Obituaries

Paul Thomas Clements, Sr.

Paul Thomas Clements, Sr.

Jan 6, 2024

Paul Thomas Clements, Sr., passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at his home in Wharton. He was born on July 31, 1939, in Millville New Jersey, to the late Walter and Elizabeth Dilks Clements.

 

Paul was raised in the Millville area and graduated from Millville High School. He married Nellie K. Hannah on April...

Charles Mazel

Charles Mazel

Dec 31, 2023

Charles Henry Mazel was born in Wharton, Texas on September 22, 1952.  Charles fought a courageous battle with cancer but was called home on December 31, 2023.

Charles was raised in Wharton by his parents Milton and Louise Bennetsen Mazel.  He was a 1971 graduate of Wharton High School and later attended Wharton County Junior College. On December 7, 1975,...

Mario Sanchez

Mario Sanchez

Dec 31, 2023

Mario Sanchez

February 20, 1956 ~ December 31, 2023

Mario Sanchez, 67, of Wharton, passed away suddenly on December 31, 2023 in a Houston hospital. Mario was born to Vincente and Anita Hernandez in Wharton Texas.

 

Mario was raised in Wharton and attended Wharton schools. He later served our country honorably in the United States Army. Earning his Discharge...

Deborah Moore King

Deborah Moore King

Dec 30, 2023

Deborah Moore King

March 21, 1954 ~ December 30, 2023

Deborah King, 69, of Wharton, passed away on December 30, 2023 in a Sugar Land hospital. Deborah was adopted by Thomas and Ethel Moore in Germany on March 21, 1954.

Deborah worked at the United States Postal Service as a rural carrier. She married Paul King on October 10, 2018...

Amelia Valdez Piña

Amelia Valdez Piña

Dec 28, 2023

Amelia Valdez Piña, "Millie" of Houston, passed away on December 28, 2023, at the age of 75. Amelia "Millie" was born December 5, 1948, to Miguel Valdez and Cruz Jasso in New Gulf, TX. 

 

She married Armando Piña on December 18, 1976, in Fort Stockton, TX. She enjoyed going to casinos and playing Bingo. Even when she was...

Mary Gomez

Mary Gomez

Dec 27, 2023

Maria Lopez Gomez, “Mary Gomez” of Wharton, passed away on December 27, 2023, at the age of 64.  Mary was born January 27, 1959, to Roberto and Manuela Palacios Lopez in El Campo, TX. 

 

She married Miguel “Mike” Gomez, Jr. on January 29, 1977, in Wharton at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. He preceded her in...

Kelly Macha

Kelly Macha

Dec 26, 2023

Kelly Macha, 46, of East Bernard, Tx passed away on Tuesday December 26, 2023, at her residence following a courageous battle. She was born on November 5, 1977, to parents, Lonnie and Cynthia Dusek Beseda.

Kelly was raised in the East Bernard and graduated from East Bernard High School in 1995. She later attended Wharton County Junior College and the...

Dennis Ray Campbell

Dennis Ray Campbell

Dec 26, 2023

Dennis Ray Campbell left this Earth to be with our Lord and Savior on December 26, 2023.  He was surrounded by his loving family. 

Dennis was born March 4, 1943, in Bristol, VA. He grew up in a large family with 7 siblings in Abingdon, Virginia. As a young adult, he followed the advice of an aunt to move...

Shirley Ann Williamson

Shirley Ann Williamson

Dec 23, 2023

Shirley Ann Williamson, 86, of Wharton passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023. She was born on August 13, 1937, to the late Ben and Nona Frankum. Shirley was born in Galveston, TX and moved to Wharton with her family. She met and married Ray Williamson on July3, 1955. They were married for 68 years. They had three children, Raybert...

Robert Bedynek, II

Robert Bedynek, II

Dec 22, 2023

Robert Bedynek, II, 57, of Wharton, Tx passed away on Friday December 22, 2023, at his residence.  He was born on May 7, 1966, in Houston, Texas to parents, Robert Charles Bedynek, Sr and Elsa Mae Gensler Bedynek.

 

Robert was raised in the Houston area and graduated from North Shore High School in 1984. He married Karen Gallardo in...

George Frank Fojtik

George Frank Fojtik

Dec 16, 2023

George F. Fojtik July 26th 1942 ~ December 16th 2023 George F. Fojtik, 81, also known as Jr., went to be with our Lord peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2023. George was born to George and Beatrice Fojtik on July 26, 1942, in East Bernard, TX. George was the oldest of 5 children. George is survived by his wife, Margaret...

Gloria Segura

Gloria Segura

Dec 12, 2023

Gloria Segura February 12, 1954 - December 12, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gloria Segura, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Gloria peacefully left this world on December 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family in Wharton, Texas, at the age of 69. Born on February 12, 1954, in Wharton, Texas, Gloria...

Carl Eugene Britton

Carl Eugene Britton

Dec 5, 2023

Carl Eugene Britton November 20, 1958 – December 5, 2023 Carl Britton, 65, of Wharton, Tx passed away on Tuesday December 5, 2023, at a Houston hospital following a brief illness. He was born on November 20, 1958, in Wharton, Texas to the late Norbert and Frances Gilcrest Britton. Carl was raised in the Wharton area and graduated from Wharton...

Felicita Lopez

Felicita Lopez

Dec 4, 2023

  Felicita Moreno Lopez

March 31, 1941 – December 4, 2023

 

Felicita Lopez, 82, of Wharton, Tx passed away on Monday December 4, 2023, at a Wharton hospital following a brief illness.  She was born on March 31, 1941, in Fredericksburg, Texas to the late Antonio and Rafaela Aleman Moreno.

 

Felicita was raised in the Fredericksburg area and attended...

Raymundo G Barrera

Raymundo G Barrera

Nov 29, 2023

Raymundo G. Barrera, 66, of Boling, Tx passed away on Wednesday November 29,2023, at a hospital in Richmond, Tx.  He was born on April 10, 1957, in New Gulf, Texas to the late Blas Sr. and Herminia Barrera.

Raymundo was raised in the New Gulf area and graduated from Boling High School. He married Linda Fletcher in Needville, and she...

Max Sanchez

Max Sanchez

Nov 27, 2023

Max Sanchez

July 31,  2005 – November 27, 2023

 

Max Sanchez, 18, of Boling, Tx passed away unexpectedly on Monday November 27,2023, at a hospital in Wharton, Tx.  He was born on July 31, 2005, in Wharton, Texas to parents, Maximillian Sanchez and Anita Sedillo Rodriguez.

 

Max was a student at Boling High School. He enjoyed fishing, going...

Mark Wayne Cunningham

Mark Wayne Cunningham

Nov 22, 2023

In Loving Memory of

Mark Wayne Cunningham 

April 27, 1966 – November 22, 2023

 

Mark Wayne Cunningham, 57, of Wharton, Tx passed peacefully in his sleep at home in Palacios, TX. He was born in Wharton on April 27, 1966, to Fred and Barbara (Morris) Cunningham.

 

Mark attended school in Wharton and worked for Nanya Plastics Corporation as a Lab Manager for 30 years.

 

Mark...

Patricia Blakeway

Patricia Blakeway

Nov 19, 2023

Patricia Blakeway March 11th 1945 – November 19th 2023 Patricia Blakeway, 78, passed away on November 19th 2023 in a hospital in Houston, Tx. She was born on March 11th 1945 in Roans Prairie TX to the late John Berger and Mary . Patricia was a housewife all her life and a devout catholic. She loved spending time with her...

Jose Luis Sanchez Vazquez

Jose Luis Sanchez Vazquez

Nov 14, 2023

Jose Luis Sanchez Vazquez April 26th 1969 – November 14th 2023 Jose Luis Sanchez Vazquez, 54, of Boling, Tx passed away on Tuesday November 14th 2023 in a hospital in Richmond, Tx. He was born on April 26th 1969 in Savinas, Mexico to the late Jose Luis Sanchez and Rosa Eva Vazquez. Jose worked in construction all his life and...

Jose Alberto Betancourt

Jose Alberto Betancourt

Nov 8, 2023

Jose Alberto Betancourt November 27, 1964 – November 8, 2023 Jose Betancourt, 58, of Palacios passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, in a Houston hospital following a sudden illness. He was born on November 27, 1964, in Mexico to the late Maria Garza Betancourt and Enrique Betancourt. Jose was raised in Mexico and attended school there. He moved to...