DEATH OF C. G. STODDARD

Mr. C. G. Stoddard was born and reared in Dayton , Ohio , and died at his home in Buckeye, Texas , Wednesday, March 9, 1921.

Mr. Stoddard was organizer and president of the Stoddard-Dayton Co., manufacturers of the well known Stoddard-Dayton automobile.

He was afterwards owner and manager of a fleet of steamers which plied between New Orleans and Tampico in the oil trade.

He took over his father’s interests in the Stoddard-Plotner ranch at Buckeye during the period of the late war. He put much of the land into the production of rice, thus adding materially to the scanty food supply of the world during this period.

In November of last year he had an attack of appendicitis and was taken to Galveston for an operation, from which he apparently recovered, but was taken ill Monday and again hurried to Galveston where he had another operation. He rallied from the operation, but complications set in which even his rugged constitution could not overcome.

He is survived by his widow and two children, a daughter, Mary, who makes her home with her parents, and a son, John, who is now living in Long Island , New York .

The remains were taken from Galveston directly to his old home in Dayton , Ohio , for interment.

While residing in Matagorda County Mr. Stoddard made many warm friends who were greatly shocked at his untimely demise.

Palacios Beacon, March 18, 1921
 

Funeral services for Carolyn Stone, 55, of Bay City, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2010, at New Fellowship Tabernacle Church 600 Matthews Street in Bay City with the Pastor A. H. Floyd, officiating.

Viewing will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Friday, January 15, 2010 in the chapel of Green's Mortuary.

Burial will follow immediately after services at Eastview Cemetery.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Green's Mortuary in Bay City, Texas (979) 245-3489.

Bay City Tribune, Published January 13, 2010
 

Photo courtesy of Tresmond Scott

 

John Calvin Stone's transition from earth to Heaven occurred Saturday, April 4, 2009.

John Calvin was born in Bay City, Texas on August 31, 1950. He graduated from Hilliard High School, Class of 1968.

He leaves to mourn his passing and to cherish his memories: His wife, Mary Baugh Stone; his parents, Erma Stone Johnicans and Alphonse Revis, Sr.; his mother-in-law, Errie Mae Booker, three daughters, three sons, 10 grandchildren, four brothers, five sisters, and a host of aunts, uncles, other family members and friends.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2009 at New Fellowship Tabernacle Church with the Rev. A.H. Floyd, Pastor officiating, burial will be at Eastview Cemetery.
 

Bay City Tribune, Published April 8, 2009

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Nora Beth Stone
(February 24, 1935 - November 11, 2009)

Nora Beth Stone, 74, of Bay City, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2009 in Houston, TX. She was born February 24, 1935 in Wharton, TX to the late Henry Kennedy and Emma Peebles Kennedy. She was a lifelong resident of Bay City, a dance teacher, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bay City.

She is survived by her daughter: Sandra Watson and husband Doug of Bay City; by her son: Doug Stone and wife Liesa of Cedarville, OH; by her grandchildren: Morgan and Camille Watson and Christopher and Mark Stone; and by her niece: Michaelee Franz and nephew: Carl Hoffman, both of Alvin. She was preceded in death by her husband: Charles C. Stone, Jr.; by her parents; by sisters: Louise Smith, Wilda Hoffman and Mary Jo Kennedy; and by her brothers: Lofton, Gerald, and Harrison Kennedy.

The family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, November 15, 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church of Bay City with Rev. Michael Sydnor and Rev. Michael Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.

www.taylorbros.net

Charles Columbus Stone

Funeral services for Charles Columbus Stone, 50, of Bay City will be held at 2 p. m. Friday at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Frank Seaman officiating. Burial will be in Cedarvale Cemetery.

Mr. Stone was born June 29, 1934, in Bay City and died July 11, 1984, at Matagorda General Hospital. He was a 32 degree Mason and member of Masonic Lodge 845 A. F. & A. M. of Bay City. He is survived by his wife, Nora Beth Stone, Bay City.

Other survivors include: daughter, Sandra Kay Stone of Bay City; son, Charles Douglas Stone of Enid Okla.; and one brothers Ragan Stone of Bay City.

Arrangements were made with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

The Daily Tribune, July 1984
 

GERALD EDWARD STORK

PALACIOS - Gerald Edward Stork, 70, of Palacios, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010 in Victoria. He was born Nov. 14, 1939 in Bayou La Batre, Ala. to Herschell L. Stork and Stella Talbott Stork.

The family will receive visitors from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Palacios Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church of Palacios. Burial will follow at the Palacios Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, 361-972-2012.

Published in Victoria Advocate on October 15, 2010
 

Joann Story

BLESSING - Joann Story, 61, of Blessing, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004.

She was born April 1, 1943, in Desark, Ark., to John and Mildred Key Nesbitt. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Blessing.

Survivors: daughters, Theresa McCullough of Hickory Flat, Miss., and Shelia Churchhill of Myrtle, Miss.; son, Jimmy Story of Farmington, Ark.; sisters, Joyce Smith and Carol Yates; and brothers, James Nesbitt of Blessing, Arbie Nesbitt of DeBalls Bluff, Ark., Floyd Nesbitt of Palacios, Lloyd Nesbitt of Porter, Alvie Nesbitt of Holly Hill, S.C., and Lindell Nesbitt of Cuero.

Visitation will be 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday at Slavik Funeral Home chapel, with the family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m.

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Blessing, the Rev. Larry Swift officiating.

Burial will be at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-771-2120.

The Victoria Advocate, August 23, 2004

Gilbert Burns Stovall, Jr., 89, of Bay City passed away Oct. 3, 2008.

He was born January 13, 1919 in Batson, Texas to the late Gilbert B. Stovall, Sr. and Emma Shaw Stovall.

He served in the US Army during WWII and worked for Exxon for many years.

His wife, Barbara Stovall; sons, Gilbert Wayne Stovall and Douglas Claude Miller and granddaughter, Shana Duke preceded him in death.

Survivors include: daughter, Brenda Law of Bay City; sons, Charles Miller and wife Melissa of Wharton and Joe Miller and life partner Bob Richardson of Houston; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2008 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Rev. Maurice Marrow officiating.

Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Gilbert Law, Tyson Hardy Miller, Felton Law, Michael Quinn, Bryan Mason and Duane Eisel.

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613.

Bay City Tribune, Published October 8, 2008

Beverly Lynn Ward-Stroman passed away March 26, 2009, after a long illness. She was 57 years old on March 21.

She is survived by: her daughter, Toni Stroman of Bay City; son, Leif Ormesher and daughter, JoLynn Hartman both from Florida; grandchildren; sister, Linda Gayle Ward-Shaunessy and her mother, Kitty Rice Ward of Sugar Valley.

She is preceded in death by: her daughter, Crystal Stroman-Weldon; sister, Karen Janell Ward and father, Coy Ward.

Beverly will be missed by all.

Interment is at Roselawn Cemetery, Van Vleck, at 2 p. m. Saturday, March 28, 2009.

Bay City Tribune, Sunday, March 29, 2009

Crystal Elaine Stroman-Weldon
(March 31, 1982 - June 5, 2007)

Crystal Elaine Stroman-Weldon who was born at Pauls Valley, Oklahoma on March 31, 1982, passed away on June 5, 2007 at the Christopher House Hospice in Austin, Texas. She is survived by her husband Mark Vann Weldon, and their son Donavann Corbyn Stellar Weldon of Taylor, Texas. She is also survived by her Grandmother, Kitty Rice Ward, Mother, Beverly Stroman, sister Toni Stroman and aunt Linda Ward of the Bay City area; and a sister Jo Lynn Ormesher Hartman and brother Leif Ormesher from Florida. Also left behind are her devoted friends Denise McCloughan and David Williams of Springfield, Illinois. She is preceded in death by her father Joseph Ray Stroman, grandfather Coy Ward, and her aunt Janell Ward.

She attended Van Vleck School through her junior year, then moved to Springfield, Illinois and there graduated from Lamphier High School in 2000. After graduation she lived in Springfield until returning to Texas with Mark and Donavann in 2006.

Visitation will be at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City on Friday, June 8th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2813 16th St., Bay City, on Saturday, June 9, 2007 at 2:00 PM. Interment will immediately follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas.

Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.

www.taylorbros.net                                    Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Margie Katherine Stroud, 85, of Bay City passed away July 18, 2009. She was born Sept. 25, 1923 in Rice, Texas. She was a member of Golden Ave. Baptist Church, worked as a cook at the Bay City High School Cafeteria for 19 years, and was a former employee of Perry’s Variety Store.

Her birth parents James Matthews Stroud & Charlotte “Lottie” Stroud Falks, sisters Marie Pesak & Estella Nissen and brothers Radie Stroud & Donald Falks all preceded her in death. She lived 72 years of her life in the home of Arley “Sweet Pea” & Jessie Williams

She is survived by sisters Iola Rorex of Blessing, Doris Wilks of Bay City, Dolores Harvey of Lake Jackson, Gayle Orsag of Alvin, brothers Ollie Falks of Angleton & Edward Falks of Danbury and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was first cousin and “Big Sister” to Jimmy Williams, Freddie Williams, & Paul Williams all of Bay City, Hazel Taylor of Fort Worth and Patricia Williams of Lessburg, TX.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 6pm to 8pm Sunday, July 26, 2009 at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Monday, July 27, 2009 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Tony James officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Don Falks, Steve Wilks, Mike Wilks, Keith Falks, Preston Williams, Wes Young, Bart Young and Brent Taylor.

The Bay City Tribune, Wednesday, July 22, 2009                   Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Wiley Gene Stuart
(January 17, 1943 - August 27, 2005)

Wiley Gene Stuart, 63, of Kerrville, TX died August 27, 2005 at the Audie Murphy Veterans Hospital in San Antonio, TX. He was born January 17, 1943 in Bay City to the late Wiley and Zelma Blanche Woodward Stuart. He was a resident of Kerrville the past 5 years and a former longtime resident of Van Vleck, TX. He was a veteran of the Viet Nam war, and was a member of the Disable American Veterans Chapter # 230, and a life member of the P. H. Parker Post # 2438, Bay City. Survivors include: son: Michael Wayne Stuart of Van Vleck, TX; sister: Charlotte Burrough of Van Vleck, TX; and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother Robert Marshall Stuart, Sr. Funeral Service will be 10:00 AM Saturday, September 3, 2005 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Russell Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be Charlie Black, Kenney Hales, Jay Crochet, Rayan Marshall, David Burrough, Robert Marshall, Jr. The family will receive friends at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City (979)245-4613.

www.taylorbros.net
 

Edwin William Stuhrenberg & Helen Elster Stuhrenberg - Hawley Cemetery

Edwin Stuhrenberg

Edwin Stuhrenberg, 76, of Caranchua Community passed away July 2, 1996 after a long battle with cancer at his residence.

He was born Dec. 29, 1919 to William and Hermina Lehmann Stuhrenberg. He was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church in Port Lavaca, was a director for Jackson Electric Cooperative for 25 years, and was on the board of Jackson County Farmer’s Home Administration.

He is survived by his wife of 56 ½ years, Helen Stuhrenberg of Caranchua; by his mother, Hermina Lehmann of Palacios; by two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Craig Willis of Palacios and Teresa and Jimmy Adams of Rosenberg; by two sons and daughters-in-law, W. A. “Bill” and Jerry Stuhrenberg all of Palacios; by three sisters, Anna Bell Elster, Rosalie Elster, and Helen Marie Mueck all of Damon; by nine grandchildren, Steven and Michelle Stuhrenberg of Richmond, Stacey and Rick Cegielski of Houston, Jamie Grant Stuhrenberg of Dallas, Julie and Jennie Stuhrenberg, Kyle and Courtney Wallace of Palacios, Lanney and Charly Adams of Richmond, and two great grandchildren, Jarred and Paige Stuhrenberg of Palacios.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3 p. m. Wednesday, July 3, 1996 at the Salem Lutheran Church in Port Lavaca with Rev. Arlyn Hausmann officiating.

Burial will follow at the Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, Texas.

Pallbearers will be O. R. Kubecka, Sr., Gus Franzen, V. J. Kalich, William Hahn, Sr., John D. Winder, and Oscar Hahn.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Palacios.

The Daily Tribune, July 3, 1996
 

Helen Elster Stuhrenberg

Helen Elster Stuhrenberg, 76, of Palacios died March 5, 1997 at T. H. C. Bay Area Hospital in Pasadena.

She was born Oct. 11, 1920 in Moulton, to the late August Joseph and Augusta Selzer Elster. She was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters, K. J. Z. T. and a homemaker. Mrs. Stuhrenberg resided in the Caranchua Community for 56 years. She has served as Adult 4-H Leader and received recognition as Outstanding Adult Leader. In 1992 she was awarded the outstanding Extension Homemaker of the Year Award, and in 1996 was recognized for 55 years of service to the Extension Homemaker’s Club.

Rosary will be 7 p. m. Thursday at the Palacios Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be 10 a. m. Friday, March 7, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating. Interment will be at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing.

Pallbearers will be Jim Adams, Craig A. Wallis, Kyle Wallis, Stephen and Jamie Stuhrenberg and Rich Cegielski.

Memorials may be made to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Stained Glass Memorial Fund or charity of choice.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law W. A. “Bill” and Gerry Stuhrenberg, Marvin and Joan Stuhrenberg all of Palacios; two daughters and sons-in-law Linda and Craig Wallis of Palacios, Teresa and Jim Adams of Richmond; sister Angelina Baugh of Houston; brother, Melvin Elster of Damon; nine grandchildren Stephen Stuhrenberg and wife Michele of Palacios, Stacey Cegielski and husband Rick of Houston, Jamie Grant Stuhrenberg of Dallas, Julie Stuhrenberg of College Station, Jennie Stuhrenberg of Palacios, Kyle and Courtney Wallis of Palacios, Laney and Carly Adams of Richmond; two great grandchildren Jarred and Paige Stuhrenberg of Palacios.

She was preceded in death by her husband Edwin Stuhrenberg July 2, 1996, sister Elizabeth and brothers Arnold and Herbert.

Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home of Palacios.

The Daily Tribune, March 6, 1997
 

Randy DuWayne Sullivan, 62, of Bay City passed away on June 13, 2011. Randy was born November 19th, 1948, in Bay City, raised there, and always considered Matagorda County home. Randy graduated from Bay City High School class of 1967, attended Sam Houston State University and completed his education with the Texas DPS Academy

Randy enjoyed a career of protecting the lives of others serving an accumulated 20 years with Texas Highway Patrol, Brazoria County Sheriff’s Department, and Texas Department of Criminal Justice. During his service, he also worked with the Texas Railroad Commission and was assigned as a special theft investigator assigned to the Texas Rangers where he merited a special citation from the governor for his work in detecting and helping to prosecute a major theft ring. Randy was also a security project manager for the South Texas Nuclear Project.

Growing up he enjoyed countless hours in the bays of Matagorda alongside his father and brother while excelling in football and baseball through High School. During his later years books on history intrigued his mind as he bled orange for the Texas Longhorns. Most importantly, Randy was known to many as a good man with a wonderful spirit. Never one to shy away from a good conversation or story, he never met a stranger. He found much pleasure socially entertaining his family and friends while so many memories were created on his behalf leading to friendships across the state of Texas. He cherished all of his family and friends from childhood until his final days.

He is survived by his mother Vi Sullivan, wife Debbie Gray Sullivan and son Trey Sullivan and daughter-in-law Schelli; one grandchild Rylan Audrey Sullivan; step-daughters: Stacy, Niki, Mandy, Kelli and their spouses and eight step-grandchildren; sister Susan Warren and husband James; nieces Lee Ashley Dittlinger and husband Patrick, Elise Warren, and Brittany Sullivan.

He is preceded in death by his father Audrey Noble Sullivan and brother Charles Rickey Sullivan.

The family extends its heartfelt thanks to Odyssey Hospice, Pine Shadows Nursing Home, including his personal nurse Mae and all of the other wonderful staff who took such good care of Randy during his stay.

The family will receive visitors from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, June 16, 2011 at the funeral home. Rev. Tom Quirk will officiate the service to be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, June 17, 2011, at First Christian Church in Bay City. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church of Bay City, or The 100 Club of Matagorda County (in memory of Randy Sullivan). P.O. Box 452, Bay City, TX 77404

www.taylorbros.net                         Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Charles Dean Summers, a wonderful and beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully about 3 am on July 5, 2009.

Charles was born January 22, 1940, in Houston, Texas; the second son of Elmer Lee Summers and Elizabeth Buhler Summers, and grew up in Houston. While attending Lamar High School, he worked for a local garage, and joined the neighborhood volunteer fire department. He attended Tarleton College in Stephenville, Texas, earning an associate_s degree before he volunteered for the U.S. Army in late 1961. During his term of enlistment, he served with B Company of the 144th Signal Battalion in Goepingen, Germany.

Upon his discharge, Charles became a full-time fireman in West University Place, a Houston suburb. While there, he pursued a vigorous outdoor life of hunting, boating, fishing, and starting what became the great achievement and legacy of his lifetime: a Matagorda County cattle ranch carved from scratch out of the forested bottomlands of Caney Creek. This quickly became his full-time endeavor. Over the decades he cleared, drained, and improved "Caney" to his own preferences. For the past two decades, he also operated a rural land improvement business, Caney Conservation Company.

Charlie developed and pursued interests far too numerous to describe in this space. He kept up a vigorous paper and Internet correspondence with family, school and Army friends, and people he'd met while riding his Harley to nearly all the lower 48 states. He was extremely knowledgeable about English and American history in general and Matagorda County history in particular. He liked to entertain family and friends. He was a good host and outstanding cook. Only in very recent years did his health limit his activities, and especially so since heart valve replacement surgery in November, 2008.

A lifelong bachelor, Charles Summers was predeceased by his parents.

He is survived, loved, and missed by: his brothers and their wives, Edward and Kathy Summers and Jesse and Helen Summers; his nephews, Michael Summers (and his wife, Joanna) and David Summers; his nieces, Jennifer Summers and Pamela Summers Parks (and her husband, Derek); and his grand-nieces and nephews, Angelica Summers, Amanda Summers, Callum Parks, Kate Summers, Mason Parks, and Sophie Parks; and by many friends as well. To all of them, his passing creates a loss that cannot be erased in this life.

Funeral arrangements are by Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City, and will include visitation from 6 until 8 pm on Friday, July 10, 2009; a simple funeral service at 10 am Saturday July 11, 2009; and burial in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Houston at 1:30 pm Saturday.

Charlie's brothers encourage family and friends planning to attend the visitation or the funeral service to prepare oral and/or written memories of Charlie for mutual sharing.

Bay City Tribune, Published July 8, 2009
 

Cynthia Dianne Sutton, born August 27, 1952 in Aransas Pass, Texas went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer and its after effects.

She is survived by her husband of over 16 years Jim of Bay City, Texas; mother and dad, Frances and Earl Ussery of Ingleside, Texas; daddy and mom, Raymond and Nancy Pace of Jasper, Texas; sister Dena and husband J.R. Garza of Aransas Pass, Texas; brother, Steve and wife Tara Ussery of Ingleside, Texas; son Steven and wife Jill of Spring, Texas; sons and daughters gained through marriage to Jim; son, James Sutton of Bay City, Texas; son, James Wes and wife Courtney Sutton of Dallas, Texas; daughter, Kim and husband John Pearson of Fort Collins, Colorado, and other estranged daughters whereabouts unknown. (Cynthia never used the word step for any of her sons, daughters, grandchildren or great grandchildren.) She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Also by her very special friend and confidant, Nancie, whom brought her a special peace of mind.

There will be a memorial service held at the Church of the New Testament in Ingleside, Texas, at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2009.

She wants all friends and acquaintances to know how much she enjoyed working with them and knowing them. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Bay City Tribune, Published April 29, 2009
 

G. B. "JERRY" SUTTON SR.

BRAZORIA - G. B. "Jerry" Sutton Sr., 69, of Brazoria, passed away at Brazosport Regional Hospital, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009 surrounded by his family. He was born March 11, 1940 to James and Ethel (Champagne) Sutton in Refugio. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, Masons, Capitol Baptist Church, and worked for Dow Chemical for 34 years.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 14, 2009 at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia with Pastor Duane Phy officiating. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. at Red Bluff Cemetery in Lolita. Visitation will be held Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia.

Pallbearers will be Rowdy Lopez, Chuck Shelton, Deke Lopez, Gerry Sutton III, Joshua and Tyler Green.
Honorary pallbearers will be Benson Sutton Jr. and Jimmy Green.

Gerald is survived by his wife, Linda Sutton of Brazoria; sons, Benson Sutton Jr. and wife, Shawnie, of Brazoria, Jimmy Green and wife, Brenda, of Lake Jackson; daughter, Leissa Schrader and husband, Robby, of Van Vleck; mother of children, Madlyn Sutton; mother, Adele Sutton of Lolita; brother, Steven Sutton of Victoria; sisters, Joyce Giroir of Houma, La., Gail Wolfskill and husband, Andy, of Spring, and Mary Bush of Lolita; grandchildren, Rowdy Lopez, Angie Shelton (Chuck), Deke Lopez (Tyler), Breann Lopez, Gerry Sutton III; Joshua Green, Tyler Green, Raegan Green, Madlyn "M & M" Sutton, and Meagan Schrader; and great-grandchildren, Gracie and Allison Shelton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bobby Sutton; and brothers-in-law, E.J. Giroir and David Bush.

Jerry, you've filled my life with beautiful sunsets, shining moon beams, rainbows and flowers - you've filled my life with your wonderful love, and I love you more each day… your loving wife, Linda.

Services are under the direction of Baker Funeral Home, West Columbia, 634 S. Columbia Dr. West Columbia, Texas 77486. 979-345-3232.

Published in Victoria Advocate on December 12, 2009
 

James Roy Sutton, born December 10, 1938 in Bel Verde, California to James Wesley and Mary Ann (Patterson) Sutton, went to be with the Lord in May 26, 2009.

He is survived by: his children, Laura Sutton of Alvin, Texas, James Sutton of Bay City, Texas, Linda Martinez and husband Jerry of Alvin, Texas, James Wes Sutton and wife Courtney of Dallas, Texas, Kim and husband John Pearson of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Sherri Wallace of Bay City, Texas; as well as beloved stepchildren from a previous marriage, Radonna Harrison of Lake Jackson, Texas, and David Harrison of Bay City, Texas; 16 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. James is also survived by his beloved wife Cynthia's mother and dad, Frances and Earl Ussery of Ingleside, Texas; daddy and mom Raymond and Nancy Pace of Jasper, Texas; sister Dena and husband J.R. Garza of Aransas Pass, Texas; brother, Steve Ussery and wife Tara of Ingleside, Texas; and son Steven Curry, wife Jill and their two young daughters of Spring, Texas.

James was preceded in death by his wife Cynthia; his parents; brother, George Sutton; and sister, Edna Mae Vandergrift.

James, also known as Jim by his friends, loved to work in his flower beds and to do wood working such as making flower stands, benches, and other furniture since his retirement five years ago from The City of Bay City. Until a few years ago, he was an avid fisherman.

All who knew and loved James will miss him dearly.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Bay City Tribune, Published June 10, 2009
 

Rita Bass Sutton
(May 14, 1923 - March 3, 2007)

Rita Bass Sutton, 83 of Bay City passed away Saturday, March 03, 2007. She was born May 14, 1923 in Dequincy, LA to the late Henry George Loyd and Viola Visart Loyd. She was a lifelong resident of Bay City, a retired secretary and a member of the Methodist Church.

She is survived by her daughter: Mary Bass Baker of Matagorda; her sons: Sam Bass of Mexico, John Bass and Till Bass of Bay City; by her special niece: Rita Kay Roney & husband Glen of McAllen; by 16 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 3 husbands: Kenneth E. Bass, Pete Beason, and Russell Sutton; by a son: Kenneth C. Bass: by 2 sisters: Eileen Hitchcock and Geanell Robertson; and by a Great Grandson: Dylan Scott Williams.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at the Matagorda Cemetery in Matagorda, TX with Rev. Pauline Harvey officiating. Honorary pallbearer will be Kyle Williams.

Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.

www.taylorbros.net
 

Millie Frances Svetlik
(August 1, 1913 - February 20, 2008)

Millie Frances Svetlik, 94, formerly of Bay City, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2008 in Pasadena, TX. She was born August 1, 1913 in Rabb Switch, TX to John Vasek and Annie Tlatal Vasek. She married Ladik Svetlik on November 21, 1938 in Hallettsville, TX and they settled in Markham, TX, to farm for 32 years, until his death in 1970. She then moved to Bay City, TX where she lived for 23 years. She worked for 10 years in the Matagorda General Hospital Cafeteria. In 1993 she moved to Deer Park, TX to be close to her son. In 2003 she had her first stroke and for the last 5 years, she has been at Vista Continuing Care in Pasadena, TX.

She is survived by her daughters: Irene Blake & husband Stan of Houston, and Margaret Fajkus of Alvin; her son: Leonard Svetlik & wife Rosemarie of Pasadena; a daughter-in-law: Doris Svetlik of Keller; a brother: Henry Vasek of Houston; a sister: Angelina Rother of Hallettsville; grandchildren: Michelle Wissner, Darryl Fajkus, Denise Kazmiroski, David Svetlik, Brian Svetlik and Darren Svetlik; and by her great grandchildren: Chelsea Wissner, Kiley Kazmiroski, Kandice Kazmiroski, Tyler Svetlik, Jordon Svetlik, Lillian Svetlik, Jonathon Svetlik and Alexandra Svetlik. She was preceded in death by her husband: Ladik Svetlik; her parents: John & Annie Vasek; a son: Marvin Svetlik; son-in-law: Clem Fajkus; 5 sisters: Sophie Zak, Martha Woytek, Hattie Vasek, Mathilda Gaidusek and Lillie Muenster; by 2 brothers: Fred Vasek and George Vasek; by 2 granddaughters: Darlene and Delores Fajkus; and by one great-grandson: Brennan Svetlik.

The Rosary will be held at 9:30 AM Saturday, February 23, 2008 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing. The Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 AM Saturday, February 23, 2008 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, in Blessing, TX, with Rev. Samuel Appiasi officiating. Interment will be at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing. Pallbearers will be David Svetlik, Brian Svetlik, Darrin Svetlik, Darryl Fajkus, Howard Wissner, John Kazmiroski and Tyler Svetlik.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.

www.taylorbros.net
 

Ray Svetlik
(March 19, 1922 - July 25, 2007)

Ray Svetlik, 85, of Bay City passed away July 25, 2007. He and his twin brother, Willie, were born March 19, 1922 in Weimer, Texas to the late Alois and Rosa Macha Svetlik. He was a carpenter for many years, a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and a veteran of WWII.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law Doris “Dee” & Henry L. Waddell of Missouri City and Linda & Jack N. Farmer of Palestine, TX and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Olga Svetlik.

A rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM Friday, July 27, 2007 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home by Deacon Wally Rodriguez. Mass will be 10:00 AM Saturday, July 28, 2007 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ted Lynch, Mike Svob, Donald Rohan, Frank Hlozek, Frank Svetlik and James Svetlik. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613.

www.taylorbros.net                                         Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Willie A. Svetlik
(March 19, 1922 - November 19, 2006)

Willie A. Svetlik, 84, of Bay City passed away November 19, 2006. He was born March 19, 1922 in Weimer, Texas to Alois and Rosa Macha Svetlik. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, a WWII Veteran, and worked as a carpenter for many years.

He is survived by two daughters Nancy Lynch and her husband Ted of Bay City and Jeanette Murray of Missouri City; his twin brother Ray Svetlik of Bay City; grandson Paul Murray of Missouri City; and two step-grandsons Tom Lynch of Gainesville, FL and Mike Hilger of Detroit, MI.

A rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Mass will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers include Harris Gingles, Jr., David Gingles, Frank Hlozek, Tim Hjovsky, Jack Farmer, and Henry Waddell. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613

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VERNON L. SWENDSEN

VICTORIA - Vernon L. Swendsen, 79, of Victoria passed away on Oct. 16, 2010. He was born Feb. 21, 1931 in Danevang to the late Julius S. and Stephanie Harton Swendsen. Mr. Swendsen was an air traffic controller for 37 years with the Federal Aviation Administration.

Survivors include his wife, Norene Weekley Swendsen of Victoria; daughter, Terri Stewart and husband, Kenneth, of Smiley; sisters, Jeanne Nielsen and husband, David, of Danville, Calif., and Elsie Swendsen Abraham and husband, Charles, of San Antonio and Canada; two grandchildren, Shiloh Gaebler and wife, Chelsie, and Bode Gaebler and wife, Danielle; and two great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Monday, Oct. 18, 2010 from 5-6 p.m. at the Rosewood Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010 at the Bundick Cemetery near Smiley with the Rev. David King officiating.

Should friends so desire memorials may be made to John Wesley United Methodist Church or donor's choice.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.

Published in Victoria Advocate on October 18, 2010
 

Mary McClure Swenson
(July 21, 1914 - July 7, 2005)

Mary "Bobbie" McClure Swenson, 90, passed away at the Grace Home Hospice in Shreveport LA, July 7, 2005 after a lengthy illness. She was born on July 21, 1914 in Spottswood, Virginia to the late John Marshall and Mary Storey McClure. Bobbie was the granddaughter of Dr. Granville Storey, former minister of the First Presbyterian Church of Bay City. Survivors include her husband of 63 years: Ralph T. Swenson; daughter: Mary Frances Swenson; 2 sons & daughters-in-law: Marshall Eugene & Cynthia Cupit Swenson, and Ralph T. Swenson, Jr. & Barbara Goins Swenson; 2 grandchildren: Jennifer Ellen Swenson and Eric Marshall Swenson; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, and sister: Frances McClure Fetters. A funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday July 12, 2005 at the First Presbyterian Church in Bay City with Rev. John-Nelson Pope officiating. Interment will follow at Olivia Cemetery in Olivia, TX. Pallbearers will be her nephews: Gene Klepac, Chris Steinmann, Dale Klepac, Matthew Klepac, Dennis Abraham, and Dave Wilson. The family will receive visitors Monday, July 11, 2005 from 6-8 PM at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. Memorials may be made to an organization of your choice. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home

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Benjamin Paul Swinky

Swinky, Benjamin Paul, age 36, of Blessing, passed away at his residence, the Blessing Hotel, of an apparent heart attack on April 25. He was a life-long resident of Blessing and owner of the Blessing Hotel and restaurant. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a. m. Thursday, April 27, in Taylor Brothers Chapel with Msgr. C. J. Martin officiating. Interment will be in Hawley Cemetery. Mr. Swinky is survived by his sisters, Annie Mae Hurta and Wilma Vavra of El Maton; Louise Bolling and Margaret Fehmel of Bay City; Doris Johs of Blessing; Geraldine Strelec of Edna; Frances Dusek and Emily Herrin of East Bernard and Patsy Scott of Houston. Also brothers, Edward of Bay City and Johnnie of Clarksville, Indiana. Other survivors are 28 nieces and nephews, six great-nieces and two great-nephews. Pallbearers will be Billy Jalufka, Lee Hall Pierce, Lawrence Bartosh, Ronnie Knebel, Alton Ray Vavra and Lawrence Hurta. Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Tribune, April, 1972
 

Avis Victoria Sykes
(November 2, 1913 - July 24, 2008)

Avis “Faye” Victoria Sykes, 94 of Bay City, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2008. She was born November 2, 1913 in Grayson, LA to Willie Leo ”John” Pitmon and Hattie Mae Duke Pitmon. She was a resident of Bay City since 1959 and a member of the Church of Christ.

She is survived by her daughters: Shelby Jean Garner & husband Marcie of Houston and Marian Elizabeth Wilson of Ft. Worth; by her son: Johnny Alfred Sykes of Bay City; her sisters: Virginia Womack of Siloam Springs, AR, Gracie Roberts of Olla, LA, Eunice Hudson of Mer Rouge, LA and Waymel Smith of Bay City; by her brother: Elton Lee Pitmon of Grayson, LA; and by 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband: Marshall Sykes; her parents Willie “John” and Hattie Mae Pitmon; by a son: Milford Ray Andrews; a brother: Obie Pitmon; and by a grandchild: Kristal Benell Wilson.

The family will receive visitors from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, July 28, 2008 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Bro. Glen Organ and Bro. Larry Macomber officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net

Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.

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