Cedarvale  - Bay City Cemetery

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John William Starr          Mary Jane Starr

John William Starr

Funeral services for John William Starr, 94 years of age, a former night watchman for Palacios, were held at 1 p. m. Wednesday, April 19, in the Taylor Brothers Chapel in Bay City with the Rev. Don Caldwell of the Temple Baptist Church officiating. Interment was in the Cedarvale cemetery. He passed away in Matagorda House in Bay City on April 16.

Survivors include his wife, Mary of Bay City; a daughter, Ruby E. Reed; sons, Hayden and Arthur of Danbury, Glenn of Kerrville and Andrew of Hitchcock; brothers Jake of Pleasanton and Mart of Huntsville, 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren.

The Palacios Beacon, April 27, 1972
 

Herman Steinmeyer           Theresia Steinmeyer

Mr. Steinmeyer Succumbs After Fatal Accident
Aged Pioneer Taken By Death Due To Fatal Mistake

Grim tragedy marred what was meant to be a happy family reunion yesterday when Mr. Herman Steinmeyer accidentally drank some Highlife, insect poison, from a jug which he thought contained wine, at his home.

Three of his daughters, Mrs. J. C. Hopfinger, Mrs. Walter Irons, and Mrs. Wade H. Purcell of Washington state, two sons, W. C. Steinmeyer and H. C. Bucks and six grandchildren were present at his son’s residence here for a family reunion.

Mr. Steinmeyer drove from his son’s place to his own home, accompanied by his little granddaughter. When he arrived he went to the shelf to get a jug of wine. On the shelf were two jugs, one containing the wine and the other containing the Highlife.

The old gentleman, by mistake, took the wrong jug and drank from it. Immediately realizing his mistake he rushed from the house and told his granddaughter he had drunk the wrong thing and must get home as soon as possible.

They returned to his house, took some salt to make him regurgitate and then got in his car and drove as fast as possible to his son’s home. When he arrived there, he told them what had happened. He was immediately rushed to the hospital, but the poison had acquired too much of a start and death occurred last night at 10:15 p. m.

The old gentleman, aged 74 years, 5 months, had been a resident of Matagorda county for 54 years.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. J. C. Hopefinger, Brewster, Wash., Mrs. Walter Irons, Chelan, Wash., Mrs. Wade H. Purcell, Wenatchee, Wash., two sons, Mr. W. C. Steinmeyer of Bay City and H. C. Bucks, Cyprus, Texas, and six grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Frank Sherrer, David Kaack, John Kaack, Henry Reinke, Charles Michaelis and Herman Michaelis.

Services will be held from the Walker-Matchett funeral Home Wednesday afternoon at 3 p. m.

The Daily Tribune, January 21, 1941
 

William Charlie Steinmeyer

Wm. C. Steinmeyer

Mr. Wm. C. Steinmeyer, aged 80 years and 19 days, passed away yesterday at the home of Mrs. Minnie Huck and was buried this afternoon in Cedarvale Cemetery at 4 o’clock.

Mr. Steimeyer was one of the county’s oldest inhabitants, was a man well esteemed and loved by all who knew him.

For many weeks he has been in feeble health, and while his death was not unexpected, it is a serious shock to the surviving members of the family who have the sympathy of their many friends in their sad bereavement.

The Matagorda County Tribune, February 23, 1917
 

Dena Cates Sterling

Marian Dean Sterling

Marian Dean (Dena) Sterling, 63, of Orange, formerly of Bay City, will be held at 10 a. m. Wednesday at Bay City Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Scott Blick of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Orange officiating. Burial will be in Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City.

Mrs. Sterling was born Oct. 7, 1922, in Bay City and died Aug. 17, 1986, at Orange Memorial Hospital, Orange, Texas.

She was the owner and operator of the Orchid Shop in Bay City for many years and a member of the Episcopal church.

A son, Pete Sterling of Orange, a daughter, Mary Hughes of Alvin, and five grandchildren survive.

Pallbearers include Charles Ziegenhals, Dr. Russell Matthes, Clyde E. Farthing, Carl Ellis, J. T. “Bubba” Byrd and James Lee Ziegenhals.

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

The Daily Tribune, August 1986
 

Willie Lou Stevens          John M. Stevens          Ritta Faye Stevens

John M. Stevens

Stevens, John M., age 65, a life-long resident of Matagorda County, passed away Saturday morning, Feb. 20, after suffering a heart attack. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Willie Lou Stevens of Sargent and one daughter, Mrs. Anna Ve Farr of San Marcos. Also, four sisters: Miss Vevi Stevens of Sargent; Mrs. Frances Patterson, Mrs. May Werlla of Sargent and Mrs. Mollie Bullard of Cedar Lane. Other survivors are three brothers: Luther of Wharton, Ben of Bay City and Abe of Sargent, a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Services were held at the Cedar Lane Baptist Church Monday, Feb. 22, at 10:00 a. m. with the Revs. Gus Prince of Cedar Lane and Victor Edge of Gonzales officiating. Interment was in Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ray Horton, Burt O’Connell, Vernon Leissner, Jim Hamilton, Howard Clements, James Grisham, Joe Wyse and E. M. Huitt. Honorary pallbearers were friends and associates. Services under the direction of Dick R. Elkins of Bay City Funeral Home.

The Daily Tribune, February 1971
 

Arthur C. Stewart          Mary K. Stewart

Funeral Rites Held Here Wednesday For A. C. Stewart, 48

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Bay City for Arthur C. Stewart, 48, life-time resident of Matagorda County.

Mr. Stewart died early Tuesday in Matagorda General Hospital after an illness of short duration.

Interment was in Cedarvale Cemetery here. The Rev. A. S. Maxted officiated at the services. Taylor Brothers Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.

Mr. Stewart was vice-president of Matagorda County University of Texas Ex-students Association and was a booster of Bay City High School athletics.

He was manager of the Southern States Construction Company here.

His survivors include his wife; one daughter, Mrs. David Crawford of San Antonio; two sons, Scott and David of Bay City; one brother, George of Fort Worth.

The Daily Tribune, March 19, 1953
 

Suvie LeTulle Stewart

Mrs. Suvie LeTulle Stewart Passed Away In Houston Thursday

Mrs. Suvie LeTulle Stewart, 80, of Bay City, died in Houston at 10 A. M., Thursday, August 21. Mrs. Stewart was born in Alleyton, Texas. Although residing in Houston at the time of her death, she formerly lived in Bay City for many years, where she was a member of First Methodist Church and O. E. S.

The deceased is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Charles C. Cline of Houston, two sons, Lamar C. Stewart, Robstown, Mortimer H. Stewart, sisters, Mrs. C. D. Grubb, Mrs. R. C. Bass, all of Houston; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

Services and burial will be in Bay City under the direction of Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

The Daily Tribune, August 22, 1958
 

William W. Stinnett

W. W. “Billy” Stinnett

W. W. “Billy Stinnett, 68, died Wednesday, August 30, at the V. A. Hospital in Houston. He was born March 21, 1910 in Bay City. The deceased was a retired lawyer, a member of the Catholic Church, and a resident of Houston for the past thirty years. Survivors are: a cousin, Mrs. Cyrus Smith of Bay City and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Beatrice B. Stinnett of Brenham. Graveside services and interment will be held Saturday, September 2, 11:00 a. m. at Cedarvale Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Joseph Shannon.

The Daily Tribune, September, 1978
 

Isaac Storey Jr.

Isaac Story, Jr.

May 28, 1888 – September 13, 1971

Isaac Story, age 83, passed away this morning in Methodist Hospital, Houston. A World War I veteran, Mr. Story was a retired funeral director and embalmer. He is survived by: his widow, Mrs. Vera P. Story, Bay City; son, Roland Rodgers, Bay City; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Frances Rodgers, Bay City; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Tillis of Monticello, Florida and Mrs. Rena Wilbow of Tampa, Florida; also two grandchildren, Mrs. D. W. Titt of Petersburg, Virginia and Phillip Rodgers of Bay City.

Arrangements are pending at Bay City Funeral Home.

The Daily Tribune, September 13, 1971