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Rosalie Talafuse
(November 13, 1928 - March 1, 2007)

Rosalie Talafuse, 78, of Bay City passed away Thursday, March 1, 2007 in Waco. She was born November 13, 1928 in Bay City to the late Roy H. & Maudie (Cummings) Taylor. Rosalie was a member of the Wild Peach Community Church, a former longtime resident of Bay City, before moving to Waco 5 years ago. She is survived by 3 sons: Roy, Yancy, and Chad Rodgers; daughter: Debbie Hollen; 2 sisters: Eva Lois Stansberry and Patsy Munson; brother: Virgil Taylor; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. Mrs. Talafuse was preceded in death by her parents; and 2 husbands: Hubert M. Rodgers and Pete Talafuse. A Funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, March 4, 2007 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Earl Breazeale officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home 245-4613.

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Eddie Tallas
(November 9, 1920 - August 4, 2008)

 

U.S. VeteranEddie Tallas, 87, of Van Vleck passed away August 4, 2008. He was born November 9, 1920 to the late Joseph and Mary Swet Tallas. He worked as a plumber for many years, served in the US Navy during WWII and was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church.
 

Survivors include his wife of 60 years Gertrude Fojtik Tallas; daughters and sons-in-law Shirley & Bob Kilpatrick of Bryan, TX and Carol & David Branton of Van Vleck; six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
 

The family will receive friends and relatives from 6pm to 8pm Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Friday, August 8, 2008 at St. Peter Lutheran Church with Rev. Jared Stillions officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be Greg Branton, Alan Kilpatrick, Mark Branton, Eric Branton, Joseph Brannon & Steven Milner. Memorials may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church, 1909 Peach, Bay City, TX 77414.
 

Bay City Tribune, August 10, 2008

 


Gertrude Veronica Tallas
(February 4, 1921 - November 5, 2008)

Gertrude Veronica Tallas, 87, of Van Vleck passed away Nov. 5, 2008. She was born February 4, 1921 in East Bernard, TX to the late August & Sophie Tymel Fojtik.

Her husband of 60 years Edward Tallas preceded her in death on Aug. 4, 2008. Survivors include daughters & their spouses Shirley & Bob Kilpatrick of Bryan, TX and Carol & David Branton of Van Vleck; sisters Della Biezenski of Van Vleck & Evelyn Schmalriede of Houston; brother Victor Fojtik of Humble; six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 6pm to 8pm Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Friday, Nov. 7, 2008 at St. Peter Lutheran Church with Rev. Jared Stillions officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Memorials may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church, 1909 Peach, Bay City, TX 77414. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613.

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OLGA KONARIK TARGAC


WEIMAR - Olga Konarik Targac, 86, of Weimar, passed away March 4, 2008 in Houston. She was born Jan. 1, 1922, in Smithville, the daughter of Jan and Emilie Konarik.

Olga was a homemaker, childcare provider, and a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Weimar. She married Joe Charles Targac on April 24, 1948.

Olga is survived by her daughter, Pat Simons and husband James of Columbus; sons, Deacon Joseph Targac and wife Mary of Hallettsville, David Targac and wife Stephanie of Bay City, and Gary Targac and wife Christina "Cricket" of Anchorage, Alaska; eight grandchildren, Patrick Simons, Chris, Matt, Spencer, Blair, Zachary, Christi and Dustin Targac; seven great-grandchildren, Brandon, Jonathon and Nicholas Simons, Brittany, Cassidy, Ryan and Titan Targac.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Eddie Konarik; and sister, Millie Svoboda.
Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2008, with a parish prayer service and rosary at 7 p.m., at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus.

Visitation will resume from 9-10 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael Catholic Church in Weimar. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday at St. Michael Catholic Church with Fr. John Peters officiating. Burial will follow at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in Plum.

Pallbearers will be all of her grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Michael Catholic School in Weimar or the charity of your choice.


Henneke Funeral Home, Columbus, 979-732-2143.

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 3/6/2008.

 


Talmadge James Tatum, Sr.
(December 12, 1939 - January 3, 2007)

Talmadge James Tatum, Sr., 67, of Bay City died January 3, 2007. He was born December 12, 1939 in Bay City to the late A. J. and Kathleen Hennigan Tatum. He and his wife operated Tex-Pak Express in Bay City for many years.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Jean Ann Tatum of Bay City; daughter & son-in-law Kimberly Ann and David Morton of Bay City; sons Jim Tatum of Bay City and A. Jay Tatum of Wadsworth; grandchildren Craig Guynes, Dee Guynes, Brian Tatum, A. J. Tatum, Tamira Stone, and Robyn Stone.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Friday, January 5, 2007 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at St. Francisville Cemetery in Wadsworth, Texas. Pallbearers include Ronnie Radfort, Bill Johnson, Dave Rotramel, Keith De Fehr, Michael Gandy, Jim Lyle, Robert Searles and Michael Martin. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City.

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ARLENE WILCOX TAYLOR


BAY CITY - Funeral services for Arlene Wilcox Taylor, 52, formerly of Bay City, who passed away Feb. 27, 2008, will be held Saturday, March 8, 2008, at 2 p.m., at Mother Zion Baptist Church, Bay City, with the Rev. Murray Martin, eulogist. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday from 2-8 p.m. at the chapel.

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

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 3/7/2008.

 

 

 Mrs. Ellie Cox Taylor Funeral Rites Tues., Burial In Hawley


Mrs. Ellis Cox Taylor, age 82 years, passed away at her home near Clemville Sunday at 9:10 p.m. Mrs. Taylor has been a number of years.

 

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Glen Larsen, Miss Goldie Taylor, Mrs. Grace Rasmussen; six sons, Harry, Carl, Erick, Joiner, William and Ernest; one brother, W. H. Cox, Houston. Funeral services were held at Matchett-Newman Funeral home Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. with burial in Hawley cemetery.

 

Matagorda County Tribune, March 22, 1945
 


Taylor

 

Funeral services will be held for Eura L. Hassell Taylor, 75, of Markham, 10 a.m. Friday at Taylor Brothers Chapel.

 

Taylor died December 9, 1981 at her residence.

 

Survivors include: husband, Loy Taylor of Markham; daughter, Clara M. Frick of Markham; step-daughters, Roxie Hoffman, Hope Auld, Margaret Johnson, Elsie Balch and Verna Lee Hamilton; son, Carmon E. Hassell of Markham; step-sons, James Taylor, R. C. Taylor and Dayton Taylor; brothers, Jack Smith and M. O. Smith.

 

Burial will follow services at Hawley Cemetery.

 

Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

 

THE DAILY TRIBUNE

Matagorda County, Texas

 


TAYLOR

Miss Goldie E. Taylor, 93, of Bay City died July 24 in her residence. She was a county resident since childhood. Survivors are brothers William H. Taylor of Bay City and C. V. Taylor of Willows, Calif. and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services and interment will be held Saturday, July 26, at 10 a.m. in Hawley Cemetery. The Rev. Joe Ramsey of the First Baptist Church of Markham will be officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

The Daily Tribune, July 25?, 1980
 


John "Whit" Taylor
(April 27, 1968 - August 31, 2005)

John “Whit” Taylor, 37 of Fort Worth passed away August 31, 2005 in Fort Worth. He was born April 27, 1968 in Fort Worth. He graduated from Bay City High School and attended Wharton County Junior College and LSU. He loved flying, fishing and Frisbee Golf. He was very athletic, courageous and fun-loving. He is survived by his daughter, Alex Esser of Baton Rouge; his parents, Howard and Hazel Taylor of Fort Worth; his brother, Brent Taylor of Bay City; nephew Mason Taylor; niece Lauren Jones; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.

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John Eric Taylor Killed in Accident At Hebronville

Mr. John Eric Taylor, 60, World War I veteran, was killed Thursday in an oil field accident at Hebronville. The former Matagorda county resident's remains will be brought here for burial.

He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Glenn Larsen and Mrs. Otto Rasmussen of Clemville and Miss Goldie Taylor of Bay City; four brothers, Harry and Carl Taylor of Willis, California and Ernest Taylor of Bakersfield, California and William Taylor of Clemville.

Services will be Saturday afternoon at 3 from Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. R. E. Black officiating. Burial will be in Hawley Cemetery.

The Daily Tribune, May 28, 1954
 


John Wesley Taylor, Jr.


John Wesley Taylor, Jr., 27, of Brazoria passed away Sept. 4, 2008. He was born January 14, 1981 in Bay City, TX to John Wesley Taylor, Sr. & D’Juana Lacina Taylor.

Survivors include his parents, both of Brazoria, brother Jake Taylor of Brazoria, maternal grandmother Doretta Lacina of Brazoria, paternal grandmother Eunice Ware of Baton Rouge, LA, Aunts; Rhonda Weathers of Brazoria, Debbie and Larry Jones of Mississippi, Donna and D. D. Phenald and Diane and Kenny Northrop all of Louisiana, as well as a number of great aunts and uncles, cousins and other relatives.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Rev. David Pate officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. P. J. Nelson, Jay Johnson, John Ashley, Jim Alford, Randy Miksch & Ryan Naquin will serve as pallbearers with Billie Turner as honorary pallbearer. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association or the American Heart 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

Bay City Tribune, Published September 7, 2008

 


W. H. Taylor

W. H. Taylor, age 81 years, 10 months and six days, died Friday night at his home near Clemville. He is survived by his wife, three daughters: Miss Goldie Taylor, Mrs. L. P. Larson and Mrs. Otto Rasmussen, all of Clemville; six sons: H. L. Taylor, C. V. Taylor and E. B. Taylor, all of California, J. E. Taylor of Corpus Christi, J. W. Taylor of Hawkins and W. M. Taylor of Clemville.

The funeral services will be at 2:30 Sunday afternoon from the Walker-Matchett Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hawley Cemetery, with Rev. R. E. Black of Markham officiating.

THE DAILY TRIBUNE, November 1, 1941, Matagorda County, Texas
 


TERRY

 

Anne "Betsy" Terry, 94, of Bay City, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2005. She was born April 9, 1910 in Davilla, Texas, to the late Robert Kerr and Ida White Kerr.

 

She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Troy and an associate member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church of Bay City. Formerly of Troy, she has resided in Bay City since 1993.

 

She married Earl Marvin Skinner of Bartlett on December 1, 1928, and H. A. Terry of Pasadena on August 26, 1966.

 

She was preceded in death by: her husbands, Earl Marvin Skinner and H.A. Terry; her parents; her daughter, Mary Gladys Brooks; two sons, Joe Terry and Robert Skinner; three sisters; two brothers; and a grandson.

 

She was survived by: her daughters-in-law, Janiece Hinkle and husband Bill of Waco, and Connie Terry of Dallas; her sons, Jack Terry and wife Gerry of Morgan City, Louisiana, and Wayne Terry and wife Dee of

 Frisco; her sister, Nell Underwood of Las Cruces, New Mexico; her brother, E.H. "Ned" Kerr of Holland, Texas; and by 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

 

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2005 at the St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Bay City, with the Rev. Tom Morgan officiating.

 

Interment was at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, Texas.

 

Her grandsons served as pallbearers.

 

A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 15, 2005, at The Legacy in Bay City.

 

The Bay City Tribune, January 19, 2005

 


Marion Louise Terry
(September 27, 1917 - February 25, 2007)

Marion Louise Terry, 89, of Bay City passed away Feb. 25, 2007. She was born Sept. 27, 1917 in New Waverly, TX to the late Marion Sephus and Ella Louise Kelly Hollis. She was a former longtime resident of Livingston, TX.

Survivors include daughter Jerry Perinich; son Nevi Gleves Terry, Jr.; grandchildren Lynndy Perinich, Debby L. Avitts, Sara Terry, & Melissa Terry and three great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007 at the Blanchard Baptist Church in Livingston, TX with Rev. Royce Pennington and Rev. Fred Alford officiating. Interment will follow at the Forrest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, TX. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613.

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Hawley Burial For Mrs. Tharp

Mrs. Madge Tharp, a resident of San Francisco, passed away in Houston this morning. She grew up in Blessing and will be interred in Hawley Cemetery there.

Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Chapel. Rev. Milton McWilliams of St. Mark's Episcopal Church will officiate.

Survivors include her son, Bobby Tharp of San Francisco; and two sisters, Mrs. Paul Braden of Houston and Mrs. Hugh Thompson of Rockport.

THE DAILY TRIBUNE, March 3, 1967, Matagorda County, Texas


ELISHA THOMAS SR.

CEDAR LAKE - Funeral services Elisha Thomas Sr. "Black Snake" of Cedar Lake will be Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem Christian Church with Pastor K. W. Bree officiating.

Burial will be at Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery immediately following services.

Viewing will be Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 from 4-8 p.m. in the chapel of Green's Mortuary.

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

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 9/10/2009
 


Luberta Thomas
Oct. 27, 1920 - Aug. 19, 2009

Funeral services for Luberta Thomas, 88, of Cedar Lane, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 2009, at St. Mark Bapt. Church, Cedar Lane, with the Rev. Herbert Hawkins, Jr., eulogist. Burial will follow at St. Mark Cemetery.

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

She was born in
Cedar Lane, Texas, October 27, 1920, to Henry Thomas, Sr. and Gracie Grice Thomas, and passed away August 19, 2009, in Bay City.

Survivors include: one brother, Charles Thomas (and Cleopatra) of Cedar Lane; two sisters-in-law, Johnnie M. Thomas and Roxie M. ONeal; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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

Bay City Tribune, Published August 26, 2009
 


Funeral Services Held Wednesday For Bob Thompson

 

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City for J. R. "Bob" Thompson, Collegeport farmer, who was found dead in Virginia last week with a bullet in his head.

 

The services were held at 2:30 o'clock and burial was in the Hawley Cemetery near Blessing.

 

Pallbearers were W. W. Wilkinson Jr., Vernon Bowers, Jimmy Norton, Arthur Matthes, M. S. Holsworth and John Merck.

 

June 3, 1941, Newspaper Unknown

 


Bunyan Ezell Thompson
(October 7, 1909 - October 11, 2005)

Bunyan Ezell Thompson, 96, of Deer Park, TX died October 11, 2005 at Bayshore Hospital in Pasadena, TX. He was born October 7, 1909 to the late Robert Lee and Nancy Ophelia Seals Thompson. He was a resident of Deer Park the past 2 years, a former 50 year resident of Bay City, and a member of the Baptist Church. He was a member of carpenters and millwright local 213. Survivors include: 3 daughters: Joyce Gross of Huntsville, TX, Jimmie Gilpin of Deer Park, TX, and Kathy LaBlanc of Lake Charles, LA; son: Don Ray Thompson of Sonoma, CA; 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife: Hettie Inez Byrd Thompson, 3 sisters and 7 brothers. A Funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, October 15, 2005 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Chester Sassman officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers are Michael & Darin Gross, Kevin & Jeff Thompson, Terry, David, and Timothy Gilpin, and Robert Taylor. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City 245-4613.

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Ethel Thompson
Sunrise, June 17, 1942 - Sunset, Feb. 23, 2009


Home going service of Sister Ethel Thompson.

Lie in state
2:00 to 8:00 p.m., March 3, 2009. Duncan Roberts Funeral Home, 2500 Avenue C, Bay City TX. 979-245-5197

Funeral Services
11:00 a.m. March 4, 2009 Zion Temple A.M.E.
Church Brazoria, TX 979-798-8754


Bay City Tribune, Published March 1, 2009

 


MARSHALL THOMPSON JR.

VICTORIA - Marshall Thompson Jr., 78, of Victoria, passed away Friday, July 17, 2009. He was born May 15, 1931, in Victoria, to the late Marshall Thompson Sr. and Ethel Williams Thompson. He was retired from South Texas Nuclear Plant and a Baptist. He was a volunteer at the Victoria County Sheriff Department serving on the Disciplinary Committee at the County Jail for over seven years.

He is survived by his wife, Martha Steen Thompson; daughters, Martha Kay Maddox of Houston, Ethel Thompson Shelton of Dallas, and Marsha Thompson Pickens of Victoria; sons, Bobby Joe Thompson of Victoria, Mitchell Thompson of Austin, and Steven M. Thompson of Cuero; sister, Marsha Adele Thompson of Houston; brothers, John Richard Wright of Corpus Christi; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Carolyn Sue Young; and brother, Joe "Pickie" Thompson.
Walk-in visitation will be from 10:30 a.m.
until 7 p.m. today, with the family receiving friends from 6-7 p.m., at Barefield Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be at
10 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, with eulogist Rev. Fred Hobbs, and officiating Rev. Larry D. Steen. Interment will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery with full military honors under the auspices of the Victoria County Veterans Council, AL, CWV, VFW, DAV, MCL, MOWW, EX-POW, MOPH< VVA, and KWV.

Active pallbearers will be Roy Pickens, Darryl Steen, Kevin Williams, Lavernon Edwards, Anthony Threadgill, Kevin King, and Deacon Troy Duruisseau.

Honorary pallbearers are the Mt. Nebo Male Chorus, Deacon William Johnson, Deacon James Johnson, and a very special friend, Deacon Ernest Hosey.

Barefield Funeral Home,
Victoria
, 361-575-6180.

The Victoria Advocate, July 21, 2009
 


Terry A. Thompson
(October 12, 1956 - June 26, 2005)

Terry A. Thompson 48, of Bay City died June 26, 2005 at Hermann Memorial Hospital in Houston, TX. He was born October 12, 1956 in Bay City, TX to Ralph and Elizabeth Ann Sedlock Thompson. Terry was a life long resident of Bay City and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include: father: Ralph Thompson of Bay City; mother: Ann Correll of Bay City; daughter: Laura Beth Thompson of Bay City; 2 sons a daughters-in-law: Craig Alan & Pamela Thompson of Bay City, Terry Lee & Barbara Thompson of Lake Jackson; 2 sister & a brother-in-law: Vicky & Mike Stone and Shirley Thompson; 2 brothers & a sister-in-law: Robert & Kim Thompson, and W. R. “Shorty” Thompson, Jr. all of Bay City; 4 grandchildren: Kaityn Thompson and Ryver Clawson both of Lake Jackson, and Paitan Hassell & Shae Frick both of Bay City. Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, June 30, 2005, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev’s. Chester Sassman & Aaron Young officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be John Bundick, Marc Frazier, Jeff Davis, Gary Coker, Jay Smith, and Weldon Thompson. Honorary Pallbearer will be Mark Stone. The Family will receive friends at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

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Eunice Thormaehlen - Critendon
(June 30, 1914 - November 17, 2007)

Eunice Thormaehlen - Critendon, 93, of Bay City, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2007. She was born June 30, 1914 in Karnes County, TX to Pitkin Barnes Taylor and Mary Jones Taylor. She was raised in Kingsville, TX and graduated from Kingsville High School. Eunice was a resident of Bay City since 1941, a member of First Baptist Church of Bay City, and retired as a switchboard operator from Matagorda General Hospital.

She is survived by her daughters: Billie Jean Coker of Tyler and Linda Kay Burtram of Katy; by her son: E. J. Thormaehlen, Jr. and wife Jerallyn of Boerne; and by 17 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 14 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands: E. J. “Ed” Thormaehlen, Sr. and E. A. “Bill” Critendon; by her parents Pitkin B. and Mary Taylor; and by seven brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 24, 2007 at the First Baptist Church of Bay City with Dr. Michael Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be her grandsons: E. J. “Trey” Thormaehlen, III, Lawrence Thormaehlen, Scott Thormaehlen, Erik Thormaehlen, Dale Burtram, Jr. and Wayne Bruening. Honorary pallbearers will be her great and great-great grandsons.

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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Margaret Norris Thornton

Sept. 17, 1912 - May 4, 2009

Margaret Norris Thornton passed away May 4, 2009 in Angleton, Texas, at the age of 96.

Margaret was affectionately known by family and friends as Cooter. She was a beautiful and caring mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was born in Palacios, Texas on September 17, 1912, to Harry A. and Maude Alice Norris. At an early age the Norris family moved to Colorado to homestead. After 13 years, they moved back to Matagorda County, settling in Bay City, where they farmed rice and ranched.

Margaret graduated from Bay City High School and then received a degree from Massey Business School in Houston, Texas. While a student there she met Noble D. Thornton, they married and spent their married life in Bay City. They have two children, Anne Carl of Columbia Lakes and N. Douglas Thornton of Houston. She spent 35 years joyfully helping customers make selections at Tetts Jewelry Store on the square in Bay City.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brother, Harry E. Norris, and her son-in-law, Thomas S. Carl.

She is survived by her daughter, Anne Carl; son Doug Thornton; grandchildren, Anne Elise Dollery and husband Steve of Caldwell, Jennifer Dollery and husband Shawn of Caldwell, Todd Thornton and Chris and Rachel Thornton of Lubbuck, Texas; great grandchildren, Shawn, Kody, Lindie and Cole Dollery of Caldwell, and Banks Allen Thornton of Lubbock, Texas; sister-in-law Johnna Norris and nephew Harry E. Norris, Jr., of Bay City.

Margaret lived in Bay City until six years ago when she came to live with Anne at Columbia Lakes. She was a lifetime member of the First Methodist Church in Bay City, where she faithfully served the Lord and was very active in the Fellowship class. She was a loyal member of the Order of Eastern Star serving as Worthy Matron as well as other offices. She enjoyed helping others by serving as Pink Lady at Matagorda General Hospital. She was very active in the community of Bay City and known for her sweet smile and delicious pies.

Pallbearers will be: Steve Dollery, Shawn F. Dollery, Harry E. Norris, Jr., Chris Thornton, Todd Thornton, Shawn A. Dollery, Kody Dollery, and Cole Dollery.

The family would like to express their thanks to caretakers, Shirley Tolbert, Essie Tolbert, Tenola Franklin, Norma Gutierrez, and Carol Farris. Also thank you for the loving care she received at Country Village Care for the past two months.

Visitation will be at Bakers Funeral Home in West Columbia from 5 p.m.  7 p.m., Thursday, May 7, 2009. Funeral Service will be a 2 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church Chapel, in Bay City with the Rev. Chris Harrison officiating. Burial will be at Cedarvale Cemetery, following the service.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in Bay City or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are by Baker Funeral Home, 634 S. Columbia Dr., West Columbia.

Online Condolences may be made by signing the guest book at www.bakerfuneralhome.net


Bay City Tribune, Published May 6, 2009

 


ANNIE SHAFER TITT


VICTORIA - Annie Shafer Titt, 88, of Victoria, formerly of Bay City and Van Vleck, died Saturday, March 15, 2008. She was born Feb. 28, 1920, in El Campo, to the late James Edward Shafer and Robbie Ann Frasier Shafer. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert L. Titt; sons, Robert F. Titt and James W. Tate; sisters, Lula Callaway, Clara Benedict, Emma LaRue, and Bertha Klingaman; and brothers, James W. Shafer, Leslie L. Shafer, and Robert E. Shafer.

She is survived by her son, Kenneth W. Titt and wife, Peggy, of Victoria; sister, Laverne Stevens of Bay City; sister-in-law, Della Mae Shafer, also of Bay City; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Bay City Funeral Home chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 19 at the funeral home chapel, the Rev. Don Meador officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

Pallbearers will be Chris Titt, Rick Baird, Cameron Brooks, Richard Franklin, John Stevens, and Val Walleck.
Memorials: donor's choice.

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

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 3/18/2008.

 


Marlene Addie Tolleson
(May 11, 1936 - January 18, 2007)

Marlene Addie McDaniel Tolleson, 70, of Tide Water Oaks, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2007 in Bay City. She was born May 11, 1936 in Fort Worth, to Frank McDaniel and Ethel Leona Nivens McDaniel. She was a resident of Matagorda County for the past 65 years, a member of the Methodist Church and was a retired Store Clerk, and had worked at Diddies Grocery in Palacios and at the Blessing Store in Blessing.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Williams and son, James Williams of Tide Water Oaks; by her step children, Kim Keiler of Wharton, Lisa Perez of Ganado and Jeff Tolleson of Tres-Palacios Oaks; by her sister, Bertie Lackey of Fort Worth; her brother, Carrol Dean Magee of Francitas; and by her grandchildren, Ashley Hurta of Victoria and Jimmy Morgan of Kyle. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Jimmy Williams and Sam Tolleson; and by her parents, Frank and Ethel Leona McDaniel.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing.

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.

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JUANITA RUTH TOMLINSON

 

Juanita Ruth Tomlinson, 52, of Markham, died Jan. 30, 1977 at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston. She was born Nov. 19, 1924 in San Gabriel, TX. She is survived by her widower, Wayne K. Tomlinson of Markham; two sons, Wayne H. Tomlinson of Houston and Robert Louis Tomlinson of Ingleside; three sisters, Mrs. Georgie Tucker and Mrs. Eve Goodson of Houston and Mrs. Olive Durnal of Los Angeles, Calif., one brother, Joe R. William, Jr. of Georgetown and two granddaughters. Services were held Jan. 31 at 1 p.m. at Taylor Brothers Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Joe Ramsey officiated. Burial was in Hawley Cemetery.

 

Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

 

THE DAILY TRIBUNE, January 31, 1977

 


WAYNE KELSO TOMLINSON JR.

 

Funeral services for Wayne Kelso Tomlinson Jr., 78, were scheduled for Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Markham with Rev. Howard Harper

 and Rev. Cabel Roberts officiating. Interment followed at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing.

 

Wayne Tomlinson passed away Jan. 8 in Texas City.

 

He was born July 4, 1919 in Andice to Wayne Kelso Tomlinson Sr. and Ether May Wear Tomlinson.

 

He was a resident of Markham for 52 years before moving to Hitchcock in 1996.

 

He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hitchcock and a former member of the First Baptist Church of Markham, where he served as a Deacon and Treasurer.

 

He retired, after 32 years of service, as a Planter Operator from Marathon Oil Corporation in Markham.

 

Survivors include his two sons and a daughter-in-law, Wayne Henry Tomlinson of San Francisco and Robert Louis and Nina Tomlinson of Hitchcock; two sisters, EmOleta [Emma Leta] Tomlinson Roberts of Ft. Worth and Betty Anna Tomlinson Tokarczyk of Austin; four grandchildren, Rachel Marie Stephenson and husband Michael of Hitchcock, Laura Deanna Brumbaugh of Santa Fe, Karen Nicole Tomlinson of Hitchcock and Stacey Lynette Tomlinson of Hitchcock; a great grandchild, Kyle Norman Brumbaugh of Santa Fe.

 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Ruth Williams Tomlinson in 1977, and by two brothers, Thurman R. Tomlinson and Eldon E. Tomlinson.

 

Pallbearers were Billy McWilliams, David Bolin, Jeff Roberts, Revis [Reavis] Tomlinson, Sam Myers, Ken Estep, Michael Stephenson and Jefferson Roberts. Honorary pallbearers were Norman Manning, Raymond Manning, Edward Lee Manning and Fred Manning.

 

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.

 

THE DAILY TRIBUNE, January 11, 1998

 


Ethel Mae Tone
Aug. 28, 1972 - Nov. 4, 2009

Funeral Services for Ethel Mae Tone, 87, of Bay City, were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 10 at Shiloh Baptist Church, Cedar Lane, with the Rev. Steven Staten, pastor, and the Rev. L.V. Harvey, eulogist. Burial followed at Shiloh Cemetery.

She was born in Cedar Lane, Texas, August 28, 1922, to Eddie Tone and Leatha Mills Tone, and passed away November 4, 2009.

Survivors include: two sisters, Doris Tone and Veola Tone, both of Bay City and one brother, Edward Tone of Cedar Lane. Also one sister-in-law, Edna Tone; also six nieces including one she reared, Eddie Jean Turner, and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded by: her parents and one brother, Charlie Tone.

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

Bay City Tribune, Published November 11, 2009
 


Teresa C. Tresselt

 

PALACIOS [Matagorda County, Texas] - Teresa Clare Tresselt, 95, of Palacios, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2003.

 

She was born Dec. 19, 1907, in Manhattan, N.Y., to the late John and Henrietta Clare. She was a volunteer ambulance driver for the American Red Cross in New York during World War II. She was a Catholic.

 

Survivors: son, Ernest F. Tresselt of Palacios; brother, Philip Clare of Redoak, Va.; seven grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; seven stepgreat-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and three stepgreat-great-grandchildren.

 

Preceded in death by: husband, Ernest Charles Tresselt; daughter, Teresa Marie Tresselt; one sister; nine brothers; and one stepgrandchild.

 

Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, the Rev. Charles Dwomoh officiating.

 

Burial will be at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing. Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, 361-972-2012.

 

The Victoria Advocate, November 16, 2003

 


Jose "Joe" Angelo Trevino
(July 18, 1947 - September 21, 2006)

Jose Angelo “Joe” Trevino, 59, of Bay City passed away Thursday, September 21, 2006 at Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City. He was born July 18, 1947 in Harlingen, TX to the late Angel & Juanita Paz Trevino. Mr. Trevino was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, and Owner/Operator of Trevino Trucking Company.

He is survived by his wife: Janie Trevino of Bay City; 2 daughters & sons-in-law: Jo Ann & John Benavides, and Sylvia Ann Trevino & husband Daniel all of Bay City; 4 sons & daughters-in-law: Joe Angel, III & Yvette Trevino, Benito & Frances Trevino, Elias & Frankie Trevino, and Chris & Venessa Trevino all of Bay City; his step-father: Elias Paz of Bay City; a sister: Susie Morales of Bay City; 20 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.

The Rosary will be held at 8:00 PM Saturday, September 23, 2006 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be held at 2:30 PM Sunday, September 24, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers will be Ray Estrada, Fred Brown, John Hayden, Leroy Saucedo, Mike Stone, Paul Apataca, Manuel Figueroa, and Alfredo Estrada.

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

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

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Mariano Solis Trevino
(July 2, 1936 - December 11, 2005)

Mariano Solis Trevino, 69, of Van Vleck died December 11, 2005. He was born July 2, 1936 in Glen Flora, Texas to Juan and Eufemia Solis Trevino. He had worked as a Chemical Analyst for Celanese.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Andrea L. Trevino and one brother, Inez Trevino. Survivors include daughters & sons-in-law, Margarita & John Carrillo and Norma & Nat Longoria all of Blessing; sons & daughters-in-law, Fred & Michele Trevino of Alvin, Bobby Trevino, Patrick & Tina Trevino, Peter Trevino all of Bay City and Lupe & Susie Trevino of Van Vleck; sister, Martina Trevino of Bay City; half sisters, Jesusa Saldivar of Victoria and Lupita Lopez of Mexico; half brother, Antonio Trevino of Edinberg; daughter-in-law, Stephanie Garcia of Bay City; fifteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

A prayer service will be 7:00 PM Tuesday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday at Rose of Sharon Pentecostal Church in Van Vleck with Rev. Janie Robles and Rev. Janie Jo Lopez officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers include, Joe Saldana, Jr., Nat Longoira IV, Rick Suarez, Moses Trevino, Bobby Trevino, Jr. And Bralio Garcia. Blake Trevino, Robert Vargas, and Daniel Garcia will serve as honorary pallbearers. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-429-7002.

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Dorothy Lukefahr Treybig
March 20, 1932 - July 1, 2009

Dorothy Lukefahr Treybig went home to be with Our Lord on July 1, 2009. She was born Dorothy Ann Lukefahr to Elsie and Edgar Lukefahr on March 20, 1932, in Greeley, Nebraska, the sixth of eight children. She and her family moved to Bay City, Texas in 1939, where she grew up, attended Holy Cross School, and graduated from Bay City High School in 1948.

She was awarded a scholarship to the
Southwestern Business School, graduating with honors. She was quickly employed by Nabisco Company in Houston, and later with Phillips Petroleum Company in Old Ocean, Texas. While at Phillips, she met the love of her life, William J. Treybig. Their courtship culminated with their wedding at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City on June 15, 1957. Msgr, Christopher J. Martin officiated.

Bill_s employment with Marathon Oil Company as an engineering manager and superintendent resulted in many relocations for their growing family of five children, including Houston twice, Bay City twice, and Iraan and Midland
, Texas. Their last assignment was in Artesia, New Mexico, where they made their home until Bill_s retirement.

Bill and Dorothy moved to
Kerrville, Texas and became active members of Notre Dame Catholic Church and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Dorothy was also active in the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in Kerrville
. She had many talents, including homemaker, sewing clothing for her children for many years, and needlepoint. She was a voracious reader.

Because of Bill and Dorothy_s love of travel and education, they enjoyed numerous Elderhostel educational trips and other travel tours to Alaska, Hawaii, and most of the lower 48 states. Family reunions in France and Germany brought their travels full circle.

Dorothy is survived by her husband of 52 years, William James; daughter, Gayle Banschbach and her husband Mike; son, Mark Treybig and his wife Kathy; son, Gregg Treybig and his wife Michelle; son, Patrick Treybig; and daughter Ellen Treybig. She is also survived by her brother Harold Lukefahr and his wife Polly of Midfield, Texas; sister, Teresa Lezak of Pearland, Texas, and Charlotte Parks and her husband Billy of Victoria, Texas; eight grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, three brothers and a sister.

Services were held Monday, July 6, 2009 at Notre Dame Catholic Church, Kerrville. The Mass was preceded by a rosary. Memorials may be made to the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Kerrville. The family invites you to send condolences at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com using the Send Condolences_link.

Bay City Tribune, Published July 8, 2009
 

 

Rosa Lee Rodriguez Triana
May 16, 1955  April 15, 2009


Rosa Lee Rodriguez Triana, 53 of Houston, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

She was born May 16, 1955 in Raymondville, Texas to Rogerio G. Rodriguez, Sr. and Maria Guadalupe Martinez Rodriguez. Formerly of Bay City, she was a resident of Houston for the past 30 years. She was a Registered Nurse and worked for the Harris County Hospital District, Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, was a member of St. Albert of Trapani Catholic Church of Houston, and was a member of LULAC Council # 4655 of Lake Jackson.

She is survived by: her parents, Roy G. and Lupita Rodriguez of Bay City; by her husband, Jorge Triana of Houston; her sisters, Ruby Ruiz and Yolanda DeLeon of Freeport, Texas and Pearl Trevino of Van Vleck; and her brothers, Johnny Rodriguez of Eunice, Louisiana, Roy Rodriguez of Bay City, Texas, and Wally Rodriguez of Arcola, Texas.

She was preceded in death by: her brother, Benjamin Rodriguez; and her niece Marei B. Ortiz.

The Rosary will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the funeral home. A Prayer Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the funeral home. The Funeral Mass will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2009 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with the Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating.

The Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers will be Johnny Rodriguez, Roy Rodriguez, Jr., Wally Rodriguez, Jesus Ortiz, Jr., Vinny DeLeon and Gus Triana, Jr.

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 April 19, 2009

 


Sherrill Hocut Trombatore
(December 1, 1946 - December 27, 2007)

Sherrill Hocut Trombatore, 61, of Bay City passed away Dec. 27, 2007. She was born Dec. 1, 1946 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late Imogene Goodson & Jack Hocut. Survivors include her husband Philip Trombatore of Bay City; daughter Angela Fox & husband Steven of Midland, TX; son Chad Trombatore & wife Beverly of Bay City; brother Joe Hocut of Harvey, LA; grandchildren Mysti & Ethan Trombatore, Hannah, Tia, Autumn, & Braxton Fox. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment will be 3:00 PM Monday at Brookside Cemetery in Houston.

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HENRY COWEN TROUTMAN
 

CLEVELAND - Henry Cowen Troutman peacefully passed on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007 at his home in Cleveland, Texas. He was born Sunday, Nov. 15, 1925, in Blessing, to the late Horace and Mable Troutman.


Henry was preceded in death by his brothers, Don and Harold Troutman; and sister, Norma York.

 
Henry is survived by his loving wife, Jessie Troutman; sons, Henry Alan Troutman and Frank Cowen Troutman and significant other Melissa Kahl; daughters, Donna Kay Watkins and husband Larry, Lisa Jefferies and husband Scott, Crystal Marie Troutman and significant other Eddie Bannister, Jennifer Ann Dean and husband Brent; grandchildren, Chad Watkins and wife Wendy, Kacey McKellar-Hendrix, Kevin McKellar and wife Amber, Janet McKellar, Gregory Jefferies, Amelia Dean, Jacob Dean, Damon Guy Devance, Jacob Bannister, Tyler Bannister, and Eddie Bannister Jr.; sister, Dora Warn; brothers, Fred and Howard Troutman and Ralph Aikin; great-grandchildren, Lauren and Cullen Watkins; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

 
Visitation for Henry Troutman was held from 6-8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 1, 2007 at Neal Funeral Home in Cleveland.

 

Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m. today at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. Services for Henry Troutman will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007 at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Hawley Cemetery in Blessing.

 

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 10/2/2007.
 


Della Mae Tucker
(May 20, 1926 - August 19, 2007)

Della Mae Polensky Tucker passed away August 19, 2007. She was born May 20, 1926 in El Campo, TX to the late Louis and Mary Cerny Polensky. She had been a resident of Bay City for over 40 years.

She is survived by six children and their spouses Linda J. and Joe E. Frost, Sr. of Bay City, Larry L. and Susan Tucker of Lake Jackson, Glenn K. & Monica Tucker, Diane M. Broussard, Marilyn K. & Rocky Thornton and Wayne K. Tucker all of Bay City; sister Rose Polensky Tomek of Bay City; grandchildren Virginia Sabrsula, Elizabeth Morrow, Joe E. Frost, Jr., Carolyn Sykes, Donald Tucker, Duane Tucker, Lisa Crocket, David Tucker, Jody Tucker, J. R. Tucker, Ray Tucker and Alan Tucker; seventeen great grandchildren and six great- great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Jodie Lige Tucker.

Funeral service will be 4:00 PM Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Chester Sassman officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joey Frost, Jr., Alan Tucker, Donald Tucker, Duane Tucker, J. R. Tucker, Ray Tucker, Jody Tucker and David Tucker. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. The family will receive visitors from 7PM-9PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

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ICA LENA TUCKER

 

Mrs. Ica Lena Tucker, 77, of Palacios, died in Citizens Memorial Hospital in Victoria on Wednesday, June 16, 1976 at 6:55 p.m. She was born Aug 21, 1898 in Ganado. She was preceded in death by her husband.

 

She is survived by daughters Mabel Bobbitt of Palacios, Gladys McWhirter of Arcola, Lena Mae Tramble of Victoria, Ina Lee Tucker of Richmond; sons Theo Thomas Tucker of Pasadena, Charles Tucker of Austin, Jack Tucker of Edna, William Tucker of Pasadena, Charles Tucker of Austin, Rodney Tucker of Edna and William Tucker of Brookhaven, Miss., 31 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. She was a member of the Baptist Church.

 

The funeral will be held at Palacios Funeral Home Saturday, June 19 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Rayford Harris officiating. Interment will be held from Hawley Cemetery in Blessing.

 

The Daily Tribune, June 17 or 18, 1976

 


Ina L. Tucker

 

HOUSTON - Ina Lee Tucker, 65, of Houston and formerly of Blessing, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004.

 

She was born Sept. 14, 1938, in Blessing, to the late Cyrus Perry and Ica Lena Purvis Tucker.

 

Survivors: sisters, Lena Tucker Milleson of Savoy, Gladys Tucker McWinter of Arcola, and Mabel Tucker Babbitt of Markham; brothers, Rodney Tucker of Blessing, Jack Dempsey Tucker of Edna, and William Clyde Tucker

 of Brookhaven, Miss.

 

Preceded in death by: brothers, Francis Leon Tucker, Charles Alvis Tucker, and Tommy T. Tucker.

 

Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-4613.

 

The Victoria Advocate, February 5, 2004

 

Memorial services for Larry Lige Tucker Sr., 61, of Lake Jackson, Texas was held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at the Tucker residence.

He died
December 9, 2008
at home after a lengthy illness.

Larry was born in Bay City, Texas in 1947 to Jodie Lige and Della Mae Tucker. He was a union ironworker for many years and owned and operated Brazosport Automotive Refinishers. He was an avid classic car enthusiast and loved hot rods, racing and airplanes - anything having to do with speed. He was very meticulous in everything he did.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Diane Broussard.

Survivors include: his wife, Susan; sons, Jody, J.R. and Ray Tucker and stepson, Tommy Wooten and wife, Alisa; brothers, Glenn Tucker and wife, Monica, and Wayne Tucker; sisters, Linda and husband, Joe Frost, Marilyn and husband, Rocky Thornton; six grandchildren, one step-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.

He will be loved and missed by his family and all who knew him.

Bay City Tribune, Published December 14, 2008
 


Emmott Tuley

 

Funeral services for Herschel Emmott Tuley, 77, of Markham will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Bill Haskell and the Rev. Howard Harper officiating. Burial will be in Hawley Cemetery, Blessing.

 

Mr. Tuley was born May 6, 1910, in Cannon Falls, Minn., to Herschel N. and Cora Hunn Tuley and died Dec. 20, 1987, at Matagorda General Hospital, Bay City.

 

A resident of Markham for 13 years, he was a former resident of Houston for 30 years. He was a retired design engineer with the City of Houston Public Works Department with 26 years service.

 

He was a member of the Lutheran church.

 

Survivors include his wife, Gladys Ulland Tuley of Markham; a brother-in-law, Leon Wolfe of Markham; two nieces, Maurine Ulland Wehe of Seguin and Irene Ulland Eissler of Waco; two nephews, John O. Cornett of Houston and Jim Cornett of Needville; and eight great-nephews and four great-nieces.

 

Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.

 

THE DAILY TRIBUNE, December 21, 1987

 


ALFRED OREN TURNER


Family graveside services for Alfred Oren Turner, 73, of Gonzales and formerly of Palacios, Tx., were held Dec. 1, 2008 at Harwood Cemetery in Harwood, Tx. with Rev. Glynn Behrent officiating.

Mr. Turner was born Dec. 12, 1934 in Palacios to Oran Issac and Leola Hebel Turner. He entered into eternal rest on Nov. 28, 2008.

He married Elaine Tumlinson on Oct. 13, 1961. He was a tug boat operator for over 25 years and loved to garden and listen to old country and western music.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine Turner, of Harwood; daughter and son-in-law Judy Amenda Turner and Terry Gibson of Teague, Tx.; son and daughter-in-law Jimmy Allen and Laura Turner of Luling, Tx.; sister Barbara Legg of Sweeney, Tx.; and grandchildren Laura Lynn Turner, Grant Allen Turner, Jenna Leola Turner, Bradley Wayne Gibson, Nicholas Ryan Gibson, Ashley Nicole Motloch, and Matthew Thomas Bebee.

Pallbearers were Jimmy Turner, Bradley Gibson, Terry Gibson, August Motloch III, and Grant Turner.

Memorials may be made to the Gonzales Family Church, 320 St. Andrew, Gonzales, Tx. 78629 or the Harwood Community Center, Harwood, Tx. 78631.
 

The Palacios Beacon, Wednesday, December 17, 2008

 


Patsy "Pat" Jane Tweedle
(September 17, 1938 - October 14, 2009)

Patsy “Pat” Jane Tweedle, 71, of Matagorda, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2009 in Victoria, TX. She was born September 17, 1938 in Palacios, TX to William Presley Tweedle and Margaret Ann Krauser Tweedle.

Pat was a former bookkeeper for Tony’s Restaurant in Houston, TX. She was also a former owner of the Seabreeze Restaurant in Matagorda, TX and worked as a waitress at restaurants in Matagorda.

She is survived by her sisters: Betty L. Bryant of Matagorda and Joyce Ann Uherek of Needville; her brothers: William P. Tweedle of Matagorda and Richard L. Tweedle of Bay City. She was preceded in death by her parents; and by her brothers: Charlie and Roy E. Tweedle.

Graveside services will be held at 3:30 PM Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at the Matagorda Cemetery with Rev. Melvin Ryman officiating.

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