Obituaries

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...

Jul 7, 2022

Timothy Colby Hendrickson, 29, of Wadsworth passed away July 7, 2022.  He was born August 20, 1992 in Humble, Texas.

Survivors include his wife Courtney Charleston Hendrickson; children Timothy Colby Hendrickson, Jr. and Sierra Hendrickson; mother Wendy Smith (William); father Joe Calley; maternal grandparents Diane Bogle and Victor Hendrickson; sister Lacey Smith and brothers Christopher Buchanan, Josh...

Jul 4, 2022

Ninfa Orozco Flores was born February 21, 1939 to Manuel Orozco Gomez and Petra Solis Orozco.  She passed away peacefully on July 4, 2022 in Palacios, TX at 83 years of age.

Ninfa was the heart and soul of her family.  Her strength and love held her 6 children, 18 grandchildren, and 24 great grandchildren together.  Her...

Jun 30, 2022

Christy Dawn Warner, 51, of Bay City passed away June 30, 2022.  She was born February 28, 1971 in Port Arthur, TX to Glen Herman Jacks, Sr. and Johnnie Pearl Terrell Jacks.

Christy was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and Maw-Maw. She was also an LVN and a licensed compliance officer for Sweeny Hospital. She was...

Jun 29, 2022

Gerald Clairn Rawstern, 73, of Bay City passed away June 29, 2022.  He was born September 21, 1948 in Medford, Oregon to the late Clairn Harold Rawstern and Elsie Freda Kingsley Rawstern.

He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam war and served faithfully in his Computer Engineering career until he...

Jun 28, 2022

Arnulfo "Arnold" Vargas, Jr., 71, of Bay City passed away June 28, 2022.  He was born December 12, 1950 in Brownsville, TX to the late Arnulfo Vargas and Ofelia Ruiz Vargas.

Arnold was the oldest of nine children, five boys and four girls. He loved his siblings and watched over them after his parents passed away.

Jun 23, 2022

Natividad Longoria III, 61, of Blessing passed away June 23, 2022.  He was born October 6, 1960 in Bay City, TX to the late Natividad Longoria, Jr. and Dorotea Galvan Longoria.

Nat had a big heart.  When it came to giving to his family, friends and community, he was ready to give even to people he didn't...