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September 30, 1924 – February 21, 1990
Funeral services for Sofia T. Padia, 65, of Bay City, will be held 4:00 PM Friday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, with Monsignor James Brunner officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City. A Rosary will be held 6:30 PM today at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel.
Mrs. Padia was born on September 30, 1924, in Texas, to Donisico and Francisca Landeros Torres and died February 21, 1990, at her residence. A former long-time resident of New Gulf, she resided in Bay City for three months. She was a member of the Catholic church.
Survivors include: her husband, Manuel Padia of Bay City; a daughter and son-in-law Mary Ann and Daniel Pena of Bay City; two sons and daughter-in-law, Roy and Elvia Padia of San Antonio and Manuel Padia Jr. of New Gulf; four sisters, Jovita Alvarado, Anita Topia and Virginia Castillo, all of Houston, and Tomasa Cruz of Richwood; two brothers, Tony Torres of Houston and Bill Torres of Eagle Lake; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers include: George Martinez, Daniel Pena Jr., David Pena, Robert Pena, Robert Sanchez and Joe Munoz. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.
The Daily Tribune, February 1990 Courtesy of Susie Adkins
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James Linvel Page, 81, of Bay City, passed away April 24, 2019. He was born July 29, 1937, in Nacogdoches, Tx, to Robert Shirley and Ruby Jones Page. Growing up in Refugio, James loved working on and racing cars. He was very active in the Boy Scouts. He joined the Navy in 1955 and served in California, Hawaii and Tennessee, specializing as an aviation mechanic. He married the love of his life, Sandra Linney in 1959, and they began their lives together in Millington, Tennessee. Upon completing his service, they ended up in Bay City. He worked for Rugley Motor Company for 12 years, then he accepted a position with Phillips Petroleum where he retired from to concentrate on another love—his cattle. James loved the Lord, his family, hunting and fishing. He also spent many hours supporting 4-H, Little League, and the MCFLS. He was selected Matagorda County Cattleman of the Year in 1998. One of his childhood dreams was to own his own ranch, which he purchased in 1970 and he was with his cows till he left this earth. James is preceded in death by his parents, and siblings: Marie Minor, Lucille Striker, Lena Powers, Olan Page and Lester Page. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Linney Page; son, James Mark Page (Cynthia) of Bay City; daughter, Linda Kay Davis (Mike) of Midfield; brother, Robert Lynn Page (Mary) of Riverside, Tx; brother-in-law, Mack Minor of Splendora; grandchildren, James Page II (Jennifer) of Katy, Bruce Davis (Kelly) of Mansfield, Ashley Brewer (Brandon) of Bay City, Christopher Page (Stephanie) of Bay City , Tori Moore (Joel) of San Antonio, Rebecca Buck (Todd) of Waxahachie, and Zane Davis of Houston; great-grandchildren, Callen Davis, Lawson Davis, Nolan Davis, Jude Moore, Max Moore, Kyndall Page, and James Page III due in July; plus many nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family will receive friends and relatives 2:00-4:00 P.M., Sunday, April 28, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Services are 10:00 A.M., Monday, April 29, at the funeral home with Brent Hairston officiating. Interment will follow at Midfield Cemetery. Pallbearer are his grandsons and grandsons-in-law. Honorary pallbearers are Roy Brewer, Wayne Frieda, David Huffman, Corky Powers, and Henry Siefert. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
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Miguel Paniagua, Jr., 36, of Bay City passed away
August 31, 2016. He was born September 30, 1979 in Bay City to
Miguel Paniagua, Sr. and Juanita Gonzales Paniagua. He proudly
served his country in the US Navy and was a Commercial Pilot. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
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Tece Parker, 85, of Bay City, Texas, passed away August 25, 2018. She was born June 9, 1933 in Pledger, Texas to Abe M. Stevens and Myrtle A. Stevens. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, camping, cooking, and spending time with family. She is preceded in death by both parents; the love of her life John Parker; brothers Frank Stevens, Jack Stevens, Ned and wife Naomi Stevens, and brother-in-law J.T. Parker and wife Helen Parker. She is survived by son Gary Parker of Lake Jackson, and daughter Donna Schultz and husband Danny Schultz. She was especially proud of her grandchildren Britt Mars and wife Brooke Mars and soon to arrive in October baby Makena, granddaughters Kristin Mars, Heather Berland and husband Todd Berland and children Kai and Ace Berland. She is also survived by brother Abe Stevens and wife Charlotte; sisters-in-law Margaret Stevens and Magdalena Stevens. She has numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00pm Thursday, August 30 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, August 31, 2018 at 10:00 am at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.
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Irene Ann Parr, 64, of Markham, passed away October 23, 2018. She was born January 30, 1954 in El Campo, TX to Henry Joe Wendel and Dorothy Marie Kasparek Wendel. Irene is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband Johnny Jackson Parr; daughters Stacey Johnson and husband Jimmy, and Vanessa Ferguson and husband Cody; sisters Adeline Tedder and husband Thomas, and Maryann Rush and husband Dennis; brother Donald Wendel, and grandchildren Hunter Ferguson, Tristan Ferguson, Ty Ferguson, Matthew Johnson and Malorie Johnson. The family will receive friends and relatives 5:00-7:00pm Friday, October 26 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Bay City. Services are 10:00am Saturday, October 27, 2018 at First Baptist Church Markham with Damon Rambo officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery near Blessing, TX. Pallbearers will be James Lee Johnson, Richard Kubena, Tommy Hundl, Sonny Salas, Tim Leadford and Dennis Naiser.
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Memorial services for Walter Parr III (Junior), of Webster, Texas will be Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Johnson Funeral Home in Houston, Texas with Elder Minister Kenneth Hargrove eulogizing. He leaves to cherish his many memories to his wife, Patricia Parr of Bay City; daughter, Mary Ellen Parr of Chicago, IL; stepchildren, Tina of Atlanta, GA and Charles (LaTarsha)of Bay City, TX; siblings, Constance J Raines of Chicago, IL, Warren E. Parr (Lovoris) of San Antonio, TX, Wayne Parr, Crystal L. Colbert (Sanford), and Cassandra R. Parr, all of Chicago, IL; god-daughter, Grace Victoria; cousins, Ira Alexander and Mike Alexander; brother-in-law, David Spencer (Carmen); sister-in-law, Brandy Spencer; and a host of other relatives and friends. Final arrangements are entrusted with Green's Mortuary, Bay City, Texas; 979-245-3489; online condolences may be sent to greensmortuary.com.
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Funeral services for George Willis Patterson, 82, of Bay City, will be 2 pm Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Van Vleck. Mr. Patterson died Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999 in Bay City. He was born July 3, 1917 in Lindale, Texas to Joseph and Elma Thorn Patterson. He was married to Buna Wright Patterson Nov. 27, 1946. He was a 1039 graduate of Texas A&M University, veteran of the U.S. Army for six years, leaving as a captain and served in WWII. Resident of Bay City for 44 years. Retired from the Soil Conservation Service after 33 years. Member of the Baptist Church. Involved in Bay City Little League, lifetime member of the VFM, member of the Association of Former Students at Texas A&M University, 12th Man Foundation. He is survived by: his wife, Buna Wright Patterson; son, Glen Willis Patterson; daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy Patters Preisler and James Charles Preisler, daughter and son-in-law, Linda Patterson Wood and Charles; son, James Patterson; grandchildren, Kristen Patterson, Stephanie Patterson, Jim Patterson, Amanda Preisler, Michael Preisler and Zachary Patterson. Pallbearers include Michael Preisler, Jim Patterson, Tom Hudgins, Kyle Hudgins, Glyn Kinsey, and David Sitz. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The Daily Tribune, December 17, 1999 Obituary and marker photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Buna Irene Patterson Buna Wright Patterson, age 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.She was born on August 24, 1922, in Lindale, Texas, to the late Hiram and Eppie Oglesby Wright, and was one of 17 children. She married George Patterson in 1946 and her family moved to Bay City in 1955. She dedicated her life to her faith, family, and service. She was active in many Bay City civic, youth, and church activities over the years. In any activity where her children were involved, she was their biggest cheerleader. She was a homemaker when her children were young, pouring her time into their activities, including schools, church, President of PTAs and Little League Auxiliary, superintendent of the infant nursery at church, Matagorda County Aggies Mother’s Club, and both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Buna was named Bay City’s Outstanding Lady Citizen of the Year in 1968, evidence of her generous heart and willingness to give her time and talent. She was also widely recognized as one of the best cooks in the entire area and had a reputation as a great bowler with several 300 games. Buna began working as the deli manager at Stanley’s Food Markets in 1973 and worked for 17 years until retirement. She was a Pink Lady with MRMC Auxiliary where she completed over 12,000+ hours of service. She started and volunteered at the Legacy Beauty Shop for over 20 years and was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Bay City since 1955. She was an avid sports fan, especially loved her Texas Aggies, and was even named an honorary member of the Texas A&M Singing Cadets. Above all else, Buna will be remembered as a loving Mimi to her family, friends, and all who knew her. Mimi was strong, loving, and always gave you her honest opinion. She showered her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren with love, hugs, and more cakes, pies, and cookies than they could ever eat. Mimi was special to all. She was our Mimi! Buna was a woman with many talents and was always willing to lead or give a helping hand. One of her many sayings to us was, “You can always find time to do the things you really want to do.” Her family followed her lead in this belief and looked for frequent opportunities to spend time together and with her. Her legacy is rooted in her faith in God, her unwavering strength, and her deep love for her family. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, George Patterson, five brothers, and nine sisters. She is survived by one brother, Alton Wright; one sister, Dee Parker; son, Glen Patterson (Debbie); daughter, Dorothy Preisler (James); daughter, Linda Ash (James); son, James Patterson (Cathy); grandchildren, Kristen Patterson, Stephanie Perez (Sergio), Jim Patterson, Amanda Candler (David), Michael Preisler (Katy), Zack Patterson, Stephen Williamson, Bradley Williamson, Austin Williamson, and Carmel Williamson; and 11 great-grandchildren. The family would like to extend special thanks to the neighbors, friends, and caregivers who supported and loved her. They were all very special people to her. A visitation for Buna will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, from 10:30 am-12:00 pm at the First Baptist Church of Bay City. The Celebration of Life will be held immediately following at 12:00pm. The service will be officiated by Pastor Mike Zimmerman. Pallbearers will be Jim Patterson, Michael Preisler, Zack Patterson, Sergio Perez, David Candler, Stephen Williamson, Bradley Williamson, Austin Williamson, and Austin Padilla. Honorary pallbearers will be James Preisler, James Ash, and Tom Hudgins. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the First Baptist Church of Bay City or the MRMC Auxiliary. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Marker photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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William Louis Pedersen, 73, of Cedar Lane, Texas passed away Monday,
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Lawrence Robert Pena, 40, of Palacios, TX passed away March 26, 2019. He was born January 14, 1979 in Palacios to Larry and Victoria Duran Pena. Lawrence is preceded in death by maternal grandfather Robert B. Duran, and paternal grandparents Nieves and Manuel Perez, Olga Perez and John Pena. He is survived by his parents; daughters Aubrianna Nicole Pena and Yesenia Martinez; sons Enrique Pena, Lawrence Robert Pena, Jr. and Ismael Martinez; maternal grandmother Viola Duran; sisters Stephanie Pena, Vanessa Balderas and Andrea Stephens; fiancé Corina Venegas, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends and relatives 5:00pm-7:00pm Monday, April 1 at Palacios Funeral Home. The Rosary will be at 6:30pm that evening. Funeral services will be 10:00am Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Palacios. Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers are Juan Perez, Ellian Perez, Eugene Stephens, Jose Chavez, Jesus Martinez and Raymundo Balderas. Honorary pallbearers are his cousins.
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Funeral services for Bobby Penrice Sr. will be Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, CR 100, New Gulf, TX. Visitation will be on Saturday from 10 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in New Gulf, TX. Please visit our website to leave online condolences, light a candle and send floral arrangements or gifts to his family at www.dixonfuneralhome.com Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home, Angleton, Texas; (979) 849-8800.
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April 1869 – December 16, 1932
The funeral services of Ed Perro, age 63 years 7 months, who died December 16, were held today at 2:00 PM at the funeral parlor of Taylor Bros., Rev. McCary of the First Methodist Church officiating. Mr. Perro is survived by: two sisters, Mrs. John Parker of Bermidje, Minnesota and Miss Stella Perro of Stillwater, Minnesota. Burial will be in Cedarvale Cemetery, under direction of Taylor Bros.
The Daily Tribune, December 27, 1932 Obituary courtesy of Susie Adkins
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Mary Phillips, age 73, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on February 21, 2019. Visitation and guest book registry will be Friday, March 1, 2019, from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home chapel in Bay City. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1941 CR 448, Wharton, Texas 77488, with the Rev. Chris Ellis, pastor, and Dr. Charles Roberson Sr., eulogist. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas; 979-245-5197.
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Funeral services for Shirley Ann Williams Phillips, 72, of Van Vleck, Texas will be Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 11 a.m. at All Wise Missionary Baptist Church in Chapel Hill, Texas with Dr. T. L. Richardson officiating. Visitation will be Friday, March 9, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the chapel of Green's Mortuary, Bay City, Texas. Burial will follow immediately after the service at Crawford Cemetery. She will be truly missed by her husband of twenty-five years, Roy Phillips Sr. of Van Vleck; children, Roslyn West (Jessie) of Clute, Glynis Newsome (Kenneth) of Bryan, Rhonda Bee of Brenham, Russell Bee (Stephanie) of Freeport, Derrick Diggs (Sherry) of Brenham and Rachel Diggs-Courtney of Lake Jackson; step-children, Lisa Callis (Letheridge), Eva Phillips, Roy Phillips Jr. and Byron Phillips (Shakeia); twenty-three grandchildren; forty-six great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends who will miss her tremendously. Final arrangements are entrusted with Green's Mortuary, Bay City, Texas; 979-245-3489; online condolences may be sent to greensmortuary.com.
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Sofia Martinez Pineda, 53, of Bay City passed
away July 14, 2017. She was born January 30, 1964 in Mexico to the
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1934 - 1963
Funeral services for Joe Eugene Plant, 28, of Wadsworth, who was killed in a car-tractor accident Sunday, were to be held at 3:00 PM today at the Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. Rev. Lewis of the Church of Christ will officiate.
Survivors include: his wife; parents, Robert Plant of Houston and Mrs. Ruby Hale of Bay City; a daughter, Ray of Wadsworth; a son, Joe Eugene; sister, Mrs. Grave Yarborough of Kansas; and brother, Edward Hale of Missouri.
Pallbearers are Charles Hale, Cecil Gregory, Marvin Schneider, Jim Marshall, Max Cartwright, and Homer Cartwright.
The Daily Tribune, Unknown Obituary courtesy of Susie Adkins Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Hugo Pless Funeral services will be held for Hugo Pless, 85, of Bay City, 3 pm Tuesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church. Officiating at the services will be the Rev. Calvin G. Frisch. Pless died February 21 at Matagorda General Hospital. Survivors include wife, Alvina Pless of Bay City; daughters and sons-in-laws, Eleanora and R. L. Meyerdirk of Ashwood and Etherleta and M. E. Meyerdirk of Dayton; son, Leroy Pless of Bay City; son and daughter-in-law, Melvin and Dorothy Pless of Houston; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Pless was a resident of Bay City since 1937, a veteran of World War 1 and a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers include Gerald L. Meyerdirk, Jimmy W. Meyerdirk, Melvin Pless Jr. Roger Sage Jr., Marvin Hartmann and Roy Hartmann. Arrangement with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
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Leroy Pless, 79, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2011 in Longview, Tx. Leroy was born September 25, 1931 in Sealy, Texas to the late Hugo and Alvina Hoek Pless. He was retired from the U. S. Postal Service in Bay City, Tx. Leroy was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Bay City. He also served his country in the U. S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his sister, Etherleta Meyerdirk and husband Milton of Gilmer, Texas; and by his brother, Melvin Pless and wife Connie of Houston, Texas, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Eleanora Meyerdirk. A graveside service will occur on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas with Rev. David Roach of Cedar Lane Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
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Myrna Virginia Pontiff, 91, of Bay City passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019. She was born to Hazel Pylant Reynolds and Grover C. Reynolds in Purvis, Mississippi on January 6, 1928. Myrna was a retired teacher, having had an outstanding career at Bay City High School as a typing and bookkeeping instructor. She was a charter member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and was active in Pilot Club and volunteered many hours to UMCOR Sager Brown. In 1972, she was honored as Bay City’s Outstanding Citizen. Myrna is survived by her 2 brothers: Rodney and Hubert Reynolds; son: Steve D. Pontiff of Sugar Land, TX; and daughter Brenda Pontiff of Los Angeles, CA. She also survived by her cherished 2 grandsons: Steven T. Pontiff and Christopher B. Pontiff. The Family will receive visitors from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The funeral service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Ramsey Officiating. Interment will be held at Coal Town Cemetery in Purvis, Mississippi at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to UMCOR Sager Brown in Louisiana.
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Bay City, July 18.—Mrs. Tom J. Poole, 65, died Wednesday at the local hospital. She is survived by her husband, T. J. Poole; three daughters, Mrs. George Burke and Mrs. Lane Barbour of Bay City and Mrs. J. B. Muse of Dallas; two sons, Donald K. Poole of Brazoria, Dr. Mark Poole of Bay City; three half sisters, Mrs. Asker Barber of Bay City, Mrs. John P. Pierce of Palacios, Mrs. Edward Lunn of Philadelphia; two half brothers, Nolan Keller and W. K. Keller of Midfield. The funeral will be held at the Presbyterian Church in this city Friday, with interment in Cedarvale Cemetery.
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February 5, 1892 – July 8, 1953
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 o’clock from Taylor Bros. Funeral Home for Mrs. Pearl Inez Porter, 2520 Fifth Street, 61 years of age. Rev. Jack Lancaster officiated.
Mrs. Porter died unexpectedly at the Matagorda General Hospital Wednesday afternoon. She had been rushed to the hospital Tuesday afternoon following a most unusual experience. She had been using an electric washing machine and as she reached to pull out the electric connection she received a severe shock. While still in a dazed condition she reached for a tube of ointment, thinking it was for burns. She had used the ointment, according to her husband, for slight burns because of the thinness of her skin, on many occasions. By mistake she grabbed a tube of rat and roach poison and still in a state of shock, placed some of the poison in her mouth. She became very ill and was rushed to the hospital where treatment was given and she apparently was on the road to complete recovery. Suddenly early Wednesday afternoon she passed away.
She is survived by: her husband, A. P. Porter; one daughter, Mrs. Leslie Adams of Old Ocean; one son, W. P. Porter also of Old Ocean; and, one sister, Mrs. Maggie McKinney of San Augustine.
The Daily Tribune, July 9, 1953
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Charles Anthony “Tony” Poss, 63 of Van Vleck, Texas passed from this life on Saturday, January 13, 2018 in Houston, Texas. He was born on May 5, 1954 in Athens, Georgia to Charles Henry and Betty (Smith) Poss. He was honored to be a part of the United States Army and was also a proud environmental business owner. In his free time he enjoyed spending time with his family and working on the family ranch. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia, Texas with the Rev. Matt Springfield of Nichols Street Church of Christ in Bay City officiating. Tony is survived by his wife, Karen Poss; children, Shane Poss and wife Missy and their children, Morgann and Matt; Tara Tullis and husband Jim Bob and their son, Caleb; Jolynn Woods and husband Clint and their children, Lacy and Clay; and Michael Wayne Hopkins and wife Tara and their children, Holden Hopkins and Tyler and Lance Nunley; mother, Betty Booth and Dave Collins; along with numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Henry Poss; sister, Sissy; and grandson, Blake Hopkins. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Tony’s name to the Harvest House Ministry of Nichols Street Church of Christ, 1200 Nichols St., Bay City, Texas 77414. Services are under the direction of Baker Funeral Home, 634 S. Columbia Dr. West Columbia, Texas 77486 (979) 345-3232. Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting our website at www.bakerfuneralhome.net.
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Sammy Lee Powell, 58, went to be with the Lord, unexpectedly, on December 8, 2018. Sammy was born in Bay City, Texas, to Harry Lane and Tommye Raye Powell on June 15, 1960. He was a graduate of Tidehaven High School and attended Sam Houston State University. Sammy loved country music and entertainment, prompting a move to Nashville, Tennessee, where he worked for Crystal Gayle and Gayle Enterprises. After returning to Texas, Sammy worked as a caregiver and case worker for special needs adults. Sammy had a passion for plants and animals, and he was an exceptional cook. He enjoyed God’s gifts and had a special fondness for the country life. He enjoyed sitting on the porch watching the sunset with family. He was known for his quick wit and compassionate spirit. Sammy recently moved to Collegeport, Texas, to begin the next chapter of his life with his immediate family. Sammy is preceded in death by his father Harry Lane and mother Tommye Raye and grandparents Herman and Minnie Powell and Willis and Etta Epperson. He is survived by his sister Samantha Franzen (Derril), nieces Stephanie Busby (Brian) and Savannah Moeller (Jeff), great nephews Reese Jordan Busby, Carter Wayne Busby, Banks Lee Busby and Jake Wyatt Moeller, and great niece Sloane Raye Moeller, stepmother Marsha Powell, stepbrothers Lance Feldhousen (Lesa) and Flint Feldhousen (Brandi), step nephew Bryant Feldhousen, step nieces Layne Feldhousen and Logan Feldhousen, aunt Ginger Zemanek (Victor), and many cousins. The family will receive friends and relatives 5:30-7:00pm Monday, December 10, 2018 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Services are 1:00pm Tuesday 11, 2018 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Brian Blackburn officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing. Pallbearers are G.W Franzen, Wesley Franzen, Brian Busby, Jeff Moeller, James Brown, and Ben Brown. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Derril Franzen
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Chloe Claire Conoly Pursley, 41, passed away peacefully in her sleep in her home in Sienna Plantation, on March 7, 2018. Claire is survived by her sons, Taylor (17), Rucker (8), Crew and Conoly (5), and her husband Jeff Pursley; mother, Chloe Jones and husband Gus; father, Bill Conoly and wife Carolyn; brothers, Porter Taylor and wife Lauren, Charles Conoly, Steven Jones, Kirk and Bradley Taylor; sisters, Alanna Conoly, KC Dennehy and husband Neal, and Hillary Robertson. She is also survived by her adoring nephews and nieces, Porter, Dunagan, Edda and Harper Claire; and a host of loving cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Landrum “Velma & Nini”, Mr. and Mrs. William Z. Conoly,” “Papa Bud and Welita” and Great Aunt and Uncle Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Landry “Momo.” She was born in Houston, TX on October 20, 1976. This shy beauty stole her parent’s hearts just like she would continue to do so to everyone she met the rest of her life- friends, strangers and strays alike. This all American brown-eyed girl could hold her own on the soccer field, wake-boarding with her boys, saddling a horse and hunting at the Conoly Ranch in Brackettville. Claire was an incredible mother, daughter, wife, sister, friend, teacher and animal lover. Claire loved watching her boys play sports: football, soccer, lacrosse and baseball, her pride and love for her boys will always remain immeasurable. Claire loved nothing more than to laugh and laugh hard – she would tell the same story over and over again laughing harder each time. Claire will be remembered always for her huge heart, warm smile and contagious laugh. We all could learn about how to love from Claire. The family will be receiving guests at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City on Sunday evening, March 11, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church 2001 Katy Ave., Bay City, on Monday, March 12, 2018 at 10 a.m. Pallbearers will be Will Conoly, Stanford Conoly, Josh Vela, Chris Menefee, Scott Perdue and Chad Hibbard. Honorary pallbearers are Stan Conoly, Zuehl Conoly, Wyatt Conoly, Wilder Conoly, David Conoly, John Deiker and John Peden. Memorial gifts may be made in Claire’s name to: http://www.muttmeshanimalrescue.org/ Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas; 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune, March 11, 2018 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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