Matagorda County Obituaries
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Randy Clarence Bailey
July 15, 1953 - April 08, 2020
Randy Clarence Bailey, 66, of Sargent, Texas passed away April 8, 2020. He was born July 15, 1953 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to the late Willie Clarence Bailey and Eula Mae Whatley Bailey.
He is survived by his partner of 48 years, Wayne Persons of Sargent, Texas, his sister Sherrill Negri of Metairie, Louisiana & brother James M. Jordan of Bay City, Texas.
Randy was a retired Nurse where he touched hundreds of lives with his caring and friendly personality. He loved to cook, garden, fish & crab and play Skip-Bo. Randy was an avid animal lover and a wonderful friend. He will truly be missed.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local ASPCA in Randy's name.
Taylor
Bros. Funeral Home
Mary Ellen Barefield
February 17, 1946 - August 13, 2020
Mary Ellen Lee, also known as Mary E. Barefield, 74, of Palacios passed away August 13, 2020. She was born February 17, 1946 in Port Lavaca, TX to the late Crockett Barefield and Maybelle B. Green Barefield.
She was a member of the Palacios Church of Christ and worked with Friends of Elder Citizens for 9 years. At an early age she began cooking at Petersen’s Restaurant in Palacios where she worked for 20 years. More recently she was employed as an operator for Interplast.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters Sadie Barefield, Betty J. Barefield and Betsy L. Barefield and a brother David Crockett Barefield.
Survivors include her husband Morgan Odell Jones; sisters Mattie J. Davis & husband Paul and Lillian B. Triplett & husband Charles and brothers Ugene S. Barefield & wife Margaret, Roy Barefield & wife Judy and Joe A. Barefield & wife Rosemary.
Her wishes were to be cremated. No services are planned at this time.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
Bobby Gene Barker
March 09, 1930 - June 25, 2020
Bobby Gene Barker, 90, of Sweeny, TX passed away June 25, 2020. He was born March 9, 1930 in Voca, TX.
Bob graduated from Smiley High School in 1948 and moved to Sweeny soon after. He worked for “Chicken” Anderson at Alamo Lumber before serving his country as an MP for the US Army during the Korean War. In 1955 he went to work for Phillips 66 Refinery in Old Ocean, Texas. He retired as a Maintenance Supervisor from Phillips in 1985. He was a long time member of the Baptist Church. He loved gardening, casinos, friends and family.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Ora Williams Barker, his brother Joe E. Williams and his stepfather “Dink” Barnett. He is survived by his wife Shirley Rose Weldon Barker; daughter Gabrielle L. Rodriguez and husband Armando; son Robert Barker; grandchildren Chad M. Barker and wife Lacey, and Brad M. Barker, and great-grandchild Wyatt Lyane Barker.
Graveside services will be 10:00 am, Thursday July 2, 2020 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, TX with Rev. John Price officiating.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Veronica Lea Barker
December 06, 1945 - April 15, 2020
Veronica Lea (McDonald) Barker, age 74, of Bay City, Texas, passed peacefully April 15, 2020 at El Campo Memorial Hospital, after complications from a stroke.
Veronica was born December 6, 1945, in Bay City to Elmo Siamon and Lucy Mae McDonald. When she was a baby, her older brother Wayne couldn’t pronounce Veronica, so he affectionately endeared her with the nickname “Konker”, which lasted well into early adulthood. For most of her childhood, she was raised by her Aunt Jessylee (McDonald) Seymour. In 1962, at the age of 16, she married Ronald Gene Radford, and gave birth the following year to her son, Ronald Gene Radford, Jr. She divorce in 1973, and remarried in 1974 to Orville Otto Gandy, with whom she spent the better part of 10 years living in Saudi Arabia. She divorced again in 1985, after which she began her career in real estate. In 1992 she married Michael Richard Barker. Together they enjoyed traveling, shopping, hunting for arrowheads, and cooking. They also enjoyed sitting on the back porch visiting with family and friends while watching the deer and “sparkles” (squirrels).
Veronica is survived by her beloved husband Michael Richard Barker, son Ronald Gene (Kristen) Radford, Jr.; step children Angel (Mark) Rickaway, Michael Gandy, Michael Duane (Kim) Barker, and Richard Dean Barker; grandchildren Sarah, Jackson, Reed, Rody and Payton, and siblings Joan Marie Yarborough, Wayne Siamon (Vicky) McDonald, and Gene Evans Eidlebach.
Memorial services will be held at a later date
Taylor
Bros. Funeral Home
Jordynn Kensley Barrera
October 29, 2012 - January 31, 2020
Our precious miracle, Jordynn Kensley Barrera has gone to Heaven to be an Angel. At the young age of 7 years old, Jordynn was called to be with our Lord on Friday, January 31, 2020. God blessed our lives with her when she was born on October 29, 2012 in Galveston, TX to Isaac Barrera and Lauren Dean.
During her short life, she touched our lives in so many different ways. The memories she has given us will forever live in our hearts.
Jordynn has touched the lives of many people and will be missed dearly. Waiting to meet her in Heaven is her great-grandfather Manuel Mejias; great-grandmothers Susanna Mejias and Maria Mejias, and beloved cousins KennaLeigh Sylene Solis and Sarah Guerra. She leaves behind her mother Lauren Dean; father Isaac Barrera; stepmother Skylar Chambers; brothers Isaac and Ivric; sister Kaislynn; her Nana Sandra; grandfathers Raul Cantu and Armando Barrera; her Gigi; her Grumpy; grandfather Jimmy Dean; aunts and uncles Richard and Nicole Ochoa, Michael Barrera ansd Meagan Johnson, Selena Barrera and Gabriel Barrera, Jeff, Amanda, Shelby and Hailee; cousins Mikayla, Mariah, Aria and Jeremiah, and many more family member who loved her dearly.
Pallbearers will be Richard Ochoa, Michael Barrera, Erik Solis, Dom Garza, John Paul Guerra and Jeff.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Brock Kennedy Battle
July 27, 1975 –February 28, 2020
Brock Kennedy Battle, 44, of Bay City, Texas passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 in Bay City.
He was born in Bay City, Texas on July 27, 1975 and was reared by his loving mother, Diane Yvonne Battle, and his devoted grandparents, Andrew Battle and Geraldine Harris Battle.
Visitation and guest book registry will be on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Bay City.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 1 p.m. at the Mother Zion Baptist Church, Bay City, Texas, with burial to follow in the Battle family plot at Eastview Cemetery in Bay City.
Survivors include and enormous host of relatives and friends.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at duncanrobertsfh@gmail.com
Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas; 979-245-5917.
Bay City Tribune, March 11, 2020 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Thomas Lee Baugh
Memorial services for Thomas Lee Baugh, 55, of Markham, Texas will be February 1, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Mt. Zion Pentecostal Holiness Church in Markham, Texas
Bay City Tribune online
Joseph "Bubba" Baxter
- Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Jeannine Baxter
September 01, 1936 - May 28, 2020
Melba Jeanine Baxter, 83, of Matagorda passed away May 28, 2020. She was born September 1, 1936 in Bay City, TX to the late James Robert Yeamans, Sr. and Hazel E. Bruce Yeamans.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bobby Clancy Baxter and her brother Joe Yeamans.
Survivors include her daughter Julianne Cox & her husband Raymond; sons Robert Bruce Baxter and Clancy Baxter & his wife Kelli; brother James Robert Yeamans, Jr.; granddaughter Nicole Goodale & her husband Scott; two great-grandchildren Sicily and Domic Goodale and her grandpups Peppa, Abbagail and Little Rhonda Rousy.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Tuesday, June 2, 2020 followed by a Memorial Service at 2:00 PM at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
Paul Frederick Blackburn
January 19, 1936 - July 31, 2020
Paul Blackburn, long time resident of Benton, Kentucky and most recently a resident of Bay City, Texas passed away on July 31, 2020 at the age of 84.
Paul is survived by his brother Richard Blackburn; children Shawn Blackburn (Louanna Blackburn) and Shannon Keeling (Doug Keeling); grandchildren Heather Ontiveros, Ethan Blackburn, Bethany Blackburn and Jenna Davies and great-grandchildren Caitlyn Camarena and Emma Ontiveros.
Paul was born in Xenia, Ohio on January 19, 1936 to Pearl and Myrtle Craig Blackburn. He graduated from Kingman High School in 1954 and moved to Casa Grande, Arizona soon after where he met married Lola Russell in 1958. Most of his working years were spent in Phoenix Arizona. After retiring, Paul moved to Benton, Kentucky to live near his sisters. In 2018 he relocated to Bay City, Texas to live closer to his son.
Paul was a Navy veteran, having served during the cold war years as a radioman in Hawaii. He had many occupations during his lifetime; including making maple syrup, farming, ranching, auto parts store, car salesman and inventory specialist at Allied Signal. He enjoyed hunting as a favorite pastime and had many special memories and trophies of those times.
Paul attended Turning Point Church in Bay City and stayed active until the end. He did not wish to have a funeral service and was cremated by Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City.
Taylor Brothers Funeral Home
Ernest Bock
February 21, 1945 - June 17, 2020
Ernest Bock, 75, of Magnet, TX, passed away June 17, 2020 peacefully at home with his loving family at his side. He was born in Wharton, TX on February 21, 1945, to the late Hayden and Agnes Leggit Bock.
Ernest was raised in the Wharton area and graduated from Wharton High School. After serving honorably in the United States Army, he married Linda Malek on May 25, 1968. Ernest worked for Texasgulf for many years and enjoyed farming and ranching also. He was an avid fisherman in his younger days and loved to visit and tell stories with his friends. Ernest was a member of the Bay City VFW 2438. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Betty Whitmire, Annie Doss, Mary Parr, Gene Bock, and William.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Linda Bock of Magnet, son, Allan Bock and wife, Melanie of Van Vleck, sisters, Cathy Clark and husband, Rick, Loyce Cate and husband, Leon and Ruby Hawes and husband, Steve, brothers, Garland Bock and wife, Linda Sue and Kenneth Bock, grandchildren, John Allen Bock and fiancé Bailey Barker, Shelby Bock Bannert and boyfriend, Sterling Petrash, Tanner and Teran Casey and great grandchild, Adeline Faye Bock.
Funeral services were held on Monday June 22, 2020 at 2pm at Wharton Funeral Home with Rev. Donnie Melton officiating. Military rites and burial followed in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton under the auspices of the Bay City VFW 2438. Pallbearers were John Allan Bock, Patrick Andel, Jeff Hlavinka, Greg Hlavinka, Bubba Tracy Bock and Jerry Shimek, with honorary pallbearers Michael Malek and Shelby Bock Bannert.
Funeral Services are under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at whartonfuneralhome.com
Wharton Funeral Home, Wharton, Texas
Charles Mason “Burr” Bogle
November 5, 1948 – March 14, 2020
Charles Mason Bogle (aka Burr) was born from Marshall, Tennessee on November 5, 1948 and passed away on March 14, 2020 in Sargent, Texas. Burr was 71 years old when he left us to go catch the big fish in heaven. Burr was born to Kenneth B. Bogle and Martha L. McCollum (Bogle).
Burr did a lot of good things in his life and one of them was stepping up and being a wonderful father to the two children he leaves behind. Son, James Hendrickson and daughter, Wendy Smith.
Burr is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Martha Bogle; sister, Nina Shields; and great nieces and nephew, Sonya Shields and Christopher Pafford.
Burr has joined them in the sky and looking down on the family that survived him is his son, James Hendrickson; daughter, Wendy Smith and son-in-law William Smith; brother-in-law, Farrell Shields; nieces, Tammy Williams and Kimberly Pafford; great nieces, Alicia Williams and Destiny Pafford; great nephews, Eric and Justin Pafford; grandkids, Timothy, Christopher, Rowdy, Waylon, Weldon, Lacey, Michael and Addison; great grandkids, Timothy (Colby) Jr., Sierra and Colby.
We are going to miss him more than words can say, but we will keep on fishin’ for him. When the time is right in the world, we will be posting time, dates and location for a Charles Mason Bogle (Burr) Memorial Service.
So Burr, you will be forever loved...until we meet again.
Bay City Tribune, March 25, 2020
Levi Boone Jr.
May 15, 1939 – July 14, 2020
Graveside services for Levi Boone Jr., 81, of Markham, Texas will be held on August 2, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Markham Cemetery in Markham, Texas.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at lakesidemfh@gmail.com
Final arrangements have been entrusted to Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, 703 N. Brooks St., Brazoria, Texas 77422; 979-798-5253.
Bay City Tribune online
Donald Dean Bradley
September 14, 1940 - May 16, 2020
Donald Dean Bradley, of West Columbia, TX,
passed away 16 May 2020, at age 79.
Don was born 14 September 1940, in Diamond, MO, to Roy and Lois
Bradley. When Don was three, Lois married Robert "Vic" Bradley
(Don's biological uncle) who raised Don as his own son. Don or
"Donald Dean" or "Dean" as he was called by most of his family,
friends, and classmates graduated Diamond High School in 1958,
where he was active in several sports and was President of the
Diamond Chapter of the Future Farmers of America.
He married JoAnn Jeans (deceased) in 1958, and the two ran a
family farm business until 1978. In 1961, Don was awarded the
prestigious American Farmer Degree by the National FFA Chapter.
Don was very active in the Diamond community. He was a member of
the First Christian Church, coached youth baseball, served on
the School Board, and acted as a chaperone for school dances,
FFA trips, and other school related activities.
In 1979, Don relocated to Bay City, TX, where he worked for
several construction companies and at times was self-employed.
In 1983, Don married Wynona "Dodie" Claybourn and the two
eventually settled at their current residence in West Columbia,
TX.
Don was preceded in death by brothers, Doyle Bradley and Leon
Bradley and sisters, Mildred Pierce and Neva Greathouse. Don is
survived by his wife, Dodie Bradley, West Columbia, TX; sons,
Robert Bradley (Lisa), of Lubbock, TX, and Bill Bradley (DeDra),
of Paradise, MT; stepsons Jody Claybourn, of Bay City, TX, Lane
Claybourn (Christine), of Mesquite, TX, and Mike Claybourn
(Diana), of Clute, TX; 20 grandchildren; and 21
great-grandchildren.
Don had many passions, but plain old hard work may have been at
the top of the list. No one worked harder than Don. After long
hours at the farm, ranch, or construction jobs, you would find
Don building projects for his church, working on the baseball
field, or helping friends in need of a strong back. Only after
his health began to fail did you catch him sitting down.
He enjoyed watching his children, grandchildren, and
great-grandchildren participate in sports. Don was extremely
active in church related activities and spent much of his
retirement years volunteering and helping out at the Wild Peach
Community Church. He always planted a large vegetable garden and
enjoyed giving away the produce he grew. However, Don's favorite
hobby was his love of cattle ranching. Even well into his
retirement, Don was involved in cow/calf operations whether it
was on his own or in partnership with sons and grandsons.
Don was loved and respected by countless people. He seldom had
an unkind word to say regardless of how hard you tried to get
him riled up. He was honest, kind, and would give you the shirt
off his back if you were in need. Physically, Don was a big man,
but his heart and soul were even larger. He generously opened
his home to family members who needed a place to stay during
difficult times. Family and friends were what mattered most to
Don. People who knew Don always commented on his friendly,
outgoing attitude, humor, and how genuine he was. He was always
happy, and he loved to joke with and tease people; in fact, the
more he picked on you and 'aggravated' you, the more he liked
you.
Don led two lives - the first 40 years as a farmer in Diamond,
MO, and the last 40 in West Columbia, TX. We were fortunate to
have him in both places. His family and friends will miss the
"ole Missouri farm boy".
Services will be scheduled for a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial contribution
(in the name of Don Bradley) to either: WPCC Children's Church,
P.O. Box 1621, Brazoria, TX 77422 or a Future Farmers of America
chapter at your preferred high school.
Joplin Globe, May 23, 2020
Jack
Oliver Brannon
September 04, 1949 - May 20, 2020
Jack Oliver Brannon, 70, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2020 at 2:20pm in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 4, 1949 in Bay City, Texas to Rex Oliver and Mary Frances Lovvorn-Brannon.
Jack attended Bay City High School, graduating with the Class of 1967. After graduation, He attended WCJC and graduated with his Associates in the Spring of 1968. After graduation Jack and his wife set up a scholarship in memory of his mentor Don Baylor, his Chemistry professor. Today, this scholarship is still in existence. In for Fall of 1969, he moved to Texas A&I Kingsville to attend college. In 1970, he would begin his career at Dow Chemical as a Chemist Tech. In October of that same year, he would meet the love of his life Glenda Sue (Susie) Buffaloe. They were married on June 4, 1971. To that great reunion they together would raise two children, Jackie Sue and Benjamin Oliver Brannon.
Jack was known as a “Jack of all Trades”. He was an incredibly talented and intelligent man there was not anything he could not do. In his spare time, he enjoyed building beautiful pieces of furniture from native Matagorda County pecan wood. He was a perfectionist in carpentry and most everything he did. He was Master Mason for Texas Lodge #865 in Bay City. He wrote an autobiography of his younger years and a gentleman with whom he refers to as his adopted father, Mr. Benjamin Palmer Robbins. One of his favorite hobbies became creating volumes of massive genealogy research of his family history where he would travel from state to state spending many hours generating a lengthy family tree going as far back as the 166’s. After working 23 years, he ended his career with Dow Chemical as a Sr. Project Manager. In 1995, he would move to Texas A&M Kingsville where he would graduate with his Bachelor of Science in Biology, minoring in Micro-Biology. While attending Kingsville, Jack and his wife Susie, along with Dr. Bart Ballard, organized the Campus Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, which is still under the direction of Dr. Ballard today. In 1998, Jack stayed home and worked for Matagorda County Birding and Nature Center as a Project Consultant, designing a plt plan for the entire project. In 1999, he would once again return to school to obtain his Master’s degree in Plant and Soil Science, minoring in Bio-Chemistry. After graduation, he was hired on with WCJC teaching Human Anatomy and Physiology. Unfortunately, after a couple of years, he would resign due to health problems.
Jack leaves behind his wife of 49 years, Glenda Sue (Susie) Buffaloe-Brannon, daughter, Jackie Sue Brannon-Longoria (Marcus) of Bay City, and son Benjamin Oliver Brannon of Cypress, Texas. Five wonderful grandchildren; Randal B. Acosta, Jr. of San Antonio, Texas , Jaycee Alizabeth Longoria of Markham , Texas, Calysta Ashlyn Longoria of Belton, Texas, Richard Oliver Brannon and Katlyn Margaret Brannon of Bay City. One great-grandson, Oliver Jase Flores of Markham. Two sisters; Ethel Carole Price of Bay City, and Katherine Boutte of Magnet, Texas; two brothers, Joseph A. Brannon of Pledger, Texas, and Cecil O. Brannon of Mineola, Texas; mother-in law Lillie Mae Buffaloe of Bay City, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and in-laws. He is preceded in death by his parents Rex Oliver and Mary Frances Brannon of Bay City; sister Patricia Ann Brannon, maternal grandparents Jethro Jackson and Mattie Awalt-Lovvorn of Midfield, AL; paternal grandparents Richard Oliver and Elizabeth Carole Rice-Brannon of Bay City, and father-in-law William Edward Buffaloe.
The family invites family and friends for visitation beginning at 2:00pm Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery at 4:00pm. To honor Jack’s final resting place, Dr. Mike Zimmerman, First Baptist Church of Bay City, will officiate.
Honorary pallbearers are Glen Alan Walker, Otto Jacob Walker, Jr., Kent Morris, Randal B. Acosta, Jr., Richard Oliver Brannon, Marcus K. Longoria, Jack Heard, Ronald Laney, Zachary Rawlings, David Geogi, Todd Carr, Farbod Nekoui, Dr. Roberto Ramos, Larry Anderson, Dr. Jimmy Brooks, Robert and Jeff Ging, William Smith, Todd Buffaloe and Thomas Buffaloe.
Honorable mention: Professors of TAMUK; Dr. A. Nelson, Dr. C. Galloway, Dr. M. Lands, Dr. J. Pierce, Dr. S. Smith and advisor Dr. D Gardiner, and friends and classmates of BCHS Class of 1967.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Jack’s memory to First Baptist Church, Bay City, Building Fund.
Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Bay City. 979-245-4613.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
Photo courtesy of Susie Adkins
Jean Katherine Brodsky
August 24, 1922 - April 05, 2020
Jean Katherine Brodsky, 97, of Van Vleck passed away April 5, 2020. She was born August 24, 1922 in Ranger, Texas to the late Gordon Parchman and Octavia Kennedy Parchman.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph H. “Joe” Brodsky in 2011.
Survivors include her son Joseph Brodsky and wife Terry; grandchildren Rachel Brodsky, Joshua Brodsky, Aaron Brodsky and Kara Williams; great-grandchildren Dawson Bennett, Jillian Brodsky, Kinsley Williams and Ruddick Williams and extended family members Mark, Theresa and Caleb Garrison.
We wish to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff members of IPH Hospice for the dedicated care and concern shown to our family
Interment will be private. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
Bay City Tribune, April 8, 2020 Marker photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Funeral services for Gladys Trull Brooking, 97, were held Feb. 22 at the First Presbyterian Church in Georgetown.
Gladys was born October 7, 1923 in Midfield, Texas, the daughter of Florence M. and Bruce W. Trull and she died on February 17, 2020 in Georgetown, Texas, after having been in declining health for the past few months.
Gladys graduated from Palacios High School in 1941 and from the University of Texas (in Austin) in 1944 and she married Garland M. Brooking on March 7, 1946. She taught English at Palacios High School for a brief time before devoting all of her energy to family life.
The arc of Gladys' life is best described by the locations in which she lived. From the time of her marriage until 1956 she and Garland lived in Palacios, Texas, raising their three oldest children - Laura Jean, Carl and Anita. In 1956 the family and about 100 head of cattle moved to Hazlehurst, Mississippi, where Millard was born. Gladys and Garland lived in Hazlehurst until 1976 where she presided over the public school education of the children and was active in many local activities, including Girl Scouts, 4H and Homemakers Club. From there, they moved to Hunt, Texas, living on a hillside location that is fondly remembered by many of their grandchildren. In 1993 Gladys and Garland moved to Georgetown, Texas - actually living within the city limits for the first time. Here they spent their final years together and Gladys lived there for the remainder of her life.
In all of these locations, a defining aspect of Gladys' life was her involvement in the activities of the local Presbyterian Church. First Presbyterian Church, Palacios, where Gladys grew up and was married; First Presbyterian Church, Hazlehurst, where she raised her family; Ingram Presbyterian Church, which was her church home after moving back to Texas, and First Presbyterian Church, Georgetown, her last earthly church home. Mo-Ranch was also a special place she would visit for fellowship and worship.
Gladys is survived by her children, Carl Brooking and wife Patsy, Anita O'Mara, Millard Brooking and wife Sherry and son-in-law Robert Lewis. Her grandchildren are Chris Richardson (Kevin), Carter Brooking (Taryl), Nancy Goree (Jon), Elise Azara (John), Kate Powers (Mike), Kayla Smiley (John) and Avery Barnes (Andrew). Her great grandchildren are Colin, Brooke and Emma Richardson; Lauren and Ryder Brooking; Ehren Goree; Claire Azara; Luke and Tenley Smiley; Keaton and Turner Barnes. Gladys is also survived by her sister Laura Tate.
Preceding Gladys in death were her husband, Garland Brooking; her daughter, Laura Jean Brooking Lewis; her sister, Jean Herlin; and her brothers Bob Trull and Carl Trull.
Gladys' family will forever be grateful for the assistance provided to Gladys by Jennifer Owen-Martel, Donna Maddox, Delores Wenzel, Lorene Sherry and Bren Helmka.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Georgetown, Texas; Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly, Hunt, Texas; or a charity of your choice.
Palacios Beacon, February 26, 2020
Edna--Funeral services for Sinclair Brooks, 82, of Markham, a native of Jackson County, will be held at 2 p. m. Friday from the Shiloh Baptist Church here, with the Rev. H. T. Aldridge of Markham officiating.
Burial will be in the Ganado City Cemetery under direction of the Cook Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Ned and Ned Ellis Brooks, James Christopher, O'Neal Green, Willie Hill and Howard Rhoder Sr.
Mr. Brooks, a retired farmer, was born in this county June 28, 1891. He lived here until 20 years ago, when he moved to Markham. He was a Baptist, and died Monday in a Bay City rest home.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Nancy Christopher of San Antonio; four son, Ned Brooks of Markham, the Rev. Leonard Brooks of LaMarque, and Reilly and Curtis Brooks of Los Angeles, Calif.; eight sisters, and four brothers, and 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Victoria Advocate, February
7, 1974
Durward Lamar Brown
June 18, 1937 - June 07, 2020
Lamar Brown of Sargent, Texas passed away peacefully June 7, 2020. He was born June 18, 1937 in Dallas, Texas to Lamar and Dorothy Brown. After graduating high school in Dallas, he worked in various trades and served as a reserve officer on the Dallas Police Department. He moved to Half Moon Bay, California in1976. There he worked in various trades and served as a Sergeant reserve officer on the Half Moon Bay Police Department. In 1999 Lamar moved to Sargent, Texas. There he owned Lamar’s Nothing Fancy store, served on several community boards and volunteer organizations.
He is survived by his son Brian Brown and wife Dora, daughter Tambra Guzman and husband Daniel, and son Lance Brown; granddaughters Grace and Chloe Brown; many friends and acquaintances.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family wishes to thank all Lamar’s friends who helped him in the last couple of years while his health was declining. It is appreciated more than you know.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
Ricky Lynn Brown
November 23, 1956 - June 2, 2020
Ricky grew up in the the Wharton area and on February 24, 1990 married Jeanette Youngblood and relocated to Pledger, TX. Ricky was a Christian by faith, but never met a person he could not aggravate. However, he was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and friend. He loved riding his motorcycle, playing with the grandchildren and keeping his lawn immaculate. He also loved his job at Luyck Plumbing for 30 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ernie Brown, Earl Brown and John Brown. A special thanks to Joe Luycx for all the years of support and friendship.
Ricky is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jeanette of Pledger; sons, Chris Brown and Jay Stell; daughters, Crystal Brown, Jennifer Stell, Julie Stell, Jessica Stell and 13 perfect grandchildren and 2 perfect great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2020 starting at 1 p.m. at Wharton Funeral Home in Wharton, TX. A Celebration of Life will follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Willard Hill officiating.
Funeral Services are under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at whartonfuneralhome.com
Wharton Funeral Home
Sandra Gipson Brown
December 25, 1956 – April 6, 2020
Sandra Gipson Brown, age 63, of Bay City, Texas passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 in Bay City.
She was born in Bay City, Texas on Tuesday, December 25, 1956 to William Gipson and Elcena Martin Gipson.
Viewing will be private for family members only.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Eastview Cemetery in Bay City.
Survivors include an enormous host of relatives and friends.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at duncanrobertsfh@gmail.com
Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas; 979-245-5197.
Bay City Tribune, April 12, 2020 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Sebron “Pete” Bryant Jr.
March 23, 1941 – May 30, 2020
Funeral services for Sebron “Pete” Bryant Jr., 79, of Van Vleck, Texas, will be held on Saturday June 6, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Eastview Cemetery in Bay City, Texas.
For those individuals who wish to view the remains, a walk-through viewing will be conducted from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday June 5, 2020 at Lakeside Memorial Chapel, 3318 Avenue D. Bay City, Texas.
Condolences may be shared with the family on-line at lakesidemfh@gmail.com.
Final arrangements have been entrusted to Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, 703 N. Brooks St. Brazoria, Texas 77422; 979-798-5253.
Bay City Tribune, June 3, 2020 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Ella Saha Bucek
1931-2020
Ella Saha Bucek 1931-2020 On July 21, 2020, Ella went to be with the Lord in Heaven and join all her loved ones who have proceeded her. She was born January 20, 1931 to Louis P and Louise Hickl Saha in El Maton, TX. She is survived by her sons, Kenneth (Cindy) Buck of Victoria, Gary (Mary) Bucek of Conroe; grandchildren, Candace Bucek (Covy) Wilkinson of Montgomery, Benjaman Bucek of Austin, Michael Bucek of Austin, Lara Bucek of Austin; great-grandsons, Covy and Crue Wilkinson; brothers, Louis (Ann) Saha of El Maton and Dennis (Jackie) Saha of El Maton and sisters-in-law, Dorothy Saha of Bay City and Flo Saha of Angelton. Ella was preceded in death by her father and mother; husbands, Leonard Bucek and Wesley Stanley; son, Bryan Bucek; brothers, Alvin Saha and Gilbert Saha and a sister, Evelyn Willis. She served the Port Lavaca area as a nurse for over 25 years before retiring and moving to Victoria. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and a devout member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Victoria. She cherished get-togethers with family reunions and friends. Ella enjoyed working in her yard growing beautiful flowers, (like her mother, Louise). A private service for Ella will be held Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 10:00 am at Saint Peters Catholic Cemetery in Blessing, Texas. In lieu of flowers a donation in her name may be made to Hospice of South Texas or Holy Family Catholic Church. The family would like to extend their appreciation to Elmcroft and their staff for the love and care shown to their mother. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
Rosewood Funeral Chapel, Victoria, Texas
Dickie Garner Burford
December 24, 1939 - January 17, 2020
Dickie Garner Burford, 80, formerly of Bay City, Texas passed away January 17, 2020. He was born December 24, 1939 in Victoria, Texas to the late Huber Elmore Burford and Myrtle Maude Garner Burford.
Dick attended University of Texas in Austin where he received his pharmaceutical degree. He acquired Bay Drug Store in Bay City where he spent most of his career and eventually retired while working for HEB. He most of all loved interacting with his customers, discussing just about anything. Dick also spent quality time with his family; traveling with his wife Carolyn Sue, rodeoing with his daughter Blaire and boating activities with his son Bret and the entire family.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Sue Keen Burford; daughter, Blaire Popek; son, Bret Garner Burford and his wife Amy; sister, Sally Mason and her husband William “Skutch” Mason; grandsons, Garner Thomas Burford and Travis Keen Burford; brother-in-law, Nelson Keen and his wife Mona; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, followed by a Celebration of His Life at 4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting you donate to a charity of your choice.
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, January 22, 2020
George M. Burlingame
Adrian Cornell Byrd
Eastview Cemetery
Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
