Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

April 11, 2026

Daniel Allan Kira was born February 25, 1945 in Bayonne, New Jersey to parents, Nicholas Kira and Agnes Armstrong Kira. He entered Heaven’s Gates on April 11, 2026 in Coldspring, Texas at the age of 81. Daniel served our country in the US Army and retired from Western Electric where he worked in communications. Daniel was also a member of...

April 10, 2026

Randy Wayne Condra was granted wings on April 10th, 2026. He passed peacefully in his sleep knowing he was loved and cherished by many. He was born August 17th, 1948 in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. He was the son of Jesse Lee “Granny” Condra and Louis Condra. 

He graduated from Northshore High School and was a long-time resident of Channelview...

April 10, 2026

Jack Leon Wheeler, 77, of Tarkington Prairie, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the VA Hospital in Houston, Texas.



Jack proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and had a deep love for his country. He was a devoted family man and a man of strong faith. A...

April 10, 2026

Jannifer Kay McAdams, age 65, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away on April 10, 2026. She was born on September 28, 1960, in Monroe, Louisiana, to Edward Lee Westbrook and Elaine Yvonne Westbrook.

Jannifer was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whose kindness and strength touched the lives of many. She made her home in Cleveland beginning in 1979, where she...

April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

Richard Vernon Donnan was born in Texas City, Texas on January 25, 1959 to parents, James Cecil Donnan Sr and Mary Elizabeth Hastings Donnan. He went to his Heavenly Home on April 9, 2026 in Houston, Texas at the age of 67. Dickie was a simple man that enjoyed life to the fullest. He worked in construction for 40 years,...

April 8, 2026

Pamela Sue Bell was born January 4, 1954 in Seminole, Texas to parents, William Leroy Harris and Maxine Watkins Harris. She passed away April 8, 2026 in Porter, Texas at the age of 72. Pam was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Graveside Service is scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10am in the Pace-Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens...

April 8, 2026

Roland Ray Lavergne, age 90, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026. He was born on November 13, 1935, to Ernest Lavergne and Laura Fontenot, and lived a long and meaningful life marked by dedication, service, and a deep love for his family and country.

Roland attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dayton. A proud patriot, he served his country honorably...

April 6, 2026

David Emmit Murphrey was born in Fairfield, California on November 20, 1961 to parents, David Emmit Murphrey Sr and Mary Cristina Padilla.

He entered Heaven’s Gates on April 6, 2026 at the age of 64. David worked in the oilfield and construction industry as a Chief Engineer. He had a great love for his family and was a great listener.

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April 5, 2026

Lori June Bell, age 69, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026. She was born on November 1, 1956, in Macon, Georgia, to Osborne Smith Jr. and Eunice Elizabeth Zellner.

Lori was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother whose life was defined by her selflessness and deep care for those around her. She found great joy in nurturing her...

April 3, 2026

Jessica ”Jessie” Mae Glover, 68, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away, on Friday, April 3rd, leaving behind a life defined by love, faith, devotion, and quiet strength.Born and raised in Cleveland, Jessie remained deeply rooted in the place she always called home. On March 27, 1977, she married the love of her life, Jackie Glover. Their marriage was one of enduring...

April 2, 2026

David Nathan Arnold, 66, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on April 2, 2026. He was born on September 30, 1959, in Abington, Pennsylvania, to Leonard Ross Arnold and Jean Dale McKeever, both of whom preceded him in death.

David was a quiet, observant man who found joy in the simple beauty of life and in the people around him. He attended...

April 2, 2026

Joe Edward Bowers, Sr. came into this world January 26, 1938 and left us to be with his Lord and Savior April 2, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Arvil Bowers and Lillian Hodges, daughter Betty Bess and daughter in law Regina Holder. He leaves behind his wife of 11 years Gay Bowers, siblings Birdie Fletcher, Davis...

April 1, 2026

James “Doobie” Burkhalter, age 17, passed away on April 1, 2026. He was born on June 26, 2008, in Galveston, Texas, to Robert Michael Burkhalter and April Michelle Burkhalter. 

James was a vibrant, fearless young man who lived life with energy, joy, and a heart full of love. He was a member of First Assembly of God in Channelview, where his...

April 1, 2026

April Michelle Burkhalter, age 39, passed away on April 1, 2026. She was born on March 29, 1987, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Darrel Lee Robinson and Betty Joe Robinson.

April was a devoted wife, loving mother, faithful servant of God, and cherished friend to many. She was a member and the pastor’s wife of First Assembly of God in Channelview, where...

March 30, 2026

Billy Anderson Carter was born August 11, 1943 in Hamburg, Arkansas to parents, Wyatt Taylor Carter and Mamie Zelma Wallace. He passed away in Houston, Texas on March 30, 2026 at the age of 82. Billy was from a large family, being one of thirteen children. He was a carpenter most of his life and he built many beautiful projects....

March 29, 2026

Pete Shaw, age 90, of Texas, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026. He was born on June 4, 1935, in San Jacinto County, Texas, to William and Alice Mae Shaw.

Pete was a devoted husband, family man, and faithful member of his community. He married the love of his life, Mary Howard, on June 18, 1960. Together they shared 55...

March 28, 2026

Nelson Lee Radford, affectionately known as “Big Nutt, Peanut, Uncle Nutt,” was born in Liberty, Texas, on September 12, 1970, to Charlene Radford and Freddie Perry Sr.

He passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, at the age of 55. A lifelong resident of Liberty County, Peanut was a devoted brother, uncle, and friend, whose smile, dance moves, and steady presence...

March 28, 2026

Betty Ann Brown, 69, of Silsbee, Texas, passed away on March 28, 2026.

Betty was born on June 28, 1956, to Leonard Leslie Moss and Joy Julene Morgan. She attended schools in Kountze and spent much of her life in Southeast Texas, living in Silsbee for eight years and previously residing in Dayton. 

Betty was married to the love of her life,...

March 28, 2026

Allen Gail White, 76, of Kenefick, TX, passed away on March 28th, 2026. Born on July 2, 1949, at Dayton Memorial Hospital, Gail was the beloved son of Wayne Patrick and Gladys Mae Simmons White.

Gail went to Dayton High School and at 16 years old started his career as an 18-wheeler driver and shortly after married the love of his...