Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Faye Evelyn Derkowski

Faye Evelyn Derkowski

April 9, 2024

Faye Evelyn Derkowski was born August 2, 1939 in Orange, Texas to parents, Frank Schultz and Dora Mae Richardson Schultz. She passed away April 9, 2024 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 84. Faye was always thinking of others first and was known by her children as being the most selfless woman. She loved feeding her ducks as well...

Sherman "Bo" Payne

Sherman "Bo" Payne

April 8, 2024

Sherman "Bo" Payne, a dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator for Harris County and a proud member of the International Union of Operating Engineers for 35 years, passed away on April 8, 2024, in Houston. He was born on May 7, 1942, in Camden, Texas.

 

Bo's passion for operating heavy equipment was unmatched, and his work ethic was truly admirable. He graduated from...

Natashia Roxanne Jones

Natashia Roxanne Jones

April 8, 2024

Natashia Roxanne Jones was born May 3, 1972 in Houston, Texas. She passed away at her home on April 8, 2024.   She was preceded in death by her grandparents Travis and Virginia Day and Albert Sr., and Lydia Jones, Uncle Travis D Day, and best friends Teri Haltom and Toni Winters.  She is survived by her parents Burley and...

Karolyn Marie Harrison

Karolyn Marie Harrison

April 8, 2024

Karolyn Marie Harrison was born June 10, 1948 in Houston, Texas to parents, Noah Melton Sr and Ravy Helms Melton. She passed away in Onalaska, Texas on April 8, 2024 at the age of 75.  Karolyn has lived in Onalaska for the past 4 years and was formerly of Shepherd, Texas.  She loved the outdoors, especially planting and gardening. Karolyn...

Darlene Ann Tedrick

Darlene Ann Tedrick

April 7, 2024

Darlene Ann Wheat Tedrick, aged 77, passed away on April 7, 2024, in Kingwood, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 21, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to Roy Ellis Wheat and Virginia Rosetta Michl Wheat. Darlene spent her formative years in Illinois and graduated from Newton High School in Newton, IL, as part of the Class...

Donald Wayne Simpson

Donald Wayne Simpson

April 6, 2024

Donald Wayne Simpson, age 75, passed away on April 6, 2024, in Baytown, Texas. Born on July 3, 1948, in Longview, Texas, Donald was the beloved son of Ross D. Simpson and Doyalene Gipson.

Donald spent the last two decades of his life in Dayton, Texas, where he became an integral part of the community. Before settling in Dayton, he resided...

Jerry Wilson Lehr

Jerry Wilson Lehr

April 5, 2024

Jerry Wilson Lehr, 82, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024, in Porter, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 28, 1941, in Pelly, Texas, to the proud parents Woodrow Wilson Lehr and Raye Collins Lehr. Jerry's life journey took him through various places across the United States, but he always held the Baytown area and...

Teresa Wagnone

Teresa Wagnone

April 3, 2024

Teresa Marie Wagnone was born on July 21, 1967 to Troye Louis and Ola Sue Wagnone in Houston, TX and was called Home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2024 at 56 years old. Teresa resided in Cleveland, TX and enjoyed working in Medical Billing for many years. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her...

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,...