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Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
Blaklee Marie Edwards
Sep 10, 2023
Blaklee Marie Edwards, a courageous young soul who battled cancer with unwavering determination, gained her angel wings on September 10, 2023. She was just ten years old, but her impact on this world far surpassed her tender age. Blaklee was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, and cousin, cherished by her entire family. Despite her young age, she accomplished...
Graciela Duran Juneau
Sep 8, 2023
Graciela Duran Juneau, known affectionately as Grace, touched the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her. She passed away on September 8, 2023, in Dayton, Texas, at the age of 66, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and unwavering kindness.
Grace was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 18, 1956, to her loving parents, Roberto...
Travis Wayne Youngblood
Sep 8, 2023
Travis Wayne Youngblood was born in Houston, Texas on September 9, 1949 to parents, Marion Youngblood and Bessie Fulson Youngblood. He passed away September 8, 2023 in Conroe, Texas at the age of 73. Travis has been a carpenter since he was 16 years old. He loved to fish and enjoyed working in his yard. Travis was a hardworking man...
David LaRue Muck
Sep 7, 2023
David LaRue Muck was born November 17, 1938 in Altamont, Illinois to parents, Charles Geoffrey Muck and Mattie Lee Seale Muck. He went to his heavenly home on September 7, 2023 in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 84. David has been a pastor for 32 years and he loved playing his guitar and singing. He was over the Nursing...
Ricky Gaia
Sep 6, 2023
Stephen Richard “Ricky” Gaia was born June 7, 1960 in Memphis, Tennessee to parents, Bill Gaia and Frances Ware Gaia. He passed away September 6, 2023 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 63. Ricky began working in the flooring business in 1978 and was currently employed at Texan Floor Service in Houston, Texas. He loved the western heritage and...
Joann Renfro
Sep 5, 2023
Mary Joann Renfro was born November 22, 1933 in Caldwell, Texas to parents, James Dudley Skelly and Louise Ellen Starkey Skelly. She went to her Heavenly Home on September 5, 2023 in Coldspring, Texas at the age of 89. Joann married Billy Gene Renfro on August 27, 1954 and they began their life together. She was a retired Administrative Assistant...
Charlotte Ann Wiggins
Sep 3, 2023
Charlotte Ann Wiggins was born December 3, 1955 in Houston, Texas to parents, Robert Schroeder and JoAnne Walker Schroeder. She passed away on September 3, 2023 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 67. Charlotte began her career as a math teacher and coach at Cleveland Junior High, after which moving to Splendora ISD. Charlotte worked in administration for the...
Brooke Elizabeth Doty
Sep 2, 2023
On September 2, 2023, the world lost a radiant soul, as Brooke Elizabeth Doty, aged 14, passed away. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and cherished memories that will forever be held close by those who were fortunate to have known her.
Brooke was a treasured daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend. Born and raised in Tarkington,...
Steven Charles Sackett
Sep 1, 2023
Steven Charles Sackett, age 39, passed away on September 1, 2023, in Baytown, Texas. Born on August 15, 1984, in Baytown, Steven spent his entire life in Kenefick, Texas, and was a proud graduate of Dayton High School's class of 2003. After completing high school, he pursued higher education at Hill College in Hillsboro, Texas, where he spent two...
Burl “Bubba” Bunting, Jr.
Aug 31, 2023
Burl “Bubba” Bunting, Jr. was born in Livingston, Texas on May 28, 1957 to parents, Burl Bunting, Sr. and Dorothy Coyle Bunting. He passed away August 31, 2023 in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 66. Bubba worked for Bittick Construction and was currently working at Energy Transfer as a maintenance manager. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and he...
Josephine Dorothy Svoboda
Aug 30, 2023
Josephine Dorothy Svoboda, a beloved member of the Crosby, Texas community, peacefully passed away on August 30, 2023, at the age of 94. She was born on January 8, 1929, to her loving parents, Andrew Wierzowiecki and Mary Cone Wierzowiecki. Josephine's legacy is one of unwavering dedication to her family, her faith, and her community.
Josephine had been a...
Gary Wayne Everitt
Aug 30, 2023
Gary Wayne Everitt was born December 19, 1954 in Conroe, Texas to parents, Thomas Everitt and Shirley Goodson Everitt. He passed away in Huntsville, Texas on August 30, 2023 at the age of 68. Gary worked in the construction field and he loved watching football. Two of his favorite teams were the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas A&M Aggies....
Gloria Dianne Egger
Aug 27, 2023
Gloria Dianne Egger was born to William Marvin Sr. and Eddie Ruth Wells Prestridge on Oct. 10, 1945, in Cleveland, Texas. Dianne passed peacefully at her home in Porter, Texas in the early morning hours of Aug. 27, 2023, at the age of 77 surrounded by her family due to complications from COPD and small cell lung cancer.
Dianne is...
Robert "Bobby" Mason Higginbotham
Aug 26, 2023
In Loving Memory of Robert "Bobby" Mason Higginbotham
June 14, 1996 - August 26, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert "Bobby" Mason Higginbotham, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Bobby left this world on August 26, 2023, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 27. His vibrant spirit and his...
Dorothy Nell Everding
Aug 26, 2023
Dorothy Nell Everding, a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandma, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on August 26, 2023, at the age of 83. She was born on January 29, 1940, to Walter and Eloise Placker. Throughout her life, Dorothy was known for her unwavering love and devotion to her family, her passion for gardening, and her vibrant spirit. Dorothy's green...
Elmer Jackson Young
Aug 26, 2023
Elmer Jackson Young was born in the Trinity River Bottoms, Texas on July 17, 1928 to parents, Homer Young and May Burris Young. He passed away in Cleveland, Texas on August 26, 2023 at the age of 95.
Elmer was a heavy equipment operator and worked for the City of Cleveland. He loved his family and will be greatly...
Sammie Jo Embry
Aug 25, 2023
Sammie Jo Embry was born August 13, 1939 in Baskin, Louisiana to parents, Dwight G. Gilliam and Valorie Duchesne Gilliam. She passed away in Coldspring, Texas on August 25, 2023 at the age of 84. Sammie Jo has lived in Coldspring for more than 40 years and was a retired clerk for the US Post Office in Coldspring and Point...
John Marshell Hastings
Aug 24, 2023
John Marshell Hastings, of Shepherd, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at the age of 77. Born on August 5, 1946, in Columbia, South Carolina, John was the son of John Marshal Hastings and Mary Ross Leckie Hastings.
In his early years, John pursued a career as an electrical lineman before transitioning to become the proud owner of...
Barbara Ann Barlow
Aug 23, 2023
Barbara Ann Barlow, aged 81, a resident of Shepherd, TX, passed away on August 23, 2023. She was born on June 16, 1942, to Arvin and Annie Smith. Barbara's passing is preceded by the loss of her parents, her daughter, Sharon Barlow, and her brothers, Clifton Smith, Rex Smith, Billy Joe Smith, W.A. Smith, Jimmy Smith, Otis Wayne Smith, as well as sisters, Dorothy...
Sara Nell Castleman
Aug 23, 2023
Sara Nell Castleman was born December 29, 1936, in Monahans, Texas to parents, Arthur Adams and Lorene Wheeler Adams. She went to her heavenly home on August 23, 2023, in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 86. Sara was the fourth of five children, and she always had a great love for her family. Sara married Ralph Castleman on February...
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