Obituaries

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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Aug 28, 2024

Thomas Park Graham, passed away August 28, 2004, at the age of 79.  Born July 21, 1945, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Clyde Park Graham and Dorothy Wardlaw Graham. Tom was a beloved husband, father, "PaPaw," brother, uncle, and the kindest friend to all who knew him.

Tom (Tommy) played several sports...

Aug 27, 2024

Toby U-Gene Franks was born August 12, 1996 in Bay City, TX to Huey Eugene Franks and Rachel Diane Halford.  Affectionately known as "Tobae" to Chelsea, "T-Oby" to his father and "Tobylosis" by other family members, called Oak Grove, Louisiana his home base, but home was wherever he parked the trailer.  Toby just celebrated his 28th birthday.  ...

Aug 25, 2024

Erminia Rosales Guia, 95, of Bay City passed away August 25, 2024.  She was born September 2, 1928 in Uvalde, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents Rebecca Rosales Sanchez and Brihido Sanchez, husband Crisanto Guia, Son Anthony Guia, daughters Rose Navarro and Diane Guia Cruz, daughter-in-law Juanita Guia, son-in-law Luis...

Aug 24, 2024

Wanda Sue Rayburn, 83, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024. She was born June 18, 1941, in Bay City, Texas to the late Wilber R Chambers and Alma Marie Rogers Chambers.

Wanda's parents were self-employed during hard times. Wanda was the second oldest and helped care for her...

Aug 24, 2024

Maura Rebecca Ludwig was born on September 29, 1948, in Wharton, Texas, to Arland and Geneva Mason. She passed away in her home on August 24, 2024. She is survived by her loving husband, Mark Allen Ludwig; beloved son, Christian Jon Ludwig, and his wife, Linda; and cherished grandsons, Louis and Oliver. She was preceded in death...

Aug 18, 2024

Paul Henry Christiansen, 77, of Palacios passed away August 18, 2024.  He was born July 20, 1947, in Denison, Iowa to the late Paul Jurgen Christiansen and Betty Volmerhausen Christiansen.

He is survived by his wife, Josefa Robles Constancio; daughter, Kendra Christiansen; sons, Paul Christiansen, Quinton Christiansen, Nicholas Christiansen, Ronnie Constancio, Armando Galvez,...

Aug 17, 2024

Barbara Guadalupe Cano was born on September 28th, 1960 and gained her wings on August 17th 2024 at the age of 63.

She was preceded in death by- her parents Amancio "Pete'" and Lupe Cano, Brother Michael Cano, Son Christopher Rodriguez, and husband Humberto "Beto".

Survivors include her children...

Aug 14, 2024

Memorial service for Michael Don Miller, 82, of Zavalla will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Gipson Funeral Home, 1515 South Chestnut, Lufkin, TX 75901. A reception will follow in the Magnolia Room of Gipson Funeral Home.

Mr. Miller was born February 10, 1942 in Bay City, Texas,...