Obituaries
Rosemary Samuelson
May 16, 2025
Rosemary Samuelson, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, great aunt, and friend passed away on May 16, 2025 in a hospital in Sugar Land, Texas at the age of 84. Rosemary was born in Tchula, Mississippi on September 27, 1940 to Norman and Leslie Samuelson. She graduated from Tchula High School in 1958 and Methodist Hospital School of Nursing Memphis, Tennessee...
Adam Matula
May 10, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Adam Christopher Matula, who left us too soon on May 10, 2025, in Wharton, TX. Born on November 29, 1985, Adam celebrated life with a vibrant spirit and an infectious enthusiasm that touched everyone he met. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Blackeye and Helen Matula...
Rebecca Johnson
May 10, 2025
Rebecca Johnson, 62, of Boling passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 1, 1962, in San Antonio, Texas to Lydia Quintanilla Casias Talamantez and the late Roger Casias.
Rebecca was educated in San Antonio graduating from San Antonio South San West High School. She married Matthew Johnson on...
Jerome Hadash
May 9, 2025
Jerome Hadash, 87, of Conroe and formerly of Hungerford passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at a Conroe hospital. He was born on April 25, 1938, in Hungerford, Texas to the late Rudolf and Mary Tupa Hadash.
Jerome was raised on the family farm outside Hungerford, where he learned the value of hard work. He graduated from East Bernard High...
Jesucita "Susie" Alvarado
May 7, 2025
Jesucita "Susie" Pena Alvarado, 84, of Houston passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at her residence. Susie, as she was known to all, was born on April 18, 1941, in Wharton, TX to the late Pedro and Manuela Lopez Pena.
Susie was raised in Wharton. She was a devout Catholic and her strong faith was demonstrated in the way she...
Marshall Chester Francis
May 4, 2025
Marshall Chester Francis, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025 at Paradigm at the Brazos Nursing and Rehabilitation at the age of 75. He was a beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather, Friend, and Pillar of the Community of Wharton. He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, adventurous spirit, and passion for the town he called home.
He was born...
Robert Wayne Smith
May 2, 2025
Robert Wayne Smith
Robert W. Smith, 77, of Wharton passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at a Wharton care center. He was born on November 21, 1947, in Wharton, Texas to the late Fred Maynard “Boots” and Neva Teat Smith.
Robert was educated in Boling and graduated from Boling High School. He served our country honorably in the United States Navy....
Donald Austin Busha
May 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of Donald Austin Busha
Beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend
1939 – 2025
Donald Austin Busha, age 85, passed away peacefully in the company of his loving family. Born
in Council Hill, Oklahoma, Donald was one of six children raised on a farm, where he learned the
values of hard work, resilience, and family principles that would guide him throughout his life.
Donald...
Barbara Anne Vandegrift Somers
Apr 29, 2025
Barbara Anne Vandegrift Somers, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, left this world on April 29, 2025, at the age of 87. Barbara was born on October 8, 1937, in Burr, and lived a spirited life in Iago and Boling, Texas, cherished by family and friends alike.
Raised by her parents, Henry David and Amanda Marie Lane Vandegrift in...
Kenneth Dale Hewett
Apr 24, 2025
Kenneth Dale Hewett, 87, passed away April 24, 2025, in Bay City. He was born in Anson, Texas on February 4, 1938, to Eddie Alton "Tudor" and Lula Belle "Chic" Hewett. When he was born, he weighed seven pounds but shortly after, dropped down to two pounds. He was taken to Abilene for surgery and was the first baby in...
Rosa Emilia Pesch
Apr 22, 2025
With heavy hearts and endless love, we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch Rosa Emilia Pesch. She passed away peacefully into the hands of her Lord and Savior on April 22, 2025, at 90 years old, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 8, 1934, in Harlingen, Texas, A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she lived a life...
Naomi Rodriguez
Apr 22, 2025
A Memorial service will be held May 3rd 2025 at 3pm. Service will be at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses 507 West 2nd Street El Campo, Tx. 77437.
Don Mack McLeod
Apr 22, 2025
Don Mack McLeod, 92, of Iago, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at his residence in Iago. Born on November 12, 1932, in Iago, TX to the late Mack Albert and Ruth Mick McLeod. Don lived a vibrant life filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments. Don Mack was raised in the Iago area, graduating from Boling ISD. He...
David Guerra, Sr.
Apr 19, 2025
David Guerra, Sr., 70, of Wharton, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at his residence in Wharton. Born on August 5, 1954, in Wharton, TX to the late Guadalupe and Magdalena Esparza Guerra. David lived a vibrant life filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments. David was a painter most of his working life, he worked on many houses,...
Lee Roy "Buddy" Pyssen, Jr.
Apr 18, 2025
Lee Roy Pyssen, Jr., “Buddy” age 87, of Austin, Texas passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025 surrounded by his children.
A Funeral service will be held at Iago Community Church in Boling, Texas on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm. A burial will follow the service at Evergreen Memorial Park in Wharton, Texas. Pallbearers will be Jacob and Jared Carpenter,...
Mildred Allen
Apr 17, 2025
Mildred Marie Allen
November 11, 1928 ~ April 17, 2025
On November 11, 1928, William and Josie Mae Donihoo welcomed a baby girl, Mildred Marie into their home in McKinney, Texas.
Mildred spoke fondly of her parents, but without a doubt she was a daddy’s girl.
Mildred’s love for life was focused on 4 very special men in her life, Her dad, William, her...
Rosalinda Mireles
Apr 11, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Rosalinda M. Mireles, who went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2025, at the age of 85. Surrounded by her loving family, Rosalinda left this world peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love that will continue to inspire all who knew her.
Born on May 20, 1939, in Newgulf, Texas, Rosalinda...
Edward Paul Jansky Sr.
Apr 10, 2025
Obituary for Edward Paul Jansky
Edward Paul Jansky, known by those who loved him as “Eddie” entered the world on July 18, 1957, and departed on April 10, 2025, at the age of 67. With a quick wit, a twinkle in his eye, and advice that he always had on hand, he commanded a room like nobody else. Although he experienced...
Mary Ann Srubar
Apr 8, 2025
Celebrating the Life of MaryAnn Keprta Srubar
August 05, 1930 — April 8, 2025
MaryAnn Keprta Srubar, age 94, passed away peacefully Monday, April 8, 2025 after an extended illness. She was born in East Bernard, Texas on August 05, 1930 to Adolph and Mary Kana Keprta. She attended Hungerford Grade School through the 10th grade and then transferred to Wharton High...
Patricia Kay Buzzard Wooten
Mar 25, 2025
Patricia Kay Buzard Wooten
Patricia Wooten, 82, of Houston passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the Parsons House in Cypress, TX. She was born on February 12, 1943, in Coffeyville, Kansas, a daughter of the late Herbert and Freda Buzard.
Patricia was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma and graduated from Will Rogers High School. She later earned her Bachelors’ Degree from...
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