Robert Dillon Fairbanks - Roselawn Memorial Park - Marker photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 

Gladys Mayberry Alexander-Faniel

Gladys Mayberry Alexander-Faniel, 84, of Bay City, Texas passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 in Bay City, Texas.

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

Bay City Tribune, January 27, 2021

Gladys Mayberry Faniel
November 10, 1936 – January 25, 2021

Gladys Mayberry Faniel, 84, of Bay City, Texas passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 in Bay City.

She was born on Tuesday, November 10, 1936 in Needville, Texas to Daniel Mayberry and Willie Mae Ware Mayberry.

Viewing and guest book registry will be on Friday, February 5, 2021 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home in Bay City.

Graveside services and burial will be at Route Point Cemetery in Needville, Texas on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 2 p.m.

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

Bay City Tribune, February 3, 2021
 

Paul "Rick" Farnwalt, Jr.
July 10, 1946 - March 12, 2021

Paul Richard Farnwalt, Jr., 74, of Bay City, Texas passed away peacefully on Friday, March 12, 2021.

Paul known to many as “Rick,” and was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on July 10, 1946, the son of the late Paul (Dick) and Phyllis (Swanson) Farnwalt.

Rick is survived by his wife, Kendra Farnwalt of Bay City, TX; daughter, Cheron Farnwalt of Duluth, MN; son, Christopher Farnwalt of Richmond, VA; stepson, Robert Nies, Jr. and wife, Rose; stepdaughter, Dayna Nies all of Bay City, TX; stepson, Kevin Nies and wife Carol of San Antonio, TX; sister, Dianne Dennis of Harrisburg, PA; sister, Debra Nelson of York Haven, PA; nine grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; one niece and one nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Paul and Phyllis Farnwalt; and two brothers: Michael and John Farnwalt.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations, 208 W. Pearl St., La Grange, TX 78945. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com .

Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Creations, LaGrange, Texas
 

Sara Ann Terrell Farris
December 12, 1932 – April 8, 2020

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Van Vleck First Baptist Church, 9210 State Hwy 35 North.

Sara Ann Terrell Farris was born on December 12, 1932 in Monroe, Georgia to Estelle Whitley Terrell and Howard Terrell.  After high school graduation, she married Jack Truett Farris from Huntsville, TX and attended Sam Houston State Teachers College.  Upon receiving her degree, her early years of teaching were spent in Madisonville and Wharton, TX.  Her greatest thrill was teaching children how to read using phonics.  In 1956, she began teaching first grade at Van Vleck Elementary School.

Nine years later, Sara and Truett adopted their only child, Terrell Farris, in 1965.

When Terrell was three years old, Sara accepted a teaching position at Sweeny Elementary School where she spent the rest of her career.  She retired in 1994 after 40 years of teaching.

In November of 1994, Sara became a full-time grandmother for her first grandchild, Jacklyn Riha.  Soon after that, in 1997, she was the doting grandparent of two young children when Nathanael Riha was born.  She schooled them both, assuring their academic readiness for grade school.  Every spelling bee, school program, sports activity, band concert, and choir concert in which her grandchildren were involved was a must-see.

Throughout her life, Sara loved to entertain at her home.  She hosted numerous wedding and baby showers, church gatherings, “42” domino parties and other various festivities.  She was an active member of the Van Vleck Methodist Church, Bay City Church of the Nazarene, and later in life, the Van Vleck First Baptist Church.

She left behind a heritage of encouraging others to do their best and the importance of praying for others.  She is dearly missed by her family, friends, and loved ones.

Sara is preceded in death by her parents, Estelle and Howard Terrell; and her husband, Jack Truett Farris.

She is survived by her brother, Bobby Terrell and his family; her daughter, Terrell Riha Towne and her son-in-law Don Towne; her grandchildren, Jacklyn and Nathanael Riha; and various nieces and nephews.

Her Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 2 p.m. at the Van Vleck First Baptist Church, 9210 State Hwy 35 North.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Open Door Enterprises, P.O. Box 569, Van Vleck, TX 77482.

Bay City Tribune online
 

Brandi Lynn Feldhousen

February 20, 1978 - February 09, 2020

Brandi Lynn Feldhousen of Big Wells, Tx was born February 20, 1978 in Odessa, Tx to J. E. and Lin Todd and passed to heaven on February 9, 2020 at the age of 41.

Brandi was preceded in death by her grandparents, G. R. And Jewel Todd and L.C.  and Gertrude Slemmons.

She is survived by her parents, her husband Flint Feldhousen and her son Bryant Feldhousen. She is survived by her brothers, Philip Todd (Lori) of San Angelo and Cary Todd (Brandi) of College Station. Brother in law and sister in law Lance and Lesa Feldhousen of College Station. Nieces Caryssa Todd, Layne Feldhousen, Logen Feldhousen. Nephews Bryce Todd, Blaine Todd and Luke Todd. Also, mother-in-law, Marsha Powell, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Brandi graduated from college with two masters degrees and was a loving educator, always putting her students first. She started her career as a reading teacher and then a dyslexia coordinator. At the time of her passing, she was a Special Events Administrator at Pearsall Independent School District. Brandi was a dedicated Christian, blessing all she came in contact with. She served many years in First Baptist Church of Dilley and as a member of the Dilley Baptist Praise Team.

Visitation will be at Hurley’s Funeral Home in Pearsall Wednesday, February 12, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Funeral service will be at First Baptist Church in Pearsall, Thursday, February 13, 10:00 a.m. followed by a private burial in Marble Falls, Tx.

Paul bearers will be Philip Todd, Cary Todd, Lance Feldhousen, Bryce Todd, Blaine Todd, and Luke Todd.

Donations may be made to the Marfans Foundation, American Heart Association or to donor’s choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, 608 East Trinity, Pearsall, Texas 78061 (830) 334-3361.

Hurley Funeral Home, Pearsall, Texas
 

Ismael "Mayelo" Fernandez

Ismael “Mayelo” Hernández Fernández, 61, of Van Vleck, passed away March 3, 2019. He was born November 29, 1957 in Nvo Laredo Tamps, Mexico to Jose  and Evagelina  Hernández Fernández. 

Mayelo is preceded in death by his parents; sister Maria de la Paz and brother Juan Fernández. He is survived by wife Lirio Martinez Fernández; daughters Edith Fernandez (Martin Hernandez), Priscilla Fernandez (Leonard Fernandez) and Lirio C. Fernandez (Vaughan Dierlam); siblings Alfonso Fernández, Esther Fernández,  Fernando Fernández, Pedro Fernández,  Maria Fernández,  Jose Francisco Fernández, Nena Fernández, Jose Luis Fernández, Sergio Fernández, Daniel Fernández  and Elena Fernández,  and grandchildren, Marcus Vargas, Malachi Arriaga, Destiny Sedillo, Gisele Hernandez, Mia Hernandez, Sonny Arriaga, Isabella Arriaga and Camila Fernandez.

The family will receive friends and relatives 5:00-7:00pm Wednesday, March 6 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A Prayer Service will be 6:30pm that evening. Services are 10:00am Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Rose of Sharon Pentecostal Church. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers are Saul Fernandez, Noe Fernandez, Juan Fernandez, Marcus Vargas, Fernando Fernandez, Jr. and Job Fernandez. Honorary pallbearers are Malachi Arriaga, Sonny Fernandez, Fernando Fernandez, Alfonso Fernandez, Martin Hernandez, Leonardo Fernandez and Vaughan Dierlam.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home                        Courtesy of Faye Cunningham

James Edward Feugate
August 18, 1934 - February 12, 2021

James Edward Feugate was born on August 18, 1934 and passed away on February 12, 2021 and is under the care of Neptune Society.

Neptune Society, Houston, Texas
 

Derrick Fields
October 30, 1976 - December 24, 2019

Derrick Fields, 43, of Houston, Texas passed away on December 24, 2019 in Houston.

He was born October 30, 1976 to Derrell Fields (formerly of Bay City, Texas) and Diane Sodia Fields.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Brentwood Baptist Church, 13033 Landmark, Houston, Texas 77045, with burial to follow at Houston Memorial Gardens in Pearland, Texas.

Survivors include an enormous host of relatives and friends.

Bay City Tribune, January 1, 2020

Willie Solomon Fisher

On Saturday, a twelve-year-old Negro boy named Willie Solomon Fisher met a tragic death in this city in a rather singular manner. He had caught a mule on the commons and tying one end of the rope around the mule’s neck and the other around his own body he mounted a horse and started home; whereupon, the mule dragged him off the horse and ran some distance with him, injuring him so severely that life was extinct when he was released. He recently came here from Yorktown.

Matagorda County Tribune, July 24, 1903
 

Lurline Johnson Fletcher
December 11, 1943 – January 5, 2021

Lurline Johnson Fletcher, 77, of Houston, Texas passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in Webster, Texas.

She was born in Bay City, Texas on Saturday, December 11, 1943, the daughter of Lorenzo Johnson and Edith Grice Johnson.

Visitation and guest book registry will be on Friday, January 15, 2021 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Bay City.

Graveside services and burial will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Danciger, Texas.

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

Bay City Tribune, January 13, 2021
 

Ernest N. Fleury

Funeral notice was received here Monday of the death of Ernest N. Fleury, in Wharton. The many friends, relatives and acquaintances of Mr. Fleury regret to learn of his death. He lived in Palacios a number of years ago and is well remembered by all who knew him. “Flu” going into pneumonia was the cause of his death. Interment was made in Wharton, his home town.

Palacios Beacon, January 17, 1929
 

S. R. Flewellen

Funeral services for S. R. Flewellen, 31, of 4614 Holt, Bellaire, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Verner Bowers of Collegeport were held at 3 p. m. Monday, January 5, at the Settegast-Kopf Kirby Drive Chapel with the Rev. Paul W. Stephens officiating. Burial was in Forest Park West, Houston.

A native of Mineola, he had been a Houston resident for 10 years. He passed away Sunday, January 4.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Laverne Bowers Flewellen, sons, Rocky, Stuart and Bryan, all of Houston; parents Mr. and Mrs. Stuart R. Flewellen, Humble; brothers, Hugh Flewellen of Humble and Bruce Flewellen of Houston; sisters Mrs. Edna Mae Jordan, Weldon, N. C.; and Mrs. Gloria St. John of Houston.

Palacios Beacon, January 8, 1970
 

Angelina Donna Flores
July 30, 1937 - July 08, 2020

Angelina Donna Flores, 82, of Pflugerville, Passed away July 8, 2020. She was born July 30, 1937 in Edna, TX to Adolpho Altamire and Julia Guevara Altamira.

Angelina is preceded in death by her parents; husband Eulalio P. Flores, Sr., and son Andy “Angel” Flores. She is survived by daughters Yolanda Martinez and husband Mickey, Lilly Perez, and Linda Cochrane and husband Tom; sons Eulalio Flores, Jr. and wife Nadine, Adrian Flores and wife Autumn, and Jay Flores and wife Mary Lynn; 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and relatives beginning at 9:00 am Saturday, July 11, 2020 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Gymnasium in Palacios, with Fr. Francis Nguyen officiating. Funeral mass will begin at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers are Adrian Flores, Gabriel Martinez, Stan Temple, Esteban Gonzalez, Anthony Taylor and Luis Paredes.

Masks/face coverings are required, and social distancing guidelines will be observed.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Juan Garcia Flores
June 26, 1963 - July 31, 2020

Juan Garcia Flores, Sr., 57, of Bay City passed away July 31, 2020. He was born June 26, 1963 in Kingsville, TX to the late Martin Flores, Jr. and Estella Garcia Flores.

Juan was a Salesman in the oilfield for over 35 years. For all those that knew him, he was known to be very tough most of the time, but still took care of everyone.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, sports and especially loved watching his Grandkids play sports. He also loved his three dogs, Lilly, Willy and his “New Rescue”, Homer. He loved spending time with his family during get-togethers and trips.

He loved his Children, Grandchildren, his mother, sister, brothers, other family and friends. He was a selfless person with an amazing Heart, the true definition of a “SUPERMAN” who instilled good values.

He will always be remembered in everyone’s hearts that met him. We, his Children and Grandchildren will miss him dearly, and hold him as “The Rock” of Our Family, Always and Forever in Our Hearts.

Survivors include his mother Estella Flores; daughters Cecilia Flores (David Solis), Patricia Flores and Laura Flores (Christopher Cunningham); son Juan Flores, Jr. (Mariah); sister Bonnie Fernandez (Jose); brothers Martin Flores III (Rosemary) and Ricardo Flores (Annalisa); grandchildren Steven Solis, Alexis Solis, Malorie Rodriguez, Liliana Franco, Markus Cook, Juliana Franco, Kage Rivera and another grandson expected to arrive December 2020 and by his former wife Belinda Flores.

He also leaves behind his dogs Willy Sir, Lilly and Homer, whom he loved deeply.

Viewing will be restricted to immediate family members only. A rosary will be recited at 10:30 AM Friday, August 7, 2020 at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 AM Friday with Rev. Gabriel Espinosa officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Bueno, Jr., Martin Flores IV, Albert Maseda, Armando Bueno, Sr., Demencio Bueno, Jr. and Stephen Pena. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Jose Fernandez Sr., Daniel Bueno Sr., Jose Fernandez Jr., Ricardo Flores Jr., Austin Flores, Anthony Flores, Armando Hasette Sr., Chris King, Tim Young, Manny Rodriguez, John Michael Solis and Jose L. Perez.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home             Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Raúl Flores, Jr.

A memorial celebration of the life of Raúl Flores, Jr., 65, of Freeport, will be announced at a later date where his cremated ashes will be placed to rest in Bloomington accompanied by immediate family members.

Raúl was born in Port Lavaca, Texas June 27, 1955, the eldest of 9 children, to his parents Raul Flores and Carmen  Salinas Flores, and his life did not come to an end with his peaceful passing on January 30, 2020 with his wife of 25 years, Nora Flores and stepson Brian Reading by his side, as heaven gained a shining light upon his arrival.

He was known for his gentle, loving and caring heart and for his keen and astute listening ability of all those around him.

He attended elementary schools in Palacios and learned to play golf at an early age from his father. He graduated in 1975 from Palacios High School. In 1977, he obtained an associate’s degree from Wharton Jr. College and honored as Mr. WCJC by his colleagues. He attended Pan AM University in1975 and Southwest Texas State University in1978 with an art focus later inspiring his educational materials.

He was a member of Job Corp in 1987. In1994, Raul was a youth counselor with the Houston Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse in the Camp Twist/Shout Programs servicing young children in Houston and later with adults in Bay City. He was an educational paraprofessional from 1998-2008 with Brazosport ISD.

His loving heart will never be forgotten by all those who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Raúl Flores, Sr.

He is survived by siblings: Julia Gonzales (Ruben), Flavio Flores (Christine), Richard Flores (Patricia), Pedro Flores (Diana), Gustavo Flores (Lisa), Carmen Phillips (Walt), Rita Flores, Rita Teresa Flores (Eric Matias); stepson John Reading (Donna); along with many nephews and nieces.

Palacios Beacon, February 24, 2021
 

Robert G. Flores

Born July 29, 1929

In Palacios, Texas

Passed away May 2, 2021

He leaves behind a beloved wife of 64 years, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

We will miss your laughter, your sense of humor, guidance and most of all love.

Love you always daddy, Rest In Peace.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Dan Richard Folmar, Sr.
 September 22, 1930 - March 26, 2010

Dan Richard Folmar Sr., age 79, of Edna, died Friday, March 26, 2010 in Victoria following an extended illness. He was born on Sept. 22, 1930 in Streetman, the son of the late Oscar Lorette Folmar and Verna Mae Rouse Folmar.
 
Mr. Folmar has been a resident of Edna since 1991 and was a former resident of Boling from 1948 until 1981 when he moved to Liberty City. He married Patricia Ann Swain on July 29, 1954 in Boling. Mr. Folman was a member of the El Campo Church of Christ and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
 
He was preceded in death by two brothers Ray Folmar and Oscar Folmar Jr.; and a sister, Myra Ryman.
 
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 29, 2010 at the El Campo Church of Christ with Todd Trotter officiating. Graveside services and burial followed at 2 p.m. Monday at the Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Van Vleck.
 
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Ann Folmar of Edna; sons and daughters-in-law, Dan Richard and Ronnie Higdon Folmar Jr. of Jacksonville, Ark., James Madison and Kimberly Knight Folmar of Wharton and Larry Glenn and Carrie Lynn Folmar of Edna; brothers, James Larry Folmar of Van Vleck and Jerald Paul Folmar of Wadsworth; grandchildren, Cody Ryan Folmar and Aubrie Nykole Folmar, Kendan Kyle Folmar, Blake Cameron Folmar, Drew Michael Folmar, Emily Ann Folmar, Sandra Renee Folmar and Jaclyn Annette Folmar. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
 
Pallbearers will be his grandchildren.
 
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to the El Campo Church of Christ Youth Group, 311 E. Calhoun, El Campo, TX 77437.
 
Funeral services were under the direction of the Wharton Funeral Home in Wharton.

Wharton Journal-Spectator, Tuesday, March 30, 2010
 

Patricia Ann Folmar
July 28, 1935 - January 02, 2021

Patricia Ann Swain Folmar, 85 of Edna and formerly of Boling passed away at her residence in Edna, Tx on January 2, 2021.  She was born on July 28, 1935 in Gallipolis, OH to the late Charles Swain and Elsie Bragg Swain.

Patricia worked as a substitute teacher.  She was married to Dan Richard Folmar, Sr. on July 29, 1954 and he preceded her in death in 2010.  Patricia was a Christian woman.  She loved to fish, eat, shop, dance, swim, attend sporting events, and play cards.  She enjoyed being around people and loved to go out.  She was known for the funny stories of her childhood, although you may have heard them many times, she always made you laugh.  In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Nancy Swain, Linda Swain and Martha Robey; brothers, Richard, Clark, Robert and James Madison Swain.

She is survived by her sons, Dan Richard Folmar, Jr. and partner, Diane Fields of Benton, AR, James Madison Folmar and wife, Bonnie of Rosenberg and Larry Glenn Folmar and wife, Carrie of Edna; brother, Charles Swain, Jr.; grandchildren, Cody Ryan Folmar, Aubrie Nykole Torquemeda and husband, Kyle, Kendan Kyle Folmar and wife, Kelsey, Blake Cameron Folmar and wife, Kyndir, Drew Michael Folmar, Emily Ann Folmar, Sandra Renee Click and husband, Brad, and Jacklyn Annette Lundstom and husband, Stephen; great grandchildren, Eleanor Jane Folmar, Kyndzee Rae Folmar, Kambree Mae Folmar and Emma Kate Lundstrom.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 starting at 5-7 p.m. at Wharton Funeral Home.  A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 2 p.m. at El Campo Church of Christ with Rev. John Mc Cord officiating.  A burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Van Vleck.

Funeral Services are under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home.  Condolences may be left at whartonfuneralhome.com

Wharton Funeral Home
 

Frank LeRoy Foster

Frank LeRoy Foster, who died in San Antonio April 15, 1930, was born in Perry, Iowa, Jan. 25, 1882. He was married to Miss Emma I. Rowland, Jan. 25, 1908, who with two sisters and one brother survive.

Since early manhood he had worked for the S. P. railroad and came to Palacios about 18 years ago. He was transferred to other branches of the line at different times, but eight years ago came back here and had decided to make this his future home.

He was a loyal and faithful member of the Masonic Lodge, also the Eastern Star, and numbered his friends almost by his acquaintances.

The funeral was held at the undertaking parlors in San Antonio, after which interment was made in a cemetery in that city with the Masonic service.

Mr. Foster appeared to be a strong healthy man and left here in the best of spirits for a short vacation and his sudden death came as a severe shock to us all.

The bereaved wife, sister, brother and other relatives and friends have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.

Palacios Beacon, April 24, 1930
 

Ellen B. Spitdowski Fowler
August 12, 1949 - July 14, 2019
 

Ellen B. (Spitdowski) Fowler, 69, of Ganado, TX died July 14, 2019 at Hospice of South Texas in Victoria, TX surrounded by family and friends.

Born August 12, 1949 in Bay City, TX, she was the daughter of the late Ray Spitdowski (Father), Ellen (Spitdowski) Bender (Mother) and Wilburn Bender (Stepfather).

She is survived by her child, Timothy W. Fowler and Rhonda Fowler of Victoria, TX; grandchildren, Devin Fowler of Victoria, TX  and Karli Fowler of Victoria, TX; four great grandchildren; surviving siblings, Ann Church of  Lincoln, Alabama, Paul Spitdowski of Brooklet Georgia, Martha Spitdowski of Dallas, TX, Minnie Turner of Bristol, Virginia, Ruth Bunkley of Fort Worth, TX, and Dorothy Giaimo of North Brook, Illinois.

In addition to her parents; she was proceeded in death by siblings, Howard Spitdowski, Ray Spitdowski Jr., Gladys Penny, and Dena Wages.  

Cremation Services Entrusted to Victoria Mortuary & Cremation Service, Inc., 361-578-4646.

Bay City Tribune, Wednesday, July 17, 2019
 

J. Louis Frank
May 01, 1936 - April 16, 2020

Curtis Lee Franklin
August 16, 1936 – April 5, 2020

Curtis went home to be with the Lord on the afternoon of April 5, 2020. He was born August 16, 1936 to the late William Franklin Sr. and Reginald W. Law, in the Live Oak Community.

Curtis graduated from O. H. Herman High School in 1955. He was very active in basketball and football.

Three sisters preceded him death, Billy Faye Franklin Gloria Fobbs and Willie Singleton.

He was a member of the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church where the Rev. L.C. Cunningham Jr. is Pastor. He was a very knowledgeable Sunday School Teacher. He was a Mason.

He worked as a boilermaker and construction worker at Dow Chemical Company in Freeport, Texas for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Arlene; six sisters, Blanche (Eugene) Johnson, Betty Fields, Bobbie Johnson, Dina Kaye (Odell) Burton, Angel Franklin, and Jerald Dean Craft; four brothers, Gilbert (Eliza) Franklin, Wilbert Franklin, Harold (Marquiee) Franklin, and Frank Franklin; two step-daughters, Judy and Diana; a host of nieces and nephews; three sons, Curtis Jr., Nathaniel (deceased), and Darrell (deceased).

Due to current situations concerning public health, a private burial will be held with immediate family members only.

He will be laid to rest at Eastview Cemetery in Bay City, Texas.

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

Bay City Tribune, April 8, 2020                  Photo courtesy Faye Cunningham

Stevie Franklin
November 4, 1967 – March 1, 2021

Funeral services for Stevie Franklin, 53, of Bay City, Texas, will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at 10 a.m. at the Bay City Sport Complex. 

For those individuals who wish to view the remains, a walk-through viewing will be on Friday, March 5, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lakeside Memorial Chapel, 3318 Avenue D, Bay City, Texas.

Condolences may be shared with the family on-line at lakesidemfh@gmail.com.

Final arrangements have been entrusted to Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, 703 N. Brooks Street, Brazoria, Texas 77422; 979-798-5253.

Bay City Tribune, March 5, 2021
 

Janet Celeste Graham French
March 23, 1951 - February 2, 2021

Janet Celeste Graham French, 69, of Lake Jackson, Texas, passed away on February 2, 2021.  Janet was born to Alice Ruth Catchings and Elmer Shepard Graham on March 23, 1951 in Bay City, Texas.  Janet married Johnny M French in Bay City, Texas on May 13, 1972.

Janet worked as a Laboratory Technician for two years.  Janet worked for 19 years as an Early Childhood Multi Needs Bus Driver for the Brazosport Independent School District. Janet was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved playing the piano and would play every Sunday during church meetings since she was 16 years old. Janet graduated from Bay City High School in May 1969. She was a member of the high school band and played many instruments including clarinet, saxophone, and the bassoon. She also enjoyed playing softball during the girl’s summer league. She was a water safety instructor from the age of 16 and volunteered as a lifeguard at summer camps. She was constantly serving at her children’s schools on the PTO. Janet took great pride in her involvement in the creation of Military Mom’s and Wives out of Brazoria County, Texas.

Janet is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer Shepard and Alice Ruth Graham; and her brother, Robert Shepard Graham.

Janet is survived by her husband, Johnny M. French; daughter, Jana (Spencer) Gibson; son, Jon-Michael (Betsy) French; sister, Gina (Garlan) Hinman; and grandchildren, Kara, Chance, Caden, and Cambree Gibson and Colby, Nicholas, and Brandon French. 

Serving as pallbearers are Robert Tipp, Chance Gibson, Caden Gibson, Dakota Pointer, Russel Lovell, Colby French, Nicholas French, Brandon French, Bill Martin, Earl Norton, Stan Simiskey, Garlan Hinman, Kara Gibson, and Cambree Gibson.

The Service in Remembrance for Janet’s Life will take place at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 502 Southern Oaks Dr., Lake Jackson TX 77566, at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, officiated by President Gregory Bond. Visitation will be held from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the same location on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Military Mom’s and Wives of Brazoria County, P.O. Box 2345, Angleton TX, 77516; militarymomsandwives.org, or any other charity of your choice.

Bay City Tribune, February 10, 2021
 

Bay City Tribune, September 4, 2019
 

John Fuentes, Jr.

John Fuentes, Jr., 57 of Bay City, passed away on March 11, 2020. He was born on March 23, 1962 in Houston to the late John G. Fuentes and Elisa V. Fortanelli. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City.

He is survived by his daughters Kimberly Fuentes and Diane Montoya both of Bay City, sons Jason Fuentes and wife Jennifer of Pearland, Jonathan Fuentes of Bay City, grandchildren Madilynn Fuentes, Jackson Fuentes, Robert Lee Fletcher, Ariana Fuentes, sisters Rosa Linda Fuentes and Cynthia Lopez both of El Campo, Elizabeth Fuentes of Garwood, brothers Joe A. Fuentes of El Campo and Agustin Fortanelli, Jr. of Louise, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Mary Margaret Fuentes and Patricia Fonseca.

Visitation will begin at 2 pm on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Triska Funeral Home with a Rosary recited at 6 pm. Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at St. Robert Catholic Church with Rev. Robert Guerra officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Nick Sedillo, Miguel Sedillo, Chris Pacheco, Luis Fonseca ,Justin Arrambide and Jeremy Arrambide.

Condolences may be shared with the family at triskafuneralhome.com

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

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