Matagorda County Obituaries
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Enricky Ibarra

May 8, 1978 - November 12, 2021

Enricky Ibarra, 43, of Blessing, Texas, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, in Galveston, Texas. He was born May 8, 1978, in Bay City to Katie Brandstatt Ibarra and Romualdo Ibarra. 

Enricky Ibarra loved spending time with his family especially with his nephews and nieces. He loved to BBQ for us all at our family gatherings. He loved doing things with his dad. He was the friendliest person you could come across and would help anyone. Enricky had huge love for music and dancing and that is how he met his wife. He loved all sports and enjoyed throwing the ball around with his nephews and golfing with his brothers. Enricky loved going to Mexico and spending time with all our family up there. Overall, Enricky had a huge heart for all his friends and family and will be truly missed. 

He was preceded in death by, Tiburcio Ibarra, Bonifacia Zavala Ibarra, Mary Torres, David Brandstatt, Rebel Brandstatt. 

Enricky is survived by his loving wife,

Lucero Alejandra Ibarra; parents, Romualdo and Katie Ibarra; Sylvia Villarreal, Miguel Villarreal, Ishmael Villarreal, Eric Villarreal, Zayde Villarreal, Esteban Ibarra, Gladis Castañeda, Caylee Castañeda, Emily Ibarra, Esteban Jr. Ibarra, Daniel Ibarra, Nichole Treviño, Daniel Ibarra II, Mark Ibarra, Becka Wilder, Aiden Ibarra, Aubree Ibarra, Alivia Ibarra, Adrian Ibarra, Noe Ibarra and Noemi Ibarra.

The family will receive relatives and friends for visitation at 9:00am, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at the Palacios Funeral Home. Funeral Services will begin at 10:00am with Cruz Amezquita officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Midfield Cemetery in Midfield, Texas. Pallbearers for Enricky will be Esteban Ibarra, Daniel Ibarra, Mark Ibarra, Noe Ibarra, Ishmael Villarreal and Eric Villarreal.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 



Earl H. Icenogle - Hawley Cemetery
 

Earl Herbert Icenogle

Earl Herbert Icenogle, 71, of Bay City passed away April 24, 1997 in Hamilton, Alabama.

He was born March 31, 1926 in Griggsville, Illinois to Albert H. and Hazel Smith Icenogle. He was a graduate of Southwest Texas in San Marcos, Texas; a former teacher for the Van Vleck and Palacios ISDs; a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church; a member of the Knights of Columbus; and served as president, past president, and trustee for the F. O. E.

He is survived by his wife, Earlou Icenogle of Bay City; by one son, Eddie Icenogle of Houston; by two sisters, Millie Andrews of California and Margaret Trevino of New Mexico; by three brothers, Robert Icenogle and Marvin Icenogle both of California and Jim Icenogle of Oklahoma; and by two grandchildren, Brinson Earl Icenogle and Michael Icenogle both of Houston.

A rosary will be recited at 5:30 p. m. Tuesday, April 29, 1997 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday, April 30, 1997 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Msgr. James Brunner officiating. Burial will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.

Daily Tribune, April 29, 1997
 


ICENOGLE, HAZEL

Mrs. Hazel Mildred Icenogle, 71, of El Campo died April 17, 1977 in Nightingale Hospital in El Campo. She was born July 5, 1905 in Griggsville, Ill. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Andrews of La Puente, Calif. and Mrs. Margaret Cole of Sonora, Calif.; four sons, Earl H. Icenogle of Palacios, James D. Icenogle of Denver City, Robert A. Icenogle and Marvin D. Icenogle of Sonora, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Smith Holloway of Sonora, Calif. and Mrs. Irene Meyers Polson of Amarillo, and a brother, Robert N. Smith of Griggsville, Ill. Services will be at 3 p.m., Thursday at the Palacios Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Hawley Cemetery with Rev. Jesse T. Jones officiating. Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home.

THE DAILY TRIBUNE, Monday, April 18, 1977, Matagorda County,  Texas



 


Kara Charleen Iker

 Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 


Virginia Ann Jackson Ilseng

Virginia Ann (Jackson) Ilseng passed away on January 21, 2021 in Smithville, TX

Virginia was born in 1937 to M.H & Leta Jackson in Vera, TX. She attended school in Vera and after graduation attended Midwestern University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.  She was married to Raymond Ilseng on August 19, 1960 in Crowell, TX.

She worked for the Texas Agriculture Extension service in Foard, Comal and Matagorda Counties.

Virginia’s interest in life included being with family and friends and entertaining them at her home, she loved teaching others the crafts that she enjoyed, spending time outdoors in her beautiful yard and creating her arts and crafts projects, especially mosaic.  

She is survived by her son, Rodney Ilseng (Tonya) of Spring, TX; sisters, Ree Miller, Janelle Roberts, Peggy Woods, brother, Gary Jackson (Mary), sister in-law, Elaine Jackson; and grandchildren, Dylan Ilseng, Emily Ilseng

She is preceded in death by husband, Raymond Ilseng; parents, M.H & Leta Jackson; siblings, Murval Jay Jackson, Dale Jackson and Joe Jackson; and granddaughter, Layne Ilseng.   

A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.

Bay City Tribune, January 27, 2021
 


Ludie Elizabeth Eaton Inge
March 16, 1914 - Sept. 11, 2010

Ludie Elizabeth Eaton Inge, 96, born March 16, 1914, in Hays County, Texas, died Saturday, September 11, 2010, in Bay City, Texas.

Ann, as she preferred to be called, was preceded in death by her parents, Ausburn Hardy and Margie Salter Eaton, and by a brother, Emzy Ausburn Eaton.

She is survived by: her daughter, Marjorie Inge Griffith and her husband, W. Barton Griffith, M.D.; by three grandchildren, Michael D. Griffith and wife, Allison, Steve M. Griffith and wife Laura, Karen G. Duffy and husband, Brian; by eight great-grandchildren, Michael and Andrew Griffith, Brittan, Brooke and Rebecca Griffith, Brian, Emily, and Matthew Duffy.

Ann was a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Daughters of the American Revolution, Jamestown Society, Dames of the Signers of the Magna Carta, and National Association of Retired Federal Employees.

She loved growing beautiful flowers, executing exquisite needlepoint, tracing her family tree, and wearing beautiful shoes.

The family would like to thank the Legacy Assisted Living for their loving care the past five years and the First United Methodist Church ministry that has held church services every Wednesday morning at the Legacy Assisted Living “Church in the Hallway.”

Ann was laid to rest next to her parents in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, Texas at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010 with the Rev. David Cozart officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of 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
, Published September 15, 2010
 


Jesse Harold Inglehart & Lucy Eleanor Inglehart - Matagorda Cemetery - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 


Deborah Jane Ingram
September 5, 1956 - February 18, 2018

Deborah Jane Ingram was born September 5, 1956 and passed away February 18, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Jesse Blanton; father, Henry Blanton; brothers, James Henry Blanton and Ricky Albert Blanton; sister, Mary Elaine Ingram; niece, Valerie Lockyer Halley; and faithful companions, Hercules & Dixie #1.

She is survived by her boyfriend, Chris Staggs; sister, Linda (Wayne) DeAbreu; brother, Allen (Jean) Blanton; nieces and nephew, Meghan (Max) Westerman; Lora and Jessica Blanton, Rikki Ingram and Chris Halley; and her fur babies, Bella, Dixie #2 and Era.

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 24, 2018 at First Baptist Church in Markham, Texas with Brother Damon Rambo officiating.

Bay City Tribune, February 21, 2018
 


Edith June Howard Ingram

Edith June Howard Ingram was born June 26, 1930 in Kansas City, MO to Duane P. and Nan I. Howard.

She graduated from Arlington Heights High School in 1947. She married William Taylor (Dub) Ingram on May 30, 1947 in Fort Worth.

After several years in the Houston area, June and her family moved to Corpus Christi in 1962 where she worked beside her husband, managing the pro shop at the Corpus Christi Golf Center. When the family moved to Plano, she was an administrative assistant for the City of Plano and then for Teccor Electronics, a computer chip maker in Irving. When she and Dub retired, they moved to East Texas and sold golf course supplies to golf courses across the East Texas area.

June is preceded in death by her husband, Dub; her mother and father; her brother, Stan; and her grandsons, William Ryan Holloway and Eugene Ingram.

She is survived by her brother, Clinton Hugh Howard; son, Thomas Michael Ingram; daughters, Claudia Ann Holloway (John Holloway), Dana Lee Thomas (Gary Thomas), Judith Elaine Triplett (Randy Triplett) and Kathryn Lynn Merchant (Ken Merchant); granddaughters, Angelina Ingram Brouillette, Stephanie Ingram Raczkowski, Jessica Holloway Berridge, Stacy Holloway, Jennifer Triplett Murray, Janell Triplett McPhail; grandsons, Cameron Ingram, Ryan Holloway, Kyle Fitch and Clayton Fitch; and nine great-grandchildren, Everett, Quinn, Wyatt, Natalie, Luke, Robin, Walker, Jackson, Samantha, Nolan, Sydney and Brooks.

A memorial service will be held in Fort Worth.

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

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

Bay City Tribune, April 30, 2017
 


Rodellin Fields Ingram
(February 17, 1936 - January 12, 2008)

Rodellin Fields Ingram, 71, of Kingwood, formerly of Bay City, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 12, 2008. She was born Feb. 17, 1936 in Hellier, Kentucky to the late Steven Albert & Roma Branham Fields. Mrs. Ingram was an educator for 41 years, teaching in BCISD for 31 of those years. She taught at Bay City Junior High, John Cherry Elementary, Linnie Roberts Elementary and was librarian at Pierce Elementary. Mrs. Ingram was a graduate of Sam Houston State University in 1971.

She was preceded in death by a sister Patsy Ruth Shields. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Lawrence M. “Pete” Ingram; daughters Roma Ann & husband Jack Rusheon and Alicia Kay & husband Robert Reue all of Houston. She also has four grandchildren SSGT Michael Rusheon USAF, Jason Reue, Cole Reue & Paige Rusheon. She is also survived by brother-in-law Jackie C. Shields of Killeen, TX; sister-in-law Willa Dean Collins of Lead Hill, AR; cousin Susie Stein of South Carolina and 7 nieces and nephews. She will be missed by special friends Charles & Mary Painter of Columbia, TN.

While living in Bay City, she was a member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, which supported community service projects, the Texas State Teachers Association, Bay City Book Revue, Bay City Retired Teachers and Rice Belt Sams RV Club.

The family will greet friends and relatives from 6PM – 8PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Chester Sassman officiating. Entombment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. SSGT Michael Rusheon, Jason Reue, Cole Reue, Jimmy Farmer, Ronnie O’Neal and Jimmy Kincaid will serve as pallbearers.

www.taylorbros.net
 


[Mr. Ingram's body was disinterred on 19 Sep 2017 and reinterred at Greenwood Memorial Park in Fort Worth, Texas]

William Dub Ingram lll
Jan. 13, 1924  Sept. 23, 2010

William Dub Ingram lll, 86, passed away Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 in Bay City.

He was born January 13, 1924 in Cisco, Texas to the late William Taylor and Lelah Dill Ingram, Jr.

He served his country proudly during WWll as a boatswains mate in the battle of Leyte Gulf and the liberation of the Philippines. He loved golf and served as a golf course superintendent for 45 years, member of the Golf Course Superintendents of America Association. He started caddying when he was nine years old.

He is survived by: his loving wife of 63 years, E. June Howard Ingram, children; Thomas Michael Ingram and wife Penny, Claudia Ann Holloway and husband John, Dana Lee Thomas and husband Gary, Kathy Merchant and husband Kent, Judith Elaine Triplett and husband Randy; 10 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Lester Martin.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday Sept. 27, 2010 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff Gantz officiating.

Burial to follow at Cedarvale Cemetery with military honors.

Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

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

Bay City Tribune, Published September 26, 2010                    Photo courtesy of Betty Crosby


 


Robert E. Insall

March 27, 1931 – March 16, 2021

Robert E. Insall, 89, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away March 16, 2021. He was the son of Ida Faye and Henry Insall.

Surviving children are Amy, Frank and Susan.

Arrangements entrusted to Smith Sherwood Funeral Home.

Bay City Tribune, April 12, 2021
 


Robert E. Insall & Goldie Insall

Goldie Lee Insall

Services for Goldie Lee Insall, 86, Matagorda will be held at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel on July 3 at 3pm. The Rev. Bob Dickens will officiate.  Insall died July 2 at Matagorda General Hospital. She is survived by her sisters Nena M. Loveless of Alvin; Minnie M. Oliver of Matagorda, Pearl Taylor of Matagorda, Hollice Adams of Alvin; her brother E. W. Bailey Jr. of Angleton; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

A member of the Church of Christ, she was a 40-year resident of Matagorda.  Following the services, burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck. Arrangements are by Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. 

The Daily Tribune, July 2, 1983                 Photo and obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 


Carolyn Francis Into

June 22, 1941 - June 15, 2023

Carolyn Francis Netherton Into was born in Altus, Oklahoma to Zee and Dorothy Wicker Netherton on June 22, 1941.  She graduated from Altus High School in 1959.  She attended Southwestern College in Weatherford, Oklahoma, where she was a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority. She graduated in 1963 to begin her teaching career, and taught in Hammon, Oklahoma from 1964-65. She then returned to her hometown to teach on the Altus Air Force Base at Falcon/L Mendel Rivers Elementary until 1975. While there, she met and married the love of her life, Henry Into, to whom she was married 30 years.  July 4, 1975, the family moved to Palacios, Texas, which proved to be “home” for the rest of her life.  She took time off from teaching to raise her 2 youngest daughters.  It was during this time that she became well known for her ability to cook, especially her donuts.  She would often be seen giving away her goodies around town and loved making someone’s day.  Once her youngest was in high school, Carolyn returned to teaching in 1989 and joined the crew at Tidehaven Jr. High, where she taught more than 20 years.  She loved teaching, especially teaching students who struggled academically or behaviorally.  

Carolyn loved garage sales, bag and clearance sales, and just visiting with people.  She talked to everyone and loved meeting strangers, who would quickly become her friend.   One of her favorite things to do, was to ride around HEB letting anyone who would listen know where the good deals were. In fact, a few of her last outings when she no longer drove, her daughter would drop her off at HEB with a fully charged cart and oxygen tank and she would call to get picked up when her oxygen ran low.  

Everyone who knew her well, knew she was very particular about her hair.  The last few years, one of the highlights of her week was traveling to Palacios to let Rosie “rat“ her hair up, and to play the piano or organ for her church family.  For several years, every Sunday, Carolyn would travel to Midfield Church to play for the service, then travel to Palacios First Baptist and play for that service.  Most Sundays she would then travel to the Blessing Hotel Coffee Shop and help Ms. Helen keep the lunch crowd flowing.  Her last Sunday to play at church or “work” at the Coffee Shop was Easter, 2023.

Carolyn was the Queen of Bling no matter how bad she felt.  In fact, while many knew of her dependence on oxygen, few truly knew the physical struggles she dealt with as she always made sure she had the perfect outfit and matching accessories.  She wanted to “run the roads” and embrace life, enjoy people, and give away as much jewelry and treats as she could.  She absolutely loved making someone’s day and truly lived to do so. She will be truly missed by all who knew her.  

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents and brother, George Lynn Netherton.  She is survived by her children:  Marolyn Evans and husband Lyndell of Altus, Oklahoma, Tim Wright of Palacios, Emily Soderlund and husband David of Altus, and Mollisondra Bodungen and husband Gary of El Campo, Texas. Ten grandchildren: Mary Jones, Teresa Moorman, Jessica Ramirez, Carolyn Wright, Lindsay Spandley, Bradley Spandley, Lana Spandley, Britten Spandley, Brandon Bodungen, and Blake Bodungen. Five Great Grandchildren: Mason Jones, Kera Ramirez, Lily Ramirez, Liam Wright, and Henry Spandley. She is also survived by her sister, Marcia Rowland.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Thursday, June 22, 203 at the First Baptist Church in Palacios.  Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM with Rev. Matthew Gore and James Collins officiating.  She will be interred near her parents in the Blair Cemetery in Blair, Oklahoma at a later date.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

 

Alice B. Irvine
Sept. 4, 1916 – April 5, 2008


Funeral services for Alice B. Irvine, 91, of Edmond, Oklahoma, (recently of Bay City, Texas) were at 1 p.m. April 9, 2008, at Baggerley Funeral Chapel in Edmond. Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery in Edmond.

Alice was born Sept. 4, 1916 in Skidmore, Missouri. She died Saturday, April 5, 2008 in Bay City, Texas.

Alice was a school teacher in the Oklahoma City School District, at Cassidy Elementary School, and in the Mustang School District. Following retirement she and her husband were staff members for Campus Crusade for Christ.

She was preceded in death by: her husband, John H. Irvine and her son, Donald K. Irvine.

Survivors include: her son, John B. Irvine, three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Bay City or Charity of choice.


Bay City Tribune, Published April 16, 2008

 


Juan Carlos Irizarry

January 25, 1981 – April 22, 1999

 

Funeral services for Juan Carlos Irizarry, 18, of Bay City, Selkirk Community, will be held Tuesday, April 27, 1999, at 10:00 AM, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City, with Rev. Edward Boren officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. A Rosary Service was held at 7:00 PM Monday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

 

Irizarry died April 22, 1999. He was born January 25, 1981, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to German Irizarry, Sr. and Gladys Correa Irizarry. He was a member of the Catholic Church, a resident of Bay City for 10 years, and a senior at Bay City High School.

 

He participated in football for four years and was on the 1999 State Team, starting for the offensive line. He was on the track team for two years, in Speech and Drama for four years, and in Boys Interact for one year. His junior year he was elected Class Favorite and Most Friendly his senior year as well as being nominated for Most Dependable and Mr. BCHS.

 

In addition, Irizarry was a Voice of Democracy Essay Winner for two years and received the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award. He was a member of the National Honor Society, a D.A.R.E. Role Model, River Watch Leader, a National Hispanic Merit Scholar, and in the National Hispanic Recognition Program.

 

Irizarry was a Texas A&M Presidential Scholarship recipient, a UIL Aide, in the One-Act Play cast for two years, and on the District All-Academic Team. He won the 1997 district Bronze in Shot Put, second place in the 1997 District Persuasive and Extemporaneous Speaking, and was a Regional Qualifier.

 

He was an understudy and a member of the honor crew for the state one-act play “Miracle Worker”, an Honor Scholar, an Advanced Placement Student, was ranked 11th overall in the Class of 1999, was Senior Government Class Austin Representative and a Government-For-A-Day participant. He received awards in Speech and Drama, Bible Reading, Group Improvisation, Prose Reading, Poetry Reading, Extemporaneous Speaking, and Duet Improvisation. He was enrolled to attend Texas A&M University in College Station.

 

Survivors include: father, German Irizarry, Sr. of Texas City, Texas; mother and step-father, Gladys and Raymond Johnson of Bay City; paternal grandparents, Americo Irizarry and Amela Maldonado, both of Puerto Rico; sisters, Barbie Bickner of Akron, Ohio, Maria Irizarry and Magda I. Irizarry, both of Bay City. He was preceded in death by: sister, Lisa Marie Johnson.

 

Pallbearers will be Clay Breedon, Michael Sprys, Kristopher Stewart, Ryan Weed, Lane Bradford, Aaron Vargas, Devin McBride and Latorrie Burnette.

 

A Memorial Fund has been set up at I.B.C. Bank in Bay City.

 

The Daily Tribune, April 27, 1999                  Photos courtesy of Betty Crosby

 

 

 


Roland Irving, Jr.

Funeral services for Roland Irving Jr., 79, of Bay City will be held 11 a. m. Saturday at Mother Zion  Baptist Church with the Rev. K. J. Griggs officiating. Burial will be at Eastview Cemetery. Visitation will be until 9 p. m. Friday at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home. The body will lie in state Saturday at the church 10 to 11 a. m.

Mr. Irving was born Jan. 13, 1913 in Bay City to the late Frances and Roland Irving Sr. and he died Sept. 22, 1992 at Matagorda General Hospital.

Survivors include two sons, L. D. Irving and Charles Sancho of Houston; two daughters, Alena Robinson and Patricia of Bay City; six grandchildren, Cora Wilson of Odessa, Phyllis Hayes of Carrollton, Jerome Sancho of Frankfurt, Germany, Wanda Goode, Tammie Irving, Cassundra Massey of Houston; five great-grandchildren and one uncle, Eugene Harrison of Galveston.

Pallbearers will be Deacon Booker T. Holbert, Deacon Alex Stone, the Rev. P. R. Mayfield, Deacon Ben Scott Jr., Deacon Hewitt Wiggins, the Rev. Byron Laws and Brother Ira J. Edison. Honorary pallbearers are the members of the Ministers and Deacons Wives Auxiliary and other deacons, L. D. Irving, Charles Sancho, Jerome Sancho, Victor Hayes, Phillip Hayes and Eugene Harrison.

Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, September, 1992                                  Photo courtesy of Tresmond Scott
 


Clayton Hugh Irwin, Jr.
(December 29, 1983 - October 28, 2005)

Clayton Hugh "Bo" Irwin, Jr., 21, of Wharton, passed away Friday, October 28, 2005. He was born December 29, 1983 in Wharton to Tammy Short Irwin and Clayton H. Irwin, Sr. He was a lifelong resident of Wharton and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wharton.

He is survived by his mother: Tammy Hann & husband Fred Hann of Bay City; by his father: Clayton H. Irwin, Sr. & wife Beverly Irwin of Bay City; by his sister: Jessica Mejorado of Wharton: his step-sisters: Vanessa Sanea Granger of Dallas, Lora Gene Guzman of Bay City, Amanda Petrosky of Angleton, Rebecca Moore of Bay City, Olivia Irwin of Bay City and Valerie Irwin of Bay City; and by his grandparents: Mary Ann Irwin of Wharton, Pat & Howard Anderson of Pflugerville, and Doug Short of Austin.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mack Matthis, and Rev. Gary Irwin officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers will be Jarred Hohensee, Lee Rose, David Mejorado, Richard Williams, Dale Rowland and William Tabor. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Collette and Kevin Kerr. The Family will be receiving visitors from 6 PM - 8 PM Monday night at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

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


 


Connie Dean Isbell

August 12, 1943 - December 6, 2014

Connie Dean Isbell, of Jermyn, Texas, was born on August 12, 1943, to Grider and Marie (Cunningham) Scarbough, in Big Spring, Texas.

She passed away on Saturday December 6, 2014, in Jacksboro, Texas. She was 71 years old.

Connie married Jerry Isbell, on June 8, 1959, in Snider, Texas. She was a homemaker, but most of all a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerry in 1971; her sons, Gerald and James Isbell; brother, Sterling Scarbough; and daughter-in-laws, Rhonda Isbell and Brenda Isbell.

She is survived by her children, Shonda Isbell, Bethany Isbell and husband Gary James, and Mitchell Isbell; nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; and many other extended family members and friends.

There was a visitation on Tuesday December 9, 2014, at Coker Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Jacksboro, Texas.

Services will be held Wednesday, December 10, 2014, at Coker Funeral Home Chapel in Jacksboro, Texas, at 2 p.m., with burial following in Oakwood Cemetery.

Bay City Tribune, December 10, 2014
 


Donald Dean Ivy

Donald Dean Ivy, 74, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2013. He is survived by: his wife, Joyce of 54 years; his sons, Ronnie (Selkirk); Michael and wife, Anne (San Antonio) and his two grandsons, Matthew and Blake (San Antonio); sister, Faye West (Houston); special pets, Ginger and Clyde; and numerous caring and loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Donald graduated from El Campo High School in 1956 and attended Wharton County Junior College. He retired from Elevator business in Houston, Texas, in 1994 after more than 35 years of service. Donald and his wife retired to Selkirk Island, Bay City, Texas in 1994. Donald was preceded in death by: his parents, Jack and Evelyn Taylor Ivy, and sisters, Nelda Koester and Wanda Messersmith. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at the Wharton Funeral Home, 515 Boling Hwy, Wharton, Texas. The service will be performed by Brother Rick Dubroc, First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Matagorda Fire Dept., 414 Live Oak Road, Matagorda, TX 77457; Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 or the charity of personal choice. “Death comes in its own time, in its own way. Death is as unique as the individual who is experiencing it.” Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Wharton Funeral Home.

Bay City Tribune, June 26, 2013
 


Joyce M. Wittig Ivy
November 12, 1938 - September 5, 2016

Joyce M. Wittig Ivy, born November 12, 1938, in El Campo, Texas, and passed away on September 5, 2016.

Joyce was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Ivy, of 54 years, in June 2013; her loving mother, Elinora Reinke Wittig; and an infant brother.

Joyce is survived by son, Ronnie Ivy (Bay City); son, Michael Ivy (San Antonio);  and grandsons, Matthew and Blake Ivy (San Antonio);  sister, Barbara Wallen and husband Paul (Fair Oaks Ranch); brother, Ronald Wittig and wife Leah (Wharton); numerous nieces and nephews; and special pet, Clyde.

In the early years, Joyce played the piano and the organ for many church events in Wharton, Houston and Seguin. Her sons and her grandchildren were the love of her life, as well as her special pet, Clyde. She enjoyed her flower gardens and wood working. Joyce graduated from Wharton High School and from the Wharton County Jr. College, worked for Stauffer Chemical Company and retired from Shell Oil Company in Houston, Texas, in 1993, after 25 years of service.  After her retirement, she worked part time for the Vaughan family in Bay City. Joyce and her husband retired to Selkirk Island, Bay City, Texas in 1994.

A special thank you to Kristi Neal and Cindi Arriola, as they are the wonderful, caring, loving niece/cousin who acted  like a daughter to our Mother; as well as Ronnie and Leah Wittig; and numerous family members.  Barbara Silverthorne, Kathy Leach, Sally Johnson, Harry Thomas and Lee Vaughan, plus many others, including  family members, neighbors and friends who so graciously gave of their time to do so many wonderful things for our Mother. You will always have a special place in our hearts. We know you had a special place in our Mother’s heart.

A special thank you for the outstanding care given by Melissa Bautista, June Moore and others from the Bethany Home Care group.

Following cremation, a private luncheon will be held in Wharton, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the Matagorda Volunteer Fire Department or the charity of your choice.

Bay City Tribune, September 11, 2016
 


 

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