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Matagorda County Obituaries
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Curtis Ramirez, Jr.
(May 16, 1980 - November 16, 2016)
Curtis Ramirez, Jr., 36, of Bay City passed away November 16, 2016.
He was born May 16, 1980 in Bay City, TX to Curtis Ramirez, Sr. and
Maria A. Gonzales Ramirez. He was a barber by trade.
He is survived by his wife Juana Hernandez Ramirez; son Christian
Alexander Ramirez; parents Curtis Ramirez, Sr. and Maria Ramirez;
maternal grandmother Amparo Castillo; paternal grandparents Victor
T. & Irene Mata Ramirez; brothers Gary Ramirez and Victor Alfredo
“Freddie” Ramirez and nephews Cayden Ramirez, Gavin Ramirez and
Samuel Gage Ramirez.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM until 7PM
Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral
service will be 2:00 PM Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Taylor Bros.
Funeral Home with Martin Huerta officiating. Interment will follow
at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers will be Gary Ramirez,
Freddie Ramirez, Tony Gonzales, Michael Gonzales, Victor Gonzales
and Lupito Gonzales.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise
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Coy Chester Ramsey, Jr.
Norma Jean Ramsey
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Shirley Cockrell Raughley
Shirley Cockrell Raughley, age 80, and a resident of Biloxi, MS,
died on October 2, 2016, in Biloxi.
Mrs. Raughley was raised in Pascagoula, MS and returned to the Coast
three years ago from Bay City, TX. She was a lifelong member of the
Eastern Star and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary in Bay City.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jay and Goldie Cockrell;
her husband, Bill Raughley; her brother, Dennis Cockrell; and her
sister, Sheila Taylor.
Mrs. Raughley is survived by her daughters, Stefanie Bond of Biloxi,
Charlotte Bond (Jeff) McLaughlin of Houston, TX, and Lisa Bond
(David) Harrington of Cumming, GA; her stepdaughter, Dawn Raughley
of Connecticut; her brother, E.N. “Corky” Cockrell of Moss Point,
MS; her brother-in-law, Jimmy Taylor of Irvington, AL; her
grandchildren, Ashton and Hayden Harrington, both of Cumming, GA;
numerous nephews, nieces; her friends of VFW Post 2438 in Bay City,
TX; and her beloved canine companions, Precious and Scrappy.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2016, at 6
p.m., at Southern Mississippi Funeral Services in Ocean Springs,
where friends may visit one hour prior to the service.
You may share your memories and send your condolences to the family
at www.smfs.us
Bay City Tribune,
October 5, 2016
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Charles Ray Reed
February 28, 1936 - December 25, 2016
Charles
Ray Reed, 80, of Sweeny, TX passed away December 25, 2016.
He was
born February 28, 1936 in Teague, TX to Clemente Coy and Ina Lee
Gilliam Reed.
Charles
was a faithful servant of our Lord. He served his country in the
National Guard and was a Gideon. Charles loved to hunt and fish and
be around cattle.
Charles
was preceded in death by his parents.
He is
survived by his wife of 62 years, Jo Maudine Adams Reed; children,
D.J. Bittner, Ray Reed, Jerry Reed, Donald Reed, Tommie Reed and
Nancy Hanka; sisters, Connie Roberson and Coy Lynn Stavinoha;
brother, Maffitt (Matt) Reed; adopted granddaughters, Reannon Reed
and Deannon Best; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
nieces and nephews.
The
family received friends and relatives from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.,
Tuesday, December 2, 2016 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City,
TX.
Services
will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the Salem
Cemetery Chapel in Teague, TX.
Online
condolences may be shared with the family by visiting
www.taylorbros.net.
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, TX.
979-245-4613.
Bay City Tribune, December 28, 2016
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Milton Frank Reeves
October 27, 1946 - November 19, 2016
Funeral services for Milton Frank Reeves, 70, were held at 11 a.m.
on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Bogue
Chitto, MS.
Frank passed away on November 19, 2016 following a brief illness.
He was born on October 27, 1946 in Covington County, Alabama to B.
F. Frank Reeves and Rennis Rhodes Reeves.
He served in the United Sates Navy. He moved to Bay City in 1974
and began his career at Channel Industries Gas, which is now
Enterprise Products. He was a Measurement Technician for many
years.
Throughout the years, Frank served on various committees in
Matagorda County, including the Go-Texan Committee. He also served
as an Ambassador for Matagorda County at the Houston Livestock Show
and Rodeo. He was very active in the community and volunteered his
services with many organizations and benefits, including the JAMGT
Cookers.
He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and a proud member of
the Bogue Chitto Class of 1965.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Those left to cherish his memory are a host of cousins and special
friends. Special thanks to his cousins Rex and Annette Reeves and
their family for the care they provided during his illness.
Burial immediately followed the service at Mt. Pleasant Baptist
Church Cemetery with U.S. Navy Military honors.
Pallbearers were Mack Reeves, Charlie McGarity, Craig Hinton, Todd
Davis, Marty Jackson, John Hart, Dwight Gentry and James Gentry.
The Bogue Chitto High School Class of 1965 served as Honorary
Pallbearers.
Memorials can be made to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 3020 Mount
Pleasant Lane SE, Bogue Chitto, MS 39629 or Hospice Ministries,
Inc., 397 Brookhaven St., Brookhaven, MS 39601.
Bay City Tribune,
November 23, 2016
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Julie Lorene Reissig
April 11, 1959 - August 13, 2016
Julie Lorene Reissig, 57, of Van Vleck, Texas, passed away August
13, 2016, in the Atrium Medical Center, Stafford, Texas, following a
lengthy illness.
She was born April 11, 1959, in Port Lavaca, Texas, to Thomas Lee
and Evelyn Fern Reissig. Julie grew up in Matagorda County,
attending Van Vleck schools. She excelled as a twirler in the band
and graduated from VVHS in 1977. After high school, Julie attended
Christ for the Nations College in Dallas, Texas, where she received
training in Biblical Studies and medical services. While in college,
Julie joined a medical mission team in Haiti for six months. After
graduating, she moved to Houston where she was employed as a lab and
x-ray technician in a medical clinic and as an EMT for an ambulance
service. A hard worker, she also helped her youngest brother with
his commercial building and home cleaning service. Julie worked in
Houston about eight years, before moving back to Van Vleck. There,
she cared for her mother and worked for South Texas Medical Clinic,
Bay City and the Sweeny Hospital in their medical and x-ray labs.
She continued working until illness prevented her.
Julie enjoyed going to the beach at Sargent and Matagorda, camping
and nature trails, cats, and cooking special meals. She enjoyed
these the most when she was sharing them with her family and
friends.
Julie trusted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was a member
of First Baptist Church, Van Vleck. It was always her desire that
all of her family, friends, and the people she met would share in
this blessed hope that transformed her life now and eternally.
Julie was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her two brothers, Marty Reissig of Nashville,
Tennessee and Shane Dybala of Van Vleck, Texas. Also her close
friends, Jerry Barker; James, Mattie, and Boyce Halbison; and Tony
and Sally Gray; as well as her aunt, Mary Lou; and her family and
her extended family and friends.
A memorial service for Julie is planned for September 10, 2016, 10
a.m., at First Baptist Church, Van Vleck.
Following the service and a fellowship meal, those able will
accompany the family to scatter her ashes at the Matagorda beach.
Bay City Tribune,
September 4, 2016
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Lolar Lee Richardson
Funeral services
for Mr. Lolar Lee Richardson, 58, of Bay City will be held 2 p. m.
May 16 at Sixth Street Church of Christ with Mr. Sam Kitching
officiating. Burial will be in Midfield Cemetery.
Mr. Richardson
was born April 18, 1926, in Midfield and died May 14, 1984, in
Houston. He was employed as maintenance leader for Sun Exploration
and Production Company for over 20 years.
Survivors
include: wife, Evelyn of Bay City; mother, Mrs. Emmie Richardson of
Midfield; sons, Lolar Lee Jr. of Richmond and Michael Gene of
Midfield; daughters, Deborah Lynn Nemec of El Campo, Donna Lee
Garcia and Sandra Gail Richardson of Houston; brothers, W. E.
Richardson of Midfield, Alton Richardson of Bay City and Alvin T.
Richardson of Midfield; sisters, Edith Hurta of Midfield, Violet
Talafuse of Midfield and Betty Mott of Bay City. He also leaves
eight grandchildren.
Pallbearers
include Sam Steen, John Sliva, Sam Hurta, Billy Hurta, Marshall
Richardson and Robert Schurtz.
Honorary
pallbearers are Sun Oil Company employees and M. C. McClanahan.
Services are
under the direction of Dick R. Elkins, Bay City Funeral Home.
Daily Tribune,
May 16, 1984
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William Earl "Bill"
Richardson
MIDFIELD - Bill Richardson, age 92, of
Midfield, passed away on Nov. 24, 2009. He was born on May 14, 1917
in Midfield to the late Sam and Emmie Martin Richardson He was the
former owner of Bill's Steak House in Midfield and was a U.S. Army
veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Richardson of Midfield; his
daughter, Ann Richardson Fatheree and husband Doc of Midfield; his
sons, Marshall Richardson and wife Janet of Midfield and Mark
Richardson of Dallas; his brothers, A.T. Richardson of Bay City and
Alton Richardson of Bay City; his sister, Edith Hurta of Bay City;
his grandchildren, Jamie Sliva, Fabacher Sliva, Cody Richardson,
Lisa Sliva, and Amy Gambacurta; and his great-grandchildren, Jenna
Langhorne, Sterling Sliva, and Abigayle Gambacurta.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Pauline
Johnston Richardson; his sisters, Violet Talafuse and Betty Mott;
and his brother, Lee Richardson.
Visitation will be on Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon at Triska
Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday,
Nov. 28, 2009, at the Midfield Cemetery with Rev. Don Storey
officiating.
Pallbearers are Jamie Sliva, Fabacher Sliva, Cody Richardson, Jason
Fatheree, J.L. Beane, and Spencer Gambacurta.
Honorary pallbearers are Doug Gayle, Lee Hall Pierce, Lee Edward
Pierce, Jack Davis, John Sliva, Elmo Duke, Max Johnson, Billy Bode,
and his domino buddies.
Memorial donations may be made to Houston Hospice-El Campo, P.O. Box
1417, El Campo, TX 77437. Triska Funeral Home, El Campo,
979-543-3681.
Published in Victoria Advocate on November 26, 2009
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Hollis Lynn Robbins
January 16, 1946 - October 15, 2016
Hollis L. Robbins 70, of Bay City, TX, passed away October 15, 2016
at a Houston hospital.
He was born on January 16, 1946 in Kerrville TX. to C.A. "Dusty"
Robbins Jr. and Earnestine (Mc Donald) Robbins.
Hollis is preceded in death by his parents; and brother Steven
Ray Robbins.
He is survived by Rosie Robbins Burt; son and daughter-in-law,
Travis and Bertha Robbins; daughter, Rachel Robbins Flores;
grandchildren, Brigett, Bethany and Travis Jr. Robbins, and Sarah
Nicole Flores; great-grandchildren, Brooke Lynn Ramirez, Dorrian and
Raqi Washburn, Michael and Anthoney Flores.
Graveside services were held October 22, 2016 at Harper Cemetary in
Harper, TX., with Pastor Chester Sassman officiating.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Grimes
Funeral Chapels of Kerrville, TX.
Any donations to help with final expenses contact: Rosie Robbins
Burt, 979-943-4351.
Bay City Tribune,
October 30, 2016
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Wayne
Roberds
Dec. 8, 1946 –
Sept. 17, 2012
Wayne Roberds, 65, of Angleton
passed away September 17, 2012,
at the Methodist Hospital after
a 10-month battle against
cancer, which he overcame.
He
was born December 8, 1946, in
Bay City, Texas to Wilma and
Blondie Roberds.
Wayne graduated from Bay City
High School in 1966 and played
football at Baylor University
from 1966-1970.
After graduating from Baylor he
moved to Angleton where he began
his teaching and coaching
career. He taught for 34 years
at Angleton High School and
Angleton Middle School.
It’s
odd that his name was actually
Wayne because very little people
called him that. His Bay City
friends knew him as “Coonie,”
while his coaching buddies back
in the day called him “Bear,”
still to this day most of
Angleton knows him as “Coach
Roberds.” One thing is certain,
while called many names,
everybody LOVED Wayno.
Wayne was a mentor to many; he
loved football with a passion.
He loved the outdoors even more
– if he didn’t have a fishing
pole in one hand; he had a gun
in the other. Fishing and
hunting were his true love.
He
spent the last 10 years since
retirement chasing a life dream
of raising cattle. He loved
Beefmaster cattle and working
the farm. He loved to get in the
cab of his John Deere tractor
and do some shredding or disking
while listening to a college
football game.
Wayne never met a stranger;
those who knew him loved him. He
had a heart the size of Texas,
and would help anyone who wanted
to learn, he will be truly
missed by many.
Wayne is survived by: his wife
and high school sweetheart who
were just shy of 50 years
together, Lynda Younts Roberds
of Angleton; son, Clinton Wayne
Roberds and his wife Jana
Roberds of Missouri City, Texas;
and daughter, Robyn Roberds of
Missouri City, Texas. He also
had three of the most incredible
grandchildren – oh, how he loved
to take them hunting and
fishing. They are Madison Brooke
Roberds, Carson Wayne Roberds,
and Colt Wayne Roberds.
Visitation will be from 5 until
7 p.m. Wednesday, September 19
at Palms Funeral Home.
Services will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday, September 20, 2012 at
Palms Funeral Home in Angleton,
Texas.
Pall
Bearers are David Jennings, Mike
Svoboda, Mike (Lu) Lewis,
Skipper Osborne, Johnnie Hahn,
Alan Weddell, Brandon Shumake,
and Mike Clements.
Bay City Tribune, September 19,
2012
Photo
courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Mrs. Roberts Of Midfield Dies
Mrs. Lennie Logan
Roberts, 78, of Midfield passed away this morning at the Nightingale
Hospital in El Campo.
Funeral services
will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the Methodist Church in Midfield,
Rev. Claude Cagle officiating. Interment will be in Midfield
Cemetery.
She had been a
resident of Midfield for the past 51 years.
Mrs. Roberts is
survived by two daughters, Mrs. Helen Bilbrey of Midfield and Mrs.
Willie Burck of La Marque.
Services are
under the direction of Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
Daily Tribune,
June 29, 1964
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W. T. Roberts
Midfield
This whole
community was shocked and grieved at the sudden death of Mr. W. T.
Roberts, which occurred last Tuesday afternoon, June 23, from an
attack of acute indigestion or angina Pectoris of the heart. Mr.
Roberts was at work on the road grader several miles north of
Midfield, when he was seized with the attack, and his helper, went
to a near by house, borrowed a car and brought him home, but he grew
worse very rapidly and in only a few minutes after reaching home, he
passed away, before Drs. Elliott and Wagner of Palacios, both of
whom had been summoned, could arrive. Funeral services were
conducted in the home at four thirty o’clock Wednesday. Rev. W. C.
Drake, Pastor of the Methodist Church here in charge with interment
in the Midfield cemetery, under the direction of the Walker
Undertaking Co. of Bay City. A large number of friends and
acquaintances were present to show respect for the dead and regard
for his wife and two daughters who survive him.
Mr. Roberts was a
friend to the young men of the community especially so of six who
were pallbearers, namely, Messrs. Ernest Hammond, J. J. Fortenberry
Jr., W. R. Muelleus, Kent Keller, Claude Smith and Fred Cornelius of
Houston.
William Taylor
Roberts was born in 1879 at Caldwell, Texas. In 1898 he served in
the Spanish-American war, and was honorably discharged at its close.
In 1904 he was married to Miss Lennie Logan, to which union two
daughters, Helen and Willie, were born. The family moved to Midfield
in1912 from New Mexico where they had resided several years and have
made their home here ever since. Mr. Roberts had been operating the
County road grader for this precinct for the past five years. He was
a kind and gentle husband and father, a good neighbor, and was liked
by every one who knew him. He leaves his mother and one sister, who
lives at Amarillo, Tex., besides his wife and two daughters to mourn
his passing.
A large number of
out of town friends were here to attend the funeral of Mr. Roberts
on Wednesday. Among them were Fred Cornelius and family of Houston,
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Watkins and Mrs. Lizzie Reeves of Bay City, W. C.
Gainer and wife of Edna, B. W. Trull and family, Mrs. C. W. Nestor,
H. G. Ward and family of Palacios and quite a number from Blessing.
Mrs. H. L. Morgan
of Houston returned home Thursday after a few days here with her
friend, Mrs. W. T. Roberts.
Daily Tribune,
July 1, 1931
W. T. Roberts
W. T. Roberts
died very suddenly at his home in Midfield, Texas, Tuesday
afternoon, June 16, 1931, a few minutes after his friend, County
Commissioner Sam Hale, brought him in from where he was working on
the County road grader near Midfield. The heart attack came on
suddenly and he slipped quietly away.
He was born at
Caldwell, Texas, in 1879 and lived in Texas and New Mexico. In 1898
he enlisted in the Spanish American war and remained in the army
until the war closed.
In 1906 he
married Miss Linnie Logan and she and their two daughters, Misses
Helen and Willie, are left to mourn the sudden passing of their
devoted husband and father.
Mr. Roberts
brought his family to Midfield from New Mexico, 19 years ago, and he
has been a true friend to all who knew him. He did not have an
enemy. He served as a member of the Midfield school board for many
years and was always on the side of progress to make his school and
community better. He was always ready to not only do his work well
but to go out of his way to help the other fellow. He will be
greatly missed in the community of which he has been a part for so
many years.
He was laid to
rest in the cemetery north of Midfield, Wednesday afternoon. Rev.
Darke, M. E. minister of Markham, Texas, had charge of the services
both at the house and the grave.
Palacios Beacon,
June 25, 1931
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Juan Rodriguez
(November 10, 1921 - November 13, 2016)
Juan Rodriguez, 95, of Palacios passed away November 13, 2016. He
was born November 10, 1921 in Concrete, Texas to the late Antonio
Rodriguez and Isidra Moreno Rodriguez. He served in the US Army
during WWII.
He was preceded in death by his siblings Eugeneia, Marcellita,
Guadalupe, Antonio, Porferio, Cosme, Vicente, Jose, & Thomas.
Survivors include his wife Guadalupe Llanes Rocha; daughter Bonnie
R. Granado; son Juan A. Rodriguez and 67 grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, November 15, 2016
at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with a rosary being recited at 6:00 PM.
Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Deacon Lieu Tran officiating.
Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be
Adam Rodriguez, Robert Hilborn, Frankie Gabino, Bryan Gabino, Gabe
Gabino and Christopher Grando.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Savina B. Rodriguez
28 September 1928 – 18 November 2016
PALACIOS - Savina B. Rodriguez, age 88 passed away November 18,
2016. She was born September 28, 1928.
Visitation Tuesday, November 22, 2016 from 4 - 8pm with a rosary at
7pm at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Palacios. Funeral mass
Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 10am at the church. Burial at
Palacios Cemetery.
Under the direction of Artero Memorial Chapels in Port Lavaca,
361-552-2300.
Victoria Advocate,
November 18, 2016
Savina B. Rodriguez
A Funeral Mass for Savina B. Rodriguez, 88 of Victoria, will be held
at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, at St. Anthony Catholic Church
with Rev. Dominic Nguyen officiating, with burial following at the
Palacios Cemetery.
Savina was born September 28, 1928 to the late Facundo Briseno and
Trinidad Camacho Briseno in Rockport and she passed away on November
18, 2016.
She is survived by daughters, Lupe (Jeff) Hammonds and Manuela (Joe)
Morales of Palacios; sons Bernardo Rodriguez, Jr. of Victoria,
Vincent (Delores) Rodriguez of La Porte, Maragarito ‘Mago’ Rodriguez
of Victoria, Trinidad Rodriguez of Pasadena, Adam Rodriguez of
Palacios, Simon (Elizabeth) Rodriguez of Wharton, Tomas (Aurora)
Rodriguez of Victoria and Gabriel Anthony (Nancy) Rodriguez of
Ashland, KY; sister Clara B. Cruz of Palacios; 28 grandchildren, 56
great-grandchildren and 25 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bernardo
Rodriguez, Sr., son Frank B. Rodriguez and sisters Rosenda Ybarra
and Epifania Morales.
Palacios Beacon,
November 23, 2016
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John Lars Rooth
January 9, 1948 - July 12, 2016
John Lars Rooth, “JR,” “Johnny”, 68, born January 9, 1948, passed
away on July 12, 2016, in San Diego, CA.
He was preceded in death by parents, Ramon and Helen Rooth; sister,
Linnea Rooth Dilley; brother-in-law, Jim Dilley; and brother, Marc
Rooth.
He is survived by brothers, Eric Rooth, Richard Rooth and wife
Dianne Rooth; and nephews, Jeremy and Jeffery Rooth and families.
He graduated from BCHS and Trinity University. He farmed locally and
had many close friends in Bay City, TX. The majority of his life was
in Real Estate. He lived in Maui, Hawaii and Oceanside California.
He had close friends in the Hawaii Yacht Club, Robert and Claudette
Edison, from working and living in Hawaii. From living and working
in California, he had close friends in Tim Jefferies, Susan Hall and
Jerry Buss, past owner of Lakers.
He loved being with animals and the outdoors.
A private memorial celebration will be held at later date and time.
Those wishing to celebrate, may do so by donations to their favorite
charities, churches or organizations, in lieu of flowers.
Bay City Tribune,
July 31, 2016
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Dennis Nide Russell
Dennis
Nide Russell, 65, of Bay City, Texas passed away December 12, 2016,
after a long battle to overcome an attack and brutal beating, and
left for dead on July 7, 2016.
He was
Life Flighted directly to Memorial Herman Hospital where doctors
worked tirelessly to bring him back. He remained in a coma for
weeks, then going in and out of consciousness until he passed on to
a better place.
Dennis
was the seventh of nine children born to Allen and Dessie Russell
(Wetzel) of Boonville, Indiana.
He is
survived by a sister, Leona McGuire of Jasper, Indiana; two
brothers, James Russell of Vista, CA and Danny Russell of LaMesa,
CA; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Funeral
services, followed by a celebration of his life will be in San
Diego, California.
Bay City Tribune, January 1, 2017
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George Allen Rutherford
Funeral services
for George Allen Rutherford, 62, will be held at 3 p. m. on
Wednesday, March 25, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Chapel.
The burial will
follow at Midfield Cemetery in Midfield.
He passed away on
March 22 at his residence.
Rutherford was
born in Mercedes, Texas to Melvin and Edna Weatherford Rutherford.
He was employed
with Nichlos-Bouldin Drilling Company and had done oilfield work all
his life.
He is survived by
his wife, Lois Coffman Rutherford of Midfield; by two daughters,
Edna Lyons and Betty Kovar, by one brother, Melvin Rutherford, Jr.
of Lake Jackson; by four grandchildren, Chad Renfroe, Crystal
Renfroe, Justin Kovar, and Chelsie Kovar, and by four great
grandchildren.
Pallbearers will
be Kenneth Dees, Eugene Woodson, Willie Gonzales, Jr., Richard Kovar,
Chad Renfroe and Johnny Roden, Tebo Porras will serve as honorary
pallbearer.
Arrangements are
with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.
Daily Tribune,
March 26, 1998
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Howard “Butch” Richard
Rutherford
February 14, 1945 - August 1, 2016
Howard “Butch” Richard Rutherford, of Blessing, Texas, passed away
Monday, August 1, 2016, at the age of 71.
He was born February 14, 1945, in Bay City, Texas, to the late
Howard Rutherford and Elma Irene McQueen.
Butch was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle,
and friend, who will be missed dearly.
He is survived by his daughters, Dawn Davis (Mark), and Melissa
Vacek; sons, Dicky Rutherford, David Rutherford (Carol), Dan
Rutherford (Petra), Dustin Rutherford (Racheal), and Jason Vacek
(Anita); 21 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Butch is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Wanda Pearl
Green; and brother, Lee Dale Rutherford.
Graveside Service was held on Saturday, August 6, 2016, at 9:00
a.m., in the Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, Texas.
Pallbearers were Duane Rutherford, Darrin Rutherford, Korey Davis,
Devin Vacek, Garrett Vacek, Cameron Vacek, John Paul Guerrero and
Marco Guerrero.
Honorary pallbearers were Taft Snow, Doug Cornett, and Jimmie
Piwonka.
Arrangements under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna,
Texas. 361-782-2221.
Bay City Tribune,
August 3, 2016
Photo courtesy of
Heather Serrill Janise
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Lois Faye Rutherford
Funeral services
for Lois Faye Rutherford, 72, of Midfield will be held at 10 a. m.
Tuesday, April 13, 1999 in Triska Funeral Home, with Deacon Charlie
Coffman of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Bryan and Pastor Pat Sliva of
Living Word Faith Church in Midfield officiating. Burial will follow
at Midfield Cemetery. Visitation was at 9 a. m. Monday.
Mrs. Rutherford
died April 10. She was born June 14, 1927 in Edmond, Okla. to Waltza
Orr Shade Coffman and the late Recie Homer Coffman. She was a
homemaker.
Mrs. Ruherford
was survived by her mother, Waltza Orr Shade Coffman of Bay City;
daughter, Betty Jean Kovar of Bay City; son, David Lee Randall of
San Diego; sister, Linda Kay Sherrod of Houston; brother, Charlie
Coffman of College Station; four grandchildren; and four great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George
Rutherford in 1998; father, Recie Coffman; and brother Homer Ray
Coffman.
Memorials may be
made to the donor’s choice.
Arrangements are
with Triska Funeral Home of El Campo.
Daily Tribune,
April 1999
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