Obituaries

Jan 22, 2024

Aaron Wesley Lenhart, 23, of Bay City passed away January 22, 2024.  He was born February 8, 2000 in Bay City, Texas.

Aaron lived his life his own way, never yielding to the world or the problems that would mount against him. He was a friend to everyone, a father, a husband, a brother, and a son....

Jan 21, 2024

Dorothy Ellen Baldwin, 85, of Kingwood, Texas went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2024. She was born June 5, 1938 in Refugio, Texas to Emil C. Jewell and Bernice Ozway Harrison.

As a child, Dorothy lived in several different places in Texas and Arizona. In her young teens her family returned to Palacios, Texas...

Jan 20, 2024

Lacey Byron Lowry, 83, of Bay City passed away January 20, 2024.  He was born December 7, 1940 in Hull, TX to the late Edgar "Pat" Lowry and Eva Loyce Smith Lowry.

Lacey grew up in Palacios, Texas.  He had many fond memories especially being lead singer for the Joker's Band. He graduated from Texas A&M University...

Jan 16, 2024

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Jack Allen Fortenberry, 88, of Midfield, Texas formerly of Houston, Texas went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 16, 2024. He was born March 10, 1935, in Alief, Texas to the late Louis Ervin Fortenberry and Ida Fay Rodden Fortenberry. He grew up in Old Ocean, Texas and...

Jan 15, 2024

On Monday, January 15, 2024, Maybell Evans, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 84. Maybell Evans was born on September 17, 1939 in Mankin, Texas. Maybell attended Sweeny High School and met the love of her life, Jerriel L. Evans, from West Columbia, Texas. They were married in 1957 and continued their life with...

Jan 14, 2024

Virginia Garcia, 69, of Bay City passed away January 14, 2024.  She was born December 26, 1954 to the late Isidro Alejo and Agustina Villagomez Alejo.

The greatest wife, mother, and grandmother to a bunch of hooligans that invaded her kitchen every Sunday morning looking for her delicious food.

Survivors include her husband Joaquin Garcia;...

Jan 13, 2024

Pastor Tony Walters was born August 15, 1949, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tony enjoyed the woods and mountains of his childhood. At a very early age he found comfort in going to the woods and talking with God and exploring nature. This experience would lead him to dedicating his life and heart to the Lord as a teenager...

Jan 13, 2024

Dorothy "Dot" Reynolds Marsters, 93, of Bay City, went peacefully to be with our Lord and savior on January 13, 2024.  She was born in Frankston, TX on May 3, 1931 to Lois (Hardee) and Hubert M. Reynolds. Everyone who knew Dorothy knew that she never met a stranger. She was a devoted nurse up until the...

Jan 12, 2024

Bertha Marie Bullard Wells, of Lake Jackson, passed away on January 12, 2024.  She was born on June 27, 1934, on the banks of Caney Creek in Sargent, Texas to the late Henry Bullard and Amanda Beatrice Chambless Bullard.

Bertha was deeply cherished by all who held the privilege of having known her.  She was a pillar...

Jan 11, 2024

Norman Bruce Schroeder, 78, of Bay City passed away January 11, 2024.  He was born April 12, 1945 in Kinzua, Pennsylvania to the late Karl and Jane Schroeder.

He was preceded in death by his wife Lorraine Schroeder.

Survivors include daughters Lisa Schroeder, Diane Wilson and Desiree Selky (Sasan); sons Kevin Schroeder (Rachel) and Isaac...

Jan 11, 2024

Milton Ray Jarrell, 71, of Bay City passed away January 11, 2024 in Houston at Paradigm at Westbury Nursing Home after an extended stay at Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Medical Center.

He was born in Bay City on November 30, 1952 to Henry Milton and Sammie (Finch) Jarrell.  He graduated from Bay...

Jan 9, 2024

Dottie Paulette "Paula" Goss, 78, of Bay City passed away January 9, 2024.  She was born December 9, 1945 in Poteet, Texas to the late Judson Young Lowrie and Ruby Smith Lowrie.

Paula was a loving and caring mother and wife that loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also had a love for...

Jan 9, 2024

Fabian Zamora, 42, of Van Vleck, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born February 23, 1981, in Bay City, Texas to Martin and Gloria Zamora.

His favorite hobbies included singing and dancing. He was momma's little radio for many nights. He loved old school cars...

Jan 9, 2024

U.S. Air Force veteran Edward Luna passed away at home in Bay City, Texas on January 9, 2024. He was 73.

Born in Palacios, "Eddie" graduated from Palacios High School in 1969. He studied data processing at Wharton County Junior College before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force in 1971.

His 20-year Air Force career...

Jan 7, 2024

Glendon Farris Crain, born in San Saba, Texas on June 19, 1945, moved to Bay City, Texas at a young age and became a lifelong resident, and pillar of the community. He made his worldly exit on Sunday January 7, 2024 at the age of 78.

Farris served his country heroically overseas in the US Army, was...

Jan 4, 2024

Leonides M. Garza, Jr., 81, of Bay City passed away January 4, 2024.  He was born March 10, 1942 in Mission, TX to the late Leonides Garza, Sr. and Sofia Garza.

Leonides worked for Daily truck Lines in a number of positions from 1969  to 1986.  Leonides worked for several companies as a mechanic and had numerous...

Jan 3, 2024

Tommy Lee Cox, 71, of Palacios, Texas, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He was born February 13, 1952, in El Campo, Texas to the late Keith Cox and Patsy Cornett Cox.

Tommy enjoyed boating, fishing, tinkering with things around the house, hunting and spending time with his family....

Jan 1, 2024

Jose Gonzales, 72, of Bay City passed away January 1, 2024.  He was born August 15, 1951.

He was a loving father and grandfather to both his family and his dogs and was a very hard worker.  He will truly be missed.

Survivors include his children Irma Rodriguez, Jessica Gonzales and Joe Angel Gonzales; grandchildren...

Dec 31, 2023

Elsa J. Causa de Lozano, 92, of Bay City passed away December 31, 2023.  She was born August 28, 1931 in Pinar del Rio, Cuba to the late Rene Raul Ramirez Causa and Teresa Geonaga Causa.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Alberto Jardines Lozano.

From a very early age...

Dec 30, 2023

Ralph Chavez, 79, of Wharton, Texas, passed away peacefully at Indian Oaks Living Center in Harker Heights, Texas on Saturday, December 30, 2023. He was born on September 11, 1944, in New Gulf, Texas, to Placido Chavez and Higinia Alvarado Chavez.

Ralph was raised in New Gulf, Texas, with 13 siblings. He appreciated...