Matagorda County Obituaries
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Bobbie Lee Warn Baker

Bobbie Lee Warn Baker, age 66, died June 12, 2002, in Markham, Texas.

She was born November 22, 1935, in Midfield, TX, to Donald Thomas and Maude Hale Warn.

She is survived by her husband, Ben Houston Baker; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Buddy Stallings of Matagorda; son, Robert Lee Baxter, Sr., of Houston; sisters, Elsie Mae Roden of Midfield and Minnie Bell Pacatte of Pearland; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by parents; a son, John Sterling Baxter, and a brother, William Donald Warn.

Graveside services were held Saturday, June 15, 2002, with interment in the Midfield Cemetery.

Arrangements were with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

[Information provided by Minnie Pacatte and Ruby Richardson]
 

Eric Richard Barlow
February 27, 1986 - August 11, 2024

Eric Richard Barlow, 38, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024. He was born February 27, 1986, in Newberg, Oregon to Mitchell and Carrie Barlow. 

He loved his kids above all else. He had a big heart full of love for people, he touched many lives. He would help someone even if he needed help. He was the kid in school that made friends with the ones who had no friends. He just loved life, and he had endured many heartaches in his lifetime, but he always had a smile & laughter with his friends and family. He loved music and reading.

He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Don and Judy Evenson; paternal grandparents, Larry and Sharon Barlow; uncle, Tracy Stoppel. He is survived by his parents; his 7 children, Christopher Waters, Alexander Waters, Raylan Waters, Marrin Barlow, Jesse Barlow, Evelyn Barlow & Finley Barlow; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and a host of friends who loved him dearly.

A Celebration of Life for Eric will be 6:30-8:00pm Friday, August 23, 2024, at the VFW Post 2438 Hall (1672 TX-60, Bay City, TX 77414).

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Jennifer Lynn Barrera
January 17, 1982 - June 26, 2016

 

Jennifer Lynn Barrera, 34, of Bay City passed away June 26, 2016. She was born January 17, 1982 in Bay City to Craig Williams and Teresa Colecio Williams.

Her father preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband Jesus “Jesse” Barrera; mother and step-father Teresa and Paul Williams; son Andru Gavin Barrera; step-children Jessica Barrera and Julian Barrera (Autumn Avila); sister Elizabeth Ann Williams (Cory Betancourt); nephew Jaxson Gene Klepac and grandchildren Remi Ramirez and Dylan Barrera.
 

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM until 7PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Melvin Ryman officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John DeWitt, Clayton Ryman, Margarito Galvan, Monty Mozley, Matt Mireles, Mason McKee, Brandon Dekle and Julian Barrera.
 

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-4613.
 

Bay City Tribune, June 29, 2016                     Marker photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

John Sterling Baxter

Graveside services for John Sterling Baxter, who died in Alvin on August 1, will be held Thursday at 2 p. m. in Midfield Cemetery.

Baxter, 26, is survived by his mother and stepfather, Bobbie and Ben Baker of Alvin; his father and stepmother Robert Collins and Anna Baxter; grandfather, William Sterling Baxter of Matagorda, a sister, Barbara Stallings of Matagorda; one brother, Robert Lee Baxter of Midfield; a great aunt and uncle, John and Leona Hale of Midfield; nephews Robert Lee Baxter Jr. and Daniel Nathan Baxter; and one niece, Elizabeth Renee Baxter.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Mearl Roden, Earl Wayne Woodson, John Ruey Hunt, Joe Warn and Mike Smith. Honorary pallbearer will be W. D Warn.

The Rev. Sonny Solis [Salas] of His Lighthouse in Markham will officiate. Arrangements with Taylor Brothers, Bay City.

Daily Tribune, August 3, 1983
 

Anita Marie Rucker Bell
June 13, 1930 - July 5, 2016

Anita Marie Rucker Bell, 86, of Bay City, Texas, passed away July 5, 2016.

She was born on Friday the 13th on June 13, 1930, in Waco, Texas, to the late William Casseday Rucker and Gladys Anita Hardy Rucker.

Anita was also known as “Skeets” to many of her friends and family. She had a zeal for life and learning that was infectious. She was a devoted wife, a mother, a grandmother, a teacher, a cook, an artist, a pilot and a friend.

On June 19, 1949, at the tender age of 19, she married the love of her life. They were married for 67 wonderful years.

Survivors include her husband, William M. “Bill” Bell of Bay City; daughter, Kathy Richers and husband Bob of College Station; sons, Bill Bell Jr. and wife Janet of Bay City, and Tim Bell and wife Jeanette of Bay City; sister, Betsy Lloyd of Austin; brother, Pat Rucker of Las Vegas, NM; grandchildren, Caleb Richers and wife You En, Cass Richers, Catilin Bell, Garrett Bell, Tasha Israel, Mathew Bell, Tina Israel and Taylor Bell; and great-grandchildren, Phoebe Richers and Abby Richers.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Friday, July 8, 2016, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 9, 2016, at the First United Methodist Church of Bay City with the Rev. Leroy Cunningham officiating.

Interment followed at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, Texas.

Pallbearers are Cass Richers, Caleb Richers, Garrett Bell, Mathew Bell, Taylor Bell, Bobby Bell and Barry Bell.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those interested, make a donation to the Bell Family Scholarship Fund, to provide college scholarships to students from Van Vleck High School, where Anita taught for many years. Mail to Bell Family Scholarship, 3322 6th St., Bay City, Texas 77414.

Special thanks to Irene Garcia, Emma Gonzales, Sandra Brown, Bertha Fields and Barbara Daniels, the angels who cared for her on earth, until she left to be with Jesus forever.

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. 979-245-4613.

Bay City Tribune, July 10, 2016     Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

William Mathew Bell
September 24, 1926 – July 21, 2021

William Mathew “Bill” Bell was born in Old Gulf, Texas, on September 24, 1926 to parents Frank and Nora Bell, the sixth of nine children. His family moved to Bay City when he was in high school after a hurricane destroyed their family home on the Matagorda Bay.

Bill graduated from Bay City High School at 17 and volunteered to serve in the U.S. Army Air Corps.  Because he was not of age his mother had to sign his enlistment papers. His principal, H.J. McAllister, wrote a letter of recommendation describing Bill as “a young man honorable in his dealings, trustworthy, possesses no bad habits and his desire to succeed in an outstanding quality, which is far above the average,” this description would remain true of him for the next 78 years.

In the Army Air Corps, he was trained as an aircraft sheet metal specialist for high altitude, pressurized aircraft. His division was being trained to be dispatched to the Pacific Theatre for the invasion of Japan, but Japan surrendered when the first atomic bombs were dropped and Bill was sent to Southern Italy instead, serving his term there as a military policeman. Following his honorable discharge on December 7, 1946, Bill enrolled at the University of Texas, Austin, on the GI bill.

On a blind date while in Austin, Bill met and fell in love with a beautiful young lady named Anita Marie Rucker. The couple married in 1948 and moved to New Gulf Texas where Bill worked for 35 years as a civil engineer for Texas Gulf Sulphur Company.  He and Anita raised a family of three children, daughter Kathy, son Bill and son Tim, and nothing was more important to Bill than making sure he was home with his family each evening when working locally or on weekends when work required him to travel. 

With a special love and devotion to the people and community of Bay City, Bill started several businesses there, together with some of his brothers. Bell Lumber Company and Bell Construction was started with brothers Bob and Don. It was a source of great joy and pride for Bill’s three children to go to work with him during the summers and each of the children had responsible jobs that reflected their own interests in the warehouse-based company.

Bill had all kinds of ideas on how Bay City could grow and improve and he set many of them into motion. He also loved fixer-upper projects and regularly worked together with his good friend Max renovating homes from problematic to perfect condition and then making them available for rent. It’s only natural that anyone who devotes themselves to improving real estate makes one of the best realtors to represent the properties. The next business he opened, then, was Bill Bell Realty Company. At the time of his passing, he was the oldest realtor in Texas.

 Bill’s civic pride continued as he served the community in local politics for many years. He served on the Bay City Council from 1972-1976 and then later serving as Mayor of Bay City from 1985-1989.

Bill passed away at the age of 94, Wednesday, July 21, in his home, surrounded by his loving family and extended family of devoted caregivers. His legacy remains a lifetime of love that his children, grandchildren, and siblings hold in their hearts now and forever. 

Survivors include: sister, Doris Moberly of Matagorda; brother, Donald Bell of Navasota; daughter, Kathy and husband Bob Richers of Bryan; son, Bill and wife Janet Bell of Bay City; son Tim and wife Jeannette Bell of Bay City; grandchildren, Caleb and YouEn Richers (daughters Phoebe and Abby Richers) of Houston; Casseday Richers of Albuquerque, NM; Tasha Israel of Houston, Tina Israel Caitlin Bell, Garrett Bell, and Taylor Bell, all of Bay City; and Mathew Bell of Boston, MA.

The family wishes to extend their great appreciation to Angels Health Care, Hospice of Bay City, and Bill’s exceptional caregivers and forever friends, Emma Garcia, Irene Garcia, Jo Ann Griggs, Tiffany Chancey, and Barbara Daniels. 

A time of visitation is planned for William Mathew “Bill” Bell on Thursday, July 29, from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Family Care Mortuary, 3322 6th St. in Bay City. Private interment will be held Friday, July 30, at 10 a.m. at Cedarvale Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bay City Library (www.cityofBayCity.org), the Bay City Boys & Girls Club (www.baycitybgc.org) and the Matagorda County Historical Museum (matagordacounty-museum.org).  

Express condolences at familycaremortuary.com

Final Disposition Entrusted To: Family Care Mortuary 33220 Sixth Street Bay City 979-330-2260

Bay City Tribune, July 27, 2021
 

Helen Agnes Bilbrey

BILBRY, Mrs. Helen Agnes, age 62, passed away April 18. The 55-year resident of Midfield was the owner of a grocery store, a communicant of the Methodist church and a member of the Bay City Chapter No. 380 of Eastern Star. Survivors include her husband, Karie Bilbrey and a sister, Mrs. Willie Winifred Burck, both of Midfield. Also, one nephew, Louis Roy Burck Jr., Houston. Services will be held Tuesday, April 20 at Taylor Brothers Chapel with the Rev. Claude Cagle officiating. Interment will be in the Midfield Cemetery. Graveside services will be conducted by Eastern Star. Pallbearers will be Hubert Green, Alphonse Hurta, Albert Bosak, Toby Tonsgard, Bill Richardson and Leroy Cessor. Arrangements made by Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, March 19/20, 1971
 

Karie Bilbrey

Karie Bilbrey, 79, of Midfield died October 4, 1976 in Matagorda General Hospital. He was born April 26, 1897 in Hill County, Texas. He lived in Midfield since 1956 and operated a grocery store for many years. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Yvonne Martin of California and Mrs. Karie Selby of Cleburne, one sister Mrs. I. B. Davis of Hillsboro, one grandson and two granddaughters. Services will be Masonic graveside services at the Midfield Cemetery October 6 at 2 p. m. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, October 5, 1976
 

Wilbert E. Billeau, Sr.
 

Terrell F. Blackwell

Funeral services for Terrell F. Blackwell, 56, of Tres Palacios Oaks were held at 2 p. m., Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1992 at the Palacios Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Sauls officiating. Interment followed at the Midfield Cemetery.

Mr. Blackwell was born Nov. 9, 1936 in Rienzie, Mississippi to Walter Franklin Blackwell and Elva Mae Lancaster. He died Nov. 14, 1992. He was affiliated with the Baptist Church and a resident of the Palacios area for 30 years.

He is survived by his wife, Louise Johnson Blackwell of Palacios; mother, Elva Chesser of Palacios; daughter, Tammy Lynn Moore of Palacios; sons, Terrell F. Blackwell, Jr. and Ronnie Blackwell, both of Palacios and Cpl. Keith Blackwell of San Antonio; sister, Nell Langley of Palacios; brother, Eddie Blackwell, Sr. of Palacios and four grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Frankie Dollison, Rodney Wheaton, William McKinney, Gary Rogers, Jerome Lee Vacek and Jason Vacek.

Palacios Beacon, November 18, 1992
 

Tommy Boutwell 
(January 5, 1957 - August 11, 2016)

Thomas Luther “Tommy” Boutwell, 59, of Palacios passed away August 11, 2016. He was born January 5, 1957 in League City, TX to the late George Franklin Boutwell and Emma Ladell Threet. He owned and operated Boutwell Diesel Works in Palacios. He spent his entire career working on Caterpillar and shrimp boat engines.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father Jim R. Whittington. Survivors include his companion of 13 years Cheryl Hayes; his son Chad Boutwell and former wife Cindy Bowers Toy. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters George Boutwell, Jr. of Morgan City, LA, Randy & Mary Lynn Boutwell of Collinwood, TN, Dee Ann Walker of Bay City, TX, Jimmy & Judy Whittington of Haughton, LA, Bryan & Nicole Whittington of Zachary, LA, Kelly & Fernando “Fuji” Flores of Lane City, TX and Brandi & Ry Ryman of Bay City, TX; grandchildren Christian and Matrix Boutwell as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 10:00 AM until 12 Noon Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the Palacios Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Saturday and Hawley Cemetery near Blessing, Texas.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home

Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise

Thomas Luther “Tommy” Boutwell

Thomas Luther “Tommy” Boutwell, 59, of Palacios was born January 5, 1957 in League City, TX to the late George Franklin Boutwell and Emma Ladell Threet and he passed away August 11, 2016.

He owned and operated Boutwell Diesel Works in Palacios. He spent his entire career working on Caterpillar and shrimp boat engines.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father Jim R. Whittington. Survivors include his companion of 13 years Cheryl Hayes; his son Chad Boutwell and former wife Cindy Bowers Toy. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters George Boutwell, Jr. of Morgan City, LA, Randy & Mary Lynn Boutwell of Collinwood, TN, Dee Ann Walker of Bay City, TX, Jimmy & Judy Whittington of Haughton, LA, Bryan & Nicole Whittington of Zachary, LA, Kelly & Fernando “Fuji” Flores of Lane City, TX and Brandi & Ry Ryman of Bay City, TX; grandchildren Christian and Matrix

Boutwell as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Palacios Beacon, August 24, 2016
 

William John Brod
(May 19, 1930 - June 23, 2016) 

John Brod, age 86, of Boling, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 in Bay City. He was born on May 19, 1930 in Wharton, Texas, a son of the late Leander and Lucy Davis Brod. John was raised in the East Bernard, Boling and Ashwood areas. He joined the United States Navy after finishing his education thru 6th grade in the Boling Schools, getting his GED while in the Navy. He earned his first Honorable Discharge in 1954 then joined the Air Force Reserves. After returning home to work in Newgulf at Texasgulf, and then for Wharton Police Department, he re-enlisted with the Navy, with duty stations in Florida, Massachusetts, Virginia, Guam, Japan, Maine and Spain. He retired after serving a combined 23 years. He proudly served on the USS Juneau, the USS Eugene A. Greene and the USS Antietam. John and his wife, Betty Jean Howell, whom he married on May 20, 1952, returned to the Boling area where John was a cattle rancher and custom hay baler. He enjoyed fishing as much as possible, hunting when he had a chance and playing golf at Newgulf Golf Course just about every morning it wasn’t raining. John was also active in the American Legion and was a Master Mason. In addition to his parents and wife, John is preceded in death by his sisters, Tina Brown, May Price and brother, Andy Brod, and grandchildren, Michele Jean Shultz and William Jacob Brod . Visitation was held on Tuesday evening, June 28 from 5 till 7 pm at Wharton Funeral Home with funeral services held at 10 am on Wednesday, June 29 at the chapel of Wharton Funeral Home with Rev. Ollie Southall and Rev. Dan Fritch officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton under the auspices of the Wharton American Legion and VFW. Serving as pallbearers are William Ray Brod, John Joseph Brod, Shane Brian Shultz, Jon Miller, Tony Kitzmiller and Roger Anderson. Honorary pallbearers are Devoy Shaw, Wayne Guess and Billy Wayne Tabor. John Brod is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Jean Kucera and husband, Jerry of Wharton and sons, William Counce Brod and wife, Vicki of Boling and Dr. John Robert Brod and wife, Teresa of Indiana, grandchildren, John Joseph Brod, Mary-Ann Marie Miller and husband, Jon, William Ray Brod and wife, Emily, April Denise Macakanja and husband, Mike, and Shane Brian Shultz and great grandchildren, Shawn Brod, Nathan Brod, Mikayla Miller, Isaac Miller, Kayleigh Macakanja and Kesley Brod. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Iago Federated Church Outreach Program, the American Cancer Society or Alzheimer’s Association. Funeral services are under the direction of the Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www.whartonfuneralhome.com.

Bay City Tribune, June 29, 2016
 

Donna Brooking
September 17, 1964 - July 20, 2016

Donna Brooking, 51, of Bay City, Texas, passed away July 20, 2016.

She was born September 17, 1964 in Jasper, Texas, to B.J. Belcher and Eva J. Goines Belcher. Donna worked as a Contract Administrator at STP. She was our beloved wife, daughter, Momma, Memaw and sister.

Donna is survived by her mother, Eva J. Belcher of Bay City; her husband of 33 years, Keith Brooking of Bay City; daughter, Sondra Tobias and husband Joe of Bay City; son, Michael Brooking of Grand Prairie, Texas; sister, Vicky Willauer and husband Troy of Bay City; grandchildren, Caleb Jarmin, Isabelle Tobias, Joseph Tobias and Ayden Tobias; and many more family and friends.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, July 25, 2016, at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

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, July 24, 2016
 

Daniel Martin Brooks
(August 14, 1928 - August 23, 2016)

Leonora Marie Brossette

Leonora Marie Brossette, Survived by loving husband of 25 years, Terry Brossette, Sr.; Sons, Robert Shannon Marek & Seth Daniel Brossette; Mother, Willa Koontz; Sisters, Laura, Barbie, Linda, Vicky; Brother, Henry, and the countless souls forever inspired by your spirit. Peace to you on your journey home, our loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, grandmother and friend. Your strength and courage will be with us always. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 6/15 6-9 PM, Funeral Services following on Thursday 6/16 at 10:00 AM Angeles Crest Funeral Home 722 Grillo Way Rosenberg, TX 77471 "...I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith..."2 Timothy 4:7

Houston Chronicle on June 14, 2005
 

Marshall Everett Brown, Jr. 
(June 25, 1932 - August 15, 2016)

Marshall Everett Brown, Jr., 84, of Bay City passed away Monday August 15, 2016. He was born June 25, 1932 to Marshall E. Brown, Sr. and Helen Robinson Brown. He was a teacher, coached for 38 years and proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War.

Marshall is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Kay Cassell Brown; sons Mark David Brown of San Pedro, CA and William Scott “Billy” Brown and wife Jennifer of Norfolk, VA; sister Jean Pugh of Gainesville, TX; grandchildren Brielin Brown and Brayden Tomlinson and husband Joey; great grandson Henry Joseph Tomlinson and daughter-in-law Laura Davidson.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5:00pm-7:00pm Saturday August 20 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Services will be 2:00pm Sunday August 21, 2016 at First Baptist Church in Bay City with Dr. Mike Zimmerman, Simon Fletcher and Joe DeLoach officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be: Larry Brown, Joe DeLoach, Ricky Dunbar, Gary Flannel, Simon Fletcher, Patrick Franklin, Henry Green III, James Redus, and Jeff Royster.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to M.D. Anderson or First Baptist Church.

Taylor Bro. Funeral Home                              Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Kay Annette Brown
January 19, 1937 - May 16, 2021

Kay Annette Brown, 84, of Bay City passed away May 16, 2021.  She was born January 19, 1937 in Fairfield, Virginia to the late William Cassell and Edna Fant Cassell.

She was a 1st Grade teacher for many years.  Her husband, Marshall Everett Brown, Jr. preceded her in death.

Survivors include her sons Mark David Brown and William Scott “Billy” Brown.

A memorial service honoring her life will be held at a later date.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Willis Harold Brown

Willie Harold Brown, age 52, died at approximately 3:00 p. m. Monday, due to an apparent heart attack. He was a resident of the Olivia community in Calhoun County, a resident of Calhoun County for 30 years. Born November 29, 1929 in Grapeland, Texas. He retired from Alcoa. He was a member of the Point Comfort First Baptist Church. Funeral services are set for 2:00 p. m. Thursday, in Point Comfort First Baptist Church with the Rev. Milton Litzler officiating. Burial will be in Midfield Cemetery. Survivors are wife, Dorothy Powell Brown of Olivia. Two daughters: Aleta and Charles Hoodless of Bay City and Deborah and Bob McGahey of Arlington. Three sons: Willis and Wylene Brown of Blessing, Joel and Karen Brown of Ganado and James and Loretta Brown of Danevang. His mother, Mrs. Goldie Posey Brown of Bloomington. Two sisters: Mrs. Betty Blair of Kirtland, New Mexico, and Mrs. Margie Griffith of Francitas. Six Grandchildren: Julia Hoodless, Matthew and Colen McGahey, William Brown, III, Clifton Brown and Benjamin Brown.

Daily Tribune, January 15, 1981
 

Willis Harold Brown, Jr.
Port Lavaca, Texas
February 11, 1955 - October 7, 2024

Willis Harold Brown, Jr. went to be with the Lord Oct. 7, 2024, he was 69 yrs old. He was born in 1955 to Willis Harold Brown Sr. and Dorothy Powell Brown. He was survived by his wife of 32 years, Mary Ruth Brown of Port Lavaca; his grandchildren, Milam Mathems (Sabrina), Kiley Paige Brown, Treyson Brown; great-grandson, Zeno Maverick Mathems; his sisters, Aleta Millham (Dan), Deborah McGahey (Robert, aka Hoss); brother, James Brown (Loretta). He is also survived by many, many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews who loved him dearly and knew him as Poor Ole Willis and Blinky.

He now has eternal life with the Lord and those that have proceeded him in death including his son Trey Brown, his parents Willis Harold Brown, Sr. and Dorothy Brown Harvey, and brother Joel Lane Brown.

Willis not only served proudly in the US Army, but also continued to serve with his fellow veterans at VFW post 4403 in Port Lavaca for many years.

Willis was a Master Mechanic and spent many years refurbishing old military equipment while employed by Bill Bauer of Port Lavaca. They shared a great passion going to reenactments and parades so others could share in the Military History that they preserved.

We as our family will always remember the family get togethers and Willis’ legendary fajitas, which we will miss. Our family will miss his big heart and eagerness to step up and help anyone in need. He was always available to help anyone in the community with repairing tractors, trucks and whatever was needed.

We invite you to his celebration of life at the visitation Thursday Oct 10, 2024 at VFW Post 4403 Port Lavaca. The visitation will be from 10-11am and funeral and Celebration of Life at 11. A meal to follow at VFW and graveside service at 2pm at Midfield, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Benjamin Brown, Michael Brown, Andrew Brown, Clifton Brown, Steven Brown, Milam Mathems, Eric Carpenter, Shane Carpenter. Honorary Pallbearers will be Julia Hoeschler, Matt McGahey, Colin McGahey, Ryan McGahey, Sarah Ezzell, Alicia Carpenter, Trisha Glenn, Denise Carpenter, Laura Rendon, Brandy Brown, Christopher Brown, Taylor Brown.

Grace Funeral Home, Victoria, Texas
 

Michael E. Brune

Michael E. Brune, 67, was born Jan. 2, 1952 to Edmund and Mary Brune in Palacios and he passed away February 26, 2019.

He is survived by his brothers Sonny (JoAnn) Brune, Jack Brune, Royce (Patti) Brune; sisters Joyce Hunter, Mary Ann (Ralph) Brown, Deborah (Rick) Williams; sister-in-law Bobby Brune, and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be missed by all.

In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by brother Kenneth Brune, nephew Kyle Weed, sister Sharon Brune Dean and brother in law Trammel Hunter.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements were made with Angel Lucy’s in Port Lavaca.

Palacios Beacon, March 7, 2019
 

Alma Edna Buchanan

Funeral services for Alma Edna Buchanan, 58, Midfield, have been set for 3 p. m. Monday, in the Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel.

Buchanan died Friday in Matagorda General Hospital.

The Rev. Max Phipps will officiate the services, under the direction of Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, with interment to follow in the Midfield Cemetery.

She is survived by five daughters, Donna Faye and Jeanne Buchanan, both of Midfield, Gayle Mudd of Milano, Sharon Sanders of El Campo and Brinda Gillespi of Lake Jackson; two brothers, Bennie and Gene Lamont, both of Houston; and four grandchildren. She was born May 7, 1923 in Houston and has been a resident of midfield since 1960.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Trinity Assembly of God of Bay City, where she was an active member for several years.

Daily Tribune, May 9, 1982
 

Arville Walton Buchanan

Arville Walton Buchanan, 62, of Midfield died July 31 in his home. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army during World War II. He is survived by wife, Alma Buchanan of Midfield; daughters, Donna Faye and Jeanne Buchanan of Midfield, Gayle Mudd of Milano, Sharon Sanders of El Campo and Brenda Gillespie of Clear Lake City; sister, Mrs. M. C. New of Bay City; brothers, Herbert Buchanan of Angleton; and three granddaughters. Services will be held at Taylor Brothers Chapel, August 4, at 10 a. m., officiated by the Rev. Max Phipps. Interment will follow at Midfield Cemetery. The arrangements were made with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, August 2, 1980
 

Dorothy Rose Grable Anderson Bullard

Dorothy Rose Grable Anderson Bullard, who was born May 29, 1898 in Cripple Creek, Colorado to Harry Elihu Grable and Alice Clark Rose, went to join the Lord on January 25, 1998. She was living in the home of her son and daughter-in-law, John and Nell Anderson near Cameron, Texas. She is survived by another son, Harry Robert Anderson and his wife, Lee; and two daughters, Verda May (Roy) Beaver and Dorothy Alice (Wayne) Staley; 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She will be buried in Midfield, Texas cemetery beside her first husband, John Anderson on Thursday, January 29, 1998. Funeral service will be t the Community Church in Midfield at 11:00 a. m. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the charity of your choice.

Caller.com

Dorothy Rose Bullard

MAYSFIELD—Dorothy Rose Bullard, 98, of Maysfield, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998.

She was born May 29, 1899, in Cripple Creek, Colo. She was a retired school teacher.

Survivors: sons; John Anderson of Maysfield and Harry Anderson of Newnan, Ga.; daughters, Verda Beaver of Corpus Christi and Dorothy Staley of Carlsbad, N. M.; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p. m. today at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Midfield Community Church in Midfield, near El Campo, the Rev. Clydy Poldrack officiating.

Burial will be at Midfield Community Cemetery. Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home, Cameron, (254) 697-3661.

Victoria Advocate, January 27, 1998
 

L. E. Bunton

L. E. Bunton passed away Saturday at Bayview Hospital in Palacios. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p. m. at Palacios Funeral Home. Interment was at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing.

Palacios Beacon, Blessing News, May 8, 1958
 

Selma Bunton

PORT LAVACA—Selma Bunton, 74, died Tuesday afternoon in a local hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday at the Richardson Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Howard Pierce officiating.

Burial will follow at Hawley Cemetery near Midfield. [Burial was in Midfield Cemetery in Midfield.]

Born April 1, 1909, Mrs. Bunton had been employed at Fanny’s at Magnolia Beach for 19 years.

She is survived by a daughter, Lillie Belle Sanders of Victoria; a son, Leroy Bunton of Hallettsville; four sisters, Rosie Stanland of Angleton, Freda Williams of Blessing, Teresa Carter of Rosenberg and Clara Wedgeworth of Victoria; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, February 21, 1984
 

Louis R. Burck, Sr.

BURCK, Louis R. Sr., of La Marque, died Saturday evening at a La Marque hospital. Funeral services at 7 p. m. Monday at the Emkin-Linton Funeral Chapel in La Marque. Graveside rites at 11 a. m. Tuesday at Midfield Cemetery, under the direction of Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Willie Robert Burck, and one son, Louis R. Burck Jr., both of La Marque.

Daily Tribune, January 15, 1968
 

Willie Winifred Burck

Mrs. Willie Winifred Burck, 58, a resident of Midfield passed away October 30 at the Nightingale Hospital in El Campo. Survivors include: son, Louis Roy Burck Jr. of Houston; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held November 2 at 10 a. m. at Taylor Brothers Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joe Ramsey officiating. Intemrent will be at the Midfield Cemetery with pallbearers being: Harry Cowger, Albert Bosak Jr., A. W. Hurta, Albert Bosak Sr., C. M. Burney, Joe Nemec, and Bill Richardson. Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, November 1, 1973