcement as the...

Karen Goodwin

Karen Goodwin

August 1, 2020

Karen Goodwin, age 67 of Houston, Texas passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020. She was born August 30, 1952 in Mena, Arkansas to parents Burl and Patsy Jenkins. She is preceded in death by her father, Burl Jenkins; and grandparents, Homer and Iona Meridieth, Cash and Josie Jenkins. Survivors include her husband, Ben Goodwin; mother, Patsy Jenkins; daughters, Brigitte Gonzalez...

James Edgar Leggett

James Edgar Leggett

August 1, 2020

James Edgar Leggett, Sr. age 83 of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away Sunday, August 1, 2020. He was born November 6, 1936 in Shreveport, Louisiana to parents Clint and Seleta Leggett who preceded him in death along with his wife, Marie Goodman Leggett; sister, Eddie Ruth Sisson; brother, AJ Leggett; and great-grandson, Hudson Andrew Leggett. Survivors include sons, James Edgar...

Cameron Scott Boyd

Cameron Scott Boyd

August 1, 2020

Cameron Scott Boyd, 31, of Dayton died on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Cameron was born January 7, 1989 in Baytown, Texas to parents, David Boyd and Amber Wallace Boyd. Cameron was a lifetime resident of Dayton where he attended Dayton schools graduating with the class of 2007. He was currently working as a pipefitter. Cameron loved sports and always supported...

Margarita Olvera De Azua

Margarita Olvera De Azua

July 31, 2020

Margarita Olvera de Azua, 84, of Devers, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at her home. She was born March 6, 1936 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to parents Rufino Olvera and Soledad Ibanez. Services for Mrs. de Azua will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 3, 2020 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Liberty, Texas. Interment will follow...

Sherry Lynn Fernandez

Sherry Lynn Fernandez

July 31, 2020

Sherry Lynn Fernandez, age 60 of New Caney, Texas passed away Friday, July 31, 2020. She was born April 5, 1960 in Pasadena, Texas to parents Sydney and Janet Hollis who preceded her in death along with John and Leona Erickson, Charlotte Lewis and Pamela Hix. Survivors include her husband, Roger Fernandez; sons, Christopher Fernandez and wife Amy, and Nathaniel...

Peggy Joyce Labuff

Peggy Joyce Labuff

July 31, 2020

Peggy Joyce Littlefield LaBuff, 81, of Dayton passed away on July 31, 2020 in Cleveland. Peggy was born August 2, 1938 in Baytown, Texas to parents William and Ethyl Mullins Littlefield. Mrs. LaBuff lived her younger years in Baytown and had been a long-time resident of Dayton where she and her late husband L.V. raised their family. Peggy enjoyed crocheting,...

Roger Dale Lakey

Roger Dale Lakey

July 31, 2020

Roger Dale Lakey, age 64 of Willis, Texas passed away Friday, July 31, 2020. He was born February 6, 1956 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Wesley and Lennie Lakey who preceded him in death along with his brother, Wesley Lavelle Lakey; father-in-law, Earl C. Guynes; brother-in-laws, Randy Earl Guynes and Roger Allen Guynes; niece, Jenna Brooke Nicholson; and grandparents, James...

Roger Dale Wilfong

Roger Dale Wilfong

July 31, 2020

Roger Dale Wilfong, age 71 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Friday, July 31, 2020. He was born April 20, 1949 in Cookeville, Tennessee to parents Harry and Alice Wilfong who preceded him in death along with his son, Roger Dale Wilfong, Jr. (Buddy); and sister, Judy Diane Wilfong. Survivors include his wife, Lana Baker Wilfong; daughters, Stormy Colette Wilfong, and...

Mark Blaine Watts

Mark Blaine Watts

July 30, 2020

Mark Blaine Watts, age 61 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020. He was born August 28, 1958 in Abilene, Texas to parents Roy “Sonny” and Gloria Watts. He is preceded in death by his father, Roy “Sonny” Watts; and grandparents, J.B. and Lounell Dillon, Elmer and Gladys Mosley. Survivors include his mother, Gloria Watts; and son, Nathan...

Paula  Elise Knight

Paula Elise Knight

July 30, 2020

Paula Elise Knight, 59 of Channelview passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 in Baytown, Texas. Paula had been a lifelong resident of the Channelview area. She had worked at Brookside Equipment as Parts Manager for the last several years. Paula was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Dortha Woods; brothers, Johnny Knight and Reno Knight. She is survived by...