Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
Troi Ellen Conklin
July 7, 2025
Troi Ellen Conklin was born in Conroe, Texas on November 2, 1967 to parents, Albert Jack Penrod and Sandra Kaye Wratislew Penrod. She entered Heaven’s Gates and into the arms of Jesus on July 7, 2025 in Shepherd, Texas at the age of 57 years. Troi was a Registered Nurse for 20 years and worked in the ICU at Memorial...
Stoney Godejohn
July 7, 2025
Ronald Eugene Godejohn, affectionately known as “Stoney,” passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 62.
Born and raised in Cleveland, Texas on November 27, 1962, Stoney was the cherished son of the late Charles and Lillie Butler Godejohn. He graduated from Tarkington High School before dedicating 20 years to the Liberty County...
Jose Juan Maqueda
July 6, 2025
Jose Juan Maqueda, 23, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on July 6, 2025. He was born on September 12, 2001, in Houston, Texas, to Roel Maqueda and Martha Garza.
Jose was a proud graduate of Dayton High School and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Liberty. Known for his warm spirit and lively personality, Jose...
Patricia Ann Raeke Carter
July 4, 2025
Obituary for Patricia Ann Raeke Carter
Patricia Ann Raeke Carter, age 80, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025. Patricia was born on February 11, 1945, in Houston, Texas, to Rudolph Raeke and Ivey Fisher.
A proud graduate of Stephen F. Austin High School in Houston, Class of 1963, Patricia went on to attend the University of Houston where...
Wayne Louis White
July 4, 2025
Wayne Louis White was born February 7, 1960 in Klamath Falls, Oregon to parents, James and Virginia White. He entered Heaven’s Gates on July 4, 2025 surrounded by his loving family in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 65. Wayne worked in the construction industry for over 45 years and he loved working with his hands, building things along the...
Mitchell Adam "Mike" Ripkowski
July 3, 2025
Obituary for Mitchell "Mike" Adam Ripkowski
Mitchell "Mike" Adam Ripkowski, 93, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born October 18, 1931, in New Waverly, Texas, Mike was the son of Stash Ripkowski and Mattie Olbrych. He grew up in Dayton, where he graduated from Dayton High School in 1950. A proud Bronco,...
James "Tommy" Edward Thompson
July 1, 2025
Obituary for James "Tommy" Thompson
James "Tommy" Thompson, 86, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025.
Born on January 6, 1939, to Laurel Jim Thompson and Pearl Adams, Tommy lived a life marked by dedication to family, country, and hard work. He served honorably in the United States Army and later devoted himself fully to providing for his family,...
Beulah Mae Parker Pruitt
July 1, 2025
Obituary for Beulah Mae Parker Pruitt
Beulah Mae Parker Pruitt, 77, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025. Born on January 23, 1948, in Corsicana, Texas, Beulah was the beloved daughter of Jessie Bartlett Parker and Estelle Ion Cooley.
Beulah was raised in Wortham and graduated from Wortham High School, where she was an avid athlete, playing both volleyball...
Barbara Mae Bamberg
July 1, 2025
Barbara Mae Bamberg was born October 8, 1941 in Parsons, Kansas to parents, Carl Raymond Schultz and Pauline Weber Schultz. She entered Heavens Gates on July 1, 2025 at the age of 83 years.
Barbara enjoyed her job at the Johnson Space Center where she worked for 23 years. Her job was an Administrator and would arrange meeting and appearances for...
Richard Chambless
June 30, 2025
William Richard Chambless was born in Livingston, Texas on July 8, 1952 to parents, William McKinley Chambless and Minnie Viola Richardson Chambless. He passed away in Crockett, Texas on June 30, 2025 at the age of 72 years. Richard loved the outdoors and excelled as a logger and working in the oilfield industry. His greatest love in life was his...
Willie Pearl Dempsey Conner
June 29, 2025
Obituary for Willie Pearl Dempsey Conner
Willie Pearl Dempsey Conner, age 93, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, in Liberty, Texas.
Born on May 26, 1932, in Livingston, Texas, Willie was the beloved daughter of David and Ethel Walters Dempsey. She spent her childhood in Daisetta and attended Hull-Daisetta High School.
A woman of unwavering faith and quiet strength, Willie was a...
James Bryan Chesser
June 28, 2025
James Bryan Chesser was born in Conroe, Texas on December 19, 1968 to parents, James Wade Chesser and Sandra Lilley Chesser. He passed away June 28, 2025 at the age of 56 years.
Bryan was a life-long resident of Baytown, Texas. He received Christ at a young age. His childhood years were typical of the time – Little League and youth...
William Lee Davis
June 27, 2025
William Lee Davis was born in Cleveland, Texas on November 15, 1943. He passed away on June 27, 2025.
William is preceded in death by his father, Elzie Davis; mother, Ruth Rushing Dowdell Davis; brothers, Allen Dowdell, Luby Dowdell, Milton Dowdell; sisters, Mildred Dowdell Ott, Katherine Davis Pate Ritchie; grandson, Allan Davis.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years,...
Juanita Louise Shirley
June 27, 2025
Juanita Louise Shirley of Tarkington Prairie passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 at the age of 76. Nita was born October 24, 1948 in Louisiana to parents Elwin J. and Theresa DeVillier who preceded her in death along with her brothers, Edward DeVillier and Robert DeVillier; and her husband of 54 years Ronald Ray Shirley.
Nita is survived by her...
Freddie Jo Scott
June 24, 2025
Freddie Jo Scott was born in Cleveland, Texas on January 14, 1944 to parents, Fred Alex Mathews and Alice Viola Martin Mathews. She passed away June 24, 2025 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 81.
Freddie was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Alex and Alice Viola Mathews; 2 brothers, Charlie Mathews and Royger Farris; sister, Jane Morvant. She...
Janie Ruth Graham
June 24, 2025
Janie Ruth (Martin) Graham was born June 11, 1947 in Tennessee to parents, David and Mildred Martin. She passed away June 24, 2025 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 78. Janie loved painting and sewing in her spare time. Her greatest love in life was her family, especially her grandkids who affectionately called her “Gangae”.
Janie is preceded in death...
Karen Elaine Holley Luce
June 23, 2025
Obituary for Karen Elaine Holley Luce
Karen Elaine Holley Luce, 75, of Liberty, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025. Born on April 10, 1950, in Pleasanton, Texas. Daughter of Elijah Patterson (Pat) Holley Jr. and Violet Lorine Shearrer Holley, Elaine was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, faithful Christian, and cherished friend.
A lifelong resident of the Dayton/Liberty area,...
Larry Chalmers Keddie
June 22, 2025
Larry Chalmers Keddie was born in Hanover, New York on November 10, 1949 to parents, James Fleming Keddie and Mary Elizabeth Dubert Keddie. He entered Heavens Gates on June 22, 2025 in Tyler, Texas at the age of 75 years.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Keddie; daughter, Kimberlei Manning. He is survived by his beloved...
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