Obituaries

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...

Oct 7, 2019

Catherine Ann Uher, age 46, passed away peacefully at her home on October 7, 2019 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Wharton, Texas to D. R. "Tom" and Ann Hagaman Uher on November 30, 1972.

After graduating from Bay City High School in 1991, she attended Sam Houston State University, graduating with a degree in...

Oct 2, 2019

Madison Danielle Hunter, 20, of Palacios passed away October 2, 2019. She was born June 19, 1999 in Victoria, TX to Keith and Paulette Hunter.

Maddy was full of life and loved by everyone that knew her. Her sense of humor was a breath of fresh air & made you quickly forget your worries. She was passionately...

Oct 2, 2019

Robert Neil "Bob" Wilkins, 73, passed away peacefully October 2, 2019 in Cuenca, Ecuador.  He was born February 16, 1946 in Blackwell, Oklahoma to the late Neil A. Wilkins and Eileen Jackson Wilkins.

Bob was a former resident of Bay City and Wharton.  While in Bay City he worked for The Bay City Tribune, Allison Distributing, Goodyear,...

Oct 1, 2019

Billy Joe Krenek, of Bay City, passed away at the age of 69 on October 1, 2019. He was born December 3, 1949 in Wharton, TX to Billy Ray and Betty Sue Krenek.

B.J. is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Celine Krenek; daughter Shelley Grant and husband Bryan of Pasadena,...

Sep 30, 2019

Verna Theresa "Mamaw" Holliday 88, of Bay City, passed away September 30, 2019. She was born August 8, 1931 in Thibodaux, Louisiana to Raoul J. and Felicia M. Odoyne.

Mamaw was raised in Thibodaux along with her nine siblings, and where she later met her husband Walter Vernon Holliday (Bud). They lived overseas, and traveled a lot...

Sep 27, 2019

James Nolan "Jim" Woods, 90, of Bay City passed away September 27, 2019. He was born June 17, 1929 in Girard, Alabama to the late Nolan L. Woods and Alberta Hillyer Woods.

Jim proudly served his country as a Master Sargent in the United States Marines, retiring after 28 years.

He is survived by his...