Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham unless otherwise specified.
 

Claudette "Mimi" Bailey
October 21, 1941 – February 22, 2025

Claudette Bailey of Allen, Texas passed away February 22, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born to Claude Belvin and Hildred Elizabeth (O’Neal) Hines on October 21, 1941, in Thomaston, Georgia. She moved to Bay City, Texas in 1955 where she was a cheerleader at Bay City High School.

Claudette married Carl B. Bailey on June 5, 1959, in Bay City, Texas and was of the Methodist faith. Claudette was known for her great sense of humor, infectious laugh, and love of animals. She loved spending time with family, and you could always find her sneaking treats to her great-grandchildren. Claudette was an excellent cook and loved having family and friends around her table. She was selfless and kind and the first to ask you if you needed something.

Claudette is survived by her husband, Carl B. Bailey of Allen, Texas; daughters, Cathryn Hosey and husband, Clint of Plano, Texas, Adrienne Carrington and husband, Chris of Dallas, Texas, Brenda Uselton of Prosper, Texas, and Carla Apperson and husband, Jacob of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; grandchildren, Carl Carrington and wife, Lindsey of Fort Worth, Texas, Justin Carrington and wife, Eden of Josephine, Texas, Christian Carrington and wife, Chloe of Lucas, Texas, Garrett McGregor and wife, Deanna of Fort Worth, Texas, Matthew Uselton and wife, Madi of New Hope, Texas, Ryan Uselton of Dallas, Texas, Christyn Carriere and husband, Jason of Melissa, Texas, Caitlyn Reifeis and husband, Ty of Bailey, Colorado, Cathryn Uselton of Prosper, Texas, Bailey Apperson of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, and Paige Apperson of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; great grandchildren, Caroline, London, Josephine, Margot, Sylvie, Maco, and two arriving in 2025.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2025, at the Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, Texas.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow, Allen, Texas

Harry L. Banks - Eastview Cemetery

 

Lorece Brown Bankston - Eastview Cemetery

 

Jimmie Barnes

Funeral services for Jimmie Barnes, 76, of Sweeny will be held 2 pm Saturday at Enterprise Baptist Church with the Rev. A. H. Pointer officiating. Burial to follow in Eastview Cemetery, Bay City.

Friends and family may call this afternoon and tonight at Green’s Mortuary and from 1 to 2 pm Saturday at the church.  A wake will be held from 7 to 9 today at the funeral home.

Mr. Barnes was born Oct. 21, 1913, in Texas to Richard and Mamie Barnes and died Jan. 8, 1990, at Sweeny Community Hospital. He was a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sisters, Beaulah Thomas of Bay City and Bessie Spradley of Pledger, and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers include Freddie Green, Robert Spradley, Diaz Lewis, Eugene Johnson, Herman Spradley, and Aaron Powell. Honorary pallbearers include Jesse Jackson, Unice Spradley, Thomas Barnes, A. C. Flye Sr., Willie Edison and Jimmie Woods.

Arrangements are with Green’s Mortuary, Bay City

The Daily Tribune, January 1990                       Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

McKinley Barnes Jr.
October 16, 1931 - January 20, 2025

The Ninetieth Psalms, Verse Ten tells us that, “Our days may come to seventy years, or eighty, if our strength endures; yet the best of them are but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away.” God’s mercy and favor allowed the days of McKinley Barnes, Jr. to roll on a little longer.

McKinley Barnes Jr., affectionately known by most as (Cheat) was born on October 16, 1931, in Mid-field, Texas. He was the third child born to the late Lenora V. Spradley Barnes and McKinley Barnes Sr. McKinley made his transition from labor to reward on January 20, 2025, at Matagorda Regional Medical Center. Father, Husband, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Great Great Grandfather, Uncle and Friend, are titles of endearment that he wore during his ninety-three years of earthly life.

He worked as a Ranch Hand/ Cowboy for over 60 years, with the bulk of that time working for and with Jim Brown on Brown’s Ponderosa Ranch in Cedar Lane, Texas. McKinley formally retired in 2012 and spent the remaining years living quietly and peacefully on the ranch he called home for forty plus years.

McKinley was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Mercidee and Carrie Louise, brothers Richard and Thomas, and his second born daughter, Linda Renaye Barnes. McKinley met, fell in love and married Mattie Jean Sardinea, mother of Linda, who also preceded him in death.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 1p.m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 3300 Avenue F, Bay City, Texas.

Bay City Tribune, January 29, 2025
 

Rochelle Barnes

Rochelle Barnes, 35, died in John Sealy Hospital, Galveston, March 10.  Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Saturday, at Mother Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. L. R. James officiating. 

Mr. Barnes, a resident of Bay City, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Alice Barnes of Bay City, one daughter Shirley Ann Barnes, two sons, Charles and Calvin Barnes, all of Bay City, two sisters, Mrs. Thelma Sneed of Bay City, Mrs. Lizzie Austin of Houston, two brothers, Z. B. Barnes of Lane City and Jim Barnes of Bay City. Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery.

Duncan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Tribune, March 13, 1970                       Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

James "Jim" Eldon Barrington
February 9, 1943 - June 16, 2025

James “Jim” Eldon Barrington, 82, of Lake Jackson passed away June 16, 2025.  He was born February 9,1943 in Reagan, Oklahoma to the late Richard Barrington and Marie Clifton Barrington.

Jim served in the United States Marine Corps from 1961 until 1969 including a combat deployment in Vietnam.  His remains will be interred at the Veterans Cemetery in Houston!  He worked in commercial construction all his life and was a Project manager before retiring in 2019 at the age of 76!  Jim loved fishing anyplace, anywhere but especially wade fishing in the Gulf for Black Tip shark!   But his special hobby was gardening!  One that he was very good at and could transform a yard into a masterpiece!

Survivors include his wife Gloria Huron Barrington; children Rosalyn McGrath and Michael Barrington (Jamie), stepchildren Tina Carpenter (Dale), Tracy Huron, Tammy Huron, Kimberly Lopez and Kevin Huron (Radonna); brother David Barrington (Becky); grandchildren Brandon, Kristin, Joseph, Logan, Jamie (Kirby), Jennifer ((Arther), Julie (Galen), Shelby, Cory, Cody, Austin, Alana (Wyatte), Kolton (Austin), Karma, Christian, Ian and Elise and 19 great grandchildren. Nephews John, Travis, Bruce and Sean; cousins Mitzi, Jerri, Butch, Tommy and Janice.  He was preceded in death by his sister Nova, brother Gary and two grandchildren Matthew and Chad.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel, Bay City, Tx.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Laura Elizabeth Bashaw

Laura Elizabeth Bashaw, age 38, of Houston, was granted her angel wings on July 6, 2021.  Her final days were spent surrounded by a family that Laura had lovingly touched throughout her short, yet very memorable life.
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Laura is survived by her parents, Lester Bashaw and Cindy Whitley, brother, Brian Bashaw and sister, Courtney Bashaw, as well as many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Lester Bashaw, Sr., and Winifred  Barrett Thompson of Palacios, and maternal grandparents. William and Ann Coleman of Belton, Texas.

A graveside memorial service was held on June 14, 2025, at Hawley Cemetery near Blessing, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Palacios Public Library.

Submitted by family

[born October 20, 1982 in Harris County, Texas]
 

John Bass SR 
March 2nd, 1954 - February 3rd, 2025

John Bass SR was born on March 2nd, 1954 in Pasadena Texas and left us on February 3rd, 2025 in Bay City, Texas. He was the long standing appliance repair man in Bay City for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife (Carmen), five children: Laurie, John JR (Stevie), Tracy (Jessi), Stacy, and Kevin; his nine grandchildren: Felicity, Arianna, John III, Jazzalyn, Kenneth, Michael, Jessisai, Jade, and Emersyn; and his best friend and younger brother Petilla.

John lived a simple life and was always ready with a good story. And if you were lucky, it was a Big Foot story. He was a huge animal lover and preferred them over most people. John was an avid baker and his family loved his cinnamon rolls.

Although he is no long here with us physically, his legacy lives on in all of us who were fortunate to have met him and loved him.

Please join us to celebrate the life of John Bass Sr. on March 29 2025 at the VFW Hall 1636 TX-60, Bay City, TX 77414-8378, United States

If anyone would like to donate the go fund me link is gofund.me/ae79dcef

Bay City Tribune online
 

Charles M. Beasley - Eastview Cemetery

Charles Beasley

Funeral services for Mr. Charles Beasley, 51, of Houston will be held 10 am Saturday at Bethany Baptist Church at 9002 Shady in Houston with the Rev. L. B. officiating.

Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home will have visiting hour from 2 to 2:30 pm Saturday at Eastview Cemetery in Bay City. He was a member of the Baptist church.

Funeral arrangements in Houston have been made with Citizen’s Turner Funeral Home.

Beasley was born Dec. 4, 1936, in Matagorda to Robert Beasley and Willie Martin Beasley and died on March 11, 1988, in St. Joseph Hospital.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Doris Beasley of Houston; one daughter, Bridgett Beasley; and two sons, Chris and Andrei Beasley, all of Houston; three sisters, Mrs. Ann Schooler and Ms. Lou Nell Beasley of Bay City, and Ms. Josephine Beasley of Houston; one brother, Leroy Beasley of Shreveport, La.; four aunts, Mrs. Emma Patterson, Mrs. Ora Lee Anderson, Mrs. Elcenia Gipson and Mrs. Lydia Gipson, all of Bay City; and three uncles, Louis Martin, Walter Martin and William Martin, all of Bay City. Also, one great-aunt, Mrs. Helen Edison of Bay City and one great uncle, Sam Beasley of Los Angeles, Ca.

Local arrangements are pending with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home in Bay City, while arrangements in Houston are being handled by Citizen’s Turner Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, March 14, 1988                Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

Robert Beasley Sr. - Eastview Cemetery

 

 Vanroy Beasley - Eastview Cemetery

 

Enedina Nuñez Bernal
May 14, 1932 - April 20, 2025

Enedina Nuñez Bernal, 92, of Bay City passed away April 20, 2025. She was born May 14, 1932 in Odem, Texas to the late Jose and Dionicia Nuñez. 

Enedina was a loving, caring wife, mom and grandmother who loved serving the Lord giving him praise and glory all her days of life.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Silvia Cervantes and 2 sons, Ricardo Cortinas, Sr. and Robert Cortinas. Survivors include her husband Heraclio Bernal; daughters Maria Yolanda Diaz and Hilda Cortinas; sons Rene Cortinas, Ruben Cortinas and Rudy Cortinas and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM Friday, April 25, 2025 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Chaplain Steve Malone officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Leonardo Fernandez III, Richard Cervantes, Jr., Ricardo Cortinas, Jr., Robert Harrison, Leo Silva and Ruben Matthew Cortinas. Honorary pallbearers will be Elvis Cortinas, Robert Cortinas, Amanda Dionicia Walker, Deborah Perez, Carol Trevino, Kacie Cortinas, Amy Frances Jones and Christina A. Cervantes.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

B. W. “Butch” Bevers
November 1, 2024

B. W. “Butch” Bevers passed away at his home on Friday, November 1, 2024. He was born to parents Mildred Walker Bevers and Woodrow Wilson Bevers January of 1943. 

Butch lived the majority of his life in Matagorda County, Texas. Upon graduating from Van Vleck High School, he began working for Brazos Oil and Gas. 

In October of 1966 he was drafted into the Army and Served in Germany until 1968. 

After returning home from the Army, Butch returned to working in the oil fields as a gauger until his retirement in 1997. 

Along with his oil-field job he worked and acquired his Hawkinsville land and named it the Heart Bar Ranch. The Heart Bar brand has been in the family for over 100 years, of which Butch was proud to continue the legacy. The ranch and brand will remain in operation via the Gee family. 

Butch was an avid reader of Texas American History and loved talking about Texas History - especially longhorn cattle. 

He was a member of Cedar Lane Baptist Church where he had served in the Building and Grounds Committee for several years.

He is survived by his loving ex-wife and best friend Barbara Eastman Bevers of Cedar Lane; his son, Brett Bevers of College Station, Texas; daughter, Jennifer Hill (Paul) and their family of Cedar Lane, Texas; Granddaughter Kasie Gee (Dustin) of Bay City, Texas; Granddaughter Kara Wangerin (Maddie) of Van Vleck, Texas; Granddaughter, Briahna Yuodsnukis of Chicago, Illinois; Great Grandsons, Kasen Gee and Dalen Wangerin. 

Butch was a loving father, grandfather, and friend. He was always present and willing to help his family and friends in any way he could. Butch could be found spending the majority of day light outside of his home watching sunrises and sunsets on his front porch swing. He had a great knack for making others laugh and making plenty of memories in the spirit of his late son, Jason Dwayne Graham. He will be forever missed.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Leola Bibbs

Funeral services Leola Bibbs, 87, of Eagle Lake will be held 11 am Thursday at Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. L. C. Cunningham officiating. Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday afternoon at Green’s Mortuary and from 10 to 11 am at the church.

Mrs. Bibbs was born April 5, 1901, in Texas to Archie and L. V. Owens and died March 20, 1989, at Heritage House, Eagle Lake.  She was a member of the Baptist church.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Lillie Mae and Wesley Johnson of Bay City; two stepdaughters, Ruby Lee Craft and Noda Hargrove of Texas City; a grandson, Clarence Johnson of San Francisco, Calif.; two great- grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers will be members of the family.

Arrangements are with Green’s Mortuary, Bay City.

Daily Tribune, March 21, 1989            Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

Benjamin Lewis Blackburn
September 17, 1947 - July 31, 2025

Generally we think of our legacy as exclusively forthcoming, something we will leave behind when we’re gone.  But consider that your legacy is more than accomplishments.  It’s shaped constantly by every person whose path crosses yours and with every decision you make.  It isn’t celebrating with people on their best days or even supporting them on their worst.  It’s different for every person you encounter.  Your legacy is everything that’s “you,” that is put into the world to resonate for generations to come.  At the most basic level, illustrating who a person is at their core is complicated by perspective.  There’s no one truth, it simply depends on who is asked.  Ben Blackburn was many things to many people, substantiating that vast contradictions can coexist.  Reviewing remarkable impressions of Ben’s life, it became clear that regardless what words describe them, remarkable impressions lost their luster, while the multitude of insignificant experiences shine brightly.  These experiences determine how a person’s essence becomes words.  The words become stories; WE all become stories.  How Ben will genuinely be remembered, will be determined by perspective.  I hope to tell enough of Ben’s story from my perspective to illuminate the lasting impact he’s left us and the legacy that will transcend all his remarkable accomplishments.  I’d also like to learn more, from other’s perspectives.

Benjamin Lewis Blackburn, Jr., 77, of Lometa, Texas, passed away on July 31, 2025 after an extended health crisis.  The youngest child of Ben Blackburn, Sr and Ruth Jordan Blackburn, Ben was born September 17, 1947 in Palacios, Texas.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben, Sr. and Ruth; his first wife, Kathy; brothers, Jerod (Sonny) Viets (and sister-in-law, Evelyn) and Edward (Bubba) Blackburn; sisters, Barbara (Blackburn), Myrtle (Tiny) Holloway (and brother-in-law, Clyde), Patricia Smith (and brother-in-law, JB), and Benita Thompson (and brother-in-law, OB); brother-in-law, Eugene Zemanek; nieces, Catherine Curtis and Sharon Ruth Pegram; great nephew, Stephen David Vance and nephews, Johnny Clyde Holloway and Jerod Holloway.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 43 years, Vivian Bohning Blackburn; children, Kimberly (& Bobby) Davis, Benjamin L. Blackburn III, Brandon L. (& Lacey) Blackburn, and Melissa Bautista; sister, Pearl B. Zemanek; ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Loved ones are invited to share their stories and join the family for the Committal Service at 2 pm on August 8, 2025 at Hawley Cemetery, El Maton, Matagorda County, Texas.

Bay City Tribune, August 6, 2025
 

Arthur M. Boone - Eastview Cemetery

 

 Cynthia E. Boone - Eastview Cemetery

 

Dewey Boone     Rosa Lee Boone  - Eastview Cemetery

 

  Elizabeth Manning Boone - Eastview Cemetery

 

 Beatrice Cooper     Bernice Bouldin  - Eastview Cemetery

 

Richard Bouldin - Eastview Cemetery

 

Frank Boulton, Jr.

Funeral services for Frank Boulton Jr., 60, of Sargent will be held at 2 pm Saturday at Cedar Lane Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Hardaway officiating. Burial will be Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City.

Visitation will be until 9 pm today at Cedar Lane Baptist Church.

Mr. Boulton was born Nov. 16, 1926, in Redwater, Texas, to Frank B. and Josie Banson Boulton and died Dec. 3, 1986, at Methodist Hospital, Houston.

Survivors include his mother, Josie Boulton of Bay City; wife Pat Boulton of Sargent; a daughter, Karyn Boulton of Sargent; a son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Terry Boulton of Sargent; a brother, Duewie Boulton of Sargent and two granddaughters, Amber and Ashley Boulton of Sargent.

Pallbearers include Gene Thompson, Jerry Bell, Dennis Boulton, James Pippin, Micheal Leebron and John Henry Burkett. Honorary pallbearers include Steve Palmore, Jerl Wayne Palmore and Marty Wilbur.

Memorials can be made to the building fund of Harvest Time Baptist Church.

Services are under the direction of Dick R. Elkins, Bay City Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, December 5, 1986                 Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

Lee Ann Bowers
December 30, 1955 - December 29, 2025

Lee Ann Bowers, 69, of Palacios passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 29, 2025. She was born on December 30,1955 in Duncan, Oklahoma to the late Albert Lee Munn and Norma Jean Munn. Lee Ann was a devoted wife, mom, grandma, and friend. She was affectionately known to her grandkids as Lolli.

On December 4, 1982, she married the love of her life, Dennis Ray Bowers. They recently celebrated 43 years of marriage. Their love for one another was evident to all that knew them.

 She loved her 4 kids fiercely and in her younger days, you would find her at ball games loudly cheering them on. In her spare time, you would often find her working in her flower beds or on her riding lawnmower getting her yard work done. Her laugh was contagious and could fill a room.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Norma Munn, and sister Kathy Munn.

Survivors include her husband, Dennis Bowers, son Justin Bowers (Tammy) of Bellville, TX, daughter Kristen Christopher (Nick) of Tomball, TX, daughter Stacy Greenawalt (John David) of Palacios, TX, and daughter Shannon Ellington (Aaron) of Manor, TX.  Nine grandchildren Wesley Creager (Taylor), Paxton Creager (Taylor), Emily Bowers, Jace Bowers, Skylar Christopher, Preston Christopher, Brooke Greenawalt, Shelby Greenawalt, Luke Greenawalt. In addition, three great-grandchildren Brooks Creager, Hallie Creager, and Kasyn Creager.

Pallbearers are John David Greenawalt, Nick Christopher, Aaron Ellington, Wesley Creager, Paxton Creager, and Brian Bowers. Honorary pallbearers are Preston Christopher, Jace Bowers, and Luke Greenawalt.

On behalf of the family, we would like to thank the countless friends who have supported the family during this time and Angels Care Hospice for their compassion and assistance.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026 at First Baptist Church Bay City with a celebration of life immediately following at 10:00 a.m.  Dr. Michael Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

James McMahon Brangan
November 9, 1951 - January 24, 2025

James “Jimmy” McMahon Brangan, 73, passed away on January 24, 2025, at his home in Selkirk, Texas. Born on November 9, 1951, in Houston, Jimmy was the son of the late Francis J. Brangan Sr. and Mary R. McMahon Brangan.  Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Christopher “Chris” Brangan, and sister, Michaeleen “Mickey” Stepp.

Jimmy grew up in Bay City, Texas, with his loving parents and eight siblings.  He was active in sports, the FFA, and the annual Matagorda County Fair. After attending San Jacinto Junior College, Jimmy earned his Texas Master Electrician License and went on to become a highly respected electrician and supervisor in the community. Throughout his career, Jimmy was passionate about mentoring young electrical workers, helping many get their start in the craft. His contributions to the trade are well-recognized by those who knew him professionally.

Outside of his work, Jimmy had a deep love for cooking. He was well-known for his culinary skills and was a valued member of the Harris and Matagorda County Go Texan Bar-B-Q Cook-off Teams. Jimmy’s love for the kitchen extended beyond barbeque, and his talents were often acknowledged in competitive cooking events.

Jimmy’s greatest joy in life was his family. He is survived by his beloved son, Taylor James Brangan; life partner, Anna Zittle; brothers Frances “Frankie” Brangan (Sandi), Michael “Mike” Brangan (Kathy), and Thomas “Tommy” Brangan (Tisha); sisters Susie Hargraves (Bill), Eileen Singleton, and Sister Ann “Patty” Brangan; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Connie Brangan and Malcolm Stepp; step-children Heather and Johnny Rae “Bubba” Zittle; step-granddaughter Kailynn Zittle; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members who loved him dearly.   

A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 1 to 2 P.M. at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home (2313 Avenue I, Bay City, TX 77414), with the funeral and graveside service immediately following at Matagorda Cemetery.  Pallbearers include Kenneth Bruce, Franklin Heger, Leroy Lopez, Dickie Thompson, Fred VanWie, and Dan Hegar, with honorary pallbearers Bill Mallia, Nat Bustos, Danny Hagaman, Kenneth Knight, Larry Falkner, Larry Sedlacek, and Buddy Treybig.

Jimmy’s family would like to extend special thanks to the Angel Care Hospice Agency for their compassionate care during his final days. Your kindness and expertise brought comfort during this difficult time. May God continue to bless the work you do.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

James Leo Breazeale, Jr.
October 3, 1949 - March 13, 2025

James Leo Breazeale Jr. (Jim) passed away peacefully at the age of 75 surrounded by his beloved wife and children on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

He leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion, cherished by his wife of 54 years, Trudy Breazeale, and their children: James Breazeale and his wife Cecially; Denise Gilbert and her husband Wendell, Charles Breazeale and his wife Tabitha, Rebekah Aguilar and her husband Justin. He is also survived by his mother, Gloria Breazeale; brother Wendell Breazeale and his wife Tracy, sister Rene Cole and her husband Mark; niece Ellie Cole; and 20 grandchildren Bailey, Mercy, Renna (Michael), Judah, Levi, Eden, Charisma, Caleb (Kylie), Jaden (Diamond), Cade, Cason, Jaxson, Autumn, Everleigh, Timothy, Hadassah, Adaline, Hannah, Gideon and Isaac. He also leaves behind two great-grandchildren, Rory and MJ.

Jim was preceded in death by his father, James Leo Breazeale, and his grandson Micah Wendell Gilbert.

Born on October 3, 1949, in Houston, Texas, Jim graduated from Sam Houston High School in January 1968. That same year, he was drafted by the Atlanta Braves as the eighth pick in the first round in the Major League Baseball Draft. Jim went on to play four seasons in the Major Leagues, three with the Braves (1969, 1971-1972), and one with the Chicago White Sox (1978). Over the course of 13 years, he played and managed in both Major and Minor league baseball.

Jim married his high school sweetheart, Trudy Elaine Ferguson, on October 9, 1970. Together, they traveled the country during his baseball career, raising their children while Jim pursued his passion for the game. He enjoyed sharing countless stories with his children and grandchildren about the places he lived and the legendary athletes he had the privilege of playing alongside.

A man of strong faith, Jim served as a deacon at Abundant Life Fellowship Church for 12 years and was a dedicated member of the congregation for 26 years.

Jim’s love for his family was evident in everything he did. He cherished spending time with his children and grandchildren, particularly through his love of fishing, hunting, and sporting events. He spent many hours wade-fishing in the surf while living in Sargent, Texas, and enjoyed deer hunting in Fredericksburg. One of his greatest joys in later life was vacationing with his family each summer, where their time was centered around outdoor activities and sporting competitions.

In his final weeks, Jim reflected on his life and legacy, grateful for the family and friends who visited him. He had the opportunity to offer blessings, prayers, and encouragement to his children and grandchildren, a beautiful testament to God’s grace in every season of life.

Funeral services will be officiated by Pastor Greg McMullin at Abundant Life Fellowship Church in Bay City. A public viewing will take place on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 PM.

Pallbearers will be Bailey Breazeale, Cade Breazeale, Cason Breazeale, Levi Breazeale, and Caleb Gilbert. He will be laid to rest in the Cedarvale Bay City Cemetery following the service.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Bobby Lee Breeden
August 28, 1927 - January 9, 2026

Bobby Lee Breeden of Lake Jackson, Texas, went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2026.  Bobby was born on August 28, 1927, and grew up in Bay City, Texas. He was a boy scout in Troop 39 and played the flute in the high school band. Upon graduating high school in 1945, he joined the Navy reserve. After being discharged in late 1946, he attended college at Baylor University and graduated in 1950 with a bachelor’s degree in business. He went to work for Dow Chemical and, in 1952, married his hometown girlfriend, Martha Verser. They were blessed with two children, David Lee and Susan Kay. They enjoyed annual family vacations from the east coast to the west coast, with the ultimate trip to Hawaii in 1977 to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Bobby served as a deacon at the Presbyterian Church in Freeport and Lake Jackson, and as assistant treasurer for the Presbyterian Church – now the Covenant Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Lake Jackson.

Bobby is predeceased by his parents, Fenn and Lola Breeden, brother Dr. Shelton Breeden, wife Martha, and son David. Survivors are daughter Susan, nephews Lee Haring and Bob Breeden (Susan), nieces Mary Claire Pollard (Kent) and Faith Robin Michaels, and several great nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends.

The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until 6:00pm Thursday January 15th, 2026 at Lakewood Chapel. Funeral services will be at 10:30am Friday, January 16th, 2026 at Lakewood Funeral Chapel with burial at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to: SPCA 141 Canna Lane, Lake Jackson, TX 77566.

Bay City Tribune, January 14, 2026
 

John H. Brewer II

Memorial services for John H Brewer II, 55, were held at the First Baptist Church CLC in Palacios on Jan. 14.

John H was born in Palacios on June 28, 1969, to the late John and Dorothy Brewer as the youngest of six children and he passed away January 14, 2025 in Orange.

He graduated from Palacios High School in 1987 and went on to follow his father’s footsteps and run the family business for several years. He was most recently employed by JVIC.

John H married Elizabeth in 2019 and they made their home together in Victoria to be close to family. He loved being around friends and family and having a good time. His favorite pastime was reminiscing about the past and telling a good joke to make people laugh. He loved going to concerts with his children as they grew up, playing with his grandchildren, sitting and talking to his sons and daughters, cooking and traveling.

John H leaves behind a family who loved him, a wife who cherished him and children and grandchildren who will forever look up to heaven and smile. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth, siblings Leonard Wootan, David Wootan (Elsa), Martha McEntire (Robert), Jeffrey Wootan, Tina Matura (Brent), his sons and daughters-in-law: Kegan (Courtney), Kristofer Broussard (Kasi), Kai; daughters and sons-in-law: Kayla Guidry (Ben),Chloe Pena (Jason) and Kaili and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. John H’s legacy lives on with his grandchildren who called him Papa John : Riley, Axton, and Dallas Brewer, Ariel Broussard, Jacey Berry, and Everlli and Maddux Pena.

John H was preceded in death by his father John H. Brewer in 2019 and his mother Dorothy Mae Brewer in 2005.

Palacios Beacon, January 15, 2025
 

Glen E. Briggs ll
November 1, 1980 - February 5, 2025

Glen was born November 1, 1980, in Bay City, Texas. He died unexpectedly from a cardiac death on February 5, 2025 in his residence in Wimberley, Texas. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden passing. Glen is survived and missed dearly by his parents Kathy and Chuck Cordes, sister inlaw Sarah Cordes, nieces Gaby, Clara and Sadie Jane Cordes, nephews Henry and Shane Cordes, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. Glen is preceded in death by grandparents Glen and Oleta Briggs, Charles and Ruby Tweedle, uncle Tommy Coleman and step-brother Chip Cordes. A memorial service will be held  February 28, 2025, at 11am, at the VFW Post 2438 in Bay City, Texas. In lieu of flowers please give to your favorite charity.

Bay City Tribune, February 23, 2025
 

Elaine Broll
June 11, 1948 — November 16, 2025
Boling

Elaine Broll, 77, of Boling, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in a Houston hospital following a sudden illness. Elaine was born in Bay City, TX, on June 11, 1948, to the late Ben and Rosie Smith Salas. Elaine was raised in the Boling/Pledger area and graduated from Boling High School. She married William S. Broll on July 5, 1969, in Wharton. He preceded her in death on May 16, 2007. She attended beauty school and owned her own hair salon for several years. She loved visiting with her clients every day, and having long lasting friendships with so many of them. Elaine was known as quite the character. To know her was to love her. Her goofy spirit, loving heart, and effortless sense of humor brought love and laughter to everyone she met. She loved doing crafts, tending to her plants, gardening and reading. She is now reunited with her beloved dogs, Lacey and Boudreux, who were her constant companions and her greatest comfort. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her world. When she was able, she was always at all her grandchildren’s events. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Rosemary Prochaska, brothers, Ray Salas, Paul Salas, Armand Salas, Carl Salas, and Mike Salas.

Elaine is survived by her daughters Monica Mears and husband, Denny of Boling and Jennifer Walker and husband, Hank of Burleson, sister, Sandra Stavinoha, brother, Wayne Salas, her grandchildren, Ryan Morin and Karissa, Justin Broll and wife, Jessica, Brady Mears and Kaitlyn, Kryste Vitera and fiancé́, Jeff, Kamryn Mears, Autume Walker and Joseph Walker, her great grandchildren, Bailey Morin, Amari, Charli Broll, Rylee Broll, Tate Broll and one on the way.

A Celebration of her life will be held on Saturday January 17th at the Boling Fire Station from 2-5 pm.

Wharton Funeral Home
 

William Brooks - Eastview Cemetery

 

Rhonda Ann Broussard
February 3, 1946 – February 15, 2026

Rhonda Ann Broussard, 80, of Bay City passed away peacefully February, 15, 2026. She was born February 3, 1946 in Laurel, Mississippi to the late Howard Travis Hennessy and Dorothy Goetze Hennessy.

Rhonda was truly the best wife, mother and grandmother anyone could ask for. Her love was steady, selfless and unconditional. She found joy in gardening and tending to her plants, she was a member of the Floral Luncheon Study Club. She was also a member of Beta Sigma Pi Sorority, in which she made many friends. She loved playing bunco, and spending time with her kids and grandchildren. She worked with her husband to build a thriving family business; she supported her family and those she loved with quiet strength and commitment.

Rhonda is survived by her devoted husband, Kent Paul Broussard. She was the proud and loving mother to daughter Wendy Broussard Réaux and husband Jonathan Réaux; son Troy Paul Broussard and wife Michelle Broussard. Her greatest joy was being “Grammie” to her cherished grandchildren Drew Alexander Réaux and Dax Emerson Réaux.

Her kindness, warmth, and unwavering love will be deeply missed but forever remembered by all who knew her.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Betty Brown - Eastview Cemetery

 

Billy Wayne Brown - Eastview Cemetery

 

Esther Lee Brown
April 20, 1926 - September 19, 2025

Esther Lee Patterson Brown, 99, of Sweeny, Texas, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025. She was born April 20, 1926, in Wadsworth, Texas, to the late Oran Knox (OK) Patterson and Gladys Lula V. Lowe Patterson.

Esther graduated from Texas Bible College in Rising Star, Texas, in 1943, as Valedictorian. She was an accomplished seamstress making everything from everyday clothing to prom dresses for her family and others. She also crocheted clothes (even doll clothes), afghans, baby blankets and many other types of items. She enjoyed this, even until her 90’s. She was a wonderful cook. Esther was a loving wife and mother. She met the love of her life, Marvin Edward Brown, Sr., in Hebbronville, Texas, when visiting her sister and brother-in-law. They were married for 67 years.

To Esther, her family always came first. Whenever she travelled, it was usually to see family members in Texas or Kentucky. She helped organize a Patterson family reunion during Thanksgiving weekend for over 40 years.  She enjoyed tracing and documenting the Patterson family tree.  She was always available to help support not only her immediate family, but her sisters and brothers. While in Premont she was a member of the Methodist Women’s Club and was a supporter of Light House School in West Columbia.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Timothy William Brown; and her brothers, Teman Jonathan Patterson, Ira James (IJ) Patterson, and David Lamar Patterson. She is survived by her loving husband, Marvin Edward Brown, Sr.; daughter, Diana Lee; son, Marvin Edward Brown, Jr.; sisters, Madelyne Finch and Ruth Green; grandchildren, Gina Cassaday, Lisa Rector; Randal (Kristin), Chris (Kimberlyn), Jimmy and Connie Grantham; Jared, Jennifer and Brett Brown; Eduardo and Jorge Gomez; 14 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and her special friend, Allison Jones.

The family will receive relatives and friends for visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. Funeral Services will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Danny Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers for Esther will be John Finch, Jorge Gomez, Cody Mallory, Trey Grantham, Randal Grantham, Christian Nelson. 

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

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Eula M. Brown - Eastview Cemetery

 

Gordon Anthony Brown - Eastview Cemetery

 

James Brown Sr.     Ruthie Lee Brown - Eastview Cemetery

Rutha Lee Brown

Funeral services for Rutha Lee Brown, 77, of Bay City will be held 1 pm Saturday at First Sacred Memorial Christian Church, Bay City, with the Rev. Phillip Parks officiating.  Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery, Bay City.

Visitation will be until 9 pm Friday at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel and from noon to 1 pm at the church.

Mrs. Brown was born Aug 10, 1910, in Texas to the Rev. Lee and Patsy Boone Parks and die May 12, 1988, at her residence. She was a member of Olive Leaf Chapter 219 Order of Eastern Star and the Christian church.

Survivors include her husband, James Brown Sr. of Bay City; four sons, Johnnie D. Brown, Kermit Brown, Roy Brown and A. J. Brown, all of Bay City; a brother, James Parks Sr. of Bay City; 12 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers include Troy Brown, Kermit L. Brown Jr., Robert Lee Brown, Earnest Brown, Darnell Brown and Larry James Brown.

Honorary pallbearers include Kermit L. Brown Sr., Johnnie D. Brown, Roy Brown, A. J. Brown, Janes Park Sr. and Albert James Brown.

Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City.

Daily Tribune, May 13, 1988                Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

 Odessa W. Brown     Eastview Cemetery

 

Susie W. Brown     Malachi Brown, Sr. - Eastview Cemetery

Malachi Brown, Sr.

Funeral services for Malachi Brown, 96, of Bay City will be held at 11 am Saturday at Enterprise Baptist Church with the Rev. A. H. Pointer officiating.  Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery.  Visitation will be until 9 pm today at Green’s Mortuary and from 10 to 11 am Saturday at the church.

Mr. Brown was born Oct. 28, 1890, in Texas to Sam and Jane Haley Brown and died April 25, 1987, at his residence.

He was a member of the Baptist church and St. James Lodge 217 A.F. & A.M.

Survivors include four sons, Lawrence and Floyd Brown, both of Galveston, and Malachi Brown Jr. and the Rev. Lloyd Brown, both of Bay City; five daughters, Bessie Henderson, Lorece Bankston and Jean E. Deadrick, all of Bay City; Mavis Whitson of El Sobrante, Calif., and Tommie L. Robinson of Houston; a sister, Lydia Brown Davis of Sweeny; 25 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be members of St. James Lodge 217 A. F. & A. M.  Honorary pallbearers are Larry Bankston, Charles Brown, Eric Lewis, Lemone Brown, Frank Whitson Jr., Billy Wayne Brown and J. W. Brown.

Arrangements are with Green’s Mortuary

Daily Tribune, May 1, 1987               Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

Samuel Brown Jr.
September 21, 1943 - November 4, 2025

Celebration of Life for Samuel “Gussie” Brown, Jr., will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Mother Zion Baptist Church, 2705 Ave B., Bay City, Texas 77414 where Rev. Climon Hall is pastor and Rev. Murray Martin will be the Eulogist.  Burial will follow at Cedarvale North Cemetery, Bay City.

Visitation will be on Friday, November 14, 2025 from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Duncan Roberts Funeral Home, 2500 Ave C, Bay City, Texas 77414.

Bay City Tribune, November 12, 2025
 

Royce Wayne Brune

Royce Wayne Brune, 77 of Wharton, was called home by the Lord on March 6, 2026.

Royce was born April 15, 1947 in Wharton to the late Edmund and Mary Brune. He graduated from Palacios High School in 1965 and served four years in the Air Force as an Air Force Medical Service Specialist.

He was a loving Dad and an awesome Papaw to his grandchildren, he loved so much. Kyndal, Taylor, J.R., Thomas and wife of Weimer and one great granddaughter. He is survived by his wife Patti, sons Justin (Brooke) and Jason of Wharton; sisters Joyce Brune Hunter, Mary Brune Brown, and Debbie Williams of Palacios; sisters-in-law Bobbie Brune, Joann Brune of Palacios, Lavry Len of Louisiana; and brother-in-law Allen and wife of San Antonio.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sister Sharon Dean, brothers Kenneth, Jack, Michael and Sonny; nephew Kyle Weed, brothers-in-law Trammel Hunter, Ralph Brown and Rick Williams.

Royce will be missed by his family and friends.

Palacios Beacon, March 26, 2025
 

James Carley Bryan           
December 20, 1932 - May 7, 2025

James Carley Bryan, 92, formerly of Tyler, Texas, passed away May 7, 2025. He was born December 20, 1932 in Zama, Mississippi to the late William D. Bryan and Lida Mable Brown Bryan. James graduated from Benavides High School and Texas A&I.

He served in the Army. He married his high school sweetheart and they had 4 children. He loved fishing and traveling in his RV. He enjoyed spending many summers in Colorado after retirement. He retired from Celanese.

He was preceded in death by three wives, Elizabeth (Betty) Louise Bryan in 1964, Viola Mae Bryan in 1994 and Billie Virginia Bryan in 2016; two sons, John Patrick Bryan in 1966 and William Michael Bryan in 1978 and one brother, Charles Thrasher Bryan in 2024. Survivors include his daughter, Joan Weathers (David); son James Bryan, Jr. (Debra); stepchildren Richard Minter (Pat), Jerry Minter, Walter Minter (Johnnie); sister Cynthia Ferguson (Tom); grandchildren Daniel Hanzik (Whitney), Michelle Huddleston, Michael Bryan (Kim) and Jennifer Bryan; 9 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Monday, May 12, 2025 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck with Rev. Lane Par-Due officiating. The family would like to thank Matagorda Nursing and Rehabilitation for taking great and loving care of daddy.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home

Bay City Tribune, May 9, 2025
 

Ella Bryant - Eastview Cemetery

 

Gertrude E. Bryant     Eastview Cemetery

 

James Richard Buis

The last goodbye is always the hardest one to say…

James Richard Buis passed away peacefully March 5, 2024 at the age of 84 in his beach house in Seabrook, Texas.

He was a beloved father, grandpa, husband, brother and uncle also known as James, Dad, Pawpaw, and Uncle Richard. A proud family man, Master Gardener, Air Force veteran, draftsman and mechanical engineer whose assignments took him to live and work coast-to-coast from his birth sate of NC to the Philippines, Michigan, Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Colorado, California, Tennessee, Arkansas and Arizona.

Throughout his life, he always enjoyed new places and adventures, flowers, Dodge pick-up trucks, stained-glass, collecting wood carvings, Bud mugs and beautiful paintings as well as listening to good country music, but of all he loved meeting new friends. His humor, smile and enthusiasm for life will truly be missed by all that knew him and loved him.

The endearing legacy of commitment to family, career and living life to the fullest will be carried on by his oldest son, Jaimie; daughter, Sonya; youngest son, Jason; his grandson, Evan and granddaughter-in-law, Hailee. He loved us and was proud of us all…more than we can know.

He was also always proud of and loved his Dutch heritage and North Carolina roots that include his parents: Peter and Estella Buis and siblings: Cecil Buis, Jean Long, David Guis, Edith Frost who have preceded him to Heaven and his two surviving siblings: younger brother, Charlie and younger sister, Emily as well as 3 generations of nephews and nieces, some of whom he never met in-person but always loved hearing about.

As his daughter, I was honored to serve as his primary caregiver for the last years of his life, but more than that I was blessed for 57 years to call him “Dad.” He was my forever mentor, advisor, role model, friend, my steady rock of dependability when life threw me curve balls and my biggest fan when I accomplished my dreams. His positive outlook showed me how to be courageous and brave, never quit and no matter how hard it gets never lose your faith.

I LOVE YOU DAD – see you in Heaven one day.
 

Mickey Wayne Bullock
November 18, 1946 - November 23, 2024

Mickey Wayne Bullock of Boydell, Arkansas passed away on November 23, 2024, at UAMS in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Mickey was born on November 18, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, to his parents, Charles Cecil Bullock and Hazel Jennings Bullock. Mickey was self-employed as a truck driver and surveyor. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and in younger days water skiing. He loved to work.

He is preceded in death by his parents and stepson Benjamin Walker.

Mickey is survived by his wife, Nancy Sherrer Bullock of thirty-one years of Boydell, sons Charles F. Bullock (Gina Faye) of Lake Village, Bryan Bullock of McGehee, daughter Mickey Diane Marabanian (Trey) of Lake Village, stepson, Steven Roe (Alyson) of Elmaton, TX, sister Carolyn Vick (Gary) of Terrell, TX, ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Pallbearers: Justin Bullock, Charles Allen Bullock, Christopher Bullock, Douglas Bullock, Ryan Marabanian, and Chandler Thompson

Visitation will take place on November 30, 2024, at Bishop King Funeral Home Chapel from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. followed by a Graveside service at 1:30 p.m. at Dermott City Cemetery.

Bay City Tribune, November 27, 2024
 

Madison Ann Burnside
August 26, 2025 - August 26, 2025

Madison Anne Burnside, infant daughter of Sky Alexis Svatek Burnside and Nicholas Dale Burnside, passed away August 26, 2025.

She is survived by her parents; maternal grandfather Jimmy Svatek, Jr.; maternal great grandmother Susan Siler; paternal grandparents Mark and Jill Burnside; uncles and aunts Chase Svatek (Morgan), Cherish Burnside and Jessica McGuinness (Matthew) and cousins Claire and Connor McGuinness.

Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 5, 2025 at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Michael Nixon Burnside
August 31, 1947 - April 22, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Michael Nixon Burnside on April 22, 2025, at his ranch outside Jourdanton, Texas, of metastatic lung cancer at 77 years old. Mike was born into a long line of farmers on August 31, 1947, in San Antonio, Texas. After surviving childhood polio, he grew up farming rice and running cows with his father near Baytown, Texas, until his father's untimely death in 1960. Mike graduated in 1965 from Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown, where he took time out from working on friends' cars to attend class. Mike met his wife, Connie Cook, in high school, and they married in 1966. They both attended Texas A&M, where Connie was allowed to enroll because she was married to an Aggie.

Mike obtained a BS in Agronomy in 1969, worked briefly for the new owner of the farm he grew up on, and then moved to Bay City, Texas, in 1971, where he farmed rice and raised three children: Mitzi, Jason, and Amy. In Bay City, Mike farmed rice and several row crops for 53 years, regularly producing the outstanding crop yields that earned him the nickname "Magic." He bought a tract of land near Jourdanton, Texas, in 2010 and turned it into a treasured ranch, perfecting it over fifteen years. He retired from farming and became a rancher for the remainder of his life (in spite of having told his family to "shoot him" if he ever bought a cow).

To those who knew and loved him, Mike answered to many names—Papa, The Colonel, Gravy, Magic, Boone, Uncle Mike, and Mikey. In every role he embraced—husband, father, friend, brother, hunter, fisherman, farmer, rancher, and community member—Mike brought unparalleled dedication, wisdom, and integrity. The things Mike loved most in his life were his family, early morning breakfast & coffee with friends, farming, the Jourdanton ranch (The Place), his Brangus cattle, fishing, deer hunting, and his chihuahuas. For all of us, Mike was always there, a provider and protector for all who knew him. He was the "Go-To Problem Solver" for fellow farmers, ranchers, businessmen, and for friends, family, and family friends throughout his life. He was a man of few words, but his words carried weight and had great significance. His integrity was an inspiration for everyone who knew him.

Mike was preceded in death by his father, Neil; mother, Sissie; and grandson, Christian. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Connie; mother-in-law, Gerry; sister, Beth; brother, Tommy (Dayle); sister-in-law, Linda; daughter, Mitzi, grandchildren, Michael and Mya; son, Jason (Tina); grandchildren, Zane and Zaelyn; daughter, Amy; nephews & nieces, Chuck and Corey, Jake, Brandy and Bianca; and his Chihuahua soul mate, Maggie.

 A Celebration of Mike's life will be held at Stone's Market, 1840 7th Street, Bay City, Texas, at 11 AM on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

In lieu of flowers, keeping with Mike's lifelong dedication to agriculture and investing in future generations, the family requests memorial contributions be made to either The Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association and mail to P.O. Box 1803, Bay City, Texas 77404-1803) or The Jourdanton FFA Booster Club (P.O. Box 927, Jourdanton, Texas 78026 (please indicate "In Memory of Mike Burnside" in Memo ).

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Maude Burton

Funeral services for Maude Virginia Burton, 60, of Bay City will be held at 1 pm Friday at Church of Christ, Moore Avenue, with Evangelist Roy L. Osband officiating.  Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery.

Visitation will be today.  There will be a wake from 7 to 9 pm today in the chapel at Green’s Mortuary.  The body will lie in state from noon to 1 pm Friday.

Mrs. Burton was born June 1, 1925, in Louisiana to Sandrus and Ginney V. Washington Geeter and died Jan 7, 1986, at John Sealy Hospital, Galveston.  She is a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include her husband, Leroy Burton of Bay City; father, Sandrus Geeter of Louisiana; a daughter, Jeneene Taylor of Bay City; two sons, Vencil A. Burton of Fort Worth and Randy Burton of Tulsa, Ariz.; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers include Bob Moses, Matthew Smith, Amos Deadrick, Arthur Smith, Arthur Camp Jr. and Bob Hughes.  Honorary pallbearers include Vencil A. Burton II and Randy Burton Jr.

Arrangements are with Green’s Mortuary.

Daily Tribune, January 1986               Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

Carlee Rhae Busby
November 6, 2001 – January 19, 2026

Carlee Rhae Busby passed away January 19, 2026, at the age of 24. She was born on November 6, 2001 in Bay City, Texas to Johnny Carl Busby and Valerie Craig Busby. Carlee never met a stranger, loved to help others, and was fiercely protective of those she loved. She enjoyed shopping at HEB and Walmart, and made numerous friends in the community from those daily shopping trips. From a young age, she found joy in the kitchen, where her love for cooking and baking first took shape. What began as simple recipes grew into a heartfelt passion, especially for baking cakes that became a part of family gatherings and celebrations.

Carlee was a loving daughter, granddaughter, niece, and cousin whose heart was devoted to her family. Caring for those she loved, especially her grandmother, brought her great joy. Her compassion, selflessness, and quiet strength were evident in the way she always put family first.

She is survived by her loving parents; grandmother, Gayle Craig, Aunt Kay Lynn Culp, and aunts Jo Ann Demmick (Michael) and Judy Busby; Cousin Tabitha Head, who shared a bond with her more like that of sisters.

Carlee is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Dobie Craig; paternal grandparents, Johnny Mack and Connie Busby; great-grandparents, James and Frances Gertrude (Gertie) Craig and Edward and Florence Brinkman; uncle, Charlie Culp, great- aunt, Karen Rasmussen; great uncles, Bobby Craig, Wayne Barry, Frank (Buck) Baker, Delcer King, and Wayne (Buddy) Brinkman.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 28, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at First Christian Church of El Campo. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. on the same day at the church. Following the service, burial will take place at Garden of Memories Cemetery in El Campo. Serving as her pallbearers are Kerry King, Kevin King, Kyle King, Jacob King, Russell Rasmussen, Bryan Rasmussen, Jeff Rasmussen, Dylon Perrens, Connor Perrens, Gene Castellano, and Zak Khan.

Triska Funeral Home
 

George Lewis Bush Jr. - Eastview Cemetery - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 

Donald Austin Busha
December 24, 1939 — May 1, 2025
Matagorda, TX
In Loving Memory of Donald Austin Busha
Beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend
1939 – 2025

Donald Austin Busha, age 85, passed away peacefully in the company of his loving family. Born in Council Hill, Oklahoma, Donald was one of six children raised on a farm, where he learned the values of hard work, resilience, and family principles that would guide him throughout his life.

Donald built a legacy, not only through his successful business, Busha Boatworks, but also through the family he raised and the community he cherished. A proud father of seven children, he is survived by Marla Busha, Donald Busha, Jr., Kevin Davis, Bob Busha and Casey Busha as well as numerous grandchildren, a great-grandson, his sister Carla Keen and his brothers  Dennis Busha and Daniel Busha. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marylyn, whose memory he honored every day.

A proud resident of Matagorda County, Donald was deeply rooted in the community he loved. He was known for his generous spirit, his support of local efforts, and his deep passion for fishing.

The bays and backwaters of the region were his sanctuary, and he could often be found exploring them with a rod in hand and a story to tell.

Donald’s memory will live on in the waters he cherished, the family he loved, and the community he helped shape. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.

Please join us in a Celebration of Life, Memorial with reception, of Donald Austin Busha: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 , at 10:30am.

Location: The Storm Shack 160 South Gulf Road Matagorda, TX.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Wharton Funeral Home

Bay City Tribune, May 9, 2025
 

Addie Lee Butler - Eastview Cemetery - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 

George Butler - Eastview Cemetery - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham