Obituaries

Jul 2, 2018

Calvin Ray "Pete" Curtner, 88, of Blessing, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018. He was born June 21, 1930, in Booth, Texas to Carl and Annie Allen Curtner.

Pete proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. during the Korean War. For his bravery and courage, he was presented the Purple Heart, Korean Service Medal,...

Jul 2, 2018

Joseph William "Billy" Jenkins, Jr., 93, of Palacios passed away on July 2, 2018. He was born in May 30, 1925 in Houston, Texas to Joseph Ward and Ruth Chamblee Jenkins.

Billy started his education with grammar school in Ashby, and graduating at the head of his class in Blessing in 1942. He then joined the U....

Jun 30, 2018

Ruby Lee Fink, 69, of Bay City passed away June 30, 2018. She was born September 8, 1948 in East Bernard, TX to the late Jerry and Rosie Kasmir.

Survivors include her husband Howard F. Fink of Bay City; nephew Gary McSweeney and his wife Pam of Lake Jackson and her faithful caregiver Gilbert Ramirez of Bay...

Jun 30, 2018

Connie Hernandez Renteria, 87, of Houston passed away June 30, 2018. She was born November 26, 1930 in Vanderbilt, TX to the late Estevan Hernandez and Maria Delgado Hernandez.

She was preceded in death by a daughter Mary Ann Sanchez and two sons Charles Trevino, Jr. and Robert Lee Trevino.

Survivors include daughter Cynthia Trevino;...

Jun 28, 2018

Ruth McCombs, 78, of Palacios passed away June 28, 2018. She was born June 18, 1940 in Jasonville, Indiana to the late Estel Russell and Letha Dune Champ Russell.  Her career choice was that of helping others as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

She had 7 siblings, Ann, Jean, Mary, Jan, Robert, Bill and John.

Those...

Jun 25, 2018

Mary Juanita Davis of Bay City, TX, passed away in her home on Monday, June 25, at the age of 87. She was surrounded by her family and many loved ones in her last days on Earth before she was called home to be with the Lord.

She was better known as Nita to friends and family...

Jun 24, 2018

Anna Ruth Whitman of Bay City passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the age of 85.

She was preceded in death by her mother Annie, her son Richard, her husband Roger and her sister Jackie.

She is survived by her seven children Roz Warsik of AL, Becky Cortez of CA, Jackie Lane of FL,...

Jun 24, 2018

Mary Josephine "Jo" Moore Quillin was born August 12, 1935 in Fouke, AR, and passed away in her home on Sunday, June 24 at the age of 82.

Jo was raised in Fouke except for the four years she lived in Bremerton, WA during WWII. After returning to Arkansas, she graduated Fouke High School and attended Southern...

Jun 21, 2018

Carl Lamnek, Jr., 93, of Bellaire and Matagorda, Texas died June 21, 2018. He was born August 24, 1924 to Carl Lamnek, Sr. and Ana Laura Heib Lamnek in Mansfield, OH.

Carl's family moved to Harlingen, TX where he graduated from high school. Carl served his country during World War II, landing on the Normandy beaches the...

Jun 14, 2018

Charles "Bubba, Charlie" Edward Hahn, Sr, 76; of Bay City, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 14; 2018.  He was a true gentleman and will best be remembered for the quality of his character. Anyone who knew him loved him.  Charles was a devout Catholic and lifetime member of Holy Cross Catholic Church...

Jun 13, 2018

Christopher Wade Wright, 26, of Palacios passed away June 13, 2018. He was born May 5, 1992 in Bay City to Stanley Dewitt Wright and Rebecca Diane Brand Wright.

He is survived by his parents; his wife Bonnie Bell Henry Wright; sons Bryce Edward Wright and Bentley Wade Wright; brothers Bradley Dale Wright (Abigail) and Stanley Jay...

Jun 12, 2018

Anna Sue "Suzy" Chapman Thompson, 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 12, 2018. She was born in Bay City, Texas to Grady and Wilton Chapman on July 16, 1930.  She spent her happy childhood growing up in Garwood, Sealy, Eagle Lake and Bay City, Texas, and often told stories about the...

Jun 10, 2018

James "Jim" Westbrook, 97, of Bay City, TX passed away June 10, 2018. His loving wife of 69 years, Laverne, preceded him in death. They raised two sons together. He was greatly loved by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the Tolar Cemetery in Tolar, Texas.

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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.

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...

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...