COLLEGEPORT OBITUARIES
Former Collegeport Residents Buried in Other Cemeteries
 


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 Airlines. |

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      
 


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
 


W. V. Batchelder
 


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. A00011A2002JA15

THE DAILY TRIBUNE, Tuesday, January 15, 2002             Albert Wade Blackwell             Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 


Hazel Viola Boeker

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
 


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
 


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
 


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
 


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
 


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
 


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


 


Dorothy Maxine Corporon
 


Minnie L. Keeler Corse

 

The shade of sorrow was drawn across our community Monday and all mourn the passing of one of our most prominent figures. No person can live in a community twenty-two years and all that time be an important figure in every civic work and not be missed and mourned. Minnie L. Keeler was born in Montpelier, Vt., March 2, 1862. Seth W. Corse was born in the northern part of the same state close to the Canadian border. Time passed and they met, loved and were married October 15, 1885. For some twenty years, they made their home in Montpelier and finally removed to Collegeport where they have since resided. For forty-seven years, Minnie and Seth have together walked the paths of life. Roses richly laden with the perfume of joy and happiness have been plucked along the path. Thorns have pricked at times as a reminder that life is not all pleasure, but the path widened, flowers grew more abundantly, the perfume of the joy and peace that comes with the fading years was theirs in an abundant measure and so this day when Seth Corse has come to the parting of the way, he may truly say that in the possession of this woman and his life with her God has been lavish in His blessings. All I can say after a friendship lasting all these years is a prayer that God will receive into His loving care the soul of Minnie and that He will watch over and hold close and enrich the soul of Seth who is left to finish the journey.

 

This union was blessed with four children, but two of them passed away early in life. The two daughters living are Mrs. Charles E. Duller (Lena) of Blessing and Mrs. Major Lincoln Putman (Pearl) of the U. S. army stationed at Manila, P. I. Ever since coming to this community, Mrs. Corse has been an active participant in every civic movement. She was a charter member of the Woman's Club and served several terms as president. Past president of the County Federation of Women's Clubs, delegate to the district conventions and delegate of the state conventions. She was one of the women who organized the club library and was faithful in her interest in that work until her last day. She was also active in church and Sunday School work. Several years ago, President Coolidge appointed her postmaster of the local office and as such has given us splendid postal service. Always a leader in these efforts, she was ever ready to advise with her associates and act as the majority deemed best for the community.

 

With the passing of Minnie L. Corse, this community has lost a dependable leader, so no wonder that we all mourn. The funeral service was held in Blessing at the home of Mrs. Charles Duller, with Reverend Ray of Palacios reading the service. The only music was the singing of her favorite song Tennyson's "Crossing the Bar." This was at her request. Something like forty autos brought friends from all portions of the county and they came with hearts filled with sorrow and sympathy. Interment was in the Palacios cemetery. Requiscat in peace.

 

"Such souls

Whose sudden visitations daze the world,

Vanish like lightning, but they leave behind

A voice that in the distance far away

Wakens the slumbering ages."

--Sir H. Taylor.

 

Mrs. Seth W. Corse, of Collegeport, Dies

 

Mrs. Minnie L. Corse, age 70 years, 4 months, 23 days, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. E. Duller, at Blessing, Texas, Monday, at 2 p. m. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Seth W. Corse, of Collegeport, Texas, two daughters, Mrs. Chas. E. Duller, of Blessing, Texas, and Mrs. L. F. Putman of the Philippine Islands.

 

Mrs. Corse was born March 2, 1862, in Montpelier, Vermont, where she grew to womanhood. She was married to Seth W. Corse, Oct. 15th, 1885. The family moved to Collegeport, Texas, November, 1910, where she has since resided. She at all times took active interest in the affairs of the community, even after her health was impaired. She was president of the Matagorda County Federation of Women's Clubs for two years, and an officer in her home Club numerous times.

 

Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p. m., at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Duller, at Blessing. Rev. Carrol B. Ray of Palacios, officiating, with a beautiful song service by Rev. Morrow of Collegeport.

 

The pallbearers were J. D. Evans, Chas. Isom, Carl Boeker, M. V. Batchelder, L. E. Liggett and Jack Holsworth. Interment was in Palacios Cemetery, under direction of Palacios Funeral Home.

 

Palacios Beacon, July 28, 1932

 


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
 


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
 
 


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
 


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
 


Jesse Lee Ellis
 


Rosalie Mae Nelson Ellis
 


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
 


S. R. Flewellen          James Franzen
 


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

 


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
 


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


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
 


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
 


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
 


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
 


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


 


Joe Frank Jenkins Sr.
 


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

 


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
 


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
 


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

 


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

 


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
 


Mrs. Agnes Liggett
 


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
 


Lois Blake Keller Maher
(November 28, 1910 - February 6, 2009)

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
 


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
 


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
 


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
 


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


 


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


 


Dean Eanes Merck          DEAN F. MERCK          DOROTHY MERCK          Matthew Merck
 


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
 


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
 


Elisha "Gene" Penland
December 12, 1926 - February 24, 2015
 


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


 


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
 


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.

 


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
 


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
 


SHAFER

Robert E. Shafer


 

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
 


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
 


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
 


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
 


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
 


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
 


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
 


Bettye Joyce Wells
October 13, 1939 - August 29, 2016

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 St., Palacios, TX 77465

Henneke Funeral Home, Columbus, Texas
 


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
 


Almeda Prior Welsby wife of George Stevenson Welsby
 


Bessie Beatrice Bagley Whitfield
 


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
 


Ruby Lee Corporon Williams
February 20, 1921 - October 24, 2016

Ruby was the daughter of Ira M. and Carrie Jenkins Corporon.
 


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
 


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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