Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Jerry Mack Andrus

Jerry Mack Andrus

May 8, 2022

Jerry Mack Andrus, age 80 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022. He was born August 4, 1941, in Dayton, Texas to parents Joe T. and Bertha Pearl Dabney Andrus who preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Carla Andrus; sons, Terry Andrus and wife Pam, Jake Andrus and wife Vicki; daughter, Tina; sister, JoAnn Welch and...

Delores Garcia

Delores Garcia

May 6, 2022

Delores Garcia was born in Houston, Texas to parents, Gonzalo Rodriguez and Antonia Zavala Rodriguez on February 3, 1954. She went to her Heavenly Home on May 6, 2022, in The Woodlands, Texas at the age of 68. Delores was a bus aid for the Livingston ISD, she loved kids and helping them as much as she could. Delores was...

Aurora Garcia

Aurora Garcia

May 6, 2022

Aurora Garcia, 83, of Channelview, Texas, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Aurora was born January 2, 1939, in Matamoras, Mexico to parents Epigmenio Cruz and Maria Antonia Gomez. Aurora was a 30 year resident of Channelview and former resident of the Houston area. She was a hard worker and kept everything...

Ryan Matthew Mclelland

Ryan Matthew Mclelland

May 6, 2022

Ryan Matthew McLelland, 41, of Dayton, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Ryan was born on October 7, 1980, in Baytown, Texas, to parents Charles McLelland and Patricia Vyoral McLelland. Ryan was a 1999 graduate of Dayton High School and a lifelong resident of Dayton. He was an avid outdoor sportsman. Ryan was employed by Austin...

Irma Grace Biano

Irma Grace Biano

May 4, 2022

Irma Grace Biano, age 83, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2022. Irma was born in San Antonio, Texas to her mother, Maria Martinez Alcala and father, Adolfo Alcala. Youngest of three daughters she and her sisters, Mary and Rosie were very close. Irma married Robert Earl Biano on August 4, 1959, in San Antonio, Texas. The union of their...

Richard Thomas Harrell, Sr.

Richard Thomas Harrell, Sr.

May 4, 2022

Richard Thomas Harrell, Sr. age 64, of Shepherd, Texas passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2022. He was born October 26, 1957, in Cleveland, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Roland and Edna Pauline Harrell; birth mother, Jessie Levings; birth father, Wallace Harrell; daughter, Danielle Rolynn Harrell; and brother, James Paul Harrell. Richard served our country in...

Calvin "Butter" Anderson Cowart

Calvin "Butter" Anderson Cowart

May 4, 2022

Calvin “Butter” Anderson Cowart, age 80 of Oakhurst, Texas passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022. He was born October 29, 1941, in Oakhurst, Texas to parents Joseph Benjamin Cowart and Callie Mae Caswell Cowart who preceded him in death along with his brothers, Frank, Leno, Cecil, Oran (Buggy) and Doyle Cowart; sisters, Betty Street, Ruby Cowart, Bessie Gloss, and Bertha...

Leslie "Les" Paul Parker

Leslie "Les" Paul Parker

May 3, 2022

Leslie “Les” Paul Parker, 59, of Houston passed away on May 3, 2022. Les was born December 26, 1962, in Madison, Wisconsin to parents Hewey Parker and Alice Gary Parker. Les was a resident of Houston most of his life. He graduated from Pasadena High School in 1981 and continued education at San Jacinto College in Deer Park. He was...

Cathy Fay Strickland

Cathy Fay Strickland

April 30, 2022

Cathy Fay Strickland was born in Hatch, New Mexico to parents, George B. Green and Helena Carpenter Green, on July 30, 1948. Cathy passed away April 30, 2022 in Conroe, Texas at the age of 73. She was a resident of Liberty, Texas and was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. Cathy enjoyed spending time with her family...

"Lj" Justin Charles Williams, Jr.

"Lj" Justin Charles Williams, Jr.

April 28, 2022

“LJ” Justin Charles Williams, Jr. age 8, of Shepherd, Texas passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022. He was born October 24, 2013, in Livingston, Texas. He is survived by his dad, Justin Charles Williams; bonus mom, Rachel Sweeten; grandparents, Connie Williams (Mom) and Douglas Williams (PawPaw); bonus siblings, Lora Sweeten, Sheldon Sweeten, and Keith Daniel; aunts, Charla McLamb (Nay-Nay), Chelbi...

Thomas "Butch" Loving

Thomas "Butch" Loving

April 27, 2022

Thomas Gaston “Butch” Loving died peacefully in his sleep on April 27, 2022. His funeral service will be held on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Pace Stancil Funeral Home in Cleveland, Texas followed by a graveside service at White Oak Cemetery in Porter, Texas. Viewing will be Sunday Evening from 5-7 at Pace-Stancil. Butch Loving was born...

Louise Pickren

Louise Pickren

April 26, 2022

Louise Pickren was born in Gladewater, Texas on February 14, 1938 to parents, Obie and Annie Odera McIntosh. She passed away April 26, 2022 in Splendora, Texas at the age of 84. Louise lived in Splendora for 45 years, and worked for the City of Houston for 20 years. Her most enjoyment from life came from her family, she was...

Harvey Lee  Jefferson

Harvey Lee Jefferson

April 26, 2022

Harvey Lee Jefferson, our beloved son, brother, and father was called home at the age of 56 years, two months and 13 days. Harvey was a resident of Liberty, Texas and departed this life on April 26, 2022, sometime in the afternoon. Harvey is also known by the nicknames of TeeTee and Pecane. Harvey Was born in Wilson, NC where...

John  Wallace Burt, Jr.

John Wallace Burt, Jr.

April 25, 2022

John Wallace Burt, Jr., age 75, died peacefully at his home in Tarkington on April 25,2022. John was born December 20, 1946 in Key West, Florida to Wally and Betty Burt who preceded him in death in 2016. John graduated from Tarkington High School in 1965 and joined the Houston Fire Department in June 1966. He retired as a Jr....

Mark Robin Shafer

Mark Robin Shafer

April 23, 2022

Mark Robin Shafer was born September 18, 1959 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to parents, Martin Stanford Shafer and Shirley Gorland Shafer. He passed away April 23, 2022 in Shepherd, Texas at the age of 62. Mark had worked as a heating and air conditioning repairman and installer. He is survived by his father, Martin Stanford Shafer.

Peggy Cornelia Allen

Peggy Cornelia Allen

April 22, 2022

Peggy Cornelia Allen, age 58 of Cleveland, Texas passed away Friday, April 22, 2022. She was born January 24, 1964, in Houston, Texas to parents Garland and Minnie Wise who preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Allan Allen; daughter, Shanena Lee Allen; sons, Josh Ryan Allen and Jacob Irvin Allen; sisters, Marsha Ross and Martha Weaver; brother, James...

James Cullen "Duck" Turner

James Cullen "Duck" Turner

April 21, 2022

James Cullen “Duck” Turner was born October 1, 1933 in Fostoria, Texas to James Gibson Turner and Tessie Lucille Lilley. He passed away April 21, 2022 at the age of 88. Duck retired from Chemical Leaman Tank Lines where he drove a truck for 33 years. After retirement, he continued to drive a logging truck until he was 81. He...

Patsy June Bennett

Patsy June Bennett

April 21, 2022

Patsy June Bennett, 79, of Dayton, passed away April 21, 2022, in Dayton. Patsy was born January 9, 1943, in Elgin, Texas, to parents (father Samuel Hubert Leming) and (mother Leona Inez Bernard Leming). Patsy had lived in Dayton for 13 years and was a former resident of Baytown. She was a member of Cody Baptist Church in Baytown. She...

Oreheta Jene Nipper

Oreheta Jene Nipper

April 20, 2022

Oreheta Jene Rather Nipper, otherwise known as “Mom, Grandma, and Peachma”, was born April 1, 1934 in Jefferson, Missouri. She passed away April 20, 2022 in Shepherd, Texas at the age of 88. Mrs. Nipper was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Metzger and Gertrude Taylor; husbands, Hallie Rather and Bobby Nipper. She married Hallie Rather on February 13,...

Betty Geneva Albright

Betty Geneva Albright

April 19, 2022

Betty Geneva Albright was born May 27, 1932 in Tyler, Texas to parents, William Marvin Westmoreland and Thresa Brandon Westmoreland. Betty went to her Heavenly Home on April 19, 2022 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 89. Betty was a member of the Magnolia Baptist Church. She taught children’s Sunday School classes earlier in her life, and adult ladies'...