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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas

Ella Miriam Peterson

Ella Miriam Peterson

Oct 11, 2013

Ella Gade Peterson was born November 23, 1919 in Woodworth, North Dakota to Senius and Cecelia (Andersen) Gade. She married Robert A. "Bob" Peterson, Jr. on August 14, 1943 in Corpus Christi, TX. She lived in El Campo and Rosenberg prior to moving to Bay City in 1954. She retired as Dental Assistant and Receptionist in 1984 with over 25...

Barbara Ann Sellers

Barbara Ann Sellers

Oct 11, 2013

Barbara Ann Sellers, 73, of Bay City passed away October 11, 2013. She was born May 4, 1940 in Bay City, TX to the late Isaac Washington Showers and Mary Schultz Showers. Survivors include her husband Roy Lee Sellers; sons Lloyd Sellers and Jeff Sellers; grandchildren Alan Sellers & wife Brenda, Michelle McDonald & husband Jimmy, DaLana Blaylock & husband...

Ann Parker Turnipseede

Ann Parker Turnipseede

Oct 9, 2013

Ann Elizabeth Parker Turnipseede, 60, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at a local hospital. She was born April 8, 1953 to the late Robert H. Parker Sr. & Geraldine Elizabeth Crow Parker. She is survived by her husband: David Turnipseede of Waco; 2 sons: Scott Barnett and wife Shari of Sweeny, and Clay Barnett of Whitney; daughter:...

Mittis Evelyn Bowers

Mittis Evelyn Bowers

Oct 8, 2013

Mittis Evelyn Bowers, 82, of Palacios went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. Mittis was born on February 26, 1931 in Palacios, TX to the late Dennis Clardy & Pearl Mae Clardy. She was devoted to her family and loved being surrounded by her kids and grandkids. She loved the Lord and was an active member...

Glenn Wesley Robertson

Glenn Wesley Robertson

Oct 7, 2013

Glenn Wesley Robertson, 88, was born February 7, 1925, to Lester & Bessie McClain Robertson in Wheeler, Texas. He was the 2nd of 3 sons, with Lester Jr. older & Billy Wayne younger. He passed from this life early Monday, October 7, 2013. He attended Wheeler School, except for a few grade school years when he went to Briscoe School...

Jimmy Roe Davis

Jimmy Roe Davis

Oct 3, 2013

Jimmy Roe Davis, 33, of Bay City passed away October 3, 2013. He was born June 29, 1980 in Bay City, Texas to Jimmy and Donna Roe Davis. He was preceded in death by his father, and grandparents Roland J. Davis, "Jiggs" and Lois Basey, John H. Roe and Hilda "Tootsie" Roe. Survivors include his mother Donna Davis and sisters...

Ruben "Bo James" Reyes

Ruben "Bo James" Reyes

Sep 29, 2013

Ruben "Bo James" Reyes, 43, of Bay City went to his heavenly home on Sunday, September 29, 2013. He was born March 31, 1970 in Bay City to Pablo & Lydia Garza Reyes. Ruben was a dedicated electrician. He is survived by his 2 daughters: Linsey Reyes and Ashley Villarreal; son: Ruben Reyes Jr.; mother: Lydia Reyes; 4 sisters: Alicia...

Lena Annie Saha

Lena Annie Saha

Sep 28, 2013

Lena Annie Saha of El Maton died on Saturday, September 28, 2013, in Bay City, Texas, surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. " Grandma Saha", as she was affectionately known throughout the community, was ninety-one years old. She laughingly referred to herself as a " a 1922 model". Lena was born to Louis and Annie Prihoda of Ellinger,...

Reymundo C. Longoria, Jr.

Reymundo C. Longoria, Jr.

Sep 26, 2013

Reymundo C. Longoria, Jr., 47, of Blessing passed away September 26, 2013. He was born May 11, 1966 in Bay City, TX to Reymundo Cruz Longoria, Sr. and Beatrice Olivo Longoria. He had been a police officer for El Campo Police Department since 2001. His father preceded him in death. Survivors include wife Raelynn Mills Longoria; mother Beatrice Longoria; sons...

Jeffery Lynn Mcdonald

Jeffery Lynn Mcdonald

Sep 24, 2013

Jeffery Lynn McDonald Sr., 67, of Van Vleck passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013. Jeffery was born on August 5, 1946 in Popular Bluff, Missouri to the late Clarence Allen and Lera Bertice Walker McDonald. Jeffery was a loving father and grandfather. Jeffery loved spending time with his family. He was a jack-of-all-trades. Jeffery is survived by his loving...

Harvey Arnold Yates

Harvey Arnold Yates

Sep 23, 2013

Harvey Arnold Yates, 75, passed away at his home in Bay City on September 23, 2013. He was born June 18, 1938 in Bartlesville, OK. Harvey is survived by his wife Mary Ann Yates,his two sons; Harvey Yates Jr. and Mike Yates, grandaughter Mia Ann Yates and numerous neices and nephews. A memorial service will be held 4:00 PM Friday,...

Wade Thomas Calk Sr.

Wade Thomas Calk Sr.

Sep 21, 2013

Wade Thomas Calk Sr. went to be with his Lord and maker on September 21 in Van Vleck, Texas. He fought a hard battle with cancer, but never lost sight of the final reward-Going to be with his Lord. He took his " Flight Final ". He passed away peacefully at his home. He was born on December 17, 1926...

Jaxon Ryan Rodriguez

Jaxon Ryan Rodriguez

Sep 20, 2013

Jaxon Ryan Rodriguez went to be with Jesus on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. Jax was born in Galveston, Texas on March 16, 2012 to Michael and Rebecca Moore Rodriguez. Jax was a blessing as one of three triplets , but his joy, excitement & character brought happiness to everyone around him. Jax is survived by his parents, Michael & Rebecca...

Leonard Herff Cornelius

Leonard Herff Cornelius

Sep 19, 2013

Leonard Herff Cornelius passed away September 19, 2013 at home surrounded by his children. He was born August 19, 1926 in Markham, Texas to the late W. D. Cornelius and Mary Ethel Johnson Cornelius. He lived his entire life in Matagorda County with the exception of residing in Australia for 3 years with his family. He was a lifelong rancher...

Rita Wright

Rita Wright

Sep 17, 2013

Martha "Rita" Wright, 73, of Palacios passed away September 17, 2013. She was born February 19, 1940 in Blessing, Texas to the late Carl Knight Dewett and Robert Alberta Moore Dewett. Rita was a retired Rural Carrier for the US Post Office. She was a member of the Eastern Star and National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARF). She was...

Tiofilo Guerrero Sr.

Tiofilo Guerrero Sr.

Sep 16, 2013

Tiofilo "Filo" Guerrero Sr. went to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 16, 2013. Filo was born on Feb. 13, 1948 in LaFeria, Texas to the late Ataulfo and Rosa Galvan Guerrero, Sr. Filo was a musician, playing his accordion for family and friends. Filo was a loving father and grand father. Filo was a very upbeat person always...

Esther Hardegree

Esther Hardegree

Sep 13, 2013

Esther Hardegree, 97, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, September 13, 2013 at the Matagorda House in Bay City. Esther Elizabeth Augsburger was born August 25, 1916 to Amos and Mary Augsburger. She moved to Sweeny, Texas when her parents relocated from Illinois. Esther was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Lawrence "Six" and Clarence Augsburger; her...

Dorothy Davis Birkner

Dorothy Davis Birkner

Sep 12, 2013

Dorothy Davis Birkner, 88, of Bay City passed away September 12, 2013. She was born February 4, 1925 in Wortham, Texas to the late E. C. "Buck" Davis and Myrtle Sanders Davis. She was a 1942 graduate of Bay City High School. After high school, she studied journalism at Mary Hardin-Baylor University. On September 11, 1943 she married Joe A....

J. B. Davenport

J. B. Davenport

Sep 12, 2013

J. B. Davenport, 76, of Matagorda went to be with The Lord on Thursday, September 12, 2013. He was born April 25, 1937 in Rosebud, TX to the late Hugh & Bess Vickers Davenport. J. B. was an avid fisherman who loved to spend time on the water with his family and friends. He spent about 25 years in the...

Harry Edward Norris, Jr.

Harry Edward Norris, Jr.

Sep 7, 2013

Harry Norris, 53, passed away on September the 7th, 2013. Harry was born in Fort Worth, Texas on January the 1st, 1960. Harry graduated from Bay City High School and attended Southwest Texas State University. He was a lifelong resident of Bay City, Texas. He worked with his family at Landmark Realty in Bay City for a number of years...

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