Obituaries

Nov 11, 2019

Douglas Verne Short, born February 5, 1944 to Ruth Anna Rumble and George Robertson Short in Borger, Texas passed away November 11, 2019.

He spent much of his childhood in Sweeny, Texas and later moved to Bay City, Texas where he attended high school. He ran hurdles for the Bay City High School track team earning many...

Nov 9, 2019

Tony Galvan, Jr. was born December 20, 1945 in La Feria, Texas to the late Maria and Antonio Galvan. He passed away on November 9, 2019 surrounded by his family in Blessing, Texas.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria Susan Diaz Galvan; Daughters, Teresa Adkins and Otto, Patricia Faas and Chad; Son, David Vincent Galvan and...

Nov 9, 2019

Clyde Vernon  "Boley" Adams, 85, of Sargent, TX passed away November 9, 2019. He was born January 21, 1934 in Brownsville, TX to Roy V. Adams and Mary Calvo Adams.

Clyde is survived by his wife Jeanette Brown Adams, and nieces Karen Dillard, Sharon Cyrus, Susan Wilkins, Linda Stane, Helen Worsham, Carolyn Socia and Sandra Wiley. He...

Nov 7, 2019

Peggy Jones Wesselski, 63, formerly of Bay City – a beloved mother, Gigi, sister, and most of all a friend to everyone she encountered, passed away November 7, 2019. She walked into the loving arms of Jesus surrounded by her daughters, sister, and special friends.

Peggy was born on October 19, 1956 in Wharton, Texas to the...

Nov 5, 2019

Josephine Barbara "Josie" Lenz, 90, passed away November 5, 2019. She was born December 6, 1928 in Victoria, Texas to Frank Louis Kremlin and Mary Drymala Kremlin.

She was an amazing baker, quilt maker, and homemaker. She also cooked many meals at the Palacios ISD when she worked in the school cafeteria before retiring.

She...

Nov 2, 2019

Lawrence John "Larry" Muskiet, of Bay City, Texas – a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to all who knew him, passed away peacefully on November 2 nd , 2019 after several weeks of failing health.

Born on January 3 rd , 1929 in Sealy, Texas to the late John Frank Muskiet and Frances Stastny Muskiet,...

Oct 29, 2019

Carolyn Joyce Schneider, 65, of Palacios passed away October 29, 2019. She was born December 10, 1953 in Palacios, Texas to Robert McCrory and Melba Brister McCrory.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Survivors include her husband Victor Schneider; her mother Melba McCrory; daughter Christina Lambert & husband Adolfo; daughter Rachel Bryant; son...

Oct 27, 2019

Thomas Patrick Graves, 55, of Bay City passed away October 27, 2019. He was born September 9, 1964 in Long Beach, California to Thomas Francis Graves and Cheryl Ann Graves.

He was preceded in death by his father Thomas Graves and his two sisters Jennifer Graves and Constance Graves.

Survivors include his mother Cheryl Graves;...

Oct 23, 2019

Twyla Armenda Shelby, 67, of El Campo passed away October 23, 2019. Throughout her life, she called El Campo, Palacios and Wharton "home".  She was born September 18, 1952 in Crosbyton, TX to the late Ollie Lee Johnson and Billie Jo Bristow Johnson.

Her mission is life was to be a loving mom, and she loved her...

Oct 22, 2019

Sloan Jackson "S.J." Ross was born October 18, 2019 in Bay City, TX to Blaine Thomas Ross and Shelby Renee Ross. He passed from this life on October 22, 2019.

Survivors include his parents Blaine and Shelby Ross; maternal grandparents Teresa & Stuart Wilson, Kirk Poff and Angie Shaw; paternal grandparents Sharilyn & Darron Ross; great grandparents...

Oct 21, 2019

Thomas Raymond O'Banion, 87, of Palacios passed away October 21, 2019. He was born September 9, 1932 in Houston, Texas to Lonnie and Edna Edwards O'Banion.

Thomas devoted his life to his wife, family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved visiting with all of his closest friends at Cape Caranachua, and sharing stories while sitting in his...

Oct 17, 2019

Karen Corthenia Lightner, 48, passed away October 17, 2019 in Victoria, Texas. She was born May 4, 1971 to Gerald and Eileen Lightner in El Paso, Texas.

Karen is preceded in death by her father, Gerald Glenn Lightner. She is survived by her mother, Eileen Virginia Lightner; sister, Beverly Lightner; and numerous cousins.

The family...

Oct 15, 2019

Jatorien R. Travis, 19, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on October 15, 2019, in Newport News, VA. He was born April 11, 2000 in Houston, TX to Donald and Valerie Travis.

Jatorien attended Tidehaven High School for majority of his school career and graduated from Bay City High School May 25, 2018. After completing high school...

Oct 14, 2019

Della Huddleston was born in Nashville, Tennessee January 15, 1959 to Cordell and Jean Neal She passed away October 14, 2019 in Bay City, Texas.

Della loved bowling, traveling, and most of all her grandkids. They were her life.

Della is preceded in death by her father; in-laws Alfred and Mary Huddleston, and brother-in-law Robbin...

Oct 13, 2019

Larry Wayne Roe, Sr. 66, of Van Vleck, passed away on October 13, 2019. He was born September 28, 1953 in Wharton, TX to LeRoy and Dorothy Cannon Roe.

Larry was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a carpenter and painter for over 30 years. Larry was a family man and a loyal friend to...

Oct 12, 2019

George Robert "Bob" Yeager, 62, of Houston passed away October 12, 2019. He was born September 29, 1957 in San Antonio, Texas.

He graduated from Bay City High School in 1976 and attended Wharton County Junior College. He was an Electronics Technician and enjoyed building computers and networks in his home. Other hobbies included riding his Harley-Davidson,...

Oct 12, 2019

Shirley Ann Kaiser 84, of Bay City, passed away October 12, 2019. She was born January 28, 1935 in a Itasca, TX to Jesse and Ethel McGowan Satterfield.

Shirley is preceded in death by her parents; husband Walter Kaiser; son Steve Kaiser, and brothers John William "Bill" Satterfield and Jesse Lee "Junior" Satterfield, Jr. She is survived...

Oct 12, 2019

Paula Jean Wyatt Morey, 63, of Port Lavaca passed away October 12, 2019. She was born September 2, 1956 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to the late Paul Eugene Pitcock and Georgia Charlene Rutledge Pitcock.

Paula was the former Executive Director of the Palacios Housing Authority and loved helping with the Palacios Operation Santa.

In addition to...

Oct 9, 2019

Elias Padron, de 45 años, falleció el miércoles 9 de octubre de 2019 en Danevang, Texas.  Nació el 16 de febrero de 1974 en San Luis Potosí, México. Fue creado por sus abuelitos Lionardo Padron y Bernabe Padron.

Estudio al 7 grado. Él era muy inteligente en matemáticas. A los 15 años era Hínete en los coleaderos,...

Oct 8, 2019

Thomas Russell Beekman, 58, of Bay City, TX passed away October 8, 2019. He was born April 25, 1961 in Bishop, CA to Russ Beekman and Kathy Elizabeth Adams Beekman.

Tommy is survived by his wife of 36 years, La Paula Cooke Beekman; son Joshua Morse; father Russell Beekman; sister Betsy Beekman Smith; nieces Jennifer Keith, Tawney...