Obituaries

Jul 31, 2023

Virgil Glen Mangum, 96, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on July 31, 2023, in Sugar Land, Texas.  He was born on April 4, 1927, in Bay City, to the late John Jefferson Mangum, Sr. and Harriet "Hallie" Ann Lee Mangum.

Glen grew up in Bay City, the son of a rice farmer.  He was baptized and...

Jul 30, 2023

Guadalupe Alaniz Cano was born November 16, 1932 in Markham, Texas to Augustin and Guadalupe Gonzales Alaniz and passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 30, 2023.

Lupe was preceded in death by her son Michael Cano, grandson Christopher Rodriguez, husband Pete Cano, brothers Joe Alaniz, Matt Alaniz, Henry Alaniz, Augustin Alaniz, Jr. and Louis Alaniz and sisters...

Jul 29, 2023

Norma Jean Galvez at the age of 66, joined her Lord and Savior on July 29th, 2023. She passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Palacios, Texas on January 28th, 1957 to the late John H. Rodriguez and Mary Rosario Mayorga Rodriguez.

Norma was mother to Juan Antonio Galvez Jr. And Eric Michael Galvez....

Jul 28, 2023

Gregory John Loring, Sr., 70, of Bay City passed away July 28, 2023.  He was born March 13, 1953 in Salina, Kansas to the late Russell Atkinson Loring, Jr.  and Bernadette Marie Netardus Loring.

When you hear of hard working, loyal, dedicated, talented and just all around good, you're talking about Greg. He was a man of...

Jul 26, 2023

Lucy Chavez Garcia , 87, of Palacios, TX passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at MNRC. Lucy was born on January 21, 1936 in Matagorda, TX to the late Placido and Higina Chavez.

Lucy was raised in the New Gulf area with 13 siblings. She married the love of her life, Arturo...

Jul 23, 2023

Jay Moore Kennedy, 79, of Bay City passed away July 23, 2023.  He was born January 19, 1944, in El Campo Texas to the late John William Kennedy and Grace Kathryn Mooney Kennedy.  He was raised in El Campo, Texas where he established Mid Coast Distributing, (Anheuser-Busch) and Aqua Beverage (Ozarka Water). Jay was a panel chairman for Anheuser-Busch...

Jul 21, 2023

Ruth May Schwabe Leissner of Bay City, Texas passed away on July 21, 2023 at the age of 99. She was born July 12, 1924 in Hochheim, Texas to Emil and Eva McGehee Schwabe.

Ruth graduated from Yoakum HS in 1940, Victoria Junior College in 1942, and received her BBA from Texas A&I in 1946. She began...

Jul 21, 2023

Marion Jerry Lezak, 92 of El Maton, Texas passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023 in Houston, Texas surrounded by his four children and their love.  Marion was born April 4, 1931 in Sealy, Texas to Claudia and Jerry Lezak.  He served in the Army from 1951 to 1953 as a Corporal during the Korean War where he was...

Jul 20, 2023

Marshall Alan Van Dyke, 73, of Markham passed away July 20, 2023.  He was born July 6, 1950 in Luling, TX to the late Herman Wilson Van Dyke and Juanita Etheridge Van Dyke.

Marshall "PaPa Marshall" was a very loving man, he never met a stranger, he would say hi to everyone. He loved Fishing, Hunting, Rodeo,...

Jul 19, 2023

Charles Ewell Black, 88, of Van Vleck, Texas died July 19, 2023 in Bay City, Texas.

Charlie is survived by his wife of 63 years, Vivian Marie Black; son Jeffrey Wayne Black of San Antonio, Texas; son Michael Craig Black of Van Vleck, Texas; nephew William Emory Black, Jr. of Houston, Texas; niece Marie Elizabeth Black of...

Jul 18, 2023

Sandra Mae Wilkins went home to be with her lord and Savior on July 18, 2023.  She passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side following a brief illness.  She was born in Leon, Kansas on August 16, 1944 to Ralph and Lois Edwards Westervelt.  She graduated from Leon High School and attended Kansas University, majoring...

Jul 14, 2023

Dorothy Margerum Yeager was born to Robert Margerum and Naomi Wilborn Margerum on February 25, 1922.  She went to be with the Lord July 14, 2023 at the age of 101.

Dorothy graduated from Palacios high School.  After graduating she worked in Bay City and met George Yeager.  They married on September 4, 1944 and made their...

Jul 12, 2023

Texana Melinda Peter was born on Saturday, August 13, 1927 to Maurice and Helen Miller.  As a young girl she was raised on the family farm in Howe, Texas with her two sisters Bette and Margie.  At sixteen, she started attending Austin College in Sherman, Texas graduating at nineteen with a teaching degree. She initially wanted to be a...

Jul 7, 2023

Joe Wilbert Dement, 84, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023. He was born April  2, 1939 to the late Horace Dement and Margaret Ann Hughes Dement.

As an avid outdoorsman, Joe enjoyed agriculture and working outside in his garden. For the majority of his life, he was a Tug-Boat Captain and enjoyed being...

Jul 6, 2023

Marie Beard Garrison, 81, of Bay City passed away July 6, 2023.  She was born November 5, 1941 in Chatham County, North Carolina to the late Dexter Beard and Elizabeth Rosser Beard.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Earl Baldwin.

Survivors include daughters Sandra Oliver (Jimmy) and Paula...

Jul 3, 2023

David Wayne Johnson passed away at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, TX July 3, 2023 at the age of 68. He was born on September 10,1954 to Jack and Anna Johnson in Houston, TX.

David was a welder his entire life. In earlier years he worked for Brown & Root on the construction of South Texas Nuclear...

Jun 29, 2023

Born in Midland, TX, James ended up in Bay City, and remained here for most of his adult life. His parents James and Myrtle, and older sister Glennda, have been waiting in Heaven for him. He leaves behind brother Randy Cash (Celeste), niece Chloe and nephew Clif, and sister Brennda Cash (James Smarz).

A memorial service will...

Jun 28, 2023

Mrs. Joann Mielsch Bell, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on June 28, 2023, in Houston, Texas. She was born on January 24, 1937 in Bay City, TX as the only child to the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mielsch.  A 1954 graduate of Bay City High School, she married Robert V. "Bob" Bell, Sr., on December 30, 1955. ...

Jun 23, 2023

Scott Allen Sherrill, 55, of Bay City passed away June 23, 2023.  He was born May 14, 1968 in Texarkana, TX to Larry Sherrill and Ellen Renfro Sherrill.

Scott Sherrill was a dedicated member of the Bay City Police Department who not only loved the people he worked with but the community he served. Apart from his...

Jun 22, 2023

Gabrielle Nicole Canales, known to family and friends as "Gabbie", 29, gained her angel wings June 22, 2023. She was born on October 31, 1993 to Mary Katherine Martinez of Bay City Texas.

Gabbie was born on Halloween, that holiday describes her personality perfectly. Her smile would light up a room and her laughter was loud and...