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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas

Steven Andrew "Bones" Johnson

Steven Andrew "Bones" Johnson

May 12, 2015

Steven Andrew "Bones" Johnson, 53, of Bay City, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at his home. He was born March 2, 1962 in Honolulu, Hawaii to William Merlin and Loretta Young Johnson. Bones is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by sons Joshua Johnson (Nicole) of Bay City, Texas, Jonathan Johnson of New Mexico and Jacob...

Noemi G. West

Noemi G. West

May 11, 2015

Noemi G. West, 53, of Palacios passed away May 11, 2015. She was born January 16, 1962 in Bay City, TX to Pete Garcia and the late Maria Garcia. Survivors include her father, Pete Garcia of Blessing; daughter Laura Maria West of Palacios; sisters Matiana Perez of Markham, Anna Maria Hernandez of Buda, TX and Lorenza Brewer of El Maton;...

Maria Ana Martinez

Maria Ana Martinez

May 8, 2015

Maria Ana Martinez, 81, of Markham passed away May 8, 2015. She was born January 14, 1934 in Piedras Negras, Mexico to the late Federico Espinoza and Eusebia Estrada Espinoza. She was preceded in death by two sons Larry Martinez and Rene Martinez and two grandsons, Michael Martinez and Amir Martinez. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Aurelio Martinez;...

Jack Winston Hamilton

Jack Winston Hamilton

May 6, 2015

Jack Winston Hamilton, 90, of Bay City passed away peacefully in Victoria, TX on May 6, 2015. He was born July 5, 1924 in Cedar Lane, TX to the late Walter Cape Hamilton and Tommy Omega Washburn Hamilton. Jack was a loving, caring family man. He served in the Navy in WWII; was a proud 50 year member of Pipefitters...

Larry Leon Chamberlain

Larry Leon Chamberlain

May 5, 2015

Larry Leon Chamberlain,61,of Sweeny passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. Larry was born on November 24, 1953 in Fort Worth, Texas Larry was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was supportive of anything involving his children and grandchildren. He was very respectful ,loyal and loving to all who he came in contact with. Larry was respected for his...

Loretta Edith Johnson

Loretta Edith Johnson

May 3, 2015

Loretta Edith Young Johnson, 76, of Bay City, passed away Sunday May 3, 2015. She was born December 19, 1938 in Colton, New York to Melvin James and Barbara Ruth Champney Young. Loretta is preceded in death by her parents, husband William Johnson, brother Melvin Young and sister, Barbie Young. She is survived by sons Steven Andrew Johnson Bay City,...

Hunter Samuel Robert Janek

Hunter Samuel Robert Janek

May 3, 2015

Hunter Samuel Robert Janek , 15, of Matagorda passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2015. He was born on May 10, 1999 in Lake Jackson, Texas to Charles and Lorin Haefs Janek. Hunter was raised in Needville, Texas and attended Needville Elementary, Middle School, Junior High and High School before moving to Matagorda. He was a Freshman at Van Vleck...

Mildred Lafaye Wood

Mildred Lafaye Wood

May 2, 2015

Faye Wood, 83, passed away on May 2, 2015. Faye was born at home on December 17, 1931in Winchester, Mississippi to the late William LaFayette Nicholas and Gladys Clementine Cobb. Faye graduated salutatorian from Bucatunna High School in Mississippi. She married William Dice Wood on September 14, 1951in Waynesboro, Mississippi and had been married for 61 years before he died...

George Bristo Yeager, Jr.

George Bristo Yeager, Jr.

May 1, 2015

George Bristo Yeager, Jr. was born to George Bristo and Vencie Shrivers Yeager on August 31, 1921. He went to be with his Lord May 1, 2015 at the age of 93. He was a devout Christian man, having devoted his life to serving the Lord and the First United Methodist Church of Bay City, Texas. He became a member...

Betty Jane Rico-Greer

Betty Jane Rico-Greer

Apr 30, 2015

Betty Jane Vega Rico-Greer, 70, of Bay City, TX passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015 at her home. She was born August 3, 1944 in Bay City to Jesse and Ignacia Escamilla Vega. Betty is preceded in death by both parents and son Magdaleno Rico III. She is survived by her husband Will Greer; daughters Delores Dalvand of Austin, TX,...

Janice Cunningham Harvey

Janice Cunningham Harvey

Apr 27, 2015

Our sweet angel, W. Janice Cunningham Harvey of Victoria, formerly of Palacios, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord Jesus on April 27, 2015 at the age of 84. Born on February 15, 1931 in Palacios, TX, where she lived all but the last 3 years of her life, Janice was the youngest of four children of Bertha Wolfe...

Rosalie Hooge Allsup

Rosalie Hooge Allsup

Apr 24, 2015

Rosalie Hooge Allsup, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2015. She was born on February 16, 1926, in Poteet, Texas to Alphonse Hooge and Anna Caroline Ripps Hooge. She was one of seven children and grew up in Poteet, Texas where she worked as a bookkeeper in her family's grocery store. On June 5, 1949, she married...

Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Warnock

Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Warnock

Apr 23, 2015

Elizabeth Ann Warnock (Liz), 54, of Cedar Lane TX, left this world to be with our lord on April 23rd 2015. She was born daughter of William F. and Daisy L. McIlhenny of Lake Jackson on December 20th 1960 in the old Freeport Hospital. She was a graduate of Brazoswood High School, Brazosport College and the University of St. Thomas...

Susie Hamlin

Susie Hamlin

Apr 21, 2015

Wilma Gayle "Susie" Hamlin, 69, of Bay City, passed away in her home on April 21, 2015. She was born a twin on January 14, 1946, on the steps of the Matagorda General Hospital. She graduated from Tidehaven High School, where she was active in sports among many other activities, and was a cheerleader at Wharton County Junior College, where...

Jose Antonio Rocha Jr.

Jose Antonio Rocha Jr.

Apr 21, 2015

Jose Antonio "Joe" Rocha Jr.,45, of El Campo passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Joe was born on Nov. 5, 1969 in Bay City, Texas to Jose Antonio and Sylvia Guerrero Rocha, Sr. Joe proudly served his country in the Army. Joe was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan who also liked to fish. Joe also liked the Duke University...

Aaron Bernard Cahoon

Aaron Bernard Cahoon

Apr 20, 2015

Aaron Bernard Cahoon, 95, of Sweeny passed away April 20, 2015. He was born November 4, 1919 in Sebastian County, Arkansas to the late Ruel Cahoon and Clara Burris Cahoon. He retired as Warehouse Supervisor from Phillips Petroleum. His wife, Betty Emma Fogle Cahoon, preceded him in death. Survivors include sons Chuck Cahoon of Kingwood, TX and Aaron B. Cahoon...

Louis Jones Davis, Jr.

Louis Jones Davis, Jr.

Apr 16, 2015

Louis Jones Davis, Jr., 89, of Blessing passed away April 16, 2015. He was born May 19, 1925 in DeRidder, LA to the late Louis Jones Davis, Sr. and Viola Sprinkles Davis. He had been a resident of Blessing since 1979. His wife Elizabeth Potter Davis preceded him in death. Survivors include daughters Sandra Hamilton & husband Wayne and Jackie...

Joseph Louis Kacer

Joseph Louis Kacer

Apr 14, 2015

Joseph Louis Kacer, 64, was born on November 22, 1950 in El Maton, Texas and passed away on April 14, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. He attended Tidehaven High School. After school, he enlisted in the Marine Corps where he was a Lance Corporal and became a decorated war hero receiving the Bronze Star Medal w/Combat "V" Valor...

William Howard Baskin Iii

William Howard Baskin Iii

Apr 12, 2015

William Howard Baskin III, 75, of Bay City, Texas, passed away April 12, 2015. He was born March 5, 1940 in Ingleside, Texas to William Howard and Mervia Thompson Baskin, Jr. Howard was preceded in death by his parents and wife Diane Baskin. He is survived by his son Bill and wife Noemi; daughter Rhonda Ruesewald and husband Joe and...

William Merlin Johnson

William Merlin Johnson

Apr 12, 2015

William Merlin Johnson, 77, of Bay City, Texas, passed away April 12, 2015. She was born September 11, 1937 in Le Grand, California to Albert and Lexxie McCleary Johnson. William is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Loretta Edith Young Johnson; sons Dennis William Johnson and wife Janie of Ft. Worth, Steven Andrew Johnson...

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