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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas

Gary Duane Streams

Gary Duane Streams

Jul 21, 2025

Gary Duane Streams, 74, of Palacios passed away July 21, 2025.  He was born June 5, 1951 in Spangler, Pennsylvania to the late William Guy Streams and Esther Rilling Streams.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Janet and brothers Gerald, Wilbur, Lesile and Clifford.

Linda Janssen Hudson

Linda Janssen Hudson

Jul 19, 2025

Linda Janssen Hudson, 72, of Bay City passed away July 19, 2025 after complications from a long battle with kidney disease.  She was born March 30, 1953 in Wharton, Texas to the late Adolph Janssen and Laura Harvey Janssen.

Linda made a career as well as life-long friends while working at First National...

Danny Lee Savage

Danny Lee Savage

Jul 18, 2025

Danny Lee Savage, 89, of Markham, Texas, passed away July 18, 2025.  He was born in Waller, Texas on May 15, 1936, to the late Charles Vincent Savage and Flora Muriel Savage.

He was a man who loved his family deeply but also had a love for working cows with his Cur dogs...

Jack Allen Ellis

Jack Allen Ellis

Jul 15, 2025

Jack Allen Ellis, 88, of Bay City passed away July 15, 2025.  He was born March 19, 1937 in Bay City to the late Ernest A. Ellis and Mamie Henderson Ellis.

Jack was one of a kind.  He was an avid  Nascar fan and golfer for many years. He enjoyed fishing as well....

Ruth Ann Gillette

Ruth Ann Gillette

Jul 12, 2025

Ruth Ann, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 12,2025 at the age of 86. She was born on February 14, 1939, in Port Arthur, Texas, to her parents William "Bill" Stevenson and Olabell Talbert Stevenson who were both called home to heaven before her.

In 1959, she...

Jurgen Kurt Lukas

Jurgen Kurt Lukas

Jul 7, 2025

Jurgen Kurt Lukas, 73, of Blessing, Texas, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025. He was born on July 3, 1952, in Germany, to Alois Lukas and Gerda (Gehrlein) Lukas.

He liked to fish and socialize with friends. He enjoyed cooking and growing herbs to use in his creative dishes. Because of his blindness,...

John Mark Hutson

John Mark Hutson

Jul 5, 2025

John Mark Hutson passed away on July 5th, 2025 at the age of 43.  He was born on April 23rd, 1982 in Ganado, Texas to parents Jack and Katrina Joy Hutson.

He is survived by his parents, his wife Lisa Diane Hutson and daughter Taegan Joy Hutson of Cedar Lane, Texas; His sister...

Patsy Ann Parkey

Patsy Ann Parkey

Jul 4, 2025

Patsy Ann Parkey, 72, of Bay City gained her independence from this fallen world and went home to be with the Lord and her two sons, Joey and Bill, on Independence Day, July 4, 2025.

Patsy was born in Navasota, Texas and raised by her father (Sonny Roliard) and her step mother (Minnie...

Jared James Goss

Jared James Goss

Jun 30, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Jared James Goss, 48, on June 30, 2025

Born in Bay City, Texas in 1977, Jared lived a life full of energy, laughter, and unforgettable presence.

Charismatic and full of life, Jared had a...

James Clarence Wied

James Clarence Wied

Jun 28, 2025

James Clarence Wied, 85, of Van Vleck passed away June 28, 2025.  He was born June 23, 1940 in Taiton, Texas to the late Alex Wied and Regina Hoelscher Wied.

A hardworking family man, James had various areas of employment, ending his career working as an Operator at Texas Brine Underground Services, where...

Lester Joseph Wenk

Lester Joseph Wenk

Jun 27, 2025

Lester Joseph Wenk, 80, of Bay City, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, after a brief illness. Les (as he was known by family and friends) was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, September 18, 1944, to the late Lester Emile Wenk and Eleanor Battle Wenk.

Les grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he...

Cannan Wade Garcia

Cannan Wade Garcia

Jun 26, 2025

Cannan Wade Garcia passed away on June 26, 2025. Born on February 12, 1985, in Great Falls, Montana, Cannan was raised in Blessing, Texas, where he grew up and built deep roots.

What always stood out about Cannan was his brilliance, fearlessness, and unforgettable presence. He was a true original—bold, unapologetically himself, and never afraid to march...

Grace M. Gonzalez

Grace M. Gonzalez

Jun 19, 2025

Grace M. Gonzalez, 69, of Baytown, TX passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on November 2, 1955 in Bay City, TX to the late Salvador Morales and Soila Elizalde Morales.  Grace dedicated her life to creating a warm and nurturing home for her husband of 48...

James "Jim" Eldon Barrington

James "Jim" Eldon Barrington

Jun 16, 2025

James (Jim) Eldon Barrington, 82, of Lake Jackson passed away June 16, 2025.  He was born February 9,1943 in Reagan, Oklahoma to the late Richard Barrington and Marie Clifton Barrington.

Jim served in the United States Marine Corps from 1961 until 1969 including a combat deployment in Vietnam.  His remains will be interred...

Robert Mathews Davant, Jr.

Robert Mathews Davant, Jr.

Jun 16, 2025

January 20, 1932-June 16, 2025

On June 16, 2025, Robert M. Davant, Jr. of Chappell Hill, Texas passed peacefully to join with the Heavenly Father. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Frances Farrell Davant and his Daughter, Jessica Grimes Davant. He is survived by his son, Robert M. Davant, III and wife...

Barbara Jean Kimmey

Barbara Jean Kimmey

Jun 14, 2025

Barbara Kimmey, 62, of Van Vleck, Texas, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025. She was born March 11, 1963, in Modesto, California, to James Quigley and Mary Emmons.

She was preceded in death by her partner, Roy Howarton; parents, James and Mary Quigley; sisters, Pamela Norris and Jeanette Quigley; and brother, Bobby Quigley....

Daniel Abad Gonzales

Daniel Abad Gonzales

Jun 14, 2025

Daniel Abad Gonzales, 22, of Palacios passed away June 14, 2025.  He was born October 28, 2002 in Victoria, Texas.

Daniel was a Jack of all trades. Any type of work he was given he succeeded expectations. Daniel loved hanging out with family and friends. He loved his nieces and nephews making sure...

Jesus A. Jimenez, Jr.

Jesus A. Jimenez, Jr.

Jun 14, 2025

Jesus A. "Jesse" Jimenez, Jr., 77, of Palacios passed away June 14, 2025.  He was born May 4, 1948 in San Juan, Texas.

Jesus grew up working on his late father's farm, until he left to study seminary for a few years.  He then came to Texas and worked in welding and fire...

Eli Henry Mcelmurray

Eli Henry Mcelmurray

Jun 14, 2025

Eli Henry McElmurray, 76, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025. He was born on September 15, 1948, in Jacksonville, North Carolina to the late Eli Henry Crooms and Emma Belle Burns Crooms.

He was an electrician for 60 years- in Matagorda County for 40 plus years. He was the...

Donald Ray Wendel

Donald Ray Wendel

Jun 12, 2025

Donald Ray Wendel, 74, of Bay City went home to be with the Lord on June 12, 2025.  He was born June 19, 1950 in El Campo, Texas to the late Henry J. Wendel and Dorothy Marie Kasparek Wendel.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Irene Parr.

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