Wyatt Ashcraft
Jul 23, 2009
Wyatt Ashcraft passed away July 23, 2009, in Bay City, Texas. He was born March 1, 1925, to John Woodard & Annie Mary Reinke Ashcraft in the Liveoak community as their first born child and twin to brother, Wade. With the exception of his military service, he lived his entire lifetime in Matagorda County. Wyatt was preceded in death by...
Rose Newman
Jul 21, 2009
Margaret Rosamond "Rose" Langham Newman, 102, passed away at her home on Tuesday July 21, 2009. A lifetime resident of Bay City, she was born to Bay City Pioneers Charles and Martha Dantzler Langham. Meeting her at Heaven's Gate are her parents, her husband Charles, her sisters Charlotte, Martha, and Connie and her beloved grandson Blake Newman Bunk. Surviving to...
Moselle Landry
Jul 20, 2009
Marjorie Moselle Solinsky Landry of Bay City, Texas, died July 20, 2009 after a long and fulfilling life, marred only in later years by the many physical trials she faced courageously, not letting them dim her optimistic attitude. Her lifetime was filled with great happiness, derived mainly from deep religious convictions and the devotion, care, and concern of her devoted...
Margie Stroud
Jul 18, 2009
Margie Katherine Stroud, 85, of Bay City passed away July 18, 2009. She was born Sept. 25, 1923 in Rice, Texas. She was a member of Golden Ave. Baptist Church, worked as a cook at the Bay City High School Cafeteria for 19 years, and was a former employee of Perry's Variety Store. Her birth parents James Matthews Stroud &...
Donald "Donnie" Raymond Dornak
Jul 16, 2009
Donald "Donnie" Raymond Dornak, 55, of Bay City, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2009. He was born January 21, 1954 in Bay City to Method Albert "Mac" Dornak and Albina Agnes Lauer Dornak. He was a graduate of Bay City High School, a member of the Bay City Lions Club and the Knights of Columbus. He was a former Manager...
Nettie Rogers
Jul 7, 2009
Antonia Antoinette "Nettie" Rogers, 83, of Bay City passed away July 7, 2009. She was born April 2, 1926 in Matagorda County, TX to the late Louis William & Julia Letzerich Richers. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Holy Cross Altar Society, Catholic Daughters of America, Friends of the Library, Bay City Book Review Club, Bay City...
Charles Dean Summers
Jul 5, 2009
Charles Dean Summers, 69, a wonderful and beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully about 3:00am on July 5, 2009. Charles was born January 22, 1940, in Houston, Texas; the second son of Elmer Lee Summers and Elizabeth Buhler Summers, and grew up in Houston. While attending Lamar High School, he worked for a local garage, and joined the...
Adam Michael Westbrook
Jul 5, 2009
Adam Michael Westbrook, 27, of Sweeny, TX, passed away, Sunday, July 5, 2009 in Sargent, TX. He was born May 1, 1982 in Shamrock, TX to James Phillip Westbrook and Frances Lynn Ratliff. He was a Landscaper and was a resident of Sweeny for the past year. He is survived by his mother: Frances Ratliff of Sweeny, TX; his father:...
William C. Mcdowell
Jul 1, 2009
William C. "Billy" McDowell, 65, of Bay City passed away July 1, 2009. He was born December 24, 1943 to the late Roy William & Martha Lucille Campbell McDowell. He is survived by his brother & sister-in-law Tony & Debra McDowell of Austin and nephew and niece Wesley Campbell & Melissa Anne McDowell both of Austin. Funeral service will be...
Orene G. Schweinle Jordan
Jun 30, 2009
Orene G. Schweinle Jordan of Van Vleck, TX was called to be with our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at the age of 103. She was truly one of God's miracles and lived her entire life with the unshakable belief that He was always by her side. She set a lasting example of how one's...
Joseph Wayne Mielsch
Jun 29, 2009
Joseph Wayne Mielsch, 21, of Bay City, passed away Monday, June 29, 2009. He was born February 21, 1988 in New Braunfels, TX to Albert Marvin Mielsch, Jr. and Sandra Kay Shaffer Mielsch. He was a resident of Matagorda County for the past 19 years and a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Blessing, TX. He is survived by...
Eugene L. Vaughan
Jun 27, 2009
E. L. "Gene" Vaughan Sr., died peacefully at home surrounded by his family, June 26, 2009. Born October 29, 1921 in Houston, Texas, he was 87 years old. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Ann Cobb Vaughan, son Jim, and brother James K. Vaughan Jr. He is survived by his children: Lee Vaughan and wife...
Velma Pauline Lejune
Jun 25, 2009
Velma Pauline LeJune, 87, of Bay City passed away June 25, 2009. She was born September 12, 1921 in Yoakum, TX to the late Si & Idelle Burgess West. She was a life member of the VFW Post 2438 Ladies Auxiliary. One son George Nichols and grandson Matthew Eklund preceded her in death. Survivors include daughter Barbara Holloway of Brazoria;...
Edith Ready Byrd
Jun 25, 2009
Edith Ready Byrd, 82, of Bay City passed away June 25, 2009. She was born June 4, 1927 in Smithville, TX to the late Thomas Calvin & Ella Hoffman Ready. She was a longtime employee at Ben Franklin and Shipley Donuts in Bay City. Her church family are members of the 2nd Baptist Church in Angleton. Her husband James Byrd,...
Myra V. Ryman
Jun 22, 2009
Myra V. Ryman, 74, of Wadsworth went to be with the Lord on June 22, 2009 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Myra was born June 27, 1934 to Oscar & Verna Folmar in Strettman, Texas. She was the only girl out of 7 children. She graduated in 1951 at the age of 16. She then graduated Salutatorian...
Carolyn Bradshaw Laque
Jun 21, 2009
Funeral services for Carolyn Bradshaw LaQue, 64, of Palacios, TX, are scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at First United Methodist Church in Palacios with Pastor June White officiating. Graveside service will follow at Brazoria Cemetery in Brazoria, TX. Carolyn was born on June 12, 1945 in Freeport, Texas to Olin "Bill" Curtis and Edith Curtis. She passed...
John Richard Ressler
Jun 20, 2009
John Richard Ressler, 86, of Palacios, TX passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009 at his home. He was born August 16, 1922 in Palacios to Ira Ambrose Ressler and Hazel Hannah Scott Ressler. He was a retired Mail Carrier for the U S Postal Service and a retired carpenter. He was a World War II veteran of the US Army....
Secario Servantes Jr.
Jun 17, 2009
Secario Servantes, Jr. of Port Lavaca passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2009 in Bay City. He was born August 22, 1922 in Goliad to Maria Ariola & Secario Servantes, Sr. He worked for the City of Port Lavaca for many years until his retirement. He was a World War II veteran of the US Army and received the Purple Heart....
Clifton Neal Lowery
Jun 17, 2009
Clifton Neal Lowery, 58, of Van Vleck, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2009. He was born December 9, 1950 in El Campo to Doris Sue Middleton Lowery and Joe Verne Lowery. He was a lifelong resident of Matagorda County and a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Bay City. He was a retired Operator from Phillips-Conoco in Old Ocean and...
Joe Delgado Acuna
Jun 17, 2009
Joe Delgado Acuna, 71, of Bay City passed away June 17, 2009. He was born May 17, 1938 in Cuero, TX to the late Manuel & Janie Delgado Acuna. Survivors include his wife Clara Acuna of Bay City; daughters Clara Trevino & husband David, Rosemary Marin & husband Santiago, Sandy Acuna, Anna Acuna all of Bay City & Christina Perez...
