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Willie Mae Powell Willie Mae Powell, a former Foster Mother and Homemaker passed away July 9, 1985 after a lengthy illness. Willie Mae Henry Powell was born to Mrs. Elizabeth and Mr. Wiley Henry, in Matagorda County, Texas on October 4, 1921. Sister Powell was baptized at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church of Markham by the late Rev. Judge Brown at an early age. She married David Hamilton. To this union a son, David, Jr. was born. Sister Willie Mae Hamilton united with the Enterprise Baptist Church during the early 1950s and remained a member until she moved to California where she united with a Baptist Church there. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harrison Powell. She is survived by one son, David, Jr. of Houston, daughter-in-law, Berthena of Houston, three sisters, Berniece Blackmon of Markham, Ada Lee Eason of Angleton and Jewel Brown of Houston, one brother, Burrell James Henry of Calif., four grandchildren, two uncles, Edward Franklin of Richmond and Isiah Dillingham of Galveston, two aunts, Tenola Richardson of Los Angeles, Calif., and Dorcas Dillingham of Bay City and many other relatives and friends.
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Burial will follow in Markham Cemetery in Markham. Visitation will be Friday until 9 p. m. in the chapel of Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, and Saturday from 1 to 2 p. m. at the church. She was born in Bay City, Texas, Wednesday, August 22, 1945, to Louis Ray and Allie Mae Dobbins Ray, and passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 1996, at Columbia Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. Helen was a 1963 graduate of Hilliard High School in Bay City, and a member of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Markham. Survivors include a daughter, Ms. Djuana Ray of Houston, and three grandchildren, Montrell, Darrian and Helena Ray. Also her father, Louis Ray, Sr. of Bay City, two sisters and brother-in-law, Mrs. Velma Foley (& Albert) of Houston, and Ms. Vivian Ray of Galveston; and two brothers and sisters-in-law, Louis Ray, Jr. (& Joyce) of Bay City, and Donald Ray (& Belinda) of Friendswood. She leaves a niece and nephew-in-law, Mrs. Myra Ware (& Leonard) of Galveston, and a nephew, Gerald Wayne Callis of Houston. Also one aunt, Mrs. Eliza Brown of West Texas City, a special friend, Mrs. Willie Mae Sardinea of Markham, as well as a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Allie Mae Ray, one sister, Gaynor Allen, and one brother, James Ray. Active pallbearers will include Louis Ray, III, Roderick Ray, Leonard Ware, Gerald Wayne Callis, Jesse Austin, Elgin Widemon and John Nelson. Honorary pallbearers will include Louis Ray, Jr., Donald Ray, Michael Ray, Adlai Ray and Albert Foley. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home in Bay City. The Daily Tribune, September 27, 1996 Helen Louise Ray
She attended grade school in El Maton, Texas, and continued her education at Hilliard High School in Bay City, Texas. Later, she enrolled in Massey Business School in San Antonio, Texas. Helen was a member of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Markham, Texas. She departed this life Monday, September 23, 1996, at Columbia Mainland Center Hospital in Texas City, Texas. She leaves to cherish her memories, her daughter, Djuana Ray of Houston, and three grandchildren, Montrell, Darrian and Helena Ray. Also her father, Louis Ray, Sr. of Bay City, two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mrs. Velma Foley (& Albert) of Houston, and Ms. Vivian Ray of Galveston. Also two brothers and sisters-in-law, Louis Ray, Jr. (& Joyce) of Bay City, and Donald Ray (& Belinda) of Friendswood, Texas. She also leaves a very devoted niece and nephew-in-law, Mrs. Myra Ware (& Leonard) of Galveston, and a very devoted nephew, Gerald Wayne Callis of Houston. Also one aunt, Mrs. Eliza Brown of West Texas City, a very special friend, Mrs. Willie Mae Sardinea of Markham; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Allie Mae Ray, one sister, Gaynor Allen, and one brother, James Ray.
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Burial will follow at Markham Cemetery in Markham. Visitation will be Friday until 9 p. m. in the chapel of Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, and Saturday from 10 to 11 a. m. at the church. Ray was born in LaGrange, Texas, April 6, 1901, to Louis Ray, Sr. and Julia Ray, and passed away Wednesday, March 5, 1997, at the Legacy-Matagorda House in Bay City. He moved into the family to Markham, Texas in 1945, and united with Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. There, he remained until his demise. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law Mrs. Velma Foley (& Albert) of Houston, and Ms. Vivian Ray of Galveston; and two sons and daughters-in-law, Louis E. Ray (& Joyce) of Bay City, and Donald Ray (& Belinda) of Friendswood. Also one sister, Mrs. Eliza Brown of Texas City, 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and a family of friends. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Allie Dobbins Ray, four children, Gaynor Allen, Helen Ray, James Ray and Clyde Ray; three sisters, Evelyn, Alberta and Mattie, and three brothers, Robert, Albert and Leslie. Serving as active pallbearers will be Louis Ray, III, Roderick Ray, Leonard Ware, Jesse Austin, John Nelson, Elgin Widemon, Gerald Wayne Callis and Robert Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will include Louis Ray, Jr., Donald Ray, Michael Ray, Adlai Ray, and Albert Foley. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home in Bay City.
The Daily Tribune,
March 7, 1997
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Isaac George Reddic On April 25, 1953, a baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Reddic in Markham, Texas whom they named Isaac George Reddic. In December, 1972, he was united in marriage to Miss Lynn Patton, to this union, one son was born, Everett Lamont. He departed this life on December 14, 1980. Survivors are wife and son, mother, Mrs. L. E. Reddic, three brothers, Billy Reddic of Houston, William and Callis Reddic of Markham, three sisters-in-law, Mary of Houston, Darlene and Ethal of Markham, three uncles, William and Ray Blackmon of Markham, Clay Brazil of Markham, five aunts, Lear Esther of El Campo, Georgia Sifor and Annie Mullins of Sweet Home, Pearline Roberson of Houston and Bert Webbs of Blessing, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
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Funeral services for Ms. Helen Louise Ray, 51, of
Bay City, will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, 1996, at 2 p. m., at the
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Markham, with Rev. James Ashton, Jr.
officiating.
On Wednesday, August 22, 1945, a baby girl was born
to Louis Ray, Sr. and Allie Mae Dobbins Ray in Bay City, Texas.
Funeral services for Mr. Louis
L. Ray, age 95, of Markham, will be held Saturday, March 8, 1997, at 11
a. m., at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Markham, with Rev. James C.
Ashton, Jr. officiating.
