Matagorda County Obituaries
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Samuel Roscoe Baker
July 12, 1927 - January 22, 2016
Samuel Roscoe “Sam” Baker, 88, of Bay City, Texas, died Friday, January 22, 2016, peacefully, of old age.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Nichols Street Church of Christ, 1200 Nichols Street, Bay City, Texas.
Survivors include one brother, Guy (Buster) Baker, of Bullhead, Arizona; one daughter, Belinda Baker LeTulle of Jefferson, Texas; and three sons, Terry Baker of Bay City, Texas, Sammy Baker of Wallowa, Oregon and Corey Baker of San Diego, California; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was born in Ennis, Texas and moved to Bay City, Texas, in 1956, with the Dr. Pepper bottling company. Sam survived two wives, Bessie Lawrence Baker and Muriel Burrell Baker.
Bay City Tribune, January 27,
2016
Betty Louise Bales
EL CAMPO - Betty Louise Bales, age
78, of El Campo, died July 28, 2008 in El Campo. She was born
April 29, 1930, in Rock Port, to the late Gus and Adelaide Hicks
Chupe.
She is survived by her sons, Tommy Ringo of Tucson, Ariz. and
Harvey Ringo of El Campo; grandchildren, David Ringo, Lisa Ringo,
Vivian Ringo, and Amy Ringo; brother, Gus Chupe; and sisters,
Joyce Taylor, Dorothy Lee Smith, and Bonnie Ann Pulido.
Visitation begins today. The family will be at the funeral home
from 6-8 p.m. today to receive visitors. The funeral service
will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Wheeler Funeral Home with the
Rev. Gus Chupe officiating. Burial will follow in Hawley
Cemetery in Blessing.
Funeral arrangements by Wheeler Funeral Home, 612 W Jackson, El
Campo, TX 77437, 979-543-3512.
Victoria Advocate, The (TX) -
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Arnoldo Barrera
(February 14, 1936 - May 27, 2016)
Arnoldo Barrera, 80, of Bay City passed away May 27, 2016. He was born February 14, 1936 in San Juan, Texas to the late Raul Barrera and Ferminia Pena Barrera.
He was preceded in death by a son Arnold Barrera, Jr. and a brother Jose Barrera. Survivors include his wife Emma Lemon-Salas Barrera; daughters Alma Frazier & husband Terry of New Waverly and Irene Belvin & husband David of Reed Point, MT; sons Jose Barrera & wife Cathy of Brazoria, Steve Barrera & wife Belinda of Brazoria and Bobby Barrera of Bay City; sisters Elena Dominguez of Blessing, Mary Lou Salazar of Wharton and Romula Flores of Bay City; brothers Armando Barrera and Jesse Barrera both of Bay City and Baldemar Barrera of El Campo; grandchildren Philip “Tony” Barrera & wife Cara, Breanna Barrera, Christopher Rice, Gabrielle Barrera, Stephan Barrera, Stone Belvin and Sierra Belvin and great grandchildren Kaden and Ashton Barrera.
The family will receive friends and relatives beginning at 1:00 PM Friday, June 3, 2016 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 3:00 PM with Rev. Jesse Hernandez officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Stephan Barrera, Stone Belvin, Jessie Barrera, Armando Barrera, Jr., Bobby Barrera, Steve Barrera, Joe Barrera and Jose Barrera. Honorary pallbearer is Philip “Tony” Barrera.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Ophelia Rendon Barrera
May 15, 1941 - May 20, 2016
Ophelia Rendon Barrera of Blessing, Texas, went to be with her Lord on Friday, May 20, 2016.
Ophelia was born on May 15, 1941 in Matagorda, Texas, to the late Fred O. and Annie Solis Rendon.
Ophelia’s love and happiness were her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was also happy spending time with the love of her life, her husband, Abelino Barrera. She loved to cook for her family. She loved to watch wrestling on T.V. She loved to read Western Novels. She also loved to put large puzzles together.
Ophelia is survived by her loving family, children, son, Ryan Rendon Longoria; daughters, Darla Ortiz, Kayla Sanchez, Tanya Guerrero, Starr Cruz and Crystal Zepeda; grandchildren, Joe Galvan Jr. and Haylee Galvan, Steven Galvan and wife Ashley, Kaymi Palmer and husband Josh, Robert Sanchez Jr., Kaitlin Sanchez, Jeremy Guerrero and wife Alexandra, Johnny Guerrero, James Cruz Jr., Juliet Cruz, David Zepeda Jr., and Desiree Zepeda; and great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Olivia, Javon, Oliver Galvan, Emmiry, Huntyr and Kayden Palmer, and Jeremy Guerrero Jr.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Abelino Barrera; and brothers, Fred Rendon Jr. and Benny Rendon.
Visitation was held Monday, May 23, 2016, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a rosary service at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas.
Interment followed at Midfield Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were her sons-in-law, Matthew Ortiz, Roberto Sanchez, Tiofilo Guerrero Jr., James Cruz Jr., David Zepeda and grandson, Joe Luis Galvan Jr.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-4613.
Bay City Tribune,
May 25, 2016
Billie Margaret French
Barron
December 28, 1941 - January 18, 2016
Billie Margaret French Barron, 74, of Bay City, TX, passed away on January 18, 2016.
She was born in Tyler, TX, on December 28, 1941, to the late John Howard French and Sylvia Faye Hammock French. She was eight weeks old when her mother passed away, leaving her to be raised by her father and step-mother, the late Claudia French. She had worked as a bookkeeper for V & M Printing, Allison Distributing and Evans Oil Company.
She was married to Arlin “Lee” Barron. He preceded her in death, in 1994.
Together they raised two sons, Patrick (Brenda) Barron of Bay City and Richard (LaQuita) of Carbon, TX. Other survivors include one sister, Margie Vaculin of Bay City; one brother, Johnny French (Janet) of Lake Jackson; grandchildren, Zach, Zeth and Jacob Barron of Carbon, TX, Justin Beasley (Kelley) and Nacona Beasley of Bay City; great-grandsons, Austin and Coltin Beasley of Bay City; and a number of nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind all of her best friends, members of the Bay City Red Hat Society.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, TX.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, January 21, 2016, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Dr. Russ Munch officiating.
Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City, TX.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, TX. 979-245-4613.
Bay City Tribune, January 20,
2016
Cheri Denise Bissett
Batchelder
16 September 1959 – 22 May 2016
EDNA - Cheri Denise Bissett Batchelder, 56, of Edna, TX passed away May 22, 2016. She was born September 16, 1959 in Port Lavaca, TX to the late Wesley Bissett, Sr. and Clarice Mikula Bissett.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ken Batchelder. She is survived by her daughter Holly Thomas and husband David; sisters Deborah Westbrook & husband Gary and Carol Browning & husband Darwin; brother Wesley Bissett, Jr. & wife Tammie; grandchildren Kyle & Chloe Thomas and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM until 7PM Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Friday, May 27, 2016 at the Palacios Funeral Home with Rev. Louis Rush officiating. Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wesley Bissett, Jr., Gary Westbrook, Darwin Browning, Wesley Batchelder, David Thomas, Sr. and Brian Cunningham. Honorary pallbearers will be Brent Batchelder and Kyle Thomas.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home. 361-972-2012.
Victoria Advocate 26 May 2016
Beverly Lynn Bender
October 13, 1956 - February 8, 2016
Beverly Lynn Bender, 59, of Van Vleck, Texas, passed away February 8, 2016.
She was born October 13, 1956, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Bill and Jean Lundquist Mills.
Beverly was a friend to all people and animals that she met. She was known by all for her kind, gentle spirit. Beverly was an active member of Van Vleck First Baptist Church and the Texas A&M Mother’s Club. Her passion in life were her pets, family, friends and her true love, grandson Harrison Wayne Bender.
Beverly is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Wayne Bender; mother-in-law and best friend, Martha Sherrill of Van Vleck, Texas; son, Dr. Vernon Robert Bender (Kay Bow) of Rockdale, Texas; brothers, Gaylon Mills of El Campo, Texas and Johnny Mills of Splendora, Texas; and grandson, Harrison Wayne Bender of Rockdale, Texas.
The family will receive visitors 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, February 11, 2016, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2016, at First Baptist Church of Van Vleck with the Rev. Bob Hobbins officiating.
Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas.
Pallbearers are Blake Bolton, Kobe Bolton, Charles Wright, Wayne Massey, George Krejci and Joe Ledwig.
Honorary pallbearers are Donnie O’Connell, Joe Ochoa, Gaylon Mills and Johnny Mills.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to First Baptist Church of Van Vleck or the American Diabetes Assoc.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-4613.
Bay City Tribune, February 10, 2016 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
One Dead, Two Injured In Auto Wreck Tuesday A. M.
Lt. Harold Bjune, stationed at Camp Hulen was fatally injured in a car wreck about 2:30 Tuesday morning on highway 35 between the city limits and Camp Hulen. Lieutenant Bjune was being taken to camp by R. F. Dawson, manager of the Palacios Pavilion, and Miss Pearl Allen, who were also badly injured in the crash. All three were taken to the hospital in the camp for treatment, where Lt. Bjune died a few hours later.
Miss Allen and Mr. Dawson were taken to the hospital in the camp Wednesday. The former we learn has no serious injuries except some very bad face lacerations. Mr. Dawson received some broken bones, crushed knee cap, cuts and bruises that make his condition more serious.
Details of the accident have not been officially reported, but it is thought to have been caused by a parked car on the highway, that Mr. Dawson probably did not see in time to avoid the crash, as he was meeting a car coming toward Palacios. Three cars were involved and Mr. Dawson’s was practically demolished.
Palacios Beacon, January 14, 1943
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Bishop Robert Lee Blankenship, 67,
resident of Bay City for many years, died Saturday afternoon in
Richmond. Burial services are to be held from the Pentecostal
Church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. G. P. Gilbert of
Corpus Christi officiating. Burial will be at Cedarvale Cemetery
under direction of Taylor Bros. He is survived by one son, Daniel and one daughter, Mrs. Lois Black, both of Bay City. He had, within the last year lost one son and his wife.
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Mrs. Julia Maudie Blankenship, wife of Dr. R. L. Blankenship, of the Apostolic Church of Bay City, died Thursday afternoon at 5:55 o’clock, at the local hospital. She had been in ill health for some time. A resident of Bay City for the past 12 years, she is survived by: her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Lois Black of Bay City; two sons, Daniel Obren and R. D. of Bay City; her mother, Mrs. C. B. Stewart of Shreveport, LA; two sisters, Mrs. B. B. Roberts of Shreveport and Mrs. R. C. Jones of Groves, Texas; one brother, Lester Stewart of Logansport, LA; and five grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. R. L. Blankenship were held at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon, at the Apostolic Church, with burial at Cedarvale Cemetery under the direction of Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
The Matagorda County Tribune,
March 30, 1950 Obituary courtesy of Susie
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Martha Fabrygel Booth, currently of Pearsall and previously of El Campo and Palacios, died March 11, 2016 at the age of 89 in San Antonio. She was born June 22, 1926 in Moravia to the late Albert and Lillie Konvicka Jurena.
She loved fishing, gardening, flowers and watching basketball. In later years her favorite team to watch was the Spurs. Her greatest pride was her grandchildren and great grandchildren which she loved dearly.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Larry Neal of Pearsall; son, Gary Robert Fabrygel of Palacios; grandchildren, Jennifer, Leah and Matthew; 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents; 2 brothers; 1 sister; first husband, Clem Fabrygel and second husband Bill Booth.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Palacios.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wheeler Funeral Home, El Campo, 979-543-3512.
Palacios Beacon,
March 23, 2016
Rebel Brandstatt, 58, of Palacios was born December 1, 1957 and he went to be with Jesus on December 20, 2015.
Rebel was born in Modesto, California to Mary Nevarez Torres of Palacios and Johnnie Brandstatt of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Rebel had one sister, Katie Brandsatt Ibarra of Blessing and two brothers, David Brandstatt and Gregory Torres, a niece,
Summer Brandstatt, aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, his step-father Pablo
Torres, grandparents Geronimo and Olivia Nevarez and aunt Elmina
Nevarez.
Palacios Beacon, January 20, 2016
L. Brewer, Former Palacios Citizen, Dies
in San Antonio
Lafayette Brewer, 84, died at his home in San Antonio, Thursday, No. 19, and funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Porter Loring Chapel, with burial in Mission Park.
Mr. Brewer made Palacios his home a number of years, after retiring from business in Kentucky in 1922, and before going to San Antonio to reside.
He is survived by three sons, Leo Brewer and Ted Brewer, of San Antonio and Major Gen. Carlos Brewer of Camp Campbell, Ky. Three daughters, Mrs. Daniel D. Tompkins, Northfield, Vt., Mrs. William W. Thomas, Laredo and Miss Esther Brewer, of New York City.
Palacios Beacon, November 26,
1942
BRIDEWELL, Sidney Ann Zemane, 97
years old, of Dallas, Texas passed away December 30, 2015 in her
home. She was born on February 27, 1918 in Guy, TX, the daughter
of Josef and Kristina Zemanek. She was predeceased by her two
brothers, two sisters, and her husband (1979). She graduated
from Blessing High School in 1938, where she played basketball
and tennis. Receiving a scholarship, she graduated from a
business school in Houston, and then, moved to Dallas (1940 )to
work for General Electric and Sun Oil Company during
World War II. On January 30,
1943, she married L.A. Bridewell and had three children. During
their marriage, she was a homemaker, but she also worked as an
editor and accountant to add to her children's educational fund.
For many years she served as treasurer of The Dallas Garden
Club, in several PTA offices, and as a Campfire Girl Leader. She
is survived by her daughter Linda Waldo, her daughter and
son-in-law, Cathy and Ike Vanden Eykel, and her son and
daughter-in-law David and Sandy Bridewell, all of whom live in
Dallas. Sidney was the proud grandmother of Dr. Eric Vanden
Eykel, Lindsey Vanden Eykel, Steven Vanden Eykel, Lauren Waldo
Young and Michael Waldo. She also lived to have two great
granddaughters Jane and Sidney. Inheriting a love and respect
for education from her father, she did much to enhance the
education of her children and grandchildren and insure the
education of her great grandchildren through her estate
planning. Sidney loved to travel and made several trips back to
her family home in Czech Republic. She was a member of SPJST,
the Slovanic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, for over 70
years and a member of Ennis and Dallas Krouzek since 1986.
Visitation will be on Friday, January 1, 2016 at
Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home, 7405 W. Northwest Hwy, Dallas,
TX from 5-7 pm. Funeral Services will be at Sparkman-Hillcrest
Funeral Home on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at 10:00 am with
graveside services following. A special thank you to Janet
Cooper, Iris Lott, and Mary Malcom, her VNA caregivers. In lieu
of flowers, please donate to VNA in memory of Sidney, 1600
Viceroy Drive, Dallas, TX 75235.
Dallas Morning News,
Jan. 1, 2016
Evelyn May Rogers Brown
August 20, 1921 - December 15, 2015
Evelyn May Rogers Brown, 94, passed away December 15, 2015, in Van Wert, Ohio.
Evelyn was born August 20, 1921, in Shelby, Ohio, and graduated from Willard High School, Willard, Ohio, 1939; and Heidelberg College, Tiffin Ohio, in 1943.
She married Thomas Duane Brown and taught school and played the organ at the First Presbyterian Church in Willard for many years. Later in life, she and her husband moved to Bay City, Texas. She was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church and a volunteer at the Women’s Crisis Center in Bay City.
She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Marie Coe and husband James A. Coe; and son, Thomas Roger Brown and wife Ella M. Brown; four grandchildren, Micah Brown, Emily Easley (Matt), Ellen Rodkey (Adam), and Caleb Brown; and three great-grandchildren, Max, Alex and Xavier.
Donations can be made in Evelyn’s name to the Women’s Crisis Center, P.O. Box 1820, Bay City, TX 77404-1820.
Bay City Tribune, December 20, 2015
Faye Marie Brown
September 9, 1922 - February 3, 2016
Faye Marie Brown, 93, of Bay City, TX, passed away February 3, 2016.
She was born September 9, 1922, in Houston, TX, to the late Frank Harrison Glenn and Lola Mae Allen Glenn. She was a daughter, sister, wife, mom, grandmother, friend and prayer warrior.
She married Leroy Ertle Brown on November 7, 1941. He preceded her in death, as well as her brothers, John William “J. W.” Glenn, Frank Allen Glenn and Raymond Lee Glenn.
Survivors include daughter, Gwen L. Brown Kirkpatrick; son, Craig W. Brown; sister, Doris Pearl Glenn Allen; grandchildren, Shane Cornett and wife Suzanne, Fara Ashcraft and husband John, Jamie Kirkpatrick Miranda and husband Michael, Darrell Westcott and wife Ellen, and Brittany Gregerson and husband Chris; great-grandchildren, Brandon Cornett and wife Alisha, Matthew Ashcraft and wife Brittany, Taylor Ashcraft, Ryan Ashcraft, Faith Cornett, Hope Cornett, Kane Miranda and Bryce Miranda; great-great-granddaughter, Cadence Joyce Cornett; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family received friends and relatives beginning at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Tony Taylor officiating.
Interment was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at Woodlawn Garden of Memories in Houston, TX.
Pallbearers were John, Matthew, Taylor and Ryan Ashcraft, and Brandon and Shane Cornett.
Memorials in her name may be sent to the Bereavement Fund at the First Baptist Church or the Scholarship Fund at the Matagorda County Fair Association.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, TX. 979-245-4613.
Bay City Tribune,
February 7, 2016
Funeral services for Lee Brown, will be Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 11 a.m., at Mount Zion Church of God in Christ, in Markham, Texas, with Bishop Fred Jones officiating.
Burial will follow immediately after services at Markham Cemetery.
Final arrangements are entrusted with Green’s Mortuary, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-3489.
Bay City Tribune, January 27,
2016
Dorothy Brzymialkiewicz
June 22, 1927 - May 31, 2016
Dorothy Brzymialkiewicz, of Houston, Texas, age 88, was born June 22, 1927 in Bay City, TX and died May 31, 2016 in Houston, TX
A visitation with the family will be held at:
Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, 842 East Main, Bellville, TX,
Monday, June 6, 2016, from 10:00AM – 11:00AM.
A Funeral Service will be held at Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, 842 East Main, Bellville, TX at 11:00AM. Rev. Timothy Bucek, officiating.
Memorials may be sent to St. Francisville Church,
P.O. Box 192, Wadsworth, TX 77483.
Interment will follow at Oak Knoll Cemetery, Bellville, Texas.
Knesek Funeral Home
Nicole Ollverbidez Bueno, 41, of Palacios was held on Saturday at The Living Word Church.
Nicole was born in Palacios, Texas on November 12, 1974 to Bessie Ollervidez and Juan P. Ollervidez and passed away peacefully in her sleep due to complications of a long battle with diabetes in Victoria on Saturday, February 20, 2016.
She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and aunt. Everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her, remember her spirit and contagious smile.
Nicole is survived by her husband Ignacio Bueno and her three children, Ivana Na'kole Saldierna, Iram Saldierna, and Nicholas Bueno; her mother Bessie Ollervidez and her three sisters, Regina Tomlinson (Mark Tomlinson) of New Braunfels , Leticia Mancera (Ismael Mancera) and Kristie Marie Figueroa (Jorge Figueroa Sr.) of Palacios; and by nieces and nephews and extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her loving father, Juan P. Ollervidez.
In lieu of flowers, a donation would be greatly appreciated to help her children with financial expenses.
Palacios Beacon,
March 2, 2016
Clinton Doyle Burchfield
April 13, 1926 – December 24, 2015
Funeral services for Clinton Doyle Burchfield, 89, of Livingston, Texas, were held Monday, December 28, 2015, at 2 p.m., in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas, with Bro. Harold Isaacs officiating. Military Honors were be provided by the VFW Post #8568
Interment followed in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas
Visitation was held Sunday, December 27, 2015, from 5 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Clinton Burchfield died peacefully with his family by his side, on December 24, 2015.
He was born on April 13, 1926, in Livingston, Texas, to Mitchell and Velma Burchfield.
Clinton grew up and went to school in Livingston, and joined the Army in November of 1945. In the Army, he was a paratrooper and member of the 187th Glider Infantry. After training, he was sent overseas and was part of the Army of Occupation (Japan). After seven months in Japan, and achieving the rank of Corporal, he returned to Texas and was discharged at Fort Sam Houston.
Soon after returning to Livingston, he went to barber school and met his wife, Alma Smith of Goodrich, Texas. In the fall of 1949, he headed south to find a place to start his barber business. In September of 1949, they settled in Bay City, Texas. Clinton cut hair in Bay City longer than anyone else - over 40 years. He lived in Bay City for close to 65 years.
Clinton was an avid fisherman and hunter. While cutting hair he often told his customers that he was the “Best Fisherman in the County”. Following in his brother’s, Talmadge and Jesse Coleman’s, footsteps, Clinton earned his private pilot’s license while in Bay City. He owned and flew his own plane, a Piper Clipper. Throughout the ‘60’s and early ‘70’s, he would often fly his wife and daughter to Livingston for visits with his family.
In 1984, his first grandson, Matthew was born, followed by Michael, in 1987. Clinton could now stop asking his daughter if he would have to “buy himself a grandchild”. Matthew and Michael became the center of his life. He taught them how to hunt and fish, almost as good as himself.
In 1994, Clinton was diagnosed with a heart condition that caused him to retire from the haircutting business. In 1995, Clinton lost his wife Alma, and he spent the next 20 years splitting his time between Bay City and Livingston, with many visits to New York to see his grandchildren.
During his retirement, Clinton was lucky to have many special people in his life. Two of the most important, were Jessie Long and Kay Long Campbell. They provided friendship and support for over 20 years.
When Jessie Long died in November, 2014, it was time to move back to Livingston. He resided at The Bradford at Brookside Nursing Home for the last year of his life. This put Clinton close to his sister, Sammie Burchfield Smith and her husband, Clyde. They were his angels for the last year of his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mitchell and Velma Burchfield; his wife, Alma; his brothers, Jim Hendry, Billy Brooks, Talmadge, Coleman and Truman Burchfield.
He is survived by his daughter, Kay and husband Mark Rolle; his grandsons, Matthew and Michael Rolle; and his sister; Sammie and husband Clyde Smith.
Pallbearers were Matthew Rolle, Michael Rolle, Mark Rolle, Robert Long, Bryan Long and Charles Clark.
Honorary Pallbearers were Clyde Smith, Lawrence Kendrick and Jerry Campbell.
Cochran Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements
Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Bay City Tribune,
February 3, 2016
Funeral services for Dorothy Marie Burkett, 85, of Palacios were held Friday at the First Baptist Church in Palacios with Rev. Chris Webb officiating.
Dorothy was born July 20, 1930 in Houston, TX to the late Jack Pierce and Callie Blevins Pierce and passed away December 7, 2015.
She had owned Burkett’s Gallery in the Liberty, TX area and operated Dorothy’s Bloomers in Palacios.
Survivors include her husband Alfred M. “Buck” Burkett, Sr.; children Cynthia Bates and Jeffrey Burkett; sister Betty Jean Hix; grandchildren Christopher Burkett, Ronald Linton, Jr., Melissa Bergholtz, Tyler Burkett, Chelsea Burkett and Gabriel Daniel; great grandchildren Christopher, Meghan, Katelyn, Lauren, Corbin, Madeleine, Abigail, Emma and Berlynn and by her caretaker Majorie Johnson.
She was preceded in death by one son, Alfred M. Burkett, Jr.
Pallbearers were Ron Linton, Corbin Linton, Tyler Burkett, Gabe Daniel, Charlie Michalik and Gary Taylor.
The family kindly asks that memorials in her name be made to the First Baptist Church, 202 Main St., Palacio, TX 77465.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements were with Palacios Funeral Home.
Palacios Beacon, December 16, 2015
Jack Banks Butler
1940-2016
Jack Banks Butler went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 11, 2016, at the age of 75. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, February 20, at 2:00 pm in the Sanctuary of First Methodist Houston, Downtown Campus.
The
family suggests remembrances be made to First Methodist Houston,
Houston Hospice, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, The
Salvation Army, or Houston's Star of Hope Mission.
To learn more about Jack's life and legacy, visit
www.facebook.com/jack.butler.967
Published in Houston Chronicle on Feb. 18, 2016
Wilma P. Butler, 84, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016.
She is survived by son, James Butler of Houston; daughter, Denise Solomon and husband Mike of Markham; granddaughter, Makenna Krenek and husband Jacob of Midfield; and granddaughter, Lauren Butler of Houston.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Butler Jr.
Visitation will be held Sunday, March 20, 2016, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Houston Hospice-El Campo, 1102 N. Mechanic, El Campo, Texas 77437 or American Cancer Society, 4401 Lilac, Victoria, Texas 7790.
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.
Bay City Tribune, March 20, 2016
Billy Raymond Byrd
(April 24, 1939 - April 4, 2016)
Billy Byrd, formerly of Bay City and Victoria, passed away on Monday April 4, 2016. He was born on April 24, 1939 in Kosse, Texas to the late Dan and Elba Byrd.
Billy proudly served his country in the Army. Billy is preceded in death by father Dan Byrd; mother Elba Byrd Townsend and brothers Galen Byrd and Jerry Byrd. He is survived by sons Billy Byrd, Jr. and Jeffery Byrd Zachek; sisters Dannelle Williams (Charlie), Judy Ray and Seretta Robinson (Bryan); brothers Mack Byrd (Linda), Ted Byrd, Ned Byrd (Elaine); two granddaughters and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 1:00pm Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Cedarvale Cemetery with interment to follow.
Taylor
Bros. Funeral Home