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...
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...
Thelma Marie McKissick
Aug 29, 2026
Thelma Marie McKissick was born to John Abner Jones and Edna Lou Smith on October 21, 1923, in Lewisville, Arkansas. She went to her heavenly home at the age of 102 on August 29, 2026.
If there is a PA system in heaven, Thelma might be heard announcing the sale of fresh hot bread. She retired from H.E.B. at the age...
Brenda Sue Thornton
Aug 26, 2026
Brenda Sue Henry Thornton, 70, of Bay City, passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2026, at Hermann Memorial Hospital surrounded by loved ones. She was born on October 21, 1955, to Eva Joyce Chancellor. She was adopted by Clyde J. Henry at two years old.
Brenda married Mark Thornton in 1987 and would have celebrated 39 years next month. They moved...
George Knebel, Jr.
Aug 24, 2026
George Knebel Jr., 85, of Hallettsville, passed away August 24, 2026. He was born in Bay City, July 11, 1941, to George F. Knebel & Eleanor Bures Knebel. He attended Holy Cross School and graduated from Bay City High School in 1959. He attended Southwest Texas College for 2 semesters and Wharton County Junior College for 1 semester.
George was very...
Felix Sauseda Martinez
Aug 23, 2026
Felix Sauseda Martinez, 92, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026. He was born on March 31, 1934, in Pharr, Texas, to the late Andres Martinez and Celestina Sauseda Bazaldua.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Maria Guadalupe Martinez. He is survived by his son, Juan Martinez, Felix Martinez Jr.,...
Mary Dolores Morales
Aug 22, 2026
Mary Dolores Morales, 67, of Palacios, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026. She was born March 26, 1959, in Palacios, Texas, to the late Dionicio Morales and Epifania Briseno Morales.
Mary was a devoted and active member of her church and found great joy in serving the Lord and others. She was an excellent cook. She spent many years working...
Javier Jimenez, Jr.
Aug 14, 2026
Javier Aureliano Jiménez Jr. fue un niño muy noble, cariñoso y de un corazón bondadoso. Se caracterizaba por ser una persona muy sociable, siempre dispuesto a convivir y compartir momentos especiales con quienes lo rodeaban.
Javier disfrutaba mucho pasar tiempo con su familia y compartir con sus seres queridos. Le gustaba ir al gimnasio, mantenerse activo y, especialmente, disfrutaba mucho bailar....
George Elmer Lapp
Aug 13, 2026
George Elmer Lapp, 82, passed away on August 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, hard work, entrepreneurship, and devotion to his family.
George was born on November 20, 1943, in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, to Thomas Elmer and Violet Ruth Lapp. He later moved to the United States and, in 1962, joined the U.S. Army, where he served more than...
Ramiro Morales, Sr.
Aug 12, 2026
Ramiro Morales, Sr. 81, of Bay City, Texas passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026. He was born October 1, 1944, in Orange Grove, Texas to the late Francisco and Sofia Morales.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings; Frances Gaitan, Ricardo Morales, Emilia Bustamente, Sofie Flores, and Gloria Ochoa. He is survived by his loving wife,...
