Obituaries

Apr 10, 2024

Jessie Faye McKissick Falks, of Palacios passed away peacefully surrounded by her three children April 10, 2024. Jessie was born June 1, 1939, in Bay City, Texas to Thomas and Alma McKissick.  She graduated from Tidehaven High School where she was a twirler. After graduating from high school, Jessie married the love of her life, Jack Falks.  Jessie spent...

Apr 10, 2024

Carol Jean Craig (McCurdy), of Van Vleck, Texas passed away April 10, 2024 at the age of 65.  She was born July 5,1958 in Rockaway, New Jersey to the late Malcolm and Jean McCurdy.

Carol was a loving and devoted mother and wife who enjoyed making precious memories with her family. She was not only an extraordinary...

Apr 3, 2024

Elzie Florence Fortenberry, 99, of Sweeny passed away April 3, 2024. She was born November 8, 1924 in Lake Wales, Florida to the late Manning Massey and Margaret Haynes Massey.

Elzie enjoyed spending time with her family, reminiscing and telling stories to anyone that would listen. In her free time she enjoyed playing cards and dominoes with...

Mar 28, 2024

Richard Eugene Davis, 73, of Palacios passed away March 28, 2024.  He was born July 25, 1950 in Houston, Texas to the late Robert Austin Davis and Thelma Darlene Wallace Davis.

Richard was an Aggie thru & thru-Class of 72. After graduating from A&M with a degree in Wildlife Fisheries Science along with certification to teach all...

Mar 27, 2024

Betty Jo Rusk, 96, passed away March 27, 2024.  She was born September 30, 1927 in Palacios, Texas to the late Richard "Dick" Ray and Katie Annie Williams Ray.  She grew up in Palacios with many friends and cousins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers Richard Ray, Jr. and Billy...

Mar 26, 2024

Henry Resendez Charles, 92, passed away March 26, 2024, peacefully at home with his family at his side. He was born March 18, 1932, in McFadden, Texas to the late Luis Charles, Sr. and Concepcion Resendez Charles. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Katy Acosta Charles, son Joe Henry (Buzzard) Charles, son-in-law Arnulfo Vargas, Jr, and...

Mar 25, 2024

Nancy Claire Wones Eldridge, 84, of Bay City passed away March 25, 2024.  She was born October 24, 1939 in Saratoga, TX to the late John L. Wones and Wilma Chandler Wones.

She was a 1958 graduate of French High School in Beaumont, TX and graduated from Lamar University in 1962 with a degree in Physical Education.  ...

Mar 23, 2024

Larry "Doc" Campbell was born to Edward and Muriel Campbell on August 13, 1946 in Galesburg, Illinois.  He passed away March 23, 2024.

Doc served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.  He held many duties during that time, one of which was a bowler on the Army Team.

After his discharge, Doc continued...

Mar 22, 2024

John Arthur Mahaffey, 85, of Bay City, succumbed to pancreatic cancer on March 22, 2024. He was born February 24, 1939, in Neosho, Missouri, to the late Julius Ansel Mahaffey and Grace Mae Anderson, where he was raised with three sisters and four brothers.

As a young man, he joined the Army National Guard of Missouri as...

Mar 17, 2024

Bonita Carol Lightcap, 80, of Markham passed away March 17, 2024.  She was born June 3, 1943 in Clemville, TX to the late Charles Vincent Savage and Muriel Posey Savage.

Survivors include daughter Teresa Davidson; son Michael Lightcap (Joy); sisters Lora Jo Horton and Terry Dabelgott; brothers John Paul Savage and Danny Savage; grandchildren Cheyenne, Cierra and...

Mar 17, 2024

Germán García-Abonce, 61, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Sugar Land, Texas. He was born on December 9, 1962, in Mexico, to Aurelio Garcia and Hermalinda Abonce.

Hoy quiero empezar diciendo gracias al señor por avernos dado la oportunidad de tener una gran familia, la familia que formó...

Mar 16, 2024

Benito L. Torres, 66, of Bay City passed away March 16, 2024.  He was born April 29, 1957 in Bay City to the late Faustino Torres and Guadalupe Lucio Torres.

Benito (Ben) loved to spend time with his family. He enjoyed a game of Pool with his friends. He loved riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle going thru...

Mar 15, 2024

Virginia Zustaita Gutierrez, 71, of Blessing, Texas, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024. She was born February 1, 1953, in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico, to the late Refugio Zustaita and Maria de Jesus Gutierrez.

She enjoyed attending church, praying the rosary, and spending time with family and friends.

She...

Mar 15, 2024

Maria Del Rosario Larson, 59, of Bay City, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, March 15, 2024. She was born on June 30, 1964, in Bay City, to the late Benigno Alfaro and Maria Del Rosario Rocha Alfaro.

Maria worked for Bay City ISD administration and was in education overall for 15 years....

Mar 14, 2024

Marie (Dyer) Glass, age 93, formerly of Tomball, Texas, entered Heaven as a believer in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at her home in Plantersville, Texas. Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Bay City, Texas. The Funeral Service will immediately follow the visitation with the Graveside...

Mar 13, 2024

Esther De La Rosa, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother went home to her Heavenly Father on March 13, 2024. Born to Ralph and Teresa Gonzales, she was the firstborn child and a beacon of light in her community of Palacios, TX.

Esther's life was marked by her unwavering faith and dedication to prayer. She grew up...

Mar 12, 2024

Linda G. Moreno, 70, of Bay City passed away March 12, 2024.  She was born January 24, 1954 in Bay City to the late Anselmo Guzman and Ophelia Bustos Guzman.

Linda was a woman of God, serving him in all ways.  She never met a stranger and was willing to help others.  She was a hard worker...

Mar 12, 2024

Anna Claradene McNett, 85, of Bay City passed away March 12, 2024.  She was born December 31, 1938 in Pike County, Illinois to the late Albert Williams and Blanche Hughes Williams.

Anna lived in Hull and Kinderhook most of her life and was known as De.  She loved mushrooming, fishing, blackberry picking, gardening and raising critters.  They...

Mar 11, 2024

Herbert Joe Kelpen, Sr. passed away March 11th, 2024, at the age of 85. Herb was a resident of Springfield, Louisiana and a Native of Houston, Texas. He was born to Walter C. Kelpen and Pauline Tinckel Kelpen on June 16, 1938.

Herb was a graduate of Regan High School and continued his...

Mar 8, 2024

Donna Lou Harrison (Née Cornelius) of Bay City, Texas passed away in a tragic car accident on March 8, 2024 at the age of 71. Donna was born on December 14, 1952 to Bettie Lou and Leonard Herff Cornelius in Bay City, Texas.

She spent her life growing up on her family's cattle...