Frank James Baker, Jr.
Dec 5, 2014
Frank James Baker, Jr., 90, passed away on December 5, 2014. Frank was born in Bay City on February 28, 1924 to the late Frank Baker, Sr. and Alice Callaway Baker. Frank graduated from Bay City High School in 1942 and soon went to work at First National Bank, where he remained until he retired in 1997. During his time,...
Mabel Catherine Harrison
Dec 4, 2014
MABEL COLLEY CHAPMAN HARRISON passed peacefully from this life at the home of her daughter Suzanne while in Hospice care in Sugar Land, Texas in the early morning hours of December 4, 2014. She was born in Gulf, Matagorda County, Texas to David R. Chapman and Mabel Colley Chapman on February 16, 1922. Mabel was a devout Christian, who was...
Earl Foster
Dec 3, 2014
Hubert Earl Foster, 73, of Markham, TX passed away December 3, 2014. He was born January 5, 1941 in Young County, Texas to the late Thomas Hugh Foster and Lena Bell Barker Foster. Earl was a decorated combat veteran during the Vietnam Era and received many medals including the "Distinguished Flying Cross." He left the Army with the rank of...
Robert E. Simons
Nov 30, 2014
Dr. Robert E. Simons of Bay City passed away November 30, 2014. He was born in Newgulf, TX September 1, 1935. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. James W. and Anna Mae Simons and a brother, Dr. Jack H. Simons. Bob loved God, his church, and his family; the joy of his life was his grandchildren. He...
Mary Cruz
Nov 29, 2014
Mary Cruz, 72, of Markham passed away November 29, 2014. She was born March 1, 1942 in Wharton, TX to the late Secundino Alameda and Yrenia Ballejo Alameda. She was preceded in death by two daughters Gloria Cruz and Anna Marie Cruz and three sisters Rebecca D. Tristan, Rachel Estraca and Ophelia Houston. Survivors include her husband Amando Cruz; daughters...
Sidney Schwartz
Nov 23, 2014
Sidney Schwartz, 96 of Bay City, Texas passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at home surrounded by his immediate family. He was born February 1, 1918 in New York, New York to the late Morris and Sarah Schwartz. Sidney moved to Bay City in 1944. He met his wife of 65 years on Matagorda Beach in 1944 and they...
Margaret Meador
Nov 23, 2014
Margaret Helen Meador, 83, of Bay City passed away November 23, 2014. She was born April 19, 1931 in El Maton, TX to the late Frank Phillip Ledwig and Julia Hahn Ledwig. Our beautiful mom taught us to not only love but to live a life that we could be proud of and to work hard, smile often, and share...
Jacob Davalos
Nov 22, 2014
Jacob Davalos, 43, of Markham passed away November 22, 2014. He was born September 8, 1971 in Dallas, TX to Timoteo Davalos and Modesta Perez Davalos. He is survived by his parents Modesta and Timoteo Davalos, Sr.; children Samantha Davalos, Jacob Davalos, Jr., Moses Davalos and Ramses Davalos; brothers and sisters Timotio Davalos, Jr., Cristobal Davalos, Joel Davalos, Demetrio Davalos,...
Lucille Bell
Nov 15, 2014
Visitation for Mary Lucille Bailey Hendershot Bell, 94, is scheduled for 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City and A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the Sweeny Cemetery with Rev. Mike Patterson officiating. Mrs. Bell, known as Lucille, was born to Edward Bailey and Martha Cooper...
Charles Edward Wiley
Nov 12, 2014
Charles Edward Wiley, 64, of Houston, Texas, passed away Wednesday November 12, 2014. He was born June 27, 1950 in Leesville, Louisiana to the late Charles H. and Christine Newman Wiley. Charles is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Wilda Wiley. He is survived by his wife Belinda Carson Wiley; daughters Carla Wiley Mayfield (Mike) and Wilda Wiley...
Felix R. Longoria
Nov 11, 2014
Felix R. Longoria, 68, of Palacios passed away November 11, 2014. He was born April 11, 1946 in Palacios, TX to the late Charlie Longoria, Sr. and Faustina Rojas Longoria. He was preceded in death by his sister LaLa Longoria and brothers Lupe Longoria and Charlie Longoria, Jr. He is survived by his wife Debbie Price Longoria of Palacios; daughters...
Rodolfo Garcia
Nov 9, 2014
Rodolfo "Rudy" Garcia, 58, of Markham went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014 surrounded by his family. Rudy was born on September 20, 1956 in Quanah, Texas to Benito and Josefa Ybarra Garcia. Rudy was a hard worker and a devoted family man who loved to dance. Rudy was loved by his family and all that...
Kathryn Elizabeth Biggs
Nov 9, 2014
Kathryn "Casey" Elizabeth Biggs, 90, of Bay City, cherished daughter of Milton and Olga Conring, was born in San Antonio, Texas on April 17th, 1924 and went to be with the Lord on November 9th, 2014. Today we rejoice in the knowledge that she has passed the barrier of time as we know it and is forever at home with...
Efrain Romero, Jr.
Nov 9, 2014
Efrain Romero, Jr., 18, passed away Sunday November 9, 2014. He was born July 19, 1996 in Bay City, Texas to Efrain Romero and Maria Guadalupe Reyes. Efrain is survivd by his parents; son Anthony Efrain Romero; brother Angel Romero Reyes; paternal grandmother Beatrice Hernandez and maternal grandparents Benito and Alicia Reyes. The family will receive visitors on Wedneday, November...
Herbert "Buddy" O'Connell
Nov 7, 2014
Herbert "Buddy" O'Connell, 84, of Van Vleck lost his battle with cancer on Friday, November 7, 2014. Buddy was born February 7, 1930 in Bay City, Texas to the late Edward and Myra Ethel Bickham O'Connell. He was a 1951 graduate of Texas A&M University and then served in the Army for 2 years. Buddy was employed by M.W. Kellogg...
Katy Lou Wratislaw
Nov 7, 2014
Katy "Ms. Kay" Wratislaw died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, November 7, 2014. Katy was born on September 1, 1934 in Bowie County, Texas to the late Samuel Isaac and Elector Sheldon Graham. Katy was retired from Matagorda Regional Hospital after nearly 20 years of service. Katy was a very kind, compassionate person. She was active in her...
Quentin Eugene Watkins
Nov 4, 2014
Quentin Eugene Watkins, 78, passed away on November 4, 2014. He was born on June 14, 1936, in Bay City, Texas, to the late Pettus V. Watkins and Ethel McKenzie Watkins. Quentin graduated from Bay City High School where he excelled in track and football, then on to Texas Western College in El Paso, Texas, where he lettered his freshman...
Jessie Murl Long
Nov 3, 2014
Jessie Murl Moses Long joined the Lord on Monday, November 3, 2014. She was born November 18, 1923 in Zavalla, Texas to the late Jess and Lela Cryer Moses. Jessie worked for 85 years of her life. She loved being around people. She was an avid gardener, doing her own yard until July 2014. She was loved by many because...
Joseph Wallace Broussard
Nov 1, 2014
Joseph Wallace Broussard, 87, of Port Lavaca was called home by Jesus on Saturday, November 1, 2014. He was born on March 12, 1927 in the village of Choupique, Calcasieu Parrish, Louisiana to the late Noah Joseph & Vernie Richard Broussard. Wallace was a World War II Army Veteran. He was retired from Brown and Root as a painter and...
Juanita R. Sardelich
Oct 31, 2014
Juanita R. "Janie" Sardelich, 80, of Bay City passed away October 31, 2014. She was born March 8, 1934 in Inez, Texas to the late Benito Muniz and Gregoria Rodriguez Muniz. She worked as secretary for the Bay City ISD for many years. She was preceded in death by a sister Cristina Garcia and a brother Baulio Muniz. Survivors include...
