Matagorda County Obituaries
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CECILIA H. FAGAN

TIVOLI - Cecilia H. "Aunt Cecil" Fagan, 98, of Tivoli passed away Jan. 1, 2010. Cecilia was born Aug. 1, 1911, in Bay City, to the late Peter Hamel and Emma Botard Hamel. She and her late husband, W.P., were longtime ranchers in the Tivoli area, and members of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Cecilia had also served on the Altar Society.

Survivors include her nieces, Ann Wolfshohl, Margaret Duelberg (Richard), and Jean Biederman, all of Victoria.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, W.P. "Bill" Fagan; a sister, Estelle Hamel Biederman; niece, Barbara Day; two infant brothers.

A rosary will be recited Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at 7 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Tivoli, the Rev. Charles Doherty officiating. Burial will follow in Tivoli Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church or a charity of the donor's choice. Colonial Funeral Home, Victoria, 361-578-3535.

Published in the Victoria Advocate  January 3, 2010.
 

Jessie Faye Falks
June 1, 1939 - April 10, 2024

Jessie Faye McKissick Falks, of Palacios passed away peacefully surrounded by her three children April 10, 2024. Jessie was born June 1, 1939, in Bay City, Texas to Thomas and Alma McKissick.  She graduated from Tidehaven High School where she was a twirler. After graduating from high school, Jessie married the love of her life, Jack Falks.  Jessie spent her early married life being a stay-at-home mom before starting a career in banking. She has always considered the Matagorda area home, after retirement she and Jack eventually returned to Palacios.  In 2017 she moved to Round Rock, Texas to live with her daughter Kay. 

Once back in Palacios she enjoyed spending time with her mother and sister. Jessie loved to be outside staying active mowing grass and gardening, reading the newspaper and taking care of her cats. 

Jessie was a kind person who was always calm and happy. 

Jessie was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Alma McKissick, her husband Jack Falks and brothers Gerald and Kenneth McKissick.  She is survived by her children Kay; Jack Jr. and wife Delisa; Rachel McDaniels and husband Michael, as well as grandchildren Kristyn Pittman (Casey) Thomas McDaniels (Caitlyn), Claudia Stadelmann (Kurt), great granddaughter Olivia and sister Susie Glasscock and husband Craig. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services will be Monday, April 15, 2024, 10:30a.m. at the Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, Texas with Chris Webber officiating.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Jack W. Falks, 68, of Palacios died August 12, 2006.

He was born June 7, 1938 in Floresville, Texas to E. N. Falks, Sr. and Miriam Opal Baker Falks. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Palacios and a member of The Masonic Lodge.

Survivors include: his wife, Jessie McKissick Falks of Palacios; daughters, Miriam Kay Falks and Rachel McDaniels and husband Michael all of Hutto, Texas; son, Jack W. Falks, Jr. and wife Delisa of College Station; sister, Jean Ann Davidson and husband Sammy of Palacios; brother, E. N. Falks, Jr. and wife Bea of Tennessee; and three grandchildren, Kristyn, Thomas, and Claudia.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Palacios with the Rev. Dave Gruhn officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home. 361-972-2012.

Bay City Tribune, August 16, 2006
 

JOYCE WOODLAND FALKS

PORT LAVACA - Joyce Woodland Falks, 77, of Port Lavaca passed away June 27, 2010. She was born Jan. 6, 1933 in Edna, to the late Hiram Samuel and Lyndale Hensley Woodland. She was a member of the Eastern Star. Joyce had a unique way with people. She made friends wherever she went and always had a smile for everyone.

Her sons, Ed N. Falks III and Samuel Wayne Falks, preceded her in death.

Survivors include her sons, Laval Dee Falks and wife Marcia of Mt. Juliet, Tenn. and Russell Lynn Falks of Corpus Christi; brother, Frederick Woodland and wife Cathy of Port Lavaca; and grandchildren, Leon Laval Falks and Dee Ann King.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at Palacios Funeral Home. The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Palacios with Rev. James Amerson officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens in Edna.

Pallbearers will be Dee Falks, Leon Falks, Rusty Woodland, Shea Watts, Hensley Weaver, and Sammy Davidson.

Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Detar Hospital, Trinity Shores Assisted Living in Port Lavaca, Twin Pines in Victoria, and to Dr. Rakesh Kathpalia for the love and care given to Joyce.

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

Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home. 361-972-2012.

Published in Victoria Advocate on June 30, 2010
 

Mary Fanson
(April 24, 1936 - March 11, 2007)

Mary Fanson, 70 of Wadsworth, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2007 in Bay City. She was born April 24, 1936 in Bay City to the late Henry B. Lewis and Irene “MeMe” Bruce Lewis. She was a lifelong resident of Matagorda County and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her husband: George A. Fanson of Wadsworth; her daughters and sons-in-law: Carrie & Lonnie Fultz of Wadsworth, Carmin & Craig Bertling of Kingsbury and Suzie & Rodney Smith of Wadsworth; by her sister: Jessie Kay of Brazoria; by nine grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive visitors from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Hardaway officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be Ricky Hernandez, Joey Hernandez, Steve Martinez, Larry Lewis, David Walker and Dewayne Walker. Honorary pallbearers will be Lonnie Fultz, Craig Bertling and Rodney Smith.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.

www.taylorbros.net
 

BAY CITY - Charles Edison Farmer Sr., 90, of Bay City, formerly of Edna, died on March 11, 2008. He was born Aug. 2, 1917, to O. P. and Calva Farmer in Farmersville.

He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps, United States Calvary, Army Reserves and the United States Navy. He married Bonnie Claflin in 1948 and, after moving around with his work building oilrigs, they settled in Edna where he was a self-employed contractor.

After retiring from contracting, he built and operated two shrimp boats, which were docked in Palacios. After selling the shrimp boats, he played a lot of golf and was a member of the Edna Country Club for many years.

He is survived by his seven children, Patty (husband Ron), Tom (wife Ellen), Peggy (husband Dennis), Kathryn (husband Ernest), Charlie (wife Penny), Steve and Jimmy; 13 grandchildren, Jeff (wife Melinda), Cheri, Jacob, Jakota (husband Jason), Jerusha, Sara (husband Cody), Joshua, Johnathan, Jocelynn, Rebecca, Adam (wife Rebecca), Robert and Ryan; 16 great-grandchildren, Colbey, Hannah, Sierra, Axl, Gage, Gier, Jadon, Jalie, Kaylyn, Brandon, Benjamin, Blake, Kathryn, Carter, Joe and Meagan.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie, and granddaughter, Jessica Reaves.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2008, at Slavik Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 14, 2008 at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at Memory Gardens of Edna.

Memorial donations may be made to the donor's choice or American Heart Association.

Arrangements by Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 3/13/2008.

Jimmy Neil Farmer, 49 of Bay City, Texas was born April 14, 1959, the son of Jimmy Lee Farmer and June (Martin) Farmer. His family is from the Boswell area and he worked as a truck driver.

Jimmy Farmer passed away in Victoria, Texas on Friday, September 19, 2008.

Jimmy Neil was preceded in death by: paternal grandparents, Jimmy McCoy and Leona (Mock) Farmer; maternal grandparents, John Thomas and Bertie Lee Martin; and one sister, Arlene Reece.

Jimmy Neil is survived by: three daughters, Crystal Lee Farmer, Rachel Amber Farmer, and Jessica Nicole Farmer all of Bay City, Texas; parents, Jimmy Lee and June Farmer of Bay City, Texas; two sisters, Sandra Landry of Corpus Christy, Texas, and Cindy VanWambeck of Sammamish, Washington; one granddaughter, Dazia Formby of Bay City, Texas, several nieces and nephews; and a dear friend, Becky Dearman of Odem, Texas.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2008 in Restland Cemetery in Boswell, Oklahoma.

Prater-Lampton-Mills & Coffen Funeral Home, 216 E. Jackson Hugo, Oklahoma 74743, (580) 326-6464 is in charge of the arrangements.

Bay City Tribune, Published September 25, 2008
 

RILEY FRANKLIN FARMER JR.

BAY CITY - Riley Franklin Farmer Jr. passed away on Jan. 3, 2010.

He was preceded in death by his father, Riley Franklin Farmer Sr.; his mother, Ida Mae Farmer; and his brother, Bruce Farmer.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Mika Farmer; his daughter and son-in-law, Alan and Sarah Martinez; five grandchildren; his brother, J.D. Farmer; his sister, Ruth Holtman; his brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Dianne Farmer; several nieces and nephews; and the mother of his children, Adelle Farmer.

Frank was born in Virginia on April 23, 1945 and worked as a carpenter. He moved to Texas at age 30, and he resided in Bay City until the time of his death. He enjoyed fishing and traveling with his friends and family. He was loved and will be missed greatly.

A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church at 4 p.m. today, Jan. 7, 2010.

Published in Victoria Advocate on January 7, 2010
 

Martha Laurine Farned, 86, of Bay City passed away Jan. 15, 2009. She was born Sept. 20, 1922 in Kingsville, TX to the late Robert Campbell Burt, Sr. & Della Lee Watson Burt and grew up in Sweeny, TX. She worked for Garrison Telephone Company in Sweeny and later for Southwestern Bell in Bay City. After her marriage and first child, she left Southwestern Bell to devote her time to being a homemaker and mother. She enjoyed baking, sewing, quilting and crocheting.
 

Survivors include her sister Lillie Jo Sweeny of Bay City; two sons James Farned & wife Kim of Houston and David Farned & wife Patricia of Bay City as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband John W. Farned; brothers Arthur Lee Burt, Robert Campbell Burs, Jr. and Johnnie Orville Burt and sister Mary Burt Meadors.

Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. The family extends a special Thank You to the nurses and staff at Matagorda House and to the staff of Houston Hospice-El Campo.

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 1/17/2009
 

Tyler Anthony Farrar
(December 5, 1988 - March 11, 2007)

Tyler Anthony Farrar went to be with the Lord Sunday night, March 11, 2007. Visitation will be in the Christian Ministry Center/gym at First Baptist Church, Bay City, Wednesday March 14 from 5 until 8 p.m. Services will be at FBC Thursday morning at 10 p.m. with interment following at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Tyler was born in Columbus, Georgia and passed away at MD Anderson in Houston. He is survived by: parents, Terry and Dianne Farrar of Bay City and sister Brittney Farrar of Waco. Other surviving relatives include grandparents, Frances Hummel of Angleton, Ted and Lorena Farrar of Holly Lakes, Texas, Sonja Hummel of Sugar Land, Kenny and Tonya Hummel of Angleton, Wayne and Jane Farrar of Keller and several cousins.

He was recently preceded in death by his grandfather, Jimmy Wayne Hummel of Angleton.

Tyler loved God, sports, his friends and family. He was a very active member of the First Baptist Church youth group. He sang solos in the choir and attended many mission trips with the group. He was a three year letterman for the Bay City Blackcats football team. Two of those letters were earned while he was fighting cancer. Tyler was a very loving person. He cared for others much more than he cared for himself. We know he spends eternity in heaven with God.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Tyler Farrar Memorial Scholarship Fund at Prosperity Bank or give to Children’s Cancer Research.

Pallbearers include Zachry Benson, Andrew Brown, Trevor Brown, Richard Cartwright, Kyle Espinosa, and Trent Wacker.

www.taylorbros.net
 

Photo Courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Funeral services for Ellen Farrer, 80, of Bay City will be Wednesday, September 3, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Bay City Baptist Church 1818 Marguerite Street with Brother Lee Watson officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Van Vleck, Texas.

Visitation was Tuesday from 12 noon until 3 p.m. at Green’s Mortuary and from 4 to 8 p.m. at Bay City Baptist Church. Family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Ellen was born to the union of Ed and Iva Watson on June 13, 1923 in Okmugee, Oklahoma. She passed away on September 1, 2003 at the Matagorda Rehabilitation Center in Bay City.

She is survived by: two sons, Eldon E. Farrer, Jr. and Judy of Wadsworth, Texas, and Darell L. Farrer and Vicky of San Luis Obispo, California, and one daughter E. Faye Farrer of Bay City; sister, Alta M. Coston of Houston; and brother Marion Watson of Sealy, Texas; four grandchildren and one great-grandson, Troy Evans.

Mrs. Farrer was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

Green’s Mortuary is in charge of funeral services.

The Bay City Tribune, September 3, 2003
 

Ora Mary Farthing
(May 13, 1918 - October 25, 2010)

Ora Mary Farthing, 92, of Bay City, passed away Monday, October 25, 2010. She was born May 13, 1918 in Clemville, TX to John Fella and Mary Andrea Rasmussen Fella. She was a resident of Eagle Lake from 1962 to 2007 and, along with her husband, owned and operated a drive-in grocery. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Eagle Lake and a member of the Lioness Club.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Clyde Everett Farthing; and brother: John Victor Fella. She is survived by her daughters: Ann Thompson and husband Don, of Bay City and Jan Hosman of Eagle Lake; by sons: Clyde Everett Farthing, Jr. of Bay City and Ane Marie Farthing of El Campo and John Thomas Farthing and wife Liz of Markham; by brother: James W. Fella of Loudon, TN; by 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; and special persons: Tony & Jacob Hosman of Eagle Lake.

The family will receive visitors from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Larry Dulaney officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. The grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.

www.taylorbros.net

Clyde E. Farthing Sr.

Funeral services for Clyde E. Farthing Sr., 69, of Eagle Lake will be held 2 pm Saturday at Dulaney Funeral Home, Eagle Lake, with the Rev. Charles Runk officiating.  Burial will be 4 pm Saturday at Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck.

Mr. Farthing was born Dec. 9, 1917, in Bay City to Clyde A. and Katie (Bond) Farthing and died 2:10 pm Oct. 21, 1987, at Eagle Lake Community Hospital.

He was a gauger for Ampolex of Denver and was the former owner of Clyde’s Food Market in Eagle Lake.  Prior to moving to Eagle Lake, he was very active in Matagorda County 4-H.

He was a member and past president of the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club and Eagle Lake United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Ora Fella Farthing of Eagle Lake; two sons, Clyde Everett Farthing Jr. of El Campo and Tommy Farthing of Markham;two daughters, Anne Thompson of Bay City and Jan Hosman of Eagle Lake; 13 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are with Dulany Funeral Home, Eagle Lake.

Daily Tribune, October 1987             Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

Rosemary Yates Faseler
(April 26, 1921 - October 27, 2008)

Rosemary Yates Faseler, 87, of Bay City, passed away Monday, October 27, 2008. She was born April 26, 1921 in Cameron, TX to the late Roy Hall Yates and Jenny Angeline Porter Yates. She was married to Emil John “E.J.” Faseler, Jr on December 1, 1941 and was a resident of Matagorda County since 1957.

Rosemary was a graduate and received her teaching degree from the University of Texas, was a Life Member of the U.T. Ex-Students Association and later received her Masters Degree as a Reading Specialist. She taught English and Reading with the Bay City ISD, and also received her real estate license and worked for Earl & Erwin Ward Caldwell Bankers Reality in Bay City. She retired in 1997. She was a member of the 1st united Methodist Church, and a former member of St. Paul’s Methodist Church.

She was a charter member of the Matagorda General Hospital Auxiliary, a charter member of the local Literacy Volunteers of America, wrote articles for the newsletter of the Matagorda County Birding Nature Center, an avid Bridge player, and was a world traveler with her husband. She took great pride and pleasure in family, churches, friends, traveling, community activities, reading and writing.

Rosemary is survived by her sons: John Roy Faseler & wife Barbara of Lake Jackson and Robert Yates Faseler & wife Delaine of Port Neches; her grandchildren: John Roy Faseler Jr & wife Mary, Keith Edward Faseler & wife Jacqueline, Bradley Wayne Faseler & wife Alison, Phillip Wesley Faseler & fiancée Erin Kupcunas, Paul Clinton Faseler & wife Deena, Jenny Delaine Faseler and Payton Robert Faseler; and by 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Charles Faseler husband, her parents, and by her brother Charles Roy Yates.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church of Bay City with Revs. Chris Harrison and Pauline Harvey officiating. Interment will be held at 4:30 PM Wednesday at the Pebble Grove Cemetery in Milam County, TX with her grandson Paul Faseler officiating. Her grandsons will serve as her pallbearers.

www.taylorbros.net
 

SHREVEPORT, LA - Bobbie Chiles Feather died March 3 after a long illness. She was born in Collegeport, Texas and grew up in Palacios, Texas. She married Robert Feather in 1947 and they spent many years moving to various cities following his career with Marathon Oil Company. She was a longtime member of Red River Quilters in Shreveport.

Survivors include husband Bob Feather, son Joe Feather of Jackson, Michigan, daughter Bonnie Feather of Flagstaff, Arizona and brother George (Sonny) Chiles of Sugarland, Texas.

Graveside memorial services celebrating her homecoming will be conducted at the Palacios, Texas cemetery on Saturday, March 8, 2008. The family requests in lieu of flowers, interested parties are encouraged to make contributions to the charity of their choice.

Arrangements are being handled by Taylor Brothers of Bay City, Texas. 800-245-4613.

Published in the Shreveport Times on 3/5/2008.

Jim (Gene) Feeney passed away on May 5, 2009 at the Conrad House Assisted Living Facility in Mansfield, Ohio.

Gene was born September 30, 1929 and was the son of James Sheridan and Rebecca Feeney of Uniontown.

He was a member of the Uniontown High Class of 47, graduating with the Class of 49 after returning from the U.S. Army. He served with the Army of the Occupation in Japan during 1947-48, obtaining the rank of Technical Sergeant. He received the WWII Victory Medal as well as the Army of the Occupation Medal  Japan. Reactivated during the Korean War, he served with the National Guard providing Military Honors for soldiers. After graduating from West Virginia University, Jim started with Celanese Chemical. In 1976 he took the position of Treasurer and Vice President with Devoe Raynolds Paint Co., a division of Grow Group, Inc. Jim was also Assistant Treasurer and Vice President with Grow Group, and he enjoyed serving on the board of the National Association of Accountants, later becoming President of the same association.

In Addition to his parents, Gene is Preceded in death by: his wife, Jo Annabelle (Kelly) Feeney; daughter, Judith Anne Feeney; and brothers, Richard and Mark Feeney.

He is survived by: his sisters, Janet (Feeney) Glover, Judith (Feeney) Lemansky; and his 5 children, Joseph Eugene Feeney of Mansfield, Ohio, John Charles Feeney of Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, James Sheridan Feeney II of Clarksville Indiana, Jeffrey Drew Feeney with wife Lisa (Nagel) Feeney of Louisville Kentucky, and daughter Jennifer Sue (Feeney) Pierson, with husband James David Peirson of Bowling Green, Kentucky. He also has nine grand children, James Eugene Feeney II, Amanda Doreen Feeney, Ryan Patrick Feeney, Jami Jo Feeney, Erin Michelle Feeney, Lauren Ashley Pierson, Emelia Marie Pierson, Mark Joseph Feeney, and Daniel Jeffrey Feeney.

Friends were received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, May 8th in the Thomas M. Dolfi Funeral Home, 136 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, Pennsylvania.

Interment was at Sylvan Heights Cemetery following a short service at Sylvan Heights Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Conard House Assisted Living Facility of Mansfield, Ohio or Hospice of North Central Ohio.

Bay City Tribune, Published May 10, 2009
 

FELLERS

Roland C. Fellers, 88, of Markham passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at the Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City. He was born on January 16, 1915 in Fannen, Texas to parents Oliver Preston and Kate Halsey Fellers.

He is survived by: his wife, Faye Fellers of Markham; son and daughter-in-law, R. A. and Vicki Fellers of Pledger; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne A. and Christi Fellers of Nocona, Texas; son, W. Preston Fellers of Bellville; daughter and son-in-law, Madlyn and Frank Heger of Markham; sister, Ailene Killebrew of Houston; also by 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild.

Services will be held 11a.m. , Friday, December 12, 2003 at the First Baptist Church in Markham with Howard Harper officiating.

Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing.

Services are under the direction of Bay City Funeral Home.

The Bay City Tribune, Wednesday, December 10, 2993

Ute Johanna Paulsen Fenner was born December 9, 1959 in Wursvurg, Germany and passed away suddenly March 10, 2010 at Southwest Memorial Hermann in Houston of an apparent massive heart attack.

She received a Bachelor Degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland and a Masters Degree in Human Relation from Oklahoma State University and was inspired to complete her doctorial in Psychology.

She was a former volunteer for the Women’s Crisis Center in Bay City; worked as a counselor for Juvenile Probation; past director of the Psychiatric Ward at Matagorda General Hospital; worked in mental health care at Edna Hospital; and most recently as director of Psychiatric Health at Texas West Oaks Hospital in Houston since January 2006.

Survivors include her mother and step-father Gerda and Johann Reich; father, Hans Paulsen; sister, Karen Paulsen; fiancée, Horacio Antonio Rodriguez Mendoza; and special friends, Wiem Head, David Diaz, Bobby Head, Billy Ballis, David Goodman, Maria Brzazgon, Jackie Ross, Clearance Fenner, Jeremy Sprott, Delia Brown, Laurie Bevan, Lupita Montelongo, Larry Haller and Lisa and the gang at Main Street Coffee House.

Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.

Bay City Tribune, Published March 15, 2010
 

Juanita Ferguson, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away May 1, 2008. Admired for her zest for life and desire to help those in need, she will be greatly missed. For the past 30 years, her life’s work has been as a foster parent, providing a loving and stable home for more than 800 children in need. She gave them faith, hope, and love when they needed it most and was determined to make a positive influence on their lives. She loved the simple things in life and enjoyed nothing more than cooking a holiday meal and being surrounded by family and friends. Her life centered around her faith and those she loved. She is survived by her daughter: Allie Lane and husband Steve, her son Jacob Frick and wife Shirley, Samantha Ferguson,, Mindi Blanchard and husband Larry, Hallie Ferguson; grandchildren, Johnna Kokenge and husband Ben, Jake Frick and wife Cindy, Kristy Santelia and husband mark, Jeremy Frick and wife Tori; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2008 from, 6 until 8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, May 5, 2008. 3:00 p.m. Both services will be held at Magnolia Funeral Home 811 S Magnolia Boulevard Magnolia, Texas 77355

Bay City Tribune, Published May 7, 2008

Fickel, O. J. "Sonny"

FICKEL

Memorial services for O. J. "Sonny" Fickel age 75 of Bay City, Texas will be at 1 p.m. April 16, 2001. Interment will be at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, Texas.

He was born on December 8, 1925 at Leuders, Texas to Otto John Fickel, Sr. and Mae Julie Miller, and passed away on April 8, 2001 in Bay City.

He served on the USS Tawasa in the United States Navy and was awarded a purple heart.

He is survived by: daughter, Leeda Powell and Robert of Austin; sisters, Willie Mae Horelica and Willie of Beaumont and Blanche Zahradnik of Bay City granddaughters, Misty Sansing Green of Bay City, Michelle Avants and Nicole Avants of Rusk; grandsons, Tim Sansing of Bay City and Jonathan Powell of Austin; great grandson, Jonathan Green of Bay City. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Beverly Morris.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bay City Funeral Home. A00011A2001AR12

THE DAILY TRIBUNE, Thursday, April 12, 2001

May J. Fickel - Cedarvale Cemetery
Photo courtesy of Susie Adkins
 

Otto J. Fickel - Cedarvale Cemetery
Photo courtesy of Susie Adkins
 

EDNA RAE PARKER FIELDS

Funeral services for Edna Rae Parker Fields, 82, of Palacios, Tx., will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at First Baptist Church in Palacios with Rev. Jack Hudson officiating. Interment will be at Palacios Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church.

Mrs. Fields was born on Aug. 11, 1927 to Cuy and Viola Parker. She passed away Feb. 27, 2010.

She is survived by sons Bryan Fields of Blessing, and Ronnie Fields and wife Paulette of Palacios. Known by many as “Granny”, she was blessed with four grandchildren: Rhonda Garcia and Allison Fields of Palacios, Russell Fields of Dallas and Paula Zuniga of San Benito; and five great-grandchildren, Hilary, Christian, Ethan and Elisha Garcia of Palacios, and Ezvyn Zuniga of San Benito, Tx.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Fields, and a son, Paul Edward Fields.

Arrangements were with Grace Funeral Home of Victoria, 361-573-4341.

The Palacios Beacon, Wednesday, March 3, 2010
 

Funeral services for Hattie B. Fields, 81, of Bay City, will be held Saturday, April 21, 2007, at 2 p.m., at Jesus Free Will Holy Temple, Bay City, with the Bishop Michael Hurst, pastor, and the Rev. L. V. Harvey, eulogist. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday from 2 until 8 p.m. at the chapel.

She was born in Needville, Texas, March 21, 1926, to Oscar Woods, Sr. and Ethel Lewis Woods, and passed away April 15, 2007, in Bay City.

Survivors include: three children, Phyllis Cooper (Bruce) of Houston, Arundral Joshua of Bay City, and Hilliard Fields, Jr. (Adrienne) of Jacksonville, Florida. Also one sister, Erma Jean Times of Houston; two brothers, Sam Woods (Lillie) of Houston, and O. W. Woods, Jr. (Evelyn) of Dickinson; 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.

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

Bay City Tribune, Published April 18, 2007, Matagorda County, Texas
 

RAVEN LANAÉ FIELDS

BAY CITY - Funeral services for Raven Lanaé Fields, 20, of Bay City, will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at Mother Zion Baptist Church in Bay City, Rev. M.G. Martin, pastor, and Rev. Charles Roberson Sr. officiating. Burial will be held immediately after the service at Eastview Cemetery in Bay City.

Viewing will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in the chapel of Green's Mortuary.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Green's Mortuary of Bay City, 979-245-3489.

Published in Victoria Advocate on January 28, 2010
 

 Funeral services for Thomas Wesley (Ted) Fields, 88, were held Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. at the Palacios Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ray Boykin officiating.  Interment followed at Palacios Cemetery.  He was born April 7, 1895 in Bartlett, TX and died Dec. 13, 1983 at Wagner General Hospital.
 
Fields, a 60 year resident of Palacios, was the son of Stephen Thomas and Margaret Susan Gilbert Fields.  He was a World War I veteran and a retired businessman.  He was a former steward of the Methodist Church and had served on both the Palacios school board and city council.
 
Fields was a member of the American Legion and V. F. W.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Idell Falks [sic Fox]Fields.
 
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Eli (Wanda) Mayfield of Palacios, four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
 
Pallbearers were George Holst, Winfred Johnson, Kermit Gideon, Lowell Johnson, Ted Bates, Jr. and George Sparks.

Transcribed by MaryFrances Flournoy from the Palacios Beacon, Palacios, Texas (a newspaper published in Matagorda County, Texas) Page 16, dated Wednesday the 21st of December of 1983


 
Letters to the Editor . . . .

Editor:
 
To known Ted Fields was to know a man that loved his family, friends, city, school and country.  Ted always greeted you with a big smile, half wave of the hand, and "how you getting along?"
 
Although I have been with the Palacios Independent School District for 37 years, Ted was a part of the school system long before my time.  He supported the progress of the Palacios I.S.D. during his entire lifetime.  He took his place on the Board of Trustees on April 11, 1934, and served until April 30, 1937.  The depression was on in the 1930's but Ted, along with other trustees and Superintendent Ralph Newsom, worked long and hard to keep the prized Southern Association of Colleges and Schools regional accredition.  Today's Palacios I.S.D. stands on the foundation established by Ted and many other unselfish trustees.
 
We know his daughter, Wanda, son-in-law Eli Mayfield, and family are proud of being a part of the family of Ted and Idell Fields.
 
Sincerely,
George Holst
Superintendent of Schools
Palacios Independent School District

Transcribed by MaryFrances Flournoy from the Palacios Beacon, Palacios, Texas (a newspaper published in Matagorda County, Texas) Page 4, dated Wednesday, 21st of  December of 1983
 

Wallace Fields
(February 15, 1938 - November 1, 2007)

Wallace Fields, 69, of Tres Palacios Oaks, passed away Thursday, November 01, 2007. He was born February 15, 1938 in Cumberland, KY to Leonard Fields and Lona Boggs Fields. He was a resident of Matagorda County since 1977 and was a retired Cherry Picker Operator.

He is survived by his wife: Rose Fields of Tres Palacios Oaks; his daughters: Ramona Faulk of Shallotte, NC, Dale Powell of Hamstead, NC, Jenny Burrow of Round Rock, TX, Nancy Childres of Palacios, TX and Donna Lopez of Palacios, TX; by a son: Mark Marus of Sumerfield, NC; a sister: Sarah Willis of Chucky, TN; and by 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents: Leonard & Lona Fields; a daughter: Mary Lou Kempfer; by sisters: June Maggard and Vera Lee; and by his brother: Charlie Fields.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, November 4, 2007 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dave Gruhn officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, TX. Pallbearers will be Russell Fauld, Steven Powell, Ronald Burrow, Bill Kempfer, Daniel Fields and Geral Henderson, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Patrick Hinson and Ricky Torres.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net .

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.

(Obit appeared on the Taylor Bros. Funeral Home website.)

Rose Helen Fields
June 30, 1934 - June 20, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Rose Helen Fields, who passed away on June 20, 2024 at the age of 89 years.

Born on June 30, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan.  She was preceded in death by her husband Wallace Fields and daughter Mary Lou Kempfer.  She is survived by her children Ramona (Russell) Faulk, Dale (Gary) Powell, Mark (Janet) Marus, Jenny Burrow, Nancy Childres, Donna (Chris) Henson and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Rose lived a fulfilling life and was a woman of many talents and hobbies.  She had a passion for making people laugh, smile, crafting, doing puzzles with friends and family, playing with the children’s gifts before wrapping them, “just to make sure they worked.”  She had a way of making people laugh and feel at home.

Rose was part of the Matagorda County Cavalry, and loved making crosses for the men and women that serve our Country.  Rose would hand out handmade crosses at churches, hospitals, doctors offices, businesses and even while grocery shopping, just to see a smile and spread some joy.

She was a kind and generous soul, always putting other’s needs before her own.  Her love and compassion extended to all those who knew her, and she will be remembered for her infectious smile and warm personality.

Please join the family on Friday, June 28, 2024 from 5 PM until 7 PM at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home for the viewing.  Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.  Graveside services will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, Texas.

Rose Helen Fields, you will forever be in our hearts and memories.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Gladys Faye Findley
(April 13, 1925 - October 22, 2006)

Gladys Faye Findley, 81, of Sugar Valley passed away October 22, 2006. She was born April 13, 1925 in Hagansport, Texas to William Henry Clifford and Jessie Gertrude Henry Joice. She was a longtime resident of Matagorda County and a member of the Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband Jesse Findley of Sugar Valley; daughters Linda Townsend & husband Charles of Bay City, Peggy Black and Husband Joe of Corpus Christi & Patty Meador of Ganado; sons Larry Findley of Sugar Valley & Jerry Findley & wife Sheila of Bay City; grandchildren Jason Findley, Angel Miller, Donna Hubbard, Eric Dornak, Candace Seidel, Robin Haring, Christopher Townsend, Darcy Rieff, Rick Gray, Amanda Clark, Jeremy Findley, Isaac Findley, Crystal Harris, Bubba Meador & Tiffany Ross and seventeen great grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Harley Savage officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers include Jeremy Findley, Isaac Findley, Bubba Meador, Eric Dornak, Christopher Townsend, Sonny Meador, Jason Findley, Clint Hatchett, and Rick Gray.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Bay Villa Nursing Center for their love and care.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net.

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

www.taylorbros.net      Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

Charles Fink, Jr., age 59, of Midfield was dead on arrival at Matagorda General Hospital Friday evening. Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Taylor Brothers Funeral Chapel. Rev. William Baker of First Baptist Church of Bay City officiating. Interment was in Hawley Cemetery in Blessing.

Surviving are five sisters; Mrs. Thelma Bunton of Port Lavaca, Mrs. Clara Matchett of Victoria, Mrs. Rose Stanlin of Angleton, Mrs. Theresa Massey and Mrs. Clyde Williams of Midfield; one brother, Rudy Fink of Hillje.

Pallbearers were Michael Pierce, Claude Kilsby, Bill Richardson, Steve Zapalac, A. V. Busak and Joe Sliva.

THE DAILY TRIBUNE, May 15, 1967, Matagorda County, Texas
 

FITZGERALD

Helen W. Fitzgerald, 88, of Bay City died December 12, 2003 at the Legacy. She was born April 7, 1915 in Wharton, Texas to the late Frank J. and Annie Maslie Wisnieski.

Mrs. Fitzgerald was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and a resident of Bay City since 1956.

Survivors include: daughter, Ann Correll of Bay City; son, Eddie Sedlock and Dolores of El Campo; step-daughters, Maggie Rimmer and Louise Fisher, both of Wharton; step-son, Charles Fitzgerald and wife, Esther of Lane City; 14 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Eddie Sedlock, Sr. and second husband, Oscar Fitzgerald; son, James Sedlock; sisters, Mary Birmingham and Frances Jacobs; and brothers, Frank, Bruno, John and Pete Wisnieski.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, December 15, 2003, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, with the Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating.

Interment will be at Hawley Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Robert and Shorty Thompson, Charles Allen Fitzgerald, Brian Stone, David Stunz and Steve Harris.

Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Fitzgerald, Dr. Joe Cannon, Michael Stone, Bob Wakefield, John Sedlock and James Sedlock.

The family will receive friends at Taylor Bros. from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday.

The Bay City Tribune, Sunday, December 14, 2003

GLENNA FITZMORRIS

Funeral services for Glenna Fitzmorris, 86, of Palacios, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Palacios with Rev. Charles Dwomoh officiating.

A rosary was to be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Palacios Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will be at Hawley Cemetery.

Mrs. Fitzmorris was born Oct. 20, 1916 in Beaukist to the late Samuel Albert and Hattie Merle Jones Dorris. She died May 10, 2003.

She was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and the Altar Society.

She is survived by a daughter, Dorris Everett of Palacios; a son, Charles Fitzmorris of Galveston, Tx.; sisters Joy Richey of Palacios, and Gladys Wilson of Victoria, Tx.; a brother, Howard Dorris of Alvin, Tx.; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Fitzmorris, and her parents.

Memorials may be made to donor's choice. Arrangements were with Palacios Funeral Home, 972-2012.

The Palacios Beacon, Wednesday, May 14, 2003

John E. Fitzmorris

John E. Fitzmorris, 64, of Palacios died Feb. 12, 1977 in Palacios. He was born Nov. 25, 1912 in New Orleans, La. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Glenna Dorris Fitzmorris of Palacios; one daughter, Dorris Everett of Houston; one son, Charles Martin Fitzmorris of Houston; one sister, Mrs. Agnes Larsen of New Orleans; three brothers, Joseph, Albert and William Fitzmorris of New Orleans and three grandchildren. He was a member of the V.F.W., KOFC, and Palacios Golf Association. Services were held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Monday, Feb. 14 at 10 a. m. with Father Brian Crookes officiating. Burial was in Hawley Cemetery. Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

The Daily Tribune, February 14, 1977
 

SHIRLEY ANN FLANAGAN

BAY CITY - Shirley Ann Flanagan was called to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, July 26, 2010. She was 75 years old. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law and friend to many and will be missed by all.

She was born in Corpus Christi to the late William Gobel Jordan and Orene Schweinle Jordan. She graduated from La Marque High School and Sam Houston State University and used this academic success to educate Texas elementary school children for over 35 years. As a result, she was especially proud of the positive impact she had on the lives of thousands of children in their pursuit of academic and professional achievement.

Her life interests were many and include an unwavering love and dedication to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; a passion for educating Texas Youth; her ranches in Van Vleck and Hopewell; reading; and her many pets and livestock including Abner, Daisy, and Bart just to name a few. However, her primary interest was and will always be loving and caring for family and friends unconditionally and a dedication to their success and well being. She was a member of Van Vleck United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiliam Smither Flanagan, and her parents.

She is survived by sons, Mark and his wife Tracy, Mike and his wife Beatrice, and Monte; grandsons, Jeremy and Michael; brother, Don Jordan and his wife Barbara; brother-in-law, Wilbur Enke; and many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will begin at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Rev. Martha Girling officiating.

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

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

Published in Victoria Advocate on July 29, 2010
 

William "Bill" Flanagan, 77, of Van Vleck, was called to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, February 27, 2009.

He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, son-in-law, brother-in-law, and friend to many. He will be missed by all who knew him.

He was born in Huntsville, Texas to Arthur Flanagan and Lois Belle Wooderson Flanagan. He was a graduate of Huntsville High School and was a nominee for the All Century Huntsville High School Football Team for the Huntsville Item. He proudly served his country in the US Navy, graduated from Sam Houston State University, and worked tirelessly as an educator and rancher.

His life interest were many and include loving and caring for family and friends, his ranches in Hopewell and Bay City, his Harmon Creek deer lease, hunting, fishing, constructing and navigating house boats, his many pets and livestock, and visiting the State of Alaska.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; brother, Eugene; sisters, Oneta, Ann, and Marjie; and brothers-in-law, Vernon Darby and Joe Sparks.

He is survived by: his wife, Shirley; sons, Mark and his wife Tracy, Mike and his wife Beatrice, and Monte; grandsons, Jeremy and Michael; mother-in-law, Orene Jordan; brothers-in-law, Don Jordan and his wife Barbara, and Wilbur Enke; and many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel.

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

Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.

Bay City Tribune, Published March 4, 2009
 

ROBERT J. FLETCHER

PALACIOS - Robert J. Fletcher, 91, of Palacios, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2009. He was born July 28, 1917, in Beaumont, to the late John Albert Fletcher and Marie Theriot Fletcher.

He was a retired postal letter carrier with the United States Postal Service and a Catholic. He was a World War II veteran and served in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theatre. He helped design the bomb bay release on the Enola Gay, which dropped the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan.

He is survived by his daughter, Cindy Jo Quigg of Katy; son, Scott Fletcher of Palacios; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Myrtle Warn Fletcher; sister, Stella Mouton; and brother, Frank Fletcher.

Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2009, with a rosary recited at 7 p.m., at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.

There will be a graveside service with military honors under the auspices of Veterans of Foreign Wars Queen Hamlin Post 2467-Palacios at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2009 in Hawley Cemetery near Blessing, the Rev. Charles Dwomoh officiating.

Pallbearers are Wayne Hunter, Glen Barnett, Taylor Teutsch, Lee Juarez, Zach Quigg, and Joshua Price.

Under the direction of Artero Memorial Chapels, Port Lavaca, 361-552-2300.

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 5/16/2009
 

Stuart L. Flewellen

Funeral services for Stuart L. Flewellen, 29, of Houston will be held 10:30 a. m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Palacios with Dr. Jay Gross officiating. Burial will be in Hawley Cemetery, Blessing.

Mr. Flewellen was born Aug. 3, 1958, in El Campo and died April 6, 1988 in Houston.

Survivors include his mother, Laverne Bowers Flewellen of Palacios; two brothers, Rocky Flewellen of Rosharon and Bryan Flewellen of Clyde, Texas; and maternal grandparents, Verner and Elva Bowers of Palacios.

Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Palacios.

The Daily Tribune, April, 1988
 

Amparo Moreno Flores
(January 24, 1931 - December 27, 2006)

Amparo Moreno Flores, 75, died Wednesday, December 27, 2006 in Palacios, TX. She was born January 24, 1931 in Fort Bend County, TX to the late Jose Simon & Alvena Alvarado Moreno. Amparo was a long time resident of Palacios, a Member of: St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters, and Ladies Auxiliary.

Mrs. Flores is survived by daughter & son-in-law: Ernestine & Raymundo Silvas of Palacios; 2 sons & daughters-in-law: Jimmy Flores, III & wife Magaly of Brazoria and Johnny Flores & wife Ann of Houston; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband: Jimmie Flores, Jr.

A Rosary will be 7:00 PM Thursday, December 28, 2006 at Palacios Funeral Home. Mass will be 11:00 AM Friday, December 29, 2006 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Father Charles Dwomoh officiating. Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery. Arrangements under Palacios Funeral Home (361) 972-2012.

www.taylorbros.net
 

Beatrice G. Flores
(April 4, 1932 - May 31, 2006)

Beatrice G. Flores, 74 of Bay City, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2006. She was born April 4, 1932 in Markham, TX to Joseph Gonzales and Teresa Losoya Gonzales. Beatrice was a life long resident of Matagorda County, a devoted member and served as a Eucharistic Minister of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Her volunteer work consisted of being a member of the American GI Forum, the Pink Ladies Auxiliary and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. She worked at Hamilton’s Bakery for many years and later in life was employed by the Economic Action Committee Sr. Citizens of Matagorda County. Beatrice’s family and friends will remember her as a very generous and loving person with great integrity and enthusiasm of life. Her wonderful sense of humor and positive outlook made her a joy to be around. She will be remembered primarily for her strong belief and faith in God.

She is survived by her daughters: Theresa F. Martinez & husband Charles, III, of Bay City, Esperanza Flores of Bay City, Lisa Ann Flores of Austin and Catherine Firestone & husband Joel of Round Rock; by her sons: Fabian Flores & wife Mary Ann of Maryland, Joseph P. Flores of Mineral Wells; Daughter-in-law: Julia Flores of Wilminton, NC; by her sisters: Margaret Lozano of Bay City and Teresa Luna of Houston; and by her brother: Joe Gonzales of Wharton. She is also survived by her 9 grandchildren: Charles F. Martinez, Stephanie Nicole Martinez, Nicholas Flores, Victoria Firestone, Ann Marie Steinberg, Sandra Parkhill, Patrick Flores, Andrew Flores and Cierra Flores; and by 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband: Nicholas B. Flores; her parents: Joseph & Teresa L. Gonzales; and by her brother: Pete Gonzales.

The Rosary will be held at 7:30 PM Thursday, June 1, 2006 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be held at 4:00 PM Friday, June 2, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers will be Patrick Flores, Andrew Flores, Charles F. Martinez, Albert Luna, Robert Luna, and Rudy Lozano. Honorary pallbearers are the men and women of the American GI Forum.

Donations may be made to the American GI Forum Scholarship Fund.

On line condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245 – 4613.

www.taylorbros.net       Photos courtesy of Betty Crosby

Nicholas B. Flores

Funeral services for Nicholas B. Flores, 69, of Bay City will be held 4 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with the Rev. Edward Boren O.F.M. officiating.  Co-celebrants will be the Rev. J. P. Shannon C. S. B. and the Rev. Bernadine O. F. M. along with Deacon Luan Tran.  Burial will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Rosary will be held 7 p.m. today at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City.

Mr. Flores was born Dec. 6, 1922 in Buckeye to Fabian and Annucia B. Flores and died June 15, 1992, in Bay City.

He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and assisted as an usher.

Mr. Flores was U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II in the Asiatic-Pacific operation and received an honorable discharge Feb. 21, 1946

He was president of the Bay City chapter of the American G. I. Forum and member of the following organizations: American Legion Post 11, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2438, Disabled American Veterans and Knights of Columbus Council 3070.  He also served on the Matagorda County Veterans Memorial Board and was involved as a coach in the Little League Association for 20 years.

Mr. Flores came to Bay City in March 1946 and began his independent contractor business.

He is survived by his wife, Beatrice G. Flores of Bay City; four daughters and one son-in-law, Theresa and Charles Martinez, III, Esperanza Flores, Lisa Ann Flores and Catherine Yvette Flores, all of Bay City; two sons and daughters-in-law, Fabian Nick and Mary Flores of Bay City, Patrick and Norma G. Flores of Mineral Wells and daughter-in-law Julie Harrell Flores of Castlehayne, N. C.  He also is survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Anita Flores, Herlinda Flores and Genevieve Garza, all of Bay City; a brother, Johnny Flores of Bay City and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Fabian Flores; his mother, Annucia B. Flores; and his brothers, Lazaro B. Flores, Jesse B. Flores, Moncerrato B. Flores and Carolos B. Flores and stepmother, Josephine Flores.

Pallbearers will be Cande Cantu, Salvador Morales, John J. Valdez, Paul Roberts, Ernest Opella and Charlie Martinez, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Pete Triplet, Charles Ryman, Nathan McDonald, Fellipe Silva, Joe Moreno, Eusebio Lopez, the American G.I. Forum Men and Women, the American Legion Post #11, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2438, Disabled American Veterans, Knights of Columbus Council 3070 and the ushers of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American G.I. Forum Scholarship Fund, 1508 Ave. C, Bay City, 77414.

Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City.

Bay City Tribune, June 18, 1992                         Courtesy of Janet Hickl
 

EVA DEL BOSQUE FLORES

A memorial service for Eva Del Bosque Flores, 71, of West Columbia, Tx., was held Sept. 26, 2008 at Palacios Funeral Home Chapel in Palacios, Tx.

Mrs. Flores was born Jan. 22, 1937 in Weslaco, Tx to Lazarus Del Bosque and Amelia Villarreal Del Bosque. She died Sept. 18, 2008.

She was a resident of West Columbia for the past three years and was formerly a long time resident of Palacios.

She is survived by daughters Gloria F. Vargas of Randallstown, MD, Darleen Flores of Palacios, and Denise Suarez and husband Emilio of West Columbia; son Carlos Flores III of McAllen, Tx.; sisters Sylvia Romo of McAllen, Janie Degollado of San Antonio and Alma Del Bosque of McAllen; brothers Enrigue, Veve, and Noe Del Bosque, all of Orange Cove, CA and Rudy Del Bosque of Houston; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband Charlie Flores, Jr.; her parents; a son: Jaime Flores; and a brother: Adam Del Bosque.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361) 972-2012.

The Palacios Beacon, Wednesday, September 24, 2008
 

Gilbert Flores, Jr., 74, of Palacios passed away February 16, 2009.

He was born May 5, 1934 in Palacios, Texas to the late Gilbert Flores, Sr. and Agnes Broussard Flores. He was a retired Tug Boat Captain and served in the US Navy.

Survivors include: his wife, Norma Flores of Palacios; sons, Steven Flores of Palacios, Michael Flores of Austin, Chris Rutherford, Brandon Flores and Bryan Flores all of Palacios; sisters, Dorothy Anderson of Rockdale, Texas and Joyce Flores of California and five grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 19, 2009 at the Trinity Baptist Church in Palacios with the Rev. Louis Rush officiating.

Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery.

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

Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home. 361-972-2012.

Bay City Tribune, Published February 18, 2009

JOE "MAFIA" EUGENE FLORES
 

PORT LAVACA - Joe "Mafia" Eugene Flores, 52, of Port Lavaca, died Sunday, June 29, 2008. He was born Jan. 1, 1956, in Corpus Christi to the late Angel P. Flores and Mary Llanes Flores. He was a construction worker for Brazos M&E Construction.

He is survived by his wife, Maria Ybarra Flores; daughters, Jennifer Flores, Angel Flores, and Sunshine Flores, all of Port Lavaca; sons-in-law, Josh Cumbie, Elias Carlos Diaz Jr., and Sergio Macias, all of Port Lavaca; sisters, Hope Marroquin, Diana Gonzalez, Jackie Flores, all of Palacios, and Mary A. Flores-Olenick of San Marcos; brothers, John A. Flores of Palacios, Mario R. Flores of Lake Charles, La., Larry C. Flores, Jesse D. Flores, Chris Flores, all of Palacios, and Isidro Flores of Seattle; seven grandchildren.

Visitation will be at 1 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. on Thursday at The Living Word Church on the corner of 12th St. and Henderson in Palacios. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. on Friday at The Living Word Church with the Rev. Tony Flores officiating. Burial will be at Palacios Cemetery in Palacios.

Pallbearers will be Jose Gonzales Jr., Estevan Gonzalez, Craig Flores, Ezekiel Marroquin, Efren Marroquin, Sergio Macias, Elias Carlos Diaz Jr., and Ray Flores.

Artero Memorial Chapels, Port Lavaca, 361-552-2300.

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 7/2/2008

TIMOTHY DUANE FLORES
 

PALACIOS - Timothy Duane Flores, 49, of Palacios, passed away Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009. He was born Aug. 21, 1959, in Palacios, to Martin Maurice Knipp III of Bandera and the late Lottie Dell Campbell Knipp. He was a commercial shrimper.

He is survived by his wife, Krystal Sablatura Carmack of Palacios; daughters, Lottie Shell Flores and Dennie Jo Flores, both of Palacios; son, Timothy Yancey Flores of Palacios; stepson, Christopher Sablatura of Palacios; sisters, Gina Schelle Ellis of Victoria and Robin Rene Harr of Corpus Christi; and brothers, Russell Eugene Flores of Palacios and Mark Randall Flores of Bandera.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Agape Family Outreach Church, 1811 Newsom, in Palacios. Visitation will continue at 1 p.m. Friday, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m., at Agape Family Outreach Church in Palacios, Pastor Eric Young officiating. Burial will follow at Francitas Cemetery in Francitas.

Pallbearers: Creg Henson, Billy Christmas, Henry Fletcher, Bobby Rogers, Jerry Mahaffie, and Robert Schnider.

Honorary pallbearers: John Rodriguez Sr., John Rodriguez Jr., Benny DeLeon, Alfred Rocha, Mike Woodriff, Cory Brackman, and Sammy Huff.

Artero Memorial Chapels, Port Lavaca, 361-552-2300.

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 1/28/2009

Eugene Leon Foehner died August 9, 2008 in Bay City, Texas. He was born March 7, 1924 in Bellville, Texas to the late Leon Foehner and Pauline Oldag Foehner.

He graduated from Sealy High School. After graduation he served our country during World War II. After the war he was employed for Skelly Oil Company. He found great joy in hunting – Ducks Unlimited.

In the Lutheran church in Bellville, he married Lille Sens Foehner on April 21, 1950. Gene was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Bay City. Upon retirement he continued living in Bay City.

He is survived by Lillie, his wife of 58 years. The funeral service was held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at St. John Lutheran Church in Cat Spring, Texas. The Reverend Kevin Haug officiated and the Reverend Jared Stillions preached.

He was buried at Sealy Cemetery. The pallbearers were Clark Bergstrom, Wayne and Brandon Deckle, David Allen, Don Bohner, Nick Kalisek, Denis Tipton.

Memorials may be donated to St. Peters Lutheran Church, 3000 9th St. Bay City.

The funeral was arranged through Knesek Bros.
 

Bay City Tribune, Published August 12, 2008

Josephine Anne Fojtik
(March 5, 1919 - November 14, 2008)

Josephine Anne Fojtik, 89, passed away November 14, 2008. She was born March 5, 1919 in Milam County, TX to the late Joseph Andrew & Anna Klapka Hosek. She was a longtime resident of Bay City and a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.

Her husband Frank C. Fojtik, daughter Joann Starr & son Patrick Fojtik all preceded her in death. Survivors include sons Frank Fojtik & wife Sandra of Santa Fe, TX and Jimmy Fojtik of Bay City; sisters Ann Zalesky of Cameron, TX & Agnes Herschbach & husband Richard of Corpus Christi; brothers Alec Hosek & wife Geraldine and Jerry Hosek & wife Peggy all of Rockdale, TX; grandchildren Matthew Fojtik, Kristin Rivera Theresa Starr & Michael Starr; 7 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.

A rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Chapel. Mass will be 10:00 AM Monday, Nov. 17, 2008 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Catholic Church.

www.taylorbros.net                    Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Frank C. Fojtik

 

Winifred Irene Fojtik
(January 9, 1930 - January 26, 2008)

Winifred Irene Fojtik, 77, of Bay City passed away January 26, 2008. She was born January 9, 1930 to Hillman Prentis and Artlisa Bell Basch Rouse. She had been a resident of Bay City since the age of 3.

She was preceded in death by her husband Louis John Fojtik in 1997 and by her father. Survivors include her mother Artlisa Bell Rouse of Bay City; daughters Delores Heinrich of Mena, Arkansas, Christine Bortner of Lufkin, Sharon Williams & Catharine Green both of Bay City; sons Louis Fojtik, Albert Fojtik & Frank Fojtik all of Bay City, Jim Fojtik of Tomball & Richard Fojtik of Houston; sister Peggy Fagan of Houston; ten grandsons, one granddaughter four great grandsons, five great granddaughters, one step grandson and one step granddaughter.

A rosary will be recited at 6:00 PM Sunday, January 27, 2008 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Mass will be 10:00 AM Monday, January 28, 2008 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be grandsons Daniel Heinrich, Jr., Louis John Fojtik III, Louis Jerry Senkyrik, Eric Bryan Senkyrik, David Shaffer, Chris Fojtik & Matthew Fojtik.

www.taylorbros.net                Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Louis J. Fojtik, Sr.

 

JANET SUE FOLTYN

HOUSTON - Janet Sue Foltyn, 50, of Houston passed away May 8, 2010. She was born Sept. 9, 1959 in Bay City to Jake E. and Rosemary Balusek Foltyn. She graduated from Tidehaven High School in 1978 and from Sam Houston State University in 1981. She lived a very active life working and traveling abroad.

Survivors include her parents, Jake E. and Rosemary Foltyn; sister, Jane Foltyn; brothers, Jake Foltyn II and wife Sharon and Jason Foltyn and wife Janet; several special nieces and nephews; many special friends too numerous to mention; and her beloved dog, Tsunami.

The family will receive friends and family from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, with a rosary being recited at 7 p.m., at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A celebration of her life will be 3 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2010 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Blessing with Rev. Sam Appiasi officiating. Interment will follow at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Blessing.

Pallbearers will be Jake E. Foltyn, Jake Foltyn II, Jason Foltyn, Jane Foltyn, Keith Thompson, Chuck Collerain and Mike Saha.

Donations may be made to the Women's Crisis Center or any other charity dealing with Domestic Violence Prevention.

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

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

Published in Victoria Advocate on May 13, 2010
 

Mrs. Fondon Rites Held

Final rites for Mrs. Christie Beryl Fondon, 38, of Blessing, were held at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Blessing Baptist Church, Rev. W. B. Chandler officiating. Interment was in Hawley Cemetery and arrangements by Taylor Brothers.

Mrs. Fondon died Friday in M. D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, after a lengthy illness.

Survivors include her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Q. V. Crain of Palakata, Fla.; six children, Sunshine, Laverne, Carolyn, John, Benny and Earl of Blessing; five sisters, Mrs. Zelda Dunn of Beaumont, Mrs. Charlie Kyle of Madisonville, Mrs. R. L. White of Bowie, Mrs. John Harper of Palacios and Mrs. Bill Lanier of Dangerfield. Also four brothers, Van Crain of Los Angeles, Tex., Hope of Beaumont, Joseph and John Crain of Florida.

Pallbearers were Homer Phillips, A. C. Harter, W. M. Epperson, Henry Day, L. C. Johnson and Steve Rickaway.

The Daily Tribune, October 22, 1962
 

Jessie James Fondon

FONDON, Jessie James, a life-long resident of Matagorda County, passed away in Matagorda General Hospital on August 16. He was 82 years of age. Services will be held Wednesday, August 18, at 2:30 p.m. in Taylor Brothers Chapel. The Rev. Wayne Wilson will officiate with interment being in Hawley Cemetery. Survivors include Mr. Fondon's widow, Mrs. Mattie Fondon, Bay City; one daughter, Mrs. Lillie Newman, Fresno, Texas; three sons, H. W. Fondon of Liberty; J. R. and Claude Fondon of Bay City. Also 19 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. Arrangements made through Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

The Daily Tribune, August 17, 1971
 

John William Fondon


 

Mattie Fondon

Mattie Fondon, 70, of Liberty, died May 4, 1977 at Kersting Hospital in Liberty. She was born in August of 1906 in Midfield. Survivors are her daughters, Ann Blanton of Liberty; sons, Frank W. Armstrong of Sacramento, Calif.; sisters, Mrs. H. W. Fondon of Liberty and Mrs. Gussie Nichols of Alvin; brother, Ed Simpson of Bay City; and eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, May 7 at 3 p.m. at Taylor Brothers Chapel with the Rev. John Tripp officiating. Burial will be in Hawley Cemetery in Blessing. Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

The Daily Tribune, May 5 or 6, 1977
 

Olga Adams Foreman
(June 15, 1915 - July 25, 2007)

Olga Emma Adams Foreman, 92, of Palacios was received by the Lord on July 25, 2007 at Palacios Health Care Center. She was born June 15, 1915 in Tynan, Texas to the late Victor and Adela Natho. She was a member of the Palacios Church of Christ; a graduate of Texas A & I University; a retired school teacher and a homemaker. She was an avid reader, a talented painter and an expert seamstress.

She is survived by her three sons, Harvey Adams & wife Lois of Huntsville, AL, Glenn Adams & wife Jeannine of Victoria, TX and Bob Adams & wife Mary of Richcrest, CA; step-daughter Georgia Dawn “Susie” Johnson of Austin, TX; three grandchildren; six great grandchildren and one great-great grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands Vernon Adams and George Foreman, brothers Raymond Natho, Eldon Carl Natho and sister Adeline Natho Murphy.

Visitation will be from 4PM to 6PM Sunday, July 29, 2007 at the Palacios Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Monday, July 30, 2007 at Cenizo Hill Cemetery in Mathis, Texas.

The family wishes to send special thanks to the staff at Palacios Health Care Center, her dear friends from the Palacios Church of Christ and special friends Brenda Flores and Peggy Georgi. Memorial donations may be made to the Palacios Health Care Center of to the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home. 361-972-2012.

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FOSTER, NELLIE ANN

Nellie Ann Teffeteller Foster, 59, of Blessing, died Thursday Oct 5, 2000 in Bay City. She was born November 18, 1940 in Maryville, Tenn., to the late James Louis and Chloe Perry Teffeteller.

She is survived by her husband, Earl Foster of Blessing; her mother, Chloe, of Buffalo, Texas; a daughter, Shelley R. Foster of Blessing, a son, Troup Foster, Jr. of Texas; her sister, Betty Jo Phillips of Liberty Hill, Texas; a brother, Jerry Teffeteller of Dallas, and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father and one grandson, J. T. Foster.

Funeral services were help at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000 at Taylor Bros Funeral Home with the Rev. Casey DeBose officiating. Interment was held at Hawley Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Mike Davant, David Foster, Jerry Teffeteller, Jimmy Ramsey, Dennis Briggs and Wesely Black.

Arrangements were with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

A00011A2000OT08, THE DAILY TRIBUNE, Matagorda County, Texas, Sunday 08 October 2000
 

Mr. George Fountain "Buster," 81, passed away January 19, 2009 at Bay Villa Nursing Home. Mr. Fountain was the husband of Mrs. Thelma Fountain.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Mother Zion Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Murry Martin officiating.

Family will receive friends 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2009 at Green's Mortuary. Visitation will be 1 to 8 p.m.

Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.

Full obituary will follow in Sunday's edition of the Bay City Tribune.

Bay City Tribune, Published January 21, 2009        Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Joan L. Fouse, 78, formerly of Markham passed away January 15, 2011. She was born December 3, 1932.

She was preceded in death by her husband Harold D. Fouse; daughter Letricia D. Ricketts and great-great granddaughter Liberty A. Hanna. Survivors include daughters Katherine Jewell & husband Joe of Sparta, NC and Pam Dahsa of Navarra, FL; granddaughters Natalie & husband Cliffton Green of Sparta, NC, Shannon & husband Ryan Ramsey of Fountain, CO, Katherine M. Woodard & Joan M. Reese of Bay City, Melissa Williams of Raeford, NC, Cherly & husband David Orr of Brazoria and grandson Michael & wife Daisy Reese of the Philippines; 17 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. She was loved by all and forgotten by few.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 6pm to 8m Friday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

www.taylorbros.net
 

Jacob Louis Frank

Funeral services will be held for Jacob Louis Frank, 73, of Bay City, 11:30 a. m. Thursday at Taylor Brothers Chapel.

Officiating at the services will be the Rev. Frank Seaman. [Hawley Cemetery]

Frank died June 22, 1982 at Matagorda General Hospital.

Survivors include wife, Ernestine Frank of Bay City; son and daughter-in-law, J. L. “Corky” and Bobbie Jean Frank of London, England; sisters, Mrs. Maxine Leever of Santa Barbara, Calif., Mrs. Jane Follis of Mission Hills, Calif., Mrs. Betty Deweber of San Fernando, Calif.; brother, George Frank of Santa Barbara, Calif., grandchildren, James and Debbie Frank, both students in college in Louisiana.

The Daily Tribune, June, 1982
 

Carol L. Franklin
 

Elizabeth Averett Franklin
 

LESSIE B. FRANKLIN

GONZALES - Funeral services for Lessie B. Franklin will be at 11 a.m. today at Tyree Chapel with the Rev. J. Garnett officiating.

Viewing was held from 3-8 p.m. on Friday, July 25, 2008 in the chapel of Green's Mortuary.

Green's Mortuary, Bay City, 979-245-3489.

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 7/26/2008

Lillian Edward Franklin
(August 23, 1921 - February 21, 2008)

Lillian Edward Franklin, 86, passed away February 21, 2008. She was born August 23, 1921 in Franklin County, TX to the late William Edward and Vollie Baber Monroe. She had been a resident of Matagorda County since 1945 and was a member of the First Christian Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Herman “Big John” Franklin and one grandson John E. Franklin. Survivors include sons Glen Franklin & wife Joyce of Tyler, TX and William Franklin & wife Irene of Kingsville, TX; sister Foy Ciriack of Azle, TX; brother Lee Monroe of Georgetown, TX; four grandchildren Scott Franklin of Corinth, TX Stephanie Rollings of Tyler, TX, William Franklin & David Franklin both of Lubbock, TX and one great granddaughter Campbell Lillian Franklin of Lubbock, TX.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Sharon Lang officiating. Pallbearers will be: Mike Ottis, Sam Stanley, Bill Franklin, David Franklin, John Bissett, and George Riddell. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

www.taylorbros.net        Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

RABYE NELL FRANKLIN

BAY CITY - Memorial services for Rabye Nell Franklin, 74, of Bay City, will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010 at New Fellowship Tabernacle Church with Pastor A.L. Floyd officiating.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Green's Mortuary, Bay City, 979-245-3489.

Published in Victoria Advocate on January 7, 2010
 

Shirley Kaye Franklin
(November 3, 1945 - December 16, 2005)

Shirley Kaye Franklin, 60, of Tyler, TX passed away Friday, December 16, 2005 in Tyler, TX. She was born November 3, 1945 in Bay City, TX to the late John and Nola Harris Kinard. Mrs. Franklin had been a long time resident of Bay City before moving to Tyler 2 years ago. She also attended the First Pentecostal Church of Bay City, and worked as a Clerk for the City of Bay City. Survivors include husband: Richard Blundell of Tyler; Son & daughter-in-law: Jeff & Kami Blundell of Anadarko, OK; and 2 grandchildren. Mrs. Franklin was preceded in death by her parents, and 1 grandson: Noah Franklin. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at the First Pentecostal Church of Bay City with Rev. Marvin Moore Officiating. Arrangements with Tyler Memorial Funeral Home of Tyler, TX (903) 597-1396.

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Sammy Franks
September 1, 1926 - September 8, 2010

Sammy Lou Franks, age 84, of Wharton, died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010 at her residence following a sudden illness. She was born in Old Gulf on Sept. 1, 1926 the daughter of the late Sam B. Franks and Beatrice Wise Franks.

Ms. Franks has been a resident of Wharton since 1944 and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Wharton. In the early 1950s she worked for the U.S. Food Stamp Office, then with the U.S. Department of Agriculture as an assistant county office clerk for more than 14 years until her retirement in 1988. Ms. Franks was active in the First United Methodist Church for many years. She served on many church committees including the finance committee and the board of trustees, taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, and worked with the children’s Logos program. Ms. Franks was also one of the founding members of the Pilot Club in Wharton. She enjoyed helping her family and working for her church.

Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Fred Wise Franks; and a great-nephew, Aaron Barrett Thompson.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Wharton with Rev. Polly Standing officiating. Burial followed in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton.

Survivors include her niece and husband, Carol and Jim Thompson of Wharton; her nephews and their wives, Michael and Stacy Franks of Katy and Fred Steven and Marie Franks of Lompoc, Calif.; cousins, Sybil and Joe Lynn of South Bend, Ind.; Robert B. and Charlotte Wise of Birmingham, Ala.; William G. and Claire Wise of Gulfport, Miss.; James H. Wise of Madison, Ala.; Shirley Wise Brown and Christine Wise of Sulligent, Ala.; great-nieces, Kelly Thompson, Joni Thompson and MaryAnn Eubanks, and one great-great niece, Claudia Eubanks.

Pallbearers were Jim Thompson, Steven Franks, Michael Franks, Lester Bashaw, Nick Koten and Mike Feyen.

Honorary pallbearers were Joe Lynn, Robert Wise, William Wise, Jim Wise, members of her Sunday School class, the church choir, and all former and current members of the Pilot Club.

In lieu of usual remembrances the family requests memorials to First United Methodist Church, 1717 Pioneer, Wharton, TX 77488.

Funeral services were under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home.

Wharton Journal-Spectator, Wednesday, September 15, 2010
 

Jo Beth Wehmeyer Frankson
(September 13, 1929 - July 3, 2006)

Jo Beth Wehmeyer Frankson, 76, of Palacios, passed away Monday, July 3, 2006. She was born September 13, 1929 in Palacios, TX to Ernest Wehmeyer and Josephine Moore Wehmeyer. She was a lifelong resident of Palacios, a former Secretary for the Palacios I.S.D., a member of the First United Methodist Church of Palacios, and a homemaker.

She is survived by her sons: John Frankson & wife Dawna and David Frankson, Jr. & wife Patty, of Palacios; by her grandchildren: Eric Frankson of Bryan, Kim & Matt Hanz of Bryan, Chuck Frankson and Kelli Frankson of Palacios, and Cheryl & Dwayne Lutz of D’Hanis; and by one special great-granddaughter, Karlee Lutz, she was proud of. She is preceded in death by her husband, David A. Frankson, Sr. and by her parents, Ernest & Josephine Wehmeyer.

Visitation will be from 2 PM to 9 PM Wednesday and 9 AM to 9 PM Thursday at the Palacios Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, July 7, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church of Palacios with Rev. June White and Rev. Hollie L. Briscoe officiating. Interment will follow at the Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Troy Shimek, Donald Wehmeyer, Pete Griffith, Galen Johnson, Cody Adams, and Joe Jenkins.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: Carancahua Community Center, 1676 CR-476, Palacios, TX 77465

Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361) 972-2012.

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M. C. “Doc” Frankson D.V.M., 83, moved on to greener pastures on Thursday, April 29, 2010.

He was born on April 22, 1927 in Carancahua Community, Texas to the late Frank Maynard Frankson and Alfhilda Bengston Frankson. Doc owned and operated Bay City Veterinary Clinic from 1953 through 1980. He was a member of the St. Pauls United Methodist Church, and served his country during World War II as a member of the Army Air Corps.

Doc is survived by: his first wife of 37 years, Anita Frankson of Bay City; former wife, Julia Ford of Bay City; two brothers, A. C. “Courtland” Frankson and wife Marie of Victoria and Harry L. Frankson and wife Carol of Port Lavaca; three sons, James M. “Jim” Frankson and wife Diana, Donald S. Frankson, and Samuel P. “Sam” Frankson and wife Susan all of Bay City; and five grandchildren, Ashley, Matthew, Erik, Megan, and Mary Katherine Frankson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Donald Frankson.

The family will receive visitors from 6 until 7 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2010 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tom Morgan officiating.

Interment will be held 4:30 PM Saturday at the Palacios Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Matthew Frankson, Erik Frankson, Gerald Mardis, Larry Ford, Jon Woolsey, and Dr. Randy Volkmer D.V.M. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

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

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home (979) 245-4613.

Bay City Tribune, Published May 2, 2010
 

Fredrickson, Axel Leonard

Mrs. E. J. Fredrickson

Mrs. Emma Johnson Fredrickson was born in Sweden, September 26, 1860. She moved to Chicago as a young lady and was married in 1890 to Axel Fredrickson. To this union were born three sons, one of whom survive.

Mrs. Fredrickson became a member of a Baptist Church about 55 years ago.

The family moved to Blessing in 1913 where they have made their home since. There survive her husband, Axel Fredrickson, and a son, Walter Fredrickson, Chicago, Ill.

She passed away at her home at Blessing Friday, July 24, 1935 at the age of 75 years 9 months and 28 days.

Funeral services were conducted at the Hawley Cemetery by Rev. George D. McClelland, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Palacios. Interment was under the direction of Taylor Brothers of Bay City.

THE PALACIOS BEACON, July 30, 1936

Alfred August “Sonny” Frick

Funeral services for Alfred August “Sonny” Frick, 85, of Markham will be held at 4 p. m. Friday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Jim Kelley and the Rev. Bill Haskell officiating. Burial will be in Hawley Cemetery , Blessing.

Mr. Frick was born Dec. 4, 1901, in Winters, Texas, to Martin J. Frick and Annie Katherine Salge and died Aug. 25, 1987, at Matagorda General Hospital.

A resident of Markham for 51 years, he was a retired rice farmer.

He was christened in the Lutheran faith as a child and attended the Church of the Nazarene in Bay City the past 50 years.

Survivors include a daughter, Susie Hiltpold of Houston; two sons, J. T. Frick and D. A. Frick, both of Markham; a sister, Lillie Bieri of Angleton; 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers include Mike, Danny, Mark, Larry and Terry Frick, Steven Hiltpold, Lew Hiltpold and Bill Hurta.

Honorary pallbearers include Mike Saathoff, Paul Hiltpold, Paul Zapalac, Tony Kitzmiller and Bruce Hurta.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dessie Mae Frick on Aug. 15, 1987, and by two brothers, Otto and Ed Frick.

Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.

The Daily Tribune, August, 1987
 

The Victoria Advocate, November 29, 2010                         Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

Dessie Mae “Jack” Frick

Funeral services for Mrs. Dessie Mae “Jack” Frick, 82, of Markham were held Monday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Kelley officiating. Burial was in Hawley Cemetery.

Mrs. Frick was born Dec. 19, 1904, in Mt. Vernon, Texas, and died Aug. 15, 1987, at Matagorda General Hospital. She was the daughter of Robert Maxwell and the former Dolly Murphee, both deceased.

She was a charter member of The Church of the Nazarene in Bay City and was a resident of Markham for 51 years.

Survivors include: husband, Alfred “Sonny” Frick of Markham; daughter, Susie Hiltpold of Houston; sons, J. T. Frick and D. A. Frick, both of Markham; sisters, Zella Bohuslav and Zelphia Ferguson, both of Markham; 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

Pallbearers included: grandsons, Mike, Danny, Mark, Larry and Terry Frick; Steven F. Hiltpold, Lewis Hiltpold, and Bill Hurta.

Honorary pallbearers included Paul Hiltpold, Mike Saathoff, Paul Zalalac and Tony Kitzmiller and Bruce Hurta.

Arrangements were made with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

The Daily Tribune, August, 1987
 

Patsy Ruth Frick
(September 28, 1932 - January 8, 2010)

Patsy Ruth Frick, 77, of Markham passed away Jan. 8, 2010. She was born Sept. 28, 1932 in Refugio, Texas to the late August & Velva Butcher Reiter.

Her parents, brother Billie Reiter, granddaughter Casey Frick & Great Grandson Mason Frick all preceded her in death. Survivors include husband D. A. Frick of Markham; daughters Dee Ann Zapalac & Paul of Wyoming and Paula Kitzmiller & Tony of Boling; sons Michael Frick & Debbie of Bay City, Danny Frick of Matagorda, Mark Frick, Sr. & Terry of Markham, Larry Frick & Tessie of Markham and Terry Frick & Stacey of Kingsville; sister Hilda Hudspeth of Woodsboro, TX; brothers Kenneth Reiter of Aransas Pass & Bruce Reiter of Corpus Christi; 19 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5pm to 7pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010 at Abundant Life Fellowship Church, 1900 Hamman Rd. Bay City, with Rev. Greg McMullin officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Jonathon Frick, Kendel Frick, Mark Frick, Jr., Eric Frick, Jason Frick, J. J. Zapalac, Cody Kitzmiller and Jacob Kitzmiller. Memorials may be made to M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210.

www.taylorbros.net                          Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

V. L. Frick

MARKHAM—V. L. Frick, 56, a lifelong resident of Markham, died Saturday at a Bay City hospital.

Born Sept. 18, 1926, the World War II Navy veteran was a rice farmer and a Baptist.

Services are scheduled for 2 p. m. Monday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home chapel in Bay City. The Rev. Joe Ramsey will officiate with burial following in the Hawley Cemetery, Blessing.

Survivors include his wife, Clara Babb Frick, and his mother, Zelphia Frick Ferguson, both of Markham; two daughters, Carol Hoffman of Wharton and Lois Frick of Markham; a son, Robert L. Frick of Markham; a son, Robert L. Frick of Old Ocean; two sisters, Evalee Hahn of Bay City and Joyce Genzer of Markham; a brother, J. O. Frick of Blessing; and five grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Johnnie Lee Hahn, Stanley Genzer, Jr., Ronnie Palmer, Jacob “Buz” Otto, and Larry, Joe Charles and Mark Frick.

The Victoria Advocate, February, 1985
 

V. L. Frick, Jr.

V. L. Frick, Jr., 22, a resident of Markham passed away January 26 as a result of an auto accident. Survivors include: wife, Gladys Ruby Frick of Markham; daughter, Kacey Gail Frick of Markham; parents, Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Frick of Markham; 2 sisters, Carol Ann and Lois Marie Frick of Markham; 1 brother, Robert Lewis Frick of Markham; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Tullos and Mr. and Mrs. Loy Taylor. Funeral services were held January 2, at 2 p. m. at Taylor Brothers Chapel with Rev. Joe Ramsey officiating. Interment was at Hawley Cemetery with pallbearers being: Frankie Ray III, Preston Fellers, David Johnson, Robert Cornett, Robin Sparks, and Johnnie Jurek; honorary pallbearers were Tudy and Ronnie Knebel. Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

The Daily Tribune, January, 1974
 

Tony Friloux, 48, Matagorda, Texas passed away August 30, 2009 after a serious illness.

Funeral Arrangements are pending. You may contact Christ Episcopal Church, Matagorda at 979-863-7239 or cepiscopal@sbcglobal.net for information.

Bay City Tribune, Published September 2, 2009
 

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