Obituaries

Oct 10, 2021

Daniel Flores, Sr. passed away October 10, 2021 in Houston at the age of 65. He was born June 27, 1956 in Wharton to Epifania and George Flores, Jr. He was a truck driver for the most of his life. He was a loving father and grandfather and a friend to all.

Daniel and his wife Betty, who preceded...

Oct 9, 2021

John Flores age 63 of Wharton passed away October 9, 2021 in Houston. John was born November 16, 1957 in Wharton to Epifania and George Flores, Jr. He was a ginner at the local cotton gins and worked at Leedo Cabinetry in El Campo.

He is survived by his wife Janie Flores. He is also survived by...

Oct 7, 2021

Barbara Kay Collins completed her journey here on earth with incredible grace, and peace. Kay Collins began her journey "anew" at 11:49 pm the Seventh day of October in the year of our Lord 2021.

A celebration of her amazing life through Faith and Fond Memories will be held at Wheeler Funeral Home in El Campo, Texas....

Oct 3, 2021

Our loving Mother  Luz Salas was born April 28,1953. She went to be in the presence of our Lord on October 03, 2021. She was married to her beloved husband Pastor David Salas of El Campo. Mom was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother . She was a faithful servant of the Lord who touched the lives of many...

Oct 3, 2021

Betty Mae Autry, age 68, of Belton and formerly of El Campo, passed away October 3, 2021 in Belton. She was born June 8, 1953 in El Campo to the late Herman Clide  and Clara Mae Goynes Mauch.

She married Douglas Michael Autry on April 2, 1976. She was a nurse in home health.

Oct 3, 2021

Ephraim Frank Canales went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2021 at the age of 58. Ephraim was born on January 18, 1963 to the late Frank and Cecilia Canales.

Ephraim is survived by his brothers Ricky Joe Canales (Viola), David Charles Canales (Berta), Daniel Jerald Canales, Adrian Wayne Canales (Marisela); sister, Theresa...

Sep 16, 2021

Francisco “Frank” Canales peacefully went to be with the Lord on September 16, 2021 at the age of 86.

Frank was born October 8, 1934 in Gonzales, Tx to the late Francis and Andres Canales, Sr.

Frank is survived by his sons Ricky Joe Canales (Viola), David Charles Canales (Berta), Daniel Gerald Canales,...

Sep 13, 2021

Benito Guevara passed away Septmber 13, 2021 in El Campo at the age of 65. He was born January 12, 1956 in Mexico to Asencion and Martina del Agua Guevara.

He is survived by his wife, Florina Cantero Guevara; son, Epifanio Cantero; daughters, Maria Torres (Baltazar), Alma Torres (Rafael), Mary Cazares (Gerardo), Olga Guevara (Leonard Mendez), Jecenia...

Sep 13, 2021

Glendyl M. Weston gained her angel wings on September 13, 2021 at the age of 83. She was born March 6, 1938 in Smackover, Arkansas to the late Louis and Virginia Beck Bone.

Glendyl was not only a loving wife, mother, and sister, but a fun & quirky “Nanny” to her grand & great grandchildren....

Sep 9, 2021

Michelle Bullard Brown, born July 10th, 1964, in El Campo, Texas went home to be with the Lord on September 9th,  2021.

She is survived by her husband, Lawrence G. Brown, Jr.; her son Garrett Brown and wife Mendi; and her daughter Katie Brown; her parents Bobby and Joyce Bullard Sr., her brothers Bobby Bullard Jr. and...

Sep 3, 2021

Jimmy R Ochoa of El Campo went to be with the Lord on Friday September 3, 2021 at the age of 73. He was born on March 18, 1948 in Ganado, Texas to the late Ysidro and Josephine Ochoa.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Elsie Ochoa; his daughters, Cheryl Ochoa-Olivarez and husband Jorge...

Sep 1, 2021

Dianna Fern Schmidt was born to Vernon and Sophie Nightingale on July 28, 1956 in O'Keene, Oklahoma. She went to be with Jesus on September 1, 2021. She had just celebrated her 65th birthday with her family at one of her favorite restaurants.

Mom spent her childhood and youth growing up on the family dairy farm in...

Aug 28, 2021

Norman J. Bauer was called home on August 28, 2021 at the age of 81. He was born Elm Campo on November 11, 1939 to the late George and Lydia Burger Bauer. He was an Industrial Mechanic.

He is survived by his sons, Michael Bauer of El Campo, Patrick Bauer of El Campo; daughter, Penny...

Aug 26, 2021

Leaonard Juarez, age 76, of El Campo passed away on August 26, 2021 at his residence.  He was born May 21, 1945 in l Campo to Seferino and Angela Garcia Juarez.

He is survived by his mother, Angela G. Hernandez; son, Leonard Juarez, Jr.; daughters, Gloria Juarez, Mary Juarez, Sandra Rodgers; brothers, Joe Hernandez, Jr., Sam Hernandez;...

Aug 23, 2021

Arthur Ray Wilson, age 71, passed away August 23, 2021 in El Campo. He was born July 20, 1950 in El Campo to Arthur and Annie Floeys Mills Wilson. He was a local cattle rancher and retired from Nanya Plastics. His is survived by his wife Margaret Ellison Wilson of El Campo; sister, Annie Entrekin of El Campo; brother,...

Aug 22, 2021

Paul David Beight, Jr., 94 years old, of El Campo, Texas, passed away in his sleep August 22, 2021.

Paul was born April 18, 1927 in North Beaver, Pennsylvania. In 1943 at the age of 16 Paul tried to enlist in the Army; however, his father would not allow him to go because of his...

Aug 12, 2021

Gonzalo "Bear" Medrano, Jr. received his angels wings on August 12, 2021. He was born January 22, 1958 to  Gonzalo and Frances  Medrano, Sr.

He is survived by parents, Gonzalo Medrano, Sr.; mother, Frances Garcia brothers, Alex Medrano and Gilbert Medrano as well as nieces , nephews, great nieces and great nephews and many friends that will...

Aug 11, 2021

Carolyn Denicha Coleman Russell passed away August 11, 2021. She was born May 31, 1962 in Houston to the late Howard Ellsworth and Rosa Marie Bram Coleman.

She was a faithful member of the New Life Assembly of God in El Campo. She helped out with the Royal Ranger program and was always at the church to...

Aug 10, 2021

Christopher Matthew Wilson, age 36, passed away August 10, 2021 in El Campo. He was born January 12, 1985 in Victoria to Ray and Margaret Ellison Wilson.

He is survived by his parents, Ray and Margaret Wilson of El Campo; aunt, Annie Entrekin of El Campo; uncle, Wayne Wilson and wife Irene of El Campo...

Jul 30, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Norma Jean Bacak “Jeanie” announces her passing on Friday July 30, 2021, at the age of 84 years.

Jeanie was born February 20, 1937 in El Campo, TX, the middle child of Melvin & Beatrice Fothergill.  Jeanie grew up and graduated high school in El Campo.

Jeanie...