Mar 16, 2024

Joe F. Moreno Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jose 'Joe' Fonseca Moreno, 68, of Needville, Texas.   Joe passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at a Sugar Land hospital. He was born on October 14, 1955, in El Campo, Texas to the late Reyes and Felipa Fonseca Moreno.Joe was raised in Sheridan, Texas, a...

Mar 12, 2024

Nieves Salinas Samora



Nieves Salinas Samora, 96 formerly of Richmond/ Newgulf, TX, died on March 12, 2024, in Richwood, TX.  She was born Maria de las Nieves Salinas in Louise, TX on May 8, 1927, to Mauricio and Bartola Salinas, the youngest of 13 children.  At the age of 9 the family moved to Palacios, TX where she attended school.  In her teen years...

Mar 11, 2024

Evelyn Rogers Cochran, “MeeMee” went to be with the Lord Jesus on Monday, March 11, 2024. There to greet her, the love of her life, John Earl Cochran.

 

Evelyn was born February 26, 1930 in Houston, Texas to Helen Bigler Rogers and Samuel Lee Rogers. She attended Jefferson Davis High School and the University of Houston. She married John Earl Cochran...

Mar 10, 2024

David Cheatham

May 29th 1956 ~ March 10th 2024

David Cheatham, 67, a husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his resident in East Bernard, Texas, on Sunday, March 10th, 2024.

David was born in Houston, TX, on May 29th, 1956, to the late Roy Charles Cheatham Sr. and Nell (Mann) Cheatham. He was a graduate of University of Houston Police Academy...

Mar 7, 2024

SGT. Christopher Raymond French Jr.

March 22nd 1999 ~ March 7th 2024

 

Junior Frenchy, Sgt. Christopher Raymond French Jr., age 24, of Patterson, New Jersey, passed away on March 7, 2024, in Harker Heights, Texas. He was born on March 22, 1999. Frenchy was a beloved son of Christoper Raymond French Sr. and Jadira Liz French, and a cherished brother of Masen...

Mar 5, 2024

Shirley Wittig, 74, of Wharton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at a Victoria hospital following a brief illness.  She was born on April 4, 1949, in Seguin, Texas to the late Berthold and Wanda Wesch Zunker.

 

Shirley was raised in the Marion area and attended schools in Marion , graduating from Marion High School with the class of 1967....

Feb 28, 2024

Elmer Henry Zimmerman, 100, passed away peacefully at his home in Boling on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.  He was born on April 22, 1923, in Falls City, Nebraska, to the late Henry Albert and Elizabeth Willich Zimmerman.

 

He served our country proudly in the United States Army during World War II in both Europe and the Philippines, rising to the rank of...

Feb 28, 2024

Michaela Mickey Cerrillo

May 9, 1923 – February 28, 2024

 

Michaela “Mickey” Cerrillo, 100, of Wharton passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, February 28, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on May 9, 1923, in Wharton, Texas to the late Pedro and Manuela Martinez Aguilar.

 

Mickey lived most of her life in Wharton. She started working at Caney...

Feb 27, 2024

Wilhemina Abeyadeera, born on October 11, 1928, in Colombo, Sri Lanka passed away on February 27, 2024, at the age of 95. A woman of unwavering faith, she devoted her life to the teachings of God, spreading love and kindness wherever she went. Having taught English and Music in Sri Lanka before relocating to the United States in her 60s,...

Feb 27, 2024

Martha Catherine Welfel

 

 

 

Martha Catherine Welfel was born on March 14, 1930 to Mary Bartos Krenek and John Krenek in Wharton, Texas. She was called home to her Heavenly Father on February 27, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Welfel, and daughters Pris Ann Shimek, and Peggy Marie Welfel. 

 

Martha married Albert Welfel and together they had three...

Feb 24, 2024

JOYCE FORGASON was born on October 6, 1928 to Elsie and James Wilson in Decatur, Texas. Her father was a dairyman and milked Jersey and Holstein cows. She was blessed with two excellent parents. She attended school in Greenwood, Texas in a class of nine (9) students, graduating high school there in 1946. Four years later, a surprise was announced...

Feb 24, 2024

Ruth Miller

November 27, 1929 – February 24, 2024

 

Ruth Miller, 94, of Franklin and formerly of Wharton passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at a Bryan hospital following a brief illness.  She was born on November 27, 1929, in Wharton, Texas to the late Joe W. Joines and Viola Barnett Joines.

 

Ruth was raised in the Wharton area and attended Hungerford...

Feb 24, 2024

Louis Charles “Charlie” Boatwright III

November 9, 1965 – February 24, 2024

 

Louis Charles “Charlie” Boatwright III, of Glen Flora, TX, passed away on February 24, 2024, at the age of 58. Born on November 9, 1965, in Wharton, TX, Charlie was a beloved father, Paw paw, brother, and friend to many. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, love for...

Feb 21, 2024

Feb 18, 2024

John Paul Dornak, 57, a son, brother, uncle, father & grumpy of San Felipe entered into eternal life on February 18, 2024.

John Paul was born in Wharton, TX on February 27, 1966, to Johnny Dornak & Darlene Laughlin.  He was a graduate of Wharton High School.   He always enjoyed playing video games for hours, bowling in many leagues and...

Feb 18, 2024

Elida Moreno Avila August 15, 1945 - February 18, 2024 Elida Avila, age 78, of Wharton passed away peacefully on February 18, 2024, in a Richmond hospital following a sudden illness. Elida was born on August 15, 1945, in Egypt, TX to the late Antonio and Rafaela Aleman Moreno. Elida was raised in Egypt and attended Hungerford School. She married...

Feb 15, 2024

In Loving Memory of Mary Aguilar Mary Aguilar, a devoted homemaker known for her compassionate nature and unwavering love for her family, peacefully passed away on February 15, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones in Austin, Texas. She was born on October 3, 1934, in Ganado, Texas, to her parents who instilled in her the values of kindness, generosity, and...

Feb 15, 2024

Paulina Poncik, age 87, of East Bernard passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024 in a Wharton nursing center. Paulina was born on June 19, 1936 in Bay City, TX to the late Robert and Mary Ruether Talafuse. 

Paulina was raised in Bay City and attended Bay City High School. She married Frank J Hlavinka, Sr. in 1954. He...

Feb 13, 2024

Patsy Welch Rawlinson

July 11, 1937 – February 13, 2024

Patsy Welch Rawlinson, age 86, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on February 13, 2024 in El Campo, Texas. Patsy was born on July 11, 1937 in Sulfur Bluff, Texas to Mabel Williams and Paul Herman Welch.

She married the love of her life W.T. “Dub” Rawlinson on...

Feb 11, 2024

Mark Anthony Longoria

October 28, 1976-February 11, 2024 

Mark Anthony Longoria, age 47, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones to be with the Lord on February 11, 2024 in Wharton, TX following a lengthy illness. Mark was born on October 28, 1976 in Wharton, TX to Carmen Longoria and the late Marcus Longoria. 

Mark graduated from Boling...