Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
Mary Alice Tenorio
October 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and MeMe, Mary Alice Tenorio, who went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 1, 2025.
Mary Alice was born on December 16, 1950, to R.L. and Doye Mettlen. She lived her life with love, kindness, and grace, and touched countless lives with her...
Randy Neal Sopchak
October 1, 2025
Randy Neal Sopchak November 15, 1958 – October 1, 2025
Randy Neal Sopchak, 66, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Randy was born on November 15, 1958, in Houston, Texas, to Lawrence Sopchak and Bonnie Stone Sopchak. He graduated from Furr High School in Houston with the Class of 1978 and later settled...
Owen Levi Hildebrandt-Farmer
September 30, 2025
The exciting moments of pregnancy have turned to sorrow and heartfelt loss with the death of our baby boy, Owen Levi Hildebrandt-Farmer on Tuesday, September 30th, 2025.
He was preceded in death by: Grandparents Dalton and Jeri Farmer, Great Grandfather Boyd Guffy
He leaves behind his loving family who will always love him. Parents: Austyn and Denise; Grandparents: Lori Hildebrandt and Fred Hildebrandt;...
Mary Ann Newsom
September 28, 2025
Mary Ann Newsom was born August 10, 1953 in Navasota, Texas to parents, Harry West and Ida Mae West. She passed away September 28, 2025 at the age of 72. Mary Ann was employed by the Houston Chronicle for many years. She loved her family and will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her and loved her. She was...
Sheila Kay Brooks
September 28, 2025
In Loving Memory of Sheila Kay Brooks
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sheila. Though words can hardly convey the depth of our loss, we gather here to honor a life beautifully lived and deeply cherished.
Sheila Kay Brooks passed away on September 28, 2025, at her home, surrounded by loved ones and in true...
Margaret L. Pennington
September 27, 2025
Margaret L. Pennington was born August 6, 1927 in Berea, Kentucky to parents, Thomas E. Taylor and Della M. Cummins Taylor. She entered Heaven's Gates on September 27, 2025 at the age of 98. Margaret lived a full life and went on trail rides with her husband Charles for 10 years. Charles bought her a Driving School that she owned...
Jessica Lee Williams
September 25, 2025
Jessica Lee Williams, 46, passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2025. She was born on February 15, 1979, in Houston, Texas, to James Sauerwein and Jennifer Manzella Sauerwein.
Jessica was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, and friend. To know Jessica was to love her. She had a vibrant spirit, a generous heart, and a gift for making others feel...
Pamela Ruth Ramshur
September 25, 2025
Pamela Ruth Ramshur was born February 21, 1959 in Houston, Texas to parents, Samuel Mize and Betty Dillard Mize. She entered Heavens Gates on September 25, 2025 at the age of 66.
Pamela is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Betty Mize; sisters, Barbara Mize and Tina Mize; brother, Joseph Mize. She is survived by her beloved husband of...
Sammie Lee Weible
September 25, 2025
Obituary for Sammie Lee Weible
Sammie Lee Weible, age 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 25, 2025, in Dayton, Texas. Born on July 30, 1961, in Crockett, Texas, Sammie was the beloved daughter of the late Leland Wars and Nora Powell.
Sammie spent the last six years in the Dayton/Anahuac area, having previously lived in Trinity, Texas....
Patricia Ann Stafford
September 24, 2025
Obituary for Patricia Ann Stafford
Patricia Ann Stafford, age 80, of Mont Belvieu, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born on August 19, 1945, to Elward Bryant and Ina Mae Walker. A proud graduate of Galena Park High School, Class of 1963, she lived a life full of faith, love, and unwavering...
Bettie Joan Dreahn
September 22, 2025
Obituary for Bettie Joan Dreahn
Bettie Joan Dreahn, 89, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025. She was born July 12, 1936, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to William B. Wood and Lillian E. Stork.
Bettie was a woman of faith and a member of the Baptist church. Her lifelong love of history and heritage led her to become an...
Richard Jarvis
September 21, 2025
Charles Richard Jarvis, 74, of Tarkington Prairie, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Born in Wellston, Ohio, on December 12, 1950, Richard wasn’t much for school—instead, he answered the call to work early, becoming a roofer and embracing the value of hard-earned experience. A true salt-of-the-earth man, Richard was the kind of person who never minced words. You...
Johnny B. Landrum
September 21, 2025
Johnny B. Landrum born, September 29, 1941 passed away September 21, 2025 at the age of 83.
Johnny was a Vietnam veteran and served his country in the Army from 1963 – 1965. He loved the outdoors – he enjoyed hunting, fishing and tending a garden.
He was a proud and loving Father and Grandfather. Johnny's greatest joy was to have his...
Amanda Nicole Moore
September 20, 2025
Amanda Nicole Moore August 15, 1990 – September 20, 2025
Amanda Nicole Moore, 35, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on September 20, 2025.
Amanda was born on August 15, 1990, in Houston, Texas, to parents James Sweeney and Myrna Herrick. She spent most of her life in Dayton, with her early childhood in Cleveland. A proud graduate of Dayton High School, Amanda...
Justin Reed Bankston
September 18, 2025
Justin Reed Bankston August 21, 1986 – September 18, 2025
Justin Reed Bankston, 39, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on September 18, 2025.
Born on August 21, 1986, Justin was the son of Jefferey Bankston and Harvalyn "Lyn" Johnson Bankston. A lifelong resident of Dayton, Justin attended Dayton High School and built a respected career as a pipefitter. In addition to his...
Celia Santana
September 18, 2025
Celia Santana was born in Edcouch, Texas on July 20, 1943 to parents, Felipe Villarreal and Amelia Santana Villarreal. She passed away in Shepherd, Texas on September 18, 2025 at the age of 82.
Celia was a hard worker to provide for her family. She learned hard work at an early age and continued it until she no longer could. Celia...
Gary Lee Ladner
September 18, 2025
Gary Lee Ladner passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Gary was born September 27, 1943 in Leesville, Louisiana, where his love for the outdoors first took root. From an early age, he found joy in fishing, a pastime that became a lifelong rhythm, and in working with his hands, whether building,...
Johnny Lee Ponder
September 17, 2025
Obituary for Johnny Lee Ponder
Johnny Lee Ponder, age 75, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025. Born on July 17, 1950, in Kilgore, Texas, Johnny was the beloved son of Donald Thomas Ponder and Lanorah Jane Belew. He was raised in Oklahoma before moving to Baytown, where he attended Robert E. Lee High School. For the past...
Ruby Elizabeth Hopson
September 17, 2025
Ruby Elizabeth Hopson was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on May 8, 1933 to parents, James Kendrick and Francis Lillian Lowry Kendrick. She passed away September 17, 2025 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 92.
Ruby was a Baptist and a member of the American Legion. Her greatest love in life was for her family. She enjoyed all the holidays and...
John Durwood Frazier
September 16, 2025
John Durwood Frazier was born November 20, 1960, in Longview, Texas, to parents William “Bill” Frazier and Betty (Ousley) Frazier. He passed away on September 16, 2025, in Odessa, Texas, at the age of 64.
John studied criminal justice at Kilgore College, served as a law enforcement officer with the Palestine Police Department, and later retired from the Texas Department of...
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