Obituaries

Sep 5, 2023

Donald Stephen Frankson, 69, of Bay City passed away September 5, 2023. He was born August 16, 1954, in Bay City, Texas to the late Dr. Maynard C. "Doc" Frankson and Anita J. Danner Frankson.

Complications at birth caused Donnie to fight an uphill battle from his first day on earth. Donnie loved people and his heart...

Sep 2, 2023

Frances Gasaway of Bay City passed away September 2, 2023 at the age of 85. She was born in Mansfield, Louisiana on December 10, 1937 to Charles and Jewel Kelly Matthews and spent most of her life in Bay City, Texas.

Frances was the epitome of elegance and grace. She was always well dressed and never left...

Sep 2, 2023

Steven Alan Zigler, 52, of Sargent, TX passed away September 2, 2023.  He was born January 28, 1971 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Carl Garland Zigler and Joan Hecht Zigler.

Survivors include his wife J'Lynn Wendt Zigler; daughter Jayme Lynn Zigler and her fiancé William Charles Burgess; sons Andrew Joseph Zigler and Evan Chandler Zigler; sister...

Sep 2, 2023

Roy Eugene Allen, known to all as Gene Allen, died peacefully on September 2, 2023, in Granbury, Texas, at the age of 92.  Gene was born in Palacios on June 15, 1931, and lived the majority of his life there.  Even when he lived in Houston and Pasadena as a child and teenager, he visited his extended family in...

Aug 31, 2023

Bruce George Herlin, 79, was born in Port Arthur on August 1, 1944, the third child of Robert G. and Jean Trull Herlin, and died on August 31, with Cara, his wife of 57(!) years, by his side.

He moved to Palacios as a sophomore, graduating in the PHS Class of 1962. He attended Texas Tech University...

Aug 31, 2023

Chloe'Anna Sheets-Ortiz, 58, of Elizabethton, Tennessee passed away August 31, 2023.  She was born April 20, 1965 in Plymouth, Indiana to Ward Sheets and Georgia Roy Sheets.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the Palacios Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM.  Interment will follow at the Palacios Cemetery.

Aug 30, 2023

Clydie Jan Tinnin, born on December 23, 1950, in Longview, Texas, embraced life with a compassionate heart and an unwavering love for her family and friends. On August 30, 2023, she peacefully passed away in Georgetown, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and cherished memories.

Born to Clyde Tinnin and Alice Frelich Tinnin, Clydie's life...

Aug 28, 2023

Daniel Frank Vaculin, 75, of Bay City passed away August 28, 2023. He was born December 22,1948 in Bay City, TX to the late Frank Joe Vaculin and Lydia Ann Kaspar Vaculin.

Daniel was a farmer for many years of his life as he grew up on a farm in Blessing, Texas. Thusthe reason his idea of...

Aug 28, 2023

Early Monday morning, August 28, 2023, Dixie Kilbride-Jones, age 67, was embraced in the arms of Jesus as He welcomed her into His glorious heavenly gates.  Dixie was a wonderful Christian woman who touched the lives of many.

After being a caring stay at home mom for 8 years, life's circumstances forced her to become a single...

Aug 26, 2023

Reyes Vargas, Jr. 23, of Bay City, passed away August 26, 2023. He was born September 18, 1999 in Wharton, TX to Reyes Vargas and Laura Martinez Vargas.

Reyes enjoyed spending time with family, his children, and friends. One of his hobbies was collecting shoes. He was very special to many and he will always be remembered...

Aug 21, 2023

Buddy Clifford Turner, 85, of Palacios passed away on August 21, 2023. Buddy was born in Bryson City, North Carolina on February 6, 1938, to the late Bud Clifford Turner and Ethel Marie Frisbee Turner.

He was a member of the Local 211 Pipefitters Union and worked in the field for 30+ years in and around the...

Aug 19, 2023

Arlene Mary Kemp Bennett passed into eternal life with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 19, 2023, in Bryan-College Station, Texas. She was born on September 12, 1932, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Paul and Marie Lukefahr Kemp.

The family relocated to Bay City, Texas, in 1937, to begin a new life. Arlene was part of the...

Aug 16, 2023

Robert Ray "Bobby" Buckley, 82, of Palacios, TX passed away August 16, 2023.  He was born June 3, 1941 in Palacios to the late Alex Buckley and Mary Perez Buckley.

Bobby spent many years working for Texaco Sealand before going into the oil field.  He later was employed by PISD in the maintenance department from which he...

Aug 16, 2023

Olivia Judith Hidalgo Lopez, 50, of Bay City passed away August 16, 2023.  She was born October 28, 1972 to Francisco Lopez and Virgilia Gomez Lopez.

Survivors include her husband Jorge; daughters Beronica and Rocio (Jose); sons Jorge and Carlos (Noemi); numerous siblings and her grandchildren Julian, Isai, Luca, Alejandro, Caroline and Julietta.

A rosary...

Aug 14, 2023

John "Boogie" Stevens departed his earthy home to his heavenly home, to be with Jesus and his loving wife Ruth, on August 14, 2023 at 11:56 a.m. His life was one of devotion to his faith, family, and friends.

John was born on February 10, 1933 in Bay City, TX to Ben and Maud Lee Stevens. He...

Aug 9, 2023

Abel Hurtado Sr., 67, of Bay City, TX transitioned into eternity, surrounded by his family in his home on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 and is now rejoicing in the arms of his heavenly father.

Abel was born on August 23, 1955 in Acambaro, Guanajuato, Mexico. He was proud of his Mexican heritage, but also took great pride...

Aug 9, 2023

Cuc Thi Nguyen went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.  Cuc was born on January 10, 1940 in Ha Trai, Vietnam to the late Sang Van Nguyen and Tu Thi Bui.

Cuc had strong faith that helped her in her final days battling with heart and kidney disease. She will be remembered for...

Aug 8, 2023

Arthur Galvez Miranda, Jr., 56, of Bay City, passed away August 8, 2023. He was born December 23, 1966, in Palacios, TX to the late Arthur Garcia Miranda, Sr. and Dalia Galvez Rodriguez.

Being born and raised in Palacios, he worked hard all his life, loving his work as a fisherman. Arthur would give the shirt off...

Aug 7, 2023

Wallace "Wally" Huerta was born on March 14,1964 in Bay City, Texas to Trinidad and Raul Huerta, Sr. He passed away on August 7, 2023

Wally was preceded in death by his grandparents Mercedes and Louis Huerta, Sr., Julius Gonzales and Luz Gonzales, and his great nephew Xavier Zboral-Huerta.

He is survived by his parents,...

Aug 7, 2023

Charles Edward Klicker, 68, of Midfield, TX joined our Lord and Savior on August 7, 2023. He was born September 7, 1954 in Ottumwa, Iowa to the late Harry and Marianne Chickering Klicker.

Chuck graduated from Cardinal High School in 1972.  He was a star athlete in football, baseball, and wrestling. While attending Simpson College, he played...