Matagorda County Obituaries
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Manuel Padia
(December 27, 1920 - June 22, 2005)

Manuel Padia, 84, of Wharton, TX died June 22, 2005 at the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton, TX. He was born December 27, 1920 in Hungerford, TX to the late Pedro and Josephine Gonzales Padia. He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Wharton, and a lifelong resident of Wharton.

Survivors include: 2 sons and a daughter-in-law: Roy & Elva Padia of San Antonio, TX, and Manuel Padia, Jr. of Wharton; sister: Susie Valdez of Pasadena, TX; brothers: Tom Padia of Wharton, TX, Ramon Padia of Galveston, TX, and Pete Padia of Rosenberg; 6 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife: Sofia Padia; daughter: Mary Ann Pena; sisters: Janie Quintana and Mary Cisneros; brothers: Joe and Larry Padia; and 2 grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be held 10:00 AM Friday, June 24, 2005, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Raymond Jackson officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Arrangements: Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245–4613.

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Nita Jean Page
(November 26, 1931 - February 3, 2007)

Nita Jean Page, 75 of Palacios, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2007 in Victoria, TX. She was born November 26, 1931 in Del Rio, TX to William & Anita Koeler Herzing. She was a resident of Palacios since 1983.

She is survived by her husband: Hugh M. Page of Palacios. She was preceded in death by a daughter: Rhonda Annette Page; a son: Alan Earl Page; her parents: William and Anita Herzing; and by a sister: Alice Ann Sankey.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, February 8, 2007 at the First Presbyterian Church of Palacios with the Revs. Andy Blair and Janell Blair officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial be made to Friends of Elder Citizens, Inc. at 705 Commerce St., Palacios, TX 77465

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

Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361) 972-2012.

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Funeral services for Jessie Lee Parr, 70, of Bay City, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Markham, Texas, with the Rev. J.C. Ashton, Jr., eulogist.

Burial will follow at Markham Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 until 8 p.m. Friday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.

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

Bay City Tribune, Published November 4, 2009
 

EMMA PATTERSON
 

BAY CITY - Funeral services for Emma Patterson, 93, of Bay City, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2007, at Mother Zion Baptist Church in Bay City, with the Rev. Murray Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.

Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Friday at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home in Bay City.

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

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 4/5/2007
 

IRA JAMES PATTERSON

WEST COLUMBIA - Ira James Patterson was born on Feb. 19, 1930, in Wadsworth. After a long battle with cancer, he "graduated" from this life at his home in West Columbia on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at the age of 78.

James (or I.J. as he was also known) was preceded in death by his parents, Lula V. Gladys Lowe and Oran Knox Patterson; two brothers, Teman and David Patterson; and granddaughter, Regina Weaver.

He has left behind a loving family that includes his faithful wife of 43 years, Barbara Goodrum Patterson of West Columbia; son, James Vernice Patterson and wife, Kaye, of Lena, Miss.; daughters, Jamie Sumrall of The Woodlands, Tinia Ralph and husband, Tommy, of Port Arthur, Nannette Knight and husband, Tim, of Rose Hill Acres; sisters, Esther Brown and husband, Marvin, of Sweeny, Madelyne Finch and husband, Bobby, of Sweeny, Ruth Green and husband, Burl, of Victoria; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. All of the children and youth of Apostolic Lighthouse were his "pretend" grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by his fishing buddies, Charlie Keip, Pat Helton, and Jeff Longino. His computer buddy, Terri Brister, will miss his daily phone calls.

James was a charter member of Apostolic Lighthouse, West Columbia-his church family will miss him more than words can express. Pastor Danny Johnson has lost a true "pastor's friend."

James graduated from International Bible College in San Antonio in 1949. He fought in the Korean conflict in the United States Air Force. In 1986, he retired from Phillips Petroleum in Sweeny. After his retirement, he enjoyed building custom fishing rods and has passed this knowledge on to his friend, Pat Helton.

James was a fun-loving, full-of-life individual who enjoyed pulling pranks and making everyone laugh. He also loved to encourage people to be and do more than they thought they could. He has influenced many people to pursue a life of service to God. His greatest testimony is that throughout his long battle with cancer, he never lost his faith in the God he loved and served.

His grandchildren will proudly be his pallbearers. They include: Michael Breazeale, J.R. Knight, Trent Knight, Aaron Patterson, Hollis Patterson, Jeana Sumrall, and Kevin Sumrall.

The family extends sincere gratitude to the Hospice Care Team members who so lovingly cared for him in his final hours. They are Connie, Andrea, Sharon, Erica, and Chaplain John Price. Thanks also to Marvin Brown, Pat Helton, and many of the men of Apostolic Lighthouse for assisting in his care and transportation to M.D. Anderson.

The family received friends 5-8 p.m. on Friday at Baker's Funeral Home in West Columbia. Friends may also visit 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Apostolic Lighthouse, West Columbia, with the final Homegoing Celebration at 2 p.m. Pastor Danny Johnson is officiating this celebration with the assistance of the Rev. Tim Kelley, Jeff Longino, and former pastor of Apostolic Lighthouse, Thelma Means.

Interment will be at Columbia Cemetery in West Columbia.

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 9/6/2008
 

Pioneer Texas Ranger Dead

PALACIOS, March 21.--J.[ames] K.[nox] Paulk, 82, veteran of a historic fight between rangers and 900 Indian warriors under Chief Lone Wolf, died at his home at Palacios early Sunday morning.

He has resided here for the last 22 years.

In the early days of Texas, he was a member of a ranger force of 27 men under command of Major Jones who held off a force of 900 Indians in the battle of Adobe Wall[s] in West Texas.

Paulk was wounded in the encounter and a large number of the rangers were killed. Although greatly outnumbered, the rangers were so deadly with their rifle and pistol fire that the Indians retired after a brief engagement.

Mr. Paulk is survived by five sons, D. D. and W. A. of Altus, Okla., T. L. Paulk of Vernon, Texas, and J. F. Paulk of Bloomington, Texas; four daughters, Mrs. Ashley of Paris, Texas, Miss Dorothy Paulk of California, Mrs. P. L. Withers and Mrs. Ludwig of Wyoming, and a brother, John Paulk of Palacios.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at the residence in Palacios and burial will be in the Palacios cemetery, according to tentative plans.

The Matagorda County Tribune, Thursday, March 24, 1932

JULIA LEE PAULSON

SEADRIFT - Julia Lee Paulson at the age of 100 went home to be with her heavenly father on Aug. 26, 2008. She was born June 2, 1908, in Matagorda, to the late Howard and Nancy Dunbar Stapp. After graduating from Palacios High School she entered Mary Hardin Baylor University and then transferred to Sul Ross State with a teaching certificate. While teaching school in Matagorda County she met the love of her life, Clarence Paulson, whom she married in 1935. She was affectionately known to her family and friends as "Ju Ju".

  Ju Ju was never blessed with any children of her own but she had many charges: her nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews, or any other child that came to her door. She was a strong Christian woman who loved her family deeply.

She was an excellent seamstress, knitter and crocheter. It was Ju Ju that made all the prom dresses. It was Ju Ju that made sure each new baby in the family had a hand knitted or chrocheted layette. It was Ju Ju that taught us to think positive and that God is the most important person in our lives.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her sister, Louise Sharp; brothers, Howard, William H., and James Stapp.

She is survived by her sister, Ray Beth Girard.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home in Port Lavaca.

Pallbearers will be Robby Sanders, John Stapp, Billy Murphy, Robert Sanders, Josh Waghorne, and Derwin Epley.

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 8/28/2008
 

Anthony Emil Pavlik, 71, passed away on March 23, 2008.

Tony was born on September 15, 1936, in Ganado, Texas, to August J. and Marie Zrubek Pavlik.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; and his sister, Mary Ann.

Tony is survived by: his loving wife of forty-six years, Mary Grace Sikorski Pavlik; daughters, Sharon Buckle and her husband Ed, and Catherine Short and her husband Mark; grandchildren, Joseph, Grace, Anne Marie, and Erin Buckle, and Ryan and Zachary Short; brothers, Jaro Pavlik and his wife Sue, and Joe L. Pavlik and his wife Delores; and many other loving relatives and friends.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2008, Earthman Southwest Chapel, 12555 South Kirkwood, Stafford, Texas, with a Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 28, 2008, at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 115 Seventh St., Sugar Land, Texas, with the Rev. Drew Wood, Celebrant. Rite of Committal will be at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, Houston, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Czech Center Museum of Houston, 4920 San Jacinto, Houston, TX 77004, or to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202, or to the Autism Society of America, 7910 Woodmont Ave., St. 300, Bethesda, MD 20814.

Bay City Tribune, Published March 26, 2008

Michele Ann Pawlosky, 46, of Bay City, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2009.

She was born June 16, 1963 in Landstuhl, Germany to Doyle Benard Volkmer and Ute Lauer Volkmer. She has been a life long resident of Bay City, a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church of Bay City, and a Registered Nurse working the operating rooms at Matagorda General Hospital.

She is survived by: her husband, Lars Ray Pawlosky; her sons, James Dillon Pawlosky and Payton Doyle Pawlosky; by her parents, Doyle and Ute Volkmer; and by her brother, Dr. Randy D. Volkmer, DVM and wife Lisa Jean, all of Bay City.

She is also survived by: her father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Carolyn Pawlosky; brother-in-law, Billy K. Pawlosky and wife Stephanie; by nieces, Chelsea Christine Pawlosky and Kinsey Rae Pawlosky; nephews, Randy D. Volkmer, II and Karson Doyle Volkmer; step niece and nephew, Cameron and Lindsey Schroeder, all of Bay City; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends in the United States and Germany.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2009 at St. Peter Lutheran Church with the Rev. Jared Stillions officiating.

Interment followed at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, Texas.

Pallbearers were Gloria Berger, Lila Clements, Teresa Dixon, Reba Ford, Leslie Riedel, Susan Taylor and Beverly Teutsch.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Houston Hospice of El Campo, Hospice Support, Inc., PO Box 1417, El Campo, TX 77437 or the St. Peter Lutheran Church, 3000 9th St., Bay City, TX 77414.

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

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

Bay City Tribune, Published October 28, 2009
 

Gerald Vernon Payne
(March 26, 1918 - May 19, 2008)

Gerald “Jerry” Vernon Payne, 90, of Lake Jackson, passed away Monday May, 19, 2008 at Village on the Creek in Clute, TX. He was born March 26, 1918 in Pleasant Township, OH to John Burleigh Payne and Pauline Katherine Leader Payne. He was formerly a resident of Bay City and Alvin, was a member of the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Lake Jackson, was a retired Pipefitter and life member with Local Union # 211 of Houston, TX, and was a World War II veteran of the US Army.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Martha Susan Payne of Lake Jackson; by four daughters: Elsie Givens & husband Wayne of Brazoria, TX, Deloris Schaefer & husband Harvey of Alvin, Connie Magford of Hunt, and Kay Wells of Texas City; by a son: Jerry Lee Payne of Lake Jackson & and wife Rebecca of Angleton; by sisters: Doris Boise, Irene Bassett, Donna Rose, Mildred Rose; by twelve grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents: Pauline K. Leader Payne Harden and John Burleigh Payne; and by three sisters: Virginia Harden, Martha Jordon and Geneva Newell.

The family will receive visitors from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at the Hawley Cemetery, Blessing, TX. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Pickrel, Chris Wisofsky, Harvey Lee Schaefer, Matthew Schaefer, Jerry Lee Payne, Jr. and Joshua David Payne.

Celebration of Life Services for Gerald will be held at 5:30 PM Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at the First Christian Church in Lake Jackson, TX with Rev. Cynthia Meyers officiating.

The family wishes to express gratitude and appreciation for the love and support of family and friends.

A “Special Thanks” to the staff of Village on the Creek, in Clute, TX, who cared for him. Also a “Special Thanks” to the A-Med Community Hospice staff, especially Julie, Eric, Diane, and Teresa.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Memorial Fund of First Christian Church, Lake Jackson, TX.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.taylorbros.net.

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

Obit from Taylor Bros. site.
 

Martha Susan Flint Payne
(October 23, 1924 - August 12, 2009)

On August 12, 2009 our loving mother, Martha Susan Flint Payne, 84, of Lake Jackson, Texas peacefully left this world to be with the Lord. Martha served her community as a Pink Lady volunteer and her beloved church through faithfully membership and active participation in the Christian Women's Fellowship.

She was born October 23, 1924, in Talcott, West Virginia, to Wilbur B. Flint and Elsie M. Richardson. She was formerly a resident of Bay City and Alvin, and was a member of the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Lake Jackson, Texas.

She was survived by two daughters, Elsie Givens and husband Wayne of Brazoria, Texas, Deloris Schaefer and husband Harvey of Alvin, Texas; two stepdaughters, Connie Magford of Hunt, Texas and Kay Wells of Texas City; son, Jerry Lee Payne of Brazoria, Texas; two sisters, Hilda Hasley of Blessing, Texas, Ora Mae Lemons of Fredericksburg, Virginia; 12 grandchildren ; and numerous great grandchildren.

Martha was the most magnificent wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend that anyone could have ever wanted in a lifetime.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald V. Payne; parents, Wilbur and Elsie Flint; sister,Velma Meadows; five brothers, Harold, Austin, Woodrow, Ernest, and Mason Flint.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 15, 2009, at the Hawley Cemetery, Blessing, Texas.

Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Wisofsky, Harvey Lee Schaefer, Matthew Schaefer, Jerry Lee Payne, Jr.and Mike Pickrel.

A Celebration of Life service for Martha will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 15, 2009, at the First Christian Church in Lake Jackson, Texas, with the Rev. Cynthia Myers officiating.

The family wishes to express gratitude and appreciation for the love and support of family and friends.

A "special thanks" to the staff of Village on the Creek in Clute, Texas, who cared for her. Also a special thanks to A-Med Community Hospice staff, especially Sandra.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Memorial Fund of the First Christian Church, 503 Oyster Creek, Lake Jackson, Texas.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home web site
 

Marion Katherine Peabody
(March 17, 1918 - November 15, 2005)

Marion Katherine Peabody, 87, of Bay City died November 15, 2005 at Bay Villa Nursing Home in Bay City. She was born March 17, 1918 in Bay City to Anton and Mittie Hanson. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and was a former resident of Ashwood and Van Vleck.

She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Mittie and Wayne Burditt of Bay City, Patricia Ann and Joe Orrick of Freeport and Sina Merle and Corky Cobern of Hurst; by one son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Wanda Peabody of Bay City; one sister, Ellen Hanna of Schulenberg and one brother, Paul Hanson. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, twenty nine great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.

www.taylorbros.net
 

Harold B. Pearce

PALACIOS - Harold B. Pearce, 88, of Palacios, died Monday, Nov. 4, 2002. He was born July 1, 1914, to the late Ben Hill Pearce and Florenee Dorton. He was a retired diesel mechanic for Helafelds and a member of Palacios Church of Christ. He served during World War II.

Survivors: wife, Lilly Pearce; sons, Gerald W. Beaty of Belton and Ronald E. Beaty of Palacios; and brother, Frank Pearce of Palacios.

Preceded in death by: parents; and sisters, Mary Howell and Morgan Pearce.

Visitation will be 6:30-8 p.m. tonight at Oaklawn Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, Mr. Shan Jackson and Nathan Burrow officiating. Burial will be at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing. Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2221.

The Victoria Advocate, Victoria County, Texas

ROBIN ALICE DAVIS PEKAR
 

VICTORIA - Robin Alice Davis Pekar, age 43, passed from this life into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on Monday, Aug. 13, 2007. She was born in Houston on Feb. 6, 1964, to Alice J. Simpson Davis and Robert Taylor Davis.

She is survived by her husband Mark A. Pekar of Victoria; her mother, Alice J. Davis of Cuero; brother Robert T. Davis (Shelley) of Louisiana; sister, Kathleen McCrary (Bill) of Victoria and beloved nieces and nephew, Taylor McCrary, and Autumn, Ashley and Aaron Mayes of Houston; aunt Linda Gilbreath (Daryl) of Victoria; uncle, Michael Simpson (Shirley) of Cuero; uncle, Charles W. LeBlanc; aunt, Marilyn Davis and several cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert T. Davis; her grandparents; and two aunts.
Robin was loving, caring, generous, and kind. She loved animals, enjoyed reading, sewing, handcrafts, and travel to historical sites.

She was guardian, confidant and "mother-hen" to many.

She was the planner, organizer, historian, and caregiver for her family. We will all miss her greatly.

Family visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, August 16, 2007 at Rosewood Funeral Chapel.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 17, 2007, at Baptist Temple Church, with the Rev. J. V. Helms officiating. Graveside services will follow at 4 p.m. at Hawley Cemetery, Blessing.

Rosewood Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. 361-573-4546.

Please sign the guestbook at obits.victoriaadvocate.com.

Published in the Victoria Advocate from 8/15/2007 - 8/17/2007.
 

Abelardo Pena Sr.

Alberardo Pena, Sr., 73, of Van Vleck died September 7, 2003 at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston. He was born January 8, 1930 in Brownsville, TX to the late Manuel and Maxinina Garza Pena. He was a resident of Matagorda Co since 1953, a member of Nazareth United Methodist Church in Bay City, and was formerly employed with Brown & Root Construction of Houston as a mechanical supervisor.

Survivors include his wife: Ramona Guajardo Pena of Van Vleck; 3 sons and a daughter-in-law: Manuel & Rosa Pena of Markham, TX, Abelardo Pena, Jr. of Louisville, KY, and Tony Pena of Van Vleck; 8 grandchildren: Cynthia Lauthers, Sasha Pena, Crystal Pena, Sonia Pena, Abelardo Pena III, Brittany Pena, Tony Pena, Jr., and Donald Pena; and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Maria Elena Rodriguez and his brothers; Dionicio, Antonio, and Fermin Pena.

Funeral Service will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 10, 2003, at Nazareth United Methodist Church with Rev. Guadalupe Ballinas, Rev. Felix Vela and Rev. Bernabe Munozsol officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, [Matagorda County] TX. Pallbearers will be: Manuel, Abelardo Jr., Tony, Abelardo III, Tony Jr. and Donald Pena.

 Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home (979) 245-4613.

The Victoria Advocate, September 9, 2003

Antonio “Tony” Pena, Sr., 57, of Van Vleck, Texas died on September 25, 2009.

He was born on September 29, 1952 to Abelardo Pena and Ramona Pena.

He is survived by: sons, Tony Pena, Jr. and wife Becky and Donnie Pena and wife Reneea; grandchildren, Amber, Ricky, Tony III, Alicia, Lisa and Elisabeth; and brothers, Manuel and wife Rosa Pena of Markham and Abe Pena Jr., of Louisville, Kentucky.

He was preceded in death by his parents. The service is will be Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 at St. Pauls on Nichols.

Bay City Tribune, Published October 28, 2009

[Burial at Hawley Cemetery near Blessing.]
 

RAMONA PENA

VAN VLECK - Ramona Pena, 80, of Van Vleck, passed away Aug. 28, 2008. She was born July 17, 1928, in Pawnee, to the late Manuel and Lucia Salazar Guajardo. She had been a resident of Matagorda County since 1950.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Abelardo Pena Sr.; brother, Lupe Guajardo; sisters, Paola Guajardo, Maria Garza, and Frances Pena.

Survivors include her sons, Manuel Pena and wife Rose of Markham, Abelardo Pena Jr. of Louisville, Ky., and Antonio Pena of Van Vleck; sisters, Dolores and husband Ben Santos of Martha, Okla., Sofia and husband Rev. Felix Vela of Harlingen, Hope and husband Jerry Danny of Boise, Idaho, Maggie Gonzalez of Rupert, Idaho, and Lucy Valdez of Cortez, Colo.; brother, Manuel Guajardo and wife Mary of Texas City; eight grandchildren, Cynthia and husband Jonathan Lauthers, Sasha Pena, Crystal Pena, Sonja and husband Peter Speltz, Abelardo Pena III, Brittany Pena, Antonio Pena Jr., and wife Becky, Donnie Pena and wife Renee; and 15 great-grandchildren.

A prayer service was held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 30, 2008 at the Family Worship Center with the Rev. Felix Vela officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Antonio Pena Jr., Donnie Pena, Keegan Johnson, Manuel Pena, Abelardo Pena Jr., and Antonio Pena Sr.

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.

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 8/30/2008
 

Ruby Sanders Penland
(July 14, 1936 - August 12, 2007)

Ruby Sanders Penland, 71, of Palacios passed away August 12, 2007. She was born July 14, 1936 in Palacios to the late Robert and Daisy Mae Scott Sanders. She was a legal secretary for Eli Mayfield for many years and later worked for the Trull Foundation and in banking.

She is survived by her daughter Sharon Paulette Penland of Palacios; son Ronald Keith Penland of Palacios, sister Jessie Sanders Hairston of Houston; brothers Robert Franklin Sanders of Palacios and Ronald Dean Sanders of Katy; eight grandchildren Tiffany Mooney, Kimberly Ficarra, Paula Penland, Kelli Divers, Aaron Rodriguez, Christopher & Josh Clifton and Paul Michael Penland; eleven great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Mitchell Penland; daughter Denise Dawn Clifton and son Paul Mitchell Penland, Jr.

Funeral service will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at the Palacios Funeral Home with Rev. John Sanders officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Penland, Christopher Clifton, Josh Clifton, John Mark Hafernick, Rocky Sheffield and Gary Hafernick. Memorials may be made to Houston Hospice, 1102 N. Mechanic, El Campo, TX 77437.

James A. Pennington

James A. Pennington, 78, of Blessing died January 20, 2004 at Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City.

He was born November 22, 1925 in Orange, TX to the late Edward and Mattie Wilkerson Pennington. He was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, and a resident of Blessing for some 45 years. He retired in 1985 from Tidehaven ISD after 31 years of service. He also was a member of the Blessing Masonic Lodge #411 AF & AM.

Survivors include: wife: Mildred Mary Ward Pennington of Blessing; son & daughter-in-law: Andy and Vickie Pennington of Louisville, KY; brother: Vernon Pennington; 5 grandsons: William, Patrick and Shawn Pennington all of San Antonio, Matthew and Luke Pennington of Louisville, KY.

He was preceded in death by his sisters: Ruth Pennington and Eloise Hill; and brother: Walter Pennington.

Funeral Service will be 3:00 PM Saturday, January 24, 2004, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church with Revs. Bruce Bonner, Harley Savage and Lawrence Gwin officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing. The family will receive friends at Taylor Bros. Friday evening from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Memorials may be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church Carillon Fund. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City (979) 245-4613.

The Victoria Advocate, January 22, 2004

Mildred Ward Pennington, 83, of Blessing, passed away Monday May 1, 2006 in Bay City after a long illness.

She was born June 9, 1922 in Laredo, Texas to Dr.Jeremiah Ward, Jr., M.D. and Mattie Jane Duderstadt Ward. She was a resident of Matagorda County since 1954 and was a teacher for 43 years. She retired from the Tidehaven ISD in 1984. She was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church and was a former church organist.

She is survived by: her son, Patrick Andrew Pennington and wife Vickie of Louisville, Kentucky; sisters, Jane Williamson of Gonzales and Imogene Jones of Phoenix, Arizona; and grandchildren, Will and Patrick Pennington of San Antonio, Shawn Pennington of Lubbock and Matthew and Luke Pennington of Louisville, Kentucky.

She was preceded in death by: husband, James A. Pennington; parents, Dr. Jeremiah Ward, Jr., M.D. and Mattie Ward; and brother, Jeremiah Ward, III.

The family will receive visitors from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2006 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2006 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Harley Savage and the Rev. Hoss Gwin officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the St. Mark's Episcopal Church Organ Fund.

Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home (979) 245-4613.

Bay City Tribune, May 7, 2006
 

Coussie Faye McKenzie Penny
(December 24, 1931 - May 14, 2008)

Coussie Faye McKenzie Penny, 76, of Bay City, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2008. She was born December 24, 1931 in Huntington, WV to Walter Stacey Woods and Elizabeth Crabtree Woods. She was a resident of Bay City for the past 35 years and a member of Family Worship Center.

She is survived by her daughter: Diane Nall & husband Tim of Bay City; her son: Michael McKenzie & wife Cathy of Vancouver, WA; by her grandchildren: Amber Nall, Wesley Nall & wife Priscilla, Megan McKenzie, Amanda McKenzie and Billy McKenzie; and by her great grandchildren: Johnathan Nall and Madison Nall. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husbands: Emmitt McKenzie and Clay F. Penny.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, May 19, 2008 at the Family Worship Center with Rev. James Guerrero officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be: Steve Alley, Darrell Gibson, Wesley Nall, Berney Schneider, Dennis Schneider, and Dan Tinus.

www.taylorbros.net
 

WALTER PENNY

LAKE JACKSON - Walter Penny passed away suddenly on May 23, 2009. He was born in Bay City, where he spent his early years and graduated from Bay City High School.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, during Vietnam. He was a good Christian of the Baptist faith and was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Bartlett, Tenn.

Walter retired from Goodyear Tire Co. after 25 years of dedicated service. He spent many years in Houston and Memphis, Tenn., as CEO of various Goodyear Retail and Commercial stores.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Clay and Marie Penny, and a step-grandson, Cale Shipman.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Penny of Lake Jackson; sister, Cleo Lovett and husband Jim of Bay City; stepchildren, Lyneé Shipman of Lake Jackson, Layne Fowler of Galveston, and Lance Fowler of Spring; and by five grandchildren, Colt Shipman of Tulsa, Okla., Brittany and Jordan Fowler, and Jacob and Austin Fowler, all of the Houston area.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Zimmerman officiating. A private committal service for the family only will immediately follow. A reception to meet and share with the family will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, at the Lovett residence, 901 2nd St., Bay City, Texas.

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

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 5/26/2009
 

Alicia A Pequeno
(July 7, 1930 - October 14, 2006)

Alicia A. Pequeno, 76 of Palacios, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2006, in Houston, TX. She was born July 7, 1930 in Falfurrias, TX to Pedro Ayarzagoitia and Jovita Nevarez Ayarzagoitia. She was a resident of Palacios since 1943, retired as a seafood processor from Dumas Seafood in Palacios, and was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church of Palacios.She gave help to everyone that came to her and supported them.

She is survived by her daughter: Lisa Gomez & husband Guadalupe of Wharton; her mother: Jovita Martinez of Edcouch; a step-son: Julio G. Pequeno of San Benito; by her sisters: Imelda Cedillo and Gloria Perez of Surprise, AZ, Bertha Perez of MS, and Rosalinda Ramos of La Villa; by a half-brother: Pedro Ayarzagoitia of Houston; and by 6 grandchildren: Ruben, Gabriella, Aaron, Evelyn, Bethany and Gianna Gomez, all of Wharton. She was preceded in death by her husband: Pedro “Pete” Guerrero Pequeno; her father Pedro Ayarzagoitia; and her brothers: Samuel and Remijio Longoria.

The Rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at the Palacios Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church of Palacios with Rev. James R. Nischan officiating. Interment will follow at the Palacios Cemetery in Palacios, TX. Pallbearers will be David Longoria, Ray Becerra, Leo Nevarez, Nayo Nevarez, Remijio Longoria, Serafin Lopez, Ruben Gomez, Gabrielle Gomez, Aaron Gomez, Ricardo Moreno, Luisa Moreno and Joe Jimenez.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361) 972-2012.

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Dolores Perez, 93, of Bay City passed away March 31, 2009. She was born Sept. 15, 1915 in Beaumont, Texas and was a lifelong resident of Bay City.
 

She was preceded in death by her husband Rosalio Perez; sisters Cayetana Guanajuato & Zolia Barron; brothers Joe Lozano & Carmel Lozano and sons-in-law, John Perez & Joe Alaniz. Survivors include daughters Mary Perez of Victoria, Modesta Davalos (Timoteo) of Markham, Marcella Guerrero (Frank) of Houston, Janie O’canas (Joe) of Markham, Faustina Alaniz of West Lake, LA, Rose Gutierrez (Candy) of Sweeny, Mona Ordonez (Paz) of Clute, Nat Garcia (Erasmo) of Pasadena, TX & Helen Mirelez (Morris) of Bay City; sons Pedro Perez (Rosie) of Markham and George Perez (Margaret) of Bay City; sister Mary Louise Rodriguez of Markham; brother Paul Lozano of Bay City and a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

A rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM Wednesday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Mass will be 10:00 AM Thursday, April 2, 2009 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Paz Ordonez, Jr., Eddie Garcia, Jr., Martin Mirelez, Nick Gutierrez, Ponce Perez, Joe Alaniz, Jr., Chris Davalos, Sr. and Felix Perez.

Bay City Tribune, Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Frances G. Perez, 86, of Bay City, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2009.

She was born March 21, 1923 in Francitas, Texas to Luis Guillen and Angelita Soto Guillen. She was a lifelong resident of Bay City and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

She is survived by: her daughters, Cynthia Rodriguez and husband Jesse of Houston, Jessica P. DeLaRosa and Frances Perez both of Bay City; by her sons, Pedro Perez, Jr. and wife Bertha of Missouri City, and George Perez and wife Yolanda of Bay City; by sisters, Juanita Sanchez and Emma Balboa of Port Lavaca and Angelita Vita Sauceda of Kyle, Texas; by 12 grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: her husband, Pedro R. Perez; her parents; by daughters, Juanita Perez, Valentina P. Valdez and Gloria Perez; by sons, Jose Angel Perez and Jesse Perez; and by her brothers, Carlos Guillen, Natividad Guillen and Enrique Guillen.

The Rosary was held at 7 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2009 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

The Funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with the Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating.

Interment followed at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

Pallbearers were Joey Perez, Adam Perez, Jesse Valdez, Jr., Fernando Trevino, Jesse Joe Rodriguez, and John Paul DeLaRosa. Honorary pallbearers were Larry Allen Perez and Jesse Perez.

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

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home (979) 245-4613.

Bay City Tribune, Published April 22, 2009
 

Lidia Perez
(September 4, 1943 - May 20, 2009)

God danced the day you were born. You are loved. You are beautiful. You are a gift of God.

Lidia Perez was born on September 4, 1943 to Refugia Sanchez and Juan Perez in Poth, Texas. Lidia was born with Cerebral Palsy and was a special needs gift of God, who loved life and enjoyed music. She lived in Altus, Oklahoma most of her life until 2003 when she moved to Houston. After her mother’s death in 2005, Lidia moved to Bay City to live with her sister who cared for her needs. Lidia is of Catholic faith. She never married or had children, but she did have six brothers and sisters and she shared a special love for a child from each one of her siblings whom she considered her own and they are: Cynthia Perez (Johnny), Christina Perez (Alfredo), Martha Perez (Rudy), Jerry Perez, Jr. (Jerry), Justin Rodriguez (JoAnn), and Isaac & Angelica Gonzales (JoElda). Lidia’s pleasures in life were Dr. Pepper, eating sweets, jewelry, make-up, nail polish, perfumes, clothing and shoes. She was “all” a true lady.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Alfredo Perez and several aunts and uncles. She is survived by her siblings JoAnn Jimenez & husband Andrew of Bay City, Johnny Perez & wife Frances of Kress, TX, Rudy Perez & wife Margaret, Jerry Perez & wife Janie and JoElda Gonzales & husband Leon all of Houston, sister-in-law Margaret Perez of Houston, a host of nieces and nephews and one aunt Paula Estrada of Snyder, TX. She will be greatly missed by her family.

A rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM Friday, May 22, 2009 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Mass will be 10:00 AM Saturday, May 23, 2009 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating. Graveside service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, May 23, 2009 at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Houston.

The Jimenez family would like to express their gratitude and give a special thanks to Dr. Alan Barker, Dr. Kurt Moehring, Angels Care Home Health, Houston Hospice, and especially her caregivers/providers Virginia Sanchez, Elvia Fuentes, Angie Velenzuela, & Juana Amezquita of Girling Home Health. We could not have done this without you all. You have all gone beyond the call of duty.

Bay City Tribune, May 24, 2009
 

STELLA PEREZ

BAY CITY - Stella Perez of Bay City died March 8, 2008, at the age of 78. She was born Feb. 2, 1930, in El Campo, to the late Pete and Lucy Gonzalez Valdez. She was a bookkeeper for Stanley Stores, retiring after 32 years, and was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City.

Survivors: husband, Ralph Perez of Bay City; daughter, Renee White and husband Sam of Georgetown; son, Ralph David Perez and wife Pat of Houston; grandchildren, Christina Perez Cater and husband Bobby of Katy, Taylor David Perez of Houston, Samantha and Meredith White of Georgetown; great-granddaughter, Savannah Cater of Katy; brother, Pete Valdez Jr. of Houston; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m., Tuesday, at Triska Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be offered at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 12th, at St. Robert's Catholic Church in El Campo. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Memorial Park under the direction of Triska Funeral Home.

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 3/10/2008.

MARGARET P. PERKINS

RICHWOOD - Margaret Pauline Perkins, 52, of Richwood, died Wednesday, December 25, 2002.

She was born Jan. 20, 1950, in Bay City, to Pauline Smith Hickey of Richwood and the late Ray Hickey.

Survivors: husband, Cecil W. Perkins; daughters, Jennifer Gutierrez of Dayton and Jane Maxwell of Freeport; son, Jeremy Powell of Houston; mother; sister, Martha Hickey Robertson of Lake Charles, La.; and 10 grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: father; one brother; one sister; and grandparents.

Family visitation will be 7 - 9 p.m. tonight at Bay City Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel.

Burial will be at Hawley Cemetery [Matagorda County, Texas].

Bay City Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-4893.

The Victoria Advocate, Friday, December 27, 2002

Funeral services for Charles Kenneth Perry, 60, of Bay City, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 6, 2009 at Mother Zion Baptist Church, Bay City, with the Rev. Murray Martin, eulogist. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2 until 8 p.m. Thursday, in the funeral home chapel.

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

Bay City Tribune, Published November 4, 2009
 

JAMES WALLACE PERRY

BAY CITY - Funeral services for James Wallace Perry, 58, of Bay City, who passed away June 9, 2009, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 13, at Mother Zion Baptist Church in Bay City, the Rev. Murray Martin, eulogist. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2 until 8 p.m. today at the Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home chapel.

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

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 6/12/2009
 

DR. EDWARD F. PESEK, MD

BAY CITY - Dr. Edward F. Pesek, MD, 80, of Bay City, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. He was born May 1, 1929, in Wharton, to Frank J. Pesek and Agnes Studney Pesek. He was a 1955 graduate of the Baylor College of Medicine and a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Alice Elizabeth Yoakum Pesek; his brother, Robert Pesek; and his cousin, Henry Studney.

He is survived by his dear friends: Diane Tyra, Marilyn Bonner, and Frederick Garcia, and numerous cousins. He is also survived by his friends and colleagues, Dr. James E. Cowart, MD and Dr. Joseph N. Cannon, MD.

A rosary was held at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The funeral Mass will be held 9 a.m. today, Oct. 17, 2009 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

Pallbearers will be Frederick Garcia, Robert Farley, Kirk Carr, Don Simons, Elizabeth Bridges, Francis Comeaux, and Garrett Comeaux.

Online condolences may be shared at www.taylorbros.net.
 

Thomas McKinley Peters

Thomas McKinley Peters, 63, of El Campo died Sept. 17, in the Veterans Hospital in Houston. He was affiliated with the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Wharton, and a member of the Timothy Lodge 276. An area leader of the Brotherhood of the Independent Missionary Baptist General Association of Texas. Survivors include: wife, Georgia Peters; 2 sisters, Lesser Jackson of Houston and Beatrice Hicks of San Pedro, Calif.; a brother, Ennis Peters of Los Angeles, Calif.; 2 granddaughters, Cotney Ann Hughes and Shanta Sanford of El Campo; an aunt, Mrs. E. L. Roberts of El Maton; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Wharton, Sept. 12, at 1 pm. with the Rev. C. L. Luddington officiating. Interment will be at the Wilson Creek Cemetery near El Maton. The body will lie in state at the Cook Funeral Home in El Campo.

The Daily Tribune, September 20, 1974
 

LENORA PETERSON
 

LOUISE - Lenora Louisa Peterson, age 88, formerly of Louise and currently from Simonton, died Jan. 8, 2009 in Wharton. She was born Jan. 8, 1921, in Clemville, to the late William and Minnie Reckaway Schulze.

She is survived by her nieces, Karen Clark of Simonton, Anita Jean Kraft of Spring, Wanda Kidwell of Danevang, and Suzanne Stanfield of Falfurius; and nephew, Rick Schulze of Danevang.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. today at Wheeler Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Pete Lopez officiating. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories.

Steve Clark, Cody Clark, Rick Schulze, Wess Lee Schulze, Bobby Merta, and Scott Kidwell will serve as pallbearers

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Wheeler Funeral Home, 979-543-3512.

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 1/17/2009

Emma Williams Petrosky
(March 1, 1925 - January 25, 2007)

Emma Williams Petrosky, age 81, of Bay City, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2007, at the Legacy Matagorda House in Bay City, Texas.

Emma was born on March 1, 1925, in Inglewood, CA, and was the only child of Myron Earl and Rose Cooke Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 43 years, Bruno Richard “Pete” Petrosky, and infant daughter, Debra Faye Petrosky. Emma was raised and attended school near El Campo in the Plainview Community. She graduated from El Campo High School at the age of 16 in May, 1941. Emma furthered her education and graduated from Southwestern Business University in Houston in December, 1942.

For sixteen years Emma and Pete traveled and lived in 33 areas across the United States while Pete was serving in the United States Air Force. Upon his retirement, they settled in Bay City in December, 1961. Emma was dedicated to her family and remained a homemaker while raising her children. She later worked as a bookkeeper for Stanley Stores and retired from the Texas Department of Human Resources in 1985. After her retirement, Emma enjoyed attending Bay City Book Review, TUTS theater performances, and traveling with friends. She was the navigator and driver for many road trips with the “Golden Girls.”

For over 46 years, Emma was a faithful member of the Bay City First United Methodist Church and the Fellowship Sunday School class. She loved evangelism and never met a stranger. During her many years as a member of United Methodist Women, she served in every leadership position. Emma’s faith in God sustained her throughout her life and inspired those who knew her.

The highlight of her life was spending time with her four grandchildren. She was so very proud of each of them, and she loved caring for them all. Emma’s most recent accomplishment in August, 2006, was attending her 65th El Campo High School “Class of ’41” reunion and sharing with fellowship, reminiscing, and memories.

She is survived by her daughter, Beverly and her husband, F.E. Pryor, Jr. of Bay City; her son, Randy and his wife Lisa Petrosky of San Antonio; grandchildren: Lacie Pryor Orsak and her husband Travis of Bulverde; Lane Petrosky of Austin; Claire Petrosky of San Antonio; her “favorite” grandson, Lance Stockton Pryor of Austin; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, January 28, 2007, at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, 2313 Ave. I, Bay City, TX.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 29, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church, 2300 Ave. H, Bay City, Texas at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Chris Harrison officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers include Donald Petrosky, Alton Petrosky, Mike Finster, Mark Drake, Ron Owens, and Mike Wade.

The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to all employees, caregivers, and nursing staff associated with Emma’s loving care and companionship at the Legacy Assisted Living facility, Angels Care Home Health, the Legacy Matagorda House Healthcare Center, and Hospice Support Care of Houston Hospice – El Campo branch.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in Emma’s name to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 2300 Ave. H, Bay City, TX 77414 or the charity of their choice.

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Kathleen June Petrosky
(May 12, 1941 - May 11, 2007)

Kathleen June Petrosky, 65, of Matagorda, passed away Friday, May 11, 2007. She was born May 12, 1941 in Needville, TX to Rudolph Richard Krobot and Delphina Christine Pesak Krobot. She was a resident of Matagorda County for the past 17 years, a member of the Catholic Church and was a homemaker.

She is survived by her daughters: Phyllis Petrosky of Matagorda, Donna Nance of Evadale, TX, Kelly Perry of Idaho Falls, ID, and Lori Jaquez of Wharton; by her sons: Wayne Petrosky of Matagorda and David Petrosky of Boling; by her sister: JoAnn Hausler of Wharton: and by her step-brother: Randy Krobot of Needville. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held Monday, May 14, 2007 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Family memorial services will be held at a later date.

Contributions may be made to the charity of choice.

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

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Otis James Petteway, Sr.
May 20, 2009

Funeral Services for Otis James Petteway, Sr., 89, of Cedar Lake will be Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Hwy 36/FM 521, Brazoria, TX with Rev. Kenneth Bree eulogizing and Rev. L.D. Griggs officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake, TX.

He passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Plaza Specialty Hospital in Houston, TX.

He was a faithful and long time member of Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake, TX where he was the Chairman of the Deacon Board, a Trustee and President of the Usher Board. He was a civic minded member of the community, serving as President of the PTA at Herman High School in Van Vleck, TX, and as a Cedar Lake Area Coordinator for Jackson Electric Company.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Ruby Lee Mack Petteway of Cedar Lake, TX; son, Otis Petteway Jr. (Velda Elaine) of Cedar Lake, TX; daughters, Vera Petteway-Nyormoi (Okot) of Durham, N.C., Theola Petteway of Houston, Marsha Petteway-Giles (Elmo) of Carrollton, TX, Gwen Petteway of Pearland, TX, Jackie Petteway of Fresno, TX; uncle, Lee Fletcher (Mozell) of Houston; sister-in-law, Frances “Nannie” Williams of Cedar Lake; 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

Active Pallbearers will be Carlton Fields, Akim Nyormoi, John D. Petteway, Jr., Kenneth Johnson, Frank Petteway, Jr. and Everett Williams.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Kenneth Austin, Granison Boone, Jr., Anthony W. Hall, Jr., Leon O’Neal, Dave Petteway, Frank Petteway, Sr., John D. Petteway, Sr., Wilmer Petteway, Jr., Rev. David Maurice Roberts, Otis Maurice Roberts and Isham Williams, Jr. and Deacons of Bethlehem Christian Church.

Visitation will be Friday, May 22, 2009 at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Visitation will also be on Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the church. There will be no viewing afterwards.

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

The Bay City Tribune, May 24, 2009
 

Joseph Trinh Duc Pham
(April 9, 1943 - October 16, 2007)

Reverend Joseph Trinh Duc Pham “Father Joe Pham”, 64 of Palacios, TX passed away 5:00 PM Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX. He was born April 9, 1943 in Quang Ninh, Viet Nam. He was Ordained into the Catholic Priesthood on April 29, 1970 in Viet Nam and served as a Catholic Priest in Viet Nam and Port Isabel, TX. He came to Palacios, TX in 1976 to St. Anthony of Padua Vietnamese Apostolate Chapel, serving for the past 31 years as Parochial Vicar.

He is survived by his brothers: Mr. & Mrs. Pham Khac Nghia, their children and grandchildren of New Mexico, Australia, and Viet Nam; Mr. & Mrs. Pham Dinh Khoi, their children and grandchildren of Minnesota; Pham Ngoc Quynh, his wife and children of Viet Nam; and Pham Minh Chau, his wife and children of Viet Nam; his sister: Pham Thi Ngoc, her husband and children of Viet Nam; his cousins: Pham Duc Thanh, his wife and children of Palacios, TX; Pham Ngoc Son, his wife and children of Palacios, TX; Pham Thi Ngoc Hanh, her husband and children of Palacios, TX; by his aunts: wife of Pham Duc Khanh, Pham Thi Lan of Viet Nam, and Pham Thi Lien of Australia; and by his god sons and god daughters: The Rev. Toma Nguyen Van Thu of Grapevine, TX; The Rev. Giuse Nguyen Dung of Cancun, Mexico; Sister Teresa Hoang Thi Sen, Dominican Order of Viet Nam; Sister Maria Clara Nguyen Thi Xinh, Sister Agnes Nguyen Anh Dao, Sister Maria Teresa Nguyen Kim Hong, Sister Catarina Nguyen Kim Phuong, and Sister Maria Teresa Nguyen Thanh Nga, all of the Dominican Order of Houston, TX.

There will be services with Viewing, Rosary and Mass each evening, at the Vietnamese Apostolate Chapel in Palacios, TX, from 5 PM to 8 PM, Friday, October 19th through Tuesday, October 23rd.

A Viewing, Mass of Mourning and Eulogy, will be held from 5 PM to 8 PM, Wednesday, October 24th; a Viewing, Rosary and Mass, will be held from 5 PM to 8 PM Thursday, October 25th; a Viewing and Mass of Family & Friends will be held Friday, October 26th at 3:30 PM and a Rosary, Mass of Farewell and Eulogy at 6:30 PM, at Vietnamese Apostolate Hall in Palacios, TX.

The Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, October 27, 2007 at the Vietnamese Apostolate Hall officiated by the Most Reverend David E. Fellhauer, Bishop of the Dioceses of Victoria in Texas. Interment will follow at the Palacios Cemetery, Palacios, TX.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361) 972-2012.

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Phillips, Homer Theodore

Homer Theodore Phillips, 90, of Blessing passed away Friday, April 13, 2001 at his residence following a long illness.

He was a long-time member and a deacon of the First Baptist Church of Blessing and worked as a contractor building homes in the Blessing area for many years.

He was born March 16, 1911 in Thorton, Texas.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Stella Rickaway Phillips of Blessing; sons and daughters-in-law David and Debbie Phillips and Gary and Debbie Phillips all of Blessing; sister, Mildred Autrey of Brazoria; grandchildren, Carrie, Barry and Molly as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A service recognizing his years of service as a deacon and his lifelong dedication to Jesus Christ will be held Monday, April 16, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Blessing with the Rev. Larry Swift officiating.

Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery.

The family will meet friends at the Funeral Home on Sunday, April 15, 2001 from 6 until 8 p.m.

Services are under the direction of Bay City Funeral Home.

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The Daily Tribune, Sunday, April 15, 2001

Joycelyn Rita Phillips
(October 1, 1925 - May 3, 2008)

Joycelyn Rita Phillips, 82, of Bay City, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2008. She was born October 1, 1925 in Port Arthur, TX to Charlie Roy, Sr. and Hilda Marie Roy. She was a retired switchboard operator and a Life Member of Pt. Neches Groves Indian Reservation.

As the Lord called Joycelyn Rita Phillips home, he received a woman above all women. She was Mom, Momma, Momma Joyce, MJ, Dear, Jo Momma, Gramma, Sweetie, Grammaw, Mammaw, and Nanny to her family and friends. Momma Joyce loved her family big as the sky and taught each on that to live life to the fullest is to love and laugh often with loved ones. She was a faithful servant to her God and spread His word everywhere she lived.

Momma loved to sing, listen to her boys play their guitars and dance. She loved to garden, sew and follow her grandchildren’s activities. Her kitchen was a Cajun culinary school where Grammaw taught her grandchildren to make gumbo and stuff a roast. Nanny was a “youth magnet” who listened to many teen’s problems and gave sound advice. Momma loved shoes, to wrap houses, and let children eat sugar out of the sugar bowl.

Joyce Phillips will forever be remembered as the #1 PNG Indian fan

While Joyce Phillips will be missed tremendously, her influence in the lives of her family and friends will sustain each one. We are thankful for the gift of her life.

She is survived by her daughters: Dr. Saundra Gilfillan of Ennis, TX, Lynette Cooper & husband Dennis of Bay City and Jan May of Groves, TX; by her son: Dr. David Simonak and wife Cathlynn of South Lake, TX; and by her grandchildren: Jason & Matthew Romero, Ryan, Brady and Reese Simonak, Erin Cooper Talasek & husband Chris, Natalie Cooper and Tristan May; and by her Great Grandchildren: Alyson and Caleb Romero and Nicolas Romero. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Groves, TX.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Houston Hospice, 1102 N. Mechanic St., El Campo, TX 77437-3029.

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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Stella Rickaway Phillips

Stella Phillips, 87, of Blessing, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2002, at her residence. Stella was born on July 31, 1914 in Bay City to parents Frank H. and Rebecca Tolleson Rickaway. She was a long time member of the First Baptist Church in Blessing.

She is survived by: sons and daughters-in-law, David and Debbie Phillips of Tidewater Oaks and Gary and Debbie Finch of Blessing; brothers, Steve Rickaway of Blessing and Curtis Rickaway of Jones Creek; and sister Ada Baker of Lake Jackson, also by three grandchildren, Barry, Carrie, and Molly Phillips as well as a number of other relatives.

Visitation was held at the Bay City Funeral Home on Saturday from 3-9 p.m. Funeral services are Sunday, March 3, 2002 at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Blessing with the Rev. Larry Swift officiating. Interment followed at Hawley Cemetery.

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The Bay City Tribune, Sunday, Mar 03, 2002

Blanca Garza Pina, 72, of Bay City, passed away Monday, September 21, 2009 in Houston, TX. She was born December 28, 1936 in Edinburg, Texas to Juan Garza and Felipa Munoz Garza.

She was a resident of Bay City for the past 46 years and a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church of Bay City.

She is survived by: her husband, Adan Ortega Pina of Bay City; her daughter, Shirley Miller and husband James of Wimberly; her son, Adam Pina and wife Dawnah of Bay City; by her sisters, Carmen Gamboa of South Houston, Alvesa Mata of Fresno, California, Amparo Garcia of San Isidro; by brothers, Sejia Garza of Richmond, Llenol Garza and Juna Garza, both of San Isidro; and by six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and by a son, Joab Pina and a sister, Marina Longoria.

The Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2009 at the funeral home.

The Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, September 25, 2009 at Holy Cross Catholic Church of Bay City with the Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating.

Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City, Texas.

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.

Bay City Tribune, Published September 23, 2009
 

Peggy Lawson Pittman, 66, of Boling died October 9, 2008.

She was born May 3, 1942 in Houston, Texas to J. Sewell and Margaret Hill Lawson. She attended WCTC A and I in Kingsville; worked as librarian and substitute teacher in Bay City and Van Vleck ISD’s and owned and operated Pittman’s Variety Store in Palacios and Pittman’s Grocery in Boling.

Her father and her husband Charlie D. Pittman both preceded her in death.

Survivors include: her mother, Margaret Lynn of Palacios; daughter, Sissy P. and Brett S. Taylor; son, Charles Luther and wife Rhonda Pittman; grandchildren, Nicklos, Roxanne and Colton Pittman and Kacy and Kory Taylor and step-children, Rick Daughtery and Karen Daughtery Pierce and their families.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Palacios Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008 at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev.’s Andy and Janell Blair officiating. Interment will follow at the Palacios Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be John Toellner, Charles Taylor, J. W. Luedcke, Jimmy Neeley, James Janeck and Dan Tucker.

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

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

Bay City Tribune, Published October 12, 2008

BILLY PLAGERMANN IS DEAD.

The sad news that Mr. Plagermann died this morning at 6 o'clock in San Antonio came over the wire to the many, many friends of his and his family. Mr. Plagermann had been in dreadful health for many months, but had regained his strength to a remarkable degree and had returned to his work in Houston some three weeks ago. He contracted pneumonia and last Friday his wife took him back to San Antonio to the doctors who had been caring for his during his prolonged illness, hoping they might help him again, but not so--his condition grew worse till Monday, November 25, the end came and Billy Plagermann is no more.

He was a man of jolly, jovial nature, and a popular one with his associates. He was a competent business man, and a friend to his friends. His going over means one ore desolated home, one more heart-broken wife, three fatherless children, and a host of friends saddened.

For the wife, the girls and "little Billy," Bay City friends feel sympathy and sorrows. Just one more to answer "present" at the roll call "over yonder" this morning. May a loving Father care for those left behind.

A Friend.

Matagorda County Tribune, Friday, November 29, 1918

W. H. Plagermann.

Shiner, Texas, November 26--The funeral of W. H. Plagermann of Bay City was held here Tuesday from the M. E. Church. Mr. Plagermann was widely known throughout the Texas rice belt, having represented the Standard Milling Company of Houston for about 20 years. He is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Cecil Habermacher, daughter of Judge and Mrs. J. C. Habermacher of this place; also two daughters, Ella E, age 14, and Annie Louise, age 12, and a little son, age 2 years. Mr. Plagermann was 39 years old.

Matagorda County Tribune, Friday, November 29, 1918
 

Aletha Platt
(October 16, 1933 - December 1, 2005)

Aletha Platt 72, of Bay City died December 1, 2005 at the Methodist Hospital in Houston. She was born October 16, 1933 in Monroe, LA to the late Earl Terry, Sr and Iris Vivian Triplett Williams. Mrs. Platt was a resident of Bay City for the past 46 years and was a beautician.

Survivors include:3 daughters and sons-in-law: Sandra & J. L. “Butch” Cashion of Bay City, Gloria & Mark Berger of Corpus Christi, TX, and Suzanne Platt and Ricky Rodriguez of Bay City; son: Quincy Platt of NC; sisters: Rachael Day & Betty Branch both of West Monroe, LA; brothers: Billy Williams, Earl T. Williams, Jr. And Tommy Williams all of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren: Nathan Cashion & wife Martha of Bay City, SR. Airman Philip Carr serving in the US AirForce in Iraq, Ashley Carr of Corpus Christie, Chad Hoosier of Waco, TX; and 1 great grandson: Cole Cashion of Bay City. She was preceded in death by her son: Brad Platt; and sisters: Frances Gryder and Kathleen West.

Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Sunday, December 4, 2005 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Webbon officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Taylor Bros. Saturday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Pallbearers will be Ray Polosky, Dalton “Dee” Clements, Matthew Ludwig, Jimmy Sansing, Brackston Nutt, Nathan Cashion and Chad Hossier. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Holy Cross School Library or the First Untied Methodist Youth Group. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

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Edna L. Plunkett
(December 16, 1921 - January 16, 2008)

Edna L. Plunkett, 86, of Bay City, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2008. She was born December 16, 1921 in Troy, TN to Carl Leroy Lasley and Clara Cravens Lasley. She was a resident of Bay City for the past six years, a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, and a member of the VFW Post 2438 Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by her husband: Roy H. Plunkett of Bay City; by daughter: Gail P. Weber & husband Mark of Houston; her son: Alan Wayne Plunkett of Bay City; by a sister: Elsie McKeethan of Lenoir City, TN; a brother: Charles Lasley of Sunset, LA; and by 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son: Gerald Leroy Plunkett; her parents: Carl L. and Clara C. Lasley; and a sister: Ruth Armstrong.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 19, 2008 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Morgan officiating. Interment will follow at Sweeny Cemetery in Sweeny, TX. Pallbearers will be Alan "Tank" Plunkett, Zach Hayes, Shannon Harper, Norman Steen, Gary Kaiser and Keith Hatton.

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Sheila Plunkett
(June 24, 1953 - June 28, 2005)

Sheila Plunkett, 52, of the Ashwood Community died June 28, 2005 at her residence. She was born June 24, 1953 in Bay City, TX to the late Theodore James and Trubie Jean Sparks Bryant. Sheila was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Matagorda, a resident of Ashwood for the past 20 years, and she was a longtime beautician in Bay City.

Survivors include: husband: Jimmy Plunkett of Ashwood; sister & brother-in-law: Arlane & Wayne Sanders of Wadsworth; brother and sister-in-law: Ricky & Peggy Bryant of Zipperian’s Corner; brother-in-law: James Plunkett of Van Vleck; sister-in-law: Cindy Par-Due of Allen, TX; grandchild: Trenton Blaylock of Ashwood; nieces: Lacey Sparks of Ashwood, Stacey and Megan Plunkett of Van Vleck, Evelyn Thigpen of Bay City, Stephanie Fojtik of Edna, Amy Plunkett of Allen, TX, and Katy Plunkett of Victoria, TX; nephews: Frank Boultinghouse, Jr. of Wadsworth, Eric Sanders of Willis, TX, James Sanders of US Navy stationed in Florida, Derick Bryant of Zipperian’s Corner, and Jory Plunkett of Allen, TX.

Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, July 2, 2005 at Christ Episcopal Church in Matagorda with the Rev’s Harley Savage and Hoss Gwin officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers will be Larry Roe, Danny Broadwater, Frank Boultinghouse, Jr., Eric Sanders, Derick Bryant, and Justin Hayden. Honorary Pallbearers will be James Sanders and Jory Plunkett. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday evening at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

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

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Jurldean "Jerry" Poe
(February 7, 1925 - January 6, 2009)

Jurldean “Jerry” Poe, of Hot Springs, AR, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2009. She was born February 7, 1925 in Little Rock, AR.

After graduating from Mt. St. Mary, she spent most of her adult life in Texas. She was an avid golfer and won many tournaments and state titles in Texas, before retiring to Hot Springs. She continued to play golf at Belvedere Country Club, and served on several committees for ladies golf tournaments that supported local charities. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church.

Jerry was preceded in death by her mother and father, Minnie Porter Poe and Artho Poe, by two brothers, Hurston and O’Brien Poe, and a sister, Oletha Pumphrey. She is survived by a brother, John F. Poe and his wife Karen of Hot Springs, AR, and many nephews and nieces in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Illinois.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 12, 2009 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Dr. Joseph Cannon officiating. Interment followed at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net.

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

Bay City Tribune, January 14, 2009
 

Funeral services for Master Korlan Johnson Pointer 2, of Bay City will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2009 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Bay City, Texas with the Rev. T. L. Richardson, pastor.

Korlan leaves to mourn his passing: father, Corey Pointer of Bay City, Texas and mother, Elandra Johnson of Richmond, Texas.

Burial will follow immediately after the service at Union Baptist Cemetery in Pledger, Texas.

Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2009 in the Chapel of Green's Mortuary.

Final arrangements entrusted to Green's Mortuary (979) 245-3489.

Bay City Tribune, Published June 22, 2009
 

LAWRENCE C. POINTER
 

BAY CITY - Funeral services for Lawrence C. Pointer 79, of Bay City will be Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at 2 p.m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Bay City with Dr. T. L. Richardson officiating. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 1, 1928, to the late Lena Chapel and Willie Pointer and died Aug. 17, 2008. He was a former member of Enterprise Baptist Church under the leadership of the Rev. Pointer and later joined the New Hope Baptist Church Family.

He leaves to mourn his loving and devoted wife of 51 years, Lavern Williams Pointer; children, Ingrid Pointer Smith (Douglas), Monica Pointer, Adam Pointer Sr. (Judy), all of Bay City, Charles Kelley Pointer (Pam) of Houston, Willie Pointer (Linda) of Bernice, La., and Regina Perryman (Harry) of San Antonio; 20 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and children, Lawrence Pointer and James Hardison.

Viewing will be Friday from 3-8 p.m. at the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Bay City.

Final arrangements entrusted to Green's Mortuary at 979-245-3489.

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 8/21/2008

Louise Socha Pointer
(December 6, 1911 - February 9, 2006)

Louise Socha Pointer, 94, of Bay City passed away Thursday, February 9, 2006. She was born December 6, 1911 in El Campo, TX to Adolf & Beatrice Chambless Socha. Louise was married to George Pointer on March 20, 1929. To this union was born two sons, Robert and Arlye.

Louise and her son and daughter-in-law, Robert & Barbara Pointer, owned and operated Pointers Drapery and Upholstery for thirty eight years. She was a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church, a diligent prayer warrior, and worked in many departments of the church over the years. After becoming legally blind, she continued her work by sending cards, call, and crocheting lap robes for friends and shut-ins. She was a great inspiration to friends and family by her will to keep going.

She is survived by her 2 grandsons: Larry Pointer & wife Kimberly, of Belton, TX and formerly of Port Lavaca, and Ron Pointer and wife Brenda of Allen, TX; her sisters: Lillian Graham of Bay City and Jane Wendt of Sargent; by her great grandchildren: Erik, Christina, Alyssa, Stephanie, Ryan, & Melanie; and by her great-great granddaughter: Madison Anne; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Pointer; and by her sons and daughter-in-law: Robert & Barbara Pointer and Arlye Pointer.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 11, 2006 at the Calvary Baptist Church of Bay City with Rev. Chester Sassman officiating. Interment will be at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers will be Roger Gay, W. J. Clayton, Marion Coker, David Orr, Wayne Cox, & Greyson Smith.

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

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Ima Jene Wilson Polensky, 85, of El Campo passed away July 8, 2008.

She was born August 21, 1922 in Commerce, Texas to the late Homer and Josie Lena Nabers.

She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church in El Campo; member of the Bay City Art League; and former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed painting many beautiful pictures as her hobby.

She was preceded in death by: her first husband, Joe “Pop” Wilson; daughter, Betty J. Smithey, and brother Tracy Nabers.

Survivors include: her present husband, Lawrence Polensky of El Campo; step-son, Russell Polensky of Arizona; grandson, Ray and Sherry Smithey of Bay City; great granddaughter, Nikki Smithey of Bay City and brother J. L. Nabors of Sulphur Springs, Texas.

Funeral service was at 10 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2008 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bob Hobbins officiating.

Interment followed at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2008 at the Memorial Baptist Church in El Campo.

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 July 13, 2008

Lillian Polensky, 84, formerly of Port Lavaca, passed away March 18, 2009 in Bay City.

She was born May 30, 1924 in Leroy, Texas to the late Frank and Bessie Tomasek Fojtik.

Her husband Edward Polensky preceded her in death in 1988.

Survivors include: daughter, Nancy and Joe Novak of El Campo; sons, Don and Linda Polensky of Alvin and Ray and Rita Polensky of Port Lavaca; sisters, Mary Valka of Pt. Arthur, Agnes Fikes of Edna, Hattie Poole of San Antonio and Betsy Hutson of Sweeny; brothers, Jimmy Fojtik of Bay City and Albert Fojtik of Edna; grandchildren, Misty Rasmussen, Megan Novak, Christi Korenek, Ray Polensky, Jr., Shanda Polensky and Jarrod Polensky and great grandchildren, Kyle and Julia Rasmussen, Jordane and Kaleigh Polensky.

A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2009 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2009 at Holy Cross Catholic Church.

Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Jarrod Polensky, Ray Polensky, Jr., Ron Korenek, Mark Rasmussen, Joe Valka, Loddie Valka, Steve Valka and Louis John Fojtik.

Honorary pallbearers will be Ricky Poole, Gary Poole, Jeff Poole, Robert Fojtik, Tommy Fikes, Auddie Hutson, Gordon Hutson and Michael Fojtik.

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 March 22, 2009

ROBERT LEE POLK SR.

PALACIOS - Funeral services for Robert Lee Polk Sr. of Palacios, who passed away Aug. 12, 2008, will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at 2 p.m., at New Pilgrim Rose Baptist Church, Palacios, with the Rev. Leroy Monroe, eulogist. Burial will follow at Palacios Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday from 2 until 8 p.m. at the chapel.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Equella Goodall (and Larry) of Palacios; and two sons, Robert Lee Polk Jr. of Houston and Anthony Ray Polk of El Paso; five sisters, Velma Jedkins, Hattie Collins, Bessie Boone, Annie Thomas and Olivia King; and one brother, Dwight Polk; and other relatives.

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

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 8/22/2008

BAY CITY - Erma Lee Portee, 70, of Bay City, formerly of Allenhurst, died Monday, March 27, 2006.

She was born Oct. 3, 1935, in Allenhurst to Tommie Sr. and Mary Washington Abbott.

Survivors: husband, Isaac Portee; daughter, Patricia Portee; sisters, Cassie Abbott of Bay City and Earline Abbott of New York; brothers, Tommie Abbott Jr. of Ashwood and Robert Lee Abbott of New York; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. today at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church, the Rev. T. L. Richardson officiating.

Burial will follow at Ashwood Cemetery. Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-5197.

Victoria Advocate, March 31, 2006
 

Chloe Rugeley Pounds went to be with her lord during the night on Tuesday, the 10th of November, in Houston, TX. She peacefully passed away at 70 years of age, in the company of her son. Chloe was known for her enduring and kind spirit, faith and devotion, loyalty, generosity, friendship and unconditional love.

She was born to William and Matilda Rugeley, in Bay City, TX. After graduating from University of Texas, Chloe married, raised a son, was a long-term member of First Presbyterian Church in Houston and Bay City. She was active with her church circle, operated her ranch, and participated in charities and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, PEO, Stephen Ministry and the Texas Cattle Raisers Association.

She is survived by her son, Wade Rugeley Pounds and wife Marla. Her first grandchild is expected March of 2010.

Friends and family are cordially invited to gather and share remembrances from six until eight o_clock in the evening on Thursday, the 12th of November, at Earthman Funeral Home, 8303 Katy Freeway in Houston. The memorial service is to be conducted at 10 a.m., Friday, the 13th of November, at First Presbyterian Church, 5300 Main Street in Houston. A graveside service will follow via escorted cortege to Cedarvale Cemetery on Golden Avenue in Bay City.

Tributes and condolences may be offered at www.mem.com. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be directed to either First Presbyterian Churches in Houston, TX. or at 2216 Ave. H. Bay City, TX 77414-5194.

Bay City Tribune, Published November 11, 2009
 

POWELL, HENRY EDWARD "DICK"

TOMMYE RAYE POWELL

Tommye Raye Powell, 61, of Blessing, died March 7, 2002 at her residence. She was born August 13, 1940 in Bay City to Willis and Etta Marie Nash Epperson. Ms. Powell was a member of the First Baptist Church of Blessing and a life long resident of Blessing.

Survivors include: parents, Willis and Etta Marie Epperson of Blessing; daughter and son-in-law, Samantha and Derril Franzen of Collegeport; son, Sammy Powell of Nashville, Tenn.; sister and brother-in-law, Ginger and Victor Joe Zemanek of Hurst, Texas; granddaughters, Stephanie and Savannah Franzen of Collegeport; nephew, Greg Zemanek of Dallas; and niece Tracy Lipperdt of Keller, Texas.

Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2002 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Swift officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be G.W. Franzen, Wesley Franzen, Joe Jenkins, Homer Green, Greg Zemanek, and Glenn Lipperdt.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A00014B2002MR10

The Bay City Tribune, Sunday, March 10, 2002

IVA F. PRUETT
 

CEDAR LANE - Iva F. Pruett, 88, of Cedar Lane, passed away Jan. 20, 2009. She was born Nov. 2, 1920, in Van Zandt County, to the late John Francis and Vada McKnight Malone. She was a loving mother and grandmother and member and former Sunday school teacher at Cedar Lane Baptist Church.

Her husband, Cecil E. Pruett Sr., and four sister preceded her in death.

Survivors include her sons and their wives, Mike and Harrolyn Pruett of Cedar Lane, Eddie and Mary Pruett of Katy, and Ronny and Helen Pruett of Bay City; sister, Ruth Garfield of Lago Vista; grandchildren, Tiffany and Mike Foltyn, Todd and Heidi Pruett, Tammye and Cary Everidge, Tonya and Wade Schulz, Heather and David Sewell, Holly and David Jordan, Amanda Pruett, Sarah Pruett, and Justin Pruett; and great-grandchildren, Kassidy and Kylie Pruett, Bailye Foltyn, Pruett, Jenna and Olivia Schulz, Amber and Brandon Bearden, Lydia Pruett, and Bethany Pruett.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2009 at Cedar Lane Baptist Church with the Rev. Zach Nicholson and the Rev. Robert Carter officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Todd Pruett, Justin Pruett, Mike Foltyn, Wade Schulz, Cary Everidge, and David Sewell.
Brandon Bearden and Pruett Schulz will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Memorials may be made to Cedar Lane Baptist Church or the Alzheimer's Association.

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.

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 1/22/2009

Pruitt, Goldia Mary Bowen

FRANCITAS - Goldia Mary Pruitt was born Aug. 2, 1910 to Jasper and Alice Bowen. She was called to her heavenly home on Aug. 10, 2007 at the age of 97. Goldia was a Christian and a member of the Francitas Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. Goldia married W.O. Pruitt on Oct. 10, 1931. They were together for 57 years, until his death in 1988. She was a homemaker and a wonderful, loving wife and mother. She loved the Lord, her family, and her friends.

Goldia is survived by her daughter, Joyce Green of Francitas; sons J.O. Pruitt and wife Evelyn of Ganado and Travis Pruitt and wife Pat of Edna; grandchildren, Elaine Green of Beeville, Darvin Green of Francitas, Douglas Pruitt and wife Donna of Bay City, Jennifer Noack of Dripping Springs, Jacque Mercer and husband Pat of Inez, Penny Hendry and husband Wesley of Lolita; great-grandchildren, Chad Strong of California, Jon Pruitt and Derek Pruitt of Bryan, Cierra Pruitt of Houston, Kris Kunkel of College Station, Rachel Willauer of Bay City, Hunter Noack and Alyssia Nicholes of Dripping Springs, Sarah Bradley and husband Cody of Edna, Patrick Mercer of Austin, Jack Hamm and Sydney Hamm of Lolita, Brianna Hendry and Colby Hendry of Edna; two great-great-grandchildren, Hayden Fisher and Gage Fisher of Houston; and one sister, Eula Mae Shimek of Edna. Goldia is also survived by all of her dear friends at Southbrooke Manor Nursing Home, especially Hazel Peagler and Wayne Johnson.

Goldia was preceded in death by her husband, W.O. Pruitt; son-in-law, Howard Green; sisters, Jessie Lee Pedigree, Margie Brem and Elsie LeMaster; and brothers, Cecil Bowen, Virgel Bowen, and Preston Bowen.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 13 in the Baptist Temple Church of Edna, with the Rev. George Tompkins and the Rev. Ron Lynn officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Francitas Baptist Church, P.O. Box 62, Francitas, TX 77961 or Hospice of South Texas, 605 E. Locust, Victoria, TX 77901.

Arrangements under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home, 361-782-2221.

Please sign the guestbook at http://obits.victoriaadvocate.com.

Published in the Victoria Advocate from 8/12/2007 - 8/13/2007.
 

Mary Beatrice Purnell
(November 26, 1925 - October 9, 2007)

Mary Beatrice Purnell, 81, of El Maton passed away October 9, 2007. She was born November 26, 1925 in Beaumont, Texas to the late George Dewey Froust and Minnie Jewel Roper Froust. She was a retired accounts payable clerk and volunteered with the Women’s Pregnancy Center in Bay City.

She is survived by her husband Albert S. Purnell of El Maton; daughters Debbie Thedford of Houston, Mary Kathey Turley of Roundup, Montana and Donna Sue Feaster of W. Richland, WA; step-children Sidney Purnell of Marshall, TX, Timmy Purnell of Houston, George Alan Murray of El Maton and Joseph Hoegerl of Fairbanks, Alaska; seventeen grandchildren and twenty six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother William Thomas Froust and step-children Charles Purnell, Brenda Purnell, Mike Purnell and Donny Purnell.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM to 7PM Friday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, October 13, 2007 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Morgan officiating. Interment will follow at Ashby Cemtery near El Maton. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613.

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GEORGE THOMAS PYKA

BAY CITY - George Thomas Pyka, 86, of Bay City, formerly of La Ward, died Thursday, July 17, 2008. He was born on Sept. 17, 1921, in Bandera, to the late Andrew Pyka and Magdalen Postert Pyka. He was retired from Alcoa.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Iona Pyka; daughter, Cindy Luedecke and husband Dennis of Bay City; sons, Sam Pyka and wife Margaret of La Ward and Jerry Pyka and DiAnn Sabin of Port Lavaca; grandchildren, David, Jeremy, Shelly, and Shaun; and great-grandchildren, Dawson and Reaghan.

During WWII, he served with the Army as a combat engineer, infantryman, and machine gunner. He saw extensive action in Sicily, Italy, France, Alsace-Lorraine, and Germany. Several years before and after WWII, he was a carpenter and stonemason. He then became the foreman on a ranch near Bandera for several more years, calling upon skills obtained while growing up. Although he never stopped ranching in his heart, his last occupation was as an Alcoan in Point Comfort.

A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Bay City VFW Hall.
In lieu of usual remembrances, the family requests donations to the Houston Hospice-El Campo, 1102 N. Mechanic, El Campo TX 77437, 800-420-6193.

Published in the Victoria Advocate from 7/19/2008 - 7/20/2008

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