Bethlehem Cemetery

including

Petteway Cemetery & Smith Cemetery

Cedar Lake, Texas

Bethlehem Cemetery Home
 

Doris Mae Collier

Funeral services for Doris Mae Collier, 73 of Brazoria will be Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake, Texas with Rev. Kenneth W. Bree officiating and Dr. Melvin Johnson eulogizing. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake, Texas.

She passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017 at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

Doris was a faithful member of the Heart of Christ Community Church in Brazoria, Texas under the leadership of Dr. Melvin Johnson, where she loved to sing for the Lord. She enjoyed helping others and volunteered with various organizations.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mandy Parker; father, Leroy Groves; step-father, Ira Woodard; sons, Curtis Groves, Bobby Ward and Darryl Groves; grandson, Tramaine Groves; sister, Brenda Woodard; brother, Curtis Calhoun and step-son, Roy Lester Collier.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories; loving and devoted husband of 29 years, Jimmie Collier of Brazoria, Texas; sons, Terry Groves of Houston, Texas and Vernon Groves (Earnette) of Rosharon, Texas; step-son, John “Peaches” Ware (Sarah) of Clute, Texas; daughters, Brenetta Groves Tolbert (Arthur) and Tanya Smith (Albert, Jr.) both of Cedar Lake, Texas, Veronica Igwe (Shaffer ) of Houston, Texas, Felecia Younger (Billy) of West Columbia, Texas and Elana Groves of Clute, Texas; step-daughter, Alice Collier-Love (Herbert) of Houston, Texas; sisters, Irene Campbell, Lunise Stelly and Marcia Simmons (Vernalder) all of Houston, Texas and Darlene Rice of Arizona; brothers, Harrison Woodard and Micheal Wayne Higgins (Anita) both of Houston, Texas, Lonnie Woodard of Bay City, Texas; aunt, Earlie Parker and great aunt, Unice Groves of Crockett, Texas; best friend, Lisa Harris of Clute, Texas; 22 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Clifford Bernard, Melvin Welson, Henry Woodard, Robert Austin, Kent Prince, De’Andre Stelly and Jerry Bernard.

Honorary pallbearers will be Brandon Stelly, Albert Smith, Shawn Pettit, Malik Brown, B’Jon Younger, La’Curtis Groves, Curtis Groves and Hollis Woodard.

Visitation will be Friday, March 17, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria, Texas. There will be viewing at the church on the day of the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. There will be no viewing afterward.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria, Texas at (979) 798-9113.

Dixon Funeral Home, Brazoria, Texas
 

Mary Louise Johnson Cook

Mary Louise Johnson Cook was born on March 13, 1944 in Sargent, Texas to Rachel Marie Hobbs. Her mother later married Alexander Johnson from Mims Community, Brazoria, Texas who adopted and lovingly raised Mary. Mary was active in memberships in Christian churches throughout her life. Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Sweeny, Texas was one of the earlier churches where she participated in Sunday School teaching and church administration. Mary attended public schools in Sweeny, Texas at G. W.Carver School from elementary until high school graduation in 1962. As she attended school, she was a very bright student and also a leader in school activities. She excelled in math and science, academically. She was a majorette and led the entire marching band in their high school routines. Mary graduated as Valedictorian of her 1962 class. Immediately after her Carver graduation, she attended Wharton County Junior College and graduated in 1964 with an Associate of Science Degree. Mary joined the Women's Army Corporation (WAC) and graduated on October 2, 1966. Computer Science expertise was earned and prepared her for her career after she earned her degrees and certificates. Throughout her career, she worked on numerous Information Technology (IT) corporate assignments and contracts. To name a few: IT for the Department of Defense at the Pentagon in D.C.; IT for Howard University College of Medicine in D.C.; and IT for Association of American Medical Colleges in D.C. Mary married Uzell Cook where they have lived in Alexandria, Virginia, Austin and Dallas, Texas. They have four children and two grandchildren. Their children are Sean (Dallas, Texas), Tawynmanda (Austin, Texas), Euell (Tiffany) (Travis AFB, California) and Krystal (Finley, Ohio). Their grandchildren are Donovan and Ciara (Travis AFB). Mary enjoyed reading; watching television; being a Boy Scout mom; tutoring and coaching home-school mothers who have highly skilled gym students; working and improving neighborhood watch programs; and advancing her professional skills, as well as their children's skills. Just note that Mary was usually always seen with her computer in hand! It was common to see her and her family on the beach, at family reunions, in the car, most anywhere using her computer! Mary's sisters and brothers are: Carolyn Grovey-Brown (Pearland, Tx); Ursula Faye Johnson (Houston, Tx); Janice Evelyn Catley (Houston, Tx); Darryl Spencer Johnson (Sylvia) (Prairie View, Tx); Kirk Roderick Johnson (Roi-Anne) (Sweeny, Tx); Deceased brothers are Alexander; Clinton; Paul; Donald; and Nathan; Relatives include: one Great Aunt, Mrs. Criscella Washington, (Cedar Lake, Tx); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Active pallbearers will be Sean Cook, Euell Cook, Michael Johnson, Eric Johnson, Darryl Johnson, Kirk Johnson, Kenneth Taylor and John Stevens. Honorary pallbearers will be Uzell Cook, A.B. Jones, Jerry Higgins and Kenneth Grovey. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 17, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria. Funeral service will be Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake with Rev. Kenneth Bree officiating. Interment will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake, TX. Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home at 979.798.9113.

Dixon Funeral Home, Brazoria, Texas
 

Louise Parks Crockett
November 25, 1935 - January 27, 2020

On Monday, January 27, 2020 Louise Crockett a loving mother grandmother and friend passed away at the age of 84.

Funeral services will be February 15, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Tyree Chapel AME Church in Bay City, Texas 77414, with Pastor Willie Myles officiating.

Burial to follow at Smith Family Cemetery, Murphy Road, Bay City, Texas 77414.

Arrangements by Ruffin Funeral Home, Houston, Texas 713-747-1111.

Bay City Tribune, February 12, 2020
 

Andrea Michelle Cuthbert

Funeral services for Andrea Michelle Cuthbert, 31, of Houston, formerly of Cedar Lake will be Saturday, April 15, 2000 at 11 a. m. at Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake with the Rev. Kenneth Bree officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake.

She died April 6, 2000 in Houston, Texas.

She was a graduate from Van Vleck High School in 1988 and in 1990 joined the U. S. Army where she served for four years.

She was preceded by her father, Robert George Cuthbert and her mother, Lucinda Murphy Jackson.

She is survived by: her stepfather, Arthur Jackson, Sr. of Cedar Lake; son, Eric Thomas of Houston; daughter, Chelsea Cuthbert of Houston; three brothers, Courtney Jackson (Heather), Taron Jackson, all of Bay City, and Arthur Jackson, Jr. of Cedar Lake; two sisters, Elanda M. Simons of Round Rock, Texas and Audrenetta D. Davis (Marvin) of Beaumont; grandparents, Juanita Murphy of Cedar Lake and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Murphy, Sr. of Rosharon; two nieces; two nephews; aunts; uncles; relatives; and other friends and relatives.

Active pallbearers: Arthur Jackson, Jr., Taron D. Jackson, Courtney Jackson, Joseph Stevenson, Eunice Stevenson, Arthur Jackson, Sr. Aljareau, and Delvin Bernard.

Honorary pallbearers: Marshall Murphy, Kenneth Woodard, Lonnie Woodard, Robert L. Murphy, Bobby Woodard, Moses C. Woodard, and Clyde Murphy, Jr.

Visitation will be Friday, April 14, 2000 from 12 p. m. to 9 p. m. at the Dixon Funeral Home Chapel.

Arrangements are with Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria.

Daily Tribune, April 13, 2000
 

Mack R. Duggan

GALVESTON - Mack Rufus Duggan, 81, departed this life on Sunday, May 31, 1998, at a UTMB hospital in Galveston. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 1998, at the chapel of Fields Funeral Home Inc. with the Rev. Tim Sykes officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery, Cedar Lake, Texas. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m., followed by a wake service from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 5, at the chapel of Fields Funeral Home Inc.

Mr. Duggan was born October 15, 1916, in Louran, Texas. He was a retired custodian with Galveston Independent School District.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Zelma Duggan.

Survivors include one son, Robert Durgan: a stepson, Robert Fluellen; two daughters, Delores Ellis Brown and Roxanne Holmes Moore, all of Galveston; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; a host of nieces -and nephews; devoted friends, Gwen Lee. Erma Beldon, Pricilla Brown, Annette Allen, Sam Gardner and Robert Arthur; other relatives and friends.

Memorials may be sent to Fields Funeral Home Inc., 2702 Avenue L, Galveston, Texas 77550.

Reids Funeral Home inc.

Galveston Daily News, June 4, 1998
 

Albert James Durgan

Funeral services for Albert James Durgan, 89, will be held at 11 a. m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 1997, at the Jesus Freewill Holy Temple Church, 2420 Ave. C with Bishop J. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake.

The body will lie in state at the church from 10 a. m. until services began. The family will received friends at Green’s Mortuary on Friday, Sept. 12.

Born July 27, 1908, to Will and Willie Ward Durgan in Luling, Albert lost both of his parents before he reached the third grade and was raised by his oldest sister, Ophelia.

Durgan later moved to Bay City and worked as a rice farmer and during this period met and married his beloved wife Emma Austin Durgan.

Their marriage brought the couple three daughters, Cathy, Rita and Dorothy Durgan, and one son, Wilber.

After Emma’s death, Durgan wed Juanita and the couple had one son, Carlton Durgan. He also had five stepsons and one stepdaughter.

After the death of his second wife, Albert continued to live in Palacios under the care of his son, Carlton.

Albert was preceded in death by three sisters, Ophelia, Mogan and Corine, and two brothers, Hesakaiah and James Albert.

He leaves to mourn his brother, Mark Durgan of Galveston; a grand-nephew, Phillip Merchant; children, Dorothy Durgan (deceased), Claretha Mills, Catherine Davis, Wilber Durgan and Carlton Durgan; 16 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.

In addition, Durgan is survived by step-children, Melvin Johnson, C. V. Johnson, Leroy Johnson and Juanita Johnson; and 17 step-grandchildren.

Arrangements are under the direction of Green’s Mortuary.

Daily Tribune, September 12, 1997
 

Carl Douglas "Big Baby" Durgan

Funeral services for Carl "Big Baby" Douglas Durgan, 33 of Freeport will be Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Freeport located at 326 W. 4th Street in Freeport with General Overseer Hannis Prince, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake, Texas.

He died Sunday, December 10, 2006 at Brazosport Regional Health System in Lake Jackson, Texas. He was a member of Agape Fellowship Church. He was a softball coach in Freeport. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing poker.

He is survived by his father, Arthur Jackson, Sr. (Thelma), Cedar Lake, wife, Quandra Durgan, Freeport, step-son, Bracy McCoy, Jr., Freeport, daughters, Calia Durgan and Carla Durgan both of Freeport, step-daughter, Chatavia Nelson, Freeport, brothers, Clifford Durgan (Keisha) and Herbert Durgan both of Bay City, Robert Durgan and Gregory Durgan both of Freeport, Terrance Jackson (Samaira) and Arthur Jackson, Jr. and Courtney Jackson (Katrina) all of Cedar Lake, sisters, Lena Durgan and Sarah Puryear (Willie) both of Freeport, Brenda Jones (Rev. Ronald Jones) and Cindy Brown (Bernard) both of Charleston, South Carolina, grandmother, Lydia Jackson, Charleston, South Carolina, mother-in-law, Jeannie White (Jarret Williams), Freeport, father-in-law, Kenneth White, Freeport, goddaughter, Amara Martinez, Clute and a host of other relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Scott Long, Burton Quinn, Larry Pinkney, Joey Millan, Anthony White, Roddy Gaona, Luis Martinez, Gayland Strauther, Richard Jones and Landis Adams.

Honorary pallbearers will be Bracy McCoy, Jr., Clifford Durgan, Herbert Durgan, Robert Durgan, Gregory Durgan, Terrance Jackson, Arthur Jackson, Jr., Courtney Jackson, Willie Puryear, Rev. Ronald Jones and Bernard Brown.

Visitation will be Friday, December 15, 2006 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria, Texas.

Please make donations payable to Texas Gulf Bank 200 W. 2nd Street, Freeport, Texas 77541. Account # 1000712232 – Tax ID # 20-8023115

Dixon Funeral Home
 

Lena Durgan

Graveside services for Lena Durgan, 55, of Freeport will be Friday, January 3, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake, Texas with Rev. James Williams officiating.

She died November 21, 2013 at Sweeny House in Sweeny, Texas.

She enjoyed cooking, painting and drawing. She also enjoyed being with her dog Grace.

She is survived by her brothers, Gregory Durgan and Clifford Durgan both of Freeport and Herbert Durgan, Bay City; sister, Sarah Puryear, Freeport; fiancée Billy Woods, Sweeny and other relatives and friends.

To help with funeral expenses, please make donations to Dixon Funeral Home, P.O. Box 873, Brazoria, TX  77422.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at (979)798-9113.

Dixon Funeral Home, Brazoria, Texas
 

Robert Durgan

Galveston - Robert Durgan, 56, departed this life on Monday, July 31, 2006, at U.T.M.B. Hospital in Galveston, Texas.

Mr. Durgan was born on September 9, 1949 to Mack and Zelma Moranza Duggan. He was employed at Moody Gardens and as a Yellow Cab driver.

Preceded in death by his parents, he leaves with cherished memories, son, Kenric Gerard McNeal, and daughter, Cyhedie Natonya McNeal, both of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Kenric, Kriston, Kaylah, Korey, Tryhan and Elan; sisters, Delores Ellis of Atlanta, Georgia, and Roxanne Holmes of Galveston; companion, Virginia Carrier; devoted friends, Robert Fluellen, Helen Solzano, Gwen Lee and Priscilla Brown; a host of other relatives and friends.

Viewing will begin at 9:00 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2006, at the chapel of Fields Funeral Services. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake, Texas.

Memorials may be sent to Fields Funeral Services, 2702 Avenue L, Galveston, Texas 77550, (409) 763-1631.

Fields Funeral Home

Galveston Daily News, August 4, 2006
 

Larry L. Edison
March 13, 1949 - September 15, 2015

Larry L. Edison of Houston, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015.

Services were September 26, 2015, 11 a. m. at Bethlehem Christian Church, Cedar Lake, Texas.

Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery.

Singleton & Sons Funeral Home, Inc., Hempstead, Texas
 

Lige Edison

Funeral services for Lige Edison, 72, of Houston will be Saturday, Sept. 14 at 11 a. m. at Garden Grove Christian Church, 4802 Pardee St. in Houston.

Viewing of the remains will be at Vine Grove Christian Church at 2 p. m. in the Live Oak Community. Final resting place will be at Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery in Cedar Lake.

Edison was preceded in death by his father, Sharper Edison, in 1953; mother Jessie Mae Edison, 1987 and brother Herbert Lee in 1951.

He leaves to cherish his memories seven sons Sylvester, Larry (Sherry) Edison, Gary, Kerrick, Terence, Brian Edison of Kansas City, Missouri; three daughters, Sharon (Preston) Spikes of Hockley, Karon (Richard) Hadnat, Jacquelyn (Gary) Brown all of Houston; 14 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three sisters Ola (Leon) Edwards, Ada (Kermit) Monroe, Cherrie (Billie) Polk all of Live Oak Community, mother-in-law, Mrs. Annie Lee Woodard of Angleton, sister-in-law Lilla Mae (Hosea) Robbins of Houston, Mary Lee (Robert) Crecy of Brazoria and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Daily Tribune, September 13, 1996
 

Pearl Ree Gee Edison
January 8, 1924 – June 12, 2015

Pearl Ree Gee Edison, age 91, passed away on June 12, 2015 at her home in Cedar Lane, Texas. She was the widower of Ezel Edison. They were joined in holy matrimony on July 17, 1944.

She was born on January 8, 1924 in Sargent, Texas to Edward and Estella Gee. She graduated from Hilliard High School, Bay City, Texas in 1945. She also attended Houston Barber College where she received her barber license. In addition, for over 60 years she was employed as a domestic worker.

She was an active member of Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake, Texas where she served as an usher and a choir member. She was an avid bible reader.

Pearl was loved by a host of individuals, many of whom referred to her affectionately as "Mother." She enjoyed working in her yard, visiting at the convalescent homes and picking pecans was her joy. She loved baking pound cakes for others and eventually became known as the "Cake Lady."

She leaves to cherish her memory: five daughters, Verma Wright (Clarence] of Alvin, Texas, Audrey Rollins (Willie) and Stella King of Van Vleck, Texas, Sharon Sidney of Missouri City, Texas and Mary Edison of Austin, Texas; one stepson, Wilbert Dale (Leilani] of Bay City, Texas; twenty-one grandchildren; thirty-seven

great-grandchildren; fourteen great great-grandchildren; one adopted granddaughter; seven sisters, Berniece Williams of Brazoria, Texas, Dorothy Walton of Bay City, Texas, Versie Lomax (Tyrone), Judy Gee, Frankie Gee and Esther Gee of Houston, Texas; three brothers, Karey Gee of Jacksonville, Florida, Franklin Gee (Vivian) of Roundrock, Texas and Wilson Gee of Houston, Texas; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband, Ezel, daughter, Millie, parents, Edward and Estella, siblings, Edward W., Samuel, Eddie, and Ferlando, one granddaughter, one grandson and one great great-grandson.

Funeral service Saturday, June 20, 2015, 12:00 p. m., Bethlehem Christian Church, Cedar Lake, Texas, Pastor Kenneth W. Bree, Sr., presiding and minister Karey Gee, eulogist.

Active Pallbearers: Bouvier Dale, Wilbert Dale, Jr., Jascan King, Wayne King, Jr., Kelvin Mangum, Orrick Sidney, Ronald Sidney, Christopher Wright and Shawn Wright

Honorary Pallbearers: Wilbert Dale, Sr., Franklin Gee, Minister Karey Gee, John Hall, Willie Rollins, Barney Williams, IIII, Samuel Williams, Melvin Woodard and Clarence Wright, Jr.

Final Resting Place: Bethlehem Cemetery, Cedar Lake, Texas

Final arrangements entrusted to Green’s Mortuary, Bay City, Texas

Funeral program          Courtesy of Vera Petteway-Nyormoi

Bay City Tribune, June 17, 2015
 

Vivian Marie Woodard-Edison
April 14, 1925 - July 17, 1995

Mrs. Vivian Marie Woodard Edison was born April 14, 1925 to the parentage of the late Elisha Americus Woodard Sr., and Annie Lee Alexander Woodard of Cedar Lake, Texas. she was the fifth child of six; two of her brothers preceded her in death, Elisha Woodard, Jr., and Theoplis Americus Woodard. She attended public school in Matagorda County and furthered her college requirements at Prairie View College and Texas Southern University. She taught in the elementary schools.

Vivian accepted Christ early in life at Bethlehem Christian Church. She was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Lige Edison. This marriage was blessed with seven sons and three daughters. Upon moving to Houston she joined Fellowship Christian Church under the pastorage of Rev. D. L. Truscott and on October 11, 1987 she moved her membership to Garden Grove Christian Church.

Vivian, better known as "Muddear" to most and "Mama' to some, was a pioneer in focusing on the "stem" which assured the results dealt with the "Truth." Her warm and consoling personality earned her the respect of many; this would include her works in her professional career community involvement, church leadership and the natural abilities she was blessed with throughout her life. She was truly committed to her family whom she loved dearly.

To cherish her memory: A loving husband, Mr. Lige Edison; seven sons, Sylvester, Larry Lige and wife Sherry, Donald and wife Florence, Gary Van, Kerrick Velroy, Terence Lynn, Brian Darryl; three daughters, Sharon Raye Spikes and husband Preston, Karon Faye Hadnot and husband Richard, Jacquelyn Marie Brown and husband, Gary; grandchildren, Antondria, Brian, Christopher, D'Andrea, Desiree, Donald, Fredrick, Marisha, Michael, Sean, Sherene, Vivian, Yusef, Zandria; great-grandchildren, Michael and Joshua; mother, Annie Lee Woodard; brother, Ulysess Elmore Woodard and wife Beulah; sisters, Lilla Mar Robbins and husband Hosea and Mary Lee Crecy and husband Robert; In-laws, Billy and Cherry Lee Polk, Leon and Ola Mae Edwards, and Kermit and Ada Monroe, and a host of loving relatives and friends.

We love her and she will continue to be loved by all.

Funeral Service, Saturday, Eleven-Thirty A. M., Garden Grove Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Houston, Texas, The Reverend C. M. Cooper, pastor and officiant.

Active Pallbearers (The Sons): Mr. Brian Darryl Edison, Mr. Donald Edison, Mr. Gary Van Edison, Mr. Kerrick Velroy Edison, Mr. Larry Lige Edison, Mr. Michael Lige Edison, Mr. Sylvester Edison, Mr. Terrence Lynn Edison and Mr. Bruce Crecy

Honorary Pallbearers: Mr. Raymond I. Anderson, Mr. Hosea W. Robbins, Mr. Leroy Woodard, Mr. Howard Lewis Edwards, Mr. James Polk, Mr. Gary B. Brown, Mr. Howard Hawkins, Mr. Albert Nix, Mr. Kenneth Edison, Mr. Alfred Monroe, Mr. Joseph Thomas, Mr. Richard Hadnot, Mr. Preston Spikes and Members of the Christian Women's Fellowship

Interment: Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery, Cedar Lake, Texas

Final arrangements entrusted to The Professionals of McCoy & Harrison Funeral Home, Inc., Houston, Texas

Funeral program          Courtesy of Vera Petteway-Nyormoi
 

Fostena Fields Edwards

Fostena Fields Edwards, 78, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1996 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1996 at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 5202 Ave. K, Galveston, with Rev. James F. Harris, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at 2:30 p. m. at Bethlehem Cemetery, Cedar Lake, Texas.

Visitation will begin at 4 p. m. followed by a wake service from 7 – 8 p. m. on Monday, September 9^th at the chapel of Fields Funeral Home, Inc.

Mrs. Edwards was a retired employee with the Galveston Independent School District, and a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Hattie L. Edwards; two sons, Robert Lee Edwards and Coleman James Edwards; one sister, Ella Grice; and one brother, Isiah Fields.

Survivors include: six sons, Matthew, Lockie Jr., Rayfield, John, Robert V., and Daniel Wayne Edwards, four daughters, Cynthia D. Smith, Daverna Edwards, Mary L. Petteway and Adrienne M. Mays; four children that she reared, Timothy J. Edwards, Stephanie Y. Edwards, Rayshonda Simpson and Daniel Jr., twenty-four grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren;  five brothers, Jimmy, Archie, Herman, Hallard and Tommy Fields; two sisters, Mary Lee Tolson and Marilyn Lacy; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Memorials may be sent to Fields Funeral Home, Inc., 2702 Avenue L, Galveston, Texas 77550.

Daily Tribune, September 8, 1996
 

Hattie Louise Edwards

October 5, 1939 – August 3, 1976

Born to Mr. & Mrs. Lockie Edwards in Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas, a baby girl named Hattie Louise on October 5, 1939.

Hattic grew to ladyhood in the Cedar Lake Community, attending public schools at Cedar Lake and Van Vleck Schools.

At the age of 17 she moved to Galveston, Texas and graduated from the G. W. Carver High School in 1958.

She was baptized by Rev. R. H. Page at an early age becoming a member of the Bethlehem Christian Church where she remained a faithful member until her departure from this community.

She was reared by Mr. & Mrs. Jimmie Woodard in the Cedar Lake Community.

She is a member of the American Woodmen Encampment at Cedar Lake and the Sunshine Progressive Order of Pilgrims.

She departed this life Tuesday, August 3, 1976 at 12:45 A.M., in New Orleans, Louisiana.

She leaves to mourn her departure three devoted children, Timothy of Cedar Lake, Texas, Stephanie and Cheri of New Orleans, Louisiana, a loving mother, Mrs. Fostene Edwards of Galveston, Texas; Grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Jimmie Woodard of Cedar Lake and Mr. & Mrs. Archie Fields of Bay City, Texas; Eight Brothers, Lockie, Matthew, Robert Lee, Rayfield, John, Coleman, Robert Vernon and Daniel Wayne; Four Sisters, Cynthia,Deverna, Adrienne and Mary, a host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.

Interment: Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery, Cedar Lake, Texas

Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home in charge.

Funeral program          Courtesy of Vera Petteway-Nyormoi

Lockie Edwards, Jr.

GALVESTON —Lockie Edwards, Jr., 75, passed away at his residence on Friday, January, 13, 2012, after a long illness.

Lockie was born November 14, 1936, in Bay City, TX, to Lockie, Sr. and Fostena Edwards. . He attended public school in Galveston and after graduating, joined the US Army , serving during the Korean Conflict. He later moved to New York in pursue of becoming a professional songwriter. He wrote songs for Nate King Cole, Neil Diamond and others and also produced an album “Harlem River Drive”.

Lockie returned to Galveston around 1987, and begin working as a longshoreman for ILA Local 20 for many years until his health failed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Robert Lee and Coleman Edwards; sister Hattie Edwards; uncles and aunts.

He is survived by his brothers, Matthew Edwards(Marion), Robert Edwards (Janice), Daniel Edwards (Iantha), Rayfield Edwards (Roxanne), John Edwards and Rochona Mims; sisters ,Cynthia Smith (David), Mary Petteway (Donald Ray), Daverna Edwards (Gerald) and Adrienne Mays (Dohn); stepfather, Robert Arthur; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews; ex-wife and dearest friend, Carla Torgrimson; dearest friend, Kitty; devoted friend, Vic; other relatives and friends.

Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM on Saturday, January 21, 2012, followed by funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church with Pastor Lorenzo Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake, TX.

Fields-Johnson Funeral Home

Robert Lee Edwards

Funeral services for Robert Lee Edwards, 51, of Galveston, will be held 11 a. m. Saturday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church on Broadway in Galveston with the Rev. J. R. Willis officiating. Burial will be at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake. Visitation will be this evening at Fields Funeral Home, 2702 Ave L. Galveston.

Mr. Edwards was born Nov. 15, 1941 in Bay City to Lockie and Fostina Fields Edwards and died April 27, 1993 at his home in Galveston.

He was a member of the Baptist church.

Survivors include his mother, Fostina Fields Edwards of Galveston; four sisters, Mary Petteway, Cynthia Smith, Daverna Edwards and Adrienne Mayes, all of Galveston; six brothers, Lockie Edwards Jr. of New York City, N. Y., Matthews Edwards, Rayfield Edwards, John Edwards, Robert Vernon Edwards and Daniel Wayne Edwards, all of Galveston; his fiancée; and a number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his father, Lockie “Coon” Edwards; a sister, Hattie Louise Edwards; a brother, Coleman Edwards; and his grandparents, Archie and Maryland Jones Fields and Saul Edwards and Hattie Edwards Woodard.

Pallbearers will be Mr. Edwards’s brothers.

Arrangements are with Fields Funeral Home in Galveston.

Daily Tribune, April 30, 1993
 

Will Edwards
March 4, 1892 - February 21, 1970

The songbird's melody fills the air, long after the bird has gone. And when the rose has lost its bloom, its fragrance lingers on. Although we cannot see the ones from whom we've had to part, their memory, like a melody still lies within the heart.

On March 4, 1892, Will Edwards was born in Refugio, Texas. He grew up and was converted at an early age. Throughout his life he was a devout Christian, a faithful member and deacon of the Bethlehem Christian Church, Cedar Lake, Texas. He was always willing to do his part for his church and for humanity.

He became a member of St. Joseph Lodge A. F. & A. M. Bay City, Texas.

He married Mrs. Mamie Edwards in Cedar Lane, Texas, July 31, 1939, and they lived a happy life together until his passing Saturday, February 21, 1970 at 9:35 P. M., in the Gulf Coast Hospital, Wharton, Texas.

Mourning his departure are: a devoted wife, Mrs. Mamie Edwards of Cedar Lane, Texas, three sons, Saul Edwards of Refugio, Texas, Woodard Edwards of Oakland, California, Willis Edwards of Kingsville, Texas, one daughter, Mrs. Ruby Jenkins of Houston, Texas, one foster son and daughter, Lonnie Ray and Brenda Faye Woodard, three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Jenkins of Oakland California, Mrs. Lelia Williams and Mrs. Nettie Shaw of Refugio, Texas, two brothers, Frank Edwards of Refugio, Texas and Alonzo Edwards of Corpus Christi, Texas, many nieces, nephews, a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral service Saturday, February 28, 1970, 1:00 P. M., Bethlehem Christian Church, Cedar Lake, Texas, Rev. Lloyd Brown, pastor

Active Pallbearers: Deacons of Bethlehem Christian Church

Honorary Pallbearers: Willis Edwards, Woodard Edwards, Saul Edwards, Frank Edwards and Alonzo Edwards

Funeral program          Courtesy of Vera Petteway-Nyormoi
 

Carolyn Faye Fields

Funeral service for Carolyn Faye Fields, 61 of Brazoria will be Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Mount Zion Church in Brazoria with Elder Roland K. Hendricks officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake, Texas.

Carolyn died Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Katy, Texas. She united with Greater Mount Zion Church in 2006 where she served as the First and Chief Armorbearer for Elder Hendricks. She was involved in the following ministries; Intercessory Prayer, Mission Ministry, Evangelism Ministry, Sunday School, Singles Ministry and Women of Zion Ministry.  She loved shopping, serving others and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Perry L. Holmes and mother, Ollie Mae Burrell.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her son; Raymonte Bess (Natasha), Manvel; her daughters, Felicha Jones (Paul), Houston, Kindrell Forward (Kotto), Dallas and Toni Fields, Pearland; brothers, Solomon Bess (Zettie), Houston and Rickey Holmes (Audrey), Tyler; sisters, Patricia Holmes, Brazoria and Miara Shaw (Maurice), Houston; grandchildren, Tailor Zachary, Tyler Zachary, Jalen Bess, Dezerra’ Caldwell, Alisha Bess, Dezra Shaw, Kei’Aundre Johnson, Ariana Forward and Yaphette Forward, great grandchild, Yahri Forward,  a special aunt, Cora Goodwin of Brazoria and a host of other relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Quenton Bell, Raphaell Partain, FonTroy Holmes, Reshard Holmes, Kelvin Skinner, Jr. and Derek Bess.

Honorary pallbearers will be Raymonte Bess, Solomon Bess, Rickey Holmes, Paul Jones, Kotto Forwad, Jalen Bess, Dezra Shaw, Kei’Aundre Johnson and Yaphette Forward.

Visitation will be Friday, April 4, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria.  A wake service will follow from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be viewing at the church on Saturday, April 5, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. There will be no viewing afterward.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at (979)798-9113.

Dixon Funeral Home, Brazoria, Texas
 

Corine Fletcher

Mrs. Corine Fletcher, 88, of Cedar Lake died June 6, at 6:00 p. m. at the Sweeny Community Hospital in Sweeny Community Hospital, in Sweeny. Survivors include: Husband, Cleveland Fletcher of Cedar Lake, two sisters, Mrs. Savannah Gee and Mrs. Rachael Mack, both of Brazoria, and two brothers, Arthur Bell of Los Angeles, California, and Willie Bell of Galveston. One aunt, Mrs. Angel Williams of Cedar Lane, one foster daughter, Mr. Naomi Roberson, three granddaughters, one grandson, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements were through Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home of Bay City. Funeral services were at the Bethlehem Christian Church in Lake Jackson on Sunday, June 10, at 2:00 p. m. Officiating was Reverend Lloyd Brown. Interment was at the Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake. Active pallbearers were Tommie Roberson Jr., Jimmie Lee Woodard, Cunnie Woodard, O. A. Bell, Rayfield Bell, and Ephren Prince Jr. Honorary pallbearers were the Deacons of Bethlehem Christian Church.

Daily Tribune, June 11, 1979