Obituaries

Dec 28, 2023

Virginia Lee Schmitz Davis Burlingame, 83 of Bryan, TX, passed from this earth on December 28, 2023 and went into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She was born on April 21, 1940 in Houston, TX to William J Schmitz, Sr. and Ivey Mayfield Schmitz. Ginger attended St. Agnes High School graduating in 1958....

Dec 28, 2023

Larry Wilson Swift, 79, of Midfield passed away December 28, 2023.  He was born August 7, 1944 in Brazoria County, Texas to the late Jack Rexford Swift and Martha Elizabeth Allen Swift.

Larry liked to go golfing and hunting when he was able.  He went to Fruitland Baptist institute in Hendersonville North Carolina.

Ephesians 2:...

Dec 25, 2023

Betty Jean Matthes passed away in her home in Bay City, Texas on December 25, 2023. We rejoice as she joins her beloved husband, a host of friends, and loved ones in her new home in heaven. Betty was born on 01/12/1931 to the late William Robert Gordon and Helen Marie Johnson Gordon in Bay City, Texas. She grew...

Dec 24, 2023

Robert Neeley, 91, of Jourdanton, Texas passed away December 24, 2023.  He was born March 10, 1932 in El Campo, Texas to the late Robert H. Neeley and Beaulah L. Neeley both from Palacios, Texas .

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mary Evelyn Neeley in 2013; son Randy Wayne...

Dec 24, 2023

Ronald Rene Lynn, 71, of Midfield passed away December 24, 2023.  He was born August 19, 1952 in Yazoo City, Mississippi to the late Robert Lynn and Ruanna Rene Kownslar Lynn.

In 1971, after his dad passed away, he and his mom moved to Sweeny. Across from his new home was a bakery where he went to...

Dec 23, 2023

Juan Munoz, 76, of Van Vleck passed away December 23, 2023.  He was born July 5, 1947 to the late Celso Munoz and Magdalena Arriola Munoz.

Survivors include his wife Maria Munoz; son Jose Munoz and his wife Vannessa and grandchildren Carlos Munoz, Elain Munoz and Mealanie Munoz.

A rosary will be recited at 9:30...

Dec 18, 2023

My dad, Roger Edwin "Ed" Bennett, 68, of Bay City passed away after a courageous and hard- fought battle against Alzheimer's on December 18, 2023.  He was born September 6, 1955 in Augusta, Georgia to the late Roger Eugene Bennett and Ernestine Ethel Law Bennett.

Dad was a proud Texas A&M graduate. He...

Dec 14, 2023

Margaret Dianna Auzston, 77, of Matagorda, Texas, passed away on December 14, 2023. She was born on September 4, 1946, in Palacios, Texas to the late Floyd Boultinghouse and Mattie Collins.

Margaret was a kind, loving, beautiful woman who always held a smile, and loved spending time in the kitchen and spoiling her...

Dec 9, 2023

Alvin Clarence Davis, Jr., beloved husband, Dad and PawPaw, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 91 on December 9, 2023.

A.C. was born Friday the 13th of May 1932 in New Gulf, Texas to Alvin Davis, Sr. and Orene Baker Davis.  Upon graduation from Van Vleck High School in 1949, he enlisted in the...

Dec 6, 2023

John Anthony Litzau, a dedicated husband, father, and friend, went to be with the Lord on December 6, 2023 surrounded by his family.

John Anthony Litzau, 59, of Midfield, TX, was born on July 7, 1964 in St. Louis, Missouri. John worked for Palacios Marine Industrial as Manager of the Industrial Coatings department. John's favorite activities included...

Dec 6, 2023

Willie James Rollins, 74, of Van Vleck passed away December 6, 2023.  He was born March 11, 1949 in Pickens, Mississippi to the late James Willie Rollins and Doris Louise Burrell Rollins.

Survivors include his wife, Audrey Rollins; sons Randolph Brown (D'Andrea), Kristoffer Rollins and Jay Brandon Rollins and Kelvin Mangum; daughter Kercheva Williams; sisters Shirley Rollins...

Dec 5, 2023

Ida Lee Vickers Muskiet, a devout Catholic, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all who knew her, passed away peacefully at the age of 90, on December 5th, 2023 with her children beside her.

Ida was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1932 in LaPorte, TX to the late Charles Vickers and Ruth Wagoneer Vickers.  ...

Dec 3, 2023

Cathy Ann Saha, 63, of Blessing, Texas passed away at her home on Sunday, December 3, 2023, surrounded by her family.  She was born March 1, 1960, in Bay City, Texas to Thomas Gerald McKissick, Sr. and Betty McKissick Walters. Cathy married the love of her life, Russell Saha on November 1, 2002.

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Nov 29, 2023

Emma Salas Barrera, 92, of Bay City passed away November 29, 2023.  She was born April 21, 1931 to the late Jose Salas and Aurora Limon Salas.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Arnoldo Barrera and her son Arnold Barrera.

Survivors include daughters Alma Barrera Frazier (Terry) and...

Nov 28, 2023

Cody Alan McGee, 38, of Bay City passed away November 28, 2023.  He was born November 1, 1985 in Bridgeton, New Jersey to Gary Don McGee and Cathy Ann Nelson McGee.

Cody was a very loving young man.  He leaves behind a tremendous hole in the hearts of his parents, family and friends who knew him. His...

Nov 28, 2023

"The sun always shines for the cool."

This was the mantra of my dad, the coolest man I ever knew. Always wearing his signature Ray Ban Wayfarers, even when it was dark outside, Dad carried himself with confidence and style. Frank Edward Drenner, Jr. grew up in Wharton, Texas, then joined the US Navy following the lead...

Nov 27, 2023

Richard Dophan Starnes, 81, of Victoria, TX passed away November 27, 2023.  He was born on October 8, 1942 in Shreveport, LA to the late Weaver Dophan Starnes and Mary Janette Ellis Starnes.

In his younger years, he was always up for an adventure. He was an avid cook and sportsman, spending his time hunting and fishing...

Nov 20, 2023

Rodolfo "Rudy" Martinez, 66, of Bay City passed away November 20, 2023.  He was born June 4, 1957 in Port Lavaca, Texas to the late Aurelio Martinez and Maria Ana (Espinosa) Martinez.

Rudolph was a man who had great friends and an extended host of loyal family members.

His pride and joy was his family,...

Nov 19, 2023

Andrew Wayne Volek, 64, of Palacios, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023. He was born on September 3, 1959, in El Campo, Texas to Jerry Ernest Volek, and Antonia Lee Volek.

Andrew enjoyed planting a garden each year and loved being out on the water. In his younger years he was fond...

Nov 17, 2023

Larry Charles Stansberry, the original Jackaroo, 72, of Angleton passed into glory on November 17, 2023.  He was born July 2, 1951 to the late Robert "Bobby" and Eva Lois (Taylor) Stansberry.

He was raised in Van Vleck where he graduated as a Leopard in 1969.  He spent a lot of time with...