Obituaries

Oct 1, 2024

Claude Leroy McGee, 82, of Bay City TX passed away at home on October 1, 2024.  He was born September 4, 1942 in Hobart, OK to parents Claude Thomas McGee and Ola Ernistine Cox.  He graduated high school in 1959 and served Honorably with the United States Army.  Claude worked for over 40 years in fire protection...

Sep 27, 2024

Terry Lee Gilmer, Sr., 76, of Humble, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2024. Born on November 17, 1947, to Joyce Lorraine Gilmer, Jr. and Alma Darline Harmon, Terry lived a life defined by service, strength, and devotion to family and country.

After graduating from school, Terry enlisted in the U.S. Army,...

Sep 24, 2024

Thelma Gloria Kutach Orsak, 81, of Palacios, Texas, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 24, 2024.  She was born March 26, 1943, in El Campo, Texas to the late Benedict L Kutach and Annie M. Heinrich Kutach.  Thelma graduated from Palacios High School in 1961 and married Bennie Orsak on April 5, 1964.  ...

Sep 23, 2024

Mary Jane Jenkins Follis, 74, of Blessing, TX passed away September 23, 2024. She was born August 28, 1950, in Bay City, TX to Claude Lee and Myrtle Marie (Rose) Jenkins.

Mary Jane was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter; son, Donald Arthur "Donnie: King; daughter, Denise LaNell King; sisters,...

Sep 17, 2024

Sandra Saenz, 73, of Palacios passed away September 17, 2024.  She was born October 6, 1950 in Kingsville, Texas to the late Eliodoro Saenz and Lidia Garcia Saenz.

She lived her life surrounded by loved ones and making friends everywhere she went. She loved to attend church and play her tambourine. Her soul...

Sep 16, 2024

Dorcas Sue (Cleveland) Kleinhans passed away surrounded by family and friends on September 16, 2024. She was born in Houston, Texas on May 26, 1955 to Robert Cleveland and Dorcas Gertrude (Houghtling) Wainner. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Keith Kleinhans, and siblings Ruth Minks, Frank Rawlins, and Robert Rawlins. Her remaining siblings...

Sep 15, 2024

Charles Richard Hilderbrand, 74, passed away September 15, 2024.  He was born July 17, 1950 in Austin, Texas to the late Otis Taylor Hilderbrand and Grace Marie Barr Hilderbrand.

Richard Hilderbrand graduated from Wharton High School in 1968. He received his Degree in Education from Southwest Texas University where he was a member...

Sep 11, 2024

Clyde Workman, Jr., 94, passed away peacefully September 11, 2024.  He was born on May 29, 1930 in Anadarko, Oklahoma to Clyde Workman, Sr. and Lola Gertrude Smallwood Workman.

Clyde moved to Bay City, TX in 1943 after the tragic death of his father.  After marrying the mother of his children in 1949,...

Sep 8, 2024

Terri Colleen Brouhon, 64, of Van Vleck, Texas, took her journey home to be with her husband, parents, and her Lord & Savior, Sunday, September 8, 2024.

She was born June 16, 1960, in El Campo, Texas to the late Henry Wilke and Plama Harwell Wilke. She grew up in El Campo and...

Sep 7, 2024

Daniel Forrest Haswell, aged 86, passed away on September 7, 2024, in Wetherford, Texas. Born on April 27, 1938, in Beaumont, Texas, Daniel led a fulfilling life characterized by a deep love for his family and a passion for the outdoors.

Daniel graduated from Tidehaven High School before attending Sam Houston State University,...

Sep 6, 2024

Thelma Myrle Beard Holloway, age 94, passed into eternal rest on September 6, 2024.  Thelma was born on January 13, 1930, in Palacios, Texas to Joe and Alice Beard.

She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Palacios where she served as UMW President for many years and was...

Sep 6, 2024

Louis Kopnicky, Jr., 85, of Markham, Texas, went to be with the Lord on September 6, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born March 17, 1939, in Deutschburg, Texas, to the late Louis Kopnicky, Sr. and Mary Johnson Kopnicky.

Louis, also known as Junior, attended grade school in Deutschburg then Blessing and...

Sep 3, 2024

Olga Zamora-Chadwell was welcomed into the Father's arms on September 3, 2024. Words cannot describe the impact she has made on so many lives here on Earth.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, mentor and friend. She was a pillar in our family and will be deeply missed. She was an evangelist at...

Sep 2, 2024

Kylie Marie Folmar, 19, of Van Vleck passed away September 2, 2024.  She was born June 21, 2005 in Wharton, TX to James Conley Folmar and Nicole Marie Beaver Folmar.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents James Larry Folmar and Lana Sue "Nanny" Folmar of Van Vleck, and nephew John...

Sep 2, 2024

Haleigh Marie Matchett, 17 of Van Vleck passed away September 2, 2024. She was born August 21, 2007, in Bay City, TX to Matthew Allen Matchett and Courtney Harper.

Haleigh had an infectious smile, always happy. She never met a stranger, and she had a heart for all people and would do anything...

Sep 1, 2024

Ellen Kennedy, 87, of New Caney, Texas, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024. She was born August 18, 1937, in Holland, Texas to the late Mike Karl and Alice Malicoat Karl.

She was a long-time resident of Bay City, Texas, where she lived with her late husband, R.W. (Bo) Kennedy.

Aug 31, 2024

Robert Wayne McCombs, 88, of Palacios passed away August 31, 2024.  He was born June 11, 1936 in Jasonville, Indiana to the late James Elsworth McCombs and Emma Rila Wools McCombs.

Robert was a loving husband and father, and felt his greatest accomplishment was his 62 years marriage to his wife Ruth Russell McCombs. Robert worked as...

Aug 30, 2024

Sandra Jean Davis, 69, of Bay City passed away August 30, 2024. She was born July 7, 1955 in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Sandra was a vibrant woman with a zest for life. She grew up in Georgetown, Massachusetts and moved to Bay City, Texas in 1978. She always said she wasn't born here but...

Aug 29, 2024

Ramon Richard Rooth, 71, of Bay City passed away August 29, 2024.  He was born April 3, 1953 to the late Ramon and Helen Rooth.

Richard proudly served as Captain of the Narcotics Division for the Matagorda County Sherriff's Department for many years. He was an avid pilot, and enjoyed hunting when he...

Aug 28, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of John Wiley Damon announces his death on August 28, 2024 at the age of 94. John was born to John Winn and Ruth Damon on November 2, 1929, just two days after the Stock Market crash that devastated the civilized world for 10 years.

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