Cedarvale  - Bay City Cemetery

Photos courtesy of Betty Crosby
 

James W. Powell

Funeral Services For James W. Powell, 81, Are Held Last Week

Funeral services for James Warren Powell, 81, were held Wednesday, September 20, at the Taylor Brothers Funeral Home with the Rev. Rayford Harris of Palacios officiating, assisted by the Rev. Allen Webb of Bay City. Burial was in the Cedarvale Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Margaret Powell of Palacios; three sons, Warren of San Antonio, James of Irving, and Ford of Liberty; two brothers, A. c. of Burbank, Calif., and S. A. of Allgood, Tenn.

Mr. Powell had lived in Matagorda County over 50 years. He was employed by the Texas Gulf Sulphur Company until he retired in 1932.

Active pallbearers were George Ottis, L. A. Augsburger, M. V. Mangum, Mack Graves, Pat Kain, Wade Davis, Savage Watkins, and Ed Hershup.

Honorary pallbearers were Tom Poole, R. S. Kelly, Will Watkins, Jim Sisk, Lee Anderson, Connie Anderson, F. A. Breeden, Charles Smith, Esker McDonald, Tinker Yeamans, E. Baxter, William Clements, Earl White, Eric Culver, Sam Hester, and J. A. Partain.

Matagorda County Tribune, September 21, 1950
 

James R. Preddy

James Reynolds Preddy

James Reynolds Preddy, 82, formerly of Bay City and now of Houston, died March 18, in a Houston nursing home. He was one of the three original organizers of the local Texas Theatre and managed the theatre for many years. He is survived by: one son, one daughter, three grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Graveside services will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday, March 20, at the Cedarvale Cemetery.

The Daily Tribune, March 20, 1979

James R. Preddy

James R. Preddy, 81, of Houston for the past 25 years died March 18 in Tomball.

Survivors include: daughter, Mrs. Jerrie Rivers of Houston; son, Jamie M. Preddy of Dallas; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held at noon Tuesday, March 20, at the Heights Funeral Home Chapel in Houston. Interment was at 3 p. m. Tuesday at the Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Local arrangements under the direction of Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

The Daily Tribune, March 20, 1979
 

Alice M. Preddy          James T. Preddy

James Thomas Preddy

Death visited another Bay City home yesterday and took from loved ones and friends Mr. James Thomas Preddy, after an illness which had extended over several months.

At the time of his death, which occurred Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, this splendid man and neighbor was 69 years and 23 days of age and had just passed by six days his 47^th wedding anniversary.

Born in Russell County, Alabama, and reared there, he was married to Miss Alice Marchant at Phoenix, Alabama, on August 15, 1880, moving from there to Floral City, Florida. Eighteen years ago the family moved to Bay City and Mr. Preddy engaged in farming until a few years ago his health failed him.

Mr. Preddy was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and an excellent man and citizen. He was quiet and retiring in nature, firm in convictions and rank in his every dealing. He leaves a large circle of dear and close friends and a devoted family.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. John Armstrong of Phoenix, Alabama, his wife, three children and three grandchildren. These are Mrs. Mae Brunner of this city, Mrs. H. G. Moore of Houston, and Jas. R. Preddy, manager of the Grand and the Colonial Theaters, of this city; B. F. Mock Jr., Elaine Brunner and Jim Tom Preddy of Sinton, the latter being the son of Pete Preddy , who died in Corpus Christi several months ago from injuries received in an automobile wreck.

The funeral was conducted from the home of Mrs. Mae Brunner on Avenue F this afternoon at 4 o’clock with the Rev. Paul Engle, of the Episcopal Church, in charge of the religious ceremonies.

Matagorda County Tribune, August 26, 1927
 

Peter A. Preddy

Pete Preddy Laid to Rest

The remains of P. A. Preddy, who died at Corpus Christi Wednesday night, from the results of an automobile accident near Sinton, Monday, arrived here yesterday afternoon accompanied by his mother and sisters, Mrs. Mae Brunner.

The funeral party was met at the station by the members of Jamie’s Orchestra who were Pete’s former pals and “buddies” and other old-time friends and associates.

The funeral took place in Cedarvale Cemetery this morning at 10:30 o’clock in the presence of one of the largest funeral crowds ever seen in Bay City. Rev. Paul E. Engle, Episcopal minister, officiated.

It is always a sad and difficult undertaking to chronicle a death. It is hard enough to write of an expected one, but as in this case, when one is cut down in the very flower of young manhood, leaving behind a loving wife and dear little baby it is doubly sad, for words are impossible as the right conveyance of our own feeling or that of other who knew this young man to love him.

We can add no light burden to the sorrow-stricken parents, wife, brother and sisters, for their grief can only be lightened by the hand of time and assuaged in the sympathies extended them by loving friends.

The pallbearers were Austin Castleton, Jimmie Castleton, Grover Coston, G. W. Lee, Weldon Smith and Carey Smith Jr.

Matagorda County Tribune, February 4, 1927
 

Andrew Princko          Iva Della Princko

Andrew Princko

Funeral services for Andrew Princko, 82, of Victoria, formerly of Bay City, will be held 2 p. m. Friday at the Bay City Funeral Home chapel with Monsignor James Brunner officiating. Burial will be in the Cedarvale Cemetery.

Visitation hours will be from 8 a. m. to 9 p. m. Thursday, and until time for service on Friday.

Mr. Princko was born July 31, 1910 in Joliet, Ill. to Stephen and Lisa Biros Princko and died May 16, 1993 in De Tar Hospital, Victoria.

He was business agent of the Teamsters Union of Hoboken, N. J., and an honorary member of the Jaycees and an honorary member of the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Department. Mr. Princko was a member of the Catholic church.

Survivors include a friend, Richard Hahn of Blessing, and a nephew, James Lyle of Victoria as well as several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Rick Hahn, Paul L. Hahn, James Lyle, Paul Tenberg, Ricky Williamson and Tom Wilder.

Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Hahn Sr., Bay City Jaycees and members of the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Department.

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

The Daily Tribune, May 20, 1993
 

J. T. "Tom" Ralston        Suda E. Ralston Sunday

Suda Ralston Sunday

July 30, 1899 – October 27, 1989

Funeral services for Suda Ralston Sunday, 91, of Bay City, were held 4:00 PM Sunday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother James Davis officiating. Burial followed in Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City.

Mrs. Sunday was born July 30, 1898, in Montgomery, Texas, and died October 27, 1989, at Bay Villa Nursing Home, Bay City. She moved to Markham in 1940 and was a resident of Bay Villa Nursing Home for seven years. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include: two daughters and sons-in-law, Frances Hill Bowden of Starksville, Mississippi and Tommy and Frank Baker Jr. of Bay City; a son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Ida Ralston of Port Lavaca; grandchildren, Ernest Little Hill of Florida, Mary Elizabeth Hill of Mississippi, Glen and Dorothy Ralston of Port Lavaca, Gary and Janna Ralston of Victoria, Frank Baker III of Houston, Joe Hill Jr. and Barbara of Jackson, Tennessee, Patsy and Leroy Phillips of Starksville, Mississippi, Linda and Donny White of Memphis, Tennessee; 10 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers include: Gary Ralston, Glen Ralston, Frank Baker III, Vernon Leissner, Roy Williams and Aubrey Baker.

She was preceded in death by: her husband, a son, and seven brothers.

Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.

(Note: Marker shows year of birth 1899)

The Daily Tribune, October 30, 1989           Obituary courtesy of Susie Adkins
 

Adam Oliver Redinger          Sylvia Irene Redinger

Adam Oliver Redinger

Adam Oliver Redinger, beloved husband, daddy, grandpa, and great grandpa, passed away at his home in Bay city on Saturday August 10, 2002.

He was born May 12, 1923 in Provident City, Texas to the late Adam Andrew and Wilhelmia Redinger.

He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church.

He served in the second Infantry Division of the United State Army from August 6, 1940, to August 9, 1945, and was awarded the Bronze Star medal for gallantry in action.

Oliver Redinger and Sylvia Laqua were united in marriage on Sunday May 12, 1946.

This past May 12^th they celebrated their 56^th wedding anniversary and Oliver’s 79^th birthday.

Oliver was a pipefitter by trade; his talents were many.

He was a gardener, a carpenter, a mechanic, a philosopher.

He was close to the earth and all its creatures.

He was a member of Pipefitter’s Local Union 211, the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 3232, Life Member of P. H. Parker VFW Post 2438, and a Life Member of the 100 Club of Matagorda County.

He is survived by: his wife, Sylvia Laqua Redinger of Bay City; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley Jo Garrison and her husband Douglas; daughter, Dorothy Ann Yates; daughter, Lanna Joyce Hargrove and her husband Tommy; son, Louis Wayne Redinger and his wife Valerie and son Gibran Andrew Redinger.

He also is survived by 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, three sisters, his mother and father in law and his infant daughter, Connie Lee Redinger.

Funeral services were held at 2 P. M. Tuesday August 13, 2002 at St. Peter Lutheran Church with the Rev. Eric Klimpel officiating.

Interment was to follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Pallbearers include members of the P. H. Parker VFW Post 2439 Honor Guard.

The family was to receive visitors from 6 until 8 p. m., Monday, August 12, 2002.

Arrangements by Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

Bay City Tribune, August 3, 2002     A00014B2002AG03

Sylvia Redinger
(November 20, 1924 - November 16, 2013)

Sylvia Irene Redinger, 88, of Bay City passed away November 16, 2013. She was born November 20, 1924 to the late Otto H. Laqua and Hilda Kaelke Laqua. She was preceded in death by her husband Oliver Redinger and granddaughter Jessica Wooten.

Survivors include daughters Shirley Jo Garrison & husband Douglas, Dorothy Ann Yates, and Lanna Joyce Hargrove & Husband Tommy all of Bay City; sons Louis Wayne Redinger of Rose Sharon, TX and Gibran Andrew Redinger & wife Diana of Washington State; brother Rev. Boyce Laqua & wife Vivian of Rockport; sister-in-law Lillian Laqua of Victoria; 11 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5pm until 7pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at St. Peter Lutheran Church. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Bay City Tribune, November 20, 2013
 

Margaret Laura Reeves

Mrs. Margaret Laura Reeves, 90, of Bay City died at the Lake Jackson Nursing Home March 28, 1981. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include: daughter, Mrs. Rosie Laura Abendroth of Bay City; sisters, Mrs. Isabell Oldroyd of New Jersey and Mrs. Jessye Seymour of Houston; brothers, Norman McDonald of Overton, Johnny McDonald of Jacksonville, Elmo and James McDonald of Bay City; 2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Taylor Brothers Chapel March 31 at 2 p. m. with Rev. Roland Yarborough officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, March 30, 1981