Obituaries

Jan 8, 2025

Jane Willis Thompson Vowell, 88, of Bay City passed away January 8, 2025.  She was born October 19, 1936 in Texarkana, Arkansas to the late John Haywood Thompson, Sr. and Emma Jane Willis Thompson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Woody Gene Vowell, Sr. and siblings...

Jan 7, 2025

Dale Lee Taska, 58, of Midfield passed away January 7, 2025.  He was born August 15, 1966 in Bay City to Delvin Taska and Bernice Engelholm Taska.  His departure from this world leaves an irreplaceable void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Dale was a beloved educator, coach, and...

Jan 7, 2025

Marcella Naiser Schraub, 97, of Bay City passed away January 7, 2025.  She was born January 15, 1927 in Caldwell, Texas to the late John Orsak and Anna Marek Orsak.

She worked at Bay City Bank and Trust in Bay City for many years and followed that career working in real estate sales...

Jan 4, 2025

Wanda Acheson, know by many as MēMē, a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025 in Bay City, Texas.  She was born October 4, 1938 in Edna, Texas to GA Quinn and Elizabeth Johns Quinn Koop.  Wanda lived a life rich with love and devotion to her family.

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Dec 28, 2024

Kathleen Ann Dement, 82, joined the choir eternal on December 28, 2024 in Needville, TX.

Born on August 24, 1942, Kathleen was a beacon of love, resilience, and unwavering kindness to all who knew her. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 43 years, Joe W. Dement, and her cherished son, Joseph...

Dec 26, 2024

Pedro "Pete" Mendiola, 94, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was born January 17, 1930, in Bay City, Texas, to the late Clemente Mendiola and Natividad Belasquez Mendiola.

Pete was a diligent laborer for most of his working life, which started at a very young age.  Not much...

Dec 25, 2024

Dorothy Louise Cooper Collins, 91, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024.

She was born December 5, 1933 to George and Ima Ivy Cooper at home on a little farm outside of Nixon, Gonzales County, Texas.  Her family moved to Palacios in 1939. It was in Palacios that she met and married the...

Dec 24, 2024

Frank G. Alameda, 78, of Bay City passed away December 24, 2024.  He was born Oct. 27, 1946 in Glen Flora, TX to the late Belen Alameda and Narcissa Guerra Alameda.

He enjoyed riding his bike around town, repairing bikes and lawnmowers and spending time with family and friends, he especially loved all...

Dec 24, 2024

Willie "Milton" Ledwig, 77, passed away December 24, 2024. He was born August 26, 1947, in Bay City, TX to the late Frank Phillip Ledwig and Julia Hahn Ledwig.

Daddy attended school, finishing the 8th grade. He then quit school to join his parents and siblings to help support the family with farming....

Dec 24, 2024

Romula B. Flores (Romie), 73, of Bay City, Texas, passed away December 24, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born August 2, 1951, in San Juan, Texas to Raul Barrera and Fermina Pena Barrera.

Romie met her husband of 53 yrs. Refugio Flores, Jr, in 1971 and together they had 4 children. She...

Dec 24, 2024

Robert Louis Ziegenhals, 77, of Bay City passed away December 24, 2024.  He was born December 20, 1947 in Wharton, Texas to the late Charles Bruce Ziegenhals and Hattie Lee LeTulle Ziegenhals.

He was a 1966 graduate of Bay City High School.  After graduating, he served 6 years in the US Navy in...

Dec 24, 2024

Patricia Jean Hale, daughter of Olive Grace Aikin Hale and Ves Oswell Hale, passed away on December 24, 2024.  She was born on October 10, 1942, and resided in Abilene, Texas.  Private graveside services were held at Midfield Cemetery on December 27, 2024.

Memorials can be made to the Midfield Cemetery Association; PO...

Dec 23, 2024

Marianne Hahn, 76, of Bay City passed away December 23, 2024.  She was born July 28, 1948 in Lutjenburg, Germany to the late Kurt Kischke and Elsbeth Pretzlaff Kischke.

Survivors include her sons Richard Frank Hahn, Jr. and Larry Wayne Hahn; brothers Erwin Kischke and Uwe Kischke, and grandchildren Leslie Reed, Brendan Hahn and Cydnee Hahn.

Dec 23, 2024

Jessie Mae Justice, 94, of Sweeny passed away December 23, 2024.  She was born December 22, 1930 to the late Otto Ferguson and Edna Lange Ferguson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Delton Justice; daughter Sherry Danado and grandsons Jason Rainey and Heath Rainey.

Survivors include daughters...

Dec 22, 2024

Franklin Leroy Hurta, 84, of Angleton passed away December 22, 2024.  He was born August 13, 1940, in El Campo, TX to the late Joe Hurta and Dora Mae Hart Hurta.

Leroy served his country in the US Army from July 10, 1958 until June 30, 1964.  He retired from Dow Chemical Company...

Dec 19, 2024

John Stephen Laughlin, 78, of Bay City passed away December 19, 2024. He was born September 30, 1946 in Eagle Lake, Texas to the late Dr. Jones Connally Laughlin and Avis Ann Laughlin (Moorehouse).

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Bobbie Sue Laughlin....

Dec 16, 2024

Blanca America Guillen, 69, of Midfield passed away December 16, 2024.  She was born December 27, 1954, to the late Guadalupe Tijerina and Benicia Pena Tijerina.

Her greatest joy in life was when her children and grandchildren came over to visit. She loved cooking and bringing the family together. She loved the long...

Dec 16, 2024

Carolyn Sue Hutto, 80, of Palacios, Texas, left us peacefully on December 16, 2024. She was born on December 14, 1944, to the late Luther Nile Green and Eula Mae Anthony.

Carolyn was a dedicated member of the Palacios Church of Christ for 50 years. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Carolyn will be remembered...

Dec 13, 2024

Natividad Garcia, 64, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 in Houston, Texas. He was born on February 13, 1960, to Florentino and Mary Lou Munoz Garcia of Bay City.

Natividad, known affectionately as Buddy to family and friends, grew up in Bay City until the family moved to Houston. After graduating from Reagan...

Dec 13, 2024

Betty Jo Mendiola passed away on December 13, 2024. She was born on September 25,1940 in El Campo, Texas. Her departure from this world leaves an irreplaceable void in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

For sixty-five years, Betty Jo shared a life with her beloved husband, Johnny Ybarra Mendiola....