Jul 4, 2024

 Gerald Ray Donaldson

Gerald Ray Donaldson, 82, of Burr, Tx passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at The Parc at Traditions in Bryan, TX. He was born on February 10, 1942, in McAlester, Oklahoma to the late Elzie and Annie Marie Elms Donaldson.

 

Gerald moved to Texas at the age of 12 and graduated from Boling High School with the Class...

Jul 1, 2024

Jun 27, 2024

 Ophea Keprta

 Ophea Keprta, 80, of Lane City, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at her residence. She was born on September 25, 1943, in Wharton to the late Hansford and Josephine Schlabs Waggoner.

 Ophea was raised in Lane City and attended Lane City school before graduating from Wharton High School in 1961. Ophea obtained her Licensed Vocational Nurse degree from...

Jun 18, 2024

 Margarita Delgado

Margarita Delgado, 66, of Wharton, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at her residence in Wharton. She was born on August 9, 1957, in Kendleton to the late Jesus and Seferina Silva Delgado, Sr.

 Margie was raised in Kendleton and attended Powell Point School. She worked at Ross department store and at Gayla in East Bernard. Margie was always...

Jun 12, 2024

 Harold Eugene “Gene” Epps, Jr.

 Gene Epps, Jr., 86, of Eagle Lake, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Boerne, Texas. He was born on March 15, 1938, in Kingstree, South Carolina to the late Harold Eugene Epps, Sr. and Mary Amanda Phillips Epps.

 Gene was raised in South Carolina and graduated from Murray Vocational High School and joined the United...

Jun 11, 2024

Wayne Waters Jr., beloved husband, dedicated father and grandfather, passed away suddenly on June 11, 2024, in Wharton, TX. Born on August 9, 1946, in Houston to the late Wayne Waters, Sr and Clara Bialas Waters. 

Wayne served our country honorably in the US Air Force continuing a family tradition of serving our nation. He spent his years honing his craft...

Jun 11, 2024

Lee Rosezell Peikert Giesie, 86 of Wharton TX, passed away on June 11, 2024.  She was born on November 21, 1937, in Bonus, TX to parents Jim and Leona Lewis Peikert.  The family soon moved to Egypt, TX to the Peikert farm. During these times, Rosezell learned the meaning of family, hard work, and giving while growing up in a Christian...

Jun 9, 2024

Richard B. Jochec, a dedicated husband, father and grandfather peacefully passed away on June 9th, 2024, at the age of 100 in Eagle Lake, TX. He was born in East Bernard, TX, on April 3rd, 1924, to the late Louis Jochec and Lydia Sliva Jochec.He joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 19 during WWII and served from 1944-1946...

Jun 6, 2024

 

Louise Richards Volz was born February 18, 1924 in Schulter, Oklahoma, the only child of the late Virgil Berry Richards and Janie Lancial Richards.  She grew up in a rural setting and attended school in both Schulter and Okmulgee.  In 1938 her family moved to Corpus Christi, TX when her father began work at the Pontiac Refining Company.  She attended high school in...

Jun 5, 2024

Ruben Barrera, 64, of Wharton, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at his residence. He was born on September 20, 1959, in New Gulf to the late Blas and Herminia Garza Barrera.

Ruben was raised in New Gulf and graduated from Boling High School. He later attended Wharton County Junior College. Ruben worked as an electrician and machinist for many...

Jun 5, 2024

On the morning of June 5, 2024, Delores Lee Thompson Rutowsky, of Rosenberg, Texas, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side.

Delores was born on August 14, 1930, to Paul Ordis and Hazel Hortense Thompson in Houston, Texas. She was the only child in a family filled with aunts, uncles, and cousins. She graduated from Lamar High School in...

Jun 4, 2024

 Jason Lee Haley

 

Jason Haley, 46, of East Bernard, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at his residence. He was born on February 7, 1978, in Wharton to the late Logan Lee and Lanette Pietzsch Haley.

Logan and Lanette passed away when Jason was little, leaving him to be raised lovingly by his grandparents, Paul and Zera Vernice Pietzsch. Jason...

Jun 4, 2024

Robert James Heimann, a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2024, at his home in East Bernard, TX, surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Braunfels, TX, on October 16, 1949, to the late Frank Heimann and Estelle Patek Heimann. Robert was a proud Texan who cherished his Czech heritage and remained devoted...

Jun 2, 2024

Retired Master Sergeant Dan Medrano, Jr., age 81, of Wharton, Texas, passed away on June 2, 2024, in Houston, Texas. He was born on September 19, 1942, in Wharton, Texas to Dan Medrano, Sr. and Susie Mora Medrano.

 

Dan served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1987. He was dedicated to his country and served with honor.

 

He is survived...

Jun 2, 2024

Archie Brooks Larch, Jr.

 

Archie B. Larch, Jr., 86, of Wharton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at a Rosenberg hospice center. He was born on April 23, 1938, in Aldine, Texas to the late Archie B. and Ida Antonia Seeliger Larch.

 

Archie was raised in the Galena Park area and graduated from Galena Park High School. He joined the...

Jun 1, 2024

Brian “Ray” Salas

Ray Salas, 77, of Boling, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024. He was born on April 25, 1947, in Bay City, Texas to the late Ben and Rosie Smith Salas.

 Ray was raised in Pledger and graduated from Boling High School with the class of 1965. He continued his education at Wharton County Junior College before honorably...

May 25, 2024

Susan Paulette Whaley, 73, of Wharton passed away Saturday,  May 25, 2024 in Katy, TX. She was born May 27, 1951 in Wharton to Burlon Sr. and Polly Whiddon Parsons. Susan is survived by her son David Whaley & his wife Cathi Whaley of Katy, grandson Ben Whaley of Rosenberg, grand daughter Mikayla Torres of Houston. She is also survived...

May 22, 2024

Mabel Marie Boedeker



Mabel Marie Boedeker, 92, of Wharton County passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, May 22nd, 2024. She was born on May 2, 1932 in Gonzales, TX to the late Johnny and Frances Koenning. She married Norman John Boedeker, Sr. and he preceded her in death in June, 5th 1987. She enjoyed gardening, being with family and listening to...

May 14, 2024

Ret. Sergeant E-5 Andrew Jackson Guill, age 81, of Angleton and formerly of Boling passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 14th. Andrew was born to Clyde Carson Guill and Alma Aurora Ashe on November 1, 1942, in Boling, Texas

Andrew was raised in Boling and attend schools in Boling. He served in the United States Army retiring in 1968....

May 14, 2024

Mary Ann White Billings, age 92, passed away peacefully in a Columbus care center on Tuesday, May 14th. Mary was born to Cyrus Douglas and Betty Mae Everett White on January 15, 1932 in Oklahoma City, OK.

Mary was raised in Oklahoma and graduated from Tishomingo High School. She later attended and graduated from the University of  Southeastern Oklahoma State in Durant,...