Obituaries

Sep 27, 2023

Ronald Keith Shelton, 84, of Shepherd, Texas passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. He was born on Sunday, March 12, 1939 to Gilbert Shelton and Beatrice Hutchins Shelton, both of whom have preceded him in death. Ronald was a good ol' country boy who was a hard working man and loved hunting and fishing in his free time....

Sep 27, 2023

Patton "Pat" Ezell Jenkins Jr. was a son to 2, a brother to 5, a daddy to 3, a grand , a great and a great great grandpaw to many, a boat captain to some and a soldier to all. Pat was born on May 2, 1939 in Collegeport, TX to Patton Ezell Jenkins Sr. and Lillian Opal Maddox...

Sep 25, 2023

Thomas "Tommy" Cyrvin, Lathan was born in  Beaumont, Texas on May 28, 1951. On Monday, September 25, 2023 at the age of 72, he passed away peacefully at home.

Tommy grew up in Cleveland, Texas and graduated from Cleveland High School in 1969. Not long after graduating, he married Nona Holloway and they started their own little...

Sep 25, 2023

Cheryl Garrett, 58, of Conroe, Texas passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023. She was born on Sunday, May 16, 1965 in Conroe, Texas to Anthony Joe Garrett and Mamie Martin Garrett. Cheryl was also preceded in death by her parents, Anthony Joe Garrett and Mamie Garrett and brothers, Charles Allen Garrett, Tony Garrett, and Tommy Garrett. Left to...

Sep 21, 2023

Steven Roper, 66, of Porter, Texas passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. He was born on Monday, May 20, 1957 in Jacksonville, Texas to Thomas Roper  and June Sanders Roper McDow. Steven was also preceded in death by his father Thomas Roper; stepfather Mack McDow; and brother Larry Roper. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife...

Sep 20, 2023

Timmy Joe Hanley, 64, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. He was born on Saturday, August 29, 1959 in Lexington, Kentucky to Gerald Raymon Hanley and Walta Gilliam Hanley. Timmy is preceded in death by his father, Gerald Raymon Hanley and his mother, Walta Gilliam Hanley; brother James Bishop; sister, Donna Eades; brother Gary Eades;...

Sep 20, 2023

Edna Pauline Gollihar, 86, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. She was born on Saturday, January 2, 1937 in Valley Mills, Texas to Arnold Ludwig and Willie  Rebecca Watts Ludwig. Edna was also preceded in death by her father, Arnold Ludwig; mother, Willie Rebecca Watts Ludwig; her loving husband, John B. Gollihar; sons, Robert William...

Sep 19, 2023

Connie Massey, 75, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. She was born on Thursday, July 1, 1948 in Dallas, Texas to Leo Pinson and Margaret Olene  Mackey Pinson. Connie is preceded in death by her father, Leo Pinson; mother, Margaret Olene Mackey; brother, Randy Pinson; sisters, Ledena Aldridge and Carleen Greathouse. Left to cherish her...

Sep 11, 2023

David Eugene Pinkard Sr., 57, of Willis, Texas passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023. He was born on Monday, February 21, 1966 in Houston, Texas to Mary Pinkard. David was also preceded in death by his mother, Mary Hales and father, C.W. Hales. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Pamela Pinkard; son, David  Pinkard, Jr,...

Sep 10, 2023

George W. Bennett was born on August 20, 1944, in Evergreen, Texas to Lula Charles and Winston Bennett. He attended Douglas School and was encouraged by Coach Broussard to play football, basketball, and run track. He graduated in 1963. He worked for Cleveland High School and loved his job as a janitor until his health failed. George accepted Christ...

Sep 6, 2023

Maura Cecilia Alegria Cordova, 61, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. She was born on Wednesday, November 22, 1961 in Mexico to Pedro Cordova and Maria Vasquez Cordova. Maura is preceded in death by her parents Pedro and Maria Cordova and her brother, Franciso Cordova. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband Armando...

Sep 5, 2023

Robert Dan Smith Jr., 53, of Willis, Texas passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. He was born on Thursday, May 7, 1970 in Dayton, Texas to Robert Dan Smith and Sharon  Kathy McMillian Smith. Robert was also preceded in death by his parents, Robert Dan Smith, Sr., and Sharon Kathy Smith; and sisters, Debbie Kay Smith and Anna...

Sep 3, 2023

Jose Garza Jr., 78 , of Cleveland, Texas rode off into the sunset Sunday, September 3, 2023. He was born on Sunday, December 10, 1944 in San Antonio, Texas to Jose Garza Sr. and Olivia Rosales Garza who also preceded him in death. Left to cherish his memory are his loving children, Christina Cross her husband David, Michelle Garza...

Aug 20, 2023

Wiley Truett  Herren Jr., 74, of  Houston, Texas passed away on  Sunday, August 20, 2023. He was born on  Monday, November 29, 1948 in Palestine, Texas to Wiley Truett  Herren Sr. and Esther Ray Herren. Wiley was also preceded in death by his parents; and brother, David Aaron Herren. Left to cherish his memory is his stepmother, Betty Herren;...

Aug 18, 2023

Gary Wayman, 71, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023. He was born on Tuesday, January 22, 1952 in Council Bluff, Iowa to James E. Wayman and Helen Haywood Wayman, both of whom have preceded him in death. Gary was also preceded in death by his brothers, Michael Wayman, and Richard Wayman; and sister, Diana Wayman....

Aug 17, 2023

Laura Martinez, 65, widow of Jesse Jesus Zapata Martinez, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at her daughter's residence in Houston with her family by her side. She was born on Thursday, September 25, 1957 in Nueva Rosita Coahuila, Mexico to Juan Antonio Preciado Suniga and Dominga Silva Preciado, both of whom have preceeded her...

Aug 15, 2023

Linnie Bell Malnar, 101 and 8 months of Corrigan, Texas passed peacefully on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. She was born on Wednesday, December 21, 1921, in Nacogdoches, Texas to Luther and Laura Edna Cook, both of whom have preceded her in death. Linnie was also preceded in death by her spouse, Dennis Malnar; son Robert Malnar; grandsons, James Dennis...

Aug 14, 2023

Placido Victorio Delgado, 45, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023. He was born on Saturday, April 8, 1978 to Placido Delgado Sr. and Joaquina Victorio. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Brenda Delgado; children, Placido Alejandro Delgado, Ailynn B. Delgado, Daphnie N. Delgado, and Javier U. Delgado; brothers, Lauro Delgado, Yemiel Delgado,...

Aug 12, 2023

Our precious angel, Branson Ray Carter Lee, beloved infant son of Reanna Cater and Jayden Lee of Goodrich ,TX  passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 in Livingston, TX. Left to cherish his memory is his loving parents, Reanna Cater and Jayden Lee; grandparents, Patty Cater, Eddie and Carmen Napiorski, Amber Brown, and Melvin Ray Lee, Jr.; great-grandparents, Sandra...

Aug 11, 2023

Henry Worth Padgett, 89, of Houston, Texas passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023 He was born on Friday, July 6, 1934 in Thornton, Texas to Bryan Padgett and Irene Rourk Padgett, both of whom have preceded him in death. Henry was also preceded in death by his brother, Roland "Red" Padgett; sisters, Dorothy  Dillard, Maydie  Malone, and Virginia...