Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


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...

Jack Arthur Sweet

Jack Arthur Sweet

April 9, 2020

Jack Arthur Sweet, age 69 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020. He was born October 16, 1950 in Flint, Michigan to parents Woodrow and Elizabeth Fields Sweet who preceded him in death, along with his wife, Lynn Sweet; brother, William Sweet; and grandchildren, Austin Jordan and Bradley Langston. Jack was a veteran of the Vietnam War having...

Charlie Mack Hodges

Charlie Mack Hodges

April 8, 2020

Charlie Mack Hodges, age 87 of Coldspring, Texas passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020. He was born July 8, 1932 in Wellington, Texas to parents Clarence and Helen Hodges who preceded him in death. Charlie was a Navy veteran who served in the Korean War. In March of 1956 he became a Texas Department of Public Safety Officer. Then in...

Aubrey Lee Kelley

Aubrey Lee Kelley

April 6, 2020

Aubrey Lee Kelley, age 78 of Dayton, Texas passed away Monday, April 6, 2020. He was born March 18, 1942 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Elby and Dorothy Kelley who preceded him in death. Survivors include his spouse, Glenda Ann Holifield Kelley; children, Audra Lynne McClure and husband Randall, and Aubrey Lee Kelley, II. and wife Jackie; grandchildren, Meagan Kristine...

Betty Jo  Jarboe

Betty Jo Jarboe

April 1, 2020

Betty Jo Parker Jarboe, age 92 of Coldspring, Texas passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020. She was born September 19, 1927 in Ferris, Texas to parents Charles and Christine Parker who preceded her in death along with her husband, Lloyd Allen Jarboe; and previous husbands, Herbert Anthony Jordan, and Raymond Eldon Shirley. Survivors include her daughters, Anna Gail Sewell and...

Marie Jones Johnston

Marie Jones Johnston

March 28, 2020

Marie Jones Johnston, 85, of Liberty peacefully passed away on March 28, 2020 at home in Liberty. Marie was born August 19, 1934 in Dayton, Texas to Weldon Jones and Gladys Alexander Jones. Marie was a longtime resident of Dayton where she attended Dayton schools graduating in 1952. She was a loyal member of Heights Baptist Church of Liberty and...

Lonnie Jack Anders

Lonnie Jack Anders

March 23, 2020

Lonnie Jack Anders, age 79 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Monday, March 23, 2020. He was born August 18, 1940 in Pasadena, Texas to parents James and Ottie Anders who preceded him in death along with his wife, Mary Ann Anders. Survivors include his sons, Kevin Armstrong and wife Stacey, Mike Armstrong, Tom Anders and Lonnie Anders; other family member,...

Bobbie Jo Anderton

Bobbie Jo Anderton

March 22, 2020

Bobbie Jo Griffith Anderton, 87, of Eastgate passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 22, 2020. Mrs. Anderton was born on January 24, 1933 in Comanche, Texas. Her parents were Earl Griffith and Flora Flowers Fitts. Graveside service for Bobbie will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Ryan Cemetery in Tarkington Prairie under the direction of...