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COLLEGEPORT OBITUARIES
Former Collegeport
Residents Buried in Other Cemeteries
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Thelma Nell Agnew
May 15, 1937 -
January 4, 2018
Thelma Nell Jenkins Agnew, 80, was born May 15,1937 in Collegeport, TX
and passed from this life on January 4, 2018.
Thelma Nell grew up in Collegeport, TX and graduated from Palacios High
School in 1955. After graduating Nell moved to Bay City, TX and started
working as an operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. On May
24, 1963, Thelma Nell Jenkins married George Willis Agnew and they were
married for over 52 years until his death in 2016. In 1967, George and
Nell moved to Houston, TX after George became employed with Delta
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Thelma Nell Jenkins Agnew is survived by her children, son, John Agnew,
and daughter, Brenda Agnew. She is also survived by one sister, Ann
Reynolds; sister-in-law, Venus Randolph and husband Tom; brother-in-law,
James Clayton and wife Joyce; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Thelma Nell was preceded in death by her husband, George Agnew; by her
parents, Joe Frank and Inez Jenkins Sr.; by two brothers, Joe Frank
Jenkins Jr., and Tommy Jenkins; by two sisters, Netina Young, and Sue
Clayton.
Funeral Service will be at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Bethel
Tabernacle, 1020 FM 1960 E., Houston TX 77073 with a visitation from
5:00-7:00 PM. A second visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM on
Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at First Pentecostal Church, 700 Ave I, Bay
City, TX 77414. Graveside Service will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery
beginning at 11:30 AM in Bay City, TX.
For those desiring, in lieu of flowers, a memorial offering may be made
in the memory of Thelma Nell Agnew to the "Building Fund" of Bethel
Tabernacle, 1020 FM 1960 E., Houston, TX 77073.
Kingwood
Funeral Home, Kingwood, TX
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Mrs. Mollie Baggett
Mrs. Mollie Baggett, aged 68 years, 1 month and 26
days, died at the family residence in
Collegeport, Friday night, October 16th at ten
o’clock.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at four
o’clock from the Palacios Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Odis Rainer,
of Bay City, Interment was made in the Palacios Cemetery under the
direction of the Palacios Funeral Home.
She is survived by one daughter, Mary Baggett, of
Collegeport; and four sons, George and Richard Baggett, of Collegeport;
Ben Baggett, of Bay City, and Sam Baggett, of New Willard, Texas.
Palacios Beacon, October 22, 1936
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W. V. Batchelder
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BLACKWELL
Fawn Adams Blackwell, 85, of Bay City,
passed from this life on Saturday,
January 12, 2002.
She was born June 27, 1916 in Ganado,
Texas to John Henry Adams and Rachael
Ruth Weynedt Adams.
A lifelong resident of Matagorda County,
she lived for many years at Collegeport,
and resided in Bay City since 1980.
She was a member of the Apostolic
Pentecostal Church of Bay City.
She is survived by her daughter and
son-in-law, Jean and the Rev. Samuel R.
Starks of Bay City, Dean and Faye
Blackwell of Chandler, Texas;
daughter-in-law, Willene Blackwell of
Bay City; brothers, Lloyd Adams and wife
Irene of Angleton, Texas and Noel Adams
and wife Hollice of Alvin, Texas;
sister, Selina Williams and Ellen
Linscomb of West Columbia, Texas and
Blanche Lonis and Sybil Carr of Alvin,
Texas; sisters-in-law, Allie Adams and
Annie Adams of Alvin, Irwon Jenson of
Palacios, Texas, Geneva Jenson of Sugar
Land, Texas and Betty Blackwell of Bay
City; grandchildren, Robin Benton and
husband, James of Flower Mound, Texas,
Kristi Allison and husband Gene of
Naples, Fla., Shannon Blackwell of
Chandler, Texas, Greg Starks and wife
Michele of Austin, Regena Dumas and
husband John of Arlington, Texas; and by
her great-grandchildren, Jonathan
Starks, Matthew Starks, Andrew Dumas,
Bailey Benton and Brice Benton; her
special friends, Ann Reynolds and Nikki
Barker; and by numerous nieces and
nephews and a great host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Wade Blackwell; her son, Neil
Blackwell; her brothers, Van and Burt
Adams; by her parents, John and Rachael
Adams; and by her great granddaughter,
Jennifer Starks.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 15 at the Apostolic
Pentecostal Church in Bay City with the
Rev. Sam Starks and the Rev. Greg Starks
officiating. Interment will follow at
Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.
Pallbearers will be Shannon Blackwell,
Greg Starks, John Dumas, Kenneth
McKissick, George Agnew and James
Starks. Honorary pallbearers are Don
Steele and Wyatt Ashcraft.
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros.
Funeral Home.
She was loved and will be missed by all
who knew her. The family offers a very
special thanks to all of her care givers
and staff at the Legacy. Your dedication
to fulfilling her needs has been
outstanding. May the blessings of the
Lord be with each of you.
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THE DAILY TRIBUNE, Tuesday, January 15, 2002
Albert Wade Blackwell
Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Hazel
Viola Boeker, 98, was born on March 6, 1919 in Austin, Texas to the late
Carl Herman and Ida Matilda Wilson and passed away on May 14, 2017
surrounded by her loving family at her home in Humble, Texas.
Hazel was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved
helping people whenever she could and she had a sense of humor till the
very end. She was a devoted member of the garden club and the Red Hat
Society.
She is survived by her loving children, grandchildren,
great-grandchildren; as well as numerous family members.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 18, 2017 from 1:00 pm
till 1:30 pm, followed by a service celebrating Hazel's life at 1:30 pm,
in the Chapel at San Jacinto Funeral Home. Burial will follow at San
Jacinto Memorial Park, Houston, Harris County, Texas.
The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers
during this time.
San
Jacinto Funeral Home, Houston, Texas
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Funeral Services For Mrs. John Carrick
Held Here Tuesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Helena Carrick,
78, wife of the late John Carrick, were held at 2 p. m. Tuesday, August
13, at the Palacios Funeral Home.
Rev. A. G. Fitzgerald, former pastor of the
Collegeport Presbyterian Church, conducted the services. Interment was
in the Hawley Cemetery.
Mrs. Carrick, a resident of Collegeport for
more than 25 years, died Sunday in a Houston hospital.
She is survived by a son, Norman Carrick of
La Marque, Texas.
Palacios Beacon, August 16, 1957
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Oneida B. Charlton
(May 27, 1925 - July 24, 2016)
Oneida B. Charlton, 91, of San Saba, TX
passed away July 24, 2016. She was born May 27, 1925 in Midway,
TX to the late George Bullington and Dovie Jewel Wells
Bullington.
Her husband Fredie “Mac” Charlton preceded
her in death in 2014. They raised their family in Channelview,
TX living there for 35 years. They then lived in Athens, TX for
a number of years before moving to Inks Lake, TX. There they
lived for 20 years in a cabin they built. Their marriage spanned
70 years. She was a faithful member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived by four children, Pat, Lynn,
Gary “Chief” and Ree, nine grandchildren and six great
grandchildren.
Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Monday,
August 1, 2016 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service
will be 11:00 AM with Donnie Carnathan officiating.
Taylor Brothers Funeral Home
Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise
Fredie "Mac" Charlton
(February 4, 1922 - June 12, 2014)
Fredie Maxine “Mac” Charlton, 92, of Hull, TX left to go with
the Lord June 12, 2014 in Liberty, TX. He was born February 4,
1922 in Midway to Grover C. Charlton and Annie F. Hicks. He
lived in Channelview, TX where he stayed for 35 years raising a
family and working at the Houston Post. He retired to Athens, TX
where he raised cattle until his move to Inks Lake, TX. There he
built a cabin on the water where he stayed for over 20 years. He
then located to Hull where he spent the remainder of his life.
“Mac” was faithful to the Church of Christ, hardly missing a
Sunday or a Wednesday. He built several houses throughout his
life and spent much of his time outside up keeping his home. He
is survived by his wife of 70 years, Oneida (Bullington)
Charlton, his four children Pat, Lynn, Gary “Chief”, and Ree,
nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services will be
10:30 AM Monday, June 16, 2014 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with
Bro. Donnie Carnathan officiating.
taylorbros.net
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Thomas
Bryant Clark
Thomas Bryant Clark, born Oct. 1, 1912
in Collegeport, [Matagorda County] TX,
died at his home in Santa Ana, CA on
June 15, 2006. He came to Santa Ana in
1926 with his parents and two younger
brothers. As a graduate of Santa Ana H.
S., Santa Ana College, and then USC in
1933, Tom began working for Inland
Transportation Corp in 1935, a local
agricultural carrier in Orange, CA, as
asst. manager and an officer of the
company. In 1958 he began his own
practice as a management consultant to
motor carriers, which he continued until
1997. He was a member of both the state
and national trade associations for the
industry. Tom served as a member of
several boards: YMCA, Elks Lodge, elder
of First Presbyterian Church in Santa
Ana, Orange County Orchid Society and
various other organizations. He served as
District Governor of Lions Clubs
International and President and founding
member of Southern California Lions Eye
Institute. The extent of his work in
Lions Clubs for 68 years led him to be
known as "the grand old man of Lions."
Beloved by his family, Tom was married
to Barbara for 57 years until she died
in 1990. He is survived by his children,
Richard (Santa Ana) and Ruth Ann
(Richmond, CA), seven grandchildren and
seventeen great-grandchildren. A
celebration of Tom's life will be held
at Ebell Society, 625 N. French St.,
Santa Ana, 92701, on Sat., June 24 at
11:00 a.m. The family requests that in
lieu of flowers, donations be made to
the Southern California Lions Eye
Institute, P. O. Box 1679, Costa Mesa,
CA 92628
Orange County Register, Orange County, California,
June 22, 2006
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Charles
Wayne
Clemens
CHARLES
WAYNE
CLEMENS
Charles W.
Clemens, 84,
passed away
Feb 9, 2017
in Chico,
CA. He is
survived by
his wife
Patsy, his 3
children;
Paul (Dawn),
Sandy
Urrutia
(Pierre) &
Sharron
Bratt
(Steven) and
12
grandchildren;
Justin (Jeo),
Tori, Shane
& Matt
Urrutia,
Brandon
Bratt,
Austin, Sam
& Shawn
Clemens
Joey, Camryn
& Alex
Quinn; and
his brother
Jim Clemens
and Sister
Verla Inako
both of
North
Carolina. He
was preceded
in death by
his parents
and his
sister Reba
Bemou. He
served in
the United
States Air
Force during
the
Korean War.
He worked as
a gunsmith
for 56 years
and owned
North
Valley. Gun
Shop in
Chico for 42
years. Three
national gun
magazines
published
articles on
his custom
pistol
work., His
motto was,
"Find what
you want to
do when you
retire and
make that
your life's
work."
Services
will be held
at Brusie
Funeral Home
on Thursday
Feb. 16,
2017 at 11
am.
Condolences
may be sent
online to
brusiefh.com
Chico
Enterprise-Record,
February. 14, 2017
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Henry Collins
PALACIOS -- Henry Collins, 68, of Palacios, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002.
He was born Feb. 22, 1934, in Collegeport, to Cynthis Collins and Andy
Campbell. He was a retired diesel mechanic for Alcoa and Dow Chemical
Companies.
Survivors: son, Henry Collins, III of Houston; brothers, Harry Collins
and Rev. Myron Campbell, both of Houston, Andy Campbell, III. of Los
Angeles, Calif., Carrol Campbell of Charlotte, N.C. and Ernest Campbell
of Paramount, Calif.
Visitation will be 9 p.m. tonight at the Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home
chapel.
Services will be 1 p.m. at West Palacios Church of God of Prophecy, the
Rev. Roosevelt Ellis and Elder Eric Young, officiating. Burial will be
at Palacios Cemetery. Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City.
THE VICTORIA ADVOCATE. March 1, 2002
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Dorothy Ann Corporon
December 19, 1927 - January 29, 2015
Dorothy Ann Corporon, 87, of Collegeport, Texas, passed away January 29,
2015.
She was born December 19, 1927, in Gulf Port, Mississippi to the late
Alfred Kux and Evelyn Daniel Kux. She was a member of the Palacios
Church of Christ and the VFW Post 2467 Ladies Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane Percy Corporon, in 2006.
Survivors include her daughter, Bonnie Carolyn Corporon of Snyder, TX;
sons, Allen Neal Corporon and wife Linda of Liberty Hill, TX and Kenneth
Duane Corporon of Collegeport; grandchildren, Brett Allen Corporon,
Nicole Corporon, Jannet Scarlet and husband Shannon, Jennifer Pruitt and
husband Kyle, Carl Anderson and wife Monica, Robert Nitsch, and Jaclyn
Dillard; and great-grandchildren, Matthew Pruitt, Lisa Huston and Marc
Talbano.
Friends called at the funeral home beginning at 9 a.m., Monday, February
2, 2015.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, February 2, 2015, at the
Palacios Funeral Home with Bro. Peter Marsh officiating.
Interment followed at Hawley Cemetery.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting
www.taylorbros.net.
Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home. 361-972-2012.
Bay City Tribune,
February 4, 2015
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Dorothy
Maxine Corporon
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Seth
W. Corse
Minnie L. Keeler Corse
Lena Corse Duller
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Marguerite Elizabeth Dennis
December 5, 1928 - July 15, 2011
Marguerite Elizabeth (Hendrix) Dennis, 82, of Ellinger, passed away on
Friday, July 15, 2011 at St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange.
Marguerite was born in Mont Belvieu, Texas on December 5, 1928, the
daughter of the late George Rupert and Hester Bell (Fulsher) Hendrix.
Marguerite was a housewife, worked at Gibson’s for six years and at
Dennis Processing for fifteen years. She taught Sunday School at First
Baptist Church in Columbus from the mid-1950’s until 1992.
She is survived by one son, Lex “Skippy” Sutton, Jr. and wife, Ruby of
Ellinger; one daughter, Lurraine “Rainey” Schmidt of Fayetteville; two
sisters: Elaine Shows of Davilla and Patsy Howard of Freeport; four
grandchildren: Billy Schmidt and wife, Tammy of Weimer, Matthew Schmidt
and wife, Jovana of Royce City, Chris Sutton and wife, Brandie of Austin
and Jessica Marguerite Spanihel and husband, Elroy of Fayetteville; two
step grandchildren: Paul Smith and wife, Donna and Tiffany Thompson and
husband, Chris all of Brenham; 14 great grandchildren; sister-in-law,
Laverne Dennis Kirschke and husband, W. L. of La Grange; and numerous
nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 52 years, William
“Bill” Dennis; two brothers: George Rupert “GR” and Billy Gene Hendrix;
daughter-in-law, JoAnne Sutton; son-in-law, Nelson Schmidt; and first
grandchild, Dana Darlene.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 18, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00
p.m. at Koenig & Strickland Zaskoda Chapel in Industry. Family will
receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held at West End Baptist Church in Industry at
10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 with Pastor Dennis Keen
officiating. Burial will follow at Haw Creek Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Brazos
Valley of La Grange, 1048 N. Jefferson, La Grange, TX 78945 or West End
Baptist Church, 7577 Ernst Parkway, Industry, TX 78944.
Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home, La Grange, Texas
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Sandra Ann "Mimi" Smith
Dompier
1940 - 2017
Sandra Ann "Mimi" Dompier, born on the 8th day of January, 1940 in
Houston Texas, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, the 25th of April,
2017.
Mimi
was preceded in death by her father, R. E., "Bob" Smith and her
mother, Vivian Smith, her oldest daughter, Sandra Ann Austin, and
her sister, Bobby Sue Cohn. The family she loved will cherish her
memory forever and they are her husband of 37 years, Thomas Dompier,
daughter, Susan Hunt and her children, Katherine and Mason Hunt,
III, daughter, Stacey Schultea, and her husband, Joey, children,
Cody and Shelby, daughter Shelly Mulanax, and her husband, Jerome,
children Allie, Abbie and Cameron. Nieces, Kirby Cohn McCool,
Lindsay Cohn Holstead and Courtney Cohn Hopson.
One final gift Mimi graciously allowed her family and friends, was
the opportunity to visit with her, hold her hand, and tell her how
much she was loved by so many. During this time she told each
visitor, one by one, how much she loved them, with many touching
moments to be remembered.
Mimi
was a graduate of St. John's School and Greenbrier Academy, West
Virginia, a Houston ICON and Philanthropist, following in the
footsteps of her beloved parents, Robert Everett (R. E. "Bob") Smith
and Vivian Leatherberry Smith. The love they had for the City of
Houston, was instilled in Mimi and she spent her Seventy-Seven years
giving back to the city she loved.
She
has touched so many lives through her efforts with various charities
and had a fierce love for all things with a positive impact on
children's lives and education. Her many endeavors will serve our
community for many years to come.
Throughout her lifetime, she has frequently been honored and served
on many Boards contributing countless hours and resources. You
seldom saw her name because she preferred not to be seen or heard,
but to contribute quietly. This earned her a great deal of respect
from all who had the privilege to be in her company.
You know Mimi disliked long obituaries, so this is it!
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from
five o'clock in the afternoon until eight o'clock in the evening on
Monday, the 1st of May 2017, in the parlor and grand foyer of Geo.
H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.
A celebration of Mimi's life will be held at eleven o'clock in the
morning on Tuesday, the 2nd of May 2017, in the sanctuary of St.
Luke's Methodist Church, 3471 Westheimer Road in Houston, where Rev.
Bill Denham, Pastor of Caring Ministries is to officiate.
Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a
reception to be held in the Fellowship Hall.
Prior
to the Celebration of Life, the family will have gathered for a
private interment at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Houston.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Anne and Chris Richardson,
Ruby and Jim Bloodworth, Sharon and George Buschardt, Joe and
Jennifer Van Matre', Dr. David Mouton, Paul Somerville, Sissy Boyd,
Nina and Jack Lyons, Mason Hunt, Jimmy Clapp III, Steve Stevens,
Paula Robinson, Joe Lucia, Jr., Renee Clapp, Ronnie Schattle,
Elizabeth Becker, Gary Davis and Mitch Williams.
In lieu of customary remembrances, Mimi had two organizations near
and dear to her heart and if you so desire please lend your support.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 50 Briar Hollow Ln. #250E, Houston,
Texas 77027 and Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Education Fund, 3
NRG Pkwy, Houston, Texas 77054
Please view Mimi's online memorial tribute at
www.geohlewis.com under the
obituary section.
Published in Houston Chronicle on Apr. 30, 2017
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Stanley W. Duckworth
Stanley W. Duckworth,
65, of 144 Alice Circle, died today at M. D. Anderson Hospital in
Houston.
A native of
Collegeport, Tex., he had been a Brownsville resident since 1949. He was
a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Downtown Lions Club and
director of Seaman Center. He was retired from the Department of
Agriculture.
Survivors include his
wife, Mrs. Frances Duckworth, a brother, H. A. Duckworth both of
Brownsville, two sisters, Mrs. T. A. Harbin of Bowie, Tex. and Mrs.
Rollie Brantley of Cuero, Tex., three nieces and two nephews.
Funeral services are
pending and will be announced by Darling-Mouser Funeral Home.
El Heraldo de
Brownsville, Brownsville, Texas, October 7, 1976
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Ellis
Jerry Ellis, 57, of Houston died August
31, 2002 at Methodist Hospital in
Houston.
He was born September 20, 1944 in
Brownwood, TX to William L. and Rosalie
Mae Nelson Ellis.
Mr. Ellis was a resident of Houston the
past year and a former longtime resident
of Bay City and Collegeport. He was a
member of the Collegeport Presbyterian
Church.
On November 16, 1962 he joined the U.S.
Navy, and on December 4, 1964 he
received an honorable discharge so he
could donate one of his kidneys to his
brother Gilbert.
Survivors include: wife, Dollee Collier
Ellis of Houston; mother, Rosalie Ellis
of Bay City; daughter and son-in-law,
Leisa and Jack McLeod of League City;
two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ritchie
Ellis of Houston and Dee and Dawn Ellis
of Texas City; two brothers and
sisters-in-law, Tommy and Pat Ellis of
Palacios, and Jesse and Rebekah McLeod;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jerry was preceded in death by his
father, W. L. Ellis, and his brother,
Gilbert Ellis.
Graveside funeral service was held
Monday, September 2, 2002, at the
Palacios Cemetery with the Rev. Andy
Blair officiating.
Arrangements were with Taylor Bros.
Funeral Home. A00014B2002SP04
The Bay City Tribune, Wednesday, Sep 04, 2002
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Jesse Lee Ellis
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Rosalie
Mae Nelson Ellis
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William Marshal Fitzgerald
Our beloved William
M. Fitzgerald, age 74, resident of McDade, Texas, was called to our
Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 in Round Rock, Texas. He
was preceded in death by his parents William and Shirly Fitzgerald and
his sister.
William is survived
by his beloved wife of 29 years Sanjuanita Fitzgerald; his loving
children, William “Bill” Fitzgerald II, Jim (Tina-Marie) Fitzgerald,
Victoria West, and Jonathan (Peyton) West; grandchildren: Gracie Nicole
West, Lillian Margaret West, Donald James "DJ" Leon Fitzgerald, Garrett
Austin Fitzgerald, Tyler Dakota Fitzgerald, William Marshall Fitzgerald
III, Gage Alexander Fitzgerald; and many other loving family and
friends.
A Memorial Service
will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday December 10, 2017 at First Assembly
of God Bastrop, 609 Pecan Street, Bastrop, Texas, United States 78602.
Services entrusted to A Simple Tradition/Mission Funeral Home – East
Side.
Please visit
www.missionmemorials.com to offer condolences. Please send flower
directly to First Assembly of God.
Mission Funeral Home
http://missionmemorials.com/tribute/details/2312/William-Fitzgerald/obituary.html
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S. R. Flewellen
James Franzen
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Otto Heinrich Gabelman
O. H. Gabelman, 93, an old timer of Collegeport, died Thursday. He came
to Collegeport in 1909 and lived here until recently when he went to
live with a niece in League City. Burial services were held in League
City.
Palacios Beacon, April 4, 1963
Galveston Memorial Park - Courtesy of Find A Grave
Volunteer Floyd Lanny Martin #47610184
Otto Gabelman
Funeral services for Otto Gabelman, 92, will be held
at 2 p. m. Thursday at the Jack H. Rowe funeral home, with the Rev.
James Abington, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Galveston Memorial Park cemetery,
Hitchcock.
Mr. Gabelman died at 7 a. m. Tuesday in the home of
his great-niece, Mrs. Sam Hays of 3114 Edgewood street, League City.
Mr. Gabelman was born April 17, 1870, in Lincoln,
Kansas. He was a retired rice farmer and had been a resident of League
City for the past year and a half. He was a former resident of
Collegeport Fort [Collegeport], Texas, for 30 years.
He was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include two brothers, Robert Gabelman of
Salina, Kansas; and Chris Gabelman of Oregon; nieces, nephews and other
relatives.
Galveston Daily News, March 28, 1963
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I. M. Glasser Passes Away At Dallas, Tex.
Former Freeport Man Well Known Here, Expires in the
South.
Word was received this morning by C. E. Brubaker of the death of his
nephew,
Irwin M. Glasser, Jr., of Dallas, Texas. Mr. Glasser was born in
Stephenson county and lived his early life in and around Freeport. He
was a member of the class of 1911 of Freeport High School and during
those school days made a large circle of friends, who, will remember
with genuine affection his winning and lovable personality. With the
rest of his family he moved to Collegeport, Texas, some fifteen years
ago, where in 1917, he married Miss Anna Spence. His life was one of
devoted service to the members of his family, to father and sisters as
well as to wife and son. The fight he made in the face of ill health
during the last few years was an heroic one. But even such fine optimism
and high courage could not prevail.
Mr. Glasser leaves to mourn, his loss, his wife, Mrs.
Anna Spence Glasser; a little son, Irwin Glasser III; his
father,
Irwin M. Glasser, Sr.; two sisters, Mrs.
Miriam Glasser Rousseau, of Dallas, Texas; Miss
Ruth Glasser, now at Sanitarium, Texas, and one brother, William
Glasser, of Freeport. His mother,
Mrs. Fannie Brubaker Glasser and brother,
Lloyd died while the family was still living here in Stephenson
county.
Freeport Journal Standard, Freeport, Illinois, December 26, 1926
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Mrs. Eva
Goff Dies Collegeport; Services Here
Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs. Eva E. Goff,
83, wife of Frederick W. Goff of
Collegeport, were held at 4 p.m. today
at the Taylor Brothers funeral home.
Rev. George Gillespie of Collegeport and
Rev. Rollo L. Rilling officiated.
Interment was in the Hawley cemetery of
Blessing.
Mrs. Goff died at her home in
Collegeport at 2 p.m. Wednesday. She had
been a resident there for 24 years.
Surviving besides her husband are a
daughter, Mrs. Nelle Burnett of
Sweetwater, Ill.; a son, Homer F. Goff
of Houston; a sister Mrs. Ada Wilbanks
of Palacios; seven grandchildren and
seven great-grandchildren.
THE DAILY TRIBUNE, Thursday, May 10, 1945
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Rowena Kay Hackfeld
October 8, 1938 – January 24, 2016
Rowena Kay Hackfeld, age 77, entered her heavenly
Father’s arms on January 24, 2016 in Beaumont, Texas. She was born in
Denton, Texas on October 8, 1938 to Dee Roy and Effie Geneva Knox.
She attended and graduated from William Adams Senior High School in
Alice, Texas and attended Baylor University. She was raised as Baptist
and after marriage to her husband, she became a Presbyterian, attending
in Orange Grove and in Collegeport, Texas.
Rowena was a loving wife, daughter, mother, and grandmother. She loved
life so much and enjoyed teaching kids, riding horses and traveling.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dee and Neva Knox, her loving
husband Leon Hackfeld, and her sister, Mona Jean Knox.
She will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her sons, Lamar Kay
and Kenneth Kay; her step-children, Gerald Hackfeld and Denise Hackfeld;
four step-grandchildren, four step great-grandchildren and one sister,
Diana Woodward.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to
6:00 p.m. at Holmgreen Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Service will be held on
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Holmgreen Mortuary Chapel.
Interment will follow at Sons of Hermann Cemetery in Orange Grove,
Texas.
Holmgreen Mortuary Inc., Alice, Texas
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Original Settler Of Collegeport Dies In Houston
(From Bay City News)
An original settler of Collegeport,
John B. Heisey, 89, died in Houston last
week.
The son of Dutch farmers, he was reared in
Pennsylvania during the Civil War era. As a young man he pushed west and
settled in Frankfort, Kansas, where he later married, farmed, and ran a
general store.
When the town of Collegeport, across the bay
from Palacios, was founded in 1909, the Heiseys came to Texas. They
farmed in Collegeport until Mr. Heisey’s health began to fail. In 1936
they went to Houston.
He was the oldest member of the West
University Methodist Church in Houston. When the new West University
church was built in 1939, Mr. Heisey turned the first spade of dirt at
ground-breaking ceremonies.
Burial was held in the Woodland Garden of
Memories in Houston. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sara Luella Heisey,
and one son, Merrill L. Heisey, both of Houston; one sister, Mrs. Martha
Kierking of Topeka, Kansas, and one brother, Solomon B. Heisey of
Frankfort.
The Palacios Beacon, June 26, 1947
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Nancy Emma Hendrix
Mrs. Nancy Emma Hendrix, a resident of Collegeport, Texas, passed away
Sept. 6, 1948, at the Bayview General Hospital at the age of 78 years, 8
months and 6 days.
Mrs. Hendrix was born in Illinois December 31, 1869, but had made her
home in Texas for a number of years.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. F. A. Roesler of Collegeport; 15
grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren, besides a large circle of
friends.
Funeral services were held from the Palacios Funeral Home, Wednesday,
Sept. 8th at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Rayford B. Harris officiating. The
remains were taken to the Hawley cemetery near Blessing where interment
was made, the Palacios Funeral Home in charge.
Palacios Beacon, September 9, 1948
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Warren C. Hendrix
Warren Carter Hendrix, 79, of Collegeport, and for many years a resident
of Louise, died in Nightingale Hospital early Sunday morning, Feb. 15,
following an illness of only a few hours.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock in the
Wheeler Funeral Chapel, El Campo, and interment was made in Hawley
cemetery, Blessing. Pall bearers were cowboy friends and neighbors from
Collegeport.
Rev. Jno. L. Shepherd, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Angleton,
and former pastor of the Louise Baptist Church, conducted the last rites
and was assisted by Rev. R. W. Whetsel, present pastor of the Louise
Church.
Mr. Hendrix was converted and joined the Baptist church at an early age,
and was a member of the Louise Church twenty years.
Deceased was born in 1869. A native Texas, he followed farming and
ranching as his profession. On August 12, 1887, he was married to Miss
Emma Temple and their sixty one years of marriage were marked with
congeniality and understanding.
They were the parents of five children, all of whom had preceded their
father in death, except one daughter, Mrs. Fred Roessler of Collegeport.
Survivors other than Mrs. Hendrix, also include 16 grandchildren and 15
great grand children.
Mr. Hendrix' friends were many as was attested to by the great floral
tribute; and by the number who traveled some distance to pay their
respect to a steadfast friend and neighbor.--El Campo Citizen.
Palacios Beacon, February 26, 1948
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Dorothy Mae Knebel Jenkins
April 29, 1930 - April 11,
2016
Dorothy Mae
Knebel Jenkins, 85, of Palacios, TX,
passed away April 11, 2016.
She was born
April 29, 1930, in Midfield, TX, to
the late Frank Knebel and Emily
Ripper Knebel. She was a graduate of
Blessing High School.
She is survived
by her husband of 68 years, Joseph
William “Billy” Jenkins Jr. of
Palacios; daughter, Mary Ann Jenkins
of Houston; son, Joe Jenkins III and
wife Martha of Palacios;
grandchildren, J. W. Jenkins IV, and
Justin Jenkins and wife Charity; and
great-grandchildren, Scarlett and
Jase Jenkins.
Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday,
April 13, 2016, at the 1st United
Methodist Church in Palacios with
the Rev. David King officiating.
Interment will
follow at Hawley Cemetery.
Pallbearers will
be Donnie Knebel, George Knebel,
Justin Jenkins, J. W. Jenkins IV,
Eddie Knebel and Kenny Christensen.
Travis Hicks will
serve as honorary pallbearer.
Memorials in her
name may be made to Shriner’s
Hospitals for Children, 2900 N.
Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607 or
the charity of your choice.
Online
condolences may be shared with the
family by visiting
www.taylorbros.net.
Arrangements are
with Palacios Funeral Home,
Palacios, TX. 361-972-2012.
Bay City Tribune,
April 13, 2016
Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill
Janise
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Joe Frank Jenkins Sr.
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Patton "Pat" Ezell Jenkins Jr.
May 2, 1939 ~ September 27, 2023
Patton "Pat" Ezell Jenkins Jr. was a son to 2, a brother to 5, a daddy
to 3, a grand , a great and a great great grandpaw to many, a boat
captain to some and a soldier to all. Pat was born on May 2, 1939 in
Collegeport, TX to Patton Ezell Jenkins Sr. and Lillian Opal Maddox
Jenkins. He was a veteran who served in the United States Army. Pat
sailed the high seas all over the world as a boat captain for many
years. Pat had many famous quotes including " The Legend has begun", and
"Be a bad ass till the end". Pat along with his famous quotes will be
missed greatly as he was loved by many.
Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Patton Jenkins, Sr. and
Lillian Jenkins; brothers, Harold Jenkins and Robert Jenkins. Left to
cherish these precious memories are his loving sons, Patton Jenkins,
Jerry Jenkins and wife Tammy, and Shannon Jenkins and wife Jennifer;
brothers, Roland Jenkins and wife Judy, and Mike Jenkins; sister,
Lynette "Sugie" Randall; his 5 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren
along with numerous other loving family and treasured friends. His
legacy lives on through his family and friends.
A service of remembrance for Pat will be held at Neal Funeral Home on
Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 2:00 pm.
All services were handled under the trusted care of Neal Funeral Home.
Neal Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas
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Merle Bruce Kay
June 2, 1937 - April 15, 2022
Funeral services for Bruce Kay, 84 of Giddings, are scheduled for
Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in
Giddings. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 8:00
a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings.
Merle Bruce Kay was born on June 2, 1937 in Laredo, Texas to Merle
Fleetwood and Margaret (Ray) Kay. After going to college at Sam Houston,
Bruce worked on several ranches as a foreman. Bruce married Carol Dykes
on February 14, 2017 in Giddings, Texas. During the oil boom he started
Kay Services which supplied many oil field companies. He went on to be a
salesman for Halliburton where he worked until retirement. Bruce was a
past president of the Texas Youth Rodeo Association and assisted with
the Matagorda County Roping Club. He enjoyed being outdoors hunting,
fish, riding, roping, and working with his cattle. Bruce liked to play
dominoes, watch old westerns, go to rodeos, and traveling to Louisiana.
Most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends.
Bruce passed away the morning of Friday, April 15, 2022 at his home in
Giddings, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Merle and Margaret Kay, and his
granddaughter, Ashley Dorchuck.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Carol Kay of Giddings; two sons, Lamar &
Melissa Kay of Vidor and Kenneth Kay of La Grange; daughter, Kimberly
Kretschmar of New Zealand; three granddaughters, Natalie Womack of
Vidor, Valerie and Theron Reynolds of Vidor, and Hillary Smith and Jason
Noyola of Nederland; eleven great grandchildren, and one sister,
Marguerite and Bob Parnell of Sandia.
Memorials may be made to the Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch or to First
Presbyterian Church.
Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home, Giddings, Texas
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Sondra
Kay Keathley
Sondra Kay Keathley, 55, passed away Feb. 26, 2017, in Ft. Smith,
Ark. Sondra Kay was born Sept. 2, 1961 in Palacios. She graduated from
Calhoun High School in Port Lavaca and attended modeling school in
Houston. She was a loving wife and mother while living in Port Lavaca,
Victoria and Paris, Ark. She is survived by her husband, Henry Keathley;
mother, Joy Keszler; daughter, Ryan Gibson and granddaughter, Aubree Joy
Gibson; sister, Kathy Leadbetter; three step children and five step
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Keszler.
Port Lavaca Wave,
March 3, 2017
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Frank A. King
Frank Alva King, a resident of Matagorda
County for more than 40 years, and well known cattleman, died at his
home near Collegeport, Sunday morning.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon
at 3 o'clock at the Matchett-Newman Funeral Home in Bay City with Rev.
George F. Gillespie, of Palacios, officiating. Burial was at Cedarvale
Cemetery and a large crowd was in attendance. Mr. King was born July 10,
1875, and died October 10, 1943, age 68 years, 3 months.
He is survived by his wife, one daughter,
Mrs. Frances Barton, West Columbia; three sons, F. H. King, U. S. Navy,
Abel and Fred King, Collegeport; two brothers, Bob King, Houston, and
Bowie King, Pasadena; two sisters, Mrs. Marion Countess and Mrs. Frank
Wooley, Freeport, and three grandchildren.
The Palacios Beacon, Thursday,
October 14, 1943
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HATTIE KUNDINGER
Kundinger, 79, Dies Saturday
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon
for Mrs. Hattie May Kundinger, 79, of Collegeport, who passed away in
the Nightingale Hospital in El Campo on Saturday.
She was born October 18, 1884, in Iowa and
had been a resident of Collegeport since 1909. She was a retired
postmistress of the Collegeport Post Office and was a member of the
First Presbyterian Church of that city.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p.m.
from the First Presbyterian Church with interment in the Palacios
Cemetery with Rev. Richard stone officiating.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Jack Wolf
of Coldy, Kansas; one step-sister, Mrs. J. E. Wood of Woodsboro, Texas,
one nephew, Wilbur Moore and one niece, Mrs. Burr D. DeWald.
Pallbearers were Dean Merck, R. L. Corporon,
Gustave Franzen, Gerry Wells, Thomas Holsworth, Billy Halfen, Verner
Bowers and Robb Wells.
The Daily Tribune, May 25, 1964
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Jeremiah Lashbrook
Mr. Jeremiah Lashbrook, age 63 years 4 months 11 days passed away at
the family residence in Collegeport, Texas Saturday night.
Mr. Lashbrook is survived by his wife, Mrs. Reasie M. Lashbrook,
five daughters, Jeana May, Beulah Minerva, Maude Elizabeth, Betty
Jane and Emma Geraldine Lashbrook of Collegeport, Texas; mother,
Mrs. S. E. Lashbrook; two sisters, Mrs. Maude Wells and Mrs. Chas.
Meran and one brother, Mr. Fred Lashbrook, all of Beardtown, Ill.
Funeral services will be held at the family residence in Collegeport
Monday afternoon of three o’clock with Rev. Rolo Rilling, pastor of
the First Christian Church, Bay City, Texas, officiating. Burial
will be at Hawley Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are in charge of
Taylor Bros.
Daily Tribune,
November 30, 1942
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Mrs. Agnes Liggett
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Milford Austin Liggett
August 31, 1923 - June 29, 2014
Milford Austin Liggett, age 90, passed away on
June 29, 2014 in Houston, Texas. He was born on August 31, 1923 in
Collegeport, Texas to Lester E. and Agnes E. Liggett. Milford
graduated from high school in Blessing, Texas in 1940, and continued
on to attend college at Texas A&I College, which is now Texas A&M
University at Kingsville. During his time in college, in the year
1942, after Pearl Harbor, he was enlisted to the U.S. Army Air
Corps. Milford served his country, flying B-24s, until February
1946. After returning from the military he became employed with
Sears Roebuck & Company. He was employed there from 1947 to 1978.
Milford retired from Sears Roebuck as a Store Manager, and enjoyed
the retired life. He spent his days golfing, playing with friends,
and traveling.
Milford married Rose Parten on April 15, 1944 and they spent 70
wonderful years of marriage together. She is left behind to cherish
his memory. Milford is also survived by his daughter, Janice R.
Liggett and son, Keith W. Liggett. The family will receive friends
on July 3, 2014 at 1pm, and a graveside service will be held
immediately following. All services will be held at Forest Park
Lawndale.
Dignity Memorial
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Lois Blake Keller Maher, 98, formerly of
Sweeny, passed away February 6, 2009. She was born November 28, 1910
in Collegeport, TX to the late Roy E. Coffin and Alma McSparran
Coffin. Lois was a member of the First United Methodist Church in
Sweeny and was the organist there for many years.
Her husbands, Ludwin Keller & Johnny
Maher, and daughter Sue Keller all preceded her in death. Survivors
include: sons & their wives Kerry & Earline Keller of Port Lavaca,
and Rex & Exa Mae Keller of Sweeny; cousin Jean Barrow & husband Mac
of Alvin; grandsons Craig, Lane, Keith & Brad Keller; 9 great
grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held 11:00
AM Monday, February 9, 2009 at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing with Rev.
Sherry Crenshaw officiating.
Bay City Tribune, February 4,
2009
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Larry Shane Mahon
January 15, 1967 - July 25, 2021
On Sunday, July 25, 2021, Larry Shane Mahon, loving son, brother, uncle,
and friend, passed away at the age of 54.
Shane was born on January 15, 1967 in Midwest City, OK to Jack and Mary
Jo (Blackwell) Mahon. He worked for 15 years at Tinker Air Force Base
and showed that despite being deaf, he could work hard and live
independently. In his retirement, he enjoyed volunteering at the local
middle and high school to teach students American Sign Language and to
referee different sporting events.
Shane had a big heart and a love for many things. He enjoyed the
outdoors, especially bird watching, fishing, gardening, and grilling. He
enjoyed many sports, his two favorites being baseball/softball and
volleyball. As a deaf man, he enjoyed teaching others about his
community and was always excited when someone showed interest. Shane was
also a devout Christian and met many wonderful friends through his
religious work. He was known for his infectious smile and the way he was
able to light up any room he walked into. He was kind and had one of the
most compassionate spirits, always finding a way to help his family and
the people around him.
Shane was preceded in death by his nephew, Robert Jon Mahon Jr.,
grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins. He is survived by his
parents, Jack and Mary Jo, his brother and sister-in-law, Robert and
Cindy, and their children, Cody and Nikki, his sister, Emily, and her
daughters, Meg and Ella, and several other aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Barnes
Friederich Funeral Home in Midwest City at 1 o’clock p.m. Flowers or
donations may be sent to the funeral home at 1820 S. Douglas Blvd.
Midwest City, OK.
Barnes Friederich Funeral Home, Midwest City, Oklahoma
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Mary
Jo Blackwell Mahon
January 10, 1945 – June 29, 2022
On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, Mary Jo Mahon, loving wife and mother of
three children, passed away at age 77. Mary Jo was born on January 10,
1945 in Bay City, Texas to Robert and Audrey (McIntosh) Blackwell. She
earned her vocational degree in nursing and worked for Midwest City
Regional where she met her husband, Jack. On March 5, 1966, she married
Jack Douglas Mahon. They raised two sons, Robert and Shane, and a
daughter, Emily. Mary Jo loved spending time with her friends and family
and enjoyed frequenting garage sales across Oklahoma. She loved her dogs
almost more than other people and spoiled them rotten. She was always
ready to get up and go somewhere, whether it was rain, sleet, or shine.
She had a passion for genealogy and has spent countless hours compiling
family trees for her grandchildren to learn of their family heritage.
She kept hundreds of her mother and grandmother’s recipes and enjoyed
sharing them with others. She was known for her compassionate spirit,
stubbornness, and endless love. Mary Jo was preceded in death by her
father, Robert, her mother, Audrey, her eldest son, Shane, her sister,
Pat, and her grandson, Robert Jr. She is survived by her husband Jack,
her two children, Robert and Emily, her grandchildren, Meg, Cody, Nikki,
and Ella, her brother Evis, and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. A
funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Barnes and
Friederich Funeral Home at 1 o’clock p.m.
Barnes and Friederich Funeral Home, Midwest City, Oklahoma
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Elve Merck Martin
Graveside services for Elve Merck
Martin, 90, of Houston are scheduled for 10 a. m. Friday at the
Hawley Cemetery in Blessing with Dean
Merck officiating.
Mrs. Martin was born Feb. 26, 1903 in
Oklahoma Territory and died Nov. 2, 1993 at Treemont Health Care Center
in Houston.
Residing in Houston most of her life,
she devoted her time and energy to family, friends, the Houston PTA and
the Broadmoor Christian Church.
Survivors include a son, Jerry K.
Martin of Nashua, N. H.; eight grandchildren, Stephen Craig Martin of
Corpus Christi, Gary Keith Martin of Fremont, Calif., M. Jack Martin III
of Austin, Marla Martin Garcia of Clear Lake, Jennifer and Jamie Martin
of Pearland, Lee Martin Pavach of Ann Arbor, Mich., Steven Kincaid
Martin of Barringotn, R. I. and nine great-grandchildren, Rory and Lydia
Pavach, Katherine and Amanda Martin, Nicholas Martin, Maclean Martin,
Erin Garcia and Elissa and Conner Martin and by a brother, Dean Merck of
Collegeport.
Pallbearers are her grandsons, Lt. USN
Stephen Craig, M. Jack Martin III and Gene Garcia and her nephews, Dean
Merck Jr., John M. Merck, Patrick W. Mahurin Sr. and Patrick W. Mahurin
Jr.
She was preceded in death by her
husband M. Jack Martin in 1965 and by a son, M. Jack Martin Jr. in 1986.
Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers
Funeral Home in Bay City.
Daily Tribune,
November 4, 1993
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Orvel Matura, Jr.
July 13, 1961 - April 22, 2018
Orvel Matura,
Jr., 56, of Collegeport, TX, passed away April 22, 2018. He was born
July 13, 1961 in Ganado, TX to Orvel and Wanda Matura.
Orvel Jr. is
preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sisters ,
Rebecca Matura Bartek and husband Steve of Bay City, and Brenda Matura
Lindsey and husband Gary of Sweeny; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins,
aunts, uncles and close friends.
The family
will receive friends and relatives 6:00-8:00pm Thursday, April 26 at the
funeral home. Services will be 10:00am Friday, April 27, 2018 at
Roselawn Memorial Park with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating.
Taylor Bros.
Funeral Home
Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Wanda Matura
(February 13, 1939 - June 27, 2017)
Wanda M. Matura, 78, of Collegeport, TX, passed away June 27, 2017. She
was born February 13, 1939 in Palacios, TX to John Morton and Mable
Smith Shilling.
Wanda is preceded in death by her parents; husband Orvel Matura and
great-granddaughter Mira Lindsey. She is survived by daughters Rebecca
Matura Bartek and husband Steve Bartek of Bay City, and Brenda Lindsey
and husband Gary Lindsey of Sweeny; son Orvel Matura, Jr. and Debbie
Parks of Collegeport; grandchildren Scott Lindsey and wife Janine of
Needville, Ashley Gabrysch and husband Keith of Needville, Chad Bartek
and wife Denise of Vista, CA, Chris Bartek and wife Kasie of Hampton,
VA, Travis Bartek of Bay City, Megan Cox and husband Thomas of Markham;
great-grandkids Chandler Gabrysch, Emma Gabrysch, Evie Lindsey, Stella
Bartek, Scarlett Bartek, Tyler Bartek , Hunter Bartek, Emily Cox, Hailey
Cox, and numerous brothers and sisters in-law, nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and relatives 5:00-8:00pm Sunday July 2
at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Services will be 10:00am Monday, July 3,
2017 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Dean Eanes Merck
DEAN F. MERCK
DOROTHY MERCK
Matthew Merck
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Final Rites Today For John M. Merck,
Sr., 57
Funeral services for John Merck, Sr.,
who died suddenly Tuesday noon, July 8, at his home in Collegeport, will
be held at 10 a. m. Thursday, July 10 at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in
Bay City, conducted by Rev. A. T. Dyal.
Interment will be in the
Hawley Cemetery.
Palacios Beacon,
July 10, 1958
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Jerry Moates
February 24, 1941 - November 24, 2021
Jerry Wayne Moates, age 80, passed away Wednesday November 24, 2021 in
Sherman Texas. He is in a peaceful place now after a lengthy illness
battling Dementia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles E and Regena Moates,
Brother Larry Lynn Moates of Etowah Tennessee, Uncle (like a brother)
Melvin B Moates of Tallahassee Florida.
He is survived by his (High School Sweetheart) wife of 62 years, Nancy
Dee Moates of Sherman Texas, daughter Jeri McCraw (spouse) Kenny of
Pottsboro Texas, granddaughter Lauren Dee McCraw of Richardson Texas,
brother Eddie Moates, nephews Shawn Moates & Shane Moates (spouse) Lisa
of Etowah Tennessee, brother-in-law Wes (spouse) Debbie James of Loudon
Tennessee, niece Ashley Johnson (spouse) Jay of Henderson Tennessee.
Jerry graduated from Etowah High School in 1959 and played football for
Etowah Piledrivers. He choose a career as an Start-up Instrument
Engineer that took him to many places in the US and Canada. He loved
being on the Texas coast fishing and hunting. He was loved by his family
and so many friends he met along the way. He was a “Papa” to all of us.
Graveside service for Mr. Moates will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday,
November 29, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery in Denison, Texas.
Condolences may be registered online at www.fisherfh.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Fisher Funeral Home in Denison
Fisher Funeral Home, Denison, Texas
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Elisha "Gene" Penland
December 12, 1926 - February 24, 2015
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Mary Esther Polensky
May 27, 1927 - May 26, 2018
Mary Esther Polensky, 90, of Collegeport
passed away Mary 26, 2018. She was born
May 27, 1927 in Yorktown, TX to the late
Alvin Ebrom and Regina Lipinski Ebrom.
She worked for many years as a telephone
operator.
She was preceded in death by her husband
Stanley Polensky in 2000.
Survivors include grandsons Bradley
Fojtik of Collegeport and Louis Fojtik
III of Bay City and a number of great
grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5PM until 7PM
Thursday at the funeral home. Private
burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park
in Van Vleck.
Taylor Bros. Funeral
Home
Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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ROE
Henry Griffin Roe, Jr., 64, of
Collegeport passed away January 4, 2004
at his residence. He was born November
19, 1939 in Pasadena, Texas to Henry
Griffin Roe, Sr. and Flora Elvora
Griffin Roe. He had been a resident of
Matagorda County since 1983 and owned
and operated Matagorda Sales.
He is survived by: three daughters,
Vulinda Kay Roe of Bay City, Ronda Ann
Davis of Houston and Cynthia Denise
Kennedy of Tomball, by one son, Henry
Griffin Roe, III of Dallas, and by one
sister, Penny Looney of Houston; nine
grandchildren, Chad, Pamela, Cody, Henry
Justin, Crystal, Alyssa, Michelle,
David, and Morgan and by a great
grandson, Wyatt.
The family will receive friends and
family at the funeral home from 6- 8pm
Wednesday, January 7, 2004.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm
Thursday, January 8, 2004 at Taylor
Bros. Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ed
Webber officiating. Private burial will
be held at a later date.
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros.
Funeral Home in Bay City.
The Bay City Tribune, Wednesday, January 7, 2004
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Daniel Ryan
August 26, 1924 - July 17, 2015
Daniel (Danny) Ryan, age 90, died on Friday, July 17,
2015. He was in his Houston home surrounded by his wife and children.
Danny was born in Cleburne, Texas on August 26, 1924. From early
childhood until his death, he lived in the Houston area. He was a
graduate of Milby High School and earned a degree in commercial art. He
served his country in the Navy during World War II. Danny had a
life-long career in the oil and gas industry serving as a Sr.
Engineering Technician with Houston Natural Gas, which eventually merged
into Enron. Danny was an accomplished portrait artist and a member of
the Marcus Group, part of Houston Civic Arts Association. He was an
active member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church for 55 years. He also served
in the Kiwanis Club, Houston Jr. Chamber of Commerce, Bellaire Chamber
of Commerce, and the Knights of Columbus. Danny loved hunting, fishing,
and socializing with friends and family. He especially loved meeting
with his "coffee friends" several times a week.
Danny was a loving husband and father preceded in death by his parents,
2 sisters, and 5 brothers. He is survived by his wife of 55 years,
Gertrude, and six children- Brenda, Sandy, Bobby, David, Yummy, and
Danny, Jr. He is also survived by several loving grandchildren and great
grandchildren- William, Alicia, Jay, Kaye, Brian, Tycee, Kaycee, Henry,
Hennessy, Raymond, Heather, Micah, Rebekah, Abigail, Danielle, Raven,
Marcus, William Alexander, Kazimir, Aurora, and Leasia.
The visitation for Danny is Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Earthman's
Bellaire Funeral Home between 4:00p.m. and 8:00p.m. with a Rosary at
4:30p.m. A funeral mass is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at
10:00am at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Houston, Texas, with the Rite
of Committal 2:00 PM at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.
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Frances
Owen Savage
Born August 8, 1910
Died January 16, 2006 at the age of 95
Frances was born in Kansas City,
Missouri, to Harley and Linnette Halfen.
She grew up as one of seven children in
Texas and went to high school in San
Antonio, where she met the love of her
life, Francis Irving Savage. They
married May 28, 1930 in San Antonio,
boarded a train for Collegeport, Texas
and began their life together. A few
years later, they moved to Bay City
where they raised their two sons and saw
their family grow to include seven
grandchildren, sixteen great
grandchildren, and three great great
grandchildren. They were an integral
part of St. Mark's Episcopal Church and
served their Lord in many ways. During
their life together, both were involved
in raising cattle, growing rice, and in
many civic activities. Frances was a
member of the Chautauqua Club, the Study
Club, Book Review, Garden Club and the
Bay City Art League. She volunteered
countless hours as a member of the
Matagorda General Hospital Pink Ladies
Auxiliary.
Frances was preceded in death by her
husband, Francis: her parents, Harley
and Linnette Mae Halfen; her sisters,
Erma Pennell, Jane Johnson, and Vera Mae
Bradley; and brothers Jack Halfen and
Billy Halfen. She is survived by one
sister, Mary Ann Jackson of Pearland.
Frances will be lovingly remembered by
her family:
Her children:
Harley Stewart Savage and wife, Jane of
Bay City
Francis Irving Savage, Jr. and wife,
Diane of Wimberly
Her grandchildren:
Suzanne and Bruce Grover
Debra Ann & David Shield
Diana and Buzzy Romine
Stewart and Tami Savage
Kirby and Kerry Savage, all of Bay City
Francis Savage III and Jennifer Savage
of Ft. Worth
Gardner and Joy Savage of Dallas
Her great grandchildren:
Jim and Allison Grover
Paul and Christy Grover
Michael and Kim Romine
Jennie and Keith Meyer
John Romine
Matthew and Katie Murray
Joshua Shield
Emily Shield
Scott Savage
Sarah Savage
Stew Savage
Chris Savage
Anna Savage
Amanda Savage
Katie Savage
Lauren Savage
Her great great grandchildren: Luke
Meyer, Karsyn Murray, and Kolbe Murray.
Funeral services will be held at St.
Mark's Episcopal Church in Bay City at
10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 20, 2006.
Pallbearers will be her great grandsons.
Honorary pallbearers will be her great
granddaughters. Burial will be at
Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to the Memorial
Fund at St. Mark's Episcopal Church,
2200 Avenue E., Bay City, TX 77414.
Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral
Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.
Bay City Tribune, January 18, 2006
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Mary Frances Semingson
May 9, 1926 - November 13, 2016
Mary Frances Semingson, of
San Antonio, TX, went to heaven after a long and courageous battle with
Parkinson's disease.
Mary was born to the late
Arthur and Lila Morris, May 9, 1926 in Selma, AL. Mary graduated from
Parrish High School in 1944 as a four-year National Honor Student and
receiving a college scholarship. However, because she had met a handsome
2nd Lt. Army Air Force pilot, the late Mike Semingson and the love of
her life, who was expected to be shipped out to Africa, Mary decided to
forfeit college and obtain her Mrs. Degree by accepting his hand in
marriage. Mary assumed the role of an officer's wife with sophistication
and grace. The family including Rick, Jim and Pat enjoyed tours in
Alabama, Florida, Spain, Texas, Missouri and Turkey. Mike preceded her
in death in 1990 after 46 years of marriage.
Mary was very active as
Sunday School teacher, Scout leader, Garden Clubs, and volunteer work.
In 1967, she became an avid, accomplished golfer winning tournaments and
continued to play until rheumatoid arthritis took it's toil. She was a
veracious reader, an accomplished ballroom dancer and loved playing
Bridge.
Mary and her family traveled
extensively throughout Europe and later, after retiring in San Antonio
in 1971, she was able to take multiple cruises and trips.
Mary has been a faithful
member of Trinity Baptist Church for the past 36 years. She volunteered
in the preschool department, visiting the sick in hospitals and was an
active participant in Sunday school. Although unable to attend church
due to her debilitating disease, she continued to faithfully support her
church and watch the live web stream on the internet. Her tour of the
Holy Land, led by Trinity members, was one of the highlights and
spiritual enlightening experiences she had.
Mary's life was a miracle.
In 1962, while stationed in Madrid, Spain, she was in a very serious car
accident. She suffered critical and life threatening internal injuries
and severe facial lacerations. Although she was not expected to survive,
God's grace, many prayers and two years of surgeries resulted in her
miraculous healing and a rebirth of her spiritual life. Mary was also a
cancer survivor. She was preceded in death by, Chandler, her first
grandchild; daughters-in-law Beverly, Trisha and Teddy.
Mary embraced each holiday
with great enthusiasm and every meal a banquet including family and
friends. Her generosity of spirit, warmth and kind heart were felt by
all that came into her life. She fought the good fight of faith until
the end. Her faith never failed and she was at peace with God and
family. Her spirit now lives in heaven but her memory forever resides
with her family and friends. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and
grandmother. We miss her and look forward to spending eternity with her.
Well done, Mom. We love you!
Mary is survived by her
brother Tom Morris (Nadia), Meridian, MS; her sons: Rick Semingson
(Jayne), Austin, TX; Jim Semingson, Cabot, AR; daughter Pat Horner
(Gary), Kalispell, MT. Mary has passed her legacy to her surviving seven
grandchildren: Jason Spradlin, Brock Semingson, Sarah Tucker, Vanessa
and Joshua Horner, Judd Semingson, Lauren Dymna and ten great
grandchildren.
We, the family, would like
to thank all the care givers and staff at The Pavilion Great Hills and
Kindred Hospice in Austin, TX for their excellent care and compassion.
Visitation will be held on
Saturday, November 19th from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Porter Loring on
McCullough with a Funeral Service at 3:00 PM in the Chapel. A Graveside
Service will be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with her
beloved husband, Mike on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016 at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to Kindred Hospice
www.kindred@home.com/about-us/donations in Austin, TX in her name.
Porter Loring Mortuaries,
San Antonio, Texas
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Hester Elaine Shows, age 95, of
Davilla, died Saturday
Services for Hester Elaine Shows, 95, of Davilla, Texas formerly of Dime
Box, Texas will be 10:00 am Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at First Baptist
Church in Rogers, Texas with Dr. Allen Raynor officiating. Interment
will follow at Hebron Cemetery of Dewitt County.
Mrs. Shows went to her heavenly home on October 17th surrounded by her
loving family.
Hester Elaine Shows was born on August 10, 1920 to George Rupert Hendrix
and Hester Belle Fulcher Hendrix. She graduated from Blessings High
School. Elaine married John Wayne Shows of College Port on September 23,
1938 and they were blessed with two children. In 1978 they moved to Dime
Box, Texas and became Cattle Ranchers. Her heart was with the youth in
volunteering in The Dime Box Lions Club, Cub Scouts, and The Lee County
Junior Livestock Program. Elaine had a servant’s heart with the Lord
being her leader. She cared for her family and her community. Elaine
taught Vacation Bible School, Sunday school, and was a member of First
Baptist Church of Rogers.
She is preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Shows of 66 years;
parents; one son, John Wayne Shows, Jr.; two brothers, George Rupert
Hendrix, Bill Hendrix; and one sister, Marguerite Dennis.
Survivors include daughter; Pat Griffith and husband Jerry; sister,
Patsy Ruth Howard; six grandchildren, Angela Griffith, Christine
Schiller and husband Michael, Jeff Shows and wife Kimberly; Kathleen
Hoover and husband Allen, Danny Shows, and Jamie Shows; seven great
grandchildren; Chase Griffith, Courtney Schiller, Kaci Shows, Kelly
Shows, Allison Hoover, Payton Hoover, Lane Hoover; three great-great
grandchildren, Addisyn Griffith, Khloe Griffith, and Jaxson Smith.
Visitation will be from 6 – 8 pm Tuesday, October 20th at the funeral
home.
Harper-Talasek Funeral Home,Temple, Texas
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JAMES WILLIAM SHUEY
James William Shuey
James William Shuey died Monday evening at
about eight o'clock at the home of his sister, Mrs. Della Braden.
"Uncle Will," as he was known to all his
friends, had been confined to his bed for about two months due to a
heart attack.
He was a native of Nebraska, and came to
Texas in 1909 to make his home.
Deceased is survived by two sisters, Mrs.
Della Braden of Blessing, and Mrs. Nelson of Collegeport; a brother in
Oklahoma; a niece, Mrs. A. R. Matthes, and a nephew, Paul Braden.
Funeral services were held in the Taylor
Bros funeral home in Palacios, Tuesday evening at four o'clock with Rev.
Gillespie officiating. The active pallbearers were Robert Thorp, Tick
Pierce, Albert White, Paul Wheeler, B. B. and Brownie Rhodes.
Among those attending the funeral were Mr.
and Mrs. C. E. Vawter and Tom Hale of Bay City, Mrs. Hugh Thompson of El
Campo, Mrs. Harry Cowger of Clemville, Misses Bernice and Jack Williams
of Markham. Blessing Correspondent
James William Shuey, was born near Nebraska City, Neb., Jan 7, 1873, and
passed away at the home of his sister, Mrs. Della Braden, in Blessing,
Texas, Oct. 12, 1936, aged 63 years, 9 months and 5 days.
Mr. Shuey moved with his parents to Kansas
in 1878. He came to Texas in 1909 and continued to make this state his
home, and was well and favorably known in the Blessing and Collegeport
communities. Besides the sister, Mrs. Braden, where he made his home for
some time, he is survived by one other sister, Mrs. Roy Nelson, of
Collegeport, one brother, S. P. Shuey, of Booker, Tex. He had been in
failing health for some time and confined to his bed for the past two
months.
Funeral services were held at the Palacios
Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. G. F. Gillespie,
assisted by M. A. Travis, of Alamo, Texas, an old friend of the family.
Burial was made in the Palacios Cemetery under the direction of the
Palacios Funeral Home.--Palacios Beacon.
It is hard at a time like this to express our feelings and our thoughts
in writing. Anything said or written would not be sufficient to fill the
place of a person so beloved by all his relatives and friends, and so we
can only try in our own inadequate way to express our sympathies to
those so bereaved at this great loss.
Will Shuey was "Uncle Will" to everyone,
young or old. When the occasion demanded, he was just as young as the
youngest or just as old and severe as the hoariest. In his long illness
he was always cheerful, ready to joke and laugh with any of his bedside
visitors, and though the last days of his life were spent indoors, he
made the most of it. He set an enviable example for those of us who
perhaps fear illness, and though a poor consolation, we are all thankful
that his passing was so very painless.
The memory of a man such as this is not
easily erased from the minds of those who knew him so well, and we
always will be able to recall the days when he was just old "Uncle
will," ready for anything and a real, "sure 'nuff" friend.--Blessing
School Paper.
The Matagorda County Tribune,
Thursday, October 29, 1936
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SLONE
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
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Lela L.
Smith
MATAGORDA [Matagorda County, Texas] -
Lela LeCompte Smith, 85, of Matagorda,
died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003.
She was born Dec. 31, 1917, in
Collegeport, to the late Joseph M.
"Pete" and Lillie Bell Ryman LeCompte.
She was a retired grocery store clerk
for Parsutt's Grocery. She was a member
of the VFW Post 4459 Ladies Auxiliary
and a charter member of the First
Baptist Church of Matagorda.
Survivors: daughters, Lillie Mae Orr of
Matagorda and Patsy Cartwright of
Elkhart; sons, George "Sonny" Armstrong
of Matagorda, Earl Armstrong Jr. of
Centerville and Jesse Lee Smith Jr. of
Bay City; 15 grandchildren; numerous
great grandchildren; and numerous
great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: husband, Jesse Lee
Smith Sr.; daughters, Lela Erlene
Armstrong and Jessica Smith; parents;
sisters, Ethel Soloman and Roslie
Stringham; brothers, Joseph "Joe"
LeCompte and Jack LeCompte;
granddaughter, Susan Elaine Cartwright;
and great-great grandson, Dakoda
Cartwright.
Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Taylor
Bros. Funeral Home chapel.
Burial will be at Matagorda Cemetery.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City,
979-245-4613.
The Victoria Advocate, January 11, 2003
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THOMPSON
Daisy Bullington Thompson, 89, of Markham, passed away at her home on
Wednesday, March 15, 2000.
She was born Oct. 16, 1910, in Madison County, Texas to the late David
L. & Minnie M. Bullington.
She was a longtime resident of Matagorda County, residing in Collegeport
and Markham.
She was a member of the Baptist Church and a member of the Markham Senior
Citizens Center.
She is survived by: daughter, Pat Whitmire of Markham; sister and
brother-in-law, Minnie "Tootsie" and Frank Gayle of Markham;
grandchildren, Bob Thompson, Sammy Thompson, Teddy Joe Whitmire II, and
Tami Jo Whitmire; and 10 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and
friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2000 at
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joe Ramsey officiating.
Private Internment will be held at Hawley Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
THE DAILY TRIBUNE, Friday, 17 Mar 2000
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Funeral
Services Held Wednesday For
Bob Thompson
Funeral services were held Wednesday
afternoon at the Taylor Brothers Funeral
Home in Bay City for J. R. "Bob"
Thompson, Collegeport farmer, who was
found dead in Virginia last week with a
bullet in his head.
The services were held at 2:30 o'clock
and burial was in the Hawley Cemetery
near Blessing.
Pallbearers were W. W. Wilkinson Jr.,
Vernon Bowers, Jimmy Norton, Arthur
Matthes, M. S. Holsworth and John Merck.
June 3, 1941, Newspaper Unknown
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Louis Walter
Louis Walter, aged 73 years and 19 days died at his
home in Collegeport, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1939. Funeral services were held
in the Presbyterian Church in Collegeport at 2 o’clock Thursday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. G. F. Gillespie. Burial was in the Palacios
Cemetery under the direction of the Brandon-Duffy Funeral Home.
Palacios Beacon, December 7, 1939
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Bettye Joyce
Wuethrich Wells, 76, of
Columbus, lost her long
courageous battle with cancer
and went to be with her Lord and
savior on August 29, 2016.
The youngest of three children,
Bettye was born October 13,
1939, in Austin, Texas to
Margaret Hall Wuethrich and
Emmitt Wuethrich. She often
referred to herself as an “army
brat” as her father was in the
US Army and they were stationed
at various bases in the states
and overseas.
She married Gerald Wells, Jr.
and they had one daughter,
Meloni. After college and
Gerald’s service in the US Army
they made their home in
Collegeport and later Palacios.
Bettye and Gerald farmed and
owned the Sears Catalog store in
Palacios, Texas for several
years and she worked for the
City State Bank of Palacios
until they moved from the area
and started raising, training,
and showing miniature horses.
Bettye was an active member of
the First Baptist Church of
Palacios for many years where
she taught Sunday School and
served on various committees.
She answered to many names – her
grandfather called her
‘roadrunner’; her dad called her
‘Bitsy’; her grandson Cooper,
whom she adored called her
‘Mimi’; and her Sunday School
kids called her ‘Bettye
Wells-Bettye Wells’.
Bettye was a devoted wife,
mother, mother-in-law,
grandmother, daughter,
daughter-in-law, sister,
sister-in-law, aunt, and friend.
She is survived by her husband,
Gerald Wells, Jr. of Columbus;
daughter Meloni Wells Cason and
husband J.B. of Tomball;
grandson, Cooper Cason of
College Station; brother, Thomas
Wuethrich of Dallas;
brother-in-law, Joe Cobb of
Terrell; sisters-in-law, Mary
Tanner of Waco, Lynda Lenz and
husband Buddy of Collegeport;
her dear friend, Kay Lawson; and
a number of nieces and nephews.
Bettye was preceded in death by
her father and mother, and her
sister, Nancy Wuethrich Cobb.
A viewing will be held on
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 from
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Henneke
Funeral Home in Columbus; and on
Thursday, from 12:00 noon to
1:00 pm at the First Baptist
Church of Palacios in Palacios.
Funeral services will follow on
Thursday, 1:00 pm at First
Baptist Church in Palacios and
will be led by Brother Jay
Gross. Burial will follow at
Hawley Cemetery in Blessing.
Pallbearers will be Steve
Fitzpatrick, Alan Fitzpatrick,
Traylor Lenz, Garrett Lenz,
Cooper Cason, Mike Foltyn, and
Mark Merck. Honorary pallbearers
are Russell Corporon, Dan
Tucker, Bill Stuhrenberg, and
Walt Hamlin.
In lieu of flowers, donations
can be made to the First Baptist
Church of Palacios, 202 Main
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WELLS
Mamie Wells, 86, of Collegeport, died March 1, 2000 at The Legacy. She
was born June 29, 1913 in Collegeport to the late Gustav Albert and
Ellen Agusta Bladlund Franzen.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Collegeport and a
lifelong resident of Collegeport.
Survivors include: two daughters-in-law, Mary Louise Tannner of Waco,
and Lynda and Buddy Lenz of Collegeport; son and daughter-in-law, Gerald
and Bettye Wells of Alleyton, Texas;. sister, Dorothy Merck of
Collegeport; brothers, Alex Franzen of Collegeport, James Franzen and
wife Ann of Pear River, La.; sister-in-law, Ida Mae Franzen of
Collegeport; grandchildren, Steve and Debbie Fitzpatrick, Alan
Fritzpatrick, Meloni and J. B. Cason, Traylor and Gena Lenz and Garrett
Lenz; great-grandchildren, Alan, Eric, Erin and Katie Fitzpatrick, Jason
Fitzpatrick and Cooper Cason; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs.
Wells was preceded in death by: her husband Gerald F. "Jerry" Wells,
Sr.; brothers, Arnold, Clifford, Gus, and Carl Franzen; and sister Ellen
Franzen Bryan.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2000 at Taylor Bros.
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev's Andy and Jannel Blair and Dave
Gallaher officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Collegeport.
Pallbearers will be Steve and Alan Fitzpatrick, Traylor and Garrett
Lenz, J. B. Cason and G. W. Franzen. Honorary pallbearers will be
Session Members of Collegeport First Presbyterian Church.
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
THE DAILY TRIBUNE, Thursday, 02 Mar 2000
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George S. Welsby &
Almeda P. Welsby
Mrs. Almeda Welsby
Funeral services for Mrs. Almeda Welsby, 93, of
141 Kaine St., will be at 2 p. m. Monday at Taylor Brothers Funeral
Home in Bay City with burial in Cederville [Cedarvale] Cemetery, in
Bay City.
Mrs. Welsby, who died Friday, is survived by a
son, Glenn D. Welsby of San Antonio.
San Antonio Express, June 6, 1965
George Stevenson Welsby
Collegeport Man Burned To Death In Grass Fire
George Stevenson Welsby, 83-year-old Collegeport resident, was
burned to death Thursday afternoon when apparently overcome by the
heat generated by a grass fire which he was tending.
According to report, Mr. Welsby started a grass fire in his yard and
it apparently became uncontrollable starting to burn toward his
barn. He was attempting to put out the fire with buckets of water
when overcome. The barn burned to the ground.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 4 p. m. from
Taylor Bros. Funeral home. Rev. George Gillespie of Palacios will be
in charge of the services. Burial will be in Cedarvale cemetery.
Mr. Welsby is survived by his wife, Mrs. Almeda Welsby of
Collegeport, and one son, G. D. Welsby of San Antonio.
The Daily Tribune, August 23, 1946
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Bessie Beatrice Bagley
Whitfield
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WILKINSON
Robert Jay "Bob" Wilkinson, 84, of Bay City died September 22, 2000 at
the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton, Texas. Mr. Wilkinson was born
September 9, 1916 in Collegeport, Texas to the late Walter William and
Helen Lenora Gossett Wilkinson. He graduated from Bay City High School,
where he delivered the salutatory address for the class of 1934. In
1938, he graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree
in journalism. Mr. Wilkinson was elected to SIGMA DELTA CHI, a national
honorary and professional journalism fraternity. He worked on The Daily
Texan, the university newspaper, writing the first story about the UT
tower illuminated in orange following football victories.
Mr. Wilkinson played in local dance orchestras, the Bay City Municipal
Band, and was a member of the Longhorn Band at The University of Texas.
In 1938 he became sports editor and a news reporter for The Daily
Tribune. On December 28, 1939 he married Luceile Huebner, daughter of
Lillian Hurst and Marion Taylor Huebner, in the Presbyterian Church of
Bay City. On January 1, 1940, he became the editor of The Herald a
weekly Bay City newspaper.
With the development of WWII, Mr. Wilkinson joined the United States
Navy in 1943 and while stationed at the Corpus Christi Naval Training
Center, he was the editor of The Beam, the base newspaper. He left to
serve in the Pacific aboard the U.S.S. Lind, with the third and fifth
fleets, and at the war's end he was present at the Japanese surrender
ceremony aboard the U.S.S. Missouri in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945.
Following, he served aboard the destroyer U.S.S. English, as part of the
occupation force in Japanese waters.
He received his honorable discharge from the Navy in February 1946, and
in June of that year published the first issue of the Bay City News.
Eleven years later, he sold the Bay City News to devote full time to the
oil business with his father.
The Business of W. W. Wilkinson and Sons was dissolved following his
father's death in 1968, and Wilkinson became an independent oil operator
and lease broker. His son, Robert J. "Bobby" Wilkinson joined him in
1977, becoming the third generation of Wilkinsons in the oil business.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, a founding member of
the Bay City Country Club and Matagorda County Texas Exes, the Petroleum
Club of Houston, and several professional and civic organizations.
Survivors include wife, Luceile; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and
Peggy Wilkinson all of Bay City; daughter and son-in-law, Martha and
Clayton Lake of Las Vegas, Nev.; grandchildren, Malynn Ashcraft of
Broken Arrow, Okla., Clay Lake of Las Vegas, Nev., Chris Wilkinson and
Mindy Wilkinson both of Bay City; great grandchildren, Morgan Reber,
Maurice "Buddy" Ashcraft III and Sarah Ashcraft all of Broken Bow,
Okla., aunt, Jean Gossett of Salesville, Ohio; brother-in-law, Raleigh
Huebner of Bay City; sister-in-law Jean Huebner of Bay City; nephews,
Jack Wilkinson, Jr. of Houston, Kent Cummins of Elgin, Texas, Doug and
Bill Huebner of Bay City; nieces, Helen Fitch of Corpus Christi, Carol
Ann Bascom of Tucson, Ariz., Marion Lester of Fort Worth, Janet
Considine of Midland, and Jean Richardson of Bay City.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Cummins of Bay City;
brothers, John Paul Wilkinson of Midland and W. W. Wilkinson, Jr. of Bay
City; brothers-in-law, Robert Huebner of Palacios and M. T. Huebner of
Bay City.
Funeral Services were at 3 p.m. Monday September 25, 2000, at the First
Presbyterian Church in Bay City with the Rev. Allen Anderson
officiating. Internment followed at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in
Van Vleck. Pallbearers were Chris Wilkinson, Clay Lake II, Clay Lake,
Jack Wilkinson, Darrell Hertel and Jack Conner. Memorials may be made to
the First Presbyterian Church or the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements were with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A00011A2000SP26
THE DAILY TRIBUNE, Tuesday, September 26, 2000
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Ruby Lee
Corporon Williams
February 20, 1921 - October 24, 2016
Ruby
was the daughter of Ira M. and Carrie Jenkins Corporon.
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Willard Van Williams
December 25, 1942 - September 12, 2021
Willard Van Williams of Oroville, CA
passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 in Roseville, CA. He was 78
years old.
He was the son of Willard Bailey and
Ruby Lee Corporon Williams.
Arrangements are under the direction
of Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home, 342-9003. No services are
planned.
Chico Enterprise-Record, September 27, 2021
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Netina Jenkins Young
(March 26, 1933 - December 20, 2015)
Netina Jenkins Young, 82, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015 in
Sherman, Texas. She was born as Netina Jenkins on March 26, 1933 in
Collegeport, Texas, to Inez and Joe Frank Jenkins Sr.
Netina grew up on a farm in Collegeport with 2 older brothers and 3
younger sisters, where she learned to care for farm animals, to grow
vegetables and pick corn and cotton, and also cooking and canning
skills. As a young girl, she competed and won as the county’s 4-H Gold
Star Girl. From 1950 to 1975, she was married to Alvie Neal Wilkinson,
and they resided in Bay City, Austin and Houston, Texas. She continued
working hard as an adult – first at the Southwestern Bell Phone Company,
then for the County Clerk’s office for Matagorda County, and at Memorial
City Hospital in Houston starting in 1971 when the hospital first
opened, and where she served for many years as business office manager.
She was married to Chester Young from 1982 until his death in 2007, and
they resided in Houston and Huntsville, Texas. Following Chester’s
death, she resided with her daughter Sandra, in Sherman, Texas. Netina
had a life-long passion for sewing and quilting, and sewed clothes for
her young kids. After retiring, she was happy to have time again to sew,
and to make many quilts and blankets for her children and grandchildren.
She was known as “Nina” to all her grandchildren, and loved to play
games with them and give them her special back rubs.
Most importantly, Netina lived a life that reflected her love for God
and for her family. Her family remembers her starting every day with her
Bible and a cup of coffee, and taking the time to pray with them for the
needs in their lives. For the last few years of her life, she was a
member of Truth Church in Denison, Texas. She taught us by example how
to love God. She will be greatly missed – until we see her again in
Heaven.
Netina is preceded in death by her husband Chester Young, her parents,
Inez and Joe Frank Jenkins Sr., older brothers Joe Frank Jenkins Jr. and
Tommy Lawrence Jenkins, younger sister Jimmie Sue Clayton, and great
granddaughter Waverly Grace Martin. She is survived by her younger
sisters Thelma Nell (& George) Agnew and Ann (Jenkins) Reynolds,
brother-in-law James (& Joyce) Clayton, sisters-in-law Venus (& Tom)
Randolph and Dorothy (Jenkins) Krutilek, and by her 3 children: Sandra
Phillips, W. T. Wilkinson, and Tim (and Peggy) Wilkinson, plus 6
grandchildren: Jennifer (& Jason) Vickers, Jill Phillips, Julie (& Matt)
Burke, Ashley (& Chuck) Martin, Logan (& Taylor) Wilkinson, and Tyler
Wilkinson, plus 7 great-grandchildren: Morgan Taylor, Macy Vickers,
Emersyn Vickers, Carsyn Burke, Wrenly Martin, Evelyn Wilkinson and
Stella Wilkinson. She is also survived by step-sons Rick Young and Brian
Young, and their children and grandchildren, plus the family of Larry
Young – and by many other loved ones in the Jenkins, Wilkinson and Young
families.
The family will receive visitors beginning at 9:00am Thursday, December
24, 2015 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 10:00am,
following visitation, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Interment will
follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers are Logan
Wilkinson, Tyler Wilkinson, Jason Vickers, Matt Burke, John Agnew and
Steve Clayton.
Bay City Tribune,
December 23, 2015
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