Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


David Wayne Byers

David Wayne Byers

June 29, 2019

David Wayne Byers, age 57 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019. He was born December 23, 1961 in Compton, California to parents Wain and Sue Glass. David was a hardworking man who took pride in his work. He built high end luxury apartments all over the USA. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and...

Jimmie  Ray  Covington

Jimmie Ray Covington

June 28, 2019

Jimmie Ray Covington, age 61 of League City, Texas, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019. He was born December 26, 1957 in Baytown, Texas to parents Lee Andrew and Louise Katherine Covington who preceded him in death along with his brother, Johnny Covington; and sister, Rannie Reynolds. Jimmie was a man of many interests. He liked to read and travel...

Lemmie "L.J." Goolsby

Lemmie "L.J." Goolsby

June 25, 2019

Lemmie “L.J.” Goolsby, age 85 of Humble, Texas, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019. He was born December 31, 1933 in Latexo, Texas to parents Lennie J. Goolsby and Maudie Irene Cummings Goolsby who preceded him in death along with his grandson, Jerritt Lee Goolsby. L.J. was a quiet man who loved to help people, and on many occasions opened...

Ruth Ann Mcanally

Ruth Ann Mcanally

June 24, 2019

Ruth Ann McAnally of Cleveland TX went home to her heavenly father on June 24th, 2019. She was born June 10th, 1943 to late George and Hattie Ormsby and was of the Baptist faith. On June 10th, 1978, She married Larry P. McAnally and he precedes her in death. Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Jim and Larry...

Tillie Ann Meekins

Tillie Ann Meekins

June 23, 2019

Tillie Ann Meekins, age 78 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019. She was born May 6, 1941 in Evergreen, Texas to parents Seth Gambill and Ola Lee Dabney who preceded her in death along with her son, Otis Gambill Meekins; grandson, Tommy Beavers; and great-grandson, Greyson McCool. Tillie was all about family, and loved her prayer group....

John Duncan  Mcintyre

John Duncan Mcintyre

June 23, 2019

John Duncan McIntyre, age 80 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019. He was born June 19, 1939 in Monroe, Louisiana to parents Milton Fairly McIntyre and Mary Virginia McDonald McIntyre. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, David Milton McIntyre, and his loving wife of 58 years, Mary Linda Remore McIntyre. John grew up...

Judy Maudine Shaw

Judy Maudine Shaw

June 22, 2019

Judy Maudine Shaw, age 72 of Eagle Rock, Missouri passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019. She was born November 15, 1946 in Galveston, Texas to parents Joseph William Coffield and Nora Carr Sweeten who preceded her in death along with her son, Gordon E. Shaw; stepfather, Emmitt Sweeten; grandmother, Maudie Rutherford; and brother, Calvin Sweeten. Judy attended Cleveland High School...

William "Bill" Grady Stone

William "Bill" Grady Stone

June 22, 2019

William “Bill” Grady Stone, age 61 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019. He was born January 14, 1958 in Crockett, Texas to parents Harold Edward and Sharron Stone. He is preceded in death by his father and grandparents. Bill was a resident of Coldspring since his 6th grade year and went on to graduate from Coldspring High...

David  Dewayne Whiteman

David Dewayne Whiteman

June 21, 2019

David Dewayne Whiteman, Sr., 53 passed away June 21, 2019 in Beaumont, Texas after an extended illness. David was born May 3, 1966 in Clarksville, Texas to parents David Ross Whiteman and Barbara Jackson Whiteman. David had been a native of the Dayton-Old River area for many years. He worked in construction for over 30 years. He enjoyed being outdoors...

Brenda Joyce Lewis

Brenda Joyce Lewis

June 20, 2019

Brenda Joyce Lewis, age 65 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019. She was born March 30, 1954 in Houston, Texas to parents David and Elizabeth Thompson who preceded her in death. Mrs. Lewis was known for her green thumb. She loved gardening and flowers and also owned the Katy Flower Market. In her spare time, which was...

Ronald "Ronnie" Gene Hoard

Ronald "Ronnie" Gene Hoard

June 20, 2019

Ronald “Ronnie” Gene Hoard, age 62 of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019. He was born September 28, 1956 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Saint Elmo and Falvey Lee Pickering Hoard who preceded him in death. Ronnie was a former resident of Shepherd, Texas for 36 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding horses, and playing dominos. Above all...

David John Selph

David John Selph

June 19, 2019

David John Selph, 85, of Dayton passed away June 19, 2019 in Kingwood, Texas. He was born June 5, 1934 in Poplarville, Mississippi to parents Charles Pierce Selph and Katie Gann Selph. Visitation for Mr. Selph will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. David was a longtime resident of the...

Oscar Beechem

Oscar Beechem

June 18, 2019

Oscar Beechem know as Pa-Pa by his loving grand kids transitioned from his life on June 18 after a short illness. He was born on January 26, 1942 in Jonestown, MS to John Allen Beechem and Ciller Mae Beechem. He was a dedicated truck driver for over 50 years and always made time to be the loving and thoughtful father...

Patricia Ann Broyles

Patricia Ann Broyles

June 18, 2019

Patricia Ann Broyles, 75, of Old River-Winfree passed away June 18, 2019 in Baytown, Texas. Patricia was born April 5, 1944 in Jacksonville, Texas to parents R.E. Glenn and Jessie McWilliams Glenn. Service for Patricia will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. Patricia Ann was a longtime resident of Old River-Winfree. She retired...

Ida Bernice Wheeler

Ida Bernice Wheeler

June 18, 2019

Ida Bernice Wheeler, age 93, of Huffman, Texas, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019. She was born February 1, 1926 in Natalia, Texas to parents Robert William “Bill” Crawford and Rebal Klien Crawford who preceded her in death along with her son, Steven Wheeler; great-great-granddaughter, Zoe Sennebogen; and daughter-in-law, Bunny Wheeler. Survivors include her loving husband of 64 years, Edward...

Thomas Alan Spring

Thomas Alan Spring

June 17, 2019

Thomas Alan Spring, age 59 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019. He was born October 26, 1959 in Houston, Texas to parents Lola Mae Welch Chandler and Henry W. Spring who preceded him in death along with his siblings, Henry Wayne Spring, II., Brenda Kay Spring Boatwright and Karen Lavelle Spring Vogler; and step-son, Denny Baggat. Survivors...

Rev. Lyndol "Chief" E'Don Kinser

Rev. Lyndol "Chief" E'Don Kinser

June 15, 2019

Rev. Lyndol “Chief” E’Don Kinser, age 75 of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019. He was born December 29, 1943 in Muleshoe, Texas to parents Noah Kinser and Doris Twaddell who preceded him in death along with his brother, Jim Kinser. Lyndol, affectionately known to his relatives and friends as “Chief” was a man of many talents. He...

Jerry Lane Mcdaniel, Sr.

Jerry Lane Mcdaniel, Sr.

June 13, 2019

Jerry Lane McDaniel, Sr., was born September 23, 1945 in Columbus, Mississippi, to parents, Dennis and Sue McDaniel. Service for Mr. McDaniel will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday June 18, 2019 at Kenefick Southern Baptist Church with Brother Jeff Day Officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery in Dayton. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday June 17,...

Alice Smyth Lakavage

Alice Smyth Lakavage

June 13, 2019

Alice Smyth Lakavage, age 85 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2019. She was born December 6, 1933 in Meadville, Pennsylvania to parents Reginald Roy and Marjorie Brett Smyth who preceded her in death along with her husband, Martin Joseph Lakavage; daughter, Anna Lakavage; and brother, Fred Smyth. Alice was a long-time resident of Cleveland, Texas and a...

Frank Alton Eberle

Frank Alton Eberle

June 12, 2019

Frank Eberle, 48, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at his home. He was born July 23, 1970 in Houston, Texas, to his father, James Coates, and mother, Ruth Anne Sims. Frank had previously lived in Deer Park, has lived in Dayton for the last 37 years. He was a charter member of Journey Fellowship Church, and a...