Geneva Agnes Dabelgott Rader
December 14, 1954 - April 10, 2019

Geneva Agnes Dabelgott Rader, 64, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 10, 2019. She was born on December 14, 1954 in Bay City, Texas to Allen Earl and Ernestine Mae Dabelgott.

 Geneva was a graduate of Tidehaven High School, Class of 1973, where she had many accolades but most notably was crowned Miss THS and earned membership to the National Honor Society, Band Sweetheart and Basketball All-District and Outstanding Player.  She was proud to be a Tidehaven Tiger alumnus. Many know Geneva in the banking industry as a hard worker dedicated to her customers.  She started as a bank teller and quickly worked her way up to a Regional Manager, then later earned her license to be a Financial Advisor.  After 40 years in the financial industry, Geneva hung up her heels and put on her boots to spend time in God’s Country. She has been a proud resident of Sweeny, Texas and a devoted member of The First United Methodist Church of Sweeny.

Geneva was active in the community for many years.  She was a member of Bay City Chamber of Commerce, Bay City Rotary Club, Catholic Daughters of America, Brazosport Chamber of Commerce, Angleton Chamber of Commerce, and the Christian Women’s Club, she was always involved in her community’s economic status and religious devotion.  She also served on the Dow Chemical Community Advisory Panel and the American Heart Association Red Dress Luncheon Committee, chaired National Day of Prayer for several years, and co-chaired the Business Network Group.

As much as Geneva succeeded in her career and participated in the community, she always put her family first and knew how to let loose, cut a rug and loved deeply.  Every year she hosted family holidays and made sure that the aunts, uncles and cousins all developed bonds to last their lifetime.  She enjoyed attending church and Bible study and made it a point to thank our Lord and Savior for everyday He gave her on this earth.  Geneva also had many friends whom she cherished genuinely and enjoyed getting together with her Sweet Potato Queens and The Fab Five.  

Geneva’s keen hunting skills won her the Texas Big Game Award in 2017 for her high fenced typical white tail deer in Live Oak County.  She loved spending time on the ranches, immensely enjoyed traveling, collecting antiques, and took pride in growing her plants and cultivating her flower beds. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy, and “GiGi” cherished every minute with them.  Before her grandchildren were born, GiGi was the best “Aunt Nevie” to all of her nieces and nephews and later to her great nieces and nephews.  Geneva had a unique way of making people feel special and building them up. She will be missed by many.

Geneva is survived by her daughters, Stephanie Mae Nauman and Ashlee Nauman Pitta Lima Rubbo (husband Joe) and their father, Brad Nauman, who was by her side during her battle with colon cancer all the way through her last breath; along with sisters, Barbara Freiley (husband J.B.), Irene Benefield (husband Curtis J.), Mary Jane Dabelgott; sister-in-law, Terry Dabelgott; and her grandchildren, Luke Antonio Nauman Pitta Lima, Ava Saree Nauman, Devon, Taylor and Danielle Rubbo, Betty Pitta Lima and Ashland Young.  Extended but close at heart family members include, Daniel Young, Nalene Nauman, Barry and Rita Nauman, Carol and Garvin Suggs, and all of her loving nieces and nephews. 

Geneva is preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Ernestine Dabelgott; brother, Daniel Alan Dabelgott, Rick Rader and Mike Richardson. 

The family would like to give special thanks and express their sincerest gratitude to Geneva’s friend, Donna Charleton, for her tireless loving care of Geneva and her daughters during this difficult time.  Additionally, extreme gratitude to Deborah Thelen, Mary Orr, Margaret Winkle, Carol Suggs, Gayla Neel, Robyn Cochran, the ladies from her Monday night Bible study and all of her brothers and sisters in Christ for their support and nourishment of her faith on this journey.  To all of our family and friends that have reached out with a helping hand, supportive messages and calls, sent cards, stopped by to see our beloved Geneva in her final days and prayed relentlessly, the family sends deep appreciation to all.

Victoria Advocate, April 14-15, 2019
 

Frederick Clarence Ray, Sr.
October 28, 1928 - December 07, 2018

Frederick Clarence Ray, Sr., 90, of Bay City passed away December 7, 2018. He was born October 28, 1928 in Houston, TX to the late James Rufus Ray and Docile Cude Ray.

He was preceded in death by two wives Ellen Oleta Via Ray and Charlotte Nideffer.

Survivors include his former wife Karolyn Lainer; daughters Julene Wells, Ora Maddox, Oleta Rushing, Jennora Crimm, Mary Cole and Jeanette Woody; sons Frederick C. Ray, Jr. and Paul M. Ray; brother Norman Ray & wife Jane and by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM until 7PM Monday, December 17, 2018 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2PM Tuesday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 2PM Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Link Family Cemetery in Palestine, TX.

Taylor Brothers Funeral Home
 

Curtis Shelbert Reed Jr. - Roselawn Memorial Park - Courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 

Ola Ree Simmons Reeves

Ola Ree Simmons Reeves of New Gulf, Texas passed away November 9, 2018.

Visitation will be Friday, November 16, 2018 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Bay City, Texas.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Grove Hill Baptist Church in Pledger, Texas with the Rev. Derrick Blount eulogist.

Burial will follow at Old Bethlehem Cemetery, New Gulf, Texas.

She was a longtime educator with Boling Vocation School and the Brazoria-Columbia I.S.D.

She is survived by an enormous host of relatives and friends.

Condolences may be shared with the family by fax 979-476-3269 or online at duncan-roberts@att.net

Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, 2500 Avenue C (JP Davis Blvd.), Bay City, Texas; 979-245-5197.

Bay City Tribune, November 14, 2018

Lonnie Renfroe - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 

Bertha A. Richardson     Roselawn Memorial Park     Courtesy of Faye Cunningham

C. W. "Kirk" Richardson is buried at Hawley Cemetery near Blessing
 

Earlene James Rideaux

Funeral services for Earlene James Rideaux, 82, of Pledger, Texas will be held Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Old Bethlehem Church in New Gulf, Texas.

Burial will follow Union Baptist Cemetery in Pledger, Texas

Visitation will be held Friday, November 16, 2018 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Bay City, Texas.

Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas; 979-245-5197.

Bay City Tribune, November 14, 2018

Mattie Sue Ringgold
May 15, 1933 - January 5, 2019

Mattie Sue Ringgold, 85, of Bay City, TX passed away January 5, 2019. She was born the next to the youngest of 10 children, on May 15, 1933 in West Columbia, TX to James Wyatt and Nellie Chamblee Ringgold.   Mattie coached for Bay City Independent School for 35 years, taking the Bay City High School’s girls basketball team to state in 1981. She was later inducted into the school district’s Hall of Honor.

Mattie was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, and sisters.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 2 p.m Thursday, January 10, 2019 at First Baptist Church Bay City with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Visitation will begin at the church at 1 p.m. prior to services.

Interment will follow at Columbia Cemetery in West Columbia, TX.

Pallbearers are Christopher Curry, Bryan Liles, Matthew Hines, Justice Wisener, Gunnar Larson and Carter Liles.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, 2321 Avenue F, Bay City, TX 77414 or Bay City High School, 400 7^th Street, Bay City, TX 77414.

Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home 979-245-4613.

Bay City Tribune, January 9, 2019
 

Rodolfo Aguilar Rios Jr.
November 2, 1960 – May 4, 2019

Rodolfo Adolfo Rios, Jr., age 58 of College Station, Texas passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Rodolfo was born November 2, 1960 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was a coach, educator and highly motivated role model. Rodolfo was preceded in death by his son, Rodolfo Rios, III; sister, Marina Rios; and brother, Daniel Rios. He is survived by his wife, Lydia Rios; son, Ruben Rios; daughters, Marina Gonzalez and Jennifer Rios; and parents, Rodolfo Rios, Sr. and Norma Rios. Other surviving relatives include his grandchildren, brothers, sister, and a host of loving family and friends

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Rodolfo Aguilar Rios, Jr. will be held from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Calvary Hill Funeral Home - Humble, Texas. Interment will follow at Calvary Hill Cemetery at 3:00 pm. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in kind in support of the family at this time.

Calvary Hill Funeral Home, Humble, Texas
 

LaTasha R. Robinson

LaTasha R. Robinson, 30, of Bay City and formerly of Edna passed away Feb. 10, 2012. She was born in Victoria.

Visitation was held Feb. 14 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral services will be today, Feb. 15 at 11 a. m. at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. G. L. Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Morales.

Arrangements are under the direction of Tracy's M. J. Santellana Funeral Directors, 782-9234.

Edna Herald, February 15, 2012
 

Harry R. Roddy - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 

Roland R. Rodgers          Frances K. Rodgers - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 

Ernest Rodriguez Sr.
May 3, 1951 - March 15, 2019

In loving memory of Ernest Rodriguez Sr., Beloved brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, hero to our family and country.  

Ernest Rodriguez Sr., 67 yrs. old, of Bay City TX left this world to be with our Lord and family, gone before us, Friday. March 15, 2019 at 8:02 p.m. surrounded by his family and friends.  

Ernest is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Porfirio Rodriguez Sr. and Gloria Rodriguez; siblings, Luis Rodriguez Sr.,  Jessie Rodriguez Sr., and Ricky Rodriguez. 

Surviving siblings and immediate family include siblings, Porfirio Rodriguez Jr. (Frances) of San Jose, California, Angel Rodriguez Sr. of Lake Jackson, TX., Mary Jane R. Pulido (Arnold) of Austin TX., Ruben Rodriguez (Shirley) of La Grange TX., Helen R. Ramirez (Frank) Alvin TX., and Esther R. Alvarado of Bay City, TX.;  daughters, Melissa Sedillo of Bay City TX,  and Elizabeth Rodriguez (Juge) of Wharton TX.; sons, Rene Sedillo and Ernest Rodriguez Jr.  Ernest was blessed with many grandchildren,; great grandchildren; and nephews and nieces, whom he loved very much.  

A memorial and celebration of his life will be held at VFW Post 2438 , 1672 TX-60 , Bay City TX  77414 on Saturday April 6, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Bay City Tribune, April 3, 2019
 

Gustavo Rios Rodriguez
January 04, 1964 - October 29, 2018

Gustavo Rios Rodriguez, 54, of Bay City passed away October 29, 2018. He was born January 4, 1964 in Mexico to Francisco Rodriguez and Elena Rios Rodriguez.

He was preceded in death by his sister Martha Rodriguez.

Survivors include his wife Diana Zepeda Rodriguez of Bay City; parents Francisco and Elena Rodriguez of Chicago, IL; sons Richard Rodriguez, Sr. and wife Nikki of Wharton and Gustavo Luis Rodriguez of Bay City; sisters Gelina Saucedo and husband Lalo of Houston, Amelia Sanchez, Mila Ibarra, Raquel Murillo and husband Jose and Patricia Rodriguez all of Chicago, IL; brothers Francisco “Paco” Rodriguez and his wife Minnie and Gabriel Rodriguez all of Houston and grandchildren Richard Rodriguez, Jr., Aaliyah Rodriguez, Zane Daniel Rodriguez, Jay Gutierrez and Nicholas Gutierrez.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 4 PM until 6 PM Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Monday, November 5, 2018 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Daniel Zepeda, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Richard Rodriguez, Sr., Gustavo Luis Rodriguez, Richard Rodriguez, Jr., Jay Gutierrez, Francisco “Paco” Rodriguez and Arturo Saucedo.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home            Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Jose Felix Rodriguez
May 28, 1947 - February 26, 2019

Jose Felix Rodriguez, 71, of Bay City, passed away February 26, 2019. He was born May 28, 1947 in Mexico City, Mexico to Ramon Rodriguez and Maria de la Paz Hernandez Rodriguez.

Jose is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Maria Rodriguez; daughter Georgina Rodriguez (Santiago Gonzalez); sons Jose Napoleon Rodriguez (Yulma Armendariz) and Jose Alberto Rodriguez (Karina Rodriguez); brothers and sisters, Julio Rodriguez, Guadalupe Rodriguez, Olga Rodriguez; 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and relatives 5:00 - 8:00 pm Monday, March 4 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The Rosary will be 9:30am Tuesday, March 5, 2019  at the funeral home, followed by the funeral service at 10:00 am.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Mamie Rodriguez
December 02, 1946 - January 25, 2019

Mamie Rodriguez, 72, of Bay City, Texas passed away January 25, 2019. She was born December 2, 1946 in Raymondville , TX to the late Selso and Josefa Rodriguez.

Mamie attended Holy Cross Catholic Church of Bay City, Tx. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, Aunt and God mother. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: Florencio Benito Rodriguez and Ubense "Ruben" Rodriguez, sister: Angelita Rodriguez.

Mamie is survived by her son, Juan Miguel Molina Jr. and wife Tabatha Ashley Molina of Bay City; Grandsons Jason Alexander Molina, Kaleb Joshua Molina, Adrian Michael Molina, Gavin Anthony Molina; Granddaughters Anabella Marie Naranjo, Cailyn Rose Naranjo;  Brother Jose Angel Rodriguez and wife Janie Rodriguez of Conroe, Texas; Sisters Anita Guerra of El Campo, Rita Maria R. Del Gado and husband Victor Del Gado of El Campo and (Lucy) Lucia Guadalupe R. Garcia of Bay City, Texas.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 29, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a rosary at 6:30 p. m. at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday January 30th, 2019 at Holy Cross Catholic Church of Bay City, Texas with Rev. Greg Korenek officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

Pallbearers will be Juan Miguel Molina, Jason Alexander Molina, Tony Cavazos, Albert Cavazos, Johnny Guerra, and Fabian Trevino.

Memorial donations in her memory may be made to assist the family with funeral expenses.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home            Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Lori Eileen Roe

Lori Eileen Roe, 8 of Oyster Creek, died on November 16. Survivors include: Father, Larry E. Roe of Oyster Creek; grandparents, Mr. Ruby E. Orr of Matagorda, Mrs. Glennie Chestney of Farmersville, Louisiana and Howard G. Roe of Jones Creek; great grandmothers, Mrs. Emma Eikenburg and Mrs. Pearl Walker of Bay City.  The funeral will be held at the First Baptist Church of Freeport on November 19 at 2 pm. The Rev. Fred Sherrod will officiate and interment will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck.  Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.

The Daily Tribune, November 19, 1979            Obituary & photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Robbie Walker Roe

Mrs. Robbie Walker Roe, 36, of Oyster Creek, died on November 16.  Survivors included: husband, Larry E. Roe of Oyster Creek; mother, Mrs. Ruby E. Orr of Matagorda; grandmothers, Mrs. Emma Eikenburg and Mrs. Pearl Walker of Bay City; sisters, Mrs. Patsy Wright and Miss Jean Orr of Matagorda; brothers, Bill Walker of Oyster Creek, Dewayn Orr of Van Vleck, Phillip Orr of Bay City and Tommy Ray Orr of Van Nuyes, California. The funeral will be held at the First Baptist Church of Freeport on November 19 at 2 pm. The Rev. Fred Sherrod will officiate and interment will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck.  Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.

The Daily Tribune, November 19, 1979            Obituary & photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Robin Levern Roe

Robin Levern Roe, 15 of Oyster Creek, died at Freeport Community Hospital on November 16. Survivors include: Father, Larry E. Roe of Oyster Creek; grandparents, Mr. Ruby E. Orr of Matagorda, Mrs. Glennie Chestney of Farmersville, Louisiana and Howard G. Roe of Jones Creek; great grandmothers, Mrs. Emma Eikenburg and Mrs. Pearl Walker of Bay City.  The funeral will be held at the First Baptist Church of Freeport on November 19 at 2 pm. The Rev. Fred Sherrod will officiate and interment will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck.  Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.

The Daily Tribune, November 19, 1979            Obituary & photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Hazel Estelle Roecker
June 15, 1920 - February 25, 2019

Hazel Estelle Roecker, 98, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019. She was born on June 15, 1920 in Clemville, Texas to the late Clifton Dewitt Salley and Mary Miranda Suladie Salley. 

Hazel married Richie Roecker on December 26, 1941. They lived in Clemville and later moved to Markham.   She received a bachelor’s degree from Denton Women’s College and later her Master’s degree from the University of Houston.  Hazel was a retired teacher who touched the lives of many children.  She taught school 2 years in Iago and 34 years in Markham.  Hazel taught Sunday School and Bible School in Clemville, Markham and later at the First Baptist Church in Bay City.  Hazel was an adult 4-H leader and was recognized for her dedicated service throughout Matagorda County.  When at home, she kept a neat house and enjoyed working in her yard.  She was an exceptional cook and always had cookies in the cookie jar and enjoyed canning.  She sewed clothes for her children and grandchildren; she also sewed for enjoyment.  Another one of her hobbies was doing needlepoint.  Each year she made a needlepoint Christmas ornament for each family member.  Grandma loved to have her grandchildren over to visit.  She was a well-respected member of the community and was always willing to help others; she was known for her homemade rolls.

Hazel is preceded in death by her husband Richard Emil Roecker. She is survived by her daughter Salley Rickaway and husband Fred of Ganado; sons Carl Smoot Roecker of Houston, and Geren Roecker and wife Nelda of Markham; five grandchildren, Shayne Rickaway, Shanna Moore, Shelley Beckman, Ryan Roecker and Jodi Spalek.  She is also survived by six great-grandchildren, Blake and Brynnley Beckman, Emily and Ethan Roecker, and Madilyn and Colton Spalek.

The family will receive friends and extended family from 4:00-6:00PM, Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Monday, March 4, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Bay City with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating.  Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing.  Pallbearers are Dennis Rush, David Garcia, James Beyer, David Bradley, Willie Bohuslar Jr. and Ellsworth Machlan.  Honorary Pallbearers are all grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Markham Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 571 Markham, TX 77456 or to IPH Hospice Care 190 Abner Jackson Pkwy, Suite 220 Lake Jackson, TX  77566

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Verna Fields Ross

Verna Fields Ross, 80 of Cedar Lane, Texas passed away December 28, 2018.

Visitation will be Friday, January 4, 2019 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Duncan-Roberts Funeral Chapel.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church in Cedar Lane, with burial to follow at Shiloh Cemetery.

Among her many survivors include two daughters, Wanda Sims (Michael, Sr.) and Denise Young (Daniel, Jr.); two sons, Howard Ross, Jr. and Patrick Ross, Sr. Also one step-daughter, DeMetria Jones; three sisters, Betty Plummer, Wilada Green, Ida Emanuel; and a host of grand and great-grandchildren and an enormous host of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, 2500 Avenue C ( JP Davis Blvd), Bay City, TX 77414; 979-245-5197.

Bay City Tribune, January 2, 2019

John Rother Jr.
January 18, 1938 - November 12, 2018

John Rother Jr., 80 passed away on November 12, 2018. He was born January 18, 1938 in Bay City, Texas to the late John Rother Sr. and Ann Rother.

He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Palacios and the Knights of Columbus 3^rd and 4^th degree.  He taught in the Palacios Independent School District for 35 years.  He served on the Matagorda County Museum board and the Matagorda County Credit Union board for many years.

He is survived by two sisters, Mary Ann Gibson (Jim) and Michaeleen Krchnak (Johnny); one brother, Bernard Rother (Madeline); six nephews, Eric Krchnak, Kyle Krchnak,  Dean Rother, Kent Rother, Troy Rother, and Rev. Michael Rother; and numerous great nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Rother; and sister-in-law, Doris.

The Mass of Resurrection will be Friday, November 16, 2018 with a rosary being said at 1 p.m. and the funeral Mass at 1:30 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Palacios, Texas. Officiating is the Rev. Michael Rother, the Rev. Dominic Nguyen, and the Rev. Oscar Kofi-Amo. 

Burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Cedar Vale Cemetery in Bay City.

Pallbearers will be his nephews, Eric and Kyle Krchnak, Dean, Kent and Troy Rother, and Joe Kana.

A luncheon for family and friends will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony’s Family Center.

Memorial donations may be made to the St. Anthony of Padua building fund or the charity of your choice.

Condolences for the family may be left online at www.triskafuneralhome.com

Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, Texas; 979-543-3681.

Bay City Tribune, November 18, 2018
 

Clara B. Rehak Rupe

Funeral services for Clara B. Rehak Rupe, 85, of Bay City will be held 2 pm Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Chester Sassman officiating.  Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck.

Mrs. Rupe was born June 13, 1902, in Pearsall, to Rufus and Sarah Jones and died March 4, 1988, at Matagorda General Hospital, Bay City.  She was married to John Rehak from 1918, until his death in 1972 and to J. E. Rupe, Sr. from 1977 until his death in 1984.  Mrs. Rupe was a resident of Bay City since 1951 and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church.

Survivors include four sons, Walter Scott Rehak of Nederland, John Kenneth Rehak and Fred Preston Rehak of Boling, and Chris Clifton Rehak of League City; two sisters, Leanna Williamson of Diboll and Ada Knowles of Baytown; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers include Thomas Rehak, John Rehak, George Rehak, Phillip Rehak, Michael Rehak, Lynn Rehak, Stuart Spencer, Donnie Victor and Jason Brown.

In lieu of the usual remembrances, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church or the American Heart Association.  Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.

The Daily Tribune, March 5?,1988            Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

Gracie Rutherford - Roselawn Memorial Park - Courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Gracie Lee Rutherford

Funeral services for Gracie Lee Rutherford, 76, of Victoria will be held 2 pm Tuesday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Dugger officiating.  Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

Mrs. Rutherford was born Dec. 16, 1911, in Moody, Texas, and died Feb. 6, 1988, at Citizens Memorial Hospital, Victoria.

A lifelong resident of Bay City, she resided in Victoria the last two years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bay City.

Survivors include two daughters, Annie Lee Hanna and Billie Maler, both of Victoria; a son, Morgan Rutherford of Ft. Meyer, Fla.; two sisters, Lydia Coleman Anderson of Victoria and Susie Sanders of Bay City; a brother, Grover Coleman of Sweeny; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bill Rutherford who died April 15, 1971.

Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.

Daily Tribune, February 1988             Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

Frank Ray Ryman

Funeral services for Frank Ray Ryman, 36, of Bay City will be held 3 pm Thursday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Brunner officiating.  Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck.

Mr. Ryman was born April 23, 1954, to Charles Nathriel and Priscilla Dean Fletcher Ryman Sr. in Bay City and died July 9, 1990 at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Houston.

A resident of Houston for the past eight years, he was a member of the Catholic Church.

He is survived by his three sisters, Carol Ryman Gibson and Susan Ryman Rosell, both of Houston, and Mary Ryman Phillips of El Campo; a brother, Charles N. Ryman Jr. of Bay City; and several nieces and nephews, Frank Birdwell, Ryman Birdwell, Priscilla Rosell, Leslie and Josh Phillips and Chuckie and Dale Ryman.

Pallbearers are Frank N. Birdwell, Ryman L. Birdwell, Joe Phillips, Mark Rosell, Emilio Luera and Ricky Luera, Jr.  Honorary pallbearers are Leslie Phillips, Joshua Phillips and Priscilla Rosell. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.

The Daily Tribune, July 11?, 1990            Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

Gail Victor Ryman
September 02, 1966 - November 21, 2018

Gail Victor Ryman, Jr., 52, of Bay City passed away November 21, 2018. He was born September 2, 1966 in Bay City, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his mother Betty Joyce Moore Ryman and a sister Trish Spence.

Survivors include his father & step-mother Gail Victor Ryman, Sr. and Pat Ryman; his soul-mate, best friend and love of his life, Ora Maddox; sisters Teresa Ryman Plant and Christina Ryman Gray; brother Joel Spence and wife Cindy; his special cousin Susan Thompson and husband Weldon and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM until 7PM Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Friday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Melvin Ryman officiating.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Priscilla D. Ryman

Services were held for Priscilla D. Ryman, 52, of Bay City, 2 pm Tuesday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel.

Officiating at the services was the Rev. Charles Sonnier. Ryman died December 12, 1982 at her residence.

Survivors included husband, Charles Ryman Sr. of Bay City; sons, Charles Ryman Jr. of Bay City, Frank Ray Ryman of Bay City; daughters, Mrs. Carolyn D. Gibson of Eagle Lake, Mrs. Mary Ann Phillips of Wharton, Mrs. Susan Rosell of Wharton; brother, George Fletcher of Muse. Okla.; sisters, Mrs. Dasey McBride of Muse, Okla., Mrs. Bonnie McBride of Muse Okla.; 5 grandchildren.

Burial followed services at Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck. Pallbearers were Mark Rosell, Joe Phillips, George Birdwell, Victor Ryman, Emilia Luera and Rudy Luera. Honorary pallbearers were Frank Birdwell, Ryman L. Birdwell, Charles Ryman III and Dale R. Ryman. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.

The Daily Tribune, December 1982
 

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