Leila Green
Dec 27, 2012
Leila Green, born as Thorleif Margret Benedikts in Iceland on March 8, 1935, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012. She is survived by her children Mary Anna Deshotels & husband George, Margaret Laslie & husband Buddy and Austin Green. Also surviving are six grandchildren Clara Leigh Bujnoch (Jason), Jesse and Lindsay Deshotels, Lynn Ann Hough (Bubba), C. A. Laslie, Ariana...
Colbee Lee Zamora
Dec 26, 2012
Colbee Lee Zamora, infant son of Bobby Lee Zamora, Jr. and Jessika Danielle Sanchez, passed away December 26, 2012. He was born November 15, 2012 in Houston. He is survived by his parents Bobby Lee Zamora, Jr. and Jessika Danielle Sanchez; sister Chloee Nicole Zamora; grandparents Caleb Wernly & Christina Cervantes, Bobby Lee Zamora, Sr. and Maria Zamora, Mr. and...
Juan Fernandez
Dec 26, 2012
Juan Fernandez, 63, of Bay City passed away December 26, 2012. He was born June 24, 1949 in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico to the late Jose Fernandez and Eva Hernandez Fernandez. Juan was a carpenter with The Union in Houston, loved sports and his grand kids, and will be missed by all. He is survived by his wife Maria Guadalupe Fernandez;...
Reba Mae Mckissick
Dec 25, 2012
Reba "Junie" McKissick, went to her heavenly home on Dec. 25, 2012. Junie was born on March 11, 1918 in the Ashby Community, Matagorda County, to the late James Luther "Pete" McKissick and Belva "Kate" Dunbar. As a "Rosie the Riveter" , Junie contributed to the war effort building planes in Atlanta, Georgia. After the war Junie returned to Houston...
Laurence "Buck" Beard
Dec 19, 2012
Laurence F. "Buck" Beard, 78, of Blessing was called home on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. He was born on January 11, 1934 in Turtle Bay, Matagorda County, Texas to the late John Lewis Beard & Edna D. Tweedle. Buck was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, fisherman, and trapper. He loved John Wayne, Westerns, and old country music. He was an expert...
Dr. Fred Taylor Matthes Md
Dec 18, 2012
Fred Taylor Matthes, 82, of Bay City passed away at home on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Fred was born March 27, 1930 in Bay City to the late Arthur Raymond Matthes and Ruth Braden Matthes. He grew up in Blessing and Bay City and he graduated from Bay City High School in 1948. He attended Rice University and Baylor College...
Artie Faye Hicks
Dec 18, 2012
Artie F. ( Jett) Hicks from Van Vleck, Texas passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at the age of 92 at the Matagorda House Nursing facility in Bay City, Texas. Funeral services for Artie will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, December 22 at Taylor Bros Funeral Home in Bay City located at the corner of Ave. I and...
Wayne Edward Stavinoha
Dec 18, 2012
Wayne E. Stavinoha, 56, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012, after a short battle with cancer. Wayne was born to Joe F. and Nonie Schneider Stavinoha in Bay City, Texas, where he lived all of his life. Wayne was employed by Jackson Electric Coop for over eleven years. He worked in gas and propane sales and truck driving for over 35...
Clifford Scott Smith
Dec 17, 2012
Clifford Scott Smith, 34, of Bay City passed away Monday, December 17, 2012 in Brownfield, TX. He was born September 17, 1978 in Bay City, TX to Clifford & Cathie Reeves Smith. He is survived by his wife: Kacie Murphy Smith; daughter: Emma McLeod; 2 sons: Wesley Scott Smith and Hunter Douglas Smith; mother: Cathie Thorn & husband Steve; father:...
Martin "Marty" Armstrong
Dec 15, 2012
Martin Diethelm "Marty" Armstrong, 85, of Bay City was Born in Toledo, Ohio on August 9, 1927, to William Robert and Francis Brown Tait Armstrong, he died December 15, 2012, in Bay City, Texas, following a brief illness. Marty began his military career in 1944, at the age of 16, by joining the United States Merchant Marines. At age 18,...
Doretta Lacina
Dec 15, 2012
Doretta Lacina, 91, of Brazoria went to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 15, 2012. She was born January 11, 1921 in Wisner, LA to the late Henry & Molly Hubbard Street. Doretta loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her 2 daughters: Dee Taylor & husband John and Rhonda Weathers; daughter-in-law: Shirley...
Eddie G. Jecmenek
Dec 14, 2012
Edward "Eddie" G. Jecmenek, 84, of Bay City passed away on Friday, December 14, 2012. He was born on March 12, 1928 in Ellinger, TX to the late Edward Charles & Eleonora Hruska Jecmenek. Eddie graduated from LaGrange High School where he was the class Valedictorian. He continued his education at Blinn Junior College. While at Blinn, he was a...
Norman Wayne Newsom
Dec 13, 2012
Norman Wayne Newsom, 63, of Bay City passed away Thursday, December 13, 2012. He was born December 15, 1948 in Bay City to Adrian & Susianna Zievert Newsom. He is survived by his mother: Susianna Newsom-Hale of Bay City; daughter: Jenny Ann McGill & husband Matthew of Buffalo, TX; son: Cullen Wayne Newsom & Wife Arielle of Wharton; sister: Adrianna...
Charles Lawrence Cherry
Dec 12, 2012
Charles Lawrence "Larry" Cherry, 83, of Bay City passed away December 12, 2012. He was born May 21, 1929 in Huffman, TX to the late George Cherry and Lucy Katherine Thornbrough Cherry. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and worked for many years as maintenance supervisor at Celanese. In recent years, he enjoyed fishing and cooking...
Johnnie Sue Bryant
Dec 12, 2012
Johnnie Sue Popek Bryant, 50, of Bay City passed from this world to be with her Lord and Savior on December 12, 2012. She was born October 10, 2012 in Bay City to Johnny Popek and Leona Shumate Popek. She was devoted to her family and her faith. She was a member of Abundant Life Church. She leaves behind her...
Eugene E. Steinmeyer
Dec 7, 2012
Eugene E. Steinmeyer, 78, died of cancer December 7, 2012, in Gainesville, Georgia, after a nineteen year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Gene was born November 17, 1934, in Bay City, Texas, to Bill and Verlie Steinmeyer. After graduating from Bay City High School, he served four years in the U.S. Air Force. He then attended Sam Houston State University, earning...
Elmer Harry Ryman
Dec 7, 2012
Elmer Harry Ryman, 79, of Wadsworth passed away December 7, 2012. He was born October 15, 1933 in San Antonio, TX to the late Ollie Ryman & Katie Anderson Ryman. He served in the US Air Force and worked at Celanese for many years. Survivors include his wife Lucy June Ryman of Wadsworth; daughters Reba R. Hicks & husband Herschel...
Yolanda Zepeda Aguilar
Dec 4, 2012
Yolanda Zepeda Aguilar passed away on Dec. 4, 2012. Yolanda was born on February 21, 1954 in Bay City, Texas to Isaac and Dolores Arias Zepeda Sr. She is survived by her husband Joe Aguilar , her sons, Lonnie Aguilar , Joe Aguilar Jr., Jeremiah Aguilar and Ronnie Aguilar; her daughters, Crystal Gonzales Aguilar and Tonya Marie Hernandez; her daughters-in-law,...
Fred Arvel Collette
Dec 3, 2012
Fred Arvel Collette, 50, of Makham passed away December 3, 2012. He was born August 14, 1962 in Camden, Arkansas to Edwin Collette & Christine Spriggs Collette. Survivors include his wife Candace Lynn Collette; father-in-law Charles Hann; daughter Carrie D. Hahn; sons Frank W. Hahn III, Jody L. Hahn, Mark E. Hahn & Zackery Collette; sisters Trina Collette, Anita Collette...
Magdalena Pena Longoria
Dec 3, 2012
Magdalena P. Longoria, 88, of Bay City went to her eternal rest on Monday, Dec. 3, 2012. Magdalena was born on October 10, 1924 in Norheim, Texas to the late Pedro and Pauline Aguirre Pena. Magdalena liked to play bingo at the Eagle's Hall and the nursing home. Magdalena loved to embroider. Magdalena loved to cook for her family. Magdalena...
