Sandra Wall Davant
Feb 8, 2026
Sandra Wall Davant, 85, of Blessing, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on February 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Sandra was born on November 12, 1940, in Magnolia, Mississippi, to Margie and Robert Wall. She was the oldest of eight siblings and spent her early years in Mississippi before moving with her family to Texas at...
Winifred Lenderman
Feb 5, 2026
Winifred Lenderman, 105, died peacefully with family on February 5, 2026, at 11:39 p.m.
Quiet, dignified, and no frills, Winifred’s life was an example of her faith.
She was born in Sweeny, Texas, to William Perry Brose and Laura Mae Weaver Brose, where she grew up with her siblings Willard, Eleanor, and Elsie.
After marrying young, Winifred worked for many years at Bay...
Pansy Lorene Markert
Feb 5, 2026
Pansy Lorene Post Markert, 99, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026, of natural causes at [Hills Home] in Kerrville, Texas.
Pansy was born in New Baden, Texas, and grew up in Bryan, where she attended school and made many fond memories. From an early age, her bright personality and ready smile drew people in. She had a laugh so...
Rosary Torres
Feb 2, 2026
Rosary Torres, 63, of Bay City passed away February 2, 2026. She was born October 9, 1962 in Bay City to the late Teofilo and Elisabeth Torres.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Shawn Michael Jaramillo.
Survivors include her husband, Oscar Jaramillo, Jr.; sons Leonard S. Torres and Oscar Jaramillo III; daughter Christina Jaramillo Nino;...
Irene E. Hernandez
Jan 26, 2026
Irene E Hernandez, 81 of Bay City, Tx, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026. She was born July 28, 1944, to Jose I. Esquivel and Melanie Alonso Esquivel.
Irene loved teaching. She spent most of her teaching years in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, where she touched countless lives through her dedication, patience, and love for helping others learn & grow. She...
Judy Nell Pennington
Jan 23, 2026
Judy Nell Pennington, 83, of Bay City, passed away January 23, 2026. She was born September 21, 1942, in Nueces County, Texas.
Judy lived and served her church and community in Bay City, TX for over 56 years. Judy was a selfless caregiver and volunteer that stood out most in her character traits. She lived and worked in Bay City for...
Josefa Robles Constancio
Jan 22, 2026
Josefa Constancio, 68, of Palacios passed away January 22, 2026. She was born February 19, 1957 in Palacios, Texas to the late Edward and Consuela Constancio.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Paul Henry Christiansen and brothers Edward Constancio, Jr., Anthony Constancio and Louis Constancio.
Survivors include children Ronnie Constancio, Armando Galvez, Luciano Galvez, Derrick...
Robert E. Dwight III
Jan 21, 2026
Robert E Dwight III, 72, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, surrounded by his family. What a life. What a beautiful life this man has built. There aren’t enough words in any dictionary to describe the love our Dad showed to our family, and not enough encyclopedias for any bookshelf to withhold the knowledge of every big and small...
Roy Clifton Craft
Jan 19, 2026
Roy Clifton Craft, 96, of Bay City passed away January 19, 2026. He was born February 26, 1929 in Iowa Park, Texas to the late Jesse Irvin Craft and Josephine Beatrice Fulcher Craft.
Roy served in the Army as a surgical technician in the first MASH unit during the Korean War. He was active in the Bay City Lions Club International....
Tommy Walter Griffin
Jan 18, 2026
Dr. Tommy Walter Griffin, PhD, entered his eternal rest on January 18, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on April 16, 1946, in Palacios, Texas, he was the beloved son of Adrian Taylor Griffin and Alice Fayrene Griffin. A devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, Tommy lived a life marked by faith, service, and unwavering love for those...
Zachary Joseph Sampay-Rodgers
Jan 17, 2026
Zachary Joseph Sampay-Rodgers, 12, of Palacios passed away January 17, 2026. He was born April 19, 2013.
Survivors include his parents Mallory Sampay (Isaac Smith) and Brandon Rodgers (Geneva Wilson); grandparents Thomas Lynn Dollins, Jr., Shelly Marie Beard, Stacey Sampay, Starlet Rodgers, James Place and Cecil Thomas Rodgers; great grandfather Thomas Dollins, Sr.; sisters Adalynn Williams, Elizabeth Marie Smith and Mia...
Vivian Janise Black
Jan 16, 2026
Vivian Marie Janise Black, 85, of Van Vleck died January 16, 2026 surrounded by family. Vivian was a friend to many, sister to eight siblings, wife and mother of two boys. She was a longtime substitute teacher at the schools of Van Vleck ISD where she knew many teachers and students over her 30-plus years of service.
Born September 3, 1940...
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...
Charles Pearson Jinks, Jr.
Jan 14, 2026
Charles Pearson Jinks February 22, 1962 – January 14, 2026
Charles or Pearson as the family called him was born in Canada to Charles Pearson Jinks and Elizabeth Jinks and grew up enjoying the beautiful weather in Southern California. He is survived by his children Charles Kikkert and Diane Jinks-Kikkert, his mother Elizabeth Jinks and two sisters Charlotte Ware and Elizabeth...
Jalynn Rene Gomez
Jan 14, 2026
Jalynn Rene Gomez, age 15, of Sweeny, TX, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on January 14, 2026. She was born on April 15, 2010, in Lake Jackson, and was a cherished daughter, sister, cousin, niece, aunt, and friend.
Jalynn was a blessing to those who knew her. She was known for her gentle spirit, loving heart, compassion, smile, &...
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...
