Obituaries

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....

Dec 13, 2024

Janette Lawhon Cornett Bowers, age 91, of Houston, TX went peacefully to the Lord on December 13, 2024. She was born on November 13, 1933, in Conroe, TX to the late Tot and Leslie Mae (Watkins) Lawhon.

She graduated from Tidehaven High School in El Maton, TX and earned her B.S. from Sam...

Dec 13, 2024

Micheal Dewayne Stone, 78, of Bay City, Texas passed away surrounded by his family on December 13, 2024. He was born December 8, 1946, on Petit Jean Mountain in Arkansas to the late O.C. and Celestia Stone.

Mike started his career working alongside his father and brothers in the produce business. This is...

Dec 11, 2024

Ernestina Chapa, 94, of Van Vleck passed away December 11, 2024.  She was born August 3, 1930 in San Benito, Texas to the late Santos De La Rosa and Cecelia De La Rosa.

The Chapa family originally lived in Harlingen TX until they moved to the Bay City area in 1977.  They then...

Dec 8, 2024

Thomas Mark Abendroth, 77, of Bay City passed away December 8, 2024.  He was born July 8, 1947 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Mark O'Farrell "Doc" Abendroth and Frances Belle Ashley Abendroth.

Tommy loved hunting, fishing, and the outdoors in general, in particular the beach at Matagorda and fishing spots like the mouth of the...

Dec 8, 2024

James Louis Henkes, Sr. (Jimmy), 91, of Palacios, TX, passed away on December 8, 2024. He was born February 16, 1933, in El Maton, TX, to the late Frank and Annie Hahn Henkes. Jimmy was raised in El Maton, TX, with his 8 siblings, where his father was a share crop cotton farmer.

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Dec 8, 2024

On December 8, 2024, the Lord called Rita Murlene Chamberlain Peterson to her home in the heavens.

She was born in Elm Grove Community, San Saba County, Texas, to Richard Clifton and Sadie Grace Chamberlain on September 16, 1935. She attended grade school in Elm Grove, was a graduate of Richland Springs in San Saba County, and...

Dec 8, 2024

Tillman Moody Daniel, Jr., 93, passed away December 8, 2024 in Bay City, Texas. He was born September 4, 1931 in Chisholm, Texas to the late Tillman Moody Daniel, Sr. and Eula Mae Caughran Daniel.

Tillman graduated from Greenville High School, Baylor University and Baylor College of Medicine.

On...

Dec 6, 2024

Billie Ray Clifton, a proud and skilled millwright, passed away peacefully on 12/6/2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on 4/28/1957 in Bay City, TX, Billie spent a lifetime perfecting his craft and lending his expertise to countless projects, earning the respect and admiration of his colleagues.

When not working with precision and...

Dec 6, 2024

Gudelia M. Mendiola, 89, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024. She was born December 25, 1934, in Bay City to Eusebio Martinez, and Guadalupe Perez Martinez.

Mrs. Mendiola retired from Gordon's Wholesale and Refrigeration after many years as a bookkeeper.  She also served as a volunteer bookkeeper for Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic...

Dec 5, 2024

Gerard Louis Bodenburg III, also known as Bubba and Bodie, aged 63, of Bay City, TX passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, in San Antonio, TX. He was born on November 11, 1961, to the late Gerard and Betty Carter Bodenburg, Jr.

Bubba graduated from Bay City High School in 1980. As...

Dec 5, 2024

Dorothy Elaine Wendel Mondrik, 77, of Palacios, Texas, went to be with the Lord on, Thursday, December 5, 2024.  She was born in El Campo on September 15, 1947, to the late Gilbert and Evelyn Popp Wendel.  On October 08, 1972, Dorothy married Edward Mondrik.  They were best friends for 52 years.  Together they raised two sons.  ...

Dec 5, 2024

Gilberto Gazca, 68, of Bay City passed away very peacefully December 5, 2024.  He was born December 19, 1955 in Mexico to the late Aristeo Gazca and Nicanora Bernal Gazca.

Gilbert retired after many years as a Cemetery Caretaker for Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.  He was a man of integrity and loved spending...

Dec 5, 2024

Sandra Kaye Claybourn, a beacon of love and faith, was born on May 8, 1947, in Abilene, Texas. She peacefully entered eternal rest on December 5, 2024, in Sugar Land, Texas, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by those who knew her. Sandra's life was a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of devotion, creativity,...

Nov 30, 2024

Georgia Hickl died peacefully at home on November 30, 2024, at the age of 98.  She was born on April 21, 1926, to Joseph and Louise Bilicek of Hungerford, Texas.

Georgia graduated from El Campo High School in 1944, and attended Southwest Texas Teacher's College in San Marcos. After receiving her teacher's degree,...

Nov 28, 2024

Mark Allen Wells of Lake Jackson left this earth November 28, 2024.  He was born November 15, 1959 in Bay City, Texas to the late Don Wells and Bertha Bullard Wells.  Mark graduated with the class of 1978 at Bay City High School.  He spent his adult career at Bay City Auto Sales and Texan Ford in...

Nov 26, 2024

Floyd Ray Hobbs, 82, of Van Vleck, Texas, passed away on November 26, 2024. He was born on June 13, 1942, in Wharton, Texas, to the late Floyd and Barbara Hobbs. Ray was preceded in death by his three brothers, James Hobbs, Wilbur Hobbs, and Wayne Hobbs, as well as his son-in-law, Don Lankston.

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Nov 25, 2024

Tammie Renea Reece, 63, of Lake Jackson passed away November 25, 2024.  She was born January 17, 1961 in Bay City, TX.

She loved going to the beach, boating, shopping, movies, dining and visiting with family.

Survivors include her mother, Tennie Gatto; her father William Thomas Reece and his wife Eyvonne; daughters Lauren Dalrymple, Stefani...

Nov 20, 2024

James Joseph Starks, 93, originally of Bay City, Texas, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at his home in Santa Fe. He was born October 9, 1931, to Jim and Agnes Starks in Old Ocean, Texas.

Dad had to leave school at an early age to work on the farm and help his...