Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Franklin Adam Ripkowski

Franklin Adam Ripkowski

May 6, 2020

Franklin Adam Ripkowski, 93, of Dayton passed away May 6, 2020 in Baytown, Texas. Franklin was born September 24, 1926 in New Waverly, Texas to parents, Stash Ripkowski and Mattie Obrych Ripkowski. Mr. Ripkowski was a lifelong resident of Dayton where he was raised in a family of sixteen children. He attended Dayton Schools. Franklin proudly served during World War...

James Cory Beaver

James Cory Beaver

May 4, 2020

James Cory Beaver, age 41 of Coldspring, Texas passed away Monday, May 4, 2020. He was born April 19, 1979 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Pamela and James Beaver. Survivors include his parents, Pamela and James Beaver; sisters, Marsha Renee and Amanda Beaver and wife Monica; niece, Alexus Uhl; and nephew, Darius Boykin. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m....

Claudine Enloe

Claudine Enloe

May 3, 2020

Claudine Enloe, age 91 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020. She was born July 10, 1928 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Ina and Claude Croft who preceded her in death along with her husband, Archie Enloe; son, Archie Dean Enloe (Artie); grandson, Darrell Enloe; and granddaughter, Brandy Enloe. Survivors include her sons, Lyndell and wife Donna Enloe,...

Elvin Dwayne Brown

Elvin Dwayne Brown

May 1, 2020

Elvin Dwayne “Rooster” Brown, 55, of Hardin passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020. Rooster was born November 27, 1964 in Dayton, Texas to Elvin Brown and Betty Butcher Brown. Services for Dwayne will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 8, 2020 at North Main Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Gruver officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday,...

Vickie Lyn Pierce

Vickie Lyn Pierce

April 30, 2020

Vickie Lyn Pierce, age 69 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020. She was born June 14, 1950 in Houston, Texas to parents Wesley and Betty Sheffield who preceded her in death along with her nephew, Corey Fisher. Survivors include her husband, Devone Pierce; son, Wesley Pierce and wife Mandy; sister, Tootie Fisher and husband Butch; grandchildren, Brittney...

Janet Patrice Clardy

Janet Patrice Clardy

April 29, 2020

Janet Patrice Clardy, age 69 of Porter, Texas passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020. She was born January 13, 1951 in Oceanside, California to parents Johnny and Gloria Johnson who preceded her in death along with her sister, Priscilla Gail Britt; and brother, John Johnson. Mrs. Clardy was a lifelong member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She liked to paint...

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...