Michael Dewayne Wakefield
September 27, 1968 - July 12, 2019

Corbin Jay Walker
September 15, 2007 - June 23, 2019

Corbin Jay Walker, age 11, of Palacios, TX, passed away June 23, 2019.
Corbin was born on September 15, 2007, in Sugar Land, TX, to parents James Newton Walker and Lorinda Kay Nieto.

Corbin was in a class by itself, a true one of a kind treasure. He was a sweetheart, a loving and kind young gentlemen, fun, smart, outgoing, positive and always politically correct; never wanting to hurt anyone’s feelings. He always gave the sweetest kisses and hugs. He had an energy that drew people to him and when he was gone he was immediately missed. Corbin was a Boy Scout in Troop 45 in Bay City. He loved the outdoors, soccer, fishing, gaming, golf and all types of music. But most of all he loved his family. Never will a day go by without remembering our sweet son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend.

Corbin is survived by his parents James and Lorinda; his sisters Jacqueline and Jana Steen; his maternal grandparents, Adolfo and Margarita Nieto; his aunts and uncles, Jay and Brenda Walker, Adolfo Nieto Jr., Isaac and Kimberly Nieto, Billy and Belinda Nieto, B.J. and Joanna DeLeon and Nikita Nieto; his cousins, Joshua Galvez, Miranda Nieto, Jasper Nieto, Billy Nieto Jr., Mateo Nieto, Alec Nieto, Ava DeLeon, Abeni, Trae and Khloe Woods, Aliana and Ayriana Wright. Corbin was preceded in death by his his fraternal grandparents, Jay and Cheryl Walker.

Visitation will take place at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, TX on Friday, June 28, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will take place at Calvary Baptist Church in Bay City, TX on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. All are invited. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Viola Bivens Ward
February 11, 1921 – March 17, 2019

 Funeral services for Viola Bivens Ward, 98, of Cedar Lake will be Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Mount Zion Church in Brazoria with Elder Roland K. Hendricks officiating. Burial will be follow at St. Paul Cemetery in Brazoria, TX.

She passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019 in Lake Jackson, TX.

She enjoyed cooking, fishing, singing, visiting the nursing home, carrying cakes to the elderly, spending time with her family and always lending a helping hand to others.  While attending Jerusalem Baptist Church, she served as Past Mission President and was a member of the choir.  Her motto was “I’m hopping but I ain’t stopping.”  She was a faithful member of Greater Mount Zion Church and strong Christian woman who loved the Lord with all her heart.

She was preceded in death by parents, Sam and Louise Austin Bivens; husband, Hammie Ward, Sr.; sons, Bobby Joe Ward, Robert Earl Ward, Lawrence Ray Ward, Chris Ward; brother, Randolph Wells.

She is survived by her daughters, Verna Bishop, Houston, TX, Louis Hutton, Arlington, TX, Lorene Mitchell (Lenzy), Lake Jackson, Rosa Lee Easter, Richmond, TX, Martha Bell (Otis), Fresno, TX, Brenda Ward, Houston, TX; son, Hammie Ward (special friend Greenevelyn Hawkins), Houston, TX; brother-in-law, Dave Ward, Cedar Lane; good friends, Costella Bonner, Deacon Thomas Hendricks and Sister Sadie Hendricks and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Frank Petteway, Jr., Alphonzo Ward, Paul Ward, Jason Ward, Michael Bishop and Lenzy Mitchell.

Visitation will be Friday, March 22, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Angleton.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Angleton. (979) 849-8800.

Dixon Funeral Home, Brazoria County, Texas
 

Frank “Chief” Watkins

Funeral services for Frank “Chief” Watkins, 90, of Bay City will be 3 pm, Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Rom Crowe officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Van Vleck. 

Mr. Watkins died Dec. 10, 1999 at Matagorda General Hospital. He was born May 5, 1909 in Tulsa, Okla.

Mr. Watkins was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bay City, a resident of Bay City since 1997, a former long-time resident of Markham, where he was a member of and the first Fire Chief of the Markham Fire Department, and also a member of the Fraternal Order of Odd Fellows.

Survivors include his wife, Frankie Watkins of Bay City; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Brad Armintor of Lake Jackson; sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and Betty Watkins of Webster and William and Lanet Collier of Lake Jackson; 10 grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

Mr. Watkins was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Watkins; his first wife, Nellie Watkins; by two brothers, Tom and Willie Watkins.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

The Daily Tribune, December 12, 1999
 

Alline Garrett Webb
(June 8, 1919 - October 21, 2010)

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2010 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born on June 8, 1919 in Marathon, Texas she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, W. O. (Pappy) Webb. Alline had recently moved to Baton Rouge after having been a long-time resident of Bay City. She is survived by one son, Willis (Bill) Webb and his wife, Lynda, of Midland, Texas, and one daughter, Barbara Ann (Bobbi) Marino and her husband Frank, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She also leaves behind three grandchildren, Andrew Barrett Webb, Anne Elizabeth (Beth) Resweber and her husband, Bret, and Frank Joseph (Chip) Marino and his wife, Michelle. Two great-grandsons, Chase Logan Marino and Brooks Berry Resweber live on to honor her memory.

Alline lived her life to its fullest and served her church and community well. She was a long-time member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, the Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Auxiliary 2438, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), and other volunteer programs. She volunteered her time and energy regularly at nursing homes in Bay City. However, it was the VFW Auxiliary that kept her the busiest and happiest. Her recent position was that of Chaplain, which she had held for many years. At 91 years of age, she remained vibrant and active showing that age need never slow one down. Her life was filled with many friends and activities. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Bay City on Wednesday, October 27th ,with Rev. Tom Morgan officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 12:00 – 2:00 P. M. The VFW Post 2438 Ladies Auxiliary will present their memorial service. In lieu of flowers contributions to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, (3102 5th Street, Bay City, Texas 77414) can be made in her memory. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613. www.taylorbros.net.

The Bay City Tribune, Wednesday, October 26, 2010

Willis O. "Pappy" Webb
(June 20, 1914 - January 30, 2008)

Willis O. Webb, longtime resident of Bay City, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008 at Matagorda General Hospital at the age of 93. Born in San Saba, TX on June 20, 1914 he was a gentle, kind and loving man. His love for his family and his pride in his children, grandchildren, and great grandchild gave him great happiness. He was a veteran of World War II and a Life Member of Philip H. Parker VFW Post 2438. He recently attained twenty-five years membership. He faithfully served as the Post Officer of the Day for many years. Recently he informed the post he would not be able to accept the position again in 2008-2009. It was voted by the members to appoint him as Post Officer of the Day Emeritus, and it was planned to present him with his new officer’s cap at the next regularly scheduled meeting on March 11th. He was deeply respected and admired by all of the membership and will be greatly missed. His life’s career and love was the oil industry in which he was active during the fifties and sixties. Upon his retirement from the oil industry he and his wife, Alline returned to Bay City where they have resided for over forty years. His hobbies were gardening, visiting his friends at “The Station”, and working with the tools he loved so dearly. Although deafness plagued him for many years a smile and nod would always follow any conversation directed at him. He was the perfect stereotype of his generation: a soldier, a worker, and a provider. He always took great pride in all of his work. With certainty we know the Lord will welcome Pop and find a place of honor for him in Heaven’s tool shop.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Alline Garrett Webb, son and daughter-in-law Bill and Lynda Webb of Midland, TX; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Frank Marino of Baton Rouge, LA; granddaughter Beth Marino of Lafayette, LA; grandson and his wife Chip & Michelle Marino of Baton Rouge, LA, grandson Andrew Webb and great grandson Chase Marino of Baton Rouge. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brother and four sisters.

The family will greet friends and relatives from 6PM to 8PM Friday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Morgan officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Members of VFW Post 2438 will serve as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to Philip H. Parker VFW Post 2438 Building Fund. The family would like to thank the many friends, neighbors, and church members who have stood by our side during this time of need. Our deepest thanks goes to our friend, Charles Teutsch, who was a dear friend of our father and gave of himself tirelessly during this time. For his friendship we will forever be grateful. More thanks go to Rev. Tom Morgan who provided spiritual guidance and a very strong shoulder on which to lean. And a final but huge expression of gratitude to our nurse Tami in the Intensive Care Unit of Matagorda General. She was a constant source of information and strength for our dad and all of us.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home             Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Noma Jean Wells - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 

Willie Lee "Pop" Wells     Lila Dell Wells

Willie Lee Wells

Funeral services for Willie Lee Wells, 86, of Bay City will be held at 2 pm Friday at First Pentecostal Church, Bay City, with the Rev. Larry Smith officiating.  Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck. 

Mr. Wells was born Sept. 11, 1899, in Rockdale, Texas, to Alexander E. and Viola Dice Wells and died 7:40 am, Jan. 29, 1986. 

A resident of Bay City for 33 years, he was a member of the Pentecostal Church.

Survivors include his wife, Lila Wells of Bay City; four daughters, Lavern Cardwell and Linda Rhoads, both of Bay City, Fay McCullough of El Campo, and Jean Wallace of Angleton; three sons, James Wells of El Campo, Jerry Wells of LaPorte and Glenn Wells of Wharton; a sister, Althie Barnett of Salisaw, Okla.; two brothers, Ben Wells of Kennard, Texas, and Sam wells of California; 28 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers include Glenn Wells, Donald Malek, Chuck Green, George Colbert, Jack Beck and Swayne Cardwell. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.

Daily Tribune, January, 1986                   Photo & obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

October 19, 1956 - November 07, 2019

Peggy Jones Wesselski, 63, formerly of Bay City – a beloved mother, Gigi, sister, and most of all a friend to everyone she encountered, passed away November 7, 2019. She walked into the loving arms of Jesus surrounded by her daughters, sister, and special friends.

Peggy was born on October 19, 1956 in Wharton, Texas to the late Lew Don Jones and Margaret Jones Buenger. She was also preceded in death by her sister Kathy Jones Hightower.

As a long-time member at First Baptist Church, Peggy loved attending women’s bible study, serving in the Stephen ministry, and volunteering to help others. For over 15 years she worked as a teller at Wells Fargo Bank in Bay City where she was a customer favorite. Of all her callings, she found being a mother, and later a Gigi, the most rewarding.

She spent 24 years of her life battling breast cancer while always keeping that oh so contagious smile on her face. Along her journey with cancer she made many new friends and encouraged them with stories of how God had worked in her life. One of her favorite stories to share was how God used butterflies as a sign of hope for her. Often times we found that she touched her doctors and caregivers in unforgettable ways and left an everlasting impact on them.

To know her was to love her. And if you had just met her, you instantly knew you had a friend.  She was outspoken about her love for her Savior, Jesus Christ.  The Lord used her in many mighty ways throughout her life…even until the day He called her home.

Survivors include daughters Amanda White & husband Kyle, Kacie Ticer & husband Ben, and Paige Soza & husband Justin; sister Patsy Jones Hill and her grandchildren Reese White, Charly White, Addison Soza, and Olivia Soza, along with a host of nephews and nieces.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5 P.M. until 7 P.M. Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Bay City with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wyatt Shanks, Chad Wesselski, Richard Whitley, Joseph Whitley, Matt Dye, and Cody Crouch. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Kyle White, Ben Ticer, Justin Soza, Mike Baker, and Terry Crouch.

The words “thank you” do not begin to show our gratitude and appreciation for her doctors at MD Anderson. Dr. Gabriel Hortobaygi and Dr. Sudhakar Tummala will forever hold a special place in our hearts for the love, compassion, and treatment they gave our mother. To the staff at Tomball Nursing, we love you and thank you for giving our mother the best care and loving her like we did.

Contributions can be made in Peggy’s memory to First Baptist Church of Bay City.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home                  Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Vallie Rose Westbrook
November 10, 1919 - March 21, 2019

Vallie Rose Westbrook, 99, of Sugar Valley, passed away March 21, 2019. She was born November 10, 1919 in Collegeport, TX to Frank L. and Salomie Lewis Swinford.

Vallie is preceded in death by her parents; husband I. J. “Mike” Westbrook and son John N. Cole, Jr. She is survived by daughter Carol Earnest and husband Bruce of Fort Worth, and son Terrence Westbrook and wife Tammy of Sugar Valley.

The family will receive friends and relatives beginning at 10:00am Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at First Baptist Church Van Vleck. Services will follow visitation at 11:00am at the church. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pall bearers are Terrence Westbrook, Randy Jernigan, Bruce Earnest, Jim Earnest, Curtis Dykes and Pat Keenon. Honorary pallbearers are Rosser Cole and Don Reed.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to First Baptist Church Van Vleck Building Fund, or the charity or your choice.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Marion Levi Wheat

Funeral services for M. L. Wheat, 99 of Bay City will be held at 2 pm Friday, July 16, 1999, at Cedar Lane Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Whitchurch officiating.  Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Van Vleck.  Visitation will be from 8 am until 9pm Thursday with family present from 6:30 to 9 pm at the funeral home. 

Mr. Wheat died Tuesday, July 13, at Matagorda General Hospital after a short illness.  He was born Sept. 14, 1899 in Oklahoma to Jonas and Mary Byers Wheat.  He was a famer and a member of Cedar Lane Baptist Church. 

Mr. Wheat is survived by his daughters, Loretta Shepard of Cedar Lane, Katie Harvey of Victoria, Edna Davis of Angleton, Leona Zamora of Morino Valley, Calif., Louella Norman of Bay City; 19 grandchildren; and a number of great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Eula Mae Wheat in1988; daughter, Juanita Shepard; and son, Edgar Wheat.

Pallbearers will be Billy Shepard, James Shepard, Gary Davis, Gene Harvey, Joe Harvey and Carl Norman.

Arrangements are with Bay City Funeral Home.

The Daily Tribune, July 16, 1999          Eula M. Wheat       Obituary and photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Eula Mae Wheat

Funeral services for Eula Mae Wheat, 86, of Cedar Lane will be 2 pm Tuesday at Cedar Lane Baptist Church with the Rev. Ron George officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

Mrs. Wheat was born May 6, 1902, in Oklahoma and died Dec. 25, 1988 in Matagorda General Hospital.

Survivors include her husband, Marion Levi Wheat of Cedar Lane; a son, Edgar Wheat of Post Lavaca; five daughters, Loretta Shepard of Cedar Lane, Katy Harvey of Victoria, Edna Davis of Angleton, Leona Zamora of California and Lou Ella Norman of Angleton; a brother, Clarence Davis of Noble, Okla.; a sister, Lucille Woods of Oklahoma City, Okla.; 19 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons, Gene Harvey, Joe Harvey, Mike Harvey, Billy Joe Shepard, James Shepard and Gary Davis.

Arrangements are with Dick R. Elkins, Bay City Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, December 1988
 

Emerson White Jr.

Emerson White, Jr. went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2019.

His viewing will be October 11, 2019 from 4 p. m. – 7 p. m. at Green’s Mortuary, 2702 J. P. Davis (Avenue C), Bay City, Texas, 77414.

Graveside services are scheduled for Saturday, October 12, at Eastview Cemetery.

Bay City Tribune, October 9, 2019                Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

William Arthur White, Jr.

Funeral services for William Arthur White, Jr. 76, of Angleton, will be held at 10 am Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eric Klimpel officiating.  Burial followed at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

Mr. White died on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999 at Cypress Woods Care Center in Angleton.  He was born Oct. 10, 1923 in West Columbia to William A. White, Sr. and Nannie Hobbs White.

Mr. White was a resident of Brazoria County since 1968, a US Army veteran of WWII and was a retired cartographer form Brazoria County Abstract Company.

He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Bay City and a former member of the Masonic Lodge of Bay City.

He is survived by: daughters, Judy Guston and Tammy Jones of Angleton; stepdaughters, Nina Tomlinson of Hitchcock, Candace Matney, Claire Eggert and Laura Vassar all of Angleton; stepson, Richard Harrison of San Antonio; sister, Thelma Gill of Lake Jackson; one brother, Alton White of Rye, Texas; 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by: his wife, Arthuryne White; his parents, William A. White, Sr. and Nannie Hobbs White; a son, William Arthur White III; and by four brothers, Branch Williams, Monroe White, Howard Williams and Richard White.

Pallbearers will be: Robert Tomlinson, Dwight Eggert, Rick Matney, Gary Vassar, Gary Vassar, Jr. and Steven White.

Honorary pallbearers will be: Keith Harrison, David Harrison, and Wayne Eggert.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

The Daily Tribune, October 20, 1999.        Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

George Delbert Whitley

George D. Whitley, 82, of Bay City died March 7, 2002 at his residence in Bay City. Mr. Whitley was born October 13, 1919 in Hallettsville, Texas to the late John Mack and Annie Seiber Whitley. Mr. Whitley was a member of the Baptist Church, a resident of Bay City since 1991 and a former resident of Lake Jackson. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the US Army Air Force, and was a member of the American Legion.

Survivors include: wife, Lurlyn Dunbar Whitley of Bay City; daughter and son-in-law, Karolyn Kay and Ronnie Dyess of Clute; son and daughter-in-law Dick and Shelly J. Whitley of China Springs, Texas; step daughter, Charlyn Sciacca and her husband Johnny of Victoria; sisters, Justine Neilsen of El Campo and Hazel Moll of Austin; brother, Forest "Rosie" Whitley of Lake Jackson; two grandchildren, Alisa "Jodi" Bostick and husband Randall of China Springs, and Amy Dyess of Clute; two great grandchildren, Brandon Bostick of China Springs and Trey Trahan of Clute. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mavis Whitley and by his sister, Geneve Wise.

Funeral service was 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2002, at the First United Methodist Church in Matagorda with the Rev. Dottie Dumas officiating. Interment followed at Restwood Memorial Park in Clute.

Pallbearers were Kenneth and Scott Whitley, Ronnie Dyess, Johnny Sciacca, Albert Ainsworth and Randall Bostick.

Arrangements were with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A00014B2002MR10

Bay City Tribune, Sunday, March 10, 2002

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Baby Wied - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 

Patricia Ann Edison Wiggins
September 19, 1946 – May 25, 2019

Pat was born on September 19, 1946, to Mr. Ivan "Redman" Edison and Mrs. Elizabeth Fletcher Edison in Bay City, Texas.

At an early age, she confessed her love for God, accepted Jesus as her Savior and was baptized at Mother Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. C.H. Brown.

Pat attended public school in Bay City and graduated as Valedictorian of her class from Hilliard High in 1964. After high school, Pat matriculated at Prairie View. She earned a B.A. in English in spite of two major setbacks, the death of her mother and the birth of her son, Kevin.

Pat was a teacher in Van Vleck ISD and Bay City ISD for over 20 years. After her teaching career, she worked for William Smith, Sr. Tri-County Child Development Council, better known as Headstart, for more than 15 years, which totals 35+ years of investing in the youth in this area. 

In 1976, she married Curtis Wiggins and from this union one child was born, a beautiful girl they named Tiffany.

She was involved in several community organizations, including the Hilliard High Alumni Association and the Daughters In Progress club.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Ivan and Elizabeth Edison; her brother, David; and her daughter, Tiffany. 

She leaves to cherish her memories: her son, Kevin (Shon) Edison of Richmond, TX; her granddaughter, Mykah Edison of Richmond, TX; three nieces, Shawn Preston, Althea Edison and Ambra Edison, all of Houston, TX; and a host of other relatives.

Funeral services were Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 12 p. m. at Mother Zion Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Murray G. Martin, eulogizing.

Visitation was held Friday, May 31, 2019 from 4 p. m. to 7 p. m.

Burial followed at Eastview Cemetery in Bay City immediately following service.

Final arrangements entrusted with Green’s Mortuary at 979-245-3489; online condolences may be sent to greensmortuary.com .

Green’s Mortuary, Bay City, Texas & Bay City Tribune, June 2, 2019
 

Patricia Kirk Wiginton
 

Robert Neil “Bob” Wilkins
February 16, 1946 - October 02, 2019

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Christopher Williams

Funeral services for Christopher Glenn Williams, 36, of Bay City, Texas will be Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 11 a.m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, with Dr. T. L. Richardson officiating.

Burial will follow immediately after services at Eastview Cemetery in Bay City.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Green's Mortuary in Bay City.

Bay City Tribune, April 3, 2019

Christopher Glen Williams
October 15, 1982 – March 26, 2019

On October 15, 1982, a baby boy was born to Floretta Williams and Louis Victor Sanford of whom they named Christopher Glen Williams; affectionately known as “Kissa”. 

At a young age Christopher accepted Christ as the leader of his life and was a baptized Member of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.  He later joined Faith Temple Outreach Ministry. Christopher attended Bay City High School and was a proud member of the 2000 Championship football team; he graduated in 2001. He went on to join the United States Army and was stationed in Fort Knox, Kentucky. After serving his country, he began working as a contractor at Dow Chemical and Formosa Plants, he was employed by Apache Industries.

Christopher was a hard working young man that loved to see others happy and having fun. No matter who you were, he welcomed you with an open heart and always told a joke so he could make you smile. Christopher enjoyed hunting and fishing with his uncles, but most of all eating. On any given day you could catch him running dogs or with the fishing poles on the back of the truck. That is of course, if the Houston Texans were not playing. Between hunting, fishing, watching football, and family time, he kept himself busy entertaining those that he met throughout the course of a day.

Christopher leaves to cherish his loving memories his mother, Floretta Williams; father, Louis Victor Sanford; maternal grandmother, Berniece Williams all of Bay City, TX;  two sisters, Veronica Gordon (Felix) Houston, TX and Aretha Miller (Margwyn ) of Bay City, TX, one brother, Lamont Barnwell of Kileen, TX; four nieces: Veronica Williams of Layfette Louisiana, Eugenia Long and Eugenicia Long of both Houston, TX and Paris Miller of Bay City, TX; four nephews: Al- Delwin Nelson of Beaumont, TX,  Adarrius Williams, Earl Laws, and Amari Miller all of Bay City TX; two aunts: Flordia Smith (Anthony) and Floyce Brown both of Bay City TX; three special aunts: Terri Southall (Tony) of Houston, TX, Nichole Ross of Pearland TX, and Felecia Smith (James) of Bay City, TX; four uncles: Floyd Williams, Samuel Williams (Edith), Alfred Williams (Janet), Winfred Williams and Delwin Morgan; special cousins/best friend, Anthony Smith Jr. and Larrick Williams; special friend, Kyla; and a host of cousins, family and friends.

Green's Mortuary, Bay City, Texas
 

Clyde A. Williams - Cedarvale Cemetery - Photo courtesy of Kenneth L. Thames

Clyde Williams Dies Suddenly At Home Here

Mr. Clyde Andrew Williams, 63, passed away at his home last night. Death came between 10 o’clock Wednesday night and seven o’clock this morning when Mrs. C. W. Dickey, Mr. Williams’ sister, discovered the body in his bed. Death evidently came to him in his sleep.

Mr. Williams and his sister, Mrs. Dickey were discussing an operation he was to have performed and Mrs. Dickey left her brother about 10 o’clock last evening.

He was born in Coleman, Texas October 19, 1885, but had lived most of his life in Bay City.

Besides Mrs. Dickey he is survived by one other sister, Mrs. F. A. Hurley Sr., both of Bay City.

Funeral arrangements have not been made. Taylor Bros. Funeral home will be in charge of the arrangements.

The Daily Tribune, May 19, 1949
 

Frances Marie (Oliver) Williams
September 15, 1925 ~ September 20, 2017

Funeral services for Frances Oliver Williams, 92, of Cedar Lake will be Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Mount Zion Church in Brazoria with Elder Roland K. Hendricks officiating and Pastor L.C. Dews eulogizing. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery in Brazoria, Texas.

She passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 in Cedar Lake, TX.

She was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church where she was the musician for over 40 years before retiring. She also played for other churches in the area. She was a Notary for the State of Texas.   She was a member of the Gospel Coalition and Matagorda County Poll Watcher. She also belonged to Matagorda and Brazoria County Cancer Society.

She was preceded in death by her husband; Isham Williams, Sr.; children, Dwight Williams, Robert Eugene Williams, Michael Williams and Isham Williams, Jr.; mother; Rebecca Gee; father, Elretta Oliver; brothers, Roosevelt Lemon and Robert Mack; sisters, Delores Austin, Sadie Webb, Quintanna Allineice, Ruby Petteway, Roxie O’Neal and Camilla Oliver Brown.

She leaves to cherish her loving memories; sons, Kerwin Lee Williams, Brazoria and Everette Lionell Williams (Shameka), Houston; daughters, Betty Oliver-Holmes, Houston, Karen Janiece Polk, Bay City and Bernadette Bryant, Cedar Lake; daughter-in-laws; Doris Williams and Roni Williams both of Houston; best friends, Marie Woodard and Evelyn Austin both of Cedar Lake; 16 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Eric D’Artagnan Moffett, Kelvin Wade Bryant, Isham Doron Williams, Dwight Nathaniel Williams, Devonte “Troy” Allen, Everette Lionell Williams, Jr. and Jamal Williams.

Visitation will be Friday, September 29, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria. There will be viewing at the church on the day of the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. There will be no viewing afterward.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at (979) 798-9113.

Dixon Funeral Home web site             Courtesy of Vera Petteway-Nyormoi

Howard F. Williams - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 

Debbie Lee Williford
November 22, 1957 - September 08, 2019

On Sunday, September 8, 2019, Debbie Lee Williford, wife, mother, daughter and sister, passed away suddenly at the age of 61 years.

Debbie truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures: Spending as much time as possible with family and friends. She loved to go camping with her family and would sit for hours fishing with her kids.

Debbie will be forever remembered by her  precious children, Roger Delong and wife Katrina, Tammy Crawford And husband Andrew, Steven Williford and wife Jessica , Melissa Williford and Cody Thomas, Chris Williford , Shannon Oakes and husband James , by her Sisters, Connie and Husband Tommie McNeely and Kathy and Husband Willie Smith and by her grandchildren, Justin Sensbach, Cameron Sensbach , Taylor Delong, Brooke Delong, Caylin Delong, Zackary Delong, Cambria Burton, Alycia Williford, Damon Thomas, Roland Oakes, Avery Oakes, and Payton Oakes. Debbie will also be forever remembered by her numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and dear friends. Debbie is preceded in death by her husband, Steve L Williford and her Mother, Rosie K. Richers.

Services will be held on Monday September 16, 2019 10:00am-12:00pm at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, 2313 Avenue I, Bay City, TX 77414. Following we will have lunch at The Train Depot, 2620 Avenue G, Bay City, TX 77414.

 Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Dorothy Faye Wilson
August 05, 1935 - September 13, 2019

Dorothy Faye “Dottie” Wilson, 84, of Cedar Lane passed away September 13, 2019. She was born August 5, 1935 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to the late Henry “Lafe” Lafayette Noland and Rose Louise Sanders Noland.

She was a longtime member of Cedar Lane Baptist Church. One of her outstanding traits was that she literally “never met a stranger”. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, cooking, especially her favorite Beans and Cornbread and reading the Bible. Spending time with her children and grandchildren, and worshiping her Lord were the things that made her happy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Loren “Allen” Wilson, daughter Tina Dudley, son Leroy A. T. Wilson and brothers George Noland and Jerry Noland.

Survivors include daughters Paula Rady (Kevin of Burnet, TX, Debbie Price (A. J.) of Baytown, TX, Rose Currie (Rick) of Beaumont, TX, Rita Russo (Gene) of Willis, TX, Bonnie Wilson (Ken) of Kansas and Lorie Warnock (Ron) of Cedar Lane, TX; sisters Sharon Box of Ashland, MS and Brenda Blackard of Southaven, MS and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, along with her church family.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM until 7PM Monday, September 16, 2019 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Patterson officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.

 Taylor Bros. Funeral Home                  Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Edwin Nelson Windler          Margaret Carey Windler - Roselawn - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 

James Nolan Woods
June 17, 1929 - September 27, 2019

James Nolan “Jim” Woods, 90, of Bay City passed away September 27, 2019. He was born June 17, 1929 in Girard, Alabama to the late Nolan L. Woods and Alberta Hillyer Woods.

Jim proudly served his country as a Master Sargent in the United States Marines, retiring after 28 years.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Lydia Bustos Woods; daughters Cynthia Woods Smith and Betty Jean Woods; son James L. Woods II; grandchildren Jacob Underwood and his wife Ginger and Timothy Smith; great-grandchildren Jacob Underwood, Jr. and Cara Johnson; brother-in-law Nat Bustos and his wife Ann; special niece Felicia Rodriguez Garay and her husband Paul as well as numerous other nieces, nephews and extended family members.

A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church followed by Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM with Rev. Gabriel Espinosa officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be Joe Bustos, Bill Jahnsen, Frankie Morales, Joe Hartley, Ronnie Radford and C. J. Garay. Jim Halbert and Don Bigelow will serve as honorary pallbearers.

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

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas; 979-245-4613.

Bay City Tribune, October 2, 2019
 

Bobby Lee Wright

Bobby Lee Wright, 67, son of Hurcell Lee and Claudie Eugene Wright, was born February 4, 1951 in Bexar County, Texas.

He was a veteran.

He died December 30, 2018 and was interred at Hawley Cemetery on June 1, 2019 at 2 p. m.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Billy Wright, his brother, survived him.

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James Carl Wright Jr.
October 27, 1946 - August 13, 2019

James Carl Wright Jr. of Bay City, Texas passed away August 13, 2019.

He is survived by his son, James C. Wright III of Bay City, TX; and sister, Linda Sullivan of Alvin, TX.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. August 31, 2019 at the V.F.W Post 2438 in Bay City.

Bay City Tribune, August 28, 2019
 

Ora Lee Grice Wright
July 17, 1928 - July 29, 2019

Ora Lee Grice Wright, age 91, of Bay City, Texas passed away on July 29, 2019 in Bay City.

She was born in Wadsworth, Texas on July 17, 1928 to Elder Grice and Maggie Henry Grice.

Visitation and guest book registry will be on Friday, August 2, 2019 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Bay City.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the New Home Baptist Church in Bay City, Texas, with burial to follow at Shiloh Cemetery in Cedar Lane, Texas.

Bay City Tribune, July 31, 2019
 

William George Wymack
November 03, 1951 - January 04, 2020