Matagorda County Obituaries
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Ernest Lopez Ramirez

October 02, 1948 - November 27, 2019

Ernest Lopez Ramirez, 71, of Bay City passed away November 27, 2019. He was born October 2, 1948 in Bay City, TX to the late Juan Ramirez and Dionisia Lopez Ramirez.

Survivors include his wife Guadalupe Ramirez; daughter Anna Ramirez; sons Ernest Ramirez, Jr., Christopher Ramirez, Brian Ramirez, Michael Martinez and Mark Ramirez; sister Alice Garcia and grandchildren Basia Vasquez, Cheltzi Ramirez, Jacob Harner and Ernest Ramirez III.

Visitation will be 5PM until 7PM Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with a rosary beginning at 6:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM Friday, December 6, 2019 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Gabriel Espinosa officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jamie Ramirez, Troy Ramirez, John Martinez, Sammy Martinez, Jason Salazar, Carlos Garza and David Castillo. Honorary pallbearers will be Mingo Perales, David Garcia, Rudy Garcia, Ricky Garcia, Arnold Rodriguez, Ricky Palacios and Edward Martinez.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 


Janice Carol Rampmeier

Janice Carol Rampmeier, 72, was born July 2, 1947 to Alvin and Rubye Neuszer Rampmeier and she was called to Heaven on Thursday, February 13,2020.

Janice, beloved sister of Norma, was part of a ranching family in Matagorda and Jackson county. She was active in First Presbyterian Church of Palacios, Deutschburg Community and the Palacios Special Sharks. Janice volunteered and assisted many years at the Annual Deutschburg Seafood Supper. She was an avid Palacios Shark and Texas Longhorn fan. Being her sister's biggest fan and cheerleader, she spent many hours in a lawn chair watching softball, tennis and horseshows. She loved animals, especially her kitties.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Ken Rampmeier.

She is survived by her sister, Norma Rampmeier; brother, Al Rampmeier; nephew, Keith Rampmeier; nieces, Gina Andrie (George), Cara Dudley (David), Kristina Borland (Hunter), Suzanne Risinger (Brian) and numerous great nephews and great nieces. Also surviving Janice are her sisters-in-law, Carolyn Rampmeier and Yvonne Rampmeier.

Memorial donations in Janice's memory may be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Palacios and Deutschurg Community Center.

Palacios Beacon, February 26, 2020
 


Leura Ramsey

April 20, 1923 - October 22, 2019

Leura Hebel Ramsey, 96, of Garwood and El Campo peacefully passed on October 22, 2019. Leura was born on April 20, 1923 in Ballinger, Texas to Sam and Willie Dee Hebel. She was raised in Mabank, Texas. Leura married Eugene Ramsey of Palacios, Texas on November 8, 1947.

She is survived by three sons, Sam Ramsey of Austin, Texas, Coy and BambiLynn Ramsey of Houston, Texas and Rickey Ramsey of Aransas Pass, Texas and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Leura was a nurse in her younger years in Palacios Texas, housewife, mother to four sons and worked at Weiner’s Department store in El Campo, Texas before retiring in 1999. She loved staying busy around the house, mowing her yard and visiting with her sons.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Barbara Calan and Iola Drost and Eugene Ramsey and her son Mike Ramsey.

Visitation will be on Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 9-10a.m. at Triska Funeral Home in El Campo with services at 10 a.m. followed by burial at the Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery in El Campo alongside her husband, Eugene Ramsey.

Pallbearers will be Dickie Ellis, Bruce Ramsey, Tim Ramsey, John Ramsey, Chance Ramsey, Michael Ramsey, and Chad Mitchell.

Honorary pallbearers include Kimberly Ramsey Mitchell, Samantha Ramsey Chapman, Danielle Ramsey, Megan Ramsey, Madison Ramsey, Leanesse Ramsey, Olivia Ramsey, Genevieve Ramsey, Landon Ramsey, Lillie Ramsey and Marcel Ramsey, Kaitlin Mitchell and Emma Chapman.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Garwood Volunteer Fire Department or Garwood Veteran’s Library.

Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, Texas 979-543-3681

Triska Funeral Home
 


Callis Reddic

Funeral service for Callis Reddic are pending with Green's Mortuary in Bay City, Texas; 979-245-3489.

Bay City Tribune, September 1, 2019
 


Robert Lee Reed - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 


Euta Faye Reeves - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo Courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 


Todd Alan Reher
January 11, 1961 - May 07, 2020

Todd Alan Reher, 59, of Bay City, passed away May 7, 2020. He was born January 11, 1961 in DeWitt, Iowa to Donald Norman Reher and Donna Mae Hudson Reher.

Todd was a graduate of DeWitt Central High School in DeWitt, Iowa and later graduated from Radio Broadcasting School in Bay City, Texas. Todd worked as a Process Technician at various Plants throughout the Matagorda County Area and was most recently employed with Texas Brine in Markham. His hobbies were golf, cooking, sports and spending time with his family and friends. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye, Green Bay Packer and Chicago Cub fan. People who knew Todd could always count on him to be the life of the party, a friend to confide in and he never met a stranger that didn’t become his friend. Todd will surely be missed by all of those who knew him.

Todd is preceded in death by his mother. He is survived by his father Donald Reher; sons Andrew Jimenez (Emily Jimenez) and Kyle Reher (Raquel Molina); sister Jane E. Holm; brother David S. Reher (Terry Reher), and grandchildren Lexi Reher, Harper Drew Jimenez, Holden Xavier Jimenez; Timothy Reher and Tristan Reher.

Visitation will begin at 2:00 pm Monday, May 11, 2020 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow visitation at Cedarvale Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home                    Photo courtesy of Susie Adkins


 


Claude Kenneth Reiter - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 


Johnnie Revis

Johnnie Revis, age 66, of Van Vleck, Texas passed away December 8, 2019 in Bay City, Texas.

Services are pending with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas; 979-245-5197.

Bay City Tribune, December 11, 2019
 


Adam V Reyna, Sr.
December 01, 1938 - July 09, 2020

Adam V. Reyna, Sr., 81 of Bay City passed away July 9, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born December 1, 1938 in Refugio, TX to the late Conrado Reyna and Corrinna Villareal Reyna.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Evangelina Cortinas Reyna; son Adam Reyna, Jr.; sister Elvia Reyna, and brother Johnnie Reyna.

He is survived by his daughters Corinne Gonzales (Raul) and Rebecca Flores (Eddie); sons Johnnie Reyna, Sr. (Terry) and Armand Reyna (Katty); daughter-in-law Annette Reyna (Adam Jr.); 18 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.  Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM with Matt Springfield officiating.  Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Armand Reyna, John Edward Flores, Jr., Johnnie Reyna, Jr., George Cortinas, Gary Wooten and Gustavo Olvera.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home                    Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Evangelina Reyna
December 07, 1941 - July 05, 2020

Evangelina Reyna, 78, of Bay City passed away July 5, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born December 7, 1941 in Raymondville, TX to the late Benito Cortinas, Sr. and Fernanda Vitela Cortinas.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Adam Reyna, Jr.; sisters Enriqueta Ortiz, Ernestina Bargas and Elva Avila and brothers Samuel Cortinas and Benito Cortinas, Jr.

She is survived by her husband Adam Reyna, Sr.; daughters Corinne Gonzales (Raul) and Rebecca Flores (Eddie); sons Johnnie Reyna, Sr. (Terry) and Armand Reyna (Katty); sisters Dolores Martinez and Elida Samarripas; brother orge Cortinas (Margaret); daughter-in-law Annette Reyna (Adam Jr.); 19 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.  Funeral service will follow at 10:00 AM with Matt Springfield officiating.  Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Armand Reyna, John Edward Flores, Jr., Johnnie Reyna, Jr., George Cortinas, Gary Wooten and Gustavo Olvera.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Fannie Ann "Kiddo" Reynolds
August 2, 1939 - July 6, 2019

Fannie Ann “Kiddo” Jenkins Reynolds, 79, of Conroe, Texas passed away on July 6, 2019. Ann was born August 2, 1939 in Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas, the youngest of six children. She was nicknamed “Kiddo” by her older brother and it stuck with her for the rest of her life. Kiddo grew up in Collegeport, Texas, attended Palacios High School, and after graduation went to work in Bay City for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, now AT&T. She worked as a long-distance operator in several different cities. Her last few years were spent working in several other positions in the Houston area offices. Kiddo loved her work with the company and had many years of perfect attendance. She retired early just before her 50th birthday in order to care for her aging father.

After retirement, Kiddo loved volunteering for her church, teaching Sunday school, playing the piano and baking for bake sales. She was well known for her delicious “Italian Creme Cake”. At one auction for missions, her prized cake went to the highest bidder for $450! Kiddo enjoyed raising money for Sheaves for Christ, a missions program with her church.

Kiddo was preceded in death by her mother, Inez Blackwell Jenkins; father, Joe Frank Jenkins Sr.; her two brothers, Joe Frank Jenkins Jr. and Tommy L. Jenkins; her three sisters, Netina Young, Jimmie Sue Clayton, and Thelma Nell Agnew. She is survived by many loving nieces, nephews and other extended family members. Kiddo will be greatly missed by family, her church “family” and many friends.

Kingwood Funeral Home, Kingwood, Texas
 


F. Parker Robbins & Annabel D. Robbins - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 


J. B. Roberson, Jr.

September 09, 1958 - May 20, 2020

On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, JB Roberson Jr., beloved son and brother, loving father of two children and adoring PawPaw to two granddaughters, passed away and went home to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 61. JB was born on September 9, 1958 in Bay City, TX to JB and Connie (Reed) Roberson Sr. He graduated from Bay City High School in 1978, and shortly after started his career in the oil and gas industry which spanned over 40 years. JB lived life to the fullest, never meeting a stranger, and was a friend to all. Always on the go, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, and Longhorn Football as well as being known for his skills on the dance floor, but most of all he loved spending time with his family which meant everything to him.

JB is survived by his parents, JB and Connie Roberson, Sr. of Richwood, TX; daughter Leslie vanWickle and husband Deryck of Austin; son John Benjamin Roberson III of Austin; sister Jalynn Raybion and husband Dan of Richwood, and twin granddaughters Hollyn and Brody vanWickle as well as a niece, great nieces and nephew, and several cousins.

The family will receive friends and relatives beginning at 9:00 am Friday, May 29, 2020 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Services will follow the visitation at 10:00 am. Interment will be at 4:00 pm Friday at Salem Cemetery in Teague, TX. Pallbearers are Dan Raybion, Deryck vanWickle, Donald Reed, Donnie Roberson, Keith Krejci, Matt Reed, and Ray Reed.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to JB Roberson Jr. Memorial Fund at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 


Johnny B. Robinson Sr.

January 6, 1942 - June 13, 2020

Johnny B. Robinson Sr., affectionately called "Chili", 78, of Wharton, Texas was born January 6, 1942 and departed this life June 13, 2020.

A public visitation will be held Friday June 19, 2020 from 1-8 p.m. at Matthews Funeral Home, 519 E. Emily, Wharton.

Home-going service FOR FAMILY ONLY will be Saturday June 20, 2020 at 2 p.m. at New Hope Community Church in Wharton. Masks and social distancing required at both services.

He will be laid to rest at Evergreen Memorial Park.

Most precious memories entrusted to Matthews Funeral Home, Wharton, Texas; 979-532-2715.

Bay City Tribune, online
 


Joe Allen Rodgers

June 13, 1950 - July 10, 2019

Joe Allen Rodgers, 69, of Bay City passed away July 10, 2019. He was born June 13, 1950 in Matagorda County to the late Marvin Rodgers and Lucille Bullard Rodgers.

Joe worked for the City of Bay City for many years, most recently at the Bay City Recycling Center.

He is survived by his brother Marvin Rodgers of Sweeny and numerous friends.

Visitation will be 5 PM until 7 PM Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Graveside service will be 10 AM Friday, July 19, 2019 at Cedarvale Cemetery with Matt Springfield officiating.

Taylor Bros. Funeral  Home                 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 


Nannie Bell Rodgers
June 30, 1934 - August 20, 2019

Nannie Bell Rodgers, 85, of Bay City passed away August 20, 2019. She was born June 30, 1934 in Jackson County, TX to the late Jesse New and Addie Gertrude Quatlebaum New.

She owned and operated the Merle Norman Studios in Bay City for many years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sibling Inez Boyd, Joe New, Billy Fred New, Jessie Lewis, Merle Askew and Virginia Louise Burke.

She is survived by her husband Marvin Wayne Rodgers; sisters Wanda Fansler and Elizabeth “Mickey” Brown; brother Maurice New and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM until 7PM Friday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Family Worship Center. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Todd Frazier, Keith Stains, Justin Black, Dustin Black, Dan Tinus and Steve Alley.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 


Daniel Rodriguez, Jr.

September 15, 1956 - September 13, 2019

Daniel Rodriguez, Jr., 62, of Bay City passed away September 13, 2019. He was born September 15, 1956 in El Campo, TX to the late Daniel Rodriguez, Sr. and Maria Louisa Lozono Rodriguez.

He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters Janie Morales and Mary Helen Perez.

Survivors include his wife Driana Rodriguez; daughters Danielle Gonzales (Martin), Melissa Rodriguez and Leslie Rodriguez (Javier Villanueva); son Daniel Rodriguez III (Veronica); sisters Martina Rodriguez, Bonnie Marin and Rosemary Rodriguez Sanchez; brothers Bobby James Rodriguez, Eddie Rodriguez, Freddie Rodriguez and Joe Felix Rodriguez and grandchildren Mia, Bryan, Rey, Kialah, Mariah, Christian, Vincent, Addison, Aiden and Conner. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM until 7PM Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 PM. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church followed by Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM. Father Francis Nguyen will officiate. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Daniel Rodriguez III, Bobby James Rodriguez, Eddie Rodriguez, Freddie Rodriguez, Joe Felix Rodriguez and Dino Morales.

 Taylor Bros. Funeral Home               Marker photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 


Juan Antonio Rodriguez
October 11, 1949 - December 27, 2019

Juan Antonio Rodriguez, Sr. 70 passed away Friday, December 27, 2019.  His services will be held at Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Bay City, Texas on Friday, January 3, 2020.

He was born on October 11, 1949 in Rio Hondo, Texas to the late Juan M. Rodriguez and Juanita T. Rodriguez.  He was raised in Houston then later moved to Van Vleck where he attended Van Vleck High School.  It was at school where he met the love of his life, Sylvia Garza Rodriguez.  They were married on November 20, 1968 (for 49 happy years) until her passing on January 8, 2018.  Together they raised their four children; Anna, Adam, Joe Ann, and Juan Jr.  He was a loving husband, fun father, and an amazing grandfather.  He took joy in being involved in each of his children’s (and grandchildren’s) lives, from being a baseball coach to hosting bomb fires, hayrides, and sleep overs for the youth group after revival, to being present for the birth of each of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchild, to attending school events (basketball games, volleyball games and cross country meets), witnessing the first haircut for his last grandson, and most recently attending Santa pictures.  You name it, he did – anything for his family.

Juan worked in construction, and became an electrician by trade, until he began ministering when he received the calling by God.  January 26, 1986 he made a life changing decision to turn his life over to God, receiving the Holy Ghost on May 23, 1986 at Peace Tabernacle in Wharton, Texas. He was driven when it came to the Jail/Prison ministry, and took joy in baptizing his grandchildren.  He had a passion for sharing his love for Jesus, and made it his mission to save as many souls as possible.  He will truly be missed.

Juan is preceded in death by Sylvia G. Rodriguez (wife); Juan M. Rodriguez (father); Juanita T. Rodriguez (mother); and Marcella (Margie) R. Gabino (sister). He is survived by his second wife, Teresa Nieto; daughter, Anna Linda Cortez (Mike) of Rosenberg, Texas; son, Adam Rodriguez (Ange) of Orange, Texas; daughter, Joe Ann Balles (Ruben) of Wharton, Texas; and son, Juan A. Rodriguez, Jr. (Jaime) of Sugar Valley, Texas; 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by his sister, Bonnie I. Granado (Luis) of Damon, Texas. 

The family will receive friends and relatives for the visitation from 4pm to 6pm Friday, January 3, 2020 at Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Bay City, Texas. Funeral services to follow at 6:00pm with Rev. J. Michael Bumgarner officiating. Honorary pallbearers are David Castillo, David Robinson, John Newsome, Ronnie Myers, Joey Bock, Bubba Munson, Joe Moreno.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home

 


Librado Rodriguez

February 19, 1938 - June 27, 2020

Librado H. Rodriguez was born on February 19, 1938 in Raymondville, Texas to the late Santiago Rodriguez and Jesusa Hinojosa Rodriguez and went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2020.   

Librado was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Bay City, Texas and he proudly served his country as an E4 Specialist in the United States Army from July 1961 until July 1963 and then served as a Reserve until 1967.

 Librado was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary Helen Cadriel Rodriguez, brother Ramiro Rodriguez, brother Pedro Rodriguez,  sister Olivia Jimenez and sister, Eullia (Lela) Lozano.

He was survived by his daughters, Irene Gutierrez and husband Lupe of Bay City, Texas, Corina Jones and husband Ronnie of Magnolia, Texas, Mary Ann Erevia and husband Bernard of Bay City, Texas.  Grandchildren include Erica Camacho Quinn, Karen Pitta- Lima Erevia, Bernard Erevia, Jr., Brian Erevia, Loren Erevia, Angelica Camacho, Landon Gutierrez and ten great-grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be held for immediate family only at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas on Friday, July 3, 2020 with Father Gabriel Espinoza of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church officiating.  

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home               Marker photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 


 


Steven Angel Rodriguez
August 28, 1990 - October 26, 2019

On October 26, 2019 our beloved brother has gone to be with the Lord. Steven Angel Rodriguez aka Rock aka Finesse Suave was born August 28, 1990 in Bay City, TX.

Among many talents music was his passion and it brought out all of the ambition he had inside him. His heart of gold will be remembered since he showed love and appreciation to his family and friends throughout his years growing up in Bay City and Lake Jackson. 

He is preceded in death by his beloved mother, Diana Charles Rodriguez. 

He is survived by his daughter, Kailey Rodriguez; father, Angel G. Rodriguez; brothers, Porfirio Rodriguez (Salena), Luis Rodriguez (Janie), and Joey Rodriguez.  

Pallbearers will be Luis Rodriguez, Joey Rodriguez, Porfirio Rodriguez, Randy Trevino, LeDarion Stone, Luis Rodriguez Jr., Jordan Rodriguez and Angel Gonzales.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Power Church, 3920 Doris Street, Bay City, TX from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The funeral will be Friday November 1, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Power Church; with burial immediately following at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

Most precious memories entrusted to Matthews Funeral Home of Wharton, TX; 979-532-2715.

Bay City Tribune, October 30, 2019                  Marker photo courtesy of Susie Adkins

 


Vicente Rodriquez - Cedarvale Cemetery

Rodriquez Rites Slated On Friday At Bay City Church

Funeral services will be held at 9 a. m. Friday for Vincente Rodriquez, 69, who died at Rugeley-Blasingame Hospital. Rosary, Mass will be said at 8:30 p. m. Thursday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. Services Friday will be conducted by Rev. J. P. Shannon, with interment to be at Cedarvale Cemetery. Services will be at the Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

He is survived by six daughters, Juanita Morales, of Bay City, ___ Flores of Bay City, Tommy Reyna of Bay City, Catherine Longoria of Bay City, Christine Mendez and Locadio Medina of Houston; two sons, Vinsente Rodriquez of Houston, and Pete Rodriquez also of Houston.

Daily Tribune, March 20, 1957
 


Larry Wayne Roe

September 28, 1953 - October 13, 2019

Larry Wayne Roe, Sr. 66, of Van Vleck, passed away on October 13, 2019. He was born September 28, 1953 in Wharton, TX to LeRoy and Dorothy Cannon Roe.

Larry was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a carpenter and painter for over 30 years. Larry was a family man and a loyal friend to all. He was always helping someone. He loved fishing and spending time in Chinquapin.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents; his brother Cecil Warren, and granddaughters Hailie and Hannah. He is survived by his wife Martha Uher Roe; sons Larry “Podie” Roe, Jr. and wife Stephanie Roe of Van Vleck, TX and Leland “Scooter” Roe of Spring Branch, TX; daughter Laurie Roe of Van Vleck, TX; sister Linda Kasper and husband Ben of Bay City, TX; grandchildren Cody, Angelic, Cameron, Riley, Logan, Catilyn, Morgan and Avery, and great grandchild Presley.

The family will receive friends and relatives 5:00-7:00pm Wednesday, October 16 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Services are 10:00am Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home               Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 


Clara Rogers

Bay City—Clara Rogers, 77, of Bay City, died Saturday, April 29, 1995.

She was born March 4, 1918, in Edna to I. G. Randle Sr. and Lucile Sims. She was a Baptist.

Survivors: brothers, I. G. Randle Jr. of Ganado and Jodie Randle of Boling.

Visitation: noon – 9 p. m. today, Green’s Mortuary.

Services: 1 p. m. Saturday, First Sacred Memorial Christian Church, the Rev. Andrew Floyd officiating.

Burial: Ganado Community Cemetery in Ganado. Green’s Mortuary, Bay City, (409) 245-3489.

Pallbearers: Ricky Brown, David Randle, Owens Hopes Jr., Curtis Randle, Zexton Boston and Timothy Hope.

Honorary pallbearers: I. G. Randle Jr., Jodie Randle and Lawrence Hall.

Victoria Advocate, Friday, May 5, 1995
 


Sloan Jackson Ross

October 18, 2019 - October 22, 2019

Sloan Jackson “S. J.” Ross was born October 18, 2019 in Bay City, TX to Blaine Thomas Ross and Shelby Renee Ross. He passed from this life on October 22, 2019.

Survivors include his parents Blaine and Shelby Ross; maternal grandparents Teresa & Stuart Wilson, Kirk Poff and Angie Shaw; paternal grandparents Sharilyn & Darron Ross; great grandparents Donald & Sandra Law, Patsy & Bob Mahone and Pat Wilson; aunts Jordan Ross, Khloe Duhon and Angela Stewart and uncles Shae Krauskopf and Cody Shaw.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Sunday, October 27, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church in Van Vleck with Rev. Kenny Carter officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Dakota Pietsch and Jacob Zemanek will serve as pallbearers.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home               Marker photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 


Melvin "Smoky" Elwood Rouse

March 11, 1942 - March 05, 2020

Melvin “Smoky” Rouse, 77 of Bay City, Texas, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020. He was born March 11, 1942 to the late Archie Rouse and Ivy Fondon in Bay City. He was a supervisor for LCRA for many years.

Smoky is survived by his wife, Eunice Rouse; sons, Joe Rouse, and Melvin Rouse, Jr.; grandchildren, Joseph and Mandy Rouse; and 4 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas, with Tom Pivonka officiating.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home               Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 


Klara Rowland

April 11, 1936 - December 18, 2019

Mrs. Klara Rowland passed away at home on December 18, 2019. She was born in Nurnberg Germany on April 11, 1936 to the late Ludwig and Elise Hirschmann.

Klara was proud of becoming an American Citizen in May 1964. She and her husband Charles moved to Bay City, TX in 1985. Klara loved to play bridge and bunko, and gardening and tending to her flowers.

She is survived by her husband Charles; daughters Ellen Feingold, Gabriele Neigel (Roger) and Patricia Henry; grandchildren Nathan Feingold (Andrea), Michelle and Julie Henry; great grandchildren Isabel and Gabriel Feingold, and all of her nieces and nephews.

Per Klara’s wishes, she will be cremated, and no services will be held. The family asks that donations be made to the Salvation Army or the charity of your choice.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

 

Gregory Allen Ruddick, Jr.
November 25, 1997 - April 19, 2020

Gregory A. Ruddick , 22, of Bay City, passed away April 19,2020. He was born on November 25, 1997 in Bay City, TX to Monika Cambray and Greg Ruddick.

Gregory was strong in faith, had a caring, loving and outgoing personality. He loved spending time with his kids, and barbecuing for the family. 

Gregory is preceded in death by his great-grandparents Mary V. Garza and Nicolas Garza, Sr. and grandmother Donna Wilhite Rodriguez .

Gregory is survived by his children Giovanni, Giulian and Gianna Ruddick; spouse Stephanie Ramirez; mother Monika Cambray, father Gregory Ruddick, Sr.; brothers Jacob Ruddick and Raymundo Cambray; sisters Breanna Ruddick, Raylynn Cambray and Airalynn Cambray; grandmother Diana Soto; grandfather Vincent Longoria and Tracy Ruddick; Godmother Gloria Rivas, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 


Benjamin Joel Ruley

December 02, 2000 - September 07, 2019

Benjamin Joel Ruley, 18, of Bay City, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2019 when he was called home to Heaven. He was at home surrounded by his loving family. Ben was born on December 2, 2000 to Ray and Jennifer Ruley and is survived by his parents and siblings: Brandon (and his wife, Bethany Reis Ruley), Megan, Zachary (Ben’s twin brother), Samuel, Makayla, Amber, Faith, Nathaniel, and Erin Ruley. He also leaves behind his paternal grandparents, Vernon Ruley of Salt Rock, WV, and Diana Ruley of Huntington, WV; and his maternal grandparents, Tom and Bonnie Pendry of Jesse, WV. In addition, Ben will be sorely missed by his great grandmother, Minnie Pendry of Matheny, WV; his niece, Elliot Rose; and a host of other family members and friends.

Ben not only enjoyed playing soccer, but he also contributed to the sport and his community through coaching and serving as referee. His true passion, however, was acting. Ben portrayed characters in several community and home-school theater productions. Another of Ben’s passions was cooking. His baking skills were top notch. If he wasn’t kicking around a soccer ball or creating confections, you’d find Ben reading. He’d disappear for hours caught up in some fictional work of fantasy or futuristic dystopia.

Ben was always so very kind, loving, and gentle. His presence and smile brought warmth, joy, and peace. He exemplified courageous faith every day because he wanted to live a life pleasing to the Lord he trusted. Ben was truly an example of Christian love to everyone around him and of steadfast hope, which encouraged us all

Ben’s memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church, 2321 Avenue F, Bay City, TX, on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at 2:00 pm.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 


James Wesley Runkle Services Set Today

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harding-Orr and McDaniel chapel, 3707 Pershing, for James Wesley Runkle who died Monday at the age of 54.

Chaplain Holland Hope will officiate with burial to be in the Masonic cemetery with the Wallace Hughston Masonic Lodge No. 1393 in charge of graveside rites.

Mr. Runkle had been a resident of El Paso 12 years and was a member of Glen Arbor United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge, El Paso Scottish Rite Bodies, E. Maida Shrine, past president of the Skyline Lions Club.

El Paso Times, El Paso, Texas, Wednesday, October 1, 1975

Runkle

Funeral services for James Wesley Runkle, 5121 Kodiak who passed away Monday will be held at 2:00 P. M. Wednesday in the Harding-Orr & McDaniel Pershing Drive Chapel. Chaplain Holland Hope officiating. Interment will be in Masonic Cemetery with Wallace Hughston Masonic Lodge #1393 in charge of the graveside services. Memorial contributions can be made to the building fund of the Glen Arbor Methodist Church. Arrangements by Harding Orr & McDaniel, Pershing Drive. 3107 Pershing Drive, 566-2911.

El Paso Times, El Paso, Texas, Wednesday, October 1, 1975
 


Carl William Rush
May 14, 1946 - October 2, 2019

Jourdanton, Texas

Carl W Rush, “C. W.” went home to be with the Lord October 2, 2019 after a hard fought battle with Alzheimer’s. He was 73 years old. He was born on May 14, 1946 to Louise and Eugene Rush of Markham. He married Carleene Jensen in December 1966 and had two sons, Dean and Wade. His greatest joy was his two grandchildren, Hayden James (age 22) and Madison Christine (age 20). He was known for his generosity and his wicked sense of humor. He was a master of pulling off the perfect practical joke. He loved the Lord with all of his heart and served Him with everything he had.

C.W. is survived by his son, Wade; daughter in law, Lisa; his grandchildren, Hayden and Madison; his siblings, Lisa Rush, Laura McKissick, and Eugene Rush of Markham, He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Louise; and his wife, Carleene; his son Dean.

Services will be held Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Markham. In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations may be made to the First Baptist Church in Markham, where he spent his life in service to the Lord.

Services entrusted to Roberson Funeral Home, Alice, Tx.

Roberson Funeral Home, Alice, Texas and Bay City Tribune, Sunday, October 6, 2019
 


Bill Rutherford  - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Bill Rutherford

Bill Rutherford, Age 68, and a resident of Bay City, passed away in Matagorda General Hospital on April 15.  He was a member of the Church of Christ and an Army veteran of WWII. Services will be held Saturday, April 17, 2 pm, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Rev. Allen Brown officiating.  Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Park.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Gracie Rutherford, Bay City; two daughters, Mrs. Annie Hanna, Sweeny; Mrs. Billy Wilkes, Port Lavaca; son, Cory Rutherford, Ft. Meyers Beach, Fla.; sisters, Mrs. Johnnie Poole of Georgia; Mrs. Lonnie Mae Fondon and Mrs. Claudie French of Bay City; six grandchildren. 

Pallbearers will be Tuffy Adams, Ben Stevens, Frank Baker, R. F. McGlothlin, Walter and B. F. Schultz.  

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, April 16, 1971         Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 


Joseph Harry Rutledge

October 04, 1947 - May 05, 2020

Joseph Harry Rutledge, 72, of Palacios passed away May 5, 2020. He was born October 4, 1947 in Parrish, Florida to the late Lewis Rutledge and Viola Parrish Rutledge.

Survivors include his wife Patsy Cooley Rutledge, his sons Michael Lee Rutledge and Stephen Craig Rutledge and his wife Raquel and grandchildren Alexandra, Anthony and Aaron Rutledge.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM Monday, May 11, 2020 at the Palacios Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Monday, May 11, 2020 at the Midfield Cemetery in Midfield, Texas.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 


Gail Victor Ryman, Sr.

October 20, 1937 - May 04, 2019

Gail Victor Ryman, Sr. of Bay City passed away May 4, 2019. He was born October 20, 1937 in Wadsworth, TX to the late Charlie Bert Ryman and Mary Blackmon Ryman.  He worked for many years as a Tug Boat Captain.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Gail Victor Ryman, Jr.

Survivors include his wife Patricia Ryman; daughters Christina Gray & husband Ryan and Teresa Plant; son Joel Spence & wife Cindy; brother Eugene Ryman and numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Friday, May 10, 2019 at the Matagorda Cemetery with Chris Webber officiating

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 


Patricia Ann Ryman

August 31, 1944 - June 24, 2020

Patricia Ann Ryman, 75, of Bay City passed away June 24, 2020. She was born August 31, 1944 in Bayou LaBatre, Alabama to the late James Gazzier and Viola Lucille Fellman Gazzier.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gail Victor Ryman, Sr., son Gail Victor Ryman, Jr., sister Dot Gazzier and brother Vincent Gazzier.

Survivors include daughters Christina Gray & her husband Ryan, Tonya Rain and Mitzie Gail Gwinn; son Joel Spence & his wife Cindy; sister Oneda Plunkett; brothers James Gazzier, Jr. and George Gazzier and by numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives including her dear friend Mary Mangum.

Graveside service will be 10:00 AM Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the Matagorda Cemetery.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

 

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