Obituaries

Feb 2, 2024

Johnny Leon Rutledge Jr. entered the gates of heaven on Friday, February 2, 2024 at the age of 71. Johnny was born on June 16, 1952 in Houston, Texas to Johnny Leon Rutledge Sr. and Mary Wolfe Rutledge.

Johnny is preceded in death by his parents; his beloved spouse, Minnie Rutledge; and son Kenneth Allan Rutledge. Those...

Jan 31, 2024

Pastor A.V. Walters left this world and made his one-way trip to heaven on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving wife and family. They had the joy of witnessing him going to sleep and then waking up in glory. Our family is saddened by our separation from him, but he is having his best day...

Jan 28, 2024

Ruben Rivera entered the gates of heaven on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at the age of 37. He was born February 2, 1986 to Jose Rivera and Virginia Cantu Rivera in Houston, Texas. Ruben had a passion for art. He expressed his love for art through drawing, painting, and tattooing. Ruben is preceded in death by his parents; grandfather,...

Jan 28, 2024

Benjamin C Mojica, age 79, passed peacefully into the arms of Lord our Savior Sunday morning January 28, 2024 in his home in Cleveland, Texas, after a year and a half battling with cancer. Benjamin was born on his Hancock family farm on September 6, 1944 to Wenselado “Charlie” Mojica and Guadalupe ‘Lupe” Couturier Mojica of Lamesa Texas. He...

Jan 25, 2024

Florencio Lozano, de 73 años, de Cleveland, Texas, cerró las puertas del cielo el jueves 25 de enero de 2024. Nació el jueves 2 de marzo de 1950 en Jalisco, México, hijo de Teodoro Lozano Macías y Amada Lopez  Navarro, quienes lo precedieron en la muerte. Quedan para atesorar su memoria su amada esposa Alicia Carrillo Lozano; seis hijos,...

Jan 24, 2024

Debbie Norene Falls, 69, of Shepherd, Texas passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. She was born on Thursday, November 18, 1954 in Houston, Texas to Alvin Payne and Jean Payne, both of whom have preceded her in death. As a young girl, Debbie was a tomboy who loved playing outside. She always brought home stray animals.  Her sister,...

Jan 23, 2024

Charles William Crowder of Shepherd, Texas entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the age of 83. Charles was born on July 16, 1940 in Corsicana, Texas to R.L. "Pete" Crowder Sr. and Frankie Lennon Crowder. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, R.L. "Sug" Crowder Jr. Those left to cherish his...

Jan 20, 2024

Minnie “Bea” Beatrice Sellers went to be with our Lord on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the age of 79. She was born on May 7, 1944 in Velasco, TX to Allen Colean Dulaney and Minnie Lou Sallas Dulaney. Bea has been a faithful and devoted Christian since March 26, 1959. She loved her family unconditionally. Bea had many...

Jan 19, 2024

Jeffrey Earl Washburn, 48, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024. He was born on Tuesday, April 1, 1975, in Houston, Texas to Dennis Earl Washburn and Sharon Willison Molberg. Jeffrey is preceded in death by his father, Dennis Earl Washburn, and his aunt Judy Washburn. He was a proud graduate of Cleveland High School  Class...

Jan 17, 2024

James Estill Marksberry entered the gates of heaven on January 17, 2024 at the age of 86. He was born on January 12, 1938 in Highland Heights, KY to James E. Marksberry and Estill Williams Marksberry. In James’ younger years he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working on cars. As the years progressed James devoted his life to working to...

Jan 16, 2024

Danny Kall Hoover, age 67, of New Braunfels, Texas, passed away on January 16, 2024. Danny was born on September 26, 1956, to Clifton and Evelyn (Meeler) Hoover, in Magnolia, Arkansas. He was a lifelong resident of Cleveland Texas until he moved to New Braunfels for work over 30 years ago. Danny attended welding fabrication school and was a...

Jan 10, 2024

Aleisha C. Wolf entered the gates of heaven on January 10, 2024. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

All arrangements are being handled under the trusted care of Neal Funeral Home.

Jan 10, 2024

Walter Leggett Smith “Smitty” of Cleveland, Texas, went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 84. He was born on Sunday, October 8, 1939, in Cleveland, Texas, to William Smith and Savannah “Whitmire” Smith, both of whom have preceded him in death. Walter was also preceded by his loving wife Mary Ellen “Barrow” Smith of 59...

Jan 9, 2024

Margaret Sue Burks entered the gates of heaven on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at the age of 69. Margie was born on February 12, 1954, in Houston, Texas to Fletcher “Bo” Spray and Minnie Brown Spray. She was a faithful servant, and her love for studying the bible nourished her giving heart. She had a deep love for her...

Jan 8, 2024

Connie Renee Williams entered the gates of heaven on Monday, January 8, 2024 at the age of 65. Connie was born on January 20, 1958 to Charles Keene and Shirley Grantom in Houston, Texas. She grew up in the country and loved to hunt and fish. Connie worked as a jailer in Montgomery County, where she retired after 21...

Jan 5, 2024

Danny Edward Pagan departed this earthly life on Friday, January 5, 2024 at the age of 75. He was born on December 23, 1948 to Luther Vernon Pagan and Naomi Pendergraff in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Danny proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Danny was the owner and operator of Pagan Construction. He loved...

Dec 26, 2023

Celebration of life for

Jackie Ray Purswell

March 5, 1948 - December 26, 2023

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Rural Shade Baptist Church

Cleveland, Texas

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Dec 18, 2023

Larry Dale Hopkins entered the gates of heaven on Monday December 18, 2023 at the age of 84. He was born on October 2, 1939 in Hayti, Missouri to James Hopkins and Santa Anna Williams Hopkins. Larry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He loved and cherished his family. He enjoyed being on the deer stand and...

Dec 18, 2023

Lyman Edward Reynolds, entered the gates of Heaven on Monday, December 18, 2023, at the age of 93. He was born March 12, 1930, in Lovelady, Texas to Charlie Reynolds and Lena Tompkins Reynolds, both of whom have preceded him in death. Lyman was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Willa Jo Reynolds; and his son, Weldon...

Dec 16, 2023

Zoe Ann Williams went to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Her family is creating her obituary and will be posted soon.