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Mrs. C. S. Daughters, aged 70 years and 22 days passed away at her home in Clemville Saturday, Dec. 13 about 1 pm after an illness of some duration. She is survived by her husband, C. S. Daughter, one son, H.L. Daughters, Kingsville, Texas, 2 daughters, Mrs. Mary Murphy, Clemville, Mrs. Chas. Gambrell, Pasadena, Texas; six brothers, William Johnson, Canton, Mo.; Frank Johnson, Clemville, Texas; John Johnson, Ethel, Miss.; Albert Johnson, Wayland, Mo.; and Chas Johnson, Canton, Mo.; and 2 grandchildren. Funeral services were held from the Walker-Matchett Funeral Home Monday afternoon at 2 pm Rev. Keene of Markham, officiating. Burial was in Hawley Cemetery.
Daily Tribune, December 16,
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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 the age of eleven. She graduated from Calhoun High School and went on to build a life defined by faith, service, and devotion to family. For 66 years, Sandra was the beloved wife of Dr. Jim Davant. Side by side, they worked tirelessly together, with Sandra always lending her support to her husband’s endeavors, including his veterinary clinic, Coastal Wild Wings, and K5 Ranch. Her work was never about recognition. It was an expression of love and partnership. Sandra was the proud mother of four children: Roxanne Davant Crain (Marty), James E. “Cinco” Davant V, Michael “Mike” Davant, Julie Davant Haines (Jerry), and a bonus daughter Debra Taska (David). She was a devoted grandmother to ten grandchildren: Cassie Hackfeld (Avery), Katie Claxton (Rush), John Crain (Darbi), John “Ted” Davant VI (Brooke), Jennifer Davant Lindstrom (Jon), Ross Davant (Anna), Avery Davant Galvez (Josh), Call Davant (Malorie), Max Haines (Maddie), Sam Haines, and bonuses Jordan Genzer (McKinsey), and Peyton Taska Genzer (Makayla). Her legacy continues through twenty great-grandchildren: Bryce “Rusty” Hackfeld (Roxanna), Kortlyn Hackfeld, Landon Piwonka, Emma Piwonka, Rilyn Hackfeld, Adilyn Hackfeld, Connor Claxton, Kali Claxton, John “Trace” Crain, Catch Crain, Huntlea Crain, John “Easton” Davant VII, Heath Davant, Parker Davant, Aurora Lindstrom, Zoe Lindstrom, Holly Davant, Bethany Davant, Ivan Davant, Naomi Davant, and two great-great-grandchildren: Ruston Hackfeld, Rowen Schmersahl, and bonus Hudson Taska Genzer, all of whom brought her immeasurable joy. The matriarch of her family, Sandra was lovingly known by many names: Momma, Granny, Aunt Sandra and Sandra Myrl. Those that had the privilege of knowing her describe her as a true lady. Even throughout her long illness, she never lost the grace and dignity she carried throughout her life, continuing to shower love and blessings on all. Her greatest accomplishment was raising a family who loves God and fiercely loves each other. She was known for always having a beautiful smile on her face, her love of singing in celebration of her faith, and making sure the family gathered often. Her most treasured moments were those spent surrounded by her family and friends. A woman of deep faith, Sandra was an active member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, a devoted member of The Daughters of the King, a board member of the Blessing Historical Foundation, and a participant in several book clubs. She enjoyed reading, china painting, sewing, gardening, walking, and sharing stories of her family history. She was passionate about where she came from and made it a priority to write letters to her grandchildren so they would always know their roots. Sandra’s love language was service. She loved to host birthday dinners, holiday celebrations, and cooking lunch for the guys. She was known for her generosity, kindness, belief in forgiveness and grace, and her joyful insistence on being present, earning her family’s playful teasing that she gave them their FOMO, fear of missing out. She loved traveling, especially with family and friends. Her last sunset was spent celebrating her oldest daughter's birthday, surrounded by family. Our brightest star has gone to be with our Lord and Savior, but will live forever and always in our hearts. She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Jim Davant; her four children; ten grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters Sharon Charbula, Sybil Wall, and Stephanie Crocker Kopsa (Gregg); brothers Robert Dale Wall (Rhoda) and Clyde Crocker; sister-in-law Teddie Davant Perry (Graham); and brother-in-law Bill Davant (Debbie); many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters Susan Wall and Shirley Wall Mayfield; and her sisters-in-law Carolyn Davant Fricke, Kathryn Davant Higgins, and Eugenia Davant Wilson. Visitation will be held, Thursday, February 12, 2026 at St. John’s Episcopal Church at 1:30 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2:30 p.m., officiated by Father William “Bill” Bullard. A graveside service will follow at Hawley Cemetery. Pallbearers: Cinco Davant, Mike Davant, Marty Crain, Jerry Haines, Graham Perry, John Crain, Ted Davant, Ross Davant, Josh Galvez, Max Haines, Call Davant, Sam Haines. The family would like to extend their deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to the many nurses, caregivers, and medical professionals who so compassionately cared for our momma throughout the past year, especially her sweet Naomi. Your kindness, patience, and unwavering dedication brought comfort not only to her, but to all of us. We are forever grateful for the dignity, love, and respect you showed her each day, and for the peace you helped provide during this journey. Your care will always be remembered and deeply appreciated. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 895 Palacios, TX 77465. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
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Graveside services were held here Saturday afternoon for James Davenport, 54, of Bay City. Interment was in Edna Cemetery. Mr. Davenport, a former Edna resident, passed away in Bay City last Wednesday. Edna friends of the Davenports said the family lived in Jackson County several years in the 1940’s. He is survived by his widow, five sons and three daughters.
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Funeral services for Dianne Davidson, 41, of Houston are scheduled for 11 am Saturday, Nov. 5, 1994, at New Hope Baptist Church in Bay City with the Bishop h. J. Falls officiating. Burial will follow in Eastview Cemetery in Bay City. Visitation will be until 9 pm today at the Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Bay City. Miss Davidson was born Aug. 26, 1953, in Bay City to John Edgar and Leola Edwards Davidson and died Nov. 2, 1994 in Twelve Oaks Hospital in Houston. She was a member of the Church of God and was a resident of Houston. Survivors include a daughter, Pauline Davidson of Sweeny; a sister, Martha Hobbs of West Columbia; seven brothers, Ernest Davidson, Solomon Davidson, and Tom Davidson all of Bay City; Elder Samuel Williams of Brazoria, Arthur Davidson of Houston, Hugh Davidson of Houston and John Edgar Davidson Jr. of El Campo; a devoted niece, Marsha Simple of Sweeny and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Edgar Davidson Sr. and Leola Davidson. Pallbearers are Ricky Smith, Troy Davidson, Brian Davidson, Hugh Davidson Jr., Cecil Brown and Vincent Davidson. Honorary pallbearers are Ernest Davidson, Tom Davidson, Arthur Davidson, Solomon Davidson, Elder Samuel Williams, Hugh Davidson Jr., and John Edgar Davidson Jr. Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home in Bay City.
Daily Tribune,
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Funeral services for Claunese L. Davis, 59, of Round Rock, were held at 2 p. m. Sunday, Dec. 4, 1994, in the West Side Church of Christ in Round Rock. Burial followed in Palm Valley Cemetery in Round Rock. Mrs. Davis was born Dec. 8, 1934, in Marlin, and died Dec. 1, 1994. She had lived in Round Rock for the past two years and was employed by Weburg Furniture. She was an active member of the West Side Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, James “Jim” Davis of Round Rock; two daughters, Lisa Brewer and her husband, Jim, of Lubbock and Amy Holmes and her husband, Danny, of Midland; three sons, Jay Davis and his wife, Loraine, of Lake Jackson, Joe Davis and his wife, Margy of Angleton and Chris Davis of Ft. Riley, Kansas; a brother, Joe Dale Livingston of Houston and seven grandchildren. The family requests memorials be made to the West Side Church of Christ. Arrangements are with Henderson-Beck Funeral Home of Austin.
Daily Tribune, December 6, 1994
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Funeral services for Floyd Davis, 86, of Bay City will be held 11 am Wednesday at Enterprise Baptist Church with the Rev. A. H. Pointer officiating. Burial will be at Eastview Cemetery. Visitation will be until 9 pm. Mr. Davis was born Sept. 29, 1905 in Bay City to Mathern and Louida Washington Davis and he died Aug. 1, 1992 at Matagorda General Hospital. He was a widower and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Edna Davis Christopher of San Antonio; a brother, A. D. (Lottie) Davis of Bay City; a sister, Alma Davise Wyche of Houston; two grandsons, William Nelson Jr. and Reginald Nelson of San Antonio; a special cousin Thel Jones of Bay City and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be A. D. Davis Jr., Patrick Davis, Robert Floyd Davis, George Johnson, Willie Nelson Jr. and Preston Wyche. Honorary pallbearers will be Mr. Davis’s grandsons and brother. Greens Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. The Daily Tribune, August 4, 1992 Obituary & marker photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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December 20, 1951 – Born in Palacios, Texas to Martha and Archie Davis Sr., the fifth child in the family. Kenneth attended Sanford Elementary School and later left high school to enlist in the Army, serving from 1970 through 1977. After his military service, he worked as a mechanic and also contributed to home improvement projects. He was employed at Austin Pepsi Cola before moving to Olivia, Texas, where he continued working as a handyman and contractor. Kenneth was known for his dedication to his work, friends, and associates. He was preceded in death by his father, Archie Sr.; mother, Martha Frances; stepfather, V. Matthews Sr.; sister, Barbara Peters; brothers Paul, Archie, JD, and Willie; and beloved puppies, Maxx and Lillie. SURVIVORS: Hurburt Davis Sr., Betty (Donald) Sanford, Vernon Matthews Jr. (Cindy), a host of relatives, nieces, nephews—all special friends—and Jenny French. FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, January 9, 2026, 11:30 AM, Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038.
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Lemon Davis BAY CITY—Lemon Davis, 98, of Bay City, died Wednesday, August 25, 2004. He was born January 10, 1906, in Iago, to George and Parthenia Sanders Davis. Survivors; sister, Mary Rhones of Port Lavaca. Graveside services will be 4 pm today at Eastview Cemetery in Bay City, the Rev. K. J. Griggs officiating. Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-5197
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Solomon Davis, 56, of Bay City, Texas, passed away January 26, 2026 in Bay City. He was born December 27, 1969- the son of Solomon and Dorothy Green. Memorial services will be Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 2pm at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home chapel. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Davis, his mother, Dorothy Green and his step-children, Eugene Harris, Jr., Michelle Harris, Lashanda Haynes, Charles Harris, James Harris, Carolyn Delano, John Harris and Johnny Harris; 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grands, a sister, Ethelree Tanner (Byron), a nephew, Randy Tanner (Kim) and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Bay City, Texas 979-245-5197.
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Dolores Mary Munoz De La Rosa, 70, of Bay City, Texas gained her wings on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Funeral services have been scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Jesus Freewill Holy Temple Church, 2420 Ave C, Bay City, Texas 77414 where Bishop Michael Hurst is Pastor. Family has chosen a private burial. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 12:00 Noon until 7:00 PM at Duncan Roberts Funeral Home Chapel, 2500 Ave C, Bay City, Texas 77414 Dolores was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, sister, aunt, sister n law, cousin and friend. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She dedicated over 25 years working at Bay Villa. She enjoyed cooking, cleaning, reading and dancing. Her favorite pastime was taking long car rides with her husband. Her kind and gentle spirit and radiant smile will be missed by all who loved her. Preceding Dolores in death are her parents, Pasqual B Munoz, Sr., and Irene Figueroa Munoz; children, Diane and Andrew De La Rosa, Sr.; siblings, Susana M Perez, Pasqual B Munoz, Jr., Raymond D Munoz, Sr and George Munoz. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 50 plus years, Richard Antonio De La Rosa, Sr.; four children, Sylvia D Tijerina (Martin); Richard Antonio De La Rosa, Jr.; Victoria De La Rosa (Felipe); Irene D Torres (Aaron); Juanita De La Rosa (Roberto); sisters, Maria De Carmen Figueroa and Cindy M Vidales (Mike) and a special grandson that she raised, Reyes A De La Rosa, Sr. as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Jean Brown Deadrick, of Bay City, Texas, passed away peacefully January 13, 2026, in Sugar Land, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 1pm, at Mother Zion Baptist Church in Bay City, where Rev. Climon Hall is pastor and Rev. Murray Martin, officiating. Visitation and viewing will be on Saturday from 11am. until services time at 1pm at the church. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery in Bay City. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas - (979)245-5197.
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Josephine Acuna Delgado, 61, of Blessing passed away August 1, 2025. She was born June 10, 1964 in Bay City, TX to Martin Acuna, Sr. and Josephine Magnia Acuna. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing Bingo and going to Casinos. She was preceded in death by her father and 2 brothers, Ricky Acuna and Steve Acuna. Survivors include her husband Jose Delgado; her mother Josie Acuna; children Joe Delgado, Jesse Delgado (Cat) and Monica Delgado (Niko); sister Linda Salas (Danny); brothers Martin Acuna, Jr. (Anna) and Paul Acuna; 7 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 followed by funeral services at 10:00 AM. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.
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Matagorda, TX Edwin “Ed” Albert Derrich, Jr. of Matagorda, Texas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on February 26, 2025, at the age of 82. “Gramps,” as his six grandkids and four great grandkids knew him, was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather with a quick laugh and ready smile. He shared his life with the love of his life, Mary Ann Wendt Derrich, who he married in 1962. Through his life’s work, a 55-year career in public education as a teacher, coach, administrator and school board trustee, “Coach Derrich” touched the lives of countless students across Texas. Ed was born February 16, 1943, in El Campo to the late Edwin Derrich, Sr. and Annastazie Stavinoha Derrich. He attended St. Phillip’s Catholic School in El Campo and is a graduate of El Campo High School and the University of Houston. After graduating, he began his coaching and teaching career in Edinburgh before moving back to El Campo, and then in 1969 moved to Columbia High School in West Columbia, where he stayed until 2003. After 10 years at CHS, he became Head Football Coach and Athletic Director and led the Roughnecks to district championships in 1983, 1985, 1986 and 1987, when he also coached the team to the state 4A Quarterfinals. In 2017, Coach Derrich was inducted into the CHS Athletic Booster Hall of Honor. Although he left coaching in 1993, he continued building his educational legacy as an assistant principal at West Columbia Jr. High and CHS and principal at West Brazos Jr. High. He officially retired in 2003 but went on to serve as interim superintendent/principal at Matagorda ISD and later President of the Matagorda ISD Board of Trustees. Ed’s dedication to his community also included 24 years officiating at the Texas State Track Meet in Austin, active membership in Rotary International, serving as 1987-1988 President of the West Columbia chapter, and founding membership in the Matagorda chapter of the Lion’s Club. Ed was also actively involved in his local Catholic parish throughout his life. Above all, Ed enjoyed being with his family, with whom he shared his love of football and the outdoors. He leaves his family with many happy memories, whether fishing, hunting, playing around at the beach, or just enjoying time spent together. And though his family knows it well, many others may not know that Ed played the harmonica, which he called the French harp. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Ann; children Wendy Whitt (Tim), Deanna Hudgeons (Randy) and Paul Derrich (Kay); grandchildren Jacob Whitt, Travis White, Zachary Whitt (Cally), Nathan Hudgeons, Hannah Kruppa, Hayden Derrich and McKenzie Derrich; great grandchildren Derrich, Nolan, Wimberly and Shephard Whitt; sister Etheline Sanders; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Annastazie Derrich, and his sister Delores Greer. Visitation will be at C.T. Baker & Sons Funeral Home, 634 S. Columbia Dr., West Columbia, TX on Thursday, March 6, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and praying of the rosary will begin at 6:30 pm. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 1:30 pm at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 807 Loggins Dr, West Columbia, TX, followed by a graveside service at 4:00 pm Holy Cross Memorial Park, 1615 Mechanic St., El Campo, TX. A reception celebrating Ed’s life will be held after the burial at 4:30 pm at Danevang Community Hall, 357 County Road 426, Danevang, TX. Pallbearers will be Jacob Whitt, Zachary Whitt, Nathan Hudgeons, Hayden Derrich, Travis White, Dale Wisnieski, Chris Wisnieski, and Clint Leopold. Honorary pallbearers will be Hannah Kruppa, McKenzie Derrich, and Cally Whitt. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Holy Rosary Catholic School in Rosenberg, St. Philip the Apostle Catholic School in El Campo, Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School in Richwood, and/or Holy Cross Catholic School in Bay City.
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Daniel Lee Head Deshchidn, known to friends and family as Danny, passed away peacefully at his home in Josephine, Texas, on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the age of 67. Danny was born in Houston, Texas, on March 31, 1958. At the age of three, he was lovingly adopted into the family of Woodrow and Martha Head, who raised him in Bay City, Texas. He was a proud member of the Bay City High School Class of 1976 and furthered his education at Oklahoma State University. Professionally, Danny had a distinguished career as a Senior Software Test Engineer, specializing primarily in the testing of system hardware, software, and Network Management Systems, from which he retired after many years of dedicated service. A kind soul with a love for food & travel, Danny lived a life of many facets, touching lives with his warmth of faith, love, and courage. Danny is survived by his cherished daughter, Jacqueline Renee Deshchidn; his brother, Larry Head (Margaret); and his sister, Lana Head. He also leaves behind his extended Burge siblings, Margaret Carlisle, Marsha Hoffman, Mary Rose (Duaine), and John Burge, as well as too many cousins, nieces, nephews, and cherished friends to count. He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Martha Head, and his sister, Jacqueline Lucia Burge. Interment will be held privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Danny’s memory be made to an organization close to his heart, the National Indian Child Care Association (NICCA).
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Simon Roland DeSoto, 69, of Bay City passed away January 9, 2025. He was born August 21, 1955 to the late Foster DeSoto and Rose DeSoto. Simon graduated from Bay City High School, where he played baseball, in 1973. In 2018, he was inducted as a Distinguished Alumnus of the school. Simon served the US Army Corps of Engineers for more than forty years in the Galveston District. He was recognized by the US Department of the Army with the Superior Civilian Service Award, the third highest award awarded by the department to civilians, and by the Commander of the US Coast Guard for Outstanding Waterway Management. The highlight of his career came when he was selected as one of the 100 most influential members of the Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association at their 100-year anniversary celebration. Simon was also recognized by the International Boating and Water Safety Summit and US Congress for his water safety advocacy. He sat on numerous boards in Matagorda County and worked in countless ways for the community he loved. Over the years, Simon served as Fire Marshal, EMS Director, and Fire Chief for Matagorda Volunteer Fire Department and as a Deputy Constable in Matagorda County. As part of his strong faith, Simon loved to share gospel music and was CEO of Texas Gospel Music Barn Ministries. Simon took great pride in broadcasting his radio show on Happy Radio 92.5 FM and was a member of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame. One of his greatest loves was football. He was the voice of Bay City Blackcat Football for over 30 years, broadcasting alongside Roland Orsak for several of those years and Tommy Griffin for the last nine. When he was not serving in the community, Simon’s greatest joy was in spending time with his family. He was a beloved husband, stepfather, father-in-law, and grandfather known affectionately as Poppy by his grandkids. Simon was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Carlene Griffith, and his brother Junior DeSoto. Survivors include his wife Diana Lynn Taylor DeSoto; children Natalie Friesenhahn (Darren) and Paul Ryan Remlinger (Bethany); grandchildren Dawson Friesenhahn, Grant Friesenhahn, Julianne Friesenhahn, Aaron Remlinger and Norah Remlinger; and nephew Ron Proffer (Terressa). Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM with Pastors Lane Par-Due and Del Toler officiating. Pallbearers will be Paul Ryan Remlinger, Darren Friesenhahn, Grant Friesenhahn, Robert Taylor, Robert Kyle Taylor, and Tim Lankau. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America at https://myasthenia.givevirtuous.org/donate/donation-form .
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Maria Elena Dominguez, 84, of Blessing, Texas, peacefully passed away on June 6, 2025. She was born on July 9, 1940, in San Juan, Texas. Maria lived a life full of strength, love, and devotion to her family. Her strong work ethic began at the age of 14, when she started her first job as a maid. Over the years, Maria worked tirelessly in various roles, including as a migrant worker picking cotton and harvesting fruit and vegetables. She also worked numerous jobs as a waitress in Bay City, Texas, and at a local nursing home, where her compassionate care later led to her working in the nursing field later in life. Maria also worked as a parts runner for Coastal Automotive, where she spent many years working alongside her good friend James Dancer. In her later years, Maria moved to Houston, Texas, and worked as an RV manager at Trader Village. In addition to her many accomplishments, Maria loved watching Turner Classic movies, telenovelas, biographies on TV, shopping at thrift stores and garage sales, and, most of all, singing and dancing. These activities brought her immense joy throughout her life. She is survived by her beloved children: Guadalupe Olvera Schooler and husband Ricky Schooler, Manuel Olvera and wife Diana Olvera, Bruno Olvera Jr. and wife Danita Olvera, Lorraine Olvera Esquivel and husband Joe Esquivel, and Elaine Olvera Santiago. Maria was a proud grandmother to 15 grandchildren and a cherished great- and great-great-grandmother to many. She is also survived by her living siblings, Armando Barrera, Mela Barrera, Jesse Barrera, Hopi Barrera, Baldemar Barrera, and Mary Lou Barrera, as well as her brother-in-law Refugio Flores. Maria was preceded in death by two children, Raul Olvera and Beatriz Olvera, her parents Raul and Fermina Barrera, and her siblings Jose Barrera, Arnoldo Barrera, and Romela Flores. Her warmth, dedication to family, and tireless work ethic left a lasting impression on everyone she met. Maria's legacy lives on through the generations she lovingly raised. A private memorial service will be held for the family. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
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Lucia E. Donjuan, 83, of Wharton passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at a Bay City nursing center. She was born on August 8, 1942, in Newgulf, Texas to the late David, Sr. and Maria Herrera Erevia. Lucia was raised in Newgulf and Boling for several years before her family moved to Wharton where she attended Wharton schools. She married Gilberto Davila in Wharton. He preceded her in death on January 21, 1996. Lucia enjoyed cooking, watching Gods’ world outside, tending to her plants and flowers, taking care of others and doting on her grand, great grand, and great great grandchildren. She also enjoyed working for the University of Houston system as a custodian for over 25 years. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Josephine Ann Cantu, her brothers, Antonio Erevia, David Erevia, Jr., Matilde Erevria, sisters, Maria Everia, Estella Erevia, Maria Ester Erevia, Esperanza Erevia. Lucia is survived by her daughter, Theresa Erevia Cantu, Belen Adame, sons, Flavio Davila and wife, Elba, Gilbert Rodriguez, siblings, Angel Erevia, Raymond H Erevia and Consuelo Erevia, grandchildren, Joette Ann Krpec, Eric Allen Montalvo, Sr., Crystal Montalvo, Criselda Teal, Anthony Cantu, Alexander Cantu, Jeremy Alexander Davila, Rheanna Ester Davila, Laci Alexandra Davila, Johnny Ray Garcia, Savannah Garcia, Christine Farinias, Francisco Alvardo, Yuridia Yoselin Alvardo, Gregory Rodriguez, Chelsea Rodriguez, Alyssa Rodriguez, and Patrick Rodriguez, great grandchildren, Angelica Lee Hernandez, Donovan Ray Krpec, Shelby Krpec, Eric Allen Montalvo, Jr., Braulia Ortiz, Naydia Lucia Perez, Ricardo Perez, Nathaniel Perez, Anthony Cesar Lee Cantu, Adam Joel Lee Cantu, Athena Lynn Martinez, Jissell Garcia, Michelle Garcia, Samantha Cruz, Junior Cruz, Matt Cruz, JR Garcia, Julian Castaneda, Neveah Martinez, Jordan Martinez, Berniece Martinez, Mila Farinas, Joseph Farinias, Jr., and Amoret Farinias, along with her great great grandchildren, Baki R Hernandez-Dixon, Estella Vasquez, Natasha Montalvo, Akasha Montalvo, Cristella Vasquez, Ezra Rodriguez, Ethan Rodriguez, and Jeremiha Rodriguez, Along with her countless friends who felt her warmth and generosity. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2025, after 1pm at the Chapel of Wharton Funeral Home with a rosary recited at 2pm. Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal will be held on Monday, September 29, 2025, at 10 am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church with Rev Antonio Perez celebrating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton. Pallbearers will be Bradley Krpec, Eric Montalvo, Jr., Francisco Alvarado, Johnny Ray Garcia, Jeremy Davila and Gregory Rodriguez. Funeral services are under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at whartonfuneralhome.com
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It is with a heavy heart that the family announces the death of Kenneth Ray Dressler Jr. He passed on to heaven at 2:16 pm on October 3rd, 2025. He left behind a spouse, Janell Mulligan-Dressler, 1 daughter Danielle Elizabeth Murphree, and 3 loving grandchildren, Allen James & Elizabeth Ann Morales & Skye Faith Murphree. He dedicated 16.5 yrs to TDCJ Clemens Unit starting off as a Correctional Officer in the building, and then advancing to Maintenance where he spent the rest of his days until he went on medical leave May 2025. During his time home, he got closer to his grandchildren who called him Pop-Pop. He adored being a grandfather and he dedicated his newfound time to teaching them all the things they needed in this life. In between his work career and being a provider, he dedicated his time to volunteering at the VFW Post 2438 as an auxiliary member. He worked the canteen during bingo and would help with clean ups or anything the post needed. He was a selfless man who would have given the shirt off his back to help those he loved. A viewing will be held for those friends and family who wish a chance to say goodbye on Monday October 13th from 10 am to 12 pm at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A meal will be then provided at the VFW Post 2438 following the visitation.
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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 children Christopher (Molly) and Carson; and Diane Dreymala and her husband Jim Findlay. Yes, Mark’s birthplace was in Houston, TX but he and his sisters were raised by their devoted and caring parents in Port Lavaca, TX where he absolutely fell in love with the outdoors. He played Little League baseball, was active in Boy Scouts and 4H, but spent as many waking hours as possible fishing, camping, hunting, and throwing frisbees on the beach. He graduated from Calhoun High School in 1978 and ventured “inland” to Waco, TX where he attended trade school at Texas State Technical Institute (TSTI) and obtained a degree in Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanics in 1979. Desperately missing his fishing, camping, hunting and beach time activities, Mark moved from Waco, TX (with degree in hand) back to the South Texas coastal region where he sought out, found and built a successful 40-year professional career in Industrial Plant Maintenance, contributing his expertise to the South Texas Nuclear Plant in Matagorda County and Nanya Plastics in Wharton, TX. His career path allowed him to live close to the “coastal waters” that brought him immense joy. Mark loved his family, friends, work, motorcycle and the great outdoors. He will be remembered for his unwavering kindness, adventurous spirit, and the joy he found in nature and family gatherings. His legacy lives on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. The family will receive friends and relatives beginning at 1:00 PM, Friday, January 23rd, 2026 at Taylor Bros. Funeral home in Bay City, TX. Funeral services will follow viewing at 2:00 PM.
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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 School. Elmo served four years in Future Farmers of America receiving Greenhand Farmer, Lone Star Farmer and the first ever at his school to receive the American Farmer degree at the National FFA Convention in Kansas City, Kansas in 1959. He also received Electricity, Mechanics and DeKalb Awards and served as area FFA Vice-President. He was awarded second place in Harris County’s Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year. Elmo was on the Missouri City Mustangs football team and also on the track team during his high school years. He was a great runner in track and received many medals and ribbons. He loved to reminisce about those years and greatly enjoyed going to his children’s, grandchildren’s, and great grandchildren’s sports events. Elmo and his high school sweetheart, Rita Marianne Hastings of Alief, Texas were married on December 20, 1958. Together they started farming and ranching and during this time they were blessed with daughter, Linda, sons, Elmo, III and John. Elmo was a lifelong farmer and rancher in Brazoria County for 17 years and moved his family and farming operation to Matagorda County in 1972 where he continued to farm for 26 years retiring from farming in 1998 having farmed for 43 years. During this time also becoming owner/operator of Riceland Flying Service in 1983-1990, a crop-dusting service company where he along with an excellent work crew and family members provided excellent crop services to a large clientele of farmers. The office was a favorite meeting place for the farmers. At the same time he was still farming along with his wife, daughter and two sons who were involved in the day to day operations of both the farm and crop-dusting service. Presently, at the time of his demise he was an agent/owner of Texana Real Estate opening its doors for business in 2002. After he retired from farming his daughter, Linda urged him to go to real estate school and he readily took her advice stating that after retirement from farming and selling Riceland Flying Service since he was not happy to sit at home and watch the “Young and Restless.” This became a great family joke since he once received a speeding ticket rushing home from the office to watch it! While the family grew, grandchildren spent a lot of time at deer camp in South Texas camping out, enjoying hiking, fishing, hunting with their Dad, and collecting arrowheads with their “Pappy.” These were memorable years in his life and as the grandchildren told him many times that going to deer camp with him was the most fun they had in their whole lives. They loved sleeping in the camp house, riding bikes up and down hills, building and dancing around a campfire at night, dinner outside under the stars, celebrating New Years with firecrackers and egg nog. But most of all getting to hunt with their “Pappy.” As they grew to adults many of those deer and duck hunts are being made with their families. Elmo was a strong man of faith and integrity leaving a legacy of family behind. Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years, Rita Marianne Hastings Duke, daughter Linda Gail Greenawalt (Mark), sons Elmo (Bubba) Duke III (Susan), and John Chandler Duke (Brenda). His grandchildren include John David Greenawalt (Stacy), Kristen Kubecka (Dane), Mandy Moreno (Michael), Laura Chanek (Jason), Christopher Duke (Hannah), and Brian Duke. He also loved his 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson. His in-laws include Jack and Yvonne Kirkland, Fred Hastings, Frank Planka, Caroline Duke. Elmo is preceded in death by his parents, Elmo (Pete) and Mayme Calo Duke, sister Marjorie Duke Planka, and brother Anthony Duke along with his father and mother-in-law Chandler and Melva Hastings and brother-in-law Jack Hastings. He was also preceded in death by his grandson Elmo Cody Duke IV. There will be a visitation at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM followed by the funeral at 10:00 AM with Louis Rush officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery with a meal at Beneath the Oaks afterwards. Pallbearers will be Christopher Duke, Brian Duke, John David Greenawalt, Dane Kubecka, Michael Moreno, and Jason Chanek.
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VICTORIA — Born July 14, 1937, in Palacios, TX, Viola O. Duran left to be with our Lord and Savior on November 18, 2024. She was blessed with a long, prosperous life, surrounded by her loving family, not limited to her 20 grandkids, 53 great-grandkids, and 16 great-great-grandkids. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Robert B. Duran, parents Victor and Patricia Ottino, siblings John M. Ottino, Richard V. Ottino, Mary Louise Ramirez, Henry Ottino, and her grandchildren, Lawrence Pena, Joann Guerrero, and Tino Duran Alvarado. She is survived by daughters Cindy (Luis) Perales, Sylvia (Ramon) Guererro Jr., Victoria (Larry) Pena, and Roberta (Joe) Rodriguez, all of whom reside in Palacios and her son, Javier Ottino Duran of Victoria, TX. Viola was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, a member of the Catholic Daughters, and a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She also worked as a CNA/Med Aide at Palacios Nursing Home for 20 years where she cared for many patients. We are grateful for the many years of life she was blessed with, for her unconditional love and most of all, the many memories. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Pallbearers: TJ Alvarado, Raymond Guerrero III, Justin Duran, Joe Rodriguez Jr., Javier Duran Jr., J.R. Perez. Honorary Pallbearer: The late Laurence Pena. Services will be held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church as follows: 1004 Magnusson Ave, Palacios, TX 77465, Monday, November 25, 2024, 9:00 am – Visitation, 10:30 am – Rosary, 11:00 am - Mass Under the care of Angel Lucy’s Funeral Home.
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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 thing. Pup-Pup, Ro-Ro, Robby, Rob, Coach Dwight, Mr. Dwight, 2 Pop, Rob Diesel, Little Brother or my personal favorite Daddy. A man of many names but one very stable mission to raise a family who loves God, fiercely loves each other, knows their heritage and never to be without a smile. Our Moon and all our Stars left us to be with our Lord and Savior. May his soul rest in peace and may we never drive too, too fast for his guardian angel wings to keep up. Born to Bob and Nancy Dwight on August 15, 1953, in Bluefield, West Virginia spending his early childhood in Beckley, West Virginia as Little Brother to sisters Sue and Ruth. Before beginning grade school, the family would move to the panhandle of West Texas, closest to the Salt Fork of the Red River which provided the backdrop of best stories of the big open sky and growing up in a small town. Rob would spend summers chasing arrowheads with his Dad as a young man accomplishing Eagle Scout, leaving him with the best descriptions of tent- camping in Yellowstone Park and many other adventures canoeing around Canada. A graduate of Samnorwood High School Class of 1971, Robby would spend a year playing basketball for Clarendon College before joining sister Ruth at Texas Tech University Class of 1977. Rob would also later accomplish his Master of Education from Southwest Texas University 1988. After College ROB pursued a passionate journey in education with the mindset of kids first, which was passed down from his Chemist Science Teacher Mother and Superintendent of Schools Father. A true revolutionary educator he started his journey as Coach Dwight and across the State of Texas with many school districts in between he touched the lives of many before becoming Principal of Schools. Mr. Dwight would end his career in education as Superintendent of Schools in 2012 with a very happy retirement. Leaving each place better than when he found it and elevating each realm of living within each district for each educator and student for the better. An Eagle, Raider, Jaguer, Leopard, Leopard again, Tiger, Bulldog, Lion, Beaver, Comanche, Spartan, Bobcat and Spartan again many years were spent as the driver of a yellow bus chasing playoff season as the Biggest Fan of the current school sports team or to just fill-in for a Bus Route Driver. No role within the school was more important than the other and together as a team each school would succeed increasingly. A supporter across the board of everything that could lead to helping a kid build confidence, integrity and grit. He enjoyed supporting the arts, the Band, Theater, Auto Mechanic, Welding, FFA, FHA, TAFE, FCA and if a new club needed to be introduced, he would build funding to provide, to make it happen because enrichment for the future of the communities around him was of the most priority. Too many play-off wins to count, and a few Texas High School State Championships. Coach Dwight will live long in many former students and players’ hearts just as they did his entire life. Rob Dwight married Dayna Griffin Dwight in 1986, he described the first-time seeing Mom as electric and had to find out more about the girl with the big hat in the red convertible. Soon after marriage they would welcome oldest daughter Sayrah Dwight Craft, five years later the dynamic duo ‘the Twins” Taylor Dwight and Tyler Dwight before the perfect ending and grand finale to the Dwight Tribe, Tarah Dwight-who would become the best road trip partner a Dad could ask for traveling back more recently for Last Samnorwood High School Reunion. Chad Craft would join Robs family in 2013 marrying Sayrah Ruth and become another son to him for 14 years, he would also be blessed with Taylor’s Fiancé, Dillon Pawlosky and the three of them alongside Tyler would be able to talk Astros, Texans, Spurs, Rockets, and all the worldly news for hours. Robs kids were his pride and joy, they will miss jamming Dads music like Aqualung by Jethro Tull , his delicious pit-grilled ‘pigsicles” (pork ribs), but mostly his very spiritually guided advice that would leave you with a smile and better sense of self. Dayna, the LOVE for his wife for 39 years radiated from his soul, the best partner supporting the kids with all activities and the Best Uncle from little kid to adulthood they could ask for. The accomplishment Rob wanted more in life above all else was to be greatest Dad and that was a goal a to be proud of, he was also a great friend, dependable leader, storyteller, belly-laugher, grill-cheese master, pasture walker, snake-stick making man with a pulse for life and a way with words that made everything simple to understand. With a simple “Just Breathe Darlin” and a song verse or two of ‘Mr Froggy went a Court’n” Dad could ease all the problems away. It was nothing to walk outside with Daddy howling at the moon and remind us we should too every chance we get. “Here Kitty Kitty, Ho Kitty Kitty’ is the call of the wild at Scared Dog Ranch and every animal knew that was feeding time. Rob taught his kids to love and appreciate the nature around us, often saying from “stardust to stardust, ashes to ashes. After retirement Rob thrived in his role as PUP-PUP, spoiling his 8 grandchildren Maggy, Vanessa, Izzy Ray, Byrdie Eileen, Reagan, Rowan, Frank and Fischer Sinclair Craft. Every chance he got to be around them he was there, showing up with donuts, pan-frying his famous French Toast, always pockets full of new treasures and trinkets with the most patience, it was easy to be around their grandpa and we love him for that. We will be forever blessed and thankful that Pup-PUP loved his grandchildren and they loved him fiercely back, as Fischer reminds us to find the joy in our heart ‘too not be so sad. But to be so happy because Pup-Pup is in heaven and happy. He is so happy.’ The Life and Accomplishments of Rob Dwight cannot be summed up in so few words. He was a man of much knowledge, many stories and the greatest laugh. A Celebration of Life will commence at 3:00 PM Feb 28, 2026 at 1624 FM 456 Midfield, Tx 77456. In lieu of sending plants, flowers or meals spend the money on your kids. Buy them a new dress, a new book or baseball bat. Dad loved kids, but he loved spoiling them more. Cards may be mailed to 3207 Ave J Bay City Tx 77414. Survived in Death by Dayna Griffin Dwight (wife), Chad and Sayrah Craft (daughter) with kids Maggy, Izzy Ray, Byrdie Eileen and Fischer Sinclair Craft. Tyler Dwight (son). Taylor Dwight (daughter) and Fiancé Dillon Pawlosky with kids Vanessa Janecek and Reagan Pawlosky. Tarah Dwight (daughter) Larry and Sue Reed (sister) Ruth Dwight and Joey Horton (sister). Steve and Cheryl Thomas(cousin) Ray and Sabrina Barnett (cousin). Murray and Hope Griffin (BIL), Rhonda and Roger Townes (SIL), Darrell and Wanda Varner (SIL), David and Susie Griffin (SIL). Marcy Craft, Matt and Courtney Martin with sons Frank and Rowan Martin. And many more nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews that he loved so very much. Preceded in Death By- Robert E. Dwight II and Nancy Dwight (parents). Murray and Mary Griffin (parent-in-laws). Uncle and Aunts-Elmer and Dorothy Thomas, Walt Calvin and Marion Grimm, Clyde and Louise Dwight, David and Bobby Dwight, Cousins-Barbara Moran, Dolores Barnett, Clyde Jr and Alan Dwight. Grandparents Tyler Ray and Dorothy Grimm, Grandparents Clyde Otis and Lena Ruth Dwight and Great Grandma Osceola Humphrey Bailey and friend Frank Craft alongside many more anxious relatives ready to greet him. We are so appreciative and blessed by the support of so many. “Just Smile Darlin”
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