Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
Barbara Sue Squier
January 7, 2025
Barbara Sue Squier, daughter of Frank and Lois Strickland, was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 20, 1952, and passed on January 7, 2025. She will always be remembered as the "Fun Aunt or Grandmother" as she always enjoyed playing with the kids and bringing them joy. Barbara raised her two sons and taught her grandchildren to always be compassionate...
Ted Wayne Stephens
January 7, 2025
On January 7th, 2025, Ted Wayne Stephens went home to be with the Lord, at the age of 70. Ted was born to parents Delbert Stephens and Mary Carter Stephens in Cleveland, Texas on February 14th, 1954. A devoted husband, son, father, grandfather, and friend, Ted will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
Ted is preceded in death...
Roxie Elizabeth Vandver
January 6, 2025
Obituary for Roxie Elizabeth Vandver
Roxie Elizabeth Vandver, 63, passed away on January 6, 2025, in Cleveland, Texas, after a courageous battle with liver cancer. Born on August 27, 1961, in Ogden, Utah, to Clovis Brewer and Nettie Beatrice Green, Roxie spent the last 25 years of her life in Tarkington, Texas, where she was a beloved member of her community.
Roxie...
Rothel Leon Findley
January 5, 2025
Obituary for Rothel "Roy" Leon Findley
Rothel "Roy" Leon Findley, 91, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, in Huffman, Texas. Born and raised in Alabama, Roy spent the last 30 years in Huffman, having previously lived in Humble.
A man of few words, Roy was a private person who enjoyed a simple and fulfilling life. He found joy in the outdoors,...
John "Buster" Ripkowski
January 5, 2025
John "Buster" Ripkowski, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, in Liberty. He was born on October 21, 1929, in New Waverly, and spent his early years in Dayton, where he graduated from Dayton High School in 1949. During his high school years, he was known for his athleticism and passion for the...
Curtis Wayne Lewis
January 4, 2025
Curtis Wayne Lewis was born on July 12, 1960, in Houston, Texas, and passed away on January 4, 2025. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Jessica Leigh Lewis of Huntsville, Texas; his father, Billy Jay Lewis of Cleveland, Texas; and his faithful dog, Rosie. Curtis is preceded in death by his mother, Odessa Faye Love Lewis.
A graduate of Cleveland...
Bobbie Jean Johnson
January 4, 2025
Bobbie Jean Johnson was born July 23rd, 1939, in Liberty County, Texas to parents Willie Vickery and Audrey Trevathan Vickery. She went to her heavenly home on January 4th, 2025, at the age of 85.
Bobbie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Johnny Johnson Sr.; parents, Willie and Audrey Vickery; sisters, Mary Shaw, JoAnn Cotton.
She is survived by her...
Linda Lou Cryer Eubank Tidwell
January 3, 2025
Linda Lou Cryer Eubank Tidwell, a beloved matriarch of her family and a retired truck driver, passed away on January 3, 2025, in Midland, Texas. Born on December 2, 1949, in Lubbock, Texas, Linda lived a life full of rich experiences and cherished memories.
In the last two years of her life, Linda called Midland home. Prior to that, she had...
Kerri Wentworth
January 2, 2025
Kerri Wentworth, age 60, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on January 2, 2025, in Humble, after a hard-fought battle with illness, with her devoted husband and family by her side. She was born on November 2, 1964, in Houston and graduated from Baytown Ross S. Sterling High School.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James A....
Thomas Eugene "Gene" Holman Sr
January 1, 2025
Thomas Eugene “Gene” Holman Sr was born July 4, 1945 in Clarendon, Texas to parents, Thomas Lee Holman and Maxine Melton Holman. He passed away January 1, 2025 in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 79 years. Gene has lived in Shepherd, Texas for the past 25 years and was a retired truck driver. He loved being outdoors and fishing...
Richard Leroy Heath
December 30, 2024
Richard Heath, a resident of Dayton, Tx, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2024. He was known for his infectious laughter, sense of humor, and his passion for fishing. Richard was a free spirit who lived life on his own terms, a restless soul, always searching for his next adventure and always pursuing his passions in life. He will be...
Devin Smith
December 30, 2024
Devin Olen Smith, age 31, passed away in Kingwood, Texas, on Monday, December 30, 2024. He was born on August 25, 1993, in Pasadena, Texas. Devin grew up in Liberty, Coldspring and Dayton, Texas, graduating from Dayton High School in 2012. Most recently, he lived in Porter and Kingwood, Texas.
Devin enjoyed spending time with his family, camping at Garner State...
Stanley Richard Blackerby
December 28, 2024
Stanley Richard Blackerby, 77, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 28, 2024. He was born on March 7, 1947, in Blythe, California, to Herbert and Lucy Blackerby.
Stanley married the love of his life, Martha G. Todd Blackerby, on September 3, 1966. They shared 58 years of love, devotion, and cherished memories. Together, they built a...
Billie Jo Trapp
December 28, 2024
BILLIE JO ATKINS TRAPP PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 28, 2024, IN COLDSPRING, TEXAS AT THE AGE OF 94 YEARS. BILLIE WAS BORN IN FALLS COUNTY, TEXAS ON FEBRUARY 19, 1930, TO ROBERT OLIVER ATKINS AND BERTIE JUANITA SEWELL ATKINS. SHE WAS THE YOUNGEST AND LAST SURVIVING CHILD OF THE EIGHT CHILDREN BORN TO THIS MARRIAGE. BESIDES HER MOTHER AND FATHER,...
Dirk Allen Krob
December 27, 2024
Dirk Allen Krob was born at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines on January 10, 1963 to parents, Larry Krob and Sharon Powers. He passed away December 27, 2024 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 61 years. Dirk was a resident of Cleveland, Texas for the past 2 years. He was a former resident of Hampton, Virginia where...
Roberto Morales
December 27, 2024
Roberto Morales nació el 15 de octubre de 2004 en Houston, Texas, hijo de Luciano Morales y Olga Marina Melgar. Falleció el 27 de diciembre de 2024 en Cleveland, Texas, a la edad de 20 años. Roberto trabajaba en Walmart en Liberty, Texas. Le sobreviven su padre, Luciano Morales; madre, Olga Marina Melgar; abuela, Rosa Cárcamo; los hermanos Felipe Cordón...
Michael Bruce Griffin
December 26, 2024
Obituary for Michael Bruce Griffin
Michael Bruce Griffin, 72, of Baytown, Texas, passed away on December 26, 2024. Born on June 13, 1952, in Dayton, Texas, to Clarence F. Griffin and Leveata J. Enloe, Michael was a lifelong resident of Dayton. He graduated from Dayton High School in 1971, where he made lasting friendships and laid the foundation for a life...
Merle Ray Jackson
December 26, 2024
Obituary for Merle Ray Jackson
Merle Ray Jackson, 78, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on December 26, 2024. He was born on July 19, 1946, in Central City, Kentucky, to Hershel and Pauline Siegers Jackson.
Ray made his home in Dayton for the past 28 years, after relocating from the Dallas area. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a...
Jesse Thomas Moore
December 25, 2024
Jesse Thomas Moore was born July 5, 1945 in Beaumont, Texas to parents, Robert R. Moore and Dean Hammons Moore. He passed away on December 25, 2024 in Shepherd, Texas at the age of 79. Jesse proudly served our country in the US Navy and was in the Bay of Pigs in 1963. He was a welder and fabricator and...
Murphy "Joe" Glenn Dugas
December 24, 2024
Obituary for Murphy "Joe" Glenn Dugas
Murphy "Joe" Glenn Dugas, 60, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, in Baytown, Texas. Born on July 26, 1964, in Baytown, Joe was the son of Murphy John Dugas and Frances Kay Duhon.
Joe lived in Dayton for the past 24 years, after spending his early years in Baytown, where he attended...
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