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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas

Roger Eugene Bennett

Roger Eugene Bennett

Jan 5, 2021

Roger Eugene Bennett passed away January 5, 2021 in Bay City, TX. He was born December 27, 1931 in Ottumwa, Iowa to the late Fred and Freda Bennett.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son Gregg Alan Bennett, brother Richard Bennett and niece Cindi Bennett.

He is survived by his wife Ernestine,...

Dora Deleon

Dora Deleon

Jan 5, 2021

Dora Longoria DeLeon, 81, of Palacios, TX passed away January 5, 2021. She was born February 22, 1939 in Palacios to the late Charlie Longoria and Faustina Rojas Longoria.

Dora is preceded in death by her husband Benny DeLeon, her son Bennie Joe DeLeon, her sister Esmeralda (LaLa) Longoria, and brothers Lupe Longoria, Charlie Longoria, and Felix...

Pedro Medina Jr.

Pedro Medina Jr.

Jan 1, 2021

Pedro Medina, Jr., 38, of Markham, TX passed away January 1, 2021. He was born June 11, 1982 in Galveston, TX to Pedro Pete Medina and Mary Ann Castaeda.

Pedro is preceded in death by his brother Sergio Medina. He is survived by his parents; grandmother Lydia Castaeda; sister Catherine Medina; brothers Gabriel Medina and Paul Medina,...

Franklin James Miller, Sr.

Franklin James Miller, Sr.

Dec 31, 2020

Franklin James Miller, Sr., 52, of Bay City passed away December 31, 2020. He was born March 31, 1968 in Charleston, South Carolina to Henry Arthur Miller and Nancy Jeane Stevens Miller.

Frankie Miller was defined by many titles: son, brother, uncle, coach, pastor, husband, and father. So anxious to begin life, he was born in an...

Marilyn Orsak Hollas

Marilyn Orsak Hollas

Dec 29, 2020

Marilyn Orsak Hollas, 83, of Bay City passed away December 29, 2020. She was born December 1, 1937 in Matagorda County to the late George Patrick Orsak and Louise Ann Gurecky and grew up in El Maton, Texas.

She graduated from Tidehaven High School and St. Mary's Nursing School in Galveston, Texas. She worked at St. Mary's...

Nancy Kay Carpenter

Nancy Kay Carpenter

Dec 29, 2020

Nancy Pump Carpenter passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on December 29th at her home in Matagorda. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and special aunt.  Nancy was a well-loved, thoughtful, and caring person who was always willing to help someone.  She enjoyed spending time with those close to her, and loved music, dancing, and laughter.

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Sue Ellis

Sue Ellis

Dec 28, 2020

Sue Ellis, 77, of Bay City passed away December 28, 2020. She was born July 28, 1943 in Matagorda County, TX to the late Jim Edgar Hamilton and Amy Emma Whittlesey Hamilton.

Sue was a dedicated wife and mother, and a doting grandmother. She taught Business and English in the surrounding counties, retiring from Bay City ISD...

Robert Archie Jones

Robert Archie Jones

Dec 27, 2020

Robert A. Jones, age 92, of Bay City passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was born February 4, 1928 in Nederland, Texas to the late Arthur Glen Jones and Catherine Mattie Hargraves Jones.

Robert was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Debbie Greer Jones. Robert was the last living member of his...

Satero "Blackie" Perez Martinez

Satero "Blackie" Perez Martinez

Dec 25, 2020

Satero "Blackie" Perez Martinez, Jr., 72, of Bay City passed away December 25, 2020. He was born October 12, 1948 in Houston, TX to the late Satero G. Martinez and Ofelia Perez Martinez.

He served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. At a dance in El Campo, Texas on April 11, 1971 he...

Pauline Lydia Sliva

Pauline Lydia Sliva

Dec 24, 2020

Pauline Lydia Sliva, 89, of Houston passed away December 24, 2020. She was born February 7, 1931 in Bay City, TX to the late Paul and Marie Kiehr Grune.

Pauline retired to Fredericksburg, TX in 1997 where she enjoyed walking, gardening, crafting and the German ambiance. From her home, she operated Kiehr Kottage Bed and Breakfast for...

Delton Leo Justice

Delton Leo Justice

Dec 23, 2020

Delton Leo Justice, 90, of Sweeny passed away December 23, 2020. He was born January 12, 1930 in Arizona to the late Duard Justice and Louise Neumans Justice.

Delton lived a very fulfilled life that consisted of family, love, and music. Being well loved and highly thought of was common in his time here. Constantly meeting new...

Irene Knebel

Irene Knebel

Dec 21, 2020

Irene (Bludau) Knebel, 79, of Hallettsville, passed away on December 21, 2020, surrounded by loving family and friends. She was born in Hallettsville, Texas on May 21, 1941, to Andres and Annie (Friesenhahn) Bludau.  She was a member of the Lavaca Medical Center Auxiliary serving as President, Christian Mothers, Republican Women, Sacred Heart's Bereavement Committee, Catholic Daughters of the...

Jimmie Dwayne Smallwood Sr.

Jimmie Dwayne Smallwood Sr.

Dec 15, 2020

Jimmie Dwayne Smallwood, Sr., 87, passed away at his home in Bay City, Texas Tuesday, December 15, 2020. He was born December 4, 1933 in Anadarko, Oklahoma to the late Oscar Boyd Smallwood, and Beula Quillin Smallwood.

Jimmie loved a good western movie or book.  He also enjoyed eating.  That, and seeing his family get together, were...

Gayle Kathryn Daugherty

Gayle Kathryn Daugherty

Dec 13, 2020

Gayle Kathryn Daugherty, 79, went to be with her Lord on December 13, 2020 after a short illness. She passed peacefully in her home with her son Jack, daughter-in-law Dawn and adoring dog Dixie Rose at her side.  She was born May 17, 1941 in Bay City, Texas to the late Iva Mae Bock Davis and Horace Aldon Davis....

Roger Dale Wilson

Roger Dale Wilson

Dec 12, 2020

Roger Dale Wilson, 73, of Bay City passed away December 12, 2020. He was born October 15, 1947 in Terrell, TX to the late Raymond Wilson and Faye Kilgo Wilson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son Robert Dale Wilson, one brother Wayne Wilson, one sister Debra Nalley and brother-in-law Wilbert...

Peggy Juanita Weldon

Peggy Juanita Weldon

Dec 12, 2020

Beloved Peggy Juanita (Elkins) Weldon, passed away 12/12/2020 of non- covid pneumonia.

Peggy Juanita Weldon, 86, of Bay City, Texas, passed away with daughter Jennifer and son, Michael by her side. She was born on May 28, 1934 to William Reily David and Bertha Juanita (Baird) Elkins in Dayton Texas.  Peggy graduated from Bay City High School...

Cody Dale Holloway

Cody Dale Holloway

Dec 10, 2020

Cody Dale Holloway left this earth to be with the Lord on December 10, 2020, with the love of his life, Nathaniel Licudine, by his side. Cody was born on October 31, 1972 in Bay City, TX to Marshall Holloway and Regina Muzny Holloway.  Cody grew up in Blessing, TX and graduated from Tidehaven High School in 1991.  While...

Hazel Irene Clary

Hazel Irene Clary

Dec 5, 2020

Hazel Irene Patton Clary passed away on December 5, 2020 after a long illness. She was born October 16, 1936 in Columbus, Kansas to the late James Ralph Patton and the late Hazel Louise Jennings Patton. She was the 7 th of 10 children. She moved to Palacios, TX in 1952 and soon after met the love of her...

Guadalupe S. Zboral, Jr.

Guadalupe S. Zboral, Jr.

Dec 5, 2020

Guadalupe S. Zboral, Jr., 72, of Bay City passed away December 5, 2020. He was born October 6, 1948 to the late Guadalupe Zboral, Sr. and Faustina Suniga Zboral.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Minerva "Blacky" Zboral, grandson Xavier Calem Zboral-Huerta, grandmother Trinidad M. Torres and grandfather Pete S....

Maria Lourdes Jones

Maria Lourdes Jones

Dec 5, 2020

Maria Lourdes, (Nancy), Jones, 68, of Bay City, Texas passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 in Sugar Land, Texas. She was born February 12, 1952 in Cebu City, Philippines to the late Vicente Jabines and Maria Ondiano Jabines.

Nancy's focus was always her family first, but she also enjoyed playing Bingo in years past, fishing, and...

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