Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

December 24, 2022

On Saturday, December 24, 2022, Helen Marie Sumner, loving wife and mother of 3 children, passed away at the age of 82.

Marie was born on March 18, 1940, in Shepherd, TX to Albert Wesley Riffe and Hermen Marie Lovett Cannon. On July 29, 1955, she married Jim Bob Sumner. They raised two sons, Bobby and Keith, and one daughter Janet.

She...

December 23, 2022

Phillip Doyle Baird Sr was born June 1, 1939 in Santa Anna, Texas to parents, Richard Carson Baird and Alice Lee McEntire Baird. He passed away December 23, 2022 in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 83. Phillip proudly served our country in the US Navy. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. Phillip was an avid reader and...

December 22, 2022

Samuel Elbert Barnett was born June 7, 1954 in Marianna, Arkansas to parents, Charles Chester Barnett and Sadie Mae Kindle Barnett. He passed away in Shepherd, Texas on December 22, 2022 at the age of 68. Samuel was an automotive mechanic and carpenter. He loved building trailers and was a real handyman. Samuel was preceded in death by his parents,...

December 21, 2022

Patsy Eloise Pyle, 67, passed away on December 21, 2022, after a long battle with cancer.

She was born on October 17, 1955 in Cleveland, Texas. Her lifelong profession was as a cook. In her life she has traveled the United States, cooked in many restaurants, worked as a mechanic and even worked on a dairy farm. She was an incredibly...

December 20, 2022

Marjorie “Marge” Edith Newark Davison, 91, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at her home. She was born March 20, 1931 in the United Kingdom to her late parents, Edward Newark and Beatrice May Barber Newark.

Marge had lived in Texas since 1979 following her husband’s retirement from the US Air Force after 25 years of service. She was...

December 20, 2022

Margaret Sue (Sellers) Johnson of Splendora, Texas was born July 13, 1944 in Mansfield, Louisiana to parents James and Edna Sellers. She left this Earth for her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at the age of 78.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents James and Edna Sellers; daughter, Robin; sisters Marie, Barbabra, Hattie, Loulamae and Carolyn; and...

December 19, 2022

Sharon Dee “Sherry” Vien of Cleveland, Texas was born September 19, 1944 in Henderson, Texas to parents, Millard Akin and Dorothy Melton Akin. She passed away in Conroe, Texas on December 19, 2022 at the age of 78. Sherry was a long time employee of the City of Cleveland Municipal Court. Her greatest love was for her family and she...

December 18, 2022

Leo Shannon Nutt was born on June 4, 1942 in Lewis County, Tennessee to parents, William Burt Nutt and Pearl Brewer Nutt. He passed away in Cleveland, Texas on December 18, 2022 at the age of 80. Leo proudly served our country in the US Army. He also worked as a dispatcher for Texas Industries and was a truckdriver. Leo...

December 16, 2022

Amelia Louise Smith was born in Houston, Texas on December 31, 1962 to parents, Billy Clayton Smith and Sandra Mae Holmquist Smith. She passed away in Kingwood, Texas on December 16, 2022 at the age of 59. Amelia loved her family and enjoyed having the opportunity to raise her children. She also loved keeping her grandchildren and enjoyed the time...

December 15, 2022

David Lee Sheives was born September 21, 1962 and passed away on December 15, 2022, at the age of 60.

Born in Harlingen, Texas to James Marvin Sheives and Carolyn Jean Andert on September 21, 1962, David was a product of Houston for the better part of his life. He graduated from Lamar High School in 1981, subsequently attending the University...

December 15, 2022

Ernest Earl Smith was born in Dayton, Texas on November 17, 1949 to parents, Ernest Arlis and Clara Fay Smith. He passed away on December 15, 2022 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 73. Ernest served our country in the US Army and was a construction worker. He was a lifelong resident of Cleveland. His greatest love was his...

December 14, 2022

Martha Jo Ward passed peacefully at home in Conroe, Texas on December 14, 2022 at the age of 77. She was born in Sumrall, MS on September 30, 1945.

Martha is survived by son B.J. Ward and wife Kristel with their children Abbey, Emma, and Evan. Brother Marvin Edward Quick and wife Rose Irene of San Antonio. She is preceded in...

December 11, 2022

Mrs. Henrietta “Peggy” Finch Walters, age 93, of Shepherd, Texas, passed from this earthly life on December 11, 2022, in Shepherd, Texas. She was born in Houston, Texas, to Henry Autry Reich and Daisy Finch Reich on July 30, 1929.

She met her soulmate in Houston, Texas, and married at the young age of 15. They had four children. Her husband...

December 10, 2022

W.L. Duff, Jr. of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at the age of 57. W.L. was born on April 10, 1965 in Cleveland, Texas to parents W.L. Sr. and Linda Odle Duff.

W.L. was a fireman and paramedic for 10 years with the Houston Fire Department. After leaving the fire department, he worked in the logging business for...

December 9, 2022

Neeta Jean Smith Swearingen, 86, of Liberty, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022 in Houston. She was born July 6, 1939 in Liberty to her late parents, Arthur James Smith and Lillian Ophelia Myrick Smith.

Neeta was a lifelong resident of Liberty, member of the South Liberty United Methodist Church and a retired medical receptionist from Dr. Pegues’ office.

Mrs. Swearingen enjoyed...

December 8, 2022

Paula Lynn McGee was born January 25, 1942 in McAlester, Oklahoma to parents, G.T. Ennis and Iris Sisco Ennis. She passed away December 8, 2022 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 80. Paula owned El Burrito in Cleveland and Liberty for 40 years. She loved all of her customers and especially loved her family. Paula will be greatly missed...

December 8, 2022

Celena Margaret Crippens, age 93, passed away on the morning of Thursday, December 8th, 2022. Celena was born in Lebanon, New Hampshire, on July 26th, 1929, to Leonard and Alberta Follensbee. As a teen she worked in the local laundry. She took a bus trip to Cheyenne, Wyoming to visit her sister Betty whose husband was in the military. It...

December 8, 2022

Eulogio Narvaez was born November 2, 1942 in Mexico to parents, Gavino Narvaez and Juana Ornelas Narvaez. He passed away December 8, 2022 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 80. Eulogio worked for Georgia Pacific Timber for many years. The most important thing in life was his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved...

December 7, 2022

James Bryant Cope was born January 18, 1953 in Liberty, Texas to parents, Charles Ralph Cope and Dorothy Jo Simmons Cope. He passed away December 7, 2022 in New Caney, Texas at the age of 69. Bryant was a construction worker. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Bryant also loved his rides on his Harley Davidson. He loved...

December 7, 2022