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Peggy Salas, 71, of Newgulf passed away on Tuesday evening, November 22, 2022 at her residence. Graveside services will be held on Friday, November 25, 2022 at 2pm at Roselawn Cemetery in Van Vleck with Tony Kitzmiller officiating.
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Porfirio “Pete” Samora Jr., 86, passed away in his home on Sunday, September 04, 2022 with his daughters by his side. He was born April 12, 1936 in Palacios, Texas to the late Porfirio and Agnes Samora. Pete proudly served his country in the Army from 1956 to 1959. Heaven will glow much brighter as after 61 years of marriage he goes to reunite with his wife in heaven, his lovely “Lady in Red,” Angie Garza Samora, and our littlest angels, Uriah and Ariel. He leaves to cherish his memories, his son, Randy Samora, and his daughters, Yvonne Navarro, Vilda Betancourt, Cindy Lopez, Sandra Samora and Candy Luna. His surviving siblings include Daniel, Gloria, Olivia, Dora, Becky, Linda and our sweet “Aunt Lou.” He was a loving grandfather to 19 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Pete was a proud carpenter and among his many loves was using his God given talent for home renovations. He was a craftsman that could “Do it all,’ and many local homes still have his handiwork. We are grateful for all the prayers from his family and friends. We are especially grateful to Angels Hospice for their support during this time. We would also like to lovingly thank Angeles Betancourt for her compassion and care to our father during the last days of his life.
Palacios Beacon, October 5, 2022 |
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David P. Sanchez, 72, of Bay City passed away March 2, 2023. He was born October 1, 1950 in El Campo, TX to the late Innocente Sanchez and Janie Perez Sanchez. David will be missed by man, including his family, friends and co-workers. He loved being with his family. He was a talented musician playing the electric and acoustic guitar, the accordion and harmonica to name a few. Also important to him was his longtime career with the City of Bay City as a backhoe operator. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and attended there until his illness prevented him from doing so. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Janie Sanchez and brothers Daniel Sanchez and Domingo Sanchez. Survivors include his wife Angelia Sanchez; sons Sixto Sanchez (Veronica), David Sanchez, Jr. (Rachel), Willie Sanchez (Sylvia), Demingo Sanchez (Scott) and Dean Baird (Tara); sister Delia Mueller; brother Domacio Sanchez; 16 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 2:00 PM with Rev. Gabriel Espinosa officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sixto Sanchez, David Sanchez, Willie Sanchez, Daniel Sanchez, Robert Tijerina and Travis Parks. Honorary pallbearers are David E. Sanchez and Michael Noel Sanchez.
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Emilia Dominguez Sanchez, 82 years old, earned her Heavenly Wings on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Emilia was born in Aransas Pass, Texas on Tuesday, March 11, 1941 to Rosendo Dominguez and Juanita Dominguez. Emilia was a devoted homemaker and a beloved daughter, sister, wife and mother, also a grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be dearly missed by her friends and family who knew her and loved her. She is survived by her children; daughter, Zelda Schaffer and her husband Ed Schaffer, sons, Ernest Paul Sanchez, and Russell Sanchez, also her much beloved grandchildren; Gabrielle Garcia, Esmerelda Sanchez, Wesley Schaffer and Garret Schaffer, and her great-grandchildren; Aubree Garcia, Maison Garcia and Carsyn Garcia. She has been preceded in death by her parents, Juanita and Rosendo Dominguez, her husband Paulino Sanchez, Jr. sister, Mary Alice Longoria and her brother-in-law; Ernest Sanchez. Services will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Bethel Baptist Church, 1208 Avenue C, Bay City, Texas 77414, 979-245-4311. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, followed by the Funeral Service at 10:00 am, immediately followed by the Interment at Midfield Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, Texas, 77957, 361-771-8313 Slavik Funeral Home Paulino Sanchez, Jr. Markham - There will be a Visitation and Funeral Service on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, visitation at 9:am and Funeral Service at 11:00 am at Danevang Lutheran Church in Danevang, Texas, Interment to immediately follow at Midfield Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 361-782-2152.
Victoria Advocate, April 10, 2018 |
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Lorraine Martinez Sanchez, 79, a long-life resident of Palacios, TX, passed away February 7, 2023 in Houston, TX. She was born March 3, 1943 in Matagorda County, TX. Lorraine reunites with her daughter, Martha V. Bazor; parents, Toby and Maria Martinez; sisters, Connie Longoria, and Emma Aluiso; and brothers, Frank Samora Jr., and Jimmie Samora. She leaves behind her sons, Santiago Valdez and wife Maria, Edward Rojas and wife Michelle, and Leo Mathis Sanchez III and wife Yvette; brother, Marcus Garcia and wife Mary; grandchildren, Barbara Montalvo, Jose Montalvo, Lorraine Bazor, Mary Bazor, Jaime Valdez, Sean Valdez, Adrianne Rojas Houston and husband Patrick, Erin Rojas, Erika Rojas, Christopher Rojas, Bradley Rojas and wife Makenzie, Spencer Rojas, Yolanda Sanchez and husband Alejandro, Leo Mathis Sanchez IV, and Jaret Sanchez; and fifteen great grandchildren. A private memorial will be held for immediate family at a later date.
Bay City Tribune, March 8, 2023 |
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James Ervin Sanders, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Sanders passed away in Freeport at 1:30 a. m. Thursday. Besides his parents, he is survived by a brother, Harold E. Sanders. Funeral services were held from Taylor Brothers Funeral home Friday at 2:00 p. m. with Thomas D. Compton, officiating. Interment in Cedarvale Cemetery.
The Daily Tribune, July 2, 1948 |
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Henry E. Schicke, 62, of Bay City, passed away at his residence on Friday, June 19, 2009. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Deborah (Debbie), daughter, April Lee Owens (Schicke) of Barry, Ill., son-in-law Timmy Owens, also of Barry Ill., grandchildren Sequoia Owens and Isabella Owens. Many friends & family also survive him. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery, Van Vleck, TX [Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City]. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Henry E. Schicke Memorial Fund at Prosperity Bank. Taylor Bros. is assisting in arrangements.
The Matagorda Advocate, June 25, 2009 |
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Claudie Mae Schneider, age 89, of Point Comfort, went to her heavenly home Dec. 14, 2022. She was born at home in Palacios where she was also raised. She was one of two girls that were born to Claud and Iva Mae Cavallin. She was a devoted wife of 67 years to her late husband Alfred until his death in 2017, and the proud mom of two kids, Cindy and Buddy. She completed the eleventh grade and later achieved her GED. She met the love of her life in 1947 and married Alfred in 1950 in the Baptist Church in Palacios. Mom knew she was going to marry Alfred when she was at the theater with some friends and there was a group of guys and she told her girlfriends, “that’s the one I am going to marry.” Mom knew at an early age. After she married Alfred, they started a family, had two children, Cindy and Buddy. Claudie was a housewife and mom for 24 years until she was offered a chance to go to work at the sheriff’s department. She decided to try it and liked it. She then went to the Victoria Police Academy and became a chief dispatcher and deputy. She was there for 19 years. Some of her duties were to transport prisoners and she and dad would go and get the prisoners’ from Illinois and Georgia and bring them back to Calhoun County. After her retirement in 1994 she continued her quilting, needle work and even plaster of paris. The children said they remember things that mom had made were all in the garage hanging, and even decorations in the bathroom. She also attended a lot of sewing and quilting conventions with friends and if her sister, Marlene, was down she would join her. They traveled to Houston, Corpus Christi, and Seguin and did a lot of crafty, beautiful projects over the years. She was a charter member of the Calhoun County Quilt Guild and served as president one year. Mom also enjoyed George Jones music, even attending to a couple of his concerts in Houston with Cindy and Aunt Marlene. She could not attend one concert, so Cindy talked to Mrs. George Jones and asked if she would talk to mom, and she did and said, “Claudie, where are you?” and said how sorry she was that she couldn’t make the concert. It made mom’s evening. Mom also went to see Joel Osteen in Houston at Lakewood Church with Cindy, Debbie, Aunt Marlene, and Pauline Allen; and heard Billy Graham at the Astrodome. Claudie loved to cook and she was especially known for her breakfasts, which was a nine course meal; she wanted to make sure everyone had enough to eat. Many years ago she even cooked a turkey and dressing dinner with the trimmings for the Dillard family reunion in Deutschberg. She loved to make people happy with delicious food she prepared. Mom and Dad both enjoyed when the grandkids would come and spend the summers with them. They also enjoyed watching their great-grandkids play and run around the yard when they would come down for a visit. Preceded in death is her husband of 67 years, Alfred Schneider; her parents, Claude and Iva Mae Cavallin; and her mother and father-in-law, Alfred and Rosie Schneider of Palacios. Survivors include her daughter, Cindy and special friend, Debbie; son, Buddy and wife, Lou Ann; grandkids: Crystal Patranella and husband Brandon, Blake Schneider and wife Nicole, Eric Richardson and wife Lori, and Leah Richardson and Lanny Sharp; great-grandkids: Benjamin and Sarah Patranella, Hudson and Eli Schneider, Averie Richardson and Vann Sharp; her sister, Marlene that lives in California; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation was held from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral services began at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. John Fisher officiating. Burial followed in Greenlawn Gardens. The family would like to thank Morada Assisted Living and their staff for their kindness and in helping with Claudie; and especially Morada Memory Care for their love that they gave while she was with them.
Palacios Beacon, December 21, 2022 |
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Beulah Scott passed into the arms of the lord on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Bay Villa nursing home in Bay City, TX. She was born on April 5, 1917, in Chicksaw Nation, OK to the late Bricie M. Ward and Raligh Lee Langham, she was 106 years young. Beulah grew up and in Oklahoma before moving to Texas. In Texas, Beulah met and married the love of her life, Robert O. Scott, a survivor of the Japanese P.O.W. camps in World War II, until the time of his passing in 1988. They had been married for 43 years. Beulah studied and earned her associate degree, and went into the Beauty and Hair business operating her own beauty shops in the Freeport and Jones creek areas for many years. She had a very loyal list of clients. Her family remembers her for always looking her best with her hair, jewelry, and makeup, and would refer to her as a ‘Southern Belle’. She will be fondly remembered for her love of the church first, then her favorite hobbies of bowling, cooking, trips to Las Vegas and getting together with her friends at the bowling alley for lunches. She will be missed by many. Beulah is survived by her sons, Ward M. Scott of Bay City, Jack M. Scott and his wife Brenda of Bay City; her grandchildren, Stacey Curtis and her husband Johnny of Old Ocean, Ryan Scott and his wife Tina of Salinas, CA, and Brian Scott and his wife Tabatha of Louden, TN. She is also survived by many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and all her siblings. Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Saturday June 3, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Jones Creek Baptist Church, 7334 TX-36, Freeport, TX 77541. Religious service begins at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Gulf Prairie Cemetery. Condolences may be left for the family at www.ctbakerfuneral.com Arrangements with Baker & Sons Funeral Home, 634 S. Columbia Drive, West Columbia, Texas 77486; 979-345-3232.
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Monte C. Scott Eastview Cemetery Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Leah Ruth Sedlacek, 66, of Katy, Texas, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 20, 2022, in her home with her husband of 38 years by her side. Leah was born October 10, 1955, in Bay City, Texas. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, as well as traveling all over the world, highlighted by her latest adventure, dog sledding in Colorado. She was a bright light in this world, and she will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by many. Leah was preceded in death by her father, Vernon Leissner. She is survived by her husband, Larry Sedlacek; son, Stuart Sedlacek and his wife, Catherine; daughter, Sarah Wagner and her husband, Wesley; mother, Ruth Leissner; brothers, Al Leissner and his wife, Charlotte, and Denton Leissner and his wife, Linda; Grandsons Cody Wagner and Clint Sedlacek; and numerous other relatives and friends, all of whom she loved very much. A funeral service for Leah will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Schmidt Funeral Home (1344 W. Grand Parkway South, Katy, TX, 77494), followed by a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial Park (FM 2540, Bay City, Texas, 77414). Funeral services held under the direction of Schmidt Funeral Home, 1344 W. Grand Parkway South ~ Katy, Texas 77494 ~ (281) 391-2424
Bay City Tribune, March 27,
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On April 8, 2023 the world lost a beloved brother, father, and friend, Tobias (Toby) Gus Selcer. Toby was born on June 27, 1957, to Ervin and Judy Selcer in San Antonio, TX. He graduated from Bay City High School in 1975 and attended Texas A&M University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering. During the course of his studies, he began working in A&M’s Materials Testing Laboratory, where he remained for almost 19 years, eventually becoming Division Head over the facilities and operations. Toby was an extraordinarily creative and talented engineer, with multi-disciplinary expertise in fields such as mechanical, structural, and material engineering, hydrodynamics, metallurgy, welding technology, hydraulics, and system controls. His extensive career beyond A&M included work as Engineering Manager and Senior Technical Advisor for companies such as Dynacon, Technip, and EMAS Group, and as Director of Marine Operations for Blue Origin. He particularly excelled at problem-solving and was greatly valued in meeting the challenges required in executing the most difficult projects, often serving as a key member on high-stress/high-consequence Crisis Response Teams. A lover of the natural world, Toby was particularly at home on and in water, finding great peace and solace in the sounds of the ocean. A gun and knife enthusiast, he also enjoyed hunting, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. Toby was a loving father, devoted to the raising of his two daughters and step-son, each of whom he was tremendously proud. A kind, thoughtful, and talented man of outstanding character, with a genuine passion for life, he was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Toby is survived by his sister Tina Jones; brother Tom Selcer; daughters, Kate Gomez and Amy Peoples; stepson Billy Naivar; sons-in-law, and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin and Judy Selcer, and his brother Tod Selcer. Celebration of Life services will be held on April 22, 2023 at 11:00 am at Grace Community Fellowship 1900 East Boling Hwy, Wharton, TX 77488. Toby was looking forward to his retirement and had a goal to adopt and train a service dog. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his honor to: Faithful Paws Pet Therapy of Houston; faithfulpawshouston.org.
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Mr. James H. Selkirk, a native of Matagorda County and a scion of one of the oldest gulf coast families, a man of considerable means and one well known throughout this entire section of Texas, died at his home in this city at 8:45 Tuesday evening at the age of 71 years, 8 months and 10 days, and was buried in Cedarvale Cemetery this afternoon at 4:30. Mr. Selkirk has been in ill health for sometime and for the past several months had not been able to get down town to see his friends and converse with them as had been his custom and pleasure. His death did not come as a surprise and he passed away peacefully and quietly The Tribune will have more to say of the life’s history of Mr. Selkirk in a later issue.
Matagorda County Tribune,
June 27, 1919 |
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Elwood F. Sickles, 52 years of age, died at Laredo from injuries received when he fell from a truck on the highway near Mirando City Thursday afternoon. His skull was fractured. The body will arrive here this afternoon or in the morning, and funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 10:30 o’clock. Mr. Sickles has two brothers-in-law living here. Mr. John Williams and Mr. John Grimes.
The Matagorda County Tribune,
August 17, 1928 |
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Larry Joe Sidney, 68, was born February 10, 1955, to Mary Jane and Johnnie Sidney Sr. in Bay City, TX. His earthly journey came to an end on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Matagorda Regional Medical Center in Bay City. He leaves to mourn his children, April Smith of Pearland, TX; Eric Williams of Bay City, TX; Keeya Lewis (Torey, I) of Pearland, TX; Asya Hebert of Bay City, TX; Trezlynn Roy of Escondido, CA and Reaghan Bree of Houston, TX; six grandchildren; six sisters; three brothers; two aunts; and one uncle; as well as host of other loved ones. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 12 p.m. at Mother Zion Baptist Church, 2705 Ave. B, Bay City, TX. Visitation will be on Friday, May 26, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Lakeside Memorial Chapel, 3318 Ave D, Bay City, Texas. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared online at www.lakesidemfh.com on behalf of the Sidney family. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, 703 N. Brooks St., Brazoria, Texas 77422; 979-798-5253.
Bay City Tribune, May 24, 2023 |
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Funeral services for Mrs. Tom Sifford were held from the Methodist Church in Blessing, Sunday, August 15, at 2 p. m. Mrs. Sifford passed away in Bay City Friday night. She resided in Blessing for many years. Survivors are her husband, Mr. Tom Sifford, four sons, Boyd of Seguin, Roscoe of Bay City, Melvin of Freeport, and Guy of Palacios, nine grandchildren, two brothers and one sister.
Palacios Beacon, August 19, 1948 |
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Final rites were held on Wednesday last week for Thomas Franklin Sifford 72, who died at the hospital in Palacios, at the Baptist Church in Blessing. Interment was in Bay City. Surviving are four sons and five brothers,
Matagorda Tribune, December 14, 1950 |
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Sally (Sarah Beth) Griffith Sikes, 73, of Palacios, passed away on Monday, December 26,2022. Sally was born on July 20, 1949 in Huntsville, TX to Albert and Billie Beth (Bacon) Griffith Jr. She was the oldest of 4 siblings. Sally married her husband, Eddie Sikes Jr., on December 19, 1996 and remained married until he passed away on March, 17, 2022. Sally earned a Masters degree in Accounting and worked for Fort Bend County prior to working alongside her husband Eddie at Sikes Fabricating Co. at their home in Texas City for the remainder of her accounting career. Sally and Eddie both moved to Palacios in Fall of 2020 to live alongside and enjoy the company of her beloved West family. Sally was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie, and sisters Susan Blake and Mary (Nick) West. Sally is survived by her sister Lucy (Rob) Ziegler of Bourne, nephew Ryan (Brandi) West of Palacios, Jay (Tracey) Revels of Houston, niece Carol Lee Revels Flores (Robert) of Sealy, Great nephews Noah and Joseph West and great nieces Michelle Rodriguez of Bay City, Madelyn, Elainna, Amelia, Lila West of Palacios and Step-daughter Dana (Steve) Wild of League City and Granddaughters Kyndall Wild of Colorado and Lindsay Wild of Houston. Sally was loved will forever be missed and will continue to be loved by her family.
Palacios Beacon, January 5, 2023 |
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Frankye Nell Simons passed away peacefully on April 8th, 2023. She was born January 3, 1932 in the community of Post Oak, north of Detroit, Texas to parents Bernice Ford and Benjamin Franklin “BF” Crawford. She graduated from Clarksville High School in 1949. In 1950, she met and married the love of her life William Roy Richardson, Jr. after his service in WWII with the US. Navy. They had 4 children: William Roy, Frank Allan, Brian Keith and Leah Ann. Roy Richardson tragically passed away in 1962. Her family of 4 became a family of 7 when she met and married Henry Havelock “Jack” Simons of Midland Texas in 1965 after his service in the U.S Army. Jack had 3 children: Cindy Suzanne, Timothy Havelock “Have” and Jean Anne. Frankye was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband William Roy Richardson, eldest son William, her second husband Jack Simons and step-son Timothy Havelock. She was also preceded by siblings Jacqueline Crawford Brown (Clarksville, TX), Johnny Crawford (Paris, TX) and Benjamin James “BJ” Crawford (Deport, TX). She is survived by children Frank Richardson and wife Carol of Palacios, TX, Brian Richardson and wife Patricia of Midland, TX, Leah and Jeff Pittman of New Braunfels, TX, Cindy and David Murdock of Boerne, TX and Jean Anne and Frankie Knebel of Holiday Beach, TX. Additionally, she is survived by siblings Sue Partin of Center, Texas and Nathan Crawford of McKinney, Texas. Franky Nell was a beloved Meemaw to countless nieces, nephews, grandkids, great grandkids, and great-great grandkids. She was a quilter. She probably made 50+ quilts for her grandchildren. Always with their name, DOB and scripture. She was famous for her homemade “sugar syrup n biscuits.” Frankye “Meemaw” loved the Lord and her family with a deep unconditional passion. She quoted scripture with love to all who would listen. She was a bowler, a quilter, a bridge player and so much more! She loved to tell stories of the past and she had various stories that kept her family in stitches. The family would like to express their sincerest thanks to the community of Palacios and the members of Agape Family Outreach Church for their love and support in the last several years. A celebration of life ceremony will be held at the Agape Outreach Church 1811 Newsome Blvd in Palacios Texas on May 6, 2022 @ 11:00 am.
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Marilyn Luksovsky Sitz, 81, went to be with our Lord on May 16, 2023. She was the daughter of Frank and Hilda Luksovsky, Jr. of Moulton, Texas, born, March 8, 1942. Marilyn and her husband David raised a family and raised a business. After having children, South Texas Corrugated Pipe was born. Marilyn served the business in all capacities for many years, from answering phones to loading trucks. Marilyn was an avid birder, who traveled several continents to expand her “Life List” of birds. She has many birder friends, with very long lists. Wild Warbler Wednesdays in the country were her favorite! She was instrumental in the development of the Matagorda County Birding Nature Center and Mad Island Marsh Audubon Christmas Bird Count, which has become a nationally known event. Marilyn held many positions in various clubs and civic organizations. She was tickled to be named Bay City Woman of the Year and very proud to share the George Holst Economic Development Award, with her husband, David. Marilyn was a committed Lutheran, active tennis player and accomplished seamstress, enjoying quilting, embroidery, and crochet. She loved gardening and antiquing. Her family, who will miss her dearly are her loving husband of 63 years, David Sitz; children: Bradley (Nicole Welfel) Sitz and Becca Sitz (Fred Rodd); grandchildren: David Brae (Isadora) Sitz and Savanna (Zane) Rodriquez and Marilyn’s sister, Georgie (Frank) Bridges and her family from Goldthwaite, Texas. Lunch will be served at 11:30 AM Saturday, May 20, 2023 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 3000 9th St., Bay City, TX 77414. Following lunch, the family will receive visitors from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM, with the funeral service starting at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow at Matagorda Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Paul Galow, Dr. Brent Ortego, Doug Petter, Fred Rodd, Zane Rodriquez and David Brae Sitz. Honorary Pall-birders are Arlene Bennett, Delaine Briscoe, Bettye Jo Lowry, Karen McBride, Sherry Head Rothermel and Francine Sanders. In lieu of flowers, donations to Matagorda County Birding Nature Center, www.mcbnc.org, are appreciated. The address is 1025 SH 35 South, Bay City, TX, 77414.
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Mrs. Emma Meier Skiles, 90, formerly of Bay City and currently of Sealy died May 31 at a nursing home in Sealy. She was a Bay City resident for a number of years and raised all her children in Bay City where her husband was a railroad foreman until he retired. Survivors include: two sons, Earl G. Meier of Lafayette, La. and Clay D. Meier of Houston; two grandchildren, Mrs. Phillip Allen and Mrs. Shirley Parish of Houston; six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held June 2 at 10 a. m. at the Pete Etlinger Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Merle Blado officiating. Interment was at the Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.
The Daily Tribune, June, 1978 |
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Emma Vivian Cherry Slawson, 90, of Bay City passed away May 18, 2023. She was born March 7, 1933 in Oakwood, Texas to the late Frank Calvin Westbrook and Emma Lou Rodgers. Emma was married to her husband Larry for nearly 60 years until his passing in 2012. They enjoyed traveling the world, spending many years overseas. After retiring, she still loved being involved and active in the community and worked at several local libraries and volunteered at the hospital. Emma and SK, married for 7 happy years, enjoyed spending time with their church and at the VFW. To her family she was called “Honey” and will be missed. She was preceded in death by her first husband Charles “Larry” Cherry, her son Larry Eugene Cherry, her daughter Debra Sue Bender, sister Dorothy Jean Kissinger, and brother Thomas Calvin Westbrook. Survivors include husband Sherril Keith Slawson; sisters Mary Lou Denison and Peggy Niederlitz; grandchildren Brandi Saunders and Anthony Gonzales, Kristina Bush, Sean Cherry, Larry Don and Isbeth Cherry, John and Katie Cherry; and 11 great grandchildren, with one on the way. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the Bay City Baptist Church. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM with Rev. Lee Watson officiating. Interment will follow at Damon Cemetery in Damon, Texas. Pallbearers will be Larry Don Cherry, John Cherry, Keith Slawson, Sidney Slawson. For memorials, please consider a donation to the VFW Post 2438, PO Box 14, Bay City, TX 77404.
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From Tuesday’s Daily. Ross Sledge, aged 35 years, a well known married man of this city, died at the hospital last night after a severe, but brief, illness and was buried in Cedarvale Cemetery this afternoon at 4 o’clock. Decedent is survived by his wife and child, two sisters, Mrs. Fayette Penny and Miss Bessie Sledge, and one brother, Willie Sledge of Weimar. Ross Sledge was a good, hardworking and conscientious man, a provident husband and kind father. He was just beginning a life of usefulness when death called him. All who knew him had only the kindest words for him and his friends were many. Death is relentless and strikes often where least expected. Apparently in the best of health only a short while ago, Ross had only the brightest hopes for a happy future and was exercising his every endeavor to that end when the malady which cost him his life laid him low. The Tribune joins the many friends of the family in sympathy and condolence for them in their darkest hours of grief.
The Matagorda County Tribune,
Friday, July 21, 1916 |
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Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon for Miss Josie Smart, 56, who died Friday morning. Surviving are her brother, Bob Smart of Wadsworth, and a sister. The Rev. Paul Davis officiated and funeral arrangements were under the direction of Taylor Brothers. Burial was in Cedarvale Cemetery. The Herald, Bay City, October 2, 1941 Wadsworth Miss Josie Smart, who had been in poor health for several years, and who had been in the Bay City General Hospital for a time, passed away Friday, September 26. Services were held Saturday morning in Taylor Bros. Funeral Home and the remains laid to rest in Cedarvale Cemetery. Miss Smart had been a resident in the Wadsworth vicinity for a number of years. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Tony Johnson, one brother, Bob Smart, and several nieces and nephews, who have the sympathy of their Wadsworth friends.
The Daily Tribune, October 1, 1941 |
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Mrs. Mary Smartt, 35 years old, died at the residence of her brother, Mr. W. B. Smartt, east of Wadsworth. Mrs. Smartt is survived by her mother, Mrs. W. D. Smartt; four sisters, Mrs. B. B. Bell, Mrs. L. C. Mitchell, Miss Josie Smartt of Wadsworth and Mrs. A. E. Johnson of Gregory, Texas; three brothers, W. B. Smartt and Bob Smartt of Wadsworth and Mr. Tom Smartt of Moody, Texas. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock at Cedarvale cemetery, Rev. Odis Rainer officiating. Taylor Bros. were in charge.
The Matagorda County Tribune,
September 12, 1935 |
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Mrs. Susie Smart, age 82 years 22 days, died at the family residence near Wadsworth, Texas, Friday at 11 a. m. She is survived by four daughters, Miss Josie Smart, Mrs. B. B. Bell, Mrs. L. C. Mitchell, of Wadsworth and Mrs. A. E. Mitchell, of Rockport, Texas; three sons, W. B. Smart, Bob Smart, of Wadsworth, and Tom Smart, of Moody, Texas. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3:30 from the funeral chapel of Taylor Bros. Interment will be in Cedar Vale Cemetery under the directions of Taylor Bros.
The Daily Tribune, January 18, 1936 |
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W. B. Smart, age 55 years 7 months 24 days, died at the residence of his family near Wadsworth, Texas, Saturday morning. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:00 p. m., from Taylor Bros. Funeral Chapel. Interment was in Cedarvale Cemetery. Taylor Bros. was in charge of funeral arrangements.
The Daily Tribune, April 14, 1938 |
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Ronnie Ray Smethers, 79, of Bay City passed away March 21, 2023. He was born September 16, 1943 in Weatherford, Texas to the late Tonnie Wayne Smethers and Robbie Louise Bunton Smethers. Ronnie (Ron) was a very adventures kid and loved the outdoors. He spent many summers with his grandparents where they would often find him in the woods or in a creek. As he grew to a young man, he had a love for sports and continued a love for the outdoors. After graduating from Tuloso Midway High School he went to Ranger Junior College and then joined the Army but was medically discharged during Vietnam. After being discharged from the Army, he worked in sales for a while then began working in the refineries as a boiler maker/pipe fitter. He worked his way up in safety and then landed the position he loved the most in Human Resources. As a Human Resource Manager, he took great pride in finding the right position for each candidate. During this time, he met his loving wife, Jennifer of 20 years. They were inseparable from the time they met over 26 years ago. There was nothing he would not do for his “Little Girl”. He also took great joy in his two children Ronnie and Rae. He was so proud of both of them and lit up with joy even from a little text message he received from them. Although he was not able to travel as much as he wanted he loved his grandkids and great-grandkids dearly. He loved to hear of their adventures and accomplishments and was always asking for pictures. Ronnie was a kind, patient, generous man that will be greatly missed by many. Survivors: His wife of 20 years, Jennifer Kay Castillo-Smethers; daughter Erin Rae Burge (Craig); son Ronnie Ray Smethers II (Dayna); aunt Erna Lee Young, sisters Pamla Wayne Stafford (Burr) and Carla K Gambini (Santana); grandchildren David Blake Sellars (Kelsey), Colton Klatt, Chelsi Klatt, Cody Klatt, Brant Burge, Caitlin Burge and Chad Burge and great grandchildren Ayden Sellars, Austin Sellars and Andrew Sellars. Several cousins, nieces and nephews. All will miss him dearly. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM Monday, March 27, 2023 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM with Rev. Gabriel Espinosa officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Sellars, Craig Burge, Brant Burge, Michael Castillo, Jeffery Castillo and Woody Young. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie R. Smethers II, Chester Rigall, Neil Henley, Lino Ramrez, Dillon Mulford and Rafael Herrera.
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Carol Ann Smith was born on September 27, 1939. She was the first of three children born to Katie and Holland Collins in Houston Texas. Carol moved with her parents to Kingsville Texas in her early years. Carol lived in many places but spent most of her years in Pleasanton, Palacios and Kingsville. Carol resided at The Heights of Atascosa in Pleasanton Texas until her passing on December 31, 2022. Carol’s Christian faith was a strong one and when she no longer could attend church, she became a prayer warrior and would pray daily for her children and grandchildren. Carol worked for the Palacios Police Department, Jourdanton Sheriff’s Department, and the San Antonio school district as a dispatcher for many years. While in Palacios she became a member of the VFW Post 2467. She loved to sing and spent the last year singing to the resident and nurses with her best roommate Diane Martinez. Those two were a pair. If you didn’t know a name of an actor or actress from an old western, she could tell you, she knew them all. Her children could tell her favorite hobby had to be shopping at Walmart. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ray Collins; sister, Linda Webb; two sons, Rusty Edwards and Douglas Smith. Among those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Wayne (Darlene) Biffle of Palacios Tx; Kenneth (Lynn) Smith of Arlington Ga.; daughter, Barbara Smith of Pleasanton Tx; sister-in-law, Patty Collins of Pleasanton Tx. She had 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren whom she loved receiving pictures of them on her Frameo. Pall bearers will be her grandsons Chad Smith, Jay Smith, Brant Biffle, Cameron Biffle, Nathan Biffle and Cross Espinosa. The family will receive condolences on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Turcotte Piper Mortuary. A graveside service will be at 2:00 PM at Resthaven Cemetery in Kingsville, Tx. Carol’s family would like to thank the staff at The Heights for the wonderful care she received and all the “special privileges” she was given.
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News has been received of the death of Chas. Smith of Port Lavaca. Mr. Smith was one of the old settlers of this county, he being at the time of his death in his 74th year. Mr. Smith has been in bad health for quite awhile, however, his death came as a great shock to the community. Surviving Mr. Smith are three girls and two boys. viz: Mrs. Nannie Franz of this city, Mrs. Kate Nye of Louisiana, Mrs. Julia Autry, and Gene and Walter Smith of Port Lavaca. The Tribune extends sympathy to those bereaved in the death of this good man.
The Matagorda County Tribune,
August 11, 1916 |
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Funeral service for Daniel Lee Smith, 24, of Bay City are scheduled for 4 p. m. today at Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City, the Rev. W. a. Haskell presiding. The family has requested no one other than family members attend the graveside service. Mr. Smith was born April 13, 1963, in Groton, Conn., to Donald L. and Jeannine K. Smith. He died Dec. 23, 1987 at Jefferson Davis Hospital in Houston after a long illness. He was a Baptist. He is survived by a sister, Dawn K. Smith of Bay City; a nephew, Brandon C. Smith, also of Bay City; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Lloyd Smith of Bristol, R. I.; and great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice C. Smith, also of Bristol, R. I. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Muscular Dystrophy fund. Arrangements are through Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. Bay City.
The Daily Tribune, December, 1987 |
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Harriet Elizabeth Smith, 82, of Bay City passed away October 29, 2022. She was born November 7, 1939 in Reedville, Texas. Harriet retired from Milberger Turf / King Ranch Turfgrass after many years of service as a bookkeeper. Harriet loved watching her grandchildren’s events, be it sports or other activities. She loved to cook and bake; her pecan pie recipe won many awards. She loved to read cookbooks and amassed a vast collection of them. She also collected teapots. She loved the Houston Astros and the Texans and she loved to watch most sports on TV as well as the Food Channel. She was preceded in death by her parents Louis Borchert and Doris Powell Borchert. Survivors include daughter Leanne Orr & husband Kevin; sons Scott Smith and wife Gina and Frederic Smith; brother Powell Borchert and wife Evelyn; grandchildren Philip Orr (Hannah), Shelby Orr Jarvie (Jake), Austin Smith (Tess), Aaron Smith (Megan), Ashley Smith (Kyle), Andrew Smith (Makenzi), Adam Smith, Alec Smith, Avery Smith, Ayden Smith and Addison Smith and great grandchildren Blake Smith, Brooks Smith and Aaron W. Smith. We would like to thank Dr. Alan Byrd, Dr. Glenn Ihde, Dr. George Hanna, and the staff at Matagorda Regional Medical Center for their care these past few weeks. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Nichols Street Church of Christ; 1200 Nichols Ave; Bay City, TX 77414 with a meal immediately following at the KC Hall off Nichols Avenue. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Helen Jean Washington Smith, 80, passed away September 30, 2022 in Houston, Texas. She was a 30-year resident of Bay City and member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral services were held October 8, 2022 at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. Burial followed on October 10, 2022 at Houston National Cemetery. Helen was born to the late Engle Washington, Sr. and Annie Bell Davis Washington in Natchez, Mississippi. She was married for 57 years to her childhood sweetheart, Willie Lee Smith, Sr. had 3 children: Jacqueline, Teresa, and Willie, Jr. Helen leaves to cherish her memory her husband, children Jacqueline Smith Terrell, Teresa L. Fuselier (Kevin), and Willie L. Smith, Jr., 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and a host of family and friends. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Troy B. Smith Professional Services.
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Lewis Franklin Smith, 79, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023. He was born on October 10, 1943, in Collegeport, Texas to the late Melvin Roy Smith and Mable Lee Christian. He was a loving and devoted father and husband. He married the love of his life, Mary Anne Zbranek on November 6, 1978. When he wasn’t fishing, he was watching his favorite Western shows on television. He will be missed by many. Lewis was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Tommy Smith, Alfred Smith, Charlie Wayne Smith; sister, Doris Smith; daughter, Shannon Smith. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Anne Smith; sisters, Gail Helwig, Mary Lou Thurman, Joyce Cochran; brother, Jasper Roy Smith; two grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of friends and family. The family will receive friends and relatives for visitation at 9:00am Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Nichols Street Church of Christ in Bay City, Texas. Funeral Services will begin at 10:00am with Chris Webber officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home |
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Mrs. Lula Smith, age 58 years 7 months and 27 days, died Monday morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. W. O. Testerman. She is survived by her husband Mr. T. P. Smith, four daughters, Mrs. W. O. Testerman of Bay City, Mrs. Lee Hesterman of Dewalt, Texas, Miss Nora Smith and Mrs. Florence Russell of Houston, Texas, and two sons, Mr. A. F. Smith and Mason Smith of Genoa?, Texas. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 p. m. at the Apostolic Church. Reverend Blankenship officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Vale Cemetery following services under direction of Taylor Bros.
The Daily Tribune, May 24, 1932 |
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Mrs. Mary E. Smith, age 85 years, nine months and four days passed away Thursday, December 13th at 2:50 p. m. at the home of her son Mr. Harve Smith in Glenflora, Texas. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 3:00 from Taylor Bros. funeral home with the Reverend Harry Rankin officiating. Burial will be in Cedarvale cemetery. Mrs. Smith is survived by two sons, Harve Smith of Glen Flora and Mr. Virgil E. Smith of Bay City.
The Daily Tribune, November 14, 1945 |
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Oscar Sneed Sr. Eastview Cemetery Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Yvonne Sneed Eastview Cemetery Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Guy Arthur Snyder Sr., 85, of Van Vleck went to be with the Lord and his loving wife Sue on February 7, 2023. He was born April 15, 1937, in Elaine, Arkansas to the late Romey and Myrtle Snyder. Guy was known for his hard work ethic. He was a Navy Veteran and a long-time employee for Gulf States at the Dow Chemical Plant where he retired. He took pride in every aspect of his life, but most of all his family. He had a passion for fishing at Peyton Creek while sharing life lessons to those who were around him. He also enjoyed a competitive game of pool while poking fun at his opponents. Mr. Snyder is survived by his brothers Bobby Lee Snyder, Jack P. Snyder and Paul Snyder, sister Eva Kinney, daughter Debbie Tucker (Timothy Sr.) and their children Chrissy, Timothy Jr., and Brandi; daughter Donna Bruening (Wayne Sr.) and children Wayne Jr., Tiffany, Wesley, and Wade; daughter Patricia Thomas and children Odie Jr., Savanna, Woody, Cody, Heather, and Brian, son Guy Snyder Jr. and children Paul and Trent; son Steven Snyder Sr. and children Steven Jr., Devyn, April, and Jonathan and 39 great grandchildren. Guy is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Mary Sue Snyder, parents Romey and Myrtle Snyder, twin sisters Nan Mayberry and Ann Hull, brothers, Wallace Henry Snyder, Charles Snyder and Romey Snyder Jr., son in law, Odie Thomas Sr., and great grandson Dakoda Cartwright. Funeral Services for Guy will be held at 2:00pm Monday, February 13,2023 at the First Baptist Church in Van Vleck, Texas with Melvin Ryman officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers for Mr. Snyder will be Timothy Tucker Jr., Paul Snyder, Odie Thomas Jr., Wade Bruening, Steven Snyder Jr., and Cody Thomas. Honorary pallbearers are Trent Snyder, Woody Thomas, Brian Thomas, Wayne Bruening Jr., and Wesley Bruening.
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Funeral services for Herbert Aytch Snyder, 30, of Bay City will be held 2 p. m. Tuesday at Living Waters Church with the Revs. Ricky L. Burk and Steve Sieben of Living Waters Church officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. The body will lie in state until noon Tuesday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert E. Snyder, 300 Bayou Dr., Bay City. Mr. Snyder was born May 18, 1961, to Herbert E. and Emma Jo Miller Snyder in Kingsville and died Feb. 7, 1992, in the Woodlands, Montgomery County. He graduated from Bay City High School in 1979 and was employed with Houston Lighting & Power Co. for 14 months. He was also a member of Living Waters Church, which he served as a deacon. Survivors include his wife, Carol Snyder of Bay City; a son, Ryan Aytch Snyder of Bay City; a daughter Emily Elizabeth Snyder of Bay City; his parents, Herbert E. and Emma Jo Miller Snyder of Bay City; two brothers, Kevin E. Snyder of Santa Fe and Paul Snyder of Bay City; and his grandparents, Herbert Sidney Snyder of Canyon Lake and Mr. and Mrs. Horace H. Miller of Kingsville. Pallbearers will be Kevin Snyder, Brett Herreth, Arnold Rugerio, Jerry Sikes, Jeff Vaughan and Frankie Kitchens. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Nelson, Paul Snyder and Jaime Reidel. A memorial fund for the Snyder family has been set up at Living Waters Church. Contributions may be made out to the family in care of the church, or they may be made out directly to Carol Snyder. Services are under the direction of Dick R. Elkins of Bay City Funeral Home. The Daily Tribune, February 1992 Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise
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Mrs. O. J. Sonka, age 26, died at her home in Wadsworth, Monday. She is survived by her husband and a daughter, Joice Patterson. Also surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Laird and five sisters, Mrs. Eddie Ryman, Mrs. Arthur Ryman, Mrs. Ollie Ryman, Mrs. R. A. Dorres, Mrs. B. F. Dorres; and six brothers, Alfred, Lester, Sammie and George Anderson, Robert Anderson and Marion Anderson. Funeral services will be held from the Baptist Church this Tuesday, afternoon at 4 o’clock with Reverend Odis Rainer officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Walker-Matchett Funeral Home.
The Daily Tribune, September 27, 1938 |
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Adrian G. Soza, 60, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023. He was born in Kingsville, Texas to Servando R. Soza, and Maria-Guadalupe Garcia Soza. Adrian lived a simple life and raised his children to be strong-minded, yet kindhearted. Adrian spoke his mind and said it like it was but would go without to help someone that was down on their luck. Adrian began truck driving in his mid-twenties and traveled throughout south Texas delivering goods to consumers. In his spare time, you would find Adrian fishing or BBQing with family and friends. Adrian competed in local BBQ cooks offs with his son Justin and his daughters were never too far behind. When Adrian became a grandfather, it was one of the proudest days of his life. His grandchildren meant everything to him, and he supported them in every way that he could. He was preceded in death by his parents, Servando and Maria-Guadalupe Soza; and nephews Georgie Marono and JohnPaul Garcia. He is survived by his son Justin, wife Paige, grandchildren Addison and Olivia Soza, daughter Lacy, husband Mike and grandson Emerson Morris, and daughter Lindsey, husband Carlos and grandchildren Penelope, Nata’Linh, and Carlos Jr. Maldonado. Brothers Sam, Rick, and Robert and sisters Nelda, Jo-Ann, Nora, Cindy, and Lori. The family will receive friends and relatives for visitation at 1:00pm Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with a Rosary beginning at 1:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 2:00pm with Father Stephen Vacek officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas. Pallbearers for Mr. Soza will be Mike Morris, Carlos Maldonado, David Rosas, Ray De Leon, Billy Yackel, Danny Ladig, Austin Soza, and Roberto Soza. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Funeral services for Mrs. Pamela Floyd Small Stanley, 42, of Bay City will be held 3 p. m. Thursday at the First United Methodist church with the Rev. John Jolley and the Rev. Frank Seaman officiating. Burial will be in Cedarvale Cemetery. Mrs. Stanley was born June 24, 1941, in Houston and died May 23, 1984, in Matagorda General Hospital. She had been a resident of Bay City since January of 1963. She was an active member of the First Christian Church. Mrs. Stanley was also Woman of the Year for 1977, president of the Bay City Junior Service League, officer in Beta Sigma Phi, a former teacher at Bay City Junior High School, a committee member for Bay City Cultural Arts Center and one of the founders of the CPR program in Bay City. Survivors include: husband, Fred Stanley of Bay City; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Small of Jacksonville; father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Stanley of Bay City; daughter, Susan Stanley of Bay City; son, Bart Stanley of Bay City; sister, Virginia Faulk of Tyler; brother, Floyd Small of Houston; brother-in-law, Steve Stanley of Bay City; and nephew, Matthew Faulk of Tyler. Pallbearers will be Charles Allison, Sam Maglitto, Bobby Kimball, Lamar Evans, Rick Glassett and Hill Winfrey. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the First Christian Church building fund, or the Bay City Cultural Association. Arrangements were made with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The Daily Tribune, May 1984 Cancer Claims Life of Community Leader Local civic leader Mrs. Fred (Pamela) Stanley, 42, died this morning after fighting a long battle against cancer. Mrs. Stanley was named Woman of the Year for 1977 by the chamber of commerce for her activities in the community which exemplified the “outstanding qualities of unselfish service to Bay City.” She worked for a time as educational director of the First Christian Church and was board secretary and director of the vacation Bible school. She served as a deaconess and Sunday school teacher. She was president of the Junior Service League in 1973-74, co-chairman of the annual Junior Service League Charity Ball. She was active in the Aquatic Club, a member of the Day Care Center board of directors, a leader of the Marriage Encounter Group and a member of the Chautauqua Book Review Club. She served as president and vice president of Pi P__ and Beta Sigma Phi sororities. She was instrumental in starting CPR classes in Bay City and was a member of the Matagorda-Wharton County child welfare board. Mrs. Stanley was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Small of Jacksonville. She was the wife of Fred Stanley, who is the vice president of Stanley Stores Inc., which is based in Bay City. She has two children, Bart, 20, and Susan, 17, both of the family home. Taylor Brothers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Daily Tribune, May 23, 1984 |
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J. W. Starks Funeral services for J. W. Starks, 83, of Bay City will be held at 10 a m. Tuesday at First United Pentecostal Church with the Rev. R. E. Johnson, the Rev. Robert Wedgeworth and the Rev. Marvin Moore officiating. Burial will be in Cedarvale Cemetery. Mr. Starks was born April 1902, in Hornbeck, La., and died at 2:30 p. m. Jan. 25, 1986, at Ratama Nursing Center, Robstown. A resident of the Bay City area since 1913, he was a retired carpenter. He was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church of Bay City where he served on the board for 48 years. Survivors include two daughters, Ruth Jones of Corpus Christi and Esther Evans of Clute; four sons, James and Aaron Sparks, both of Corpus Christi, Sam Starks of Bay City and Kenneth Allen of Dallas; three sisters, Carrie Crosson and Lillie Burk, both of Bay City, and Novella Creel of Angleton; a brother, George Starks of Waco; 17 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers include his grandsons, Morris, Philip, Mark and Greg Starks, Ronald Evans and Kenneth Shiflet. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Starks, on Feb. 13, 1969. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily Tribune, January 1986 |
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Funeral services for Robert Lee Stevens, 10, were held Sunday at the Church of God with the Rev. A. D. Haney officiating. Burial was in the Cedarvale Cemetery with Matchett-Newman in charge. The boy was ill only a few days. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Stevens; three brothers, Bennie, John F., and B. F. III; his grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. B. F. Stevens of Cedar Lane and Mrs. Mary Ada Hall of Bay City.
The Matagorda County Tribune,
December 18, 1947 |
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Betty Colleen Bosarge Stork went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 6, 2023. She was born at her family home on Hemley Road in Coden, Alabama to Matt Hubbard & Doris Lamay Overstreet Bosarge. Betty was the daughter of the milk man since her father owned and operated Bosarge Dairy. She won numerous awards showing dairy cattle at various shows in Mobile County and the surrounding area. She married the love of her life, Gerald Edward Stork, and they shared 49 years together. Betty was a devout Christian and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Palacios where she taught Sunday school for over 50 years to kids from Pre-K to high school. No matter how old the children were they always came back to her Kindergarten class to say hello to her. She loved her family with all of her heart, and was a devoted wife and mother, but her real pride and joy were her grandchildren who spent most every summer with her in Palacios. When the great-grandchildren came along, she was over the moon with happiness. Betty is survived by her daughters, Deirdre “DeeDee” Stork of Palacios, Jeri Corporon and husband, Dale of Cuero, Iris Nelson and Jeff Hoover of Eagle, Colorado and Lisa Klaus and husband, Paul, of Corpus Christi; grandchildren, Aaron & Heidi Corporon of Choate, Jeremy Corporon of Shiner, Sarah & Brian Schaeffer of Edinburgh, Scotland and Wyatt Nelson of Eagle, Colorado; great grandchildren, Edward & Alexander Jesse “A.J.” Corporon of Choate; and honorary family, Mark & Amy Kubecka, Chris & Landra VandenBergh, Sherri Seaman, Eddie Blackwell, Darrell Blackwell and David Blackwell; and honorary grandchildren, Cha’e Lynn Neimeyer-Wagner, Jarred Wagner, Levi Wagner, Avery, Ty & Ansley Kubecka, Brooke & Rylee VandenBergh, Kyle & Zachary Seaman, and June & Jack Mankey, numerous nieces and nephews. Betty is proceeded in death by her parents, Matt Hubbard & Doris Lamay Overstreet Bosarge; her husband, Gerald Edward Stork; her sisters, Catherine Elizabeth Ryan and husband, Rodney, Doris Gwendolyn Patronas and husband, Walter; brothers, Ralph Conroy Bosarge and wife, Joyce, Gilbert Rolland Bosarge; and honorary sister, Teresa Ann Blackwell. Pallbearers were Kyle Seaman, Zachary Seaman, Stephen Box, Chris VandenBergh, James Hebel, and Mark Kubecka. Honorary pallbearers are Gary Taylor, Ty Kubecka, Darrell Blackwell, David Blackwell, John Neese, Eddie Blackwell, Billy Welch, and Kevin Harvey. A Celebration of Life service was held , January 9,at the First United Methodist Church with Pastors Phillip Higginbotham and Aaron Corporon officiating. Grave side services will be held at 10 a.m. on Sat. (Jan. 14) at Palacios Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials to First United Methodist Church, Children’s Department or the American Kidney Association.
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Gerald Leroy Streams, 85, passed away December 14, 2022. He was born August 22, 1937 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to the late William Guy Streams and Esther Rilling Streams. Gerald was a long time contractor in Matagorda County, operating Streams Construction for many years with his sons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great grandchild Presley DeBord. Survivors include his wife Rose M. Streams; daughter Jennifer M. Childers (Ben); sons Barry L. Streams (Elizabeth), Randy L. Streams (Doris) and Brian L. Streams (Millie); brothers Fred, Wilbur, Clifford and Gary Streams; grandchildren Kristan Debord (Jacob), Kyle Streams (Myriah), Barrett Streams (Ashtin), Tyler Harris and Amanda Champion and great grandchildren Mason Streams, Clint Streams, Morgan DeBord, Ridlee DeBord and Emma Champion. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the Palacios Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 12:00 Noon at Hawley Cemetery with Chris Webber officiating.
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Clay Don Suhler, Sr., 70, of Bay City passed away June 18, 2023. He was born September 12, 1952 in San Antonio, TX to the late Warren Everett Suhler and Geraldine Carmichael Suhler. He will always be an irreplaceable hero to his children, and the victim of every super-hero beat down by his one and only super baby of the 21st century (AKA Tre). He could tell a story like no one else. He was strong and so wise. He was kind, loving, and generous to those he cherished. To those he didn’t cherish…he probably still doesn’t like you. He had a one of a kind sense of humor and the quickest of wit. He was so loved and so feared by his children’s friends. He enjoyed taking his sons to lay down number 11’s with his ’69 big block Camaro. He was a good man. Survivors include his wife Linda Suhler; daughter Christan Diane Suhler; sons Clay Don Suhler, Jr. (Shellie) and Wesley Everett Suhler; grandson Tre Cervantes and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his doggies Jelly Belly , Bitey, and Lily. A family gathering and memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Ruth Vivian Swafford, 96, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on October 20, 2022, in Houston. She was born May 30, 1926, in Gulf Texas to the late Frank Everett and Rose Ryman Hatchett. She was preceded in death in by her beloved husband, Gordon Swafford in 1999, and her beautiful granddaughter Hayley McHam in 2013. Born three years before The Great Depression began, the youngest of seven lived with her Mama, Papa, and siblings in Matagorda County. Ruth had the distinction of being the only Hatchett child born in a hospital. Growing up, Ruth played sand lot baseball with neighbor kids, helped with family chores, and enjoyed going to the “talkies” with friends, when a nickel bought a candy bar. During World War Il, Ruth’s family moved from Matagorda County to Newgulf, and it was there she met and married Gordon, the love of her life. For 49 years, Ruth and Gordon were inseparable, raising a family and enjoying all that living in a tight-knit community offered. Whether it was feeding the cows, fishing, or putting up hot garlic dill pickles, it was always enjoyed as a couple.
Ruth was a member of Newgulf Baptist Church and loved by
all who crossed her path. She was a devoted wife and
mother, avid gardener, extraordinary outdoorswoman, and
award-winning cook. Ruth was truly blessed with the
gift of hospitality, and no one ever left the Swafford
house hungry. She is survived by her daughter, Janelle Swafford of Hearne; and son, Gary (Sherryl) Swafford of Houston. Also surviving are her beloved grandchildren, Jessica (Stephen) Hawley, Lauren Puskas, and Lucas McHam, as well as her beautiful great-grandchildren Brody Puskas, Harper Hawley, and Olivia Hawley. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at Wharton Funeral Home, with a graveside service following at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Wharton. Honorary pallbearers include Clint Hatchett, Scotty Simpson, Tim Morrow, Brian Prather, and Scott West. The family would like to thank the staff at Village on the Park Steeplechase in Houston for their loving care. For those who wish to donate in lieu of flowers, they may be made to the Hayley McHam Memorial Scholarship, Blinn College Foundation, Brenham, Texas or to a charity of choice. Condolences may be left at www.whartonfuneralhome.com Services under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home
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