Obituaries

Dec 1, 2020

Mary ElouiseTaylor, 79 formerly of Sargent, Texas passed away

on December 1, 2020.   She was born July 29, 1941 in Seguin,Texas

to the late Leo Miguez and Vauska Norine (Hayhurst) Miguez.

She was preceded in death by her Husband, the Love of Her Life

James (Jim) Donald Taylor.

Survivors...

Nov 30, 2020

Elaine Marie Carson Treybig was born May 11, 1928 to Samuel and Lydia Carson in Luling, TX and departed her earthly home on November 30, 2020 at the age of 92.  She was preceded in death by all 4 of her daughters Susan Nell Rawlings, Sally Doreen Aaron, Joan Lorraine Starnes and just a year ago her first born...

Nov 29, 2020

Gregory John Piwonka of Blessing, Tx passed away on November 29, 2020 at the age of 57 years old.  He was born July 8, 1963 to Emma and Clarence Piwonka, Sr. Greg was one of 10 children who grew up on the family's  home farm where they all helped on the family grass...

Nov 29, 2020

Elwood C. "Easy" Wolfe, 89, of Bay City passed away November 29, 2020. He was born April 21, 1931 in Ohio to the late Henry Wolfe and Lucille Woodward Wolfe.

He served in the US Army from 1952-1953. He retired from Celanese Chemical Plant and was a member of the Bay City Volunteer Fire Department. He had...

Nov 26, 2020

Mary Solis 78, of Bay City, passed away November 26, 2020. She was born September 26, 1942 in Port Lavaca, TX to Secario Servantez, Jr. and Lupe Rivera Servantez.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents; and brother: Lupito Servantez.  She is survived by her husband: Jose Luis Solis; 2 sons: Johnny Ray Camacho & Ruben...

Nov 26, 2020

Foster "Buddy" Simmons, Jr., 77, of Sargent passed away on November 26 th , 2020 in Angleton, TX.  He was born November 3, 1943 in Moultrie, GA to the late Foster & Zennie Miller Simmons.

His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing whatever came along with a smile and positive...

Nov 24, 2020

Peggy O'Brien, 78, of Bay City, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020. She was born January 18, 1942 in Mansfield, Louisiana to the late Charles Matthews and Jewel Kelly Matthews.

After graduating high school, she moved to Corpus Christi, Texas to attend beauty college. Peggy met the love of her life while there, Wayne O'Brien. They were...

Nov 24, 2020

Stanley Eddie Genzer, Sr., 90, of Markham passed away November 24, 2020.  He was born in Matagorda County on October 10, 1930, to the late Adolph and Ethel (Vavra) Genzer.  He married the love of his life, Joyce Frick Genzer, on June 16, 1951 and remained devoted to her and their family for 69 years.  One of his passions...

Nov 23, 2020

Jo Moudine Adams Reed, 82, of Sweeny, Texas, passed away November 23, 2020. She was born December 6, 1937 at home in Union High, Texas to Jimmie (Pete) Adams and Dorothy Delora Sawyer Adams.

Jo enjoyed sewing for her children and cooking for her family. She loved her kids more than anything. Later in life she enjoyed...

Nov 21, 2020

Maria Elena Figuerova Garay (Nonie), 76, of Bay City, passed away November 21, 2020. She was born April 1, 1944 in Edna, TX to Manuel Firoua and Fairmana Hernandez Figuerova.

Married to Elisco Garay, she was a very loving caring mother, sister and wife. Her legacy will forever live on in our hearts, and the minds of...

Nov 21, 2020

Carla Marie Cothron, 63, of Sweeny, Texas, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 21, 2020. She was born in Lueders, Texas to Edward Wendell and Mary Fern Jamar Crowson. Carla happily raised three children and worked in the management field for a long time before she was forced to retire from work due to medical conditions. She...

Nov 20, 2020

Elmer Howard Whisenant, Sr. died suddenly of a heart-attack at his home in Matagorda Texas on the morning of November 20, 2020. He was born May 28, 1939 in Mansfield, Texas to the late Marvin Whisenant, Sr., and Clorie Lestie Logan.

Before retiring in Matagorda, Elmer was a lifelong resident of the Mansfield/Rendon...

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...