Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
Ruth Leona Woods
May 13, 2025
Ruth Leona Woods was born in Huffsmith, Texas on March 7, 1930 to parents, Terry Monroe Hicks Sr and Amy Eva Parker Hicks. She passed away May 13, 2025 in League City, Texas at the age of 95 years. Ruth was a Eastern Star Chapter 465 member in Cleveland, Texas. She was a cosmetologist, as was her mother, for many...
Donald Tooms
May 13, 2025
Captain Donald Tooms, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and distinguished mariner, passed away on May 13, 2025, at the age of 92 in Kingwood, Texas.
Born July 15, 1932 in Durban, Natal, South Africa to Sidney and Evelyn Tooms, Donald’s lifelong love for the sea and the complexities of marine operations defined both his professional achievements and personal passions. From...
Teresa Lynn Volker
May 12, 2025
Teresa Lynn Volker, 58, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 10, 1966, in Houston, Texas, Teresa was the cherished daughter of Jerry and Betty Foster.
A devoted wife, mother, sister, "Momo," and friend, Teresa’s life was rooted in love for her family. Her children and grandchildren were truly her world, and she...
Karen Ann Jackson
May 12, 2025
Karen Ann Jackson was born in Houston, Texas on August 16, 1954 to parents, Leo Lobpries and Rosalie Kainer Lobpries. She passed away in The Woodlands, Texas on May 12, 2025 at the age of 70 years. After graduating from St. Pius X High School, Karen worked for Prudential Insurance for eight years, then left to devote her time to...
Paul Eugene Fergeson
May 12, 2025
Paul Eugene Fergeson passed away in Houston, Texas on May 12, 2025, at the age of 73. Paul was born to parents Ewin Fergeson and Virginia Pohl Fergeson on January 21, 1952 in Houston, Texas.
Paul is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Della Fergeson; father, Ewin Fergeson; granddaughter, Destiny Fergeson; brother-in-law, Charles “Chuck” Skeeters.
He is survived by his mother,...
Rickey Maurice Vincent
May 11, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Rickey Maurice Vincent on Sunday, May 11, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on October 2, 1947, in Mishawaka, Indiana, Rick graduated from Penn High School and soon after entered an electrician apprenticeship. Through hard work and dedication, he became a Master Electrician and spent many years working in the electrical...
Ollie Faye Belcher
May 11, 2025
Ollie “Faye” Rollins Belcher, 94, went home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2025. Faye was born on September 17, 1930 as a twin to parents Edward Virgil Rollins and Birdie Mae Higgs Rollins.
On March 17, 1952, Faye Rollins was married to the love of her life, Mr. Oliver Lee Belcher Jr., and they were married for 47...
David Francis Nethercot
May 10, 2025
David Francis Nethercot, of Lumberton, Texas passed away on May 10, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on February 21, 1949, in Emporia, Kansas, David lived a full and devoted life marked by hard work, unwavering love for his family, and a heart of gold.
David was the beloved husband of Patricia Ann Nethercot, his loving wife of 58 years/...
Lanell Brewer
May 9, 2025
Judith Lanell Brewer was born February 29, 1940 in Cleveland, Texas to parents, Horace C. Feazell and Elmyra Hansbro Feazell. She went to her Heavenly Home on May 9, 2025 in Baytown, Texas at the age of 85 years. Lanell worked at the Baytown State Bank for 28 years where she was Assistant Vice President. She was a lifelong member...
Anthony Leonard Elizondo
May 8, 2025
Anthony Leonard Elizondo, 48, of Houston, Texas, passed away on May 8, 2025. He was born on October 15, 1976, in Houston to Ruben and Carol Elizondo.
Anthony was a loving brother, devoted nephew and uncle, and a faithful friend to many. A proud graduate of Aldine High School, Class of 1995, Anthony was known for his strong work ethic and...
Virginia Harrison New
May 8, 2025
Virginia Harrison New, beloved mother, sister, memaw, and friend, passed away on May 8, 2025. Born on January 10, 1950, in Houston, Texas, to Robert and Freida Harrison, Virginia brought warmth, kindness, and joy to all who knew her.Virginia was known for her deep love of family. She cherished spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, always capturing special...
Randel Jay Durdin
May 8, 2025
Randel “Randy” Jay Durdin, 78, of Huffman, Texas, passed away on May 8, 2025. Born December 17, 1946, in Crockett, Texas, to Ocie Bailey Durdin and Bonnie Hazel Burns Durdin, Randy lived a life marked by hard work, service, and deep devotion to his family and community.
Randy graduated from North Shore High School and went on to build a life...
Martin Garcia Ojeda
May 7, 2025
Martin Garcia Ojeda June 12, 1988 – May 7, 2025
Para ti, mi amor, que te di todo en cuerpo y alma. Te llevas contigo todo lo que soy. Te agradezco tanto amor y todos los sacrificios que hiciste por nuestra familia. En esta vida solo éramos tú y yo, y todos nuestros bebés de cuatro pies. Me hiciste tan feliz,...
Travis Kendall Moore
May 7, 2025
Travis Kendall Moore was born in Houston, Texas on December 13, 1988 to parents, Elmer V. Moore Jr. and Darla Lilley Moore. He passed away in Houston, Texas on May 7, 2025 at the age of 36 years. Travis graduated from The Woodlands High School in 2006 and he received an Associate’s Degree From Lone Star College in Art. In...
Linda Garrison
May 7, 2025
Linda Lee Garrison, 81, went home to be with the Lord on May 7th, 2025 in the Woodlands, Texas. Linda was born to parents Archie Dorst and Ida Whaley on January 4th, 1944 in Ohio.
Linda is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bradie Garrison; parents, Archie Dorst and Ida Whaley; brothers, Gary Dorst, Walter Dorst; sisters, Eleanor Spurlock, Donna...
Richard Hatfield Jr
May 7, 2025
Richard “Rick” Hatfield, Jr.
December 9, 1946 – May 7, 2025
Richard Hatfield, Jr., known lovingly as Rick, passed away on May 7, 2025, in Coldspring, Texas, at the age of 78. Born on December 9, 1946, in San Antonio, Texas, to Richard Hatfield Sr. and Eva Nell Tannehill Hatfield, Rick lived a life marked by resilience, love, and quiet strength.
As a...
Michael Thomas Duren
May 6, 2025
Michael Thomas Duren
Nov. 3, (year intentionally omitted) – May 6, 2025
Michael Thomas Duren, a larger-than-life personality whose warmth, charm, and unmistakable style left a lasting impression on everyone he met, passed away on May 6, 2025, during a stretch of stormy weather—fitting, as his partner James said, given Michael’s lifelong love of watching storms roll through the Texas sky. His...
Vivian Pickett
May 5, 2025
On May 5th, 2025, Vivian Mae Pickett passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her beloved family. Vivian was born to parents Luther Winslow and Vivian Hall Winslow on December 18th, 1946 in Pine Hurst, Texas.
Vivian is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Pickett Sr.; parents, Luther and Vivian Winslow; daughter, Paula Johnson; brother, Tommy Winslow, Walter Winslow, Luther...
James Austin Caldwell
May 5, 2025
James Austin Caldwell, a long-time member of the Coldspring community, passed away on March 5th, 2025, at the age of 98. James was born to parents Claud Austin Caldwell and Thelma Maines Caldwell in Houston, Texas on February 18th, 1927.
James is preceded in death by his parents, Claud Austin Caldwell and Thelma Maines Caldwell; son, Larry James Caldwell.
He is survived...
Sylvia Cohen Dannelley
May 3, 2025
Sylvia Cohen Dannelley was born in Charleston, West Virginia on January 1, 1949 to parents, Ralph Craft and Glennie Liles Craft. She entered Heavens Gates on May 3, 2025 at the age of 76 years. Sylvia was a master quilter, seamstress, knitter, crocheter, and jewelry maker. In her younger years she loved horses. She was also a great cake decorator,...
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