Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities


Paul Eugene Fergeson

Paul Eugene Fergeson

May 12, 2025

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Ollie Faye Belcher

Ollie Faye Belcher

May 11, 2025

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A visitation for Mrs. Ollie Belcher will be held at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Cleveland, Texas on Thursday, May 15th from 5 pm - 8 pm. The funeral service will be held at the Pace-Stancil Chapel in Cleveland, Texas on Friday, May 16th at 2pm. Mrs. Belcher will be laid to rest...

Judith Lanell Brewer

Judith Lanell Brewer

May 9, 2025

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Anthony Leonard Elizondo

Anthony Leonard Elizondo

May 8, 2025

Anthony Leonard Elizondo, 48, of Houston, Texas, passed away on May 8, 2025. He was born on October 15, 1976, in Houston to Ruben and Carol Elizondo.

Anthony was a loving brother, devoted nephew and uncle, and a faithful friend to many. A proud graduate of Aldine High School, Class of 1995, Anthony was known for his strong work ethic and...

Virginia Harrison New

Virginia Harrison New

May 8, 2025

Virginia Harrison New, beloved mother, sister, memaw, and friend, passed away on May 8, 2025. Born on January 10, 1950, in Houston, Texas, to Robert and Freida Harrison, Virginia brought warmth, kindness, and joy to all who knew her.Virginia was known for her deep love of family. She cherished spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, always capturing special...

Randel Jay Durdin

Randel Jay Durdin

May 8, 2025

Randel “Randy” Jay Durdin, 78, of Huffman, Texas, passed away on May 8, 2025. Born December 17, 1946, in Crockett, Texas, to Ocie Bailey Durdin and Bonnie Hazel Burns Durdin, Randy lived a life marked by hard work, service, and deep devotion to his family and community.

Randy graduated from North Shore High School and went on to build a life...

Martin Garcia Ojeda

Martin Garcia Ojeda

May 7, 2025

Martin Garcia Ojeda June 12, 1988 – May 7, 2025 

Para ti, mi amor, que te di todo en cuerpo y alma. Te llevas contigo todo lo que soy. Te agradezco tanto amor y todos los sacrificios que hiciste por nuestra familia. En esta vida solo éramos tú y yo, y todos nuestros bebés de cuatro pies. Me hiciste tan feliz,...

Travis Kendall Moore

Travis Kendall Moore

May 7, 2025

Travis Kendall Moore was born in Houston, Texas on December 13, 1988 to parents, Elmer V. Moore Jr. and Darla Lilley Moore. He passed away in Houston, Texas on May 7, 2025 at the age of 36 years. Travis graduated from The Woodlands High School in 2006 and he received an Associate’s Degree From Lone Star College in Art. In...

Linda Garrison

Linda Garrison

May 7, 2025

Linda Lee Garrison, 81, went home to be with the Lord on May 7th, 2025 in the Woodlands, Texas. Linda was born to parents Archie Dorst and Ida Whaley on January 4th, 1944 in Ohio.

Linda is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bradie Garrison; parents, Archie and Ida Dorst; brothers, Gary Dorst, Walter Dorst; sisters, Eleanor Spurlock, Donna Martin.

She...

Michael Thomas Duren

Michael Thomas Duren

May 6, 2025

Michael Thomas Duren

Nov. 3, (year intentionally omitted) – May 6, 2025

Michael Thomas Duren, a larger-than-life personality whose warmth, charm, and unmistakable style left a lasting impression on everyone he met, passed away on May 6, 2025, during a stretch of stormy weather—fitting, as his partner James said, given Michael’s lifelong love of watching storms roll through the Texas sky. His...

Vivian Pickett

Vivian Pickett

May 5, 2025

On May 5th, 2025, Vivian Mae Pickett passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her beloved family. Vivian was born to parents Luther Winslow and Vivian Hall Winslow on December 18th, 1946 in Pine Hurst, Texas.

Vivian is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Pickett Sr.; parents, Luther and Vivian Winslow; daughter, Paula Johnson; brother, Tommy Winslow, Walter Winslow, Luther...

James Austin Caldwell

James Austin Caldwell

May 5, 2025

James Austin Caldwell, a long-time member of the Coldspring community, passed away on March 5th, 2025, at the age of 98. James was born to parents Claud Austin Caldwell and Thelma Maines Caldwell in Houston, Texas on February 18th, 1927.

James is preceded in death by his parents, Claud Austin Caldwell and Thelma Maines Caldwell; son, Larry James Caldwell.

He is survived...

Sylvia Cohen Dannelley

Sylvia Cohen Dannelley

May 3, 2025

Sylvia Cohen Dannelley was born in Charleston, West Virginia on January 1, 1949 to parents, Ralph Craft and Glennie Liles Craft. She entered Heavens Gates on May 3, 2025 at the age of 76 years. Sylvia was a master quilter, seamstress, knitter, crocheter, and jewelry maker. In her younger years she loved horses. She was also a great cake decorator,...

Lori Lynn Williams

Lori Lynn Williams

May 2, 2025

Lori Williams April 14, 1964 – May 2, 2025

Lori Williams, 61, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2025, in Baytown, Texas.

Lori was born April 14, 1964, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Marion and Juanita Herrington. A woman of fierce determination and quiet strength, Lori raised two children while putting herself through nursing school—a testament to her intelligence, resilience, and...

Tommie John Douglas, Sr.

Tommie John Douglas, Sr.

May 1, 2025

Obituary for Tommie John Douglas, Sr.

Tommie John Douglas, Sr., age 82, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on May 1, 2025. Born on November 12, 1942, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, Tommie was the beloved son of Horace Benjamin Douglas and Ruby Childress Douglas.

Tommie called Dayton home for over 50 years, having moved from his native Louisiana. He graduated...

Kevin Wayne Glenn

Kevin Wayne Glenn

May 1, 2025

Kevin Wayne Glenn October 9, 1962 – May 1, 2025

Kevin Wayne Glenn, 62, of Baytown, Texas, passed away on May 1, 2025, in Houston.

Kevin was born October 9, 1962, in Houston to Jesse Glenn and Jewel Gilcrease. A graduate of C.E. King High School, Kevin lived a full and vibrant life rooted in faith, family, and fellowship. For the past...