Matagorda County Obituaries
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Infant Cadina Dies Friday Eve – Rejino Cadina

Rejino Cadina, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cadina, died Friday, July 8 at 8:50 p. m., at the family residence at Ninth Street. The six day old child is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cadina, four brothers, Henry, Albert, Frank, Gregory, all of Bay City.

Funeral services were held Sunday at 4 p. m., from the Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, with the Rev. W. Murphy officiating. Burial was in Cedarvale cemetery under direction of Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, July 11, 1949
 


Charles T. Calhoun

Mr. Charles T. Calhoun, born 62 years ago in Mobile, Ala., died yesterday morning at Matagorda and was buried here in Cedarvale Cemetery yesterday, Rev. Jas. F. Carter officiating.

Mr. Calhoun came to Matagorda County when very young and has lived here at ___ that time till his death. His widow and eight of the ten children born to the couple survive him.

Matagorda County Tribune, December 17, 1915

Death of Mr. Calhoun

Sunday last at Wadsworth Mr. Calhoun departed this life after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Calhoun was a native of Alabama, and several years a resident of Bay City before he moved to Wadsworth three years ago. He was twice married, the first time to Miss Short, a sister of William Nance of Bay City. By the first wife he leaves three children, Walter L. of Wadsworth, Ernest and Mrs. Eugene Watkins, and by the second wife he is survived by Pettus Eugene in New Mexico, and Miss Pearl who is with her mother, the bereaved wife. Besides these relatives there is a step son at Blessing, Henry Short, and a stepdaughter, here, Mrs. Tel Lee.

The deceased was well known over the country, as a contractor, and had many friends who deeply sympathise with the sorrowing widow and children.

The funeral took place here at the grave, the remains being followed from the train at 1:15 to Cedarvale Cemetery. Rev. J. A. Carter of the First Methodist Church conducted the services.

Matagorda County News & Midcoast Farmer, December 14, 1915
 


Sharon Collier Wilcox Card
February 4, 1950 - May 27, 2017

Sharon Collier Wilcox Card, 67, of Brenham, TX, passed away May 27, 2017.

Funeral services will be Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 10 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Brenham.

Graveside follows at 3 p.m. at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, TX.

She was born February 4, 1950 in Henrietta, TX to Floydd “Buster” and Mary Sue (Bryant) Collier.

Sharon was preceded in death by her loving parents and brothers Calvin Collier and Glynn Collier.

Her loving family includes her husband, David Card; children, Kathy Wilcox of Boulder, CO, Tom Wilcox of Grand Junction, CO, Glynn and Hope Wilcox of Dallas, TX, Mary and Ray Petersen of Brenham TX; grandchildren, Jaqi Fairbanks, Izaiah Wilcox, Jaxon Wilcox, Suzie Wilcox and one new grandchild due in December, Megan and Jacob Roses, Rachel Petersen, Emily Petersen, Grace Petersen; sisters, Kyy Minkert, Sue Neuman; sister-in-law, JoAnn Collier; father-in-law and mother-in-law,  Lewis and Gretchen Card.

Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer, Brenham, TX 77833. 979-836-3611.

 www.BrenhamMemorialChapel.com

Bay City Tribune, June 7, 2017
 


Henry Wayne Carroll

April 3, 1935 - May 7, 2017

Henry Wayne Carroll, age 82, of Matagorda, Texas, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, entrepreneur, mentor, friend, visionary and servant of Christ went home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2017.

Wayne was born April 3, 1935 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Henry and Reba Carroll.

Wayne was preceded in death by his mother and father; his sisters, Jane and Sharon.

He is survived by wife, Sue; daughter, Donna, and her daughters, Elisabeth and Alexandra, and granddaughter, Audrey; son, Mark with his wife Julieta and daughter Kayleigh; and daughter, Dana and her son, Ryan and daughter, Kimberly.

Wayne, above all, loved, and was adored by, his family. Wayne gave selflessly, and supported his family, his many friends, his church and his community.

A graduate of Oklahoma State University, Wayne embarked on a successful 60+ year career in the oil and gas industry, learning the industry from the ground up, beginning with his 20+ year stint at Daniel Industries, where he held a number of management positions.  He brought that experience and insight to multiple entrepreneurial ventures, including co-founding and serving as Vice President of Flow Automation, founding and serving as President of Premier Instruments, Inc. and founding and serving as Chairman, CEO and President of TMCo, Inc.

Wayne was a man with a great entrepreneurial spirit.

He saw opportunity where others perceived obstacles. He embraced challenge where others might retreat in fear. He would not accept defeat and would praise God for all.  He loved building projects and has many beautiful testaments to his credit. TMCo stands as a lasting legacy to Wayne’s vision and drive as well as his commitment to those he encountered over his life.  Wayne established TMCo’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the heart of Wewoka, Oklahoma, bringing jobs and economic development to his childhood home.  He was dearly loved by his employees, each of whom he knew by name.  In business, as in life, Wayne was old school; his handshake and his word were his bond, as strong as oak.

Wayne’s easy smile and laugh and ability to relate to people of all walks of life meant he seldom met a stranger, only friends or potential friends.  He was known as a great story teller as he shared of his travels around the world.  Wayne loved hunting and fishing, and time with family and friends, creating a sanctuary where all were welcome on the Colorado River in Matagorda.

Wayne was an active member of Discover Life Church, Markham, Texas, with a passion to help young people.

The family would like to ask that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be sent in his honor to Discover Life Church, P.O. Box 729, Markham, TX 77456 or online at https://www.discoverlifechurch.me/give

A visitation was held on Friday May 12, 2017 at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Funeral services were held at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home on Saturday May 13, 2017 at 3 p.m.

Burial followed at Klein Memorial Park.

Bay City Tribune, May 14, 2017

 


Anna M. Cartwright

(March 7, 1927 - January 27, 2017)

 

Anna M. Cartwright, 89, of Palacios passed away January 27, 2017. She was born March 7, 1927 in Palacios, Texas to the late August Mosier and Elsie F. Ofswald Mosier.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband George M. Cartwright and a daughter Naomi C. Oberer. Survivors include daughter Georgeanna Smith of Sugar Land; grandchildren Stacy Smith and Eric Smith & wife Katherine and great grandchildren Quentin Davenport & wife Stephanie and Shane Malcolm-Hicks.

 

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM until 7PM Thursday at the Palacios Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Friday, February 3, 2017 at the Palacios Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Webb officiating. Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers are Daniel Campbell, Charles Mosier, Edwin Mosier and Quentin Davenport.

 

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home

 


Jimmy David Cashion
July 15, 1935 - June 9, 2017

Jimmy David Cashion passed away Friday, June 9, 2017 surrounded by family at his home in Boerne.  He was 81 years old.

He was born to David Malcolm Cashion and Mary Elizabeth Carr Cashion on July 15, 1935 in Houston, Texas.

Jim is survived by his wife, Elaine Kerr Cashion; his daughter, Kimberly McCormick (Scott) of Seattle, WA; a step-daughter, Erin Barnett (Ricky) of Friona, TX; two grandchildren, Josh and Kendall Barnett of Friona; two brothers, Tommy Cashion (Kitty) of Molina, GA, and J.L. (Butch) Cashion (Sandy) of Bay City, TX; four nieces and two nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Billy Cashion; and his first wife, Connie Vaughn Cashion.

Jim attended Texas A&M on a swimming scholarship.  He was active in sports and placed in the State Swimming Meet.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956 and was stationed in Stuttgart, Germany.  He participated in the Army basketball, volleyball, track and water polo teams.  He also attended Wharton Jr. College, and then graduated from Texas A&I University where he was active on the traveling rodeo team for bull riding and bareback riding.  Jim participated in open rodeos, NIRA, SRA, Ohio and New Mexico and various associations from 1953 to 1970.  Riding in the Old Timers Association, where he rode his last bull at 47 years of age.  He attended University of Houston, University of New Mexico, and Antioch University for certifications in Education and Counseling.

He married Connie Vaughn on April 15, 1961. They had one daughter, Kimberly Lynn born in 1962.  After 38 years of marriage, Connie passed away in 1999 from complications of kidney disease.

Jim's work career began with Brown & Root Construction Company in Houston, TX.  He then became a coach at Van Vleck High School.  He later worked for the U.S. Department of Interior for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Job Corps for 28 years.  After retirement, he moved to Kerrville and taught at Tivy High School.  He taught  for approximately ten years.  There he met Elaine Kerr Kretzschmar and they were married in 2003.

Jim loved history and the legends that went along with it.  He reenacted western skits in Brackettville, Alamo Village, and several shows at dance halls and events in San Antonio.  He did all kinds of characters but Wyatt Earp was his favorite dress and character to quote.  Reading about all these legends and telling their REAL stories remained one of his enjoyments.

The Four Cashion brothers: Jimmy, Billy, Tommy and Jerry are the descendants of the "The Old 300".  These were settlers in Austin's first colony.  The original three families arriving in Texas in 1824; Phillip Singleton, James Walker Sr. of Washington County and John Taylor of Harris County.

He also enjoyed traveling in various states and cruises with his family as well as his beloved yearly fishing trip with his brothers in Matagorda.

Donations may be made to the charity or faith of choice, the Texas Oncology at 694 Hill Country Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028, or Kronkosky Place at 17 Old San Antonio Road, Boerne, TX 78006.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, June 16, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Boerne.

To leave condolences for the family and to view a video of Jim's life, please visit www.ebensberger-fisher.com and select the obituaries tab.

Arrangements are with Ebensberger-Fisher Funeral Home of Boerne, Texas.

Bay City Tribune, June 14, 2017
 


Manuel Casique

March 12, 1990 - February 23, 2017

Manuel Casique, 26, of Bay City, Texas passed away February 23, 2017.

He was born March 12, 1990 to Basilio Casique and Alberta Ochoa Casique.

Survivors include his parents; daughters, Alexis Nicole Casique and Aleyna Casique; son, Manuel Casique Jr.; siblings, Mary Quintero, Raul Cacique, Adriana Sanchez, Francisca Garcia, Ofelia Velero, Margarita Garcia, Alberta Almeda, Basilio Casique, Jr. and Jessica Reddick.

A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City.

Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City, with Msgr. Gerry Cernoch officiating.

Interment will follow 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 in Bay City, Texas. 979-245-4613.

Bay City Tribune, March 1, 2017                        Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise


 


Pete David Castaneda

June 19, 1961 - February 12, 2017

 

Pete David Castaneda, 55, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on February 12, 2017 in Florence, KY.

 

He was born in Bay City, Texas to Enas Sr. and Lydia Castaneda on June 19, 1961.

 

David graduated from Tidehaven High School. He worked as a Swing Bridge Operator for 13 years. David enjoyed spending time doing woodcrafts and mechanic work, but what he loved doing the most was fishing. He said he had the perfect job working as a swing bridge operator. If you wanted to know if the fish were biting, he would be the one to know.

 

David Castaneda was preceded in death by his father, Enas Castaneda Sr.

 

He is survived by his mother, Lydia Castaneda of Markham; wife, Bonnie R. Brown and step-sons Shad Brown and Seth Kirby of Kentucky; sisters, Cindy Castaneda (Bennie Boone) of Markham, Deborah Castaneda Griggs (Chuck) of Cleveland, Texas and Mary Ann Medina (Pedro Sr.) of Markham; brothers, Richard Castaneda of Markham, Johnny Castaneda of Clute, Joe Castaneda (Darlene) of Wadsworth and Enas Castaneda Jr. (Belle) of Markham; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He also loved, and will be missed, by his two little Shih Tzu's, Sullivan and Sadie.

 

Visitation was held at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home on Friday, February 17, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

 

Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church in Markham on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 10 a.m. with Pastor Damon Rambo officiating.

 

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

 

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

 

Bay City Tribune, February 19, 2017

 


Wilber Ray Chambers          Alma Marie Chambers

Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 


Gerald McLendon Clark

EDNA - Gerald McLendon Clark, of Edna passed away at the age of 81 on October 27, 2016. He was born on January 7, 1935 in Bay City, Texas to Siburn Jefferson Clark Sr. and Gussie Lee McLendon Clark.

He is survived by his loving wife, Almetta Sue Clark, and their three children: Gerald Clark, Jr. and his wife Sharla, Christy Clark and Julie Kay Clark. Also remembering him fondly are his six grandchildren: Rocky, Wayne, Brandy, Austin, Tristan, Dylan, and Catherine.

Gerald committed himself to public service early on in his life, attending Christian University and The University of Texas before eventually earning his degree in Behavioral Sciences at The University of Houston Victoria. He also served in the U.S. Army as a Counter-Intelligence Special Agent in Italy before returning home to the business of farming and ranching. As a farmer, he served his community in many capacities, including being a President of the Jackson County Farm Bureau and serving on The State Committee of the Farm Service Agency of the United States Department of Agriculture, where he helped shape national agriculture policy. He has been an active member of The Edna Rotary since around 1965, he has served as President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. He was awarded both The Paul Harris Award and Rotarian of the year. He was also a Director of First Prosperity Bank, a member of The Victoria Symphony Board, and a Precinct Chairman of The Jackson County Democratic Party.

Gerald is preceded in death by his parents, and his brother; Siburn Jefferson Clark, Jr.

His family and friends will remember him as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, but also as a compassionate leader for the social and environmental issues, a true renaissance man, and an avid Longhorn Fan.

In Lieu of Flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be sent to The First United Methodist Church of Edna - Air Conditioning Fund, P.O. Box 790, Edna, TX 77957.

There will be a Celebration of Life Service at 11:30 am on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at The First United Methodist Church of Edna with Pastor Adam Knapp officiating.

Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, TX 77957, 361-782-2152

Victoria Advocate, October 30, 2016
 


David Rosser Cole

(October 18, 1949 - February 10, 2017)

 

David Rosser Cole, 67, of Bay City passed away February 10, 2017 after a long struggle with kidney disease. He was born October 18, 1949 in Bay City, Texas to Rosser Moody Cole and Virginia Bell Davis Cole. David slipped away quietly with his father at his side.

 

He was preceded in death by his mother Virginia Cole and his wife Joyce Minter Cole. Survivors include his father Rosser Cole; son Clint Cole, brothers Raymond Cole, Roy Cole (wife Kathy) and Allan Cole; step sisters Janie Flemming and Mona Davenport along with many nieces and nephews.

 

David grew up working on his family’s grass farm contributing to the team effort of fertilizing, watering, mowing, and spraying weeds for months, until the turf grass was ready for harvesting, and then repeating the process all over again.

 

He loved working on cars and he was well known in his high school days for his “souped up” yellow 1964 Chevrolet Impala. Other friends with fast cars used to compete with him to see how quickly they could cross a quarter mile marker out on a country road starting from a dead stop.

 

David was always joking around with everyone he knew and even those he didn’t know. He sometimes got strange looks from those that didn’t know him because they did not know at first that he was a chronic jokester. That made it even funnier to those that knew what was going on and were watching the perplexed expression coming from the bewildered stranger. Finally, everyone would laugh and let the stranger know David was just joking. Those that knew David will smile when reading these words because they know exactly what we are talking about.

 

Earlier in life, David took up flying and especially enjoyed executing spin recoveries, a maneuver where they would intentionally put the airplane into a diving spin and then pull out of it before getting too close to the ground. Family members can recall him with his crop dusting friends doing these spins high above the family farm’s airstrip. It was really a site to see.

 

Later in life, David assisted his father drilling and repairing water wells. Even as David’s health began to fail, he would get up early and go out for half a day’s work. He enjoyed being out and active.

 

David will be sorely missed by those that knew him.

 

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Cedarvale Cemetery with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating.

 

Bay City Tribune online         Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 

 


James Patrick Conroy Sr.
November 5, 1938 - May 19, 2017

James Patrick Conroy Sr., "JP", of Bay City, TX peacefully passed away at Houston Hospice on Friday, May 19, 2017, at the age of 78.

He was born in Bay City, TX to the late Martin and Mattie Conroy on November 5, 1938.

James was a member of the Matagorda Community Baptist Church, American Legion, and VFW, having served in the United States Army. He loved helping others, playing dominos, dancing and spending time with his friends and family.  James will be missed by many!

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at the Matagorda Community Baptist Church at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 26, 2017 with Pastor Mitch Sauls officiating.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be sent in his honor to Matagorda Community Baptist Church, P.O. Box 733, Matagorda, TX 77457 or Houston Hospice at www.houstonhospice.org.

Bay City Tribune, May 24, 2017
 


Emmett Edmond Cooke

July 15, 1924 - February 3, 2017

 

Emmett Edmond Cooke, a World War II veteran of The United States Navy and member of The Greatest Generation, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 in San Antonio Texas.

 

He was born to Mark and Elfrieda Cooke on July 15, 1924 in Kenedy.

 

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of seventy years, Grace Manka Cooke, who passed away May 6, 2016; his parents; brother, William; and sisters, Joyce and DeLoris.

 

He is survived by his son, Michael (Mary Beth); grandsons, Cameron, Alexander, and Nicholas Cooke; granddaughter, Elizabeth Grace Cooke of Salado, Texas; son, Bobby of Portland, Texas; son,  James of Austin, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

 

Emmett attended Kenedy High School and loved his memories of playing football as a Kenedy Lion 1941-1944. Emmett and Grace were married on the aircraft carrier USS Hornet in San Francisco Bay on August 21, 1945. He spent his professional life in the oil and gas industry, and relocated often in his career, living at various places, including Kenedy, Yorktown, George West, Bay City, Portland, and Midland, Texas, and Kaplan, Louisiana, before finally settling in San Antonio in 1980. He continued in private oil and gas ventures after his retirement from Valero Corporation.

 

Visitation was held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 12 noon at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy, Texas, with Funeral Service at 1 p.m. and interment following in the family plot in the Kenedy Cemetery.

 

Bay City Tribune, February 12, 2017

 


Vera G. Cordes
March 30, 1925 - June 15, 2017

Vera G. Cordes, 92, of Columbus passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017.

She was born on March 30, 1925 in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma to the late Harry Austin and Lillie Mae Collins Shaffer.

Vera and her husband William resided in Bay City for 40 years. She was a member of the Auxiliary of VFW Post 2438 and Calvary Baptist Church.

Vera and William were married for 71 years. She loved her family. Cherishing her husband, her children, her grandchildren and her great- grandchildren.

Vera is preceded in death by her parents; brothers; and sisters.

She is survived by her husband of 71 years, William Cordes;  children, Larry Wayne Cordes and wife Lynette, and Charles E. Cordes and wife Kathy; sister, Ethel Chapman,; grandchildren, Virginia Cordes, Wayne Cordes, Charles E. Cordes Jr. and Glen Briggs; seven great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Oliver Cordes, sister-in-law, Gladys Withrow; and numerous nieces, nephews and other loving relatives.

The family received friends and relatives Sunday, June 18, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 19, 2017 at Taylor Bros Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas.

Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ladies Auxiliary  of V. F.W. Post 2438 or Hospice Brazos Valley, 1048 N. Jefferson, La Grange, Texas 78945.

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, June 21, 2017                  Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 


Rosa Lee Reed Coston
January 12, 1923 - April 27, 2017

Rosa Lee Reed Coston, 94, of Van Vleck, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior April 27, 2017.

She was born January 12, 1923 to the late Robert L. and Georgie Brock Reed.

Rosa Lee had lived in Van Vleck since 1933. She and Doyle O’Hanlin Coston married in 1940. Doyle retired from LCRA and then served as a Constable for 12 years. He and Rosa Lee had been married 62 years when he passed away in August of 2002.

Rosa Lee always valued God and family and has passed this down to her entire family. She has been a member of the First Baptist Church of Van Vleck for many years. You couldn’t find a more loving and heartfelt person that portrayed the goodness of God in so many ways. She truly is God’s instrument on this Earth to love people and give them a place to call home. She has fulfilled her calling as a wife, mother and grandmother to the fullest.

Rosa Lee is the patriarch of this family. She started what is now a 74 year old Christmas tradition after the birth of her first child. What once started in the living room of a small house, has for the past 16 years been celebrated in the garage due to the enormous size of her family. They gather every Christmas Eve to celebrate the birth of our Savior. She has always welcomed everyone into her home with open arms, and if she knew you were coming to celebrate Christmas with the family, you would even have a present under the tree. It has always been a tradition that once the Christmas meal had finished, she would gather all the small children around the tree and tell them the story of the birth of Jesus. She wanted to make sure that they all knew the true meaning of Christmas.

Rosa Lee is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Doyle O’Hanlin Coston; and daughter, Bonnie Coston.

She is survived by daughters, Doyleen Coston Justice (Don), Gwynda Coston Harvey Jones (the late Gary Jones) and Judy Coston Calk (Tranis); two nieces whom she raised, Sandra Reed James (Dennis) and Patti Reed Gilbert (Michael); grandchildren, Dianna Hales (Kenny), Shelly Weeks (Bret), Jay Harvey (Stephanie), Stephen Harvey (Tyrena), Julie Justice, Michelle (Pete), Thomas Lee Calk (Jackie), Toby Calk (April), Kristi Corenfield (Henry), Wesley Harvey (Michelle), Paula Boone (Marty), Sandra James (Dennis) and Patti Gilbert (Mike); 27 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and relatives beginning at 1 p.m., Monday, May 1, 2017 at First Baptist Church in Van Vleck, Texas.

Services will follow visitation, at 2 p.m., at First Baptist Church of Van Vleck with the Rev. Bob Hobbins officiating.

Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

Pallbearers are Jay Harvey, Stephen Harvey, Thomas Calk, Kenny Hales, Bret Weeks, Wesley Harvey, Marty Boone and Mike Gilbert.

Honorary pallbearers are Don Justice, Tranis Calk and Mike McMurrey.

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, April 30, 2017                  Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 


Vannie Mae Cox
(April 30, 1918 - April 23, 2017)

Vannie Mae Cox, 98, of Bay City, passed away April 23, 2017. She was born April 30, 1918 in Brady, Texas to the late John M. and Minnie Day Evans.

Vannie is survived by her son Elton Maden (Joyce); grandchildren Carl R. Lee (Karen), Lesha Miletello (Leonard), Chris Lee, Terre Ryman (Kenneth); great grandchildren Bryan Lee, Britney DeLong, Elyssa Sonnier, Lacey DeLong, Morgan Ryman, Maci Ryman, Taylor Lee and Cheryl Lee and great-great grandchildren Logan Lee, Lincoln Lee and Briley Ryman. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband William Robert Maden; husband Shelby Cox; daughter Jean Lee; sister Minnie Ruth Talafuse and brothers Ollie Evans, Fred Evans and Johnny Evans.

Services will be held 10:00am Friday, April 28, 2017 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home                 Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 


Jessie Lee Crosson
June 20, 1930 - September 18, 2017

Jessie Lee Crosson, 87, died peacefully on September 18, 2017 at Legacy Matagorda House, after a brief struggle with cancer.

Jessie was born June 20, 1930 in Gould, OK. to Roy Lee and Lula Mae Keith.

Jessie graduated high school when there were only 11 grades, and graduated salutatorian.

Jessie is survived by her husband, the Rev. O. J. Crosson, UPCI. Jessie is also survived by her sons, Danny Crosson and wife Ann, Kenneth Crosson and wife Donna; two grandsons, Joey Crosson and wife Deborah, Chad Crosson and wife Teresa; one granddaughterg Starla Crosson; three great-grandchildren, Lyndsey, Blaine and Pinella Crosson; four sisters, Jean Crosson and husband Lonnie, Wanda Frankum and husband Bobby, Neta Frankum and husband Norman, Dorothy Irwin and husband Gary; brother, Bobby Keith and wife Sandra; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Taylor Bros Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, September 22, 2017 at Taylor Bros.

Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas.

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, September 20, 2017            Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Oliver Joe Crosson, Jr.
October 10, 1927 - October 17, 2020

Oliver Joe Crosson, Jr., 93 died peacefully at Texoma Christian Care Nursing Home on October 17, 2020. Joe was born October 10, 1927 in Dale, TX, the son of Oliver and Carrie Crosson.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jessie in September of 2017. Joe and Jessie were married 70 years in August 2017.  Together they pastored in
Boling/Wharton, Dalhart, Graham, Brady and McAllen, all Texas cities.

Joe is survived by two sons Danny & his wife Ann and Kenneth & his wife Bernadine; two grandsons Joey & his wife Deborah and Chad & his wife Teresa; one granddaughter Starla; three great grandchildren Lyndsey, Blaine and Pinella; brothers Lonnie & his wife Jean and Tommy & his wife Shirley; sister Ruby and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm Monday, October 26, 2020 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home


 


JoAnn Crow
(December 28, 1949 - August 31, 2017) 

JoAnn Crow, 67, of Bay City passed away August 31, 2017. She was born December 28, 1949 in Bay City to the late Martin Luford Crow and Alma Leona Ray Crow.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Allen Ray Crow and her sister Jannie Valerie Crow Ryman.

Survivors include her brother-in-law Johnny C. Ryman of Bay City; sister-in-law Sue Crow of Bay City; nieces Carla Cox & husband Lee of Bay City, Karen Meier & husband Keith of Katy and Kim Crow of Bay City; nephew Duane Ryman & wife Karen of Bay City and numerous great-nieces and nephews whom JoAnn loved as if they were her own children.

JoAnn had considered Bay Villa Nursing Home her home for several years. A memorial service honoring her life will be held there at a later date.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 


Margie Lois Lusk Cummings
May 30, 1925 - June 12, 2017

Margie Lois Lusk Cummings, 92, of Bay City, Texas was peacefully called home June 12, 2017 while surrounded by her family.

She was born May 30, 1925 at home in Maydelle, Texas,  Cherokee County, to the late Albert Monroe Lusk and Nettie Lou Perry.

Lois lived her young life in and around Rusk, Texas. She married Ebbie Byron Cummings in 1947, and they lived in Sugar Valley where they raised five children. The last twenty years, Lois had lived in Bay City. She retired from working as an LVN from Matagorda General Hospital, mostly in the nursery taking care of all the newborn babies. She loved her job. Lois was a founding member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Bay City where she attended until her health prevented her going.

Lois is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, EB Cummings; her sister, Lillie Mae Biggs; and her brothers Elvis, Elton and Alvin Lusk.

She is survived by her sons, David Carroll (Brenda) and Kenneth Cummings; daughters, Lynda Westbrook (John), Connie Blakley (Jimmy) and Genelle Logan (Pat); 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

A special thank you to Dr. Byrd and his staff; Angels Home Health Care and Houston Hospice El Campo for all the loving care our Mother received.

The family will receive friends and relatives beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.

Services will follow visitation at 10 a.m. at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

Interment will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2017 at Mount Hope Cemetery in Rusk, Texas.

Pallbearers are Michael Blakley, Scott Organ, Chris Warren, Justin Hawthorne and Jimmy Reiger.

Honorary pallbearers are Don Lusk, Larry Lusk, James Schmerber, Ryan Henning, Brian Arceneaux, Brian Benedix, Sean Brooks and Shane Johnson.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Bay City or Houston Hospice El Campo, P.O. Box 1417, El Campo, Texas 77437.

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, June 14, 2017
 


Barbara Joyce Curtis

December 12, 1927 - September 3, 2017

Barbara Joyce Curtis, 89, of Palacios, TX passed away September 3, 2017. She was born December 12, 1927 in Daisetta, TX to Robert Quince and Ella Booth Mansell.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, and daughter-in-law Kathy O. Curtis. She is survived by her husband, of sixty-four years, Marvin L. Curtis; son Robert Curtis of Palacios; daughter Renalynn Curtis Willis of Bay City; grandchildren Heather Curtis, Jason Polasek, Scott Willis and Thomas Willis; great-grandchildren LeAnn Willis, Brenton Willis, Camron Willis, Asia Willis, Scott Willis, Jr. and Sady Willis.

The family will receive friends and relatives 5:00pm-7:00pm Friday, September 8 at Palacios Funeral Home. Services are 2:00pm Saturday, September 9, 2017 at First United Methodist of Palacios with Rev. David King officiating. Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers are Steven Curtis, Mark Koening, Ted Bates, Jimmy Neeley, Tom Holsworth and Mike Morey. Honorary pallbearers Will Mozley and Marty Rieck.

The family request in lieu of flowers that a donation be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 947, Palacios, TX 77465.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 


 

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