Obituaries

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...

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...