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Funeral services for Carl Henry Oates of Wadsworth will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday at First Christian Church with the Rev. John Richardson officiating. Burial will be in Cedarvale Cemetery. Mr. Oates was born in San Angelo, Texas, to William Henry and Cora Green Oates, and died Jan. 14, 1986 at his residence. He was an electrical contractor and co-owner of Oates-Keefer Co. He was a member of First Christian Church, past master of Matagorda Masonic Lodge 865 A. F. & A. M. He was high priest of Bay City Royal Arch chapter 315, past commander of Knights Templar chapter 74, past patron of Order of Eastern Star Bay City chapter 380 and held several grand appointments in the OES. He was thrice an illustrious master of Bay City R&SM chapter 251. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Opal Oates of Wadsworth; a daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Bob Lucas of Austin; two sisters, Faye Ashcraft of Alvin and Ruth Haglund of Portland, Ore., a grandson, Troy Smith of Waco; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers include J. C. Glover, J. P. Mielsch, Ladell Sump, Walter Lowe, Keefer Davis, Carl Schurtz, Wyatt Ashcraft and J. D. Sutherland. Honorary pallbearers include members of Masonic Lodge 865. Services are under the direction of Dick R. Elkins, Bay City Funeral Home.
The Daily Tribune, January, 1986
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Opal Idella Walker Oates, 90, a long-time resident of Bay City, went to be with her Lord shortly after noon on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2011, in Houston, Texas. Opal was born on February 25,1921 in Atasca, Texas, to parents James Mitchell and Pearly Head Walker. She was a long-time beautician in Bay City and owned and operated the Lady Gay Beauty Shop for years. She was also a member of The Eastern Star. She leaves behind many friends and acquaintances and will be missed by all. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 43 years, Carl Henry Oates. She is survived by: a daughter and her husband, Theresa and Bob Lucas of Seguin, Texas; a grandson and his wife, Troy Carl and Wendy Smith of New Albany, Indiana; and a great-grand daughter, Madison Faith Smith; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at the First Christian Church of Bay City with the Reverend Tom Quirck and Brother Bob Lucas officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Bay City Funeral Home.
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Funeral services for Walter Allen O’Briant, 78, of Markham will be held 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Taylor Brothers Funeral Home chapel with the Reverends Joe Ramsey and Howard Harper officiating. Burial will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing. Mr. O’Briant was born Nov. 3, 1913, to Alanzo and Edna Bankhead O’Briant in Louise and died March 8, 1992, at Matagorda House in Bay City. He was a former Houston resident who lived in Markham for 15 years. He was affiliated with the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Keith O’Briant of Markham; three sons, Allen Arnett O’Briant of Crystal Beach, Earnest Glen Crouch of Van Vleck and George O’Briant of Nederland; two sisters, Alma Stockton and Ada Cain; and a brother, Wayman A. O’Briant; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, two sisters and grandchild. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.
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Sharon Lee O’Brien, 65, of Kerrville, Texas, formerly of Bay City, passed away on June 7, 2012. She was born on July 31, 1947 in Biloxi, Mississippi to the late Louise and Herman J. O’Brien. She was a retired schoolteacher with the Bay City ISD where she taught kindergarten and second grade for many years. She moved in 2008 to Kerrville, Texas to be near family. In addition to her parents, her sister Theresa O’Brien preceded her in death. She is survived by: two sisters, Lynn Schneider and her husband Larry of Fort Worth, Texas and Pat O’Brien of Kerrville, Texas; four nieces, Tricia Cannon of Canyon, Texas, Lisa Held, Kirstan Herrmann, and Theresa Stockard all of Amarillo, Texas; and five great-nephews and three great-nieces. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Canyon, Texas. Sharon was a big supporter of Meals on Wheels in Kerrville. The family asks that in lieu of flowers to make donations to the Dietert Senior Center, 451 Guadalupe Street, Kerrville, Tx. 78028.
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PALACIOS, [Matagorda County, Texas] -- Katie "Cata" Ochoa, 88, of
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Funeral services for Kenneth Louis O'Connell, 58, of Van Vleck were scheduled for 2 p. m. today at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Bob Hobbins and the Rev. Don Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck. Mr. O'Connell was born March 6, 1927, in Van Vleck to Edward and Ethel Bickham O'Connell and died at 12:55 a. m. Jan. 25, 1986, at his residence. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Freeman O'Connell of Van Vleck, two daughters, Cathy McHenry and Elaine Sims, both of Brazoria; two sons, Wayne Hadley of Webster and Larry Hadley of Poteet; two brothers, Herbert O'Connell of France and Gary O'Connell of Iowa; and five grandchildren. Pallbearers include Donald Dawes, Raymond Burt, Clarence Krenek, Roland Rodgers, Darwin Busha and Albert Garrison. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. The Daily Tribune, January, 1986 Courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Fred James O’Dazier, 41, of Webster passed away on May 10, 2012. He was born on June 14, 1970 in Pasadena, TX to James “Jimmy” Edward & Cynthia Buxton O’Dazier. James loved to play Heavy Metal Music on the base guitar, was an avid sports fan, and Sponge Bob fan. He was a 1998 graduate of Van Vleck High School, and worked for Kellogg Brown & Root as a Superintendent. James is survived by his mother: Cynthia O’Dazier of Lufkin; 2 sisters: Jennifer Pena & husband Rudy of Clute and Erricca Montague of Las Vegas; 2 nieces: Olivia Pena and Sonya Montague; 4 nephews: Oswald and James Delvillar, and Harold and Jeremiah Montague. He was preceded in death by his father James Edward O’Dazier and wife Gayla Ann Broussard Smith in 2010. A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, May 21, 2012 at Roselawn Memorial Park. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Herman W. Odom, Jr., 86, a long-time resident of Bay City, Texas, passed away Friday June 15, 2012, at Matagorda Regional Medical Center in Bay City. Herman was born on December 7, 1925 in Durant, Mississippi to Herman W. Odom, Sr. and Hazel Hamilton Odom. He graduated from Durant High School in 1943 and subsequently entered military service for the United States Army Air Force during WWII. After leaving the service he attended and graduated in 1949 from his beloved Mississippi State University. Herman and his wife of 61 years, Vivian Grantham Odom, fell in love and were married on June 30, 1950, in Durant and settled in Bay City in 1955. Herman began his professional career with General Motors Acceptance Corporation, retiring after 32 years of service and had the pleasure of joining The First National Bank of Bay City shortly thereafter until 1996. He loved meeting people, the conversations and a nostalgic perspective on life. Herman is preceded in death by his loving wife Vivian and is survived by: two daughters, Cheryl Reid and husband Matt of Humble, Texas, Linda Saha and husband Glenn of Houston; and one son, Charles H. Odom of Spring, Texas; and was a proud grandfather to eight grandchildren, Pierce Reid, Elizabeth Reid, Lauren Saha, Natalie Saha, Andrew Saha, Christi Fulton and husband Chris, Claire Hollek and husband Nathan and Scott Odom. Funeral services for Herman were held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2012, at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Bay City with Rev. Chester Sassman officiating. Interment followed at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Glenn Saha, Matt Reid, Scott Odom, Andrew Saha, Nathan Hollek and Pierce Reid served as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Matagorda Regional Medical Center Foundation, 104 7th St, Bay City, Texas 77414 in honor of both Herman and Vivian Odom. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune, June 20, 2012 Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Robbin and Betty were married February 12, 1972 in Houston, TX. He leaves behind his wife of 39 ½ years; his loving daughters: Charlotte Allgaier & husband Michael Allgaier of Markham and Rebecca Odom & special friend Dustin Brown of Bay City; his parents: Robbins & Marcelle Odom of Bay City; 2 grandchildren: Cody and Carrie Allgaier whom he loved dearly; best friends Greg & Della Huddleston who are also his in-laws; and 4 nieces and 5 nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Odom Norton and his brother, Glenn W. “Skipper” Odom. Visitation will begin at 2:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home. The family will receive friends and guest from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, September 4, 2011 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Michael Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, TX. Pallbearers will be Adam Cochran, Louie Etie, Duane Ryman, Sherman Teeler, Johnnie Parr, and Albert Bissett. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
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CITY - Vivian Odom, 83, of Bay City, passed away Thursday, May 31,
2012 at the Methodist Hospital - Willowbrook, Houston, Texas. Vivian
was born in Lexington, Mississippi on September 25, 1928 to parents
Henry D. and Mattie Daves Grantham. Vivian and Herman W. Odom, Jr.
were married in Mississippi on June 30, 1950 and moved to Bay City
in 1955 and continued to reside there while raising their family. A
dedicated mother and wife, Vivian reared three children while
working for Matagorda General Hospital for 21 years until retirement
in 1991. After retirement, she and Herman enjoyed traveling and
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Waldine Alice "Deenie" Oliver 74, of Bay City died May 26, 2005 at
the Brazosport Memorial Hospital in Lake Jackson, TX.
Curtis Sterling Oliver Funeral services for Curtis Sterling Oliver, 62, of Bay City will be held 4 p. m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. W. E. Dugger Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City. Mr. Oliver was born May 3, 1927, to Sterling B. and Freida Kettler Oliver and died Sept. 10, 1989, at Matagorda General Hospital, Bay City. He was retired from Hoechst Celanese Chemical Co. and was a Bay City Associate Municipal Court Judge at the time of his death. He was a member of the Lions Club, Bay City Booster Club, Little League and First United Methodist Church. He was the first president of Bay City Babe Ruth. Survivors include his wife, Deenie Oliver of Bay City; mother, Freida Oliver of Bay City; a daughter, Linda Guffey of Bay City; a daughter and son-in-law, Gayle and Steve Wiggins of Bay City; a son, James C. Oliver of Bay City; a brother and sister-in-law, Glendale and Sharon Oliver of Bay City; four grandchildren, Shawn, Erin, Jennifer and Christopher; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers include Bert Huebner, Dale Oliver, Dr. Jim Humphries, Allen Green, Raymond L. McKee Sr., Raymond L. McKee Jr., Walter McKee and Anthony B. Hamilton. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.
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PALACIOS [Matagorda County, Texas] -- Juan Ollervidez, 54, of
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Funeral services were held in Triska Chapel last Thursday afternoon for Mrs. Anton (Vlasta Annie) Ondracek, a longtime resident of the Blessing community. For the past three years she has been a resident of Oak Manor rest home here where she passed away August 6. Mrs. Ondracek was born in Burleson County September 3, 1886 and was 82. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. John Braveneck, Jr. Interment was in Hawley Cemetery near Blessing. Pallbearers were Anton Hudec of El Campo, Jesse Bush of Houston and Ben Kaspar, Ed Dornak, Frank Vaculin and Roy Jensen, all of Blessing. Mrs. Ondracek is survived by her husband, Anton of Blessing; three daughters Mrs. Mary Estes of Dallas, Mrs. Rosie Bush of Houston and Mrs. Ella Staska of Houston; two sons, Tony of Blessing and Milton of Houston; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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Santiago Oros Sr., 89, of Bay City died
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Sebastian Oros, 79, of Bay City passed away Sept. 13, 2011. He was born Jan. 20, 1932 in San Benito, Texas to the late Modesto Oros & Bartola Carrion Oros. He was retired from the City of Bay City. Survivors include his wife Angelica Contreras Oros of Bay City; daughters Elizabeth Montalvo & Vanessa Oros both of Bay City; sons Adam Oros & Mario Oros both of Bay City and Steve Oros of Texas City; sisters Maria Oros & Anita Oros both of Bay City and Petra Oros of Harlingen; brothers Santiago Oros, Juan Oros, Candelario Oros & Jesus Oros all of Bay City; grandchildren Brandon Montalvo, Lauren Montalvo, Angelina Fernandez, Natasha Oros, Mario Oros, Victoria Oros, Steve Oros, Jr., Sean Oros & Shaddai Oros and two great grandchildren. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 PM Friday at the funeral home. Mass will be 10:00 AM Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Adam Oros, Jamie Montalvo, Brandon Montalvo, Saul Fernandez, Mario Oros & Steve Oros. www.taylorbros.net
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Robin Douglas Orr, 61, passed away on September 1, 2013 in Lubbock Texas at the Lubbock Heart Hospital, as a result of complications following bypass surgery. Robin was born August 30, 1952. He was preceded in death by his father, Edgar Ray “Pete” Orr. He is survived by: his adoring wife of 36 years, Kaye Graham Orr, of Big Spring Texas, his mother, Faye Orr of Plano, Texas; his brother and sister-in-law, Brad and Joni Orr of Little Elm, Texas; his sisters-in-law, Gennie McAferty and husband Tom of Gastonia, North Carolina, Margaret (Becky) Graham Winkles and husband Billy of Bay City. He is survived by: three beautiful nieces, Addie Lynn and husband Jason Pfingsten of Forest Lake, Minnesota, Skylar and Summer Orr of Little Elm, Texas; four nephews, Travis Orr of Little Elm, Texas, Graham and Michael McAferty of Gastonia, North Carolina, Alan Nauman and wife Jennifer of Longview, Texas; great-nephews and nieces, Hannah and Joshua McAferty of Gastonia, North Carolina, Matthew Alan and Helen Margaret Nauman, of Longview, Texas, Julia Kaye, Mallory Carolyn and Marrisa Faith Pfingsten, of Forest Lake, Minnesota; and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Robin graduated from Plano Sr. High in 1970 and graduated from Baylor Law School in 1976. He then moved to Bay City, Texas to practice law from 1976 to 2000. He married Kaye Graham on June 4, 1977 in Bay City, Texas. Robin has served as the Assistant District Attorney for the 118th Judicial District Court including Howard, Martin, and Glasscock counties for more than 13 years. Robin greatly enjoyed hunting and traveling to wonderful places, often including family and friends on his grand adventures. He could often be found with his nose in a book because he loved to learn and actively pursue knowledge. Among his other interests, he enjoyed Baylor football, movies, and listening to music. Robin was a great man and a respected lawyer who always pursued justice in his job. He will be deeply missed by his friends and family. Visitation will be held Friday, September 6, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 7, 2013, at the First Baptist Church, 2321 Ave. F, (Hwy. 60) Bay City, Texas. Burial will be at Cedarvale Cemetery on Golden Ave. in Bay City, Texas. Pallbearers will be Ken Culbreth Jr. of Corpus Christi, Texas, Terrell Friedrich of Bay City, Texas, Jim Rider, Ted Seymore, Tommy Tune, and Hardy Wilkerson all of Big Spring, Texas. Honorary pallbearers are William A. Orr and Dr. Ken Culbreth from Bay City, Texas, David Orr from Van Vleck, Texas, and Noel Orr from Sweeny, Texas. Memorials in his name may be made to Victims Services, P.O. Box 2137 Big Spring, Texas 79721-2137. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune, September 4, 2013 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Gayle Falks Orsag, 68, of Alvin, Texas passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at her residence. Gayle was born on September 29, 1944 in Bay City, Texas and was a resident of Alvin for 38 years. She was an accountant for over 35 years and a member of the Catholic faith. Gayle was a loving wife of 49 years to Lee Orsag, beloved mother to Chris and Cathy and proud grandmother to Dylan. She was courageous and never let her illness deter her from enjoying activities that involved the family she loved. She found such joy in watching the hummingbirds return to her patio year after year and she took such delight in being greeted by her fur babies, Ginger and Coco, every evening when she returned home from work. God saw fit to take another angel to heaven and even though her time here on this earth was short, she will live on in the hearts of everyone whose lives she touched as she was, one, very special lady. Gayle is survived by: her husband, Leroy “Lee” Orsag; son, Christopher Lee Orsag and his fiancé, Holli Anne Woodling; daughter, Cathryn Gayle Thane and her husband, Mark Allen Thane; grandson, Dylan Cole Thane; sisters, Dolores Harvey and Doris Wilks; brothers, Ollie Falks and Edward Falks; half-sister, Iola Roark; special niece, Sandra Brangan, Goddaughters, Barbara Roberts and Lisa Kotulek, and numerous other relatives and friends. Gayle was preceded in death by: her parents, Ollia and Charlotte Falks; sister, Marie Pesak; brother, Donald Falks; half-brother, Radie Stroud; and two half-sisters, Margie Stroud and Stella Zeigler. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 570127, Houston, Texas 77257-0127 or Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, P.O. Box 369, Ganado, Texas 77962-0369. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Scott Funeral Home with a Rosary service at 7 p.m. Arrangements under the direction of the Scott Family, 1421 East Hwy 6, Alvin, Texas 77511, (281) 585-1000 www.scottfuneralhome.net Mass and Funeral services are scheduled for at 10 a.m. Monday, December 3, 2012 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 108 S 6th St., Ganado, Texas 77962. Burial will follow at Assumption Cemetery in Ganado.
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DALLAS - On November 3, 2012 Charles Edward "Chuck" Orsak passed
away in Dallas, TX. He was born on July 25, 1937 in Blessing, TX to
Charles Vince Orsak and Justine Zapalac Orsak.
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VICTORIA - One of the most caring, funny and genuine men, Alfred
Quiroz Ortiz, Sr., 92, of Victoria, passed from this world to the
next on August 15, 2012. He was born September 27, 1919, in
Palacios, Texas, to the late Catarino and Refugia Ortiz. He served
in the United States Army during
WWII and worked for the
Naval Air Station in Civil Service.
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Enriqueta “Katie” Ortiz, 75, of Sweeny, was born March 29, 1936, in Raymondville, Texas. She passed away September 25, 2011, while surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Benito and Fernanda Vitela Cortinas; brother, Samuel Cortinas; and grandson, Robert Barron. Survivors include: her husband of 35 years Vicente Ortiz, Sr. of Sweeny; sons, Librado Valdez, Jr. of Aurora, Illinois and Vicente Ortiz, Jr. of Sweeny; daughters, Cynthia Montalbo of Van Vleck and Melinda Valdez of Freeport; brothers, Benito Cortinas, Jr. and George Cortinas both of Bay City; sisters, Elva Avila, Eva Reyna, Dolores Martinez all of Bay City, Elida Samarippas of California, and Tina Bargas of Odem, Texas; nine grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2011, at Taylor Bros. Chapel with the Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be Ray Martinez, Andy Martinez, Rocky Martinez, Enrique Barron, Felix Montalvo, George Montalvo, Jr., Raymond Garcia, Jr. and Santos Avila, Jr. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune, Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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KATY - Connie Jo Lankard Ory of Katy, Texas, age 70, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Saturday June 2nd, 2012. She was born on May 23rd, 1942, to Annie Josephine and Preston A. Lankard.
Many will miss her infectious smile and her caring and thoughtful ways.
Published in Victoria Advocate on June 6, 2012
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PALACIOS - Clarence
L. Overman, 90, of Palacios, passed away at his home on Friday,
August 24, 2012. He was born May 4, 1922 in Fort Worth to Earnest
and Ora Overman.
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INGRAM—Dorothy Watkins Owens, 74, of Ingram, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2001. She was born Aug. 19, 1926, in Bay City, to the late Manley S. and Una Myrtle Watkins. She was a homemaker. Survivors: husband, Adrin Owens; son, Robert S. Thompson of Edna; and four grandchildren. Graveside services will be 10 a. m. Monday at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, the Rev. Joe Ramsey officiating. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-4613.
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Mark Owens, 54, a long-time resident of Matagorda, passed away January 17, 2013. The family wishes to thank the staff of The Legacy in Bay City, Texas for their care of Mark, and to the staff of Houston Hospice; you are Truly God’s Angels. Our family does not know what it would have done without your loving compassion. We have comfort in the knowledge that you made Mark’s transition into God’s Kingdom easier for him. A memorial service is to be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 2013 at the Bay House on the Legacy Campus, 720 12th St., Bay City, Texas.
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Funeral services for Susie Matthews Owens, 83, of Bay City, are scheduled for 11 a. m. Wednesday at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Bay City with the Rev. L. V. Harvey officiating. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery in Bay City. Visitation will be until 9 p. m. today at the Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home chapel in Bay City. Mrs. Owens was born May 20, 1910, in Pledger to Brandy and Dora Cooper Matthews and died March 26, 1994, in Bay Villa Nursing Home in Bay City. She was a resident of Bay City and member of the Heroines of Jericho Court 340. Survivors include a niece and her husband, Kathy and Freddie Jackson of Bay City; a great-niece L’Kendra of Bay City; two nephews, Ervin Davis of Hitchcock and Wayne King of Angleton and three first cousins, Effie Hawkins and Willie Bell Copeland, both of Bay City, and Johnnie Cooper Jr. of Galveston. Pallbearers are Adam Jackson, Roy Jackson, Larry Robinson Jr., Tony Southall, Jessie Southall Jr. and Jerry James II. She was preceded in death by her parents, Brandy and Dora Cooper Mathews, her husband, Ardley “Honey” Owens, two sisters, Dora “Bessie” Warren and Ida “Jessie” Bouldin and two brothers, Henry Warren and Eugene Jackson. Honorary pallbearers are Freddie Jackson Jr., Richard James Jackson, Wayne King, Ervin Davis, Heroines of Jericho Court 340 and Rance Johnson Jr. Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home of Bay City.
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Robbin
Odom, 63, of Wadsworth, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2011 in
the arms of his wife Betty. He was born June 28, 1948 in Bay City,
TX to Robbins P. Odom and Marcelle Ryman Odom. He was a resident of
Matagorda County since 1972 and was retired from the Texas Dept. of
Highways and Public Transportation. He was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Bay City and was a veteran of the US Army during
the Vietnam Era. 
