Obituaries

Jan 2, 2026

Michael Dean "Mike" Ogden, 66, of Bay City, passed away on January 2, 2026. He was born on September 23, 1959, in Joplin, Missouri, to the late Donald Ogden and Dorothy Watters Ogden.

After many years of dedicated service in the United States Navy, Mike relocated his family from New York to Texas,...

Jan 1, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that the family of Lena Mae Milleson announces her passing on January 1, 2026 at the age of 90 in League City, Texas. She was born on September 20, 1935, to Cyrus Perry Tucker and Ica Lena Tucker in Blessing, Texas. A devoted mother and grandmother, she also loved gardening and...

Dec 29, 2025

Lee Ann Bowers, 69, of Palacios passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 29, 2025. She was born on December 30,1955 in Duncan, Oklahoma to the late Albert Lee Munn and Norma Jean Munn. Lee Ann was a devoted wife, mom, grandma, and friend. She was affectionately known to her grandkids as Lolli.

Dec 27, 2025

Lester Ivey Wallace, 86, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, December 27, 2025. He was born in Eagle Lake, TX on June 8, 1939, to the late Hubert Lester Wallace and Cordie Mae Ham Wallace.

Lester grew up in Wharton, TX and graduated from Wharton High...

Dec 25, 2025

Jerry Wayne Tallas, 83, of Bay City, Texas, peacefully went home on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, reunited at last with his beloved wife, Dianna — the greatest gift he could give her.  Jerry was born July 26, 1942, to the late Frieda and Louis Tallas.

He carried a deep love for family,...

Dec 20, 2025

Kent Thomas Mayfield, 75, of Palacios, TX, passed away on December 20, 2025. He was born December 2, 1950, Palacios, TX to Eli and Wanda Mayfield.

Kent graduated from Palacios Highschool in 1969 and went on to become a California and Texas Bar certified attorney after graduating from Western State University. After living in Northern California, he...

Dec 20, 2025

Maria Guadalupe Vasquez Gonzalez, age 80, of Van Vleck, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on December 20, 2025 at 6:15pm. She was born on December 22, 1944, in Michoacán, Mexico.

Maria was a hardworking and devoted mother and grandmother whose life was centered around her family. She was known for her...

Dec 18, 2025

Romana "Mona" Tamez Rodriguez was the heart of her family and a light to everyone who knew her.  She passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, at the age of 87.  Born on June 26, 1938, in La Palmita, Tamaulipas, Mexico to Eliseo Tamez and Teresa Olivares Tamaz, Mona lived a life rooted in love, generosity and an unshakable...

Dec 16, 2025

Michael Joseph Lawrence Mendek, 87, of Bay City passed away December 16, 2025.  He was born October 10, 1938 in Albany, New York.  He proudly served as a Staff Sargent in the US Army during the Vietnam War.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Ruth Loretta Mendek.

Survivors include daughter...

Dec 15, 2025

Robert L. Toney, 83, of Van Vleck passed away peacefully at his home on December 15, 2025.  He was born June 23, 1942 in Wharton, Texas to the late Robert L. Toney, Sr. and Nora Faye Roebuck Toney.

Where do you begin talking about Robert Toney?  The man never met a stranger, and after a conversation with...

Dec 13, 2025

Stephen Mark Hughes, 69, of Bay City passed away December 13, 2025.  He was born September 30, 1956 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Charles Calvin Hughes and Ella Odean Manning Hughes.

"Steve" (as most people knew him by), grew up in the Ozarks of Central Arkansas. He met his wife, Peggy, at Harding University, in Searcy,...

Dec 13, 2025

Teresa Perales Ramirez, 62, of Bay City passed away December 13, 2025.  She was born July 22, 1963 in El Campo, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Leonora Cruz Perales, her husband Ramon Ramirez and 4 siblings.

Survivors include daughter Tina Perales; sons Eric Perales, Raymond Perales and Dennis Perales; sisters Rosie...

Dec 12, 2025

Joyice Lee Johnson, 85, passed away on December 12, 2025 in Bay City, Texas.  She was born March 11, 1940 in Wharton county to Zelma Anderson and General Wiley.

Joyice was  preceded in death by her parents, husband, four siblings  and two grandchildren.  She is survived by her seven children, Lawrence Johnson (Sheila), Clifton Johnson, Adlean Roberts,...

Dec 12, 2025

Laura Jean Rush McKissick, 84, of Markham, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 12, 2025. She was born on June 25, 1941, in Bay City to the late Eugene Thomas Rush, Jr. and Anna Louise Coward Rush.

Laura cherished her younger years spent fishing with family, where her lifelong love for the...

Dec 12, 2025

Sybella, "Sybil", Pauline Richers Green, 104, of Bay City passed away December 12, 2025.  She was born on January 4, 1921, in Bay City to the late Louis William Richers and Julia Elise Letzerich Richers. Sybil was a dedicated wife, loving mother and proud grandmother and great grandmother.

Sybil worked as a business manager for Townsend Lease...

Dec 10, 2025

Harvey Alan Howard, 74, of Sargent, TX. He passed away December 10, 2025.  He was born April 26, 1951 in Houston, TX.

In his younger years he was a surfer, he gave up the surfboard for a horse, a tractor and to live the country life and watch his family grow. He enjoyed...

Nov 29, 2025

Enrique "Ricky" Rubio, 20, of Blessing, passed away on November 29, 2025. He was born September 2, 2005, in Bay City.

Ricky was a beloved son, brother, tío, cousin, grandson, nephew, devoted boyfriend and a proud 2024 graduate of Tidehaven High School. After graduation, he attended Victoria College to pursue his dream of...

Nov 29, 2025

Guadalupe Mata Arias, 87, of Bay City passed away November 29, 2025. She was born March 5, 1938, in Rosenberg, Texas to the late Pascual Mata and San Juana Sotelo Mata.

Ms. Lupe (as known by most) graduated from Lamar Consolidated High School in Rosenberg, TX and then attended a secretarial school. She...

Nov 24, 2025

Clarence Ray Sellers, 80, of Lake Jackson passed away November 24, 2025.  He was born June 18, 1945 in Bay City, Texas to the late Roy Clarence Sellers and Ruby White Sellers.

Clarence is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy Johnson Sellers, daughter Stephanie Sellers Ketchum, Sons Michael Ray Sellers (Yvonne...

Nov 22, 2025

John Bill "Johnny" Milner, 63, of Bay City passed away November 22, 2025.  He was born July 2, 1962 in Bay City, Texas to the late John William Milner and Alberta Lee Bristow Milner. As a member of the United States Air Force he served in the military police.

Survivors include his wife...