Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
Sherry Taack-Pearce
July 15, 2024
Sherry Taack-Pearce was born in Harris County, Texas on November 24, 1936 to parents, Grady Payne and Mary Davis Moore Payne. She entered Heaven’s Gates on July 15, 2024 at the age of 87. Sherry worked as a secretary at the family’s church for many years. She was a devoted mother and enjoyed spending time with all her family. Sherry...
Stephen Anthony Lee
July 10, 2024
Stephen Anthony Lee was born in Duncan, Oklahoma on July 24, 1958 to parents, Billy Wayne Lee and Colleen L. Bailey . He passed away July 10, 2024 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 65. Anthony graduated from Ft. Gibson High School in 1976 and attended Bacone College in Muskogee to play baseball. He later continued school at Northeastern...
Penny Marie Gary
July 8, 2024
In Loving Memory of Penny Marie Gary
May 20, 1946 – July 8, 2024
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Penny Marie Gary on July 8, 2024, with her daughter by her side. She has been a resident of Dayton, Texas for the past 42 years. Penny was born the middle child of 2 brothers and 2 sisters on May...
Leslie Rae Garrett
July 7, 2024
Leslie Rae Garrett, 67, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024, in Galveston, Texas. Born September 24, 1956, in Dallas, Texas, Leslie was the youngest daughter of Charles Ray Smith and Peggy Joyce White Smith.
Leslie spent the majority of her life in Dayton, Texas, where she lovingly raised her children and built a home filled with love and laughter. For...
Betty Cucco
July 7, 2024
Betty Cucco, 78, passed away peacefully in Dayton, Texas on July 7th, 2024. Betty was born to proud parents Thomas Howard Jordon and Emma Mae McMurtry Jordon on September 14th, 1945.
Betty’s life was marked by a fulfilling career with Lockheed-Martin, a position she held for 38 years. In her free time, Betty was renowned for being a green-thumb, and could...
Romulo Santiago Herrera
July 5, 2024
Rómulo Santiago Herrera nació el 5 de julio de 2024 en Kingwood, Texas, hijo de José Ángel Herrera y Nicole Jamelet Ramos-Mata. Fue llevado por los ángeles al cielo el mismo día.
A Rómulo le sobreviven su madre, Nicole Jamelet Ramos; padre, José Ángel Herrera; abuelos, Yesenia García, Ramulo Santana, Juan Ramos e Imelda Mata; bisabuelo, Basilio García; tía, Elizabeth Ramos;...
Shirley Jo Lambert Poe
July 4, 2024
Shirley Lambert Poe was born September 7, 1935 in Cleveland, Texas to parents, Steven Lambert and Gertrude Henry Lambert. She passed away July 4, 2024 in Houston, Texas at the age of 88. Shirley graduated from Cleveland High School in 1955, where she was Miss Cleveland High. She worked as a keypunch operator for Daniel Industries for 23 years. Above...
Mark Douglas Boone
July 3, 2024
Mark Douglas Boone, born on August 22, 1960, in Houston, Texas, bid farewell to the world on July 3, 2024, in Conroe, Texas. He was known for his illustrious career as an operator in the construction industry and for his service in the US Coast Guard.
Mark's vibrant personality left an indelible mark on all who knew him. He had a...
Shelby "Gma" Jean James Paige
July 2, 2024
Shelby "Gma" Jean James Paige, a beloved member of the community, passed away on July 2, 2024, in Kingwood, Texas. She was born on March 1, 1939, in Anderson, South Carolina.
Shelby dedicated her life to caring for others as a retired nurses aide. Her compassion and warmth touched the lives of many throughout her career. She was known for her...
Travis Risner
June 28, 2024
Travis Eugene Risner was born October 5, 1969 in Freeport, Texas to Alvin Eugene Risner and Carolin Spears Risner. He passed away June 28, 2024 in Shepherd, Texas at the age of 54. Travis graduated from Coldspring High School in 1989. He then went to Sam Houston State University where he received his degree in Agriculture. Travis was proud of...
Hester Fay Squier
June 27, 2024
Hester Fay Squier was born January 26, 1931 in the East Texas town of Romayor. Her parents were Derve and Sudie Simmons. She grew up and attended school primarily in Cleveland, Texas. In the eighth grade Fay met her life-long friend Mildred Enloe. They were like sisters and would later marry brothers. On July 27, 1948 Fay married Floyd Squier...
Linda Ward
June 26, 2024
Linda Gayle Ward was born September 19, 1952 in Victoria, Texas to parents, Harold Walker Ward Sr and Rachel Inez Franklin Ward. She passed away June 26, 2024 in Splendora, Texas at the age of 71. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Julie Lingle; brother, Harold Ward Jr; soulmate, William Parkman; daughter, Linda Parkman; nephew, Aaron Ward;...
Richard "Ricky" Allen Brannen
June 26, 2024
Richard "Ricky" Allen Brannen, 57, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on June 26, 2024. He was born on April 20, 1967, in Miami, Florida, to his loving parents Timothy Joiner Brannen and Carlene Fay Wingo. Ricky was a cherished member of the Dayton community, having graduated from Dayton High School with the class of 1985.
For the past 20 years, Ricky...
Jonathan Lee Craig
June 25, 2024
Jonathan Lee Craig, a beloved member of the Liberty, Texas, community, passed away on June 25, 2024, at the age of 42. He was well-known and greatly admired by his co-workers and customers both at the old Express Lube on Highway 90 and, more recently, at Main Street Car Wash. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Jonathan leaves behind his...
La-Trece Pauline Moser
June 24, 2024
La-Trece Pauline Moser, 80, of Shepherd, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2024. La-Trece was born to proud parents Jim Raines and Ruby Viola Paul Raines on March 19, 1944.
La-Trece loved the Lord and was an active member of her church community, the Shepherd United Pentecostal Church. She selflessly devoted her time to help with...
Marcus Anthony Diaz Jr.
June 23, 2024
Marcus "Anthony" Diaz, 16, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2024, leaving behind a community touched by his warmth and spirit. Born on October 20, 2007, in Baytown, Texas, Anthony spent the last eight years of his life in Dayton, where he became an integral part of the community.
Anthony was a proud member of the Dayton High School...
Anna Lou Cowart
June 19, 2024
Anna Lou Cowart was a caring and devoted mother and grandmother and a kind and generous friend to all she knew. She loved her mother and father and demonstrated this wonderful trait to her children which was returned to her and her husband as her sons grew. She will be missed and always be loved.
Anna Lou was born August 24,...
Lillie Bell Stuckey
June 19, 2024
Lillie Bell Stuckey was born July 21, 1942 in Cleveland, Texas to parents, Milam Ery Lewis and Syble Louella Jeffcoat Lewis. She passed away June 19, 2024 in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 81. Lillie was a life long, and much beloved resident of Tarkington Prairie. She worked for Tarkington ISD as a school custodian for many years before...
John "Bo" Manners
June 18, 2024
John “Bo” Manners, 75, passed away on June 18th, 2024. Bo was born to proud parents Pierce Drewery Manners and Patricia Ann Gibson on December 12th, 1948 in Dayton, Texas. John worked as a machinist in the oilfield for many years and was very skilled in his line of work. In his free time, he was a sports enthusiast, supporting...
Judge Burl Thomas
June 17, 2024
Burl Pressley Thomas, known affectionately as Judge Burl Thomas, was born on March 18, 1934, in Houston, Texas, to Milton and Lorene Thomas. He peacefully passed away at his home on June 17, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and laughter.
Burl is survived by his devoted wife of 46 years, Ruth Helen Thomas, and his cherished children: Cheryl...
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