Elmo Duke, Jr.
Jan 15, 2026
Elmo Duke, Jr. eagerly entered this world in Houston, Texas on February 5, 1940, as the first child to loving parents Elmo (Pete) Duke, Sr. and Mayme Calo Duke. He passed into greener pastures on January 15, 2026.
He attended and graduated from Missouri City High School in 1958, being the last graduating class before the school consolidated into Dulles High...
Mark E. Dreymala
Jan 13, 2026
Mark E. Dreymala, age 66, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026. He was born December 6, 1959, in Houston, TX to the late Leonard E. and Frances (Frankie) Kindred Dreymala.
He is survived by his daughter, Shelbie Marie Dreymala; 3 grandchildren, Auvyana Faith Guardiola, Aubreylle Renee Guardiola, and Taejon Amani Bruce; and 2 sisters, Linda, her husband Bill Day, their...
Esperanza "Hope" Flores
Jan 13, 2026
Esperanza (Hope) Flores, 57, of Bay City passed away January 13, 2026. She was born January 10, 1969 in Palacios, Texas to the late Urbano Vasquez and Florencia Zavala Vasquez.
Hope cherished every moment spent with her family and friends and husband of 18 years. She found joy in watching movies, trying new recipes, and most of all, sharing time with...
Juanita Valdivia
Jan 11, 2026
Juanita Valdivia, 84, of Bay City passed away Peacefully at her home on January 11, 2026. She was born on December 10, 1944 in Durango, Mexico to the late Jose Angel Rodriguez and Maria Quinones.
Juanita was a cherished and loved grandmother and mother. She was a woman who valued her family, full of love and joy at every encounter.
She was...
Sarah Margaret Leverett
Jan 10, 2026
Sarah Margaret Leverett, 84, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026. She was born September 1, 1941, in Cheraw, South Carolina to the late Eddie and Gracie Thomas.
She enjoyed gardening and working in her flower beds. She loved watching and feeding the birds, especially hummingbirds and cardinals.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Leverett;...
Brandon James Miladin
Jan 8, 2026
Brandon James Miladin, 28 of Van Vleck passed away January 8th, 2026. Brandon was a loved son, brother, uncle, friend, and husband. He was an avid weightlifter, journeyman millwright and video gamer. He played high school football, competed in powerlifting, and Jiu-Jitsu.
Brandon was born in Galveston Tx, on June 24, 1997. He lived in Van Vleck for most of his...
Maxine Glover
Jan 8, 2026
Maxine Glover, 94, of Bay City passed away January 8, 2026. She was born September 21, 1931 in Poteet, Texas to the late George William Townsend and Lola Spencer Townsend.
She enjoyed baking and having friends over for coffee and games in the afternoon. There never was a cup of coffee that she turned down.
We wish to thank Dr. Zuniga ,...
Helen Joyce Pruett
Jan 8, 2026
Helen Joyce Wehe Pruett, 77, passed away January 8, 2026. She was born August 17, 1948 in New Braunfels, Texas to the late Raymond Wehe and Estella Elbel Kruse.
Helen was an elementary school teacher, a career she loved. She enjoyed reading mystery books and spending time in Bible study. She loved her family and loved doing activities and trips with...
Michael Allen Horton
Jan 7, 2026
Michael Allen Horton, 58, of Blessing passed away January 7, 2026. He was born May 9, 1967 in Pennyan, New York.
He was a great dad, husband, son, brother, hard worker, Mountain Dew drinker and many more great titles that he did well. This was a man who would step in for any one in need. Mike was someone who exemplified...
Freda Kilgo Daniel
Jan 7, 2026
Freda Louise Kilgo Bailey Daniel, age 93, passed away on January 7, 2026 in Bay City, Texas. She was born September 23, 1932 in Konawa, Oklahoma to Fred Kilgo and Margaret Elaine Touchton Kilgo Bailey and was later adopted by her stepfather, Elmo Willard Bailey.
She was a graduate of Angleton High School and Southern Methodist University in 1954 where she...
Larry Wayne Kacer
Jan 3, 2026
Larry Wayne Kacer, 69, of Westlake, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026. He was born on November 30, 1956, to the late Frank Jacob Kacer and Rosie Anna Sobotik Kacer.
Larry grew up in Blessing and was raised on a farm, where he spent much of his time working in the fields chopping and picking cotton. He graduated from...
Mike Ogden
Jan 2, 2026
Michael Dean "Mike" Ogden, 66, of Bay City, passed away on January 2, 2026. He was born on September 23, 1959, in Joplin, Missouri, to the late Donald Ogden and Dorothy Watters Ogden.
After many years of dedicated service in the United States Navy, Mike relocated his family from New York to Texas,...
Lena Mae Milleson
Jan 1, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that the family of Lena Mae Milleson announces her passing on January 1, 2026 at the age of 90 in League City, Texas. She was born on September 20, 1935, to Cyrus Perry Tucker and Ica Lena Tucker in Blessing, Texas. A devoted mother and grandmother, she also loved gardening and...
Lee Ann Bowers
Dec 29, 2025
Lee Ann Bowers, 69, of Palacios passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 29, 2025. She was born on December 30,1955 in Duncan, Oklahoma to the late Albert Lee Munn and Norma Jean Munn. Lee Ann was a devoted wife, mom, grandma, and friend. She was affectionately known to her grandkids as Lolli.
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Lester Ivey Wallace
Dec 27, 2025
Lester Ivey Wallace, 86, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, December 27, 2025. He was born in Eagle Lake, TX on June 8, 1939, to the late Hubert Lester Wallace and Cordie Mae Ham Wallace.
Lester grew up in Wharton, TX and graduated from Wharton High...
Jerry Wayne Tallas
Dec 25, 2025
Jerry Wayne Tallas, 83, of Bay City, Texas, peacefully went home on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, reunited at last with his beloved wife, Dianna — the greatest gift he could give her.  Jerry was born July 26, 1942, to the late Frieda and Louis Tallas.
He carried a deep love for family,...
Charlsie Lacy Nygard
Dec 22, 2025
After a full and rewarding life, Charlsie Lacy Nygard died on December 22, 2025. She was 94 years old. Born in 1931 to Leona Sowell Lacy and Robert Washington Lacy in rural San Augustine County, Charlsie was the youngest of ten children. She cherished her memories of growing up in the Piney Woods, and returned to the area to visit...
Kent Thomas Mayfield
Dec 20, 2025
Kent Thomas Mayfield, 75, of Palacios, TX, passed away on December 20, 2025. He was born December 2, 1950, Palacios, TX to Eli and Wanda Mayfield.
Kent graduated from Palacios Highschool in 1969 and went on to become a California and Texas Bar certified attorney after graduating from Western State University. After living in Northern California, he...
Maria Guadalupe Gonzalez
Dec 20, 2025
Maria Guadalupe Vasquez Gonzalez, age 80, of Van Vleck, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on December 20, 2025 at 6:15pm. She was born on December 22, 1944, in Michoacán, Mexico.
Maria was a hardworking and devoted mother and grandmother whose life was centered around her family. She was known for her...
Romana "Mona" Rodriguez
Dec 18, 2025
Romana "Mona" Tamez Rodriguez was the heart of her family and a light to everyone who knew her. Â She passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, at the age of 87. Â Born on June 26, 1938, in La Palmita, Tamaulipas, Mexico to Eliseo Tamez and Teresa Olivares Tamaz, Mona lived a life rooted in love, generosity and an unshakable...
