Berean Cemetery Obituaries
 

Mona Sue Brown
May 11, 1960 – April 4, 2007

Louisiana—May 11, 1960, a beautiful pearl was born in to this world to the late Audry and Susie Jackson in New Orleans. She confessed her life to Christ at an early age. Mona was raised in Gonzales, La. She attended East Ascension Senior High and continued her education at Southeastern University. She was a very dedicated and loyal employee at Randall’s Grocery Store.

She was united in holy matrimony on March 3, 1984, to Mr. Alvin Brown, and to this union, three sons were born: Chasse, Justin and Brandon Brown, all of Houston.

She is survived by one step-daughter, Jeanine (Rodney) Williams of Houston; three sisters, Ritta West of Oakland, Calif., Vanessa (Curtis) Parms and Laurie Hendricks of Gonzales, La.; father-in-law, the Rev. Cleophus (Floyce) Brown of Bay City; three sisters-in-law, Linda Turk of Austin, Paula Brown and Adrienne (Ron) Price of Bay City; three brothers-in-law, Tim (LaVern) Brown of Bay City, Cleophus (Ethel) Brown Jr. of Lake Jackson, and Gerald Brown of Bay City; three aunts, Evangeline Martin, Ozell Scott, and Elizabeth (Atwood) Williams; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and two very special friends, Kathline Stull and Tora Tholl.

Funeral services will be 2 p. m. Saturday, April 7, 2007 at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Bay City. Burial will follow at Berean Cemetery.

Viewing will be at the church.

Green’s Mortuary is in charge of arrangements, 979024503489.

Victoria Advocate, April 6, 2007
 

Mary Lue Hawkins

Houston—Mary Lue Richardson Hawkins transitioned from this life on Monday, June 18, 2007, in Houston, after 94 years of life. She was born Feb. 13, 1913, on Buckner’s Prairie, Cedar Lane, the fourth (of six) child of Theophilus and Emma Richardson. Both of her parents and all of her siblings preceded her in death.

She was joined in marriage to Green Hawkins. They raised three girls and one boy: Willie Dorotherine Taylor, Symolia Lois Hawkins Harris, Elbert Lewis Hawkins, Greenevelyne Christina Hawkins.

She was a faithful member of First Berean Church and served in various positions until her death no longer permitted it.

Visitation will be 6 – 8 p. m. on Friday at Green’s Mortuary, 2702 Avenue C., Bay City.

Funeral services will be at 2 p. m. on Saturday at First Berean Church, the Rev. G. L. Franklin officiating.

Burial will be at First Berean Church Cemetery.

Victoria Advocate, June 21, 2007
 

Lawrence Moore Jr.

Bay City--Lawrence Moore Jr., 42, of Bay City, died Thursday, April 20, 2006.

He was born Oct. 6, 1963, in Bay City, to Lawrence Sr. and Mary Moore of Bay City. He attended school in Van Vleck.

Survivors: sisters, Earlene Best and Ellener Best, both of Bay City; and brother, Billy "Pete' Moore, of Bay City.

Visitation will be noon to 8 p. m. Friday in the Green's Mortuary chapel.

Services will be 11 a. m. Saturday at First Berean Baptist Church in Live Oak Community, the Rev. K. Bree officiating.

Burial will follow in Berean Cemetery. Green's Mortuary, Bay City, 979-245-3489.

Victoria Advocate, April 22, 2006
 

Johnnie W. Sidney Sr.

Funeral services for Johnnie W. Sidney Sr. 87, of Bay City, Texas will be held Saturday, January 20, 2018, at 12 p.m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, with Dr. T. L. Richardson, Pastor  and the Rev. Murray G. Martin officiating.

Burial will follow immediately after services at Berean Cemetery in Cedar Lane, Texas.

Visitation will be held Friday, January 19, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the chapel of Green’s Mortuary.

Final arrangements are entrusted with Green’s Mortuary, Bay City, Texas; 979-245-3489; online condolences at greensmortuary.com.

Bay City Tribune online

Johnnie W. Sidney, Sr.
March 28, 1930 ~ January 12, 2018 

Johnnie Wilbert Sidney, Sr. was born on March 28, 1930 in Cedar Lane, Matagorda County, TX to the late Alfred Sidney and Esther Jones.  He was the eldest of three children and grew up in the Cedar Lane community.  Johnnie accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at an early age.  On February 17, 1951, Mr. Johnnie Wilbert Sidney united in holy matrimony to the love of his life, Miss Mary Jane Lewis and to this union 11 children were born: Dian, Johnnie, Larry, Johnnie, Jr., Cheryl, Wanda, Teresa, Donald, Karl, Karen and Sharon Sidney. 
 
Johnnie was a Corporal in the United States Army, serving in Greenland during the Korean Conflict.  He was the epitome of someone with a servant’s heart.  He loved his family, community, and church but most of all, his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He was a loving husband, father, son, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, cousin, counselor, confidante, and friend.  His genuine warm smile as well as his wisdom and strength will be sorely missed by all who knew him.  His transition from this life to life eternal came on Friday evening, January 12, 2018, in Houston, Texas at 87 years of age.  Loving memories will be cherished by six daughters, Dian Mills of Bay City, TX; Cheryl Rutherford (Melvin) of Bay City, TX; Wanda Pointer (Russell) of Van Vleck, TX; Teresa Sidney of Bay City, TX; Karen Francies (Alvin) of Fresno, TX and Sharon Sidney of Bay City, TX; four sons, Larry Sidney of Bay City, TX; Johnnie Sidney, Jr. (LaTanya) of Banning, CA; Donald Sidney of Bay City, TX; and Karl Sidney of San Antonio, TX.  He will forever be in the hearts of his family, including four sisters-in-law, Irma Jean Sidney of Van Vleck, TX; Hazel Johnson (Simon) of Bay City, TX; Frances Lewis of Bay City, TX; Bessie Lewis of Pearland, TX; and Doris K. Lewis of Haynesville, LA; brother-in-law, Edgar “Dick” Lewis of San Diego, CA; fifteen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; grand godson; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends along with countless others whom were blessed to have known him.  Johnnie was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Mary Jane Sidney; son, Johnnie Sidney; mother, Esther Jones Boston; stepfather, E.J. Boston; father, Albert Sidney; brother, Leroy Sidney; sister, Gertie C. Petteway Edwards; and son-in-law, James T. Mills. 
 

Visitation
Friday
January 19, 2018
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Chapel of Green's Mortuary
2702 Avenue C
Bay City, TX 77414-8514

Funeral Service
Saturday
January 20, 2018
12:00 PM
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church
3300 Avenue F
Bay City, TX 77414

Green's Mortuary
 

LEROY SIDNEY
 

BAY CITY - Funeral Services for Leroy Sidney will be Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at 11 a.m., at First Berean Baptist Church, Cedar Lane, with Rev. Gilbert Franklin officiating. Burial will follow Berean Cemetery, Cedar Lane.

He was born March 12, 1932 to the late Alfred Sidney and Esther Boston in Matagorda County. He died Aug. 17, 2008 at Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City.

Viewing will be from 4-8 p.m., Friday, at Green's Mortuary Funeral Home.

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

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 8/21/2008

Mary Jane Sidney

Funeral services for Mary Jane Sidney 83, of Bay City, Texas, will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Mother Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. Murray Martin, eulogist.

Burial will follow immediately after services at First Berean Cemetery in Cedar Lane, Texas.

The family will receive visitors from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2016, at Green’s Mortuary, Bay City, Texas.

Final arrangements are entrusted with Green’s Mortuary, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-3489.

Bay City Tribune, March 16, 2016
 

Funeral services for Walters "Sleepy" Stephens of Bay City will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2009 at First Berean Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Gilbert Franklin, officiating an burial will be in the First Berean Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3 until 8 p.m. Friday in the chapel Green's Mortuary

Green's Mortuary is in charge of all arrangements.

Bay City Tribune, March 4, 2009

Robert Lee "R. L." Williams

Bay City--Funeral services for Robert Lee "R. L." Williams, 89, of Bay City will be at 11 a. m., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, at First Berean Missionary Baptist Church in Cedar Lane, with Rev. Gilbert Franklin officiating.

Viewing will be Friday from 4 - 8 p. m., October 7, 2011 in the chapel of Green's Mortuary.

Burial will follow immediately after services at First Berean Cemetery in Cedar Lane, Texas.

Final arrangements are entrusted with Green's Mortuary 979-245-3489.

Victoria Advocate, October 6, 2011
 

Henry Woodard

Cedar Lane--Funeral Services for Henry Woodard will be 2 p. m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007 at First Baptist Church of Brazoria, with the Rev. K. W. Bree officiating. Viewing will be from 3 - 5:30 p. m. Friday, Aug 24, 2007 at Green's Mortuary Chapel in Bay City and 6 - 8 p. m. at First Berean Baptist Church in Cedar Lane. Burial will be at First Berean Cemetery in Cedar Lane.

Henry Woodard Jr. was born on March 24, 1931 to the late Harrison Woodard and Hattie Law. He grew up in Cedar Lake. He attended Jerusalem Community School and George Washington Carver High School, graduating with the Class of 1950. He served in the United States Army from 1951 - 1953.

Henry accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of the late Rev. H. T. Smith. Later he became a member of The First Berean Missionary Baptist Church where he was active in the church choir and the men's choir until his death.

On February 4, 1952, he married Lueretta Austin. To this union 10 children were born. He enjoyed life to the fullest and was loved by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughters, Mary Woodard and Anna Lisa Woodard; stepfather, Johnnie Marshall; brothers, Roosevelt Woodard and Ira Woodard; sisters, Anna Higgins and Sophie Lewis; stepsisters, Lurisha Fletcher, Pinkie Cooper and Charity Johnson; stepbrother, George Marshal; and grandchildren, DeWadrick Woodard and Quincy Lunford.

Henry leaves eight children to cherish his loving memories, Paul Edwards (Henry), Annie Lunford, Janice McGregor (Kenneth), Rhonda Woodard, Henry A. Woodard Jr., Theoplis Woodard, Gary Woodard (Terra) and Glendale Woodard (Elsa). He also leaves 22 grandchildren: 29 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Bertha Woodard, Wilma Carrell (James) and Diane Austin; brothers-in-law, Perry Higgins Sr., Thomas Hawkins, Clyde Austin (JoAnne), Roosevelt Austin (Mary), and Robert Austin (Grace); a special nephew, Jessie Austin (Rosie); a goddaughter, Mary Moreno; and a special friend, Fred Simmons, Henry will also by missed by a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and relatives.

Active pallbearers are Jessie Austin, Mike Edison, Sedrick Hanks, John Lewis, Darrell Woodard, Herman Edison, Toddrick Graves, Perry Higgins Jr., Mack Lewis, Jr., and Harrison Woodard. Honorary pallbearers are Henry A. Woodard Jr., Gary Woodard; brothers-in-law, Theoplis Woodard, Glendale Woodard; and grandsons.

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

Victoria Advocate, August 23, 2007