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Funeral services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Palmer were held from Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Wednesday at 11:00 a. m. Besides the parents, the baby is survived by two sisters, Mary and Patsy, and a brother, Douglas. Rev. M. A. Marshall officiated at the service. He was assisted by Revs. Hershall Morgan and Marshall White. Interment was in Cedarvale cemetery.
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Mr. William Paul Palmer, 61, well known restaurant owner here in Bay City died Saturday evening at 7 o’clock at the Matagorda General hospital following several days of illness. “Paul” as he was familiarly known throughout this section first came to Bay City several years ago as a wholesale grocer. He then went into the automobile and garage business for several years. Following that he opened a restaurant on the west side of the square which he owned and managed for several years. At the time of his death he owned “Paul’s Café” on east Seventh Street which he built about three years ago. Besides his wife, Jane, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. R. J. Anderson of Shreveport; a sister, Mrs. Maurice Dennis of Baton Rouge and one brother, Howell S. Palmer of Denver, Colorado. Funeral services were held Monday morning at 10:30 from the Taylor Bros. Funeral home with Rev. Marvin Vance and the Rev. A. C. Maxted officiating.
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February 28, 1955 |
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Wilfrido Paniagua, 71, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on December
15, 2023. He was born on May 12, 1953, in Salvatierra, Guanajuato
Mexico. Wilfrido was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and
great grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his family and
friends.
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Samuel Parker died this morning at the home of his mother, Mrs. J. D. Parker, on East Sixth street after an illness of about three weeks, aged 27 years, 4 months and 9 days. The remains were interred in Cedarvale cemetery this afternoon after funeral service at the residence conducted by Rev. Kimbler. Deceased came to Bay City from Bell county about two years ago. He was a nephew of Mrs. W. O. Boney, and was a …working, quiet and…man, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He had been engaged in rice farming during his residence here and work broke down his constitution, making him an easy prey to disease. The Tribune extends condolence to the heart broken mother and other sorrowing relatives.
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August 7, 1905 |
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Services for Harris “Shortie” Parks of Bay City will be held at 10 a. m. Dec. 31 in Mother Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. L. V. Harvey officiating. Mr. Parks, 63, was born Oct. 17, 1920, in Van Vleck. He was the son of Edna Thomas and the late Sample Parks, and was a World War II veteran. He died Dec. 27, 1983, in Matagorda General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Parks of the family home; two daughters, Anita Woodard of Bay City and Mrs. Benita Martin of San Francisco, Calif.; his mother, Edna Thomas of Bay City; one brother, J. B. Parks of Fort Worth; and five grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Alvin Brooks, Willie Edison, Travis Edison, Sam Johnson, Michael Temple and Sammie I. Wright. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p. m. today in the Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery. Duncan-Roberts is in charge of arrangements.
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December 30, 1983 |
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Mrs. Lula Parrish, 3290 Avenue F, was found dead in her home about mid-morning Saturday after neighbors became suspicious something might be wrong when mail began to mount in the mailbox and she had not been seen for about a week or more. Officers were first called Friday night and tried to locate a relative prior to entering the house. Saturday morning one was located by telephone and permission was received. A group including Police Chief James R. McWhorter, Captain Barney Mason, Mayor R. C. Gusman, and Justice of the Peace D. B. Hinton entered the house and found Mrs. Parrish dead on the floor of her bedroom, ready for bed and the apparent victim of a stroke or heart attack. Justice of the Peace Hinton returned a verdict of death from natural causes, probably a heart failure. He said Mrs. Parrish was apparently dead at least a week when the body was found. Services for Mrs. Parrish were held at 11 a. m. Monday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, with Rev. Garnet House officiating. Interment was at Brookside Cemetery in Houston [Cedarvale Cemetery]. Mrs. Parrish, who lived alone in the house, had lived in Bay City a number of years. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Zada McCullum of Liberty, Miss Leona Watts of Dallas; five sons, Oscar Watts of Baytown, and Floyd, Edgar, Vernon and Ira. In the mailbox of the house were letters, the oldest postmark being November 29, authorities reported. Police said a neighbor remembered seeing Mrs. Parrish about a week and a half ago. When found, the body had lost about a pint of blood from hemorrhaging, it was reported. The doors to the house were all locked on the inside, authorities reported and there were no bruises or any indication of foul play. The Daily Tribune, December 16, 1957
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Mr. R. L. Parrish, age 39, farmer, was killed instantly yesterday afternoon about 2 o’clock when the single-barrel shot gun with which he was hunting rabbits, discharged accidentally when he attempted to pull the gun through a fence back of his home, south of the city on the Matagorda road, the last house on the left north of the canal. The full charge of the load struck him in the head, ripping the top of his head off. He is survived by his wife, two step-daughters, Zadie and Leona Waite and one step-son, Oscar Waite. Funeral services will be held from the Walker-Matchett Funeral Home Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock.—Bay City Tribune.
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On February 20, 1932, 3 o’clock p. m. our Heavenly Father called to his reward Bluffard Patterson of Matagorda, Texas. He had not been well for some time and recently had been in the Gulf hospital but had returned home and everyone thought he was improving nicely when, without warning, he was taken to the life beyond. Mr. Patterson was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Patterson, both deceased. He was born in Flatonia, Fayette County, Texas, Dec. 13, 1870. On Dec. 30, 1896, Mr. Patterson and Miss Sarah Elizabeth Stenbing of Jedds, Texas, were united in matrimony at Gonzales, Texas in which vicinity they lived three years. To this union seven children were born, four of whom are living. In 1894 Mr. Patterson joined the Baptist Church at Elm Grove, Fayette County, Texas, where he was a member until moving to Bartlett, Texas and later to Wadsworth, Texas, at which time he united with the Baptist Church there, and continued as a member of that church until his death. As the death angel cast his shadow over the Patterson household on Saturday, Feb. 20, many loving hands ministered to the comfort of the family and throughout the days, numerous were the friends who came to offer their sympathy, and services, and to tell the wife and children what a ray of sunshine and happiness he had been in their lives and what grief his going had brought to them. What a wonderful thing it is and what a blessed satisfaction it must be when one nears the end of this trail we call life, to find oneself so beloved. The funeral service was held at the Methodist Church in Matagorda, Texas, Feb. 22. Rev. L. R. Byrd, missionary pastor of the Gulf Cost Baptist Church, assisted by Rev. D. A. Mangham, pastor of the Matagorda Methodist Church, officiating. The scripture lesson was John 15: 1-6. Reverend Byrd spoke tenderly of the sorrow occasioned by death, but pointed all to the comfort of friendship, both human and divine; to the comfort of sympathy of hope, of faith, faith in God through Jesus Christ and hope of the resurrection from the dead. He closed his message with the following lines:
“God hath not promised skies of blue; Miss Margaret Pratt played the organ softly as the choir, consisting of Mrs. E. E. Pearce, Mrs. W. E. Milstead, Miss Cora Follis, Miss Jo Reed, Miss Lilly May Birdwell and Miss Mildred Landrum sang the following songs: “Blessed Assurance,’ “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere,” and “What A Friend.” Many were the beautiful floral offerings sent by relatives and friends in expression of their sympathy and love, being carefully arranged by deft and loving hands over the grave of Mr. Patterson whose body lies softly sleeping in the Matagorda Cemetery. The following are left to mourn his going: Mrs. B. Patterson, his wife one daughter, Miss Elva Ray of Matagorda, three sons, Fred of Freeport, Joe and B. J. of Matagorda, five brothers, William and Sam Patterson of Gonzales, Tom Patterson of Elfrida, Ariz., M. Patterson of Gulf, W. W. Patterson of Slaton, Texas, one half-brother, Rev. T. Y. Adams, San Antonio, Texas. Out of town relatives were: Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Stenbing, Gonzales; Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Stenbing, Yoakum; Mr. and Mrs. John Stenbing and family, Odem, Mr. and Mrs. Link Stenbing, Bay City; Mr. and Mrs. Oran Patterson, Wadsworth; Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Prather, Gulf; Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Daniels, Gulf; Mr. and Mrs. E. Herschap, Gulf; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Patterson, Gulf; M. Patterson and family, Gulf; Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Page and Mrs. Pearle Cartwright, Gulf; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Patterson, Gulf. Besides these hosts of friends from Wadsworth, Bay City and Gulf, attended the services. Active pallbearers were J. J. Bellew, Mock Steck, N. C. Elliott, J. D. Deshotels, Amos Duffy, H. L. Smith, Sr., members of the school board, J. C. Marr, superintendent of Gulf-Matagorda schools and J. A. Boring, principal of Matagorda school.
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A stranger said to be Ed Payne, a resident of Corpus Christi or some other valley town on his way home from Liberty died in a box car at Buckeye Tuesday. Judge W. E. McNabb held the inquest and decided the death was the result of natural causes. The remains were turned over to Taylor Brothers of this city. The unfortunate man was traveling hit or miss with a companion named Carr, who told Judge McNabb that Payne had two sisters living in Corpus Christi and to whom he was going.
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September 6, 1933 |
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Cornelia Perez, 87, of Blessing, Texas, affectionately known as Connie and Granny to her family, went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2023. Cornelia was born on September 16, 1935. The Rosary will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at St. Peters Catholic Church in Blessing, Texas. Funeral Mass will be August 4, 2023, at 10 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church in Blessing, Texas. Interment will follow at St. Peters Catholic Cemetery in Blessing, Texas. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared online at www.lakesidemfh.com on behalf of the Perez family. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, 703 N. Brooks St., Brazoria, Texas 77422; 979-798-5253.
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Gloria Perez, age 25 days, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Perez of Bay City, died at 1:00 p. m June 8 and was buried at Cedarvale cemetery Saturday, June 9 at 10:00 a. m., Matchett-Newman funeral Home in charge. Besides her parents, she is survived by two sisters and two brothers.
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Funeral arrangements for Henry Valdez Perez, 48, of Bay City are scheduled for 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Bay City with the Rev. Janie Robles officiating. Burial will be in Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Mr. Perez was born July 18, 1993 [1945] in Rosenberg to Rocky and Pauline Valdez Perez and died Aug. 23, 1993 in Matagorda Hospital. He was a resident of Bay City for 30 years. Survivors include: his wife, Susie Perez of Bay City; his mother, Pauline Perez of Brownsville; three sons, Henry Perez Jr., James Perez and Joe Perez of Bay City; and a sister, Rosa Rodriguez of Brownsville. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City. The Daily Tribune, August 24, 1993
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Rafael “Ralph” Perez, 97 of Bay City, Texas and formerly of El Campo, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2024. He was born on November 28, 1926, in Louise to the late Manuel Perez Sr. and Dolores Camposano Perez. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II. He retired from Lacks, serving as a salesman for many years. He is survived by his son, Ralph D. Perez (Pat) of Houston; daughter, Renee White (Sam) Georgetown; grandchildren, Christina Cater (Bobby) of Waller, Taylor Perez of Houston, Samantha Ortiz (Michael) of Austin and Meredith White of Georgetown; great grandchildren, Savannah Cater, Case Cater and David Ortiz; brother, Jesse Perez of El Campo; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Stella Valdez Perez; siblings, Domingo Perez, Manuel Perez II, Joe Perez, Otillia Bustamonte, Estefana Escobar, Mary Martinez and John Perez. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Triska Funeral Home in El Campo, followed by a rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday January 19, 2024, with Rev. Augustine Owusu-Peprah officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Holy Cross Memorial Park under the auspices of American Legion Post 251. Pallbearers are Sam White, Michael Ortiz, Danny Valdez, Mike Valdez III, Richard Valdez II and Ronnie Valdez. Condolences may be shared with the family at triskafuneralhome.com
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Vickie Perez, 5-year-old, of Bay City died Jan. 18 at the John Sealy Hospital in Galveston. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include: parents, Henry and Susie Perez of Bay City; grandmother, Pauleine Perez of Bay City; brothers, Henry Perez Jr., James Perez and Joe Steven Perez. Funeral services were held Jan. 20 at 3:30 p. m. at the Latin Methodist Church with Rev. Bernable Munox officiating. Interment was at the Cedarvale Cemetery. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
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January 20, 1978 |
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Edith Sansel, aged three years and three months, daughter of Prof. and Mrs. R. W. Persons, died at the home of her parents yesterday evening at 7:30 o’clock and was buried this afternoon at 3 o’clock in Cedarvale Cemetery. Edith Sansel has been for sometime and the immediate cause of her death was infantile paralysis. All that a doting father and mother and physician skill could do was done for her, but it was all in vain and death claimed her. The funeral today was impressive and solemn. Little girls immaculately dressed in white acted as pall bearers while a large number of sorrowing friends wended their way to the little grave to pay their last sad respects to the little one. The Tribune joins the many friends of Prof. and Mrs. Persons in sympathy heartfelt and sincere.
The Matagorda County Tribune,
October 31, 1913 |
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Texana Melinda Peter was born on Saturday, August 13, 1927 to Maurice and Helen Miller. As a young girl she was raised on the family farm in Howe, Texas with her two sisters Bette and Margie. At sixteen, she started attending Austin College in Sherman, Texas graduating at nineteen with a teaching degree. She initially wanted to be a flight stewardess which was a daring occupation for a lady in 1947 but was too young. She found a job posting on a college bulletin board and hopped on a train for Wallis, Texas to start her teaching career. In the little town of Wallis, Linda, as she was known by friends and family, quickly settled in as a 3rd grade teacher. She met her future husband Jerry who had just returned home from the war and they married in 1948. She quickly assimilated into her Czech family and community, and learned to speak Czech. Even into her last years, Linda fondly could still call the roll of Catholic Daughters by memory, pronouncing and spelling all the multi-consonant Czech surnames. Linda & Jerry soon started their family with two daughters Mary & Helen and found the time for Linda to obtain her Master’s Degree in Education and English. In 1958 the family of four moved to Van Vleck, Texas where a few years later she gave birth to their son Louis. Linda started her long career at Van Vleck ISD teaching High School English, Speech, and Spanish. Teaching her students gave her great joy and she devoted her energy to their success. On many nights and weekends Linda could be found at the school directing the One Act Plays or driving students to weekend UIL Competitions. She was at every football game supporting her students on the field and band. As a class sponsor she often was working late into the nights chaperoning many class dances and trips. Linda affectionately reminisced of her students by name, telling heartwarming stories of how each one personally excelled. In 1977, the Van Vleck ISD Trustees had confidence in Linda’s abilities as Assistant Principal and promoted her to High School Principal. Although common now, at that time it was unheard of for a woman to be a High School Principal. Linda had the support of her fellow teachers and had the grit to stand her ground when challenged solely because of her gender. Linda retired from Van Vleck ISD in 1986 after 38 years’ service teaching. Not letting the dust settle, she promptly volunteered as a Hospital Volunteer “Pink Lady” at Matagorda General Hospital where she happily continued serving the community for many years. Linda passed away on July 12, 2023. She believed in Jesus as her savior and in her very last days would name all the family and friends she looked forward to joining in Heaven. Linda is preceded in death by her husband Jerry and her sisters Margie Baxter and Bette Watkins. She is survived by her children Mary Cudd (Mike) of West Columbia, Helen Peter of Sugar Land, and Louis Peter (Debbie) of Cedar Lane. She had four grand-daughters Mary Helene, Elizabeth, Katherine, and Rebecca along with eight great grand-daughters Marianne, Madeline, Lilly, Olivia, Whitney, Anna, Leah, and Miriam. Linda loved all her family dearly and left a surprise note we just found thanking each by name for making her life a happy one. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Friday, July 21, 2023 a rosary will be recited at 1:30 PM followed by Funeral Mass at 2:00 PM at Holy Cross Catholic Church located at 2001 Katy Avenue in Bay City. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Visitation for Linda’s friends and family will begin at 10:00 AM Saturday, July 22, 2023 followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 AM at the Nichols Street Church of Christ located at 1200 Nichols Avenue in Bay City. Per her written request, Honorary Pallbearers will be the students from classes she sponsored with special mention to the class of 1986, the last class of her teaching career. In lieu of flowers, Linda requested donations be made to the Matagorda Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Volunteers (Pink Ladies) at MRMC, 104 7th St. Bay City, TX 77414 or to the Bay City Public Library, 1100 7th Street, Bay City, TX 77414.
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Mrs. Sarah Eliza Pile, wife of Mr. R. M. Pile, died at their farm home east of Bay City yesterday, March 26, at the age of 66 years, 11 months and 23 days. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with religious services at the grave. Mrs. Pile had been a sufferer for many months. Only recently her children were called to her bedside on account of the serious nature of her ailments, but she rallied, only to be stricken again. Decedent is survived by her husband and two sons, Ray Pile of Crowell, and Emmett, of this pace. Two step-daughters also survive her. She was married on September 15, 1886. Her religious affiliations were with the Baptist Church, of which she was a consistent member. The Tribune joins the many friends of the family in the deepest sympathy for them in this sad bereavement.
The Matagorda County Tribune,
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Funeral services for Alma Lee Plunkett, 57, of Markham, will be held 2 p. m. Saturday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Jim Welch officiating. Burial will be at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Mrs. Plunkett was born July 1, 1934 in El Campo to Felix and Hazel Ruby Kidd James. She died May 27, 1992 at Matagorda General Hospital. Mrs. Plunkett was a lifetime resident of Matagorda County and she lived in Markham for the past 14 years. She was a member of the Methodist church. She is survived by her husband, Eddie A. Plunkett, Sr. of Markham; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy Lee and Sheila Plunkett and James Walter and Debbie Plunkett; a sister, Mary Lape of Huffman; a brother, Berry Frank James of Metairie, La. and seven grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Robert Rodriguez, Homer Smith, J. D. Vernon, Terry Lyle, Pete Longoria and Jesse Longoria Jr. Honorary pallbearers are listed as Larry Roe, Danny Broadwater, Ricky Bryant, Doug Ryman, Bill Green, Wayne Sanders, and Mark Watkins. She was preceded in death by a son, Eddie A. Plunkett Jr. and a grandson, Jeromy James Plunkett. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City. The Daily Tribune, May 28, 1992 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Eddie A. Plunkett Sr., 61, of El Dorado Estate, are scheduled for 2 p. m. today at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home chapel in Bay City with the Rev. Bluford Finley officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay city. Mr. Plunkett was born Dec. 27, 1932 in Wharton County to H. W. and Bessie Crank Plunkett and died May 13, 1994 at his residence in El Dorado Estate. He was a resident of El Dorado Estate for the past 17 years and a former longtime resident of Bay City. Mr. Plunkett retired from G. W. Townsend Lease Service with 39 years of service. Survivors include two sons and three daughters-in-law, Jimmy L. and Sheila Plunkett of El Dorado Estate and James A. and Debbie Plunkett of Sugar Valley and Cindy Clayton of Allen; three sisters, Violet Peters and Jurlene Mullin both of Angleton and Margaret Cox of Lufkin; three brothers, Guy Plunkett of Sugar Valley, and Houston and Sonny Plunkett of Magnet; seven grandchildren, Evelyn and Stephanie Plunkett of Midfield, Amy, Katy and Jory Plunkett of Allen, Stacey and Megan Plunkett of Sugar Valley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Lee Plunkett, on May 27, 1992, by his son Eddie A. Plunkett Jr. on June 22, 1989 and grandson Jeromy James Plunkett on Jan. 2, 1986. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home of Bay City.
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Services for Jack Junior Pogue, 52, of Matagorda were scheduled for 2 p. m. Saturday at the Sixth Street Church of Christ, with Mr. Rod Tate officiating. Burial was to follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Mr. Pogue, born April 29, 1933, to David Luther and Nettie Lorraine Pogue in Stella, Mo., died June 27, 1985, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Houston. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant daughter, Sharon Kay Pogue. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Adra Louise Pogue of Matagorda; sons and daughters-in-law, Jack L. and Darlene Pogue of Bay City, Donald Pogue of Omaha, Neb., Randy Pogue of Matagorda, Steve and Sherry Pogue of Van Vleck, and David Pogue of San Antonio; grandchildren, Darla Pogue of Bay City, De Lana Pogue of Van Vleck, David Pogue Jr. of San Antonio and Shane Pogue of Dallas; sisters, and brothers-in-law, Elaine and Tom Deal of Stella, Mo., Pat and Jim Bradshaw of Coffeyville, Kan., and Donna of Granby, Mo.; and numerous other relatives. Pallbearers are Kenneth Harvey, Gerald Henderson, Delano Richey, Ron Abercrombie, Jerry Sullivan and Stewart Howell. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the First National Bank of Rosenberg, P. O. Box 831, Rosenberg, TX 77471, for distribution by the family to the American Heart Association and the Pipefitters Apprentice School L. U. No. 211. Services are under the direction of Dick R. Elkins, Bay City Funeral Home.
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Markham resident Mr. Edwin Frank Polasek passed away on March 22, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Joe Ann (Menefee) Polasek, son Robert Allen Polasek (wife, Elizabeth and son Christopher Polasek), his daughters Dr. Connie Polasek and Dawn Needels (husband Bill Needels and son William Ryan and daughter Emily). His was proceeded in death by his parents Jerry and Lydia Polasek and brother Edward. He was born on December 17, 1929 in Louise, Texas and joined the Air Force in 1950 and retired September 30, 1970 with stationing’s in at Ellington AFB, Houston, Tx, Kimpo AFB, Korea for two tours, Hickman AFB, Hawaii, James Connelly AFB, Waco Tx, Wiesbaden AFB, Wiesbaden, Germany and Griffis AFB, Rome, New York. His service medals included the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. He attended Louise High School, Texas Western University and the University of Hawaii. He considered his greatest accomplishment his family and was a proud veteran who worked as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP). While working for GEEIA (Ground Engineering Electronics Installation Agency). His fingerprints along with two others were placed on a metal plaque on the moon Landing Rover during Astronaut Buzz Aldrins flight. At James Connelly AFB he elevated the 314 Air Division two times to the Best Safety Record Award and was a past member of the Houston Energy Council. After his military retirement he became a Loss Control Engineer and LP Gas Fire Fighting Director for Ranger Insurance, and was promoted to Corporate Director of Safety at Aetna Insurance. Visitation will be at Wheeler Funeral Home, El Campo, Tx from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Graveside services with military honors will be at 10:45 AM, Friday, March 29, 2024 at the Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston, Tx. Due to the floral regulations at the Houston National Cemetery, in lieu of flowers the family request a donation to the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Wheeler Funeral Home, El Campo, TX
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Paulina Poncik, age 87, of East Bernard passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024 in a Wharton nursing center. Paulina was born on June 19, 1936 in Bay City, TX to the late Robert and Mary Ruether Talafuse. Paulina was raised in Bay City and attended Bay City High School. She married Frank J Hlavinka, Sr. in 1954. He preceeded her in death on May 20, 1974. She later married Edward Poncik in 1980. He also preceded her in death on September 24, 2016. Paulina worked in banking as a branch manager for many years. She enjoyed baking and sewing. Paulina is survived by her son, Frank Hlavinka, Jr. and wife, Renee of East Bernard; daughters, Barbara Havemann and husband, Charles, and Catherine Adams of Wallis, grandchildren, Cody Haveman and wife, Casie, Justin Haveman and wife, Candi, Sheila Sturdivant and husband, Forrest, Casey Adams and wife, Tamara and Jared Hlavinka, great grandchildren,Peyton Haveman, Emily Haveman,Ryder Haveman, Isabella Havemann, Gabriel Adams, Greyson Adams, Taylor Archer and Reagan Archer, Cody and Colton, along with numerous brothers in law and sisters in laws, nieces, nephews and friends. Paulina was preceded in death by her parents, husband and her siblings: Albert Ruether, Pete Talafuse, Rosie Janssen, Mary Marshall, Louis Talafuse, Albina Jones and infant Charlie Talafuse along with numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 starting at 9 a.m. with a Mass Celebrated at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in East Bernard, Tx with Father Charles Ostiwah officiating. The Rite of Committal and Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Serving as pallbearers will be Jared Hlavinka, Casey Adams, Cody Havemann, Bo Kucera, Kenneth Srubar and Michael Jones. The family wishes to thank the staff of Wharton Nursing and Rehab for the loving care she received over the years. Funeral services are under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www.whartonfuneralhome.com
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Penni Reynolds Ponder, 73, of Gainesville, GA passed away March 2, 2024 with her loving family by her side. Penni was born in Bay City, Texas to the late John and Avis June Hawes Reynolds. Mrs. Ponder was a member of First Redeemer Church. Penni had a deep affection for her family, which extended to her beloved grand pups. Penni loved Jesus and took pleasure in leading Bible studies at her church and serving others through There’s Hope for the Hungry for as long as her health permitted. Penni is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Jim Ponder; daughters, Jennifer Rollins(David), Jamie Ponder; sister, Adelle Farmer; niece, Sarah Roysden; her grand pups, Lolabelle and Bailie Bouche. A celebration of life will be held 11:00 am Saturday, March 9, 2024 in the chapel of Ingram Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Phillips officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 9, 2024 one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Ingram Funeral Home, 210 Ingram Avenue, Cumming, GA 30040 have been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Mrs. Lora Edith Posey, age 62, years passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Mallard in Van Vleck early today after an illness of some time. She is survived by her husband, I. B. Posey, five daughters, Mrs. Annie Sparks of Clemville, Mrs. Merle Savage of Clayton, Texas, Mrs. Mallard and Mrs. Beulah Wernly of Van Vleck and Mrs. Lorraine Harvey of Markham, two sons, Marcus of Houston and Bob of Corpus Christi and four sisters, Mrs. J. T. King of Nixon, Mrs. Z. S. Dixon of Kilgore, Mrs. Lillian Wiley of San Antonio and Mrs. Osie Walker of Bay City. Funeral services will be held from the Taylor Bros. Funeral Home at 3:00 p. m. Friday with Rev. L. W. Couch of El Campo officiating. Interment will be in the Cedarvale cemetery.
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July 12, 1951 |
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Mr. Henry Grant Potter, 84, died Sunday morning at 8:15. Funeral services were held today at 2 o’clock from Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Rev. W. W. Conerly, pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiated. Mr. Potter is survived by one sister, Mrs. Flora Creed of Turon, Kansas; two cousins, Grant Potter of Bay City and “Lloyd P. Potter of Wadsworth. A resident of Bay City for thirty nine years, Mr. Potter is best remembered as one of the city’s first taxi owners. After the advent of an automobile to replace the horse and buggy taxis in the city Mr. Potter owned for a while one of the few autos for hire in the city. He retired from business many years ago.
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March 16, 1953 |
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A memorial family service for Iva Evelee Pyles, 69, of Bay City will be held in Houston. Mrs. Pyles was born Feb. 22, 1920, in Newton, Kan., to Kenneth George and Della Mae Dillard Box and died 9:50 p. m., Jan. 6, 1990, at Sweeny Community Hospital of natural causes. A resident of Bay City since 1984, she was a former resident of Fort Worth. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Flanagan of Bay City; a son, Kenneth Gibson of Royse City, Texas; a sister, Lena Dozier of Greenville, Texas; a brother, Clifford Box of Arlington; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. In lieu of the usual remembrances, contributions can be made to the Bay City Public Library. Local arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City. The Daily Tribune, January, 1990 A memorial family service for Pete Hurley Pyles, 80, of Bay City will be held in Houston. Mr. Pyles was born Aug. 12, 1909, in Pyles Mountain, Va., and died 11:20 a. m. Jan. 6, 1990, in Sweeny Community Hospital of natural causes. A resident of Bay City since 1984, he was a former resident of Fort Worth. Survivors include a brother, “Tooter” Pyles of Virginia; a stepdaughter, Barbara Flanagan of Bay City; and a stepson, Kenneth Gibson of Royse City, Texas. In lieu of the usual remembrances, contributions can be made to the Bay City Public Library. Local arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.
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