Cedarvale  - Bay City Cemetery

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James Harry Mallard

James Harry Mallard

Mr. James Harry Mallard, aged 56 years, one month and one day, died at his home in this city this morning, following an illness which has extended over many months. The funeral services will be held from his late residence tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. Services will be held at the home.

Decedent came to Bay City several years ago and had been in the employment of the Bay City Auto and Sales Co. prior to his illness which made an invalid of him.

He is survived by his wife and four children, Misses Dulce and Lurline and Harry and Dick. A sister, Mrs. T.J. Martin, of Louisberg, Tenn., and a brother, J.R. Mallard, of Redland, Cal., also survive him.

Mr. Mallard was born at Caney Springs, Tenn., and moved to Texas in early manhood, marrying Miss Bertha Thompson, a sister of Mayor Pat Thompson and Mr. Frank Thompson, of this city.

He was of a quiet easy-going nature and made many friends by his extremely amiable disposition. While his death has been expected for some time, it is nevertheless a sad blow to his family and to the many friends of the family here and throughout the country. 

The Daily Tribune, May 28, 1926            Obituary courtesy of Susie Adkins
 

Minnie L. Frances Middlebrook

Minnie Frances Middlebrook

September 16, 1861 – October 7, 1925

Mrs. Richard Oscar Middlebrook, for many years a resident of Bay City, died at Laredo, Texas, last Wednesday morning, October 7, 1925, and was laid to rest in Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City, this afternoon, after impressive services at the Baptist Church, Rev. W. M. Joslin officiating.

Mrs. Middlebrook was a devout member of this church and retained her membership here even after moving away from the city. A large gathering of friends attended the church services and the funeral.

Deceased was born September 16, 1861, christened Minnie Francis Karney, at Karneyville, Lavaca County. She belonged to one of Lavaca County’s pioneer families. On February 22, 1881, she was united in marriage to Richard Oscar Middlebrook, who survives her. To this union were born seven children: Richard Otto, of Mirando City; Minnie Viola, of Fort Worth; Mrs. J. C. Emerine, of Victoria; Mrs. L. J. Taylor, of San Angelo; Earl, of Mirando City; Mrs. Alvy N. Grantham, of Houston, and Mrs. Frank Carrington, of this city. Surviving are also two sisters, Mrs. Alfred Baesler and Mrs. J. E. Couch, of San Antonio, and four brothers, Rudolph Karney, Pilgrim Lake; Louis Karney, Leesville; Charley Karney, Hearne, and Oscar Karney, Koerth.

Matagorda County Tribune, October 16, 1925                         Obituary courtesy of Susie Adkins