Matagorda County Obituaries
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Sharon Buchanan Sanders

Funeral services for Sharon Buchanan Sanders, 41, of Midfield were scheduled for 2 p. m. today at the Bay City Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Paul Van Winkle officiating. Burial was to follow at Midfield Cemetery.

Mrs. Buchanan was born Aug. 11, 1949, to Arville and Alma Lamont Buchanan in Houston and died Jan. 15, 1991, at Matagorda General Hospital, Bay City.

She graduated from El Campo High School and LVN (licensed vocational nurse) school. She was employed as an LVN at Bay Villa Nursing Home and was a member of the Assembly of God Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Kara Lynn Sanders of Midfield; four sisters, Gayle Mudd of Milano, Jeanne Klicker of Midfield, Brenda Gillespie of Clute and Donna Buchanan of Midfield; three nieces and three nephews.

Pallbearers are Mark Markiewicz, Kevin Rogers, Richard Gillespie, Ben Lamont Jr. and Charlie Lamont.

Services under the direction of Dick R. Elkins of Bay City Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, January 17, 1991
 

Evelyn “Nonnie” Alldredge Schaal
July 18, 1925 - July 16, 2016

Evelyn “Nonnie” Alldredge Schaal, age 90, former longtime resident of Bay City, TX, entered into rest on Saturday, July 16, 2016, in her residence at Bridges of Mission, Mission, TX.

Evelyn was born on July 18, 1925, in Houston, TX, as the youngest of seven children to Alma and Charles Alldredge.

Evelyn’s spiritual journey began as a child in the Old Palestine Baptist Church of Alto, TX, where she voiced her lifetime commitment to her faith.

She showed an early astounding talent for music, and studied piano privately with Stella Prannif before graduating from Sam Houston High School in Houston, TX. She was then awarded a full scholarship to the University of Houston, where she graduated with honors with a double BA in Music and Education in 1946. After graduation, she was hired as an English and Music teacher by the Lolita/LaWard ISD.

In 1948, Evelyn married Alfred “Al” Schaal, and they settled in Palacios, TX, where Al managed the municipal airport. Deciding to make their home in Bay City, TX, they completed their family with the births of Charles, Melanie, Richard, Allyson, and Stacey.

Beginning a music teaching career that would eventually span seven decades, in 1950, Evelyn began teaching private piano and voice lessons to students of all ages coming from Bay City and surrounding communities. In 1969, she resumed her public school teaching career with the Bay City ISD as a music teacher at Linnie Roberts Elementary School. By the time she retired from public school teaching in [1991], Evelyn had taught music, choir, and voice to all grade levels in four of seven Bay City Schools. After her public school retirement, she continued private instruction in her home until 2008, when she moved to McAllen, Texas, to be near two of her daughters.

Evelyn was valued as a musician and vocalist for events such as weddings, worship services, funerals, revivals, and accompanied numerous soloists and UIL students. While she was known to play the pianos and organs at almost every house of worship and nursing facility in the Bay City area, she devoted most of her service to Calvary Baptist Church, where she played organ and piano and led children’s choirs, and taught Sunday School and VBS until her retirement in 2005.

Within Bay City, she also led community children’s choirs, served on the board of Community Concerts, and volunteered for the Salvation Army, the Women’s Crisis Pregnancy Center, and the Matagorda County Historical Museum. In later years, Evelyn followed her dream of seeing the world, and her love of travel took her to the United Kingdom, the Caribbean, most of Western Europe, Thailand, and Egypt.

Other than the love that she had for her devoted husband and five children, Evelyn’s greatest joy was expressing her faith with her talents of music and teaching, and was proudest when seeing the accomplishments and hard work of her many music students.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents, Alma and Charles Alldredge; her siblings; and by her husband of thirty-one years, Alfred Schaal.

Evelyn is survived by two sons, Charles Schaal and wife Viki of Kasson, MN, and Richard Schaal of Houston. She is survived by three daughters, Melanie Schaal Wofford and husband Gary of McAllen, Allyson Schaal Moore and husband Tim of Mission, and Stacey Schaal Shuman of Dallas. Evelyn was also a proud grandmother to 14 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.

Open Visitation for Evelyn will be Friday, July 22, 2016, at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City, TX.

Services will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in Bay City, TX on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 10 a.m., with graveside services immediately following at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Brad Wofford, Jerrison Moore, Dustin Shuman, Monty Montgomery, Chris Bersano, Ralph Foltz Jr., Steve Gedansky, and Bob Goss. Honorary pallbearers are Ashley Wofford, Timothy Schaal and Stephen Schaal.

Bay City Tribune, July 20, 2016                 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Billy Joe "Bill" Scurlock
22 September 1929 – 17 June 2016

PALACIOS - Billy Joe "Bill" Scurlock, 86, of Palacios passed away June 17, 2016. He was born September 22, 1929 in Luling, Texas to the late Joshua Allen Scurlock and Lila Melinda Harrison Scurlock.

 He was a member of the First Baptist Church and owned and operated Captain Bill's Seafood in Palacios for many years. 

Survivors include his wife of 67 years Betty Lee House Scurlock of Palacios; daughters Jo Linda Scurlock-Dillard & husband Rick of San Antonio and Pamela Lea Scurlock of New Braunfels; sons David Maxwell Scurlock & wife Martha-Leigh of Houston and Thomas Jennings Scurlock & wife Melinda of Katy; sister Barbara Christiansen of Osala, FL; grandchildren Erin Ruddle, Amy Lazarine & husband Matt, Rachel Scurlock-Richardson & husband David and Mary-Kate Scurlock and great grandchildren Elijah, Isaac, Savanah and Penelope Ruddle.

Bill was a successful businessman, husband and father. His career path took him from 20 years of being a commercial painter in Houston to becoming a shrimper, starting in the fall of 1970. In 1979 he moved to Palacios and started Captain Bill's Seafood. He retired from the seafood business in 1997. In retirement he raised cattle until he was no longer physically able to work the fields. He was always active. He loved hard work and hard play. He enjoyed time with his wife and family. Bill governed his life by his abiding faith in Jesus Christ.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5 PM until 7 PM Monday at the Palacios Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at the First Baptist Church in Palacios with Revs. Hollis Hoffman and Chris Webb officiating. Graveside services will be 3:00 PM Tuesday at Woodlawn Garden of Memories in Houston.

 In lieu of flowers donations may be made to First Baptist Church Palacios Memorial Fund.

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

 Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home. 361-972-2012

 Published in the Victoria Advocate on 20 June 2016
 

Della Mae Shafer
March 28, 1926 - July 31, 2016

Della Mae Shafer, 90, of Bay City, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 31, 2016, at Brookdale Sugar Land Assisted Living.

Della was born March 28, 1926 in Pledger, Texas to David and Lena Dollery. She attended high school in Markham, Texas, where she graduated salutatorian in 1945. She worked for Central Power and Light, and later for Speedway Oil, and then worked for the City of Bay City, Texas until she retired. She was married in 1946 to Robert E. Shafer. She helped with seniors at Bay Villa seniors home in Bay City, Texas, after her retirement.

Della was preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Shafer; her parents, David and Lena Dollery; and her brother, David Dollery Jr.

Della is survived by her daughter, Sharon G. Shafer; son, Robert E. Shafer Jr.; granddaughter, Kristen L. Shafer; grandson, Ryan D. Wilson and wife Amanda Boyaki Wilson; two great-granddaughters, Vivian R. Wilson and Marilyn R. Wilson; and Rachael Dollery, her cousin.

The family will receive visitors from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, August 7, 2016, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Monday, August 8, 2016, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, with the Reverend Don Meador officiating.

Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas.

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

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. (979) 245-4613.

Bay City Tribune, August 3, 2016                 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Nyla M. Shepherd

Nyla M. Shepherd, 92, of Fort Smith, AR, formerly of New Orleans, LA and Palacios, TX passed away on August 7, 2013. She was born December 8, 1920, in Sallisaw, OK and was a devout Catholic and member of the Third Order of St. Francis of St. Teresa of Avila Fraternity of the St. Clare Monastery of New Orleans.

Mass was held by Father Gregory Luyet at Immaculate Conception Church, Fort Smith, AR with burial in Poteau, OK.

She is survived by: daughter, Yvonne Wilson Ramos and husband, Jevncio "Tito" Ramos Jr. of Palacios; daughter Helen Wilson Lacey; son Charles "Bill" Wilson; two sisters, Jean Brantley and Betty Rice; sister-in-law Betty Shepherd and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She will be missed by all her family and her close circle of sisters and brothers at Immaculate Conception Church, Fort Smith.

Memorials may be made to St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Palacios.

Palacios Beacon, August 28, 2013
 

Adolph Shindler

Graveside services for Adolph Shindler, 95, of Bay City, were set for 4 p. m. today at Midfield Cemetery in Midfield with the Rev. Joe Ramsey officiating.

Mr. Shindler was born Feb. 11, 1898 in Jackson County to John T. and Mary Krosco Shindler and he died May 22, 1993 at Matagorda General Hospital.

He was a veteran of World War II.

Survivors include a number of nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City.

Daily Tribune, May 1993
 

Henry Clay Shindler

Funeral services for Henry Clay Shindler, 92, of Midfield, will be held at 10 a. m. Tuesday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Midfield Cemetery.

Mr. Shindler was born Feb. 28, 1893, in Schulenburg, Texas, and died at 2 p. m. Aug. 10, 1985 at his residence.

A veteran of World War I, he was a resident of Midfield for 20 years. He was a member of the Baptist church.

Survivors include a brother, Adolph Shindler of Midfield; nieces and nephews, Nellie and William Shindler of Midfield, Illene Murray of Matagorda, William Wilkerson of Edna, Robert Wilkerson of Corpus Christi and Willard Shindler of Oakdale, Calif.; and great-nieces and nephews, Danny Shindler of Bay City, Jesse Shindler of Midfield and Becky Stanley of Matagorda.

Pallbearers include Danny and Phillip Shindler, B. F. “Red” Warn, Charles Warn, C. D. Magee and Mike Magee. Honorary pallbearer includes Jesse Shindler.

Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.

Daily Tribune, August 1985
 

William Basil Shindler

Funeral services for William Basil Shindler, 61, of Midfield will be held at 2 p. m. Sunday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Rev. William Dugger officiating. Burial will be in Midfield Cemetery.

Mr. Shindler was born Aug. 26, 1926, in Edna and died Dec. 24, 1987, at Matagorda General Hospital. He was the son of William M. Shindler and the former Mamie Jane Meador, both deceased.

He was a resident of Midfield since 1942, a veteran of World War II serving in the U. S. Navy. He was a member of the American Legion, Cecil Lee Post of Blessing. Mr. Shindler was a member of the Methodist Church.

Survivors include: wife, Nellie Lemcke Shindler of Midfield; three sons, Jesse B. Shindler of Midfield, Phillip A. Shindler of Eagle Lake and Danny W. Shindler of Bay City; six sisters, Lela Mae Gibson of Houston, Fannie Hartcastle of ___ Okla., Martha Mae Richardson of ___, Rosemary Miller, Wilma Walker and Alma Lea Shindler, all of Houston; two brothers, Willard Shindler of Oakdale, Calif., and Kenneth Shindler of Houston. He also leaves six grandchildren.

Pallbearers include C. D Magee, Jack Fortenberry, Leroy Lessor, O. W Schaer, George Neuman, Eugene Green and Don Jessup.

Arrangements were made with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, Dec 1987
 

Gus Simpson

Mr. Gus Simpson, an old resident of this county, passed away last Thursday after a lingering illness at the home of his son in Blessing. Burial took place Friday afternoon in the Midfield Cemetery. Rev. Robert Payne conducting the services which were attended by many friends as well as members of his family. Mr. Simpson was seventy-six years old, and the father of ten children, all but one, who survive him, his wife preceding him in death sixteen years ago. Mr. Simpson was a member of the Baptist Church. We extend sympathy to the bereaved sons and daughters.

Matagorda County Tribune, December 20, 1934
 

Funeral Services Held Saturday For Mrs. Ivy Luticia Simpson

Funeral services for Mrs. Ivy Luticia Simpson were held at the Palacios Funeral Home, Saturday, March 14 at 2 p. m. with Rev. Rayford Harris officiating. Interment was in the Midfield Cemetery.

A resident of this area for 50 years, she was born June 20, 1885 in Cossie, Texas, daughter of D. W. and Letta  Luticia Williams. She died Thursday morning, March 12, after a lingering illness.

She is survived by her husband, Roy Simpson of Palacios, two daughters, Mrs. Emma Stephenson of Kilgore and Mrs. Mattie Brooks of Tomball; four sons, Herman Powell of Blessing, Henry E. Powell, James Gussie Simpson and Roy Lee Simpson and one brother, W. C. Williams, all of Palacios.

Palacios Beacon, March 19, 1964
 

Roy Lee Simpson

Funeral services for Roy Lee Simpson were held at the Palacios Funeral Home Wednesday, May 31, at 10 a. m. with the Rev. Rayford Harris officiating. Interment was in the Midfield Cemetery.

A resident of this area for 40 years, he was born February 26, 1890, a son of the late Gus and Maggie Lee Smith Simpson. He died of self inflicted gun shot wounds Saturday night, May 27.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Maggie Brooks of Tomball, Mrs. Emma Stephens of Killgore; two sons, Roy Lee and Gus Simpson of Palacios;  two stepsons, A. C. and Herman Powell of Blessing; three sisters, Mrs. Gussie Nicholds of Alvin, Mrs. Mattie Fondon of Palacios, Mrs. Maudie Fondon of Liberty; three brothers, Clyde Simpson of New Mexico, Robert Simpson of Palacios, and Edward Simpson of Bay City.

Palacios Beacon, June 1, 1967
 

Charles Edward Slater
May 12, 1934 - June 28, 2016

Charles Edward (Podie) Slater, 82, of Bay City passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. He was born on May 12, 1934 in Bay City to the late Charles Roland and Clara Mangum Slater. He lived life to the fullest everyday. He loved to work in his yard. He was a member of the Bay City Volunteer Fire Department.

He is survived by his wife Juanita Conkle Slater; daughter, Terry Donham and husband Taylor; sons Charles Loyd Roland (Podie Joe) Slater and wife Donna, Jim Edward Slater; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Freda & Billy Vanskike; 16 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Also numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, sister Kay Slater; brothers, Gary Wayne Slater, Kenneth Bass, Harlan Bass and Clinton Joe Bass.

There will be a visitation Wednesday, June 29, 2016 from 5-8p.m. at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

Bay City Tribune, July 3, 2016
 

Paul Smith

Funeral services for Paul Smith, 41, of Bay City, were held at 10 a. m. Monday, Nov. 21, 1994, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City with Msgr. James Brunner officiating. Burial followed in the Midfield Cemetery in Midfield.

Mr. Smith was born Aug. 9, 1953, in New Brunswick, N. J. to Arthur and Bernadette Smith and died Nov. 18, 1994, at Hermann Hospital in Houston after a brief illness.

He was the secretary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 3232 of Bay City and held other positions in the organization over the past few years. He was also a lifetime member of the 100 Club of Matagorda County.

Survivors include his wife, Rita Smith; two sons, Adam Christopher and Kevin Christopher of Bay City; a sister, Bernadette (Pam) Green and her husband, Ted Green of Bay City; three brothers and their families, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith of Wichita, KS., Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith of Savannah, GA., and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith of Lakeland, FL.; numerous nieces and nephews and many dear friends who truly are his family.

Funeral arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City.

Daily Tribune, November 1994
 

Flo Ida Standley

Flo Ida Standley, age 54 years, 1 month and 10 days, died in Rusk, Texas, Sunday, February 22, 1942.

Surviving Mrs. Standley, are one daughter, Mrs. C. F. Riley, Port Arthur, two sons, Clyde Standley, Alvin and Searcy Standley, Fort Sam Houston, also one sister, Mrs. Jenny May Ryman, Bay City, and two brothers, A. B. and J. W. Snider, of Palacios.

Her remains were shipped here for burial and funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Wednesday, at the Palacios Funeral Home, with Rev. L. W. Crouch, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was made in the Palacios cemetery under the direction of the Palacios Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Julius, Walter, Harley, Ernest, Belton and Vernon Snider.

Palacios Beacon, February 26, 1942
 

Betty Corrine Stapp

Funeral services were held at the Brandon-Duffy Funeral Home Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock for Betty Corrine, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stapp, of Port O’Connor, conducted by Rev. Gillespie.

Betty Corrine, was born April 30, 1936 and died Oct. 4, 1936, at the Memorial hospital in Houston, after a short illness. The remains were brought to Palacios in Brandon-Duffy Funeral hearse, and interment was made in Palacios cemetery.

Besides the grief stricken parents, she is survived by one sister, Melba, the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stapp, of this city and Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Preslar, of Bay City.

We join the friends of both families in extending heartfelt sympathy.

Palacios Beacon, October 8, 1936
 

Capt. Howard Stapp Succumbs To Heart Attack Saturday

The death of Capt. Howard Stapp early Saturday morning from a heart attack at Port Isabel, came as a shock to his family and friends, as he seemed in his usual health Thursday when he left his home with C. C. Mitchell for a trip to Port Isabel, the scene of his first duties as a boatman 37 years ago, and his first visit there since.

Mr. Stapp was born Sept. 20, 1871, near Moss Bluff in Liberty County, Texas. In early life he moved with his parents to Galveston County and later moved to Matagorda County, where he met and wooed Miss Teance May Dunbar who became his bride on June 29, 1903, and to this union six children were born. Mr. and Mrs. Stapp moved to Palacios in 1904 and have continued to make this their home, rearing their family and making our city most helpful and worth while citizens. Practically all his life was spent on the water front, and as a boatman, both as helper and owner of boats and barges, he probably was more familiar with the bays and bayous along the Texas Gulf Coast than any one in Palacios.

His boat, the “Sterling,” was known and loved by people far and near, as was its Captain, a true to life, seafaring man.

The deceased was a member of the First Baptist Church also a life long Mason and his influence as a civic and Christian man was far reaching. He was a kind and loving husband, devoted father, loyal and helpful neighbor and friend.

Funeral services were held from the Palacios Funeral Home Monday at 10:00 A. M. conducted by Rev. L. W. Crouch. Burial was made in the Palacios Cemetery with the beautiful and impressive Masonic service. The large concourse of friends to follow his remains to their last resting place and the large array of beautiful floral tributes attested the love and esteem held for the departed.

Surviving are his wife, Teance May Stapp, three sons, Howard, of Port O’Connor, Bill of La Marque, Jimmy of Palacios; three daughters, Mrs. Louise Sharp, of Port O’Connor, Mrs. Clarence Paulsen and Ray Beth Stapp of Palacios, six grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Louise Stapp Mott, of Houston, nieces and nephews.

Palacios Beacon, March 7, 1940
 

Ernest A. Starrett

The sudden death of Ernest Albert Starrett, October 5^th at 11:40 P. M. cast a veil of sadness over the entire town and community.

Seemingly in the height of health from day to day as he went in and out among his loved ones, friends and co-workers made his untimely death a shock to all.

E. A. Starrett had lived in Palacios a number of years and the past several months served as agent for Continental Trailway Bus System. His genial disposition, fine business ability and sterling quality of character and Christian stamina made for him friends whose names are legion.

He came from a long line of historic prestige and proudly spoke his Irish accent. He became a Christian early in life, joining with the Baptist Faith; holding his Church affiliations in high regard.

Impressive services were conducted by Rev. L. W. Crouch, Monday, September 7^th at 2 p. m. The funeral home was filled to full capacity with sincere friends and loved ones, and the banks of lovely flowers spoke in part of the love held for him by all. He is survived by his loving wife, Annie Pitman Starrett, also his children, eight sisters, two brothers and his wonderful mother who has reached the age of 80, and a number of nieces and nephews.

The Home going to the beloved person, E. A. Starrett, shall make Heaven dearer to all who knew him and when life’s journey is over and we meet in that place, “Fairer Than Day” all the toils and disappointments that we have had here shall be forgiven in the “Sweet By and By.”

The worlds has been made sweeter for his having lived here awhile, and those who knew him best, loved him most. His was a life of truth, high ideals and worthy deeds, having friends from every walk of life, he passed none by without a smile and kindly greeting.

The flower covered mound in Palacios Cemetery shall be sacred in sweet memories of having “loved and lost” on Earth, but shall gain a victory at Heaven’s gate.

Love and Live and Death play a dramatic part in every human heart. God leads in mysterious ways, His works to perform.

His Loving Wife, Annie Pitman Starrett

Palacios Beacon, October 10, 1946
 

Mrs. Annie O. Starrett

Mrs. Annie Olivia Starrett, who passed away Sunday, June 24, was born July 7, 1892 in Sheridan, Texas. On Feb. 25, 1907 she was married to E. A. Starrett, in Eagle Lake.

Nine children were born to this union who with the husband are left to mourn her passing.

In 1940 Mr. and Mrs. Starrett moved to Palacios from Seabrook and have since made this their home. Mrs. Starrett was a minister of the Pentecostal Church and has been a loyal worker in her faith, and made many friends in her church life, as well as with the business circle and service men while she and her husband conducted the Cozy Café.

Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock in the Palacios Funeral Home conducted by Rev. R. L. Blankenship and Rev. H. Moroney, and burial will be in the Palacios cemetery.

Survivors include the husband, E. A. Starrett, Palacios, Mrs. James Gaston, Washington, D. C., Mrs. E. D. Bodine, Texas City, Dale Vernon Starrett, with the Marines in the Pacific, Mrs. A. T. Brown, Texas City; Mrs. David Rutherford, Akron, Ohio; Miss Theresa Starrett, Nita Starrett, Terry J. Starrett, and T. A. Starrett, of Palacios. All were here for the funeral services except the son in the service who was notified of his mother’s death from Washington, D. C., by radiogram. The daughter who just recently went to Ohio to meet her soldier husband arrived in time for the service.

Palacios Beacon, June 28, 1945
 

John S. Stinebaugh

Funeral services for John S. Stinebaugh, 80, of Markham were scheduled for 11 a. m. today at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Bill Haskell and the Rev. J. R. Mathews officiating. Burial will be in the Midfield Cemetery.

Mr. Stinebaugh was born April 19, 1909, in Navada, Texas, to Albert S and Iva Patterson Stinebaugh and died June 3, 1989, at Matagorda General Hospital, Bay City.

Formerly of Houston, he has been a resident of Markham since 1976. He was a member of Memorial Methodist Church, Houston.

Survivors include his wife, Nell Mathews Stinebaugh of Markham; a daughter, Janis Lowrey of Houston; a sister, Evelyn Morris of Garland and a granddaughter, Colby Lowrey of Houston.

Pallbearers include Vern Thomas, Glen Hayes, Doug West, Bruce Kay, Bob McAdams, Sidney Morris and Ben Morris.

Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.

Daily Tribune, June 5, 1989
 

Dorsey Stone
August 22, 1953 - July 18, 2016

Funeral services for Dorsey Stone, 62, of Bay City, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 30, 2016, at New Fellowship Tabernacle Church, 600 Matthew Street, Bay City, with pastor A.H. Floyd, eulogist.

Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.

Visitation and guest book register will be held Friday, July 29, 2016, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m., at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel, 2500 Avenue C, Bay City, Texas; and from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., at New Fellowship Church.

He was born in Bay City, Texas, August 22, 1953, to Alex Stone and Willie Mae Williams Stone, and passed away July 18, 2016, in Bay City, Texas.

He was a 1972 graduate of Bay City High School, and a deacon and faithful member of New Fellowship Church.

Survivors include five sisters, Emma Mack, Erma Johnican and Doris Robinson, all of Bay City, Frances Brinkley (Jonas) of Van Vleck, and Shiron Andrews of Seaside, California; two brothers, Odis Stone (Pamela) of Houston, and Charles Stone of Beaumont; three sons, David Burrell (Pamela), and Chris Burrell, all of Houston, and Joshua Burrell of Bay City; five grandchildren; a special cousin, Gladys Robbins of Bay City; goddaughter, Brelynn James of Lake Jackson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Condolences may be shared with the family by fax (979) 245-1537, or online at duncan-roberts@att.net

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

Bay City Tribune, July 27, 2016
 

Alana Johnson Stredic

Funeral services for Alana Johnson Stredic, of Bay City, Texas, are pending with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-5197.

Bay City Tribune, August 31, 2016
 

J. C. Stulting

Funeral services for John Cornelius Stulting, were held Saturday morning at 10:00 o’clock at the Palacios Funeral Home conducted by Rev. L. W. Crouch and Rev. Rayford B. Harris. Burial was made in the Palacios Cemetery under the direction of the Palacios Funeral Home with Messrs. D. M. Clardy, Tom Slone, Pat Treacy, Pete Graff, P. A. Richman, G. G. Lawson, Sr., L. O. Hill and J. G. Starr as pallbearers.

Mr. Stulting was born Nov. 13, 1860 in Gonzales, Texas, and died in the Bayview Hospital Oct. 16, 1947 at the age of 86 years, 11 months and 3 days.

On June 10, 1884 he was married to Sarah Winifred Morgan in Gonzales, where they established a home and continued to reside there until they move to Palacios 36 years ago.

He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Peggy Martin, of Palacios, and Mrs. Wm. M. Kimbell, of Troup; two sons, M. C. Stulting, of Big Springs, and Guy Stulting, Palacios, two granddaughters, Wanda Ruth Bowman, Lawton, Okla., Beverly Ann Stulting, Big Springs, and one great-granddaughter, Bonnie Kay Bowman.

Four sisters, also survive, Mrs. F. C. Reid, Mrs. Inez Reid and Miss Lillie Mae Stulting all of Gonzales, and Mrs. A. C. Brown, of Kerrville, besides a number of nieces and nephews and a large circle of friends for he was widely known throughout central and south Texas as a cattleman of the early days.

He was a member of the original Trail Driver’s Association and participated in many of the cattle drives from the far north and west on through to Texas and other points. Mr. Stulting was actively engaged in stock raising after moving to Matagorda County and continued to keep a keen interest in the work as long as his health permitted. For the past few years he had been confined to his home most of the time due to illness of both he and his wife.

On Sunday, Oct. 12, he had the misfortune to fall and received a badly fractured hip bone which caused terrific suffering until death released him from all pain.

To the family, relatives and friends we extend our deepest sympathy.

Palacios Beacon, October 23, 1947
 

Mrs. Sarah W. Stulting

Mrs. Sarah Winifred Stulting was born Sarah Winifred Morgan in Mobile, Ala. December 26, 1862 and died at her home in Palacios, May 22, 1949, at the age of 86 years, 4 months and 26 days.

On June 10, 1882 the family moved from Gonzales to Matagorda County locating at Palacios which has been their home ever since. Mrs. Stulting joined the Baptist Church early in life and for a number of years took an active part in the Palacios church and its services.

She was a home loving person devoted to her family and in the interests of each. Helpful as a neighbor and friend as long as her health permitted her kindly deeds are fondly remembered by those who knew her best.

An invalid for the past 20 months she was confined to her home and devotedly cared for by her children. She was preceded in death by her husband on October 12, 1947.

Survivors are the two daughters, Mrs. Peggy Martin of Palacios and Mrs. W. M. Kimbell of Troup; two sons, Guy C. Stulting of Palacios, and Morgan C. Stulting, Big Springs; two granddaughters, Beverly Ann Stulting, of Big Springs and Mrs. J. W. Bowman of Fort Leavenworth, Kas.; and one great granddaughter, Bonnie Kay Bowman.

Funeral services held Tuesday morning May 24, were conducted by Rev. Rayford Harris and Rev. L. W. Crouch at the Palacios Funeral Home and burial made in the Palacios Cemetery.

Out-of-town relatives and friends here for the services included Curtis Nilms, Mr. and Mrs. George Nilms, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Kimbell, Mrs. A. Kimbell, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Boettcher, and Mrs. Ted Brannon, of Houston; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Nilms, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brannon, Baytown; Mrs. Sid Finer and Billy Finer, Ingleside; Mrs. Bessie Clark, Aransas Pass; Hollis Newton, Victoria. Vernon Simmons, Harry Norris, E. P. Noble, Zeb Milner, P. P. Terry and C. H. DeWolfe, Bay City; J. C. Dilworth, Jr., San Antonio; Mrs. Inez Reid, Rupert Reid and Addison Reid, Gonzales, Mr. and Mrs. Elvis Stulting, Billy Stulting Waelder.

Palacios Beacon, June 2, 1949
 

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