Obituaries

Nov 3, 2021

Janice Ann forth ,80 of Palacios, TX passed away on November 3 ,2021.

Jenny was predeceased by her Father Joseph Spelts and Mother Geneva Spelts, as well as her oldest daughter Diane Boots.

Jenny will be remembered by her surviving children, Mike Thomas of Martinsville , Ind. Debbie McAdams and Donna Soares of Bay City...

Nov 1, 2021

Edith LaRue (Johnson) Henry left this world for her heavenly home on Monday, November 1, 2021, where she was welcomed by her Lord and Savior as well as loved ones who had gone before.

Edith was born December 23, 1920, in Roby, Texas, to the late Guy DeWitt and Willie Mae (Bennett) Johnson.  She graduated from Roby...

Oct 31, 2021

Johnnie Gene Dement, 85, of Rosenberg, Texas, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 in Richmond, Texas. He was born on June 19, 1936 in Brazoria County.

Johnnie aka Papa loved fishing, spending time with his family, working on things, his morning phone calls with his brother Joe, teaching his grandkids how to drive, telling jokes, and enjoying...

Oct 30, 2021

Dustyn Blake Hunt passed unexpectedly, after several battles with pneumonia, at the age of 41 on October 30, 2021, in Lake Jackson, Texas. He was born on September 24, 1980, in Galveston, Texas. As a child, Dustyn was an adventurous and free-spirited boy. He grew up loving music, fast cars, and family gatherings.

Dustyn had an amazing...

Oct 28, 2021

Karl Julian Anderson, 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 28, 2021 in Bay City, Texas. He was born on January 5, 1934 in El Campo, Texas, to the late Oscar Anderson and Emma Lindquist.

If there was one thing that Karl loved, it was his dogs. Over his life he had many dogs...

Oct 25, 2021

Bill Evans, 72, of Bay City passed away on Monday, October 25. He was born in Falfurrias, Texas to Billy Jobe Evans and Jean Lindquist Evans. He was raised in Premont, Texas and later moved to Van Vleck where he attended school.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Richard Lindquist and Noel Evans, and...

Oct 24, 2021

Felicitas Josephina Gonzales, 41, of Bay City passed away on October 24, 2021. She was born December 10, 1979, in Wesleco, Texas to Rodolfo and Blanca (Aviles) Aguilera.

Felicitas got her GED and became a CNA at Bay Villa and transferred to the Hospital when it was newly built, she worked there for about 6 years. She...

Oct 22, 2021

Randal Lloyd Barnett, 67, of Iredell, Texas, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 in Ganado, Texas. He was born in El Campo, Texas to the late Glenn Bob Barnett and Gladys Eloise (Green) Holland.

Randal loved watching the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, and Old Westerns, but most of all he had a tremendous love for his family....

Oct 18, 2021

Annie Katherine Calk Green, 86, walked into heaven, healthy, happy and whole, just before sunrise on Monday, October 18th. While we will miss her, her family rejoices that she is at peace and reunited with those she loved the most. She overcame profound loss and heartache with resilience, the support of dear family and friends, and steadfast dedication to...

Oct 14, 2021

Richard Joseph Knapik, 72, of Bay City passed away October 14, 2021. He was born December 22, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Joseph Knapik and Eleanor Kasprak Knapik.

He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded two bronze stars for heroism and a Combat Infantryman's badge. He was a proud...

Oct 11, 2021

Lillie Mae Murphree Buffaloe, 87, of Bay City, Texas passed away on Monday October 11 th , 2021.

Lillie was predeceased by her loving husband, William Edward Buffaloe, as well as her sons William Mike Buffaloe, and Donald Frank Buffaloe. Her siblings Chris Murphree, James Murphree, Fannie Cagle, and Josie Fritz also proceeded her in death.

Oct 10, 2021

Diana Maria Salazar Hernandez, of Bay City, Texas entered eternal rest on October 10, 2021. She was born September 12, 1971 in Bay City to the late Raymond Salazar and Juanita Janie Aguilar.

Diana was a very strong, kind hearted, hardworking, independent woman. She was a go-getter, whatever she set her mind to she would accomplish. Diana...

Oct 9, 2021

Isaac Ortiz Ayala, 73, was born on June 3, 1948 in Salvatierra, Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Filemon Ayala and Carmen Ortiz. He went to be with our Heavenly Father on October 9, 2021 in Bay City, TX.

At a young age Isaac was a hard worker and took on the responsibility at the passing of his...

Oct 7, 2021

Manuel Hernandez Figueroa, 72, of Bay City, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021. He was born January 6, 1949 in Woodsboro, Texas to Manuel Figueroa and Fermanita Hernandez Figueroa.

Manuel was preceded in death by his parents; wife Refugia Guerrero Gonzales; 3 sisters and 1 brother. He is survived by his children Manuel Figueroa III, Antonio Figueroa,...

Oct 6, 2021

Funeral Services for Carl J. Grisham, 88, will be held at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 with a family viewing at 1:00 pm and the service to start at 2:00 pm the same day.  A Veterans salute and Masons grave side service will also be held. Carl passed away October 6,...

Oct 5, 2021

The angels came for Mariann "Wickie" Taylor Ashcraft on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 with her sweetheart and dearest friend by her side. She was born in Bay City, Texas on June 13, 1957, the youngest daughter of Don Jean and Bobbye Ruth Smith Taylor. Her beautiful life centered upon her family and her faith.  To the ones who knew...

Oct 5, 2021

Sadie H. Dunnavant went peacefully to her eternal home on October 5, 2021.  She was born April 8, 1926 in Simpson County, Mississippi to the late Parker Harrington and Mamie Bright Harrington.

She married Ed E. Dunnavant on May 23, 1946.  She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Sweeny.  She loved her church...

Oct 4, 2021

Gordon "Brent" Darby passed away on October 4, 2021, at the age of 71, in his hometown of Bay City, Texas.

Brent was a proud father and grandfather.  One of his favorite past times was drinking coffee, and catching up with friends and neighbors. Brent loved the outdoors and he enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare...

Oct 4, 2021

Olga G. Rodriguez, 67, of Palacios passed away October 4, 2021.  She was born June 21, 1954 in Wesleco, TX to the late Jose Gonzales and Sarita (Vasquez) Gonzales.  Olga graduated from Palacios High School in 1974, with a Cosmetology Certificate.  She loved Caring for others, Spending Quality Time with Family, Gardening, Playing App Games on her Phone and...

Oct 3, 2021

Thelma Jean Crosson passed away October 3, 2021 in Wimberley, Texas, at the Deer Creek Rehab facility, with members of her family at her side.

Jean, as she preferred to be called, was born September 11, 1932, to Roy Lee and Lula Mae...