Matagorda County Obituaries
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Final Services Held For Mrs. Luis Palacios – Ricarda Navarro Palacios

Funeral services for Mrs. Luis Palacios, 22, were held here this week.

Born in Midway, Mrs. Palacios was educated in the Palacios public school. She died Sunday in a Ganado hospital after a 10-day illness from a high blood pressure condition.

Survivors are her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Navarro, and her husband.

Palacios Beacon, November 16, 1950
 


Mrs. Lillian Belle Parkins

Mrs. L. B. Parkins, whose illness was mentioned in our last issue, died at the family residence Sunday evening, Jan. 28, 1934, aged 75 years, 7 months and 28 days.

Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church in this city, Tuesday at 2:00 p. m., conducted by Rev. Geo. F. Gillespie and Rev. E. F. Kluck.

Interment was made in the Palacios cemetery under the direction of the Palacios Funeral Home, with W. C. Gray, Grover Lawson, A. J. Lauderback, R. E. Terry, G. H. Faubion and G. A. Salsbury as pallbearers.

The following was contributed by a friend as a tribute to her memory.

Lillian Belle Wright, daughter of A. M. and Louisa Wright was born May 30th, 1858, near Keokuk, Iowa. She was one of a family of eight children, all whom have preceded her in death.

She was married to C. R. Phillips in the year of 1876. To this union were born two children, Maude, who died at the age of three years, and Raymond, who with his wife was with her to the last.

Her second marriage was to Cyrus C. Parkins who preceded her in death. When quite a young woman, Mrs. Parkins was united with the Presbyterian church, to which she was faithful to the end and active in church work as long as her health would permit. Her life was one of sacrifice and of doing good. She was a philanthropist in the truest and strongest sense of the word. She was always ready to help the poor in sharing anything she had, and to lend her strength and knowledge in relieving the sick and suffering. Truly her life was lived for others.

As a friend she was kind, sympathetic and reliable. Those who knew her found her dependable and trustworthy to the last degree.

She was broadminded and mentally alert, and her systematic manner and business ability proved her a person of rare qualities. Her high ideals and firm stand for principle always found her on the side for right and justice.

She was motherly to all and won for herself the involuntary name of “Mother Parkins” in the small town she lived for many years before moving to Palacios. The young and the old reverenced and respected her. Every one valued highly her opinions and advice. Many sought her counsel in matters of worth.

Truly it can be said of her, “To know her was to love her.” And the more one knew her, the more he was made to recognize and appreciate her many sterling qualities, for surely she was an extraordinary friend and mother.

She leaves to mourn her loss one son, Raymond T. Philips and wife, one granddaughter, Lillian Schoonover and husband Charles Schoonover Jr. and one great-grand-child, to whom she was devoted. Also many nieces and nephews.

If rest is sweet at close of day
For tired hands and tired feet,
How sweet at last to rest for aye
If rest is sweet.

Palacios Beacon, February 1, 1934
 


John Alfred Partain

John Alfred Partain, born Dec. 25, 1870, died May 3, 1941, aged 71 years. He was a native of Matagorda county, born near Old Hawley, and grew to young manhood in that community. In his early life he was interested in ranching, since his father being what was fondly called an old trail-driver, had taught his son to love the range. One of the early ambitions of his life was to make one of those fascinating, tho often dangerous, trips across the prairies to the north-central states.

He was married to Miss Fannie Smith on April 29, 1891, and it was their joy and privilege to celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary just one week before his death.

In 1910 the family moved to Palacios where the home has since been maintained. Mr. Partain was in the transfer business here for a number of years and few homes in Palacios during that time were not visited by him on his regular duties and his cordial greetings at all times made his visits gladly welcomed. Some six years ago his health failed, so he was compelled to give up his work, and much of this time he was confined to his room.

In young manhood he became a Christian and member of the Baptist Church, of which he was an ordained deacon and he served this office well for many years.

Outstanding characteristics of the deceased were his patience, sense of humor, kindness to all, and resigned to the will of God.

He is survived in his immediate family by his faithful and devoted helpmate, Mrs. Fannie Smith Partain, two sons, Forest and J. A. Jr. both of Houston, and five daughters, Mrs. Ermine Stewart and Mrs. Sterling Smith of Houston, Mrs. John Richards and Mrs. Arnold Burton, of Palacios and Mrs. LeRoy Hecq, of Los Angeles, Calif. In his father’s family are his mother, Mrs. Ella Partain, of Cuero, two brothers, C. T. Partain, Beeville, C. N. Partain, Matagorda, and two sisters, Mrs. Robert Tinsley, Gonzales, and Mrs. Jeanette Cook, Cuero.

Seventeen grandchildren and two great grandchildren helped to make his days happy.

Palacios Beacon, May 8, 1941
 


Mrs. John A. Partain – Martha Frances Smith Partain

Relatives and friends gathered at the Palacios Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock for the last rites of Mrs. J. A. Partain, conducted by Rev. Rayford B. Harris, pastor of the First Baptist Church, followed by burial in the Palacios Cemetery beside her husband who preceded her in death some years ago.

Mrs. Partain was born Martha Frances Smith in Ellis County, Texas, June 13, 1867. In 1890 the family moved to Matagorda County settling near Hawley.

She married John A. Partain on April 29, 1891, at the old Deming’s Bridge Church. To this union eight children were born, seven of whom survive her. The family moved to Palacios in 1910 where they have since made their home.

Mrs. Partain united with the Baptist Church at an early age. She remained a staunch and faithful worker throughout her life, and raised her children in a Christian environment. Her salient characteristic was her kindly service to others.

After a period of declining health and a three-week illness Mrs. Partain passed away in the Bayview Hospital in Palacios on October 28, 1949.

She is survived by five daughters: Mrs. Ermine Stewart of Houston, Mrs. John Richards of Palacios; Mrs. LeRoy Hecq of California; Mrs. Arnold Burton of Palacios; and Mrs. Sterling Smith of Houston; two sons, Forrest S. Partain of Houston, and J. A. Partain of Palacios; one sister, Mrs. Grace Firoi of San Antonio; and 17 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Out-of-town relatives and friends attending were Mr. and Mrs. C. Cunningham, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Rowe, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Richards, Wharton, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Berlin Cunningham, Houston, Texas; Mrs. Howard Claybourn, El Campo, Texas; Mr. Earnest Smith, Mrs. K. Starrup, Mr. and Mrs. Galen Coble, Mrs. Lee Hutson, San Antonio, Texas; Mrs. A. N. Sullivan, Mr. C. N. Partain, Mr. Frank Partain, Bay City, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. L. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Roland, Lake Jackson, Texas; Mr. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Steubesand, Victoria, Texas.

Pallbearers were: John C. Richards, Joe E. Richards, Galen Coble, Jack Partain, Harold Sells, and Russell Rowe.

Palacios Beacon, November 3, 1949
 


Thomas Floyd Patterson

DEER PARK—Thomas Floyd Patterson, 63, of Deer Park and formerly of Groves, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001.

He was born Nov. 11, 1937 in Winston County, Miss. He was employed by Colonial Pipeline in Groves.

Survivors: daughters, Pennie Tinker of Deer Park, and Rhonda Ghormley and Katie Brown, both of Beaumont; father and stepmother, John Allen and Lucille Patterson; brother, W. H. Patterson of Markham; stepbrother, Bernard Jackson of Alabama; and six grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: mother, Winnie Patterson.

Graveside services will be 10:30 a. m. Friday at Midfield Cemetery, with Howard Harper officiating. Deer Park Funeral Home, Deer Park, 281-476-9673.

Victoria Advocate, September 20, 2001

Additional information from family:

Thomas Floyd Patterson entered into eternal rest on Sept. 11, 2001.

A resident of Deer Park for the past 6 years and previous resident of Groves, Texas where he was employed by Colonial Pipeline. He was born November 11, 1937 in Winston County, Mississippi to Winnie and John Allen Patterson. He was preceded in death by his mother and leaves behind his father and stepmother Lucille Patterson. His faithful daughters Pennie Tinker and her husband Tom Tinker and their children Kyle and Alana, from Deer Park, Rhonda Ghormley and her husband Craig and his two children Joshua and Garrett, Katie Brown and her husband Brodie and their two boys of Beaumont, Texas. Brothers, W. H. Patterson and wife Linda from Markham, Texas and stepbrothers Bernard Jackson and wife Wanda, of Alabama. Graveside services will be at Midfield Cemetery September 21, 2001 at 10:30 a. m. with Dr. Howard Harper officiating. Deer Park Funeral Home in charge of arrangements 281-476-9673.
 


Winnie Mae Patterson

Funeral services for Winnie Mae Patterson, 74, of Bay City will be held 2 p. m. Thursday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Howard Harper officiating. Burial will be in Midfield Cemetery, Midfield.

Mrs. Patterson was born June 11, 1914, in Louisville, Miss., and died Nov. 8, 1988, at Bay Villa Nursing Home, Bay City.

A resident of Bay City for 15 years, she was a member of the Methodist Church.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, W. H. “Pat” and Linda Patterson of Markham and Thomas Floyd and Kathy Patterson of Groves, Texas; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren

Pallbearers include Joseph Brodsky, Ricky Patterson, Jeffery Patterson, Steven Patterson, _owdney Griffin and Mike Johnson.

Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.

Daily Tribune, November 9, 1988
 


A. A. Pepperman

Funeral services for Adelbert Pepperman, aged 57 years and 26 days, were held Monday at 2:00 p. m. from the Palacios Funeral Home with a large number of friends in attendance.

Mr. Pepperman was taken ill Saturday afternoon at the home of George A. Harrison and passed away at 1:45 p. m. Sunday. He had made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Harrison since coming to Palacios from New York four years ago for his health, except for about eight months.

He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection and had been retired from the New York Central Railroad after 30 years service.

In 1917 he married Mrs. Mary Perry, of Holland Patent, N. Y., who preceded him in death on March 27, 1939.

During his residence in Palacios he made a large number of friends and was keenly interested in affairs and events affecting the community. He was a consistent and generous contributor to all charitable and welfare functions and was a close student of national and international happenings.

Funeral services were in charge of Rev. E. L. Malone of the Bay City Episcopal church. Pall bearers were Raymond Hart, Jake Hull, Jack Appleton, Wallace Vest, J. B. Feather, T. W. Caffall, Pete Graff and Arthur Wright.

Interment was in the Palacios Cemetery.

Palacios Beacon, July 2, 1942
 


Montray Pinkston Jr.
November 29, 1945 - June 12, 2016

Montray Pinkston Jr., was born November 29, 1945 to Montray Pinkston and Eva Maye Jones, and passed away June 12, 2016, at his home in El Campo, Texas.

At a young age, he moved to what would be his home for many years, Palacios, Texas, where he met his wife, Helen Roy.

He is survived by daughters, Janet Bass of Houston, Debra and husband Blas Ochoa of El Campo, Tracy and husband Steve Davis of El Campo, Vanessa and husband Norris Faniel of Rosenberg; son, Phillip and wife Daphanie Pinkston of Louise; six grandsons; 10 granddaughters; and five great-grandchildren.

Montray is preceded in death by both his mother, Eva Maye Jones and father, Montray Pinkston Sr.; as well as his sons, Montray Pinkston II and James Calvin Rawls; and granddaughter, Christine Rene.

Montray was a member of the United States Army 1st Infantry from September 28, 1966-1972, and earned many medals - Army commendation, Vietnam campaign medal, Vietnam Service medal, National defense medal, as well a good conduct medal. He, as well as his years in the Army, was a steel worker for Alcoa, where he retired, after 20 plus years.

Viewing will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, June 17, 2016, in the Chapel of Green's Mortuary, 2702 Ave. C, Bay City, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Agape Church in Palacios, Texas, with Pastor Eric Young officiating.

Burial will be in Palacios Cemetery.

Arrangements with Green's Mortuary, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-3489.

Bay City Tribune, June 15, 2016

 


Louis Porras

Louis Porras, 57, of Houston passed away Monday, July 31, 2006 at Harbourview Care Center in League City, Texas.

Louis was born Nov. 2, 1948 in Refugio, Texas to Natividad and Ophilia Porras, who both precede Louis in death.

Louis is survived by his son, Louis Porras, Jr. of Fresno, California; grandson Louis E. Porras also of Fresno, Ca. Sisters Linda Saucedo and husband LeeRoy of Midfield, TX, Frances Palacios and Husband Elias of Houston, TX, Pat Wernecke and husband Gerald of Alvin, TX and Clara Porras, also of Alvin, TX. Brothers Albert Porras of New Mexico, and Natividad Porras Jr. of Midfield, TX, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are LeeRoy Saucedo, Gerald Wernecke, Elias Palacios, Nat Porras, Brian Garcia and Corey Wernecke.

Graveside services at 10 a.m. Wednesday Aug 2, at Midfield Cemetery, the Rev. L. C. Cunningham Jr. officiating. Green’s Mortuary, Bay City, 979-245-3489

Victoria Advocate, August 12, 2006
 


Ophilia Porras

A rosary for Ophilia Porras, 68, of Midfield was said at 7 p. m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1998 in the Chapel of Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

The funeral mass was held at 10 a. m. Thursday, Aug. 27 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Rev. Edward Boren officiating.

Interment followed at Midfield Cemetery in Midfield.

Porras died Tuesday in Houston. She was born Aug. 6, 1930 in Refugio County, TX to Matis and Paula Luna Tobar.

She is survived by husband, Tebo Porras of Midfield; mother, Paula Tobar; daughters, Clara Porras of Plano, Linda Saucedo of Midfield, Frances Palacios of Houston, and Pat Wernecke of Alvin; sons, Louis Porras of Houston, A. Candido Porras of New Mexico, and Nat Porras of Midfield; sisters, Matilda Campos of Refugio, Abelia Lopez of Refugio, Consuelo Resendez of Midfield, and Gloria Saucedo of Dallas; brothers, Andrew Tobar of Santa Fe, Pete Tobar of Markham, Sammy Tobar of Seguin, Ruben Tobar of Bay City, and Matis Tobar of Alice; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, August 30, 1998
 


Tebo Porras

Tebo Porras, 81, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002 in Midfield.

He was born Sept. 8, 1921 in Refugio, Texas to the late Candido Porras and Nicolasa Arredondo.

He is survived by: four daughters, Linda Saucedo of Midfield, Clara Porras of Dallas, Frances Palacios of Houston, and Pat Wernecke of Alvin; three sons, Louis Porras of Houston, A. Candido Porras of N. M. , and Nat Porras of Midfield; one sister, Lupe Porras of Woodsboro; two brothers, Raymond Porras and Severo, both of Woodsboro; 19 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Ophilia Tobar Porras, brothers and sisters and one grandson, Lee Quintanilla.

Rosary will be 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 at St. Peters Catholic Church.

Mass will be 10 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Father Samuel Appiasi officiating.

Pallbearers include Daniel Porras, Jr., John Henry Garcia, James Michael Garcia, Curtis Mitchell, David Joe Woodson, and Marshal Richardson. Honorary pallbearers were A.T. Richardson.

Interment followed at Midfield Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Palacios Funeral Home. A00014B2002NV03

The Bay City Tribune, Sunday, November 3, 2002
 


Mary Poteet

A little girl baby was born to Mrs. and Mrs. John Peteet Saturday and only lived until Monday afternoon – a tiny bud which God plucked to bloom in Heaven. The little body was interred in the Midfield Cemetery Monday afternoon.

Matagorda County Tribune, February 9, 1933
 


Joe Powell
Five Year Old Buckeye Boy Burns To Death
“Mama, I Love You But I am Going To Die,” Tot Cries Out As Death Neared

Little Joe Powell, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Powell, of near Buckeye, died this morning at 2 o’clock following an explosion of a can of gasoline at 7 o’clock last night.

The boy was burned badly. There remained one heel untouched by the flame, saved by the small slipper the tot wore.

The accident occurred when the boy’s mother asked the boy to go into the small room where the kerosene was kept to get her some oil to put in the lamps that had gone out. The boy lighted a match to find the can of what he thought was kerosene and when he did the explosion occurred.

Mr. Powell, who was at the time about a quarter of a mile from his home heard the explosion and the screams of his wife and child, and rushed back to find his wife attempting to save the boy from the flames. Mrs. Powell suffered badly burned hands and arms in extricating her son. Mr. Powell, not having an automobile, hitched up his mules and went to Mrs. Poteet’s who took the child and the mother and father to Buckeye, a distance of three miles where Mr. Sayward’s car was obtained and the child brought to the Loos Hospital.

According to Mr. Powell the boy was conscious from the time he was burned until the end came. He said his boy said before he died, “Mama, I love you, but I am going to die”

Mr. Powell stated that he was sure that the can contained gasoline and not kerosene and that neither he nor his wife knew of that. Asked if the house burned, Mr. Powell remarked he did not know as he had not been back home.

The child will be buried in Midfield Sunday afternoon at 2:30. The services will be held at the cemetery with Walker-Matchett in charge of the arrangements.

Little Joe Powell is survived by his parents and a sister, six months old. A brother preceded him in death four years ago.

Daily Tribune, January 13, 1934

Joe Powell

The funeral of little Joe Powell of Buckeye, who died Saturday morning from burns took place at the Midfield Cemetery Sunday afternoon, services being conducted by Rev. F. A. White of Palacios. A large number of friends of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Powell, as well as many relatives were present at the burial, and many beautiful floral offerings testified of the sympathy for the bereaved ones.

Matagorda County Tribune, January 18, 1934
 


Joel Herman Powell

Funeral services for Joel Herman Powell of Route 1 were held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Blessing Baptist Church with the Rev. Harvey W. Graham officiating. Interment was in the Midfield Cemetery.

A resident of Matagorda County since 1910, he was a rice farmer and rancher. He died Wednesday, June 12.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie Louise Powell of Palacios; daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Marie Brown of Port Lavaca; son, Harry Lane Powell of Blessing; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Stephenson of Kilgore and Mrs. Maggie Brooks of Tomball; two brothers, Roy Lee Simpson and James Gussie Simpson of Palacios and several grandchildren.

Palacios Beacon, June 20, 1968
 


Minnie Louise Cohn Powell

Funeral services for Minnie Louise Cohn Powell, 88, of Blessing, will be held at 10 a. m. Saturday, July 25, 1998 at the Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Mark Clemens officiating. Interment will follow at Midfield Cemetery.

Mrs. Powell died Wednesday, July 22 in Bay City. She was born June 30, 1910 in Marlin, TX to William Cohn and Liza Jane Read Cohn. She was a Blessing resident for the past 56 years, a member of First Baptist Church of Blessing, and a member of the Women’s Missionary Union.

Mrs. Powell is survived by a daughter, Dorothy Marie Brown Harvey of Point Comfort; by a son and daughter-in-law, Harry Lane Powell and wife Marsha of Blessing, by seven grandchildren, Aleta Hoodless and husband Charles, Deborah McGahey and husband Bob, Willis Brown, Jr. and wife Mary, Joel Brown and wife Lupe, James Brown and wife Loretta, Sammy Powell, and Samantha Franzen and husband Derril; by two step-grandchildren, Lane and Flint Feldhousen; and by numerous great grandchildren and step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four sisters and five brothers.

Visitation will be at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Friday from 8 a. m. until 4 p. m. The family will receive friends for visitation and viewing at the First Baptist Church in Blessing Friday from 5 until 8 p. m.

Pallbearers will be James Brown, Joel Brown, Willis Brown, Lane Feldhousen, Flint Feldhousen, Sammy Powell, G. W. Franzen, and Joe Jenkins. Honorary pallbearers will be her great grandsons.

Memorials may be made to the Women’s Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church, Blessing.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, July 24, 1998
 


Winnie Pearl Prevost

Graveside services for Winnie Pearl Prevost, 75, of Las Vegas, Nev., are scheduled for 10 a. m. Saturday at the Midfield Cemetery in Midfield with the Rev. Ron Lynn officiating.

Ms. Prevost was born Sept. 8, 1918 in Ezelle to Gus Clovis and Connie Bethel Keith Darnall and died Oct. 16, 1993 in Las Vegas, Nev.

She was a resident of Las Vegas, Nev. for five years and formerly of the Blessing and Midfield areas.

Survivors include a daughter, Betty Peacock of Granbury; a son, Lonnie B. Gandy of Las Vegas, Nev.; two sisters, Ella Neuman of Midfield and Billie Morrison of Midwest City, Okla.; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchildren.

Daily Tribune, October 1993
 


James Robert Price

James Robert Price was born at Heflin, Alabama, Sept. 19, 1870. He was married to Eula Matthews, Nov. 8th, 1896 and to this union was born three children, one son and two daughters. The son died in infancy. He moved to Texas in 1907 and has been a resident of Palacios for the past twenty years.

Friends and neighbors, who knew him, found him to be a good neighbor, upholding the principles of honesty, uprightness and high ideals in the Community. He was of a cheerful disposition and always met his friends with a smile.

He had been a member of the Baptist Church for twenty-five years and a member of the Baptist Church of Palacios since he came here in 1918.

He was a member of the fraternal order of the W. O. W. for twenty-nine years and at the time of his death was a member of the Bay City Camp No. 168.

His wife preceded him in death Dec. 10, 1928. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. C. D. Dean, Alvin, Texas and Mrs. C. P. Douglas of Palacios; three grandchildren, Price and Mary Frances Dean, and Jimmie Douglas, one brother F. M. Price, three sisters, Mrs. Ellen Allen, Mrs. Jim Cox and Mrs. Alfred Baughns, and a number of nieces and nephews all living in Alabama.

Funeral services were held from the Brandon-Duffy Funeral Home, at 2 o’clock April 23rd, conducted by Rev. L. M. Chapman and Rev. G. F. Gillespie and he was laid to rest in the Palacios Cemetery.

Palacios Beacon, April 28, 1938
 


Robert Charnic "Bob" Price

Victoria Radio Announcer Dies of Brain Cancer

Victoria broadcaster Bob Price, stricken with brain cancer he attributed to the headphones he wore during his 40-year career on radio, died Friday. He would have celebrated his 59th birthday today.

“His voice will remain in our hearts,” said his wife, Beverly.

Friends said the announcer will be remembered for his humor and for possessing a radio voice devoid of grating vocal calisthenics.

“His was a natural delivery that carried a friendly and relaxed approach to the radio audience,” said Bob Martin, who was general manager at Victoria’s KNAL radio during Price’s time there. “He will be missed by those who enjoyed the traditional style of radio.”

Price, a Victoria native, began broadcasting in the city in the 1960s. Over the years, Price sat behind the microphone at Victoria’s KVIC, KNAL and KZEU, as well as radio stations in Cuero, Yoakum, Edna and Corpus Christi.

In the ‘90s, Price and John E. Ellis co-hosted the popular and controversial K-LITE Breakfast Club. They developed a dedicated following with their sometimes caustic, sometimes funny commentaries on actions taken by the city council, the school board and other officials.

“Bob was a very fine communicator and radio personality,” said Martin. “He had a great sense of humor.”

Price’s old Breakfast Club partner said he will also remember his co-host for his humor.

“Bob had a fantastic sense of humor, was one of the smarter people I’ve known and was an excellent co-host,” said Ellis, who now works with the State Comptroller’s office in Austin handling press inquiries from radio stations. “He was a good friend.”

Last fall, doctors found a large tumor over Price’s right ear and a smaller one over his left.

“They’re right where the headphones rest,” Price said during a January interview.

He fought the tumors with radiation treatments and chemotherapy.

In February, Price’s friends staged a fund-raiser at Sun Valley Ranch that drew hundreds and brought in thousands of dollars to help defray the broadcaster’s medical bills. Cuero’s Smokey Wilson and other entertainers performed. John E. Ellis was also on hand.

Price was hospitalized for pain treatment on Thursday.

“He had been practically pain free until then,” said family friend Debra Preiss.

Preiss said the broadcaster remained “coherent and full of wit” to the end.

Price is survived by a wife and six children.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna.

“Everybody loved him,” said Preiss.

Greg Bowen, Victoria Advocate, August __, 2002

Robert “Bob” Price

Funeral services for Robert “Bob” Price, 58, of Victoria are set for Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002, at Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna with the Rev. Emet Huntsman officiating.

Mr. Price died Aug. 23. Born Aug. 27, 1943, in Victoria to the late James Price and Virginia Mitchmore Price, he was a radio broadcaster and a Methodist. He served in the U.S. Air Force.

Survivors include his wife, Beverly K. Price, Victoria; daughters, Robin Price, Victoria, Sheri Dodson, LaPorte, LeAnn Goemer, Nacogdoches, and Shelly Delgado, St. Louis, Mo.; step-daughter, Dawn Stockbaur, Victoria; son James Price, Victoria; five grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Bob Boutan, John Ellis, Eric Amsler, Glen Rothe, Peter Hemphill, Bill Buckert, Jerome Hermes and David Van Leeuwen.

Victoria, Advocate, August __, 2002
 


MaryCathrine Frances Proskine
Oct. 14, 1952 - June 14, 2005

Marycathrine Frances Proskine, 52, of Blessing, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2005, in Phoenix, Arizona, at Mayo Clinic Hospital.

Marycathrine was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on October 14, 1952, and raised in Hammond, Louisiana.

She had a successful career as an engineer and construction manager, which she truly enjoyed, working all over the United States, with her last assignment in Cincinnati, Ohio.

She is survived by: her husband, Larry Mitchell; stepdaughter, Duana David; two grandchildren of Carrollton, Texas; mother, Jule Marie Pecarro; brother, Jon Proskine of Iola, Texas; aunt, Mary Jane Barr of Tempe, Arizona; and her in-laws, Duane and Maudie Mitchell of Midfield, Texas.

She is preceded by her grandparents, Jules and Stella Proskine from Hammond, Louisiana who raised her.

Arrangements are being made through Triska’s Funeral Home in El Campo, Texas.

Graveside services will be held at the Midfield, Texas cemetery at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2005.

The family is asking that donations go to the American Cancer Society or your favorite charity in her memory.

The Bay City Tribune, Wednesday, June 22, 2005
 

 

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