Obituaries

Dec 16, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Neal Duron Farley at the age of 91.  He died suddenly on December 16, 2025 in Missouri City, TX. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM on February 21 at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, TX.

Neal was born in Tyler, TX on May 13, 1934 to Lester...

Dec 16, 2025

Michael Joseph Lawrence Mendek, 87, of Bay City passed away December 16, 2025.  He was born October 10, 1938 in Albany, New York.  He proudly served as a Staff Sargent in the US Army during the Vietnam War.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Ruth Loretta Mendek.

Survivors include daughter...

Dec 15, 2025

Robert L. Toney, 83, of Van Vleck passed away peacefully at his home on December 15, 2025.  He was born June 23, 1942 in Wharton, Texas to the late Robert L. Toney, Sr. and Nora Faye Roebuck Toney.

Where do you begin talking about Robert Toney?  The man never met a stranger, and after a conversation with...

Dec 13, 2025

Stephen Mark Hughes, 69, of Bay City passed away December 13, 2025.  He was born September 30, 1956 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Charles Calvin Hughes and Ella Odean Manning Hughes.

"Steve" (as most people knew him by), grew up in the Ozarks of Central Arkansas. He met his wife, Peggy, at Harding University, in Searcy,...

Dec 13, 2025

Teresa Perales Ramirez, 62, of Bay City passed away December 13, 2025.  She was born July 22, 1963 in El Campo, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Leonora Cruz Perales, her husband Ramon Ramirez and 4 siblings.

Survivors include daughter Tina Perales; sons Eric Perales, Raymond Perales and Dennis Perales; sisters Rosie...

Dec 12, 2025

Joyice Lee Johnson, 85, passed away on December 12, 2025 in Bay City, Texas.  She was born March 11, 1940 in Wharton county to Zelma Anderson and General Wiley.

Joyice was  preceded in death by her parents, husband, four siblings  and two grandchildren.  She is survived by her seven children, Lawrence Johnson (Sheila), Clifton Johnson, Adlean Roberts, Felicia Whitaker, Zelma Davidson,...

Dec 12, 2025

Laura Jean Rush McKissick, 84, of Markham, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 12, 2025. She was born on June 25, 1941, in Bay City to the late Eugene Thomas Rush, Jr. and Anna Louise Coward Rush.

Laura cherished her younger years spent fishing with family, where her lifelong love for the...

Dec 12, 2025

Sybella, "Sybil", Pauline Richers Green, 104, of Bay City passed away December 12, 2025.  She was born on January 4, 1921, in Bay City to the late Louis William Richers and Julia Elise Letzerich Richers. Sybil was a dedicated wife, loving mother and proud grandmother and great grandmother.

Sybil worked as a business manager for Townsend Lease...

Dec 10, 2025

On April 8, 1930, Jacqueline Carol was born to Jack Vann Groves and Felicia Delight Beckwith Groves in Houston, Texas. Carol’s 95 years were filled with her passion for serving in the Methodist church; working as a photography artist; painting landscapes, florals, or bookmarks; quilting; raising and loving her sons; adoring her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and walking beside her husband,...

Dec 10, 2025

Harvey Alan Howard, 74, of Sargent, TX. He passed away December 10, 2025.  He was born April 26, 1951 in Houston, TX.

In his younger years he was a surfer, he gave up the surfboard for a horse, a tractor and to live the country life and watch his family grow. He enjoyed...

Nov 29, 2025

Enrique "Ricky" Rubio, 20, of Blessing, passed away on November 29, 2025. He was born September 2, 2005, in Bay City.

Ricky was a beloved son, brother, tío, cousin, grandson, nephew, devoted boyfriend and a proud 2024 graduate of Tidehaven High School. After graduation, he attended Victoria College to pursue his dream of...

Nov 29, 2025

Guadalupe Mata Arias, 87, of Bay City passed away November 29, 2025. She was born March 5, 1938, in Rosenberg, Texas to the late Pascual Mata and San Juana Sotelo Mata.

Ms. Lupe (as known by most) graduated from Lamar Consolidated High School in Rosenberg, TX and then attended a secretarial school. She...

Nov 24, 2025

Clarence Ray Sellers, 80, of Lake Jackson passed away November 24, 2025.  He was born June 18, 1945 in Bay City, Texas to the late Roy Clarence Sellers and Ruby White Sellers.

Clarence is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy Johnson Sellers, daughter Stephanie Sellers Ketchum, Sons Michael Ray Sellers (Yvonne...

Nov 22, 2025

John Bill "Johnny" Milner, 63, of Bay City passed away November 22, 2025.  He was born July 2, 1962 in Bay City, Texas to the late John William Milner and Alberta Lee Bristow Milner. As a member of the United States Air Force he served in the military police.

Survivors include his wife...

Nov 16, 2025

At the age of 19, Austin Tyler Ross of Van Vleck took his final breath Sunday, November 16th, 2025. He made his grand entrance to this world Friday, January 13th, 2006, in Victoria, Texas, to Tony Lee Ross and Tiffany Marie Meador Ross. 

 To put Austin in a paragraph is to not know him at all. 

 From day one Austin was that...

Nov 14, 2025

Joyce Ann Atherton (Hanzelka) passed away on November 14, 2025 after a sudden illness.  She was sixty-seven years old and was born, January 13, 1958, and raised in Rosenberg, Texas.

Joyce married Ralph Atherton and they moved to Matagorda County where they raised their two daughters Melissa (Foster) and Tracy.  Joyce attended the...

Nov 11, 2025

Darla K. Guidry, 75, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025. She was born July 22, 1950, in Monahans, Texas to the late William A. Guidry and Margaret Guidry.

Darla loved going to the beach and visiting Lake Travis. In her free time, she really enjoyed reading. She will be...

Nov 8, 2025

It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of Pasqual (Packy) S. Martinez, 91, of Bay City, Texas, on Saturday, November 8, 2025. He was born May 14, 1934, in Cuero, Texas to the late Prospero Martinez and Juana Salazar Martinez.

Packy was truly a man that lived a...

Nov 6, 2025

Lowell Don Claxton Jr., 72, of Blessing, Texas, passed away on November 6, 2025. He was born on September 19, 1953, in Newport, Arkansas, to Lowell Don Claxton Sr. and Mary Sue Stoud Claxton.

Donny was a fan of baseball, with his favorite team being the Astros. However, his true passion was teaching...

Nov 5, 2025

Rolando Silvas, 65, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025. He was born November 15, 1959, in Port Lavaca, Texas to Arturo Silvas and Santos Guerra Coronado.

Rolando lived life to the fullest. He served in the army and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree from University of...