Obituaries

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...

Nov 17, 2023

Blue skies and tailwinds to Carroll B. Cairnes

Carroll Byron Cairnes passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2023 surrounded by loved ones, he was 91.

A Texan at heart, Carroll was born Sept 10, 1932 in Visalia, California and grew up in Palacios, Texas where played high...

Nov 16, 2023

Frances Louise Zachry Crunk went to her heavenly home on November 16, 2023. She was born on November 25, 1928, in Lockesburg, Arkansas to Grady and Daisy Slaton Zachry. Frances married William Oliver Crunk on November 1, 1947 and spent the next 49 years being a wife and mother in the Texarkana and Nash, Texas areas. She...

Nov 11, 2023

Geraldine Marie Liscum Howard was born on Tuesday June 8, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa to parents Ann Liscum and LaDon Liscum.  Geraldine entered into the kingdom of Heaven at the age of 86 on November 11, 2023 at 3:20am.  In her final days, she was surrounded by people who loved and adored her including family members as well...

Nov 10, 2023

David Patrick Kucera, born August 19, 1940, completed his earthly journey on November 10, 2023.

David's life was a good one. He faithfully served God as a lifelong Catholic and a truly caring man. When David said he would do something, he never failed to follow through.

David was...

Nov 10, 2023

Lynda Wells Lenz, a lifelong resident of Matagorda County and Collegeport, TX, went to see her Lord and Savior on November 10, 2023.  She was surrounded by her family when she passed away.

Lynda was preceded in death by her parents Gerald Wells, Sr. and Mamie Franzen Wells, brother and sister-in-law Gerald Wells, Jr. and Bettye Wells...

Nov 10, 2023

Thomas Orlan Reynolds, also known as Tommy, passed away on November 10, 2023, at the age of 68 in Palacios, Texas. Tommy was born on October 25, 1955, in Searcy, Arkansas.  He is survived by many family members.  Tommy was a devoted and proud husband to Betty Reynolds, a fun-loving father to three children, Hillary Reynolds (Stacy), Rachel Rozner...

Nov 8, 2023

Wilburn Howard Heller, 83, of Markham passed away November 8, 2023.  He was born December 23, 1939 to the late Wilburn Ben Heller and Laverne Smith Heller.

Wilburn was raised in Markham and attended Tidehaven.  After graduating he went into the Army.  He then started working at Celanese and retired from there after 34 years.

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Nov 3, 2023

Rose T. Garcia, 74, of Bay City passed away November 3, 2023.  She was born September 6, 1949, in East Bernard, Texas to the late Mike and Beatrice Torres.  Joined the Church of God of Prophecy in Bay City, June 22, 1997.

Rose retired reluctantly, but she continued to pursue life and live each day to the...

Nov 2, 2023

Pete Mata Aguilar, 97, of Palacios passed away November 2, 2023.  He was born November 30, 1925 in Yorktown, Texas to the late Guadalupe Aguilar and Carlotta Mata Aguilar.

Our Daddy (Pete) loved the family that he was blessed with.  He especially loved it when we were all together.  We never knew what he was going to...

Nov 1, 2023

James Thomas Hudson, 49, passed away November 1, 2023.  He was born March 5, 1974, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida to Edward Hudson and Karen Sprowl Hudson.

James Thomas was the most hardworking man you could ever meet. He always had a way of fixing any and everything no matter the situation. Besides being a hard...

Oct 25, 2023

Dorothy May (Dawson) Justice was called home to our Lord on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.  Dorothy (Dot) lived for 90 years and spent most of her adult life in Bay City, Texas.  Born May 19, 1933, to Jerry and Gladys (Lolmon) Dawson in Pittsburgh, Oklahoma. To all who knew her, Dorothy was a unique and caring individual...

Oct 20, 2023

Judy Elaine Normand, 73, of Bay City passed away October 20, 2023.  She was born October 13, 1950 in Effie, Louisiana to the late William Littleton and Ina Raie Godwin Littleton.

She was preceded in death by her husband Leon Normand and a grandson Justin Normand.  Survivors include sons Billy Normand, Kennie Normand and Donald Normand; sisters...

Oct 19, 2023

Manie Viola Matthews, born on August 18, 1931, in Houston, TX, joined the Lord while surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 19, 2023. She lived a remarkable 92 years, those of which she would have undoubtedly exclaimed to be "so blessed!" as she was often heard saying.  It only makes sense that with such gratitude in her heart,...

Oct 17, 2023

William Charles Ham, 79, passed away October 17, 2023.  He was born October 23, 1943 in Refugio, Texas to the late Howard Ceil Ham, Sr. and Thelma "Curley" Coward Ham.

He graduated from Bay City High School in 1961 and was voted Senior Class Favorite Boy.  He was very active in FFA and...

Oct 16, 2023

David William Carpenter was born on October 7, 1980, to Bill and Pat Carpenter and raised in the Central Texas area. He met the love of his life Crystal Carpenter (Chenevert) in high school, and they were married in May of 2000. David enlisted in the Navy in 1999 where he was stationed in Norfolk, VA and served his...