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On March 28, 2019 the Lord called our angel, Mary Margaret Rorex Hanna, home. She was born August 26, 1929 in Lane City, TX to the late Robert Louis Rorex and Carrie Jeanette Sinclair Rorex. Margaret, or referred to as Grandmommy, took pride in creating and maintaining a loving, joyful home for her children and later grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing and cooking Sunday dinners where many memories with loved ones were made and cherished. She was a member of The First Baptist Church in Sweeny for 52 years. In December of 1973 Margaret became a member of Eastern Star Chapter 873 in Sweeny TX. She held the title of Worthy Matron multiple terms, and was endowed in 2002 as a lifetime member. Margaret is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, George William “Buster” Hanna; one son , George R. “Butch” Hanna; grandson Baby Lane, great- granddaughter Madison Leigh, and sister Louise Slaughter. She is survived by sons Johnny Hanna of Brazoria and Mark & Brenda Hanna of Sweeny; daughter Tyra Hanna of Sweeny; daughter-in-law Karen Hanna of Brazoria; sister Jacquie Johnson; grandchildren Jacquie (Shep), Toya, Will (Glenda) , Josh (Shannon), Christie (Robert), Dyan, Bridger (Lauren), and Eric (Gloria);15 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends and relatives 5:00 pm-7:00 pm Thursday, April 4 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. Services are 2:00 pm Friday, April 5, 2019 at First Baptist Church Sweeny, with Gerald Watkins officiating. Interment will follow at Sweeny Cemetery. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home |
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Herbert Anthony Harris "Bowlegs," 61, of Bay City, Texas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Bay Villa Healthcare Center. Herbert is survived by two brothers, James Robinson (Vivian) of Bay City and Tery Calagon (Adrienne) of Houston; three sisters, Linda Harris of Bay City, Edna Taylor (Jonathan) of Houston, and Shery Calagon of Houston; one aunt, Katherine Harris of Houston; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends. Herbert is preceded in death by his mother, Frankie Lee Harris; grandparents, Frank and Alice Harris; siblings, Ronald Henry, Jerome Mitchell, Frank Harris, Elgin Carter, Diana Harris and Elsie Carter. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 1 p.m. at New Fellowship Tabernacle Church with Pastor A.H. Floyd officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, February 15, 2019 at 5 p.m. at Greens Mortuary. Final arrangements are entrusted with Greens Mortuary of Bay City, Texas.
Bay City Tribune,
February 17, 2019 |
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Michael Joseph Henkes Michael Joseph Henkes, 65, of Bay City died at Matagorda General Hospital May 2, 1981. He has been a resident of Bay City since 1949 and a veteran of WWII. Survivors include: daughter, Barbara Staff of Bay City; step-daughter, Louise Force of St. Edward, Neb.; sisters, Pauline Zuber, Cecelia Arnold, and Vicki Broll all of Yorktown; 7 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church Monday, May 4, at 10 am with Rev Charles Sonnier of Holy Cross officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Rosary was held Sunday at Taylor Brothers Chapel at 7 pm. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
Daily Tribune, May 4, 1981
Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham |
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Dina Iracheta Hernandez, 62, passed away September 18, 2019. She was born January 10, 1957 to the late Paz Iracheta and Guadalupe Hernandez. Survivors include her husband Samuel Macias; sons Samuel Macias, Jr. and wife Noami and Eduardo Macias and wife Claudia; sisters Amalia Iracheta, Herminia Iracheta, Rosalinda Iarcheta and Anamaria Iracheta and brothers Juan Iracheta and Daniel Iracheta. Visitation will be 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the Palacios Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Monday, September 23, 2019 at the Palacios Funeral Home with Rev. Juan Aguilera officiating. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing, Texas.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home |
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Albert Winton Hite Sr. Services for Mr. Albert Winton Hite Sr., 85, of Bay City was scheduled for 2 pm on Sept 5 in the Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. W. D. Baker was to officiate. Burial was to take place in Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck following services. A member of the First Baptist Church, Mr. Hite was born in Vaughn, Texas on Oct. 25, 1897. He died on Sept. 3 in Matagorda General Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Hite, who died in 1975, and by two grand-children. Mr. Hite is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law Jeanette and Bob McMeans of Lake Jackson and Eileen and Frank Craft of Bay City; by his son and daughter-in-law Albert W. Hite Jr. and Shirley Hite of Bay City; by his sisters Florence Whitmer of California and Jewel Mitchell, also of California; by his brothers Earl Hite of San Antonio, Fred Hite of Alice and Wilburn Hite of Temple; by ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were to be Ed Hite, Bill Hite, John LeTulle, Rick Jenkins, Frank Craft, Jr. and Mark Finlay. Designated as honorary pallbearers were Douglas Watkins, Mike Carr, William Pearson III, James D. Craft, R. W. Craft and Ned R. Daniels. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
Daily
Tribune September 1983
Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham |
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Gwendolyn was born in Fisher, Louisiana to Stella Drew and Dan Kennedy. Kennedy and Gwendolyn then decided to make their home in Bay City, Texas for the past 40+ years. Gwendolyn volunteered and worked in numerous capacities throughout the Bay City community, including in various school districts and church ministries. Papa Kenny and Grandma Faye spent their lives dedicated to their children, grandchildren, and ministry. The Holden legacy will live on through Antoine Levoy Holden and wife Jessica, children, Quinton, Marcel, Tristan, and Jayleen; Anthony Levoy Holden and wife Sunny, children Joseph, Asia, Arissa, and Justus; Kennedy Levoy Holden Jr. and wife Sharita, children Kelis, Ke’shaun, Jasiri, Kennedy III, and Saelor; Conswella Holden; Alisa Cornette Perry and husband Mike, children Kadden and Peyton. Gwendolyn is also survived by Huey Scott Sr., Seneca Johnson, Huey Scott Jr., Myrtle Scott, and Jacqueline and Quintin Murray and by nieces, nephews, and relatives throughout the Texas and Louisiana areas. On July 7, 2019, Gwendolyn went home to be with her Lord and Personal Savior, Jesus Christ. At the time, Gwendolyn was a member of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, pastored by Joel and Victoria Osteen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kennedy Levoy Holden Sr.; her mother, Stella Drew Pough; father, Dan Kennedy; and sister, Cynthia Scott. Bay City Tribune, July 24, 2019 |
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Verna Theresa “Mamaw” Holliday 88, of Bay City, passed away September 30, 2019. She was born August 8, 1931 in Thibodaux, Louisiana to Raoul J. and Felicia M. Odoyne. Mamaw was raised in Thibodaux along with her nine siblings, and where she later met her husband Walter Vernon Holliday (Bud). They lived overseas, and traveled a lot for Buds work. They later had three children, Brian, Randy and Sandra, that she loved dearly. Eventually they returned to Bay City where they remained to raise their children. Mamaw loved to walk around Bay City. She loved to walk to the store, to clean houses or just exercise, sometimes having her grandchildren right along with her. She loved to cook and bake. Sending her baked goods to the people she loved. Everyone will always remember her good cooking and golden heart. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her life. She always made sure they were taken care of. We will all remember Mamaw’s smile, her good cooking, her funny jokes, and most of all, her loving heart. Mamaw is preceded in death by her parents; son Randy Holliday, and eight siblings. She is survived by son Brian Holliday and wife Laura; daughter Sandra Zapata and husband Pete; daughter-in-law Jami Ahysen and husband Don; sister Marin McClelland, Godchild Leslie Ordoyne; twelve grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren, and her best friend Debbie Rab. The family sends a special thank you to all the nurses and doctors at Matagorda Regional Medical Center; her favorite nurses at Angels Home Health Care, and the nurses at Houston Hospice El Campo. The family will receive friends and relatives 5:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday, October 2 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The rosary will be recited at 6:30pm that evening, by Joe Gonzales. Services are 2:00pm Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the funeral home, with Rev. Bobby Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.
Bay City Tribune,
October 2, 2019 |
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Margaret Delane Boyd Horelica was born March 26, 1931, in Matagorda County, to Melvin Edward and Sylvia Myrtle Cromeans Boyd. Margaret graduated from Orchard High School and attended Baylor University her first year of college. She went on to graduate with her teacher’s degree from Sam Houston State University. Margaret married Leonard John Horelica on April 26, 1953. They had three children, Lynn, Russell and John David. Margaret and Leonard both received their master’s degree from Sam Houston State University. Margaret’s teaching career started in Huntsville. She then taught and coached in Orchard. From there she went to Lamar ISD. She ended her career as counselor in East Bernard. She retired from East Bernard in the early 1980’s. Margaret loved to read, play golf, dominoes, canasta and enjoyed gardening. She was a volleyball referee for many years and always supported higher learning. Margaret loved planning her yearly Christmas party for her friends. Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard of 45 years, her sister, Melba Blazek, and her parents, Melvin and Sylvia Boyd. Margaret is survived by her three children, Lynn Horelica of Houston, Russell Horelica of East Bernard, and John David Horelica of Houston. Also, two grandchildren, Ian Horelica of California, Courtney Smith of Houston, and a great grandson, Jayden. In addition, she is survived by her brother-in-law Bob Blazek, her niece Jan Kutach and husband Daryl and her nephew Bo Blazek and wife Michelle, and various great nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services for Margaret will be held at the First Methodist Church, East Bernard. Visitation: Thursday, September 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. Funeral: Friday, September 13 at 10:00 A.M. Refreshments immediately following the funeral service next door at the church fellowship hall. Private burial following refreshments in Rosenberg, Texas, Greenlawn Cemetery.
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Eva Woodson Hunt, 79, of Palacios passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2007. She was born December 8, 1927 in Midfield to the late Ruie Roscoe Woodson & Cora Hale Woodson. She was a resident of Palacios for the past 59 years, a graduate of Blessing High Scholl class of 1946, and a member of the Trinity Baptist Church of Palacios. She is survived by her husband of 59 years: Arl Hunt of Palacios; 2 daughters: Yvonne Conrad & husband Roger, and Cynthia Fletcher & husband Scott all of Palacios; 2 sons: Arl Garron Hunt, and John Ruie Hunt & wife Sherry all of Palacios; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. Mrs. Hunt was preceded in death by her parents, and 2 brothers: Jack and Eugene Woodson. The Family will receive visitors from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday at the Palacios Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 3, 2007 at The First Baptist Church of Palacios with the Rev. Louis Rush and Rev. David Bush officiating. Interment will follow at Midfield Cemetery. Pallbearers are: Jason Conrad, Jonathan Hunt, Joshua Hunt, Tim Martinez, Paul Murry, David Woodson, Earl Woodson, and Ruie Eugene Woodson.
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