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Paul V. Magnia - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham 
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Johnny Joseph Mainka Graveside services for Johnny Joseph Mainka, 22, of Bay City will be held at 2 pm Tuesday at Cedarvale Cemetery. Chad David Machart Mr. Mainka was born Feb 23, 1965, in Bay City to Benedie and Lillie Trobl Mainka and died June 20, 1987. He was a member of the Catholic church. Survivors include two sisters, Evelyn Mainka and Carolyn Mainka, both of Bay City and a brother, Bennie “Buster” Mainka of Van Vleck. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. Daily Tribune, June 22, 1987 Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~` A 22-year-old Bay City man’s swim in an area rice canal Saturday proved fatal, Matagorda County Sheriff’s deputies report. Deputies said Johnny Joseph Mainka, 2101 13th Street, drowned after he jumped into a rice irrigation canal located near Farm Road 3156, 2.1 miles east of north Texas 60. Mainka and two companions were sitting on the canal gates at around 4 pm when Mainka decided to jump into the canal to find out how deep the water was, a sheriff’s department spokeswoman said. Mainka reported ignored his companions’ pleas not to jump into the canal. Deputies said the two stated that Mainka disappeared in the swift current and resurfaced further down the canal about 10 minutes later. Mainka’s companions pulled his unconscious body from the canal and flagged down a passer-by, who began administering artificial respiration. Efforts to revive Mainka were unsuccessful and Justice of Peace Suzan Simons declared Mainka dead at 5 pm. Graveside services for Mainka will be held at 2 pm Tuesday at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Mainka is survived by his parents, two sisters and a brother.
Daily Tribune,
June 22, 1987 Courtesy
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Ginny Lynn Mallard - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham  |
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Dow Magum & T. Inez Mangum - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham  |
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Pansy Lorene Post Markert, 99, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026, of natural causes at [Hills Home] in Kerrville, Texas. Pansy was born in New Baden, Texas, and grew up in Bryan, where she attended school and made many fond memories. From an early age, her bright personality and ready smile drew people in. She had a laugh so joyful and contagious that when she laughed, everyone around her laughed too. Pansy worked for many years as a cashier at Oar’s Supermarket in Bryan, where she loved meeting new people and made friendships that lasted a lifetime. It was during these years that she met her first husband, Robert “Bob” Eastman. Together, they raised two wonderful sons, Robert Charles (“Bob”) and Donald Wayne (“Don”). Family and faith were the heart of Pansy’s life. She and Bob were lifelong Baptists and active members of their church in Beaumont, Texas. They taught Sunday school and led the church’s youth group, opening their home to countless young people who found warmth, laughter, and love within their walls. Later, Pansy found love again when she married Roland Markert in Bay City, Texas. With Roland came another loving family, and his daughters welcomed Pansy warmly. Together, Pansy and Roland discovered a shared passion for model trains. They spent many weekends traveling to model train conventions, meeting others who shared their hobby, and building a collection that brought them endless joy. Pansy was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Rae and Robert Jirden Post; her husbands, Robert Eastman and Roland Markert; her sons, Bob and Don; and her sisters, Elsie Post, Gladys Mae Morris, and Lilly Maudell Cocking. She leaves behind her loving daughter-in-law, Linda; grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and many friends and extended family who will forever remember her warmth, her laughter, and her boundless love. Pansy lived well, laughed often, and loved deeply. Her spirit will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of all who knew her. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM with Chris Webber officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be John Avila, Gary Domstead, Barry Nauman, Bryant Brinkley, Andy Schmidt and Carl Schmidt.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened,
and I will give you rest. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
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Charles C. Marshall & Vivian May Marshall - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham  |
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Eddie E. Martin - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham  |
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Audrey Hale Meyers Final rites held Sunday for Mrs. Audrey H. Meyers
Final rites were held at 1:30 PM Sunday in Taylor Brothers Funeral Home chapel for Mrs. Audrey Hale Meyers, 57, 2121 Fourth Street. Mrs. Meyers died in Matagorda General Hospital Friday afternoon. She was a native of Hunt County, Texas. The Rev. Tom Plumbley officiated and burial was in Cedarvale Cemetery.
Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Claudia Lucas; a sister, Mrs. Frances Medlock, Angleton; a brother, M. L. (Sparky) Hale, Bay City.
Serving as pallbearers were Maurice Broughton, Vic Collins, W. J. Kornagy, Dr. Charles Schulz, Rowland Rugeley, and Arthur Harris, Jr.
The Daily Tribune, July 10, 1961 Obituary courtesy of Susie Adkins
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Inez Moore Funeral services for Inez Moore, 77, of Bay City, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City. Mrs. Moore was born May 11, 1908, in Bay City, to J. D. and Susan Phillips Moore, and died early today at Sweeny House, Sweeny. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include: two nieces, Virginia Whiddon of Bay City and JoAnn O’Connell of Van Vleck. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily Tribune,
April 28, 1986 Courtesy of Susie Adkins |
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Joseph Daniel Moore
Joseph D. Moore, Pioneer Resident, Dies Thursday Mr. Joseph Daniel Moore, 83 years, 2 months and 20 days, died at his home here at 2504 Ave. G, at 12:45 AM Thursday. His death, though following an illness of many months, came rather unexpectedly as he was sitting on the side of his bed talking to his wife and a few days before he had walked to town to see his friends. “Cousin Dan”, as he was known by young and old, new friends and old friends, who were legion in the county and in this section, had lived in Bay City for 51 years. Although the gods of riches did not shine on him, the gods of friends brilliantly lighted his every day and his loving nature and unselfishness endeared him in the hearts of all. He loved his fellow man, he loved his fun and in turn he was loved and respected. Mr. Moore was born in Indianola. He moved to Bay City from Elliott’s Ferry landing spot on the Colorado River, south of Bay City. He was the owner of the first store in Bay City and was the first postmaster in Bay City. He served as tax assessor of Matagorda County for six terms. At the time of his death he had just retired as deputy tax assessor-collector under Mr. S. O. Eidman of Matagorda County. He is survived by: Mrs. Susie Moore; two daughters, Mrs. Joe Bruno and Miss Inez Moore; four sons, Arthur of Houston, Donald of Dickinson, Leo of Dallas, and Daniel of Laredo. He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Bay City and also a member of the Woodmen of the World Lodge. Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church today at 2 o’clock, with Reverend Lawrence Greenhaw of the Palacios Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Cedarvale Cemetery with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in charge. Active pallbearers were S. R. Harrington, Raymond Cookenboo, Julian Inglehart, Frank Daehne, J. C. Lewis and Roland (Rowland) Regueley (Rugeley).
The Daily Tribune,
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Cora Walker Morgan Funeral services for Cora Morgan, 82, of Bay City, will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, with the Rev. Hugh B. Jones, Jr. officiating and the Rev. James L. Tucker, Mrs. Morgan’s nephew, assisting. Burial will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Mrs. Morgan was born July 29, 1908, in Port Arthur, and died 12:15 PM May 13, 1991, in Houston. A resident of Bay City for 52 years, she was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. She was a former resident of Port Arthur. Living relatives include: her husband, Robert Edward Morgan, Sr. of Bay City; a daughter and son-in-law, Cora Louise Jackson and James L. Jackson of Houston; three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Edward Morgan Jr. and Wanda Morgan of San Antonio, Donald A. Morgan and Bernice Morgan of Houston, and Richard D. Morgan and Pam Morgan of Lubbock; a sister-in-law, Bessie Demler, and Mrs. Demler’s husband Bob, of Port Arthur; a brother-in-law, Elroy Morgan of Shreveport, Louisiana; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. Pallbearers are Mrs. Morgan’s grandchildren: Don Morgan Jr., Lonnie Jackson, John Morgan and Paul Morgan; her great-grandson, Steven Parker; and son-in-law James L. Jackson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be donated to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.
The Daily Tribune,
May 1991 Obituary courtesy of Susie Adkins |
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1832 – 1931
Amanda (Mrs. Alonzo) Morris died Monday morning at 12:30 AM at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. J. Blum. She was 79 years, 3 months and 29 days old.
Mrs. Morris has been living here with her daughter for the past three years. All of her children were at her bedside when the end came. They are Mr. and Mrs. Elsie Morris of Refugio, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Dickens of Beeville, Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Neely of Beeville, Mr. Newt Morris of Victoria, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Blum of Refugio, and Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Blum of the city.
Funeral services for this dear old lady will be held from the Taylor Bros. Funeral parlor this afternoon at 4:30 PM. Interment will be in Cedarvale Cemetery.
The Daily Tribune, June 22, 1931
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Nellie Marie Vandiver Mott Mrs. Mollie Marie Vandiver Mott passed away this morning at 6 o’clock. A daughter born to her a few minutes prior to her death survives her. She is also survived by another daughter, Arnett. Mr. L. W. Mott, husband, survives as does her father, W. B. Vandiver, three sisters, Mrs. T. C. Jones, Mrs. Lloyd Lee, and Miss Nora Vandiver; six brothers, W. G. and Ernest of New Iberia, Herbert of Corpus Christi, C. E. of Alvin, Pierce and Vernon of Bay City; three aunts, Mrs. J. C. Buford of Bay City, Mrs. L. Marimore of San Angelo, Mrs. S. H. Davis of McGregor; three uncles, L. N. Vandiver of Houston, C. E. Vandiver of Alice and Mr. G. P. Vandiver of Liberty survive her. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 at the family residence. Interment will be in Cedarvale Cemetery. Taylor Bros. are in charge of arrangements. The Daily Tribune, January 10, 1939 Nellie Marie Vandiver Mott Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Marie Vandiver Mott, who died early Tuesday morning at a local clinic, were conducted from the residence Wednesday afternoon with interment in the Cedarvale Cemetery. Besides her husband, L. W. Mott, she is survived by two daughters, Arnett and the infant; her father, W. B. Vandiver; three sisters, Mrs. T. C. Jones, Mrs. Lloyd Lee and Miss Nora Vandiver, all of Bay City; six brothers, W. G. and Ernest of New Iberia, Louisiana, Herbert of Corpus Christi, C. E. of Alvin, and Pierce and Vernon of Bay City; three aunts, Mrs. J. C. Buford of Bay City, Mrs. L. Larimore of San Angelo, and Mrs. S. H. Davis of McGregor; three uncles, H. M. Vandiver of Houston, C. E. Vandiver of Alice, and G. P. Vandiver of Liberty. Funeral arrangements were in charge of Taylor Bros.
The Daily Tribune,
January 12, 1939 Obituaries courtesy of Susie Adkins |
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