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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas

Carol Sue Mcmain

Carol Sue Mcmain

Oct 12, 2015

Carol Sue McMain, 75, of Bay City passed away October 12, 2015. She was born March 26, 1940 in Victoria, TX to the late Clarence Easterly and Alpha Lee Baker Easterly. She, along with her husband Larry, owned and operated Glenn's Bar-B-Que in Bay City. She was preceded in death by one brother, Clarence Easterly. Survivors include her husband Larry...

Ruth Ezell Boggs

Ruth Ezell Boggs

Oct 11, 2015

Ruth Ezell Boggs, 82, of Bay City, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015. She was born on January 2, 1933 in McComb, Mississippi to the late Jack and Mary Elizabeth Case Brown. Ruth married Neal H. Ezell Jr. on June 4, 1948 and together they had 5 children. She was a kind, giving sweet loving wife, mother, grandmother, great...

Jimmy Baker

Jimmy Baker

Oct 8, 2015

Frank James "Jimmy" Baker III, 68, of Bay City passed away peacefully in Houston on Thursday, October 8, 2015. He was born December 9, 1946 in Bay City to Frank James Baker Jr. & Tommye Ralston Baker. Jimmy graduated from Bay City High School after which he attended the University of Texas, graduating in 1969, and then attended the South...

Henrietta Greenberg Krumholz

Henrietta Greenberg Krumholz

Oct 6, 2015

Henrietta Greenberg Krumholz, 96, of Fort Worth passed away peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015. Her daughter, Rozanne, and son-in-law, Billy Rosenthal, were at her bedside. Henrietta was born Aug. 10, 1919, in Richmond, the daughter of Aaron and Minnie Rich Greenberg. Henrietta and David, her husband of 67 glorious years, raised their four children in Bay City and were members...

Steven Lee Marlin

Steven Lee Marlin

Oct 6, 2015

Steven Lee Marlin, 68, of Palacios passed away October 6, 2015. He was born October 23, 1946 in Houston, TX to the late Roy Virgil Marlin and Jimmie Manning Marlin. Steve moved to Palacios in 1976 as manager of the K Wolens Dept. Store. He was an avid golfer for many years. He enjoyed casino gaming and traveling out West....

Robert Cortinas

Robert Cortinas

Oct 4, 2015

Robert Cortinas, 53, of Van Vleck passed away October 4, 2015. He was born January 8, 1962 in Bay City, Texas. He was preceded in death by a sister Silvia Cervantes. Survivors include his wife Christine Cortinas; mother Enedina "Diane" Bernal (Heraclio) of Bay City; father Benito Cortinas, Jr. (Lecha) of Bay City; daughter Kacie Cortinas (Darrell) of Houston; sons...

Ashley Dannielle Matthews

Ashley Dannielle Matthews

Oct 3, 2015

Ashley Dannielle Martinez Matthews , 27, of Bay City passed away on Oct. 3, 2015. Ashley was born on March 31, 1988 to Ezekial and Lisa Ziegelbauer Martinez. Ashley loved music, playing with her children and spending time with her family. Survivors include husband Justin Matthews; children, Ty Cody Downs and Lyra Jae Matthews; 10 brothers and sisters; parents Ezekial...

Maria Medina

Maria Medina

Oct 3, 2015

Maria C. Medina, 83, of Bay City, passed away Oct. 3, 2015. She was born September 12, 1932 in Brownsville, Texas to the late Juan Casares and Beatrice C. Mata and raised by Francisco Pancho and Beatrice. Maria is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 42 years Antonio Medina; daughter Rosie Ann Medina; son Juan Antonio Medina and...

Alice Tinnin

Alice Tinnin

Oct 2, 2015

Alice F. Tinnin was born to Isidore Frelich and Angelina Cuellar on March 29, 1924 in Laredo, TX. She grew up in Laredo and graduated from Martin High School in 1942. After high school Alice attended A & I University in Kingsville, TX, and worked at the Laredo Army Air Force Base. During this time she met and became engaged...

Cecil Lynn Roberts

Cecil Lynn Roberts

Oct 2, 2015

Cecil Lynn Roberts of Bay City, TX passed away October 2, 2015 at the age of 91. He was born December 8, 1923, one of four children born to the late Raney R. and Marguerite K. Roberts in Lockhart, TX. Cecil was a veteran of WWII serving in the Tank Corp and the Air Force. After the war, he worked...

Vernon Edward Hunt

Vernon Edward Hunt

Sep 28, 2015

Vernon E. Hunt, 85, of Palacios, TX went to be with Jesus his Lord on Monday, September 28, 2015. He was born May 27, 1930 in Palacios to the late John and Mae Hebel Hunt. Vernon loved dancing, and could be found every Thursday night in El Campo at the American Legion Hall. He loved farming and enjoyed showing his...

Heath James

Heath James

Sep 27, 2015

Heath James, 43, of Bay City passed away September 27, 2015 peacefully in his sleep at home after a courageous battle with brain cancer. With his devoted wife Kimberly (baby) and his loving family and friends at his bed side. Heath was born February 11, 1972 in Grand Junction Colorado to Fern Noy and Terrence James. He was an avid...

James Ervin White

James Ervin White

Sep 25, 2015

James E. White, 90, of Bay City passed away September 25, 2015 in Katy. He was born November 4, 1924 in Ranger, Texas to the late Ollie Seburne & Ollie Evelyn Ervin White. James graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in Civil engineering and was an avid Longhorn fan. He was an active member of the Church...

Raquel Balli Rosas

Raquel Balli Rosas

Sep 24, 2015

Raquel Balli Rosas, 73, of Bay City passed away September 24, 2015 in McAllen, Texas. She was born December 7, 1941 in Weslaco, TX to the late Francisco Balli and Benita Anzaldua Balli. Survivors include her daughters Rhesa Perez, Barbara Ramirez, Malinda Quintanilla and Linda Ramirez; sons Serveriano Ramirez, Jr. and Bobby Ramirez; sisters Rebecca Balli, Lydia Torres, Ruth Balli...

Thomas Powell Richards

Thomas Powell Richards

Sep 21, 2015

Thomas Powell Richards,72, returned to his Father in Heaven at 5:50 p.m. on September 21, 2015. The eldest of four children born to Thomas Sidney and Edna Maude ("Eddie") Lawhon Richards on July 17, 1943, Tom was a proud Aggie, Class of '65 and in 2006 was named a Distinguished Alumnus. He took every opportunity to recruit what he considered...

John Carl Hancock

John Carl Hancock

Sep 19, 2015

John Carl Hancock, 83, of Bay City, formerly of Victoria, passed away September 19, 2015. He was born December 29, 1931 in Marion, Ohio to the late Henry Hancock and Mary Atkinson Hancock. He worked as a CPA for Stanley Stores, Inc. for many years. John attended the University of Corpus Christi where he met Peggy Vance. They were married...

Richard Eaton Grisham

Richard Eaton Grisham

Sep 16, 2015

Richard Eaton Grisham, 91, of Bay City, passed away September 16, 2015. He was born July 10, 1924 in Matagorda County to Eaton and Gertrude Grisham. Richard was a member of Cedar Lane Baptist Church. Richard is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Violet Weldon Grisham; grandson Kyle Freeman and brothers James H. Grisham and Edward O. Grisham....

L. C. "Red" Rush

L. C. "Red" Rush

Sep 13, 2015

L.C. Rush was born February 13, 1927 in Markham, Texas, the youngest child of Sally and Eugene Rush. He also spent several summers in Port Aransas, Texas and had many fond memories of his time there. He was a World War II veteran, worked for Sun oil company and he and his wife Irene also owned and operated Rush's Café...

Paul Hubert Richardson

Paul Hubert Richardson

Sep 12, 2015

Paul H. Richardson, 61, of Van Vleck, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015. He was born on April 4, 1954 in Phoenix, Arizona to Hubert and Madge Neuman Richardson. Paul was a loving husband, father and grandfather and loved spending time with his family. He worked for Celanese and Oxea for 35 years. Paul loved watching football, and liked...

William Paul Fike

William Paul Fike

Sep 12, 2015

William "Bill" Fike of Pearland passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015. Bill was born in Forrest, Mississippi on February 13, 1954 to the late Bobbie Ray and Sarah McLeod Fike. Bill was a teacher and a coach. Bill worked as a computer security specialist. Bill was a loving father, husband, and friend to many people. Bill is survived by...

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