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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas

Emily Ann Wood

Emily Ann Wood

May 13, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Emily Ann Wood (Meemaw), born August 2, 1943, entered her heavenly home from her earthly home in Bay City, Texas, on May 13, 2023. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Bay City. Emily spent her childhood in Wilmington, North Carolina, where...

Robert Eugene Davis

Robert Eugene Davis

May 10, 2023

Robert Eugene Davis, 91, born in Anderson, Indiana, to Hazel Florence McKnight Davis, Mother and Floyd Wilson Davis, Father. On May 10, 2023, Robert, of New Caney, Texas, went to be with the Lord.

After graduating from Markleville High School, Markleville, IN, in 1949, Robert attended a business school and received his Accounting Degree. Robert...

Edward R. Constancio, Jr.

Edward R. Constancio, Jr.

May 10, 2023

Edward R. Constancio, Jr., 69 of Palacios passed from this life on earth Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Friends and family will gather at the Palacios Funeral Home on Thursday, May 18, at 6:00 pm, for the viewing. The funeral ceremony will be held at the First Baptist Church on Friday, May 19, at 10:00 am. His resting place...

Billy Lee Ray

Billy Lee Ray

May 7, 2023

Billy Lee Ray, 86, of Sweeny, Tx passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Born May 10, 1936, in Palacios, Tx to the late Richard "Dick" Ray, Sr. and Katie Annie (Williams) Ray.

Billy graduated with a diploma from Palacios High School in 1956. During his childhood, he enjoyed playing tennis, baseball, and going fishing....

Judith "Judy" Lorain Farrer

Judith "Judy" Lorain Farrer

May 7, 2023

Judith "Judy" Sowden Farrer 77, of Bay City, passed away May 7, 2023. She was born July 23, 1945 in Houston, TX to the late Jerry Frank and Mary Sowden.

Judy is preceded in death by her parents; daughter Eunice Lorene Farrer; brother James "Jim" Sowden, Sr.; half brother Jerry Terry Sowden; mother-in-law Ellen "Nanny"...

Irma Ortiz Lenz

Irma Ortiz Lenz

May 6, 2023

Irma Ortiz Lenz, 63, of Deer Park, Texas passed away May 6, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born March 2, 1960, in Ganado, Texas and moved shortly after to Palacios, Texas.

Irma wore many hats in her sweet life. She was...

Manuel Ramos

Manuel Ramos

May 4, 2023

Manuel Ramos, Sr., 93, of Wadsworth passed away May 4, 2023. He was born September 7, 1929 in Fannin, Texas to the late Mike Ramos and Dolores Garza Ramos.

He served our country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and continued to serve our country as commander of the Bay City American Legion...

Elmo Cody Duke Iv

Elmo Cody Duke Iv

May 3, 2023

Elmo Cody Duke IV, 37, of Palacios passed away May 3, 2023. He was born May 10, 1985 in Wharton, Texas to Elmo Duke III and Susan Gayle Holzapfel Duke.

Cody was the true definition on an outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, onshore and offshore, and hunting. His love of nature shined...

Bettie Sue Walling

Bettie Sue Walling

May 3, 2023

Bettie "Sue" Walling, 84, of Tomball, Texas, passed away May 3, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Seminole, Texas, to Glenn and Vida Rhea on July 24, 1938. She grew up in Seminole with her two sisters. She raised her 3 children until she met the love her life, Walter...

Lorraine Ann Lynch

Lorraine Ann Lynch

May 2, 2023

Lorraine Ann Holub Lynch, 82, of Van Vleck passed away May 2, 2023. She was born August 4, 1940 in Bay City, TX to the late William Holub and Annie Hickl Holub.

Survivors include her husband Bobby Lynch, Jr.; son Randy Lynch (Donna), daughters Judy Mardis (Mike) and Wendy Hoffman (John);...

Connie Ann Bickham

Connie Ann Bickham

Apr 30, 2023

Connie Ann Bickham, 51, of Van Vleck passed away April 30, 2023. She was born September 1, 1971 in Bay City, Texas.

Connie attended Holy Cross Catholic School and graduated from Bay City High School in 1989. She attended Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) receiving her Office Administration Degree, and she...

Lydia Medina

Lydia Medina

Apr 27, 2023

Lydia Medina, 59, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023. She was born November 27, 1963 in Bay City, to the late Antonio and Maria Casares Medina.

Lydia was a die-hard Cowboys fan and loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed listening to Tejano music and...

Eva Longoria Trevino

Eva Longoria Trevino

Apr 25, 2023

Eva Longoria Trevino , 89, of Palacios, peacefully passed away April 25, 2023. She was born October 21, 1933 in Palacios, Texas to the late Charlie Longoria and Faustina Rojas Longoria.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Gilbert Trevino; sons...

Kenneth Wayne Head

Kenneth Wayne Head

Apr 24, 2023

Kenneth Wayne Head Sr., a devoted husband, dad, pops, and decorated Vietnam War veteran unexpectedly passed away on his beloved San Bernard River on April 24, 2023, at the age of 78.

Wayne was born in Bay City, Texas, on March 27, 1945. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1965 and served as...

Adrian G Soza

Adrian G Soza

Apr 21, 2023

Adrian G. Soza, 60, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023. He was born in Kingsville, Texas to Servando R. Soza, and Maria-Guadalupe Garcia Soza.

Adrian lived a simple life and raised his children to be strong-minded, yet kindhearted. Adrian spoke his mind and said it like...

Lula Louise Smith

Lula Louise Smith

Apr 20, 2023

Lula Louise Cabbiness Smtih, 86, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 in Brownwood, Texas. She was born March 14, 1937 in Palacios, Texas to the late William Jennings Bryan Cabbiness and Mamie Allene Atkins Cabbiness. She was the youngest of three with an older sister and brother. She was also raised with her two...

Johnny Wayne Wymack

Johnny Wayne Wymack

Apr 17, 2023

Johnny Wayne Wymack of Bay City passed away on April 17,2023. He was born to Ward "Judge" Wymack and Dorothy Clayton Wymack.

Johnny served in the Army two tours in Vietnam and enjoyed gardening.

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Almarie Olson Reed

Almarie Olson Reed

Apr 16, 2023

Almarie Olson Reed, 81, of Bay City, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 16, 2023.  She loved Jesus, loved her family, and loved life. She was known for her lighthearted jokes, magnificent hugs, and contagious laughter.

Almarie was born on January 24, 1942, in Bay City. She lived her early childhood years in...

Mary Helen Garza

Mary Helen Garza

Apr 16, 2023

Mary Helen Garza, of age 66, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 in Victoria, Texas. She was born November 1, 1956 in Bay City, Texas to the late Natividad Estrada Sr. and Rebecca Zepeda Estrada.

Mary, who went by Helen, loved to do many things. One of her most favorite things to do was...

Fay June O'Brien

Fay June O'Brien

Apr 10, 2023

Fay June Flower O'Brien age 90 of Van Vleck, TX passed away on April 10, 2023. She was born on June 8, 1932, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Robert and Nellie Mae Flower.

As a young child her family moved to Houston, TX. She attended St. Agnes Academy and graduated in 1950 and Rice University graduating in...

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