Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Charlotte Faye Faircloth

Charlotte Faye Faircloth

April 3, 2024

Charlotte Faye Faircloth was born November 7, 1953 in Cleveland, Texas to parents, James Freeland Faircloth and Charlotte Jasmine Williams Faircloth, both of whom preceded her in death. She also is preceded in death by her stepfather, James Dawson. She passed away peacefully in her home on April 3, 2024 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 70. She is...

Mark Wood

Mark Wood

April 3, 2024

Mark Stephen Wood, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on April 3, 2024, at the age of 65 in Baytown, Texas. Born on November 21, 1958, in Houston, Texas, to Jean Stephen Wood and Sarah Slayton Wood, Mark's life was a testament to hard work, love for family, and a passion for life's simple pleasures.

Raised in Baytown,...

Elmer Oliver

Elmer Oliver

April 1, 2024

Elmer Leon Oliver, a man of steadfast faith, unwavering dedication, and profound kindness, passed away on April 1, 2024, at the age of 87 in Baytown, Texas. Born on February 24, 1937, in Haskell County, Kansas, to Sylvester Thompson Oliver and Opal Marie Dunsworth, Elmer's life journey was one marked by integrity, service, and love.

Growing up amidst the idyllic landscapes...

Bonnie Lou Thornton Boutin

Bonnie Lou Thornton Boutin

April 1, 2024

Bonnie Lou Thornton Boutin, a beloved soul who touched the hearts of many, passed away on April 1, 2024, in her hometown of Dayton, Texas. She was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully embarked on her next journey.

 

Born on May 28, 1939, in Dayton, Bonnie's life was a tapestry woven with love, laughter, and cherished memories. She embraced...

Amy Elizabeth Raines

Amy Elizabeth Raines

March 31, 2024

Amy Elizabeth Raines, a woman of warmth, resilience, and cherished memories, peacefully passed away on March 31, 2024, in Dayton, Texas, at the age of 68. Born on May 4, 1955, in Alexandria, Louisiana, to Raymond Neal and Lucille Kemp Neal, Amy's life was defined by her love for simple pleasures and unwavering devotion to her family.

Having spent the last...

Brenda Kay Kelley

Brenda Kay Kelley

March 31, 2024

Brenda Kay (Jefferson) Kelley was born September 26, 1953 in Houston, Texas to Peerless and Nina Beth Jefferson. She passed away at her home in Tarkington Prairie, Texas on March 31, 2024 at the age of 70.

Brenda is preceded in death by her parents, Peerless and Nita Beth Jefferson. She is survived by her loving husband, Tommy Kelley; sons, Tom...

Kenney Finney

Kenney Finney

March 30, 2024

Kenneth Wayne Finney was born April 28, 1988 in Cleveland, Texas. He passed away March 30, 2024 at the age of 35. Kenney was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bernard and Blanche Finney; mother, Brenda Sanders; aunt, Judy Finney; uncles, Irvin Finney, Donnie Finney, and Lloyd Finney. He is survived by his fiancé, Lee Ann Jacoby, daughter, Natalynn Finney;...

Bobby McComb

Bobby McComb

March 29, 2024

Bobby McComb, born on November 19, 1964, in Houston, Texas, passed away on March 29, 2024. He was a loving brother, uncle, and grandpa. Bobby will be dearly missed by all who knew him.He is survived by his sisters Tammy Harrison and husband Dwayne, Jenny Berton, Tonya Pelham and husband James, Lawanda Bearss, and Chrissy McComb; brothers Stephen McComb and...

JoAnn Rhodes

JoAnn Rhodes

March 29, 2024

JoAnn Rhodes was born February 24, 1941 in Goodrich, Texas to parents, William Word Cox and Ruby Kye Elliott Cox. Her siblings were Ruby, James, Hazel, Evelyn, Ben, Mildred, and Terry. She went to her Heavenly Home on March 29, 2024 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 83. 

JoAnn graduated from Cleveland High School in 1959. She married Doctor James...

Lacy Rogers

Lacy Rogers

March 29, 2024

James Lacy Rogers was born April 22, 1944 in Douglas, Texas to parents, Willie Ashley Rogers and Velma McDaniel Rogers. He passed away March 29, 2024 in Huntsville, Texas at the age of 79. Lacy was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Velma Rogers; brothers, Junior Rogers, Forrest Rogers, Thomas Rogers; sisters, Linda Rogers Sandefer and Sybil Rogers...

Bernie Landrum

Bernie Landrum

March 29, 2024

Bernie Landrum of Katy, TX passed away at age 88 on Friday, March 29, 2024.  He was born July 12, 1935, in Freeport, TX to the late Vernil Ivan Landrum and Bertha Pearl Baker.  He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Mignon, and his brother George Lawshe.  He is survived by his brother Clarence Golden and wife Lena,...

Valerie Lynn Wall

Valerie Lynn Wall

March 29, 2024

Valerie Lynn Wall was born December 20, 1955 in Okemah, Oklahoma to parents Daniel Hank Stine and Flora Jean Willis Stine. She passed away March 29, 2024 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 68. 

Valerie was raised in Oklahoma until her mid 20’s and was a barrel racer. She then moved to New Mexico before she moved to Willis, Texas. Valerie...

Betty Ann Bough

Betty Ann Bough

March 26, 2024

Surrounded by family, our songbird, Betty Ann Elliott Bough, 90, met her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 26, 2024. Born at home in Nacogdoches, Texas, on November 24, 1933, Betty was welcomed into this world by her grandmother Lucy Fambro McKnight and parents Gertrude McKnight Elliott and Chester Hoyt Elliott. Betty grew up in East Texas and Northern...

Orvel Carl Bode

Orvel Carl Bode

March 26, 2024

Orvel Carl “Cheyenne” Bode, known for his dedication and hard work, peacefully passed away in Dayton, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. He was a retired maintenance supervisor from Lubrizol, having devoted 30 years of service to the company. Orvel's journey began in Gerald, Texas, where he was born on February 16, 1937.

 

Mr. Bode was baptized on April 11, 1937,...

Joseph Curtis Silcox

Joseph Curtis Silcox

March 26, 2024

Joseph Curtis Silcox was born on November 1, 1948, in Wetumpka, Alabama, to parents Arnold Silcox and Pearlie Crumpton Silcox. He passed away at his home in Cleveland, Texas on March 26, 2024 at the age of 75.

Joe had a deep passion for spending time with his family and loved grilling steaks for them. He found joy in the simplicity...

Norma Laverne Mitcham

Norma Laverne Mitcham

March 24, 2024

Norma Laverne Bell, a beloved soul, was born on November 14, 1957, in Houston, Texas to the late Jack Mirl Bell, Sr. and Laura Jean Williams Bell. On Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the age of 66, Norma peacefully departed to be with our Lord at her home in Splendora, Texas.

Norma is reunited in eternity with her dear parents, Jack...

Lelia Mae Faircloth

Lelia Mae Faircloth

March 24, 2024

Lelia Mae Faircloth, 91, of Tarkington Prairie, passed away at her home, The Cocklebur Ranch, on Sunday, March 24, 2024.  She was born on October 31, 1932 in Groom, Texas to parents Conrad Dean and Becky Myrtle Latimer Duffey.

Lelia is preceded in death by her parents, Conrad Dean and Becky Myrtle Duffey; her beloved husband of Cecil Faircloth; sister, Mona...

Melvin Edgar Cates

Melvin Edgar Cates

March 22, 2024

Melvin Edgar Cates was born October 27, 1952 in Shreveport, Louisiana to parents, Shelton Edgar Cates and Merilene Decker Cates. Melvin went to his Heavenly Home surrounded by his loving family at his residence on March 22, 2024 at the age of 71. 

Melvin worked for Southern Pacific/Union Pacific as a Switchman for 43 years. His servant heart led him to...

Albert Elton Cox

Albert Elton Cox

March 21, 2024

Albert Elton Cox, a dedicated retired maintenance mechanic from Lubrizol in Deer Park, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and commitment. Born in Dallas, Texas, on January 28th, 1939, Albert's journey came to a peaceful end in Dayton, Texas, on March 21st, 2024.

 

Albert's life was marked by his service not only to his career but also...

Arnette Deloris Daugherty

Arnette Deloris Daugherty

March 21, 2024

Arnette Deloris Daugherty was born August 4, 1941 in Houston, Texas to parents, Arnett Dove Hopkins and Laura Ebon Winters. She went to her Heavenly Home on March 21, 2024 in Coldspring, Texas at the age of 82. 

Arnette loved to travel the world. She was involved with numerous women’s organizations, active in her church community and she loved to entertain....