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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas

Gary Staton Hunter

Gary Staton Hunter

Apr 14, 2017

Gary Staton Hunter set out for home on April 14th, 2017 and now walks hand-in-hand with Jesus. He was born on April 25th, 1949 in Lampasas, Texas to Staton Edward and Sophia Lemons Hunter. A celebration of Gary's life for Christ is pending. Gary was former owner of Hunter Welding, Inc., in Palacios, Texas, former Staff Sergeant in the United...

Janie Garcia Medina

Janie Garcia Medina

Apr 12, 2017

Janie Garcia Medina, 66, of Manvel, TX, passed on April 12, 2017. She was born on October 11, 1950, in Premont, TX to the late Guadalupe and Anita Garcia. A loving mother and doting grandmother, she enjoyed gardening and was affectionately named "Momo" by her grandchildren. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and for many years owned and...

Damon Wray Rutherford Sr.

Damon Wray Rutherford Sr.

Apr 10, 2017

Damon Wray Rutherford, Sr., 80, of Bay City, passed away April 10, 2017. He was born January 7, 1937 in Luling, TX to Robert and Florence Damon Rutherford. Damon is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by wife Joy Lou Dye Rutherford; daughters Rhonda Y. Walker (Mark) of Sugar Valley, Pamela K. Colkitt (Dean) of Goose Creek,...

Barbara Evelyn Middleton

Barbara Evelyn Middleton

Apr 6, 2017

Barbara Evelyn Middleton, 85, was born on March 14, 1932 to John and Ina Alexander in Bay City, Texas, and passed away on April 6, 2017. She married the love of her life T.J. Middleton on 8/20/1949 and they shared 60 wonderful years together before his passing on December 26, 2009. Barbara was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church...

Dorothy Jean Sliva

Dorothy Jean Sliva

Apr 5, 2017

Dorothy Jean Sliva, 87, of Palacios passed away April 5, 2017. She was born March 20, 1930 in Blessing, Texas to the late Arthur and Annie Sherrer. Dorothy married her husband of 69 years, John "Johnny" Sliva, on January 13, 1948. The two spent many years farming rice together until their retirement. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother....

Butch Bowers

Butch Bowers

Mar 31, 2017

Verner "Butch" Bowers was a Palacios community leader and a dedicated Longhorn. Born in Collegeport, his leadership and dedication to Palacios started in high school where he served as Class President throughout high school. After graduating from Palacios High School, he made his way to the University of Texas in Austin, where he graduated from college and then went on...

Denise Lanell King

Denise Lanell King

Mar 31, 2017

Denise LaNell King, born June 3, 1970 in Palacios, Texas to Donald Lee and Mary Jane (Jenkins) King. She passed away March 31, 2017 after a long battle with seizures that finally took her from us. She lived each day knowing it may be her last. She is preceded in death by her infant sister, her brother Donnie King and...

Bernice Bohuslar

Bernice Bohuslar

Mar 28, 2017

Bernice Bohuslar, 87, of Markham passed away March 28, 2017. She was born November 9, 1929 in Matagorda County to the late Grady Moss and Zella Maxwell Moss. She is survived by her husband Willie Henry Bohuslar, Sr. of Markham; daughters Patricia Frieda of Markham and Tammy Efting (Lee) of Shertz, TX; son Willie Henry Bohuslar, Jr. (Elaine) of Markham;...

Sammy Turner

Sammy Turner

Mar 25, 2017

Sammy Turner, 73, of Markham, Texas passed away March 25, 2017. He was born August 25, 1943 in Harlan County, Kentucky to the late Walter and Mable Turner. Sammy served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, retired after 26 years of service from Boling ISD as Maintenance Supervisor, he was a 30 year member of the...

Zelma Mae Ainsworth

Zelma Mae Ainsworth

Mar 25, 2017

Zelma Mae Ainsworth, 88, of Bay City passed away March 25, 2017. She was born June 17, 1928 in Henrietta, TX to the late Thomas A. Bracey and Beulah Lindsey Bracey. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Ainsworth, Sr. Survivors include sons Jerry Castleberry & wife Glenda of Cleveland, TX, Kenneth Ainsworth & wife Betty of Bay...

Maria Guadalupe Martinez

Maria Guadalupe Martinez

Mar 24, 2017

Maria Guadalupe Martinez, 75, of Bay City, passed away March 24, 2017. She was born December 12, 1941 in Refugio, TX to the late Manuel and Fermina Hernandez Figerova. Maria liked doing puzzles and going to garage sales. She loved being around her grandchildren. Maria is preceded in death by her parents; brother Daniel Figerova and grandson Gilbert Cortez She...

Christopher Lee Hartsfield

Christopher Lee Hartsfield

Mar 22, 2017

Christopher Lee Hartsfield, 68, of Sasakwa, OK, passed away March 22, 2017 in Bay City, TX. He was born December 23, 1948 in Fresno, California to Ervin Lee Hartsfield and Ruby Bernice Carrol Hartsfield. A musician, singer and keyboardist of Country and Classic Rock with the family band, Chris later turned his singing to the Lord. He started truck driving...

Martha Z. Guzman

Martha Z. Guzman

Mar 19, 2017

Martha Z. Guzman, 83, of Bay City, Texas was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday March 19, 2017. She was born on March 14, 1934 in Bay City, Texas to the late Lina Rodriguez and Guadalupe Cuellar Blanco Zepeda. Martha was a true woman of God. She loved everyone, and everyone that met her loved her. She...

Lucille Miller Jones

Lucille Miller Jones

Mar 18, 2017

Lucille Miller Jones, 95, of Trinity passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017. She was born January 5, 1922 in Diboll, Texas to the late James Edward & Addie Mae Shatto Headrick. Lucille was the manager of the Bay City Sears and Roebuck store in the 1950's & 1960's. After retiring she moved to Trinity, where she resided for 41 years,...

Juan Oros Sr.

Juan Oros Sr.

Mar 17, 2017

Juan Oros, Sr., 91, of Bay City, was called home to be with his Lord & Savior on Friday March 17, 2017. He was born June 24, 1925 in San Benito, Texas to the late Modesto and Bartola Oros. Juan was a loving and God fearing man & very devoted to his Catholic faith. He attended Our Lady of Guadalupe...

Bailey Slone Schmitt

Bailey Slone Schmitt

Mar 13, 2017

I am Bailey Slone Schmitt. I was born in Sugar Land, Texas on May 9, 2005 to my Mommy and Daddy, Russell and Len "Sissy" Schmitt and I was taken to be with the angels on Monday, March 13, 2017. I loved playing softball, swimming, doing gymnastics, fishing, and playing with my friends and my big sister. My mommy and...

Anita C. Oros

Anita C. Oros

Mar 9, 2017

Anita "Amá" Oros ,93, went to be with the Lord on Thursday March 9, 2017. She was born July 26,1923 in San Benito, Texas to the late Modesto and Bartola Oros. Anita was a loving and God fearing woman. She never had children of her own, but was truly blessed to have played a big part in the life of...

Victor Serrano

Victor Serrano

Mar 7, 2017

Victor "Gordi" Serrano, 25, of Bay City passed away March 7, 2017. He was born October 17, 1991 in Bay City to Donaciano Serrano and Barbara Petra Huerta. He was currently working at both A & A Bar-B-Que and Chili's Restaurant. He is survived by his mother Barbara Huerta; his father Donaciano Serrano; and brothers Daniel Chavez, John Paul Serrano...

Victor Rodriguez

Victor Rodriguez

Mar 7, 2017

Victor Rodriguez, 44, of Bay City passed away March 7, 2017. He was born January 26, 1973 in Bay City, Texas to Robert Phillip Rodriguez, Sr. and Juanita Bacerra Martinez. He was preceded in death by his father and his wife, Christina Rodriguez. Survivors include his mother Juanita Martinez; daughters Victoria Ann Rodriguez and Chrystal Ann Rodriguez; son Victor Xavier...

Christine Marie Mesey

Christine Marie Mesey

Mar 6, 2017

Christine Marie Mesey, 51, of Sargent passed away March 6, 2017. The world was introduced us to a very special person in August 1965. She was the only child born to Diane Mesey and the late Richard J Mesey. They provided the fullest childhood any person could ask for. Growing up she excelled, especially interested in Art and Athletics. At...

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