Obituaries

Nov 19, 2020

Memorial service for Robert Lee Slaughter will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, December 4, 2020 at Solid Rock Fellowship in Palacios, TX with Brother Vito Terrasas leading. Robert was born in Palacios on April 14, 1939 and passed away November 19, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his...

Nov 19, 2020

Lee Edward Pierce passed away on Thursday November 19, 2020. Lee Edward was born in Bay City, Tx on November 15,1966 to Lee Hall and Ona Lea Pierce.  He graduated from Tidehaven High School in 1985.  He soon enlisted into the United States Navy and served his country from 1988-1992.  Upon returning to Blessing, Texas he continued Ranching and...

Nov 17, 2020

Lynda Susan Garcia, 66, passed away November 17, 2020 in Katy, Texas. She was born in Palacios, Texas July 26, 1954 to the late Augustine Gonzalez and Josephine Ottino Gonzalez.

Lynda was a beloved mother and wife, she enjoyed cooking and hosting for family and friends. She worked for Alief ISD Special transportation for 20 years amongst...

Nov 16, 2020

Jackie Junior Holtorf, 82, of Sargent, TX passed in his home November 16, 2020. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed by the mercy of God rest in peace. Jack was born April 16, 1939 in Mantorville, MN to the late John Holtorf and Bertha (Birdie) Gunderson Holtorf.

Jack was employed as a...

Nov 15, 2020

Mr. Lonnie Gandy of Granbury, TX, formally of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Fort Worth, TX at Medical City Hospital. He was born on August 10, 1940 in El Campo, TX to Mr. Alonzo Gandy and Pearl Darnell.

He had many cousins in and around Midfield, Blessing and the surrounding area. Lonnie...

Nov 14, 2020

Margaret Delarosa Martinez, 62, of Bay City went to be with her heavenly father November 14, 2020.  She was born October 3, 1958 in Wharton, TX to the late Antonio Delarosa and Trinidad Herrera Delarosa.

Margaret retired as a home care provider in August 2020. She dedicated her career to giving more than 100%   love and compassion....

Nov 13, 2020

John was born to R.Q. Lusk and Ruth Anderson Lusk in Bay City, Texas on October 30, 1961.  For all of his life, his birthday celebrations always included Halloween themes!

As a child, he was active in Cub Scouts, the Little League and church activities at the Sixth Street Church of Christ.  He graduated from Bay City...

Nov 12, 2020

Willie Henry Bohuslar, Sr., 95, of Markham passed away November 12, 2020.  He was born in Matagorda  County on January 29, 1925 to the late John Henry Bohuslar and Lillie Hendrix.

He was a WWII veteran, having served in the US Navy and later in the US Army. Dad was a Charter member of the Markham Volunteer...

Nov 12, 2020

Pedro L. "Pete" Perez, 74, of Markham passed away November 12, 2020. He was born June 29, 1946 in Bay City to the late Rosalio Perez and Dolores Lozano Perez.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters Janie Ocanas and Faustina Alaniz.

Survivors include his wife Rosa Garcia Perez;...

Nov 11, 2020

Jimmie Wayne Massey, 82, of Van Vleck passed away November 11, 2020.  He was born January 19, 1938 in Houston, TX to the late Robert Lee Massey and Olivia Juanita Callihan Massey.

He served his country in the US Air Force and was a longtime member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.  Jim was an entrepreneur...

Nov 6, 2020

Lenton Elo "Buddy" Heidrich, 82, of Sugar Valley passed away November 6, 2020. He was born March 8, 1938 in Lavaca County, Texas to the late Willie Heidrich and Elizabeth Neubauer Heidrich.

Buddy attended school in Lavaca County until 8 th grade when he quit to help support his family after the death of his father. Later...

Nov 5, 2020

On Thursday, November 5, 2020, Alfred Marion "Buck" Burkett, loving husband, and father of three children, passed away at the age of 93.

Buck was born in Sour Lake, TX on February 21, 1927. He was a member of the Palacios, TX community, and the First Baptist Church, for approaching 75 years.

Buck enjoyed a...

Nov 2, 2020

Lloyd M. Holloway, 87, of Francitas passed away November 2, 2020.  He was born January 28, 1933 in Turkey, TX to the late Floyd H. Holloway and Eva Mae Hyman Holloway.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Holloway and daughters Mary Ann Anderson and Kathy Ann Loff.

Survivors include daughter Mable...

Nov 2, 2020

Donald H. Steele, 91, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020. He was born on February 19, 1929, in San Antonio, Texas, to the late Joseph Franklin Miller and Margaret Leckie. He married Bessie Mae Halliburton on August 18, 1961, and they enjoyed forty-nine years of marriage. He loved Bess dearly, and exhibited remarkable dedication to...

Oct 29, 2020

James Mabery "Bubba" Wilburn, 82, passed away October 29, 2020 at his home in Bay City, Texas. He was born August 18, 1938 to Laveta and Mabery George "Sonny" Wilburn in Channelview, Texas.

Bubba graduated Deer Park High School in 1956. He joined the Army and was a Lineman with International Brotherhood Electrical Workers (IBEW) for over...

Oct 25, 2020

Bonnie Jean Porter, 58, of Freeport passed away October 25, 2020. She was born July 18, 1962 in Bay City, TX to John Timothy Goodman and Wilma Jean Blaylock Goodman.

Her professions changed across her lifetime, but two constants never changed: her love of her family and friends, and her devotion to Jesus Christ. From dancing, to...

Oct 23, 2020

John Carlton Dickerson, Jr., 98, died peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Bay City, Texas on Friday, October 23, 2020. He was born on December 27, 1921 in Houston, Texas to John Carlton Dickerson, Sr. and Susie Matthews.  He moved to Bay City at age 16, and he has lived in and loved this community since...

Oct 22, 2020

Raymond Salazar, of Van Vleck, Texas went to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday October 22, 2020. He was born April 27, 1942 in San Juan, Texas to the late Mateo Salazar Sr. and Maria E. Alvarado.

Raymond was a devoted and loving husband of 46 years to his beautiful wife, Dominga Salazar (Sandy), whom he...

Oct 19, 2020

Nelda Fay Merck, 85, of League City passed away on October 19, 2020. She was born December 8, 1934 in Collegeport, Texas to the late Robert Lee & Ruby Virginia Jenkins Wells.

In 1953, Nelda married Dean F. Merck, also from Collegeport. Soon after their marriage, Dean was drafted into the army.  His two-year tour of duty...

Oct 17, 2020

Oliver Joe Crosson, Jr., 93 died peacefully at Texoma Christian Care Nursing Home on October 17, 2020. Joe was born October 10, 1927 in Dale, TX, the son of Oliver and Carrie Crosson.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jessie in September of 2017. Joe and Jessie were married 70 years in August 2017. ...