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BAY CITY - Funeral
services for the Rev. Cleophus Brown Sr., 76, of Bay City, will be
Saturday, April 2, 2011, 11 a.m., at Mother Zion Missionary Baptist
Church with the Rev. Murray Martin eulogizing.
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Funeral services for Odessa Gatson Brown, 84, of
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Funeral services for Mary Lou Gatson Claiborne, 46, of Dallas, are scheduled for 1 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 1995, at First Berean Baptist Church of Cedar Lane with the Rev. Murry Griggs officiating. Burial will be in Edison [Gatson] Cemetery in Cedar Lane. Visitation will be until 9 p. m. Friday at Green's Mortuary. There will be a wake in Green's Mortuary Chapel from 7 to 9 p. m. Friday and the body will lie in state at the church from noon to 1 p. m. Saturday. Mrs. Claiborne was born June 26, 1948, in Matagorda County to Enoch Gatson, Sr. and Hartense Gatson and died Feb. 11, 1995, in Methodist Hospital in Dallas. She was a member of the Pentecostal church. Survivors include her husband Edmond Claiborne Sr. of Dallas; a daughter, Cotina Claiborne of Dallas; two grandchildren, Bruce L. Patton and Brittany L. Patton of Dallas; four sisters and a brother-in-law, Edna Polk and Henderson Polk of Bay City, Lottie Gatson and Debra Gatson of Galveston and Ethel Gladys Gatson of Dallas; five brothers and three sisters-in-law, J. D. and Wilma Jean Gatson of Bay City, Moses Gatson of Houston, Leonard and Alice Gatson of Galveston, Oscar and Leah Gatson of La Marque and Enoch Gatson Jr. of Webster; a half-sister, Johstine Brown of Houston; two aunts, Odessa Brown of Bay City, Rose Mary Hobbs of Beaumont; a great-aunt, Geneva Edison Abbage of Bay City; an uncle, Kirby Archie of Texas City; 11 step-children, Marshall Claiborne, Edmond Claiborne Jr., Shirley Claiborne, Darlene Claiborne, Dena Howard, Ron Howard, Manie Claiborne and Sharon Claiborne. Pallbearers are Henderson Polk Jr., Oscar Gatson, Robert Gray, Jayde Donnell Gatson, Otis Gatson and Eddie Sorrell. Honorary pallbearers are Edmond Claiborne Jr., Willie Claiborne, Bruce Patton, Leonard Gatson, Enoch Gatson Jr., Moses Gatson, Edmond Claiborne Sr., Billy Claiborne, Cedric Gray, Oscar Gatson, Henderson Polk Sr., J. D. Gatson and the Deacons of First Berean Baptist Church. Arrangements are with Green's Mortuary. Daily Tribune, February 1, 1995
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Enoch Gatson, Sr., the second born of Moses and Narcis Gatson on November 24, 1912. He grew up in the Live Oak Community where he attended public school. He joined the Church of God in Christ at an early age and later united with the Berean Baptist Church. He was ordained as a deacon in 1949 by the late Rev. R. A. Banks and remained a faithful worker until he became ill in health and could not work as he desired. On April 15, 1939 he married Hartense Robbins. To this union eleven children were born. His wife and one daughter preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his passing ten children: Edna M. Polk of Bay City, Texas, Mary L. Claiborne of Dallas, Texas, Lottie M. Gatson of Galveston, Texas, Ethel Gladys Gatson of Dallas Texas, Debra Gatson of Bay City, Texas, J. D. Gatson of Bay City, Texas, Moses Gatson of Houston, Texas, Leonard Gatson of Galveston, Texas, Oscar Gatson of La Marque, Texas, Enoch Gatson, Jr. of Tamarac, Florida. Four daughters-in-law, Jean Gatson, Johnnysteen Brown, Alice Gatson and Leah Gatson. Two sons-in-law, Henderson Polk and Edmond Claiborne. Twenty-three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Odessa Brown of Bay City, Texas and one aunt, Mrs. Geneva Edison Abbage of Bay City, Texas. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Service: Saturday, August 27, 1988, 1:00 P. M., Berean Baptist Church. Rev. Murry Griggs, officiant. Burial: Gatson Cemetery, Berean Community, Matagorda County, Texas. We, the family of Enoch Gatson, wish to express sincere appreciation for all the love that has been shown to us during this hour. Your phone calls, your visits, your cards and letters, and most of all your prayers have truely made our burdens much easier to bear. Let us continue to pray for one another so the kindness of God will forever be with us. The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the Strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?--Psalm 27:1 Funeral program courtesy of Alice Gatson
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Homegoing Celebration for Ethel Gatson, Bay City High School Class of 1978, services will be Saturday, June 17, 2023; Public viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., with Funeral services at 11 a.m., at First Berean Baptist Church, 2733 Hawkinsville Rd., Bay City, TX 77414. [Burial: Gatson Cemetery]
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On April 25, 1911, a son was born to Moses and Narcis Gatson in Matagorda County, Cedar Lane, Texas, whom they named Harry Gatson. Harry grew up in the Live Oak Community, living an active life with many friends. To those who knew him, he was an inspiring person. His earthly journey came to an end on Thursday, July 31, 1980, at the age of 69 years, 3 months, and 6 days. By his passing, he leaves a mother, one sister and one brother, Mrs. Narcis Gatson, Mrs. Odessa Brown, and Enoch Gatson, all of Bay City; one sister, Mrs. Hortense Gatson; one aunt, Mrs. Geneva Abbage of Bay City; 12 nieces and nephews; 25 grand nieces and nephews, 2 grand-grand nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and a family of friends. Service: Wednesday, August 6, 1980, 3:00 P. M., Evangelist Temple Church of God in Christ, Bay City, Texas, Elder P. E. Bryant, Pastor, Officiating. Funeral Program courtesy of Alice Gatson
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Hortense Robbins Gatson was born on August 16, 1922 in Galveston, Texas. She lived in Galveston for a while and later moved to Live Oak, Texas. She was baptized at an early age at Berean Baptist Church. She was a faithful member until death. She departed this life on September 27, 1982 in Matagorda General Hospital. She met and married Mr. Enoch Gatson and to this union eleven children were born. Six daughters, and one preceded her in death, Edna M. Polk and Debra A. Gatson of Bay City, Mary L. Bluefer, Ethel G. Gatson of Dallas, and Lottie Mae Gatson of Galveston, five sons, J. D. Gatson and Enoch Gatson, Jr. of Bay City, Moses Gatson of Houston, Oscar Gatson of La Marque, Leonard Gatson of Galveston, sixteen grands, three devoted daughters-in-law, one son-in-law, four uncles, Mother-in-law, Mrs. Narcis Gatson, one sister-in-law, Mrs. Odessa Brown of Bay City and a host of other relatives and friends. Service: Saturday, October 2, 1982, 1:00 P. M., Berean Missionary Baptist Church, Cedar Lane, Texas, Rev. Alexander Sykes, Pastor. Acknowledgement The Family wish to express their sincere gratitude to their many friends for their kind expressions of love and sympathy shown through Florals, prayers, cards and encouraging words shown during this hour. May God bless each of you.--The Family Funeral Program courtesy of Alice Gatson
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On July 31, 1955, a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Gatson, whom they named, Loretta. She joined Berean Baptist Church at an early age. She attended school in Van Vleck, Texas and later moved to Bay City, Texas where she graduated from High School. Loretta was a kind, friendly and loving person. Life came to a close for September 29, 1976 around 3:00 A. M. in the Matagorda General Hospital. She leaves to mourn her passing, a mother, father, five brothers, J. D. and Enoch, Jr. of Bay City, Moses of Houston, Leonard of Galveston, and Oscar of Texas City, five sisters, Edna Polk, Ethel, and Debra Gatson of Bay City, Mary Lou of Dallas and Lottie of Galveston, one grandmother, one aunt, one uncle and a host of relatives and friends. Service: Sunday, October 3, 1976, 2:00 P. M., Berean Missionary Baptist Church, Cedar Lane, Texas, Rev. Alexander Sykes, Officiating. Acknowledgement The family wishes to express their sincere thanks and appreciation for the many kind deeds, words, and expressions of sympathy shown during this hour.--The Family Funeral Program courtesy of Alice Gatson
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Funeral services for Lottie Gatson will be Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 1 p. m., at First Berean Baptist Church with the Rev. Jonus Brinkley pastor. Visitation will be Friday, June 2, 2017 from 4 p. m. to 7 p. m. in the chapel of Green's Mortuary, Bay City, Texas. Burial will follow immediately after at services at Edison Cemetery in Live Oak Community. Lottie was born August 12, 1953 in Matagorda County to the late Hortense and Enoch Gatson Sr. Lottie was one of eleven siblings. At an early age, she united with Berean Baptist Church. She attended school in Van Vleck and later graduated from Bay City High School. As an adult she resided in Galveston and recently Houston, Texas. Lottie always loved cooking and made a career cooking. On Friday, May 26, 2017, Lottie transitioned from earth to heaven with her son and daughter-in-law by her side. She leaves behind her son, Brian Gatson (Shenise) of Stafford, Texas along with the joy of her life her granddaughter, Alana; brothers and sisters, J. D. Gatson (Wilma) of Bay City, Texas, Moses Gatson (Venita) of Houston, Texas, Edna Polk (Henderson) of Bay City, Texas, Leonard Gatson (Alice) of Galveston, Texas, Oscar Gatson (Leah) of LaMarque, Texas, Ethel Gatson of Dallas, Texas, Enoch Gatson (Rita) of Kingwood, Texas, and Debra Gatson of Webster, Texas; and a host of nieces and nephews whom she adored. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hortense and Enoch Gatson Sr.; as well as two sisters, Loretta Gatson and Mary Lou Claiborne. Final arrangements are entrusted with Green's Mortuary, Bay City, Texas, 979-245-3489. Online condolences may be sent to greens-mortuary.com. Bay City Tribune, May 31, 2018
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Narcis Edison was the seventh born to Watkin and Louisa Van Edison. She was born in the Cedar Lane area on October 14, 1892. At an early age she accepted Christ and joined Berean Baptist Church. In 1910 she married Moses Gatson and resided in the Live Oak Community. To this union there children were born, Harry, who preceded her in death, Enoch and Odessa. Within the year of 1931 she united with the Church of God in Christ. After moving to Bay City in 1940, Mama Sis (as the grandchildren called her) became a faithful member of Evangelist Temple Church of God in Christ. Her untiring service was demonstrated as Mother of the Church, Sunday School teacher and a member of the Trustee board until her illness. Her survivors include one sister, Geneva Edison Abbage, one son, Enoch Gatson, one daughter, Odessa Gatson Brown, all of Bay City, Texas. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, a host of nephews and nieces, cousins and other relatives and friends. Service: Saturday, November 21, 1987, Enterprise Baptist Church, 1:00 P. M. Rev. A. H. Pointer, Pastor, Elder Clifford Turner, Officiant, Evangelist Temple C. D. G. I C. Funeral program courtesy of Alice Gatson
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Reflections of Life THE EARLY YEARS On Thursday, August 17, 1967, Cleophus Brown, Sr. and Nettie Callis announced the birth of their baby girl, Adrienne Lynne. She grew up in a much simpler time when it was common for kids to go outside and play. She enjoyed playing basketball as well as volleyball either in the neighborhood or at school. When spending time indoors she enjoyed listening to her mom’s albums or 45’s played on the ‘old-school’ record player or watching TV. Adrienne was also an avid reader. Give her a good mystery, romance, fiction or non-fiction book and she could lose herself for hours as the words on the pages would capture and maintain her attention. Additionally, she really enjoyed spending time baking and cooking with her mother and sisters while living at home. Sundays were especially good family times. After attending church at Enterprise Baptist Church, the family would enjoy dinner together. A PASSION FOR EDUCATION Her love and passion for education started early in life in Bay City, Texas. She attended McAllister Junior High School and graduated from Bay City High School. She enrolled at the University of Houston in Clear Lake, Texas. She majored in education and earned her bachelor’s degree. She was a career educator. It gave her great joy watching the faces of children light up as they grew in knowledge. For years, she inspired many pre-k through first grade students at Silver Elementary School in Wharton, Texas and Cherry Elementary School, Pierce Elementary School, as well as Linnie Roberts Elementary all in Bay City FAMILY IS EVERYTHING Being a mother was one of her most prized accomplishments. She and her first husband were blessed to have three great children, Chad, Cassidy, and Devan. She was a loving mother who loved her children very much. She appreciated being with family and friends. She would always open her door for friends’ families to come and enjoy all the holidays at her house which made for great, large holiday gatherings. She loved to cook and enjoyed eating a good meal. It didn’t matter if it was The Cheesecake Factory, Chinese food, or a meal from her kitchen, she found joy in a scrumptious meal especially if it was shared with family or friends. Oh yea, she LOVED sweets! Any kind of sweets, from cakes to pies as well as chocolates, and especially Hershey’s Dark Chocolate!!! Now that was good eating!!!! She also enjoyed going shopping. It didn’t matter what she was shopping for, as long as she could hit the stores it made her day. Traveling on family vacations was also very relaxing for her especially if it was cruising. PRECIOUS MEMORIES On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Adrienne transitioned after a series of health challenges. We will miss her fun-loving, easy-going, sweet, jokester personality with an infectious laugh. She would help anyone. These precious memories will always cherish by her children: Chad Price, Cassidy Price, and Devan Price; grandchild, Amari Price; siblings: Cleophus (Ethel) Brown Jr., Alvin Brown, Gerald (Shamane) Brown, and Paula Brown; and sister-in-Law, LaVern Brown, along with other nieces, nephews, previous students, and loved ones. It is in times like these we remember those who transitioned before her including her parents: Cleophus Brown, Sr. and Nettie Callis, grandparents Early Brown and Odessa Gatson-Brown, siblings, Linda Kay Turk, Timothy Brown and sister-in-law Mona Brown. Active Pallbearers: Johnathan Brooks, Brandon Brown, Chasse Brown, Justin Brown, Kheylan Brown and Enigh Gatson, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers: Alvin Brown, Cheophus Brown, Jr., Gerald Brown, Cassidy Price, Chad price, Derrick Rutherford, Kenneth Rutherford Visitation: Friday, February 28, 2025, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Lakeside Memorial Chapel, 3318 Ave D, Bay City, TX 77414 Funeral:: Saturday, March 1, 2025, 11:00 AM, First Berean Church, 2733 CR 174, Bay City, TX 77414Burial: Gatson Cemetery, Live Oak, Texas Lakeside Funeral Home, Bay City
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Funeral services for Mozelle Rutherford, 53, of Bay City are scheduled for 2:30 p. m. Sunday, March 5, at Enterprise Baptist Church with the Rev. A. H. Pointer officiating. Burial will follow at Edison Cemetery in Cedar Lane. Visitation hours are Saturday afternoon until 9 p. m. The family will receive friends 8 - 9 p. m. Saturday. The body will lie in state Sunday. Mrs. Rutherford was born Oct. 20, 1941, in Bay City to Earlie and Odessa Gatson Brown and died March 2, 1995, Matagorda General Hospital. A Baptist, she is survived by her husband, Kenneth Rutherford, Sr. of Bay City; two sons, Kenneth Rutherford, Jr. of Austin and Deric Rutherford of Houston; a daughter, Cleo Johnson Malveau of Missouri City; her mother, Odessa Brown of Bay City; her father and step-mother, Earlie Brown and Willie Lee Brown of Galveston; a brother, Rev. Cleophus Brown of Bay City; a godchild, Kimberly Lewis; six aunts and uncles, seven nieces and nephews and a host of great-nieces and nephews and cousins. Pallbearers are Cleophus Brown, II, Alvin O. Brown, Abel Rutherford, Jr., Ron Price, Timmie Brown, Gerald W. Brown, Azell Johnson and Henderson Polk. Honorary Pallbearers are Abel Wyche, Leonard Gatson, J. D. Gatson, Moses Gatson, Abel Rutherford, Sr., Oscar Gatson, Enoch Garson, Jr., and Charles A. Rutherford. Arrangements are with Green's Mortuary. Daily Tribune, March 5, 1995
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