Obituaries

Darlene Elizabeth Byrd

Darlene Elizabeth Byrd

May 12, 2020

Darlene Elizabeth Byrd, 76 of Wharton went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 12, 2020 surrounded by her family.  She was born on June 16, 1943 in Wharton. She worked for Worthing Insurance Company for twenty-eight years and later retired from Wharton County Junior College in 2013 serving as the Comptroller.  She was a member of the...

Clara Jane Hust Lovell

Clara Jane Hust Lovell

May 6, 2020

Clara Jane Lovell, 87, of Egypt, TX passed away peacefully in Houston on Wednesday May 6, 2020.  She was born in Houston on July 21, 1932 to the late Hurley G. Hust and Josephine Northington Hust.  She is the granddaughter of the late Mentor and Clara Beard Northington of Egypt, TX.

 

Clara Jane and her family moved many times...

Maury Yale Salinger

Maury Yale Salinger

May 5, 2020

Maury Yale Salinger

 

Maury Salinger, 75, of Wharton, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at a Wharton hospital following a sudden illness.   He was born on January 8, 1945 in Laredo to the late Harold and Vivian Franklin Salinger.

Maury was raised in Wharton and graduated from Wharton High School with the class of 1964. He was an...

Larry Edward Wind

Larry Edward Wind

May 5, 2020

Larry Edward Wind passed away after an extended illness on May 5, 2020.  He was born May 10, 1956 to Floyd Charles and Muriel Glass Wind in Wharton.  He was a lifelong resident of Wharton was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where he was an ordained deacon and served as church treasurer. 

Larry married Sara Cochran on...

Lucy M Acosta

Lucy M Acosta

May 5, 2020

Lucy M. Acosta, 76, of Wharton went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at a hospital in Sugar Land.  She was born on September 4, 1943 in Newgulf to the late Cleofas Ramirez and Aurora Gonzales Ramirez.

 

Lucy graduated from Boling High School and attended Wharton County Junior College for 2 years.  She...

Wayne Robinson

Wayne Robinson

May 4, 2020

Wayne Robinson, 66, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020. He was born on July 23, 1953, to the late Robbie and Ruby Manis Robinson, and grew up with his grandparents in Louise, Texas.

 

Major Robinson honorably served our country in the United States Army for over 30 years, both on active duty and in reserves. He married Norma...

Lyle Edmond Burns

Lyle Edmond Burns

May 3, 2020

A great man, a hard worker, and a proud Boling Bulldog, Lyle Edmond Burns woke up in heaven on Sunday, May 3, 2020. The world is a brighter place for having had him here but he joined such a large circle of family and friends at Jesus’ feet we rejoice in his well lived life. Lyle’s parents, Frank and Viola...

Charles Briggs

Charles Briggs

May 3, 2020

Charles Briggs

 

Charles Briggs, 91, of Wharton passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 3, 2020.  He was born on March 23, 1929 in Chesterville, TX to Maurice Benjamin Briggs and Mary Edith Beals Briggs.

 

Charles was a longtime resident of Wharton. He served our country honorably in the U. S....

Bobbie Jean Wisnieski

Bobbie Jean Wisnieski

Apr 29, 2020

Bobbie Jean Wisnieski   

 

Bobbie Jean Wisnieski, 76, of Wharton, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020.   She was born on April 20, 1944 in Pima, Arizona to the late Robert Roy and Marjorie Brewer Wimberley.

Bobbie Jean was raised in the Globe Arizona area and she attended school there.  She married Leo Frank Wisnieski, Sr. on September 9,...

Robert William Pyssen

Robert William Pyssen

Apr 18, 2020

On Saturday, April 18, 2020, Robert William Pyssen, “Coach Pyssen” age 79 went home to be with his Lord and Savior.  He passed away peacefully at home.  He will be greatly missed by his wife of 58 years and his three children, Debi, Jay, and Christi.

 

Bob was born on February 8, 1941 to Lee Roy and Julia Pyssen....

Felix Rosales Ramirez

Felix Rosales Ramirez

Apr 17, 2020

Felix Rosales Ramirez

 

Felix Rosales Ramirez, 74, of Wharton, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 in a Katy hospital.   He was born on November 20, 1945 in San Antonio to parents, Mateo and Juanita Rosales Ramirez.

Felix was a loving son, dad, brother and grandpa.  Felix worked in the automotive industry as a paint and body man for...

Consuelo "Connie" Cantu

Consuelo "Connie" Cantu

Apr 17, 2020

Consuelo “Connie” Cantu

 

Connie Cantu, 41, of Wharton, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at a Wharton hospital.   She was born on February 24, 1979 in Bay City to parents, Juan and Teresa Salazar Cantu.

Connie was raised in Wharton and graduated from Wharton High School in 2000.  Connie was a fun loving, happy person, never meeting a...

Brenda Joyce Humberson

Brenda Joyce Humberson

Apr 11, 2020

Brenda Joyce Humberson Brenda Joyce Humberson, 66, of Wharton, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020. She was born on July 22, 1953 in Wharton to the late Wilbert Willie and Viola Ludmilla Sabrsula Kalina. Brenda was raised in the Boling area and graduated from Boling High School in 1971, and later, Sam Houston State University with a teaching degree....

Ervin Michalcik

Ervin Michalcik

Apr 7, 2020

Ervin Michalcik Ervin Michalcik, 77, of East Bernard, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. He was born on December 9, 1942 in Weimar to the late Alphonse and Lilly Fojt Michalcik. Ervin was raised in the Hallettsville area and graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1960. He served our country in the National Guard for many years. Ervin married...

Aminta De La Cruz Cruz

Aminta De La Cruz Cruz

Mar 26, 2020

Aminta De La Cruz Cruz Aminta De La Cruz Cruz, 71, of Wharton, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020, at a Sugarland hospital following a lengthy battle with kidney disease. Aminta was born on November 5, 1948 in Alice, Texas to the late Apolinar and Juanita Valerio De La Cruz. Aminta was raised in Benavides, Tx and graduated high...

David Amador, Sr.

David Amador, Sr.

Mar 25, 2020

David Amador, Sr.

 

David Amador, Sr., 77, of Wharton, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at a Richmond hospital following a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. David was born on June 14, 1942 in Pierce, Texas to the late Luiz and Hurvana Diaz Amador, Sr.

 

David was raised in the Pierce area and attended Wharton...

Betty Jo Mican

Betty Jo Mican

Mar 19, 2020

Betty Jo Mican Betty Jo Mican, 65, of East Bernard, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020. She was born on March 6, 1955 in East Bernard to the late Jerry Orsak Sr. and Mary Kutach Orsak. Betty Jo was raised in the East Bernard area and graduated from East Bernard High School with the class of 1973. She married...

Christopher Canales

Christopher Canales

Mar 17, 2020

Christopher Canales, 37, of Richmond and formerly of Wharton, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.   He was born on November 16, 1982 in Wharton a son of Marin Canales and Linda Sagala.Chris is survived by his wife, Kristin Canales of Richmond, his daughter, Madison Canales, son, Jaxon Canales, father, Marin Canales of Wharton, his mother, Linda Sagala of Richmond,...

Raymond Cortez, Jr.

Raymond Cortez, Jr.

Mar 16, 2020

Raymond Cortez, Jr., 65, of Wharton, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 at his residence following a courageous battle.   He was born on October 10, 1954 in Dallas to the late Raymond Cortez, Sr. and Lidia Castillo.

Raymond is survived by his wife of 44 years, Eva Cortez of Wharton; his children, Monica Cortez of Wharton and Steven Arthur...

William Raymond Davis

William Raymond Davis

Mar 15, 2020

William Raymond Davis,86, of Wharton passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 in a Richmond hospital.  He was born on October 16, 1933 in Harlingen, TX to the late Floyd Davis and Virginia Ireland Davis.

 

He attended schools in the Hearne Mumford area.  He then served our country honorably in the US Army.  He worked as a car salesman. ...