Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

August 20, 2025

Arthur Buckles (Buck), age 94, of Old River, Texas entered the gates of Heaven on August 20, 2025.

He was born February 24, 1931 in Houston, to parents, Hobart and Lalla Buckles.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Jonell Clemens Buckels of Old River, two children, daughter Gwen Christopherson and husband Gary of Old River and son Paul and...

August 20, 2025

Cynthia Louise Pace-Evans was born July 31, 1954 in Shreveport, Louisiana to parents, Earl Jack Merritt and Doris Laverne Lewis Merritt. She passed away August 20, 2025 in Houston, Texas at the age of 71.

Cynthia retired after many years working in the Radiology field. Her greatest joy in life was for her family. She treasured all the memories of spending...

August 18, 2025

Obituary for Lon Paul Hobbs January 24, 1942 – August 18, 2025

Lon Paul Hobbs, 83, of Liberty, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, in Humble, Texas. He was born on January 24, 1942, in Odessa, Texas, to the late Paul Malloy Hobbs and Willie Victoria Cathey.

Lon lived a life full of devotion—to his family, his faith, and the...

August 18, 2025

Obituary for Robert (Bobby) Wayne Johns

Robert (Bobby) Wayne Johns, 69, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on August 18, 2025. He was born on June 7, 1956, to parents David Johns and Helen Stoker.

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and man of unwavering faith, Bobby lived in Dayton for the past 31 years, having previously called North Shore, Cleveland, and Shepherd home....

August 18, 2025

Louise Carolyn Psencik Lyrock September 12, 1939 – August 18, 2025

Louise Carolyn Psencik Lyrock, age 85, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025.

Born on September 12, 1939, at her family’s home in Dayton, Louise was the daughter of Miloslav Psencik and Martha Lesikar. Remarkably, she spent her entire life on the very same property where she was...

August 18, 2025

Rufus Gerald Lum was born in Macedonia, Texas on July 5, 1945 to parents, William Erastus Lum and Myrtle Corrine Cole Lum. Gerald passed away August 18, 2025 at his residence at the age of 80 years. He worked as a tool grinder for many years and loved his family dearly. 

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, William Erastus...

August 16, 2025

William Bryan Ericson, Sr. (Bill) passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025 surrounded by his children Bryan and Cindi Ericson. He was born on December 12, 1944 in Coffeyville, Kansas to parents Marvin and Elizabeth Ericson of Corpus Christi, Texas.

Bill grew up in Corpus Christi where he enjoyed fishing and boating across Corpus Christi Bay, which was just outside the...

August 16, 2025

Obituary for Toy Willard Lay

Toy Willard Lay, 80, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on August 16, 2025. He was born on May 19, 1945, in Goose Creek, Texas, to parents Emmitt and Dorothy Lay.

A proud graduate of South Houston High School, Toy met the love of his life, Frances, during those early years. Their high school romance grew into a...

August 14, 2025

Norman Brian Bobo passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, at the age of 62. He was born on January 14, 1963, in Atlanta, Texas, to Richard and Mary Bobo. Brian was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, and grandfather who touched the lives of all who knew him with his kindness, strength, and unwavering faith.

Brian was known for his...

August 13, 2025

Obituary for Henry Charles Odom

Henry Charles Odom, 49, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on August 13, 2025.

Henry was born on January 12, 1976, in Pasadena, Texas, to Coy Frank Odom and Geneva Brooks. He moved to Dayton as a young man and had called it home for the past 30 years. A graduate of Dayton High School, Class of 1996,...

August 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rhonda Ann Usher, lovingly known as “Mimi,” on August 13, 2025, surrounded by her adoring family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 53 years old.

Born on February 17, 1972, in Houston, Texas, to Morris and Odessa Garrett, Rhonda grew up alongside her brothers, Joe and Eddie, creating...

August 13, 2025

Kyle David Somers was born in Houston, Texas on August 10, 1973 to parents, Clyde Lee Somers and Beverly Ann Rucker Somers. He passed away in Shepherd, Texas on August 13, 2025 at the age of 52 years. Kyle worked as a painter in the construction industry and was a hard worker. Above all, Kyle loved his family and cherished...

August 11, 2025

Tracy Kent LaBuff, 67, of Ames, Texas, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on August 11, 2025. He was born on September 17, 1957, in Baytown, Texas, to parents L.V. Shelton LaBuff and Peggy Joyce Littlefield.

Tracy was raised in Mont Belvieu and Tarkington, where he attended Tarkington High School. Over the years, he lived in several...

August 11, 2025

Doris Jean Rush was born June 2, 1945 in Daingerfield, Texas to parents, Homer Wayne Johns and Rena Elizabeth Harvey Johns. She entered Heaven’s Gates on August 11, 2025 at the age of 80 years. Doris was a teacher for 38 years, most of them at Southside Elementary in Cleveland, Texas. She loved all the fond memories of watching her...

August 10, 2025

Stacy Adam Reinhart was born in Houston, Texas on October 28, 1976 to parents, Roger Johnny Reinhart and Janet Faye Sanders Reinhart. He passed away in Kingwood, Texas on August 10, 2025 at the age of 48 years. Stacy was preceded in death by his father, Roger Johnny Reinhart; sister, Kelley Reinhart. He is survived by his mother, Janet Faye...

August 8, 2025

Gerald George “Jerry” Johnston was born June 18, 1931 in DuBois, Idaho to parents, Horace Johnston and Pearl Alderman Johnston. He passed away in Cleveland, Texas August 8, 2025 at the age of 94 years. Jerry was a man of great adventure. He served our country in the USMC during the Korean and Vietnam War. During Vietnam, he was aboard...

August 5, 2025

August 5, 2025

Doris Ann Hudson was born in Beloit, Wisconsin to parents, Charles Edward Summers and Irma Alice Burchfield Summers. She entered Heavens Gates on August 5, 2025 at the age of 90 years. Doris was a faithful member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, cleaned houses and businesses, and was a manager of a snack bar for the Aldine ISD. Doris loved...

August 3, 2025

Obituary for Freddie Villarreal Jr.

Freddie Villarreal Jr., 43, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on August 3, 2025, in Spokane, Washington. Born on August 2, 1982, in Uvalde, Texas, Freddie was the beloved son of Freddie Villarreal and Evangelina Hernandez.

Freddie spent most of his life in Dayton, where he attended Dayton High School and remained deeply rooted in his community. While...

August 3, 2025

Joseph Franklin "Joe" Lowe, age 80, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, in Katy, Texas. Born on April 10, 1945, in San Antonio, Texas, Joe lived a life marked by unwavering faith, deep devotion to family, and a steadfast commitment to his work and country.

Joe proudly served his nation as a combat veteran in the United States Army during...