Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Albert D. Clark

Albert D. Clark

November 23, 2019

Albert D. Clark departed peacefully from his earthly home to his heavenly home November 23, 2019 peacefully in his sleep. He was born August 19, 1925 in Coldspring, Texas to parents Ed and Leola Clark. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined New Bethel later in life. He enjoyed singing in the male chorus. Albert joined the United...

Harvey Tanner

Harvey Tanner

November 23, 2019

Harvey Tanner, age 67 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019. He was born September 3, 1952 in Houston, Texas to parents Adolph Mack Tanner and Eula Beatrice Dickey Tanner who preceded him in death along with his wife, Jody Tanner; and brother, Jesse Tanner. Harvey was a longtime resident of Cleveland and worked in several fields. He...

Kathy  Raelene Harrison

Kathy Raelene Harrison

November 22, 2019

Kathy Raelene Harrison, age 51 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019. She was born October 29, 1968 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Malcolm Heintschel and Rosa Marie Blue Heintschel who preceded her in death along with her grandmother, Ruthie Blue; grandfather, Delmer Blue; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. She is survived by her loving...

Carolyn Malea Brown

Carolyn Malea Brown

November 21, 2019

Carolyn Malea Brown, age 58 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019. She was born September 12, 1961 in Houston, Texas to parents Troy and Margie Lunsford. She is preceded in death by her mother, Margie Lunsford; and granny, Alice Jones. Mrs. Brown was a big-hearted woman who loved people and dogs. She is survived by her husband,...

Jimmie Mizell

Jimmie Mizell

November 20, 2019

Jimmie Mizell, age 80 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019. He was born November 28, 1938 in Magnolia Community, Texas to parents Marie and Bill Mizell who preceded him in death along with his wife, Helen Mizell; sisters, Billy Rutherford and Emma Jean Pouncey; and brothers, Curtis Ray Mizell, Arthur Frank Mizell, Ronnie Lee Mizell and Billie...

Myrna Marie Callaway

Myrna Marie Callaway

November 19, 2019

Myrna Marie Callaway was born to Henry and Rose Ohm February 8, 1936, in Antioch Ca. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 19, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Roy Callaway, her grandson Steven Toney, her brothers: Ray Ohm, Milton Ohm, and Curly Ohm, and her sister Evelyn Hall. She...

Mary Beth Mcadams

Mary Beth Mcadams

November 19, 2019

Mary Beth McAdams, age 83 of New Waverly, Texas, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019. She was born November 22, 1935 in Groveton, Texas to parents Fount and Bertie Williams who preceded her in death along with her sons, Michael Trueman McAdams and Edward Lavine McAdams; grandsons, Brent Lee and Daniel Ray McAdams; along with a host of family and...

Joseph Taylor Griffin

Joseph Taylor Griffin

November 18, 2019

Joseph Taylor Griffin, age 37 of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 in Houston, Texas. He was born January 27, 1982 in Humble, Texas to parents Rodger and Virginia Griffin. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Calvin and Eva Griffin, Bobby and Lois Hamaker; and nephew, Randy “Bubba” Griffin. He is survived by his wife, Brandi...

Janie Hallman Watkins

Janie Hallman Watkins

November 15, 2019

Janie Hallman Watkins, 89, of Dayton passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019. Mrs. Watkins was born October 24, 1930 in McClelland, Arkansas to parents David Hallman and Carrie Carter Hallman. Janie had lived in Dayton since 2006 after moving from Jal, New Mexico. She was a member of the Little Country Church in Crosby and enjoyed all church activities....

Dehryll Wayne Galloway

Dehryll Wayne Galloway

November 14, 2019

Dehryll Wayne Galloway, age 73 of Burnet, Texas, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019. He was born July 16, 1946 in Beaumont, Texas to parents Curtis and Nettie Galloway. He is preceded in death by his father, Curtis Galloway; son, Sean Galloway; brothers, Delany Galloway and Lucky Galloway; and sister, Vonnie Galloway. Mr. Galloway graduated from French High School in...

Audrey Allene Cox

Audrey Allene Cox

November 13, 2019

Audrey Allene Alexander Cox, 95, passed away in Kingwood on November 13, 2019. Services for Mrs. Cox will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Schmidt Funeral Home, 1508 East Avenue, Katy, TX 77493. Arrangements are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. The family will receive friends 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. before the service at...

Terry Dean Sparks

Terry Dean Sparks

November 12, 2019

Terry Dean Sparks, age 82 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019. He was born March 17, 1937 in Breckenridge, Texas to parents Oscar J. Sparks and Erma Titsworth who preceded him in death along with his brothers, Oscar Sparks and Richard Sparks. Mr. Sparks was an Army veteran and Scout Master. He loved to go fishing, boating,...

Wanda Ann  Spence

Wanda Ann Spence

November 12, 2019

Wanda Ann Templeton Spence, 47, of Liberty passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in Houston, Texas. Wanda was born December 29, 1971 in Tomball, Texas to parents, Gerald Lavon Templeton and Reba Katherine Campbell Templeton. Graveside service for Wanda will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 22, 2019 at the Hardin Chapel Cemetery in the Pavilion. The family will receive friends...

Marie Hope Fields

Marie Hope Fields

November 11, 2019

Marie Hope Fields, age 83 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019. She was born June 26, 1936 in Wickes, Arkansas to parents Benjamin and Vada Lowrey who preceded her in death along with her brothers, B.H. Lowrey and Ben Lowrey; and sister, Audrey Lowrey. Mrs. Fields was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Prior to moving...

Deionte Roland

Deionte Roland

November 11, 2019

Deionte Roland, 16, of Dayton passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019. Deionte was born January 30, 2003 in Nacogdoches. Services for Deionte will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. before the service at Pace-Stancil.

Ronald "Rusty" Dorman Sharp

Ronald "Rusty" Dorman Sharp

November 9, 2019

Ronald (Rusty) Sharp, age 61 of Cleveland, Texas was rescued from this earth to live eternally in Heaven on Saturday, November 9, 2019 after a long battle with brain cancer. Rusty graduated from New Caney High School in 1977. His activities included being Captain of the Basketball team, First Chair Baritone in the Band, Battalion Leader in the JROTC, Chess...

James "Bo" Ricky Brown, Jr.

James "Bo" Ricky Brown, Jr.

November 8, 2019

Services are pending.

Wiley Henry Washburn

Wiley Henry Washburn

November 7, 2019

Wiley Henry Washburn, age 87 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019. He was born January 19, 1932 in Cameron, Texas to parents L.H. and Mattie Washburn who preceded him in death along with his wife, Helen Marie; and son, Wiley Gene. He is survived by his son, Kenneth Washburn and wife Deborah; daughter, Tiffani Pyeatt and husband...

Linda Gail Moyes

Linda Gail Moyes

November 6, 2019

Linda Gail Moyes, 64, of Humble, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, in Humble. She was born December 27, 1954, in Houston, Texas, to parents, Eugene Hooper and Norma Smith Hooper. Services for Mrs. Moyes will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 11, 2019, at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 10, 2019,...

Velma  Griffith

Velma Griffith

November 2, 2019

Velma Griffith, age 85 of Conroe, Texas, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019. She was born March 17, 1934 in Quitman, Mississippi to parents Ruel and Lula Mae Hall West who preceded her in death along with her husband, Earl Griffith; and daughter, Velma Smith. She is survived by daughters, Anna Jackson and husband Stanley, and Elnoria Hicks Becky; sons,...