Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Rachel Lynn Johnson

Rachel Lynn Johnson

June 12, 2019

Rachel Lynn Johnson, age 23 of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019. She was born January 11, 1996 in Hagerstown, Maryland to parents Robert Johnson and Sandra Lummus. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, James L. Gardner; and sister, Dana Marie Johnson. Rachel was a 2014 graduate of Shepherd High School and a member of Good...

Charles Brad "C.B." Roberts

Charles Brad "C.B." Roberts

June 10, 2019

Charles Brad “C.B.” Roberts 71 of Dayton passed Monday June 10, 2019 in Beaumont, Texas. Brad was born February 11, 1948 to his parents, Charles Marion Roberts, Jr. and Gracie Eloise Downs Roberts in Liberty, Texas. Mr. Roberts was a former resident of Highlands and had lived in Dayton for 39 years. He was the Animal Control Officer for the...

Joyce Wayne Moss

Joyce Wayne Moss

June 7, 2019

Joyce Wayne Fountain Moss, 96, of Beaumont passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 in Beaumont. Joyce was born April 9, 1923 in Vinton, Louisiana to parents, Russell Fountain and Ruth Sweeney Fountain. Graveside service for Mrs. Moss will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 10, 2019 at Norris Cemetery in Moss Bluff. The Rev. Scott Loar will be officiating. Joyce was...

Donella Banning Tilton

Donella Banning Tilton

June 7, 2019

Donella Banning Tilton, 73, of Dayton passed away Friday June 7, 2019. Donella was born October 31, 1945 in Liberty, Texas to her parents, Phillip Banning and Neva Simmons Banning. A graveside service for Mrs. Tilton will be Wednesday June 12, 2019 at Palms Memorial Park in Dayton. Honorary pallbearers are Archie Ulkie, Donald “Bubba” Harlan, David Peterson, Bryan Hemmenway,...

Brenda Gale Brown

Brenda Gale Brown

June 5, 2019

Brenda Gale Fortune Brown, 73, of Dayton passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in Dayton. Brenda was born May 30, 1946 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma to parents, Jimmy James Fortune and Esther Lorraine Frizzell Fortune. Service for Mrs. Brown will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 10, 2019 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. Rev. Jeff Day will be officiating. Interment...

Linda Nowell

Linda Nowell

June 5, 2019

Linda Nowell, age 69, passed away Wednesday June 5, 2019. Celebration of life will be Wednesday June 12, 2019 at Pace Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. til 2:00 p.m. before service. Full obituary will be posted soon.

Bobby Gene Rawlinson, Sr.

Bobby Gene Rawlinson, Sr.

June 5, 2019

Bobby Gene Rawlinson, Sr., 73, of Dayton, Texas passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in New Caney, Texas.  Bobby was born December 30, 1945 in Jacksonville, Texas to Fate Rawlinson and Luzelle Fuller Rawlinson. Services for Bobby will be at 7:00 p.m., Friday, June 7, 2019 at Dayton First Assembly Church, 2829 FM 1960, Dayton, Texas.  Rev. Jimmy Rogers and Rev. Rich...

Thomas "Tem"  Elbert  Meigs

Thomas "Tem" Elbert Meigs

June 4, 2019

Thomas “Tem” Elbert Meigs, 65, of Dayton passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 in Liberty. He was born November 12, 1953 in Baytown, Texas to parents Jerald Meigs and Dorothy Welch Meigs. Graveside Services for Mr. Meigs will be 3:00 p.m, Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Magnolia Park Cemetery with Craig Burgess officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Jackson Burgess,...

Stacy Lott Mcclain

Stacy Lott Mcclain

June 4, 2019

Stacy Lynn Lott McClain, 56, entered heaven’s gates Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Cornerstone Hospital in Conroe, Texas. She was surrounded by many of her loved ones. Stacy entered this world August 1, 1962, in Pasadena, Texas, the daughter of Jerry Nathan Lott and Linda Claudette Lott. Stacy accepted the Lord as her savior in 1970 at the age of...

Howard Dalton Ayers

Howard Dalton Ayers

June 2, 2019

Howard Dalton Ayers, age 85 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019. He was born January 15, 1934 in Sardis, Oklahoma to parents Floyd and Bertha Ayers who preceded him in death along with his wife, Martha Ayers; brother, Hershel Ayers; and sisters, Opal Carrol and Jane Traylor. Survivors include his son, Leonard Ayers and wife Rhonda; daughters,...

Lorna Lou Barchard

Lorna Lou Barchard

May 31, 2019

Lorna Barchard, 78, of Dayton, Texas passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019, after a long battle with dementia and chronic pain. She was the daughter of Clyde and Lois Barchard who preceded her in death. Her sister, Lynda, also preceded her in death. Lorna loved being a mother and grandmother and was passionate in her role as a nurse...

Billie Jean Mcneely

Billie Jean Mcneely

May 31, 2019

Billie Jean Barber McNeely, 70, of Dayton, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 in Dayton. She was born March 5, 1949 in Pasadena, Texas to her late parents, Martin Harwood “Pat” Barber and Ruby Melinda Atkinson Barber. Billie was a longtime resident of Dayton, was ordained with the Independent Assemblies and pastor of The Church of the Living God, a...

Leslie Joseph Hebert

Leslie Joseph Hebert

May 31, 2019

Leslie Joseph Hebert, age 75 of New Caney, Texas, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019. He was born July 23, 1943 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Alvin and Lillian Hebert who preceded him in death along with his sister, Patti Hebert; and brother, Jimmy Hebert. Leslie enjoyed cooking, but his greatest love was his two children and their spouses,...

Alice Juanita Dial

Alice Juanita Dial

May 31, 2019

Alice Juanita Nickerson Dial, 86, of Dayton, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 in Conroe. She was born June 6, 1932 in Madisonville, Texas to her late parents, English Lamar Nickerson and Ila Inez Parker Nickerson. Mrs. Dial has been a resident of Dayton since 1968 and previously lived in Houston. She was a retired nurse, having spent most of...

Sharon Faye Despain

Sharon Faye Despain

May 31, 2019

Sharon Faye DeSpain, age 56 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019, after a year long battle with cancer. She was born December 20, 1962 in Houston, Texas to parents Kenneth and Lola Jones Miller. She is preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Miller. Sharon served many roles throughout her life, with her greatest being daughter, wife,...

Myrtle Lee Hughes

Myrtle Lee Hughes

May 31, 2019

Myrtle Lee Hughes, age 80 of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019. She was born June 13, 1938 in Corrigan, Texas to parents Marvin Thomas and Laura Elizabeth Scott who preceded her in death along with her husband, George M. Hughes; and sister, Ada Marie Crawford. Myrtle was a woman of great faith who enjoyed crocheting and being...

Michael Allen Knox

Michael Allen Knox

May 30, 2019

Michael Allen Knox, age 73 of Lago Vista, Texas, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019. He was born October 8, 1945 in Wichita Falls, Texas to parents Delma Leeland Knox and Shermie Evlyn Smith who preceded him in death along with his brother, Delma Wayne Knox; sister, Pauline Ann Smith; and animal companions, Koko and Blue. In 1963, Michael was...

Shellottia Nesloney

Shellottia Nesloney

May 30, 2019

Shellottia Lucille (Shelly) Nesloney was born November 8, 1936 daughter of the late Annie Elizabeth Magee and Henry Finigan. She grew up with her two younger sisters, Frankie Brown & Pamela Dissly. Shelly was a very hard worker and did well academically, she also excelled in High School sports and was often the captain of her team. She graduated from...

J. D.  Farrill

J. D. Farrill

May 28, 2019

J.D. Farrill, 87, died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 in Beaumont, Texas, after a long illness. J.D. was born on August 8, 1931 in Rockland, Texas to his parents, Edward and Beulah Conner Farrill. J.D. is survived by his wife of 54 years, Hazel Lee Bennett; his son, John David Farrill and wife Samantha Farrill; step-son, Fred Guinn and wife, Pat...

Charlotte H. Bonorden

Charlotte H. Bonorden

May 28, 2019

January 12, 1933. On this day a little girl was born. Charlotte Edwards Bonorden was born to Robert E. Edwards and Mable Wilson Edwards in Kerrville, Texas. Her momma died when Charlotte was only nine years old and, therefore, she was raised along with her sister, Grace, and brother, Ray, by their father with the help of her grown sister,...