Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Claude William Scott

Claude William Scott

August 15, 2024

Claude William Scott was born April 2, 1939 in Houston, Texas to parents, Claude E. Scott and May Scott. He passed away August 15, 2024 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 85. Claude worked for many years doing construction work for the Houston Pipeline. He loved the outdoors especially hunting and fishing, and could often times be found in...

Cheryl Diane Driver

Cheryl Diane Driver

August 13, 2024

Cheryl Diane Driver, 66, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024, in Houston, Texas. Born on July 5, 1958, in Houston, Texas, Cheryl was the beloved daughter of Elmer Lloyd Holt and Rose Frances Dunn Holt. She was a proud graduate of Robert E. Lee High School and spent the last seven years of her life in...

Bruce Shoemaker

Bruce Shoemaker

August 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bruce Shoemaker, who departed this world on August 12, 2024, in Baytown. He was born on June 8, 1956, in Liberty to his loving parents Melvin Shoemaker and Orva Evans Shoemaker, both of whom have now reunited with him in eternal peace. Bruce was also preceded by his brother...

David Jean Brewster

David Jean Brewster

August 10, 2024

David Jean Brewster, 45, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on August 10, 2024. Born on February 9, 1979, David was the cherished son of David Jean Brewster, Sr. and Shela Covington Brewster. Raised in Cleveland, Texas, David was a devoted Christian with a strong sense of family. He found joy in the simple things, preferring the comfort of home and...

Nelli Joyce Sullivan

Nelli Joyce Sullivan

August 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nelli Joyce Sullivan, our beloved angel, who departed from this world on August 10, 2024 in Kingwood.

  Nelli will be commemorated with a private graveside service.

 She will be deeply missed by her loving parents, Logan and Alex Sullivan, and her big sister, Nova Ruth Sullivan, who shared a special...

Willie Rainer Haddox

Willie Rainer Haddox

August 9, 2024

Willie Rainer Haddox, 85, of Liberty, Texas, passed away on August 9, 2024. Born on March 12, 1939, in Columbia, Mississippi, Willie was the cherished son of Buford Haddox and Maggie Lee Cooper Haddox. His life journey took him from his hometown to Pasadena, Texas, and ultimately to Dayton, where he spent the last 25 years.

Willie was a dedicated employee...

Justin Jackson Myers

Justin Jackson Myers

August 8, 2024

Justin Jackson Myers, born on May 29, 2000, in Houston, bid farewell to this world on August 8, 2024, in Livingston. Surrounded by the unwavering love of his family, Justin peacefully transitioned into eternal rest.

 In his youth, Justin excelled academically, graduating from Hull-Daisetta High School 4th in the class of 2018. He further pursued his passion for mechanics and successfully...

Kenneth Allen Whitlow

Kenneth Allen Whitlow

August 7, 2024

Kenneth Allen Whitlow, a dedicated Deputy with the Harris County Sheriff Office for a span of 30 years, passed away on August 7, 2024, in Clear Lake. He was born on January 4, 1961, in Dallas, Texas. Kenneth's commitment to serving his community through law enforcement was evident throughout his illustrious career.

 Kenneth attended Pasadena High School and later went on...

Gwendolyn Bullion Harrison

Gwendolyn Bullion Harrison

August 6, 2024

Gwendolyn Bullion Harrison, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2024, in Dayton, Texas, at the age of 80. Born on September 20, 1943, in Port Arthur, Texas, Gwen was a cherished member of her community who touched many lives with her kindness and generosity.

Gwen was the daughter of Clovis Bullion and Ruby Boudreaux Bullion. She...

Betty Joanne Havard

Betty Joanne Havard

August 4, 2024

Betty Joanne Havard, 88, went home to be with her Lord on August 4th, 2024. Betty was born to parents Claude Robinson and Verna Keagy Robinson on December 2nd, 1935 in Glasgow, Montana. Betty was a devout Christian, selflessly devoting her time to singing and playing piano to local nursing home residents for 14 years. She loved her family above...

Brenda Lee Martin

Brenda Lee Martin

August 2, 2024

Brenda Lee Martin, 64, passed away surrounded by family on August 2, 2024, in Dayton, Texas. Born on March 22, 1960, in Houston, Texas, Brenda was the cherished daughter of Clifford William Lee and Wanda Nell Keith, both of whom preceded her in death.

Brenda was known for her radiant smile and infectious laughter. A devoted housewife, she took great pride...

Terry Dewayne Elam Sr.

Terry Dewayne Elam Sr.

July 31, 2024

Terry Dewayne Elam Sr was born July 8, 1962 in Houston, Texas to parents, Jerald Basil Elam and Lucille Reynolds Elam. He passed away in Cleveland, Texas on July 31, 2024 at the age of 62. Terry received his Bachelor's and Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice Forensic Science, and worked for the Willis Police Department before working for a private...

Mary Cecil Coogler-Miller

Mary Cecil Coogler-Miller

July 30, 2024

Mary Cecil Coogler-Miller "MIMI" was born June 1, 1930 in Shepherd, Texas to parents, Marvin Cutler and Gladys Parker Cutler. She entered Heavens Gates on July 30, 2024 at the age of 94. Mary was a woman of great faith and she loved the Lord, and was a member of the Shepherd Methodist Church. She was the kindest and most...

Sheryl Kathryn Ondrias

Sheryl Kathryn Ondrias

July 29, 2024

Sheryl Kathryn Meeks Ondrias, a dedicated Inventory Control Manager, retired from Marubeni-Itochu Tubulars America Inc. after 20 years of loyal service. She was born on June 30, 1945, in North Platte, Nebraska, to her loving parents, Edward Meeks and Kathryn Kelley Meeks.

 Sheryl passed away on July 29, 2024 in Houston where shad had spent the last 45 years of her...

Rene Cervantes Maya Sr.

Rene Cervantes Maya Sr.

July 26, 2024

René Cervantes Maya, Sr., de 48 años, de Dayton, Texas, falleció el 26 de julio de 2024. Nacido el 12 de noviembre de 1975 en Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, México, hijo de Salomón Cervantes Rosas y Efigenia Maya Valdez, René vivió una vida marcada por la dedicación, la generosidad y la alegría.

Hábil soldador de profesión, René era conocido por su ética...

Deborrah Roxanne Pickering

Deborrah Roxanne Pickering

July 26, 2024

Deborrah “Roxanne” Pickering was born December 4, 1956 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to parents, Billy Daniels and Charlsie Beard Daniels. She went to her Heavenly Home on July 26, 2024 at the age of 67. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Billy Pickering; father, Billy Daniels; mother, Charlsie Shumate; brother, Joe Daniels; niece, Ashley Daniels. Roxanne is...

Brenda Lee Ayers

Brenda Lee Ayers

July 25, 2024

Brenda Lee Ayers, 64, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024. Brenda was born on March 8, 1960, in Texas City, Texas, to Richard Hagler and Emily Ring. She spent the last 36 years of her life in Tarkington Prairie, where she and her loving and devoted husband, Randall Ayers, raised their family. Prior to their move...

Carlas Wayne Sens

Carlas Wayne Sens

July 25, 2024

Carlas Wayne Sens, a beloved resident of the Cleveland community, went home to be with the Lord on July 25, 2024. Carlas was born to parents Arnold Sens and Dorothy Frnka on September 24, 1955 in Columbus, Texas.

Carlas is preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Charles Owen, Arnold and Betty Sens; brother, Arnold James Sens.

He is survived by...

Terri Roe

Terri Roe

July 25, 2024

Terri Roe, formerly known as Terri Davis, passed away on July 25, 2024, in Humble. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on January 19, 1957, Terri was a beloved daughter of Curtis Joseph Davis and Charlene Lillian Hudgens.

 Terri was a dedicated secretary in the food service industry who touched the lives of many with her kindness and efficiency. She had a...