Slone Family
By Phyllis Slone
 

John Wesley Slone was born on August 26, 1827, in Alabama and died on January 31, 1893, at Turnersville, Coryell County, Texas. He married Jermima Minnix who was born on February 4, 1830, and died on September 22, 1886, at Turnersville, Texas. Their children were:
Henry Clay Slone (1848-1935)
James Slone (1849-1864) killed in the Civil War
David Crockett Slone (1851-1932)
William Henry Slone (1854-1919)
Elizabeth Slone Minnix (1856-1891)
Jesse Renfro Slone (1858-1936)
Sammie Slone (1861- 1877)
Eliza Jane Slone (1863-1877).

John Ambrose Smith was born on November 20, 1827, in Alabama, and died on August 13, 1889, at Buckholts, Texas. His parents were John Smith of Virginia and Selia of North Carolina. On October 20, 1867, he married Annie Elizabeth Jackson, who was born on January 11, 1849, in Florida, the daughter of Redding Jackson of North Carolina and Susan Bauldree of North Carolina. She died on May 22, 1926, at Buckholts, Texas. Their children were:
1.Elizabeth Smith Scott ( 1868-1940)
2. Jackson Smith (1873-1952)
3. Martha Beatrice Smith (1876-1954)
4. Jesse Lee Smith (1879-1952)
5. Ella Smith Bartee (1882-1967)
6. Walter Ambrose Smith (1885-1893)
7. Susie Smith Bradshaw (1887-1978).

9. Alpha Beatrice Slone, born 1916 and died 1920 at White Hall, Jackson County, Texas.
10. Theodore "Ted" Wilson Slone, born in 1919, married Fannie Merle Weaver, had four children, and lived in Edna, Texas.
11. Annie Ella Slone, born in 1921, married Wallis Adams, had one daughter, then married Ed Quinney and had one son, later married Harles Adams and lived in Markham, Texas.

Historic Matagorda County, Volume II, pages 491-492, 1984
 

Thomas Earl Slone, a resident of Matagorda County since 1921, was a successful rancher and rice farmer. He was born in Rogers, Texas, in 1888, and was the son of Jesse Renfro Slone and Rebecca Keziah Jones. He was one of five children. In addition to his four brothers and sisters: Virgil, Alice, Jones and Minnie, he had sixteen half-brothers and half-sisters. Jesse Renfro Slone came to Texas from Alabama when he was ten years old. After making frequent trips by wagon to Palacios to camp and fish, the family moved to a location near Ganado called Whitehall. Tom Slone was interested in raising livestock and bought his first piece of land with money made by raising and selling mules, the basic source of farm power at that time.

In 1921, Thomas Slone moved to a location near Markham, called Northern Headquarters, where he farmed rice. On October 13, 1924, he married Nellie A. Johnson, daughter of Albert Sid Johnson and Nellie Hughes of Louise, Texas. They moved to Collegeport where Thomas farmed rice and leased the Slough Ranch for cattle. In 1926, they moved to Pierce and farmed rice on the Pierce Estate.

In 1927, they bought what became known as the Slone Ranch at Palacios. The ranch was formerly the Williamson Ranch and prior to that was farmed by a Japanese native who farmed rice using artesian wells.

Thomas and Nellie Slone had two children: Thomas E., Jr., born on November 28, 1926, and died in 1948; and Gloria Gay. Gay married George L. Harrison of Palacios on July 11, 1948 and they had six children: Sandra, Holly, Shelly, Janet, Slone and John.

Thomas Slone's interest in ranching and animals led to his building a rodeo arena and stands on his ranch which were used by the public. He raised the livestock for his rodeos. His "Fourth of July" rodeos were a source of fun for many.

During World War II, he organized greyhound races for the soldiers stationed in the area. Many humorous incidents occurred when the soldiers, having no experience at riding horses, mounted up to follow the hounds as they chased rabbits across the prairie. This entertainment gave the soldiers a memorable taste of Texas ranch life.

In later life, Thomas Slone raised race horses which he raced at the local tracks. This eventually led to racing horses at Ruidoso Downs, in Ruidoso, New Mexico.

Tom and Nellie Slone were charter members of the Palacios Trail Ride Association and made the rides for many years. Tom always seemed to have an extra horse if someone wanted to make the ride.

Because of his interest in the young people of the area. Tom donated land to be used as a location of the Recreation Center, and the Little League and Pony League Ball Parks. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.

After a long and interesting life, Tom Slone died in Palacios on August 10, 1971.

Historic Matagorda County, Volume II, page 493, 1984
 

Nellie Slone, 94, of Palacios died at her residence August 21, 2000. She was born April 15 in Louise, Texas to the late Albert Sidney and Nellie Hughes Johnson. Mrs. Slone was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Palacios, a resident of Palacios since 1924 and a 50 year member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post #2467.

Survivors include daughter Gay Harrison of Palacios; brother-in-law R. J. Boland of Louise, Texas; six grandchildren Sandra Miller and her husband Bill, Holly Claybourn and her husband Clayton, Shelley Mayfield and her husband Kent, Janet Harrison all of Palacios, Slone Harrison of Chattanooga, Tenn., John Harrison and wife Lisa of Houston and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 23, 2000 at the Palacios Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charlie Parker officiating. Interment will be at the Palacios Cemetery.

Her great grandsons Jason Miller, Jeff Miller, Michael Harrison, Daniel Harrison, Garrett Claybourn and Jimmy Smith will serve as pallbearers.

Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home. A00011A2000AG23

Daily Tribune, Wednesday, August 23, 2000
 

Thomas Earl Slone, Jr.

Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the First Baptist Church for Thomas Earl Slone, Jr., who died Feb. 9 at 5:10 A. M. in the Herman Hospital in Houston.

Rev. Joe J. Slone, pastor of the Baptist Church in Cuero, an uncle of T. E. was the officiating minister assisted by Rev. Rayford B. Harris, local pastor, and Rev. L. W. Crouch.

Burial was in the Palacios Cemetery conducted by the Lt. Wm. Lloyd Queen Post Veterans of Foreign Wars of which he was an officer.

He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Slone of this city and was born November 28, 1926, in Memorial Hospital, Houston, Texas. He had lived in Palacios all of his life, attended school here, graduating from the Palacios High School as an absentee, having answered the call of his country a few months before, in the U. S. Navy on November 21, 1944.

Since receiving his discharge July 4, 1946, he had been engaged in rice farming with his father.

Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Slone and sister, Gaye Slone to whom the sympathy from a legion of friends goes out in this hour of deep grief.

Impressive in their stately beauty were the countless blossoms which kissed his bier in fragrant loveliness, and we believe T. E. saw all of this in a spiritual sense, too deep for us to understand, and that was pleased most of all by the hundreds of friends whose attendance attested the love and esteem in which he was held on earth.

Pall bearers for his last rites were football buddies, Jimmie L. Smith, Odel Buffaloe, Robert A. Nelson, Everett Beard, Hugh Buffalo and Ellis Jensen.

Honorary pall bearers were Spud Shearer, Don Ross, Marshall Claybourn, Noel Curtis, K. D. Huddleston, Lloyd Ellis, John Louderback, Irvin Petersen, Johnnie Hunter, Norvell Sells, Maurice Hunt and "Dugan" Gibson.

Palacios Beacon, February 12, 1948

Friends And Relatives Here For Funeral Of T. E. Slone

Among the out-of-town relatives and friends here Tuesday for the funeral services of Thomas Earl Slone, Jr., we note the following:

Rev. and Mrs. M. A. Marshall, Mrs. W. M. Jones, Mrs. Milton Andrews, Mrs. John Mayfield, Mrs. C. H. Grashman, Mrs. Mimmi Broman, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Heard, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Hudson, Mrs. Hugh Crowell, Miss Marie Oatman, Mrs. T. N. Menefee, Mr. and Mrs. Thurston Johnson, Billie Sid Johnson, Mrs. A. S. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Barnett, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Stockton, Miss Pauline Isaacson, Mrs. R. S. Stockton, Mrs. Gertrude Quiery, Mr. and Mrs. Kid Heard, Miss Lillian Stockton of Louise, Mrs. Frank Sullinger, Mrs. A. T. Griffin, Mrs. A. R. Matthes, James Castleton, Buddie Sweeny, Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Sullivan, R. W. Morelee, Spud Shearer, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Macken, Mrs. Mattie Slone, Jones J. Slone, Mr. and Mrs. William Slone all of Bay City.

Miss Jorene Collins, Miss Lois Henderson, Miss Doris Roef, Miss Ruth Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Stovall, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Swanson, George C. Kana, Floyd Appling and George Appling all of El Campo.

Dr. and Mrs. W. M. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. D. Strane of Edna.

Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Chiles, Frank P. Brhlik, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cornelius of Midfield.

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Slone and son, V. L. Bowers, Ray Bowers, Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Slone of Collegeport.

Miss Joy Fay Buffalo, Mrs. Ella Brown, Dr. R. Roy of San Antonio.

Mr. and Mrs. E. Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Whitaker, Mrs. W. C. Melbourn, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Boyd, Paul Zordick of Port Lavaca.

Mrs. Lafane Bell, Mrs. M. Grist, Mrs. H. Harmon, Mrs. Paul Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. C. Slone, Mimie A. Robertson, of Baytown.

Mrs. Lee Pierce, Mrs. L. D. Kurefke, of Blessing.

Miss Florence Townsend, Mrs. Allen Burditt, of La Ward.

Palacios Beacon, February 12, 1948
 

Services for John Jones Slone of Bay City will be held at 2 p. m. today in the Bay City Funeral Home Chapel.

Slone, 90, died in Bay Villa Nursing Home on Sunday. He was born in Rogers, Texas, on Jan. 20, 1893. He lived in Jackson County before moving to Matagorda County in 1918. He was a rancher and rice farmer in both counties plus Brazoria County.

He is survived by four brothers, J. C. and W. H. of Bay City, the Rev. Joe of Bryan and T. W. of Edna; five sisters, Minnie Harmon of Baytown, Freddie Mae Frieze and Hilma Huitt of Bay City, Omega Machen of Olive Hill, Kent., and Annie Ella Adams of Markham; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Pallbearers will be Dr. Wayne T. Slone, David Slone, Bill Miller, E. M. Huitt, Walter Roussel and J. Fred Huitt, Jr. Burial will be in Palacios Cemetery with Dr. Hollie L. Briscoe officiating.

Daily Tribune, August, 1983

[Died August 21, 1983]
 

Minnie Slone Harmon

Graveside services for Minnie Slone Harmon, 90, of Baytown, were held Aug. 21, 1994 at the Palacios Cemetery with Rev. Hollie Briscoe officiating.

Mrs. Slone was born March 10, 1895 in Ganado to Jesse Renfro and Kittie Jones Sloan [Slone]. She died Aug. 18, 1994 at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown.

A former longtime resident of Palacios, she had resided in Baytown since 1930 where she was a member of the First Baptist Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Wanda R. Roussel and husband, Walter, of Corpus Christi, and Dr. Minnie Alice Robertson of Baytown; two grandchildren, Sheri Boone Roussel of College Station and Walt Slone Roussel of Corpus Christi; three sisters, Hilma Huitt of Bay City, Omega Machen of Kentucky, and Annie Ella Adams of Markham; two brothers, J. C. Slone and William Slone, both of Bay City; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Palacios Beacon, August 24, 1994
 

Dr. Minnie Alice Robertson

Baytown--Dr. Minnie Alice Robertson, age 87, of Baytown died Sunday, November 25, 2001, at The Baytown Nursing Home.

Arrangements are pending with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.

Galveston Daily News, November 27, 2002

Dr. Minnie Alice Robertson

Dr. Minnie Alice Robertson, 87, of Baytown, passed away, Sunday, November 25, 2001 at The Baytown Nursing Home.

Born July 2, 1914 in Marlin, Tx. to John Thomas Robertson and Minnie Jarell Slone Robertson. Dr. Robertson was a Professor of Arts at Lee College in Baytown. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree on May 31, 1943 from the University of Houston and later earned her Ph.D. She headed the department of Arts at Lee College for many years. She helped establish the Baytown Art League in 1952, taught music and art to children in Houston and Baytown for many years, worked for the Art Museum of Houston and had many pieces of art on display. She was a former member of First Baptist Church and presently a member of Rolling Acres Baptist Church.

She is survived by her sister, Wanda Robertson Roussel of Corpus Christi; niece Sheri Boone Roussel of College Station; nephew Walt Slone Roussel of Corpus Christi; two aunts and numerous cousins and many friends and colleagues.

No services are planned at this time.

[Burial Palacios Cemetery]
 

My name is Jesse Renfro Slone. I was born in Alabama in 1858 to John and Jermina Slone I was one of eight children. We came to Texas when I was 10 years old. We all grew up in Milam and Coryell County in Texas. While living in Rogers, Texas, my younger brother Sammy was sent to water the horses in the river and was attacked by Indians and scalped. He was 16 years old. My older brother James was killed in the Civil War. He was 15 years old. I married Martha Bernice Smith and we had eleven children. I ran a blacksmith shop in Rogers in 1893. In 1900, we moved to Killeen where I had a general store. In 1914 & 1915, we lived in Marlin where we operated the Artesian Hotel. We moved to Whitehall near Ganado and farmed the land. We finally settled in Bay City in 1926 and bought a home on Nichols Street. My son Thomas Earl Slone married Nellie A. Johnson in 1924. In 1927 they bought land and became successful ranchers and rice farmers. The land became known as the Slone Ranch at Palacios. It was formerly the Williamson Ranch and prior to that was farmed by a Japanese native who farmed rice using artesian wells. Because Tom and Nellie were interested in young people, they donated land to be used as the location for the Palacios Recreation Center and Little League ball parks. To this day, my descendants still live and work in the Palacios Matagorda County area.   Palacios Cemetery Tour
 

Jesse R. Slone Born Oct. 15, 1858 - Died May 18, 1936	Marker photos courtesy of Renee Huff

After a few rice crops working for his brother, he began farming rice on his own. He courted Gussie Marian Fox, daughter of Charles and Clara Augusta "Gussie" Fox. Gussie was born in Oklahoma on August 26, 1912, and moved from Oklahoma to Palacios in 1917 with her family. Keet Slone and Gussie Fox were married in the home of her parents in Palacios on October 20, 1931 They began their married life in Bay City, but moved to Collegeport in February of 1933. In the fall of 1936 after rice harvest, they moved back to Bay City where he continued to farm rice and raise cattle for the rest of his life.
 

Keet Slone had a herd of commercial cattle, and for a number of years, he conducted a cattle drive to winter pasture, complete with a chuckwagon, from Collegeport across the Colorado River bridge, through Bay City to Sargent, a distance of approximately sixty miles. In the spring, the cattle were driven back to Collegeport. His sons enjoyed roping the baby calves that couldn't keep up with the herd so they could be put in a trailer for hauling to the next stop. Along with his commercial cattle, he also raised some registered Brahman cattle, and established a cross-breeding program to produce Braford cattle. One of his Braford Bulls was chosen Grand Champion Bull at the Wharton County Fair in the 1940's. About the same time he also showed registered Brahman cattle at various fairs, including the Matagorda County Fair, the Wharton County Fair, the Houston Fat Stock Show, and the Texas State Fair
 

In connection with his rice farming and livestock business, Keet was a director of the Bay City Gin and Milling Company, the Independent Rice Warehouse and Rice Dryer, and the Bay City Packing Company He was also a director of the American Brahman Breeders Association, a charter member of the MidCoastal Brahman Breeders, and one of the organizers of the Matagorda County Fair Association. Further demonstrating his community involvement, he was a charter member of the Knife and Fork Dinner Club and a director of the Bay City Chamber of Commerce in the 1950's.
 

Graveside Services For L. M. Slone Thursday, Prominent In County

Graveside services were held at the Palacios Cemetery Thursday afternoon for L. M. Slone of Bay City, following services at 2 p. m. at the First Baptist Church in Bay City.

A well-known Matagorda County rancher and rice farmer, Mr. Slone died late Tuesday afternoon in a Houston hospital following a brief illness.

He was born July 31, 1902 in Jackson County and had been a resident of Matagorda County for the past 35 years.

He was president of the Bay City Gin Company, a member of the board of Independent Rice Drying Corp. and Warehouse, vice president of Bay Packing Company, a member of the board of the American Brahman Breeders Association and a member of the Bay City Chamber of Commerce. He was also a deacon in the First Baptist Church in Bay City.

Surviving are his wife: Gussie Slone of Bay City; two sons, Charles Slone, Richmond; Dr. Wayne Slone, Bay City; a daughter, Mrs. Hollie Briscoe, Fort Worth; four grandchildren and number of brothers and sisters in Matagorda and Jackson Counties.

Palacios Beacon, September 8, 1960
 

Gussie Fox Correll
August 26, 1912 - November 25 - 2006

Gussie Fox Correll passed away November 25, 2006, at her home in Mountain Home.

She was born August 26, 1912, to Charles and Augusta Fox in Tecumseh, Oklahoma.

She spent many years in Bay City, Texas, as a beloved wife and mother, rearing her children and being active in her church and community.

She married William George Correll on April 9, 1978, and together they enjoyed 24 years together in Wharton, Texas.

She is survived by: her husband, Bill; two sons, Charles Slone and wife, Tommye, of Richmond, Texas, Wayne Slone and wife Mercy, of Mountain Home, Arkansas; one daughter, Barbara Crotts and husband, Mike, also of Mountain Home; one step-son, Donn Correll and wife, Judy, of Brazoria, Texas; 10 grandchildren, Bruce, Blake, Brenda, Tod, Keet, Leigh Ann, Susan, Kirk, Daniel and Wendy; two step-grandsons, Scott and Bruce; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, L. M. Slone; an infant son, Robert; as well as 10 brothers and sisters and their spouses. A funeral service will be at the First Baptist Church in Wharton, Texas, where she and her husband are members, at 10 a. m. Wednesday, November 29, 2006, with interment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park in Wharton, Texas.

The grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6 until 7 p. m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2006, at the Wharton Funeral Home.

If desiring, memorials my be made to Hospice of the Ozarks in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Wharton Funeral Home.

Bay City Tribune, November 29, 2006
 

Charles Renfro Slone
September 4, 1932 - March 6, 2023

Funeral Services for Charles Renfro Slone are set for 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at First Baptist Church, 502 S 5th Street, Richmond, TX 77469, with a Graveside Service following at Morton Cemetery, Richmond, TX 77469.

Visitation will be 5 — 7:00 PM Monday, March 13, 2023, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471.

Charles Renfro Slone passed away March 6, 2023, at the age of 90 years old.

Charles was born in Bay City, Texas, the eldest son of parents Lanford McKinley and Gussie Marion Fox Slone. He attended Bay City High School. Growing up, he was avidly involved in showing brahman cattle and spent many evenings practicing roping with his father and brother. He was very involved with First Baptist Church of Bay City where he met his future wife, Tommye.

Charles attended Texas A&M, receiving his degree in animal husbandry in 1953. He then joined the Army and attended flight school in Georgia.

Charles studied law at the University of Texas. He then moved to Richmond, beginning his law career that lasted through 2017.

Charles was a devout member and deacon of First Baptist Church of Richmond. He lived his life in kindness, following Christ as a humble servant.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Robert Edwin Slone and Wayne Todhunter Slone.

Charles is survived by his wife of 69 years, Tommye Clements Slone, and their two children, Bruce Slone and wife, Elise Slone, and daughter Brenda Coats and husband, Douglas Coats; and sister, Barbara Crotts and husband, Mike Crotts.

He is further survived by nine grandchildren, Amber Manes and husband, Carl Manes, Adam Slone, Matthew Jungers and wife, Dr. Blair Mockler, Shelby Jungers, Madeline Woelfel, Katherine Huck and husband, Barron Huck, Tyler Coats and wife Whitney, Travis Coats, Kaci Gibson and husband Tyler Gibson. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and 14 great grandchildren.

Visitation: Monday, March 13, 2023, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Funeral Service: Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 2:00 PM. Graveside Service: Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 3:00 PM

Memorials may be given in his memory to First Baptist Church, 502 S 5th Street, Richmond, TX 77469.

Condolence messages may be written for the Slone family at www.garmanycarden.com

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.

Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471

Tommye Frances Clements Slone
August 10, 1935 – April 5, 2023

Funeral Services for Tommye Slone are set for 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at First Baptist Church, 502 S 5th Street, Richmond, TX 77469, with a Graveside Service following at Morton Cemetery, Richmond, TX 77469.

Visitation will be 5 - 7:00 PM Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471. 

Tommye Frances Clements Slone passed away April 5, 2023, at the age of 87 years old.

Tommye was born in Cedar Lane, Texas, the youngest child of parents Ira Russell Clements, Sr, and Flora Hamilton Clements. She attended Van Vleck High School and was actively involved in her high school band, being a twirler, and later drum major. She was also a proud member of the girls’ basketball team. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bay City where she met her future husband, Charles.

Tommye attended Baylor University, and after her marriage to Charles in 1954, transferred to the University of Texas, where she completed her degree in education and began teaching history in Round Rock, Texas. She also, later, obtained a master’s degree in both guidance and counseling, and library science.

Tommye moved to Richmond with her family in 1959 and shortly thereafter began her education and library administration career with Lamar Consolidated School District where she remained until retirement. Tommye served on various library committees and was initiated into the Epsilon Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Society International, a women educators society, in 1979. She served as Chapter President 2008-2010.

Tommye was a member of First Baptist Church of Richmond where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, played piano for the children’s choir, and later assisted in the church library. She was a devoted follower of Christ.

Tommye was preceded in death by her husband Charles Renfro Slone, her parents, her sister Alyne Clements Howard, and her brother Ira Russell Clements, Jr.

Tommye is survived by her two children, Bruce Slone and wife, Elise Slone; and daughter Brenda Coats and husband, Douglas Coats.Tommye is further survived by nine grandchildren, Amber Manes and husband, Carl Manes, Adam Slone, Matthew Jungers and wife, Dr. Blair Mockler, Shelby Jungers, Madeline Woelfel, Katherine Huck and husband, Barron Huck, Tyler Coats and wife Whitney, Travis Coats, Kaci Gibson, and husband Tyler Gibson. She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and 14 great grandchildren.

Memorials may be given in her memory to First Baptist Church, 502 S 5th Street, Richmond, TX 77469.

Condolence messages may be written for the Slone family at www.garmanycarden.com

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.

Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors
 

Robert Edwin Slone

Mr. and Mrs. Langford Slone, of Collegeport, have the sympathy of the entire community in the loss of their infant son, Robert Edwin, who died early Wednesday morning, following an illness of about ten days. The little fellow was just a few days past one year of age, yet during his short journey in this life had endeared himself to all. We know he is now numbered with the angel band waiting to welcome the ones who loved him so to that other shore.

The little body was prepared for burial and brought to the Palacios cemetery and brought to the Palacios cemetery where services were held Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock, conducted by Rev. G. F. Gillespie, and interment made under the direction of the Palacios Funeral Home.

Palacios Beacon, October 4, 1934
 

Wayne Todhunter Slone
October 23, 1934 - November 9, 2015

Wayne Todhunter Slone, 81, a beloved veterinarian, husband and father, passed from this life on November 9, 2015, at Baxter Regional Medical Center.

He was born to Lanford McKinley and Gussie Marion Slone, in Bay City, Texas, on October 23, 1934.

He is survived by his wife, Mercedes; three sons, Tod and Lonna Slone,  Keet and Tina Slone,  Kirk and Cecelia Slone;  seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three step-children and their children; one brother, Charles and Tommye Slone; one sister, Barbara and Mike Crotts; and a host of nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by both parents; and his first wife, Barbara Lenore.

He was the outstanding veterinarian graduate of his class, at Texas A&M, and so, was invited to be the guest equine professor the following year, at the school in Ft. Collins, Colorado.  He moved to Mountain Home, AR, in 1980, and set up practice.  He was active in the Cowboy Church and the Humane Society.  His great love, besides his family and practice, was horses, especially roping.  He enjoyed being the oldest roper at his events, and had been proud to participate at the roping held on his 81st birthday, with three generations of his family taking part.

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

Memorial services were held at the Cowboy Church on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 2 p.m.

Graveside service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 at 2 p.m. in Cedarvale Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked contributions to be made to the Humane Society or to the Cowboy Church.

Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home, Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Visit our online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

Bay City Tribune, November 15, 2015               Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

James Clay Slone, Sr. Family
 

James Clay Slone of Bossier City, La., formerly of Bay City, died June 30, 2001 at Grace Home in Shreveport, La.

Funeral service was held at First Baptist Church of Bay City, on Monday, July 2, 2001 at 2 p.m.

Officiating will be the Rev. Mike Zimmerman, pastor of First Baptist Church of Bay City, and the Rev. Bobby Dye, of Central Baptist Church in Bossier City.

Mr. Slone was born on October 18, 1905 to Jesse Renfro Slone and Martha Smith Slone in Ganado, Texas. He leaves behind his loving wife of 74 years, Marion Ethel Slone and two children, Billie Jo Cleveland of Bossier City and James Clay Slone, Jr. of Katy, Texas.

He was a faithful Christian man and a blessing to his eight grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. He will be cherished forever. A00011A2001JL03

[Bay City Funeral Home]

The Daily Tribune, Tuesday, July 3, 2001
 

Marian Slone, 99, of Shreveport, Louisiana, and formerly of Bay City, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2009 at the Live Oak Retirement Center in Shreveport.

She was born in Manor, Texas on July 30, 1910 to parents Marion and Ethel Davis Folmar.

She was a long time resident of Bay City and an active member of the First Baptist Church of Bay City until moving to Louisiana to live with her daughter.

She was preceded in death by: her husband, James (J.C.) Slone; a son, James Slone, Jr.; and a grandson, Jerry Slone.

She is survived by: a daughter, Billie Jo Cleveland; seven grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 12 great great grandchildren. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at the Bay City Funeral Home Chapel with the Dr. Michael Zimmerman officiating.

Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Slone, Burt Williams, Bruce Williams, Robert Williams, Bobby Williams and Adrian Garcia.

Services are under the direction of Bay City Funeral Home.

Bay City Tribune, November 18, 2009
 

James Clay Slone, Jr.

James Clay Slone, Jr., 72 of Houston and formerly of Bay City, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2001, at the Mariner Cypresswood Health Center in Houston.

James was born in Baytown, Texas on May 7, 1929 to parents J.C., Sr. and Marion Folmar Slone. He was a resident of Bay City from 1981 until moving to Houston earlier this year.

He served as a Baptist Minister in Bedias, Cuero, and San Antonio, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his father earlier this year.

He is survived by: his wife of 49 years, Bobby Ruth Ware Slone, a daughter, Mary Slone Shiloh of Houston; two sons, James Clyde and Jerry Wayne Slone of Austin; son-in-law, Michael Shiloh, daughter-in-law, Carla Shimek-Slone and grand daughters, Kelly Slone Shiloh and Caroline Michele Shiloh; mother, Marion Slone of Bossier City, La., and a sister, Billie Cleveland of Bossier City, La.

Funeral services will be held Monday, October 22, 2001 at the First Baptist Church in Bay City with the Dr. Michael Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday morning at the Bay City Funeral Chapel until noon.

Services are under the direction of Bay City Funeral Home. A00011A2001OT021

The Daily Tribune, Sunday, October 21, 2001
 

Bobbye Ruth Ware Slone, born January 4, 1931 in Collegeport, Texas passed away September 19, 2004 in Austin.

A resident of Bay City for almost 20 years, she was know as "Miss Bobbye" of the Avenue F Stanley Store during the 1980's.

Mrs. Slone was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Rev. J. C. Slone, Jr., her parents, Bessie Mae and R. C. Ware, Sr., her brother, Jimmy Mack Ware and her sister, Annie Belle Dunn Rector.

Mrs. Slone is survived by: her brother, R. C. Ware, Jr. and sister-in-law Tina Hall Ware of Houston; her son, Jerry Wayne Slone and daughter-in-law Carla Shimek Slone of Austin; her son James Clyde Slone also of Austin; her daughter, Mary Slone Shiloh and son-in-law Michael Kelly Shiloh of Houston; and two granddaughters, Kelly Slone Shiloh and Caroline Michele Shiloh of Houston.

Mrs. Slone was a member of First Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Friday, September 24, 2004 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Saturday, September 25, 2004 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City with Pastor Eric Klimpel of St. Peter Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing. Honorary pallbearers are Chester Corporon, Laddie J. Nemec, Earl Adams, E. M. Huitt, Fred Huitt and Donald Bohner.

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

The Bay City Tribune, September 22, 2004
 

James Clyde "Jimmy" Slone journeyed home May 9, 2008 in Austin, Texas.

Born May 7, 1963 in Cuero, Texas, Jimmy was a warrior for Christ in his battle with cancer.

A specialist in electronic security, Jimmy served the South Texas Nuclear Project in Bay City for many years.

Preceded home by his parents, the Rev. James Clay Slone, Jr. and Bobbye Ware Slone.

Jimmy is survived by: brother, Jerry Wayne Slone and sister-in-law Carla Shimek-Slone of Austin; sister, Mary Slone Shiloh and brother-in-law Michael Kelly Shiloh of Houston; nieces, Caroline Michele Shiloh and Kelly Slone Shiloh and nephew Coleman Michael Shiloh.

A memorial service is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008 at the Hawley Cemetery in Blessing.

Bay City Tribune, Published May 25, 2008
 

Freddie Mae Slone Olson Frieze Family
 

Freddie Mae Frieze

Funeral services for Freddie Mae Frieze, 86, of Bay City are scheduled for 2 p. m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Bay City with the Rev. Hollie L. Briscoe officiating. Burial will follow in Palacios Cemetery in Palacios.

Mrs. Frieze was born July 13, 1907, in Jackson County to Jesse R. and Martha B. Smith Slone and died June 8, 1994, in Bay City.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bay City.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Russell, Jr. and Ellen Frieze of West Columbia; a daughter and son-in-law, Estha and David Fowler of Victoria; two brothers, J. C. and William Slone of Bay City; for sisters, Minnie Harmon of Baytown, Hilma Huitt of Bay City, Omega Machen of Olive Hill, Ky. and Annie Adams of Markham; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and a special niece, Dorothy White of Houston.

She was preceded in death by a son, F. E. Olson in 1985.

Pallbearers are grandsons, Allen Frieze, Russell Frieze, T. J. Snow, Timmy Snow, Colby Bruce and Joey Bruce.

Services are under the direction of Dick R. Elkins, Bay City Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, June 10, 1994
 

William Henry Slone Family
By Phyllis Slone
 

Phyllis White, born on March 28, 1918, was the eldest child of nine children born to Howard Allen White and Josephine Smalley White. Howard White was born in 1895 near McKinney, Collin County, Texas, and died in 1974 near Rogers, Bell County, Texas. Josephine Smalley was born in 1896 at Belton, Bell County, Texas, and lived near Rogers, Texas, at a location which her parents had bought in 1904.

William and Phyllis moved to the Slough Ranch of the Pierce Estate near Collegeport, and lived in a three room house where the only convenience was running water in the kitchen from an artesian well. In 1940 they moved into the big ranch house. In March of 1946, they bought a farm north of Bay City and moved there where William farmed rice and had a few cows. He also farmed in Collegeport for several years, and then in search of farm land they moved to Victoria in 1958. They then moved back to Bay City in 1961 in time to witness Hurricane Carla. In 1968 they built a home in McDonald Meadows in Bay City.

Jesse Howard Slone, born on July 26, 1938, was graduated from Bay City High School in 1956, and enlisted in the United States Army in 1957 for eight and one-half years, with overseas duty in Korea and Germany While he was stationed in EI Paso, he married Mary Ruth Sexton on December 13, 1958. Their children were: Beth Ann, was born in El Paso, who married David Scott Bowman on April 30, 1982, and resided in Lordsburg, New Mexico, with their daughter Lacey Marie Bowman; William Carter Slone, was born, in EI Paso, and was in the United States Army in Lordsburg, New Mexico; Jesse Howard, Jr., born in EI Paso, and lived with his parents in Playas, New Mexico; and Dean Allen, born  in Winnfield, Louisiana, and was serving in the United States Army in California.

Company in 1966. David married Margaret Ann Blanchard on October 17, 1964, and their children were: Melissa Michele, born on October 18, 1967, in Bay City, and Jason Eric, born on August 5, 1973, in Wharton.

Arthur Ray Slone was graduated from high school in Victoria in 1959, and entered the United States Army in October of 1950 on the "Buddy Plan" with his brother David, and served with him in Hawaii and Thailand. In 1963 he was employed at DuPont near Victoria. He married Joyce Marie Wingate on August 28, 1965, and their children were: Ronda LaRae, born in Victoria, and Robert Ross, born in Victoria. Joyce taught school in Victoria.

Richard Lee Slone was graduated from Bay City High School in 1961, and from Texas A & M University in 1966. On June 11 , 1966, he married Saundra "Sandy" Faye Luna. He served in the United States Army from 1966-1968 stationed in Washington, D.C. He was employed by Continental Oil Company at Ponca City, Oklahoma, for two years and then moved to Austin, Texas, in February of 1971 where he was employed at the Veterans Administration. Their children, both born in Austin, were: Kimberly Noel and Steven Floyd. William Henry "Billy" Slone, Jr. was graduated from Bay City High School in 1964, attended Wharton County Junior College and Texas A & M University He entered the United States Army in 1968 and saw overseas duty in Germany He was graduated from the University of Houston. On January 23, 1971, he married Ricki Dianne Towers and they had one son William Henry Slone III, known as Trey. Billy was manager of an auto parts store in Beaumont, Texas, and they lived in Port Arthur, Texas.

Robert Dale Slone was graduated from Bay City High School in 1971 He married Glenda Phinney in September of 1971 He was employed by the Cable TV Company in Bay City, and later by Dow Chemical Company in Freeport until 1981 He moved to Victoria and was employed by DuPont. Robert Dale and Glenda's children were Carie Lee and Angela Dale. Robert Dale married second Joan Fay Karl on June 23, 1981. Her children were Shelly Lowery and Kelly Lowery. Dale and Joan lived near Yoakum, Texas.

Historic Matagorda County, Volume II, pages 492-493, 1984
 

William H. Slone

Funeral services for William H. Slone, 88, of Bay City, were held Sunday, April 25, 1999 at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Michael Zimmerman officiating. Burial followed at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Mr. Slone died at The Legacy in Bay City on Saturday, April 24. He was born February 4, 1911 in Ganado to parents Jesse Renfro and Martha B. Smith Slone.

He was a retired rice farmer and rancher and was a member of First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.

Slone was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis, eight brothers and six sisters.

Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law Jesse Howard and Mary Ruth Slone of Playas, N. Mex., David Crockett and Margaret Slone of Bay City, Arthur Ray and Joyce Slone of Victoria, Richard Lee and Sandy Slone of Austin, William Henry, Jr. and Ricki Slone of Groves and Robert Dale and Sharon Slone of Victoria; brother J. C. Slone of Louisiana; sisters Omega Machen of Olive Hill, Kentucky, Ken and Annie Ella Adams of Markham; thirteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and two step grandchildren.

Pallbearers were James Sowell, Gaston Morton, Barry Nauman, T. J. Middleton, John McMillan, Brent Kirby and Ken Samford.

Arrangements are with Bay City Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, April 27, 1999
 

Phyllis O. Slone

Phyllis O. Slone, 77, of Bay City died Friday, Feb. 9, 1996 at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston.

She was born March 28, 1918 in Bell County, Texas to parents Howard A. and Josephine Smalley White. Survivors are husband W. H. Slone of Bay City; sons and daughters-in-law Jesse and Mary Ruth Slone of Playas, New Mexico, David and Margaret Slone of Bay City, Arthur and Joyce Slone of Victoria, Richard and Sandy Slone of Austin, Bill and Ricki Slone of Groves and Dale and Sharon Slone of Victoria; brothers, Claude and Clyde White of Temple; sisters, Meta Bradford of Temple and Mary Blevins of Troy; 15 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church and a member of the Matagorda County Genealogical Society.

Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 12 at 2 p. m. from the First Baptist Church with Dr. Michael Zimmerman officiating. Burial followed in Cedarvale Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Gaston Morton, Wayne Michael, James Sowell, Albert Munn, T. J. Middleton and Roy Sanders. Honorary pallbearers were Gerald Rowland, Jim Powers, Frank Craft, Kirby Dismukes and John McMillan.

Services are under the direction of Dick R. Elkins and Bay City Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, February 19, 1996
 

David Crockett Slone
May 28, 1940 - August 28, 2017

 David Crockett Slone, 77 of Bay City, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 28, 2017.

He was born on May 28, 1940 in Collegeport, Texas, the second of six boys of William and Phyllis Slone.

David grew up in Bay City and was a member of First Baptist Church.  He attended Bay City High School and graduated in 1958.  After graduation he continued helping his family farm rice until he and his brother, Arthur Ray, entered the U.S. Army together, where they served in both Hawaii and Thailand.

David married the love his life, Margaret Ann Blanchard, on October 17, 1964. He went on to continue his professional career for over 30 years of dedicated service at Dow Chemical working his way up to a chemical technologist.

After retirement, David lived and loved life to the fullest through simple pleasures, raising and caring for his cattle and livestock, tending his year-round garden, and at the top of his list was making memories and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He treasured every minute of being a Paw-Paw. 

David is survived by his wife of 52 years, Margaret; his daughter, Melissa Troell and husband Henry; his son, Jason and wife Kristin; his four grandchildren, Thomas Scheltema, Zach Troell, Alyssa Troell and Jenna Troell; brothers, Richard Slone and wife Sandy, Billy Slone and wife Ricki, Dale Slone and wife Sharon; sister-in-law, Carole Brannon and husband JC; brother-in-law, Ira Blanchard and wife Tina; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jesse H. Slone; and brother, Arthur Ray Slone and his wife Joyce.

Visitation will take place from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday September 8, 2017 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.

The celebration of David’s life will immediately follow the visitation beginning at 2 p.m. in Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ira Blanchard officiating.

Burial will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

Pallbearers are Zach Troell, Thomas Scheltema, JC Brannon, Jimmy Brannon, Richard Slone and Billy Slone.

Honorary pallbearers include Trey Slone, Steven Slone, Robert Slone, Dwayne Dibbern, Jack Williams and Bill Bona.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bay City or Van Vleck FFA Scholarship Fund.

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

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

Bay City Tribune, September 6, 2017                   Photo courtesy of Kenneth L. Thames

Theodore "Ted" Wilson Slone Family
 

Ted W. Slone

Funeral services for Ted. W. Slone, 66, of Edna, are scheduled for 2 p. m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Edna with the Rev. Joe Webb officiating. Burial will be in Palacios Cemetery.

Mr. Slone was born Jan. 23, 1919, in Jackson County, (Ganado) and died Nov. 26, 1985, at the Veteran's Hospital in Houston.

He was a deacon of the Collegeport Baptist Church in 1948, a member of the First Baptist Church in Edna, worked for Stone Well Service and was owner of Slone Dozer. He was a retired rice farmer and a prisoner of war in World War II.

Survivors included his wife, Fannie Merle Slone of Edna; two sons, Ted. W. Jr. of Newark, Del., and John Ralph Slone of San Francisco; two daughters, Frankie Walker of White Deer, Texas, and Darlione Mercer of Skellytown, Texas; three brothers J. C. Slone of Bay City, William Slone of Bay City and Rev. Joe Slone of Bryan; five sisters, Freddie Mae Frieze of Bay City, Hilma Huitt of Bay City, Annie Ella Adams of Markham, Omega Machen of Mount Orid, Ky., Minnie Harmon of Baytown and 10 grandchildren.

Funeral services were arranged by the Jackson County Funeral Service.

Daily Tribune, November 27 or 28, 1985
 

Annie Ella Slone Adams Family
 

Annie Ella Slone Adams, 89, of Bay City passed away April 30, 2010. She was born to Jessie Renfroe and Martha Beatrice Smith Slone on Jan. 30, 1921 at White Hall, a small settlement east of Ganado, Texas in Jackson County.

She attended school in Bay City and worked in the Bay City Community for over 32 years, thirteen of those years as manager for Ace Stamp Center. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bay City and also the First Baptist Church in Matagorda, Texas. She was a member of Baptist Temple, also known as Golden Ave. Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a number of brothers and sisters.

She is survived by: daughter Martha Mae Lacy of Bay City; son, Edward Britches and wife Lois Quinney of Markham; grandsons, William Odie Milner and wife Kim of Bay City and Stephen Edward Quinney of Markham; granddaughters, Suzan Milner Thompson of Bay City and Anna Marie Quinney Andrews of Markham; seven great grandchildren Shelley Lynette Anderson and husband Jason of Midfield, Bubba Simons and wife Tara of Selkirk, Kyle Matthew Milner and Korey Elizabeth Milner both of Austin, Kaitlyn Diane Milner of Bay City, Joseph Edward Quinney of Markham and Ronald Wayne Andrews, Jr. of Markham; five great-great grandchildren Madison Ann Simons of Markham, Kinsley Rae Simons of Selkirk, Lacy Kathleen Anderson and Ryver Clay Anderson both of Midfield, and Emma Beyer of Markham.

The family received friends and relatives from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Funeral service was at 2 p.m. Monday, May 3, 2010 at Calvary Baptist Church with the Reverends Chester Sassman, Oliver Southall and Lane Pardue officiating.

Interment will follow at the Palacios Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Bubba Simons, Kyle Matthew Milner, Linwood Pickens, Larry Fitzpatrick, Thomas Russell Frieze and E. M. Huitt.

Her seven great grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Memorials may be made to the Shelley Anderson Benefit; c/o Prosperity Bank, 1600 7th St., Bay City, TX 77414.

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 May 5, 2010
 

MARKHAM - Harles W. Adams, 85, of Markham, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2003.

He was born Oct. 27, 1917, in Optimus, Ark., to the late James Claudius and Lillie Lee Cartwright Adams. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a life member and past commander of Philip H. Parker VFW Post No. 2438 and member of the Blessing Cecil Lee American Legion Post No. 649. He was a Baptist.

Survivors: wife, Annie E. Slone Adams; daughters, Elaine Nickie, Rhonda Jean Serrell and Martha Mae Lacy, all of Bay City; sons, Ronnie Adams and Edward D. Quinney, both of Markham; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

The family will receive visitors 6-8 p.m. tonight at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Calvary Baptist Church in Bay City, the Revs. Oliver Southall and Chester Sassman officiating.

Burial will be at Ashby Cemetery near El Maton. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-4613.

Memorials: Cowart Scholarship Fund, c/o Alumni, Box 6096, S. F. A. Station, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962 or the VFW Post 2438, P.O. Box 269, Bay City, Texas 77414.

The Victoria Advocate, September 25, 2003