Obituaries

Aug 26, 2019

Raymond "Ray" John Kacal, 91, of Bay City, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 26, 2019. He was born in El Campo, Texas on September 25, 1927 to Joseph and Mary Sliva Kacal.

On June 20, 1950, he married Elizabeth Marie Merta and the two of them began their life together. After working at Phillips Petroleum...

Aug 25, 2019

Richard Anthony Kocurek, 65, of Sweeny, passed away August 25, 2019. He was born July 7, 1954 in Palacios, TX to Paul M. and Dorothy Shimek Kocurek.

Richard is preceded in death by his father, and brother David Kocurek. He is survived by his mother; sisters Deborah (Glen) Barnett, Margaret (Fred) Pena, Angelina (Isidro) Castanon, and Melissa...

Aug 24, 2019

Gertrude Ryman Hardy completed her earthly journey August 24, 2019 at the age of 98, a little over one month shy of her 99 th birthday. She was born to Eddie and Virginia Anderson Ryman October 6, 1920 near Wadswoth, TX where she grew up.

She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, two sisters,...

Aug 23, 2019

Jack Edward Brown, 93, of Bay City, TX, passed away August 23, 2019.

Jack was born December 13, 1925, and raised in Houston, TX. He joined the Navy after high school and was stationed in Corpus Christi, TX for two and a half years. After being discharged he attended the University of Texas. Jack and his wife...

Aug 21, 2019

Nancy (Bock) Turner  passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at her home in Palacios, Texas.  She was born on September 5, 1937 and missed her 82 nd birthday by only two weeks.  Her parents were William and Margot (Hand) Bock.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Jack...

Aug 20, 2019

Nannie Bell Rodgers, 85, of Bay City passed away August 20, 2019. She was born June 30, 1934 in Jackson County, TX to the late Jesse New and Addie Gertrude Quatlebaum New.

She owned and operated the Merle Norman Studios in Bay City for many years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

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...