Matagorda County Obituaries
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Leah Landrum, 83, of Bay City, passed away Friday, March 17, 2002 in Bay City. She was born March 9, 1919 in Caney, Kan. to Perry and Mayme Byram Brown. She was a 50 year resident of Bay City, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, a member of the church Circle Group, the D.A.R. and the Book Review Club. She was a Salvation Army Volunteer and a Bay Villa Nursing Home Volunteer.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Joe Rorie of Bay City; by her son and daughter-in-law, Marc and Carole Landrum of Rosenberg; by her grandchildren, Keenan Landrum of Rosenberg and Susan Groce and husband Jack of Wadsworth; and by her great-grandchildren, Halle and Rebekah Hajducek and Jackie, Brian and Hannah Groce, all of Wadsworth. She was preceded in death by her husband, L. M. "Fritz" Landrum and by her parents Perry and Mayme Brown.

Graveside funeral services were held at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2002 at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City in Bay City with the Rev. Sam Steele officiating.

Donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Bay City, Texas.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A00014B2002MR20

THE BAY CITY TRIBUNE, Wednesday, March 20, 2002                                Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 


Blanche Lane
Oct. 16, 1920 - June 9, 2011

Funeral services for Blanche Lane, 90, of Bay City will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at Mother Zion Baptist Church, Bay City, with the Rev. Murray G. Martin, eulogist.

Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.

Visitation and guest book register will be from 2 until 8 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home chapel.

She was born in Dewitt County, Texas, October 16, 1920, to Tom Lane, Sr., and Letha Smith Lane, and passed away Thursday June 9, 2011 in Bay City.

Survivors include: one niece, Delores Wilkerson of Bay City and one nephew J.W. Bradford of Houston, several great-nieces and nephews and many friends.

Condolences may be shared with the family online at duncan-roberts@att.net or by fax 979-245-1537.

Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Bay City, Texas, 979-245-5197.

Bay City Tribune, Sunday, June 12, 2011
 


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Donald Ray Lankston

Roselawn Memorial Park

Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Donald R. Lankston

BAY CITY - Donald Ray "Don" Lankston, 40, of Bay City, died Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004 in Bay City.

He was born March 6, 1964, in Oklahoma City, Okla. to C. W. and Norma Lankston of Centerville. He graduated from Van Vleck High School in 1982 and was a self-employed welder.

Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Hobbs Lankston; sons, Aaron Lankston and Joshua Lankston of Bay City; sister, Karen Leita of Victoria; brothers, Mike Lankston of Van Vleck and Terry Lankston of Freeport; and grandmothers, Mildred Smith of Okay, Okla. and Mildred Lankston of Centerville.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church in Bay City, with Rev. Chester Sassman officiating.

Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-4613.

The Victoria Advocate, September 6th, 2004

Donald R. Lankston

Donald Ray"Don" Lankston, 40, of Bay City, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2004 in Bay City. Don was born March 6, 1964 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to C. W. and Norma Lankston.

He graduated from Van Vleck High School in 1982 and was a self-employed welder.

Don is survived by: his wife of 20 years, Kimberly Hobbs Lankston of Bay City; his sons, Aaron Lankston and Joshua Lankston of Bay City; his parents, C. W. and Norma Lankston of Centerville, Texas; brothers, Mike Lankston of Van Vleck and Terry Lankston of Freeport; his sister, Karen Leita of Victoria; and his grandmothers, Mildred Smith of Okay, Oklahoma and Mildred Lankston of Centerville, Texas.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at Calvary Baptist Church in Bay City with the Rev. Chester Sassman officiating. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Dannelley, J.D. Dannelley, James Folmar, Coy Reed, Dennis Dannelley, David Schmoker, James Bodenhamer, Bill Zigo, Wayne Layfield, Ross Roe, Jason Roe, Johnny Hailey, James George, Brad Baker, John Brown, James Robert Kessler, Ken Ballinger and Brett Hudson.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

The Bay City Tribune, September 8, 2004

 

MIDFIELD - Funeral Mass for Adelita Gonzalez Lara, 59, of Midfield, was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Blessing. Burial followed immediately after services at St. Peter's Cemetery.

Adelita is survived by her husband, Adrain Lara of Midfield.

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

Published in Victoria Advocate on January 6, 2011
 


Georgia Laws
 

BAY CITY - Funeral services for Georgia Laws, 82, of Bay City, will be at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 at Mother Zion Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Murray G. Martin, officiating.

Viewing will be from 4-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 in the chapel of Green's Mortuary. Wake service from 6-7 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 7, 2011.

Burial will follow immediately after services at Eastview Cemetery.

Final arrangements are entrusted with Green's Mortuary 979-245-3489. Condolences may be sent to greensmortuary@sbcglobal.net.

Published in Victoria Advocate on October 6, 2011

Photo courtesy of Tresmond Scott

Funeral services for Vera Laws, 85, of Bay City, who passed away April 6, 2011, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at Mother Zion Baptist Church in Bay City with the Rev. Murry Martin eulogist.

Burial will be at Eastview Cemetery.

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

Bay City Tribune, Sunday, April 10, 2011
 


Cephas Franklin Laxton
C. F. Laxton's Rites Held Here Sunday From Home Chapel

Services for Chepos [Cephas] Franklin Laxton, 75, were held Sunday from the chapel at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. The Rev. Ellis J. Veale officiated.

Burial was in Cedarvale Cemetery, with the funeral home in charge.

Mr. Laxton is survived by one daughter, Mrs. A. R. Hand of Victoria; three sons, W. L. of Victoria, L. V. and F. E., of Bay City; three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Hughes of Wolfarth, Mrs. Homer Cheek of Greenville, and Mrs. Elizabeth Swallow of Fort Worth; one brother, W. S. of Greenville.

Matagorda County Tribune, December 20, 1951


 



 


 


 
William D. Lee

Fannie E. Lee

Cedarvale Cemetery

Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Frances Elizabeth “Fannie” Lee

1889 – 1977

 

County Pioneer Dies at 88

 

Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Lee, 88, a lifetime resident of Wadsworth, passed away October 27 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton.

 

Mrs. Lee was born in the Francisville community and was the daughter of Frank and Flora Butter who settled in Texas after coming to America from Europe in the late 1800’s. Her father was a farmer for many years in the Francisville area and she married William D. Lee, also a farmer and raised eight children off the produce they harvested on their farm. Lee passed away in 1949.

 

An active member in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wadsworth, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Florine Bell of Van Vleck, Mrs. Gladys Averitt of Fort Worth and Mrs. Viola Mae Brietzke of Bay City; five sons, W. D. Lee, Jr. and Edward Lee of Wadsworth, Burton Lee and John H. Lee of Bay City, and Bryan Lee of Texas City; one brother, John A. Butter; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Ryman and Mrs. Katie Culver; 30 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.

 

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Fannie Elizabeth Lee, 88, a resident of Wadsworth, passed away October 27 at the Gulf Coast Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Wadsworth and was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

 

Survivors include: daughters, Mrs. Florence Bell of Van Vleck, Mrs. Gladys Averitt of Fort Worth, and Mrs. Viola Mae Brietzke of Bay City; sons, William D. Lee, Jr. and Edward F. Lee of Wadsworth, Charles Burton Lee and John Henry Lee both of Bay City, and Bryan S. Lee of Texas City; sisters, Mrs. Agnes Ryman of Bay City and Mrs. Katie Culver of Wadsworth; brother, John A. Butter of Bay City; 30 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.

 

Rosary will be said at 7:00 PM Friday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 29, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wadsworth at 10:00 AM with Father Charles Sonnier officiating. Interment will be at the Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, with her grandsons acting as pallbearers.

 

Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

 

The Daily Tribune, October 28, 1977                    Obituary courtesy of Susie Adkins

 


Albert Tyron Lemon
Nov. 18, 1963 – Nov. 12, 2011

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2011, at Nichols Street Church of Christ, 1200 Nichols Avenue, Bay City, Texas, with a viewing at 10 a.m. and services starting at 11 a.m.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m.Friday, November 11, 2011, at Green’s Mortuary, 2702 Avenue C, Bay City, Texas, 77414.

Burial will follow immediately after services at Eastview Cemetery in Bay City, Texas.

Albert Tyron Lemon was born on November 18, 1963, in Bay City, Texas to the late Albert Lemon, Jr. and Bessie Harkless Lemon.

He departed this life at the age of 47 on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at River Regional Medical Center in Vicksburg, Mississippi after a short illness.

Tyron was the second born of four children. He grew up and attended public school in Bay City, Texas, and at an early age, he obeyed the gospel at Moore Avenue Church of Christ. He spent most of his adult life in Crystal Springs, Mississippi where he was employed for many years in the field of construction and roofing. Tyron was considered a jack of all trades and was known for being good with his hands, always willing to extend his services to those in need.

He was very outgoing, loved socializing, and had many friends. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends, watching sports, and engaging in outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and working with animals.

Tyron was preceded in death by his father, Albert Lemon, Jr. and two grandsons, Ja’Vunte Tavion White and Bri’Vion Keith Curry.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his mother, Bessie Lee Lemon of Bay City, Texas; one daughter, Prashawna Shante White of Houston, Texas; two sons, Tyron Allen Barnes and Matthew Gerard Barnes of Jackson, Mississippi; one brother, Miko Sherrod Lemon of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Bevy Lynette Lemon of Houston, Texas and Stephanie Michelle Bell (Derek) of Katy, Texas; two granddaughters, Bri’Aiona Kaylynn Curry of Houston, Texas and Caitlyn Michelle Barnes of Jackson, Mississippi; two grandsons, TyQuavious Carlmichael Barnes and TyQuaun Gerard Barnes of Jackson,Mississippi; a devoted friend and companion, Diane Barnes of Jackson, Mississippi; one nephew, Miko Desmond Lemon of Houston, Texas; one niece, Kenadie Lauren Bell of Katy, Texas; six aunts, Mildred Webb (James) of Oakland, California, Ella Newsome (Mack) of Houston, Texas, Carol Harkless of Houston, Texas, Mary Moses of Houston, Texas, Vivian Dent (Lee) of Austin, Texas, and Patsy King of Sugar Land, Texas; two great-uncles, Marshall Scott of El Maton, Texas and Roscoe Scott (Patricia) of Houston, Texas, and a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Final arrangements are entrusted with Green’s Mortuary, 979-245-3489.

Condolences may be sent to greensmortuary.com

Bay City Tribune, Wednesday, November 9, 2011                     Photo courtesy of Fay Cunningham


 


Flor Esmeralda Levitt
Nov. 2, 1972 –May 22, 2011

Flor Esmeralda Levitt, 38 of Danbury, Texas, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011, at her residence.

She was born November 2, 1972, in El Salvador, Central America to Jose Emeterio Avelar and Maria Isabel Arana.

Graveside services will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at Angleton Cemetery.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Levitt.

Flor is survived by: her mother, Maria Arana Collazo and husband, Felipe of Bay City; brothers, Oscar, Rene and Fidel Arana; sisters, Martha Duran, Juanita Torres, Ana Salazar, Isabel Arana, and Juanita Castellon; numerous nieces and nephews.

Services are under the direction of Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia; 634 S. Columbia Dr. (979) 345-3232.

Online condolences may be left for the family by signing the guestbook at www.bakerfuneralhome.net

Bay City Tribune, Sunday, May 29, 2011
 


Arthur A. Lewis
 

Irene B. Lewis

Cedarvale Cemetery

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Meta Hawkins Lewis

Cedarvale Cemetery

Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Funeral services for Raquel Anna Llanes, 43 of West Columbia, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2000, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Emil Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Raquel passed away Thursday, April 27, 2000, at the Legacy Matagorda House in Bay City.

She was born Nov. 30, 1956, in Port Lavaca to Arturo Silvas and Santos Guerra Pena Silvas. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, a former resident of Bay City and has been a resident of West Columbia for the past year.

She is survived by: her children, Rebecca Llanes of West Columbia and Eric Llanes of Bay City; her sister, Margarita Sanchez of Groesbeck; her brothers, Arturo a Silvas of China Springs and Rolando Silvas of Bay City; and her grandchildren, Markus Galvan and Michelle Galvan both of West Columbia.

She was preceded in death by: her father, Arturo Silvas; and her mother, Santos G. Silvas Coronado.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

THE DAILY TRIBUNE, April 28, 2000       Photo courtesy of Betty Crosby


 



 
Robert John Lockhart

November 1, 1916 - December 22, 1970

Cedarvale Cemetery

Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

William B. Longmire

Cedarvale Cemetery

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Benito C. Longoria Sr.
(February 8, 1933 - December 1, 2011)

Benito C. Longoria Sr., 78, of Blessing passed away Thursday, December 1, 2011 in Bay City. He was born February 8, 1933 in Kennedy, TX to the late Francisco & Natividad Cruz Longoria. Benito was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be strongly missed by his church and community. Benito was always willing to help others. He was retired from Matagorda County Precinct # 4 after 31 years of service as an operator of a Maintainer. He loved music, playing a 12-string guitar with his brother in a band, and singing in the church choir. Everyone in Blessing knew him for his good Bar-B-Que.

Benito is survived by his loving wife: Mary Carrillo Longoria; 4 children: Benito Longoria Jr. & spouse Lionijes, Stella Longoria Basquez & spouse Robert, Rickey Longoria Sr. & spouse Debra, and Bobby Longoria & spouse Alma; 10 grandchildren: Benito Longoria III, Denese Longoria, Brittany Basquez, Christy Basquez, Ashley Longoria, Rickey Longoria Jr., Alazae Longoria, Bobby Longoria, Selene Longoria, and Alaina Longoria; and 4 great grand children: Nickolas Longoria, Gracie Longoria, Brayden Basquez, and Isabella Longoria.

A rosary will be recited 6:30 PM Sunday, December 4, 2011 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing. A mass will be held 10:00 AM Monday, December 5, 2011 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing with Father Peter Yeboah-Amanfo officiating. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing. Pallbearers will be: Benito Longoria III, Santiago Longoria, Raymond Longoria, John Derrik Longoria, Frank Longoria Jr., and Darrell Carrillo. Honorary pallbearers will be: Alfred Carrillo, John Carrillo Jr., and Lewis Longoria.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home                                                         Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise


 

Serafin Herrera Lopez, Sr., 51, of Bay City, passed away Monday, May 1, 2000, at his residence. He was born Aug. 29, 1948, in Mexico City, Mexico, to Sidronio Lopez and Imalda Herrera Lopez.

He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and a resident of Bay City for the past 25 years.

He is survived by: his wife, Guadalupe Garcia Lopez of Bay City; by his daughters and sons-in-law, Sonia and Pete Garcia, Maricela and Pete Cervantes, and Lorena and Fernando Lopez, all of Bay City; his sons and daughters-in-law, Martin Lopez of Bay City and Sid and Christina Lopez of Victoria; three sisters; six brothers; and seven grandchildren.

The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2000 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel.

The Funeral Mass will be held at 10 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2000 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with the Rev. Edward Boren officiating.

Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

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

THE DAILY TRIBUNE, Thursday, May 4, 2000                              Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 


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Gladys M. Lowery

Roselawn Memorial Park

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Woodrow Louis "Woody" Ludwig
(February 21, 1922 - September 4, 2011)

Woodrow Louis “Woody” Ludwig, 89, of Bay City, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011. He was born February 21, 1922 in Breslau, TX to Karl Frederick “Charlie” Ludwig and Vlasta Solumunek Ludwig. He was a resident of Bay City for the past 60 years, a retired Pipe fitter, and was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Leola Kretzschmar Ludwig and by his parents. He is survived by his daughters: Sandra K Welfel and husband Eugene of Bay City and Julie Karee Carr and husband Kirk of Bay City; by his grandchildren: Rebecca Park, Elizabeth Bridges, Ryan Carr, DeAnn Allen, Russell Welfel, and Nicole Sitz; and by 10 great-grandchildren.

The Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, September 8, 2011 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be Michael Miller, Romey Swanson, Mark Ludwig, David Nelson, John Allen, and Werner “Buck” Hartman. Honorary Pallbearers include E.A. “Tater” Welfel, Danny Hartman, Mike Hartman, Phillip Allen, Brad Sitz, Ryan Carr, Bryan Park, and Russell Welfel.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Cross School Foundation, 2001 Katy Avenue, Bay City, TX 77414.

Words of comfort 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                                                  Photo & Mrs. Ludwig's obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Leola A. Ludwig

Funeral services for Leola Ann Ludwig, 75, will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999 at  Holy Cross Catholic Church with the Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating.  Burial followed at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

Mrs. Ludwig died Friday, Oct. 22, 1999 in Bay City.  She was born May 2, 1924 in Eagle Lake to the late Hillie and Christina Kainer Kretzschmar.

She was a member of the Quilting Guild, several Bridges Clubs, and the Poker Club.

She is survived by: her husband, W. L. Ludwig of Bay City; daughters, Sandra K. and her husband Tater Welfel of Bay City, Julie and Kirk Carr of Bay City; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Jean Nelson.

Pallbearers will be: Mark Ludwig, John Allen, Brady Sitz, Jake Striebeck, Ryan Carr, and David Nelson.

Honorary pallbearers will be: Jerry Babik, Dr. Edward Pesek, Charles Hairston, and J. C. Janicek of Premont

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

The Daily Tribune, October 24, 1999.
 

Irene Luna, 81, of Bay City passed away Saturday, March 30, 2002 in Houston.

She was born in Bay City on February 10, 1921 to parents, Antonio and Adelina Rivas Mendeola.

She is survived by: her son and daughter-in-law, Carlos and Linda Luna of Bay City, a sister, Lelia Gutierrez of Sweeny and step-grandchildren, Christine Morales and Lisa Montoya.

A rosary service was held at the Bay City Funeral Home Chapel Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at 7 p.m. and a funeral mass was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City with the Father Edward Boren officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Bay City Funeral Home. A00014B2002AR03

THE BAY CITY TRIBUNE, Wednesday, April 3, 2002     Alberto T. Luna              Photo courtesy of Betty Crosby


 

CLUTE - Funeral services for Rickey Lunford Sr. of Clute will be 1 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 2011, at True Honor Baptist Church, 713 Robertson Street, in Clute, with Pastor Anthony Bonner officiating. Burial will follow immediately after the services at Gulf Coast Cemetery Association in Clute.

Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2011 at True Honor Baptist Church. There will be viewing at the church from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2011. There will be no viewing afterward.

Final arrangements entrusted to Green's Mortuary, 2702 Ave C, Bay City, 979-245-3489.

Published in Victoria Advocate on May 26, 2011

Alma Louise Lynch, 86, of Bay City, died May 13, 2001 in Bay City. She was born July 13, 1914, in Hewitt, Texas to the late William Henry and Julia Ann Vaughan Miller.

Mrs. Lynch was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Women's Fellowship Sunday School Class, a member of the Eastern Star, Retired Teachers Association and a member of Delta Kappa Gamma.

She was a County Home Extension Agent and a fourth-grade school teacher for Bay City ISD.

Survivors include daughter, Nancy Schraub of Katy; and two grandchildren, Jessica and Michael Schraub of Katy.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Lynch, brother, Guy Miller, and granddaughter, Julie Ann Schraub.

Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2001, at the First United Methodist Church, with the Reverends Pauline Harvey and Tom Crowe officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A00011A2001MY15

THE DAILY TRIBUNE, Tuesday, May 15, 2001                                                
Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 

 

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