Wilbert E. Billeau, Sr.
Jun 8, 2016
Wilbert E. Billeau, Sr., 73, of Van Vleck , passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Wilbert was born on July 4, 1942 in Bay City, Texas to the late Joseph Edward and Louise Desoto Billeau. Wilbert married Ladonia Ruth Wilson on September 20, 1962. Wilbert's father, mother and 3 sisters, Josephine Beard, Margaret Bushon, and Wilda Ryman preceed him...
Bobbye Smith Taylor
Jun 7, 2016
Bobbye S. Taylor was born Bobbye Ruth Smith on April 10, 1930 in Gulf, TX to the late Hubert Lee Smith and Nora Lee Graves Smith. She passed away June 7, 2016 at the age of 86. She married Don Jean Taylor on October 1, 1949. She worked along with him at the family business, Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. After...
Bill Howze
Jun 4, 2016
William "Bill" Joseph Howze, 90, of Bay City met the Lord peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2016. He was born February 3, 1926 to Joseph and Effie (Miller) Howze in Iowa Park, Texas. He attended high school in Midland Texas, and during World War II, served in the United States Navy. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Frances...
Eugene Hershall Sherry
Jun 1, 2016
Eugene Hershall Sherry, 85, of Bay City passed away June 1, 2016. He was born November 9, 1930 in Bay City, TX to the late Roy Hershall Sherry and Mabel Mangum Sherry. Eugene was a 1950 Bay City High School graduate; served in the United States Marine Corps 1951-1952; and retired from Phillips Petroleum Company as a transport driver. He...
Wallace Hancock
May 29, 2016
Wallace "Wally" Rene Hancock, 82, of West Columbia, Texas passed away on May 29, 2016 in Sweeny, Texas with family by his side. He was born in Kernes, Texas to Wallace Orloff and Lela Florene Hancock on December 28, 1933. Wally worked in construction, oilfield and gas gauging, and was a millwright throughout his life. Wally and his family moved...
Arnoldo Barrera
May 27, 2016
Arnoldo Barrera, 80, of Bay City passed away May 27, 2016. He was born February 14, 1936 in San Juan, Texas to the late Raul Barrera and Ferminia Pena Barrera. He was preceded in death by a son Arnold Barrera, Jr. and a brother Jose Barrera. Survivors include his wife Emma Lemon-Salas Barrera; daughters Alma Frazier & husband Terry of...
Clara Ocie Wright
May 27, 2016
Clara Ocie Arnold Wright, 88, of Palacios passed away in Hillje, TX May 27, 2016. She was born September 4, 1927 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of the late George E. Arnold and Clara Crowe Arnold. She was the wife of Cloyd Wright, deceased, and they were both longtime Palacios residents. She is survived by a brother, Victor Crowe of...
Jose Francisco Martinez
May 25, 2016
Jose F. Martinez, 73, of Bay City passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Jose was born on October 10, 1942 in Lyford, Texas to the late Felix and Manuela Rodriguez Martinez. Jose proudly served his country during the Vietnam era in the Army. Jose was an avid fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers since their time in Brooklyn, New...
Jesse Galvan
May 22, 2016
Jesse Galvan of Blessing went to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 22, 2016. He was born August 14, 1966 in Bakersfield, CA to Candelario Galvan and Maria Irma Galvan. Jesse loved fishing, floating the river, 80's music, his children and grandchildren and helping others always. Jesse is survived by his wife Christina Carrillo Galvan; children Jon' Eric Lopez,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
