Matagorda County Obituaries
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ELIZABETH D. WADDELL

EAGLE LAKE - Elizabeth D. Waddell, 85, of Eagle Lake passed away June 30, 2009 in Columbus.

Mrs. Waddell was in the Alpha Pi Sorority for 53 years and served one term as president of the Texas State Association. She was a member of the Colonial Dames Seventeenth Century, John Champion Chapter in Bellaire. She served in several capacities: a member of Daughters of the American Revolution, Comfort Wood Chapter, in Wharton, for over 50 years; a member of United Daughters of the Confederacy, Shropshire-Upson Chapter in Columbus; served two terms as president in the Eagle Lake Study Club, 1959-1960 and 1966-1967; was on the Revitalize Eagle Lake Committee; was owner of Gifts of Distinction for many years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for over 50 years.

She is survived by sons, John William Waddell and wife Karen of Houston, Richard H. Waddell and wife Ermie of El Campo, Davis R. Waddell and wife Janie of Eagle Lake; grandchildren, Lauren Elyse Waddell of Houston, Risa Gail Waddell Crosby and husband Jason of Richmond, Leslie Ray Waddell and fiancé Hank Cranek of El Campo, Malcolm Dinges and wife Kimberly Clair of Bay City, Jonathan Pope and wife Amber Leigh of Rosenberg; brother, Arthur John Derigo and wife Sigliende of Wharton; sister, Dolores Derigo Reed of El Campo.

Pallbearers were Jim Reed, Charles Davis, Ronald Herzik, Gary Waddell, Jason Brunner, Jim Waddell, Rusty Graves, Forest English and Ryon Waddell.

Honorary pallbearers were A.F. Wiese, William "Bill" Harrison, Sr., Hugh Sheridan, Earl Rogers and Bill Farris.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Mary Lou Derigo; husband, Raymond H. Waddell

Funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Ed Triem officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery Eagle Lake.

Memorials may be given to: First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 605, Eagle Lake, Texas 77434
Eagle Lake Funeral Home were in charge of arrangements.

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 7/7/2009

EL MATON [Matagorda County, Texas] - Funeral services for Tyretha Waddle, 58, formerly of El Maton, will be held Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007 at 1 p.m. at the Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel, Bay City, the Rev. Ben Hadden, eulogist. Burial will follow at Wilson Creek Cemetery in El Maton.

Visitation will be 12-1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel.

She was born in El Maton on May 28, 1948 to Thurman and Evelyn Hadden Waddle and passed away on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007 at Park Plaza Hospital in Houston.

Survivors include: her mother, Evelyn Waddle, one sister, Dora Rogers, and one brother, David Waddle, all of Houston; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 1/9/2007.
 

BEVERLY ANN WALKER

MARKHAM - Beverly Ann Walker, 55, of Markham, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston.

Beverly was born Oct. 21, 1953, in Bay City, to Ernest and Joan McIntosh. On Dec. 27, 1970 she married Phillip Walker in Bay City. They moved to Markham to raise their son in 1972.

Beverly was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and a true friend. She was a strong willed little woman loved and respected by many and will be dearly missed by all. She loved her pets dearly and always had a story to tell about them. She loved being a homemaker and was so proud of the home she and Phillip built together. Beverly leaves behind many loved ones to mourn her passing.

She is survived by her husband, Phillip Walker; son, Clinton Walker and wife Gretchen of Hawaii; mother, Joan Milner of Onalaska; sister, Sharon Kay and husband Roy Smith of Brazoria; brother, Billy Ray Clifton and wife Judy of Bay City; stepmother, Creta Maye of Bay City; stepsisters, Pat Ballenger and husband Ron of Bay City, Vickie Matthews and husband Doug of Van Vleck; stepbrother, Michael Smith of Saint Martin; grandchildren, Sydney Ann and Clinton Jr. of Hawaii; step-grandchildren Karena Pollard, Sara Pollard-Yruri and Robert Fisher; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Stacy Ann Walker; father, Ernest McIntosh; grandparents, Ernest Sr. and Trixie McIntosh, Ernest and Myrtle McKenzie; brother, James Paul Clifton; and stepbrother, Bill Smith.

Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. today at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Melvin Ryman officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing.

Pallbearers: Jonathon Montague, Frank Montague, Ronald Andrews, Billy Warner Jr., Aaron Chambers, Tony Stanley, Floyd Vacek, and David Davis.

Honorary pallbearers: Brett Walker, Benjamin Walker III, and Steve Garza.

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

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

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 4/4/2009

Ethel Norene Batten Walker

BAY CITY [Matagorda County, Texas] - Ethel Norene Batten Walker, 80, of Bay City, died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004.

She was born Sept. 10, 1924, in Sharon, Pa., to the late Ronald and Tillie Engelking Batten. She worked with her parents who owned Batten's clothing store and had the first Singer sewing machine store in Bay City. She also ran the Smart Shop in Bay City and was a longtime volunteer for the American Red Cross and a founder of the Bay City Club.

Survivors: daughters, Donna Coleman of Sugar Land and DeLaine Briscoe of Francitas; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

Visitation will be 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday at Bay City Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hawley Cemetery near Blessing, the Rev. Hollie Briscoe officiating. Bay City Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-4893.

Memorials: South Texas Children's Home, P.O. Box 1210, Beeville, Texas 78104-9984.

The Victoria Advocate, September 13, 2004

Last Rites Held For Mrs. Walker

Funeral Services for Mrs. Maggie D. Walker, 81, of Bay City were held Tuesday afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. M. A. Marshall, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating.

Burial was in Hawley Cemetery under the direction of Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

She is survived by two sons and seven daughters, two brothers, and several grandchildren and other relatives. One son is from Bay City and two daughters. They are District Clerk J. Grady Walker, Mrs. Ruth Williams, and Miss Esther Walker. Mrs. Maud Thomas of Blessing is another daughter who survives.

(Date of death is April 10, 1950.)

THE DAILY TRIBUNE, Matagorda County, Texas
 

Viola Marie Walker

Viola Marie Walker, 80, of Clute, Texas, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2005, at Village on the Creek Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 15, 2005, at Unity Missionary Baptist Church in Richwood, Texas, with Pastor Carroll Grigsby officiating.

Interment will be in Hawley Cemetery in Blessing [Matagorda County], Texas.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 14, 2005, at Stroud Funeral Home in Clute, Texas.

Brazosport Facts, January 14, 2005

Ellen Wallace, 52, of Van Vleck, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

She was born April 14, 1957 in Beaumont, Texas to Doyle Tierce and Jerry Wood Tierce. She has been a resident of Van Vleck and Sugar Valley for the past 21 years and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints in Bay City.

She is survived by: her husband, James W. Wallace of Van Vleck; her daughter, Paula Lynn Wallace of Orlando, Florida; her sons, James Sterling Wallace and wife Amanda of Sugar Valley and Michael Todd Wallace of Sugar Valley; by her brother, Paul Tierce of Houston; and her grandchildren, Karlee Gardner, Ashton Wallace and Isaac Wallace.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Doyle and Jerry Tierce.

The family will receive visitors from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints with the Bishop Chris Bischoff officiating.

Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck, Texas. Pallbearers will be Philip Wallace, Mark Camille, Bryan Camille, Michael Wallace, Christopher Baxton and Sterling Wallace.

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 November 18, 2009
 

BYRON "BARNEY" WALLEN

PALACIOS - Byron "Barney" Wallen, 63, of Palacios, passed away Monday, May 4, 2009. He was born March 16, 1946, in Sayersville, Ky., to the later Morris Wallen and Arizona "Zona" Cole Wallen. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his wife, Mi Cha Ko Wallen of Palacios; daughters, Annette Wallen Schwenk of Port Aransas, Patti Wallen of Freeport, Maine, and Michelle Wallen Schuff of Bridge City; son, David Wallen of La Porte, Ind.; sisters, Phyllis Banks of West Union, Ohio, Ruby Laws of Carlisle, Ohio, Pauline Wallen Eldridge of Middletown, Ohio, and Debra Russell of Middletown, Ohio; brothers, Charles Wallen of Elizabeth, Ind. and William Wallen of Florida; and seven grandchildren, Ramon Wallen of Port Aransas, Tiffiny Schwenk of Port Aransas, Erica Ciffili Wallen of Freeport, Maine, Hailly Curtis of Freeport Maine, Andy Turner of La Porte, Ind., Heath Turner of Bridge City, and Cassandra Black of Bridge City.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2009 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Robert LeBlanc officiating.

Under the direction of Artero Memorial Chapels, Port Lavaca, 361-552-2300.

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 5/7/2009
 

WALTON

Jane L. Walton, 84, of Bay City went to be with The Lord on Wednesday June 9, 2004, at The Legacy. She was born March 13, 1920 in Cleveland, Texas. Mrs. Walton was a devoted and active member of the First Baptist Church and a resident of Bay City since 1964. She was catalog sales supervisor for J. C. Penney for many years. Her quick wit and loving spirit touched many lives and she will be missed dearly. Jane was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who devoted her life to her family, church, and many friends.

Survivors include: her husband of 62 years, Rector Walton of Bay City; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard "Dick" and Betty Walton of Bay City and Jack and Sherry Walton of Ashburn, Virgin Islands; three grandchildren, Brad Walton and wife Cathy of Alameda, California, Kristian Seagraves and husband Richard of Sacramento, California, and Dr. Richard Wade Walton and wife Ann of San Antonio; and three great-grandchildren, Sage Walton of Alameda, California, Calder and Aidan Walton both of Sacramento, California.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 2004, at The First Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Kimball Bill Bennett, Mike Henderson, Thomas Pivonka, Joe Rowland, and Kevin Lowrance. The family will receive friends at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Friday and Saturday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. each night. Memorials may be made to the El Campo Hospice Group, 1102 N. Mechanic, El Campo, Texas 77437.

Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

The Bay City Tribune, Sunday, June 13, 2004

Charlie Ward

Charlie Ward, 78, of El Maton died in Wagner General Hospital Thursday. He had been a resident of El Maton for the past 30 years and had no known living relatives. He was born in Virginia in 1900 and had lived with and was befriended by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Deadrick and family since his arrival in El Maton in 1948. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Funeral services will be today (Sunday) at 1 p.m. in the St. Mary's Baptist Church in El Maton, with the Rev. M. L. Boone officiating. Services are being handled by Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, with interment in Wilson Creek Cemetery in El Maton.

The Daily Tribune, February 18, 1979
 

JOYCE WARD

PORT LAVACA - Joyce Ward, 77, of Port Lavaca, passed away July 2, 2009, in Bay City. She was born Aug. 17, 1931, in Oak Park, Ill., to the late DeWitt and Helen Swann Roberts. She received her bachelor's degree from DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind., and worked for Avon for 35 years.

She is survived by her husband, Charles L. Ward of Port Lavaca; daughter, Susie Marshall and husband Stanley of Port Lavaca; son, Dale Ward and wife Paula of Sugar Land; grandchildren, Heather, Meghan, Kelly and Jonathan Ward of Sugarland, Kyle Marshall and wife Brytanie of San Antonio, and Eric Marshall and wife Courtney of Port Lavaca.

She was preceded in death by her son, Douglas Charles Ward; parents; and sisters, Elizabeth Ann Roberts and Patsy Roberts.

Visitation will be held Sunday, July 5, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at the Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday, July 6, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Port Lavaca, the Rev. Carl Westbrook officiating. Interment will follow in Port Lavaca Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Dixie Howell, Jay Thielen, Don and Tony Wehmeyer, BB Browning and Mark Daigle.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 361-552-2988.

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

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 7/4/2009
 

Frank Ware, 82, passed away September 1, 2008, in The Woodlands, Texas. He was born July 18, 1926, in Chillicothe, Illinois, to Wallis Young Ware and Mildred Sparkes Ware. Frank was a member of the Fourth Church of Christ Scientist of Houston, Texas, and served our country in the United States Army. Frank is survived by his sister, Winifred “Sally” Ware Paulsen; nieces, Sherida Paulsen and Suzanne Paulsen; and nephews, Andrew Paulsen, Timothy Paulsen and Richard Paulsen. Numerous friends also survive. A memorial service will be held at 2 p. m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at Bayou Manor, 4141 South Braeswood Blvd., Houston, Texas 77025.

Cashner Funeral Home & Cemetery
Conroe-Courier, September 6, 2008

[Burial: Hawley Cemetery near Blessing, Texas]
 

TRAVIS WASHINGTON

PALACIOS - Travis Washington, 75, of Palacios, passed away April 19, 2009. He was born Sept. 30, 1933, in Linden, to Guy H. and Mary Elizabeth Meacham Washington. He retired from Palacios ISD after 30 years serving as both teacher and principal. He will be remembered as a Texas Longhorn fan and an avid golfer.

He was preceded in death by his father; wife, Emma J. Washington; and brother, Merril Washington.

Survivors include his mother, Mary Washington of Clute; daughter, Debbie Klump and husband Dennis of Port Lavaca; granddaughter, Crystal Woody and husband Brett and great grandson, Trent Bo Billy Woody, all of Port Lavaca; sisters, Sara White and husband Ben of Freeport and Martha Miller and husband Joel of Alvarado; and brothers, Guy Washington Jr. and wife Pat of Hemphill, Jerry Washington and wife Bonnie of Palacios, Don Washington of Arkansas, and George Washington and wife Cheryl of Wharton.

The Family will receive friends and relatives from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Palacios Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 2009 at Palacios Cemetery with Guy H. Washington Jr. officiating.

Pallbearers will be Jerry D. Washington Jr., Jerry D. Washington III, Ben White, Travis Washington, George Washington, and Guy H. Washington III.

His old golfing buddies, Palacios ISD employees, and his great-grandson will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Memorials may be made to the American Alzheimer's Association or the charity of your choice.

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

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

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 4/22/2009
 

Funeral services for Joanetta Smith Watkins, 59, of Bay City will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Mother Zion Baptist Church, Bay City, with the Pastor Murray Martin, officiating. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2 until 8 p.m. Friday at Duncan Roberts Funeral Home Chapel.

Joanie was born in Bay City, Texas, December 27, 1948, to Moses Smith, Sr. and Mildred Spiller Smith, and passed away December 4, 2008, at St. Lukes Hospital, Houston, Texas, surrounded by her family.

She was a 1967 graduate of Bay City High School. Afterward, she completed studies at Texas Womens University and became a successful business woman.

Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Jessie Watkins; three daughters, Michelle Settecase (and Paul), and their children, Andrea, Jessica and Joseph; Latasha Keys (and William) and their children, Nicholas, Jalen and Delante, and Andrea Ceasar (and Salathiel) and their child Tijon. Also two brothers, Andrew Smith (and Berrilyn) and Ronnie Smith Smith (and Carol); sister-in-law, Shirley Smith, and an enormous host of other relatives and friends.

Joanie's family is grateful to all for the love shown through thoughts and prayers of her family and friends.

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

Bay City Tribune, Published December 10, 2008
 

Leola Jeter Watkins, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother passed away Tuesday, April 28 at Oak Bend Hospital in Richmond, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William B. Jeter and Daisy Jeter; her brother, William B. Jeter; sisters, Vadis Vandiver and Frances Loos.

She is survived by: her son, Doyle Shivers and wife Shelly; her daughters, Ashley and Allison Hughes; granddaughter, Danette Wade and husband Curt; great grandchildren, Kyla and Cooper Wade.

Leola was born Dec. 6, 1913 in Bay City, Texas. She was a devoted lifelong member of the First Baptist Church in Bay City. She later graduated from The University of Texas and taught first grade in Bay City I.S.D. for many years. For the last several years she was a resident of Richmond Health Care Center.

A memorial service was held at the First Baptist Church in Richmond, Texas at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2009.

Those wishing to make a donation in Leolas memory to the First Baptist Church in Bay City, 2321 Ave. F, Bay City, Texas 77414.

Bay City Tribune, Published May 3, 2009
 

Sam Watkins

Native Matagorda Countian, Sam Watkins, 88, died at home in Markham on Sept. 12. Services at Taylor Bros. will be solemnized by Rev. R. E. Black and Rev. Stanley Lohse, with burial at Hawley. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mac Lawhon, Markham; Mrs. Jennie Duffy, Beeville; and seven sons, S. M. of San Antonio; Joe of Bridge City; James of Los Alamitos, Calif.; M. S. of Markham; Davis of Salt Lake City, Utah; Tom of Bay City; and Henry of Corpus Christi; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

THE DAILY TRIBUNE, Friday, September 16, 1961

CLAUDIA V. WATSON

Claudia V. Watson 84, of Bay City died December 19, 2002 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton. She was born September 2, 1918 in El Campo, Texas to the late Jesse J. and Lois Lola Billings Terrell.

Mrs. Watson was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, in which she was actively involved for many years, and was a resident of Bay City since 1962.

Survivors include: two daughters and sons-in-law, Joanne and Karl B. McLeod of Iago, Texas, and Wanda Kay and Owen W. "Bill" Parker of Palacios; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Rufus Edward Watson.

Funeral service was held 2 p.m. Saturday, December 21, 2002, at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Chester Sassman officiating.

Interment followed at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing.

Pallbearers were her grandsons, Wesley D., Darrel E., and Jay B. Hearn, Jeffrey K. Blackmore, James P. "Pat" Conroy, Jr., and Michael L. Parker.

Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 3321 Sixth Street, Bay City, Texas 77414.

Arrangements were with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home A00014B2002DC22

The Bay City Tribune, Sunday, December 22, 2002

ROGER WATSON

INEZ - Roger Watson was born on Aug. 1, 1900 and went to be with the Lord on Sept. 19, 2008. He was the son of Zube Ward and Willie Watson. He had 13 brothers and sisters.

Roger was six years old when he moved to the Lafayette Ward Ranch in Bay City. He later worked for Koontz Ranch (Henry C. Koontz and later for Robert and Diana Koontz Massey) in Inez and has worked there ever since.
Roger received an American Brahman Breeders Association Herdman's Award in Houston at the Houston Livestock Show in 1982. The award is given out for 20 years of service on the show road showing Brahman cattle for American Brahman breeders (He had 50 years of service on the show road). He also helped several other ranchers and cattle fitters out on the show road during his life.

Roger worked all the major shows in the United States from Florida to California and from Kansas City, Mo., and many other small shows and major shows throughout Texas.

A visitation and rosary will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 at Slavik Funeral Home in Edna.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 at Wood Hi Cemetery.

The pallbearers will be Robert L. Massey II, Sherice Massey Judd, Carolyn Massey Strnadel, Clay Koontz Massey, Diann Massey Marlow, and Mary Ann Massey Tucker.

Honorary pallbearers will be Madeline Massey, Russell Judd, C.J. Strnadel III, Melinda Massey, Dave Marlow, David Tucker, C.J. Strnadel Jr., and Wayne Dierlam.

The family would like to thank the caregivers at Southbrook Manor in Edna for all of the care that they gave Roger.
Donations may be made to: St. Joseph's Catholic Church, P.O. Box 337, Inez, TX 77968 or to Victoria County 4-H Scholarship Fund, 442 Foster Field Drive, Victoria, TX 77904.

Published in the Victoria Advocate from 9/23/2008 - 9/24/2008

Tom Ways

WAYS, Tom, 75, died in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Houston Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Church in El Maton. Ways, a World War I veteran, is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ellarine Fredrick of Houston and Mrs. Tommy Williams of Pierce; five sisters, Mrs. Jeanette Johnson of LaMarque, Mrs. Minerva Gilmore of Houston, Mrs. Ethel McDaniels of LaMarque, Mrs. Florence Frances and Mrs. Inez Deadrick, both of El Maton; and 11 grandchildren. Interment will be in Wilson Creek Cemetery in El Maton. Duncan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangement.

The Daily Tribune, December 9, 1969
 

Elizabeth Weakley

PALACIOS [Matagorda County, Texas] -- Elizabeth Weakley, 89, of Palacios, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001.

She was born July 31, 1912, in Katy, to the late William and Rebecca Thomas Sills. She was a 25 year member of the Pink Ladies Auxiliary and was a member of First Baptist Church of Palacios. She was a homemaker.

Survivors: daughter, Emily Edmunds of San Antonio; sons, Walter Ewell Weakley of Fort Worth, William Harvey Weakley of Edna and Thomas Earl Weakley of San Antonio; sisters, Ruth Goynes of Trinity and Emogene Southward of Houston; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: husband, Ewell F. Weakley; and parents.

Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Palacios Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Hollas Hoffman officiating.

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

THE VICTORIA ADVOCATE, Monday, December 03, 2001

ALBERTA WEAVER

PORT LAVACA - Alberta Weaver, 82, of Port Lavaca passed away April 25, 2009. She was born May 31, 1926 in Palacios to Perry Landon and Lela Dixie Savage Haskin. She was a co-owner of Weaver's Grocery, Charter Member of ABWA, Member of the Garden Club, Our Lady of the Gulf Altar Society, YMCA Scholarship Committee and was the 2005 Calhoun County Woman of the Year.

Berta was a great lady. She lived her life simply - with quiet strength, a generous heart, a smile, a kind word, and a plate of cookies for everyone. She was a blessing to her children and countless others, and there was nothing her grandchildren would rather do than "go to Grandma's." She is greatly missed.

She is survived by her children, Larry Weaver (Jody), Janet Weaver, Gary Weaver (Patty), Judy Goodwin (Nancy Sclight), Jean Jurica (Gerald), Jerre Weaver, Jacki Howard (David), and Terry Weaver (Buffy); sisters, Margaret Clegg and Jeanette Roberson; sister-in-law, Lorena Haskin; grandchildren, Erin, Katy, and Meagan Weaver, Justin, Jordan, Jared, Jenna, and Jamie Weaver, Kelli Goodwin, Kendal, Kaley and Kristen Jurica, Robyn and Jessica Tomlinson and Bond Youman, and Darian Howard; and great-grandchildren, Elaina and Alyssa Garza.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Weaver; daughter, Jill Weaver; parents; and brother, Perry Haskin.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 28 from 6-7 p.m. at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, April 29 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, Father Dan Morales officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Gardens.

Pallbearers are Justin Weaver, Gerald Jurica, David Howard, Russell Piper, Nathan Townsend, and John Hunt.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church.
Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 361-552-2988.

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 4/27/2009
 

Jeannette Belto Weber passed away April 1, 2009 in Sargent, Texas at the age of 68. She was born November 22, 1940 in San Antonio, Texas.

Jeannette was preceded in death by: both parents, Johnnie and Amanda Mae Belto and sister Virginia Belto San Miguel.

She is survived by: her beloved companion, Sheldon Sloan of Sargent; sister Alberta Belto Headley of Shiner; loving children, James Mikeska and his wife Rosie of La Porte, John Mikeska and his wife Suzan of Houston and Jana Mikeska Ramsey of Crosby. She also survived by 7 grandchildren Lee and Danielle Mikeska, Brandy, Brittany and Brandon Mikeska, Bryan and Heather Ramsey; 2 step-grandchildren Brian and Sara Van Valkenburg; and 1 great-grandson Luke Mikeska.

She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Bay City Tribune, Published April 8, 2009

JANE CARTWRIGHT WEED
 

KATY - Jane Cartwright Weed, 87, died on June 30, 2008 in Katy. Mrs. Weed was born in Terrell on Oct. 3, 1920, to Leonidas and Jane Ross Gladney Cartwright.

She graduated from Terrell High School, Methodist University, and East Texas Teacher's College. She received a bachelor of science and a teaching certificate. Mrs. Weed was a teacher following graduation for two years at the Texas State Military School.

She married William F. Weed (Bill) on Oct. 6, 1954. Mrs. Weed lived in Beaumont until her move to Palacios in 1993 to be closer to her grandchildren. She moved again in 2007 to follow her family into the Katy area.
Jane Weed was a member of many social and civic groups. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the South Texas Historical Society.

She is survived by her son, James Ross Weed and his wife Mary; son, Thomas Weed and wife Kay; granddaughters, Ellen Deering, Carol Thigpen, Elizabeth Weed, Kathy Weed, Linda Weed, Jamie Weed, Tess Weed; grandsons, Jacob Cuellar and Jeremy Cuellar; brother, Lon Cartwright. She also has seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by husband, William F. Weed; mother and father; brother, Columbus W. (Cumby) Cartwright; daughter, Elizabeth Jerome (Jere) Weed; and son, Frank Weed.

She was very loved and served as a great inspiration to her family. She will be dearly missed.

There will be a memorial in Palacios at the United Methodist Church at 209 Lucas Ave. on Wednesday, July 2 at 2 p.m. There will also be a graveside service held at Oakland Cemetery in Terrell on Saturday, July 5, at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the United Methodist Church in Palacios.

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 7/1/2008

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

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

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

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

The Victoria Advocate, June 6, 2007

WEST, GALE

Infant Is Buried At Hawley Cemetery

Gale West, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. West of Blessing, passed away Thursday night at the age of 35 days.

Funeral services were held Friday at 4:00 p.m. at the Hawley cemetery. Taylor Bros., in charge of arrangements.

Survivors are the parents; one sister Betty Jean; three brothers John Henry, James Harry and Marvin Leo, all of Blessing.

THE DAILY TRIBUNE, November 5, 1943, Matagorda County, Texas
 

Michael Blake West

Michael Blake West, 61, of Taft, Texas passed away September 6, 2003.

He was a graduate of Taft High School. He earned his Associate of Applied Sciences degree from Southwest Texas Junior College, Uvalde, Texas. Mike served his country in the Army from 1965-1969. He served in Germany with the Army Security Agency which answered directly to the National Security Agency. He was a Production Technician for 30 years at Occidental Chemical and Dupont. He was a deacon at the First Baptist Church of Taft for the last seven years. Mike was a Mason and a member of the Gregory Masonic Lodge #998-Taft. He was recently installed as Senior Warden Officer.

Mike loved to go R.V. camping with family and friends and take evening walks at the campgrounds. He especially enjoyed touring historical homes, landmarks and roaming around antique shows and flea markets with his wife, Sharon.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Sharon; son, Matthew West and Josie of Brazoria; daughter, Brandy Vrana and Wade of Victoria; four grandchildren all of Brazoria; Britany West, MacKenzie Baker, Jacob Myers, Cheyenne West (also expecting another in January); mother, Verba Rhea West of Taft; special sister-in-law and brother-in-law, David and Sandy Casey of Richwood; brother and sister-in-laws and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family will be present for visitation on Tuesday, September 9th from 6-8pm at the Colonial Funeral Home in Taft.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at the First Baptist Church of Taft.

Burial will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing at 3:00 p.m.

To express your sympathy, donations may be sent to the Gregory Masonic Lodge #998, P.O. Box 141, Taft, TX 78390 or the American Cancer Society.

Corpus Christi Caller Times, September 9, 2003

Frances Lee Westinghouse, 76, of Bay City, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2008 in Sugar Land, Texas.

She was born February 24, 1932 in Garrison, Texas to Robert P. Lee and Ola Easter Chandler Lee. She was a resident of Matagorda County since 1962 and a member of the Lutheran Church.

Frances is survived by: her husband of 58 years, L.A. “Dutch” Westinghouse of Bay City; by her son, Kenneth Leon Westinghouse and wife Connie of Alvin; by her brother, Robert P. Lee Jr. of New Orleans, Louisiana; her grandchildren, Corry Westinghouse and wife Stephanie of Lake Jackson and Derik Westinghouse of Alvin; by four grandchildren, Autumn and Shelby Westinghouse and Audrey and Travis Westinghouse; by her niece, Sandra Fay Fickling and husband John; her nephew, Danny Ray Lee and wife Sharon; and by her good friend, Sandy “T” Hamilton.

She was preceded in death by: her daughter, Cathy Elderine Westinghouse; her parents, Robert P. and Ola Chandler Lee; her sisters, Gertrude Donaldson and “Tinkie” Lee; and her brother, Jack Lee.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel in Bay City. Chaplain Ron Lynn of A-Med Hospice will be officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

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 28, 2008
 

Kathleen L. Wetz, 67, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2008; in her home following a long fight with cancer.

She was born July 13, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to Eleanor and Leon Freyser and has been a resident of Van Vleck since 1987.

She was preceded in death by: her parents, Eleanor and Leon Freyser; and by her brothers, Dennis and Joe Tannant.

She leaves behind: her husband, James “Jim” Wetz; three children, Kimberly Wetz Keating, James Wetz and wife Debra, and Mike Wetz, all of Bay City; four grandchildren: Joshua Wetz, Tyler Keating, Kerrigan Keating and Fhynix Wetz; four step grandchildren, Micah, Javier, Tiffany and Ciera Escobedo; a brother, Richard Freyser and wife Loretta of Kentucky; and a sister, Sharon Ferber and husband Phil of Indiana. She will be greatly missed by all of her family, in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends. She is at peace now, without pain, in the hands of the Lord.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 9 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2008 at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Albert Wetz officiating.

Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Albert Wetz, George Wetz, Robert Wetz, Jimmy Nicholyn, Joshua Wetz and Dale Dougherty. Honorary pallbearers will be Tyler Keating and Fhynix Wetz.

Online condolences 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 July 23, 2008

RUTH HATTIE WHEATON

Ruth Hattie Wheaton, 68, of Blessing, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2001. She was born February 13, 1932 in Livonia, N.Y. She was a resident of Blessing for the past 23 years and a member of the Methodist Church.

She is survived by: husband, Rodney M. Wheaton of Blessing; mother, Maxine Thew of Mt. Morris, N.Y.; daughters, Karen Alvord and husband Dan of Palacios, Kietha Robertson and husband Rick of Pasadena. Kathleen Wheaton and fiance Jim Metzger of Bay Ckty, and Debra Wheaton of Clute; sons, Timothy Wheaton and wife Karen of Midfield, John Wheaton of Madrid, N. Y., Eugene Wheaton of Raymodville, N. Y., and Dana Wheaton and wife Tina of Bay City; sisters, Nellie Baker of Perry, N. Y., Florence Fleischman of Naples, N. Y., and Hazel Pate of Southern Pines, N. C., brother, Ronnie Thew of Avon, N. Y.; 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Cole.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 19, 2001 at the Palacios Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Sliva officiating.

Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, Texas.

Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home in Palacios.

THE DAILY TRIBUNE, Thursday, January 18, 2001

Ethelyn White, died on Good Friday, March 21 with her two daughters, Jimmie and Jacqueline White, at her bedside.

She is survived by: one granddaughter, Jimmie Luthuli; two brothers, Drs. William and James Hadnott; one sister, Evelyn Jackson; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The visitation will begin at 9 a.m. and the services at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Boynton Chapel United Methodist Church, 2812 Milby, Houston, Texas, 713-942-7673.

Bay City Tribune, Published March 26, 2008

Katherine Mary Eidlebach White, 86, of Vancouver, Washington died August 21, 2008.

She was born in Bay City, on August 6, 1922 to Willie Eidlebach and Pauline Gest Eidlebach. She married Marshall White on July 17, 1943. She was a member of Cross Point Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by: parents; brothers, Carroll (Bundy) Eidlebach, Earl Eidlebach and Gene Eidlebach; sisters, Gertrude Harrison, Beulah Lee, Emmie Lee Parks, Isabelle Gernand, Virginia Klingaman, Joyce Smith.

She is survived by: husband, Marshall White; sons and daughter in law, Everett and Chong White, John and Vangie White; daughter and husband, Linda and Ron Hug; two grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sisters, Wilma Jennings of Del Rio, Evelyn Eidlebach of Bay City; brothers, Burris Eidlebach, Ross and Catherine Eidlebach, and Arthur and Carm Eidlebach all of Bay City.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 30, 2008 in Hamilton Mylan Funeral Home in Vancouver, Washington.

Interment followed at Willamette Cemetery in Portland, Oregon.
 

Bay City Tribune, Published August 31, 2008
 

Peggy Ruth White


Peggy Ruth Bishop White, 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep October 3, 2007. She has rejoined her husband of 44 years, Jack H. White, Sr. in eternal life. She was born October 28, 1925 in Iowa Park, Texas to the late Lucion Bernard Bishop and Jewell Opal Lamb Bishop Maxwell.

While living near Plainview, Texas, her mother taught her to drive in a Model “A” Ford at the age of eight. She worked as secretary for Hoosier and Cramm Real Estate in Plainview, TX while attending Lippert’s Business College to become a legal secretary. She met Jack Hampton White and married him November 15, 1947. After traveling with a Sun Oil seismograph crew, they were transferred to the Markham Sun Oil Office. They spent 18 years in Markham before being transferred to Houston in 1970. After 19 years there, Mr. White retired and they returned to Markham. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Markham.

Survivors include daughter Rhonda Fox & husband Greg of Sweeny, son Gary White & wife Patricia of Sugar Land; sisters Doris Wattenberger & husband Jimmy & Jo Ann Williams all of Ft. Worth; brothers Sonny Maxwell & wife Cindy of Pleasanton, TX and David Maxwell & wife Trudy of Sherman, TX; eight grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack H. White, Sr. in 1991and son Jack H. White, Jr. in 2006.

Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Saturday, October 6, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Markham with Rev. Howard Harper officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing. Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Ron Pope, Russell Pope and Stephen Fox.; her son: Gary White; and family friends: Grady Quinney and Mike Elliott. The family will receive friends and family from 6pm to 8pm Friday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613.
 

Our little angel, Travis, was born on February 8, 2008, and was given his wings on July 19, 2008, at Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, Texas.

Travis’s memory will be cherished by: his parents, Bradley and Jennifer White of Austin; brothers, Atom White and Jeremy Walker of Austin; sister, Kylie Walker of Austin; great-grandmother, Velma Johnson of Hewitt; maternal grandparents, Thomas E. and Janice L. Cunningham of Bay City; paternal grandparents, Robert and Rita White of Freeport, and Brenda and David Hudgins of Lake Jackson. He also leaves behind a large extended family and his godparents, Ramona Gallia and Brian Caudle.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home.

Funeral Services have been arranged for 10 a.m., Thursday, July 24, 2008 in the Chapel of Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home and little Travis will be laid to rest at Taylor City Cemetery at 2 p.m.

Honoring Travis as pallbearers will be Byron Payne, Brian Caudle, Michael Jones, and David Wilkerson.

In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Baby Travis can be made to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Dell Children’s Medical Center.

Please join us in celebrating Travis’ life by visiting our Memorial at www.mem.com where we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with our family.

Arrangements under the direction of Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home, 6300 W. William Cannon Drive, Austin, Texas 78749, (512) 892-1172.

Bay City Tribune, Published July 23, 2008

Billie Marie Whitley
(September 10, 1944 - December 28, 2007)

 

Billie Marie Grimes Whitley, 63, of Bay City passed away December 28, 2007. She was born September 10, 1944 in Palacios, Texas to the late Priscilla Bishop & Curley Grimes. She was a lifetime resident of Matagorda County. She is survived by her companion J. P. Conroy of Bay City.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Sunday, December 30, 2007 at Taylor Bros.

Funeral Home with Rev. Luther Carroll officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing.

Funeral services for Curtis Cordell Wiggins, 58, of Austin will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2008 at Mother Zion Baptist Church in Bay City, with the Rev. Murray Martin, eulogist. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.

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

He was born in Bay City, Texas, December 11, 1949 to Josiah and Helen Wiggins and passed away at St. David’s Hospital, Austin, Texas, October 10, 2008.

He was a 1968 Bay City High School graduate and a U.S. Marine Veteran.

Survivors include: his fiancée, Effie Washington of Austin; three children, Terrance Washington of Austin, Melvina Williams of Bay City and Chaniqua Johnson of Austin; three sisters, Kay Brown of Killeen, Renee Williams of Bay City and Kathy Wiggins of Houston; four brothers, Josiah Wiggins and Paul Wiggins of Houston, Audrell Wiggins of Gardena, California, and Kenneth Wiggins of Bay City; five grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

One daughter, Tiffany Wiggins preceded him in death.

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

Bay City Tribune, Published October 15, 2008

Funeral services for Ruby Lee Wiggins, 53, of Killeen, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2009 at New Hope Baptist Church, Bay City, with the Rev. T.L. Richardson, eulogist. Burial will follow at Burial Association Cemetery in Van Vleck.

Visitation will be from 2 until 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with wake from 6 until 8 p.m.

She was born in Bay City, Texas, November 20, 1955, to Victor Wiggins and Nettie Lee Lewis Wiggins, and passed away June 27, 2009, in Killeen, Texas.

Survivors include: two sons, Chauncey and Corey; four sisters, Lillie Lee Wiggins, Vivian Ann Blanks, Lethitia Lewis and Lottie Carter; one brother, Victor Wiggins, Jr., and two grandchildren, all of Killeen. Also a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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

Bay City Tribune, Published July 1, 2009
 

JAMES CLAUDE WILEY

James Claude Wiley, 45, of Bay City, died in Brazoria County June 16, 1976. He was born Dec. 18, 1930 in Bay City.

He is survived by his wife Pat Wiley of Bay City, father C. H. Wiley of Palacios, three daughters Mrs. Claudia Touchstone of El Cajon, Calif., a son Jay Wiley of Bay City, a sister Delilah Morton of Palacios, brothers Charles Wiley of Houston, Leslie Wiley of Santee, Calif. and John Wiley of Freeport, and one granddaughter.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Matagorda and the Bay City Veterans of Foreign Wars Post.

The funeral services will be held from Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Saturday, June 19, 1976 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Oliver Southall officiating.

Interment will be from the Hawley Cemetery in Blessing. Arrangements were made with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. Pallbearers include Howard Cartwright, George Wiley, John David Wiley, Charles Henry Wiley, Junior Orr and Isaiah Gartica.

The Daily Tribune, June, 1976

WILDA R. WILEY

Wilda R. Wiley died Thursday, August 16, 2001 after a brief and  courageous battle with cancer.

She was born to Christine N. Wiley and the late Charles H. Wiley on  October 7, 1942.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by: her sister, Joan Woods;  brother, Eddie Wiley; nieces, Carla Mayfield and Wilda K. Wiley; nephew  T.J. Woods; life-long friend Ann Saha and a host of other friends and relatives.

Wilda led a full and active life. She retired from Tenneco after 23  years. She also worked part time for the Astrodome over a 15 year period  and for Foleys for 25 years as a financial counselor.

A visitation for friends and family will be held at Heights Funeral Home on Friday, August 17, 2001 from 6 to 8 p.m. with a funeral service to  be held on Saturday, August 18, 2001 in the Chapel of Heights Funeral Home at 11 a.m.

A graveside service will be held at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, Texas  at 3 p.m. that afternoon.

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THE DAILY TRIBUNE, Matagorda County, Texas
 

Barbara Wilkenson, 64, of Van Vleck, Texas passed away on September 9, 2009. Barbara was born on January 10, 1945 to Bill and Annie Zigo in Van Vleck, Texas.

Barbara is survived by: her daughter, Tonya Whatley and husband William Whately, Jr.; grandchildren, Ashley Wilkenson, Brandon Landrom William, Amanda Whatley, Matt and Ashley Whatley; sister, Faye Zigo; brothers, Bill Joe Zigo and Jimmy Kessler; and great grandchildren, Hailey Wilkenson and William Whatley IV and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Barbara is preceded in death by: her parents, Bill and Annie Zigo; sisters, Louise Radford and Mary Ann Yarborough.

Memorial Services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Van Vleck, Texas at 3:00 p.m. on September 18, 2009.

Bay City Tribune, Published September 16, 2009
 

Funeral services for Bernard Williams, 52, of Bay City, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2007, at New Hope Baptist Church, Bay City, with the Rev. T. L. Richardson, eulogist. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.

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

He was born November 16, 1954, in Paincourtsville, Louisiana, to Eddie Williams and Lillian Carter Williams, and passed away March 30, 2007, at Matagorda General Hospital.

Survivors include: his wife, Renee Wiggins Williams; and two step-children. Also his mother, Lillian Williams of Napoleanville, Louisiana; one sister, five brothers, three aunts, and a host of other relatives.

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

Bay City Tribune, Published April 4, 2007, Matagorda County, Texas
 

Funeral services for Earnest Lee Williams, Jr. “Snoop”, of Bay City, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 30, 2008 at First Sacred Memorial Christian Church, Bay City, with the Rev. DeAndre’ Barnes, pastor, and Dr. Louis Dixon, eulogist. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery.

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

He was born in Bay City, Texas, June 18, 1969, to Earnest Lee Williams, Sr. and Erma Jean Bonner Williams, and passed away August 23, 2008, in Bay City, Texas.

Survivors include his parents, Earnest Lee Williams, Sr. (and Opal) of Crockett, and Erma Jean Ceasar of Bay City; and two daughters, Ashley Williams of Freeport, and Cassandra Williams of Houston. Also four sisters, Cheryl Williams Hunter and Chimetrias Williams both of Houston, Charlotte Calloway and Chimira Williams, both of Dallas, and one brother, Rodney Williams of Houston. Also a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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

Bay City Tribune, Published August 27, 2008

On August 6, 1938, a baby girl was born to Amos Williams and Arie Hawkins in Sargeant, Texas named Grace Ann.

Grace grew up in Cedar Lake and attended school in Van Vleck, Texas. She was a wonderful cook and helped rear two generations of children. She was a caring woman.

Grace confessed her love for God and was baptized, becoming a member of Bethlehem Christian Church. She was a loving and supportive and faithful member of Bethlehem.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Lexie Williams and his wife Carolyn and niece Paula Ann.

Grace's life came to a close on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston with family at her bedside. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7

Left to cherish memories are: aunt, Crissela Washington; devoted cousins, Gene Higgins (Jerry) and Marie Woodard;nieces, Leslie Amos ( Howard Sr.), Brenda Jackson (Joe), Savannah Harkless, Rotonda Harkless, Bonita Murphy, Latoya Harkless, Antionette Harkless, Harmony, Rickesha, Reynaiya, Lexi Amos, Ariannah Amos, Ashlee Vallery, Miracle Smith, Damica Amos, Ashreal Thomas, Roshelle Bricoe, Paris Jackson; nephews, John Williams, Seautry Harkless Jr., Howard Amos Jr., Nathaniel Vallery Jr., Robert Alford, Jaylen Williams, Paul Martin Jr., Kdreyion Harkless, Bobby Smith, Rajae Harkless; godchildren, Alecia Harkless, Marlene Smith, Brittnee Brown and numerous others including cousins, playchildren, and many many other family and friends.

Visitation will be held at noon Sunday, August 30, 2009 at Bethlehem Christian Church. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m.

Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake, Texas.

Pallbearers are Eric Brown, Kendrick Daily, Tracy Higgins, Jerry Higgins Jr., Frank Petteway, Glenie Murray.

Honorary Pallbearers are Howard Amos Sr., Robert Alford, Bobby Smith, Wayne Daily, Phelp Brown, Seautry Harkless Jr.

Bay City Tribune, Published August 30, 2009
 

Funeral services for the Rev. Harold S. Williams, 74, a long time educator and former principal of the Van Vleck Independent School District will be held Tuesday, July 1, 2003 at 1 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, Bay City, Texas with the Rev. L.C. Cunningham, Jr., Pastor, the Rev. K.D. Green officiant. Burial will follow in Eastview Cemetery.

He is survived by: wife, Mrs. Veree Williams of Van Vleck; one daughter, Laverne (Timothy) Brown of Bay City; two granddaughters.

Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home. A00014D2003JN29

The Bay City Tribune, Sunday, June 29, 2003
 

Funeral services for Mrs. Irene Moses Williams, 57, of Wharton will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at New Horizon Holiness Church, Bay City, Texas with the Rev. Charles Roberson officiating.

Burial will follow in Ashwood Union Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 6-9 p.m. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Tuesday.

Mrs. Williams died at her home June 17, 2004. She was born September 6, 1946, in Wharton to Harbert and Nellie Davis Moses Sr.

Surviving are parents Harbert and Nellie Davis Moses Sr. of Egypt; son, Charles K. Williams Jr. of Houston; daughter, Chrisandra Williams of Wharton; brothers, Harbert Moses, Jr. of Egypt and Otis Moses of LaGurdria, California; sisters, Gloria Delcambre of Hitchcock, Nellie Abbott of Ashwood and Roberta Calhoun of Walnut, California; two grandchildren; with a host of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements are with Gooden-Hatton Funeral Home Inc. 110 North East Avenue, Wharton, Texas 77488. Phone 979-532-3602.

The Bay City Tribune, Wednesday, June 23, 2004
 

John Franklin Williams
(December 30, 1926 - August 20, 2007

John Franklin “F. J.” “Bubba” Williams, 80, of Bay City passed away August 20, 2007. He was born December 30, 1926 in Bay City to the late Arter Preston and Jenny Pierce Williams. He was a lifelong resident of Bay City; foreman for CP&L for 40 years; a member of the First Baptist Church and a member of the Masonic Lodge for 50 years.

He is survived by his wife Laverne Williams of Bay City; daughter Christeen McKissick & husband Kevin of Bay City; son Rusty Williams of Bay City; grandchildren Jennifer Williams, Elizabeth Williams, Kourtney McKissick and Karissa McKissick. He was preceded in death by his late wife Jeanette Williams; son Craig Williams and twelve siblings.

Funeral service will be 2:30 PM Thursday, August 23, 2007 at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Paul Hobbs, Timmy Hobbs, Gary Ryman, William Ryman, John Woolsey and Thomas Orsak. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Andel, Kevin Sparks, Garrett Lenz, Richy Berberich, Pete Peterson and Charles Koenig. The family will receive friends and relatives from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.
 

LORAINE WILLIAMS

BAY CITY - Funeral services for Loraine Williams, 64, of Bay City, who passed away March 1, 2008, will be held Saturday, March 8, 2008, at 11 a.m., at St. John Baptist Church, Van Vleck, with the Rev. Ruben Newell, eulogist.

Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery.

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

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

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

ROBERT WILLIAMS

Mr. Robert Williams, of Blessing, was born July 6, 1864, in Southwest City, Mo., and died August 7, 1932, at his home in Blessing.

He was married to Miss Mary Foley in Southwest City, in March, 1884.

Surviving are Mrs. Robert Williams and four children: one daughter, Mrs. J. L. Young of Adair, Okla.; three sons, Rosco of Hoyden, New Mex., Roy E. and C. P. Williams of Blessing, Texas.

Funeral services were held in the home near Blessing, Sunday afternoon with Rev. R. E. Black, Pastor of the Baptist Church at Markham, officiating. Burial was at Hawley Cemetery, in charge of Duffy and Rittenhouse

 Undertaking Company, of Palacios.

THE PALACIOS BEACON, August 11, 1932

Funeral services for Roosevelt “Boo” Williams, 81, of Cedar Lake, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 24, 2008, at Bethlehem Christian Church, Cedar Lake, with the Pastor Kenneth Bree, eulogist. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery.

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

He was born in Sargent, Texas, October 27, 1926, to Jim Williams, Jr. and Sophie Bess Williams, and passed away May 17, 2008, at his residence.

Survivors include: his wife of 56 years, Gertrude Mack Williams of Cedar Lake; seven daughters, Ola Mae Fisher (and Howard) of San Antonio, Valerie Woodard and Avon Williams, both of Sargeant, Opal Williams (and Earnest) of Crockett, Theresa Williams of Houston, Trina Paige (and Gary) of Brazoria, and Cheryl Woodard (and Marvin) of Cedar Lake; one son, Edwin Williams (and Elnora) of Houston; and mother-in-law, Maude Hawkins. Also one sister, Mary Smith of Sweeny; and one brother, Kary Williams, Sr. (and Hattie) of Houston; 20 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 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 May 21, 2008

JOHN FRANK WILLIAMSON

BAY CITY - John Frank Williamson, 57, of Bay City, passed away July 29, 2009. He was born Feb. 3, 1952 in Zellumsee, Austria to Joe and Paula Put Williamson. He was a former employee of Brazco Development and Columbia Ranch. John was an avid motorcyclist and car enthusiast and former member of the Brazosport Harley Owner's Group.

His father preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife of 16 years, Marilyn Williamson of Bay City; his mother, Paula and husband Dean Huntley of San Antonio; his children, Stephanie Kelley of Clute and Brandon Kelley of Freeport; mother-in-law, Helen Holt of Clear Lake City; six wonderful grandchildren who are each unique in their own way; and a host of extended family and friends.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to the employees and customers of Alamo Lumber Co.; Dr. Dane Simons and Dr. James Rorig and their staff members; the medical staff at UTMB Galveston and Memorial Hermann Houston; and a special love and thanks to Houston Hospice-El Campo for providing care and comfort to John and his family during his final days.

A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2009 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.

The family asks that memorials in his name be given to Houston Hospice-El Campo, P.O. Box 1417, El Campo, TX 77437.

Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.taylorbros.net.

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

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 7/30/2009
 

Samuel Woodrow Wilson, 89, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2007. He was born January 16, 1918 in San Saba, Texas, and was the seventh child of Gertrude Speegle and San Saba District Attorney, Arthur Bryson Wilson. Following graduation from San Saba High School, he attended the University of Texas in Austin to follow in his father’s footsteps and studied law. Due to the early death of his father, Woodie supported himself by soda-jerking at Meyer’s Drug in Austin, Texas There, he met the love of his life, Alice Louise. On December 20, 1940, he married Alice Louise Murphy of Houston, Texas. With the rumblings of World War II, the couple moved to Houston where Woodie worked for Todd Shipyard. Having a strong desire to “do my duty for my country”, he enlisted in the US Navy, serving as a pharmacist mate/X-Ray Technician on the USS Medea. After the war ended, he returned to the University of Texas to study pharmacy. Upon graduation, he was employed for 4 years in La Grange, Texas before buying into the Palacios Pharmacy in 1951. Upon the death of his partner, C.O. Waring in 1958, he became the sole owner until he retired in 1996.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his devoted wife, Alice Louise, his son, Roger D. Wilson and his son-in-law, Dr. James L. Holcomb. He is also preceded in death by his brother and 5 sisters including Mary Frances Lang and Marguerite Kelley.

He is survived by a daughter, Marion Holcomb of East Wenatchee, WA; a daughter-in-law, Geneva K. Wilson of Palacios, 7 grandchildren: Kimberley Cooper and husband Steve of El Campo; Rhonda Huitt and husband Hank of Palacios; Steven Wilson and wife Gina of Danevang; Lori Armatta and husband John of Wadsworth; Jay Holcomb and wife Cindy of Phoenix, AZ; Dwight Holcomb and wife Yana of Los Angeles, CA; and Amy Holcomb of East Wenatchee, WA. He also leaves behind 16 great-grandchildren, two nieces and four nephews including A. B. ”Art” Lang of Palacios. Woodie will be remembered by all who knew him as a kind, good man with a tremendous servant’s heart. He was devoted to his faith, his family, and his community. When Woodie moved to Palacios, he immediately became active in area activities, having served as Master of the Palacios Masonic Lodge, a member of Arabia Temple Shrine, a charter member of the Bay City Country Club, a member of the Texas Pharmaceutical Association, the National Association of Retail Druggists, and served as a pharmacist consultant for the local hospital and nursing home. He is a former president of the Palacios Chamber of Commerce, and was chosen as Man of the Year in 1991 and as Business of the Year in 1983. He was a member of the Palacios Rotary Club, served on the March of Dimes Board and was treasurer of the Salvation Army for many, many years. He served as president of the Palacios School Board, and gave actively of his time and talents to help everyone around him. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and served on the Board of Directors for over 40 years.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Palacios.

Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing. Pastor June White will officiate. Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Palacios Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church 209 Lucas.
 

Funeral services for Wendal Winson, 16, of Bay City, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church in Van Vleck.

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

Bay City Tribune, Published August 12, 2009
 

Frances Mae Witham

Frances Mae Witham, 68, of Houston, passed away Friday, April 1, 2005 at her residence.

She was born February 6, 1937 in Bay City to May Bump and Henry Edward Powell. She was a resident of Houston for the past 40 years and a member of St. Martin's Episcopal Church of Houston.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Walter Powell Witham and Michell Witham of Katy, TX; by her mother: Mae B. Coffman of Blessing, TX; and by her grandson: William Mason Witham of Katy, TX.

 She was preceded in death by her father: Henry Edward Powell.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, April 4, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Ely, officiating.

Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245 - 4613.

The Victoria Advocate, Monday, April 4th, 2005

Dorothy M. Wood

TRES PALACIOS [Matagorda County, Texas] -- Dorothy Myrleen Wood, 73, of Tres Palacios, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001.

She was born Dec. 6, 2001, in El Campo, to the late Boulden Oliver and Elsie Frances Henderson. She was a homemaker.

Survivors: husband, Thomas Gene Wood; daughter, Barbara Fenske of Houston; sister, Wynell Monte of Lafayette, La.; brother, Gerald Henderson of Blessing; and three grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: parents; and brother, Weldon Henderson.

Graveside services will be 4 p.m. Saturday at Hawley Cemetery, with Wayne Fenske officiating. Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-4613.

THE VICTORIA ADVOCATE, Friday, December 07, 2001

THOMAS GENE WOOD

Thomas Gene Wood, 79, of Tres Palacios Oaks, was buried at Hawley Cemetery Dec. 29, 2003.

He was born Aug. 19, 1924 in Port Lavaca, the second of four sons born to Warren and Lora Smith Wood. He died on Dec. 23, 2003.

Mr. Wood served with the United States Marine Corps in World War II from 1942-1945 in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. Three months before his discharge, he married the love of his life, Myrleen Henderson, who died in Dec. 2001 after 56-1/2 years of marriage.

Gene and Myrleen lived in Houston for 28 years before returning to the coast they loved so much. They loved to fish as a couple with Gene catching the fish and Myrleen cleaning and cooking the fish.

Mr. Wood is survived by one daughter, Barbara and her husband, Wayne Fenske; three grandchildren, Michelle Meneely, who served as his tireless caregiver for the past year; Jeffrey Fenske and his wife Brenda, and Jennifer Fenske; four great-grandchildren, Darryn, Amber, Devon and Kaitlin; one brother, Maurice Wood and his wife Polly and their family; as well as numerous other family members and friends.

The Palacios Beacon, December 31, 2003

Funeral services for Brenda Woodard, 48 of Cedar Lake will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Brazoria with the Pastor Larry Jackson, eulogizing and the Rev. Andrew Floyd officiating.

Burial will follow at Jerusalem Cemetery in Brazoria, Texas.

She is survived by: her husband, Hollis Woodard, Sr., Cedar Lake; mother, Eva Mae Holmes, Brazoria; son, Hollis Woodard, Jr., Cedar Lake; daughters, Patricia Holmes (Randy Haynes), Cedar Lake and LaTonya Holmes (Michael Boulden), Brazoria; three brothers, five sisters; grandchildren, Patrick Haynes, Breanna Holmes, Jalen Austin, Treylon Austin, Mikel Bolden and Aduarian Haynes, godchildren, LaShay Edwards, Cedar Lake and Taneshia Johnson, Lake Jackson and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2009 at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria. There will be viewing at the church from 10 until 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2009. There will be no viewing afterward.

Send online condolences to www.dixonfuneralhome.com

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at 979.798.9113.

Bay City Tribune, Published August 19, 2009
 

Nellie P. Woods
(February 24, 1916 - January 12, 2009)

Nellie P. Woods, 92, of Bay City passed away Jan. 12, 2009. She was born Feb. 24, 1916 in Matagorda to the late Edgar & Annie Yeamans Dunbar.

Her husbands Robert Broussard and Henry Woods both preceded her in death as well as brothers E. L. “Buck” Dunbar, Norbert Keith “Kessie” Dunbar and Richard Raymond Dunbar and sister Dorothy M. Guzzo. Survivors include daughters Betty Huffman of Bay City and Annie Elliott & husband Kenneth of Bay City; step-son Delbert Woods of Cuero; sister Patsy Wright of San Carlos, CA; grandchildren Robert Huffman, Michael Huffman, Christina Elliott, Kenneth Elliott, Jr. and 10 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 6pm to 8pm Tuesday at the Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009 at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City with Rev. Chester Sassman officiating. Grandsons Robert Huffman, Michael Huffman, Kenneth Elliott, Daniel Huffman, Joshua Huffman and Anthony Elliott will serve as pallbearers.

Bay City Tribune, January 18, 2009
 

Stanley G. Woods of Sargent died last Friday, October 3 in Bay City, Texas.

He was born on January 11, 1922, in Melrose, New Mexico to Zelia and Grover Lee Woods and graduated from Chilocco Indian School in 1939.

Stanley served with the Air Force during World War II and was stationed in Guam. Following his discharge, he moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma where two of his sisters lived. After two years in Tulsa, Stanley moved to Lake Jackson, Texas, where he met his future wife, Sybil. Together, they ran a restaurant there. Later, they moved to Sargent, Texas where they opened a small cafe.

Stanley is preceded in death by: his wife, two brothers, two sisters, and his parents. He is survived by two sisters, Helen Woods Henry and Patsy J. Magrin, both of Tulsa.

Stanley was active in the local VFW, and will certainly be missed by his friends at the VFW and his many friends who frequented the cafe.

A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008 at the Sargent VFW hall on FM457.

Bay City Tribune, Published October 8, 2008

Theoplis Woodard (TH) departed this life peacefully at home in Brazoria on March 4, 2009, with his family by his side.

Theoplis (TH) Woodard was born to Henry and Lueretta Woodard on February 11, 1954. He grew up in Cedar Lane, Texas. TH confessed Christ at an early age, and joined Berean Baptist Church. He attended Van Vleck High School, graduating with the Class of 1973. He served in the United States Army from 1975 to 1978, and worked for J&S Contractors until his illness.

TH was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Mary and Anna Lisa Woodard.

His memories will be dearly cherished by: his two sons, Richard Jones (Callistra) of Angleton, Texas, Brian Franklin of Bay City, Texas; his daughter, Tamesha Franklin of Bay City, Texas; his grandchildren, Lacourtney Jones, Richaveya Jones, Kavaysia Campbell, Kadyine Monroe and Leireon Hodges, Jr.

He also leaves to cherish his memory three brothers, Henry A. Woodard, Jr. of Brazoria, Texas, Gary Woodard (Terra) of Brazoria, Glendale Woodard (Elsa) of Clute, Texas; four sisters, Paula Edwards (Henry) of Hitchcock, Texas, Annie Lunford of Clute, Texas, Janice McGregor (Kenneth) of Sweeny, Texas, Rhonda Woodard of Lake Jackson; two aunts, Wilma Carrel (James), Diane Austin; five uncles, Thomas Hawkins (Dorothy), Clyde Austin (Joeann), Robert Austin (Grace), Roosevelt Austin (Mary), Perry Higgins; great aunt, Luella Hawkins, great uncle, Willie Edison, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

The family would like to thank the Lake Jackson Hospice Care Team and Ella Williams, who helped care for TH during his illness and in his final days on this Earth.

Active Pallbearers are Jessie Austin, Kenneth Edison, Terry Groves, Elmer Hawkins, Johnnie Higgins, Mike Simmons, Harrison Woodard, Herman Wright.

Honorary Pallbearers are Brian Franklin, Richard Jones, Henry A. Woodard, Gary Woodard, Glendale Woodard and Uncles.

Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. at Greens Mortuary, 2702 Avenue C in Bay City on Friday, March 13, 2009. Services will be held Saturday, March 14, at 11 a.m. at First Berean Baptist Church in Cedar Lane, Texas with the Pastor Gilbert Franklin officiating.

Burial will be at Edison Cemetery following the service.

Bay City Tribune, Published March 11, 2009
 

JOSEPH "JOE" WRAPE SR.
 

FLINTSTONE, Ga. - Bro. Joseph "Joe" Wrape Sr., 67, of Flintstone, Ga., passed away Wednesday April 16, 2008 in Bay City. He was born June 11, 1940, in Summerville, Ga., to the late John Alfred Wrape and Annie Lee Pettyjohn Wrape. Bro. Joe had lived in Flintstone, Ga. for the past nine months. Before moving to Georgia he resided in Bay City for many years where he lead the congregation of the Nichols St. Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife: Helen Lenora Madaris Wrape of Flintstone, Ga.; four daughters and sons-in-law: Camille and David Dodd of Eagleville, Tenn., Crystal and Nolan Gibson of Rossville Ga., Cindy and Andy Peters of Louise, and Felicia and Eric Flores of Richmond; son: Joseph Earl Wrape Jr. and wife Andrea of Rowlett; three sisters: Nellie Godfrey of Summerville, Ga., Frances Parton of Chickamauga, Ga., and Faye Thomison of Chickamauga, Ga.; brother: Parks Wrape of Rossville; and his grandchildren: Joshua Dodd, Jonathan Dodd, Ricky Mincy, Joy Peters, Laura Peters, Rebecca Peters, Trey Wrape III and Jordyn Wrape.

Bro. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; his brother: Bill Wrape; and his granddaughter: Emily Newman.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at The Nichols St. Church of Christ with Bro. Joseph E. Wrape Jr. officiating. Interment will be at the Lakewood Memory Garden South in Rossville, Ga.

Pallbearers will be David Dodd, Nolan Gibson, Andy Peters, Eric Flores, Joshua Dodd, Jonathan Dodd, Ricky Mincy, and Trey Wrape III.

Donations may be made to the Nichols St. Church of Christ or The Ministerial Alliance in Bay City.

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

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

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 4/19/2008.

Funeral services for Herman "Hogman" Wright, Jr., 59 of Cedar Lake will be Sunday, August 23, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake with Pastor K. W. Bree officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake, Texas.

He died Wednesday, August 19, 2009 in Harris County. He was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church. He enjoyed fishing and playing dominoes. He loved baseball and softball games. He graduated in 1968 from O.H. Herman High School in Van Vleck, Texas. He was a veteran of the United States Army.

He is survived by his loving mother, Mamie Lou Wright Smith and step-father, Robert Lee Smith, Cedar Lake, sons, Darryl Urps (Debra), Lake Jackson and Herman Wright, III (Marshia), Missouri City, step-daughter, Kimberly Carter, Brazoria, brothers, Robert Lee Smith, Jr., Cedar Lake, James Wright (Lou Ella), Woodard Smith (Melanie), John Smith (Clarissa) and Kelley Smith (Trina) all of Brazoria and Ira Smith (Arlene), Bay City, sisters, Ethel Harkless and Barbara Smith both of Houston, Marilyn Delahoussaye (Gregory), Pearland and Faye Johnson (Garland), Brazoria, special friend, Marjorie Johnson, Brazoria, granddaughter, Kayla Urps, Cedar lake, step-grandchildren, Khirsten Carter, Brandon Carter and Jaylin Carter and other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria. There will be viewing at the church on Sunday, August 23, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. only. There will be no viewing afterward.

Active pallbearers will be Arron Harkless, Jr., La Quinn Harkless, Kendrix Harkless, David Clay, Ike Williams, Garland Johnson, Garland Johnson, Jr., Jeremy Johnson, Lance Hutchins and Marlon Smith.

Honorary pallbearers will be Herman Wright, III, Robert L. Smith, Jr., Woodard Smith, Jr., John E. Smith, Kelley Smith, James Wright, Darryl Urps, Chester Ward and Gregory Delahoussaye.

Send online condolences to www.dixonfuneralhome.com

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at 979.798.9113.

Bay City Tribune, Published August 24, 2009
 

Final Services Held Here Monday For Lizzie Ann Wright

Funeral services were held at the Palacios Funeral Home Monday, January 31 at 2 p. m. for Mrs. Lizzie Ann Wright with Rev. Rayford Harris conducting.

Mrs. Wright, a former resident of Palacios, passed away in Galveston January 28 after a lingering illness. She had attained the age of 82 years, 4 months and 21 days.

Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Ruby Pletz, Neward, New Jersey, Mrs. Viola Kinard, Baytown, Mrs. Lenora Paulk, Palacios and Mrs. Olive Blazier, Enid, Okla.; four sisters, Mrs. Edith Foster, Mrs. Pearl Ashford, Torrance, Calif., Mrs. Louella Robinson, Carmen, Okla., and Mrs. Nannie Sandusky, Baytown; also 10 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

Interment was in the Palacios Cemetery.

The Palacios Beacon, Thursday, February 3, 1955

HAROLD WUTHRICH

PALACIOS - Mr. Harold Wuthrich, age 78, of Palacios, formerly of Wharton, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 4, 2009, following a sudden illness. He was born on Aug. 4, 1930, in Wharton, the son of the late Jonathan Frederick Wuthrich and Martha Elizabeth Schoeneberg Wuthrich.

Mr. Wuthrich lived in the Crescent and Wharton area all of his life until he and his wife moved to Palacios in 1993. He was a devout member of the Lutheran church both here in Wharton at St. John's Lutheran Church and Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Palacios.

He graduated high school from Crescent High School. He graduated with a B.S. degree after the Air Force from Baylor University. He served in the U.S. Air Force and joined the Air Force in 1948 and was stationed stateside and in Europe, training medics during the Korean War. He worked for over 59 years as a medical technologist for many hospitals including Caney Valley Hospital, Outlar and Blair Clinic, and recently at Palacios Community Hospital.

Besides being very active with his church, Harold also enjoyed fishing and mowing his yard and neighbor's yards. He was the past president of the American Legion in El Campo and a past member of the American Society of Medical Technologists.

Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers, Albert Wuthrich, Edward Wuthrich, and Norbert Wuthrich; and son-in-law, Dr. Benjamin Harrison Walker.

Friends may call for visitation on Tuesday, July 7, from 2 until 8 p.m. at the Wharton Funeral Home and funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Wharton with the Rev. Robert LeBlanc officiating. Graveside services will follow at the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton with military honors provided by El Campo American Legion Post 251.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Wuthrich of Palacios; daughter, Dr. Susan Walker of Portsmith, R.I.; son, Harold Wayne Wuthrich and wife Jynell of Palacios; two grandsons; two step-grandsons; and five great-step-granddaughters.

If desiring, the family requests memorials to the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1206 4th Street (Box 943), Palacios, Texas 77465.

Funeral services are under the direction of the Wharton Funeral Home.

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 7/7/2009
 

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