Obituaries

Jul 15, 2025

Jack Allen Ellis, 88, of Bay City passed away July 15, 2025.  He was born March 19, 1937 in Bay City to the late Ernest A. Ellis and Mamie Henderson Ellis.

Jack was one of a kind.  He was an avid  Nascar fan and golfer for many years. He enjoyed fishing as well....

Jul 12, 2025

Ruth Ann, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 12,2025 at the age of 86. She was born on February 14, 1939, in Port Arthur, Texas, to her parents William "Bill" Stevenson and Olabell Talbert Stevenson who were both called home to heaven before her.

In 1959, she...

Jul 7, 2025

Jurgen Kurt Lukas, 73, of Blessing, Texas, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025. He was born on July 3, 1952, in Germany, to Alois Lukas and Gerda (Gehrlein) Lukas.

He liked to fish and socialize with friends. He enjoyed cooking and growing herbs to use in his creative dishes. Because of his blindness,...

Jul 5, 2025

John Mark Hutson passed away on July 5th, 2025 at the age of 43.  He was born on April 23rd, 1982 in Ganado, Texas to parents Jack and Katrina Joy Hutson.

He is survived by his parents, his wife Lisa Diane Hutson and daughter Taegan Joy Hutson of Cedar Lane, Texas; His sister...

Jul 4, 2025

Patsy Ann Parkey, 72, of Bay City gained her independence from this fallen world and went home to be with the Lord and her two sons, Joey and Bill, on Independence Day, July 4, 2025.

Patsy was born in Navasota, Texas and raised by her father (Sonny Roliard) and her step mother (Minnie...

Jun 30, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Jared James Goss, 48, on June 30, 2025

Born in Bay City, Texas in 1977, Jared lived a life full of energy, laughter, and unforgettable presence.

Charismatic and full of life, Jared had a...

Jun 28, 2025

James Clarence Wied, 85, of Van Vleck passed away June 28, 2025.  He was born June 23, 1940 in Taiton, Texas to the late Alex Wied and Regina Hoelscher Wied.

A hardworking family man, James had various areas of employment, ending his career working as an Operator at Texas Brine Underground Services, where...

Jun 27, 2025

Lester Joseph Wenk, 80, of Bay City, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, after a brief illness. Les (as he was known by family and friends) was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, September 18, 1944, to the late Lester Emile Wenk and Eleanor Battle Wenk.

Les grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he...

Jun 26, 2025

Cannan Wade Garcia passed away on June 26, 2025. Born on February 12, 1985, in Great Falls, Montana, Cannan was raised in Blessing, Texas, where he grew up and built deep roots.

What always stood out about Cannan was his brilliance, fearlessness, and unforgettable presence. He was a true original—bold, unapologetically himself, and never afraid to march...

Jun 19, 2025

Grace M. Gonzalez, 69, of Baytown, TX passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on November 2, 1955 in Bay City, TX to the late Salvador Morales and Soila Elizalde Morales.  Grace dedicated her life to creating a warm and nurturing home for her husband of 48...

Jun 16, 2025

James (Jim) Eldon Barrington, 82, of Lake Jackson passed away June 16, 2025.  He was born February 9,1943 in Reagan, Oklahoma to the late Richard Barrington and Marie Clifton Barrington.

Jim served in the United States Marine Corps from 1961 until 1969 including a combat deployment in Vietnam.  His remains will be interred...

Jun 16, 2025

January 20, 1932-June 16, 2025

On June 16, 2025, Robert M. Davant, Jr. of Chappell Hill, Texas passed peacefully to join with the Heavenly Father. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Frances Farrell Davant and his Daughter, Jessica Grimes Davant. He is survived by his son, Robert M. Davant, III and wife...

Jun 14, 2025

Barbara Kimmey, 62, of Van Vleck, Texas, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025. She was born March 11, 1963, in Modesto, California, to James Quigley and Mary Emmons.

She was preceded in death by her partner, Roy Howarton; parents, James and Mary Quigley; sisters, Pamela Norris and Jeanette Quigley; and brother, Bobby Quigley....

Jun 14, 2025

Daniel Abad Gonzales, 22, of Palacios passed away June 14, 2025.  He was born October 28, 2002 in Victoria, Texas.

Daniel was a Jack of all trades. Any type of work he was given he succeeded expectations. Daniel loved hanging out with family and friends. He loved his nieces and nephews making sure...

Jun 14, 2025

Jesus A. "Jesse" Jimenez, Jr., 77, of Palacios passed away June 14, 2025.  He was born May 4, 1948 in San Juan, Texas.

Jesus grew up working on his late father's farm, until he left to study seminary for a few years.  He then came to Texas and worked in welding and fire...

Jun 14, 2025

Eli Henry McElmurray, 76, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025. He was born on September 15, 1948, in Jacksonville, North Carolina to the late Eli Henry Crooms and Emma Belle Burns Crooms.

He was an electrician for 60 years- in Matagorda County for 40 plus years. He was the...

Jun 12, 2025

Donald Ray Wendel, 74, of Bay City went home to be with the Lord on June 12, 2025.  He was born June 19, 1950 in El Campo, Texas to the late Henry J. Wendel and Dorothy Marie Kasparek Wendel.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Irene Parr.

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Jun 8, 2025

James Leonard "Jim" Mangold, 78, of Seguin, Texas passed away June 8, 2025. He was born December 2, 1946 in Aberdeen, WA to the late Wendelin Joseph Mangold and Nellie Jane Stout Mangold.

Along with all of his personal accomplishments, he was most proud of his time in the United States Coast Guard....

Jun 7, 2025

Clayton Alan Claybourn, born October 16, 1957, died peacefully in his home in Palacios, Texas, on June 7, 2025. The son of Guy and Lucille Claybourn, Clayton was born in Heidelberg, Germany and moved with his family to Palacios in 1965. Clayton attended school in Palacios, and after graduating in 1975 he served in the United States...

Jun 6, 2025

Maria Elena Dominguez, 84, of Blessing, Texas, peacefully passed away on June 6, 2025. She was born on July 9, 1940, in San Juan, Texas.

Maria lived a life full of strength, love, and devotion to her family. Her strong work ethic began at the age of 14, when she started her first...