Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
Mary Virginia Templeman
February 13, 2025
In Loving Memory
Mary Virginia Templeman
She was born to Virgil and Betty Wilhoit on November 5th 1934 at home in Shelbina, Missouri. She died February 13th 2025 at 8:30am surrounded by her loving family in Brooklyn Iowa. She was a devoted strong loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She married Carl (Zeke) Templeman in 1952 in Shelbina Missouri and was...
Julia Ann "Tootsie" Ripkowski
February 13, 2025
Julia Ann "Tootsie" Zaruba Ripkowski, a beloved member of the Dayton community, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025, in Dayton, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 29, 1936, in Eastgate, she dedicated much of her life to serving her family, friends, and community.
Tootsie graduated from Dayton High School with the class of 1954 and went on to...
Larry Rollins Sr
February 12, 2025
Larry Rollins Sr. was born on September 26, 1957, in Houston, Texas, to Leslie Rollins Sr. and Luda Mae Bomer Rollins. He passed away on February 12, 2025, in Splendora, Texas, at the age of 67.
Larry was a skilled machinist in the oilfield industry and had a deep passion for working on and building automobiles. He was an avid outdoorsman...
Ralph Carroll Villermin
February 12, 2025
Ralph Carroll Villermin, born on March 15, 1938, in Pilot Point, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025, in Houston. He leaves behind a legacy marked by dedication, service, and love for family and community.
Ralph enjoyed a distinguished career, retiring as a maintenance manager at the Atlantic Richfield Company, where he was respected by his colleagues and contributed significantly...
Peggy Lynne Gilmore Burk
February 12, 2025
Peggy Lynne Gilmore Burk was born in Conroe, Texas on January 14, 1952 to parents, Carrell Gilmore and Erma Webb Gilmore. She went to her Heavenly Home on February 12, 2025 in Conroe, Texas at the age of 73. Peggy worked in the cafeteria for Splendora ISD for over 10 years. She loved all the students and enjoyed her work....
Jerrelle "JD" Reeves Sr.
February 11, 2025
Obituary for Jerrelle "JD" Delroy Reeves Sr.
Jerrelle "JD" Delroy Reeves Sr., 86, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on March 3, 1938, in Mont Belvieu, TX, JD led a full and rich life, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of love, laughter, and hard work.
JD was the son of Ellis "Monk" Willard Reeves...
Donald Ray Goldman, Jr.
February 10, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donald Ray Goldman Jr., who went home to be with the Lord on February 10th, 2025, at the age of 63. Donald was born to parents Donald Ray “Rock” Goldman Sr. and Mary Ann Ginn Goldman in Greenwood County, South Carolina on June 15th, 1961.
Donald truly loved life and found happiness in...
Lester Ray Burton
February 10, 2025
Lester Ray Burton was born September 15, 1940 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Lester and Nannie Burton. He passed away on February 10, 2025 at the age of 84.
Lester is preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Nannie Burton; and sister Norine Blum.
He is survived by his children, Richard Burton and wife Sue, Rhonda Wuerch and husband Myles, Renee...
Billy Green Sewell
February 9, 2025
William Green Sewell, affectionately known as "Billy Green," was born on June 23, 1949, in Huntsville, Texas, to Elma Jean Trapp and M.H. “Mutt” Sewell. He passed away at his home on February 9, 2025, at the age of 75.
Billy Green spent his entire life in the close-knit community of Coldspring, where he first met Anna Gail in the eighth...
Linda Wilcher
February 9, 2025
Linda Wilcher, a cherished member of the Dayton community, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on January 9, 1951, in Kerrville, she brought beauty and creativity to the world through her work as a floral designer.
Linda was a devoted mother to her children, Kristy Barker and her husband James, and Leon Wilson, II...
Johnny Wayne "Carpet" Fowler
February 8, 2025
Johnny Wayne “Carpet” Fowler was born May 18, 1961 in Dallas, Texas. He passed away tragically on February 8, 2025 in Shepherd, Texas at the age of 63. He worked for many years as a carpet installer and he loved repairing bicycles and lawn mowers. Johnny Wayne loved his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by everyone that...
Will Rogers "Butch" Martin
February 8, 2025
Will Rogers "Butch" Martin, a beloved husband, son, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, in Houston, at the age of 81. Born on March 1, 1943, in Dayton, Butch was a lifelong resident of the area, whose contributions to both his community and family will be remembered with deep appreciation.
Butch graduated from Dayton High School...
Ruby Jean Kelley-Anderson
February 6, 2025
Ruby Jean Kelley-Anderson was born January 26, 1931 in Cleveland, Texas to parents, Thomas Aallan DuBose and Ruby Gabriel Carson DuBose. She passed away February 6, 2025 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 94 years.
Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Ruby DuBose; husbands, Carson Kelley and Lewey Anderson; brothers, Paul DuBose, Hilliard DuBose, Allen DuBose;...
Laura "Kaye" Porter
February 5, 2025
Laura "Kaye" Porter, born on January 28, 1958, in Beaumont, passed away on February 5, 2025, in Dayton. She was a dedicated educator who spent many years teaching at Anahuac ISD, Dayton ISD, and Cleveland ISD, inspiring countless students with her passion for learning. Kaye held a Master's Degree in Education, reflecting her commitment to education and the enrichment of...
Cheryl Olenga Sackett Gooden
February 5, 2025
Cheryl Olenga Sackett Gooden, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on February 5, 2025, in Kingwood. Born on March 23, 1956, in Baytown, Texas, Cheryl spent her entire life in the Kenefick area, where she formed deep connections with her community and her loved ones.
For many years, Cheryl dedicated herself to nurturing babies at a local day...
Erma Burton
February 4, 2025
Erma Mae Burton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, in Lufkin, Texas, at the age of 93. She was born on July 30, 1931, in Livingston, Texas; but she was a longtime resident of Dayton, Texas.
Erma dedicated many years of her life to working in the customer service field, where her warm smile...
David Nethery
February 4, 2025
David Glynn Nethery, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on February 4th, 2025, at the age of 56. David was born to parents James Robert Nethery and Amy Patricia Robertson Nethery on August 5th, 1968, in Houston, Texas.
David is preceded in death by his parents, James and Amy Nethery; brother-in-law, Carlos Diaz.
He is survived by his...
Jimmy Ray Vickery
February 3, 2025
Jimmy Ray Vickery, 92, passed away on February 3rd, 2025 in Athens, Texas. Jim was born to parents James Admiral Vickery and Carrie May Enloe Vickery on December 3rd, 1932 in Conroe Texas.Upon graduation from Cleveland High School in 1951, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He proudly served our country in the Korean War. Following his service in...
Jonathon Samuel Fullaway
February 3, 2025
Jonathon Samuel Fullaway was born July 22, 2003 in York, Pennsylvania. He passed away on February 3, 2025 in Humble, Texas at the age of 21. Jonathon graduated from Splendora High School in 2022. He was currently working at McDonalds in Cleveland, Texas. Jonathon always wanted to be a photographer and he loved sunrises and sunsets. He loved all of...
Shawn Lamar Autrey
February 3, 2025
A memorial service for Shawn will be held at the Liberty Church in Cleveland, Texas on Friday, February 7th from 5pm - 7pm.
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