Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

April 3, 2026

April 19, 2026

Boyd Allen Parish, 80, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026. He was born on October 15, 1945, in Waco, Texas, to Marvin Eugene Parish and Gnell Williams.

Boyd lived a full and active life, finding joy in the simple pleasures that meant the most to him. He loved camping, riding his motorcycle, and taking vacations—especially trips to Branson and Panama...

April 11, 2026

Brenda Lee Allen, 65, of Dayton, passed away on April 11, 2026. She was born on September 3, 1960, in Garland, Texas, to Elbert Ross Slaydon and Cora Lee Baggett.

Brenda was a devoted member of Christian Faith Church and lived a life rooted in faith, family, and joy. She had a deep love for gardening, especially flowers, and found great...

April 22, 2026

April 21, 2026

James Michael Lee was born in Cleveland, Texas on March 7, 1972 to parents, James Leon Lee and Betty Louise Lamb Lee. He passed away after a courageous battle on April 21, 2026 at the age of 54. He was a graduate of Tarkington High School Class of 1990 and he was a life long resident of Cleveland, Texas with...

April 17, 2026

Deborah “Debbie” Hoagland passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Debbie was born on January 18, 1950, to Thomas and Bobbie Vander. She was a devoted and hardworking woman whose greatest joy in life was caring for her family. Whether as a wife, mother, sister, grandmother, or friend, Debbie poured her heart into making sure those...

April 16, 2026

Jerry Dale Hubert was born October 10, 1962 in Cleveland, Texas. He passed away in Kingwood, Texas on April 16, 2026 at the age of 63. Dale was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Texas and a member of the Tarkington High School Class of 1981. He was a heavy equipment operator for many years and he loved to travel. Dale...

April 16, 2026

April 15, 2026

Daniel Abraham Leonardt was born December 10, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan to parents, Walter A. Leonardt and Emma Reuel Leonardt. He passed away April 15, 2026 in Crosby, Texas just eight months shy of his 100th birthday. Daniel proudly served our country in the US Navy during WWII, and was a steel worker with Armco before his retirement. He was...

April 14, 2026

Jeannette Carson Thompson, born October 27, 1950, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering faith.

Jeannette was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a cherished sister, and a beloved aunt. To her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she was “Mawmaw”, a name spoken with warmth, comfort, and deep affection. Her family was the center...

April 14, 2026

April 13, 2026

James Brauner Whisenant III was born in Houston, Texas to parents, Thomas Walter Whisenant and Marilyn Rose Daricek Whisenant. He passed away in Crockett, Texas on April 13, 2026 at the age of 47. James was an installation technician in the security and fire industry. He enjoyed his life, and he loved his family and friends. James was always willing...

April 12, 2026

Alton Lynn Faulkner, born October 11, 1957, in Liberty, Texas, to Alton Ray Faulkner and Helen Simmons McClain, passed away April 12, 2026. Alton was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose presence brought warmth, laughter, and comfort to all who knew him.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Godejohn Faulkner; his sons, Jason Faulkner and Travis Faulkner;...

April 11, 2026

Ervin Ronald “Ron” Whitmire, 83, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 13, 1943, in El Campo, Texas, to Ervin and Margaret Whitmire.

For more than 47 years, Ron and Mary built a life and legacy together through their family business. What began as Whitmire Machine later became...

April 11, 2026

Kenna Lee Griffin, born August 15, 1974, in Houston, Texas, to James and Christene Griffin, passed away on April 11, 2026.

Kenna was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She had a gentle spirit, a caring heart, and a way of making others feel seen and valued. Her...

April 11, 2026

Daniel Allan Kira was born February 25, 1945 in Bayonne, New Jersey to parents, Nicholas Kira and Agnes Armstrong Kira. He entered Heaven’s Gates on April 11, 2026 in Coldspring, Texas at the age of 81. Daniel served our country in the US Army and retired from Western Electric where he worked in communications. Daniel was also a member of...

April 10, 2026

Randy Wayne Condra was granted wings on April 10th, 2026. He passed peacefully in his sleep knowing he was loved and cherished by many. He was born August 17th, 1948 in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. He was the son of Jesse Lee “Granny” Condra and Louis Condra. 

He graduated from Northshore High School and was a long-time resident of Channelview...

April 10, 2026

Jack Leon Wheeler, 77, of Tarkington Prairie, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the VA Hospital in Houston, Texas.



Jack proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and had a deep love for his country. He was a devoted family man and a man of strong faith. A...

April 10, 2026

Jannifer Kay McAdams, age 65, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away on April 10, 2026. She was born on September 28, 1960, in Monroe, Louisiana, to Edward Lee Westbrook and Elaine Yvonne Westbrook.

Jannifer was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whose kindness and strength touched the lives of many. She made her home in Cleveland beginning in 1979, where she...

April 9, 2026