Cedarvale  - Bay City Cemetery

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Bradly Wayne Harrison

Bradly Wayne Harrison, 28, of Sweeny, Texas, died on Sunday, April 11, 2004, in Sargent [Matagorda County], Texas.

He was born Friday, July 25, 1975, in Wharton, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at Baker Funeral Home Chapel in West Columbia, Texas.

Interment will be at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, Texas.

Survivors include his mother, Gloria Harrison of Sweeny; grandmother, Ethel Knight of Sweeny; son, Teal Holton Winthrop of Brazoria; brothers, David D. Harrison and wife, Tonya, of Bay City, Glenn Achten and wife, Dana, of Austin, James Achten and wife, Lisa, of Sweeny; sister, Radonna
Harrison of Lake Jackson; nieces, Paige, Kayla and Abigail Achten of Sweeny; nephews, Robert and Jared Harrison of Lake Jackson, Hunter and Fisher Harrison of Bay City, Cole Wesley of West Columbia.

He is preceded in death by his father, David Earl Harrison; and brother, Kevin "Bones" Harrison.

Final arrangements entrusted to Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia. (979) 345-3232.

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THE FACTS, April 13, 2004
 


David E. Harrison

David Earl Harrison

Services for David Earl Harrison, 57, of Sweeny were at 2 p. m. Monday, April 28 at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia with Clayton Orr officiating.

Burial will be in Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Friends came to call from 2 to 8 p. m. on Sunday, April 27 at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia.

Harrison died Friday, April 25 at Sweeny Community Hospital.

He is survived by his wife Gloria J. Harrison of Sweeny; sons David Duane Harrison of Bay City, Bradly Wayne Harrison of Sweeny, Glenn Patrick Achten of Austin and James Edward Achten of Sweeny; daughter and son-in-law Radonna Ann and Jonathan Lillian of Lake Jackson; sisters Margaret Moore of Bryan and Elizabeth New of Austin and six grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Howard K. Smith, Edward Knight, Gary Dale Smith, Gary Coker, Donnie Flickinger and Frank Burttschell.

Arrangements are with Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia.

Daily Tribune, April 29, 1997
 


Kevin E. Harrison

Kevin “Bones” Harrison

Kevin “Bones” Harrison, 26, passed away August 4, 1995. He was born May 6, 1969 in Bay City to David Earl and Lillie Meyer Harrison. He was a Piping Designer for M. T. I. Corporation.

He is survived by his mother and step-father, Lillie Mae and Winston Lackey of Bay City; by his father and step-mother, David Earl and Gloria Harrison of Sweeny; son, Cole Wesley Harrison of West Columbia; by his sister and brother-in-law, Radonna and Jonathan Lillian of Lake Jackson; by his brother, David Duane Harrison of Bay City; by his half-brother, Bradley Wayne Harrison of Sweeny; by two step-brothers, James Edward Achten of Sweeny and Glenn Patrick Achten of Austin.

He is also survived by two nephews, Robert and Jared Harrison.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 A. M. Monday, August 7, 1995 in the Taylor Bros. Chapel with Rev. Clayton Orr officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

Pallbearers include, Carrie Phillips, Ray Gutierrez, Pat Peavler, Scott Demarco, Orric Woodard, Dale Wilson, Mike McGuire, and Doug Bailey. Honorary pallbearers include, Jayson Bullard, Mark Hancock, Jody Simons, Gary Meyer, Leslie Meyer, Steve Korff and Shane Smith.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.

Daily Tribune, August 8, 1995
 


Lynet A. Haskell

Lynet A. Haskell

Funeral services for Lynet A. Haskell, 92, of Houston will be held 11 a. m. Wednesday at St. Paul’s Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Lewis and the Rev. W. E. Dugger Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City.

Mrs. Haskell was born July 17, 1895, in Galveston and died Sept. 20, 1987, at Southwest Memorial Hospital, Houston.

Survivors include a son, the Rev. W. A. Haskell of Bay City; two daughters, Joan Murphy of Houston and Mary Elizabeth Hutchinson of Maryland; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

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

Daily Tribune, September 22?, 1987
 


William Allen “Bill” Haskell          Jean Ratliff Haskell


William Allen “Bill” Haskell

March 10, 1926 – Aug. 4, 2008


William Allen “Bill” Haskell, 82, of Bay City and Cedar Lane, passed away Monday, August 4, 2008.

He was born March 10, 1926 in Beaumont, Texas to William Howard Haskell and Lynet Plumley Haskell. He was a resident of Bay City for the past 27 years and a retired Pastor of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Bay City.

He is survived by: his daughter, Lynda Begnaud and husband Jerome of Houston; his son, Mark Haskell and wife Debbie of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; his grandchildren, Will Haskell of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Chris and wife Michiko Haskell of Austin, Dallas Begnaud and wife Carrie and their children Elias, Deacon, and Forest of Lafayette, Louisiana and Carmen McBride and husband Scott and their children Cameron and Avery of Waxahachie, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Emily Jean Haskell in 1996 and wife, Doris Krenek Haskell in 2005.

Funeral services were 2 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 2008 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tom Morgan officiating. Interment followed at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

Pallbearers were Doc Frankson, Chuck Skelly, Dallas Begnand, Chris Haskell. Will Haskell and George Bentinck.

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

Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245 – 4613.
 

Bay City Tribune, Published August 17, 2008

Jean Ratliff Haskell

Jean Ratliff Haskell, 71, of Cedar Lane died Monday, Dec. 30, 1996 at the Methodist Hospital in Houston.

She was born June 29, 1925 in Houston to parents Ernest and Ethel Warren Ratliff. She retired working ten years as a payroll accountant for Bechtel Company in Bay City. As her husband, W. A. “Bill” Haskell was formerly pastor of St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Bay City, she was very active in all church work including the choir, teaching the special students Sunday School Class, serving as missionary chairman of St. Paul’s Church, working in the United Methodist Women and southwestern district, serving as active president of the FCE club and a former president of Church Women United in Louisiana.

Survivors are husband, W. A. “Bill” Haskell of Cedar Lane; son and daughter-in-law Mark and Debbie Haskell of Jakarta, Indonesia; daughter and son-in-law Lynda and Jerome Begnaud of Houston; sister, Ruby Ruth Bentinck of Duncanville; grandchildren Chris and Will Haskell of Jakarta, Indonesia and Dallas and Carmen Begnaud of Lafayette, Louisiana and sister-in-law Martha Ratliff of Cedar Lane.

Funeral services will be Thursday, Jan. 2 at 2 p. m. at the St. Paul’s Methodist Church with Elizabeth Moreau and Ken Goodall officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. In lieu of flowers memorials can be given to the St. Paul’s Methodist Church.

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

Daily Tribune, January 1, 1997
 


Harold Hawkins

 

Wayne Robert Hawkins

Wayne Robert Hawkins

Funeral services for Wayne Robert Hawkins, 34, of Fort Worth are scheduled for 2 p. m. Sunday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home chapel with Verne DiPasca officiating. Burial will be in Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

Mr. Hawkins was born Nov. 19, 1958 in Fulton, N. Y. to Harold Hugh and Beverly Opal Ellis Hawkins. He died June 11, 1993 at Brooks Army Medical Center in San Antonio.

He was a member of the Baptist Church, a resident of Fort Worth for two years, a former resident of Germany and a retired staff sergeant in the U. S. Army.

Mr. Hawkins is survived by the following: a wife, Maria Anne Binder Hawkins of Germany; his parents, Harold Hugh and Beverly Ellis Hawkins of Bay City; a daughter, Tanja Hawkins of Germany; three sons, Steven Hawkins of Germany and Wayne Robert Hawkins and Brandon Keith Hawkins of Moulton, Alabama; three sisters, Gail Hawkins Barber and Cathy Smith of Fort Worth and Beverly Stone of Bay City; and two brothers, Harold H. Hawkins Jr. and Kenneth Hawkins of Fort Worth.

Pallbearers will be Harold Jack Nelsen, Dale Alexander, William Hitchcock, Tom Graves, R. M. Mayhew and Louis Garcia. Honorary pallbearers are Albion Ewton, William F. Cordes, Curtis J. Walls, S. T. Edison, Ellias Zepeda, Isaac Zepeda and G. W. Coston.

Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.

Daily Tribune, June 20, 1993
 


Ida Lee Hayes

Ida Lee Hayes

Funeral services for Ida Lee Hayes, 83, of Bay City, were set for 2 p. m. today at Bay City Funeral Home chapel with Dr. Richard Johnston officiating. Visitation was 8 a. m. to 9 p. m. Sunday. Burial will be at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Mrs. Hayes was born Nov. 29, 1909 in San Augustine to Oliver and Rosalee Horn McElroy and died June 5, 1993 at Matagorda General Hospital.

She was a member of the Baptist church.

Survivors include two sons, Fred L. Hayes of Longview and Robert E. Hayes of Pierre Part, La.; a daughter, Rita Cox of Bay City; three sisters, Oma Christensen of Elkins Lake, Myra Wimberley of Houston and Lois Moorehousen of League City; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Steve Abby, Mike Hatton, Ken English, Lonnie Richards, Nickie Derardinis and Mitch Singer.

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

Daily Tribune, June 7, 1993
 


William Andrew "Bill" Huebner

W. A. "Bill" Huebner

W. A. "Bill" Huebner, 55, of Bay City passed away Friday, May 25, 2001.

He was born November 1, 1945 to Marion "Top" Huebner and Margaret Jean Hudson Huebner.

He was a lifelong resident of Bay City, the owner of Aviation Services Unlimited, a former deputy sheriff with the Matagorda County Sheriff's Department, a former rice farmer, a member of the Bay City Lions Club, a member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, a member of the board of directors for the Texas Aerial Applicators Association and had been a pilot since the age of 14.

He is survived by his wife, Patsy Entzminger Huebner of Bay City, by his children Shelby Huebner of Austin, Jeff Huebner of Ft. Bragg, NC, Matt Lawhorn and Scott Lawhorn of Bay City; by his brother, D. T. "Doug" Huebner of Bay City; by his uncle and friend, Raleigh Huebner; and by his beloved companion, "Sadie."

He was preceded in death by his parents Marion "Top" Huebner and Margaret Jean Hudson Huebner.

The Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2001 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 27, 2001 at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Sam Steele officiating.

Pallbearers were Doug Huebner, Larry Davis, John Runnells III, Doyle Coor, Kurt Coor, Chris Bexley, Shane Cornett and Jeff Huebner.

Honorary Pallbearers were J. W. Kelly, Louis Ziegenhals, and Raleigh Huebner.

Arrangements were with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A00011A2001MY29

THE DAILY TRIBUNE, Tuesday, May 29, 2001
 


Aubrey "Toby" Inscore           Tressie S. Inscore


Aubrey Inscore

 

Aubrey “Toby” Inscore, 67, of Bay City, Texas, died at M. D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas, on October 4. He was a member of W.O.W. and the Lions Club. Survivors are:  wife, Mrs. Tressie Inscore of Bay City; daughter, Susan Furgiuele of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; sons, Robert of Katy, Texas, and Aubrey F. of Bay City; sister, Zella Blackwell of Luling, Texas; brothers, Johnnie Inscore of San Antonio, Texas, and Carl Reed of Mt. Pleasant, Texas; and 9 grandchildren.

 

Funeral services will be held at Taylor Brothers Chapel, on October 6, at 4:00 PM, with Dr. Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jack Rice, J. C. Hall, Comer Hall, Oscar Gibb, Tom McGlathery and Bill Wheeless. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

 

The Daily Tribune, October 6, 1980                                      Courtesy of Susie Adkins
 


Lenora Ellis Janak

 


Deborah Elaine Matthews Martinez


Deborah Elaine Matthews Martinez

September 1, 1964 – November 8, 2000

 

Deborah Matthews Martinez, 36, of Temple, Texas, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2000, at Scott & White Hospital in Temple.

 

Formerly of Bay City, she was born September 1, 1964, to Mike Matthews and Mary Ann Entzminger Matthews.

 

She is survived by: her husband, Juan Martinez of Temple; parents, Mike and Mary Ann Matthews of Bay City; step-daughter, Melody Martinez of Temple; and a sister, Christi Lynn Day of Pearland.

 

The Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM Friday at Taylor Bros. Chapel. The Mass will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church.

 

Contributions may be made to the Holy Cross School Foundation or to the charity of choice.

 

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

 

The Daily Tribune, November 10, 2000                 Obituary courtesy of Susie Adkins

 


Clarence Mehrens          Alma Mehrens

Alma Camp Mehrens

Today is August 26, 1996, and realizing that I am now in my "twilight years", it might be a good idea to do - my obituary. It will seem strange to most people that I might enjoy doing my obituary, but after all, who knows me better than I do? And, also, I can get the last word in this way! If there are any, I don't hear you. 

I was born in Batson, Texas in 1912 to Horace Greely Camp and Louise Dasch Camp. These were the days of the East Texas Oil Boom. My family moved to Austin in 1921 to take advantage of the good educational system for my two brothers and sister and me. This we did. 

After graduating from the University of Texas in 1935, I started my teaching career. In 1937 I came to Bay City to be with my two best friends, Sue Hardy and Jean Huebner. 

In 1940, I married Clarence Mehrens, a young farmer and rancher. We made our first home on his farm property in El Maton. This was a new and exciting time and a busy, busy time in my life. All this farming activity was new to this city girl, and I learned to my husband's embarrassment, that taking dinner to the cowboys in the field did not mean individual congealed salad, 28 inch white linen napkins, and home made little pats of butter. 

I also learned that, when quail hunting, shooting a field lark was not shooting quail. Not withstanding all these faux-pas, I (with Clancy's help), produced a greatly loved family. Judy, Camp, MayMay and Clancy were and are the light of my life. Of course, there were some tragedies along the way that I pray about every day. 

Some of the things that I especially enjoyed doing were being president of the Bay City School Board, member of the Wharton County Junior College Foundation Board, 32 year member of the Bay City Library Board of Directors, Board of Trustees of the First Methodist Church, president and member of the Fellowship Class for sixty years: charter member of the Junior Service league and chosen "Woman of the Year" by the Chamber of Commerce. 

This has been a wonderful journey for me, and I have enjoyed the ride with my family and my friends. My greatest passenger and my guide, however, was our heavenly Father who let me share in His wonderful love that He so generously and unconditionally gives to all of us. 

My family members who have preceded me in death are my good husband, Clarence Mehrens, and my daughter, Judy Mehrens Alien. 

Love to my good family: to my son, Camp Mehrens and his wife Dee, to my daughter, Marilyn (MayMay) Pugliese and her husband Bob, to my brother, Marvin H. Camp of Reedville, Va., and lots of love to my 9 grandchildren; David Johs and his wife Renee, Tina Mehrens, Cindy Castleman and her husband Matt, Shelly Gregurek and her husband Al, Terri Jones and her husband Michael, Lean Sodolak and her husband Nick, Jennifer Evans, Ginger Powell and Ashley Dalton, and to my 15 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and friends. 

Peace be with you. 

Mother, Mama, Nannie or Alma 

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

A memorial service will be 1:00 PM Monday, April 4, 2005 at the First United Methodist Church of Bay City with Rev.'s Pauline Harvey and Kevin Young officiating. Private burial will be at Cedarvale Cemetery at a later date. 

The Victoria Advocate, Saturday, April 2nd, 2005
 


John Paul Mielsch          Evelyn Sutton Mielsch

Evelyn Maurine Sutton Mielsch
December 10, 1932 - July 23, 2014

Evelyn Maurine Sutton Mielsch, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, after a brief illness.

Evelyn was born to Lewis L. and Thelma C. Sutton on December 10, 1932 in Henderson, Texas. Mr. Sutton, Evelyn’s father, was an oilfield worker and the family moved where the work was in Texas and Oklahoma, finally settling in Bay City, Texas, in 1945. She graduated from Bay City High School in June of 1950. She married the love of her life, John Paul “Bubsy” Mielsch on August 1, 1950.

Evelyn was a business woman, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with her own bookkeeping and tax service, Evelyn and Associates, in Bay City for a number of years. She was a long time member of Bay City First Christian Church where she held several offices, including Financial Secretary. Evelyn loved her church, especially partaking of the Lord’s Supper. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star where she held the offices of Worthy Matron, Deputy Grand Worthy Matron and Treasurer.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Paul; her son, Paul Lewis Mielsch, and daughter, Cathey Lynne Willson.

She is survived by her grandson, Dain Jackson Sawyer; and several aunts and cousins in Texas, Oklahoma and Washington. She is also survived by her long-time buddies and “gang members” Mary Lou Birkner of El Campo, TX, Mary Kiesling of Kenedy, TX and Janice Critendon of Olivia, TX; as well as close friend and “partner in crime” Judy Pennington and Kerry Ledwig of Bay City, TX.

Evelyn would be very upset if we failed to acknowledge the warm and loving treatment given her by the wonderful folks at Matagorda Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bay City and the tender, final care she received from the Houston Hospice.

There will be a graveside service at Cedar Vale Cemetery for close friends and family at 10 a.m., Monday, July 28, 2014, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m., at Bay City First Christian Church, 3920 Doris St., Bay City, TX with the Rev. Tom Quirk officiating.

Memorials may be made to Bay City First Christian Church or the Order of the Eastern Star.

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

Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home (979) 245-4613.

Bay City Tribune, July 27, 2014

John Paul Mielsch

Funeral services for John Paul Mielsch, 69, of Bay City were held at 5 p. m. Tuesday, June 23, 1998 at the First Christian Church with Rev. Kevin Flannery officiating. Masonic graveside services will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Mielsch passed away Saturday, June 20, 1998 at the Hermann Hospital in Houston. He was born Feb. 12, 1929 in Bay City to the late Fred Arthur Mielsch, Sr. and Ella Pauline Wasicek Mielsch.

He was a life-long resident of Bay City and was originally a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bay City. Upon his marriage to the former Evelyn M. Sutton, he transferred his church membership to the First Christian Church of Bay City. He was an active member since 1950. He served on various committees and was a Deacon and served as elder and chairman of the board. He helped with the youth group of the church because he was interested in helping the young people.

He was a graduate of the Bay City High School, a graduate of the Schriner Institute of Kerrville, Texas, and a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, a retired owner of the Mielsch Motor Company Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge Dealership in Bay City, a member of the Chamber of Commerce, a Charter Member of the Bay City Jay-Cees, a Charter member of the Optimist Club, a former Assistant Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 45 sponsored by the First United Methodist Church, and served on the Board of Directors for Boy Scouts Troop 863. He was a very active member of Bay City Chapter 380 Order of the Eastern Star. He was Past Worthy Patron and held many state grand offices. He was chairman of the board of the Bay City Assembly No. 119 [Order of the Rainbow for Girls] many times over the years, and received the coveted Grand Cross of Grand Assembly.

Mielsch was a very active member of the Masonic Lodge 865 A. F. & A. M. of Bay City and became Master Mason Sept. 9, 1954, Royal Arch Mason Jan. 27, 1956, Select Master Feb. 3, 1956, Worshipful Master from 1959-1960, and Knight Templar Sept. 23, 1966. He was Master during the building of the current Lodge Building. He was District Deputy Masonic District No. 32 in 1983, was Secretary of Bay City Lodge for over 23 years, Tiler eight of the last 10 years and head of building committee last 10 years.

He was past High Priest of Bay City Chapter No. 315 Royal Arch Mason, past Thrice Illustrious Master of Bay City Council No. 251 of the Royal and Select Masters and past Commander of Bay City Commandery No. 74. He was past District Deputy Grand High Priest of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas, past District Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Council of Select Masters of Texas and a Knight York Cross of Honor.

He was also a member of the Arabia Temple Shrine of Houston and Gulf Coast Shrine Club of Bay City and was only the third ever recipient of the Golden Trial [Trowel?] Award in 1996. He was a supporter and sponsor of the Matagorda County Livestock Show and Rodeo and was instrumental in starting and sponsoring the Dodge Ram Tough Series of the P. R. C. A. Rodeo from 1985 to 1990, a supporter of the Matagorda County FFA and 4-H Livestock Auction, a supporter and vice-president of the Band Aids from the Bay City High School Band, a member of the Black Cat Booster Club, and a sponsor of the Matagorda County Mud Racers Association.

He was a supporter and was instrumental in development of the Sweeny baseball field, a sponsor of the Bay City Little League Association and the Bay City Women’s Softball Association. He was Umpire in Chief and President of the Bay City Umpire’s Association and was a certified Umpire for semi-pro baseball and was certified to Umpire U. I. L. Baseball competition.

He worked hard for the youth of Matagorda County. He helped many of the young athletes with summer jobs and part-time jobs, so they could keep up with their school work and sports. Three of the students that worked for him later became professional athletes. He always tried to stress to the youth that honesty is a virtue that is always most important. Also, the word of a man was his bond.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Sutton Mielsch of Bay City; a daughter and son-in-law, Cathey Lynne Willson and husband Kenneth L. Willson, Jr. of Lake Jackson; a son, Paul Lewis Mielsch of Houston; a brother and sister-in-law, Fred Arthur Mielsch, Jr. and Margie Mielsch of Cedar Lane; a grandson, Dain J. Sawyer of Lake Jackson; and two aunts, Alma Schiller of East Bernard and Rosie Wasicek of Wallis.

Pallbearers for the church service will be Paul Mayberry, Archie “Sonny” Peterson, Ladell Sump, Jack Birkner, Gerald Nordin, Dr. Russell Matthes, J. D. Vernon, Steve Bailey, Malcolm McKenzie, Sr., and Dr. Joe Cannon. Masonic pallbearers will be Mike Plemmons, Paul Pennington, Barry Fry, Bill Sturtz, Tommy Abendroth, Ed Reynal, Ronnie McElhenny, Rodney Mount, Mike Coppinger and Ken Shelly. Honorary pallbearers include Dain J. Sawyer, Kenneth H. Willson, Jr., David Hinton, Dr. James Cowart, Howard Ham, Douglas Wells, Eli Barefield, Jimmy Ray Been, Marcus Smith, Lanier Hester, Norwood Clapp, C. E. “Sonny” Fountain, Harry Fountain, Jim Spoonemore, Donald Roy Perkins, Glenn Sedam, Gary Gregory, Troy Gregory, Bobby Lewis Nordin, Jon Sklar, Cecilio Garza, Jr., Adolph Sklar, Jr., Harry Norris, Jr., Brett Daniel, Don Rouse, Brad Bowman, Bobby Seiferman, Terry Don Perkins, Malcolm McKenzie, Jr., Bobby Bell, Mel Lofton, Larry Tihacek, Victor Tihacek, Larry Keisling, Jack Liem, Johnny Snyder, Sonny Boysen, Tom Jones, Mark Wells, W. J. and David Wasicek, Scott Nunn, Emil Balusek and Wayne Arnold.

Memorials may be made to The First Christian Church of Bay City, The Shriner’s Children’s Hospital of Houston, or to the Masonic Home for Children in Waco.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.

The Daily Tribune, June 26, 1998
 


Joan Lynet Murphy

Joan Lynet Haskell Murphy
August 22, 1932 – October 28, 1994

Funeral services for Joan Lynet Murphy, 62, of Houston, are scheduled for 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 1, 1994, at the Bay City Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Bill Jobe of St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Bay City. Burial will follow in Cedarvale Cemetery.

Mrs. Murphy was born August 22, 1932, in Seattle, Washington, to William H. and Lynet A. Plumley Haskell, and died October 28, 1994, in Southwest Memorial Hospital in Houston.

She was a member of Gethsemane Methodist Church in Houston.

Survivors include: her husband, Joseph Murphy of Houston; two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Donna Murphy and John and Susan Murphy, all of Houston; two daughters and sons-in-law, Janell and Craig Tilley and Julie and James Farmer, all of Houston; a brother and sister-in-law, William A. and Jean Haskell of Cedar Lane; a sister, Mary Elizabeth Hutchinson of Virginia; and, five grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Bill Butler, Ron Thomy, Mark Haskell, Mike Wright, Jerome Begnaud, Chris Haskell and Jeremy Campbell.

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

The Daily Tribune, November 1, 1994           Obituary courtesy of Susie Adkins
 


Tom M. Ottis          Ella M. Ottis


Ella M. Ottis

October 7, 1915 – October 8, 1997

 

Funeral services for Ella M. Ottis, 82, of Bay City are scheduled for 10:00AM Friday, October 10, at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Msgr. James Brunner officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

 

Mrs. Ottis passed away October 8 at her residence. She was born October 7, 1915, in Okarche, Oklahoma to Rudolph J. and Rose Baustert Brueggen. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and had been a resident of Bay City since 1965.

 

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Maureen and Jim Nault of Austin; by sons and daughters-in-law, Edward J. and Jane Ottis of Corpus Christi, Mike Ottis of Wadsworth, Bill and Marilyn Ottis of Bay City and Richard and Caroline Ottis of El Campo; two sisters, Florence Ottis of Okarche, Oklahoma and Alice Panter and husband Bill of Norman, Oklahoma; by two sisters-in-law, Antoinette Rogers of Bay City and Lucille Ottis of Wadsworth; and by thirteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

 

Also surviving are her three special caregivers, Diane Tumlinson, China Mae Thompson, and Tommie Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Ottis, in 1991, her parents and by three brothers.

 

A Rosary is set for 7:00PM Thursday, October 9, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Chapel. Pallbearers include her grandsons, Mike Ottis, Steve Ottis, Dan Ottis, Ronny Ottis, Brian Ottis, Shaw Ottis, Jason Key and Steve Key.

 

Memorials may be made to the Holy Cross School Foundation, 2001 Katy, Bay City, Texas 77414 or the charity of your choice.

 

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.

 

The Daily Tribune, October 9, 1997             Obituary courtesy of Susie Adkins

 

Tom M. Ottis

Funeral services for Tom M. Ottis, 80, of Bay City, will be held 10 a. m. Friday at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Monsignor James Brunner officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

Mr. Ottis was born Aug. 22, 1910, to John H. and Anna C. Ottis in Okarche, Okla., and died Jan. 23, 1991, at Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City.

A lifelong resident of Bay City, he was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus and was on the board of directors at First National Bank. He was also a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife, Ella Marie Ottis of Bay City; a daughter and son-in-law, Maureen and Jim Nault of Plano; four sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Jane Ottis and Dick and Carolyn Ottis, all of Ganado, Bill and Marilyn Ottis of Bay City and Mike Ottis of Wadsworth; two sisters, Eileen Gassen of Hearn and Helen Lundin of Port Lavaca; a brother and sister-in-law, Matt K. and Lucille Ottis of Wadsworth; two sisters-in-law, Nellie Ottis and Katherine Ottis , both of Bay City and Minnie Ottis; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are grandsons Michael Ottis, Steve Ottis, Dan Ottis, Ronny Ottis, Jason Key and Brian Ottis.

In lieu of usual remembrances, donations may be made to the Holy Cross School Foundation or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.

The Daily Tribune, January, 1991
 


Eddie A. Plunkett, Jr.

 

Jimmy Lee Plunkett

February 9, 1954 - August 22, 2017

Jimmy Lee Plunkett, 63, of Ashwood, passed away August 22, 2017. He was born February 9, 1954 in Wharton, Texas to the late Eddie Alice Plunkett, Sr. and Alma Lee James Plunkett. Jimmy was a long-time employee of Mike Stone Grass Farms. Jimmy enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing dominoes and being with friends and family. Always the first to laugh at a good joke or genuine sarcasm, he will be sorely missed by those who loved him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Shelia Jean Plunkett, and one brother Eddie Alice Plunkett, Jr.

Survivors include his brother James Walter Plunkett, sister-in-law, Cindy Pardue, sister-in-law, Arlane Sanders and husband Wayne, sister in law Peggy Bryant and a host of nieces and nephews including Frank Boultinghouse, Jr., Eric Wayne Sanders, James Holland Sanders, Derick James Bryant, Evelynn Hazel McGowan, Stephanie Renee Fojtik, Amy Kay Teeler, Katy Anne Plunkett, Jory Drew Plunkett, Stacey Ellen LaBauve, Megan Christine Plunkett, Lacey Sparks and Trent Blaylock.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM-7PM Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral service has been cancelled do to Hurricane Harvey. Private interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Larry Roe, Danny Broadwater, Doug Ryman, Eric Sanders, Sherman Teeler, James Sanders, Trent Blaylock.

Honorary pallbearer, Jory Drew Plunkett.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Houston Hospice-El Campo; 1102 N. Mechanic; El Campo, TX 77437. Their tireless efforts meant so much to us during this time and we want to thank them for the care given to Uncle Bo.

The family also wishes to extend our deepest gratitude to Larry Roe for caring for J.P. in his final weeks. J.P. loved having you there with him and we are so grateful to you for being there for him. He loved you and so do we.

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Sheila Jean Plunkett

Sheila Plunkett
(June 24, 1953 - June 28, 2005)

Sheila Plunkett, 52, of the Ashwood Community died June 28, 2005 at her residence. She was born June 24, 1953 in Bay City, TX to the late Theodore James and Trubie Jean Sparks Bryant. Sheila was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Matagorda, a resident of Ashwood for the past 20 years, and she was a longtime beautician in Bay City.

Survivors include: husband: Jimmy Plunkett of Ashwood; sister & brother-in-law: Arlane & Wayne Sanders of Wadsworth; brother and sister-in-law: Ricky & Peggy Bryant of Zipperian’s Corner; brother-in-law: James Plunkett of Van Vleck; sister-in-law: Cindy Par-Due of Allen, TX; grandchild: Trenton Blaylock of Ashwood; nieces: Lacey Sparks of Ashwood, Stacey and Megan Plunkett of Van Vleck, Evelyn Thigpen of Bay City, Stephanie Fojtik of Edna, Amy Plunkett of Allen, TX, and Katy Plunkett of Victoria, TX; nephews: Frank Boultinghouse, Jr. of Wadsworth, Eric Sanders of Willis, TX, James Sanders of US Navy stationed in Florida, Derick Bryant of Zipperian’s Corner, and Jory Plunkett of Allen, TX.

Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, July 2, 2005 at Christ Episcopal Church in Matagorda with the Rev’s Harley Savage and Hoss Gwin officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers will be Larry Roe, Danny Broadwater, Frank Boultinghouse, Jr., Eric Sanders, Derick Bryant, and Justin Hayden. Honorary Pallbearers will be James Sanders and Jory Plunkett. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday evening at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

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

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