Matagorda County Obituaries
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Yvonne Geffert Mader
April 23, 1953 - January 9, 2021
Yvonne Geffert Mader, 67, El Campo, Texas passed away January 9, 2021. She was born April 23, 1953 in Bay City to the late Robert Geffert and Barbara Tyler.
She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, William “Billy” Mader; children, Misty Mader Tyler, Michael Mader and wife Candice, Christina Mader Lesikar and husband Spence, and Will Mader and wife Catherine; grandchildren, Tori Chumchal, Mason and Madison Mader, Rory and Whryse Lesikar and John and James Mader; siblings, Angela Novak and Herman, Rob Geffert and wife Sherri, and Ernie Geffert and wife Beth; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Judy and Leonard Korenek; mother-in-law, Dorothy Cerny Mader; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Colin Glenn Tyler; and brother-in-law, Rudy Mader.
Private services will be held with the family.
Memorial donations in memory of Yvonne may be made to donor’s choice.
Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, Texas; 979-543-3681.
Triska Funeral Home
Brent Paul Marceaux
August 29, 1956 - May 06, 2021
Brent Paul Marceaux, 64, of Bay City passed away May 6, 2021 after a battle with COVID19. He was born August 29, 1956 in Kaplan, Louisiana to Paul D. Marceaux and Helen Trahan Marceaux.
Brent was a family man first. He was a devoted husband, who often told his family that his wife Kim was the best thing to ever happen to him. He taught his family love, kindness, generosity, compassion, integrity, responsibility, loyalty, patriotism, and respect for others. Brent would do anything for his kids, his love and support were limitless. And he always made it clear that no matter the situation, he was there for you. He showed up for everything from baseball games to dance recitals. As most recitals were held on weekends, he could also be counted on to bring a portable TV for the LSU game. His grandkids called him Pepeux, pronounced puhpuh, but French-ified because that was his way. He loved to spoil his grandkids on trips, usually to include lots of sweet treats.
After family, Brent most loved cooking for others. Food was love and he shared it with all. He fed nearly everyone in Bay City at least once, at your house or his, as owner of a catering business, as volunteer for fundraisers and benefits, at supper clubs, and in countless other settings. He was famous for his Cajun dishes including seafood gumbo, etouffee, and crawfish boils... it was all Ceaux Goode!
Good friends were incredibly important to Brent, and he was the type of man to make sure they all knew how much he cared for them. Brent never met a stranger and everyone who got to know him felt like his family. Shopping trips to HEB frequently turned into an all-day affair. He wanted to be a positive part of everyone’s life and embodied the saying Laissez les bons temps rouler. Brent loved fishing, trailer camping with Kim, travel, gardening, and duct tape.
Brent was a public servant. At the time of his passing, he was City Councilman in Bay City. He had also served on the BCISD School Board, Holy Cross School Board, and in many other capacities. He was highly involved in the community, including memberships in the Knight of Columbus, Lions Club, and Vestry of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. He had a variety of occupations, and no matter where he worked, he was dedicated to the task at hand and helped people at every turn. He supported Bay City sports throughout his life and embodied the spirit of Blackcat Fight Never Dies!
Survivors include his mother Helen Marceaux; his wife Kim Howze Marceaux; son Shawn Marceaux & his wife Erin Tyson Marceaux; daughter Julie Marceaux Latson & her husband Shane Latson; sister Gerri Marceaux; brothers Keith Marceaux and Sandy Marceaux; and grandchildren Fisher Marceaux, Beatrice Marceaux, Wyatt Latson and Hank Latson.
Funeral services will be private. Those desiring may join the family at Cedarvale Cemetery North at 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 11, 2021 for the interment service. If attending, we respectfully ask you to wear a mask and to observe social distancing.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Jim R Marshall, Sr.
June 18, 1956 - February 17, 2021
Jim R Marshall, Sr., age 64, of Bay City, Texas passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 in the comfort of his daughter’s home. He made his transition peacefully in his sleep. Jim was born on June 18, 1956 to Jim Marshall and the late Estella Woodard Marshall in Bay City and grew up in the Cedar Lake Community.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 42 years, Brenda Spiller Marshall; one daughter, La Tanya Marshall; two sons, Minister Jim R Marshall, Jr and wife, Maragret and Johnathan Marshall, Sr. (Jammie) all of Bay City, Texas; Father, Jim Marshall (Fannie) of Ashwood; six sisters, La Tile Marshall Hall (Rev. Anthony), Melanie Marshall Smith (Woodard), Tammy Marshall Hall (Rev. Reginald), Collette Thomas (Charles) all of Brazoria; Cordelia and Tanya Marshall both of Cedar Lake, Texas; brother-in-law, Terry Williams (Dodie) of Bay City; thirteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends who affectionately called him Bubba or Bus Driver
Funeral service will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, Feb 27, 2021 at The Jesus Free Will Holy Temple Church, Bay City, Texas 77414 where Bishop Michael Hurst is Pastor and Rev. K. W. Bree will be the officiant.
Visitation will be on Friday, February 26, 2021 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home ~ Bay City
[Burial: Cedar Lake]
Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home
Jose O. Martinez, “Joe” or “Joe-Joe,” 89, of Oyster Creek, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2022 with family at his side. Joe was born in the small-town of Robstown, Texas and raised his family in Bay City where he was proud to serve his community as a baseball coach, umpire, and referee. One of his most distinguished accomplishments was serving as an umpire in the Little League World Series in 1971 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He relocated to Oyster Creek and was a well-known member of the community.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Gregoria Martinez, his daughter, Ruth Martinez, grandson, Gregg Tedder, granddaughter, Tammi Guidry-Hawkins, and his former wife and mother of his children, Oralia “Lala” Martinez.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Nolia B. Landry, sons, Rey Martinez, Roy Martinez, Randy Martinez, Rodney Martinez, and Rudy Martinez; daughters, Rose Tedder, Rachel Martinez, Ruby Martinez, and Roby Joe Martinez; bonus children, Judy Landry, Rayetta Guidry and husband, Louis, Debby Staggs and companion, Lou Krampota, and Lisa Tracy and husband, Troy.
Joe was blessed with a large extended family of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Monday, February 21, 2022, at Stroud Funeral Home on Brazosport Blvd. in Clute, Texas. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 10:00am. Graveside services will be held in Matagorda County at Cedarvale Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Troy Tracy, Ray Bess Jr., Michael Lewis, Jonathan Saenz, Christopher Martinez, and Matthew Martinez and honorary pallbearers, Ray Bess III, Kiera Ranae, and Landon Roberts.
Stroud Funeral Home, Clute, Texas Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Margaret Delarosa Martinez
October 03, 1958 - November 14, 2020
Margaret Delarosa Martinez, 62, of Bay City went to be with her heavenly father November 14, 2020. She was born October 3, 1958 in Wharton, TX to the late Antonio Delarosa and Trinidad Herrera Delarosa.
Margaret retired as a home care provider in August 2020. She dedicated her career to giving more than 100% love and compassion. Margaret loved playing bingo. She enjoyed cooking, music, taking care of her family and a good laugh over coffee with friends. Her children can attest to always being wise, kind and the first to lend a hand. Margaret gave a lot to many, but by far she gave the most to her family. As she gave all her love to everyone she met, she will live in a special place in all of our hearts as the beauty of the simple human heart.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Joe Angel Delarosa and her brother Feliciano Delarosa.
Survivors include her husband Jose Luis Martinez; daughters Martina Delarosa Moreno (Wber) and Marie Delarosa Ortega (Angel); sons Elias Delarosa and Carmelo Aleman; daughter-in-law Robin Delarosa; sisters Maria Guadalupe Delarosa Paredes (Jorge) and Seniada Herrera Sierra; brother Richard Delarosa (Dolores); grandchildren Jennifer Longoria, Joel Delarosa, Amanda Flores, Isaac Flores, Maxine Rios Delarosa, Adelina Delarosa, Maribel Delarosa, Noah Aleman, Lexi Lasseter, Gabriella Aleman, Sophia Aleman, Olivia Aleman, Joe Angel Delarosa, Jr., Carlos Delarosa, Kaylee Delarosa, Nichole Ortega and Ethan Ortega and one great-grandchild James Longoria.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
Satero "Blackie" Perez Martinez
October 12, 1948 - December 25, 2020
Satero “Blackie” Perez Martinez, Jr., 72, of Bay City passed away December 25, 2020. He was born October 12, 1948 in Houston, TX to the late Satero G. Martinez and Ofelia Perez Martinez.
He served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. At a dance in El Campo, Texas on April 11, 1971 he met the love of his life, Mary Ellen Rojas, who was from Palacios. That same year, he began working at Dow Chemical as a Piping Designer and retired in 2013 as an Electrical Designer.
He was a member of Harvest Time Church and the VFW Post 2438.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters Leonor Salinas and Ofelia Cano; brothers Enrique Martinez, Armando Martinez and Abel Martinez and grandson Micah Treylan Martinez.
Survivors include his wife Mary Ellen Martinez; 3 children Amanda (James) Rhoades, Kristy (James) Averitt and Satero Marcos Martinez and grandchildren Mallory, Christian, and Jonathan Rhoades, Kristiana and Courtney Sorrells and Caleb Mankey.
Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Harvest Time Church. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM with Rev. Noe Cano officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Rhoades, James Averitt, Christian Rhoades, Jonathan Rhoades, Caleb Mankey and Travis Alford. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be David Martinez, Satero Marcos Martinez, Gonzalo Martinez and Daniel Martinez.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
Cecil Mask
August 3, 1927 - May 19, 2021
Mr. Cecil Mask, 93 went home to his heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. He was born August 3, 1927 in Whitehall, Grimes County, Texas to Charlie Edward Mask and Blanche Evess (Johnson) Mask.
He attended Navasota High School where he was captain of football team, high point man in basketball and voted most handsome. He graduated in 1945, enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and proudly served his country until his discharge in 1946.
He married his high school sweetheart and together they had a son and a daughter. To support his family, Cecil worked as a construction supervisor for the Celanese Corporation for 45 years. He started with Celanese Corporation in Bishop, Texas where he also taught little league baseball for several years. In July of 1961, he transferred to Bay City, Texas where he was an active member of the First Baptist Church and served as a Deacon. He worked at numerous plant locations for Celanese over the years until his retirement in 1996. He married Billie Wright in 1980. In 2012, he moved to a retirement community in the Grapevine – N. Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas area where he made many new friends and enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing and carpentry. He loved seafood and a good steak.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Blanche Mask; brothers, Crittenden Mask and Robert Mask; sister, Gertrude Mask Nobles and wife Billie Wright Mask.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Bea Mask; daughter, Celia Mask Shaver; grandchildren, Christopher Jenkins and his wife Kelly, Corey Shaver, Megan Loretto and her husband Joseph, and Kody Mask; great-grandchildren, Maxwell and Margaret Loretto and Zachariah Shaver; sister, Ethelee Mask Hubble; nephews, Bobby Mask, Skip Nobles and Ronnie Hubble; and nieces, Kay Mask Keeling and Paulette Hubble Wahlquist.
Funeral services are planned for 2 p.m., Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Nobles Funeral Chapel in Navasota, with a visitation of family and friends beginning at noon prior to the service. The Rev. Steven Johnson will officiate and interment will follow in White Hall Fairview Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel, Navasota, Texas; 936-825-7776.
You are invited to leave kind words and fond memories at www.noblesfuneral.com
Bay City Tribune, May 26, 2021
Jimmie Wayne Massey
January 19, 1938 - November 11, 2020
Jimmie Wayne Massey, 82, of Van Vleck passed away November 11, 2020. He was born January 19, 1938 in Houston, TX to the late Robert Lee Massey and Olivia Juanita Callihan Massey.
He served his country in the US Air Force and was a longtime member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Jim was an entrepreneur throughout his lifetime, in which he owned and operated Aqua-Zyme Services for the last 30 years. He enjoyed raising red cows and it gave him much pleasure to show people his red cows at the ranch. Family was important to Jim; his grandchildren and great grandchildren brought him much joy. Jim was very active in the Matagorda County Youth Rodeo Association serving as a board member and President. He was a long-time supporter of the Van Vleck FFA and purchased many youth projects at the Matagorda County Fair Livestock Auction.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother William Massey.
Survivors include daughters Michelle Atkinson & her husband Marshall and Patricia Massey Bell; son Kenneth Massey & his wife Laura; sisters, Winnie Ruth O’Connell and Bobbie Onken; grandchildren Rachel Massey, Andrew Massey & his wife Rose, Justin Atkinson & his wife Michelle, Cody Atkinson, Mathew Bell and Taylor Bell and 5 great grandchildren.
Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church in Van Vleck. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM with Rev. Kenny Carter officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Justin Atkinson, Cody Atkinson, Andrew Massey, Rusty Evelo, Donnie O’Connell and Terry Powell. All employees of Aqua-Zyme Services will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Jimmie’s family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation for the care given to him by the staff of Soft Touch Angels.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Alzheimer’s Association by visiting www.alz.org.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Marker photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Frances Matthews
May 28, 1924 – September 4, 2020
Frances Matthews, 96, formerly of Palacios, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2020, in Bay City, Texas.
She was born in Ashby, Texas (Wilson Creek) on Wednesday, May 28, 1924, to Willie Bell and DeSoto Deadrick.
Viewing and guest book registry will be on Friday, September 18, 2020, from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the chapel of Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Agape Church, 1811 Newsome, Palacios, Texas, with burial to follow in Palacios.
Survivors include an enormous host of relatives and friends.
Condolences may be shared with the family by fax at 979-245-1537 or by website at www.duncanrobertsfh.com
Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, 2500 Avenue C (JP Davis Blvd), Bay City, Texas, 979-245-5197
Bay City Tribune, September 16, 2020
Katherine Renee Medina
June 12, 1975 - April 03, 2021
Katherine Renee Medina, 45, of Alvin, TX passed away April 3, 2021. She was born June 12, 1975 in Bay City, TX to Margarita Rosa Mendieta.
Katherine graduated from Bay City High School. She enjoyed fishing, bingo, dancing and going to L’Auberge.
Katherine is preceded in death by her grandparents Tomas and Maria Mendieta, Sr.; uncle Thomas Mendieta, Jr. and step-father Rodolfo Garcia. She is survived by her mother Margaret Mendieta Ochoa and husband Martin; daughter Chelsea Renee Montalvo; grandchildren Calvert Rene Spears, Cylee Renee Spears, Chloee Renee Martinez and Mike Felix Montalvo; brother Rodolfo Garcia II and wife Erica; niece Mylah Garcia and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family will receive friends and relatives beginning 9:00 am Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Services will be at 10:00 am with Deacon Joe Ramos officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers are Keith Yanez, Paul Garcia, Hector Garza, Thomas Frank Mendieta, Claudio Cantu, Jesse Mendieta, Jr. and Brian Rey Mendieta.
Bay City Tribune, April 11, 2021 Marker photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Pedro Medina Jr.
June 11, 1982 - January 01, 2021
Pedro Medina, Jr., 38, of Markham, TX passed away January 1, 2021. He was born June 11, 1982 in Galveston, TX to Pedro Pete Medina and Mary Ann Castaeda.
Pedro is preceded in death by his brother Sergio Medina. He is survived by his parents; grandmother Lydia Castaeda; sister Catherine Medina; brothers Gabriel Medina and Paul Medina, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am Friday, January 8, 2021 at First Baptist Church of Markham.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
Thomas H. Menefee, aged 56 years, died in the Edward Hines, Jr., hospital in Chicago, July 26. The remains were prepared for burial and shipped to Edna his old home where services were held Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. John H. Estes, pastor of the Methodist Church, after which the American Legion took charge, and he was laid to rest with the beautiful and impressive military service. A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends attended the service, many from Palacios being present.
Mr. Menefee was the oldest brother of Mrs. J. F. Barnett, of this city and had the honor of being one of the passengers to come on the first train into Palacios. He served his country during the World War entering the Navy in 1917. He had been in ill health the past two years or more and was in the hospital in Louisiana before being removed to Hines hospital about five months ago.
Hs condition became critical ten days ago and Mrs. Barnett was called to his bedside, returning from there Saturday, he having made a slight improvement, and his passing not expected so soon.
We join the many friends of the bereaved in extending deepest sympathy.
Palacios Beacon, June 30, 1936
Marseen Merchant
December 22, 1943 – May 14, 2021
Funeral services for Marseen Merchant, 77, of Houston, Texas, will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Lakeside Memorial Chapel in Bay City, Texas.
For those individuals who wish to view the remains, a walk-through viewing will be on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Lakeside Memorial Chapel, 3318 Ave. 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 St., Brazoria, Texas 77422; 979-798-5253.
Bay City Tribune online
Emma Miller
February 16, 1868 – June 6, 1948
Mrs. Emma Bradford Miller, 80 years 2 months 20 days, passed away at the residence of her son, Mr. Fred Miller of Van Vleck, Texas, Sunday at 9:15 PM.
She is survived by: two daughters, Mrs. Maggie Pace of McDade, Texas and Mrs. Mae Fickel of Bay City, Texas; two sons, Messrs. F. M. and A. W. Miller of Van Vleck, Texas; and one brother, Mr. Reese Bradford of San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. Miller had been living in the Van Vleck community for two years, coming from Bartlett, Texas.
Funeral service will be Monday at 4:00 PM, from Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, with Rev. Horace Goodman, pastor of The Calvary Baptist Church of Bay City, Texas, officiating.
Active pallbearers will be Doyle Coston, Jr., Doyle Coston, Sr., E. Rudd, James Rainey, H. O. Guest and Junior Lewis. Interment will be in Cedarvale Cemetery.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home are in charge of the funeral arrangements.
The Daily Tribune,
June 7, 1948 Courtesy of Susie Adkins
Franklin James Miller, Sr.
March 31, 1968 - December 31, 2020
Franklin James Miller, Sr., 52, of Bay City passed away December 31, 2020. He was born March 31, 1968 in Charleston, South Carolina to Henry James Miller and Nancy Jeane Stevens Miller.
Frankie Miller was defined by many titles: son, brother, uncle, coach, pastor, husband, and father. So anxious to begin life, he was born in an elevator on the way to the delivery room. He grew up rambunctious and fun-loving, immediately making friends wherever he went. He loved playing football, riding his bike, and horsing around with his friends and family daily. He was the life of the party wherever he went – his smile, as well as his dancing, could truly light up the darkest room.
During his twenties, he met the love of his life Kristi, on a trampoline at a birthday party. They married nine months later surrounded by family and friends in New Milford, Connecticut. Shortly after, they moved to Texas to pursue ministry and start their life together.
Frankie was a millwright by trade, but found a deeper passion working in Children’s ministry and as a football coach in his community. His greatest joy was being a husband to Kristi for 26 years, and a dad to Brittany Rose, Aubry Joy, Frankie Jr., and most recently, his honorary son, Josh. He was a wonderful role model to young people everywhere, as well as his coworkers and friends. He loved Jesus with all his heart, and always brought joy to others. He was truly a righteous man in every sense. He will be dearly missed by so many, but none more than his loving family.
He was preceded in death by his father-in-law Emanuel Schaarschmidt, nephew Justin Purdy and Grandmother Thelma Jones.
Survivors include his wife, Kristi Schaarschmidt Miller; parents Henry and Nancy Miller; daughters Brittany Rose Miller and Aubry Joy Miller; son Franklin James Miller, Jr.; sister Nia Dubret (Michael) and brothers Greg Miller and Wade Miller (Lisa Mason Miller); mother-in-law Patricia Grant & husband Albert; brothers-in-law Lee Schaarschmidt (Deb), Jason Schaarschmidt and Dan Purdy; sisters-in-law Cindy Lu McTiernan (Larry) and Christine Miller; uncle Frank Stevens and aunt Anne Craft as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church. Funeral service will begin at 10:00 AM with Rev. Wade Floyd officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Caden Bradford, Joey Davalos, Ashton Wallace, David Perez, Frankie Miller Jr., Joshua Dalphinis and Mike Hutson. Honorary pallbearers will be Noe Cano Sr., Jonathan Zamora and Robert Bustos.
If attending the visitation or service, please come as you are.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Miller Children’s Education Fund at TDECU.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Grant Wilburn Miller
April 05, 1935 - November 05, 2021
Grant Wilburn Miller, 86, of Bay City passed away November 15, 2021. He was born April 5, 1935 in Gilmer, TX to the late Alexander Pius Miller and Nellie Jones Miller.
Grant worked hard to provide for his family, serving twenty years as a mail carrier in Bay City and later as an operator at Celanese. Grant’s love of sports was shown in his dedication as a little league baseball coach, in his position as an umpire, and in the time he spent refereeing basketball games. Following his retirement, Grant continued to pursue his love of golfing, and his grandsons have fond memories of riding in the golf cart with Papa. His family is proud of his service as a U.S. Marine.
Grant was a member of Northside Chapel in Bay City where he enjoyed singing in the choir and organizing the church’s annual golf tournament.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of thirty-eight years, Ruth Mae Heidrich Miller. His brothers Paul, Lawrence, Dale, Don, Roger, and Roscoe Miller and daughter-in-law Danielle Jones also preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Judith Miller of Bay City; children Gerlean Marie Jackson of Herriman, UT, David W. Miller and wife Christine of Sweeny and Evan Jones of Bay City; sisters Joyce Terrell and husband Johnny of Lexington, OK, Doris Brown of Bay City, Shirley Owen of Bay City and Mary Ann Christmas and husband Billy of Livingston, TX; grandchildren Jason Richmond and wife Michele, Neal Richmond and wife Melissa, Michelle Fields and husband Danny, and Robert Miller and wife Rachel; great grandchildren Colton Richmond, Chasity Richmond, Nikki Richmond, Allie Richmond, Jada Mae Richmond, Amelia Richmond, and Jazlean Richmond. Grant was blessed with great great-grandchildren and a host of wonderful nieces and nephews, as well.
Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Friday, November 19, 2021 at the Northside Chapel. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM with Pastor Tommy Griffin officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Richmond, Neal Richmond, Robert Miller, Colton Richmond, Bob Jackson and Darrel Heidrich. Honorary pallbearers will be Calvin Ward, Billy Dale and J. W. Brown.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Mary Jane Schultz Miller
August 9, 1920 – September 21, 1990
Graveside services for Mary Jane Miller, 70, of Bay City were scheduled for 10:00 AM today at Cedarvale Cemetery, with the Rev. Robert Zumalt officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.
Mrs. Miller was born August 9, 1920, to George and Addie Voytek Schulz in Sugarland and died September 21, 1990, in Victoria.
She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Sellers of Bay City and Mary Margaret Hicks of Corpus Christi; three sisters, Georgia Spencer of Highlands, Lillie Colbert of Ashwood and Bessie Bundick of Bay City; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services are under the direction of Dick R. Elkins of Bay City Funeral Home.
The Daily Tribune,
September 1990 Courtesy of Susie Adkins
Andrew Horace Millican
February 27, 1864 – February 7, 1941
Mr. A. H. Millican, age 77 years 11 months and 10 days, passed away Monday night at 7:55 after an illness of some duration.
Mr. Millican is survived by: five daughters, Mrs. Fred Wilcox, Mrs. J. S. Duncan of Stutgart, Arkansas, Mrs. J. B. Loser, Columbia, Missouri, Mrs. S. L. Robison, Bay City, Texas, and Mrs. C. B. Witchell, Dallas; and two sons, A. H. Millican of El Campo and R. C. Millican of Bay City.
Funeral services were held from Walker-Matchett Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock, with Rev. Paul Engle officiating, burial in Cedarvale Cemetery.
The Herald
(Bay City), February 13, 1941 Courtesy of Susie Adkins
G. P. Mims Dead
We regret to learn of the death of G. P. Mims which occurred October 25th, in Trinity, Texas, where he went about seven months ago to be with relatives. His four sons and a brother were with him when the end came.
Mrs. G. P. Mims returned to Palacios the first of the week, accompanied by George Mims, who had been with his father during the last illness.
Palacios Beacon, November 1, 1928
G. P. Mims
G. P. Mims was born in Dooley County, Georgia. At the age of about 21 he came to Texas, and located in Anderson County. Here he was married to Miss Hulda Mize. To this union were born five children, four sons and one daughter, all living but the daughter, Mrs. Ella Baker, a former resident of Palacios, but who died in 1918, during the flu epidemic.
Mr. Mims later moved with his family to Groveton, where he was engaged in the mercantile business for about thirty years. He was an active church worker in Josherine and Groveton, being Sunday School Superintendent in the two places for years.
His health failing him he finally came to Palacios, and improved. In the course of a year his wife became ill and they returned to Groveton, where she died in 1909. He returned to Palacios which has since been his home.
In 1912 he was married to Miss Lizzie Marsh, who survives to mourn his loss.
Mr. Mims was taken to Trinity last February to be with his sons and have their care during his last illness. He was surrounded by his old-time friends who came in to see “Uncle George” and recall their memories of S. S. and the influence he had on their childhood lives.
He passed away October 25 and was laid to rest in the family lot at Groveton. Rev. Jesse Lee of Huntsville, aided by Rev. Connell of Trinity, conducted the funeral services. Bro. Lee has known the deceased for twenty-five years and paid a beautiful tribute in loving words of praise to a co-worker in Christ.
Palacios Beacon, November 8, 1928
George William “Mike” Mineau passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Pease Mineau; his son, Michael Dean Mineau; brothers, Robert Mineau, Ronald, and Donald Mineau, James L. Tomlinson and Kenneth Joice.
Left to cherish George’s memory are his dear friend and companion, Carol Kurth; daughters, Cheryl Shufflebarger and husband Keith, Leslei Enright and husband Tim; sisters, Barbara Busbani and husband Buzz, Anette Russell and husband Ted, Melissa Ward and husband Dan, Katrin Pottinger and husband Keith, Roxanne Groll and husband David; brothers, Charles Mineau and wife Helen, Jeffery Mineau and wife Wanda; his beloved Harris family, Kenneth Joice Jr. and wife Sue, grandchildren, Kristen Hahn and husband Shane, Daniel Dodd and wife Amanda, Macey Dodd, Kendra Schmidt and husband Tyler, Skylar Mineau, Madison Enright, Timothy Enright Jr., James Enright, Erika Shufflebarger, and Lesley Gonzalez; great-grandchildren, Drake, Jaila, Breanne, Cason, Kyler, Tylan, Kaylar, Caitlyn, Coltyn, Christopher, Caileigh, and Landon; along with a host of other family and dear friends.
George had a drill sergeant presence, but he was a big-hearted, loving, and giving brother, uncle, Daddy, Gramps, and friend. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as a flight engineer on many different aircraft, most notably the C-47, retiring honorably after 22 years as a Master Sergeant, with a Distinguished Flying Cross among many other awards and medals. His love for flying carried over to his civilian life, where George held a pilot’s license for many years. With his strong work ethic, he wasted no time moving on to his second successful career with Phillips 66, also retiring after 22 years.
George was a captivating storyteller, pulling his audience in with a smile that let you know he was reliving the moment. From the time George was a young boy, he loved the outdoors. George was an expert marksman, hunter, and avid fisherman. After retiring, he loved spending summers at his cabin on the river near Gladstone, MI, where he was born and raised. Just a couple of Upper Peninsula winters was enough for him to decide, being near family in Bay City, TX was the perfect winter spot. George was a generous, hard-working, tell it like it is man, he lived life to the fullest, and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Our family is grateful for all who have reached out to send flowers or gifts, we believe Daddy’s memory would best be honored by helping a family in need, donating to a local charity or church. Most recently he has been helping the community through Matagorda County Love Thy Neighbor. http://mclovethyneighbor.org/home.html
Bay City Tribune, January 17, 2021
Hoseya A. Mixon
September 4, 1905 – December 21, 1978
Mrs. Hoseya Anna Mixon, 73, of 1115 Avenue G, Bay City, and formerly of the Collegeport area since 1931, died Thursday, December 21, in her home. She was born September 4, 1905, in Mississippi.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Wilma Jean Kidd of Houston, and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel, Saturday December 23, at 2:00 PM. Rev. Frank Seaman will officiate. Interment will be at Cedarvale Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Russell Law, Dick Corporon, Denny Holcomb, Russell Corporon, W. L. Ellis, Mason Holsworth and Billy Walker.
Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily Tribune,
December 22, 1978 Courtesy of Susie Adkins
Connie Mae Moberley
July 5, 1947 – January 12, 2021
Connie Moberley passed away in her studio on January 12, 2021, in Houston, Texas with her family at her bedside. Connie was born on July 5, 1947, in Bay City, Texas, the second daughter of Doris Bell Moberley and Oscar Rucks Moberley. Her father preceded her in death.
Connie lived a LARGE life and will be dearly missed by many good friends and family, among them, her spouse and dance partner Pamela Kunkle Moberley; her girls, Lemaria and Laila Smith; mother, Doris Bell Moberley; sister and brother-in-law, Pat Moberley Moore, and Clifford A. Moore. She also leaves behind two uncles and cousins of the Frank and Nora Bell and the Oscar R. Moberley families.
Connie grew up in Matagorda, Texas and attended Matagorda Elementary, Bay City Junior, and Senior high schools. She was well-liked by her peers, where she was active in school politics and elected “Class Favorite.” She has loved taking pictures since high school, where she filmed and took pictures during football games. A core group of college friends and Bay City High School friends gets together annually. Loving the outdoors, she spent time at the beach, surfing, waterskiing, riding her horse, and working the cows. She graduated from Sam Houston State University with a B.S. in Photography. Connie asked the university to mail her diploma since she and her sister Pat were invited to Honolulu to live on and sail with an all-girl crew, with plans of sailing to Japan. After a few months, sister Pat returned to Texas, while Connie stayed in Hawaii to teach photography for a semester at the University of Honolulu.
Connie returned to Houston and started her own company Photoworks, which specialized in commercial photography. She memorialized the Houston landmark Pennzoil building and furnishings in photo history. Connie installed the yellow school bus mural at the original Children’s Museum and the Houston skyline murals displayed for 20 plus years at the Veterans Hospital. Connie was creative and broke many barriers. She secured assignments such as photographing the Molybdenum mining process and shooting aerial photography of offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico while tethered to the helicopter. When hired to photograph Houston's underground cistern, she improvised lighting techniques to get the perfect shot. Petersen’s National Photographic Magazine chose Connie as their photographer of the year in 1978, featuring her work and using one of her oil & gas related photos for the cover. After selling Photoworks, she continued as a freelance photographer, capturing images in Spain, Russia, Europe, and the United States. In Connie’s spare time, she edited and published several books through her company Treeline Multimedia.
Connie, her parents, sister Pat, and friends pioneered the Salt Grass Trail rides to the Matagorda County Livestock Show. Connie and the Moberley family were featured in the book Historic Matagorda County, a compilation of biographies and family histories of people living in Matagorda County.
A memorial gathering is planned later in Matagorda, Texas. In place of flowers, the family suggests any memorial donations be made to The American Cancer Society or the Matagorda Methodist Church.
Bay City Tribune, January 17, 2021 Burial: Matagorda Cemetery Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Malcolm “Scott” Monteith
May 14, 1948 - August 17, 2020
Malcolm “Scott” Monteith, 72, passed away August 17, 2020 in Amarillo, TX formerly of Bay City, TX for over 41 years.
He was born May 14, 1948 in Chicago, IL to the late Clyde Benjamin and Martha McDannold Monteith. Scott lived in many states throughout his life and served in the U.S. Navy from 1970-1977. He then worked in the Human Resources Department at the South Texas Project for 30 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Bay City and most recently, The Church at Quail Creek in Amarillo.
Those who knew Scott knew he was an avid golfer at Rio Colorado Golf Course in Bay City and was able to get his handicap down to an 8 despite his many surgeries in his later years. Previously, he enjoyed many outdoor sports and travelling. Scott was devoted to his family, especially Connor and Cadence who lived next door for the last 2 years and got to enjoy his sense of humor. Scott will be missed by all who knew him.
Scott is survived by his wife of 49 ½ years, Ruthann Krause Monteith of Amarillo; son, Jeremy Monteith and wife Christina; grandchildren, Connor and Cadence Monteith, all of Amarillo; brother, Ben Monteith and wife Ruth of Ocala, FL; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ron and Vivian Krause of Port Richey, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
Bay City Tribune online
Billy “Pete Moe” Moore
January 6, 1971 – August 14, 2020
Graveside Services for Billy Moore, 49, of Bay City, Texas, will be held on August 22, 2020, at 10 a.m. at First Berean Cemetery in Cedar Lane, Texas.
For those individuals who wish to view the remains, a walk-through viewing will be conducted from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday August 21, 2020 at Lakeside Memorial Chapel, 3318 Ave. 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 St., Brazoria, Texas 77422; 979-798-5253.
Bay City Tribune, August 19, 2020
Frank Morales
February 6, 1900 – July 31, 1978
Frank Morales, 78, died July 31 at the Bay Villa Nursing Home. He was born February 6, 1900, in Mexico.
Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM Tuesday night at the Chapel in Bay City Funeral Home, and funeral services will be August 2 at 9:00 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church with Father J. P. Shannon officiating. Interment will be at Cedarvale Cemetery.
Funeral services are under the direction of Dick R. Elkins, Bay City Funeral Home.
The Daily Tribune,
August 1, 1978 Courtesy of Susie Adkins
Palacios—Sarah Pauline Talmage Mork, 70, of Palacios died Tuesday in a local hospital.
Born Jan. 11, 1916, in Hooker, Okla., to the late Jesse H. and Gladys P. Behee Talmage, she was a Baptist.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday at Rose Hill Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. John Fisher officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home of Victoria.
Surviving are five sisters, Ruby Talmage and Bobbie Ulen, both of Palacios, Faye Sadler of Mead, Okla., Pat Slaton of Tehlequah, Okla., and Pearl Chamberlain of Slater, Mo.; four brothers, Alfred Talmage and Jesse Talmage, both of Corpus Christi, Jerry Talmage of San Antonio and Victor Talmage of Warner Robins Ga.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Mork.
Victoria Advocate,
May 14, 1986
George Walter Morte, Jr.
August 24, 1941 - May 10, 2021
Our loving family would like to acknowledge and celebrate the rewarding life of George Walter Morte Jr with 79 years of accomplishments. It is with great sorrow and sadness we deliver the news of his passing on May 10th 2021. George was born in Detroit Michigan on August 24th, 1941 to his late parents George Walter Morte Sr and Roselee Morte.
George has always loved the outdoors and on one hot summer day at a local swimming pool in Odessa Texas, he met and soon married the love of his life Pamela. George and Pamela shared 59 years of wonderful marriage together. Life together started in Houston where George began his career with GMAC. In 1982 George started his own business called "George's Exxon" which was a full-service gas station located on 7th street in Bay City. He successfully ran his new family business with his sons and his wife Pam until 1998. George took good care of many local cars keeping them safe on the road. This passion for cars carries on today through his son Todd Morte and many of his grandsons. After his successful run with George's Exxon, he went on to dedicate his talents to the county of Matagorda as a road operator until he took a well-deserved retirement in Bay City, his residence for over 50 years.
George's love for the outdoors shined through his hobbies which included boating and fishing adventures with his Dad and friends. He also enjoyed a great game of tennis, whether he was playing with friends or son Trey, or even watching an exciting tournament on TV.
George and Pam have been long-time members of the Nichols St Church of Christ. George has always had a servant's heart, he enjoyed regularly volunteering at the Harvest House. He also loved his gardening and on many occasions would volunteer his time grooming the church grounds. His character was true as an accountable, responsible, trustworthy, and kind individual that will continue to be celebrated.
He is survived by his wife Pamela Morte, his daughter Christy Tidwell and her husband Lee, his son Trey Morte and his wife Renea, along with Todd Morte and his wife Donale, and his sister Lynn Moline. George's grandchildren include Sherman Griffin and his wife Elvira, Randy Morte, Matthew Morte, Trevor Morte, Maddie Morte and fiancé Bryce Hill, Mallori Morte, Brett Morte and his wife Destynee, Garrett Morte and his wife Haley and children, Ethan Morte with his wife Emma. Great Grandchildren include Nox Griffin and Granger Morte.
Visitation will commence at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, May 16th, 2021 at the Nichols Street Church of Christ. A celebration of his life will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Matt Springfield officiating. His grandsons will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his name to the Harvest House 1200 Nichols Street.; Bay City, Texas 77414.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Christina Janice Muhammad
November 25, 1975 – February 10, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Christina Janice Muhammad.
There are no events scheduled.
Shaun’s Mortuary, Bay City, Texas
Emelia Carrillo Muniz
June 03, 1947 - March 11, 2021
Emelia Carrillo Muniz, 73, of Palacios passed away March 11, 2021. She was born June 3, 1947 to the late Manuel Carrillo and Maria Cira Cornejo Carrillo.
Survivors include her husband Jose R. Muniz; children Maria Eugenia, Maria Rosario, Carmen (Patricia), Rossa Anna, Jose Luis, Gabriel (Maribel), Gabriela (Drew), Victor (Sonia) and Adriana (Antonio); grandchildren Santiago, Ivan, Enrique, Luke, Esperanza, Ryan, Eduardo, Jesus, Guadelupe, Vicky, Josue, Joel, Giselle, Alex, Gabriela, Fatima, Jennifer, Tony, Andrea and Gabriel and great grandchildren Genesis, Ulises, Cesar, Jose Santiago, Elias, Yessenia and Victor.
A rosary will be recited at 10:30 AM Monday, March 15, 2021 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 AM followed by Interment at Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Carmen Muniz, Victor Muniz, Jose Luis Muniz and Gabriel Muniz.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home