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Patricia Dale Nance Hagaman, 77, of Bay City, passed from this earthly life into the eternal loving presence of her heavenly Father, and personal savior Jesus Christ, on July 25, 2020. Born on December 23, 1942 in Bay City, Texas to William (Bill) and Violet Nance, she was preceded in death by her parents, her son Robert “Bobby” Hagaman, Jr., her husband Robert Hagaman and her brother Brad Nance. She is survived by her son Richard (Joan) Hagaman, her daughters Robbyn (Mark) Sandhouse and Patti (Chris) Taylor, sisters Ginny Mallard and Deborah Nance, brothers Bill Nance and David Nance, her grandchildren Christopher Metzger, Fred Haste Rodd, Elayna Hagaman, Miranda Hagaman, Chrystian Taylor, Haley Taylor, Faith Hagaman, David Jagodinski and Martin Jagodinski, nine great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Known as “Patt” to her friends and family, the eldest of six children, she was raised in the Baptist church and was a lifelong resident of Matagorda County. She was a graduate of Van Vleck High School and lived most of her life in Bay City. She was a baton twirler and played the clarinet in the Van Vleck Leopard band. She was first runner up for Matagorda County Rodeo Queen. She was a gifted artist, having her oil paintings shown in galleries throughout Texas and an active member for many years of the Art League of Bay City. She was passionately involved with the March of Dimes. She was also a talented singer, seamstress, cook and played the piano. Patt was married to the love of her life, Robert, for 55 years. They met on a blind date where fireworks began and never ended. Even after Robert’s passing, Patt continued to speak about him like a schoolgirl with a crush and would often reminisce about that first date. Together they had four children and raised their family in Bay City. With her husband, she enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, and going to horse races. She loved her family dearly. She loved her children and grandchildren with all of her heart and made special efforts to make wonderfully delicious family meals and special memories, always going to extremes at Christmas and other holidays to decorate her home festively and welcome everyone. Patt was stricken with polio as a toddler and as a result, she required multiple hospitalizations and years of many surgeries to treat the deformities it caused to her leg, ankle and foot. As a result, she grew up wanting to be a nurse to help people like the nurses who had helped her. She attended Alvin Community College and obtained a degree in nursing. Patt worked as a Registered Nurse for many years, holding numerous leadership positions throughout her career, at various medical facilities. She was held in high esteem by her peers and colleagues in the local area medical community. She began her career as an emergency room nurse at Matagorda General Hospital and ended her career at Poly Ryon Memorial Hospital in Nursing Services Administration. She was a strong role model for her children and grandchildren. In the most recent years of her life, Patt was a resident in a skilled nursing facility. Because of the pandemic, like so many others, she was not able to see her family for the last months of her life due to being in protective lockdown. Tragically, this did nothing to save her because, having never left that facility in all these months, she still developed Covid-19 infection and died as a result. Patt will be missed dearly by her family and friends and will be remembered always with love. Graveside services are 2:00 pm Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Cedarvale Cemetery, with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating.
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Robert Eugene Hagaman Jr. Services for infant Robert Eugene Hagaman Jr. will be held at 10 am Wednesday at Holy Cross Catholic Church. The baby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hagaman, was born in Matagorda General Hospital on April 29 and died at 7:30 pm Monday at John Sealy in Galveston. Rev. C. J. Martin will officiate at the service, and burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Van Vleck under the direction of Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. Survivors in addition to the parents are grandparents Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Hagaman, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Nance, Bay City; great-grandfathers, O. R. Hagaman Sr. and H. E. Kincaid of Cuero and great-grandmother Mrs. T. M Freeman.
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Sara Jo Anderson Halbert, 83, was born June 8, 1937 in Negley, Ohio. She passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness, on July 13, 2020 in Bay City. She grew up in Negley, Ohio and graduated from East Palestine High School in 1955. Before moving to Bay City in 1964, she lived briefly in Cheyenne, Wyoming, England, Biloxi, Mississippi and Ohio. As soon as she moved to Bay City, she became involved in numerous organizations, serving anyone in need. She spent countless hours dedicating her life to the First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, FUMC Altar Guild, draped the cloth at church for Easter for over 30 years, U. M. Army, Bay City Girls Scouts, Bay City Softball, Bay City Blackcat Band Supporters, Bay City Blackcat Booster Club, Matagorda County Pilot Club, and was named Bay City Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year in 2005. She spent over 45 years donating her services to the Edith Armstrong Center/The Arc/Texana. If you had a disability, she was your crusader. She gave a few people at the State Capital a run for their money when it came to getting benefits for those who needed it. She worked hard every year, alongside Christella and others, getting families signed up for Christmas Food Boxes. Her greatest love, besides Jesus, was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, family, and extended family. She loved all of you to the moon and back. Later in life, she was affectionately known as everyone’s MeeMaw. Sara is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph C. Anderson and Sara Boyd Anderson; son James Scott Halbert; sister Clara Brinkley, and brother James T. Anderson. She is survived by her daughter Karen Halbert Shipp Cunningham and husband Brian of Bay City; granddaughter Robyn Shipp Lynch of Cedar Park, TX; grandson James Shipp and wife Gina of Round Rock, TX; great-grandchildren Roman Lynch, Alexa Lynch, Cooper Shipp, Emma Wheaton, and Isa Wheaton; sister Helen Kay Wigton of Pennsylvania; brother Samuel “Butch” Anderson and wife Frances of North Carolina; sister-in-law Marian Anderson of Texas, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews all over the United States. Sara’s funeral services will be private at First United Methodist Chapel in Bay City, and will be live-streamed for those who wish to join. Services will be lead by her nephew Rod Anderson, Campus Pastor at Living Stones Church in Alvin. Pallbearers are James Shipp, Roman Lynch, Brian Cunningham, Jimmy Anderson, Fernando Aguilar, Jr., and Mike Finster. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Jo Halbert to FUMC-Matagorda County Christmas Food Drive, 2300 Avenue H, Bay City, TX 77414.
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Robert Hale, 62, of Wadsworth passed away July 9, 2020. He was born April 29, 1958 in Bay City to Kenneth Charles and Shirley Ann Hale. Robert graduated from Bay City High School in 1978. He was a devoted son and a hard worker. He worked for the state of Texas at the Sargent Swing Bridge for many years. He loved to fish. He was an avid welder. He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Charles Hale; nephew, Jonathan Hale and brother in law Jack Johnson Sr. Robert is survived by his loving and devoted mother, Shirley Ann Hale; sister, Vanessa Smith (Clifford); brother, Scott Hale (Tammy), his sister Karen Johnson; nieces and nephews, Leslie Zuniga, Ashley Hale, Jack Johnson Jr, and Danielle Johnson; great nieces and nephew, Destany Zuniga, Madilyn Zuniga, Alexa Zuniga, Melanie Hale, and Brett Hale. The family will receive friends and relatives at 9:00am on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wadsworth. Funeral service will immediately follow at 10:00am. Interment will follow at St. Francisville Cemetery. Masks/face coverings are required, and social distancing guidelines will be observed.
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Robert Sterling Harris, aka “Mugs”, 78, of Bay City, Texas passed away on May 26, 2020 in Bay City. He was born on December 4, 1941, the son of R. S. Harris and Marjorie Bouldin Harris. Arrangements are pending with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas; 979-245-5197.
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Funeral services for Mrs. Belle T. Harrison, 87, of Bay City,
were held at 10 a. m. today at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home with
the Rev. Bill Leediker officiating. Burial was in Evergreen
Cemetery, Paris, Texas.
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Travis James Harrison passed away June 30, 2020 at the age of 90. He was born July 10, 1929 in Bay City, Texas to the late Francis Thomas and Margaret Smith Harrison. After graduating from Texas A & I, Travis served 2 years in the United States Army from 1952-54. He then returned to Bay City and joined his father and brothers in a rice and cattle operation. In 1957 he married Peggy Ann Nygard. Travis was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church. He also served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. In 1961, he was vote Outstanding Rice Farmer of the Year. He was affectionately known by his nephews and nieces as “Papa T”, and lived by the mantra “Watch your pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves.” Travis had a unique sense of humor and quick wit. He will missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife Peggy Nygard Harrison; brothers Percy (Marie), Vernon (Mabel) and Frank (Carmel); sisters Nellie Griffith (Joe), Christine Cook (Cyrus) and Vivian Wier (John). He is survived by his son Stephen (Karen); daughter Diane Harrison; “great” friend Mary Anne Harrison; grandchildren Stephanie, Stacie and Savannah, and great-grandchildren Malori, Joseph, Kimberly, Liam, Raymond and Tallulah. The family will receive friends and relatives beginning at 1:00pm Tuesday, July7, 2020 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Services will follow visitation at 2:00pm. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his name to your charity of choice.
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Herschel Howard Harvey, 69, of Boling, TX, passed away June 5, 2020 peacefully at home after a valiant battle with cancer, with his loving wife Lynn at his side. He was born in Palacios, TX on November 6, 1950, to Eleanor Rowena Wood Harvey and Eugene Foster Harvey. He attended Palacios High School and joined the U.S. Navy in 1969 where he completed his education and served until 1971. Returning to Palacios, he was a welder for Harvey Welding and Valero Energy. He retired from Texas Liquid Fertilizer/Simplot in 2012. Herschel was happiest at the bay fishing or on the river pulling the kids behind the boat. He could also often be found camping at Matagorda with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Lynn Colwell Harvey, his children Duane Alford and his friend Heather Frazier, Anna Harvey Wood and her husband Chad Wood, Chad Harvey and his fiancée Katie Sowden, and Eric Bricker, 10 grandchildren, Korrin Harvey, Kaitlyn Harvey, Haley Wood, Hannah Wood, Trey Terry, Jacob Lee, Kara Alford, Kade Alford, Kale Alford, and Kyle Alford, and 1 Great-Grandchild, Teal Ryan Alford. He is also survived by his siblings, Gloria Jean “Dinky” Harvey Dixon and Royce LaBlon Harvey, several nieces and nephews, and his well-loved and constant companions, dog children Willie and Waylon. Pallbearers will be Chad Harvey, Duane Alford, Eric Bricker, Danny Culbreth, Don Pursley, and John Schuhsler. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at Wharton Funeral Home, 515 E. Boling Hwy, Wharton, TX. Visitation begins at 9:00am and a Memorial service at 1:00pm. The family extends a special thanks to the VA Hospital in Houston, TX and to Compassionate Care Hospice for their loving and constant care. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Compassionate Care Hospice of Houston or to the cancer charity of your choice. Funeral Services are under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at whartonfuneralhome.com Wharton Funeral Home
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Joan Dobie Healey, 88 of Rockport Texas passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020. She was born in Detroit Michigan on February 11, 1932 to William Henry and Nina Dobie. After the family moved to Rose City Michigan and began working their farm. Joan went to work at the local IGA grocery store where she met and fell in love with the store owner's son; Ray Healey. After graduating from Rose City High School, she and Ray were married and later moved to Bay City to raise their family. Joan is survived by the love of her life "Ray" Raymond Healey, her children; Bob and Mary Healey from Bandera, Texas, Bill and Sue Healey from Lupton Michigan, Debbie and Russell Todish from Edna Texas, and Rick and Karen Healey from Rockport, Texas, her nine grandchildren; Kim and Byron Ratliff, Shawn and Raquel Healey, Jeff and Sarah Healey, John and Terri Healey, Tonya and DuWayne Dunn, Chara and Terry Tipp, Chelsea Healey, Lindsay and Matt Jarrett, and Allison Healey, her nineteen great-grandchildren; Kaitlyn, Marissa, Clayton, Bryan, Keegan, Ayden, Jaxon, Josh, Hayden, McKenzie, Tucker, Dixon, Alisa, Amelia, Ethan, Matthew, Callie, Chase, and Eva. Joan is preceded in death by her parents, her sisters; Dorothy and her husband John Lutke from Michigan, Gwen and her husband Carroll Reid from Michigan, her brothers; Carl "Butch" Dobie, Bill and his wife Pauline Dobie from Houston, TX. There will be a celebration of Life service on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Ganado Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Andy Schroer officiating, inurnment will take place at a later date in Rose City Michigan. Services have been entrusted to her Son-In-Law; Russell Todish of Ganado and Slavik Funeral Homes, 800 S. Third Street, Ganado, TX 77962 361-771-2120. Ganado Funeral Home |
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Edith May Vernon Henkes, 80, of Wadsworth, TX, passed away on August 11, 2020 at Harbor Hospice in Houston, TX. She was born June 9, 1940, in Houston, TX, to Alton and Mildred Wingate Vernon. During the late 50’s and early 60’s she worked as a telephone operator in Houston, and transferred to Bay City, TX after marrying James Louis Henkes at the age of 18. She stayed home lovingly raising her 4 sons until the1990’s when she started working at Matagorda General Hospital as a PBX operator, and then worked at the post office in Wadsworth, TX. She enjoyed reading and cooking and talking about old times with her family and friends. She also enjoyed traveling and talking about the places she had been when she was younger. Edith is survived by her sons Daniel Ray Henkes, James Louis Henkes, Jr., and Richard Edwin Henkes (Stephanie Henkes), her brother Alton Vernon, and her grandchildren Jenna Nicole Henkes, Courtney Lynn Henkes, Dalton Richard Henkes and Selah Lynn Henkes. She is preceded in death by her father Alton Edwin Vernon, her mother Mildred Elmira Wingate Vernon; her son Vernon Louis Henkes; her step-mother Etta Ainsworth Vernon, her step-sister Pauline DeGeorge. The family will receive friends and relatives beginning at 1:00 pm Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Services will follow at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Marker photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ called forth his faithful servant, Edith Marie Hickl, 95, to her heavenly home on Friday, March 6, 2020. She was born to the late Vincent and Elizabeth Vacek on September 8, 1924 in Taiton, Texas. She was a devoted wife and a wonderful mother to her eight children. At the age of 45, Edith obtained her GED and attended Wharton County Junior College to earn an LVN degree. She worked at Wagner General Hospital as a respiratory therapist for many years. She was a devout member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Parish, Catholic Daughters, and KJZT. She is survived by daughters: Carolyn Kubecka (Ronnie) and Mary Ann Shimek (Troy), Sons: Louis Hickl Jr. (Sandra), Rev. Robert Hickl, O.M.I.; Dennis Hickl (Donna), Pat Hickl (Cheryl) and Gary Hickl, (Polly). Edith left a beautiful legacy of 19 grandchildren: Natasha Greene (Tommy), Shamay Mansfield (Jay), Michael Hickl, Amber McEachern (Todd), Jordan Wheeler (Brett), Joshua Hickl (Colleen), Katie Gilbert (John), Lisa Calhoun (Marc), Sara Repka (Dennis), Rusty Kubecka (Emily), Matthew Hickl (Meagan), Kirby Jean Wrobliski (David), Darren Hickl (Claire), Allison Rother (Keith) Melissa Little (Jess), Eric Hickl, Audrey Jacoby (Trace), Natalie Aparicio (Jacob), and Hagan Shimek (Emily). Her 35 great grandchildren and her lap dog, Mitsy, lit up her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Louis Hickl Sr., a son, Kenneth Hickl, sisters Betty Tomasek and Marie Orsak and brothers, Edmund Vacek, Jerome Vacek, and Jim Vacek. Visitation: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm with rosary 6:00pm at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Palacios. Funeral: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 10:00am at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Palacios Burial: St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. The family wishes to thank all our families and friends for their prayers, flowers, food and thoughtfulness. May God Bless Each of You Taylor
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Kenneth Buck Head, 74, of Bay City, passed away July 23, 2020. He was born August 13, 1945 in Bay City to John and Lola Baty Head. Buck was preceded in death by his parents; sister Edyth Peschel, and brother Claud Albert “Frog” Head. He is survived by his best friend & caretaker Gayle Daugherty, nephew Jack Daugherty (Dawn) and their children Zack, Garett and Blake; sisters Carol Pawlosky (James), Sandy Hubbard, Kathy Marek (Daniel), and Lola Walker (Albert); brother Johnny Head, Brother-in-law Leo Peschel. Additional family include Ray Pawlosky, Billy Pawlosky (Stefanie), Diann Barnett, Danny Peschel, Missy Hubbard, Gina Talasek, Tina Harrison (David), Lee Hubbard (Leslie), Donnie Casey (Carrie), Troy Casey (Jamie), Stephanie Walker (Rob), Brodrick Walker and numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Buck served in the Marines from 1969 until 1971 during the Vietnam War. After a career as a millwright, He obtained a Criminal Justice Degree and served from 2003 until 2008 as a Sheriff Deputy Peace Officer for Matagorda County. Buck enjoyed his time as a VFW member and officer. The family will receive friends and relatives 4:00pm-5:00pm Monday, July 27, 2020, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Graveside services are 10:00am Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Lakeview Cemetery in El Campo, TX with Rev. Chester Sassman officiating.
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Kenneth Frank Heimann 62, of Houston, passed away suddenly in his home on October 19, 2019. “Kenny” was born in New Braunfels, Texas to Frank and Estelle Heimann. The family moved to the Wharton area when Kenny was in 2nd Grade. He graduated from Wharton High School in 1975. While in high school he was involved with Band and Distributive Education starting his career in retail. After High school he briefly attended Wharton County Junior College. He was employed by HEB grocers working in Wharton, Bay City, El Campo and Victoria. After many years at HEB, he changed to Randall’s Food Market in the Houston area. While there he managed the “non – food (drug) section of stores across the Houston area. The last 10 years he made a career change to Inventory Manager in Transportation at Ft. Bend ISD. At the time of his death he was working out of the Lake Olympia Campus and had 12 + years with FBISD. Kenneth was preceded in his death by his father, Frank L. Heimann and an infant brother, Joseph Heimann. He is survived by his Mother, Estelle Patek Heimann of Wharton; Brothers, Robert J Heimann and wife, Helen of East Bernard, Edward R. Heimann and wife, Anna of Wharton; Sister, Shirley Price and husband, Brian of Houston. He is also survived by Nephews, Billy and John Heimann of East Bernard, Brian Heimann of San Angelo, Scott Heimann of Victoria, Reece Price of Lockhart and Cody Price of College Station; Nieces Deanna Reeves of East Bernard, Susan Davis and Ann Matocha of Katy, Lisa Kinsey of Abilene, and Michelle Sherrod of League City. He is also survived by many great nieces and nephews across many cities. Although Kenny did not have any children of his own, he was an admired and respected uncle to all his niece and nephews. He was also a godfather to Reece and Cody Price. When all the kids were young, he could be found on the floor playing with and entertaining them for hours. Kenny enjoyed gambling trips to Coushatta and reading. He was a member of St. Justin’s Martyr Catholic Church in Alief, Texas. He will be missed by all his close family and friends. Kenny was born January 8, 1957 almost 2 years after Frank and Estelle had lost their 3rd son Joseph at birth. At the time Estelle was told not to have any more children, but we are thankful that she did not listen to the doctors. Kenny spent his younger years in New Braunfels, playing with his younger sister Shirley who joined the family 15 months later. This was a period of no Air conditioning and they would spend hours in their pedal cars playing outside. In the early 60’s when the family moved to Wharton life was the same. Riding Bicycles, playing outside was the norm. There were no electronics and one TV in the house. Summers meant time with cousins and neighborhood kids, no real “vacations”. There was no eating out - you ate what was cooked. But it was usually very good, homemade bread and fried everything. You attended church – Kenny made his first confession, communion and confirmation at Holy Family church in Wharton. Teenage years brought part time job at HEB to pay for whatever vehicle Dad found for you. Normally a General Motors product – Kenny was always proud of his Chevy Trucks. Dances at the original riverside Hall in East Bernard and Knights of Columbus hall in El Campo to name a few. Usually as a group with Shirley and friends. There were a few girlfriends along the way but none that managed to make the cut. Kenny was always proud of his home and was a very good housekeeper. Whenever family visited or stopped by house was immaculate. In the beginning Kenny did not care for Houston. He worked in Wharton, El Campo, Bay City and Victoria. He was very proud to have purchased a mobile home and with each transfer the home was moved. He did finally migrate toward Houston for his job at Randall’s. Trailer was moved to Rosenberg / Richmond area for the last time. Due to the housing bust in the late 80’s he was able to purchase a true brick and mortar home on the north side of Houston. In 2002, Kenny sold this house and moved to upper Fort Bend County in the house he had today to be closer to work and his Godson’s Reece and Cody Price. He would always pitch in to help pick up and watch the boys when needed. Kenny took an interest in all his niece’s and nephew lives. He attended Birthday, graduations parties, weddings and anything else to celebrate family. Kenny was devoted to his mother Estelle after the loss of his Father Frank in 2001. As a brother and brother-in- law he could be counted on to help with projects and family issues. We will miss you! Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Wharton Funeral Home after 5 p.m. A rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. The Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, October 25, 2019 at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Wharton with Father Bob Knippenberg officiating. The Rite of Committal and Burial will be immediately following the mass at Evergreen Memorial Park Perpetual Care Cemetery in Wharton. Serving as pallbearers will be his nephews Bill Heimann, John Heimann, Brian Heimann, Scott Heimann, Reece Price and Cody Price. Funeral services under the directions of Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at whartonfuneralhome.com
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Alfred Lee Helms, Sr. 72, of Bay City passed away May 10, 2020. He was born October 24, 1947 in Clarendon, TX to Eugene Nathaniel Helms and Dora Evelyn Brinlee Helms. Alfred has been a member of The Church of Jesus Christ in Boling, TX for over 30 years. He truly loved preaching the Word of God. His greatest joy was singing in church but could be heard humming, singing or whistling a tune throughout his day. He faithfully read his bible and spread the Word of God to family, friends and acquaintances. He had a heart of gold and was always there for his family, friends and anyone in need. It was a common occurrence for him to stop on a street corner and give to a stranger who needed a helping hand. Alfred was a very proud husband, daddy and the best Cacaw. His true passion was Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Alfred enjoyed taking many road trips with his wife Linda. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He was an avid knife and gun collector. He enjoyed photography. As of late, he looked forward to ‘jeeping’ in the mountains of Montana with his cousin Norman and bringing back beautiful scenic photos and stories to share with his family. He also loved sharing his stories of the ‘good old days’ with his siblings, cousins and friends. He could relive a memory, and you would feel as though you were back there with him. Alfred beloved husband, father and Cacaw is preceded in death by his parents, and siblings Charles Eugene Helms, Larry Joe Helms, Connie Geraldine Helms Martinez, JoAnn Helms Perez, Sandra Kay Helms Matthews and Ronnie Earl Helms. He is survived by the love of his life his wife Linda Carol Davenport Helms; daughters Wendy Gail Helms De Leon and husband Efrain of Needville, and Bridgett Lee Helms Merecka and husband Charles of Boling; sons Alfred Lee Helms, Jr. and wife Amy of Boling, and Darren Keith Helms and wife Krissa of Bay City; sister Brenda Sue Helms Patterson and husband Shane of Lamesa, TX; brothers Roger Dale Helms and wife Frances of Norfolk, VA, and Donnie Edward Helms of Austin; grandchildren John Franklin Kubena, Jr. (girlfriend Sarah), Brady Joel Kubena (wife Amanda), Rainy Omar De Leon, Jr. (wife Silvia), Catherine Ann Keener (husband Alex), Jillian Alyssa Terry (husband Mikey), Chloe Autumn Merecka, Carli Alese Merecka, Cali Alexis Merecka , Jack Dean Helms, Abby Laine Hermosillo (husband Chris), Shelby Frawley (husband Jeffrey), Evelyn Grace Helms; great-grandchildren Romeo Rodriguez, Angelo Rene Rodriguez, Aidan Majares, Hunter Keener, Brelynn Keener, Tobias Joel Kubena, Sydney Joyce Frawley, Madeline Michelle Oaks and Trae Mejares. The family will receive friends and relatives beginning at 12:30 pm Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Services will follow visitation at 2:00 pm with Joseph Helms officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers are John Kubena, Jr., Brady Kubena, Rainy De Leon, Jr., Alex Keener, Mikey Mejares and Chris Hermosillo. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Virginia Ann Lively Higdon, 80, of Brazoria, TX, passed away from this life at her home on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. She was born at home in Grapeland, TX to the late M.T. and Sylvia Lively on March 18, 1940. She is preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, June Lively Garst. Virginia is survived by her husband, George; and her children, Jim Thompson and wife Laura of Conroe, TX, Chris Hinman and wife Tina of Bay City, TX, Holly Carlson and husband T.J. of Brazoria, TX, Sam Higdon of Brazoria, TX, Dan Higdon and wife Sherri of Lake Jackson, TX, and Cindy Hargett and husband Jon of Sweeny, TX. She had 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, one nephew and numerous cousins and friends. Virginia attended school in Bay City, TX. She had a love for all homemaking projects. She was a hard worker and was a woman with many talents. She had a love for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren that resonated loudly in her stories of them. Virginia was loved by many and left everlasting impressions on everyone she met. Visitation will be held Monday, June 29, 2020 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at C. T. Baker & Sons Funeral Home in West Columbia, TX. Interment will consist of a graveside service on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 1 p.m. at the Livelyville family cemetery located just off FM 228 to C.R. 1880 (Livelyville Cemetery Rd.), 1.3 miles North of Grapeland, with Pastor Aaron Timberlake officiating. In lieu of plants and flowers, please make a donation to the family cemetery: Livelyville Cemetery, c/o Linda Harrison, 239 County Road 341, El Campo, Texas 77437.
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Esther Hill, 81, of Van Vleck passed away July 24, 2020. She was born January 13, 1939 in Phoenix, Arizona to the late Teddy & Annabelle Plumb Kelley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Ricky Joe Robertson. Survivors include her husband Jesse C. Hill; daughters Staci Perrin and Sherrie Dawn Robertson; sons Jerry Justice and Ferlin Justice; grandchildren Brandon Perrin, Cassidy Perrin, Amber Justice, Ashley Justice and Blake Justice and great grandchildren Matthew Byrd, Caleb Byrd and Jasper Justice. She is also survived by her step-children Essie Vacek, Veronica Doyle and Mike Hill. A Celebration of her Life will be 2:00 PM Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
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Lena Liddie Jurek Hill, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and lifelong resident of Boling, Texas went to be with her heavenly father, October 2, 2019 at the age of 91, only two days shy of her 92nd birthday. Lena was born in Bay City, Texas on October 4, 1926 to Steven Jurek and Liddie S Karasek. She was a fulltime mother, wife and grandmother who had a spiritual gift of caregiving and hospitality. On December 24, 1946 she married the love of her life, Norman D. Hill and they were married for 60 years until his passing on June 4, 2006. Lena came from a big family of 10 children and shared an unbreakable bond with her sisters. They loved to dance, cook, laugh and be together as much as possible. Lena was proceeded in death by her infant son Steven Robert Hill and her husband Norman D Hill. Lena is survived by her children Larry Hill and wife Kathy Hill of Boling and Gary Hill and wife Mary Jane of New Gulf. Her Grandchildren Carman Tanner and husband David of Hungerford, Colleen Forasiepi of Boling, Courtney Prentice and husband Colt of Katy, Joshua (Rocio) and Leslie Granado along with Andre and Rudy Batilla, all of Boling. Her great-grandchildren Larry Tanner, Elyse Tanner, Rhett Tanner, Abigail Forasiepi, Emily Forasiepi, Maddox Prentice, Gavin Prentice, Joshua Granado, Angel Granado, Adrian Granado, Elizabeth Batilla, Jacob Batilla, and Isaiah Batilla; great-great grandchildren Michael and Mavrick Gaona. Lena Lived out her final years at Elmcroft Senior Living in Wharton, where she was well known to the staff and tenants as the sweetest lady who always told them they were beautiful and that she loved them. Lena’s family and friends spent her final days by her side, sharing stories and playing her favorite songs. (Together Again, One Day at a Time, and anything Freddy Fender.) Her family will hold a celebration of life get together, Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 2:00pm at the home of Larry and Kathy Hill. They will enjoy “a few of her favorite things,” including her famous buttermilk pies, brownies, banana pudding, and deviled eggs. All of the ladies are encouraged to wear their most fabulous pair of “earbobs.”
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William C. “Pee Wee” Hines, 81, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019. He was born December 3, 1937 in Somerville, Texas to the late William Arthur and Mary Addie Hines. He is preceded in death by his parents, and survived by his daughter, Carrie Steel, son, Jeffrey Hines, fiancé, Mittie Burditt, sister, Rebecca (Becky) Denham, Sue Chambless, Franie (Sis) Starsky, brother, Kenneth Hines. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends and relatives 9:00-10:00am Monday, November 18th at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Graveside services will be private. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Peggy “Peg” Jean Hines Peggy “Peg” Jean Hines, 77, of Bay City passed away Friday, August 23, 2013. She was born August 6, 1936 in Rhinestone County, Texas to the late Henry and Bertha Juanita Hill Walts. Peggy is survived by: her husband, William C. Hines of Bay City; daughter, Sharon Lynn Sherrer and husband Alan of Las Vegas; son, Gregory Daniel Mitchell and wife Tammy of Port Arthur; step-daughter, Carrie Lynn Steel and husband Randal of Tulsa, Okla.; step-son, Jeffery Hines of Tulsa, Okla.; four sisters, Lucille Ethridge of Marlin, Texas, Patsy Ruth Tucker, Janell Morgan and husband Bill both of Houston, and Dorothy Doty of Bay City; two brothers, Jim Walts and wife Joyce of Franklin, Texas and David Walts and wife Dottie of Crosby, Texas; 10 grandchildren, Courtney Sapp and husband Chris, Holly Sherrer, Rebecca Howser, Brooke Clifton and husband Mike, Kelsey Raelynn Mitchell, Austin Cameron, Erin Cameron, Chandler Mitchell, Shaun Mitchell, and Travis Mitchell; nine great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her parents preceded Peggy in death. The family will receive visitors from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, August 26, 2013 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, August 26, 2013 at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. 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,
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James C. Hite & Estelle M. Hite - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham 
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Robert "Bobby" Allen Hooker was born December 26, 1944 in Houston to Carl and Audrey Stump Hooker and he passed peacefully in his sleep on December 9, 2019 at his residence in Del Rio. After graduation in 1962 he went to Wharton Co. Jr. College on a football scholarship and in 1964, he attended Sam Houston State University on another football scholarship. He graduated with a Master's Degree in Education along with many honors as a defensive lineman. He went straight into coaching high school and college football for 14 years. In 1976, he changed careers and became a petroleum landman continuing this until the day he passed away. Bobby and his family lived in Palacios before moving to Del Rio in 2009. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Janice Oglesby Hooker, stepson Tracy Perkins and wife Cathy, and grandchildren, Kacy Nicole and Trey Perkins, brothers Fred and Carl and their families, along with numerous nephews and nieces. The family will hold private services at a later date.
Palacios Beacon, December 25, 2019 |
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Elizabeth Nelson Atthowe Howard "Missy", 74, passed away peacefully Monday, August 3, 2020 at her home in Blessing, Texas. She was born on June 17, 1946 in Lakeport, California to the late Reginald Atthowe and Elizabeth Nelson Myers Atthowe. She was preceded in death by her parents. Missy is survived by her husband, Curtis Howard; daughter Elizabeth Nelson Howard Kirk and husband Brian of Kingwood; brother, John Atthowe and sister, Nancy Pickral both of Lexington, Virginia; sister, Margie Grant of Wilmington, South Carolina; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. A private family service and scattering of ashes will be held at a later date.
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Della Huddleston was born in Nashville, Tennessee January 15, 1959 to Cordell and Jean Neal She passed away October 14, 2019 in Bay City, Texas. Della loved bowling, traveling, and most of all her grandkids. They were her life. Della is preceded in death by her father; in-laws Alfred and Mary Huddleston, and brother-in-law Robbin Odom. She is survived by her mother; husband Greg Huddleston; daughters Stacey (Steve) Uher and Tracey (Thomas) Tyler; sons Elliott (Felicia) Huddleston and Shane (Tiffany) Huddleston; sister Betty Odom; brother James Neal; grandchildren Max Franklin, Tyler, Josh and Chad Uher, Kayleigh, Slade, Joslyn and Avery Huddleston, Francisco Huddleston; great-grandson Uriah Uher; brother-in-law Randy Huddleston; sisters-in-law Joann (Donnie) Delk and Annette (Thomas) Wilson, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends and relatives 5:00-7:00pm Thursday, October 17 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Services are 10:00am Friday, October 18, 2019 at the funeral home with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery. Pallbearers are Chad Uher, Josh Uher, Steve Uher, Cody Allgaier, Dustin Brown and Eli Cortines.
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Survivors include her mother, Ernestine Crain; her three grandchildren, Milam Mathews, Kiley Brown and Treyson Brown; and many friends.
She was caregiver to her mother, whom she loved dearly. Her grandchildren were the loves of her life. Wylene will be remembered as a kind, caring and loving person.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 2 p.m. at the Bay City Baptist Church, 1818 Marguerite Street, Bay City, Texas.
Bay City Tribune, February 5, 2020 |
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Madison Danielle Hunter, 20, of Palacios passed away October 2, 2019. She was born June 19, 1999 in Victoria, TX to Keith and Paulette Hunter. Maddy was full of life and loved by everyone that knew her. Her sense of humor was a breath of fresh air & made you quickly forget your worries. She was passionately protective of everyone & everything she knew, especially animals. A true animal lover that cared deeply about her pets. Maddy loved & was drawn to the coast, the ocean was her peace. She made the world a better place by her typically selfless choice to be an organ donor & a part of her will live on through the many lives she will save. Maddy is preceded in death by grandparents Julius and Helena Hunter and cousin Matthew Merck. She is survived by her parents; sister Savanah Hunter; grand parents Steve and Sandy Ard; great grandmother Fran Ard, niece Brylee and nephew Bryston. The family will receive friends and relatives 5:00 pm-7:00pm Monday, October 7 at Palacios Funeral Home. Services are 10:00 am Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at First Baptist Church of Palacios with Rev. Louis Rush officiating. Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers are Andrew Mooneyham, Ryan Wilke, Josh Ramirez, Dax Johnson, Sammy Fulton and Noah Garcia.
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Parents: Billie Mayfied McKissick and Merle Lynda Waldron McKissick. Husband: Dean Hurst. Sister: Jerallyn McKissick Thormaehlen
Earthman Southwest Funeral Home, 12555 South
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