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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas

David Wayne Johnson

David Wayne Johnson

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...

James "Jim" Calvin Cash

James "Jim" Calvin Cash

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...

Joann Mielsch Bell

Joann Mielsch Bell

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. ...

Scott Allen Sherrill

Scott Allen Sherrill

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...

Gabrielle Nicole Canales

Gabrielle Nicole Canales

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...

David Owen Yeager

David Owen Yeager

Jun 21, 2023

David Owen Yeager, 64, of Blessing passed away June 21, 2023.  He was born July 24, 1958 in Columbus, Mississippi to the late Russell Yeager and Hazel Martin Yeager.

He worked for Lyondell as an I&E technician for 35 years. He and his wife have been married for 45 loving years. One of...

Ernestine Law Bennett

Ernestine Law Bennett

Jun 19, 2023

Ernestine Law "Meme" Bennett, 90, of Bay City passed away June 19, 2023.  She was born April 25, 1933 in New York to the late Ernest Law.

Meme enjoyed traveling with her Sam's RV club, playing bridge with her bridge club, and enjoyed sewing and crocheting. She collected everything that had a chicken or rooster on it.  ...

Clay Don Suhler, Sr.

Clay Don Suhler, Sr.

Jun 18, 2023

Clay Don Suhler, Sr., 70, of Bay City passed away June 18, 2023.  He was born September 12, 1952 in San Antonio, TX to the late Warren Everett Suhler and Geraldine Carmichael Suhler.

He will always be an irreplaceable hero to his children, and the victim of every super-hero beat down by his one and only super...

Carolyn Francis Into

Carolyn Francis Into

Jun 15, 2023

Carolyn Francis Netherton Into was born in Altus, Oklahoma to Zee and Dorothy Wicker Netherton on June 22, 1941.  She graduated from Altus High School in 1959.  She attended Southwestern College in Weatherford, Oklahoma, where she was a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority. She graduated in 1963 to begin her teaching career, and taught in Hammon, Oklahoma from...

Melody Leigh Madden

Melody Leigh Madden

Jun 14, 2023

Melody Leigh Madden passed away at Harbor Hospice House after being released from Memorial Hermann Hospital June 14, 2023, at the age of 47.

She was born November 16, 1975, the beloved daughter of George and Barbara Manna of Bay City.

Melody attended Bay City High School. In 1993 she was third runner-up for Rice...

Michaeleen "Micki" Louise Krchnak

Michaeleen "Micki" Louise Krchnak

Jun 13, 2023

Michaeleen "Micki" Louise Rother Krchnak passed away June 13, 2023.  She was born September 11, 1945 in Bay City to John and Ann Rother, but lived most of her life in Cypress, TX.

With a servant heart, Micki lived her life selflessly helping others. She was a devout catholic and follower of God, continually seeking the Lord's...

Mary Guzman Crews

Mary Guzman Crews

Jun 12, 2023

Mary Guzman Crews was born August 10, 1934. She entered hospice Friday, June 2, 2023, and passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, at the age of 88 at Paradigm in Bay City, formerly Bay Villa Health Care Center. She was the only daughter of four children born to Agustina Chavez and Remigio Guzman in the village of Zoyapilca, Queretaro,...

Juan Angel Gonzalez, Jr.

Juan Angel Gonzalez, Jr.

Jun 10, 2023

Juan Angel Gonzalez, Jr., 82, of Houston passed away June 10, 2023.  He was born October 2, 1940 to the late Jose Juan Gonzalez and Trinidad Paez Gonzalez.

At a very young age Juan started working at Champions Golf Course as a grounds keeper, after that he started working at an apartment complex as a handy man.  ...

Roy Dean Evans

Roy Dean Evans

Jun 10, 2023

On June 10, 2023, Roy Dean Evans finished his journey here on Earth and entered the gates of Heaven.  Roy was born October 24, 1956 in Bay City, Texas and lived his entire life here.

He was a Millwright out of Houston Local 2232 for 25 years.  His passion was fishing and hunting.  There were many days...

Ronnie Dwayne Blackwell

Ronnie Dwayne Blackwell

Jun 9, 2023

Ronnie Dwayne Blackwell, 55, of Tres Palacios passed away June 9, 2023.  He was born May 28, 1968 in Palacios, Texas.

Ronnie loved putting 500 piece puzzles together and playing handheld electronic games. He was also an avid sports fan and loved watching sports.

He was preceded in death by his father Terrell Franklin Blackwell....

Joshua Anthony Muniz

Joshua Anthony Muniz

Jun 6, 2023

Joshua Anthony Muniz, 27, of Bay City passed away June 6, 2023.  He was born April 1, 1996 in Bay City to Sylvia Castaneda and Guillermo Muniz.

Josh recently grew and interest watching Baseball with his brothers. He loved watching comedy shows, he loved listening to podcasts on long rides. Although most of his time was working,...

Nalona Harvey Neuszer

Nalona Harvey Neuszer

Jun 2, 2023

Nalona Neuszer, age 87, of Blessing, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 2, 2023. Her deepest passion in life was studying and teaching the Bible in a deeper and more meaningful way. Her desire was for everyone she knew to know the Lord.

On October 11, 1935, Nalona was born to...

Albina Annie Talafuse Jones

Albina Annie Talafuse Jones

May 31, 2023

Albina Annie Talafuse Jones was born January 20, 1932 to Robert and Mary Annie Ruether Talafuse in Wharton, Texas. She passed from this life on May 31, 2023 in Bay City, Texas at the age of 91. She spent her early years on rented farms near Blessing and north of Bay City. When she was 13, the family moved...

Carrol Edd Ashworth

Carrol Edd Ashworth

May 31, 2023

Carrol Edd Ashworth, 84, of Bay City passed away May 31, 2023.  He was born December 25, 1938 in Liberty County, Texas to the late Franklin Levi Ashworth and Ethel Mae Allen.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Cynthia Ashworth; sons Caleb Carrol Ashworth of Bay City and Joshua Carrol Ashworth and his wife...

Laura Earlene Griffin

Laura Earlene Griffin

May 25, 2023

Laura Earlene Dickens Griffin, of Bay City, Texas passes away peacefully in her sleep, Thursday, May 25, 2023. She was born September 8, 1947 in Texarkana, Texas to Rosie Laura Dickens andVan Murray Dickens.

Laura was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed being with her family, was a talented artist, piano player and...

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