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Beverly Frances Shelton Acker, 87,
of San Antonio, Texas passed away May 17, 2020 in her sleep. Wife, mother, journalist, rancher,
and photographer, Beverly lived a full life with a positive
impact on everyone she encountered. A true "people Person", she
never met a person that stayed a stranger for long and most
became friends for life. Spirited, loving and adventurous,
she enjoyed travel (especially New York - to catch the latest on
Broadway), keeping up with friends and family (she had many,
many cousins) and making new friends. As a native Texan, she
loved Texas flora and fauna and spent many wonderful hours
photographing both. Because of her abiding faith in Jesus
Christ, she loved generously, and we, her children, know that
she awoke Sunday morning in the arms of her Saviour. We will
miss her. Beverly was preceded in death by her
husbands, Edwin V. Acker Jr. of Tilden TX, and Hardy W. Hollers
of Austin, TX. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there will not be a funeral service at this time. In lieu of flowers, please donate to South Texas Children’s Home, PO Box 1210, Beeville, TX 78104.
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Clara Acuna, 71, of Bay City passed away February 5, 2021. She was born January 13, 1950 in Bay City to Paul Magnia and Lupe Zuniga Magnia. Clara loved cooking and the outdoors. She loved her family, her grandkids and great grandkids. Clara will be loved and missed so much. She was preceded in death by parents; her husband Jose Acuna; sisters Hortenica Zamora, Mary Magnia and Irene Hernandez, and granddaughter Brenda Marin. Survivors include her daughters Clara Trevino (David), Rose Mary Acuna (Santiago Marin, Sr.), Anna Acuna (Vince), Christina Acuna and Sandy Acuna; sons Joe Acuna (Melissa) and Rudy Acuna; sister Josephine Acuna; grandchildren Rebecca Perez, Marisol Perez, Marcus Trevino, Joe Acuna, Jr., Amber Acuna, Abigail Acuna, Jacob Acuna, Santiago Marin, Jr., Alexis Acuna, Michael Acuna, Daisy Torres, Joshua Torres, Amythist Torres, Vincent Torres, Jr., Shawn Torres, Zoria Torres and Castil Torres and great grandchildren Landon Cantu and Brennely Aleman. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM followed by interment at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Joe Acuna, Sr., Santiago Marin, Sr., Joe Acuna, Jr., Vince Torres, Marcus Trevino, Danny Salas and Santiago Leal.
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Clyde Vernon “Boley” Adams, 85, of Sargent, TX passed away November 9, 2019. He was born January 21, 1934 in Brownsville, TX to Roy V. Adams and Mary Calvo Adams. Clyde is survived by his wife Jeanette Brown Adams, and nieces Karen Dillard, Sharon Cyrus, Susan Wilkins, Linda Stane, Helen Worsham, Carolyn Socia and Sandra Wiley. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters Dorothy Adams Williams, Lola Adams and Helen Adams Hooten; brothers Frank Adams and Robert Adams, and nephew John Robert Weatherford. The family will receive friends and relatives 5:00-7:00pm Friday, November 15 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Services are 2:00pm Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the funeral home, with Chris Webber officiating. Interment will be 1:45pm Monday, November 18, 2019 at Houston National Cemetery.
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Earl R. Adams, Jr., 84, of Blessing,
passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2007
in Bay City.
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Yolanda Nevarez Aleman, 69, of Bay City passed away February 10, 2021. She was born June 25, 1951 in Palacios, TX to the late Geronimo Nevarez and Olivia Colunga Nevarez. Yolanda was a sweet loving and energetic mother to us all and definitely lived life to the fullest. Yolanda was a great grandmother to all her grandbabies who she enjoyed having all the time. Everyone who knew her knew she loved her plants, birds and cats. She loved to bake and most importantly she loved to go to the slots and buy scratch offs. She will be dearly missed and greatly remembered by everyone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters Elmina Nevarez and Mary Torres and grandchildren Bianca and Veronica Ramirez and Christopher Keith. Survivors include her husband Jose Carmen Aleman; daughters Rhonda Arrambide, Sandra Marie Arrambide (Ernest Zarate), Michele Arrambide (Guadalupe Rodriquez) and Olivia Noyola (Adam Noyola); son Jose Aleman (Rebecca Perez); sisters Flor Nevarez and Rosalinda Nevarez; brothers Noe Nevarez and Eddie Nevarez; grandchildren Eric Ramirez, Cory Bernal, Chance Zarate, Mercedez Barrera, Sebastian Luera, John Paul Aleman, Jose Angel Aleman, Brennley Aleman, Landon Cantu, Alexander Noyola, Sophia Noyola and Alonzo Noyola and great grandchildren Caydrie Keith, Kourtney Bernal, Ryleigh Zarate and Teegan Barton. A rosary will be recited at 1:30 PM Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Saturday with Rev. Gabriel Espinosa officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jose Aleman, Ernest Zarate, Adam Noyola, Noe Nevarez, Chance Zarate and Cory Bernal. Honorary Pallbearers will be John Paul Aleman, Jose Angel Aleman, Sebastian Luera, Adam Gonzalez, Guadalupe Rodriquez and Rohnny Barton. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Johnny Duane Alexander, age 75, was born February 29, 1944 and died
on June 17, 2019.
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Bay City--Joshua Allen, 76, of Bay City, died Saturday, May 26, 2001. He was born Sept. 30, 1924, in Ganado, to the late Jim and Virginia Young Allen. He was a retired farmer and rancher and was a member of Prosperity Baptist Church. Survivors: wife, Alma Jean Allen; daughters, Esther Mae Williams and Beverly Murray, both of Houston, Pattie Alexander, Marcella Allen, Arlene Allen and Pauline Johnson, all of El Campo, Gail Allen and Dorothy White, both of Bay City and Sarah Lott of Long Beach, Calif.; sons, Joshua Allen Jr. and Elvis Allen, both of El Campo; sisters, Linda Fields, Dorothy Sodia, Lorena Mae Griffin and Esther Lee Edwards, all of Ganado; brothers, the Rev. George Allen of Ganado; brothers, the Rev. George Allen of Edna and Joe Bradley Allen of Bay City; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 1 - 8 p. m. Friday at Cook-Butler Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 1 p. m. Saturday at Prosperity Baptist Church in Ganado, the Rev. Pat Griffin officiating. Burial will be at Prosperity Cemetery. Cook-Butler Funeral Home, 361-782-3821.
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On May 21st, 1941 Mr. Barney Allen Sr. and Mrs. Alfreda Bivens Allen welcomed their 5th child and 1st daughter Linda Dean Allen. Linda was one of seven wonderful children. Though there were many in the household Linda had the ability to stand her ground and avoid conforming to traditional expectations. She decided at an early age she would never marry or have children. She expressed that was not a road she deemed necessary for happiness.
After graduating from Hilliard High School in May of 1960, Linda focused all her energy on being an intricate part of her immediate family unit.
Well into her twenties her brother Sherman convinced her she needed to learn to drive. After much resistance she decided she would allow him to teach her. He was always so patient, and they were remarkably close. Unfortunately, Linda lost her brother in August of 1967 before they completed her driving lessons. She never felt comfortable with anyone else and realized she quite enjoyed being chauffeured around. She then lost her father in November 1970. Both deaths were sudden and tethered Linda even more closely to her family.
As many young adults yearn to do, Linda’s sibling all left home creating their own lives and starting their own families. Linda, on the other hand, chose to build upon the foundation laid by her parents and committed to stay home with her mother and help raise her sister Cookie’s only child. While Cookie worked in Radiology at MD Anderson Hospital and attended Texas Southern University, both full time, Linda encouraged her every step of the way. Others told Cookie “you’re trying to do too much.” Linda was Cookie’s constant source of strength, Always telling her sister “don’t you ever give up. Me and Mama Frieda are taking care of Katrina. You just focus, you can do it.” Cookie obtained her pharmacy degree and standing by her side on graduation day, with extreme pride, was Linda.
Linda was devastated by the loss of her mother Alfreda in January 1984 and her sister Cookie in December 1987. She leaned into her faith for strength, peace and guidance.
Linda remained at the family home and kept it filled with love. Ready to welcome all family any time day or night. She stayed busy cooking, doing laundry, anything her family needed. After leaving work she prepared for family get togethers. Her oldest brother Fleet was everyone’s favorite Postman. He was also the family’s counselor and problem solver. Barney Jr with Phillips Petroleum would keep the lawn manicured and the vehicles shinning. It was a special treat when her baby sister Alfreda Ann would leave her job at Mobile’s Corporate Office and drive down from Houston to spend quality time with Linda. Ann loved to cook, and the family loved her cooking. It was Linda’s opportunity to relax when her sister came to town. Even though all her siblings were married and led busy lives they would all unite at the family property for fellowship and bonding frequently. Her confidant was Bubba her middle brother. A dedicated law enforcement officer, he never missed a single day visiting with his sister. He was her personal chauffeur, business manager and best friend. The siblings were close and took care of one another.
Sadly, in September 2010 her youngest brother Barney Jr passed away. Bubba followed shortly after in October 2010. Linda’s life was committed to her immediate family, losing her two brothers, in such a short span of time hit hard.
Linda continued working and taking care of her family. With the niece she helped raise living more than three hours away, she and Fleet kept the family bond. He visited with his sister everyday Monday thru Friday. Ann visited frequently and prepared her fabulous meals. Though her niece was far away they spoke on the phone several times each day and took many road trips together. Linda’s great niece always referred to her as “my Boo thang”. Hence, the loving nickname stuck, Aunt Linda Boo!
Annette Allen – Green, Bubba’s daughter was now Linda’s personal chauffeur and they had a ball. On the road constantly, shopping, running errands, just having fun.
As retirement age approached, Linda’s niece, who was now raising her great niece in San Antonio Tx, was persistent in trying to get Linda to move to San Antonio and live with the two of them. Linda said that simply was not possible because someone had to maintain the family property. Her niece offered many different suggestions on how that could be taken care of, but they were all rejected. Though she was excited to visit frequently, she would not commit to live in San Antonio due to her family responsibilities in Bay City.
On February 4th, 2015 Linda’s great great niece was born. Everyone has heard of or experienced the miracle and overflowing joy that babies unleash in our hearts. Suddenly there was no place like San Antonio, with that baby girl. She happily relocated. She immediately became the heartbeat of the household in San Antonio just as she was in Bay City. It was joyful to see four generations, living and working together to experience all the magnificent things life has to offer.
Linda spoke constantly of how proud she was of her girls while experiencing her great great niece’s birthdays, her great niece’s promotions and her niece’s semi-retirement. She spoke often of how grateful she was for the way God had blessed her. The benefits of having such a wonderfully loving and nurturing family. During family meetings Linda would reminisce about her mother, father brothers and sisters. She spoke of how much she loved her entire family while enlightening her nieces on family history. Her great great niece was her everything, and they were inseparable. That little girl made Linda smile and laugh hard and often.
After recently complaining of abdominal discomfort, Linda was taken on Wednesday March 3rd for examination. On Saturday March 6th at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital Linda Dean Allen transitioned from this life.
A private ceremony was held at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory in San Antonio Tx.
Linda was correct when she said she would never marry but, she did have children, three of them: Katrina, Katina and Karina.
There are not enough words or enough time to express Linda’s love and dedication to her family. While everyone was marrying, having kids, divorcing, graduating college, traveling, building careers, changing careers and all things in between Linda Dean Allen was the remarkably steady anchor that encouraged everyone to live life to its fullest yet always know that she maintained a safe place for you to land if needed. She never looked at what she did as a sacrifice. She never desired or longed for more. From an early age Linda committed her life to her immediate family until her last day on this earth.
The family thanks everyone for the outpour of support. They will be receiving those who wish to celebrate Ms. Linda’s life on Saturday March 20th, 2021 between the hours of 2p to 5p.
Location:
Condolences can be mailed
to: c/o Mrs. JW Brown 3213 John Paul Davis Ave Bay City, TX 77414
To send verbal condolences or obtain additional information call 979-557-5431 Carrying on Linda’s memory are: Katina Allen Bland (Niece) Katina Lashae Bland – Bernal (Great Niece) Karina Faith Bernal (Great Great Niece) Alfreda Ann Allen – Robinson (Sister) Jw Brown (Brother) Annette Allen-Green - (Niece) And a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends
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Neoma LaRue Collins Allen passed away on August 14, 2020 at the age of 92 after suffering a stroke. Neoma was born on August 12, 1928 in the community of Rochester, Texas located in Haskell County. She was the only child of Versie Irene Roach Collins and Earl Edward Collins. At age 2, she and her family moved to Jonesboro, Texas which she considered to be her childhood home. Her father worked in nearby Gatesville at the Boy’s Reform School. When she was 16, the family moved to Corsicana, Texas where both parents were employed by the State Orphan Home. Neoma graduated from Corsicana High at age 16. At age 20, she graduated from North Texas University, where she met her future husband, Jehu Wesley Allen. Neoma and Jake were married in 1950. That year, they settled in Corsicana, and began 69 years of marriage until Jake’s passing in 2018. Also in 1950, they both began a dedicated teaching career in the Barry community. Neoma continued to teach in the Corsicana area until her retirement in 1987. She moved to Bay City, Texas in 2018 to be near family. Neoma and Jake led an exemplary and wonderful life in Corsicana. Both were longtime members of The First United Methodist Church, where they were active in various church ministries. Whether participating in Sunday school, preparing food for those in need, or decorating the sanctuary for Christmas, they were faithfully committed to the Church’s mission. Neoma and Jake cherished their life together at their home on Park Avenue. They worked tirelessly to create a beautiful yard, garden, and overall sanctuary for themselves and their beloved pets. The ten years that Neoma’s mother lived with them was a very special time. Neoma was keenly aware of all “goings on” in the neighborhood. Through community, church, school and family the Allens developed many friendships, but few were more important to them than their neighbors. Neoma was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Jake. She is survived by several nieces, nephews, and numerous cousins. “Nomi” will be missed and fondly remembered by family, friends, and former students for her loyalty, faithfulness and dedication. Her family wishes to thank Jake’s niece, Diana Shindler, and her family for the attentive care and love shown Neoma since Jake’s death. A graveside burial will be held at the Jonesboro Cemetery in the fall. Those wishing to remember Neoma may do so through her church, First United Methodist Church, 320 N. 15th Street, Corsicana, TX 75110 or Project Paws, P.O. Box 407, Corsicana, TX. 75151.
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Charles William Alley of Lockhart, Texas, formerly of Pearsall, Texas, passed on to Glory, Thursday November 28, 2019 in Lockhart, Texas. He was born February 17, 1933 in a humble dwelling in the country outside of Pearsall, Texas to the late Burney and Julia Alley.
He graduated Salutatorian from Pearsall High School. At the age of 20, he was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served 2 years as Sergeant with the medics.
Charles married Fay Lanora Maxwell on April 25, 1953. He attended Texas A & I University, where he gained a bachelor’s degree in English, graduating Suma Cum Laude. He later went on to obtain a master’s degree in Psychology. He pastored churches in Premont, Corpus Christi, Uvalde and Dilley, Texas. Charles also worked as an English teacher and counselor of Corpus Christi, Uvalde, Dilley and Tidehaven High Schools.
Charles touched many lives with his kindness and love for humanity. He was a loving husband, father and an excellent example of the Love of Jesus for his kids, grandkids and all those he came in contact with.
Charles and Fay retired at the age of 65 and moved to Lockhart where they substituted until the age of 85.
Charles is preceded in death by his parents and brother Elmer Alley. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Fay Alley; his children: Steve Alley (Christy), Michael La Perle, Carol Alley, Joy Siemering (Mike), Darla Graf (James); sister, Jo Ann McKinnerney (James); step sister, Hazel Porter; grandchildren: Misty, James, Daniel, Jossalyn, Drew, Christy, Reid and Wesley; great grandchildren, Slade and Sadie and niece and nephews, Richard, Michal and Cheryl.
A visitation will be held at 9:30 AM and services at 10:30 AM at All Generations Church on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Burial will follow at Hawley Cemetery at 3:30 PM located just outside of Blessing, Texas with military honors rendered. Services are in the care of McCurdy Funeral Home, 512-398-4791, www.mccurdyfuneralhome.com
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Andy graduated from Fairfield High School in 1951 and went on to attend University of Texas and Sam Houston State University where he graduated in 1955 with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Arts. He joined the ROTC while attending SHSU and served in the United States Army Reserves for 10 yrs. After college he married his hometown sweetheart, Carolyn White. Andy and Carolyn were married for 63 years and had 4 sons and one daughter. Andy was a draftsman for several years before he began his career as an insurance agent. He worked for Farm Bureau before starting his own successful business “Andy Anderson Insurance“, where he worked for 33 years. He retired in 2015 and loved spending time with his cows at his home place in Fairfield. If you were looking for Andy he could be found counting cows from the back of his truck at the Rock Garden or from Sugar Hill. Andy and Carolyn were very active members of First Baptist church in Bay City. He was a deacon, an usher leader, served on the security team, and a host of other duties. He enjoyed attending the men’s prayer breakfasts and the fellowship that arose from them. He was a devout Christian and is no doubt healed and receiving his heavenly reward. Andy loved Carolyn and could often be heard calling her sweetheart or by his favorite nickname for her “Hortence”. He was known for his charming personality and his ability to always come up with a quip that would make you laugh out loud. He would always be willing to give a hug or to share a conversation at the back pew at First Baptist Church. “Pawpaw” found great joy in his grand and great grandchildren, from the senior serves to the football games and athletic events to the many rodeos he and “granny” attended. He loved seeing videos from his grandchildren that lived far away. He was very proud of them and all of their accomplishments. Andy was preceded in death by his infant brother, his son Monty, his mother Ora Dee Anderson and his father Clifton Anderson and brother in law Glen white. He is survived by his loving wife Carolyn, sons Jeffrey and wife Lana of Fairfield, Link and wife Jamie of Van Vleck, Nicky and wife Trisha of Frisco and daughter Keitha Chapman and husband David of Martinez, Ga. Grandchildren Wendy Rasmussen (George) ,Crystal Chapman, Billy Chapman, Brittany Anderson, Erron Steinmann (Philip) , Morgan Anderson, Elizabeth Anderson, Colton Anderson, Cody Anderson, Chloe Anderson, Zane Anderson, Tory Sykes, AJ Sykes, Kyla Anderson, Scarlett Anderson and his bonus gifts of Angel and Amber Hanzik, his sister in law Marcia White, niece Debbie Burleson, and nephew Doug White. Andy found great joy at the end of his life in his beautiful great granddaughters Sophie, Caroline and Quinn Steinmann, Macy Chapman and Maisyn Malone. Funeral services will be Tuesday January 19 at 2pm First Baptist Church Bay City, TX. Visitation will precede service at 1pm. A memorial service at Capps Funeral Home will be Thursday January 21 at 2 pm followed by burial At Mount Zion cemetery in Fairfield Texas. In lieu of flowers, Carolyn requests donations be made to Lottie Moon foundation or Antioch Baptist church Fairfield Texas.
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Josephine Garza Andrade, 96, of Bay City passed away September 4, 2020. She was born February 3, 1924 in Runge, TX to the late Jose Garza and Elvira Molina Garza. Josephine was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, housewife and homemaker. While her children were school age, she substituted for several of the schools within the Bay City ISD. She was a certified CCD teacher and taught at both Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and Holy Cross Catholic Church. She was a wonderful seamstress and was mostly self taught as a young girl cutting out patterns and sewing her creations for her dolls. She honed her sewing skills in the home economic classes while attending Goliad High School (Graduating Class 1945) and also as a seamstress at a bridal shop. Many a stranger knocked on her front door throughout the years asking for her dressmaking skills - be it a dress, slacks, suits, or anything, she was always quick to oblige. In her retirement years she spent time as a volunteer for the Matagorda County Museum where she used her sewing skills once again when asked to sew from an original period piece pattern, of a WWI army uniform. It was displayed at the museum for all guests to admire and appreciate. Our mother was an avid reader and she passed along the love of reading to all her children. Our school year summers were spent with special trips to the public library. Books are what she used to satisfy all her many different interests from gardening, cooking, bird watching, her list of interests was endless. She was as good a writer as she was a book reader. She aspired to write a novel, but instead filled many pages of hand written accounts of her busy days as a mother our grandmother with a few lines also dedicated to her husband and his daily routines and rituals. Those writings are family treasures. Her descriptive writing ability could easily transport any reader into her life. There was much love and laughter written in those pages but also sadness and tragedies. She lived a full life and we will always be so grateful for her openness of her heart and mind. She gave her family her all. We love you, momma, and we love you for sharing your faith in God and for teaching us that all things in life are thru His Will. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Eva Garcia Medina, brothers Brigido Garcia, Domingo Garza and a grandson Steven “Bubba” Garcia, Jr. .Survivors include her husband Gregorio Andrade; daughters Juanita Andrade, Viviana Andrade Hargis (Charles), Maria Andrade and Linda Andrade Knipping (Dave); son Jacob Andrade; grandchildren Rita Andrade, Christina Duke (Josh), Celeste Andrade, Teresa Case (Chris), Weslely Andrade, Eric Andrade, Lindsey Andrade-Leos and Rebecca Wood; great grandchildren Aidyn Andrade, Tristan Case, River Phipps, Zoe Case and Rayner Garcia and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Roselawn Memorial Park with Deacon Joe Ramos officiating. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Marker photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Amanda Starr Apple, 39, of Bay City passed away September 24, 2020. She was born March 31, 1981 in Upland, PA. Amanda was a bright light to all who knew her. Her family was her life and her husband and children meant everything to her. She was well known for her scrumptious cupcakes and sweet smile that would light up the room. She will be sorely missed. She is survived by her husband Derek Apple; mother Anna M. Coffman; father Edwin J. Hall; John Coffman; daughters Cierra Dawn Apple, Mackensi Paige Apple and Dallyce Rae Apple; son Patrick Cameron Zenker; brother David Edwin Hall (Laura), stepbrothers Kenny Roberts, E. J. Hall and stepsister April Martin. Mother-in-law Connie Perrault and Sister- in-law Delana Davis (Shelton) and her extended family. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 10:00 AM. Memorial donations can be made in her memory to your favorite charity. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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George Patrick Armstrong, 83, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at his home in Matagorda, Texas. He was born May 6, 1937 to the late Earl Armstrong and Lela Lecompte. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Armstrong; his parents; sisters, Lilie Mae Orr and Patsy Cartwright. George is survived by his daughters, Linda Dooly, Cynthia Wooley, Tammy Mahorin; son, Ray Armstrong; step-children, Diana Isaac, Vickie Lansford, Kathy Landry, Tracey Grissett, and Donnie Kopnicky; and numerous grand and great-grandchildren.
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Rosemary Ryman Armstrong 80, of Matagorda, went to be with the Lord November 12, 2019. She was born to Eddie Ryman and Virginia Anderson Ryman March 31, 1939 in Wadsworth, TX where she grew up. Rosemary was a devoted loving wife, mother, grandmother (KiKi), aunt & friend to many. She had a heart of gold and touched the lives of everyone she met. Her smile and mesmerizing, sparkling blue-green eyes were infectious. She cherished spending time with her family and did so as often as she possibly could. Her daily phone calls were expected from family and friends, especially her trade mark call singing "Happy Birthday". Her favorite past times were working in flower beds (whether they were hers or someone else's), fishing, crabbing and cooking for others; until her knees and hips would no longer allow. Rosemary spent her retirement years with her loving husband Sonny relaxing at their home in Matagorda. She enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune, Animal Planet, western shows and football with the love of her life and their four fur babies. Rosemary was a member of Matagorda First Baptist Church and knew and loved the Lord. Rosemary will be deeply and sadly missed by her family, friends and all who had the pleasure to have known her. Rosemary is preceded in death by her parents, and siblings Gertrude Hardy, Robert Ryman, Margret Verdecanna, Roy Ryman, Raymond Ryman, Sybil Weiss, Randolph Ryman and Russell Ryman. She is survived by her husband George Patrick “Sonny” Armstrong; daughters Diana Isaac and husband Mike, Vickie Lansford and husband Richard, Kathy Landry and husband Keith, and Tracey Grissett; son Donnie Kopnicky; grandchildren Venus Ryman, Natasha Garza (Hector), Donnie Kopnicky II, Dustin Landry (Amber), Shelbie Dreymala (Anthony), Nicole Conn (William), Chelsea Ramirez (Michael), Richard Lansford, Jr., Brandee Grissett (Rob), Haylee Grissett, Kassee Grissett; step children Linda Dooly and Ray Armstrong, and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends and relatives beginning at 2:00pm Monday, November 18, 2019 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Services will follow visitation at 4:00 pm at the funeral home.
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A Funeral Mass for Ramiro Arroyo, Sr., 62, of Palacios will be held at 10 a. m. on Sat. (May 30) at St. Anthony’ Catholic Church followed by burial at Palacios Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Fri. (May 29) from 5 – 8 p. m., with Rosary at 6 p. m. at St. Anthony’s. Ramiro was born on April 13, 1958 in Pharr, Texas to Timoteo Arroyo of Pharr, Texas and the late Emma G. Arroyo and he passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Janie G. Arroyo of Palacios, Texas; Daughters, Naomi Arroyo of Baytown, Texas, Krystal Arroyo (Frank) of West Columbia, Texas; Son, Ramiro Arroyo Jr. (Frankie) of Baytown, Texas; Sister, Elida Tribble (Rick) of Joshua, Texas; Brothers, Victor Arroyo, Jaime Arroyo, Javier Arroyo, and Alex Arroyo all of Pharr, Texas, Adrian Arroyo of San Antonio, Texas, and Hector Arroyo of Cleburne, Texas. He is also survived by his Grandchildren whom he loved, Isaac, Jacob, Nikolas, Niellee, Emily, Peyten, Marianna and Francisco III. Pallbearers will be Isaac Arroyo, Jacob Arroyo, Nikolas Arroyo, Jack Gillett, James Gillett, and Daniel Herrera Jr. Honorary Pallbearers are Ramiro Arroyo Jr. Alex Arroyo, Reno Yanes, Domingo Lopez Jr. Services were held under the direction of Angel Lucy’s Funeral Home in Port Lavaca.
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Chris has gone to be with the Lord. Chris lived in Manvel, Texas. He was 83 and attended Bay City Public Schools. Chris was preceded in death by a daughter, Rachel; and his wife, Sara. He is survived by daughters, Sylvia, Connie and Vera; and son, Joe John. Also surviving are sisters, Lucy, Chito; and brothers, Chele and Johnny. Chris enjoyed the outdoors, especially golf. His friendly smile shall be missed by all. Memorial Service is set for September 13, 2019 at Sacred Heart Church in Manvel at 12 p.m. Luncheon follows at Church Hall. Church located near Hwy. 6 and 288. (281-489-8720)
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He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Fellowship Tabernacle Church under the leadership Pastor A. H. Floyd. Later he moved to Houston and joined Higher Dimension Church, under the leadership of Pastor Terrance Johnson. He attended elementary school in Bay City, but later moved to Houston where he attended public schools in the HISD, graduating with the Class of 2016 from Elsik High School. While attending high school he accepted an internship with Shell Oil Company. After graduating high school he attended college at Sam Houston State University, in Huntsville, Texas, studying Mechanical Engineering then later changing his major to Pre-Med. He was employed at Oxea Chemical Company for Gray Wolf in Bay City, Texas, as a Material Handler for over 1 year. Artrell loved being around his family and loved ones. He enjoyed watching movies, fishing trips, dancing, partying, and playing video games. He always got a kick out of asking people for money without anyone else knowing about it. Education was so important to him that he began tutoring children in his spare time. He always wore a smile on his face, to know Artrell was to love him. Left with broken hearts and cherished memories are his mom, Cunnicia Newsome (Nathanial); two brothers, Ja’Trayoule Kemp and TyQuan Austin; one sister, Keisha Revis (Mattalaine); one God-daughter, Genesys Callis; grandfather, Clemith Austin, Sr.; .grandmother, Pinky Austin; great-grandmother, Earnestine Austin; three uncles, Edmund Franklin, Sr., Christopher Austin, and Dorian Williams; six aunts, Demetra Franklin, Denicia Bivens, Rhonda Bivens, Iris Roberson, LaToya Johnson, and Evelyn Williams; God-parents, Everette Hawkins, Eddie Williams, and Teralyne Hayes; special niece, Aaliyiah Kemp; special cousin, Zyriaah Williams; and a host of other relatives which includes great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins, and many friends who will miss him dearly. Artrell’s transition from this life came to an end on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Clemith Austin, II; grandmother, Edna Holloway; grandfather, Woodrow Johnson, Jr.; great-grandmothers, Dorothy DeLoach and Dorothy Walton; and great-grandfathers, Samuel Austin and Clifton Hillyer.
Family Funeral Care & Bay City Tribune,
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Harlin
Dwayne “Andy” Anderson born December 15, 1933 to Ora Dee and
Clifton Anderson in Fairfield Texas passed away at the age of 87
on January 14, 2021 after a lengthy battle with multiple health
issues and has risen in victory!
On April 5, 1998, a baby boy was born to
Clemith Dowyle Austin, II and Cunnicia Franklin, whom they named
Artrell LaDowyle Austin, affectionately known as “Trell.”