Obituaries

Oct 7, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that the family of Dorothy Brooking announce her passing on October 7, 2025, at the age of 98. She was born on August 6, 1927, in Olivia, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Millard Brooking, and daughter, Diane Blackley. She is survived by daughters,...

Oct 5, 2025

Juanita Navarro Sanchez, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, entered eternal rest on October 5, 2025, at 4:04 p.m., surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.  At 84, her heart—so full of warmth, strength, and unwavering faith in God—found everlasting peace in the arms of her Heavenly Father after a life richly lived in...

Oct 3, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that the family announces the death of Kenneth Ray Dressler Jr. He passed on to heaven at 2:16 pm on October 3rd, 2025. He left behind a spouse, Janell Mulligan-Dressler, 1 daughter Danielle Elizabeth Murphree, and 3 loving grandchildren, Allen James & Elizabeth Ann Morales & Skye Faith Murphree.

Sep 28, 2025

Leota Mae Fischer McDonald was born January 4,1929 in a small house in Beaumont, Texas.  She was actually delivered by her grandmother who was a midwife.  Sometime later, the family moved to Ward's ranch in the Hampshire area west of Beaumont where her family pursued farming.

Even though her early years were challenging...

Sep 27, 2025

Christopher Wayne Harvey Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 57 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family and friends after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Chris was born June 22, 1968 in Palacios, TX to Wanda Seaman Johnson and the late Lonnie Carroll...

Sep 26, 2025

Christopher Paul Crummett, 60, of Bay City passed away September 26, 2025.  He was born April 21, 1965 in Galveston, Texas to the late Jack Robert Crummett and Angela Arfele Crummett.

Chris graduated from Ball High School where he started Tor Watch and met the love of his life, Kimberly.  He then went...

Sep 24, 2025

Our Lord and savior called Gary to his heavenly home on September 24th, 2025, at age of 85.

He was born in Lewisville TX on September 26,1939 to Homer Evans and Vera (Stratton) Sherrill.

In 1950, his family moved to Steep Hollow Community in Brazos County where he grew...

Sep 22, 2025

Keith Ray Marceaux, a selfless and loving father, passed away on September 22, 2025, at the age of 72. He was the North Star of our family - a trusted confidant, a steady guide, and a source of unconditional love.

A true Cajun at heart, he embraced life with food, fun, and family...

Sep 20, 2025

Mary Kay Porter, 80, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on September 20, 2025.

Mary Kay was born to Kirk and Mildred Dyson and was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Donald Porter. She is survived by her son, Phil Holt, and daughter-in-law, Joanna Holt; her grandson, Brandon Holt...

Sep 19, 2025

Esther Lee Patterson Brown, 99, of Sweeny, Texas, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025. She was born April 20, 1926, in Wadsworth, Texas, to the late Oran Knox (OK) Patterson and Gladys Lula V. Lowe Patterson.

Esther graduated from Texas Bible College in Rising Star, Texas, in 1943, as Valedictorian. She was an...

Sep 17, 2025

Betty Ann Rawlings, 84, of Matagorda, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025.  She was born on December 25, 1940, in Sealy, Texas, to the late John and Bessie Jalowy.

Betty's life was filled with love, service, and a spirit of adventure. She began working at the Cattleman's Café in Sealy, where...

Sep 16, 2025

Forrest Ray Harter, 75, passed away September 16, 2025.  He was born January 24, 1950 in Freeport, Texas to the late A. C. Harter and Ola Mae Smith Harter.

Forrest was one of the few Non-Catholic (Baptist) students who attended Blessing Elementary School.  He graduated from Tidehaven High School where ran Track and...

Sep 15, 2025

Eloy Lopez Gonzalez, a devoted and beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, quietly passed away on September 15, 2025, at DeTar Hospital Navarro in Victoria, Texas, surrounded by his two loving daughters and family. He was 83 years old. He was born April 16, 1942, in Falfurrias, Texas, to the late Miguel and Tomasa Gonzalez, Sr.

Sep 12, 2025

Mary P. Rosas, 65, of Palacios, Texas passed away on September 12, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born August 28, 1960 in New Gulf, Texas to the late Fred Peña Jr. and Leocadia Peña Chavez.

Mary loved gardening and creating the most beautiful floral arrangements. Among that she had many other...

Sep 7, 2025

Carolyn Deese Ashcraft, devoted wife, beloved mother, cherished grandmother, and treasured daughter, passed peacefully into her eternal reward on Sunday morning, September 7, 2025.

Carolyn was the loving wife of Wade Ashcraft and the devoted mother of Craig and Corlis. She was affectionately known as "Mumsy" to her precious granddaughter, Caleigh. Born to...

Sep 6, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and enduring love that we announce the passing of Rosie Marie Burkett, 87, of Pearland, Texas, who went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 6, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Rosie's life was a beautiful reflection of faith, family, and compassion....

Sep 4, 2025

Helen Ethel Poessel, 90, of Blessing peacefully passed away on September 4, 2025. She was born July 16, 1935, to the late Benedict and Annie (Heinrich) Kutach in El Campo, Texas.

Helen was a devoted member of St. Peter's Catholic Church for 42 years, faithfully attending the Saturday vigil mass and rosary without...

Aug 30, 2025

Leonel Treviño, 67, Of Van Vleck passed away August 30th, 2025. He was born February 26, 1958 in Cameron County, Texas to the late Marcello G. Treviño and Maria Villarreal Treviño.

Leonel will be remembered as a man of intelligence, humor, and creativity, whose presence brought great joy to everyone around him. With...

Aug 26, 2025

Patti Kay McKelvy, born November 29, 1958, in Bay City, Texas, passed away at her home on August 26, 2025, at the age of 66. She was the beloved daughter of Clifton Vernon and Mary Edith McKelvy and the third of their children. Patti's life was a journey marked by compassion, service, laughter, and love, leaving a...

Aug 26, 2025

Madison Anne Burnside, infant daughter of Sky Alexis Svatek Burnside and Nicholas Dale Burnside, passed away August 26, 2025.

She is survived by her parents; maternal grandfather Jimmy Svatek, Jr.; maternal great grandmother Susan Siler; paternal grandparents Mark and Jill Burnside; uncles and aunts Chase Svatek (Morgan), Cherish Burnside and Jessica McGuinness (Matthew)...