Cedarvale  - Bay City Cemetery

Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham unless otherwise specified
 

Nettie Mae Joines 

Nettie Mae Carvell Joines

Nettie Mae Joines passed from this earthly life on Feb. 23, 1996 in Bay City to join the Angels in Heaven and to meet our Almighty God.

Mrs. Joines was born on Feb. 19, 1904 in Lawrenceburg, Tenn. to J. B. and Nellie Carvell. She married Robert Ruben Joines in 1918 and raised their family of six starting in Beulah [Buhler] and later in Francitas, Texas. Robert preceded her in death on June 13, 1977. Also preceding her in death was her sons Earnest Neal and Marvin Carl and a daughter, Dollie Mae Hunt.

Mrs. Joines was a longstanding member of our Lord’s Church, The Church of Christ on Sixth Street.

Funeral services will be at 2 p. m. Sunday, Feb. 25 at the Sixth Street Church of Christ in Bay City with Brother Joe Wrape officiating. She will be laid to rest in Cedarvale Cemetery.

Mrs. Joines leaves behind a sister Mackie L. Burditt of Olivia and three daughters, Lilly [Lillie] Lorine Schmersahl of Sweeny, Margaret Aileen Richardson and Goldie Lucille Burt both of Bay City; 13 grandchildren (all with her special nicknames), numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Pallbearers are grandsons, Gary Joines, Paul Hunt, Don Burt, Don Schmersahl and grandsons-in-law Audie Northcutt, Jr. and Billy Wright. Honorary pallbearers are grandson-in-law Mike McKissick and [grandson] Earl Armstrong.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Arthritis Foundation or American Cancer Society.

Daily Tribune, February 24?, 1996
 

Claus D. Kaack  Photo courtesy of Suzy & Rob Find A Grave Volunteers #46950534

Kaack Rites To Be Friday

Services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, June 3, at St. Peter Lutheran Church for Claus D. Kaack of Bay City, who died in Matagorda General Hospital at 10:45 AM Wednesday. Rev. Douglas McBride will officiate.

Born in Germany, Kaack came to the United States in 1885 and to Matagorda County in 1892. He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and the O.D.H.S. He is survived by: two nephews, F. W. and Henry Kaack, both of Needville, Texas.

Interment will be in Cedarvale Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

The Daily Tribune, June 2, 1966                Obituary courtesy of Susie Adkins
 

Claus Christian Kaack & Wiebke Kaack
Photo courtesy of Suzy & Rob Find A Grave Volunteers #46950534

Wiebke Kaack

June 2, 1849 – February 13, 1931

Mrs. Christian Kaack, mother of Messrs. C. D. and J. C. Kaack, died at the Loos Hospital this morning at 9:15 o’clock, at the age of 81 years 8 months and 11 days.

Mrs. Kaack suffered an attack of flu about two weeks ago and gradually grew worse until it was deemed advisable to bring her to the hospital. An examination there revealed an attack of pneumonia, which was said to be the immediate cause of her death.

Mrs. Kaack came to this country with her husband, who died in 1899, and children 39 years ago from Illinois, settling on Bucks Bayou, where the family has resided continuously.

This good woman is survived by: three sons, Henry of Ft. Bend County, C. D. and J. C. of this place and with whom she lived. A daughter died in 1912. Mrs. Kaack was a native of Germany.

Her husband and daughter were buried in Cedarvale and Mrs. Kaack will be laid to rest in the same plot. The hour will be announced later by special notice.

The Tribune joins the many friends of the two sons who have been constant companions of their dear mother for every hour of their lives. They feel the loss keenly as an interesting and devoted family circle has been broken.

The Daily Tribune, February 13, 1931                         Obituary courtesy of Susie Adkins

Ludwin Allen Keller

Ludwin Keller

The community was shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden death of Ludwin Keller Thursday.  Ludwin and his family lived here for many years and in recent years had moved to Sweeny.  Mrs. Keller is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Coffin, and Ludwin Keller is the nephew of W. K. Keller. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family.

Bay City News, Oct. 5, 1950 “Midfield”
 

Cleophas W. Lee   Photo courtesy of Gale French

Cleophas W. Lee

September 25, 1854 – January 8, 1935

Another Matagorda County native pioneer in the person of Cleophas W. Lee who passed away at his home in Bay City this (Tuesday) morning at 10:15 o’clock at the ripe old age of 81 years.

Mr. Lee’s entire life has been spent in the county and amongst the same people. His residence in Bay City dates back to the founding of the town and here he reared a large family. He was a man of unimpeachable reputation and character, his life a synonym of probity and honesty. He stood high in the estimation of all who knew him and lived a life of simplicity and uprightness.

This good man is survived by his wife, four sons and two daughters. The sons are Amos A. Lee, P. A. Bond, E. G. Bond and J. T. Bond, the last named three being stepsons; the daughters, Mrs. Chas. Young of Detroit, Michigan, and Mrs. Alvin Rice of this city.

Funeral services will be held at the family residence Wednesday afternoon, the exact time depending upon the arrival of relatives.

Rev. E. G. Cooke of the Methodist Church will conduct religious services. Funeral arrangements by Walker-Matchett.

Newspaper unknown, January 10, 1935                  Obituary courtesy of Susie Adkins
 

Isabella B. Lee  Photo courtesy of Gale French

Isabella B. Lee

1852 – 1944

Funeral services were held this afternoon (December 27^th) at 3 o’clock from the Methodist Church for Mrs. C. W. Lee, 92-year-old resident of the city. Born in the county, Mrs. Lee had been a life long resident of the city and county.

Mrs. Lee died Sunday, December 24^th at her home at 1720 Ave. D, at 7:35 PM. She is survived by: two daughters, Mrs. Florence Young of Detroit, Michigan and Mrs. Bertha Rice of Bay City; four sons, J. T. Bond, P. A. Bond, Ernest Bond and Amos A. Lee all of Bay City, and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Matchett-Newman.

The Daily Tribune, December 28, 1944