Obituaries

Aug 8, 2022

Rose Ann Shepard, known as Ann to everyone, was born on December 18, 1946, to Robert (Bob) and Mary Singer. Ann died on August 8 in Bay City, Texas after a long fight with multiple health problems. Ann grew up in Markham, Texas. On April 16, 1962, she married Carl Raymond Shepard, they were married 34 years until his...

Aug 6, 2022

Jon Carmel (JC) Cosentino, 55, passed away peacefully August 6, 2022, at Matagorda Regional Hospital in Bay City, TX.  He was born April 10, 1967, in Amsterdam, NY. He would become the son of Carmel and Sylvia Cosentino.

Jon had a heart as big as Texas.  He loved and lived a life most would have a hard...

Aug 2, 2022

Patricia D. Ashcraft Schutz, 81 , of Van Vleck passed away August 2, 2022. She was born April 7, 1941 in Covington, Kentucky to the late Llano Carl Ashcraft and Alma Louise Williams Ashcraft.

Pat re-located to the Southern California area with her mother, and grandmother when she was a child, and graduated from Bishop Alemany High...

Jul 30, 2022

Billy Campbell, 66, passed away July 30, 2022. He was born November 1, 1955 in Victoria, TX.  Billy married the love of his life, Belinda in 1996. He retired from Celanese Chemical in 2018 after 40 years of dedicated service, as an Environmental Specialist. He continued to provide his expertise as a Consultant until 2022. Billy loved to travel...

Jul 28, 2022

Diana Jean Mann, 64, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2022.  She was born February 20, 1958 in Andover, Ohio to Bett Forsythe.  Diana loved her Family.

She was preceded in death by parents: Frank and Betty Pepe and sister: Vickie Pullen.  She is survived by her siblings: John Wild (Barbara), Sharon Wild McBee...

Jul 28, 2022

The Heavenly Gates opened to welcome Lucille Guzman Kopecky, 82, of Bay City on July 28, 2022.  She was born to Frederico and Mary Lucille Guzman, Sr.

Everyone knew of Lucille being so kind-hearted that she would gladly give you a hot meal or the last few dollars in her purse.

She was preceded in...

Jul 23, 2022

Jessica Lynette Conrad, 50, of Palacios passed away July 23, 2022.  She was born June 25, 1972 in Pearland, Texas.

Jessica grew up in Friendswood, Texas and was the second born of four children. During her school years,  she exceled in the gifted and talented program in Clear Creek ISD, and was a 1990 graduate of Clear...

Jul 20, 2022

Eva Joyce Chancellor Henry, 99, of Bay City Texas gained her wings on July 20, 2022. She was born on January 21, 1923 in Fairfield, Texas to the late John and Mary Fails Chancellor.

She was born 15 minutes before her twin, Elva Lois Winfrey, and always joked that made her the boss of the pair. They...

Jul 18, 2022

Juan Gonzales, beloved husband, father, grandpa and brother went to be with the Lord on Monday July 18,2022 at 7:09pm in Floresville, TX.  Juan was preceded in death by daughter Belinda Gonzales, parents Jose Mendez Gonzalez and Sarita Vasquez Gonzalez and sisters Olga Rodriguez and Estella Vasquez of Palacios, TX.

Juan is survived by his loving family,...

Jul 18, 2022

Our beloved Theresa L. Brady passed away on July the 18th, 2022, just a week away from her 89th birthday on July the 25th. Born in Matagorda County in 1933 to Margaret Gilmore, Theresa was raised with doting grandparents and many adoring cousins. Her best friends from Bay City Highschool, Teddy and Carol, remained her close friends for life,...

Jul 17, 2022

Paul Drew Elmore, 82, of Palacios, Texas, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 17, 2022. He was born in Waldo, Arkansas on January 4, 1940 to the late Alonzo Byron Elmore, Jr. and Marie Aurelia Gill.

Paul graduated from Ferriday High School then enlisted in the US Army, where he served 20 years....

Jul 17, 2022

Howard Thomas Harper was born on December 18, 1946.  He entered heaven on July 17, 2022.

There will be a celebration of his life at the First Baptist Church of Markham at 2:00 PM Sunday, July 24, 2022 followed by a dessert reception.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Matagorda Food Bank...

Jul 16, 2022

Betty Lou Bergstrom 94, of Wharton, TX passed away July 16, 2022. She was born November 15, 1927 in Wharton, to the late Gordon Cook and Aline Housworth Cook.

Betty graduated from Wharton High School in 1946 , and was proud to be a member of the first graduating class of Wharton County Junior College, where she...

Jul 15, 2022

Jerry Forrest George, 82, of Bay City went to his heavenly home July 15, 2022.  He was born October 12, 1939 in Jacksonville, TX to the late Frazier Oletis and Edrie Hill George.

Raised on a farm in East Texas, Jerry preferred being outdoors.  He spent 21 years in the US Air Force, living on far flung...

Jul 13, 2022

Ethel Nelson Williams, 99, of Bay City went home to Heaven on July 13, 2022.  She was born June 4, 1923 to Roy Nelson and Carrie Belle (Shuey) Nelson at the old historic Dr. Loos Hospital in Bay City, Texas.  She grew up on the family ranch in Collegeport, Texas and attended Blessing High School, graduating as salutatorian in...

Jul 13, 2022

Salvador Rodriguez, 78, of Bay City passed away July 13, 2022.  He was born August 4, 1943 in Mexico.

He was preceded in death by one son, Jose Guillermo Rodriguez.

Survivors include his wife Nicolasa Sierra Rodriguez; daughters Mayra Ramirez (Francisco), Lorena Cardenas (Fabian), Adriana Corona (Antonio), Veronica Rodriguez, Angelica Rodriguez and Irma Rodriguez (Adrian);...

Jul 12, 2022

Bertha Ann Genzer Denbow, 91, of Ganado passed away July 12, 2022.  She was born February 24, 1931 in Midfield, TX to the late Ves Hale and Grace Aiken Hale.

She worked for 14 ½ years at HEB in Bay City.  After retiring in 1980, she joined the Midfield homemakers Club.  She was also a lifetime member...

Jul 10, 2022

Marc Cyrus Hipp, 42, of Bay City, Texas was born to Shelley Simmons Hipp and Dorman Edward Hipp Jr. on September 6th, 1979 in Bay City, Texas

Marc was a loving son, brother, uncle, great uncle and father. He was Daddy to his most precious girls, Ashton Perez and Jadyn Marie Hipp, and handsome boys, Hunter Patten,...

Jul 10, 2022

Cody Alan Anderson, 33, passed away July 10, 2022.  He was born August 1, 1988 in Sweeny, Texas.

Cody enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing.  He was known as a jokester and the family comedian.  His smile and outgoing personality were infectious.  He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors...

Jul 9, 2022

Elizabeth Frawley, 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Bay City, TX on July 9, 2022 surrounded by family.  She was born March 15, 1930 in Nottingham, England to the late Richard Mansfield and Gladys Hutchinson-Mansfield.

Elizabeth adored her family and left a legacy of always seeing the best in every situation and person.  Elizabeth was...