Obituaries

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...

Oct 1, 2021

Mark Rosell, 63, of Friendswood, Texas, passed away October 1, 2021 in Webster, Texas. He was born December 07, 1957 in Burlingame, California, to the late Dr. Jon Ericaison Rosell and Elizabeth (Betty) Bullwinkle.

Mark Graduated from Burlingame High School and later from the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. He enjoyed reading books of all types....

Oct 1, 2021

Koral Lynn Kornegay was born January 14, 1991 in Houston, TX to Larry Morris Kornegay and Cecilia Christina Loff Kornegay. God called our sweet Koral Lynn home to be with Jesus on October 1, 2021. She was a beloved daughter, a cherished sister, a caring aunt, a special niece, and a precious friend to many.

Although Koral...

Sep 29, 2021

David Max Kruthoff, 82, of Bay City passed away September 29, 2021 at Matagorda County Hospital in Bay City surrounded by his family and St. Peter Lutheran Vicar Eric Locke.

David was born April 29, 1939 in Denison, Iowa to the late Walter Matthew Kruthoff and Marie Catherine Kruthoff (Holst). After his high school graduation David went...

Sep 28, 2021

Naomi Thomasina Sanchez, 46, of Palacios passed away September 28, 2021. She was born December 29, 1974 in Palacios to the late Mario Garcia Sanchez, Sr. and Beatrice Juanita Perez Sanchez.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Frances Alicia Sanchez.

Survivors include her sons Matthew Salinas Ortiz, Jr.,...

Sep 24, 2021

Alfredo Zamora Paniagua, was born April 11, 1980 to Wilfrido Paniagua and Ernestina Zamora Paniagua, The years have passed and he was raised a man who in life always felt very proud of his humble roots, in love with his beloved country and very proud of the person he became, a son, a brother, and a father, a loving...

Sep 24, 2021

Cheryl Lynn Ham, 71 of Bay City, Texas passed away September 24, 2021. She was born July 8, 1950 to William Jefferson (Billy) Ham and Bettye Marlyne Massey Ham in Bay City, Texas.

Cheryl grew up in Sargent, Texas where her dad farmed maize and cotton. She attended Van Vleck School and WCJC. She then graduated from...

Sep 23, 2021

Benjamin Arthur Neichoy was born on July, 7, 1961 in Beaumont, Texas. He passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021.

He is survived by his wife, Laura Beard Neichoy; his mother, Ashley Lacour Neichoy; his father Preston Neichoy (Kathy); his daughters, Codi Richardson (Jason) and Gabrielle Neichoy; his sons, Benjamin Neichoy, Jr., Nathan Edward Neichoy (Savanah), and...

Sep 22, 2021

Tishie Aliene Lewis Johnson Tripp, age 92 of Toccoa, GA, passed away at The Overlook Senior Living facility on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Born December 15, 1928, in Hamptonville, NC, she was the youngest of fourteen children of Oscar and Charity Lewis.

She was of the Christian faith and served her Lord in many churches throughout her...

Sep 21, 2021

Manuel Perez, Jr., 47, of Bay City, was born on March 1, 1974 in Bellville, TX to Manuel Perez Sr and Victoria Montalvo. He passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

He was a loving and devoted husband and father.  His wife, kids, and grandkids were his world.  He was devoted to his family and those that...