Obituaries

Aug 18, 2019

Harold Wayne Gibson born February 26, 1954 in Houston to Elvis and Louise Gibson. He passed into eternal life on August 18, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his parents. Left to cherish his memory on earth are son Aaron Gibson, daughter Stephanie Griffith (Wade), son Joshua Gibson, son Pastor Caleb Gibson, and daughter Hannah Gibson....

Aug 17, 2019

Alton Dittrich passed with peace on August 17, 2019 with his wife at his side.  He's survived by his wife of 56 years Helen, son Daniel W. Dittrich and wife Elaine, daughter Diana Nickell and husband Don and 3 grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by Charles Dittrich, his brother.

Alton was born December 28, 1939 in...

Aug 16, 2019

Michael Lee McKissick, Sr., 64, of Palacios passed away August 16, 2019. He was born January 11, 1955 in Wharton, TX to Gyle Thompson McKissick and Thelma Marie Jones McKissick.

He was preceded in death by his father Gyle Thompson McKissick, brother David McKissick, half-brother George Castle and half-sister Gail Luna.

Survivors include his mother...

Aug 13, 2019

Jacqueline Elaine "Jackie" McIntosh, 70, formerly of Bay City passed away August 13, 2019. She was born May 4, 1949 in Bay City to the late Jack J. Brumley and Delores Elaine Crittenton Brumley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Jack "Mac" McIntosh and her daughter Maurci De'Ann Blackmon...

Aug 11, 2019

Thelma Lee " Sam" Gilmer 70 of Matagorda, Passed away on August 11,2019. She was born on August 2, 1949 in Houston Texas to Jean and Edie Rogers. Thelma is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her Aunt Esteene Moore who raised her after the death of her parents; her husband of 46 years and...

Aug 10, 2019

Kayla Anne Sanchez, 50, of Palacios passed away August 10, 2019. She was born August 13, 1968 in Bay City.

She was a former dispatcher for the Matagorda County Sheriff's Office and most recently worked with the Palacios Community Hub.

Her mother, Ophelia Rendon Barrera and step-father, Abelino Barrera preceded her in death.

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Aug 8, 2019

Chris Wayne "C.W." Simon, 55, of Bay City passed away August 8, 2019. He was born April 8,1964 in Houston, Texas to the late Mitchel Wayne Simon and Rebecca Burrows Simon.

A match made in Heaven began many years before Kimberly and Chris actually started dating in March 2007. The deal was sealed on March 19, 2011...

Aug 4, 2019

Michael Logan Davis passed away peacefully Sunday, August 4, at the age of 63.

Born in Houston, Texas on December 28, 1955, to Milam Davis and Jessie Poole Davis, Michael grew up in Bay City, Texas. He was surrounded by a large extended family who have always remained close. He graduated from Bay City High School in...

Aug 3, 2019

Yolanda Oros Taylor, 57, of Bay City passed away August 3, 2019. She was born March 4, 1962 in San Benito, TX to Candelario Oros, Sr. and Eliza Vera Oros.

Yolanda is preceded in death by her father, and sister Reyna. She is survived by her mother; son Joe Zamora, Jr. & wife Mendi Zamora; husband Gary...

Aug 2, 2019

John Elliot Toellner, 92, entered into the arms of Jesus on August 2, 2019.

John was born March 1, 1927, in Lone Elm, Missouri, growing up in Bunceton, Missouri, with his parents John and Ada, two brothers and six sisters. Growing up John worked on the family farm and later an aunt and uncle's farm to help...

Jul 30, 2019

Robert Anthony Niemann, 77, of Bay City, TX passed away July 30, 2019 as a result of an automobile accident.  He was born August 11, 1941 in Flatonia, TX to Freddie and Vlasta Dostalik Niemann.

For nearly 50 years Robert enjoyed his career doing ASME inspection services. He truly has left his "stamp" on many facilities throughout...

Jul 28, 2019

Surrounded by his family, James "Jim" Franklin Eilbeck, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior July 28, 2019 at 3:50pm. Jim was blessed with a full life of 95 years. He was born May 28, 1924 in Jacksonville, Florida but as he always said, "He got to Texas as fast as he could". At age 22, he...

Jul 27, 2019

William Allen Townsend, 81, of Bay City, TX passed away July 27, 2019 peacefully in his home.  He was born January 17, 1938 in Bay City, TX to the late George William and Lola Spencer Townsend. He was a graduate of Bay City High School in 1956 and was an accomplished trumpet player, known as, "our man with the...

Jul 26, 2019

Mary Louise "Omie" Sullivan died on July 26, 2019 at the age of 88, with her children by her side.

Mary was born on July 24, 1931 in San Antonio, TX to Paul F. and Hattie Traugott. She married her high school sweetheart Edward Matthew Sullivan on October 27, 1951.  Their love and dedication to each other...

Jul 23, 2019

David Randall Carroll of Bay City, TX was born February 18, 1947 in Velasco, TX to his loving parents, Lois Lusk Cummings and Ebbie B. Cummings. He was called to his Heavenly home July 23, 2019 at the age of 72.

David graduated from Van Vleck High School in 1967, and Wharton County Junior College in 1971....

Jul 21, 2019

James "Pat" Powell Nelson, 81, of Palacios passed away July 21, 2019. He was born August 21, 1937 in Palacios, TX to the late Herman Powell Nelson and Lois Beatrice Alton Nelson. Pat Nelson was born and raised in Palacios and lived in Cape Carancahua for 35 years. He retired from Alcoa in 1999. Pat was a dedicated member...

Jul 21, 2019

Frances Dodson Anderson, 94, formerly of Sweeny passed away July 21, 2019. She was born October 22, 1924 in Galveston, TX to the late Harry Arthur Willis and Hattie Stump Willis.

She was preceded in death by her first husband Carl Elton Dodson and her second husband A. M. Anderson as well as two sons Carl Elton...

Jul 20, 2019

Martha Bender Sherrill, 87, of Van Vleck, TX passed away July 20, 2019. She was born in July 26, 1931 in Indiana to Floyd and Mary Gardner.

Martha was known for her ability to cook and bake the best cakes, especially her Italian crème cake. She loved everyone and enjoyed singing in the church choir. Martha was...

Jul 16, 2019

Dolly Ann Stallings, 87, of Angleton, TX passed away July 16, 2019. She was born August 10, 1931 in Palestine, TX to William and Ethel Smith.

Known as Dolly Ann to siblings and friends, Aunt Dottie to her many nieces and nephews, and Bama to her grand and great-grandchildren, she shared a love of fishing, travel, dogs...

Jul 12, 2019

Michael Dewayne Wakefield, 50, of Bay City passed away July 12, 2019. He was born September 27, 1968 in Palacios, TX to Bobby Wakefield, Sr. and Dorothy Stansell Wakefield.

Mike had a love for boats and being on the river. He always said he has lived a full life.  He was known for his big heart and...