Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Steven Lawrence Bailey

Steven Lawrence Bailey

December 15, 2023

 

 

Steven Lawrence Bailey, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on December 15, 2023, at the age of 39 in Houston, Texas. He departed from this world at Houston Methodist Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Steven was born on January 31, 1984, in Liberty, Texas, to proud parents Alvin Bailey...

Bobby Ray Middleton

Bobby Ray Middleton

December 14, 2023

 

Bobby Ray Middleton was born April 7, 1963 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to parents, Donald Eldon Middleton and Dorothy Chapman Middleton. He passed away December 14, 2023 in The Woodlands, Texas at the age of 60. Bobby Ray started driving a truck at the age of 16 and has been a truck driver ever since. He loved the open...

Leo Shipman

Leo Shipman

December 12, 2023

 

Leo Shipman, a lifelong resident of Dayton, Texas, has passed away at the age of 86 in Baytown on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He was born on September 12, 1937, in Dayton to his late parents, George Shipman and Reba Scott Shipman.Leo was deeply rooted in his community. He graduated from Dayton High School and remained a devoted member...

Herman Edward Cancienne

Herman Edward Cancienne

December 11, 2023

Herman Edward Cancienne was born July 14, 1937 in New Orleans, Louisiana to parents, Herman Cancienne and Lena Fanguy Cancienne, who both preceded him in death. He passed away December 11, 2023 in Houston, Texas at the age of 86. Herman served our country in the US Army and was a Fire Fighter for the New Orleans Fire Department. Before...

Marion Louise Parrott

Marion Louise Parrott

December 10, 2023

 

Marion Louise Parrott, a beloved member of the community, passed away on December 10, 2023, in Baytown, Texas, at the age of 79. Born on January 9, 1944, in Houston, Texas, Marion was the cherished daughter of William Boyd Parrott, Sr., and Dorothy Louis Whitener Parrott.

Marion was a proud graduate of the Sam Houston High School Class of...

Donna Jean King

Donna Jean King

December 9, 2023

Donna Jean (Davis) King was born on August 13, 1946 in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana to parents Billy Graham Davis and Myrtle Raye Baxley Davis.  She passed away at her home in Coldspring, Texas on December 9, 2023 at the age of 77.

Donna loved her family and their visits, planned and impromptu. She had many surprises from Pecos and his...

Rita Olier

Rita Olier

December 6, 2023

 

Rita Olier was born January 8, 1937, in Biloxi, Mississippi to parents, Willie Lee and Loretta Spooner. Mama O was reunited with her soulmate PaPa O on December 6, 2023, in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 86. She was a lifetime resident of Biloxi, Mississippi where she was a Reserve Police Officer, School Crossing Guard, member of the...

O'Leta Cherry

O'Leta Cherry

December 6, 2023

O’Leta Cherry was born in the panhandle, Texas on December 20 1958 to parents, James Edward Sims and Willie Dee Barnett Sims. She passed away December 6, 2023 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 63. O’Leta was a CNA in the health care industry for many years. She had a love for helping others and taking care of their...

Mary Jo Youngblood

Mary Jo Youngblood

December 4, 2023

 

Mary Jo Youngblood, 96, of Cleveland, Texas, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was called to our Lord, on December 4, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. in Port Lavaca, Texas at Memorial Medical Center after being sick with pneumonia.

Mary Jo was born in East Texas, Turney, on February 19, 1927 to Clovis William Sharp and Ada Ann Roberts...

Thomas Oscar Motschman, Sr.

Thomas Oscar Motschman, Sr.

December 4, 2023

 

Thomas Oscar Motschman, Sr, 80, of Liberty, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2023 at Methodist Hospital in Baytown, Texas.

 

Tom was born to US Army Master Sergeant Ernest Albert Motschman (d. 1974) and Mable Agnes Fondren Thompson (d. 1990) on October 9, 1943 in Bexar County, Texas.  As a young boy, Tom experienced the life...

Edna Blanche Webb

Edna Blanche Webb

December 3, 2023

 

Edna Taylor Webb, age 86, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023, in Houston, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 5, 1937, in Smithville, Oklahoma, to her parents, Daffin E. Taylor and Jessie V. Holden. Edna had called Houston home for the past 54 years, having previously lived in Kilgore, Texas.

A devoted homemaker...

Judy Elliston VanPelt

Judy Elliston VanPelt

December 3, 2023

 



Judy Carolyn Elliston Van Pelt, age 77, passed away on December 3, 2023, in Dayton, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories. Born on September 8, 1946, in Odessa, Texas, Judy was the daughter of George Robert Elliston and Gladys Opal Cornett Elliston.

Judy spent the last seven years of her life in Dayton,...

Barbara Ann Hales

Barbara Ann Hales

December 3, 2023

Barbara Ann Hales was born April 3, 1947 in Bunkie, Louisiana to parents, Cleophas "Paul" Bordelon  and Rita Carmouche Bordelon. She passed away December 3, 2023 in Willis, Texas at the age of 76. Barbara Ann has lived in Willis, Texas for the past 28 years and was formerly of Houston. She was very family oriented and was an excellent...

Dorothy Mae Beers

Dorothy Mae Beers

December 3, 2023

Dorothy Mae Beers, aged 78, peacefully passed away on December 3, 2023. She was born on June 6, 1945, to the late Hadren and Hazel Stevens. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved grandson Pooter, her twin brother Nolan Stevens, and her sister Annie Bankhead.   Dorothy will be remembered as a loving sister, mother, and nana....

Robert Bradshaw Mapes

Robert Bradshaw Mapes

December 1, 2023

 

Robert Bradshaw Mapes was born September 12, 1957 in Houston, Texas to parents, Robert “Dada” David Mapes and Joan “Mama” Fore Mapes. He went to his Heavenly Home on December 1, 2023 in Coldspring, Texas at the age of 66. Brad was preceded in death by his parents, Robert David and Joan Mapes; sister, Patricia Anne Mapes; niece, Melissa...

Donald "Ray" Howard

Donald "Ray" Howard

December 1, 2023

Donald “Ray” Howard was born December 22nd, 1957, to parents Raymond Howard and Barbara Anne Pullen Howard. He went to his Heavenly home on December 1st, 2023, at the age of 65. Ray was a beloved father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend.

A hardworking man, Ray was a proud 3rd generation sawyer, and extended this passion for working at...

Edna Faye Chivers

Edna Faye Chivers

November 29, 2023

 

Edna Faye Chivers, age 75, peacefully passed away on November 29, 2023, in Dayton, Texas. She was born on March 8, 1948, in Lubbock, Texas, to her loving parents, Paskell Green and Opal Garden Green. Edna spent the last three years of her life in the Dayton area after being a longtime resident of Killeen, Texas.

Edna dedicated her...

Jorge Walter Arriola

Jorge Walter Arriola

November 29, 2023

Jorge Walter Arriola Rojas nació en Perú, el 17 de abril de 1934. Desde una temprana edad tuvo que enfrentar ciertos retos de vida que lo llevaron a buscar un nuevo comienzo en la capital, Lima. Los aÅ„os pasaban y se transformó en un hombre lleno de sueños y esperanza. Jorge ya tenia planeado el tipo de esposa y familia...

Elizabeth Ann Trchalek

Elizabeth Ann Trchalek

November 27, 2023

 

Elizabeth "Ann" Trchalek, 83, passed away on November 27, 2023, in Dayton, Texas. She was born on April 24, 1940, in Bryan, Texas, to proud parents Sam Jenkins and Willie Mae Fuller Jenkins. Ann's life was a tapestry woven with love, laughter, and a deep sense of familial commitment.

Ann found joy in the simple pleasures of life, reveling...

Norman Jackson Street

Norman Jackson Street

November 27, 2023

Norman Jackson Street was born August 19, 1933 in Coldspring, Texas to parents, Andrew Joseph Street and Clara Butler Street. He passed away November 27, 2023 in Huntsville, Texas at the age of 90. Norman loved his land and loved the people in San Jacinto County. He was a lifelong resident of Coldspring where he enjoyed farming. His love for...