Obituaries

Robert Gibbons

Robert Gibbons

Dec 8, 2019

Expert Viking swordsman, Robert Gibbons, Jr., 57, of Wharton, plundered his last village on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at a Wharton hospital following a sudden illness. Robert was born on December 6, 1962, in Vincenza Italy to Robert Franklin Gibbons, Sr. and Jane Gibbons.

 

Robert was raised in a military family and moved often. He graduated from high school...

James Royce McCray

James Royce McCray

Dec 8, 2019

 

James Royce McCray, 71, of Wharton, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at a Wharton hospital following a sudden illness. James was born on June 03, 1948 in Shelby county to the late Elzie Wayne McCray and Laverne Cox McCray.

James was raised in Orange County and attended schools at Orangefield.  James, along with his wife Angie, operated...

Frank Solorzano

Frank Solorzano

Dec 4, 2019

Frank Solorzano, 84, of Wharton, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Sugar Land following a brief illness. Frank was born on September 19, 1935 in New Gulf, Texas to the late Pedro and Zenaida Torres Solorzano.

 

Frank was raised in New Gulf and graduated from Boling High School. He later attended and graduated...

Ruby Lee Nuspliger

Ruby Lee Nuspliger

Nov 29, 2019

Ruby Lee Nuspliger

 

Ruby Lee Nuspliger died unexpectedly on November 29, 2019. She passed to her heavenly life bathed in prayer and love with family at her side.

 

Ruby was born in Lane City, Texas on March 30, 1926 and grew up on the Pierce Estate. She was the 3rd child in a family of six girls, born...

Barry Dale Anderson

Barry Dale Anderson

Nov 26, 2019

Barry Dale Anderson

 

Barry Dale Anderson, 43 of Wharton passed away peacefully at his Wharton residence, November 26, 2019 . He was born on November 28, 1975, the son of Harry and Nancy Anderson of Chesterville, and brother of Pamela Miller of Pennsylvania He also had numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Following cremation, graveside services will be held 2pm...

Harold Vernon Melton

Harold Vernon Melton

Nov 25, 2019

In Loving MemoryOfHarold Vernon MeltonMay 24, 1954 ~ November 25, 2019 Harold Vernon Melton passed into the arms of the Lord on Novem- ber 25, 2019 at his home in Wharton, TX. He was born May 24, 1954 in Wharton, Texas to Orval and Prebble Chambliss Melton. Harold was raised in Wharton and attended school there. He loved to play...

Donna Marie Tiemann

Donna Marie Tiemann

Nov 25, 2019

Donna Marie Donofrio Tiemann, 63, of Beasley, TX, passed away on Monday , November 25, 2019, at home surrounded by her loved ones following a fierce battle with ALS.  Donna was born on June 6, 1956 in New Rochelle, NY to Anastasia Mormino and the late Charles Donofrio.  Donna was raised in New Rochelle, NY and graduated from New Rochelle...

Sharon Lee Anderson

Sharon Lee Anderson

Nov 23, 2019

Sharon Lee Anderson   Sharon Lee Anderson, 61, of Wharton and formerly of Lane City, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at a Richmond hospital following a very lengthy illness. Sharon was born on August 10, 1958 in Wichita, KS, to the late Glenn and Helen Kempf Williams.   Sharon was raised in West Columbia and graduated from West Columbia High...

Robert Leonard Koryciak

Robert Leonard Koryciak

Nov 16, 2019

Robert Leonard Koryciak   Robert Leonard Koryciak, of Wharton and formerly of Ellijay, GA, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Robert was born on February 21, 1934, in Flint, Michigan to the late Wallace and Mary Majeski Koryciak. Also preceded in Death by Brother Wallace, and Sister Kathy Koryciak. Robert was raised in Michigan and graduated...

Arthur Walter Shannon, Jr.

Arthur Walter Shannon, Jr.

Nov 14, 2019

Dr. Arthur W. Shannon, Jr.

Born Nov. 15, 1922, Wharton, Texas

Died Nov. 14, 2019, Dallas, Texas

 

Arthur Shannon was born in November 15,1922 in Wharton, Texas to Nina Neal and Arthur W. Shannon, Sr., died one day shy of his 97th birthday, as a 6th generation Texan.

He was married to Leila Houseman Shannon for 65 years. ...

Judy Alice Johnson

Judy Alice Johnson

Nov 12, 2019

Ms. Judy Alice Johnson went to her Heavenly home on November 12, 2019 following a lengthy illness.  She was born on September 15, 1947 and was adopted 3 days later by Phil and Mary Conover Johnson. 

 

Judy graduated from Wharton High School and then attended college in Georgia where she earned her degree in Nursing.  In her younger...

Jerry Zuber

Jerry Zuber

Nov 8, 2019

Jerry  Wayne Zuber

 

Jerry Zuber, 63, of Wharton, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born on January 16, 1956 in Wharton Texas to Frances Pauline Matejek Zuber and the late Theodore Michael Zuber.

 

Jerry was raised in Wharton and Graduated from Wharton High School. Jerry worked for...

Sharline Klimple

Sharline Klimple

Nov 7, 2019

Sharline Klimple, 81, of Wharton passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 in a Richmond hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born in Matagorda, Texas on July 28, 1938 to the late Hugo and Mary Chudalla Breithaupt. 

Sharline was raised in the Matagorda and Boling areas. She attended and graduated from Boling High School. On June 1, 1957,...

Mary Lou Imogene Sterling King

Mary Lou Imogene Sterling King

Nov 6, 2019

Imogene Collins Sterling King went to be with her Lord on November 6, 2019 at the age of 86 years. She was born October 4, 1933 in Muskogee, OK, to the late Rose Zetta Lewis Collins and Edward Clomer Collins.

 

Imogene was raised in Texas most of her life, she was baptized in the late 1940’s at Iago Federated...

Julia DeLeon

Julia DeLeon

Nov 6, 2019

Julia DeLeon

 

Julia DeLeon, 79, of Wharton and formerly of Boling, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at a Wharton nursing center following a lengthy illness. Julia was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1939 in Wharton to the late Julian and Frances Aguero Cruz.

 

Julia was raised in the Wharton area and attended Wharton schools. She...

Carl N. Reynolds

Carl N. Reynolds

Oct 31, 2019

Carl Nettles Reynolds, Jr. 85, of Wharton                                                               9/8/1934-10/31/2019

 

Carl was born on September 8, 1934 in Houston, Texas to the  late Carl Nettles Reynolds, Sr. and Ruth Dayvault Reynolds.

 

Carl was raised in Glen Flora, Texas and graduated from Wharton High School. He was a player on the 1950 State Football team.  He later attended Rice University where...

Philip Ray Stelzel

Philip Ray Stelzel

Oct 30, 2019

Philip Ray Stelzel, 60, passed away peacefully in his home on October 30, 2019, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle against cancer. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. Philip was born on May 15, 1959 in East Bernard to the late Awald and Georgia Foster Stelzel.   He was raised in the East Bernard...

Gordon Roy Heintschel

Gordon Roy Heintschel

Oct 30, 2019

Gordon Roy Heintschel   Gordon Heintschel, 82, of Wharton, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at a Wharton hospital following a brief illness. Gordon was born on October 27, 1937 in Fayette County, Texas to the late Clarence and Earline Dipple Heintschel.   Gordon was raised in Edna and Wharton areas and attended Wharton schools graduating from Wharton High School in...

Brian James Wright

Brian James Wright

Oct 29, 2019

Brian James Wright

 

Brian James Wright, 33, of Wharton and formerly of Alta Loma Ca passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at his residence following a long battle. Brian was born on November 26, 1985 in West Covina, Ca to Charles and Lynn Alexander Wright .

 

Brian was raised in Alta Loma and graduated from Alta Loma...

Thomas Runnels

Thomas Runnels

Oct 27, 2019

In Loving Memory

Of

Thomas Runnells

April 14th, 1947 ~ October 27th, 2019

 

Thomas Runnells passed into the arms of the Lord on October 27th, 2019 at St Lukes Medical Center in Houston, Texas. He was born April 14th, 1947 in Middletown, Ohio to Donald and Louise Barker Runnells.

 

Thomas was raised in the Middletown and attended school...