Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

March 18, 2018

Mrs. Bertha Lou (Cooper) Raines, age 75 of Cleveland, TX went to be with the Lord peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 18, 2018 around 7:30 AM after a struggle with cancer. She was born in Muskogee, OK on April 12, 1942 to Clifford W. and Sally (Pilkenton) Cooper. Growing up in Aldine, TX, she was active in church,...

March 17, 2018

Avy Lee Roach, age 86 of New Caney, Texas, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018. She was born June 28, 1931 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Joe and Isey Stephens who preceded her in death along with her husband, William C. Roach, Jr.; and five brothers. Survivors include her daughters, Deborah DelPiero and husband Paul, Dorothy Roach Williams; grandsons, Logan...

March 17, 2018

March 16, 2018

James Winston Shoemake, age 74 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018. He was born October 7, 1943 in Covington County, Mississippi to parents Dennis and Rita Shoemake who he is preceded in death by. Survivors include his daughters, Vicky Ann Lindsey and husband Charles, and Patricia Shoemake; sister, Sally Bennet; grandchildren, Dylan Orozco, Kristen Orozco, Andrew Lindsey...

March 15, 2018

Donald Braxton Miller, 68, of Dayton passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 at home. He was born March 17, 1949 in Baytown, Texas to parents, John Miller and Doris Lurline Billings Miller. Memorial service for Donnie will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 23, 2018 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenny Brigman officiating. The family will receive friends 10:00...

March 15, 2018

Frances Thelda Mizell, age 90 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018. She was born April 13, 1927 in East Lincoln, Mississippi to parents J.W. and Audrey Thymes Brown who preceded her in death along with her husband, James Sueville Mizell; and sister, Carrie Fritch. Survivors include her son, James Mizell; daughter-in-law, Susan Mizell; brother, Lewis Brown and...

March 14, 2018

Colden Charles Neal “Buster” of Splendora, TX passed away March 14, 2018 at 8:45 a.m. surrounded by loved ones in his home. He was born on September 24, 1937 in Port Arthur, TX to parents L.E. Neal and Lila Kennedy who preceded him in death. He was very well known and loved in the community. Neal was never afraid to...

March 13, 2018

Huey Campbell, Sr., 85 of Dayton passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in Humble, Texas. He was born October 6, 1932 in Liberty, Texas to parents, Howard Campbell and Bertha Vaughn Campbell. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 16, 2018 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton. Services for Huey will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 17,...

March 13, 2018

Jo Ann McWhorter, age 76 of Thicket, Texas, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018. She was born July 13, 1941 in Houston, Texas to parents Lewis and Gladys Sheppard who preceded her in death along with her husband, Bobbie Earl McWhorter, Sr.; grandson, Blake Eason; brothers, Buddy Sheppard, Charles Sheppard and James Ray Sheppard; and sisters, Jean Elliot and Merle...

March 12, 2018

Charles Allen Wardrup, age 63 of Rye, Texas, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018. He was born December 4, 1954 in Houston, Texas to parents Tony and Mary Wardrup who preceded him in death along with his brothers, Collie Wardrup and Weldon Wardrup; sister, Margie; dog, Boots; and cat, Smokey. Survivors include his son, Douglas Wardrup (Jessica Smith); brother, Tony...

March 12, 2018

Geneva Hattie Hanel Parick, 83, of Dayton, Texas passed away March 12, 2018 in Liberty, Texas. Geneva was born November 7, 1934 in Cameron, Texas to parents, John Stanley Hanel and Freida Zalesky Hanel. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m.,...

March 12, 2018

Rita McPherson Meadows, 69 of Crosby passed away Monday, March 12, 2018 in Baytown, Texas. She was born August 15, 1948 in Greenville, Alabama to parents, Robert Martin McPherson and Nettie Lois Jordan. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the Dayton First Assembly of God Church. Services for Rita will be 10:00...

March 11, 2018

Dennis Herbert Raymond, age 79 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018. He was born June 21, 1938 in Corpus Christi, Texas to parents Herbert and Lois Raymond who preceded him in death along with his step-mother, Betty Raymond; and wife, Sherma Raymond. Survivors include his wife, Dianna Raymond; son, Dennis Garrett Raymond and wife Vielka; daughter, Julie...

March 10, 2018

Dora Marie Guerra, age 81 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018. She was born November 1, 1936 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts to parents Wesley and Alice Warren who preceded her in death along with her first husband, Philip LeMere; daughter, Doreen LeMere; and brother, J. Wesley Warren Jr. Survivors include her husband, John Guerra, Sr.; daughters, Phyllis...

March 10, 2018

Lloyd Earl Wagnon, 59, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at his home in Cleveland, Texas. He was born on September 26, 1958 in Houston, Texas to parents Ivey D. and Dolores Wagnon who precede him in death. Along with his parents, Lloyd is also preceded in death by his beloved pet rat, Susie. Survivors include his beloved wife...

March 8, 2018

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 12, 2018 at Coldspring United Methodist Church, Coldspring, Texas. Services will follow starting at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 12, 2018 at Coldspring United Methodist Church, Coldspring, Texas. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Coldspring, Texas.

March 7, 2018

James Clifton Autrey, Jr., age 84 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018. He was born June 6, 1933 in Morrilton, Arkansas to parents James Clifton Autrey and Leah Autrey who preceded him in death along with his wife, Marjorie Autrey; daughters, Beverely Anne Autrey and Geniva "Gaye" Bailey; two sisters and their husbands, Alice and Wesley Williams,...

March 6, 2018

Kevin John Kadlecek, age 45 of Plum Grove, Texas, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018. He was born December 12, 1972 in Houston, Texas to parents Johnny and Ruby Kadlecek. He is preceded in death by his mother. Survivors include his father, Johnny Kadlecek; brother, Craig Kadlecek and wife Michele; nephews, Casey Kadlecek and Colby Kadlecek; numerous other relatives and...

March 6, 2018

Memorial Services for Christy will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Dayton.

March 5, 2018

Linda Lou Martin, age 71 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Monday, March 5, 2018. She was born October 20, 1946 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Barney and Eldonia Perkins Faulkner who preceded her in death along with 5 brothers and her daughter, Kimberly Kaye. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Reverend Dennis Martin; son, Reverend David Martin and wife,...