Obituaries
Becky Wiggins Stricker
Apr 1, 2026
Becky Wiggins Stricker, 84, of El Campo, was born to Bill and Juanita Wiggins on January 10, 1942. She would later welcome her siblings David, Jim, Sandra, and Robert. Her family’s greatest loss was the death of her teenage brother, David. She passed away on his birth date, April 1, 2026.
After graduating from John H. Reagan High School in 1960,...
Penny Klatt
Mar 24, 2026
Penny Elaine Klatt of Victoria entered Heaven’s gates on butterfly wings on March 24, 2026, at the age of 83. She was born on January 19, 1943, in Wharton to the late Albert Julius and Doris Glaze Wenglar.
She graduated from El Campo High School and later received her LVN degree. Penny was a homemaker for most of her life, as...
Dickie Lynn Isaacs
Mar 21, 2026
Dickie Lynn Isaacs completed his journey on earth March 21, 2026 at the age of 74. He was born in Artesia, New Mexico on July 17, 1951 to the late Sterling Price Isaacs and Norah Edith Brendle Isaacs. He was a cable TV tech.
Dickie is survived by daughter, Dawn Ochoa (Brian); son, Jerry Pope (Jane); brother, Keith Isaacs (Marsha); sister,...
Santos "Shorty" Cepeda
Mar 19, 2026
Santos "Shorty" Cepeda passed away March 19, 2026 at his residence. He was born April 17, 1945 in Matamoros Mexico.
He is survived by his mother Petra Pena; son, Jose de Jesus Melendez; ; three granddaughters, Viridiana Melendez, Dulce Melendez, Perla Melendez; 8 great grandchildren, Yarendi, Alma, Viridiana, Michelle, Juan and Govani, Sebastian and Victoria and sister Josie Hernandez (Willie).
Visitation will...
Adolph Joe Belicek
Mar 18, 2026
Adolph Joe Belicek of El Campo passed away on March 18, 2026, at the age of 74.
He was born in El Campo to the late Joseph Belicek and Annie (Chaka) Belicek.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 46 yrs, Charlotte (Moore) Belicek.
He is survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Adolph was retired from Coca-Cola...
Merrill Cornelius Swanson
Mar 13, 2026
Merrill Cornelius Swanson
Merrill Cornelius (M.C.) Swanson was born on December 6, 1937 in El Campo, Texas to Merrill Sydney (M.S.) Swanson and Ellen Estelle Ellwood Swanson. He died on March 13, 2026 at the age of 88. He was a third-generation landowner in Wharton County, rice farmer and cattleman with interests in Wharton and Goliad Counties.
Merrill was born and reared...
Allison Marie Resendez
Mar 5, 2026
Allison Marie Resendez gained her angels wings on March 5, 2026 at the age of 33. She was born October 3, 1992 in Wharton to Cypriano Resendez and Laurie Smith Resendez.
Allison’s family was her everything, she lived for her husband, James (Bubba) Graham, Jr. and children Skylynn Renee Resendez and Ryder Leslie Graham as well as her siblings, Ethan James...
Sarahjane "SJ" Swanson
Feb 10, 2026
Sarahjane "SJ" Davidson Swanson, of Houston, passed away after an eight-year battle with cancer on Tuesday, the 10th of February 2026. She was 60 years of age. She was born in Pasadena, Texas on the 23rd of September 1965, and was welcomed into the loving arms of Richard and Betty Davidson.
From birth, SJ was a joyful force of nature. She...
Ida Delgado Moreno
Feb 9, 2026
A devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, faithful sister and daughter, and a God-fearing woman — these are just a few of the qualities that describe Ida Moreno. To know Ida was to experience unconditional love, steadfast faith, and a heart that always put others first.
Ida was the heartbeat of her family. She loved deeply and selflessly, and her life...
Louisa "Vicky" Lopez
Feb 6, 2026
Louisa “Vicky” Lopez passed peacefully at her home on February 6th, 2026 in El Campo.
Born April 10, 1947 to Lupe and Anita Espinosa in Edna, Tx. She was employed at I-C Manufacturing (Issacson Carrico) for over 35 years as a seamstress until the sudden illness of her husband when she became his caretaker. She was diagnosed with cancer in 2021...
Eufemia Solis
Feb 3, 2026
Eufemia Solis, age 77, of El Campo passed away February 3, 2026 in El Campo. She was born March 9, 1948 in Pierce to the late Antonio and Erminia Ortis Solis. She was a homemaker that liked cooking. She liked to laugh and joke around, chalupa bingo and Tejano music. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.
She...
John Edwin Kramer, Jr.
Feb 2, 2026
John Edwin Kramer was born on November 18, 196,0 to John Edwin and Fannie Marie (Hershberger) Kramer in Canton, Ohio. On February 2, 2026, he passed away after complications from a severe stroke he suffered on December 5, 2025. At 5 yrs old, in March of 1966, he lost 2 new baby brothers. When he was 6 yrs old, on...
James Thomas Wilson II
Dec 19, 2025
James Thomas Wilson, II, 38, of Wharton, Texas passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2025 at his childhood home in El Campo, Texas. Known as Little Tommy, he was born January 7, 1987 in Houston, Texas. Tommy attended El Campo High School, Class of 2005. He was thankful for and enjoyed working at El Campo Spraying Inc. Tommy had a...
Charles Sumner Harris
Dec 28, 2025
Charles Sumner Harris,93, of El Campo passed away on December 28, 2025 in El Campo. He was born June 4, 1932 in Cordele, Texas to the late Buel Joe Harris and Lena Jacobs Harris.
He is survived by son, Charles Steven Harris and wife Linda of El Campo; daughters, Mary Jane Perez and Pamela Balderas both of El Campo; sister, Nancy...
Carroll Louise Griffiths
Dec 12, 2025
Carroll Griffiths, 81, of El Campo, Texas, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, in Houston. Born in Pryor, Oklahoma, on August 30, 1944, to James and Ruby Garton. She graduated, with honors, from Oklahoma State University with a degree in interior design. Carroll was a nationally recognized quilter and enjoyed sharing her passion with others. She was an active...
Leobardo Sanchez
Nov 11, 2025
Leobardo Sanchez, 89, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Mexico to Emilio Sanchez and M Marcos (Hernandez) Sanchez on January 18, 1936.
He was a devoted father and a hardworking man who always put his family first. He took great pride in his children and grandchildren, and nothing made...
Viola Hernandez
Nov 7, 2025
Viola Hernandez, aged 70, passed away peacefully in her home on November 7, 2025. Born in Port Lavaca, Texas, on August 4, 1955, to Maria Anita Salinas Manzano and Jose Angel Manzano, both of whom preceded her in death. Viola dedicated her life to caring for others through her work as a CNA and housekeeper at Hillje Nursing Home, as...
Lydia Ann Yackel
Oct 25, 2025
In Loving Memory of Lydia Yackel
Our beloved Lydia Ann Yackel, 85, of Louise, Texas, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Houston, Texas. She was born on August 3, 1940, to Pete and Susan (Cardenas) Garcia in Louise, Texas.
Lydia married the love of her life, George Yackel, and together they shared many wonderful years filled with laughter, family, and...
Debra Ann Phillips
Oct 19, 2025
Debra Ann Phillips, 64, of Sealy, Texas, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Houston, Texas. She was born on January 6, 1961, in Houston, Texas to James and Aronia (Hughes) Psencik.
She graduated from Splendora High School, and then attended Wharton Junior College, becoming a Licensed Vocational Nurse. She worked as an LVN for 30+ years, mainly for Texana...
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