Obituaries

Dec 8, 2018

Helen Littlefield, 89, of Bay City passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018. She was born on November 18, 1929 in Yoakum, Texas to the late August & Mary Smejkal Roller. Helen worked at J.C. Penney in Bay City for 32 years, and was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, &...

Dec 7, 2018

Paul Mitchell Mallia, Jr., 88, passed away December 7, 2018. He was born February 15, 1930 in Galveston, TX to the late Paul Mitchell Mallia, Sr. and Mary Katherine Semunovich Mallia.

He proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict and later retired from Phillips Petroleum.

He was preceded in...

Dec 7, 2018

Frederick Clarence Ray, Sr., 90, of Bay City passed away December 7, 2018. He was born October 28, 1928 in Houston, TX to the late James Rufus Ray and Docile Cude Ray.

He was preceded in death by two wives Ellen Oleta Via Ray and Charlotte Nideffer.

Survivors include his former wife Karolyn Lainer; daughters...

Dec 6, 2018

Claude Monard Jackson, 95, passed away December 6, 2018 at The Legacy Nursing Home in Bay City, TX. He was born September 6, 1923 in Atlanta, TX.  He was a resident of Bay City and served overseas in the US Air Force in WWII and was honorably discharged on April 24, 1946.  His working career was spent in Education...

Dec 4, 2018

Shannon Nicole Dawson, 30, of Sargent, Texas passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018. She was born July 11, 1988 in Bradenton, Florida.

She is survived by her parents Steven Alfonso & Sherry Matthews; Husband William Lewis; two daughters, Savanna Nicole Dawson, and Summer Jade Lewis; sister Katherine Morrow, and brothers David and Stephen Alfonso.

Graveside...

Nov 29, 2018

Xavier Zboral-Huerta was born January 24, 2002 in Bay City, Texas. He passed away November 29, 2018.

Xavier was in the 10 th grade at Van Vleck High School and participated in Football, Basketball, track, and when he was younger, T-ball.

He was Baptized, received his Holy Communion and received his confirmation at Our Lady...

Nov 27, 2018

Frank Ramon Gonzalez was born August, 1948. He passed out of this life on November 27, 2018.  He was the first born son of Frank and Janie Aparicio Gonzalez.  Frank loved his family and life.  He was widely known for sharing his delicious, home baked goodies along with witty conversations with friends and family.  He was a constant source...

Nov 24, 2018

Russell "Baldie" Batchelar, 35, of Tres Palacios passed away November 24, 2018. He was born March 12, 1983 in Effingham, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his father Sherman Russell Batchelar, Jr.; maternal grandfather, George Whipple; and his paternal grandmother, Katherine Batchelar.

Survivors include his mother Ruby Whipple Batchelar; maternal grandmother Jessie Whipple; paternal...

Nov 23, 2018

Carolina Cobos Coronado, 90, of Bay City passed away November 23, 2018. She was born March 17, 1928 in Monterrey, Mexico to the late Martin Cobos and Rosa Villarreal Cobos.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Bernardo Coronado, her son Mario C. Coronado and her brother Jose Cobos.

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Nov 22, 2018

Amando Cruz, 78, of Markham, passed away November 22, 2018. He was born October 9, 1940 in Glenflora, TX to Eugenio Cruz and Petra Cisneros Cruz.

Amando is preceded in death by his parents; wife Mary A. Cruz; daughters Anna Marie and Gloria Cruz; sisters Julia Saucedo, Juanita Cruz and Cecelia Cruz; brothers Nasario Cruz; Eugenio Cruz...

Nov 21, 2018

Gail Victor Ryman, Jr., 52, of Bay City passed away November 21, 2018. He was born September 2, 1966 in Bay City, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his mother Betty Joyce Moore Ryman and a sister Trish Spence.

Survivors include his father & step-mother Gail Victor Ryman, Sr. and Pat Ryman; his soul-mate,...

Nov 20, 2018

Benito Cortinas, Jr., 89, of Bay City, passed away November 20, 2018. He was born March 12, 1929 in Raymondville, TX to Benito Cortinas, Sr. and Fernanda Vitella Cortinas.

Benito is preceded in death by his parents; daughter Sylvia Cervantes, son Robert Cortinas: sisters Ernestina Bargas, and Enriqueta Ortiz, and brother Samuel Cortinas. He is survived by...

Nov 20, 2018

Joe Morales, Sr., 70, a Marine and Vietnam Veteran, was called to Heaven on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. He was born October 4, 1948 in Port O'Connor, TX to the late Remigio Sr. and Victoria Morales.

Joe is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Jesse Morales and Ray Morales, and sister Sara Barrios. He is survived...

Nov 17, 2018

Faye Bates, 89, of Palacios passed away November 17, 2018. She was born February 22, 1929 in Kaufman County, Texas to the late Douglas Chamblee and Annie Daniels Chamblee.  She married Vernon A. Bates, Sr. in 1950.  He preceded her in death in 2010.

Survivors include her sons Vernon Bates, Jr. & wife Kathy and Mark Bates...

Nov 15, 2018

James Andrew Dailey, 80, died in a Beaumont hospice after a battle with an autoimmune disease and then bladder cancer. He was born in Houston on May 17, 1938, the first of five children to Dr. James Emerson Dailey and Catherine Igoe Dailey. He enjoyed an idyllic childhood on Reba Drive where lifelong friendships were formed.

Jim...

Nov 14, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Gilbert Medina announces his passing on Wed. Nov. 14, 2018 at the age of 61. He was born to the late Antonio and Maria C Medina on June 7, 1957 in Ganado, Tx.

Gilbert is preceded in death by his parents along with his brother Juan Antonio Medina,...

Nov 6, 2018

James Clifton Sewell,92, of Hasema, Texas went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2018. He was born May 18, 1926 in Hasema, Texas to William Clifton Sewell and Tennie Lucille Richardson.

James served in Germany during World War II as a combat engineer constructing bridges to allow access for allied troops. After serving in the...

Nov 5, 2018

Robert C. Baxter, 84, of Matagorda, passed away November 5, 2018. He was born November 25, 1933 in New Gulf, TX to William Sterling Baxter and Mamie Alice Pope Baxter.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents; wife Ano Baxter; son John Sterling Baxter, and granddaughter Rachel Danette Thatcher. He is survived by his daughter Barbara...

Nov 5, 2018

Lorenzo A. Ramirez, 70, a Vietnam Veteran of Bay City passed away November 5, 2018.  He was born May 1, 1948 in Driscoll, TX to the late Crispin Ramirez and Cecilia Arroyos Ramirez.

Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Stella Garcia Ramirez; daughter Cecilia Solberg and husband Michael; son Lorenzo Luis Ramirez and wife Lorena; sisters...

Nov 4, 2018

Timothy Raymond Blaylock, 60, of Van Vleck passed away November 4, 2018. He was born October 17, 1958 in Bay City, TX to the late Virgil B. Blaylock and Irene Kelley Blaylock.

Survivors include son Timothy Lee Blaylock and wife Tessa; daughter Jennifer Carter. Sisters to include Vicki McDonald and husband Wayne, Sr., Debbie Keller and husband...