Obituaries
Lucy Mata
Jan 23, 2025
Lucinda “Lucy” Mata, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, at a hospital in Houston, Texas, at the age of 77. Born in Houston, Texas, on July 7, 1947, to the late Abundio Miniel and Isabel Escovedo Miniel.
As a dedicated housewife, Lucy embraced her family with an unwavering love and devotion. She...
Joyce Bear
Jan 21, 2025
Joyce Bear, 81, of Boling passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 3, 1943, in Newgulf, Texas to the late William Douglas and Vivian Prell Brewton.
Joyce was raised in Boling and graduated from Boling High School. She married James Milton Bear on April 15, 1962, in Boling....
Paulo Lopez
Jan 21, 2025
Paulo "Paul" Lopez (64), passed away to be with the lord in Houston, TX, wearing his favorite Dallas Cowboys attire, surrounded by his family on Tuesday January 21st 2025. Paul was born on November 11th,1960 in Avoca TX to Juan & Inez Zavala Lopez. He married Eloisa Machado in 1991. Paul had three children Paul Matthieu, Selinda Alexis and Alex...
Yvonne Prats
Jan 19, 2025
Yvonne Prats
Yvonne Marie Prats, born on May 19, 1967, passed away on January 19, 2025, after an unnecessary fight for her life in Richmond, Texas. She was 57 years old. Yvonne shared a remarkable 40-year marriage with her husband, Christopher Chimelak. Together, they were each other's inspiration and unwavering support, embodying a love that kept them "forever young." Yvonne had...
Charles Chuck Grant
Jan 16, 2025
Charles “Chuck” L. Grant Jr., a beloved son, father, and brother, who left this world on January 16, 2025, at the age of 57. Chuck was born on October 19, 1967, and lived a spirited life in Wharton, Texas, cherished by family and friends alike.
A devoted member of Utica Baptist Church, Chuck embodied kindness and compassion in all his interactions....
Maximino Hernandez
Jan 11, 2025
Maximino Hernandez, 53, of Boling, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at his residence. He was born on March 29, 1971, in Cardenas, San Luis, Potosi, Mexico to Maximino and Paulina Delgado Hernandez.
Maximino was raised in Mexico. He was a landscaper by trade. Known as the life of the party, he enjoyed dancing, singing and listening to good music....
Dane Marshall Graves
Jan 5, 2025
Dane Marshall Graves
Dane Graves, 63, of Boling, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at his residence. He was born on September 14, 1961, in Wharton, Texas to the late William and Clyda Mae Guill Graves.
Dane was raised in Bourg, LA and obtained his GED from the state of Texas in 1986. He married Tracy Voisin on November 17,...
Jewell Marie Denton
Jan 4, 2025
Jewell “Marie” Denton
Marie, “Rena” 87 of Boling, went to be with our Lord and Savior on January 4, 2025. She was born August 17, 1937, in Simmons, Texas near Three Rivers, where she went to school. Her parents were Effie and John Redding. She lived many years in Weatherford Texas but returned to Three Rivers where she met and married...
Donnie Wessels
Dec 30, 2024
Donnie Wessels
Donnie Wessels, 72, of Wharton, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 2, 1952, in Wharton Tx. to the late George and Frances Kucera Wessels.
Donnie was raised in the Wharton area and graduated from Wharton High School in 1971. Following high school, he served our...
Rae Harling Wilson
Dec 25, 2024
Rae Harling Hunt Wilson
Rae Wilson, 87, of Wharton and formerly of Dover, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at her residence. She was born on May 1, 1937, in Hartford, CT to the late Lt. Col. Henry and Ardena Holmes Hunt.
Rae was raised in Rochester, New Hampshire. She married Walter F. Wilson, Jr. in 1957. He...
Joseph Leon Pennington Sr.
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...
Charles Schroeder Jr.
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...
Linda Marie Bock
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...
Clara Jeanette Nicholson
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...
Cecelia Marie Jedlicka
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,...
Donna "Shellye" Rochelle Frizzell
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,...
James Daniel Dusek
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...
Nadine Lynne Price
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...
Higinio Garcia
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...
Billy Watkins
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...
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