Mar 20, 2024

Mar 19, 2024

James R. Hlavinka, a prominent figure in the agricultural community of Texas, passed away peacefully after a short illness. Born on October 12, 1930, in Bernard Prairie, East Bernard, Texas, James was the son of Rehor F. Hlavinka, who emigrated from Nechvalin in the Czech Republic, and Vlasta Mynarik Hlavinka from Ellinger, Texas.

James's life was a testament to hard work,...

Mar 18, 2024

Guadalupe (Lupe) “Tico” Valdez, 69, of Wharton passed away peacefully at a Sugar Land hospital on March 18, 2024, after courageously battling numerous illnesses over many years. He was born on March 28, 1954, in Bay City, Texas to the late Angelina Charles and John Joe Valdez, Sr.

Lupe grew up and attended schools in Bay City but lived most of...

Mar 18, 2024

Olga Mae Burger

 

Olga Mae Burger, 93, of Wharton, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2024, at her residence. She was born on December 2, 1930, in Hungerford, Texas to the late Charles and Frances Janis Holub.

 

Olga Mae was raised in Hungerford and attended Hungerford school. She married Harry M. Burger, Jr. on January 26, 1963, in Las Vegas. He...

Mar 17, 2024

Marcella Gajewsky, 80, of Wharton, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2024, at her residence. She was born on October 27, 1943, in Crescent, Texas to the late Emil and Anna Pavlicek Cerny.

 Marcella was raised in Crescent and attended Crescent School and graduated from El Campo High School. She later obtained her LVN from Wharton County Junior College and...

Mar 17, 2024

Berlinda Cruz Yee

 

Berlinda Yee, 65, of Katy, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at a Katy hospital. She was born on November 14, 1958, in Wharton, Texas to the late Janie G. Cruz and Gilbert Q. Cruz.

 

Berlinda was raised in Wharton and graduated from Wharton High School. She married David Knowland Yee on May 3, 1986. Berlinda worked...

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 13, 2024

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Herbert Wisofsky, Jr.  on March 13, 2024.   He was born in Wharton on March 31, 1975 to parents Herbert Wisofsky, Sr. and Helen Landon Wisofsky.

Known for his love of the outdoors and passion for mowing the grass, he was a true nature enthusiast who found solace in the simple joys of...

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...