Matagorda County Obituaries
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William Roy Farmer
October 15, 1941 - July 4, 2019

William Roy Farmer, 77, of Ganado, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019. Graveside services will be held Monday, July 8, 2019 at 10:00 am at the Midfield Cemetery, just north of Midfield, Texas on Hwy 71.

Ganado Funeral Home, Ganado, Texas
 


Maunsell "Doc" Bennett Fatheree
June 08, 1936 - September 21, 2018

Maunsell Bennett “Doc” Fatheree, 82, of Midfield passed away September 21, 2018. He was born June 8, 1936 in Alexandria, Louisiana to the late Sidney Pierce Fatheree and Juanita Foreman Fatheree.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Jason Walker Fatheree and son-in-law Harold Cates.

Survivors include his wife Ann Richardson Fatheree; daughter Sonia Fatheree; daughter-in-law Nancy Fatheree; step-children Lisa Sliva McKissick, Jaimie Sliva and Fabacher Sliva; sister Billie Brooks; brother James Fatheree and grandchildren Jenna Langhorne, Sterling Sliva and John Fatheree.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5pm until 7pm Monday, September 24, 2018 at the Palacios Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at the Midfield Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Marshall Richardson, Spencer Gambacurta, Robert Giumarra, Fabacher Sliva, David Krenek, Kevin McKissick and Gary Orsak. Robin Sparks, Randy Cormier, Doc’s American Legion Hall buddies and his buddies from Dorothy’s Cowboy Country Corner will serve as honorary pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Midfield Cemetery Association; PO Box 148; Midfield, TX 77458.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 


Jean Tinnin Fehmel

January 22, 1944 - March 11, 2019

Jean Vondre Fehmel, 75, of Bay City, TX passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 11, 2019. She was born January 22, 1944 in Laredo, TX to Clyde and Alice Tinnin.  Jean graduated from Wharton High School in 1960.  She then attended Wharton Junior College where she was a member of the Starlette Dance Team and went on to attend Stephen F. Austin State University.

Jean has been a long-time resident of Matagorda County, where she has been a successful owner and broker of Professional Realty Group. She dedicated her time to the Bay City community as a businesswoman, active member of the Boys and Girls Club, Chamber of Commerce and past president of the Matagorda County Board of Realtors and Bay City Rotary Club. Through the Rotary Club, Jean served as a host to foreign exchange students and was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow.

In 1989, Jean was instrumental in bringing CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for children) serving Matagorda County and has served as president of the board since 2014.   CASA supports and promotes court appointed volunteer advocacy so every abused or neglected child can be safe, have a permanent home and have the opportunity to thrive.  In 2014, through Jean’s leadership, the Children’s Store located on the square in Bay City, TX was established, as a non-profit organization to support CASA Matagorda County.

She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Fehmel of Bay City, TX; her sisters Novie Tinnin Smith and Clydie Jan Tinnin of Bay City; her brothers Mark Tinnin and wife Karen of Brazoria, TX and Ben Tinnin and wife Rosa of New Braunfels, TX; her sons Jimmie Pavlu, Jr. and wife Gina of Halletsville, TX, Joel Pavlu and wife Jennifer of Mansfield, TX and Jonathan Fehmel and wife Susan of Bay City, TX; her daughter Jill Oates and husband Kelly of Austin, TX; her step-daughter Wendy Kirkby and husband Brett of Naples, FL; and by her grandchildren Chad, Cameron, Connor, Alana, Addisyn, Mason, Haylee, Peyton, Logan and many loving extended family members.

Jean was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Bay City, TX . She was a faithful servant to her church community and to God.

Jean was always on the go! She enjoyed sharing good times with family and friends, traveling all over the world, playing in her weekly card game with her girlfriends, going to the movies, casinos and shopping trips to Houston.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Jean’s loving heart and passion to live life to the fullest will remain with us always.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM until 7PM Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Friday, March 15, 2019 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church with Rev. Jack Myer officiating.  Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Chad Pavlu, Cameron Oates, Conner Oates, Grant Cornett, Derek Brown, Matt Murray, Trent Tinnin and Riley Tinnin.  Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Stewart Savage, Mason Pavlu and Logan Kirkby.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in her name to Court Appointed Special Advocates by logging on to www.casa-mw.org.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home & Bay City Tribune, March 13, 2019      Photo courtesy of Susie Adkins


 


Ismael "Mayelo" Fernandez

November 29, 1957 - March 03, 2019

Ismael “Mayelo” Hernández Fernández, 61, of Van Vleck, passed away March 3, 2019. He was born November 29, 1957 in Nvo Laredo Tamps, Mexico to Jose  and Evagelina  Hernández Fernández. 

Mayelo is preceded in death by his parents; sister Maria de la Paz and brother Juan Fernández. He is survived by wife Lirio Martinez Fernández; daughters Edith Fernandez (Martin Hernandez), Priscilla Fernandez (Leonard Fernandez) and Lirio C. Fernandez (Vaughan Dierlam); siblings Alfonso Fernández, Esther Fernández,  Fernando Fernández, Pedro Fernández,  Maria Fernández,  Jose Francisco Fernández, Nena Fernández, Jose Luis Fernández, Sergio Fernández, Daniel Fernández  and Elena Fernández,  and grandchildren, Marcus Vargas, Malachi Arriaga, Destiny Sedillo, Gisele Hernandez, Mia Hernandez, Sonny Arriaga, Isabella Arriaga and Camila Fernandez.

The family will receive friends and relatives 5:00-7:00pm Wednesday, March 6. A Prayer Service will be 6:30pm that evening. Services are 10:00am Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Rose of Sharon Pentecostal Church. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers are Saul Fernandez, Noe Fernandez, Juan Fernandez, Marcus Vargas, Fernando Jr. Fernandez and Job Fernandez. Honorary pallbearers are Malachi Arriaga, Sonny Fernandez, Fernando Fernandez, Alfonso Fernandez, Martin Hernandez, Leonardo Fernandez and Vaughan Dierlam.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 


Ceasor Fields Sr.

Funeral services for Ceasor Fields Sr. of Bay City, Texas will be Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Enterprise Missionary Baptist Church in Bay City, with the Rev. C. Donnell Wallace officiating.

Burial will follow immediately after services at Eastview Cemetery in Bay City.

Viewing will be Friday, April 27, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Green’s Mortuary.

Final arrangements are entrusted with Green’s Mortuary at 979-245-3489; online condolences may be sent to greensmortuary.com.

Bay City Tribune, April 25, 2018
 


Harry B. Fields III

August 21, 1945 - November 9, 2018

Harry B, Fields III was born August 21, 1945. He passed away November 9, 2018.

Harry is survived by his wife, Naomi; five children, Harry IV, Robert, Angie (fiance', Gaby Texidor), Jennifer and son-in-law Howard Schwerdteger, Krystal and son-in-law Paul; four grandchildren, Domonic, Donovan, Jackson and Hailey; and sister, Liz Kuzma.

Harry loved to work and had many jobs, retail manager, teacher, Worksource Riceland, Walmart.

Services were held with Green's Mortuary, 2702 J.P. Davis, Avenue C, Bay City; 979-245-3489.

Bay City Tribune, November 18, 2018
 


Leola Griggs Fields 

Leola Griggs Fields, 90, of Cedar Lane, Texas passed away May 8, 2019.

Visitation and guest book registry will be Friday, May 17, 2019 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Bay City, Texas.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church in Cedar Lane, with burial to follow at Shiloh Cemetery.

Survivors include three daughters, Burma Brown (Hubert Jr.), Rachel Harris and Gladys Law; two sons, Larry Fields and Eugene Fields Jr.; son-in-law, James Jennings; step-daughter, Roslind Williams (Terrell); over 163 grandchildren (which includes four generations); seven sisters, Ida Basey, Viola Grice, Catherine McPherson (Eric), Lottie Casey, Shearly Scott, Ola Times and Carolyn Griggs; seven brothers, Jack Austin (Myrtle), Wilber Smith (Betty), Eddie Griggs Jr. (Gwen), Elroy Griggs (Sharon), Lewis Griggs (Vivian), Ben Griggs and Albert Griggs; several sisters-in-law, a host of nieces and nephews; and an enormous amount of other relatives and friends.

Condolences may be shared with the family online at duncanrobertsfh@gmail.com

Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, 2500 Avenue C (JP Davis Blvd.), Bay City, Texas 77414; 979-245-5197.

Bay City Tribune, May 15, 2019
 


Zella “Zel” Fields

 Zella “Zel” Fields, 58, passed away on March 21, 2019.

Visitation will be held Friday, March 29, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria, Texas.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March. 30, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Greater Mount Zion Church in Brazoria.    Burial will be at St. Paul Cemetery, in Brazoria.

Please visit our website to leave online condolences, light a candle and send floral arrangements or gifts to her family at www.dixonfuneralhome.com

Bay City Tribune, Wednesday, March 25, 2019

Zella Fields

Funeral services for Zella Fields, 58, of Brazoria will be Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Mount Zion Church in Brazoria with Rev. Anthony Bonner officiating and Rev. Carl Lee Kemp eulogist. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery in Brazoria, TX.

She passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at CHI ST. Luke’s Health- Baylor St. Lukes’s Medical Center in Houston, TX. She was a member of New Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  She loved cooking and singing. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Rev. Oddie Fields, Jr. and Patsy Ward Fields and niece, Lashonda Clemons.

She leaves to cherish her loving memories; son, Cedric Johnson, Brazoria; daughters, Heaven Fields, Brazoria and Destinee Fields, Lake Jackson; sisters, Martha Petteway (Frank, Sr.), Eliza Franklin (Rev. Gilbert), Debra Fields-Bell (Willie) and Syondra Fields; brothers, Rev. Millington Fields (Sara), Oddie Fields, III (Owana), Harry Fields, Sr. (Diane), Wayne Fields (Carol) and Bennett Fields (Rolanda); best friends, Greta Thomas, Angleton, Darnisha Lewis-Ceasar, Lake Jackson and Debbie Jones, Angleton, grandchildren,  Lyrigue Fields, Zeyn Fields and Haliyah Woodard, host of other relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Brandon Fields, Justin Fields, Trevin Franklin, Dwayne Williams, II, Reggie Edison, Frank Petteway, Jr., Chad Clemons, Oddie Fields IV, Harry Fields, Jr. and Jason Fields.

Visitation will be Friday, March 29, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria. There will be viewing at the church on the day of the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. There will be no viewing afterward.

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

Dixon Funeral Home, Brazoria, Texas
 


Lynn Fife
August 12, 1955 - June 24, 2019

Lynn Fife, 63, of Bay City passed away June 24, 2019. She was born August 12, 1955 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to James Browning and Jane Cunningham Browning.

She was the owner of Lynn Fife Dance Studio. Dancing was her passion and in her blood.  Her mother was also a dance teacher, as well as her daughter Heather and granddaughter Hailey.  You can say dance was in their genetics.  Lynn loved, and was proud of, all of her students.  She taught for over 30 years and 3 generations in some families.  Lynn enjoyed traveling and loved all of her cats. She lived life to the fullest.

She was preceded in death by her father. Survivors include her husband Randy Fife of Bay City; mother Jane Browning of Pearland; daughter Heather Fife Dunlap & husband Scott of McKinney, TX; son Brett Fife of Bay City; sisters Kathy Jamison of League City, TX and Jamie Franchois & husband Mark of Katy, TX and granddaughter Hailey Mathis.

Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Monday, July 1, 2019 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Tommy Galey officiating. Entombment will be at Forest Park Westheimer in Houston at 3:00 PM.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 


Clarence Joe Filip

LAKE JACKSON - Clarence Joe Filip, age 76, a longtime resident of Lake Jackson, passed away on June 5th. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Joe.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Rose Marie; and his children, Donna Orr (Brad), Lynn Bowers (Brian), Carlton Filip (Sheri) and Terryl (Kelli) Filip; along with 20 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren and brother, Richard Filip and sister, Dorothy Lolley.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 7th from 6 – 8 pm at St. Michael Catholic Church with a Vigil service starting at 7pm followed by rosary.

Funeral mass will be held at 10 am on Thursday, June 8 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Lake Jackson with Msgr. Leo Wleczyk officiating, with graveside services at 3 pm at St. Peter's Catholic cemetery in Blessing Texas.

In Lieu of Flowers, please make a donation on behalf of St. Vincent DePaul Society at St. Michael Catholic Church.

Clarence was born October 15th, 1940 in Wharton, Texas and graduated from Wharton High School. Growing up he enjoyed working alongside his father in the family grocery store, "Filip's Grocery" in El Campo. He and his wife moved to Lake Jackson in 1966. He was very active in St. Michael's Church in Lake Jackson and the Knights of Columbus. He was the Grand Knight, District Deputy and a 4th Degree member and was a KC member for 57 years. He was chairman of St. Michael's Church picnic for many years and founded Monday night rosary in 1988, which he led for many years. He and his longtime friend, Art Vandaveer, were in charge of placing pro-life crosses in front of the church for many years. And led many tours to Medjugorje.

He enjoyed his large extended family and was always cooking at family gatherings, family reunions and was the life of the party.

He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and the great outdoors. His passion was deer hunting and playing dominos at deer camp.

He loved his Houston Astros – 'Go Stros'

Victoria Advocate, June 7, 2017                                        Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise


 


Marshall G. Findley - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 


Howard Fred Fink
September 19, 1930 - March 20, 2019

Howard “Freddie” Fink, 88, passed away March 20, 2019 in Bay City, TX. He was born September 19, 1930 in East Bernard, TX to David and Selma Van Upton Fink. He was a proud Marine, and afterwards, worked for Houston Lighting and Power for 38 years. Freddie lived in Bay City with his wife Ruby for the last 15 years, and is now reunited with her forever. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 55 years Ruby Fink, and his sister Eula Fink.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 


Ruby Lee Fink
September 08, 1948 - June 30, 2018

Ruby Lee Fink, 69, of Bay City passed away June 30, 2018. She was born September 8, 1948 in East Bernard, TX to the late Jerry and Rosie Kasmir.

Survivors include her husband Howard F. Fink of Bay City; nephew Gary McSweeney and his wife Pam of Lake Jackson and her faithful caregiver Gilbert Ramirez of Bay City.

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX; 979-245-4613.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home

Bay City Tribune, July 4, 2018
 


Adrian Flores

August 31, 1984 - June 08, 2019

Adrian Flores, 34, of Palacios passed away June 8, 2019. He was born August 31, 1984 in Houston, Texas to Ramon Flores and Blanca Nieto Flores.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors include his mother Blanca Flores; life partner Elizabeth Walters; children Lucas Chino and Margot Ixchel Flores; brother Jose Flores & wife Thu Flores and their children Julia and Antonio Flores.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM until 7PM Friday, June 14, 2019 at the Palacios Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 6:30PM that evening. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Saturday, June 15, 2019 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers will be

Among her survivors include a son, John L. Prince (Patricia); daughter-in-law, Grace Prince; as well as an enormous host of other relatives and friends.

Condolences may be shared with the family at duncan-robertsfh@gmail.com

Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas; 979-245-5197.

Bay City Tribune, June 12, 2019
 


Antonia Flores

September 06, 1927 - January 21, 2019

 

Antonia G. Flores, 91, of Palacios, Texas died peacefully on January 21, 2019. Antonia was born on September 6, 1927 in Los Indios, Texas to Jose and Catarina Guerra.

 

Her family and her faith in God were Antonia’s passion and delight. She was Presbyterian, and taught and raised as a child, that God and family was all that one needed to be happy.

 

She married the love of her life, Roland Flores on May 16, 1948. In that marriage of 50 years they were blessed with 4 children, Roland, Mary, David and Tricia. Antonia had 2 grandchildren that she adored, Rob Flores and wife Brooke, and Natalia Flores. She enjoyed reading the Bible and was an avid reader of inspirational books. She loved to sew and loved making quilts for her family. She enjoyed baking cookies, pies, and cakes for her husband and children. She loved going to the Senior Citizen Center to be with friends and to pay bingo and engage in word finds.

Antonia leaves behind her 4 sisters, Bertha Martino, Lydia Longoria, Olga Latapie and Oralia Mijares.

 

Antonia was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Roland Flores, and siblings Elfida Frangullie, Roy Guerra, and Joe Guerra. Antonia will be deeply missed by all who loved her so much. Heaven now has a sweet angel to love.

 

The family will receive friends and relatives 4:00-8:00pm Thursday, January 24 at Palacios Funeral Home. Services are 2:00pm Friday, January 25, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church-Palacios with Rev. Chuck Kimball officiating. Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers are Anthony Martino, Steve Frangullie, Lupe Longoria, Tony Garcia, Joe Mijares and Mark Latapie.
 

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home

 


Donald Ray Floyd
February 27, 1958 - July 9, 2018

Donald Ray Floyd was born on February 27, 1958, in Marshall, Texas to the late Joe and Dot (Sellers) Floyd. The Lord welcomed him home on July 9, 2018. A memorial service was held Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church in Matagorda, Texas.

Donald Floyd was an all-around cowboy who lived a very full life. He was a proud SFA graduate and successful agricultural salesman. He loved playing and watching sports. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, traveler, and professional advice giver. His happy place was sharing these activities with his wife, friends, kids and grandkids.

Donald adored his wife of 24 years, Rebecca. Together they were always a source of strength and assistance for others during hard times. Donald never met a stranger. His arms and home were always open, and he loved people without holding back. Many of those he helped were through AA, where he celebrated 25+ years of sobriety. He changed many lives through his genuine love and support.

Donald loved his children and grandchildren fiercely. He was incredibly proud of the men Jake and Wade have become and was so joyful for his time in the lives of John and April. He was adored by his grandchildren. He never was too busy to play and always loved snuggling with his babies. He loved his brothers and sisters and is now reunited with Pam, who passed away far too young.

Donald was unconventional and unpredictable, unending in his commitment to his family and unbounding in love for us all. His faith in Jesus and his endless love of his family and friends were the bedrocks of his life.

Donald, Dad, Tick, Floyd, Pawpaw, We love you. We miss you. Thank you for your love and your life.

Donald leaves behind his loving wife, Rebecca; his children, Jacob (Tabitha) Floyd, Wade (Julie) Floyd, John (Nicki) Reeder, and April (William) Reeder; as well as his grandchildren, Allen (Macy), JW, Callie, Katie, Clara, Josiah, Joe-Joe, and Zeke; and great-grandchildren Kylee and Khloey. He is also survived by his beloved brothers and sisters, Walter (Judy) Floyd, Gerry (Bill) Baker, Jeff (Susan) Floyd, and Amy (Steven) Littlejohn; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project or the charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas; 979-245-4613.

Bay City Tribune, July 15, 2018
 


Richard Daniel Fojtik

March 7, 1965 - June 23, 2019

Richard Fojtik was born on March 7, 1965 in Bay City, TX. Mr. Fojtik passed away June 23, 2019 in Houston, TX.

He is preceded in death by his father, Louis Fojtik Sr.; mother, Winifred Rouse Fojtik; sister, Christine Fojtik Bortner.

He is survived by his brothers, Louis Fojtik of Van Vleck, TX., Albert Fojtik and wife Debra of Bay City, TX., Frank Fojtik of Houston, TX., and Jim Fojtik and wife Jesse of Tomball, TX.; sisters, Delores Henrich and husband Daniel of Mena, AR., Sharon Williams and husband Earnest of Midfield, TX., and Cathy Green and husband Pete of Bay City, TX.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Fojtik loved his family immensely. Richard was a volunteer at Lakewood Church in Houston, TX. Richard was very devoted to the Lord.

Cremation service has been entrusted to Carnes Funeral Home in Houston, TX.

There will be a memorial service for Richard at the big pavilion at Matagorda Beach in Matagorda, TX. on Friday, July 26, 2019 at 6 p.m.

Bay City Tribune online
 



 

John Henry Folmar

Roselawn Memorial Park

Courtesy of
Faye Cunningham


Hazel Fondon

Wadsworth has been remarkably free from the flu epidemic but the school is grieving over the loss of little Hazel Fondon who was a pupil in the primary room until recently when the Fondons moved to Bay City.

Little Hazel was stricken with pneumonia from which he did not recover. The little body was placed to rest in Cedarvale cemetery Monday, Jan. 7. The Wadsworth school attended the funeral in a body.

The following poem has been sent to us from Wadsworth.

In Memory of Little Hazel Fondon

He is gone; Oh, how we miss him,
There’s none can fill his place,
We learned to love him dearly,
We miss his smiling face,
But we will not recall him;
We know he is at rest.
T’was the Savior’s time to call him
And He always knows what’s best,
So to those who are left behind him,
We speak a word of cheer;
Don’t grieve at his departing;
He’s better off than here.
Just let us prepare to meet him,
When we our race have run;
Then we may see our little Hazel
In the happy time to come.
--Mrs. Gladys Patterson

Daily Tribune, January 10, 1929
 


Norma Bergstrom Forey
November 28, 1950 - March 22, 2019

Norma Jaye Forey, 68, of Port Neches, Texas passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019. Norma was born in Bay City, Texas on November 28, 1950 to the late, Clark Leslie Bergstrom and Jennie Bob Hays Moffett. Norma was a dedicated parishioner at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Nederland, Texas and an educator with the Nederland Independent School District with 32 years of service.

Those left to cherish Norma's memory are her loving husband of 49 years, Leonard Forey of Port Neches; daughters, Leslie Michelle Harrison and her husband, Jimmy of Nederland and Laura Leigh Forey of Austin, Texas; grandchildren, Jake Michael Harrison and Luke Clayton Harrison; sisters, Frances Sido and her husband, Tom of Fredericksburg, Texas and Barbara Sido and her husband, David also of Fredericksburg, she is also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews. Norma is preceded in death by her parents, Clark Leslie Bergstrom and Jennie Bob Hays Moffett.

A gathering of Norma's friends and family will be held at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Nederland on Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Christian Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 29, 2019 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church with Father Joseph P. Daleo, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made in Norma's memory to MD Anderson Cancer Center C/O The Handbook of Targeted Cancer Therapy and Immunotherapy Project and Daniel D. Karp, MD. 1400 Holcomb Blvd., Mailstop 0455 Houston, Texas. 77030.

Services are under the direction of Melancon's Funeral Home, 1605 Avenue H, Nederland, TX 77627 (409) 722-0218

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 


Thelma Fountain

Funeral services for Thelma Fountain, 90, of Bay City, Texas will be Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 12 noon at Mother Zion Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Murray G. Martin, eulogizing

Visitation will be one hour before services.  

Burial will follow immediately after services at Eastview Cemetery in Bay City.

Final arrangements are entrusted with Green’s Mortuary, Bay City, Texas; 979-245-3489.

Online condolences may be sent to greensmortuary.com

Bay City Tribune, Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Thelma Marie Fountain
May 10, 1928 ~ March 23, 2019

On May 10, 1928, in Bay City, Texas, Mr. Robert Fletcher and Mrs. Gladys Jackson Fletcher welcomed their third bundle of joy into this world, a precious baby girl, whom they named, Thelma Marie Fletcher. 

 At an early age, Thelma confessed her love for God, accepted Jesus as her Savior and was baptized at Mother Zion Missionary Baptist Church, where she served loyally until her health prevented her from attending regularly.

She attended public school in Bay City and graduated as Salutatorian of her class from Hilliard High School. After completing high school, Thelma entered Prairie View College, and she graduated with a B.A. in English. She later returned to school to earn a Master's degree in English. 

Thelma began her teaching career in Angleton, Texas. It was there that she met a young man named George "Buster" Fountain. After teaching in Angleton for one year, she became the high school English teacher at Hilliard High. Once Buster discharged from the military, he set on a mission to find the young teacher and he was led to Bay City. 

Buster and Thelma were married in 1956 and were almost inseparable until Buster's death in 2009. Early in their marriage, they adopted a little boy named Howard, whom they loved unconditionally until his untimely death. 

Thelma's teaching career lasted 38 years, including 22 years at Bay City High School after integration. 

She was very community orientated.  She was a member of many clubs and organizations. Paramount among them was Delta Kappa Gamma, a world wide organization for outstanding women educators where at one time she served as Second Vice President. She was an original member of the A.G. Hilliard Alumni Association, which she also served on the Board for several years and was inducted into the Hilliard High Alumni Association Hall of Fame. The organization most dear to Thelma's heart was the Daughters In Progress Club of which she was a founding member in 1969. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, George (Buster) Fountain; father, Robert Fletcher; mother, Gladys Jackson Fletcher; son, Howard Fountain; sisters, Justine Morgan and Elizabeth Edison; nephew, David Edison; and niece, Tiffany Wiggins.

Thelma leaves to cherish her memories: four nieces, Pat Wiggins of Bay City, Tx, Althea Edison, Ambra Edison and Shawn Preston all of Houston, Tx; two nephews, Kevin Edison (Shon) of Richmond, Tx and Roland Morgan of Fresno, Tx; and a host of other family members and special friends.   

FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, March 30, 2019, 11:00 AM, Mother Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2705 Ave B, Bay City, TX 77414

BURIAL AFTER SERVICE: Saturday, March 30, 2019, Eastview Cemetery, 2401 Golden Avenue, Bay City, TX 77414
 


Tehari Briell Frank
 


Wilford E. “Tank” Frazier

Wilford E. “Tank” Frazier, 79, of Bay City passed away March 7, 1996 at Matagorda House in Bay City. He was born January 30, 1917 in Kentwood, Louisiana to Wilford William and Mary Brabham Frazier. He was a member of First Baptist Church, a veteran of WWII, a retired gauger at Phillips Petroleum Company, a member and past master of the Masonic Lodge #865 A. F. & A. M. in Bay City, and had been a resident of Bay City since 1955. He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise Huebner Frazier of Bay City; by one daughter and son-in-law, Karyle and Ralph “Skip” Chalfant of Wimberley, Texas; by two sons and daughters-in-law, Marcus and Denise Frazier and Hollis and Bonnie Frazier all of Bay City; a sister Myrtle Carter of Baton Rouge, La. and by his grandchildren, Jennifer and Allan Nail of Killeen, Texas, Ivy Chalfant of San Angelo, Laura Frazier, Marc Frazier, Tiffany Frazier, Holli Frazier and Melinda Frazier all of Bay City and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 p. m. Sunday, March 10, 1996 at the First Baptist Church in Bay City with Rev. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers include: Marcus Frazier, Hollis Frazier, Marc Frazier, Raleigh Conklin, Dudley Huebner and Russell Huebner. Honorary pallbearers include: Tom Anderson, Kirby Dismukes, M. C. Frankson, Dudley J. Huebner, Dr. Tillman Daniel, the members of the Men’s Sunday School Class at the First Baptist Church, and members of the Masonic Lodge #865 A. F. & A. M. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City.

The Daily Tribune, March 10, 1996

Mary Louise Huebner Frazier
May 4, 1923 - March 16, 2018

Mary Louise Huebner Frazier was born to Willie Belle Hurst Huebner and Marcus Dudley Huebner on May 4, 1923 in Bay City, Texas.  She entered the gates of heaven on March 16, 2018.

Mary Louise, known to her friends and family as Boe, grew up in Bay City. Although her family lived in town, they ranched in the surrounding area. During WWII she and some friends attended a USO dance at Camp Hulan in Palacios – a training post for the Army.  While at the dance she met a tall, lanky, handsome soldier who would sweep her off her feet and later become her husband.  Wilford E. “Tank” Frazier was training to join the occupation forces in Japan.  Tank and Boe continued to date long distance despite her parents’ disapproval of their six year age difference.  Boe went on to graduate from Bay City High School and attended Texas Women’s University in Denton, Texas.

Boe and Tank married on April 13, 1944 at Camp Hulen. They originally planned to marry in Bay City; however, the post was on lock-down, so they were married in the post chapel. After Tank’s military service was completed he came home from Japan to his wife and a new daughter – Karyle Louise was born in 1945.  The family of three moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where Tank got a job at the Ethyl plant.  In 1948 a son, Marcus Emmanuel, came into this world three months early.  Due to his early arrival, Karyle was sent to Bay City to stay with her grandparents until Marcus was a healthier baby.  Around 1953 the Frazier’s decided to move back to Bay City to be closer to Boe’s family.  Tank took a job at the Phillips plant in Sweeny. The family resided in a modest home on Avenue K in town.  During this time Boe was a homemaker to her family.  In 1955 another son, Hollis Carter, was born.  Boe and Tank had originally been given acreage on Highway 60 as a wedding gift from her parents.  In 1957 they built a brick home there and moved out of the city limits.  They later named the place Starvation Plantation – everything but money.

During Boe’s life she enjoyed being a member of the local ladies' book club and serving as a hospital volunteer with the Pink Ladies at Matagorda General.  She also loved taking bluebonnet road trips with her family and many friends. She treasured taking her grandchildren to Matagorda Beach and visiting the hill country. She also enjoyed watching her husband and family make many cattle beach drives to the Matagorda Peninsula.

Boe was preceded in death by her parents, Marcus Dudley and Willie Belle Huebner; her husband, Wilford E. “Tank” Frazier; and her brother, Dudley Jackson Huebner.

Boe was most pleased being the matriarch of a growing family. She loved with great passion her three children, seven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Karyle Chalfant (Ralph) of Temple; son, Marcus Frazier of Bay City; son, Hollis Frazier (Bonnie) of Bay City; her grandchildren, Jennifer Chalfant Massey (Neil) of Richardson, Ivy Chalfant Pickens (Steve) of Paint Rock, Laura Frazier (Brian Locke),  Marc Frazier (Taina),  Tiffany Frazier McArthur (Mike) all of Bay City,  Holli Frazier Sykes (Jeremy) of Sweeny, and Melinda Frazier Hirst (Dylan) of Wadsworth; great grandchildren, Blaine and Benjamin Nail, Miles and Wyatt Massey, Brode Pickens (Kelcey), Kip and Chaney Pickens, Ethan, Will, and Trevor Frazier, Garrison McArthur, Skylar Sykes, and Laramie Hirst; and great great-grandchildren, Aubree and Baylor Pickens.  Boe is also survived by her daughter-in-love, Denise Davis Frazier of Bay City; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Marcus Frazier, Marc Frazier, Ethan Frazier, Hollis Frazier, Dudley Huebner and Ralph Chalfant.

Viewing was held Monday, March 19, 2018, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.

Following the service, Boe was laid to rest next to her husband in Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas.

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas; 979-245-4613.

Bay City Tribune, March 21, 2018
 


Ruth Frazier

Services will be held for Ruth Frazier at 1 p. m. on Friday at the Bethel Baptist Church in Bay City.

Rev. L. C. Cunningham will be officiating followed by interment at Eastview Cemetery.

Born June 26, 1891 in Cuero, she died September 13, 1982 in the Gulf Coast Hospital in Wharton.

Visitation hours are from 4 to 9 p. m. at the Funeral Home Chapel.

Survivors include two sons, Walter Frazier of Bay City and Leo Frazier of Sweeny; one sister, Estella McElroy of Bay City; one brother, Frank Harrison of San Diego; a daughter-in-law, Juanita Frazier of Sweeny; one niece and six nephews.

Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Daily Tribune, September 16, 1982
 


Michael Dee Frick
February 19, 1951 - January 31, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Dee Frick announces his passing on January 31, 2019, at the age of 67 years old. 

Michael will forever be remembered by his wife of 47 years, Deborah. Children- Nora Gardner and Jimmie, Jonathon Frick and Jennifer. Grandchildren- Hannah Davis and Chris, Nathaniel Gardner and Great grandson- Case Davis. 

Siblings included- Danny Frick, Mark Frick and Terry Lynn, Larry Frick and Tessie, Terry Frick and Stacey, DeeAnn Zapalac and Paul, and Paula Kitzmiller and Tony.

Michael is preceded in death by his parents D.A. and Patsy Frick. Graveside services will be held February 2nd, 2019 at 3 p.m. at the Midfield Cemetery. 

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 


Linda J. Frost
November 23, 1944 - September 22, 2018

Linda J. Frost, 73, of Bay City passed away September 22, 2018. She was born November 23, 1944 in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Jody Leige Tucker and Della Mae Polensky Tucker.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joe E. Frost and a daughter Elizabeth Frost Morrow.

Survivors include daughters Virginia Frost Cole (Robert) and Carolyn Frost; son Joey Frost (Debbie); sister Marilyn Thornton (Rocky); brother Glenn Tucker (Monica); grandchildren Stephanie Walker, Elaine Staqples, Bradley Sabrsula, Trent Frost and Laura Sykes and great grandchildren Brittany Walker, Jada Reddic, Malik Reddic, Corey Lewis, Colby Staples and Carley Staples.

A celebration of life will begin at 2:00 PM Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Virginia Cole’s residence 306 PR 620 in Bay City. Interment will be private. Pallbearers are Bradley Sabrsula , Anthony Thomas, Corey Lewis, Jody Tucker, Billy Staples and Colby Staples. Honorary pallbearers are Trent Frost, Duane Tucker, Malik Reddic, Jay Crochet, Ray Tucker, David Tucker and Donald Tucker.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home                     Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 

 

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