Joe Barela
Dec 20, 2017
Joe Ynes Barela, 80, of Bay City passed away December 20, 2017. He was born October 17, 1937 in Eagle Lake, Texas to the late Ynes Barela and Maria Romo Barela. He was preceded in death by one son Army Airborne Ranger John Christopher Barela. Survivors include his wife Elvira Barela; daughters Sylvia Ann Nelson (Craig) of Barrington, Illinois, Monica...
Pete Garcia Jr.
Dec 17, 2017
Pete Garcia, Jr., 83, of Markham passed away December 17, 2017. He was born September 4, 1934 in Combes, Texas to the late Pete Garcia and Maria Robles Garcia. He was preceded in death by his wife, a daughter Naomi West and a son-in-law Eduardo Perez, Jr. Survivors include daughters Matiana Perez of Markham, Anna Maria Hernandez (Abraham) of Buda,...
Helen Francis Smith
Dec 17, 2017
Helen Francis McIntosh Smith, 81, of Blessing, passed away December 17, 2017. She was born September 16, 1936 in Bay City, Tx to Ernest H. and Trixie Isaacs McIntosh. Helen is preceded in death by her parents and grandson, Christopher Wayne Smith. She is survived by her husband Charlie Wayne Smith; daughter Pamela Sue Smith Laitkep (Allen) of El Campo,...
Harry James Purser
Dec 12, 2017
Harry James Purser, 74, of Markham, passed away December 13, 2017. He was born November 20, 1943 in Magee, Mississippi to Shelby and Minnie Hall Purser. Harry is preceded in death by his parents, and daughter Melody Williams. He is survived by his wife Geneva (Ginny) Miller Purser; daughters Melinda Bryant Johnston (Bobby) of West Monroe , LA, Sherri Mann...
Jack Odell Brown
Dec 9, 2017
Jack Odell Brown, 85, passed away December 9, 2017 at his home in Sugar Valley. He was born December 10, 1931 on his home place in Sugar Valley, TX to the late Walter Brown, Sr. and Reba Whiddon Brown. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and spent his career as oil field superintendent for...
Freddie Monroe Kile
Dec 8, 2017
Freddie Monroe Kile, 62, of Van Vleck passed away December 8, 2017. He was born February 3, 1955 in Sinton, TX to James Monroe Kile and Naomi Florence Hall. Freddie was preceded in death by his parents; step-father Olen B. Provence; brothers Robert C. Kile and Herman A. Kile. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Ann Joyner Kile; sons...
Larry Fred Baker
Dec 8, 2017
Larry Fred Baker, 58, of Brenham, TX passed away December 8, 2017. He was born July 19, 1959 in Overton, TX to the late Jesse Owens Baker and Doris Maureen Cameron Baker. He was passionate for history especially anything that had to do with The Great State of Texas. His life was dedicated to education of others inside and outside...
Gloria Ann Brackman
Dec 7, 2017
Gloria Ann Brackman, 83, formerly of West Columbia, TX passed away December 7, 2017. She was born July 19, 1934 in Sylvester, Georgia to the late Carter Houston and Geanette Giddens Houston. She was preceded in death by her husband Ronald William Brackman in 2008. Survivors include daughter Debbie Kuck; son Ronnie Singletary; grandson Matthew Kuck and great grandchildren Cameron...
Stephanie Lynn Valdez
Dec 2, 2017
Stephanie Lynn Valdez, 31, of Bay City, passed away December 2, 2017. She was born on February 24, 1986 in Bay City, Texas to Jose Rodriguez and Katy Valdez. Stephanie was a loving daughter, mom, cousin and sister. She loved God and was devoted to her faith. Stephanie was also an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. Stephanie is survived by her...
Marvin Lloyd Curtis
Dec 1, 2017
Marvin Lloyd Curtis, 91, of Palacios, TX passed away December 1, 2017. He was born December 19, 1925 in Palacios, TX to George W. Curtis and Ethlyn Verle Miller. Marvin was a lifelong resident of Palacios, business man, volunteer fire fighter, served in Armed Forces, Mayor of Palacios, husband to Barbara, father to Robby and Renalynn, grandfather and great-grandfather and...
Dorothy Lee Walls
Nov 29, 2017
Dorothy Lee Walls, 84, of Palacios, passed away on November 29, 2017. She was born on March 16, 1933 in Palacios, Texas to Joe and Katie Banyansco Zaro. Dorothy was a mother-figure to many people in Palacios. She loved riding her bicycle and will be greatly missed. Dorothy is survived by her son Curtis Walls; sister Mary Jane Walls and...
Isabel Ybarra
Nov 21, 2017
Isabel Ybarra, 97, of Bay City passed away November 21, 2017. She was born July 8, 1920 in Vanderbilt, Texas to the late Abraham Ybarra and Maria Puente Hernandes Ybarra. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter Yolanda Ybarra, her husband Trinidad Ybarra and 3 brothers Amadeo, Justo and Ralph Ybarra and father and mother in law Albino...
Edie Keenon
Nov 20, 2017
Edna "Edie" Miller Foster Keenon, 87, of Van Vleck, passed away November 20, 2017. She was born June 5, 1930 in Harmon, Louisiana to Ace and Annie Mae Foster. Edie was preceded in death by her husband James W. Keenon in 2007, after more than 50 years of marriage. Edie graduated from Industrial High School and Shreveport, Louisiana's Charity Hospital...
Darrell Ray Titus
Nov 16, 2017
Darrell Ray Titus, 43, of Bay City, Texas, formerly of Marshall, IL passed away 11:28 PM Thursday at his home with his wife by his side. Darrell was born June 13, 1974 at Jerseyville, IL, the son of Barney Titus and Debra Wilson Titus. On April 17, 1993 he married Tina Marie Henry at Trinity Lutheran Church in Harvel, IL...
Roy Lee Kelly
Nov 14, 2017
Roy Lee Kelly, 79, of Palacios passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017 of complications from Parkinson's Disease. He was born on December 28, 1937 in Palacios, Texas to the late Lawrence C. Kelly, Sr. and Ella Lee Cosby Kelly. Roy was a pipefitter for the various industries around the Matagorda area most of his life. In his spare time, he...
Jerome Gershin Feldman
Nov 7, 2017
Jerome Gershin Feldman, 87, of Bay City, passed away November 7, 2017. He was born September 21, 1930 in Beaumont, TX to Max and Bessie Walker Feldman. Jerome served his county in the US Army during the Korean War. Jerome is preceded in death by his parents, and son Nason Feldman. He is survived by his wife Susan Whanger Feldman;...
K. O. "Nokie" Griffith
Nov 6, 2017
K. O. "Nokie" Griffith, Sr., 83, of Francitas, TX passed away November 6, 2017. He was born April 9, 1934 in Francitas, TX to the late W. W. Griffith and Jessie Fay Green Griffith. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter Kelly Griffith and by 8 siblings. Survivors include...
Bert Lewis Huebner
Nov 5, 2017
Bert Lewis Huebner, 88, passed away November 5, 2017. He was born November 9, 1928 in Lane City, Texas to George Lee and Leta Belle Taylor Huebner who bore five sons. Bert graduated Wharton High School, Class of 1946, and attended Texas A & M College, Class of 1950.He married Dorothy Ann (Dot) Baer Huebner in 1953 in Bay City,...
Keith Michael Kleinhans
Nov 2, 2017
Keith Kleinhans, 53, of Bay City, passed away on November 2, 2017. He was born March 13, 1964 in Inglewood, California to Marvin Dal and Suzan Elizabeth Collins Kleinhans. Keith was a devoted father and husband. He had a big heart, always smiling. Keith worked for S T P for 20 years, and served 6 years in the Navy as...
Nellie Jane Rockenbaugh
Oct 30, 2017
Nellie Jane Thompson Rockenbaugh, age 82, passed into eternal rest on October 30, 2017. The youngest of nine children, she was born December 22, 1934, near Orange Grove, Jim Wells County, Texas to the late Richard Nelson Thompson and Margaret Elizabeth Ann Daniel Thompson. The family moved to the Palacios area in 1936. She joined the Methodist Church in 1945...
