Obituaries

Jul 25, 2021

Heaven gained another angel in Anita Frankson, who served her time on Earth as a loving mother, grandmother, nurse, Pink Lady volunteer and singer in the choir at First United Methodist Church of Bay City, Texas.

Anita Joyce Frankson was born on May 27, 1929 in Enid Oklahoma to Samuel and Opal Danner of Palacios, Texas.  She...

Jul 25, 2021

Heaven gained a most glorious angel when Billie Joye Suffling, 87, went to her eternal home on July 25, 2021. She was born on November 27, 1933 in Bay City, Texas, to Richard Hubert and Carrie Ethel Legg.  She married Richard Armstrong Suffling on 11-12-1960 at First Baptist Church in Bay City, Texas.

Billie Joye was a...

Jul 14, 2021

Mary Sue Snyder was born on April 4, 1946 in Bay City, Texas to James and Ivy McKissick. She went to be with the lord on July 14, 2021. Mary was known not only for her love of family, but also for her acceptance and love of all who met her. She was a cherished member of the Van...

Jul 12, 2021

David William Allen, age 86, of Matagorda took his last flight on July 12, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on February 17, 1935 in Houston, Texas, to Perry Bester Allen and Grace Phoebe Zeuch Allen.

David was raised in Spring, Texas, graduated from Conroe High School and attended Texas A&M University.

Jul 11, 2021

Joe Ivan Powell, 86, of Bay City passed away July 11, 2021. He was born September 17, 1934 in Hiattville, Kansas to the late Albert Eugene Powell and Sarah Hixon Powell.

He was a member of the Van Vleck Methodist Church. He retired from the US Navy after 20 years of service. He later worked for the...

Jul 9, 2021

Frances Marion Bullard Ashcraft, 83, of Van Vleck passed away July 9, 2021. She was born January 21, 1938 in Bay City to the late Henry Bullard and Amanda Beatrice Chambless Bullard.

Frances "Nanny" was beloved by many; her heart was so big and full of love. Her generous soul never let anyone be without. She was...

Jul 6, 2021

Craig Alan Thompson, 42, of Rosenberg passed away July 6, 2021 at his home following complications from brain surgery on June 14, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father, Terry Alan Thompson and grandparents Wilburn Ralph Thompson, Louise Baker Davis Callaway and Benjamin Carl Davis.

Survivors include his mother and step-father Janna Davis...

Jul 4, 2021

Judy Lynn Frick (McBee), 54, of Bay City passed away July 4, 2021 in Houston, Texas. She was born July 10, 1966 to Joseph Gerald McBee and Shirley Ardine Rooks Hattenbach.

Judy loved country music and was an Aristocat at Bay City High School. Her favorite color was blue and she loved to cook homemade meals especially...

Jul 2, 2021

Dorothy S.  "Dot" Wakefield, 77, of Bay City passed away July 2, 2021.  She was born April 24, 1944 in Bay City, TX to the late Eaton Stansell & Pauline Shannon Stansell.

Dot was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She always had a smile and loving heart. She touched many lives in...

Jun 30, 2021

Esther Eleanor "Elly" Lucile Preisach Hollister Elly Hollister of Bay City, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2021 at the age of 84.  She was born in Beaumont, TX to the late Esther Zoller Preisach and George John Preisach.

Elly graduated from Lamar University where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority and was on...

Jun 29, 2021

Shirley Ann Thompson, 70, of Bay City passed away June 29, 2021.  She was born December 4, 1950 in Wharton, Texas.

She retired from Jackson Electric.  She loved the outdoors. She enjoyed hunting and fishing anytime she got a chance, and tending to her horses which she loved.

Shirley is preceded in death by her...

Jun 29, 2021

Jack Edward Williams, at the age of 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 29, 2021. He was born on April 6, 1936, to Claud Stuard Williams and Lulu Etta Schaffer Williams.

He attended Bay City High School and Van Vleck High School. He was in the Navy for four years, then worked...

Jun 28, 2021

Laura Susan Harvey Janssen, 92, of Bay City went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 28 th , 2021 surrounded by her children. She was born October 18 th , 1928 in San Antonio, Texas to Damon Martin and Gladys Marguerite Harvey. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and really enjoyed her church family....

Jun 27, 2021

Mary Ruth Harris, 94 of Bay City, passed away June 27, 2021 peacefully at her daughter's home.  She was born May 29, 1927 in Colorado City, TX to the late Joseph Dave Pike and Mary King Pike.

She was a faithful servant of God, faithful to her husband and a caring and supportive Mother. Our Mother was...

Jun 27, 2021

Rosemary Goode Mullen, 79, of Bay City Texas, was called home to the Lord on Sunday, June 27, 2021.  She was born August 22, 1941, in Yoakum, TX, to the late William Lester and Nellie Ophelia Goode.

Rosemary grew up in Yoakum, TX, where she attended school, and also attended Victoria College.  She eventually met the love...

Jun 27, 2021

Timoteo (Tim) Davalos Jr., 67, of Bay City passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021. He was born on August 24, 1953 in Bay City TX. to Timoteo Sr. & Modesta Davalos.

Tim was loved by many & his wife, kids & grandkids were his everything he would do anything for them. Tim loved spending time fishing with...

Jun 25, 2021

Peggy Ann Attaway Connell was born March 9, 1929 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Alonzo Clifton Attaway and Opal Anderson Attaway and passed from this earth into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on Friday, June 25, 2021.

Peggy's greatest joy was being a wife, mother and grandmother.

Peggy received Christ as her Savior at...

Jun 25, 2021

Gustavo "Lavao" Mendoza, 57, of Bay City passed away June 25, 2021.  He was born in Mexico on July 4, 1963 to the late Jose Mendoza Mendoza and Leonarda Vargas Mendoza.

Survivors include daughters Flor Calderon (Salomon), Ofelia Mendoza (Martin Paz) and Marisol Mendoza; son Gustavo Mendoza, Jr.; sisters Ester Mendoza, Ofelia Mendoza, Josefina Mendoza, Graciela Paredes...

Jun 24, 2021

Archie Glenn Koenning, 64, of Selkirk passed away June 24, 2021.  He was born March 2, 1957 in Houston, TX to the late Archie Walter Koenning and Helen Frances Blain Koenning.

He was a former volunteer fire fighter for Little York Fire Dept and an EMT with Harris County Emergency Corp. In Houston TX. He loved fishing...

Jun 23, 2021

Maria Luisa Chapa Garcia, 75, of Van Vleck passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in Sugar Land, Texas. She was born August 26, 1945 in Mission, Texas.

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