Obituaries

Sep 21, 2021

Michael Dale Allgaier, passed away unexpectedly on September 21, 2021 at the age of 49.  He was born in Sweetwater, TX on March 14, 1972 to Benevell Allgaier and the late Betty Allgaier.

He was a plumber for 23 years, and the most kind-hearted man to have the pleasure of knowing. He cared for any person he...

Sep 21, 2021

Elvira M. Padilla, 77, of Houston, Texas, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021. She was born on April 7, 1944 in Bay City, Texas to Gabriel Moreno and Refugio Silva Moreno.

Elvira was humble and meek; Her greatest achievement in this life was taking care of her loved ones "mother, brother, husband". Elvira was an excellent cook,...

Sep 20, 2021

Tracey Lynn Hernandez, 51, of Blessing went to be with the Lord September 20, 2021.  She was born June 7, 1970 in Angleton, TX to Gary Wade Martin and Dollie Joyce Nichols Martin.

In August 2000, Tracey married the love of her life, Hector E. Hernandez, Jr, her "Hunny Hector" as she always referred to him.  She...

Sep 17, 2021

Betty Sue "Susie" Adkins was born on September 29, 1945, in Bay City, TX to Limuel Herse Sowell and Cora Mae Sowell. She passed away on September 17, 2021, in Spring, TX at the home of her daughter Brenda Adkins Sims and son-in-law Larry Wayne Sims, Jr.

Susie made her lifelong home in Bay City and enjoyed...

Sep 16, 2021

Hollie Warren "HW" Urban left this life on September 16, 2021 at the age of 76. He was born to Lloyde Morris and Dorothy Bankhead Urban on May 25, 1945 in Laurel, Mississippi.  Dorothy passed from this life the same day.  Lloyde married Mildred Bowie seven months later.  Mildred Bowie Urban adopted and raised Hollie as her own.  No...

Sep 15, 2021

James Allen Thaden, 85, of Bay City, was born on May 15, 1936 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Ude Thaden & Katherine Harmsen Thaden, he passed away on September 15, 2021.

His hobbies were hunting, fishing, gardening, and craftsmanship. He had a great sense of humor and loved to tell hunting/fishing tales. He was a great Papa...

Sep 14, 2021

Jesús Sustaita Castañeda nació en la comunidad de San Elías, municipio de Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, el 17 de junio del 1966 y falleció en la ciudad de Bay City Texas el 14 de septiembre del 2021. Hijo de Felipe Sustaita y Natalia Castañeda.

Fue un hombre dedicado a lo que hacia, querido y respetado por mucha gente,...

Sep 11, 2021

Raymond Salinas, Jr., 76, of Bay City was called home to meet his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 11, 2021. He was born in Pawnee, TX on August 20, 1945 to Raymond Salinas, Sr. and Maria Alaniz Salinas.

He was a retired construction worker who devoted his life to serving the Lord. He followed his calling...

Sep 10, 2021

Gabriel Perez 79, of Bay City, was born on March 25, 1942 in San Marcos, Tx. To Pedro Perez & Julia Gonzalez Perez, he passed away on September 10, 2021

Gabriel held his faith & love in God, he loved spending time with his family. Spending time with his grand & great-grand children were always part of...

Sep 9, 2021

Carol Tallas Branton, 78, of Van Vleck, Texas, passed peacefully away at her home Thursday, September 9, 2021.  She was born June 10, 1943 in El Campo, Texas to Eddie Tallas and Gertrude Vera Fojtik.

She attended Van Vleck High School and on April 29, 1960 married the love of her life of 61 years, David Branton. ...

Sep 8, 2021

Miguel Aleman Castaneda, Jr. aka Blinky 38, of Van Vleck went home to be with the lord September 8, 2021. He was born September 12, 1982 in Beeville, Texas.

Miguel worked at Matagorda Concrete for 4 years. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and kids on vacation, camping, cruises, the beach, and playing video games. He...

Sep 6, 2021

Marcus Emmanuel "Mepaw" Frazier, age 73, of Bay City entered the gates of heaven on September 6, 2021 in Victoria, TX.  He was born three months early on July 28, 1948 to W. E. "Tank" Frazier and Mary Louise Huebner Frazier in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

When Marcus was 5 years old, the family moved to Bay City. ...

Sep 6, 2021

Cody Dwayne Carroll, 59 passed away on September 6, 2021 in Bay City, Texas.  He was born on September 23, 1961 in Big Spring, Texas to H.D. and Carla Carroll.  He was a Red Raider and graduated from Texas Tech University with his Bachelor's Degree in Nursing in 1995.

Cody was an Emergency Room nurse for more...

Sep 2, 2021

Marshall Ray Rogers was born March 10, 1939 to Otto Horace Rogers and Eugenia (Schuelke) Rogers. He passed away on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021 at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife, Georgia Rogers, of Swinney Switch, TX as well as his children: Marsha Coulter & husband Tommy Coulter of Cypress, TX, Kirk Rogers & wife...

Sep 1, 2021

John Austin Stone, 83, passed away September 1, 2021. He was born December 27, 1937 in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Joseph Alvin Stone and Martha Elizabeth Boatwright.

John was an extremely proud graduate of Auburn University, class of 1961. He enjoyed a successful career as a salesman for National Cash Register, Diebold, Bruning Corporation and eventually...

Sep 1, 2021

The lord our God called momma home on September 1, 2021. She was 85 years old, born on May 10, 1936. She was the wife of Pete Ashworth. She is survived by her sister Helen Vacek; her sons Chuck White and his wife Karen, Dennis Hicks, Jason Ashworth and his wife Crystal; her daughters Cynthia Ashworth and her husband...

Sep 1, 2021

Mark Duane Jacobs, 57, passed away September 1, 2021. He was born on April 16, 1964 in Bay City, Texas to the late James Kemble and Ann Smack Jacobs.

As a member of Discover Life Church in Markham, Mark loved the Lord, spending time with his family, and touched those around him with his good humor and...

Aug 30, 2021

Raymond Garcia, Sr., 50, of Bay City passed away August 30, 2021.  He was born March 28, 1971 in Houston, TX to Samuel Garcia, Jr. and Josie Lopez Garcia.  Raymond was a man of many talents, repair and remodels of homes, vehicle repairs, and down to his much loved shrimp and crawfish boils. He was a man who many...

Aug 28, 2021

Cheryl Lynn Salinas 57, of Bay City, passed away August 28, 2021. She was born February 2, 1964 in San Francisco, CA to Alvin M. and Refugia Cervantes Salinas.

Cheryl graduated from Bay City High School Class of 1983 and Wharton County Junior College. She was a loving sister, aunt, and was known as "Mama Cheryl" by...

Aug 28, 2021

Johnny P. Velasquez, 73, was born on May 22, 1948 in Victoria, Texas to Martin and Antonia Velasquez.

He was a Life Member of VFW Post 2438, and served as a U.S. Marine during the Vietnam War. He worked at Phillips 66 Petro Co. for 30 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of...