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Connie K. Rajcevich, age 81 of Clinton, Iowa passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Mercy One Hospital. In following Connie’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. No services are being planned at this time. Burial will take place at a later date, in Clinton Lawn Cemetery. The Pape Funeral Home is assisting the family. Connie was born in Grand Mound, Iowa on September 18, 1941, the daughter of LeRoy Andersen and Ethel (Peters) Block. She graduated from Grand Mound High School and received an AA Degree from Clinton Business College. Connie was employed as a lab tech at E.I. DuPont. She relocated to Texas with DuPont and worked there for 40 years. She moved back to Clinton in 2021. She was a member of the Lutheran faith. She enjoyed Stephen King books, cooking, and was an avid animal lover. Connie is survived by four children, Dana Otto of Clinton, Geoffrey Paules of Clinton, Jonathan (Delfa) Murray of Jacksonville, NC, and Nicole (Mike) Mosby of Broken Arrow, OK; and a granddaughter, Angela LaCroix of Clinton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her step-father, Clarence Block; and two brothers, Robert Block and Gary Andersen. Memorials in Connie’s name may be made to Midwest Pets For Life. Online condolences may be left at www.papewfh.com
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Jane Rugeley Rakestraw, 90, of Bay City passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2004. She was born October 18, 1913 in Bay City to James W. Rugeley and Catherine Sargent Rugeley. She was a lifelong resident of Bay City, a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, a member of the St. Mark’s Altar Guild and the Junior Service League. She is survived by: her daughters, Cathy Rakestraw Roberts of Dallas and Pamela Sue Rakestraw of Houston; her son, Rick Rakestraw of Bay City; her grandchildren, John Christopher and Katie Roberts Anderson; and by one great grandchild. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2004 at the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Bay City with the Rev. Bruce Bonner officiating. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Multiple Sclerosis Association. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
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A memorial service for John Aldridge Rakestraw, 75, of Bay City has been set for 3 p. m. Sunday at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Mr. Rakestraw was born June 9, 1910, in Crowley, La., and died at 4 p. m. July 25, 1985, at Rosewood Hospital, Houston. A resident of Bay City since 1936, he was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife, Jane Rugeley Rakestraw of Bay City; two daughters, Ann Catherine Roberts of Dallas and Pamela S. Rakestraw of Houston; a son, John Richard Rakestraw of Bay City; and two grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, Houston Hospice, 8707 Katy Freeway, Suite 103, Houston, TX 77024. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
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Francisco (Frank) Hernandez Ramirez Jr., 71, passed away at his home, surrounded by family, on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Mr. Ramirez was born on September 13, 1951 in Edna, TX to Francisco Ramirez Sr. and Juliana Hernandez. Frank worked for many years at STP for Brown & Root, before becoming self employed as a concrete contractor. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jesse Ramirez; brother S.H. Ramirez Sr., and sister, Ysabel R. Bermea. He is survived by his wife, Tina Ramirez; five sons, Frank Ramirez III (Melissa), Billy Joe Ramirez (Sandy), John Paul Ramirez, Mark Lee Ramirez (Carolyn) and Justin Ramirez (Krystin); step-daughter, Tracy Ramirez; sisters, Mamie Tijerina and Mary Zamora; brother, Manuel Ramirez; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A mass will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City, TX at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 12, 2023 with the Rev. Stephen Vacek officiating. Burial will be at American Cemetery in Edna, TX.
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Lucia Ramirez was born in October 21, 1932, in Bay City, Texas, and passed from this life on Thursday, April 17, 2008, at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, surrounded by her loving family. Affectionately known as “Miss Lucy,” she owned and operated Lucy’s Restaurant in West Columbia for many years. Miss Lucy wsas 75 years of age at the time of her death. Left behind to cherish Miss Lucy’s memory are; her son, Johnny Ramirez and wife Donna of West Columbia; daughters, Noelia Morales and husband Allen of Pledger, Rosie Villarreal of Clear Lane, Gracie Vansteenburgen and husband Joe of Carlsbad, California, and Diana Tullos and husband T. J. of Angleton; brother, Manuel Ybarra, Jr. and wife Maria of Lake Jackson; and sisters, Genevieve Villarreal and husband Jesse of Lake Jackson, Victoria Garza and husband Mike of Manvel, Mamie Garcia of Alvin, and Nora Flores and husband Henry of Webster. She also leaves behind: nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Guadalupe Ramirez; and son, Guadalupe “Lupe” Ramirez, Jr. Miss Lucy will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. The family received friends from 5 to 8 p. m. Friday, April 18, 2008, at Bake Funeral Home in West Columbia. A celebration of Miss Lucy’s life was held at 10 a. m. Saturday, April 19, 2008, at the First Baptist Church in West Columbia, with Buddy Dudley officiating. Burial followed in Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Serving as pallbearers were Brian Morales, John Ramirez, Jr., John Ramirez, Josh Lawson, Eloy Garcia and J. C. Verzwyvelt. Memorials may be made in Miss Lucy’s name to The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, P. O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210-4486. Arrangements are under the direction of Baker Funeral Home, 634 S. Columbia Dr., West Columbia, TX 77486, (979) 345-3232. Online condolences may be left for Miss Lucy’s family by signing the Guest Book at www.bakerfuneralhome.net.
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Sara Zamora Ramirez was called to be home with the lord May 23rd, she was a loving mother to her only son Frank Lee Zamora, also a loving grandmother and great grandmother. She was born May 5, 1932 in Bay City to the late Francisco Zamora and Angelita Ramos Zamora. She loved all her nieces, nephews and family so much. She was a strong believer in her lord Jesus Christ and anyone who crossed her path, she would preach the word of God. Every morning she prayed and thanked God for another day of life, sipped her coffee and created drawings of her family, animals and anything that came to mind , she even entered an art contest and won a scholarship for her creative drawings at the age of 84! She stayed busy and active all the way till her last days grateful to the lord for the life he had given her. She always said do not cry for me when I leave because I’m going home to be with my creator, instead smile and rejoice because I’ll be reunited with him and all my loved ones, so remember this day as a celebration not of death but the beautiful life she lived. Survivors include her son Frank Zamora & wife Mary Annie; brother Moses Zamora; grandchildren Frank Zamora, Jr., Sammantha Doria & husband Kris, Fred Vincent Zamora and Valerie Rene Zamora and great grandchildren Natalie Leann Flores, Dominic Schroder, Ariana Brito, Emma Brito, Kalii Doria and Gabby Gonzalez. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Monday, May 29, 2023 at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM with Rev. Alvarado officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Fred Zamora, Christopher Zamora, Michael Zamora, Gilbert Morales, Daniel Morales and Evan Southall.
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Raymond Randle, 70 of Bay City, Texas passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 in Bay City, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and son Raymond Vidal Randle. He leaves to mourn his children Sherrera James of Houston, Texas and Randy Tanner of Bay City, Texas. His loving memory will also remain in the hearts of his siblings; Mozell Mattias, Alice Johnson, Wilma Brown, and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the Lakeside Memorial Chapel 3318 Ave D Bay City, Texas. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. with Rev. Kenneth Bree officiating. Interment will follow at Eastview Cemetery. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared online at www.lakesidemfh.com on behalf of the Randle 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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Irene Pena Rangel, 66, of Bay City passed away March 18, 2023. She was born January 23, 1957 in New Gulf, Texas to the late Fred Pena and Leocadia Chavez Pena. Survivors include her husband, Robert Rangel; daughters Jennifer Rangel and Tammy Rangel; son Robert Rangel, Jr.; sisters Mary Rosas, Sylvia Cuellar and Judy Herrera; brothers Rudy Pena and Fred Pena; grandchildren Jordan Rangel, Justin Rangel, Jasper Rangel, Journey Ailstock, Jayden Ailstock, Xaylan Thach, Karisma Thach, Chloe Thach, Sophia Rangel, Tori Rangel, Robert Rangel III, Gianni Rangel and Kailee Rangel and great grandchildren Isaih Esquivel, Icella Cabrales and Ace Rangel. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 pm Thursday, March 30, 2023, with the Rosary being recited at 6:00 pm, at Palacios Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 2:00 pm Friday, March 31, 2023 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Fr. Gabriel Espinosa officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.
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Funeral services for Elizabeth Ann McKee Ratliff, 43, of Frankfurt, West Germany, were scheduled for 10 a. m. today at Holy Cross Catholic Church with the Rev. Charles Sonnier of Holy Cross Catholic Church and the Rev. Don Lewis of Van Vleck Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Cedarvale Cemetery. Mrs. Ratliff was born Nov. 3, 1942, in Pawtucket, R. I. to Harold J. and Elizabeth Moy McKee and died Nov. 25, 1985, in Frankfurt. She was a teacher at the Rheinmain Air Force School Department of Defense, Frankfurt, and a member of the Catholic church. Survivors include her mother, Elizabeth McKee of Cumberland, R. I.; two daughters, Margaret Elizabeth and Martha Katalin Ratliff of Frankfurt; two sisters, Margaret Blair of Warwick, R. I., and Rosemary Fitsgerald of Cumberland; and a mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Ratliff Sr. of Cedar Lane. Pallbearers include David Ratliff, Tommy Ratliff, John Paul Balkman, Mark Haskell, Greg Sellers and George C. Bentick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Capt. George Ratliff Jr. in 1983. Services were under the direction of Dick R. Elkins, Bay City Funeral Home.
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Final rites for E. B. Reddoch Sr., 76, resident of Bay City for 42 years, were held Monday afternoon at Taylor Brothers here with burial in the Cedarvale Cemetery. The Revs. M. A. Marshall and L. W. Crouch officiated. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Eva G. Reddoch; two daughters, Mrs. Vera Goeke and Mrs. Cora Head, both of Bay City; three sons, E. B. Jr. of Bay City and Lee of Sweeny, Elbert of Houston; 11 grandchildren and three-great-grandchildren. Matagorda County Tribune, March 31, 1949 Funeral Services Held For Mrs. Evie Reddoch Tuesday Afternoon Funeral services for Mrs. Evie Gustave Reddoch, 67, a Bay City resident since 1906, were held Tuesday from the chapel at Taylor Brothers Funeral home, with Dr. Allen O. Webb and the Rev. L. W. Couch officiating. Burial was in Cedarvale Cemetery. Mrs. Reddoch died here Sunday. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Fred W. Goeke and Mrs. E. A. Head of Bay City; three sons, E. B. of Bay City, Lee of Sweeny, and Albert of Houston; three sisters, Mrs. Mae Cox, Yukon, Oklahoma, Mrs. Sam Brown, Amarillo, Texas, and Mrs. Lizzie Turner, Santa Fe, New Mexico; one brother, W. C. Jenkins, McGregor, Texas. Eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive.
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Almarie Olson Reed, 81, of Bay City, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 16, 2023. She loved Jesus, loved her family, and loved life. She was known for her lighthearted jokes, magnificent hugs, and contagious laughter. Almarie was born on January 24, 1942, in Bay City. She lived her early childhood years in Markham, then moved to Bay City, where she graduated from Bay City High School in 1960. She attended Victoria Beauty College and joined her mother at her mother’s salon: Marie’s Beauty Shop. Almarie met the love of her life, Joe, at a popular local drive-in. They married a year later in 1961. Almarie was very family-oriented; her family was everything to her. She actualized the ideal of a mother and a wife “to impeccable standards,” as her son Russell shared. She loved and supported her children with her whole heart, and also instilled in them a value for discipline and respect. Almarie was always up for games and outdoor activities. She was an avid bowler. Her high game was 225, and she loved playing tournaments. She loved to swim, play 42, and play Yahtzee. She loved people. She loved talking. During her children’s school years, she was a bank teller who loved being able to chat with customers at the bank. Almarie and Joe both retired in 1997. They spent the following joyful years enjoying their children, grandchildren (to whom she was “Memaw”), and later great-grandchildren. They played golf, and Almarie had a really good golf swing! She went to the Holy Land, was baptized in the Jordan River, and even met the queen of Jordan. Almarie was a devout Christian who hosted in-home Bible studies and attended First Baptist Church in Bay City. She had the strength and love to care for others. She was a caregiver for her mother, was a Pink Lady at Matagorda Regional Medical Center, and kept older friends who were in the nursing home company. Almarie is survived by her beloved family: her loving husband of 61 years, Joe Vernon Reed; sons Russell Reed and Quentin Reed (& Louie Heras); grandchildren Natalie Wendele (& Neal Wendele), Dalaine Prince, Frieda Micheletti (& Gus Micheletti), Gatlin Reed (& Emily Reed), and Morgan Reed; eight great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Dorothy Walker and Mitzi Mahoney; nieces Tambra Anderson and Vicki Roe; and numerous other nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her daughter Ginger Younts; parents Alton Olson and Marie Callan Olson; sister Barbara Roe; brother Gary Olson; brothers-in-law Floyd Reed and Lloyd Reed; and sister-in-law Nita Davis. The family will receive friends and relatives for visitation at 9:00 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Bay City. Funeral Services will begin at 10:00 a.m. with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers for Mrs. Reed will be Gus Micheletti, Neal Wendele, Gatlin Reed, Clyde Davis, Gary Davis, and Steve Davis. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Mrs. C. J. Reese, wife of Mr. C. J. Reese of this city, but formerly of Alvin, was killed in a horrible manner at an early hour this morning in an auto wreck on the Bay City-Van Vleck shell road about one mile west of Van Vleck. Information as to how the wreck occurred is meager, but when several from the city reached the scene they found the car, a Ford roadster, badly wrecked with one of the front wheels smashed, Mr. Reese in a badly dazed condition and Mrs. Reese, a corpse, with her head literally crushed by one of the rear wheels. Mr. Reese was formerly employed on the roads of this precinct and recently worked in the Clemville oil fields. He was going to Van Vleck today to do some work on some machinery when the accident occurred.
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Monday, December 4th, 2023, Barbara Rehak age 91 went to be with Jesus and Mickey, her loving husband of 70 years. She was born on September 24, 1932 in Gulf, Texas to Lawrence and Mattie Kain. She was predeceased by husband Mickey and brother Lawrence Kain. Barbara is survived by daughters Cynthia Rehak of League City and Patti Spencer and husband Stuart of Cypress Texas. Granddaughter Allison Ellison and husband Jason and their children Emily, Nathan and Abigail. Grandson Michael Spencer and wife Bridget and their children Hailey, Ryan and Sean. Granddaughter Ashley Kosub and husband Justin and their children Kip and Shannon. Barbara attended Wharton County Junior College and worked there as well. She worked seasonally for the Wharton County Tax Assessor’s Office. While she and Mickey were raising their children, she enjoyed working as a Girl Scout leader and Vacation Bible School worker. Barbara taught her remarkable sewing and cooking skills to her daughters. Barbara read through the Bible in her faithful daily devotionals. When younger and after Mickey retired, she and Mickey both loved being active members in the only two churches of their 70-year marriage, Newgulf Baptist Church and Bay Area Church in League City, Texas. Barbara will alwaysbe remembered for her sweet disposition, her genuine concern for others and as a prayer warrior. We are blessed to have had her in our lives. The funeral will be held Saturday, December 16, 2023, 9:30 A.M., at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, 311 N. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, TX 77546, 281-992-7200. A private interment will be held that afternoon at 12:30 P.M, at Wharton Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, 3511 E. Alabama Rd., Wharton, TX 77488, 979-532-2671. There will be no visitation hours or post-funeral reception. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Barbara’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. Condolences may be sent to the Rehak family in care of Jeter Memorial Funeral Home at www.jeterfuneralhome.com. Jeter Funeral Home
Chris Clifton "Mickey" Rehak Chris Clifton “Mickey” Rehak, 95, of League City, TX and formerly of Newgulf, TX, passed away into the arms of the Lord on March 16, 2022. Mickey served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. After an honorable discharge, Mickey attended Baylor University for 4 years. It was then that Mickey married the love of his life, Barbara Kain. Together they raised two daughters. Mickey served as a deacon in Newgulf Baptist Church and League City Bay Area Church for 51 years. For over 20 years, he taught Sunday School to high school boys. He served as church treasurer and song leader. He was BSA merit badge counselor. Mickey retired after working 35 years as an accountant for Texas Gulf Sulfur Company in Newgulf. He enjoyed playing golf, gardening, and fishing for “the next big catch” in Matagorda and Galveston bays. With his distinctive bass voice, Mickey was often asked to announce football and baseball games. He never met a stranger. From his kind and generous heart to his wonderful sense of humor, Mickey created so much happiness in his time here. The footprints he left in our hearts and in our lives will be and remembered and cherished forever. He was loved by so many. Mickey is survived by his loving wife Barbara Rehak of 71 years of League City, his two daughters Cynthia Rehak of League City, Patti Spencer and husband Stuart Spencer and their 3 children Allison Ellison and husband Jason Ellison plus their 3 children Emily, Nathan, Abigail of Cypress, Michael Spencer and wife Bridget Spencer plus their 3 children Hailey, Ryan, Sean of Katy, Ashley Kosub and husband Justin Kosub plus their 2 children Kip, Shannon of Cypress. Mickey was preceded in death by his parents John Rehak and Clara Rehak, and his 3 older brothers Walter Scott Rehak, John Kenneth Rehak, and Fred Preston Rehak, all WWII veterans. The funeral service will be held Thursday March 24, 2022, 10:00 A.M. at Bay Area Church, 4800 W. Main St., League City, TX 77573, 281-332-2133 with Rev. Brian Haynes officiating. There will be no visitation hours or post-funeral reception. Family graveside services will be held Friday, March 25, 2022, 1:00 P.M. at Wharton Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, 3511 E. Alabama Rd., Wharton, TX 77488, 979-532-2671. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Disabled American Veterans at DAV.org. Condolences may be sent to the Rehak family in care of Jeter Memorial Funeral Home at www.jeterfuneralhome.com.
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Mrs. Elizabeth B. Reiman passed away at her home here Wednesday morning at 2 o’clock. Her death came following several months of illness. She was 74 years of age and was a native of Matagorda County. She was born at Caney, the daughter of J. F. and Elizabeth Wendel, early settlers in this county. She was a young lady when Bay City became the county seat of the county. A member of the Methodist Church, Mrs. Reiman had been active in that church in her younger days. She was also s member of the eastern Star. She is survived by two sons, Gifford and Ernest and one brothers, J. W. Wendel of Hamlin. Funeral services will be in charge of Taylor Bros., but the services are pending word from Mr. Wendel in Hamlin and due to the extreme weather conditions in that section contact has not been made with him yet. Matagorda County Tribune, January 13, 1949 Funeral Services For Mrs. Elizabeth Reiman Held Here Last Week Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth B. Reiman of Bay City were held here last week with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. She has been a resident all of her 74 years as she was born at Caney. She had been active in the Methodist Chapel when she was younger and was also a member of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Reiman died after several months of illness. She is survived by two sons, Gifford, and Ernest of Bay City and a brother, J. W. Wendel of Hamlin.
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On January 26, 2023 at 8:31 p.m. Kimberley Renee Kelley Reynolds was called home to be with the Lord. She was born in Bay City, Texas and made her home in Brazoria, Texas She grew up with a love for sports and was an avid Dallas Cowboy and Texas Longhorn Fan. She also loved fishing and the beach. She was preceded in death by her mother; Glenda Lacinia; father, Elvis Kelley; aunt, Yvonne Spaulding and cousin, Kasey Hobbins, Her greatest joy in life were her daughters; Jennifer Reynolds, Brittany Ariceaga (Osiel) and Tiffany Reynolds all of Brazoria; sister, Page Krebs of Lake Jackson; brother, Josh Kelley of Smiley; grandchildren, Nevaeh Berry, Delilah Ariceaga, Lyric Gallardo and Elena Ariceaga; best friends, Sharon Vincent (Michael) of Churchill; other relatives and friends. She will be missed greatly, but is at peace with her parents in heaven. There will be a memorial service on February 18, 2023. Details will be released at a later date by the family.
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Thomas Orlan Reynolds, also known as Tommy, passed away on November 10, 2023, at the age of 68 in Palacios, Texas. Tommy was born on October 25, 1955, in Searcy, Arkansas. He is survived by many family members. Tommy was a devoted and proud husband to Betty Reynolds, a fun-loving father to three children, Hillary Reynolds (Stacy), Rachel Rozner (Blake) and Thomas Reynolds. Tommy was a spectacular son to Orlan Reynolds, brother to Mary Ann Franklin (Eddie), Orene Willis, LaDonna Sue Walker (Rory), Billy Wayne and Ronnie Vann and Brother-in-Law to Phyllis Brooks (Ned). Tommy had a very special place in his heart for his grandchildren and great grandchildren, Devin and daughters Anastasia and Kynleigh, Kayla, Ashley, Raegan and daughter Ella, Clairabelle, Ethan, Ryken, Owen, Stacy Linn, Jaylon, Eriel, Grayson, Robert, Lena, and nephews Carson, and Cade. Tommy was preceded in death by his mother Sarah Ann Reynolds, brother John Paul Reynolds, Mother-in-Law Barbara Cunningham, Brothers-in-Law Larry Willis and John Cunningham, nephews Marshall Franklin and Brandon Walker, along with cherished grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Tommy had a fulfilling career, serving in various roles throughout his life. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1975 to 1979. After his military service, he worked for Pepsi, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Bay City Independent School District, and Palacios Independent School District. While working for TDCJ, Tommy was very passionate about his work with The Heart of Texas Foundation and their prison ministry. After retiring from TDCJ, toward the end of his career, Tommy felt very fulfilled in his role as a special education teacher for Bay City ISD and as a school bus driver for Palacios ISD. In his free time, Tommy was actively involved in his church, the First Baptist Church of Palacios. He went on a mission trip to the Philippines. Tommy served in various capacities within his church, including as a cameraman and as a member and chairman of multiple committees. He found joy in mowing his yard and considered it therapeutic. Tommy also enjoyed giving his grandchildren and great grandchildren "free rides" on the tractor to explore the property and pick pears and dewberries, and sometimes they took rides for no good reason at all! In the last four years Tommy has taken great joy in playing Santa for families and friends at local businesses, daycare centers, schools and even Splashway waterpark. Tommy's educational journey includes being a proud graduate of the 1974 class of Hirschi High School in Wichita Falls, TX. Tommy decided to further his studies starting with WCJC in his mid 40’s and later graduated from The University of Houston Downtown. He then went on to receive his masters degree in Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University. The Celebration of Life for Tommy Reynolds will be held at the First Baptist Church in Palacios, Texas at 10 am on Saturday, November 18th, 2023. Contributions in his memory can be made to the First Baptist Church of Palacios. The family would like to express our sincere thanks to the CVICU nurses, doctors, technicians, and housekeeping at HCA Hospital at the Medical Center in Downtown Houston along with the Edna Volunteer Fire Department and EMS staff. Their work and tireless efforts with our Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Brother in Christ and friend will always be more appreciated than words could ever express. We would also like to thank the compassionate staff at Taylor Brothers who are assisting the family with the arrangements.
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H. F. Rice, a long time resident of Bay City, died at the home of his brother, J. A. Rice, Thursday afternoon, after an illness of long duration. He is survived by his brothers, J. A. and W. A. Rice. The funeral services were held this afternoon at 3:30 o’clock from the J. A. Rice residence with burial immediately following in Cedarvale, under the direction of Walker-Matchett funeral directors.
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Funeral services for Ruby Rice, 86, of Palacios are scheduled for 2 p. m. Sunday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery and Bro. J. F. “Joe” Wrape will officiate. Rice was born June 1, 1905 in Beasley to Edward Owens and Clara Hubbard. She died Thursday at Matagorda General Hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Frances L. Highberg of Victoria and Kitty Ward of Sugar Valley; a son, Owens Rice of San Antonio; one sister, Alie Rother of Alvin; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband John Nelson Rice Sr. in 1980 and her son, John Nelson Rice Jr. in 1983. One brother and one sister also preceded her in death. Pallbearers are Paul Highberg Jr., Michael Gannon, Ted Rother Jr., A. C. Herreth, Glenn Walker and Jack Brannon.
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On November 26, 2023, Sandra Larcom Rice passed away, surrounded by her loved ones, at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Donald and Kimberly Solomon. She left behind her husband, Harold; her four children, Candis, Felicia, Kimberly, and John “Torres”; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her celebration of life will be on July 13, 2024, in the town she grew up in, Palacios, Texas. For those who would like to be a part of this, more details will follow later.
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Graveside services for William “Wheatie” Rice Jr. of Bay City, 74, of Bay City were scheduled for 4 p. m. today at Cedarvale cemetery, Bay City. Mr. Rice was born May 14, 1914, in McDade, Texas, to William Alvin and Nora E. Montgomery Rice Sr., and died Aug. 28, 1988, at Gulf Coast Medical Center, Wharton. He worked for the Etie family for 35 years at Etie’s Restaurant and he worked for the Street and Bridge Department for the City of Bay City. Survivors include two brothers, Samuel Lawrence Rice of Boerne, Texas, and Wayland Rice; a sister, Lena Sparks of Markham; a half sister, Avan Mooney of Houston; a stepsister, Thelma Dodd of Houston; and several nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers include A. C. Herreth, Abby Herreth, Jack Rice, Kenneth Etie, Louie Etie, Glenn Walker, James Childress and Ronnie Radford. Services are under the direction of Dick R. Elkins of Bay City Funeral Home.
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Essie M. Richers, 73, of Bay City, are scheduled for 11 a. m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Bay City with the Rev. Buford Finley officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarvale Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p. m. today at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. Mrs. Richers was born Nov. 24, 1920, in Sealy to Otto John and Mary Pauline Drabb Meyer and died June 10, 1994, at her residence. A resident of Bay City for 68 years, she was a member of First United Methodist Church of Bay City. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Louis W. “Bill’ and Beverly Richers III of Saugerties, N. Y. and Robert A. “Bob” and Kathy Richers of Bryan; four grandchildren, Randal L. Richers and Karen L. Richers, both of Saugarties, N. Y., Caleb M. Richers and Cassedy P. Richers, both of Bryan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis W. Richers Jr. on March 21, 1989 and by a granddaughter, Cheryl L. Richers in December of 1985. Pallbearers are Russell Law, Dr. Barton Griffith, George Dewitt, Cass Rucker, Randy Richers and E. M. Huitt. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Bay City. Daily Tribune, June 21, 1994 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Mr. C. E. Riggs, born in North Carolina 72 years ago and moved to Texas about 60 years ago and moved to Texas about 60 years ago, died Sunday, Aug. 18, and was buried Monday in Bay City cemetery. He was a member of the Baptist church for a long time. He is survived by his wife, two sons, R. R. and J. A. Riggs, and many other relatives. Mr. Sanford of the Walker Undertaking Parlors was in charge and Rev. T. W. St. John officiated.
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Minnie Rivera, age 86, of Bay City, Texas walked into Heaven peacefully on September 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving daughters. While she will be missed, her family rejoices that she is at peace reunited with the Lord and her loving husband Faustino Rivera, for whom she missed dearly. Minnie was born as Sophia Ermenia Sul in New Gulf, Texas to Paula and Polita Sul on June 12, 1937. At a young age, Minnie became known for her love for fashion, elegance, and her petiteness earning her the nickname Minnie, after a mini pearl. She met the love of her life, Faustino Rivera marrying at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Bay City, TX on September 13, 1959. During their time together, they were blessed with their two beautiful girls, Dora Linda and Sonia Cecila. Minnie was a life-long resident of Bay City, TX. She proudly retired from the Matagorda County Court House as a County Tax Assessor after 25 years of service. She then devoted her time to her family and loving husband. She had a love for morning talks with her beloved husband at McDonald’s, traveling, casinos, shopping sprees, and her Catholic faith. She was also involved in many community organizations such singing in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Choir, Saint Vincent de Paul, The Red Hat Ladies, and LULAC. Her smile, beauty, and elegance left an everlasting impression on many and she will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paula and Paul Sul; husband, Faustino Rivera; granddaughter, Kendal Patterson; sisters; Dorita, Beatriz and Genevieve. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Dora Linda and Jimmy Martinez, and Sonia Cecila and Reginald Matthews; grandchildren: Adrian Martinez, Leticia (Benjamin) Barin, Shani (Miguel) Williams, and Justin Matthews; great grandchildren Iyanna Williams, Malia Williams, Jasha Williams, Charlie Martinez, Lyra Matthews, Terius Albrow, and Josiah Patterson, as well as many beloved loved ones. A visitation with family & friends for Minnie will be held on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 9:00 AM at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1412 12th St, Bay City, TX 77414. Rosary & funeral service will immediately follow at 9:30 AM. Minnie will be carried to her final resting place by her grandchildren: Adrian Martinez, Justin Matthews, Leticia and Benjamin Barin, and Shani and Miguel Williams. Honorary Pallbearers include Iyanna Williams, Malia Williams, Jasha Williams, Charlie Martinez, Lyra Matthews, Terius Albrow, and Josiah Patterson.
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Homegoing Celebration of Life for Mother Hester “Dorothy” Rivers, age 92, of Bay City will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Mother Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2705 Ave B, Bay City, Texas 77414 where Rev. Climon Hall is Pastor and Rev. Jerry Manning will be the Eulogist. Burial will follow at East View Cemetery, Golden Ave, Bay City, Texas. Public visitation will be on Friday, June 2, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Duncan Roberts Funeral Home Chapel, 2500 Ave C., Bay City Texas 77414.
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Dennis John Roach, age 78, The Woodlands, Texas, passed away on January
9, 2022 after a long illness. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was
preceded in death by his parents, John and Ann Roach, and father-in-law
Henry Guynes.
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Mrs. Jim Wright Robbins, 82, of Luling died Friday. She was a former resident of Bay City and a resident of Luling since 1950. She is survived by one sister, Grace Bramlett of Luling and one brother Bobby Johnson of LaPorte. Services are set for Monday at 10 a. m. at the First Baptist Church of Luling and interment will be at 3 p. m. at Cedarvale Cemetery with Rev. R. E. Black officiating. Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
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Bobby James Rodriguez, 65, of Bay City, Texas was born August 31, 1958, in El Campo, Texas, and departed this life on October 20, 2023. His homegoing service will be Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Life Church (formerly Power Church), 3920 Doris Street, Bay City. Most precious memories entrusted to Matthews Funeral Home of Wharton, Texas; 979-532-2715.
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Funeral services for Rene Rodriguez, 17, of Bay City will be held 3 p.m.
Wednesday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Mike
Lange officiating. Burial will be in Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City. Daily Tribune, April 12?, 1988
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Paul Roger Roe, 74, of Bay City passed away September 18, 2023. He was born December 9, 1948 in Bay City to the late F. W. “Pete” Roe and Edna Bakke Roe. The Old Dude, as most of you know him, was a very giving and loving man to anyone that crossed his path, and we mean anyone! He was a graduate of Bay City High School and attended Wharton County Jr. College where he met the love of his life, Mary Jane “Corky” Roe. He and Corky raised their three kids while maintaining Pete’s Paint & Body Shop, continuing his father’s legacy. As anyone knows in town, you could always rely on Paul “Pete” to fix whatever you needed. He was highly dedicated to volunteering and working for a better purpose for everyone, including the youth of Matagorda County. No words can express how lucky we were to have him as a father. From the words of his close friend Mike, “If the population consisted of 90% of people just like your dad Paul, there would be no problems at all in this world and the world would be a better place”. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter Kelsey Roe and his wife Mary Jane “Corky” Roe. Survivors include daughter Lesley Roe Fries and husband Steven; sons Jody Roe and wife Melea and Tully Roe; brother Robert Roe and grandchildren Carly Simpson, Clara Beth Roe, Emory Roe and Rylan Roe. Visitation will begin at 12:00 Noon Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Nichols Street Church of Christ. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM with Matt Springfield officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rylan Roe, Jason Roe, Ross Roe, Robert Roe, Edward Schwausch and Bill Johnson. Mike Malek, Jay Henry and Lane Dodd will serve as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bay City VFW Post 2438 https://gofund.me/c55be6e3 , St. Jude Children’s Hospital https://raise.stjude.org/fundraiser/4961613 or the American Cancer Society.
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Mr. I. N. Rogers, a highly respected and well thought of citizen of this city died at his home yesterday morning at 11 o’clock, at the age of 62 years, 6 months and 17 days, after an illness of several weeks’ duration. The funeral took place in Cedarvale Cemetery this morning at 10 o’clock, the Rev. W. W. Harris of the Christian church, officiating. Mr. Rogers’ death came as no surprise to his friends who knew of his condition although it was a shock to them and much to be regretted. He was a quiet unassuming man and held and merited the esteem of his fellow citizens. He leaves a widow and several children with whom the people of this city and the Tribune sympathize sincerely, Decedent was a native of Illinois and came to Bay City several years ago, and engaged in farming and truck raising. He prided himself on his love for horticulture and constantly was engaged in experimentations at which he was rather successful.
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Willie James Rollins, 74, of Van Vleck passed away December 6, 2023. He was born March 11, 1949 in Pickens, Mississippi to the late James Willie Rollins and Doris Louise Burrell Rollins. Survivors include his wife, Audrey Rollins; sons Randolph Brown (D’Andrea), Kristoffer Rollins and Jay Brandon Rollins and Kelvin Mangum; daughter Kercheva Williams; sisters Shirley Rollins Brown and Vivian Rollins Allen; brother Robert Earl Rowlins; and grandchildren Dylan Brown, Donnee Rollins, David Rollins, Amari Rollins, Marcus Williams, Haley Williams, Kayla, Kailyn, Karli, Kalena, and K’lana Mangum; aunts Elizabeth Hudson (Glenn) and Jimmie Ruth Harrington. The family will receive friends and relatives from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Nichols Street Church of Christ. Viewing at 10:00 AM and Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, December 15, 2023 at Nichols Street Church of Christ with Matt Springfield officiating. Pallbearers will be Travis Dehorney, DeAndrea Barnes, Mark Glenn Barnes, Bouche Mickey, Jerry Austin, Wayne King and Jascen King. Honorary pallbearers will be Randolph Brown, Kristoffer Rollins, Jay Brandon Rollins, Alfred Burrell, Milton Burrell, Glenn Hudson, Kelvin Mangum, Glenn Organ and John Rawlings. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Harvest House of Bay City Texas.
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Interment for retired SSG James Douglas Ross, 74, to be held Friday, March 3, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, TX.
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Christina Rechelle (Gay) Royster went to be with our Lord on January 5, 2024. She was born on February 2, 1966, in Bay City, TX to Janet (Wear) Gay and Claude Ray Gay. They moved to Sweeny, TX in June of 1966. She met and married her devoted husband, James Royster on October 7, 2000. Christy is survived by her husband, James Royster; daughter, Melissa Coleman; sisters, Cynthia (Gay) Shook and husband David, Claudette (Gay) Gray and husband Brandon; two nieces, Kristin Woods and Heather Hurst; one nephew, Steven Cooper Jr., five great-nephews, Trenton Shook, Benjamin Hurst, Christopher Hurst, Nicolas Pyles and Steven Cooper III; along with one great-niece, Daniella Cooper. Christina was preceded in death by her mom and dad, Claude and Janet Gay; grandmothers, Cathryn (Long) Clark, Ruby Lila Gay; grandfathers, John George Wear and William Edwin Gay Sr.; and uncles, Joe Frank Gay Sr., William Edwin Gay Jr. and Billy D Gay. Memorial Service will be held at Cunningham & Nelson Funeral Home, 87 Brookland Church Rd., Hwy 158, East Roxboro, NC 27573 on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 1 p.m. EST; 12 p.m. CST. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local school FFA Chapter or local Animal Shelter in Christy’s name.
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Evelyn Ercell Rudein, 80, of Houston passed away January 8, 2004 at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Houston. She was born January 23, 1923 in Gonzales County, Texas to the late Jesse Lee and Georgie Ophelia May Martin. She was a member of the Episcopal Church. Formerly of Beaumont, she had been a resident of Houston for 32 years. Following the death of her husband, Hans Robert Rudin Jr. in 1971, she moved to Houston and established her own dress shop, “The Hemline.” Later she worked for Foleys and Sears. She retired in 1989 from Sears as a sales associate. She was preceded in death by her husband and two brothers, Tommy L. Martin and Kenneth Martin. She is survived by: two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Daniel Walker of Houston and Cindy and Neal Farley of Sugar Land; by one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Rhonda Rudin of Spring; by one sister, Marie Steen of Houston; and by three grandchildren, Christopher Walker and Andrew Walker both of Houston and Ryan Rudin of Spring. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Monday, January 12, 2004 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Bonner officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Family will receive friends at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home from 10 a. m. to noon. In lieu of usual remembrances, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 11251 NW Frwy, Suite 300, Houston, Texas, 77092-9632. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. Daily Tribune, January 11, 2004 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Funeral services were held at 11 a. m. Monday for Hans Robert Rudin, 65, retired Texas Gulf Sulphur Company employee, who died about 7 p. m . Saturday at his home on the Matagorda Highway. Services were held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church here, with Rev. Aubrey Maxted, Rev. John McKee, and Rev. Bob Johnson officiating. Mr. Rudin, a veteran of World War I, was a member of the Episcopal Church. Interment was at Cedarvale Cemetery under the direction of Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sue Rudin of Bay City; two daughters, Mrs. Vivian Fisher of Old Ocean, Mrs. Faye Ola Tripulas of Newgulf; and two brothers, Paul G. Rudin of Beaumont, and Oscar Rudin of Houston. Pallbearers were Weldon Tucker, Covey Walker, Nathan Bolling, Steve Gilmore, Sam Cheeks, and Weldon Schmerber. Honorary pallbearers were Sam Frank, Walter Gillette, Marlin Probst, J. B. Eastman, and A. L. Samyhill. Daily Tribune?, February 16?, 1958 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Truman Willis Rudin, four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. [H. R.] Rudin of Gulf, passed away Saturday, October 24 at John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md., following a rushed trip there in an attempt to save his life. Following several weeks of illness the child was taken to Houston where it was determined that he was suffering from tumor of the brain. The parents were advised to take the child to Baltimore for treatment. They immediately set out for Baltimore but the child passed away shortly after they arrived. Funeral services for the dear little fellow will be held in Gulf Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Rev. Paul Engle will officiate. Following the services burial under the direction of Taylor Brothers, funeral directors, will be held in the Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City. The little fellow is survived by his parent, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Rudein, a brother, Robert, Jr., and two sisters, Vivian and Fay Ola, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Gavender of Wadsworth, and Mr. and Mrs. A. Rudin of Jonah, Texas.
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Mrs. Wyonia Stone Rugeley, 92, of Bay City, Texas passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the home of her daughter, Luvina, in Rosenberg, Texas. She was born on the LeTulle Farm in Bay City, Texas on Monday, March 16, 1931, to Frank Stone and Polly Norris Stone. Visitation and guest book registry will be on Friday, November 17, 2023, from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Bay City. Services will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 1 p.m. at the Mother Zion Baptist Church in Bay city, where the Rev. Climon Hall in pastor and the Rev. Ben Hadden, eulogist. Burial will follow at the Mt. Pilgrim Cemetery on Caney. Survivors include a daughter, Luvina Rugeley; two granddaughters, Lauren Johnson and Lindsey Bone; two sisters, Frankie Specht and Olivia Brown; also a host of nieces, nephews and an enormous family of other relatives and friends. Besides her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Lee Rugeley; one son, Abel Rutherford Jr.; two sisters, Luvella Stone Scott and Irene Stone Martin; four brothers, Melvin Stone Sr., Curtis Stone, Robert Stone and Curtis Jackson; and her parents-in-law, Roosevelt Rugeley and Daisy Scott Rugeley. Condolences may be shared with the family online by fax at 979-245-1537 or by email at roberts315@yahoo.com Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas; 979-245-5197.
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Bay City—Joan Noel Ruiz III, 2, of Bay City, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000. Juan Noel was born May 25, 1998, in Houston to Juan N. Jr. and Priscilla Anzaldua Ruiz of Bay City. He was a member of the Pentecostal church. Survivors: parents, sister, Joceylynn Rodriguez of Bay City; grandparents, Diana and Israel Anzaldua of Bay City; and great grandmother, Magdalena Anzaldua of Bay City. Services will be at 2 p. m. Monday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-4613. Victoria Advocate, December 10, 2000 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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The Rev. W. J. Clements conducted funeral services for Eugene Rush Sunday afternoon at the Baptist Church in Markham. Mr. Rush passed away suddenly at his home Friday. He is survived by five sons, Eugene and L. C. of Markham, Louis of Bay City, Milton of California, and Joe of San Antonio. One daughter, Mrs. Jennie Rush Condree of Houston; one brother and three sisters, and 13 grandchildren. Mr. Rush came from Mississippi when he was 17 years of age, settled with his parents near Wharton. He was nearing his eightieth birthday, and was active up until the time of his death.
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Cody Richard Rutherford, 49, died at the Matagorda General Hospital Monday, Nov. 17, at 11:30 a. m. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruby Adell Rutherford, of Bay City, two daughters, Mrs. Betty Jean Bascom, Brazoria and Miss Barbara Ann Rutherford of Bay City; two sons, Joe Wayne and Roy Edward Rutherford, both of Bay City. Also surviving are three sisters: Mrs. J. H. French, of Bay City and Mrs. J. P. Poole and Mrs. C. P. Fondren, both of Van Vleck; three brothers, Roy S. and Bill Rutherford of Bay City and Howard Rutherford of El Campo. Funeral services were conducted by Taylor Brothers Funeral Chapel this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, with Rev. Roy Bownds of Brazoria, officiating. Interment in Cedarvale Cemetery.
Daily Tribune,
November 18, 1958
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Funeral services for Mrs. S. R. Rutherford, 51, were held July 6 from the First Baptist Church here with the Rev. J. L. Ponder officiating. Mrs. Rutherford is survived by her husband, S. R. Rutherford; two daughters, Mrs. R. M. Gildes of Shreveport, Louisiana, and Mrs. Beatrice Pickett of Bay City; three sons, Arlie Brown of Bay City; Claude Brown of Atlanta, Georgia; and Alvin Brown of Seattle, Washington; three sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Martin of Normangee, Mrs. Stella A. McCory of Conroy, and Mrs. Pearl Bledsoe of Bryan, and one brother, W. A. Childress of Normangee. Pallbearers were Sims McDonald, Ike Shepard, Oran Findley, Ray Svetlik, J. Finch, and Buster Wilson. Burial was in Cedarvale Cemetery and Matchett-Newman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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