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Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
Gay Nell Walker
Oct 18, 2023
Gay Nell Walker was born November 17, 1937 in Newton, Texas to parents, Bill Inman and Silvia Smith Inman. She went to her heavenly home on October 18, 2023 in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 85. Gay Nell loved the Lord and was the organist at Central Baptist Church for 15 years. She lived around the Cleveland and Tarkington...
Gene Arnold Brown
Oct 15, 2023
Gene Arnold Brown, 91 of Dayton, Texas passed through this life on 10/15/2023. Born 5/10/1932, to RC and Genevieve Stoesser Brown of Dayton. Gene was a lifelong resident of Dayton. He graduated from Dayton High School in 1950. He was an outstanding athlete and an active member of the Dayton FFA Chapter. His father, RC Brown was the first professional...
David Lee Denny
Oct 15, 2023
David Lee Denny, a resident of Tarkington Prairie, Texas passed away at his home on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at the age of 67. He was born on December 14, 1955 in Indiana to parents Robert Denny and Hazel Jean Blue Denny.
As a young man, David served his country in the United States Army and was a proud Vietnam...
Robert Steve Hajovsky
Oct 14, 2023
Robert Steve Hajovsky, age 88, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2023, in Dayton, Texas. He was born on October 23, 1934, in Eastgate, Texas, to proud parents, Stephen Joseph Hajovsky and Annie Vyoral Hajovsky. Robert spent his entire life in the Eastgate/Dayton area, leaving an indelible mark on his community through his kindness, passion, and unwavering dedication to his...
Bobby Gene Cowen
Oct 13, 2023
Bobby Gene Cowen
Came into this world July 13, 1937 as the youngest twin and the baby of 5 children. He heard the voice of Heaven call his name in the early morning of October 13, 2023 and was mentally sharp as a tack to the very end.
His parents, Ira Benton Cowen and Ora Mae (Dunn) Cowen,...
Lee Darlene Greening
Oct 13, 2023
Lee Darlene Parker Greening was born in Livingston, TX on Sept. 26, 1947 to Venton Clifton & Cleora Darlene Parker. Her first year of life was spent in East Tempe. They moved off FM 2025 where she was raised in a small home close to her Grandparents, George Silas & Edna Lee Strange. She spent many days playing outside in...
Dana Marie Brady
Oct 12, 2023
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Dana Brady. She departed from this world on October 12, 2023 leaving behind a legacy of unwavering love and devotion to her children, Destiny Fergeson, Tiffany Fergeson, Chance Fergeson, and Makayna Brady; granddaughter, Paisley Nisbit; along with her siblings, Molly Brady, Nicholas Colbert,...
Donna Susan Jackson
Oct 12, 2023
Donna Susan Jackson was called home to the Lord on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the age of 70. She was born December 6, 1952 in Houston, Texas to parents Turner Standley and Emma Sue Downing Steelhammer. She married the love of her life, Vivian Jackson, on March 28, 1975, and they had four children together, keeping her busy as...
Wanda Maxine Pope
Oct 12, 2023
Wanda Maxine (Williams) Pope passed away into eternal rest in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 12, 2023.
Wanda Williams was born in Locust Bayou, Ouachita County, Arkansas to Carl F. Williams and Cynthia L. York. Wanda graduated valedictorian from Hermitage High School, Hermitage, Arkansas, in 1949. Wanda had a full life as a homemaker,...
Joseph Lewis Kuykendall
Oct 11, 2023
Joseph Lewis Kuykendall, born on May 8, 1953, in Talladega, Alabama, to Magnolia Braden Johnson passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Joe is preceded in death by his mother, Magnolia as well as his son, James Ray (Jimbo) Kuykendall; and his brother, Kurtis Lynn Kuykendall. He is survived by his wife of 17 years Kathleen Kuykendall; granddaughter Jessica Kuykendall...
Wayne Leonard Baugus
Oct 11, 2023
Wayne Leonard Baugus, born on February 9, 1941, left this world on October 11, 2023, at the age of 82. Wayne was a loving husband, father, grandpa, and great-grandpa who brought immense joy to the lives of his family and friends.
Wayne's life was filled with passion, and one of his greatest joys was cheering for the Houston...
Elvis Frank LaBuff
Oct 11, 2023
Elvis Frank LaBuff, 67, passed away on October 11, 2023, in Humble, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. He was born on May 21, 1956, in Dayton, Texas, to parents L.V Shelton LaBuff and Peggy Joyce Littlefield LaBuff. Elvis grew up in Dayton and graduated from Tarkington High School in 1974. After his early...
Ruben Lopez
Oct 8, 2023
Ruben Lopez, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandpa, and great-grandpa, passed away on October 8, 2023, in Cleveland, Texas. He was born on November 11, 1952, in LaMarque, Texas.
Ruben was a remarkable individual who dedicated his life to the well-being of his family. A hardworking man with a strong sense of love and devotion, he found joy in both...
Emily Francis Gomez
Oct 7, 2023
Emily Francis Gomez, age 82, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2023, in Dayton, Texas. She was born on February 9, 1941, in Houston, Texas, to the late Jose E. Patino and Paz Martinez Patino. Emily was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend whose life was marked by love, faith, and devotion.
Emily spent the last two years of...
Robert Dale Thornton
Oct 7, 2023
Robert Dale Thornton, 57, of Coldspring, Texas, passed away on October 7, 2023, in Livingston, Texas. He was born on May 20, 1966, to the proud parents James Wesley Thornton and Elsie Faye Capps Thornton. Growing up in Shepherd, he graduated from Shepherd High School, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and cherished memories.
Robert was an electrician...
Lavern Frances Keenan
Oct 7, 2023
Lavern Frances Keenan, 82, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 11, 1941, in LaPorte, Texas, to Lawrence Baxter McWhorter and Claudia Frances Cline McWhorter. Lavern spent the last 48 years of her life in Dayton, after residing in Highlands.
Lavern was a devoted homemaker, known...
Edward Joseph Navoy Jr.
Oct 6, 2023
Edward J Navoy Jr., born December 21, 1955 in Pawtucket, RI, passed away on October 6, 2023 in Cleveland, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Debora Darmody.
Edward was a devoted father to his two children, Jason Navoy (deceased) and Kirsten Navoy of Riverside, California. He also leaves behind his stepchildren, Jessaca Lapham and wife...
Thomas Ropp
Oct 5, 2023
Thomas was born April 4, 1957 in Midland, Michigan to Clarence A. Ropp and Mary Louise (Shannon) Ropp. He passed from this life on Thursday, October 5, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Thomas grew up in Midland, Michigan in a home with nine children, graduating from Meridian High School in Sanford, Michigan, in 1975. As a young man, he...
Arthur Len Watson
Oct 5, 2023
Arthur Watson, age 103, of Grapevine passed away on Thursday October 5, 2023. Art was born August 27,1920 to Jessie and Nona Watson in Trinity, Texas.
He was baptized at 19 and credited his strong faith with helping him survive the war. Like many in the Greatest Generation, he survived the Great Depression, WW2, and in his case, a span of over...
Shirley Burleson
Oct 3, 2023
Shirley Ann Burleson, born on September 13, 1939 in Henderson, Texas, passed away on October 3, 2023. She was the seventh of eight children born to Angus and Vesta Williams in Church Hill, Texas. Shirley was raised in Jacksonville, Texas before moving to Houston where she attended Sam Houston High School. She later graduated from a Baptist College with...
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