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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas

Joseph Lee "Joe" Rorie

Joseph Lee "Joe" Rorie

Jun 10, 2018

Joseph "Joe" Lee Rorie, of Bay City, TX passed away, June 10, 2018. He was born in Rienzi, MS to Ira and Pearl (Robbins) Rorie on May 22, 1950.

Joe traveled extensively while working as an industrial paint supervisor for numerous companies in the U. S. and other countries. He enjoyed tending to his beautiful flower gardens,...

Henry Richard Day

Henry Richard Day

Jun 6, 2018

Henry Richard Day, 83, of Blessing , passed away June 6, 2018. He was born November 12, 1934 in Bay City to Ed and Sophie Schmidt Day.

Henry served his country in the US Army in Korea. He was an avid golfer, and was an Oilfield Gauger for 59 years.

Henry is preceded in death...

Theresa Lynn Eisman

Theresa Lynn Eisman

Jun 6, 2018

Theresa "Terri" Eisman of Bay City passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018. She was born April 28, 1961 in Freeport, TX to the late Jerry Baker and Rebecca "Becky" Gibson Davis.

Among the things she enjoyed were raising butterflies from eggs and watching them fly away at maturity, caring for her dogs and cat, raising her plants,...

Lula Leah Savage

Lula Leah Savage

Jun 6, 2018

Lula "Tomi" Nixon Savage, 79, of Blessing passed away June 6, 2018. She was born March 26, 1939 in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma to the late Gerald Nixon and Mary Maxine Jolly Nixon.

She was preceded in death by her husband Eddie "Doc" Savage and siblings Ronald Crouch and Shirley Lorance.

Survivors include daughters Trish Smith...

Doree Mckinley

Doree Mckinley

May 31, 2018

Doris Ann "Doree" Myers McKinley, 70, of Alvin, TX went to be with the Lord May 31, 2018. She was born April 22, 1948 in Refugio, TX to the late Charlie Arthur Myers, Jr. and Lillian Lelia Culpepper Myers.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Charlie A. Myers III.

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Eva Kay Mason

Eva Kay Mason

May 31, 2018

Eva Kay Mason, 58, of West Columbia, TX passed away May 30, 2018. She was born July 19, 1959 in Huntington, West Virginia to Gilbert and Mildred Jones Knight.

Eva loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved her pets. Eva loved writing poetry at the beach, treasure hunting and riding her Harley with her...

John Albert Sliva

John Albert Sliva

May 29, 2018

John Albert Sliva, 94, of Palacios, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. He was born April 7, 1923 in Wallis, Texas to the late Edward Sliva and Mary (Kuchera) Sliva.

John served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was awarded the bronze star medal. He was a retired farmer who spent many...

Cody Clinton "C.J." Pennington

Cody Clinton "C.J." Pennington

May 28, 2018

Cody Clinton "C. J." Pennington, Jr. passed away May 28, 2018.  He was born May 16, 2014 in Houston, Texas.

Survivors include his mother, Sara Campell & stepfather Rodrigo Salinas, Jr.; his father, Cody Randall Pennington & stepmother, Holly Fuller; grandparents: Gary R. Pennington & wife, Deb, Brenda Pennington, Charlotte Loff, and honorary grandparents, Mark & Tracy...

Mary Esther Polensky

Mary Esther Polensky

May 26, 2018

Mary Esther Polensky, 90, of Collegeport passed away Mary 26, 2018. She was born May 27, 1927 in Yorktown, TX to the late Alvin Ebrom and Regina Lipinski Ebrom.  She worked for many years as a telephone operator.

She was preceded in death by her husband Stanley Polensky in 2000.

Survivors include grandsons Bradley Fojtik...

Bunte Gayle Lee

Bunte Gayle Lee

May 25, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Bunte Gayle Lee, at the age of 65. She passed peacefully at her home in El Maton with her family by her side on May 25, 2018.  She fought a lengthy battle with lung cancer.   She was born July 5, 1952 in Bay City, TX to the...

John Parker

John Parker

May 20, 2018

John Parker, 88, of Bay City Texas, passed away May 20, 2018. He was born May 3, 1930 in Quinton, Oklahoma to Joseph Robert Parker and Alice Lentz Parker.

He enjoyed fishing, gardening, camping, and spending time with family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, J.T. Parker and wife Helen Parker; brothers-in-law...

Annie Lee Jones

Annie Lee Jones

May 16, 2018

Annie Lee Hale Jones, 96, of Bay City passed away May 15, 2018. She was born October 19, 1921 in Waller, Texas to the late David William Cole and Lillian Loftin Cole.

She enjoyed parties, dancing and spending time with friends and family. Several of her hobbies were gardening and cooking which she was known for her...

Louis Jerry Senkyrik, Jr.

Louis Jerry Senkyrik, Jr.

May 13, 2018

Louis Jerry "Sonny" Senkyrik, Jr. was born on November 9, 1946 in Bay City, TX and went to be with The Lord on May 13, 2018.

Sonny served in the US Army, he was a Green Beret and served in Vietnam from 1968-1969. Sonny was a retired welder who traveled all over the US with his work....

Gloria Jean Broussard

Gloria Jean Broussard

May 11, 2018

Gloria Jean Broussard, 73, of Bay City passed away May 11, 2018. She was born April 8, 1945 in Angelia County, Texas to the late William H. Miller and Josie Mae Brady Miller.

She was preceded in death by her husband Howard Broussard and a daughter Gayla Broussard.

Survivors include daughters Brenda Broussard and Linda...

Loretta Ethel Shepard

Loretta Ethel Shepard

May 7, 2018

Loretta Ethel Shepard, 91, passed away May 7, 2018. She was born August 29, 1926 in Oklahoma to the late Marion Levi Wheat and Eula Mae Davis Wheat.

She retired as Postmaster at the Cedar Lane Post Office and was a member of the Pink Ladies Auxiliary at Matagorda General Hospital for over 20 years. Loretta enjoyed...

Johnna Ruth Norris

Johnna Ruth Norris

May 5, 2018

Johnna Ruth Norris passed away May 5, 2018 at her home in Bay City, Texas. She was born October 13, 1932 in Lometa, TX to the late John Crow and Vera Mae Sanderson Crow.

Johnna was a devoted wife to Harry Edward Norris. They were lifelong residents of Bay City.  She is survived by relatives Susan Hunt,...

Ellanora Bell Hartsfield

Ellanora Bell Hartsfield

May 4, 2018

Ellanora "Nonie" Bell Hartsfield, 93, went to our Savior May 4, 2018 in Bay City, Texas. She was born on January 21, 1925 in Matagorda, Texas to Frank E. and Nora Schmerber Bell.

She was married for 71 years to "the love of her life" Herman Neil Hartsfield.

As a longtime member of The Church...

Steven Anthony Goodale

Steven Anthony Goodale

May 4, 2018

It is with unbelievable sadness that we announce the death of Steven Anthony Goodale, who passed from this world on Friday, May 4, 2018 at the age of 35 years in Matagorda, Texas.

Steven was born on March 17, 1983 at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas. In 2002, he graduated from Harper High School in...

Rev. Gerald Wayne Evans

Rev. Gerald Wayne Evans

Apr 30, 2018

Rev. Gerald Wayne Evans, 83, of Palacios, passed away April 30, 2018. He was born November 3, 1934 in Tuff, TX to Ed Wesley and Bertie Light Evans.

Gerald is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Barbara; sons David Mitchell Evans of Gonzales, and Edward Wayne Evans and wife Carol of...

Donna Jean Sparks

Donna Jean Sparks

Apr 29, 2018

Donna Jean Sparks of Bay City passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the Matagorda Nursing and Rehab. Donna will be greatly missed.

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