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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas

Cheri Denise Batchelder

Cheri Denise Batchelder

May 22, 2016

Cheri Denise Bissett Batchelder, 56, of Edna, TX passed away May 22, 2016. She was born September 16, 1959 in Port Lavaca, TX to the late Wesley Bissett, Sr. and Clarice Bissett Sanders. She was preceded in death by her husband Ken Batchelder. She is survived by her daughter Holly Thomas and husband David; sisters Deborah Westbrook & husband Gary...

Marvin O'Daniel Talasek

Marvin O'Daniel Talasek

May 21, 2016

Marvin O'Daniel Talasek went home to be with Jesus on May 21, 2016. He was born a triplet July 24, 1939 in Rosenberg, Texas to the late William F. Talasek and Carrie Naiver Talasek. He grew up in Rosenberg with his triplet brothers Marion and Melvin, brother Bill and sister Evelyn. Marvin graduated from Lamar High School and served in...

Ophelia Rendon Barrera

Ophelia Rendon Barrera

May 20, 2016

Ophelia Rendon Barrera of Blessing went to be with her Lord on Friday, May 20, 2016. Ophelia was born on May 15, 1941 in Matagorda, Texas to the late Fred O. and Annie Solis Rendon. Ophelia's love and happiness were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was also happy spending time with the love of her life, her husband...

Amado Garcia

Amado Garcia

May 19, 2016

Amado Garcia, 85, of Bay City passed away May 19, 2016. He was born September 13, 1930 in Mexico to the late Timoteo Garcia and Elizabeth Mera Garcia. He was preceded in death by his wife Maria Garcia and a daughter Guadalupe Estrada. Survivors include daughters Maria Isabel Medina, Socorra Ramona Ramirez, Cecilia Saucedo and Aurora Garcia; sons Francisco Javier...

Marie Stelley Gingles

Marie Stelley Gingles

May 19, 2016

Marie Stelley Gingles, 83, of Bay City, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016. She was born September 10, 1932 in Arnaudville, Louisiana to the late Louis M. and Claudia Noel Stelley. Graveside services will be held 3:00pm Saturday May 21, 2016 at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, TX. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Houston Hospice.

James Aloysius Rother

James Aloysius Rother

May 17, 2016

James Aloysius Rother, 76, of Bay City passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016. He was born August 28, 1939 in Bay City to the late John Sr. & Anna Ottis Rother. James and his father were County Surveyors in Matagorda County for 73 years combined. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3070 in Bay City, and...

Kenneth W. Savage

Kenneth W. Savage

May 16, 2016

Kenneth W. Savage, 72, of Bay City passed away Monday, May 16, 2016. He was born in Tipton, Oklahoma on December 22, 1943 to parents Ernest and Velma Burks Savage. They preceded him in death. Kenneth was a caring Husband, Father, and Grandfather. He was known for his generosity and compassion. Kenneth was an avid gun collector and was a...

Michael A. Elliott

Michael A. Elliott

May 16, 2016

Michael Alvie Elliott, 72, of Bay City passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 in Houston. He was born August 21, 1943 in Bay City, TX to the late Alvie Elander "A. E." & Lillian Mae Crawford Elliott. Michael was a lifelong resident of Bay City. He is survived by his daughter: Michelle & Tristen Williams; 2 sons: Michael Alvie Elliott...

Justin Wayne Gibson

Justin Wayne Gibson

May 15, 2016

Justin Wayne Gibson of Blessing passed away on Sunday May 15, 2016. Justin was born on June 2, 1989 in Texas City, Texas to Charles and Linda Judson Gibson. Justin loved the out-doors and riding his four wheeler. Justin and his dad loved going to auctions. Justin is survived by his parents Charles "Chuck" & Linda Gibson of Blessing; sister,...

Guy Pierre Richard

Guy Pierre Richard

May 14, 2016

Guy P. Richard of Blessing passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016. Guy was born in France to the late Auguste Andre Richard and Marie Rose Philippe. Guy was retired from Westinghouse after 45 years. Guy was an avid reader, who also loved wood working. Guy also loved nature, planting various plants. Guy is survived by his loving wife of...

Leroy Collins

Leroy Collins

May 13, 2016

Conrad Leroy Collins was born in Elgin, Texas on April 29, 1923 and passed away at his home in Bay City, Texas on May 13, 2016. Leroy was a member of First Baptist Church of Palacios, Texas and was an Alzafar Shrine. Leroy was a resident of Kerrville, Texas for over 70 years before moving to Bay City, Texas in...

Frankie Marie Kelley

Frankie Marie Kelley

May 11, 2016

Frankie Marie Kelley, 75, of El Maton passed away May 11, 2016. She was born July 6, 1940 in Henrietta, TX to the late Stanley Frank Quinn and Sybil Izora Smith Quinn. Frankie devoted her life to being the best mother and Mimi that anyone could be. Frankie lived to help people, she was extremely generous and caring. It was...

Joe Bob Winfrey

Joe Bob Winfrey

May 9, 2016

Joe Bob "JoJo" Winfrey, 68, passed away May 9, 2016. He was born October 28, 1947 in Lubbock, TX to the late Nick Winfrey and Mary Helen Greer Winfrey. He was a Union Electrician. He was preceded in death by his brother: John Winfrey. Survivors include his wife: Amy Winfrey; JoJo was very proud of his two sons: Chance Winfrey...

Margie Evelyn Johs

Margie Evelyn Johs

May 8, 2016

Margie Evelyn Cooper Johs was born August 23, 1926, passed at the age of 89. She married Frank A. Johs of Palacios on September 19, 1946 in Blessing and made their home in Deutschburg. Her parents wer George and Ima Ivey Cooper of Palacios. She was blessed with three children, Robert W. Johs (Shelley) of Deutschburg, Dianne Bowers (Walter) of...

Bettylee Lukefahr

Bettylee Lukefahr

May 5, 2016

Bettylee Lane Lukefahr, 80, of Bay City passed away May 5, 2016. She was born April 20, 1936 in Bay City. She spent 2 years working for the FBI in Houston prior to marriage. She then became a full time mom. After raising her family she worked as teacher's aide in both Van Vleck and Bay City and taught kindergarten...

Mercedes Lynn Garcia

Mercedes Lynn Garcia

May 1, 2016

Mercedes Lynn Garcia, 11, of Bay City passed away May 1, 2016. She was born March 9, 2005 in Bay City and was a 5th grade student at Bay City's Linnie Robert's Elementary and enjoyed playing AAU Select Girls Basketball for Van Vleck's team "Hardwork." Survivors include her mother Estrella Griggs & beloved step-father Vonchess ; her father Ruben Garcia...

Danny Head

Danny Head

Apr 27, 2016

Danny Head, 75, of Van Vleck passed away April 27, 2016. He was born January 30, 1941 in Jefferson County, Texas to the late Aloysius Daniel Head, Sr. and Nell Maines Head. He had worked as both a crop duster and pipefitter. Survivors include his wife Linda Hadash Head; daughter Danell Head & fiancé Joe Bellino; step-children Tamara Larocca and...

Gail Elizabeth Denn

Gail Elizabeth Denn

Apr 25, 2016

Gail Elizabeth Denn, 64, of Bay City passed away April 25, 2016 surrounded by loved ones. She was born August 25, 1951 in Bay City to the late James Edward Lewis and Mary Helen Smith Lewis. She was a 1970 graduate of Van Vleck High School. She served as Matagorda County Clerk from January 1998 until her retirement in November...

John Rex Moore

John Rex Moore

Apr 24, 2016

John Rex Moore, 63, of Bay City passed away Sunday April 24th, 2016 in Houston TX. Rex was born in Hardin County, Tennessee, near Savannah, to parents John Hundley and Mattie Jo Jerrolds Moore. He served as a Tennessee State Trooper for 4 ½ years and attended and graduated from Middle Tennessee State University. He worked in the Human Resources...

Albion "Al" Henry Ewton, Jr.

Albion "Al" Henry Ewton, Jr.

Apr 24, 2016

Albion Henry Ewton, a great man and a proud Marine, departed this life at the age of 92 years on April 24, 2016. Mr. Ewton was born March 19, 1924 in Mobile, Alabama where he was raised with great love by Jim and Alyce Kane. Mr. Ewton was preceded in death by his two sisters, Pat and Peggy. He is...

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