Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
Kenneth Lee Reeves
August 5, 2023
Kenneth Lee Reeves, 59, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 in Dayton. He was born May 5, 1964 in Dayton.
Kenneth had lived in the Dayton area his entire life, was a member of South Dayton Baptist Church and enjoyed listening to country music.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Tadpole Reeves, Tommy Reeves,...
Myrtle "Bea" Hayden
August 5, 2023
Myrtle Beatrice “Bea” Hayden was born July 22, 1940 in Newton, Texas to parents, Alson Simmons and Zealy Craft Simmons. She passed away in Centerville, Texas on August 5, 2023 at the age of 83. Bea worked for numerous years for the Splendora ISD in the cafeteria. She loved her family and will be greatly missed by all who knew...
Patricia Annette Price
August 3, 2023
Patricia Annette Price, aged 43, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2023. She was born on October 24, 1979, in Houston, Texas, to her parents Ray and Peggy Price. Patricia's life was a testament to her generous spirit and her natural inclination towards caregiving. With a heart full of kindness, she held her family close to her heart and found...
Roger Dale Kelley
August 3, 2023
Roger Dale Kelley was born July 11, 1943, in Cleveland, Texas to parents, Taylor Kelley and Christine Smith Kelley. He passed away August 3, 2023, in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 80. He served our country in the US Army and has lived in Coldspring, Texas for the past 27 years. He retired as a manager of a machinery...
Martha Ann Westbrook
August 2, 2023
Martha Ann Lamb Westbrook, 83, of Paragould, Arkansas passed away Thursday, August 2, 2023 in Conroe. She was born June 8, 1940 in Paragould to her late parents, William Lamb and Oleta Walker Lamb.
Mrs. Westbrook had only moved to Conroe three years ago but had spent most of her life in Paragould and was a member of...
Jeffery James Branham
July 31, 2023
Jeffery “Jeff” James Branham was born May 22, 1953 to John and Jeannette Branham in Houston, TX. He departed for Heaven on Monday, July 31, 2023 at his home in Cleveland, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father and mother as well as his sisters Janice Branham, Judy Branham and JoAnn Hawthorne, and his brothers Joel Branham and...
Robert "Jerry" Lowe
July 30, 2023
Dayton, Texas mourns the loss of a cherished community member, Robert Gerald "Jerry" Lowe, who passed away on July 30, 2023, at the age of 91. Jerry was born on July 10, 1932, in Hornersville Dunkin, Missouri, to his loving parents, William Edward Lowe and Thelma C Read Lowe.
Jerry's life journey led him to Dayton, where he resided...
Raymond DuWayne Lindsay
July 30, 2023
Raymond DuWayne Lindsay, 63, passed away on July 30, 2023. He was born on November 20, 1959, in Hallettsville, Texas, to Raymond and JoAnn Lindsay. Raymond was a devoted employee of GE Oil and Gas for an impressive 30 years. Throughout his life, he had a deep love for animals, often spending time watching birds and squirrels. He also cherished...
Gene Arthur Smith
July 28, 2023
Gene Arthur Smith, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and dear friend to many, passed surrounded by his three daughters on Friday, July 28, 2023,2023 at the age of 85. He was born on July 14, 1938, in Houston, Texas.
Gene was raised on a dairy farm in Houston and was a graduate of Smiley High School. After high school,...
Frank Douglas Foster
July 28, 2023
Frank Douglas Foster, age 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, peacefully passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, in Baytown, Texas. Frank was born on July 10, 1942, in Pasadena, Texas, to his late parents, John Foster and Emma Knight Foster.
A longtime resident of Dayton since 1980, Frank had previously called Pasadena home. He dedicated his career...
Gale Leary
July 25, 2023
Gala (Gale) Barfield Leary passed away peacefully at home on July 25. The baby of seven siblings, she grew up in a loving family where there was always laughter. Gale was raised in Houston until the age of 13 when her family moved to the river bottoms of Tarkington. She married the love of her life, Michael Leary and moved...
Gerald Wayne Bagwell
July 24, 2023
Gerald Wayne Bagwell passed away on July 24, 2023, in Liberty, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and community service. He was 81 years old.
Gerald was born on October 14, 1941, in Beaumont, Texas, to Leonard M. Bagwell and Estelle McFarling Bagwell. Gerald has been married to his high school sweetheart and love of his life,...
M.L. Cobb
July 24, 2023
M. L. Cobb, aged 88, of Crosby, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Baytown. He was born on May 27, 1935, in Many, Louisiana, to his late parents, Lovell Roy Lee Cobb and Lillian Joan Norsworthy Cobb.
M. L. spent a significant part of his life in Crosby, where he became a beloved member of...
Preston "Woody" Woodrome
July 24, 2023
Preston “Woody” Woodrome, a most generous, Christ-loving optimist, went home to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Monday, July 24th, 2023 at 87 years young. He was born May 25, 1936 in Colmesneil, Texas to parents Dave and Daisy (Rawls) Woodrome.
Preston leaves behind his sister, Lela Esmond and husband, Jerry; brother, David Woodrome; his...
Travis Wayne Scarborough
July 23, 2023
Travis Wayne Scarborough was born July 11, 1984 in Humble, Texas to parents, Phillip Scarborough and Phyllis Busby Scarborough. He passed away suddenly on July 23, 2023 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 39. Travis worked for the past 18 years in Quality Control in the oilwell industry.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Scarborough;...
Sonya Faye Stewart
July 22, 2023
Dayton mourns the loss of a beloved community member, Sonya Weddle Stewart, who peacefully passed away at the age of 83 on Saturday, July 22, 2023, in Dayton, Texas. Sonya was born on September 7, 1939, in Bogata, Texas, to her late parents, Morris Weddle and Leona Puckett Weddle.
Sonya's life was deeply entwined with the Dayton community, having...
L.J. Wilson, Jr.
July 22, 2023
Lee Jefferson “LJ” Wilson, Jr., 95 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, in Kingwood. He was born June 4, 1928, in Oakhurst, Texas to parents Lee Jefferson Wilson, Sr. and Mayme Wilson Mosley.
L.J. served in the United States Army in Germany during the Korean war. After returning home he married Joyce McWhorter on September 11, 1954. From then...
Elton James Parker "Lil Red"
July 20, 2023
On July 20, 2023, the world lost a bright and beloved soul, Elton "Lil Red" Parker, whose presence brought joy and happiness to everyone around him. Born on January 9, 2004, Elton touched the lives of many as a loving son, grandson, nephew, and friend. His departure has left a void that will be felt deeply by all who had...
James "Jim" Fagan McGahey
July 20, 2023
James "Jim" Fagan McGahey, 81, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on August 15, 1941, in Tyler, Texas, he was the beloved son of the late T.N. McGahey and Winsor Platt McGahey.
Jim lived a fulfilling life in Dayton for the past 33 years, where he made lasting...
Dixie Ann Burger
July 19, 2023
Dixie Ann Kirk Burger, a beloved resident of Highlands, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the age of 75, in Houston. She was born on September 20, 1947, in Roanoke, Virginia, to her late parents, Charles Columbus Kirk and Mary Elizabeth Barnett Kirk.
Dixie had been a cherished member of the Highlands community for over 30...
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