Obituaries

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. ...

Oct 17, 2020

Martha Marie Cartwright, 82, of Wadsworth passed away October 17, 2020.  She was born February 1, 1938 in Wharton, Texas to the late Wilber Chambers and Alma Rodgers Chambers.

Her husband of 58 years Travis Lee Cartwright preceded her in death on February 21, 2020.

Martha took a part-time position at the Wadsworth Post Office...

Oct 16, 2020

Irene Ramirez, 74, of Bay City, TX, passed away October 16, 2020. She was born May 15, 1947 in Bay City to late Paul Magnia and Guadalupe Zuniga Magnia.  She Worked at Holy Cross School as a Baker in the cafeteria.

Irene is preceded in death by her parents; husband: Johnny Joe Hernandez; and 2 sisters: Mary...

Oct 16, 2020

Delma "Colonel" Ray House, 86, of College Station, Texas passed away on October 16, 2020.

Delma was born on August 9, 1934 in Tyler, Texas to Fred Forrest House and Jewel (Baron) House. He was a graduate of Tyler High School in 1952, continuing his education at Texas A & M College, graduating in 1956 with a...

Oct 12, 2020

Dominga G. Salazar (Sandy), of Van Vleck, Texas went to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday October 12, 2020. She was born March 12, 1954 in Ganado, Texas to Domingo Garza and Maria Cruz Garza.

Dominga was a devoted and loving wife of 46 years to her husband, Raymond Salazar, whom she loved dearly. Along with...

Oct 12, 2020

Estella Perez Lucio, 73, of Palacios, Texas passed away on October 12, 2020.   She was born on August, 5, 1947 in Bay City, Texas to Manuel and Nieves Perez.

Estella was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Nieves, her sisters Virginia Perez Pardo, Ramona Perez, Olga Perez, Pauline Carabajal.

She is survived by...

Oct 11, 2020

Ona Lea Schroeder Pierce passed away with her children by her side on Sunday October 11, 2020. Ona Lea was born in Bellville, TX on August 7, 1938 to Raymond Edward and Leona Ottmer Schroeder.

She graduated from Belville High school in 1956 and continued her education at Blinn Junior College and then on to Sam Houston...

Oct 11, 2020

Christi Joe Uher, 56, passed away October 11, 2020.  She was born March 3, 1964 to D. R. "Tom" Uher and Ann Hagaman Uher.

She was a 1982 graduate of Bay City High School and attended Alvin Community College studying Court Reporting.

She was preceded in death by her father D. R. "Tom" Uher and...

Oct 6, 2020

Lucia M. Lozano, 92, of Bay City passed away October 6, 2020. She was born September 16, 1928 in Berwind, Colorado. She was the last survivor of 12 children to the late Hermenegildo and Isabel Barron.

Lucy came to Texas with her family at the age of 5. They worked in the cotton fields around El Campo,...

Oct 5, 2020

Josefina Torres, 67, of Blessing, TX passed away on October 5, 2020. She was born April 17, 1953 in Villa Victoria, Michoacan, Mexico, to Jose Gonzalez and Maria Cuevas Candido. She was the 7th child of a family of 14 brothers and sisters.

Josefina was full of life and never met a stranger. She had the incredible...

Oct 5, 2020

Albert John Cerny, 84, of Bay City passed away October 5, 2020. He was born April 12, 1936 in Blessing, TX to the late John and Hattie Cerny.

Albert was a long time farmer and rancher.  In his spare time, he liked to hunt and spent many years with his wife and family at their Deer Lease....

Oct 3, 2020

Jordan Frank Carr, 18, of Bay City passed away October 3, 2020. He was born July 16, 2002 in Galveston, Texas.

Jordan graduated with honors from BCHS. He was a member of the Jr. and National Honor Societies where he served as an officer. Jordan was in the 5 finalist for BCCC student of the year. He...

Oct 2, 2020

Armando Silvestre Galvan, 47, of Bay City, passed away October 2, 2020.  He was born August 26, 1973 in Brownsville, TX.

He was a 1992 graduate of Bay City High School.  He attended Brazosport College, earning his Law Enforcement Academy License in 1993.  His career spanned 19 years with the Bay City Police...

Sep 30, 2020

Matthew E. Ordoñez Jr., 78, of Bay City, TX passed away September 30, 2020. He was born March 4, 1942 in Sweeny, TX to the late Matthew V. Ordoñez Sr. and Trinidad Enriquez Ordoñez. He served his country in the United States Army where he was stationed in Fort Hood, TX as a sharpshooter. After the Army he starting working...

Sep 30, 2020

Keith (Cecil) Lynn McDaniel, 59 of Bay City passed away on September 30, 2020. He was born October 3, 1960 in Virginia to Leonard Clyde McDaniel and Joyce Marie Gladwell McDaniel.

Keith moved to Texas as a young man and worked most of his life as a chemical plant operator, while dedicating his life to music ministry...