Matagorda County Obituaries
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Maria Guerrero Martinez
September 30, 1936 - January 9, 2018

A Celebration of Life Service was held at Power Church of Bay City, Texas on January 13, 2018 for Maria Guerrero Martinez.

Maria passed away on January 9, 2018.

She was born on September 30, 1936 in Lyford, Texas to the late Ataulfo Guerrero and Rosa Galvan Guerrero. Maria married the Love of Her Life, Placido Martinez Sr. on November 4, 1961.

Maria was a very loving Mother and Grandmother and loved life. Her grandchildren were her world.

She is survived by her children; daughters, Eva Morales and husband Pete, Margie Llanes and husband Benjamin; sons; Raul Martinez, Adam Martinez and wife Cheryl Denise, Jesse Martinez and wife Yolanda, Tony Martinez, Placido Martinez Jr and wife Rhonda; 26 grandchildren; and 28 great grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces that she loved!

She is survived by her brothers, Raul Guerrero (Lupe), Ramiro Guerrero (Alice); sisters, Sylvia Hernandez (Gabriel), and Ursula Longoria.

Along with her parents; Maria was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Placido Martinez Sr., her sisters, Amalia Guerrero, Nicolasa Lara and Zulema Rendon; her brothers, Ramon Guerrero, Ataulfo Guerrero Jr. and Tiofilo Guerrero.

She will be greatly missed!

Bay City Tribune, January 24, 2018
 


Micah Traylenn Martinez

(November 29, 1999 - February 2, 2018)

Micah Traylenn Martinez, 18, of Markham, passed away February 2, 2018. He was born November 29, 1999 in Bay City.

Micah was a talented senior at Tidehaven High School with a bright future. He had big plans to attend the University of Houston through their theater program after graduation. Micah was kind hearted, witty, fun loving, passionate about life and loved by everyone who knew him. Some called him the ultimate entertainer. He felt most comfortable on stage and in costume. Whether it be performing voice imitations, having the leading role in a play, singing and playing piano or any other number of instruments he was gifted with, you were almost certain he was the one that would be stealing the show. And if the opportunity ever presented itself you were guaranteed to be shown a magic trick or even sword swallowing.

Over the last 18 years there wasn’t much Micah didn’t try. In earlier years you could always find him on a soccer field. He also played football, basketball and baseball and spent a few years learning Taekwondo. However his love for acting also started very young and quickly became his true passion that began to consume most of his time.

Besides acting and singing, other hobbies of Micah’s included learning new musical instruments, fishing, caving with his Pepaw, gaming and most recently modeling. Throughout his High School career at Tidehaven he was a member of the Chess Club, Tidehaven Tiger Pride Band, THS Choir, Robotics, Yearbook, Drama Club and Theater Program participating in OAP every year. He was also actively involved in Tigers for Christ and many times led the morning meetings. Micah won numerous team awards in sports, band and theater. He also received the Best Actor Award, Outstanding Musician and 1st Place in the Science Fair.

Micah deeply loved his family, friends and fellow classmates but the deepest and most important love was his love for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Anyone that knew Micah knew his faith and how boldly he was willing to share it. The world will be forever changed without the presence of this well accomplished, young, rising star and we can only imagine what the future would have held for such talent. Micah will not only be missed by friends and family but an entire community.

Survivors include his father Satero Marcos Martinez; mother Sarah Sauls Martinez; maternal grandparents Mitch & Sue Sauls; paternal grandparents Satero & Mary Martinez; great- grandmother Delia Rojas; sisters Cloey Martinez and Sierra Carrera; brother Caleb Mankey; Aunt Shauna & Uncle Joey Lucio, and cousins Andrew & Allyson, Uncle Shane Saul and cousins Brianna, Aurora and Kaylynn, Aunt Becky Sauls, Aunt Mandy & Uncle James Rhoades and cousins Mallory, Jonathan and Christian, and Aunt Kristie & Uncle James Averitt and cousins Kristianna and Courtney.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5:00-7:00pm Friday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 10:00am Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Lane ParDue officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery. Pallbearers are Andrew Lucio, Jonathan Rhoades, Christian Rhoades, Caleb Mankey, Juan Moreno, Jacob Galvez, Jareth Hebert and Ryan Reyes.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home &
 


Ruben Martinez

Funeral services for Ruben Martinez, 74, of Houston, Texas will be Wednesday, February 7, 2018, 10 a.m. at Green's Mortuary Chapel in Bay City, Texas with Dr. T. L. Richardson officiating.

Burial will be at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

Final arrangements are entrusted with Green's Mortuary, Bay City, Texas; 979-245-3489.

Bay City Tribune, February 7, 2018        Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 


Cone Johnson “C.J.” Massingill Jr.

September 6, 1938 - December 22, 2017

Cone Johnson “C.J.” Massingill Jr., passed away peacefully on December 22, 2017 after a lengthy illness, with his family by his side.

C.J. was born on September 6, 1938 in El Campo, Texas to the late Cone Johnson Massingill Sr. and Tillie (Hubenak) Massingill.

C.J. grew up in Crescent where he graduated from Crescent High School in 1956. He attended Wharton Jr. College and served in the Air Force for four years. He retired from Lenox Industries as territory manager after 25 years. C.J. loved hunting, fishing and traveling with family and friends.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Bonita Hester Massingill of Pearland; two wonderful daughters, Kim Massingill Lowrey of League City and Tam Massingill McBee and husband Brad of Deer Park; grandsons, Cody Hall, Derek Hall and Ty McBee; great-granddaughters, Chloe Hall and Kyler Hall; brothers, Ron Massingill and wife Brenda of Granbury and Ken Massingill and wife Kathy of Kernersville, NC; brother and sister-in-law, Travis and Loretta Tullos of New Braunfels; nephew, Rem Massingill of California and niece, Carol Lin England of Alabama.

Memorial services begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Triska Funeral Home in El Campo, Texas.

Memorial donations may be made to Traditions Hospice, 1120 Nasa Parkway, Suite 340A, Houston, TX 77058.

Condolences may be left for the family online at www.triskafuneralhome.com

Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, Texas; 979-543-3681.

Bay City Tribune, December 31, 2017
 


Rodney Estel Matthews
 

Funeral services for Rodney Estel Matthews, 70, of Caney will be at 11 a. m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998 at Cedar Lane Baptist Church, Rev. Bob Whitechurch and Rev. Jim Hardaway officiating.
 

Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation with the family was from 6 to 8:30 p. m. Monday, Nov. 23 at Bay City Funeral Home.
 

Matthews died Saturday, Nov. 21 at Matagorda General Hospital. He was born Feb. 10, 1928 in Caney to Rodney G. and Zula Fondren Matthews. He was a lifetime farmer and rancher in Matagorda County. In 1967, Matthews was named Rice Farmer of the Year. He was a member of the Cedar Lane Baptist Church, served on the Van Vleck school board for 13 years, was a past member of the CPA Advisory Committee, was a member of the American Legion Post 11, and worked, for a short time, as an iron worker.
 

Matthews is survived by his wife, Manie Brown Matthews of Caney; son and daughter-in-law, Rodney Matthews, Jr. and Dena of Cedar Lane; son, Gary Matthews of Bucks Bayou; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Raymond Brooker of Caney; sister, Zula Weaver of Houston; grandchildren, Nancy Kaye and Alan Matthews and Katie, Justin, Mandi, and Mycah Brooker.
 

Pallbearers will be Roger Dement, Alan Matthews, Eugene Welfel, Raymond Brooker, Jeremy Brown, and Kenith Joice.
 

Daily Tribune, November 24, 1998         Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 


Olivia Garcia Medina

October 10, 1929 - February 8, 2018

Olivia Garcia Medina, 88, of Bay City, Texas passed away February 8, 2018. She was born October 10, 1929 in Cuero, Texas to Domingo Garcia and Hirene Garza Garcia.

Olivia is preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Pete R. Medina.

She is survived by daughters, Bonnie Carlin (Ricardo) of Bay City, and Carol Medina Lopez of Rosenberg; son, Daniel Medina (Laura) of Bay City; sister, Gloria Ramos (Jesse) of Austin; brothers, Sammy Garcia (Gloria) of Alvin and Albert Garcia (Lucy) of Markham; grandchildren, Daniel Medina (Kayla), Julian Michael Medina, Ann Marie Garza, Leon Garza IV, Kristofer Jordan Medina and Martin Lopez; and great-grandchildren, Maya Marie Medina, Jaxon Kristofer Medina and Melody Medina.

The rosary was recited at 9:30 a.m. Monday, February 12, 2018 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City. The funeral mass followed the rosary at 10 a.m. with Msgr. Gerry Cernoch officiating.

Interment followed at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.taylorbros.net

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

Bay City Tribune, February 14, 2018                  Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 

Ondrej Michalik

St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery

 

 

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John Patrick Miller
(November 29, 1954 - April 10, 2018)

John Patrick Miller, 63, of El Maton passed peacefully in his home on April 10, 2018. He was born in Waco, Texas on November 29, 1954 to Joseph and Laura Ferrell Miller. John graduated from Cleveland High School (Texas) in 1973.

John met and swept Barbara Davis off her feet at a dance in Houston in 1977. They were married and shared an adventurous 40 years of dancing, camping, rodeos, their kids, grandkids and so much more. After 32 years as an operator for Phillips 66, he retired in 2013. Of all his work accomplishments he was most proud that he was never late a single day in those 32 years.

The Lord gave John a passion for helping others, especially the youth of Matagorda County and around Texas, teaching them skills, character and hard work. He was an Expos Little League Coach, formed a cub scout group in Matagorda, founded the Thundering Hooves/Texas Thunder 4-H Mounted Drill Teams, the Fellowship of Christian Cowboys Drill Team, and helped found the Phillips 66 Employee Benefit BBQ Cookoff. His longest service was with the Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association, in which he volunteered for over 20 years in various capacities.

Preceding him in death are his mother Laura James, Stepfather Jodie James, sisters Jo Lynn James and Jimmie Srubar, father Joseph Miller, and niece Tami Dabney.

He is survived by his wife Barbara, daughters Jennifer Miller and Samantha Denbow, son John (Brooke) Miller, grandchildren Annie Tyler, Peyton Miller, JasePatrick Denbow, and soon to be Cole Miller, brother Bill Miller (Angleton), in-laws A.C. and Bernice Davis, and many extended family and friends.

Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 Thursday April 12, 2018 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 13, 2018 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery. Officiating the service is his pastor JimBo Warren of Coastal Plains Cowboy Church. Pallbearers are Donnie Dawes, Michael McCrory, Phillip Gates, Tony Gray, Max Howell and Josh Wagner.

Special thanks to El Campo Hospice staff, the nurses of Matagorda Regional and all his friends and family who stepped forward to help during his illness.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to the charity of your choice.

“Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” Luke 23:43

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 


Lucy Miller

(August 11, 1920 - January 15, 2018)

Lucille “Lucy” Danner Zackary Miller, 97, passed away on January 15, 2018. She was born August 11, 1920 in Kings, Arkansas to John E. and Linnie Munn Danner.

Lucy was an active member in the First United Methodist Church of Sweeny. She served on numerous church committees and enjoyed baking the communion bread until shortly before her death. She belonged to Beta Sigma Phi for over 50 years and considered each of her sisters to be family. Lucy belonged to the Garden Club, the Civic Club and enjoyed serving as a Pink Lady at the Sweeny Hospital. She loved her dear friends in the Birthday Club and was honored to be chosen Woman of the Year in 1987 by the Sweeny Chamber of Commerce.

Lucy is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, J. Ethridge (Zack) Zackary and Ruben E. (Red) Miller; brother C. Eugene Danner, stepson, Lyn Edward Retherford, step sons-in-law, Mike West and David Casey. She is survived by her children: LeNora (Walter) Dollar of Edna, TX, C.A. (Janette) Zackary of Houston, TX, and Debra Zackary of Sweeny, TX; her beloved grandchildren: Denise (Mike) Hlavaty, John (Joey) Zackary, David (Lori) Dollar, and Stephen (Jennifer) Zackary; her adored great-grandchildren: Lance Hlavaty, Lyndey (Carson) Flora, Drake, Brooke, and Drew Dollar, Cal Zackary, Katherine, Ethridge and William Zackary. Lucy is also survived by her stepchildren: Sandy Casey, Sharon West, Glenn D. (Patty) Retherford; step-grandchildren: Matthew West, Brandy (Wade) Vrana, Shanelle (Buck) Hensen, Jade (Amber) Casey, Destiny Casey, JR Retherford, Stacey Retherford, Bryan Retherford and Braden Retherford; and 22 step great-grandchildren.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held 2:00pm Saturday, January 27, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church in Sweeny. If you wish to make a memorial contribution, the family requests they be made to the First United Methodist Church of Sweeny, 207 E. First Street, Sweeny, TX 77480, or the charity of your choice.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 


Edward D. Miller

Edward D. Miller
April 14, 1928 – August 24, 1994

Graveside services for Edward D. Miller, 66, of Bay City, are scheduled for 10:00 AM Saturday at Cedarvale Cemetery. The procession will leave Taylor Brothers Funeral Home at 9:45 AM.

Mr. Miller was born April 14, 1928, in Menard, to Charles Henry and Myrtle Word Miller, and died August 24, 1994, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston.

A Bay City resident for 22 years, he was a member of the First Baptist Church of Weatherford, a member of the Phoenix Lodge No. 275 in Weatherford, a member of the Arabia Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. of Houston, member of the Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, and an active member of the Bay City Country Club Men’s Golf Association.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by two brothers, Houston D. Miller and E. Clayton Miller.

Survivors include: his wife, Ruth Harrell Miller of Bay City; a son and daughter-in-law, Russell D. and Connie S. Miller of Bay City; two grandchildren, Garret D. and Morgan Ruth Miller of Bay City; a sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Dr. James Mancill of Alpine; two sisters-in-law, Linda Miller of Granbury and Laverne Miller of Menard; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are Randy Frontz, Neal Arbuckle, Wilbur Chambers, Fred Wiens, Clay Williams, and Steve Wiggins. Honorary pallbearers are Bill Arlitt, Barney Mason, Martin Lantau, Jim Sharp, Buzz Murphy, John Holland, Carl Anderson, James Mullins, Jerry Casparis, F. E. Prior, Sr., Howard Broadwater, Tom Bryan, and Fuston Bull.

In lieu of usual remembrances, donations may be made to the Shriners.

Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City.

The Daily Tribune, August 25, 1994           Obituary courtesy of Susie Adkins

Ruth Miller
(March 13, 1931 - December 29, 2017)

Oleta “Ruth” Miller, 86, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on December 29, 2017 at Oak Bend Hospital in Richmond with her family by her side.

Ruth was born to the late Catmus Roy Harrell and Edna Lily Kelley in Weatherford, Texas on March 13, 1931. Ruth graduated from Weatherford High School and attended business school.

Ruth married Edward Dayton Miller on June 4, 1950, in Weatherford, Texas. They were married for fifty-four years.

Ruth retired from Southwestern Bell. Her love for holidays, especially Christmas, led her to her after retirement position at The Strawberry Patch in Bay City. Her passion for collecting and Hallmark ornaments brought many wonderful people into her life. Most often, she was referred to as “the Hallmark Lady”. Even after the closing of The Strawberry Patch, Ruth continued to contact individuals and ensure they had the ornaments needed to brighten their Christmas. She was an avid Astros fan and their winning the World Series brought her much joy.

Ruth’s family was her world. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Russell D. and Connie S. Miller of Bay City; grandson Garret D. Miller and wife, Ashley of Williamsport, Indiana; granddaughter Dr. Morgan Ruth Bullard and husband Cody of Lubbock; sisters Nona Faye Taylor and JoAnn Maxine Fowler and husband, Herbert Bolton Fowler all of Weatherford.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant son, Kelly Edward; infant daughter; brothers, Don Clayton Harrell, Ewell J. Harrell, Lloyd Emil Harrell, Roy C. Harrell, and Marvin Glenn Harrell; sisters, Lola Earline Parks and Margaret Jane Terry.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM until 7PM Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Taylor Bros Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10AM Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Calvary Baptist Church in Bay City with Rev. Lane Pardue officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Garret Miller, Cody Bullard, Darron Ross, Patrick Hodgins, Wayne Head, and Ronnie Woolsey. Honorary pallbearers are Ken Head, Kirk Head, Vim Head, Richard Harrell, Blaine Ross, and Shea Krauskopf.

The family would like to thank Angels Home Health, Dr. Amy & Dr. Greg Keffer, Olga Moya, Shirley Rutherford, and the staff of Oak Bend Medical Center in Richmond, Texas.

Ruth loved children. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Calvary Baptist Youth Ministry at 3321 6th Street, Bay City, Texas 77414.

Bay City Tribune, January 4, 2018
 


James Mills

Funeral services for James Mills, 67, of Bay City, Texas will be held Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Mother Zion Baptist Church in Bay City.

Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Friday, November 17, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Duncan-Robert Funeral Home Chapel.

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

Bay City Tribune, November 15, 2017
 


Joan Vincent Milner
(May 5, 1935 - March 19, 2018)

Joan Vincent McKenzie Milner, affectionately known as "Nanny" by her family, passed away peacefully March 19, 2018 at the age of 82. She was born May 05, 1935 to Myrtle Waldrop McKenzie and Ernest McKenzie in Bay City Texas.

Joan has lived in Onalaska, Texas with her sister Sharon Perdue for the past several years. Joan loved to be busy with all her different chores and was always humming some tune. Her many enjoyments in life were camping, fishing, traveling as long as it was not by sea or air, and taking care of her cats. She loved her plants and yard work and just being outside when the weather was beautiful. She was a great cook and loved baking. She loved her family and friends and was a caretaker with many talents. She was always complimented on her beautiful infectious smile.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents; brother Ernest Ray McKenzie; daughter Beverly Ann Walker; son James Paul Clifton; infant grandchild Stacy Ann Walker; brother-in-law Roger Perdue.She is survived by her daughter Sharon Kay husband Roy Smith, son Billy Ray Clifton, sister Sharon Perdue, eight grandchildren Floyd wife Essie Vacek, Clinton wife Gretchen Walker, Christopher wife Heather Clifton, Michael wife Brooke Clifton,Taelor husband Micheal Fletcher, Tara Clifton, Joshua Clifton, Mark Clifton, 16 great-grandchildren, Ryan wife Caitlin Vacek, Ashley and Amy Vacek, Olivia, Nora, Peyton, Carter, Layna, and Hunter Clifton, Shelby and Bryce Sliva, Jenna Sellers, Jayce and Brayden Fletcher, Sydney and Clinton Jr. Walker, many beloved cousins and friends.

Visitation will be 5:00-8:00pm March 23 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 2:00pm March 24, 2018 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, 2313 Avenue I, Bay City, Texas, with Bishop Steve Crockett Eulogist, and LaVal Curtis Speaker. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers are John Jinks, Ryan Vacek, Christopher Clifton, Tony Sherrill, Joe McKenzie and Colton Pierce.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 


Jeremy Mitchell

Funeral services for Jeremy Mitchell, 26, of Bay City, Texas will be held Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 2 p.m., at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church with Dr. T. L. Richardson, officiating. 

Visitation will be Saturday, January 20, 2018 held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the chapel of Green’s Mortuary. 

 Final arrangements are entrusted with Green’s Mortuary, Bay City, Texas; 979-245-3489; online condolences at greensmortuary.com.

Bay City Tribune, January 17, 2018

Jeremy Mitchell
August 21, 1991 ~ January 15, 2018

On August 21, 1991,in Bay City, Texas, a baby boy was born to the late Eugene Long, Jr. and Carmen Mitchell whom they named Jeremy Montrel Mitchell.  He was affectionately known as “Bear”.

He grew up in Bay City, Texas and Houston, Texas.  He graduated from St. Michael’s Academy in Houston, Texas in 2009.  He enjoyed playing football and video games.  He always had a smile on his face, had many friends and just enjoyed life.

On Monday, January 15, 2018, in Bay City, Texas, Jeremy’s earthly journey came to an end. He answered the call from his heavenly father to come home and be at rest.  He is preceded in death by his father, Eugene Long, Jr. and brother, Trey Long.

He leaves to cherish his memories a loving mother, Carmen Mitchell-Bibbs (Michael) of Houston; three children, Kayla Wright of Houston, Jeremy Mitchell, Jr., and Syncere Mitchell both of Bay City; three sisters, Eugenia Long, Eugenicia Long, and Micha Bibbs all of Houston; one step-sister, Tyleneshia Bibbs and one step-brother, Donte’ Bibbs both of Winona, MS; grandparents, Clifford and Jean Mitchell of Bay City, Eugene Long (Rose) of El Campo, and Minnie Long of Houston, Texas; great-grandmother, Ruby Thomas of Bay City; one uncle, Terry Mitchell (Lisa)of Etters, PA; four aunts, Shelby Mitchell, Elanda Long, and Alicia Long all of Houston, and Rosie Austin (Jessie) of Sweeny; special friend, LaQuiesha Francis of Bay City; great-aunts, Ruby Davis (Ed) of Nacogdoches, Patricia Martin (Gil) of Terrell, Thelma Banks (Claude), Evelyn Sykes both of Houston, Ozella King of East Bernard, and Lee Etta Brown of Bay City; great-uncle, Lonnie Fields of Ratcliff, KY; and a host of other relatives and friends who will miss him dearly.

Funeral Service
Sunday, January 21, 2018, 2:00 PM, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 3300 Avenue F, Bay City, TX 77414

Green's Mortuary, Bay City, Texas
 


Franklin Dunson Moore

May 22, 1945 - September 26, 2017

Franklin Moore, 72, of Pledger, Texas passed away September 26, 2017, at his residence in Pledger surrounded by his loving family.

Franklin was born on May 22, 1945 in Houston, Texas to the late Joseph B. and Una Mae Dunson Moore.

Franklin was raised in Houston and graduated from San Jacinto High School. He served our country proudly as a United States Marine. Following his Honorable Discharge, Franklin attended and graduated from Texas A&M University. He married Linda Cleyone Chapman on July 14, 1973 in Iago, Texas. Franklin worked as a manager for Eckerd’s Drugs, Toys R Us, and Alamo Lumber for many years. In his spare time, Franklin enjoyed reading his Bible, teaching Sunday School, and watching old movies on T.V. Many happy days were spent riding his favorite tractor, and he was known as the jokester of the family.

In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by sisters, Coralea Bunch, Pauline Brooks and Jean Moore; and brothers, Glenn Moore, J.B. Moore and Lonnie Raymond Moore.

Franklin is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda of Pledger; his children, Joseph Moore and wife Leigh of Rosenberg, Sarah Moore Resendez and husband Joey of Cotulla and Jeremiah Moore and wife Renee of Pledger; brother, George Moore and wife Mary of Jersey Village; sister, Jimmy Dickinson and husband Bill of Dallas; and grandchildren, Madison Moore, Eli Moore and Micah Moore Resendez.

Visitation was held Friday, September 29, 2017 starting at 1 p.m. at Iago Federated Church in Iago with Funeral services at 2 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Bob Hobbins officiating.

Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton, Texas.

Serving as pallbearers were Jeremiah Moore, Joseph Moore, Greg Moore, Alan Moore, Billy Dickinson, Joe Marvin Moore and Joey Resendez.

Funeral services were under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home, Wharton, Texas.

Condolences may be left at www. whartonfuneralhome.com

Bay City Tribune, October 1, 2017
 


Oscar Ray Moore

 


Warren Madison Morris III
(March 25, 1948 - March 11, 2018)  

Warren Madison Morris III was born March 25, 1948 in Jacksonville, Florida to Warren M. Morris, Jr. and Jean Dickinson Morris. He passed away on March 11, 2018 in Houston, Texas, just 2 weeks shy of his 70th birthday. Warren lived life on his terms, but always held God, family, his friends and students as his priorities, usually in that order. Warren’s father was a land surveyor and for many years, Warren literally followed in Dad’s footsteps, traversing northeast Florida as a youngster, and later, surveying across the continents as a civil engineer. Warren was, above all, a Proud Veteran of the United States Army. He was appointed Eleventh Armored Cavalry Regiment’s “Blackhorse Trooper” in June 1970, as a result of his honorable and faithful service as a Warrant Officer I during the Vietnam War. He was a trusted and peerless helicopter pilot whose missions often included flying the highest-ranking officers as well as dangerous rescue missions which saved many lives. Warren and his brother, Herbert O. “Bert” Morris were an exception as “brothers-in-arms” during their concurrent military service in Vietnam. Warren married Deborah “Debbie” Morris on a Florida beach in 1974 and they soon began a wonderful life in Texas. Warren graduated from the University of Houston in 1978 with a B.S. in Civil Technology and was a member of Tau Alpha Pi National Honor Society. Although an engineer by trade for most of his career, his most treasured legacy will be his years spent teaching at Palacios High School. Warren was integral in the formation of the PHS Robotics curriculum and mentored several teams that competed successfully on the international stage for FIRST Robotics Competition. He was truly humbled by being awarded Mentor of the Year during the 2015 FIRST World Championship as a result of his students’ nomination. He was fond of letting students know “I ain’t yo’ mama!” and often regaled his classes with tales of his far-flung adventures which usually translated to important life lessons. Warren is survived by his loving wife, Debbie, precious daughter, Erin Morris Haws (Nathan), loving sons, Warren Madison Morris IV and James Christopher Morris (Mercedes Flores) and cherished grandchildren, Sophia Harleigh Morris and Levi Carter Morris. Warren is also survived by his brother, Herbert O. “Bert” Morris (Wanda) of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, and a daughter by previous marriage, Allison Baird, of Jacksonville, FL, along with a host of beloved extended family and friends. Warren was preceded in death by his parents and his loving big sister, Barbara Jean Stuart.

Services will be held 10:00am Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the First Baptist Church of Palacios with Rev. James Collins officiating.

Warren will be interred with military honors in a private ceremony at 1100 hrs on Monday, March 19th, at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas. Honorary pallbearers are Jerry Courtney, David Gorsuch, Dick Gregory, Brian Kruger, Jackson Lanehart, Robert McCall, Bobby McDonald, Chris Page

Contributions in honor of Warren’s life may be sent to Palacios Area Fund, 454-B Main St., Palacios, TX 77465, which will assist in the formation of a memorial educational scholarship for PHS students. Contributions may also be made online at www.cftexas.org/palacios-area-fund-donation.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 


Santos S. Moreno - St. Peter's Cemetery

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Joseph F. Murphy

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Michael Christopher Murray

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Charlie Arthur Myers III

(February 14, 1951 - October 9, 2017)

Charlie Arthur Myers III, 66, of Alvin passed away October 9, 2017. He was born February 14, 1951 in Refugio, Texas to the late Charlie Arthur Myers, Jr. and Lillian Leila Culpepper Myers. He worked as a pipeline technician for Enterprise Products.

Charlie was full of life and could light up any room he walked into and have people laughing within minutes. He was even known to break out into a happy dance when he beat everyone playing “42”. He was a hard worker and provider for his family. He grew up with a strong work ethic while always finding a way to have fun. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing 42, but what he loved most was spending time with his kids any chance he could get. Anybody that knew Charlie knew that he always had the answer to everything. His kids would often ask him questions, and he never lacked a response. He knew what to do and how to do it. With Charlie, you never had to guess what he was thinking or feeling. He would tell you exactly what was on his mind or heart, making everyone love him that much more. But family always meant the most to him, and he treasured the times he had with them.

Charlie’s love for the Lord was evident in the way he shared his heart with others and encouraged others around him. He was a kind man with a tough exterior, but would go out of his way to help others when they were in need. The only set of directions Charlie ever needed were in the Bible, and he trusted whatever the Lord had laid out for him. Charlie would often say without a doubt that he was ready anytime the Lord decided to call him Home.

He is survived by his loving wife DeeAnne Curtis Myers of Alvin; sister Doree Myers McKinley of Alvin; daughter Shannon Lee Davis of Graysville, Tennessee; daughter Lana Lynn Iapicco and husband, Tom Iapicco, of Spring Hill, Florida; son Clayton Alan Myers and wife, Kym Myers of George West, Texas; and son, Sam Blackard of Alvin, Texas; grandchildren Tyler Davis, Darla Davis, Wyatt Davis, Stephen Davis, Mason Myers, Christian Myers, Dane Myers, Whitney Rushing, and Delaney Rushing; great granddaughter Symphony Davis and great grandson Hayden Rushing.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. The funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2017, at Nichols Street Church of Christ with Kevin O’Malley, Mike Honeycutt and Glen Organ officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, TX. Pallbearers will be Bob Stewart, Ronnie Giles, Ross Elkins, Dusty Deitiker, John Walston and Tony Robinson.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home                          Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 

 

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