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He was born in Bay City, Texas, March 24, 1967, to
Ollie Abbott, Jr. and Irma Jackson Abbott, and passed away July 19,
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Ricky Abbott was born on June 8, 1962, to Lillie Mae Abbott and Charles Williams, Sr. Ricky was baptized at an early age at Ashwood Union Baptist Chuch, under the leadersnip of Rev. M. Boone. He attended public schools in Van Vlack ISD. In 2013, Ricky accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Ricky loved living the country lifestyle and was a self proclaimed #1junkman in Matagorda County. He had a passion for country music. Ricky had a good heart to help anyone that he came in contact with that needed it. Ricky had no biological children but loved his nieces, nephews and god-son Malik Burnett dearly. He answered the call from his heavenly father to come home and be at rest on February 6, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Ricky leaves to mourn two sisters, Katina Abbott (Nate), Ora Lee Arkless (Simon); five brothers, Russell Abbott, Timothy Abbott, Charles Williams (Liz), Fredrick Austin and Robert Austin, and a host of aunts, uncles, nices, nephews, other relatives and friends. Active pallbearers: Tommy Abbott, Robert Austin, De'Andre Burnett, Larry Davis, Eddie Harris, Roy Robinson and Charles Williams. Honorary pallbearers: Russell Abbott, Timothy Abbott, Fredrick Austin and Jermany Williams. Final resting place: Burial Association Cemetery, Van Vleck, Texas. Funeral program |
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Funeral services for Pierce Alexander, 65, of Old Ocean, will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2003, at the St. John Baptist Church in Van Vleck, with the Rev. Ruben Newell officiating. Burial will follow at the Burial Association Cemetery in Van Vleck. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p. m. Friday in the funeral home chapel. He was born Saturday, Feb. 12, 1938, in Brazoria County to Lexie Alexander Sr. and Tennessee Parks Alexander, and passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2003, at the Methodist Hospital in Houston. Survivors include: his wife of 33 years, Leonteen Alexander of Old Ocean; one daughter, Janice Hudson of Brazoria; and three sons, Larry Helms (and Marilyn) of Dallas, Larry Alexander of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mike Banks of Brazoria; also one granddaughter, Jwana; one sister, Ora Lee Hawkins of La Marque; and three brothers, Henry Alexander of Danciger, Anthony Alexander of Houston, and the Rev. Hollis Hall of Freeport. His caretaker, Ruby Revis and a host of other relatives and friends also survive. Active pallbearers will be Douglas Revis, James Ashton Sr., Jonas Brinkley, Earnest Pettit Sr., Odis Hawkins Sr., Ricky Austin Sr. and Kevin George. Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home. Bay City Tribune, October 22, 2003
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Funeral services for Mr. Dewitt Aliniece, age 81, of Bay City, will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, 1996, at 11 a. m., at Enterprise Baptist Church in Bay City, with Rev. Kevin O. Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Burial Association Cemetery in Van Vleck. Visitation will be Friday until 9 p. m. in the chapel of Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, and Saturday from 10 to 11 a. m. at the church. Aliniece was born in Van Vleck, Texas, Saturday, March 27, 1915, to John Aliniece, and Inez Hayes Aliniece, and passed away Friday, Sept. 27, 1996, in Bay City, Texas. He retired from Texaco Co. after many years of loyal service. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jeanette King Aliniece of Bay City, and two daughters and one son-in-lw, Mrs. Lillie Cook of Maywood, Illinois, and Mrs. Arlene Franklin (& Curtis, Sr.) of Bay City. Also three granddaughters, Judi and Diane of Bay City, and Cynthia of Oak Park, Illinois. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Beverly Ann Fields of Sweeny, and a brother and sister-in-law, John Aliniece, Jr. (& Johnnie Mae) of Van Vleck. Also a host of nieces, nephews, a host of cousins, other relatives and a family of friends. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by an aunt who reared him, Mrs. Mamie Lou Jackson, and one brother, Walter Aliniece. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home in Bay City. Daily Tribune, October 4, 1996
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Jeanette Aliniece Funeral services for Jeanette Aliniece, 96, of Bay City, are pending with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home. She was born May y7, 1917 in Van Vleck, Texas to Eli King and Leona Fisher King. She passed away December 28, 2013 in Bay City Texas. Among her survivors include two daughters, Lillie Alliniece Cook of Maywood, Illinois and Arlene Alliniece Franklin of Bay City. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. (979) 245-5197. Bay City Tribune, January 1, 2014
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Shirley Allen, 63, of Bay City, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Visitation will be held Friday, April 2, 2010 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Church of God of Prophecy in Van Vleck. Burial will follow at Burial Association Cemetery. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-5197. Victoria Advocate, April 2, 2010 |
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Frances Melvina Anderson, 69, of Bay City died July 18 in the Matagorda General Hospital. Survivors include: widower, Eugene (Jack) Anderson of Van Vleck; daughter, Mrs. Maude A. Thompson of Houston; sons, Kenneth Anderson and Thomas Stroman of Van Vleck, Brroklyn Boxley, J. B. Stroman, Lloyd Tims and Johnny Stroman Jr., all of Houston; foster daughters, Mrs. Mary L. Hayes of Berkeley, California and Mrs. Dell Sardinea of Houston; brother, Scott Stroman of Sweeny; granddaughter, Coretta Latrice Thompson of Houston. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy and a resident of Van Vleck. Funeral service will be held Thursday, July 24 at 2 p. m. in the Church of God of Prophecy in Van Vleck with Bishop J. W. Deadrick officiating. Interment service will be held at the Burial Association Cemetery in Van Vleck. Arrangements made by Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home. Daily Tribune, July 23, 1975
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VAN VLECK - Michael James Southall Baltrip, 35, of Van Vleck, died Feb.
18, 2006.
Michael Baltrip Funeral services for Michael James Southall Baltrip, 35, of Van Vleck, will be at 1 p. m. Sunday Feb. 26, 2006 at St. John Baptist Church in Van Vleck, with the Rev. Ruben Newell, eulogist. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery. [Burial Association Cemetery] Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p. m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel and from 6 to 8 p. m. at St. John Baptist Church. He was born in Houston on April 16, 1970, and passed away February 18, 2006, in Van Vleck. Survivors include: his mother, Marie Southall of Houston; his father and step-mother, Quincy Baltrip and Josephine of Pearland; two brothers, Orrin Craig Southall and Paul Wayne Harris, both of Houston; his grandparents, Isham and Carrie Southall of Van Vleck; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, other relatives and friends also survive. Active pallbearers will be family and friends. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home in Bay City.
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Funeral services for Tarvette Devon Baugh, 36, of Houston, Texas will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2012, at New Fellowship Tabernacle Church located at 600 Matthews Street in Bay City, Texas with the Pastor A.H. Floyd as the eulogist. Burial will follow at Burial Association Cemetery in Van Vleck, Texas. A wake from 6 until 8 p.m. on Friday, August 10, 2012, will be held at Bill Clair Family Mortuary Inc., Fairchild Chapel, 2603 Southmore Blvd, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 522-9030.
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Beverly, Jennie, age 79, died in Matagorda General Hospital on February 15th. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday at St. Johns Baptist Church, Van Vleck, Texas with Rev. M. Boone officiating. Beverly, a former resident of Liverpool is survived by his nephew Gifford Johnson of Bay City, three nieces, Mrs. Carrie McGriff of Dallas, Mrs. Mary Reed of Bay City and Mrs. Martha Jackson of Van Vleck. Burial will be in Burial Association Cemetery, Van Vleck. Duncan Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Daily Tribune, February 20, 1970 |
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Erie Mae Booker, 88, of Bay City, Texas passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 in Bay City. Arrangements are pending with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas; 979-245-5197. Bay City Tribune, February 3, 2021 Errie Mae Booker Errie Mae Booker, 89, of Bay City, Texas passed away on February 1, 2021 in Bay City. Services will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the New Fellowship Tabernacle Church in Bay City. Burial will follow at Burial Association Cemetery in Van Vleck, Texas. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas; 979-245-5197.
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Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Boone, 88, of Van Vleck, will be held at 11 a. m. on Saturday, August 1, 1998 at the St. John Baptist Church in Van Vleck, Rev. Ruben Newell officiating. Burial will follow at the Burial Association Cemetery in Van Vleck. Visitation will be until 9 a. m. Friday in the Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home chapel and from 10 a. m. until 11 a. m. at the church. Mrs. Boone was born in Van Vleck on May 19, 1910 to George McCall and Vina Gray McCall. She died Friday, July 24, at the Methodist hospital in Hospital. She was a lifelong member of St. John Baptist Church in Van Vleck, where she served faithfully, and proved to be a good follower. Her fraternal involvements included Secretary/Recorder for the Progressive Order of Pilgrims, and Treasurer of the Heroines of Jericho, Scarlet Cord #145, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, and Christian. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Cassie Manning and husband Freddie of Houston; two sons and daughters-in-law, Leon Boone Jr. and wife Rose of Van Vleck, and Ellie Leroy Boone, Sr. and wife Wilma of Galveston; 21 grandchildren, Anthony Kendrick, Yolanda Allen, Charlotte Heard, Melva Mack, Matthew King, Jr., Helen Griggs, Tonia Perry, Vina Randall, Gregory Boone, Kevin Winston, Wendall Winston, Cedric Henry, Pamela Harrison, Paula Rowe, Fredric Manning, Katrina King, Jackie Hayes, Michael Boone, Toni Harrison, and Sonia Kay Boone; 39 great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Thurmond Tolbert of Needville; special friends, Lee Vella Johnson, Ray King, Stella King, and Althea Franklin; as well as a host of other much appreciated relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leon Boone; two daughters, Jacqueline Henry and Louis King, and one grandson, Ellis Leroy Boone, Jr. Pallbearers will be Anthony Kendrick, Kelvin Winston, Matthew King, Jr., Fredric Manning, Gregory Boone, Wendell Winston, Cedric Henry and Michael Boone. Honorary pallbearers will be Leon Boone, Jr., Ellis Leroy Boone, Sr., Freddie Manning, C. H. Singletary, John Alliniece, Jr., A. C. Henry, Ernest Pettit, Jr., and James C. Ashton, Sr.
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Van Vleck--Leon Boone, Jr., 76, formerly of Van Vleck, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015. Visitation will be held from 2 - 8 p. m. on Friday, January 2015 at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home. A funeral service will begin at 11 a. m. on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at St. John Baptist Church, Van Vleck, with Pastor Ruben Newell as eulogist. Burial will follow at Burial Association Cemetery. Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-5197. Victoria Advocate, January 23, 2015
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Edna--Margie Jeanette Southall-Brooks, 56, of Edna, died Friday, Aug. 16, 2002. She was born Sept. 28, 1945, in Bay City, to Isham and Carrie L. Davis Southall of Van Vleck. She was a retired school teacher of Victoria I. S. D. and a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors: daughter, Yolanda D. Brooks-Brown of Pearland; parents; sisters, Marie Southall and Loraine Nealey, both of Houston; brothers, Clemith Southall of Houston, Robert Southall of Cincinnati, Ohio and Irvin Southall of Van Vleck; and one grandchild. Preceded in death by: brother, Charles Southall. Visitation will be 1-8 p. m. Friday at Tracy's M. J. Santellana Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be 11 a. m. Saturday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, the Rev. G. L. Roberts officiating. Burial will be at Burial Cemetery in Van Vleck. Tracy's M. J. Santellana Funeral Directors, Edna, 361*-782-9234. Victoria Advocate, August 24, 2002
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Funeral services for Mrs. Pearlie Lee Brown, age 57, of Bay City, will be held Thursday, Aug. 31st, at 1:00 p. m., at the Church of God of Prophecy in Van Vleck, with Rev. Cornelious Woodard officiating. Burial will follow at Burial Association Cemetery in Van Vleck. Visitation will be Wednesday until 9 p. m. in the Chapel of Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, and Thursday from 12 Noon until 1 p. m. at the Church. Mrs. Brown was born Friday, September 17 1937, in Ashwood, Texas, and died Friday, August 25, 1995, in Bay City. Survivors include one daughter, Ms. Patricia Brown of Bay City, and three sons, Robert Lee Brown of Houston, Eddie Haynes, III and Calvin Williams of Bay City. Also five sisters, Mrs. Elvira Woodard of Bay City, Mrs. Annie Jackson of Texas City, Mrs. Betty Jean Sweeny of West Columbia, Mrs. Wilma Jean Manning of Sweeny, and Debra of Brazoria; and three brothers, Walter Jackson, Otis Jackson and Andrew Jackson, all of Texas City. Also five grandchildren, a host of aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, four foster sisters, other relatives and a family of friends, which include a special companion and friend, Eddie Haynes, Jr. of Bay City. She was preceded in death by a son, Johnny D. Brown, Jr., in September, 1986, by her mother, Willie King, in April, 1991, and by her father, Walter Davis, in September, 1993. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home in Bay City. Daily Tribune, August 30, 1995
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Funeral services for Eddie Lou Bythewood, 68, of Bay City were scheduled for 2 p. m. Sunday at St. John Baptist Church, Van Vleck, with the Rev. Ruben Newell officiating. Burial will be in Van Vleck Burial Association, Van Vleck. Friends may call until 9 p. m. Saturday at Green's Mortuary and from 1 to 2 p. m. Sunday at the church. Mrs. Bythewood was born Jan. 16, 1921, in Van Vleck to Samuel and Minnie Thymes and died May 3, 1989, at Matagorda General Hospital, Bay City. She was a member of the Pink Ladies Hospital Auxiliary at Matagorda General Hospital and the Baptist church. Survivors include a son, Eldridge Thymes of Bay City; a brother, Emmitt Thymes of Houston; an aunt, Grace Hayes Banks of Bay City; a nephew, George Thymes of Houston; and several other nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers include Horace Davis, C. H. Singletary, Leroy Ellis, Andrew Lewis, George Thymes, Horace Ashton Sr., J. C. Ashton Sr., John L. Brinkley Sr., Isiah King, Isham Southall and members of the Pink Ladies Hospital Auxiliary. Arrangements are with Green's Mortuary, Bay City.
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