John Joe Garay
Jul 21, 2026
John Joe Garay, 55, of Markham passed away July 21, 2026. He was born November 18, 1970, in Bay City. Joe was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose greatest joy in life was his family.
Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann Garay; daughters Brianna Jimenez, Shelbee Esquivel (James), Julianna Longoria (Michael), and Jessica Rowland (Gabriel); sons Jonathan Jimenez...
Laverne Stevens
Jul 19, 2026
Rose Laverne Stevens, the last of nine children, was born September 20, 1936, to James Edward Shafer and Robbie Ann Frasier Shafer. She went to meet her Lord and Savior and the love of her life, Bennie Stevens, on July 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and dear friends.
Laverne was a longtime member of the Church of God of...
Michael Lawrence Boyd
Jul 17, 2026
Michael Lawrence Boyd, 69, of Bay City passed away July 16, 2026. He was born July 18, 1956 in Bay City.
He retired from Phillips in Old Ocean, TX after 30 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents Rheual Albert Boyd and Shirley Besaw Boyd; stepmom Leona Inez Boyd; grandparents Lawrence Besaw, Caroline Besaw and sister Sandra Jo...
Mona Smith
Jul 15, 2026
Mona Lee Smith, 67, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026. She was born on April 5, 1959, in Redding, California.
Mona dedicated 29 years of her life to working at H-E-B. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and so many others. She cared so deeply for so many. She was like a mother to...
Lloyd Trim
Jul 13, 2026
Lloyd Trim, 89, passed away peacefully at home entering his eternal glory on Monday, July 13, 2026—marking both the completion of a beautiful life and his 89th birthday. He was born on July 13, 1937, in Lamar County, Texas, to the late James Ervin Trim and Alice Myrtle (Gann) Trim.
A graduate of South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas, Lloyd...
Lester Matura
Jul 11, 2026
Lester Matura, age 76, of Bay City passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026. Lester was born on September 18, 1949, in Hollandale, Mississippi to the late Louis Matura and Frances Applegate Matura.
He was route salesman for Mrs. Baird’s for 38 ½ years delivering bread and pastries all over Matagorda County. He made many friends over the years. The grandkids loved...
Rhesa Sue Alvarez
Jul 10, 2026
Rhesa Sue Alvarez, 66, of Bay City passed away Friday, July 10, 2026, in Bay City. She was born March 5, 1960, in Ganado, TX to the late Severiano H. Ramirez & Raquel Balli Rosas.
Rhesa had a great desire for cooking, loved to listen to music and dance, she enjoyed playing bingo, and going to game rooms with her family...
Robert Brian Davis
Jul 7, 2026
Robert Brian Davis, “RD”, was born on December 4, 1977, in Bay City, Texas, to Gary Wayne Davis Sr. and Alice Heidrich Davis. On July 7, 2026, Robert peacefully left his earthly body and entered the Celestial Lodge above, where the Supreme Grand Architect of the Universe forever presides and forever reigns.
RD was a man of many roles. He was...
Alan Rost Sherrill
Jul 7, 2026
Alan Rost Sherrill, 74, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.
Alan was born in Wharton, Texas, to the late Willis Marion Sherrill and Annie Balusek Sherrill. He attended Boling High School and married the love of his life, Margaret Hagaman Sherrill, in 1973. Together they built a life centered on family, faith, and...
Frank Cobb Vaughan
Jul 6, 2026
Frank Cobb Vaughan, 72, passed away July 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born January 5, 1954, in Houston, Texas, to Ann Cobb Vaughan and E.L. “Gene” Vaughan.
Frank graduated from Bay City High School, Class of 1972, then earned his degree in Agricultural Business and Economics from West Texas State University. He later attended a Spanish immersion...
Felisiano Valderas Soto, Jr.
Jul 6, 2026
Felisiano Valderas Soto, Jr., 88, of Bay City passed away July 6, 2026. He was born February 28, 1938 in Sonora, Texas to the late Felisiano Soto, Sr. and Petra Valderas Soto.
He retired as a heavy equipment operator for Matagorda County Precinct 1. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus and was a very caring man, who...
Donald Wayne Wood
Jul 5, 2026
Donald Wayne Wood age 81, of Bay City passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026. Don was born on May 21, 1945 in Olathe, Kansas to the late Rowan Wood and Waurine Smith Wood while his father was stationed there.
The family later moved to Lott, Texas where his grandparents lived. His dad took a job at the VA Hospital in Marlin,...
Barbara "Bobbie" Ellen Mardis
Jul 5, 2026
Barbara Ellen "Bobbie" Mardis passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, and devotion to her family.
Bobbie was born November 18, 1938 to Lloyd and Glorice Green. She later married Gerald Mardis on May 29, 1959 and together they built a life centered on love and family. Bobbie and Gerald welcomed two children, Renee...
Janet "Bundy" Cheek
Jun 27, 2026
Janet Fay “Fay Bundy” (Dutile) Cheek, affectionately known to family and friends simply as “Fay Bundy,” peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on June 27, 2026. She was born on October 31, 1946, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Edmond and Lessie Mae Dutile.
For more than six decades, Bundy faithfully walked beside the love of her life, Ralph Cheek....
Robin Ray Harvey
Jun 22, 2026
Robin Ray Harvey, 49, of Palacios passed away June 22, 2026. He was born July 10, 1976 in Palacios to the late Ramon Harvey and Alice Perez Harvey.
Survivors include his brothers Chris Harvey (Traci), Damon Harvey (Veronica) and Dean Harvey and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family members.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 Noon Saturday, July 11,...
Charles Ray Triplett
Jun 19, 2026
Charles Ray Triplett, age 72, was born on June 16, 1954, in Sunflower, Mississippi, to the late Vergie and Earnest Triplett.
Charles lived a life defined by hard work, generosity, and an unwavering love for his family. Of all his achievements, nothing brought him greater joy or a deeper sense of fulfillment than the family he cherished so dearly. His children...
Donald Lee Ross
Jun 17, 2026
With deep love and gratitude, we honor the life of Donald Lee Ross, who passed peacefully at the age of 95. Born October 30, 1930, in Wetumka, OK, Don went to be with the Lord on June 17, 2026. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and servant of the Lord, he was the steady patriarch of our family — a provider,...
Mario P. Rodriguez
Jun 13, 2026
Mario P. Rodriguez, age 65, passed away on June 13, 2026, after a short illness. He was born on January 16, 1961, in El Campo, Texas, to the late Frances and Maurilio Rodriguez. He lived a life defined by hard work, generosity, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends.
Mario was employed for 35 years by Formosa Plastics, where he...
Johnny Wayne Dollar
Jun 6, 2026
Johnny W. Dollar left this painful world here on earth to be with his Lord and Family in Heaven, where no one feels any pain. He leaves behind a loving wife Shannon, daughters, Kelsi and Kaci, grandchildren, nieces and nephews mother Joyce and dad Mike. He was a Cowboy and inventor who brought light to this life here on earth...
Homer Ortiz, Jr.
Jun 3, 2026
Homer Ortiz, Jr., 57, of Bay City passed away June 3, 2026. He was born September 21, 1968 in Bay City.
He enjoyed fishing, gambling/game room adventures, Kayaking and Flying Kites. He also liked traveling, meeting new Primos/friends, watching Price Is Right at 10:00 and Jeopardy at 11:00 and Judge Judy at 4:00 all undisturbed. He loved everyone and always made...
