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BAY CITY--Funeral services for Harmon Jerome McAllister, 53, superintendent of Bay City Independent School District, will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the First Methodist Church. McAllister, who has served as superintendent here since July 1, 1960, died in St. Luke's Hospital in Houston in an unexpected relapse after what was apparently successful surgery. He succumbed at 4:30 a. m. Monday. A resident of Bay City since 1936, McAllister resided at 2509 Ave I with his wife, the former Mary Belle Richeson, and family. He was honored as "Bay City's outstanding citizen of 1959" by the Chamber of Commerce, and had served as high school teacher and principal, business manager, school board member and president, and was Matagorda County auditor until his appointment to fill the position vacated by retiring John Cherry. McAllister had also been active in the Bay City Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, Community Concert Association, Band Parents Club, Bay City Commandery, the First Methodist Church, and in Boy Scout work. Rev. Leslie LeGrand of Epworth Methodist in Houston will officiate at the Tuesday rites, and burial will be in Cedarvale Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. Survivors in addition to the widow are one daughter, Julianne, two sons, Jerry and Bill, all of Bay City; father, Hugh Hunter McAllister, three sisters, Mrs. Kenneth Gilliland of Longview, Mrs. Wanda Casey of Fort Worth, Mrs. Dan Hallmark of Tyler; two brothers, Sidney McAllister of Quitman and Bob McAllister of Dallas. Pallbearers will be Dr. Paul Brewer, D. F. Wiginton, E. J. Faseler, B. E. Liston, John Hill and Pat Thompson.
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He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force from 1949 until 1952, attaining the ranks of Staff Sergeant. Survivors include: two sisters, Roxie O’Neal and Elnora Parks, both of Bay City; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and a family of friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 8, at 10 a.m. at Tyree Chapel A.M.E. Church, Bay City, with the Rev. Willie Myles, eulogist. Burial with military honors will follow at Eastview Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Condolences may be shared with the family by fax (979) 245-1537, or online at duncan-roberts@att.net. Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas, (979) 245-5197. Bay City Tribune, June 5, 2013 Marker photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Myron Douglas “Mike” McCloskey, 74, of Bay City passed away January 21, 2013. He was born January 5, 1939 in Cyril, Oklahoma to the late Leland McCloskey and Madie Laughlin McCloskey. He served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Celanese after 35 years and was a member and past–president of Baycel Golf Club and a loyal Dallas Cowboys fan. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Eva Shannon McCloskey. Survivors include: his wife of 52 years, Felba Ruth McCloskey; his step-mother, Mary Ann McCloskey of Clairemont, California; daughter, Michele McCloskey Watson and husband Gary of Theodore, Alabama; son, Mikel David McCloskey of Bay City; brother, Richard McCloskey and wife Yvonne of Clairemont, California and two grandchildren, Eva Ashley McCloskey and Chris Henry Bouldin, Jr. The family will receive friends and relatives from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be Roy Green, Jan Norris, Ricky Zarate, Jason Graham, Joe Espericueta and Ben Kiker. Honorary pallbearers are Jimmy Jurek, Mo Quintanna, Roger Schneider, Ralph Seidel, Sr., Frank Lawrence and Ernest Ramirez. 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. Bay City Tribune, January 27, 2013 Photo courtesy of Dan Vacek
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Jane “Janie” Williamson McCormick left her earthly residence on Friday, May 3, 2013, and is rejoicing in heaven with her loved ones who preceded her. Janie was born on October 7, 1942 in Washington DC to Grady Williamson and Jane Glosson Williamson. She was blessed to be in two loving households - one of her parents and one of her aunt and uncle, Raleigh and Ruby Sanborn. Janie grew up in Bay City where she was an active member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. She attended Bay City schools and graduated from the Hockaday School in Dallas. She attended Sweet Briar College in Virginia for two years and graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in Education. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority. In her youth, Janie spent her summers at Camp Waldemar in Hunt, Texas. She was an avid reader, loved the theater, and enjoyed bridge, exercise, and travel. She was an active member and past president of Beta Sigma Phi. Janie taught at Matagorda Elementary School and retired from the Department of Human Services where she was a caseworker for the elderly. Janie was preceded in death by her parents and her aunt and uncle. She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Mike McCormick; brother, Raleigh Williamson and his wife Connie; stepchildren, Michele Ulmer and Jon McCormick; niece and nephew, Lauren Price and Chad Williamson; four step grandchildren, and two great-nephews and many cousins and devoted friends. Janie’s family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to her caregivers and Houston Hospice. Visitation will be from 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, 2313 Avenue I, Bay City, Texas. A Celebration of Life service will be held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2200 Avenue E, Bay City, TX, at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 9th with a reception following. In lieu of flowers please send donations to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, the Bay City Library, 1100 Seventh Street Bay City, TX 77414, or the charity of your choice. 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.
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DAISY LEE REVIS MCCOY passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2010 after ninety-four years of life. Her survivors are three daughters, Dr. Yvonne Hogan, Helen McCoy Abernathy and Brenda S. Lee (Dr. Carl Lee, Sr.) and grandchildren, Dr. John E. Perry III, Homer J. Jordan Sr. (Crystal), Dr. Carl E. Lee II, Jerrod Abernathy (Gabrielle), Brandon Lee and Jonathan Lee. Wake service will be Tuesday, June 15, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at McCoy & Harrison Funeral Home, 4918 Martin Luther King Blvd., Houston, TX 77021. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 16, 2010 from 9-11 a.m. at Loyal Missionary Baptist Church, 3901 North MacGregor Way, Houston, TX 77004 with funeral services beginning at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Chedrick Crosley, Officiating.
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Jeffery is survived by his loving family, children, Sammy McDonald, Ronnie Allen McDonald Sr. & wife Kellie, Rhonda McDonald Simpson & husband Scott., Sherry McDonald Carrell & husband Guy, Jeffery Lynn McDonald Jr., & wife Christie, Jimmy Eugene McDonald & wife Michelle; grandchildren, Sara Mitchell, Brandon McDonald, Ronnie Allen McDonald Jr., Amber Simpson, Justin Carrell, Devon Carrell, Jeffery McDonald lll, Brittany McDonald, Adam McDonald, Jacob McDonald, Kimberly McDonald, Heather McDonald and numerous other loving relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife Lucy Ann McDonald. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, September 27, 2013 at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Pastor Melvin Ryman officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Serving as pallbearers: cousins, Charlie Walker Jr. and William Alvin Walker; grandsons, Justin Carrell, Devon Carrell, Jeffery McDonald lll, and Jacob McDonald. Victoria Advocate, September 25, 2013 Photo & Mrs. McDonald's obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Funeral services for Lucy McDonald, 50 of Van Vleck, will be held at 10 am Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joe Ramsey officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Mrs. McDonald passed away Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999 in Bay City. She was born Dec. 13, 1948 in Houston to Sam Canalito and Edna Bryant Canalito. She was a resident of Van Vleck for the past 30 years and a member of First Baptist Church in Van Vleck. She is survived by: her husband, Jeffrey McDonald, Sr. of Van Vleck; daughters, Rhonda McDonald Simpson and husband Scott and Sherry McDonald Carrell and husband Guy all of Van Vleck; sons Sammy McDonald of Van Vleck, Ronnie McDonald and wife Kellie of Angleton, Jeffery McDonald, Jr. and wife Christie of Van Vleck and Jimmy McDonald and wife Michelle of Van Vleck; three half-sisters, Lenora Capan, Pamela Moffett and Betty Bechtold; half-brother, Sammy Canalito; stepbrothers, Johnny and Mark Wade, and by 12 grandchildren. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
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BAY CITY - Jane "MeMaw"
McFarlain, 84, of Bay City and formerly of Palacios, died Thursday,
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Mary Louise Snow Jackson McGlothlin, 83, of Lufkin passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013. She was born July 10, 1929 in Matagorda County to the late Lester & Mildred Jackson Serber. She was a longtime resident of Bay City, before moving to Lufkin. Mary is survived by her 2 sons: Taft Snow, Jr. and Darrell Steve Jackson and 2 daughters: Mary Mildred and Lisa. A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.
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Sandi McGriff, 63, of Bay City, Texas, passed away February 15, 2014 in Alvin, Texas. She was born August 9, 1950 in Seguin, Texas to Doris Junker Beicker and the late Leroy Beicker. Survivors include her mother; daughters, Shelly Park of Pine Mountain, Georgia, April Rodriguez and husband Raul of Fort Mitchell, Alabama and Cathy Fontenot and husband David of Alvin, Texas; son, Jeffery Park of Mexia, Texas; brothers, Jimmy Beicker and wife Mary of San Antonio, Donny Beicker and wife Cathy of Seguin and Davy Beicker and wife Lynn of San Antonio; grandchildren Keara Park, Gage, Nick and Cameron Fontenot, Corey Hallman, Payton Lark and Gracie Ryver Park. Sandi was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas H. McGriff; and her father. The family received visitors from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at the funeral home. The Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Bay City with the Rev. Jared Stillions officiating. Interment will follow at San Geronimo Cemetery in Sequin at 4 p.m. Pallbearers are Mike Park, Gage Fontenot, David Fontenot, Jimmy Beicker, Donny Beicker and Davy Beicker. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or your local Hospice Chapter. 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.
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Pat worked for many years caring for people as an Registered Nurse. She is survived by her children; Timothy McIntosh, Karen Garza, Laurie Vargas, Matthew McIntosh; ten grandchildren and nine Great-grandchildren; 4 sisters, three brothers and numerous other loving relatives. Preceded in death by her husband, Everett McIntosh, four brothers. Funeral service 2:00P.M. Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Bishop Chris Bischoff officiating. Burial to follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Visitation from 5-7:00P.M. Friday at the funeral home. Serving as pallbearers are Josh Gordon, Chris McIntosh, Buzz Vargas, Jacob Gordon, Mike McIntosh, Jonathan Gordon, Burr Vargas, and Andrew Vargas. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net Published in the Victoria Advocate May 16, 2013
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Alma Emma McKissick, 95, of El Maton passed away June 3, 2013. She was born November 2, 1917 in Caldwell, Texas to the late Frank Vavra and Johanna Popek Vavra. Her husband, Thomas McKissick, and son, Gerald McKissick, both preceded her in death. Survivors include: daughters, Jessie Faye Falks and Alma Jo “Susie” Glasscock and husband Craig; son, Kenneth McKissick and wife Laura; sisters, Elizabeth Blackwell and Gardenia Belcher; brothers, Milton Vavra, Franklin Vavra and Eddie Vavra; 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. A rosary was recited at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was at 10 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2013 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Peter Yeboah-Amanfo officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kenny McKissick, Kevin McKissick, Jerry McKissick, Jack Falks, Michael Glasscock and Robert Dannels. 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.
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Billie Mayfield McKissick, 90, of Bay City passed away August 25, 2013. He was born September 15, 1922 in Ashby, Texas to the late James Luther McKissick, Sr. and Kate Dunbar McKissick. He retired from Phillips Petroleum Co. after 35 years as a purchasing agent. His wife, Merle “Linda” McKissick preceded him in death. Survivors include: his daughters and their husbands, Jerallyn and E. J. Thormaehlen and Janice and Dean Hurst; sister, Barbara Sullivan; sister-in-law, Thelma McKissick; grandchildren, Mark (Diana) Hurst, Trey Thormaehlen, Sarah (D. Maneesh, D.O.) Kumar, Lawrence (Sammatha) Thormaehlen, Scott Thormaehlen, Annie (Ben) Howington, and Erik (Allison) Thormaehlen; four great-grandsons; and six great-granddaughters; special nieces and nephews, Ann and Louis Saha and Elizabeth and Bill Johnson; special friends, Liz Gentry, Barbara Middleton, Sean Middleton, Johnna Mitchell, Benny Mills, Suzanne Calk, Sherri Loring and Sandra Burgyan; and many other nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends and relatives from 6 until 8 p.m., Saturday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be Mark Hurst, Trey Thormaehlen, Lawrence Thormaehlen, Scott Thormaehlen, Erik Thormaehlen and D. Maneesh Kumar, D.O. Memorials in his name may be made to your favorite charity. 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. Bay City Tribune, August 28, 2013 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Martha McKissick, 74, of Ashby passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013. She was born on January 20, 1939 in Bay City to the late Ernest and Trixie Hughes McIntosh. Martha was a very independent woman. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Martha is survived by: her three loving daughters, Cindy Purswell and husband Adrian, Brenda Duke and husband John, and Pattie Lara; seven grandchildren, Blaine Purswell, Eric Purswell and wife Shanna, Christopher Duke and wife Hannah, Brian Duke and wife Becca, Jonathan Lara, Heather Lara, and Ceasar Lara; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Smith and husband Charlie; extended family, Terrill and Jeanie Wilson and their girls; and numerous other loving family members. She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Walter “Brother” McKissick; six brothers and sisters; and great-granddaughter, Emma Rose Maldonado. The family will receive visitors from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Hawley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Blaine Purswell, Eric Purswell, Christopher Duke, Brian Duke, Jonathan Lara, and Ceasar Lara. Honorary pallbearer will be Heather Lara. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, 979-245-4613.
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Mrs. A. E. McLeod, age 22 years, 3 months and 9 days died at the Angleton Hospital, Oct. 24 at 11 p.m. She is survived by her husband, Mr. A. E. McLeod, two daughters, Evelyn and Bessie; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Bennett of Angleton, Texas; three brothers, A. G. Bennett of Bay City and Jack and Raymond Bennett of Angleton, Texas and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. McDonald of Bay City. The remains were brought to Bay City and prepared for burial by Taylor Bros. Funeral services were held at the residence of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. McDonald, Tuesday at 4 p.m. Rev. P. T. Ramsey officiated. The active pallbearers were Amos Lee, F. A. Verser, Frank Carr, A. H. Wadsworth, J. D. Moore and Walter Heathcock. Interment was in Cedarvale Cemetery following the services under the direction of Taylor Bros.
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Final rites for William Edward McNabb, 81, former county judge, were held Sunday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home with Father C. J. Martin officiating. Mr. McNabb died Saturday. He is survived by his wife of Matagorda; one daughter, Mrs. Don Haley of BAy City; one sister, Mrs. E. P. Layton of Matagorda and one brother, A. W. of Matagorda. The Bay City News, June 28, 1956
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Laura Opal Law McNeil, 73, of Houston, Texas, entered into eternal rest at her home on the afternoon of April 30, 2013, surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2013, at McCoy & Harrison Funeral Home, in Houston, Texas on MLK. Services are at 11 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2013 at Windsor Village United Methodist Church in Houston, Texas. Interment will be at Houston National Cemetery.
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Christy Lynn McNett, 52, of Bay City passed away Thursday September 19, 2013 in Houston at the Herman Memorial Hospital. She was raised in Altamont, KS. and moved to Bay City 20 years ago. She is preceded in death by her mother, Sharon Peterson of Altamont KS. She is survived by her husband, Devin McNett of Bay City; her father, Jerry Peterson of Altamont KS; brothers, Richard Peterson of Memphis, TN and Roy Peterson of Parsons, KS; her daughter, Athena George and Stephen Horton of Victoria; her son, Shane George and Brittiany George stationed in Washington; Son, Tristan McNett of Bay City TX; and grand-daughter, Kyra Horton of Victoria. Her world revolved around her children, she loved them more than words can say. She was a longtime employee of C M Auto Glass in Bay City. She was the Sales Consultant for six years, where she was well known by many people and loved her job. If you knew Christy, then you knew she would do anything for anybody. She was a very friendly person and she will be missed by a lot of people. Funeral services will be held in Altamont, KS, but her family would like to invite her friends to a Memorial Service at 6 p.m., Thursday, September 26, 2013, at the Community Center in Van Vleck.
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Lemmon Clarence McBride, 86, of Bay City, was born in Pledger,
Texas, February 16, 1927, to Henry McBride and Annie Wiley McBride,
and passed away May 28, 2013, in Houston, Texas.
