Christopher Anderson
Oct 16, 2026
Christopher Eric Anderson, 67, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026. He was born May 20, 1959, in El Campo, Texas, to the late Karl Julian Anderson and Geraldine Zimmerman Anderson.
The Andersons moved to Bay City before Chris started first grade and he attended Bay City schools, graduating from Bay City High School in 1977. After high...
Joe Armando Sanchez
Oct 16, 2026
Joe Armando Sanchez, 82, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026. He was born November 2, 1943, to the late Ruben Carlos Sanchez and Thomas (Tommie) Espinosa
Joe was a man who found happiness in the simple things in life - being surrounded by family, working in his garden, listening to his favorite oldies and spending a peaceful...
Fred Cantu, Jr.
Oct 15, 2026
Fred Cantu, Jr., 44, of Van Vleck went to be with our Lord and Savior, peacefully on October 15, 2026.
He was born on July 19, 1982 in Bay City, Texas to Susie Huerta and Fred Cantu Sr.
Fred graduated from Bay City High School, home of the Mighty Black Cats in 2000. He worked at Frito Lay in Rosenberg, Texas for...
Melvin Raye Laughlin
Oct 14, 2026
Melvin R. Laughlin, 88, of Van Alstyne, Texas went to be with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ on October 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Melvin was born on September 13, 1938, in Vidor, Texas to Sidney and Amy Laughlin and was the youngest of four children. He served in the Air Force in the Air Police in...
Bobbie Massey Oncken
Oct 11, 2026
Bobbie Jean Massey Oncken
April 8, 1943 – October 11, 2026
Everybody’s Aunt Bobbie
Bobbie Jean Massey Oncken, 83, of Van Vleck, Texas, passed away in League City, Texas, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of love, compassion, service, and a lifetime of treasured memories.
Born April 8, 1943, in Crane, Texas, to R.L. Massey and Olivia Callahan Massey, Bobbie devoted her life to caring...
Glenn Edward Organ
Oct 10, 2026
Glenn Edward Organ, 91, of Bay City, Texas passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026.
He was born April 19, 1935, in Shreveport, Louisiana to George Benjamin Organ and Jane Parker Organ. He graduated from Fair Park High School in Shreveport in 1953 and Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas in 1957. He entered LSU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in the fall...
Teresa Guanajuato
Oct 7, 2026
Teresa Guanajuato, 59, of Bay City, passed away October 7, 2026. She was born November 16, 1966, in Bay City to the late Max Guanajuato, Sr. and Cayetana Lozano Guanajuato.
Teresa was a beloved sister and friend. She was described by all as considerate, sweet, thoughtful, jolly, unique, soft-spoken, wise, and kind. Teresa was always ready and willing to give and...
Farron Homer Durio
Sep 30, 2026
Farron Homer Durio, 67, of Palacios, passed away on September 30, 2026. He was born on August 21, 1959, in Mamou, Louisiana, to the late Francis H. Durio and Geraldine Blanchard Durio.
Farron retired from Formosa Plastics in January 2026 after more than 25 years of dedicated service. During his time there, he proudly served on Formosa’s Emergency Response Team. His...
Larry Lee Head
Sep 26, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Lee Head on September 26, 2026, at the age of 82.
Larry was born on December 14, 1943, in Bay City, Texas, to Woodrow and Martha Head. He attended Catholic school in Bay City through the eighth grade and later attended Bay City High School, where he pitched for...
Ray Edwin Bowers
Sep 26, 2026
Ray Edwin Bowers, 96, of Palacios passed away September 26, 2026. He was born February 23, 1930 in Mont Belvieu, Texas to the late Ray C. Bowers and Helen Bonneau Bowers.
After Edwin moved to Palacios he began a long farming career. He and Mitzi farmed mostly in the Collegeport area for many years. Edwin later became involved in many different...
Gloria Jean Klipple
Sep 23, 2026
Gloria Jean Kershaw Klipple, a devoted mother, brilliant educator, and the cherished matriarch of her family, passed away on September 23, 2026, at the age of 96.
Born on February 10, 1930 to James and Connie Kershaw, Jean was raised alongside her sister, Jeanette, in a loving and supportive home. A brilliant student from the start, she graduated as the valedictorian...
Herby Lee Gonzales
Sep 20, 2026
Herby Lee Gonzales, 88, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026. He was born on April 1, 1938, in El Toro, near Edna, Texas, and lived a life rooted in faith, family, and hard work.
Herby received his early education during a time when local schools were segregated and later attended Palacios High School, graduating in 1958. His school years came...
Arthur Lee Lawrence
Sep 18, 2026
Arthur Lee Lawrence, 81, of Bay City, TX passed away peacefully on Friday September 18, 2026, in Palacios, TX. He was born on October 31, 1944, to the late Johnny and Dora Lee Lawrence.
He grew up in Vanderbilt, TX and graduated from Edna High School in 1963. Upon graduating high school, he joined the US Army where he proudly served...
Wanda Kay Parker
Sep 16, 2026
Wanda Kay (Watson) Parker, 83, of Huntsville, Texas (formerly Bay City) passed away on September 16, 2026. She was born on July 14, 1943, in Bay City to the late Rufus Edward and Claudia Vern (Terrell) Watson. She was a 1961 graduate of El Campo High School and graduated from the Champ Traylor Memorial Hospital Licensed Vocational Nursing School in...
Leslie Warren Hann
Sep 15, 2026
Leslie Warren Hann, 70, of Austin, Texas, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026. He was born on September 23, 1955, in Longview, Texas, to the late Charles Edward Hann and Letha Inez Wiseley Hann.
He is survived by his loving wife, Donna Jenkins Hann; children; Chrysta Donahue, Justin Hann, Alison Hann, and Charla Droegemeier; sister, Lynn Colette; brother, Fred Hann; and...
Victor Isaac Mejias
Sep 15, 2026
Victor Isaac Mejias, 62, of Zapata, Texas passed away September 15, 2026. He was born April 28, 1964 in Bay City, Texas to the late Manuel Mejias and Susana Perez Mejias.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Rey Guerra.
Survivors include his wife, Maria Mejias; daughter Rebekah Walsh; siblings Steve Mejias, Diana Mejias, Norman Mejias,...
Bruce "Grumpy" Hanzen
Sep 12, 2026
Bruce Alan “Grumpy” Hanzen, 73, of Bay City passed away September 12, 2026. He was born November 14, 1952, to the late Robert Alan Hanzen and Ruth G. Steinbauer Hanzen.
He served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Laurie Lynn Lubbers.
Survivors include his wife, Julia B....
James Ray Williams
Sep 11, 2026
James Ray Williams, 69, of Palacios passed away September 11, 2026. He was born November 5, 1956 in El Campo, Texas to the late Arvin Williams and Marlene McDonald Williams.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Sandra Jean Williams.
Survivors include his uncle and aunt Carrol and Tiny Magee; aunt Bertie Lackey; niece Ashley Hurta...
Don Leslie Matthews
Sep 8, 2026
Don Leslie Matthews of Bay City, Texas, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026, on his 92nd birthday. He was born September 8, 1934, in Houston, Texas, to the late James L. Matthews and Eloise C. Breazeale Matthews.
Don grew up in West Columbia, TX and graduated from West Columbia High School in 1953. He then went to WCJC and later finished...
Maricela Cordova
Sep 5, 2026
Maricela Cordova, 77, of Bay City passed away September 5, 2026. She was born June 17, 1949 in New Gulf, Texas to the late Samuel C. Rodriguez and Emelia Ramirez Rodriguez.
Maricela was a beautician in Bay City for many years. For Mari, cosmetology was not just a job; it was a calling that allowed her to connect with people on...
