Obituaries

Louis "Wito" Martino

Aug 19, 2021

Louis "Wito" Martino , went to be with Jesus on Thursday, August 19, 2021. He was born on September 23, 1946 to Luis and Elvira Hernandez Martino, the youngest of 3 children.  His sisters were Gloria Serna and Lupe Schulze.

On January 12, 1968, he married his high school sweetheart Stella Flores. They were married for 53...

Amelia Grace Salas

Aug 17, 2021

Amelia Grace Salas, 3, passed away August 17, 2021. She was born June 9, 2018 in Sugar Land, TX to Jonathan Salas and Serena Garcia Salas.

Amelia loved like no other. Her hugs were the best in the world. If you've gotten one you know what we mean!! She never judged people by how they looked or...

Rena Hubbard Barnes

Aug 11, 2021

Rena "BeBe" Hubbard Barnes went to her final resting place on August 11, 2021 at her home in the care of her family.  She was born on October 10, 1941 to WB Hubbard and Julia Tanner Hubbard in Bay City, Texas.  BeBe was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.

Bebe's pride and...

Carolina Florez

Aug 11, 2021

The world lost a beloved Mother, yet heaven gained a beautiful angel. Carolina Florez, 74, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. She was born August 11, 1947 in Crystal City to Espiridion Florez and Francisca Lerma Florez. She attended St. Thomas School and graduated from Asherton High...

Paula Lizano Garay

Aug 10, 2021

Paula Lizano Garay, 54, of Bay City passed away August 10, 2021.  She was born February 19, 1967 McAllen, TX to the late Enrique Lizano and Guadalupe Ramirez Lizano.

Paula worked at Walmart in Bay City for 31 years. She was a loving wife and mother, and will be deeply missed.

Survivors include her loving...

Stephen Wayne Matchett

Aug 10, 2021

Stephen Wayne Matchett, 39, of Van Vleck went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 10, 2021.  He was born June 24, 1982 in Bay City to Larry Wayne Matchett and Susan Lowery Matchett.

Stephen was a lifelong resident of Van Vleck, TX where he graduated from high school in 2000. He married Amy, his...

Jody Borak

Aug 8, 2021

Leo Joseph "Jody" Borak, 56, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021. He was born November 8, 1964 in El Campo, Texas.

He is survived by his daughter, Jodi Lanell (Devin), and two granddaughters, Gracie and Skyla Buck of Blessing, Texas. Jody was loved and will be missed by all who knew him.

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James Elmer Smith, Jr.

Aug 2, 2021

James (Jimmy) Elmer Smith, 81, of Bay City passed away August 2, 2021. He was born June 25, 1940 in Liberty, TX to the late James Elmer Smith and Gloria Martin Smith.

James attended Van Vleck High School, after graduation in 1958, he enlisted with the US Army and served 13 months in Korea, 3 years in...

Don E. Stone

Aug 1, 2021

Don E. Stone left this earth on August 1, 2021 at the age of 81. Surrounded by family, he peacefully took his last breath. Don was born January 28, 1940 on Petit Jean Mountain, Arkansas to O.C. and Celestia Stone. Their home was always full of laughter and love. They had little, but always welcomed anyone with an open...

Virginia Louise Estep

Jul 26, 2021

Virginia Louise Estep, 89, of Markham, TX went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, July 26, 2021.  Her family fulfilled her wishes to pass away in the comfort of her own home and she did so peacefully in her sleep.  She was born on June 12, 1932 to the late Homer and Ottie Hume.  She married...

Anita Joyce Frankson

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...

Billie Joye Suffling

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...

Mary Sue Snyder

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...

David William Allen

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.

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Joe Ivan Powell

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...

Frances Marion Ashcraft

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...