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Alice Eva Dabney, left this world for her heavenly home on October 14, 2021 in Augusta, Georgia. Where she was welcomed by her Lord and Savior as well as loved ones who had gone before. She was raised in Spring, Texas where she attended and graduated from school but called Bay City, TX. home for many years. She will be remembered for the love she showed her two grandchildren, William and Tray Lynn. She was most proud of all their accomplishments. She was loved deeply by the community, her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, JR “Bozy” Dabney; and Granddaughter Tray Lynn Dabney. She is survived by her son Marvin Dabney and wife Renee; Grandson William Dabney and wife Kayla; Grandchildren Traylynn,Connor, and Levi Dabney; Sister Betty Cates and husband William; Niece Dena Carol Cates. Memorial service will be held at the gravesite at Evergreen Cemetery, Coldspring, TX, December 3, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. on where Pastor Phil Harrington of First Baptist Church will provide services. The family request in lieu of flowers donations in honor of Alice be made to Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA). Please leave a tribute for family to embrace her memories: https://www.forevermissed.com/alice-eva-dabney/about
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It is with great sadness to announce the passing of my beautiful soul mate, Tina Danks on April 14, 2023, after 37 years of marriage. Tina battled medical and physical problems for the past 25 years and has finally moved down the street to be with our Lord in eternal life. Tina is survived by David Danks, her husband; and two sons, Christian Danks, 23, and David Danks II, 19; parents, Donald and Judy Danks of Bay City; father, William McGovern; brother, Richard McGovern; and sister, Sheri Peterson; as well as many in-laws; and nieces and nephews; too many to mention. Tina was predeceased by her mother, Linda McGovern; and sister, Renee Hoagland. There will be a Mass Tribute on June 14, 2023 at St. Catherine of Sienna, formerly St. Vincent De Paul, at 12 noon; Mass with a Eulogy for Tina to follow, for those wanting to celebrate her life. There will be a reception held afterward at Bay County Canteen, 800 John F. Kennedy Drive, Bay City, MI 48708. Bay City Tribune, June 11, 2023
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Delbert G. Dannels passed away January 22, 2022. He was born October 16, 1936 in Palacios, TX to the late Ted and Pauline Laslie Dannels. He graduated from Tidehaven High School in 1955, he went on to Wharton Co. Jr. College earning an Associate in Arts degree. He then studied civil engineering at University of Texas Austin. His work included 15 years with The Department of Public Transportation attaining the title of engineering technician; 15 years as farm implements mechanic for W. O. Salter Implements, specializing in electronics and hydraulics, and 9 years as mowing crew chief for Matagorda County Precinct 2, retiring at age 65. He married Ann Clark August 30, 1969, who preceded him in death. He is survived by sons David of Bay City, and Dennis of Kyle, TX; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Little of Wharton and Melody of Kyle; sister Leona Mondrik of Blessing, very dear friend Barbara Boening and many nieces and nephews. His motto was “If there was a job to do, do it to the very best of your ability.” He loved to garden, and help students with algebra. He was a firm believer in the work of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and was a member of Saint Luke Lutheran Church in Sweeny, TX. The family will receive visitors beginning at 1:00 pm Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Palacios Funeral Home. Services will be at 2:00 pm with Pastor Boineau officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery.
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Gordon “Brent” Darby passed away on October 4, 2021, at the age of 71, in his hometown of Bay City, Texas. Brent was a proud father and grandfather. One of his favorite past times was drinking coffee, and catching up with friends and neighbors. Brent loved the outdoors and he enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time. Brent was most proud of his time serving our country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War from 1968- 72. Brent is survived by his daughter, Claire Wleczyk and husband Billy; granddaughter Harper Wleczyk; brothers, Rick Darby and Jeff Darby (Gina), James Scheel; along with his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billie Marie Scheel and Paul Scheel, James Darby, and Richard Carter; his granddaughter Caroline Wleczyk; and his sister-in-law Anna Darby. A special thank you to all of Brent’s caretakers. A private service will be held graveside.
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Timoteo "Tim" Davalos Jr., 67, of Bay City passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021. He was born on August 24, 1953 in Bay City TX. to Timoteo Sr. & Modesta Davalos. Tim was loved by many & his wife, kids & grandkids were his everything he would do anything for them. Tim loved spending time fishing with his grandsons, & vacationing with his granddaughters, he had a great-granddaughter that he loved so much she brought so much joy to his life & he was excited to watch her grow. Tim worked 30 years for Mundy then transferred over to Turner & worked 2 years until God called him home. Tim is preceded in death by brothers, Samuel, Christopher & Jacob Davalos, & sister Irene Katherine Richards. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Belma Luera Davalos; son Timoteo (Timmy)-(Dora) Davalos III, & daughters; Sharon Denise (Stevie) Garza; & Priscilla Ann (Bardomiano) Garcia; granddaughters Lexy Marie Garza, Kaitlyn Lazara Davalos & Lisa Marie; grandsons Bryan Steven Garza & Jordan Wayne Garcia; great- granddaughter Presley Marie Garza; sister Naomi Lamb; brothers Joel Davalos Sr. & Demetrio Davalos Sr., & numerous nieces & nephews. The family will receive friends & family at 1:00 PM Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. Services will begin at 2:00 PM at the same location with Pastor Tommie Griffin officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Derrick Davalos Sr., Samuel Davalos Jr., Christopher Davalos Jr., Joel Davalos Jr., Emilio Luera III, & Martin Guzman. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Timoteo Davalos, Sr. 93, of Markham, passed away January 21, 2023. He was born April 26, 1929 in Mercedes, TX to the late Martin Davalos and Josefa Almaguer Davalos. Timoteo is survived by his wife Modesta Perez Davalos; 1 daughter; 3 sons; 29 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends and relatives beginning at 1:00 pm Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Nichols Street Church of Christ. Services will begin at 2:00 pm with Pastor Romeo Argueta officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Derrick Davalos, Jr., Damian Davalos, Christopher Davalos, Jr., Orlando Davalos, Jacob Davalos, Jr., Joel Davalos, Jr., Jeremy Davalos and Jay Lee Davalos.
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He is survived by his son, Paul Conrad Davenport of Port Lavaca, Texas and Daughter, Nicole Joy Rhoad of Ohio, and their spouses. He was blessed with three granddaughters and three grandsons. Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
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Alfred L. Davis, (Al) of Needville, Texas, passed away at home on Sunday, January 14, 2024. He is now gloriously walking with Jesus on those streets of gold that he often dreamed, talked and sung about and was so looking forward to. As promised in God’s word, the Holy Bible, Al is truly healed from head to toe from his lengthy sickness and paraplegia of 39 years. He was born to Orville T. Davis and Sallie Davis on November 21, 1946, in New Gulf, Texas. He grew up in Van Vleck, Texas and attended the Van Vleck Schools. Shortly thereafter, Al married the loved of his life, Linda Magee in 1966. They remained in the Van Vleck area as he worked with his father drilling water wells. Al was a very determined man and did his very best in everything he attempted to do. In his younger years he developed an interest in the oil and gas industry which he was involved in until his passing. He was very knowledgeable of the history of the Boling Dome and former Texas Gulf Sulphur in New Gulf. He was always ready to offer his expertise to anyone who had an interest in the Boling Dome history. This included any new RRC field inspectors and helping them with their questions. He really took pride in the well plats and logs given to him long ago by Texas Gulf Sulphur. Al also loved to play the steel guitar and the piano. He enjoyed singing gospel and would compose gospel songs as he went along singing them. He always had the complete attention of his two fur babies, Millie and Mollie, when he was playing and singing. They loved to always sit in the chair by the piano and “sing” along with their dad. They were so much comfort to him and helped pass the day. Survivors include his wife, Linda Magee Davis; two daughters, Dr. Jennifer K. Davis-Lewis and Kimberly L. Davis; one granddaughter, Julianna K. Lewis, 2 grandsons, Taylor P. Jacobs, and Blake C. Jacobs; one brother, Leon E. Davis, 2 sisters, Betty Teeler and Mary Ann Wells. Along with numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were parents, OT and Sallie Davis, brothers, Tommy L. Davis, Jimmy Davis, Walter Davis, Curtis Davis, and Billy Davis. Memorial Service will be held at Wharton Funeral Home on Monday, January 29, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Marvin Moore officiating. Graveside services will follow at RoseLawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Van Vleck, Texas. Funeral services are under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at whartonfunealhome.com. Wharton Funeral Home |
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Alvin Clarence Davis, Jr., beloved husband, Dad and PawPaw, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 91 on December 9, 2023. A.C. was born Friday the 13th of May 1932 in New Gulf, Texas to Alvin Davis, Sr. and Orene Baker Davis. Upon graduation from Van Vleck High School in 1949, he enlisted in the US Army Air Forces. He married the love of his life Bernice Ledwig in October 1956, and they, with their four children, traveled the world through his service. Upon retiring from the Air Force after 22 years, A.C. brought his family back to Bay city where he worked and retired from Celanese. He loved spending time with his family, his dachshunds, visiting his camp house in El Maton, watching the Astros, fishing, hunting, golfing, dancing with his sweetheart and reading almost every western at the public library. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Winona Hutcherson, brother Sammy Davis and son-in-law John P. Miller. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Bernice Davis; children Barbara Miller, Russell Davis, Karen Broussard (David) and Randy Davis (Jeri); 9 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Nichols Street Church of Christ. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM with Steve Malone officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be John Miller, Michael Davis, Richard Kizer, Josh Wagner, Kevin Jones and Shawn Breton. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Angels Care Hospice and caregiver Emma Garcia. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
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Benjamin Carl Davis II, was born on July 02, 1950 to the union of Benjamin and Louise Davis in Bay City, Texas. He went passed away on November 11th, 2021 surrounded by family. He enjoyed Westerns, Country music, going fishing and hunting and most of all spending time with his family. You could also find him watching The Great Dallas Cowboys Football games on tv. He married his beautiful wife Glenda Sue Bond on February 26, 2011 He was proceeded in death by his father, Benjamin Carl Davis , his mother Louise Davis ( Baker) , his sons : Carl Davis III and Darren Davis. He is survived by his wife, Sue Davis, his daughters: Shantel Summers, Daleena Norris and Kim Morlan. His 8 grand children and 6 great-grand children.
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Public visitation will be on Friday, March 3, 2023 from 2:00
PM until 4:00 PM at Duncan Robert Funeral Home Chapel, 2500
Ave C, Bay City, Texas 77414
Eva was born on August 13, 1931 in Bay City to the parentage
of Rev. Albert Draper and Pauline (Dugard) Draper and passed
away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 surrounded by
family.
Eva attended and graduated from A G Hilliard High School in
1948, where she sang in the school glee club.
At an early age Eva was baptized by the late Rev J T
Tolbert. Her church affiliations included Sunday School
teacher, Sunday School Treasury, Nurse Board, Sanctuary
Choir, Announcement Clerk, Sunday School Secretary and
Cafeteria Church Worker. Other than her Church affiliations
she began volunteer work at the Legacy Nursing Home.
On August 14, 1949, Eva was united in Holy Matrimony to
Ernest D Davis of Bay City. To this union (2) Children were
born: Marcella Marie Davis Trotter and Ernest Wayne Davis.
Eva was preceded in death by her parents; husband and
sister.
Sister Davis leaves to mourn a daughter, Marcella Trotter
and husband, Henry and son, Ernest W. Davis and wife,
Rochelle all of Austin, Texas; four grandsons, Reginald and
Gregory Trotter and Dexter and Derek Davis all of Austin,
Texas; one great granddaughter, Kylie Trotter of Austin,
Texas.
As well as numerous other relatives and life long friends. Bay City Tribune, March 1, 2023 & Duncan Roberts Funeral Home
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Iisha Jaki McBride-Davis, 35, of Bay City, Texas passed away Friday, October 27,2023 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert McBride and
Karen Ford.
She leaves to mourn, her husband, LaPreston Davis; children,
Jaylin, A’nyia, Za’khia and Rae’lynn, all of Bay City,
Texas. Her loving memory will also remain in the hearts of
her siblings, Jettice Ford, Curtis Lewis, Edna Ford, Treza
Ford; and a host of relatives and friends.
Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 11,
2023, at Lakeside Memorial Chapel, 3318 Avenue D, Bay City,
Texas; followed by funeral services at 11 a.m., with the
Rev. Kenneth Bree officiating.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared
online at www.lakesidemfh.com on behalf of the Davis family.
Final arrangements have been entrusted to Lakeside Memorial
Funeral Home, 703 N. Brooks St., Brazoria, Texas 77422;
979-798-5253. Bay City Tribune, November 8, 2023
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Larry was born July 12, 1951, and passed away peacefully
surrounded by his family on April 2, 2023, following a short
but hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He was one on
six children born in Corpus Christi to Robert Morris Davis
and Hazel Jeanette Bell Davis.
As a child, he lived in Highway Village, an area north of
Corpus Christi, where he attended the local Baptist Church
and where his older brother, Joe, was baptized. Like so many
other things, he followed lead and was also baptized,
accepting Jesus as his Savior.
He joined the Army in 1968 and often said he turned 18 on
the plane from Germany to Viet Nam where he served on tour.
He retired from the Army in 1980. He was a proud Veteran and
loved his country. He worked with the Sheriff’s Department
for many years and headed up a narcotics task force for
Matagorda and Wharton Counties. His final career was as a
flood insurance adjuster, but his heart was always on the
farm. He did love his cattle and horses and he just may have
spoiled them a bit!
He leaves behind his beloved wife Paula, and oh-so loved
son, Steven. He also lease behind his granddaughters Cassie
(Roy) Chase and Amanda (Douglas) Hinds, and seven
great-grandchildren. Rylie Chase was the apple of his eye,
and he loved the them all-Jocelyn, Madyson, Carigyn and
Waylen Chase, Mason Moncrief and Dayz Hinds, His
Godchildren, Sarah and John Ottinger, were so very special
to him! He is also survived by his sisters, Ginger Susan
Helm and Sherry Lou Evan, along with many nieces and
nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his
Big brother Robert Joe Davis, and his little brothers,
Clayton Glen and Jerry Anthony Davis.
Every evening Larry would send a message to Cassie, Amanda,
Sarah and Rylie, telling them they were loved and goodnight.
He would often pull pranks on Steven, saying he was leaving
him memories-oh what memories we will all have of him. Later
in life he embraced Facebook and most mornings posted a
positive message that began with “it’s time to get that
smile on.”
I had a grateful life, none of it deserved. It has all been
by grace. I am a sinner, saved and loved by generous grace.
Memorial Service to be held at a later date. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
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Richard Eugene Davis, 73, of Palacios passed away March 28, 2024. He was born July 25, 1950 in Houston, Texas to the late Robert Austin Davis and Thelma Darlene Wallace Davis. Richard was an Aggie thru & thru-Class of 72. After graduating from A&M with a degree in Wildlife Fisheries Science along with certification to teach all the sciences. He began his 45+ years of teaching in Woodsboro where he also coached junior high boys and drove a bus. Other places he taught were Industrial, Liberty, Gallup (NM)and Laguna-Acoma (NM), Hart, & Tidehaven. He continued his career at Palacios where he taught for 20+ years. In several of these school districts he coached athletics & academics (i.e. Speech & Debate). Richard also obtained a Masters’ Degree in Guidance & Counseling. He enjoyed the years that he counseled elementary students. Teaching school did not allow much time for hobbies but he did enjoy watching sports, fishing, and singing with the Coastalaires. Survivors include his wife Sherry Ann Davis; daughters Aleena Davis (Mike DeDear) and D’Lynn Davis; sons Trevor Scott Davis (Julie) and Malon Kyle Davis (Kelli); sisters Pat Williams and Darlene Stanley and grandchildren Robert Davis, Xavier Davis, J. R. Davis, Torin Davis, Georgia Davis, Kellon Davis, Asher Davis, Yvaine Copeland, Kaylie Stumbris, Tyler Stumbris, Nathan Stumbris, Nick DeDear, Taylor DeDear and have very recently welcomed 2 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Nichols Street Church of Christ. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
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Robert Eugene Davis, 91, born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to
Hazel Florence McKnight Davis, Mother and Floyd Wilson
Davis, Father. On May 10, 2023, Robert, of New Caney,
Texas, went to be with the Lord.
After graduating from Markleville High School, Markleville,
IN, in 1949, Robert attended a business school and received
his Accounting Degree. Robert was then hired by Marathon
Oil Company, where he continued to work for 37 years. He
enjoyed watching sports on TV and he liked to dabble in the
stock market.
Preceding Robert in death were, Brandy Lynn Etheridge,
Granddaughter, Floyd Wilson Davis, Father and Hazel Florence
McKnight Davis, Mother.
Relatives left behind are, Hazel Ann Davis Saunders,
Daughter, Sandra Kay Davis Burleson, Daughter, Rebecca Lynn
Davis Etheridge, Daughter, Mary Helen Askew, Sister, and
James Richard Davis, Brother. He also had many
grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
A private graveside service will be held at Cedarvale
Cemetery in Bay City, Texas. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Juan “John” Alfonso Delgado was born July 7, 1954 in the small town of Port Lavaca, Texas to Alfonso & Pauline Delgado. The youngest of the three children, Juan, graduated from Calhoun High School in 1971 at the age of seventeen and immediately enlisted in the United States Army. Juan loved serving his country and was proud member of the 82nd Airborne Division and a Combat Medic. His dedication to service and his community was evident by his 43 years as a Texas Law Enforcement Officer. Of all of Juan’s achievements and accolades none of which made him more proud than being a father to his three children, Julia, Dani & JD. When all three of his children followed in his footsteps and became police officers themselves, their family dinners were never quite the same. In 2004, Juan married Cynthia (Garza) Vega and gained two more children, Candace & Brian. Over the years Juan overcame some health issues, battling back each time and overcoming every obstacle; from Guilian Barre to Colon Cancer, “Quit” wasn’t something Juan knew how to do. Juan contracted COVID-19 and tested positive on July 15, 2020. A few days later, he was transported to the hospital and our lives would never be the same. Juan A. Delgado passed away due to complications from COVID, peacefully on July 15, 2021, one year to the day of his original diagnosis. Please remember Juan’s love for his family; his wife, Cynthia, his children, Julia (Kris) Trevino, Danielle (Aaron Slater) Delgado , JD (Karol) Delgado, Candace (Juan) Cardoza and Brian (Sandra) Vega. Remember the unforgettable bond he had with his grandchildren; Brayden, Elena, Sebastian, John Michael, Katherine and Evelyn. Pray for his cherished siblings; Gloria Ochoa (Eddie Rendon), David (Nancy) Delgado and the rest of the Delgado Family. To his law enforcement family, please know how much you all meant to him. Thank you for having his 6 all of these years and for keeping him safe from everything you possibly could. In closing, we thought we’d share some of his advice I’m sure we’ll hear in our heads for the rest of our lives:
1. It’s never too
late to start a movie. Relatives, friends and the Law Enforcement community are invited to his viewing on Monday July 19th from 5-7 P.M. at the Wharton Civic Center, 1924 N. Fulton St. Wharton, TX. Rosary will be held beginning at 7:00 P.M. A second viewing will be held on Tuesday July 20th from 9-11 A.M. at the Civic Center. Religious service to begin at 11:00 A.M. Interment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Wharton. Condolences may be left for the family at www.whartonfuneralhome.com
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Samuel L. Dearman passed into the arms of the Lord on June 22, 2021 at Matagorda Regional Medical Center Bay City, TX. He was born on April 21, 1944 to the late Leonard and Myrtle Dearman in Quitman, Mississippi. Samuel attended Quitman High School. After high school, he entered the U.S. Armed Services and proudly served his country for 31 years. 4 years in the Army and the remainder in the Air Force and earned his Honorable Discharge. On February 3, 1964, Samuel married the love of his life Glenda Ruth Gipson in Honolulu, HI and spent the next 57 years happily traveling and raising their children together. Samuel will be fondly remembered by his family for loving to watch his westerns especially Gunsmoke! Samuel is survived by his wife Glenda Ruth of Wharton, his daughters Debra Mariea Smallwood and her husband Billy of Horseshoe Bend, AR, Pamela Ruth Harzman and her husband Ron of Palacios, TX and Val Johnson (the late Greg) of Round Rock, TX. He is also survived by his grandchildren Travis Smallwood and wife Cristal, Stacy Cook, Shelby Dixon and husband Allen, Andrew Cook, Melanie Smallwood, BillyJo Smallwood, Leisha Cuffee and her husband Drew and their Great-Grandchildren James, Alxavier, Alxekiel, Elizabeth, Lillianna, Isabella, Huxon, Saigen and Korah. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Wednesday June 30th from 12 – 3 P.M. and his funeral service at 3:00 P.M. both at Wharton Funeral Home 515 E. Boling Hwy. Wharton, TX 77488. Interment will take place on Monday July 5th 11:00 A.M. with full military honors at Shady Grove Cemetery in Quitman, MS. Condolences may be left for the family at www.whartonfuneralhome.com
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James Carroll Deen of Bay City, Texas was born October 10, 1956 in Texas City, Texas to his loving parents, Alvin and Hazel Deen. He was called to his heavenly home on July 17th, 2021, at the age of 64, after a battle with Glioblastoma, brain cancer. James was a 1975 graduate of Industrial High School and attended Wharton Jr. College earning two Associate’s Degrees in Electronics. He worked various plants around the area but spent most of his career as a signalman with Union Pacific Railroad and then as an electrician at STP Nuclear Operating Company where he retired in 2018. James is preceded in death by his father Alvin Deen and is survived by his loving mother, Hazel Pearl Deen of Francitas, Texas; his loving wife, Sherrie Deen of 25 years of Bay City, Tx; adopted son Anthony Deen of Marshall Missouri; step-daughters Rachel Rose and Mindy George of Bay City, step-son Bodie Rose and his wife Lori of Youngsville, Pa; his brother Bruce Deen of Vanderbilt, Tx. and sister Cindy Buckles and husband Jim of Edmonds, Washington. James will also be missed by his uncle, many nieces, nephews, cousins and grandchildren. James had a kind and generous heart and was loved by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by so many. James's favorite saying was “I could have been a genius but I gave it up to be happy." Memorial for James will be Monday 7/26/2021, at Nichols Street Church of Christ, Bay City, Tx., 10:00 am.
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Esther De La Rosa, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother went home to her Heavenly Father on March 13, 2024. Born to Ralph and Teresa Gonzales, she was the firstborn child and a beacon of light in her community of Palacios, TX. Esther's life was marked by her unwavering faith and dedication to prayer. She grew up in Palacios, TX, where she cherished her childhood and formed lifelong friendships. As a child, Esther enjoyed walking to the bay, playing imaginative games with her sisters, and dancing to music at home. Her teenage years brought new adventures, like attending dances at the Pan American with her friend Elma. Every Sunday, her father would treat her and her siblings to a ride around town and an ice cream, a tradition she held dear. As an adult, she lived in Bay City, TX, where she worked in the local schools and devoted her time to various volunteer activities. After retiring from Bay City Independent School District, she continued to serve her community with the same passion and dedication. Esther volunteered at Matagorda Regional Medical with the Auxiliary group, provided support at The Women’s Pregnancy Center, and was involved with the BCISD Grandparents Program, touching lives with her generosity and spirit of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Teresa Gonzales; her brother, Ernest Gonzales; her niece, Iris Gonzales; and her granddaughter, Amanda R Charles. Her legacy continues through her husband, Ramon De La Rosa of 34 years; siblings, Elizabeth Sanchez (Andy) and Emily Garcia (Jasper); her children, Deborah Longoria, Ruth Garcia (Rick), Adrian Longoria (Kathryn) and Anezma Trevino (Tracy). Her memory will also be cherished by her 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren: Jose Zuniga III (Joey), Amanda R Charles, Richard Aaron Garcia, Natalie Joy Garcia, Madison P Powell, Emily D Longoria, Matthew A Longoria, Brayden A Paniagua and Liam W Martinez. Great grandchildren; Aleya, Liliana, Kane, Jazlynn, Major, Starr, Avery and Aubrey. Esther was a woman of deep conviction. Her open heart and home provided sanctuary, love, and prayer to all in need. Her candid nature, truthfulness, and sense of humor brought joy and laughter to those around her. Her smile was a symbol of the love and care she extended to everyone she met. In the spirit of Esther's enduring strength and faith, we are comforted by the words of Isaiah 40:31: "But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." And we find solace in the promise of 2 Corinthians 1:3-4: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God." Visitation will begin at 10:30 am Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Living Word Church, 1405 Cr 317 12th St., Palacios, TX 77465. The Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 am with Pastor Sonny Salas officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a charity of your choice in memory of Esther.
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Mark Gabriel ‘Gabe’ DeLeon of New Braunfels, Texas passed away on November 7th, 2022 at the age of 30. He was the third child born to Mark DeLeon and Kathleen Stovall on November 29, 1991 in Galveston, Texas. Gabriel was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Frank Larry George and Julia Pearl Sandifer. He is survived by his wife Emily Petersen, parents Mark DeLeon and Kathy Stovall, step-parents Cassie DeLeon and Matt Stovall, paternal grandparents Jose and Lupe DeLeon, step grandparents Mike and Stella Saxon, sisters Kristine and spouse Frank Pennell, Alicia "Nikki" and spouse Ryan Brooks, brothers Samuel, Joshua, and Isaiah DeLeon, and Gabriel’s in-laws James and Martha Petersen. One of Gabriel’s greatest joys was being the “Fun Uncle” to nieces Jacquelyn Pennell, Ava Brooks, Allie Brooks, and nephew Frank Joseph Pennell. Gabe grew up in Bay City, Texas and moved to San Marcos, Texas his sophomore year of high school, where he continued to excel in music, earning a state-wide recognition in choir and accolades for his trumpet playing. Gabriel’s love for music led him to McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he aspired to become a band director and participated in the marching band, it is during this time that he began dating his lovely wife, Emily. Always being a momma’s boy, Louisiana was too far from his beloved family members which led him to transfer to Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas and began pursuing a career in construction engineering. After graduation, he found success with Ryan Companies where he worked his way up the ladder to Superintendent. Gabriel greatly enjoyed his duties at Ryan Companies and took great pride in the construction sites and high-rise buildings he managed. His hard work can be displayed forever as a part of the Austin, Texas skyline where the Thompson Hotel stands 32 stories tall on 5th and Brazos Street. Gabriel enjoyed talking and debating about anything to anyone. He never met a stranger and made friends everywhere he went. His boisterous voice and large personality filled every room he entered leaving lasting impressions and making life-long friends. Gabriel loved to entertain and have friends and family over for a Texans, Spurs, Astros, Texas State game, or just because. To Gabe every day is a day worth celebrating. His love for sports were on display for all to see at his younger brother’s basketball and football games, where he was one of their biggest and loudest fans. Gabriel also loved to cook and barbeque. He would frequently be in the backyard smoking a brisket, boiling some crawfish, or playing with his beloved dog Burr and Benny his cat. Gabriel loved animals and would come home with random dogs and cats that he saved from whatever construction site he was working at that day. It was these acts of kindness that best illustrates his deep compassion and love for family, friends, and animals. Due to Gabe’s deep love and care for the “Bully Breeds”, donations in his memory can be made to Texas Pit Crew at www.texaspitcrew.org The family will be holding a “Celebration of Life” service on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at First Baptist Church, 325 W McCarty Lane, San Marcos, Texas. Visitation will begin at 12:00 P.M. followed by the funeral service at 1:00 P.M. The family is forever grateful to the communities of New Braunfels, San Marcos, Austin and Bay City for their invaluable support to the family during these last few days.
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Johnnie Gene Dement, 85, of Rosenberg, Texas, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 in Richmond, Texas. He was born on June 19, 1936 in Brazoria County. Johnnie aka Papa loved fishing, spending time with his family, working on things, his morning phone calls with his brother Joe, teaching his grandkids how to drive, telling jokes, and enjoying life, period. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jolene Dement; parents, Horace and Margaret Ann Dement; sisters, Margaret, and Martha. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Joe, and Kathy Dement; sister, Cookie Mangum; daughters, Treva Clark, Marty Murawski, and Kathy Stewart; sons, Ronnie Clark; grandkids, Andrew Hughes, Jimmy Garner, Nicky Garner, Johnny Warnke, and Jerrod Lamkins; and many other family members and friends. The family will receive friends and relatives for visitation at 12:30 pm Friday, November 5, 2021 at Nichols Street Church of Christ. Graveside services for Mr. Dement will begin at 2:00pm at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, Texas with Chris Webber officiating. Pallbearers for Johnnie will be Andrew Hughes, Jimmy Garner, Johnny Warnke, Jerrod Lamkins, Justin Garner, and Blake Warnke.
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Joe Wilbert Dement, 84, of Bay City passed away July 7, 2023. He was born April 2, 1939 to the late Horace Dement and Annie Hughes Dement. An avid outdoorsman, Joe enjoyed working outside in his garden. For the majority of his life, he was a tug-boat captain. A longtime Baptist, his favorite Bible verse, John 8:7 (He among you who is without sin, let him cast the first stone) reflected his forgiving personality. Self-taught beyond the third grade, Joe was a man who possessed a wealth of knowledge of many things, including ropes and knots, knife sharpening, agriculture, amongst other things. Survivors include his wife Kathleen Dement; daughters Mary Celeste, Terry Lynn, Kelly Ray and Pattie Joan Cole (Timothy John Cole); sons Joe Dement, Jr. and Johnny Dement and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren including Joseph Patrick Baxter, Jr., Johnnie Gene Baxter, Jr., Spencer Christian Cole, Darren Baxter, Daniel Baxter, David Baxter and Dakota Rose Baxter. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.
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Bertha Ann Genzer Denbow, 91, of Ganado passed away July 12, 2022. She was born February 24, 1931 in Midfield, TX to the late Ves Hale and Grace Aiken Hale. She worked for 14 ˝ years at HEB in Bay City. After retiring in 1980, she joined the Midfield homemakers Club. She was also a lifetime member of the VFW Post 2438 Ladies Auxiliary in Bay City. Her hobbies were quilting and crocheting. She crocheted caps for MD Anderson, striving to make at least 12 caps per month. Bertha was known as “Miss Bertie” to her friends, but to her grandchildren she was simply “Granny” of “Badger”. She was preceded in death by her husbands George Genzer and Francis “Red” Denbow and by her son Jerry Genzer. Survivors include her daughter Mary Ann Country of Conroe; daughter-in-law Kathy Genzer of Ganado; grandsons Ronnie Genzer (Tenna) and Robert Genzer; great grandchildren Christina and Cody Cornelius, Allyson and Jay Thielen and Lance and Loren Genzer; 5 great-great grandchildren Nicholas, Cadence, Coton, Allyce and George and sisters Kathryn Baldwin of Bryan, Patricia Hale of Mexia and Loretta Carter of Midfield. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Friday, July 15, 2022 at Nichols Street Church of Christ; 1200 Nichols Street; Bay City, TX 77414. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM with Matt Springfield officiating. Interment will follow at Midfield Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lance Genzer, Bo Crain, Logan Harvey, Jay Thielen, Clay Barnett and Scott Barnett.
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William "Bill" Forrest Denbow II at age 92, was summoned from his earthly life early in the morning November 4, 2021, at home surrounded by loved ones. The angels took him to answer our Lord and Majesty’s call into the eternal Kingdom. Bill was born to late Herman Elsworth "Pete" Denbow and Ethel Dorothy Platt - Denbow. On March 16, 1929, on the way to the hospital Bill made his sudden debut in the back seat of the car. His mother told his daddy that his healthy son was here and to just go home. His dad did as told, neither knowing that shortly after his twin brother Willie would be born at home. Bill attended Van Vleck High School, where he was a star athlete. Immediately following high school, he married Lillian Leona Coston shortly thereafter their family began. Together they had 3 beautiful babies, Sherry, Forrest, and Becky. Bill worked in the oilfields as a Roughneck. After several years roughnecking, he was hired by Phillips 66 where he would eventually retire with 36 years of dedication. Bill, after being widowed, married Murrel Renfroe - Denbow. Together they recently celebrated 26 years of happy marriage. They set so many examples of what love and marriage meant to all that knew and loved them. Bill a true outdoorsman spent many of hours in the Great Gulf of Mexico and beautiful waters of Texas. Bill in his early years took his Boston Whaler out every chance he got, often with his son or one of his grandkids aboard. He had a true passion for hunting as well and spent many hours in a deer stand with his loved ones. After the marriage of Bill and Murrel together they traveled to see family where they always found a fishing hole to cast a line into. They enjoyed the outdoors together and always seemed to have a grandkid in tow. His love for the outdoors was only surpassed by the love he had for his family but most of all, the Lord. Bill if not at a fishing spot with his "girlfriend" Murrel could be found most often right beside her at one of their grandkids’ events cheering them on or at First Baptist Church of Brazoria. Bill could be found serving any chance he could, whether it on a Sunday morning or enjoying a Thursday outing with the churches T-N-T group. In his passing Bill was an emeritus Deacon and a faithful son of God. This was apparent to all of those he met, through his selflessness, acceptance and act of kindness extended to all. Bill was a man of few words but a man of constant smiles, continuous laughter, and a warm heart. When he did speak his words were full of love, kindness, and Godly guidance. Bill is survived by wife, Murrel Renfroe Denbow, Daughters - Sherry Denbow Wilson (Dace), Rebecca Denbow Krobot (Kenneth), Lori Denbow Morgan (Tom), Sons - William Forrest Denbow III (Cindy), Larry Renfroe (Vicki), Ray Renfroe, Brother William "Willie" E. Denbow, sister - Betty Anderson, Sister N Laws - Patricia Denbow and Carol Denbow, 22 Grandchildren, 45 Great Grandchildren, and 1 Great-Great Grandchild. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Brothers - Harold Denbow, Hermann Denbow and Ansel Robert Clark, Son - Lonnie Renfroe, and Grandson - Cody Renfroe. Pallbearers are Forrest Denbow, Brandon Denbow, Steven Griffith, Dawlson Copeland, Deuce Bellard, Billy Denbow, Carson Sauer, Tom Morgan, Larry Renfroe, David Renfroe, Cori Renfroe and David Sauer. Honorary pallbearers are Deacons of First Baptist Church of Brazoria. Arrangements are scheduled for Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at First Baptist Church of Brazoria. Viewing 10 AM, Services at 11 AM and Burial immediately following at Roselawn Memorial Park. Special thanks to Ann, Carly, Danielle, and Brenda with A-Med Hospice Care.
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Adam S. Dickerson, 38, of Bay City, Texas was born in Houston, Texas on July 13, 1983 to Richard Dickerson and Denise Todish, and he was called home to the Lord on August 5, 2021. Adam was a 2002 graduate of Van Vleck High School. He loved playing baseball and football throughout his youth, and was proud to have been named the team baseball MVP his senior year. He loved to fish, and was a loyal Houston Astros fan. He took great pride in the thirteen years that he spent working as a terminal operator at Enterprise Products, where he created many lasting memories and friendships along the way. Anyone who knew Adam, knew that he was a very loving and devoted son, brother, friend and father, and his world revolved entirely around his kids, Seth and Lexi. Adam worked tirelessly to be able to provide his kids with all that they could ever want or need in life, and he genuinely cherished every moment that he spent with them. His most proud achievement in life, by far was being their dad. Adam was a loving and compassionate person who loved life and lived life, and will forever be remembered for his beautiful smile, kind eyes, deep belly laughs, gentle spirit, unconditional love, selfless servant's heart, and for giving the world's most amazing hugs. God truly broke the mold when He created Adam, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him and loved him. Adam was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Russell A. Todish, Sr. and Lois Jean Todish, and his paternal grandparents, C.R. Dickerson and Kathryne Dickerson. He is survived by his father, Richard Dickerson; mother and step-father, Denise Todish and Sammy Thigpen, Jr.; brother and fiance', Michael Dickerson and Danita Legendre; sister, Robin Dickerson; step-brothers, Sam Thigpen, III and wife, Montana, and James Thigpen; son, Seth Adam Dickerson; daughter, Lexianna "Lexi" Dickerson; fur baby, Dexter Dickerson; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to all of the doctors, nurses, and every single staff member at The Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital who had any part in providing care to our our beloved Adam. There will be a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 3:00 pm at Needville Harvest Park Pavilion, located at 3001 Violet St. in Needville. Services have been entrusted to Adam's Uncle, Russell Todish of Ganado and Slavik Funeral Homes, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, TX 77957, 361-782-2152. The Lord said unto him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant!'...Matthew 25:23
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Joan Whiddon Dickerson, 87, died peacefully at home in Bay
City, Texas on Saturday, January 8, 2022. The youngest of
seven children, she was born February 8, 1934 to Joseph
William Whiddon and Fannie Viola Whiddon at her parents’
home in Markham, Texas. As the child of a farmer, she was
given the choice to pick cotton or cook; she chose to learn
to cook from her mother, a skill that lasted her a
lifetime. She attended Markham schools until the area
schools consolidated to become Tidehaven School District, a
member of the second graduating class of Tidehaven High
School. She worked in secretarial jobs at M&M in downtown
Houston and at Dow Chemical in Freeport. She was introduced
by her cousin Alta and her husband Tommy LeTulle to John C.
Dickerson Jr. Joan and John married on February 6, 1954.
As John farmed rice, Joan was his partner in business -
helping to run the rice dryer, doing the books and paying
bills, and preparing meals. Together, Joan and John had
Shane, John, and Jane; and her children, and their children,
were her proudest accomplishments. As her children grew
older, her entrepreneurial spirit blossomed and she opened
several businesses on the square in Bay City. In the
mid-70s, she started floral business Jo-Nan’s. Later, she
and Shane poured their creativity into Interiors by Shane.
With the addition of Jane, they opened Lagniappe and the tea
room on the square. Joan and John also partnered with their
son John in ranching and farming operations at her parents’
farm and along the Colorado River. She loved to cook and
create a beautiful home and life for her loved ones. She
took people under her wing and considered them her own.
Each of her children agreed: she was the most hardworking
person they knew.
Joan is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years John C.
Dickerson Jr., her beloved daughter Shane Dickerson Carter,
her parents and siblings, and many friends.
Nana will be remembered by her surviving children Jane Poole
Dickerson and Ben Carter, and John Dickerson III and Diana
Mathis; her grandchildren Evan Wheat Manskey and Eric,
Lauren Wheat Childs and Tyler, Mark Wells Carter and Erica,
Caroline Dickerson Kunkel and Nathan, and Edwin Hawes
Dickerson; and her great-grandsons Owen, Kyle, Shiloh Shane,
and George; caregiver and friend Natalie McKinney; and many
other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022
at 10am at First Presbyterian Church, officiated by Pastor
Charley Shurtz and Reverend Sam Steele. Burial will follow
at Cedarvale Cemetery. Following the services, all are
invited to greet the family at Nia’s on the Square.
Pallbearers are Mark Wells Carter, Edwin Hawes Dickerson,
Eric Manskey, Tyler Childs, Nathan Kunkel, and Simon
Johnson.
Honorary Pallbearers are Ben Carter, Don Carter, Bill
Bankhead, John Luedke, Ronnie Guffey, and Sammy Thigpen, and
her great-grandsons Owen David Manskey, Kyle Robert Manskey,
Shiloh Shane Carter, and George Rivers Kunkel.
In lieu of customary remembrances, contributions may be sent
to Shane’s Rose Garden via Rotary Club of Lake Conroe Memory
Park, P.O. Box 1252, Montgomery, Texas 77356; or to the
First Presbyterian Church, 2216 Avenue H, Bay City, Texas
77414. Bay City Tribune, January 12, 2022 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Patrick Dickerson Jr., 32, of Bay City, formerly of Wharton,
born July 29, 1989 departed this life September 16, 2021.
Visitation will be Tuesday September 28 5-7 p.m. at Matthews
Funeral Home. Funeral will be Wednesday, September 29 at 11
a.m. at New Faith Church. MASKS REQUIRED! Most Precious
Memories Entrusted to Matthews Funeral Home 979-532-2715.
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Edward (Teddy) Wayne DiPasca, 29, of Palacios, Texas, passed
away on September 27, 2023. He was born on April 15, 1994,
in Bay City, Texas.
Those that knew Teddy knew what he was passionate about, his
truck driving. He got his CDL shortly after turning 21 and
wanted to be on the road ever since. If he wasn’t on the
road driving, he was fishing or spending time with family
and friends. Those that were close to him will miss him
dearly. His nieces and nephews will miss their Uncle Tae
Tae.
He is survived by his mother, Frances DiPasca; momma,
Jeannie Quick and her husband Cameron Quick; aunts, Rosemary
Smith, Dee Dee Williamson and husband Terry; uncle, Verne
Dipasca Jr. and wife Melody; siblings, Christina DiPasca,
Samantha Ortiz and husband Gabriel, James Quick and wife
Chrissy; his nieces and nephews include Aria, Lucas, Connor,
Raleigh, Evelynn, and Daniella; along with countless cousins
and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Verne DiPasca Sr.; great grandparents, Albin and Gladys DiPasca, and James and Mary Jorgenson.
A celebration of life will be held at Bay City Baptist
Church, 1818 Marguerite Street, Bay City Texas 77414 on
November 11, 2023, at 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friends and family
are all welcomed and would be greatly appreciated to share
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Linda was born the daughter of Edith Ball and Everett
Hawkins. Linda spent many summers in Greenville, Texas, at
her grand-parents. It was there Linda attended First Baptist
church and enjoyed many children’s and youth activities. Her
professional life was interesting and varied, Linda was a
stewardess for Eastern Airlines, she was a stock broker for
Bache & Company, she worked at the site of the
Superconducting Super Collider and the South Texas Nuclear
Project.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; mother,
Edith Mevis; father, Everett Hawkins; step-father, Charles
Ross; brothers, Charles Ross Jr. and Douglas Ross.
Linda loved her pets (her four-legged children), Pumpkin,
Jasmin, Tucker and Lucky. She was passionate about animal
rights and had strong political beliefs and was obliged to
share them often. If you desire, a donation in Linda’s
memory can be made to the Animal Shelter of your choice.
A celebration of Life will be held on Monday, April 22,
2024, 2 p.m., at First Baptist Church, Bay City, Texas. Bay City Tribune, April 21, 2024
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Cheryl Sue Lynnette Donaho Dodd of Palacios, Texas, went to
be with her Savior and Lord on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Cheryl was born July 7, 1952, in Seguin. She graduated from Floresville High School in 1970. Cheryl met Wayne A. Dodd, the love of her life, at age 15, and they married at age 21 in 1973.
Cheryl was a pillar of every community she lived in and was
the embodiment of a servant’s heart. She put care into
action — a woman of unshakable faith in God and prayer — she
supported everyone she could in any capacity needed. She
paused her education to raise her family, but proudly
graduated with a BA in health administration at age 59.
Cheryl’s generous efforts and entrepreneurial spirit
impacted her community, especially in Palacios. If it
weren’t for Cheryl, we may not have the Friends of Elder
Citizens Senior Center, Meals on Wheels, R-Transit, Food
Pantry, The Outrigger, the Palacios Museum, and most
recently, The Montgomery Home, said her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gus and Adele
Donaho; and sister Jeanine Richardson. Cheryl is survived by her best friend and loving husband, Wayne; her three children, Candyce (Tim) Slusher, Jonathan (Joann) Dodd, and Kelly (Kevin) Davis; her precious grandchildren, that were the light of her life, Jacob, Isaiah, Jayla, Oran, Keira, Kenly, Nicholas, Ti’Shaun, and Kevin; her beloved sister, Marilyn Mills; brother Ralph Wayne Donaho; 15 nieces and nephews; and countless friends round out an enormous extended family.
A Celebration of Cheryl’s beautiful life will be held on
Saturday, May 27, at 2 p.m. in the Agape Family Outreach
Church in Palacios.
Memorial donations may be made to The Montgomery Home at livingtmh.org. Wilson County News, May 23, 2023
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Johnny grew up in Pledger and and then El Campo, where he
graduated from El Campo High School in 1960. He attended and
graduated from Wharton County Junior College then attended
and graduated with a degree in History from Sam Houston
State University. He started his teaching career for one
year then moved to El Campo School District where he taught
school and drove a school bus for several years. He then
began his career with Gulf Coast Medical Center and El Campo
Memorial Hospital as a purchasing agent for many years until
he started his career in home repairs until retirement in
2013. Johnny was a longtime member of the El Campo KC’s. He was musically talented. His love for Czech and polka music led him to playing with various polka bands including Bill’s Polka Boys, Bobby Jones Band on occasion and ended his musical career with the Shiner Hobo Band where he shared his talents of playing tuba, trombone and baritone. One of the highlights of Johnny’s long lustrous musical career that he recently shared with his sons was being able to sit in with the Joe Patek Band when he was just a teen. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church where he participated in their Men’s Choir and Mixed Choir. He also participated in the Polka Choir and Czech Choir. He was a devoted volunteer for Share Center of Wharton. Johnny was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather and friend.
He is preceded in death by his parents and infant son, Curtis Wayne Dornak, brothers, Jerome and wife Dorothy Dornak, Victor and Mary Ann Dornak, Bobby Dornak and sister, Florence and husband, Leo Paladino.
Johnny is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Margie, sons, John Paul of San Felipe, Kevin and wife Sandy of Frydek, and daughter, Amy Saxton and husband, Ben of Webster. Bonus children Kriss Parker and wife Pam of Columbus, and Cheryl Urbanovsky and husband Tommy of Wharton, sisters, Bernice Buss of El Campo and Norma Treybig and husband, Tommy of Victoria, grandchildren, Kori Ammerman and husband, Clay, Mackenzie Frankovic and husband, Hunter, Kirk Parker, Kendall Dornak, Dillion Dornak, Tristan Saxton, Brodie Saxton, great grandchildren Cru Alvin Ammerman, Harrison George Frankovic, and Ava Grace Ammerman.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Wharton County Cares, the Share Center of Wharton or a charity of your choice.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023 after 5 pm with a rosary recited at 7 pm at the Chapel of Wharton Funeral Home. Funeral Mass and rite of Committal will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 2 pm at Holy Family Catholic Church in Wharton with burial to follow in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton. Pallbearers include Tommy Urbanovsky, Ben Saxton, Kirk Parker, Dillion Dornak, Tristan Saxton, and Brodie Saxton, Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Shiner Hobo Band, Share Center of Wharton Volunteers, George Fojtik, Larry Grigar, James Voldan, Johnny Voldan, El Campo High School Class of 1960, and the Holy Family Mens Choir.
Funeral services under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences at whartonfuneralhome.com
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Georgia Nemec Dorotik, 91, of Taiton passed away November
20, 2023. She was born on April 9, 1932 in Midfield to the
late Charles Nemec and Eufrasina Foytik Nemec. Visitation will begin on Friday, November 24, 2023 from 4-6PM at Triska Funeral Home with a Rosary following at 6PM. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, at 10AM at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in New Taiton. Burial will be at St. John’s Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Craig Dorotik, Michael Kaspar, Curtis Dorotik, Jason Kaspar, Chase Zalman, Chad Dorotik, Kyle Kaspar, Blake Beltrand, Austin Beltrand, Jackson Merck, and Weston Dorotik.
Memorial donations may be made to St. John’s Altar Society,
St. John’s Building Fund, St. Philip’s Catholic School, or
Donor’s Choice. Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, Texas
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Hilda Lilly Douglas, 97, formerly of Bay City passed away
November 16, 2021. She was born February 13, 1924 in
Thrall, TX to the late Willie Stauffer and Eleanor Erdman
Stauffer.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband Jessie Hines Douglas, Jr., son Jessie Hines Douglas
III, daughter-in-law Barbara Ann Douglas, sisters Laura
Kneblick and Elphine Wonak and brothers Paul, Werner and
Harvey Stauffer.
Survivors include her daughter Donna Jones (J. P.); son
Larry Douglas (Elisebeth); brother Leon Stauffer (Earline);
grandchildren Jessica Diane Douglas, Troy Anthony Douglas,
Jeremy Keith Douglas, Justin Jones and Julie J. Douglas and
great grandchildren Cameron Scott Douglas, Audrey Douglas,
Alaina Douglas, Silas Douglas and Elijah Douglas.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM Monday, November 22,
2021 at Cedarvale Cemetery with Rev. Lane ParDue
officiating. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Martha Drake, 66,
formerly of Bay City, Texas, passed away on Thursday, July
1, 2021 in Alief, Texas.
She was born in Bay City,
Texas, on February 25, 1955 to Clarence Drake and Josephine
Andrews Drake. Services will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 11 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church in Bay City, with burial to follow at Eastview Cemetery in Bay City. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas, 979-245-5197.
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Flossie Kocurek Gentry Dreher was born December 24, 1929 and went to be with our Lord and family on November 25, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents Louis & Leona Kocurek, husbands Marion Gentry and Jack Dreher, son Lee Frank Gentry and sisters Thelma and Ruby. Survivors include son Robb Gentry of Bay City; daughter Denise Christesen of Houston; nieces Priscilla Gentry of Bay City, Liz Gentry Gorden (Steve) and nephew Leon Gentry, Jr.; grandsons Ryne & Preston Christesen of Houston and special sister Susan Bounds (caregiver) of Bay City and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. Flossie was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Bay City, member of quilts for kids and was once elected Woman of the Year. She loved music, especially the Beatles and Alan Jackson. Visitation will begin at 8:30 AM Friday, December 2, 2022 at the First Presbyterian Church. Funeral service will be at 9:30 AM with Charley Shurtz officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.
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This was the mantra of my dad, the coolest man I ever knew. Always wearing his signature Ray Ban Wayfarers, even when it was dark outside, Dad carried himself with confidence and style. Frank Edward Drenner, Jr. grew up in Wharton, Texas, then joined the US Navy following the lead of his father Frank Edward Drenner, Sr, and his brother Donald. Always a gifted storyteller, Dad’s younger days in Wharton and his service in the Navy were bottomless pools where hilarious memories were drawn and shared over and over. As a young adult Dad married my mother Pat Guffey in March of 1970. My sister Julie and I joined soon thereafter. Eventually we both contributed three grandsons to the family. Dad considered it his most important duty to provide for Mom and all of us, and she returned his devotion by loving him unconditionally for 53 years of marriage. Dad was the epitome of an entrepreneur, starting multiple businesses throughout the 1970s and 1980s. He brought a creativity and fearlessness I always admired. He was never afraid to take risks- learning, adapting, moving on from failures, building on successes. Playing anything safe and easy was not in his character. I saw in him a desire for perfection few could achieve. His need to do things- everything- the right, correct way was evident in his gardening, cooking, even shooting pool. He did it all with a chip on his shoulder, a need to achieve and succeed, and a life-long goal to be the best. He overcame much, loved much, created and discovered much. My favorite memories of Dad were going to the movies in Houston, speeding down the backroads, Bob Seger or the Eagles blasting on the stereo, both of us singing along as loud as we could. We did this from my adolescence right through my middle age years. When we were separated by distance I kept in touch by sending him photos of great meals I enjoyed in Dallas his reactions were the best part. I would even send him pictures of my own cooking, both of us knowing and accepting it would never compete with his. I will miss asking is advice about what trees to plant where and hearing about the latest toy he purchased to make his cooking even better. I will miss trying to impress him with phrases in sermons or showing off my newest pair of shoes. The last thing I said to Dad was how proud I was to have him as my father. I have a tradition of writing haikus for my sons when they graduate high school. Now that Dad has graduated from earthly life to a heavenly one, here is one in his honor:
Pepaw, Dad, Darling, Frank - Rev Dr Frank Drenner, III A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Beneath the Oaks Chapel, 1796 State Hwy 71, Midfield, TX 77458. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Frank’s memory be made to “For the Love of Animals” at P.O. Box 1353, Bay City, TX. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
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Patsy K. "Pat" Dressler was born August 27, 1940 and passed
away on August 20, 2022.
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Elmo Cody Duke IV, 37, of Palacios passed away May 3,
2023. He was born May 10, 1985 in Wharton, Texas to Elmo
Duke III and Susan Gayle Holzapfel Duke. Cody was the true definition on an outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, onshore and offshore, and hunting. His love of nature shined through in everything he did, he was always outside. His current obsession was hiking in North Texas and weekly river trips with his riding buddy, Thunder Dog.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Bill
Holzapfel. He is survived by his parents Elmo Duke III and
Susan Duke; paternal grandparents Elmo Duke, Jr. and
Marianne Duke; maternal grandmother Dolly Holzapfel; his
significant other Kiley Machin; sisters Mandy Moreno
(Michael) and Laura Chanek (Jason); nephews and nieces Ryan
Moreno, Cooper Moreno, Delaney, Remington, Jessa, Hunter and
Gage Chanek and his riding buddy “Thunder”.
Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Thursday, May 11, 2023 at
the Palacios Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:00
AM with Rev. Louis Rush officiating. Interment will follow
at Hawley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John David
Greenawalt, Rodney Sanders, Kurt Sanders, Shane Curnutt,
Jared Curnutt and Chris Duke.
He was greatly loved and will be missed by many. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
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Mary Alvarez Duran, a
lady of grace and a devout Catholic, she had a voice of an
angel and spent a lifetime singing in the choir at St.
Anthony’s of Padua Catholic Church, her angelic voice would
fill the church on any given Sunday. She had a green thumb
and loved spending time outdoors working in her flower
beds. She also loved speeding time in the kitchen baking
and preparing delicious meals from scratch.
Mary lost a 4 ˝ yr.
battle with pancreatic cancer on April 24, 2021 she was 86
years old. She was born on September 24, 1934 in Palacios,
Texas to Jacinto Alvarez and Lorenza Morales Alvarez. She
resided in Palacios all the days of her life.
Mary was a full time
house wife after marrying Gilbert Duran Sr. in 1951, they
had 7 children. She was widowed in 2004 upon Gilbert’s
passing. Mary attended Palacios schools and earned her GED
in 1980 when she decided to enter the workforce for the
Palacios Leisure Lodge, she advanced from the house keeping
department up to the financial aid department over the years
upon receiving company schooling. She was detrimental in
finding federal funds for elderly residence at multiple
assisted living facilities throughout Texas. She was a
volunteer with the Palacios Ministerial Alliance for 12
years, a member of the court #2133 Catholic Daughters and
served in other ministries in the church.
Mary was preceded in
death by her parents Jacinto Alvarez and Lorenzo Morales
Alamia, husband Gilbert Duran, Sr., infant daughter Carol
Anne Duran, grand-daughter Chantel Marie Duran, brother Tony
(Paint) Alvarez, and step-father Octavio A. Alamia.
Survivors include
children Richard (Juanita) Duran, Sr., Gilbert Duran Jr.,
Sonia (Isaac) Ayala, Andrew (Lori) Duran, Sr., Carlos
(Victoria) Duran, Robby (Bernadette) Duran, Sr., all of
Palacios, Amanda Duran (Raul H.); also survived by brother
Jesse (Kelly) Alvarez Sr., Sister Alfa Alamia both of
Palacios, Sisters Isabel (Noe) Garcia, Amparo (Keith)
Brangan, and Estella Alamia, all of San Antonio, 20
grandchildren; 24 great- grand-children; and 2
great-great-grand-children.
Visitation will be from
10:00 AM until 10:30 AM Friday, April 30, 2021 at Our Lady
of Assumption Chapel in Palacios. A rosary will be recited
at 10:30 AM followed by Funeral Mass at 11:30 AM with Rev.
Dominic Nguyen officiating. Interment will follow at
Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Larry Tijerina,
Richard Duran, Jr., Carlos Ayala, Gus Ayala, Andrew Duran,
Jr., Adrian Duran. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jesse
Alvarez Sr. and Mario (Willo) Rodriguez Sr.
Donations can be made in
her memory to Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church,
Renovation Fund.
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In loving memory of Rose Mary Giesie Dybala, 78, of Markham,
TX. She passed away on February 9, 2024 at a nursing
facility in Bay City, TX. She was born on November 4, 1945
in Glen Flora, TX to Vlasta Louise Mach and Adam Giesie.
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Ermelinda “Linda” Chavez Dyer, 66, of Bay City passed away
February 1, 2022. She was born May 16, 1955 in Bellingham,
Washington to Agapito Chavez, Sr. and Ramona Puentes Chavez.
Linda was strong in her faith. She was a 1973 graduate of
Tidehaven High School and enjoyed spending time with family,
taking road trips and exploring the countryside, always
taking the road less traveled.
She was preceded in death by her father Agapito Chavez, Sr.
and her brother Agapito Chavez, Jr.
Survivors include her mother Ramona Chavez; sisters Mary
Chavez, Gloria Chavez (Rick), Maria Mallette (Richard), Rose
Nies (Rob), Maggie Katzer (Troy) and Melissa Chavez;
brothers Angel Chavez (Lidia), Raymond Chavez (B.J.),
Richard Chavez (Jill), Tony Chavez, Henry Chavez (Regina)
and Steven Chavez (Rita) along with numerous nieces and
nephews.
A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM Saturday, February 5,
2022 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM with Rev. Gabriel Espinosa
officiating. Interment will follow at the Palacios
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cody Mallette, Robbie Nies,
Troy Katzer, Dylan Mallette, Christopher Chavez, Vaughn
Mata, Steven Chavez, Jr. and Nicholas Chavez.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the
American Cancer Society in her name.
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Carrie Louise Dykes, 60, of Bay City, Texas, passed away
Friday, November 19, 2021. On June 29, 1961,
Carrie Louise Dykes, known to everyone as “Doll”, was born
to the late James and Jessie Tellison in Bay City, Texas.
She grew up in the community of her birth and attended
public school at Bay City High School along with her
siblings.
As a youth she attended Enterprise Baptist Church, she later
became a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.
Carrie loved spending time with family, cooking, cleaning,
and helping others.
On December 6, 1985 the Lord blessed Carrie with her pride
and joy, her daughter, April Dykes. Carrie passed away on
Friday, November 19, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in
Sugarland, Texas. Her loving memory will also remain in the
hearts of her siblings; Mozell Mattias, Raymond Randle,
Alice Johnson, Wilma Brown, Godson Keyshawn Perry and a host
of relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother Jessie Lee Tellison,
her father James P. Dykes, brothers Clemission Luddington,
and Larry Dykes, sisters Shirley Ray Randle and Jessie Bee
Dykes.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 26,
2021, at the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Bay City.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. T. L.
Richardson officiating. Interment will follow at Eastview
Cemetery.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at lakesidemfh@gmail.com Final
arrangements have been entrusted to Lakeside Memorial
Funeral Home, 703 N. Brooks St. Brazoria, Texas 77422.
979-798-5253
Bay City Tribune, November 24, 2021
Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Dorothy Dykes Eastview Cemetery Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Robert J. Dziuk Sr. 83 years old of Bay City, Texas departed
on February 17, 2023, to be with the Lord. He was born
January 16th, 1940, in Falls City, Texas to the late Ben and
Agnus Dziuk, He was also preceded in death by his brother
Richard Dziuk and nephew Keith Diver.
On June 16th, 1961, he married the love of his life Helen
Dziuk of Kosciusko, Texas. He later became the father of 3
children. This year Robert and Helen would be celebrating
their 61st wedding anniversary. He spent most of his career
working for Celanese Chemical Plant as an Analyzer Mechanic.
He retired with over 30 years of service. Robert was a
wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and loved his
family with his whole heart. He enjoyed reminiscing and
sharing his knowledge, while instilling his love of the
beach and fishing in each one of his children and
grandchildren.
Robert is survived by his beautiful and loving wife, Helen
Dziuk of Bay City, son Robert J Dziuk Jr. of Bay City,
daughter Stacy Attaway (Bret) of Bay City, and son Jeffrey
W. Dziuk (Becky) of Sugar Land. He is survived by his
wonderful grandchildren which he adored Tyler Attaway (Jacy)
of Bay City, Meagan Attaway of San Marcos, Michael Dziuk of
Sugar Land, Rachel Dziuk of Sugar Land, and Sarah Attaway of
Bay City. He also loved his great grand pups Poncho and Lola
of Bay City. Robert is survived by brothers and sister
Eugene Dziuk (Marie), Ronnie Dziuk (Marian), and Bernadette
Diver (Bobby) and all his nieces and nephews.
Robert Dziuk had a very strong faith throughout the course
of his life. A special thank you to Susan Carr and Bettye Jo
Lowry for helping him practice his faith in the later part
of his life.
The family will receive friends and relatives at Holy Cross
Church on Saturday, February 25th, 2023, at 9:00am. The
Rosary will be recited at 9:30am at Holy Cross Church.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:00am with Father Stephen Vacek
officiating at Holy Cross Catholic Church at 2001 Katy
Avenue, Bay City, Texas. Interment will immediately follow
at Cedar Vale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers are Tyler
Attaway, Michael Dziuk, Bret Attaway, Howard Clements Jr.,
Michael Karl, and Wesley Hoelscher. Honorary pallbearers are
Meagan Attaway, Rachel Dziuk, Sarah Attaway, Jacy Attaway
and Brooke Richards. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Holy Cross Catholic School, or Holy Cross Catholic Church in Robert’s memory.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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