Obituaries

Lillian Mullino

Lillian Mullino

Jan 8, 2020

Lillian Sophie Mullino

 

Lillian Mullino, 94, of Wharton, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at a long-term care center in Wharton following a lengthy illness. Lillian was born on April 6, 1925 in Hillje, Texas to the late Joseph and Sofia Ripple Schmidt.

 

Lillian was raised in El Campo area and graduated from El Campo High School....

Mary Nieves Cerrillo

Mary Nieves Cerrillo

Jan 7, 2020

Mary Nieves Cerrillo

 

Mary Nieves Mata Cerrillo, 94, of Wharton, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her loving family following a lengthy illness. Mary was born on March 11, 1925 in Wharton, Texas to the late Joe L. Mata, Sr and

Olivia Reyna.

 

Mary was raised in Wharton area. She was a...

Heather Nicole Rivera

Heather Nicole Rivera

Jan 5, 2020

Heather Nicole Rivera, 32, of Wharton and formerly of El Campo passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 5, 2020.  She was born on July 15, 1987 in El Campo.

 

Heather was raised in El Campo and was a proud graduate with the class of 2005.  She enjoyed games on her iPad, puzzles of all types, and was an avid...

Shirley Ruth Beeson

Shirley Ruth Beeson

Jan 1, 2020

Shirley Ruth Beeson

Shirley Beeson, 91, of Richmond and formerly of Boling, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. She was born on March 5, 1928 in Houston to James Robert and Willie Lorine Honeycutt Waldrip.Shirley was raised in the Houston area and graduated from Austin High School. She married Elvin G. Beeson on January 18, 1947 in Houston....

Harlan Boettcher

Harlan Boettcher

Dec 31, 2019

Clemens Harlan Boettcher

Harlan Boettcher, 52, of East Bernard, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. He was born on February 13, 1967, in East Bernard, Texas to Clem W. “Buck” and Ruth Harlan Boettcher.

Harlan was raised in East Bernard and graduated from East Bernard High School with the class of 1985. He later attended and graduated from...

Lawson "Smitty" Monroe Smith, Jr.

Lawson "Smitty" Monroe Smith, Jr.

Dec 29, 2019

Lawson “Smitty”  Monroe Smith, Jr., 88, of Wharton went to be with the Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 29, 2019 following a lengthy illness.  He was born on Christmas day of 1931 in Mahoney, Texas to the late Lawson M. Smith Sr. and Alma Cain Smith.

 

Smitty was raised in the Mahoney area and graduated from the area...

Michael Wayne Enax

Michael Wayne Enax

Dec 26, 2019

Michael Wayne Enax

Michael Enax, age 67, of Rosenberg passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019, in a Rosenberg hospital following a brief illness.

Mike was born in Rosenberg, Texas the only son of the late Edwin Louis and Annie Mildred Gibson Enax. He attended and graduated from Lamar Consolidated High School where he excelled in band. He later attended Wharton...

Ida Mae Allen

Ida Mae Allen

Dec 25, 2019

Ida Mae Allen (86) passed away December 25, 2019. She was born March 2, 1933 in East Bernard, Texas to Helena Janda and Edwin Matula.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbern M. Allen; son, Douglas Allen; and sisters, Mary Zahradnik, Helen Pavlicek and Carrie Mae Jurek.  Ida Mae was a proud woman. She spent her time keeping...

Hartzell Leolen Sherrill

Hartzell Leolen Sherrill

Dec 23, 2019

Hartzell Leolen Sherrill, age 97, passed away December 23, 2019, in Wharton, Texas.

Hartzell was born in Weeks, Scott County, Arkansas, on May 26, 1922, the oldest of four children to Jim and Ovie Sherrill.  In 1929, the family moved to the Wharton area where he attended elementary school in Wharton and graduated from Eagle Lake High School in 1940....

Lupe Sepeda

Lupe Sepeda

Dec 15, 2019

Lupe Sepeda, 89, of Wharton, Tx passed away in his home, December 15, 2019.  Lupe was born on January 18, 1930 in Newgulf, TX to Victoriano and Catalina Zepeda.

 

Lupe was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Angela Sepeda.  He is survived by his children; son Carlos Sepeda and wife, Nan of Sugar Land, Tx; daughter,...

Ramona Barrera

Ramona Barrera

Dec 15, 2019

Ramona Barrera, 92, of Wharton, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on December 1, 1927, in Gonzales, Texas to the late Jesus Lleverino and Teresa Martinez Lleverino.

 

Ramona was raised in the Gonzales and Flatonia area and attended schools there. She married Jose Herrera in 1942...

Alexander Burtchell Mata

Alexander Burtchell Mata

Dec 13, 2019

Alexander Burtchell Mata

 

Alexander Burtchell Mata, 93, of Wharton, passed away on Friday morning December 13, 2019 at an El Campo Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.  He was born on May 3, 1926, in Lane City, Texas to the late Emilio Mata Sr and Ella Burtchell Mata.

 

Alex was raised in Lane City and attended school there....

Martin Anthony Guzman

Martin Anthony Guzman

Dec 13, 2019

Martin Anthony Guzman

 

Martin Anthony Guzman, 48, of Wharton, passed away on Friday morning December 13, 2019 at a Wharton care center following a lengthy illness.  He was born on February 19, 1971, in Richmond, Texas to the late Richard Guzman, Sr and Carol Ramirez Guzman Rojas.

 

Martin was raised in Wharton and graduated from Wharton High School...

Aurora Lopez

Aurora Lopez

Dec 9, 2019

Visitation will be on Thursday, December 12 2019 at Wharton Funeral Home from 9 am until 8 pm. Visitation will resume on Friday morning at 9 am until service time at 12 noon.

Robert Gibbons

Robert Gibbons

Dec 8, 2019

Expert Viking swordsman, Robert Gibbons, Jr., 57, of Wharton, plundered his last village on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at a Wharton hospital following a sudden illness. Robert was born on December 6, 1962, in Vincenza Italy to Robert Franklin Gibbons, Sr. and Jane Gibbons.

 

Robert was raised in a military family and moved often. He graduated from high school...

James Royce McCray

James Royce McCray

Dec 8, 2019

 

James Royce McCray, 71, of Wharton, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at a Wharton hospital following a sudden illness. James was born on June 03, 1948 in Shelby county to the late Elzie Wayne McCray and Laverne Cox McCray.

James was raised in Orange County and attended schools at Orangefield.  James, along with his wife Angie, operated...

Frank Solorzano

Frank Solorzano

Dec 4, 2019

Frank Solorzano, 84, of Wharton, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Sugar Land following a brief illness. Frank was born on September 19, 1935 in New Gulf, Texas to the late Pedro and Zenaida Torres Solorzano.

 

Frank was raised in New Gulf and graduated from Boling High School. He later attended and graduated...

Ruby Lee Nuspliger

Ruby Lee Nuspliger

Nov 29, 2019

Ruby Lee Nuspliger

 

Ruby Lee Nuspliger died unexpectedly on November 29, 2019. She passed to her heavenly life bathed in prayer and love with family at her side.

 

Ruby was born in Lane City, Texas on March 30, 1926 and grew up on the Pierce Estate. She was the 3rd child in a family of six girls, born...

Barry Dale Anderson

Barry Dale Anderson

Nov 26, 2019

Barry Dale Anderson

 

Barry Dale Anderson, 43 of Wharton passed away peacefully at his Wharton residence, November 26, 2019 . He was born on November 28, 1975, the son of Harry and Nancy Anderson of Chesterville, and brother of Pamela Miller of Pennsylvania He also had numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Following cremation, graveside services will be held 2pm...

Harold Vernon Melton

Harold Vernon Melton

Nov 25, 2019

In Loving MemoryOfHarold Vernon MeltonMay 24, 1954 ~ November 25, 2019 Harold Vernon Melton passed into the arms of the Lord on Novem- ber 25, 2019 at his home in Wharton, TX. He was born May 24, 1954 in Wharton, Texas to Orval and Prebble Chambliss Melton. Harold was raised in Wharton and attended school there. He loved to play...