Dec 23, 2024

Joseph Leon Pennington Sr.

Aug. 16, 1932 – Dec. 23, 2024

 Joseph (Joe) L. Pennington Sr. 92, of Wharton Texas, passed away at his residence on Monday, December 23, 2024. He was born to the late Evelyn Swathwood and Wade Pennington of Marion, Indiana on August 16, 1932. 

 Joe graduated high school from Branson, Missouri in 1950. Joe entered the military right out...

Dec 22, 2024

Charles Schroeder, Jr., 85, of Wharton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at his residence. He was born on July 3, 1939, in East Bernard, Texas to the late Charles and Metha Ludwig Schroeder.

 Charlie was raised in the East Bernard area and graduated from East Bernard High School. He was also a “Star” athlete. He played baseball, basketball...

Dec 22, 2024

Linda Marie Bock

 Linda Bock, 75, of Wharton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22nd 2024, at Wharton nursing center. She was born on July 1st 1949 in Wharton Tx. to the late John and Bernice Buenger Malek.

Linda was raised in the Wharton High School. She married Ernest Bock in Wharton on May 25th 1968. He preceded her in death after...

Dec 15, 2024

Clara “Jeanette” Nicholson, age 78, of Friendswood, Texas passed away on December 15, 2024 in Webster, Texas. She was born on July 7, 1946 in Cameron, Texas to the late Charlie and Erva Lee McKenzie White.

 Jeanette was raised in the Wharton area and attended Wharton school. She enjoyed working for Entex Gas Company and later Reliant Energy in the accounting...

Dec 14, 2024

Cecelia Marie Jedlicka, age 94, of Wharton, Texas, passed away on December 14, 2024, in Wharton, Texas. She was born on June 8, 1930, in East Bernard to the late Stanley and Josephine Viktorin Luchak.

Cecelia was raised in the Wharton area and attended Hungerford schools. She married Frank Jedlicka on October 5, 1948, in Hungerford. After 62 years of marriage,...

Dec 13, 2024

Shellye Frizzell

Donna  (Shellye)  Rochelle Frizzell of Hungerford, Texas passed away on December 13, 2024, at the age of 74. She was born on December 3, 1950, in Garden City, Kansas.

Shellye is survived by her children, Jason Owston and Stacey of Kempner, TX and Jennifer Fojtik and Jerry of Hungerford, TX; brother, Tracy Johnson and wife Ann Marie of Cedar Park,...

Dec 8, 2024

A Celebration of Life for James Daniel Dusek

October 21, 1943 – December 8, 2024

 With deep faith and love, we celebrate the life of James Daniel Dusek, who entered eternal rest on December 8, 2024, in Sugar Land, Texas, at the age of 81.

James was born on October 21, 1943, in East Bernard, Texas, to Charles and Olga (Smaistrla) Dusek, who...

Dec 8, 2024

Nadine Lynne Price

June 16, 1963 – December 8, 2024

 Nadine Lynne Price, 61, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024, at a hospital in Rosenberg. Born on June 16, 1963, in El Campo, Texas, to Joyce McClure and the late Andrew McClure. 

Nadine will be remembered for her adventurous spirit and passion for life. She found great joy in saltwater fishing, spending...

Dec 5, 2024

Higinio Garcia

January 9, 1944 – December 5, 2024

 Higinio “Gene” Garcia, of El Campo, TX, passed away on December 5, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on January 9, 1944, in Mackey, Texas. Gene was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, love for his family, and a passion...

Nov 23, 2024

Billy Francis Watkins

 

 Billy Francis Watkins was the only child of Gus Edward Watkins and Willie Belle Pack Watkins. He was born in Gulf, Texas on January 27, 1927 and spent the majority of his youth in Newgulf and Matagorda. He was introduced to fishing and hunting at a young age and was an avid sportsman for his entire life. He...

Nov 22, 2024

 Douglas Wade Hancock, Jr.

 Doug Hancock, 25, of East Bernard, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, near Madisonville from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on January 5, 1999, in Wharton to Douglas Wade Hancock, Sr and Carla Rucker.

 Doug was born and raised in East Bernard, TX, where he attended East Bernard High School. He worked overhead...

Nov 21, 2024

 Luis Manuel Fortanelli

 Luis Fortanelli, 34, of Wharton, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at his residence. He was born on December 6, 1989, in Wharton to the late Agustin and Cinthia Ramirez Fortanelli.

 Luis was born and raised in Wharton, TX, where he attended Wharton High School. He spent his adult life with his loving wife, Brook Fortanelli, sharing 10...

Nov 17, 2024

Dorothy Mae Macek Mach

Dorothy Mae Mach, 77, of Wharton, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at her residence. She was born on September 19, 1947, in El Campo to the late Henry Ford Macek, Sr. and Selma Mae Selcer Macek.

Dorothy was raised in Wharton and graduated from Wharton High School in 1965. She later attended Wharton County Junior College....

Oct 31, 2024

Mary “Lillie” Lydia Alvarado, 79, a cherished member of her community, passed away on October 31, 2024, in Victoria Texas. Lillie was born on January 22, 1945, in New Gulf to the late Lorenzo Mireles and Felicitas Castillo. 

Lillie was a vibrant soul who found joy in the simple pleasures of life, from spending time with her beloved grandkids to dancing...

Oct 24, 2024

Mary Sarah Hernandez, 72, of Wharton passed away October 24, 2024, in a Houston hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 6, 1952, in Eagle Lake, TX to the late Emma Rodriguez Manciaz and Teodoro Manciaz.

Visitation will take place at Wharton Funeral Home on October 27, 2024, beginning at 5:00 pm, followed by a Rosary at 7:00 pm....

Oct 21, 2024

Oct 15, 2024

Edmond E Boatwright

August 9. 1032 – October 15, 2024

 

Mr. Edmond E. Boatwright, a beloved farmer from Glen Flora, TX, passed away on October 15, 2024, at the age of 92. He was known for his dedication to his land and passion for farming. Mr. Boatwright, a veteran of the Army, was born on August 9, 1932, to the late Louis...

Oct 12, 2024

Charles Lloyd Grant, Jr.

 Charles Grant, Jr., 76, of Wharton, Texas, passed away at his residence on Saturday, October 12, 2024. He was born to the late Lloyd and Mellie Duncan Grant on April 20, 1948, in Seneca, SC. 

 Charles was raised in Seneca, SC and was a 1966 graduate of Seneca High School. Charles attended Tri-County Tech in Pendleton, SC and...

Oct 11, 2024

ALAN CHARLES FITZGERALD

February 16, 1953 – October 11, 2024

 The skies across Texas gained a true cowboy in every sense of the word when Alan Fitzgerald rode into the sunset. He was cleaning ditches in preparation for fall on his beloved farm that he cleared and established with his father when God called him home. He left us too soon, but...

Oct 7, 2024

Bartolo Guevara Sr., a beloved member of his family and community, passed away on October 7, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on September 24, 1945, in Glen Flora, Bartolo dedicated over 30 years of his life to his career a Lead Supervisor, earning respect and admiration from his colleagues and peers.

Bartolo was a man of many passions. He...