Barbara Gaile Hamlin
March 28, 1943 ~ October 6, 2022

Barbara Gail Hamlin, 79, of Rockport, TX, passed away on October 6, 2022 in Corpus Christi, TX.   

Barbara was born on March 28, 1943, in Victoria, TX, to Walter and Bernice Glowka.

Barbara attended Palacios High School, where she graduated in 1961.  While attending she meet the love of her life and partner of over 60 years, Thomas Reagan Hamlin. 

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Bernice Glowka, a daughter Amie Hamlin and a grandson Thomas Henry Schneider. 

Barbara leaves behind a large legacy of love in her husband, Thomas Reagan Hamlin of the home; her daughter Emilie Schneider of Atascocita, TX; her brother, John Glowka of Woodsboro, TX; her grandkids Zachry, Amie, Max and Madyson; her cat Daisie and a numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. 

The family will receive friends and visitors on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, from 3 to 6 PM at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home – Rockport, 814 E. Main St., Rockport, TX 78382. 

A rosary and funeral mass will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2022, starting at 9:30 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 704 E Cornwall St, Rockport, TX 78382.  Burial will be immediately following the mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Yoakum, TX, 605 Sheehan  St, Yoakum, TX 77995. 

Pallbearers: Zachry Schneider, Greg Glowka, Troy Glowka, Eric Glowka, Rich Connell, Ron Dominguez

Services are under the directions of Charlie Marshall Funeral Home. 

Palacios Beacon, October 12, 2022
 

Frederick Paul Hanson
(July 18, 1926 - May 13, 2014)

Frederick Paul Hanson, 87 of West Columbia passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Sweeny Hospital. He was born July 18, 1926 in Ashwood, Texas to Anton and Mittie Dee (Chaston) Hanson. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church, VFW Post 8551 in Sweeny. He owned and operated Coastal Bend Constructors and served in the United States Navy during WWII.

Funeral services will be held 11:00am, Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia with Brother Buddy Dudley officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening at Baker Funeral Home from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Serving as pallbearers will be Garrett Wayne Hanson, Grant Edgar Hanson, Darrell Barr, Greg Barnes, Henry Hanson and Ricky Hanna. Honorary pallbearers will be all of his nephews.

Frederick is survived by his son, Gary Hanson of West Columbia; daughter, Brenda Bennett and husband, Calvin of West Columbia; grandchildren, Stephanie Shoemaker and fiancé, Tom Womack of West Columbia; Laura Bennett of West Columbia, Garrett and Grant Hanson of Victoria; great-grandchildren, Larz Shoemaker and Ethan Alexander; step son, Jimmy Williams; step-daughters, Jeannie Nelson and husband, John; Sheila Williams along with Myra Cox and husband, Phil; and also his faithful companion, Daisy.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Mittie Hanson; first wife, Goldie Hanson, second wife, Gladys Hanson; brother Johnny Hanson; sisters, Cassie Peabody, Ellen Hanna and Sina Bourland; along with granddaughter, Crystal Gayle Bennett. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

The family would like to give a special Thank You to Sweeny Hospital and their staff for the loving care that was given to Mr. Hanson and his family during his time there.

www.bakerfuneralhome.net
 

Rose Mary Campbell Hayes
September 2, 1950 – April 17, 2014

Rose Mary Campbell Hayes, 63, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014.

She was born September 2, 1950 to Alonzo Williams and Dorothy Mae Campbell.

Funeral services for Rose Mary Campbell Hayes, 63, of Bay City, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 26, 2014, at Jesus Free Will Holy Temple in Bay City, Texas, with Bishop Hollis Hall, eulogist.

Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, April 25, 2014, at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel.

Survivors include her three children, Patricia Williams of Angleton, Barry Williams of Houston and Lolita Gardner of Bay City; three grandchildren; brother, Raymond Randle; four sisters, Lisa Moore (Nathaniel), Rosa Williams, Paula Miles (Leon) and Michelle Taylor (Robert); and her aunt, Laverne Pointer.

Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, 2500 Avenue C, Bay City, Texas, 979-245-5197.

Bay City Tribune, April 23, 2014
 

Peggy Janice Watkins Henderson
(November 17, 1930 - June 19, 2014)

Peggy Janice Watkins Henderson, 83, was born November 17, 1930 and slipped peacefully from this life into glorious eternity on June 19, 2014. Peggy was born and raised in Bay City, Texas, graduating from Bay City High School in 1948. She was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Elloise Watkins, her sister JoAnne Watkins Hulgan and her beloved son, Loren Frank Henderson, Jr.

Peggy is survived by her loving husband of 65 ½ years, Loren Frank Henderson, Sr.; son Lloyd Harold Henderson and wife Theresa (children: Lori, Heather and Angela); daughter Cindy Henderson Diener and husband Erich (children: Elizabeth and Nathan), and daughter-in-law Nancy Blakely Henderson (son: Matthew Scott Henderson, Sr.) She also leaves behind 10 great-grandchildren. Peggy joyfully answered to the name of Memaw, Gran and Mock, depending on which generation was doing the calling. She was the Chinese Checker Queen, the first person to indulge them in ice cream, their first lesson that anything is possible and the person they could always turn to for a smile and a hug.

Peggy was a joy to all who crossed her path and she was admired by many. Although she never realized the number of lives she actually touched, she was a true inspiration to those who knew her. Her dedication to community and family was fueled by her desire to set the same standards for herself that she expected in others. Her standards for excellence were present in her award-winning quilts, her famous pies and cakes, her leadership in various clubs and organizations and the area she took the most pride in: the success of her children and grandchildren. She left behind a quoted note on a piece of paper that read: “You don’t get to choose how you’re going to die or when. You can only decide how you’re going to live.”

Visitation will be from 5-7pm, Sunday June 22, 2014 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 10:00am Monday at the funeral home with Rev. Jared Stillions officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her honor to the Alzheimer’s Association, the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.

Bay City Tribune, June 22, 2014                               Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Marie Hennig - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Marie Burda Hennig

Marie Burda Hennig, 86, of Bay City died May 10, 2001 at Vencor Hospital in Pasadena, Texas. She was born October 14, 1914 in Yorktown, Texas to the late John and Frances Bock Burda. Mrs. Hennig was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Holy Cross Alter Society, Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post #2438, and a resident of Bay City since 1953.

Survivors include: 3 daughters and a son-in-law, Evelyn Hennig of Bay City, Kay Stansberry, Judy and Calvin Taylor all of Alvin; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Ginger Hennig of Angleton; sister, Carolyn Hebert of Cuero, Texas; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Theodore Hennig; sisters, Adele Burda, Dorothy Burda and Josephine Sullivan; brothers, Ladis Burda, Sr., Nick Burda and Frank Burda.

Rosary will be 7 p.m. Sunday, May 13, 2001, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home and the Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday at Holy Cross Church with the Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers wil be Charles Hennig II, David Hennig, Jody Stansberry, John Beaird, Jason Molder and Jimmy Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Bowie Hatchett, Brian Mayper, Seth McKinney and Rex Middleton. Memorials may be made to Holy Cross School Foundation or VFW Post #2438 Scholarship Fund.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

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The Daily Tribune, Sunday, May 13, 2001
 

John Lee Henry
April 25, 1941 – April 26, 2014

John Lee Henry, 73, passed away on April 26, 2014 at his residence in Garland, TX.

He was born April 25, 1941, in El Campo to the late Herbert Lee and Johnnie Mae Kubela Henry.  He graduated from Palacios High School in 1958 and received a Bachelors Degree in mathematics from the University of Texas at Austin. 

He was a computer software programmer and was a member of the Firewheel Bible Fellowship in Rowlett.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine Heady Henry of Garland; daughters, Anna Penrod and husband Jeff of Fort Worth, Julie Villafuerte and husband David of Watauga, TX, Kristina Lang of Grapevine, TX,  Rebekah Lang of Watauga, TX; step-son, Corey M. Hampton of McKinney, TX; brothers, Herbert W. Henry and wife Jean of Bay City, James R. Henry and wife Barbara Harvey Henry of Victoria; and two grandchildren, Joseph and Matthew Penrod.

Visitation will begin at 2 p.m., on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Wheeler Funeral Home in El Campo, with funeral services beginning at 3 p.m., at the funeral home with the Rev. Condido Gonzales officiating.

Burial to follow at Garden of Memories in El Campo.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jason S. Henry, Phillip L. Henry, Charles Appling, Jesse Appling, William Carl Hansen and Carl M. Hansen III.

Memorials in memory of John Lee Henry may be made to Firewheel Bible Fellowship, 2402 Castle Dr., Rowlett, Tx. 75089.

Wheeler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 979-543-3512.

Bay City Tribune, April 29, 2014
 

Carl Frank Herreth

CARL FRANK HERRETH, 88, passed away on March 11, 2014, in Bryan, Texas. He was born on April 30, 1925, in Collegeport, Texas, the son of Albert Casper and Elizabeth Clara (Garvender) Herreth. Carl grew up attended schools in Jackson County. In 1944, Carl enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country in World War II. He was Honorably Discharged, in 1946.

Carl was united in marriage to Irene Josephine Pecha in Houston, Texas, on May 1, 1948. He served as a Commander of the Lolita VFW Post #8556. He was a member of the Lolita Fire Department and served his community as a Deputy Constable for Jackson County. Carl also was a member of the A.F.L. – C.I.O. In 1987, he retired from Alcoa Aluminum after serving 36 years as a welder. Carl and Irene made their home in Bellville, Texas, in 1994.

Carl is survived by his WIFE: Irene; 5 CHILDREN: Carl, Anton, Carol, David and John; 14 GRANDCHILDREN AND 17 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Elizabth Herreth, brother, Lawrence, sisters, Lois and Viola, and one grandchild.

Honorary Pallbearers are his grandchildren.

Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the: Austin County Unit of the American Cancer Society, c/o Vernice Luhn, 1710 Meissner Road, Bellville, Texas 77418.

Victoria Advocate, March 13, 2014
 

Christine Anne Hill
(December 19, 1964 - May 5, 2014)

Christine Anne Hill, 49, of Van Vleck passed away May 5, 2014. She was born December 19, 1964 in Bay City, TX to Elvin W. Bryant and Margaret J. Dement Bryant. She worked as an LVN.

Survivors include her husband Bryan Hill of Van Vleck; parents Elvin W. and Margaret J. Bryant of Matagorda; daughters Laura Anne Hill & Fiance’ Donnie Clark of Sweeny and Holly Deanne Hill of Van Vleck; sister Darlene Bryant Chambers & husband Dennis of Matagorda; brother Allen W. Bryant & wife Lisa of Robinson, TX; nephew Christopher Chambers; niece Chelsy Chambers; great nephew Blain Chambers; great niece Graci Maxwell and her in-laws Sara & Les Wenk of Bay City.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5pm until 7pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 3:00 PM Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Chapel with Rev. Melvin Ryman officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.  Pallbearers will be Allen Bryant, Chris Chambers, Kevin Orr, Dennis Chambers, Mike Muskiet and Richard Kovar.

www.taylorbros.net                                   Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Hugh Everett Hixon
May 31, 1900 - October 23, 1984
Prominent Bay Citian Dead at 48

A prominent Bay City businessman, Hugh Everett Hixon, 84, died today at his residence in Bay City.

Mr. Hixon was associated with the Falcon Seaboard Drilling Company for 30 years and settled in Bay City in 1944. In 1949, he became self-employed in the heavy construction business and retired in 1969.

Mr. Hixon is survived by his wife, Maycel Adams Hixon; daughter, Peggy Hixon Dodd; two grandchildren, B. H. Gregory, Jr. and Carmen Corrine Dodd; one brother, Charels F. Hixon of Guthrie, OK.

Arrangements are pending with Bay City Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, October, 1984

Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

Memorial services for Maycel Hixon, 91 of Bay City, Texas, was at 4 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2006 at the First United Methodist church with the Pastor Harris, officiating.

Mrs. Hixon died July 26, 2006 at Bay Villa Health Care Center.

Born to Reda Triegle Adams and Eddie Adams at White Castle, Iberville Parish, Louisiana.

She attended school in White Castle. Maycel met her future husband Hugh Hixon where he was drilling oil on the Adams Estate. They married April 21, 1935 and were together for 49 years and six months until Mr. Hixon passed away in 1984.

She is survived by: one daughter, Peggy Hixon Dodd; two grandchildren, Balton Gregory, Jr. and wife, Julia; great grandson, Forrest; grand daughter, Carmen Corrine Gieselman and husband Troy and great grandson Austin Parker Gieselman. She is also survived by one sister, Edd Marie Adams Muths and husband George Alwayn Muths and many nieces and nephews.

Green's Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Bay City Tribune, July 30, 2006
 

Hailie Ray Howarton and Hannah Rene Howarton

Hailie Ray Howarton and Hannah Rene Howarton were born Saturday, June 29, 2002 to Edmond Roy Howarton and Laurie Ann Roe Hawarton and passed away June 29, 2002 in Wharton, Texas.

They are survived by their parents, Edmond and Laurie Howarton of Van Vleck; maternal grandparents, Larry and Martha Roe of Van Vleck; paternal grandparents, Roy and Barbara Howarton of Van Vleck and Susan Scheafer of Bay City; paternal grandfather, Marion Howarton of Matagorda.

Graveside funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck with the Rev. Earl Breazeale officiating. Interment was at Babyland in Roselawn Memorial Park.

Arrangements were with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A00014B2002JL03

THE BAY CITY TRIBUNE, July 3, 2002
 

Georgia V. Hubbard - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Georgia Viola Hubbard

Funeral services for Georgia Viola Hubbard, 66, of Van Vleck were scheduled for 2 pm today at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Hardaway officiating.  Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck.

Mrs. Hubbard was born April 16, 1921, in Fort Bend County, Texas, to Jim and Willie Duffner Truitt and died Oct. 25, 1987, at her residence.

A 50-year resident of Van Vleck, she was a member of the Baptist church.

Survivors include a daughter, Audrey Lovett of Van Vleck; four sons Jimmy and Timmy Hubbard, both of Van Vleck, Gordon Hubbard of Old Ocean and Jerry Hubbard of Houston; three sisters, Opal Ventress of Lane City, Lottie Singer of LaMarque and Evelyn Lambert of Baton Rouge, La.; and a brother, Hillery Truitt of Old Ocean.

Pallbearers include her grandsons, Jay, Rusty, Keith, David, Lee and Bubba Hubbard. Honorary Pallbearers include Jimmy Massey, James Pawlosky, Richard Richard, Jimmy Bates, Daniel Mirek, Thomas Rugeley and Bud Stewart.

Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.

Daily Tribune, October 1987             Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

Dominic Bernard Huggins
January 2, 1959 - September 2, 2014

Dominic Huggins, 55, of Wharton, Texas, passed away on Tuesday September 2, 2014.

He was born January 2, 1959, in New Gulf, Texas, a son of the late Joseph and Frances Zernicek Huggins.

Dominic was raised in Wharton, and after graduation, served honorably in the United States Marine Corps. He married Eileen Alanna McMahon on July 11, 1998, in Bay City, Texas, and resided in Corpus Christi. They moved to the Wharton area in 2002, where Dominic worked for Dow Chemical for many years as an Operator. He so enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodwork and being with his girls. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Wharton.

In addition to his parents; Dominic is preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph and Melvin Huggins; and nephews, Cory Wayne Duncan, Jason Miska, Michael Branson and John Paul Baca.

Visitation was held Friday evening, September 5, 2014, with a parish rosary recited at 7 p.m., at Wharton Funeral Home.

Funeral services were held Saturday, September 6, 2014, at 11 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church in Wharton, with the Rev. Bob Knippenberg officiating.

Burial followed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton.

Serving as pallbearers were nephews, Clay Border, Christopher Branson, Alan Huggins, Brian Huggins, Carter Miska and Chris Miska.

Honorary pallbearers were Dominic’s brothers, and nephews, Cory Allen Duncan and Will Border.

Dominic is survived by his wife, Alanna Huggins of Wharton; daughters, Hannah Huggins and Leah Huggins of Wharton and Sarah Huggins and Katheryne Huggins of San Antonio; sisters, Georgie Gibbs and husband Jack of Hempstead, Mary Ann Balling and husband Jimmy of New York, Patricia Miska and husband Johnny of Wharton, Veronica Wanjura and husband Charles of Cuero, and Monica Duncan and husband Roy of El Campo; brothers, Marvin Huggins and wife Kitty of San Antonio, Patrick Huggins and wife Sally of El Campo, David Huggins of Wharton, and Mark Huggins and wife Karla of New York.

Funeral services are under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left a www.whartonfuneralhome.com

Bay City Tribune, September 7, 2014
 

Vanessa Rijan Huggins
December 09, 1958 - November 06, 2022

Vanessa Rijan Huggins of Bay City Texas passed from this life and over into the loving arms of Jesus on November 6, 2022. She died peacefully at home with a heart that had been physically repaired and was overflowing with love.

Vanessa was born to Joseph and Joyce Wright in Wilmington North Carolina on December 9, 1958. Vanessa was a graduate of Three Rivers High School and later attended college at Wharton County and the University of Houston. Vanessa was at various times an Accountant for Stanley’s Stores, a Computer Specialist for the Matagorda Regional Hospital System, and later an Accounting Manager for Bay Villa Health Care Center. She was very passionate about her work and dearly loved caring for people; especially for those who were not able to care for themselves.

Vanessa had an extremely interesting childhood, as she got her great love of animals from her father who had been an adventurer and animal specialist.  He led various safaris where he captured animals for zoos all over the world. The family business was the management of small zoos in various parts of the country. Vanessa grew up feeding lions & tigers, riding on the back of alligators which her daddy had wrestled, watering elephants, and nursing baby monkeys.

As a 5-year-old Vanessa & her older sister Karla made the front page of the Austin American Statesman. The multi-page article was entitled “A Day in the Life of Karla and Vanessa” which featured a large front-page photo of Vanessa and Karla holding and handling a 14’ Burmese python. The article went on to highlight the events of a typical day of theirs, a day which would be the envy of any animal lover.

Vanessa lived an adult life full of both joys and sorrows. She taught 5&6th grade boys Sunday School for many years. She always had a way with kids; even the difficult ones were no match for “Miss Vanessa”. By the end of class she would have them eating out of her hand. She guided the youth on church trips and church camps for 35 years, always being that kind ear as they poured their hearts out. She loved to have fun and kids were drawn to her fun-loving and playful spirit. It was always a party when Miss Vanessa was around.

Vanessa was a quiet servant, she was well known for being quick to help people who were in need, especially those who were downtrodden or less lovable than others. Vanessa is an animal lover and always surrounded by a menagerie of dogs, cats, ferrets, hedgehogs, & horses. Woe betide anyone who she heard of being less than loving to an animal.

Vanessa is preceded in death by her father Joseph Wayne Wright, by her Mother Joyce Elenita Wright, by her sister Karla Kolb of Gatlinburg Tennessee, by her daughter Amy Rene Huggins, and by her grandsons Roman Stergios Huggins and Ashton Rave Huggins of Katy Texas. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Meredith Stergios Huggins and son Cody Custer Huggins and wife Destiny, of Katy Texas. By son Joshua Otto Huggins and wife Elyssa of Bay City Texas, and by son Jonathan Joseph Huggins of Bay City. She is also survived by her three beautiful granddaughters, Aimee Rene (17), Berlyn Sky (13), and Evalyn Marie (13) Huggins of Katy Texas.

Vanessa is also survived by Sister Cheri Elaine King (husband Brian & their children Liam and Samantha) of Wilmington, North Carolina as well as nieces, nephews, uncles & aunts who are dearly beloved but too numerous to name; Sister-in-law and brother-in-law Dennis & Joanna Crawford of San Antonio Texas and niece Kimberly Crawford and nephew Luke Crawford of San Antonio. Brother-in-law Keith Kolb and nieces Anissa and Kye and nephew Ian Kolb of Gatlinburg Tennessee.

The family will receive friends and relatives beginning at 9:00 am Friday, November 11, 2022 at Calvary Baptist Church in Bay City. Services will 10:00 am with Rev. Lane Par-Due officiating. Interment will follow in Cheatham Family Cemetery, Whitsett, TX at 3:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Calvary Baptist Youth Program.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Elenora Shimek Collins Hunt
1 February 1928 – 23 May 2014

BAY CITY - Elenora Shimek Collins Hunt of Bay City died May 23, 2014 at the age of 86. She was born February 1, 1928 in Hillje, TX to the late Sigmund and Eunice Dornak Shimek. She was a 1945 graduate of El Campo High School. She married the late Jack Collins in 1946, together they lived in Ohio, Colorado, and Florida before settling in Houston. She was married to Vernon Hunt of Palacios in 1998 for twelve years. She was a program assistant for the US Customs in Houston until her retirement in 1987. She was a devoted Catholic, and loved to travel, quilt, garden, dance and meet new people.

Elenora is survived by her children: Sandy Smith and husband Smitty of Bethany Beach, DE, Richard Collins of Houston, Clif Collins and wife Rachel of Houston, Teri Collins of Bay City and Phil Collins and wife Peggy of Lake Jackson; grandchildren: Greg, Bethany, Emily, Stephanie, Ben, Austin, Clayton, Michael, Drew, Will, John, and Jennifer; five great-grandchildren; sisters Adeline Krenek of Shiner and Edith Kocurek of Palacios.

She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, son Jeffrey Collins, sisters Martha Kutac and Lois Vasicek.

Visitation will begin Monday at 2 pm at Triska Funeral Home in El Campo with a Rosary being offered at 6 pm. The Funeral Mass will be 10 am Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, El Campo, with Rev. Albert Yankey officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Memorial Park.

Donations in memory of Elenora Collins Hunt may be made to either St. Philip Catholic Church or the Alzeheimer's Assoc., Houston & SE Texas Chapter.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at triskafuneralhome.com.

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

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 26 May 2014
 

Lorrein Cleta Hutson
(April 9, 1923 - March 22, 2014)

Lorrein Cleta Spurgeon Hutson, 90, of Van Vleck passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014. She was born April 9, 1923 in Clarendon, TX to the late John & Stella Belle Norris Spurgeon. Lorrein was a resident of Van Vleck since 1961, was a member of the First Baptist Church of Van Vleck, was a Navy Veteran, and worked as a postal clerk at Van Vleck Post Office for over 30 years.

She is survived by her 3 sons: Jack Hutson & wife Katrina of Vanderbilt, John Hutson & wife Susie of Bay City, and Bret Hutson & wife Debbie of Van Vleck; 7 grandchildren: Holly Rose, John Mark Hutson, Bryan Hutson, Stewart Hutson, Carrie Foltyn, Haydn Hutson, and Hunter Hutson; and by 6 great grandchildren: Taegan Hutson, Wade Hutson, Wiley Rose, Emma Rose, Camille Hutson, and Truitt Foltyn. Lorrein was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 62 years: Robert Lee Hutson in May of 2009; 2 sisters; and a brother.

The family will receive visitors from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at the funeral home. The funeral service will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Hutson & Rev. Russell Davis Officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be: Bryan Hutson, Stewart Hutson, John Mark Hutson, Haydn Hutson, Justin Foltyn, and Michael Rose.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Lorrein to the Houston Hospice of El Campo - Hospice Support, Inc., PO Box 1417, El Campo, TX 77437 or to the First Baptist Church of Van Vleck, TX.

Published in the Victoria Advocate on March 25, 2014

Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

Ronald Vincent Hutson
March 6, 1964 – June 13, 2014

Ronald Vincent Hutson peacefully departed from this life, surrounded by family, on June 13, 2014.

He was born on March 5, 1964 in Bay City, Texas to William and Betsy Fojtik Hutson. He grew up in Old Ocean and Sweeny with four older siblings.

Ronald graduated from Sweeny High School in 1982 and he went on to TSTC technical school for a year. Ronald worked various jobs including the Phillips 66 station owned by his dad, pipefitter and a roofer, until his motorcycle accident in 1991. He enjoyed hunting with his dad and brothers, surfing, playing dominos, being with family and friends, playing with babies (especially nieces and nephews), UT football and the Dallas Cowboys.

Ronald is preceded in death by his father, William Hutson.

He is survived by his mother, Betsy Hutson of Sweeny; brothers, Gordon Hutson of Houston and Audie (Donna) Hutson of Needville; sisters, Libby Wilkins-Rivas of Pearland and Stacey (Jim) Haning of Bay City; nieces, Michelle Wilkins Hammack, Kimberly Wilkins Trammel, Sabrina Wilkins-Rivas, Kasandra Hutson Sequeira, Haley Hutson, Heather Hutson, Katie Haning Kalpakis, Jacquelyn Haning Markham and Jessica Haning; nephews, Jeremy Hutson and William Haning; eight great-nieces; five great-nephews; and a multitude of friends, cousins and extended family members.

Viewing was held at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, with a Rosary at 6:30.

Ronald’s funeral mass will be in Sweeny, Texas, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2014.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe, Houston, Texas 77030.

Serving as pallbearers are Monty Boyd, Hunter Winkelmann, Lance Rayburn, Cade Hutson, Larry Dye, Clay Orr, Dennis Smith and Gilbert Salazar.

Honorary pallbearers are Ray Polensky, Louis John Fojtik, Michael Fojtik and Robert Fojtik.

On-line condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.

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

Bay City Tribune, June 18, 2014

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