Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
Henry Land
January 16, 2025
Theran Henry Land was born on September 8, 1930, in San Saba County, Texas, to James and Hatie Land. He passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 16, 2025.
After serving honorably in the United States Air Force, Henry pursued his passion for aviation as an A&P Mechanic. His career began with Texas International Airlines, which later merged with...
Flo Akin
January 15, 2025
Flossie Joan Akin was born January 27, 1936 in Quemado, New Mexico to parents, Pasqual Chavez and Maggie Cardoza Chavez. She went to her Heavenly Home on January 15, 2025 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 88 years. Flo was a longtime resident of Cleveland, Texas and she and her husband, Shorty owned Akin's Auto Service. They both were...
Linda Sharon Douglas Jones
January 15, 2025
Obituary for Linda Sharon Douglas Jones
Linda Sharon Douglas Jones, 77, passed away on January 15, 2025, in Dayton, Texas. She was born on August 28, 1947, in Texas City, Texas, to J.C. Douglas and Rachel Carouthers Douglas. Linda had been a resident of Dayton for the past 60 years, where she touched the lives of many through her work and...
John Jessie Shaffer Sr
January 15, 2025
John Jessie “Johnny” Shaffer Sr. was born on May 18, 1943, in Colver, Pennsylvania, to John and Helen Balog Shaffer. He passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, in Kingwood, Texas, at the age of 81.
John retired after a dedicated 37 ½ years as an Operations Supervisor with Houston Light and Power. He proudly served his country in the U.S....
Dana Grace Bishop
January 13, 2025
Dana Grace Bishop was born March 28, 1980 in LaGrange, Texas. She passed away suddenly on January 13, 2025 in Houston, Texas at the age of 44 years. Dana had a love for life and for her family. She will be greatly missed by everyone that loved her.
Dana was preceded in death by her parents, Harrell and Ileen Kruse Atkinson....
Christine Susan Vien
January 12, 2025
Christine Susan Vien was born June 23, 1965 in Castro Valley, California to parents Alf and Sharon Vien. She passed away on January 12, 2025 at the age of 59.
Chris is preceded in death by her parents, Alf and Sherry Vien; and brother, Philip Vien. She is survived by her son, Aaron Vien and his wife Julia; her brother, Trevor...
Ima Ruth Wright
January 12, 2025
Ima Ruth Jenkins Wright passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the age of 93. She was born on May 29, 1931 in Oakhurst, Texas to John Thomas Jenkins and Claytie Louisa Gardner Jenkins. She was youngest of three daughters. Most of her childhood was spent in Trinity, Texas. Her junior year in high school, the family moved...
Cheryl Lynn Martin
January 12, 2025
Cheryl Lynn Martin, known to all as “Sissy,” was 60 years old when she passed away at her home in Coldspring, Texas, on Sunday, January 12, 2025, surrounded by her family. Sissy was born August 11, 1964, in Houston, Texas, to Frank and Dolores Winfrey. At the age of 4, her family moved to Coldspring, where she grew up and...
Raymond Harvey Brandon
January 11, 2025
Raymond Harvey Brandon was born in Houston, Texas on August 14, 1945 to parents, Weldon Brandon and Katie Blair Brandon. He passed away January 11, 2025 in Porter, Texas at the age of 79 years.
Raymond proudly served four years in the United States Army. Raymond was a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan. He also loved NASCAR. He really enjoyed being outdoors,...
James Allen Ashby
January 8, 2025
James Allen Ashby, 68, of Cleveland Texas, passed away suddenly on January 8th, 2025. He was born on March 14th, 1956, to the late Mary and Leve Ashby here in Cleveland, where he lived all of his life. He was wed to his loving wife Reta Ashby with whom he raised 4 wonderful daughters. James made an incredible impact on...
Seth Edward Glover
January 8, 2025
Obituary: Seth Edward Glover, Jr.
Seth Edward Glover, Jr., 83, of Mont Belvieu, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025. He was born on August 5, 1941, to Seth Edward Glover, Sr. and Ruby Kelley. A longtime resident of the area, Seth had lived in Mont Belvieu for the past 14 years and spent 35 years in Sheldon prior to...
Barbara Sue Squier
January 7, 2025
Barbara Sue Squier, daughter of Frank and Lois Strickland, was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 20, 1952, and passed on January 7, 2025. She will always be remembered as the "Fun Aunt or Grandmother" as she always enjoyed playing with the kids and bringing them joy. Barbara raised her two sons and taught her grandchildren to always be compassionate...
Ted Wayne Stephens
January 7, 2025
On January 7th, 2025, Ted Wayne Stephens went home to be with the Lord, at the age of 70. Ted was born to parents Delbert Stephens and Mary Carter Stephens in Cleveland, Texas on February 14th, 1954. A devoted husband, son, father, grandfather, and friend, Ted will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
Ted is preceded in death...
Roxie Elizabeth Vandver
January 6, 2025
Obituary for Roxie Elizabeth Vandver
Roxie Elizabeth Vandver, 63, passed away on January 6, 2025, in Cleveland, Texas, after a courageous battle with liver cancer. Born on August 27, 1961, in Ogden, Utah, to Clovis Brewer and Nettie Beatrice Green, Roxie spent the last 25 years of her life in Tarkington, Texas, where she was a beloved member of her community.
Roxie...
Rothel Leon Findley
January 5, 2025
Obituary for Rothel "Roy" Leon Findley
Rothel "Roy" Leon Findley, 91, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, in Huffman, Texas. Born and raised in Alabama, Roy spent the last 30 years in Huffman, having previously lived in Humble.
A man of few words, Roy was a private person who enjoyed a simple and fulfilling life. He found joy in the outdoors,...
John "Buster" Ripkowski
January 5, 2025
John "Buster" Ripkowski, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, in Liberty. He was born on October 21, 1929, in New Waverly, and spent his early years in Dayton, where he graduated from Dayton High School in 1949. During his high school years, he was known for his athleticism and passion for the...
Curtis Wayne Lewis
January 4, 2025
Curtis Wayne Lewis was born on July 12, 1960, in Houston, Texas, and passed away on January 4, 2025. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Jessica Leigh Lewis of Huntsville, Texas; his father, Billy Jay Lewis of Cleveland, Texas; and his faithful dog, Rosie. Curtis is preceded in death by his mother, Odessa Faye Love Lewis.
A graduate of Cleveland...
Bobbie Jean Johnson
January 4, 2025
Bobbie Jean Johnson was born July 23rd, 1939, in Liberty County, Texas to parents Willie Vickery and Audrey Trevathan Vickery. She went to her heavenly home on January 4th, 2025, at the age of 85.
Bobbie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Johnny Johnson Sr.; parents, Willie and Audrey Vickery; sisters, Mary Shaw, JoAnn Cotton.
She is survived by her...
Linda Lou Cryer Eubank Tidwell
January 3, 2025
Linda Lou Cryer Eubank Tidwell, a beloved matriarch of her family and a retired truck driver, passed away on January 3, 2025, in Midland, Texas. Born on December 2, 1949, in Lubbock, Texas, Linda lived a life full of rich experiences and cherished memories.
In the last two years of her life, Linda called Midland home. Prior to that, she had...
Kerri Wentworth
January 2, 2025
Kerri Wentworth, age 60, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on January 2, 2025, in Humble, after a hard-fought battle with illness, with her devoted husband and family by her side. She was born on November 2, 1964, in Houston and graduated from Baytown Ross S. Sterling High School.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James A....
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