Obituaries

May 24, 2023

JoAnn Roots, (Maw Maw) born May 15, 1939, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 24, 2023. She was the second daughter to the late Fred and Altah Dayton of McAllen, Texas, where she spent all her young life until meeting her late husband of 31 years, Donald Roots. They enjoyed raising their family...

May 23, 2023

Sara Zamora Ramirez was called to be home with the lord May 23rd, she was a loving mother to her only son Frank Lee Zamora, also a loving grandmother and great grandmother.  She was born May 5, 1932 in Bay City to the late Francisco Zamora and Angelita Ramos Zamora.

She loved all her nieces, nephews and...

May 18, 2023

Emma Vivian Cherry Slawson, 90, of Bay City passed away May 18, 2023. She was born March 7, 1933 in Oakwood, Texas to the late Frank Calvin Westbrook and Emma Lou Rodgers. Emma was married to her husband Larry for nearly 60 years until his passing in 2012. They enjoyed traveling the world, spending many years overseas. After retiring,...

May 16, 2023

Marilyn Luksovsky Sitz, 81, went to be with our Lord on May 16, 2023. She was the daughter of Frank and Hilda Luksovsky, Jr. of Moulton, Texas, born, March 8, 1942.

Marilyn and her husband David raised a family and raised a business. After having children, South Texas Corrugated Pipe was...

May 15, 2023

Eugene Warren Corenfield, 78, of Van Vleck passed away May 15, 2023.  He was born July 26, 1944 in McLennan County, Texas to the late Louis Corenfield and Mary Deal Corenfield.

He drove a truck and retired from Central Freight Lines after 25 years. He also worked at Nan Ya Plastics and then for Matagorda County for...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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"...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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);...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...