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Melody Rabke, 62, of Bay City, TX passed away Friday January 13, 2023. She was born November 1, 1960 in Yorktown, TX to O’Dell and Linda Ziese Rabke. Melody was a dedicated and loving mother and friend. She was enjoying her retirement from Walmart, where she worked for over 30 years. She was an avid reader and loved her Dr. Pepper! She is survived by her daughter Vanessa (Emiliano) Almaguer, sisters Carol (Ray) Semper, Sandra (Raymond, Jr) Jones, brothers Robert (Angie) Rabke, O’Dell (Suzanne) Rabke Jr. and Raymond Rabke. She is preceded in death by her parents and niece Kayla Sullivan. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Saturday January 21, 2023 with a funeral service starting at 2 p.m. at Massey Funeral Home. You are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.masseyfh.com Memorials can be given to the donor’s choice. Arrangements by Massey Funeral Home, Yorktown, Texas 361-564-2900
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Pamela Sue Rakestraw, 77, of Bay City, Texas passed away peacefully at her residence in the early morning hours on December 29, 2022. She was born to her parents: John Aldridge and Jane (Rugeley) Rakestraw in Bay City, Texas on December 31, 1944. Memorial Services will be held at a later date at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Bay City, Texas located at 2200 Avenue E, Bay City, TX 77414. Pamela attended Bay City High School and later she attended College in Gulf Park, Mississippi. She worked in the Senior Industry in Houston, Texas, a calling which she absolutely adored. Pamela made some very special lifelong friends, which she remained close with and cherished dearly. Pamela also loved and cherished her cats, who kept her in good company. Left to cherish Pamela’s memory is her brother, Rick Rakestraw of Bay City, Texas. Awaiting Pamela’s arrival in Heaven were her parents: John and Jane Rakestraw and her sister, Cathy Roberts. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the Wikoff family for their love and support during this time. There are not enough words to express our gratitude for you, so we say, “Thank you so very much.” Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmsfuneralhome.com for the family of Pamela Sue Rakestraw. Arrangements lovingly fulfilled by Palms Funeral Home located at 2300 East Mulberry Angleton, Texas 77515 (979) 849-4343.
Bay City Tribune, January 4, 2023 |
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Patricia Ramirez, 58, of Bay City passed away October 30, 2022. She was born on May 21, 1964 in Palacios to the late Leonardo Nevarez and Lydia Hernandez. Patricia was well known for her hard work, willingness to help others, and her love & dedication to her children was extraordinary. She was a loving and caring daughter, mother, sister, and friend. Patricia is remembered by many, because of her generosity, kindness, good workmanship, and always spreading the gospel of Jesus. She worked many years in retail, she also picked people up for church in the beloved “church van”, and housekeeping. She absolutely loved spending time with her family & friends and going for drives even if in her last years she would fall asleep every time. Patricia was very well known for her saying “it’s not Goodbye, it’s See you later!” because she truly believed we would all be reunited in heaven one day. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; 3 brothers: Tony Hernandez, Ricky Hernandez, and Adam Lee Navarez; and step-daughter Tara Renea Lopez. She is survived by 3 children: Roger Ramirez Jr, Jayme Denise Lopez, and Ricky Lee Lopez; 2 grandchildren: Jenna Marie Ramirez and Ysidro Lee Ramirez; 4 brothers: Joe Martinez, Robert Martinez, Jesus Martinez, and Kevin Dale Nevarez; and sister: Maria Martinez. Patricia was also survived by her dearly loved step-children: James Lee Lopez Jr and April Denise Lopez; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends; the father of Roger: Roger Ramirez Sr; and father of Jayme & Ricky: James Lee Lopez, Sr. A memorial service will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, November 12, 2022 at North Side Chapel in Bay City with Pastor Tommy Griffin officiating.
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Ramon M. Ramirez, Jr., 82, of Bay City passed away December 4, 2022. He was born August 20, 1940 in Bay City to the late Ramon Ramirez, Sr. and Eloisa Reyes Ramirez. Survivors include his wife Teresa Perales Ramirez; children Tina Perales, Eric Perales, Raymond Perales, Jr. and Dennis Perales; sister Mary Ramirez; brothers David Ramirez and Adolph Ramirez; 18 grandchildren and great grandchild Isla Grace Vu. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM Friday, December 9, 2022 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM with Rev. Gabriel Espinosa officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eric Perales, Ramon Perales, Jr., Dennis Perales, Daniel Luna, Braulio Luna and Julian Luna. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Gary Wayne Redus Funeral services for Gary Wayne Redus, 27 of Bay City are scheduled for 1 pm Saturday at Enterprise Baptist Church with the Rev. H. L. Hawkins officiating. Burial will be at Eastview Cemetery. Mr. Redus was born Dec. 14, 1965 in Eagle Lake to James and Etta Lee Johnson Redus Sr. and died Dec. 4, 1993 in Brazoria County. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother, Etta Lee Redus of Bay City; stepfather, Sterling Cathey of Bay City; a daughter, Clarice Barefield of Port Lavaca; a grandfather, L. V. Johnson of Columbus; godparents Clark Murphy of Freeport, Oliver and Wilma Jean Jackson of Houston, a special friend, Theresa Rogers of Bay City; two sisters, Darleen Clay and her husband, James Jr. of Bay City and Bonnie F. Redus of Lake Jackson; four brothers, James Redus and his wife, Michelle, of Stafford, Stanley Redus, Ronnie R. Redus and Archie R. Redus, all of Bay City; an aunt, Rosie Redus Stevenson of Eagle Lake; four nieces, six nephews and other relative and friends. Pallbearers are Hart Lee Dykes, Bob Gipson, Ernest Brown, Joe DeLoach, Stevie Franklin and Billy Sean Dykes. Honorary pallbearers are Simon Jonson, Sammy Johnson, Skipper Woods, Fred Middleton, Freddie Green and LaBradford Smith. Arrangements are with Green’s Mortuary of Bay City.
The Daily Tribune,
December 10, 1993 Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham |
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Charlotte Lee Reese, 58, was born on September 13, 1964, to Tony and Dorothy (Floyd) Reese of Bay City, Texas. Charlotte was the baby out of five kids so naturally she was a little spitfire. Needless to say, she knew how to make her presence known when she would enter a room. Charlotte's fondest childhood memories included road trips with her family, hunting with her dad, and trips to the Floyd family farm in Hughes Springs, Texas where her mother, Dorothy, was raised Charlotte loved to dance, she didn't care if she was on the finest dance floor or on a dirt road, she loved to dance. She enjoyed spending time with her family, loving on her grandbabies, shopping with her sisters, and soaking in the tub with a great book! Charlotte attended Bay City High School in the graduating class of 1983. She later found her calling in the legal field where she worked for more than 20 years as a Paralegal. Charlotte lost her battle to lung cancer on December 10, 2022. She will be greatly missed by her life partner, James Sutton; her oldest son, Corey Reese; her daughter and son-in-law, Karissa and Cody Downs; her brother and sister-in-law James and Brenda Reese; sister and brother-in-law, Teresa and Jeff Mitchell, 12 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She is proceeded in death by her parents; sister Cynthia Trousdale; brother, Dennis Reese; and her youngest son, Cody Clegg. It was Charlotte's wishes to not host a funeral for her because she didn't want anyone to gather in sadness for her, instead her family chose to have a celebration of life with her as she was living. She will be privately laid to rest alongside her youngest son at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Honorary Pallbearers will include James Sutton, Corey Reese, Cody Downs, Lane Sellers, Ty Downs, Cody Crouch, and Amanda Reese. At this time, the family graciously accepts prayers, condolences, and any memories that you wish to share with them.
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Kathryn “Kay” Skipper Reinke, 75, of Waco, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 at her residence. Celebration of Life: 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, January 19 at the Art Center Waco, 701 S. 8th St., Waco. The celebration of life will be held prior to the PACT art show, “Art a’ la Carte.” Her paintings will be on display along with the other talented artists. Kathryn “Kay” Skipper Reinke was born May 7, 1947, to Kathryn Rhodes Skipper and Charles Walker Skipper, Jr. in Houston. Kay graduated from Jesse H. Jones High School in 1965. She graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in mathematics from University of Houston, her Master’s degree in mathematics from Stephen F. Austin State University, and earned her Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in math education. Kay enjoyed teaching math at Bay City ISD and after earning her Ph.D., she accepted a professor position at Oklahoma State University. She then worked at Texas State University prior to her retirement. After Kay retired, she and her husband, John, were able to move to Waco and spend more time with family including, daughter, Julie Sciacca Ivey, and grandchildren Kathryn “Kate” Anne Ivey and Marcus “Marc” D. Ivey IV. She continued to enjoy her love of art by being an active member in many art organizations. She was proud to be a co-founder of the Professional Artists of Central Texas “PACT.” In this group, she was able to work alongside close friends and her sister, Karen. Kay who was known to her grandchildren and their friends as Nana, taught us the value of putting family first, how to love deeply, and be thankful for relationships old and new. She cherished her neighborhood social gatherings, had a soft spot for animals in need, loved a challenging crossword puzzle, and appreciated a good giggle. Kay was preceded in death by husband, John Reinke. She is survived by her daughter, Julie Ivey and husband Michael Burton; granddaughter, Kate Ivey and fiancé Andrew Winkelman; grandson, Marc Ivey; sister, Karen Cruce and husband Kevin Cruce; nephew, Charles Skipper Sorrell and wife Erica McCann, along with their son, Henry “Huck” Sorrell. She also cherished the close relationships with John’s children and their families. Because of her love of animals, in lieu of flowers, please donate to Fuzzy Friends Rescue of Waco, TX.
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Walter Ritz, 82, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022. He was born on October 17, 1939, in Houston, Texas, and grew up in Matagorda, Texas. Walter served in the Air Force from 1962 - 1966, and had top secret clearance as part of manning state of the art radar stations in California and Michigan during that time. Later, he attended flight school in Nevada to become a crop duster. He obtained some notoriety after surviving three plane crashes over the course of his lifetime, and was sometimes jokingly called, “Walk-Away-Walter,” after a newspaper article showed a picture of his crashed plane with the caption, “And He Walked Away!” Walter loved learning about other cultures and lived and worked in Trinidad-Tobago for a period of time. He was an adventurer and a sailor, enjoying the open seas when he wasn’t in the sky. Walter was an exceptional storyteller, and an amazing friend, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was a humorous intellectual, full of wisdom and advice for younger generations. He enjoyed entertaining his friends, Jimmy Buffet’s music, and black and white movies with happy endings–especially musicals. He loved watching the squirrels and identifying birds. May Walter have blue skies and calm seas, Ceiling And Visibility Unlimited, from now on. Walter was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Harold Ritz; his mother, Margaret Alice Murdoch; and his brother, Clifford Harold Ritz, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Jocelyn Ritz; grandson Alex Ware; granddaughter Erin Ryman; grandson-in-law Hunter Ryman; great granddaughter Ezra Ryman; great grandson Emmet Ryman; multiple cousins and many friends. A memorial service will be held 2:30 PM Sunday, October 9, 2022 at Matagorda United Methodist Church with Rev. Maggie Young Officiating.
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Betty McGehee Roades, 92, of El Campo, passed away December 10, 2022.
She was born on May 23, 1930 in Gulf to the late Sol and Mary Ann Kuchar
McGehee. Betty was a teacher.
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On Saturday November 26, 2022 William (Bill) Alyn Roberts left the party. With the biggest of all hearts, Bill never met a stranger. He was born on March 17, 1949 to Lanny Taylor and Nina Cooper Roberts in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was a graduate of Corpus Christi Mary Carroll High School where he played baseball and football. He attended and played football at Wharton County Junior College. After Wharton he completed his education and football career at Sul Ross State University. Bill will be remembered for his love of life, his community spirit, and his extreme love of family and friends. He never hesitated to help out anyone who asked or looked like they needed help. Bill was preceded in death by his Father Lanny Taylor, Mother Nina, Stepmother Velma, brothers Gary and Randy Roberts, and his sister Judy Bowman. He is survived by his two sons, Taylor and Stephanie Roberts of Bay City; grandchildren Lincoln and Graham; Cliff and Danielle Roberts of Spring; grandchildren Elliot and Emmitt. Sister Lanna Warren of Corpus Christi, many nieces, nephews, and countless friends. Bill loved to dance and performed the alligator on every dance floor. He wasn’t afraid of mixing colors and patterns and always had a saying for you. Bill got married during the Bi-Centennial and wore a red, white, and blue suit with platform shoes. He was a great friend to many and always called on your birthday. Bill enjoyed helping coach his son’s sports and playing slow pitch softball. He acquired life-long friends and a myriad of stories. (Some true, most false.) A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at Nichols Street Church of Christ in Bay City at 10:00AM on Monday December 5, 2022 with Matt Springfield officiating. Visitation will begin at 9AM. Interment will be held in Corpus Christi for family later in the week. Pallbearers will be Lincoln Roberts, Graham Roberts, Chris Sullivan, Dick Quinn, Clyde Davis and Gary Davis. Honorary Pallbearers are Jason Lemke, Ryan Lemke and Gabe Callaway.
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Phillip “Phil” Randolph Rodgers, 69, of Matagorda passed away December 14, 2022. He was born December 6, 1953 in Aiken, South Carolina. Phil loved Matagorda Beach and was most happy watching sunsets at the beach. He had a love for surfing during his early adult life and could always be found on the water. In his later years, you could find him in his fishing boat where he claimed to know all the “good spots”. He recently retired from Lyondell after 30 years of service. He was a hardworking man who worked to ensure his family was taken care of. Phil was extremely proud of his three girls and their families. He is most remembered by them for his seafood, love of surfboards, and instilling in them a drive to be successful in life. He was preceded in death by his parents Roland Rodgers and Frances Knight Rodgers. Survivors include daughters Sarah Kraatz (Brett), Rebecca Fusch (Timothy) and Rachel Roberts (Christopher); sisters Donna Stephenson (Al) and Beth Morrone; brother Wyman Boyd; grandchildren Cole Kraatz, Claire Kraatz, Brody Kelley, Ava Roberts and Nora Roberts and the mother of his children, Jennifer Bishop. A celebration of his life will be scheduled at a later date.
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Funeral Mass for Leona R. Rodriguez, 70, will be at 10 a. m. today at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Edward Boren officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Rosary was recited Monday at the Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel. Leona Rodriguez was born Dec. 6, 1926 in Cuero, to Juan and Dionisia Lopez Ramirez and left us Nov. 29, 1997. She was a longtime resident of Bay City and was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnulfo Rodriguez, Sr. in 1986. She is survived by her mother, Dionisia Ramirez, of Bay City; by two daughters, Belia Martinez, and Denna Palacios, both of Bay City; and by three sons, Arnold Rodriguez, Jr., Sidney Rodriguez, and John Rodriguez all of Bay City. She is also survived by two sisters, Lucy McClanahan and Alice Garcia, both of Bay City; three brothers, Raymond Ramirez of Pt. Arthur, John Ramirez of San Antonio, and Ernest Ramirez of Bay City; by eleven grandchildren, Tomasita Tabares, Ray Garza, Leona Whitman, Cristi Parsons, Mark Anthony Rodriguez, Feleicia Rodriguez, Cindy Rodriguez, Lydia Olide, Veronica Rodriguez, Leanne Palaciso and Bradley Rodriguez; and by twelve great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers include Tom Whitman, Alex Tabares, Ray Garza, Ernest Ramirez, Jr., Alex Jimenez , and Steve Hernandez. Honorary pallbearers will be her brothers and sons. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.
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December 7, 1997 |
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Mr. John D. Roe, 73 years, seven months and seven days, died at the home of his son, Mr. John Henry Roe at 1812 Seventh St., at 10 p. m. Friday, following a lengthy illness. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John Duncan of Bay City and Mrs. G. R. Luna of Palacios; two sons, J. D. Roe of Buckeye and John Henry Roe of Bay City; one sister, Mrs. Fannie King of Velasco; three brothers, Russell Roe of Palacios, Willis Roe of Bay City and Tom Roe of Robstown. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock from Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. M. A. Marshall, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in Cedarvale. Pallbearers were H. L. Hamilton, Roy W. Machen, J. W. Palmer, F. W. Roe, and C. O. Middleton. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Taylor Bros.
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June 5, 1950 |
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Funeral services for Mary Ann Rose, 71, of Bay City will be held 2 p. m. Thursday at Golden Avenue Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Merser and the Rev. Gene Bynam officiating. Mrs. Roe was born Oct. 5, 1915 in Troy, Texas, and died Sept. 8, 1987, in Corpus Christi. A resident of Bay City since 1935, she was a member of Golden Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Tom Dees of Corpus Christi; a daughter, Cora Sue Boydstun of Corpus Christi; a son and daughter-in-law, T. C. “Sonny” and Katherine Roe of Bay City; three sisters, Eula Casey and Hilda “Tootsie” Roe, both of Bay City, and Minnie Miller of Van Vleck; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers include Ray Hamilton, David Dawson, Charles Schultz, Earl Gibbons, Don Gibbons and Johnny Ryman. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. D. Roe in 1982 and by a granddaughter, Lisa Pack Lawson, in 1986. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City.
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September 9 or 10, 1987 |
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Funeral services were held last Thursday morning for Michael Rooth, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Rooth. Services were held at the family residence, 1621 Avenue E, and burial was in the Cedarvale Cemetery under the direction of Walker-Matchett.
Matagorda County Tribune,
March 12, 1942 |
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Lawson Daniel Rose, age 3 months and 17 days, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Rose of Matagorda, passed away March 21st at the local hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 23rd at 11:00 a. m. with Taylor Brothers in charge. Rev. Claude? Snowden officiating. Burial will be in Cedarvale Cemetery. The baby is survived by his parents and both grandmothers, Mrs. Cleo Socha of Matagorda and Mrs. Odie Fussell of Bay City.
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Mrs. Annie Rugeley, age 79, one of the old time residents of Matagorda county, expired at her home in Bay City, Wednesday night at twelve o’clock. Mrs. Rugeley had been ill for the past two months. She was under the doctor’s care in Houston for several weeks and confined to the local hospital here for a few weeks. Saturday she was moved to her home, and Wednesday night at twelve o’clock she passed away quietly away in her sleep. Annie Walcott Rugeley was born in West Columbia, July 6, 1857. Her father was Dexter E. Walcott of Vicksburg, Miss., and her mother was Sarah Richitie of Richmond, Va. She was married to the late Irvin Rugeley in Matagorda, Texas, and both resided in Bay City many years. Mr. Rugeley expired in 1907. A member of one of Bay City’s oldest families, Annie Walcott Rugeley lived most of her life in this city. Always noted for her beauty, Mrs. Rugeley had a sterling character.—Bay City Tribune. Mrs. Rugeley was the mother of Mrs. C. L. de St. Aubin, of this city and we join with her many friends in extending her and her family our heartfelt sympathy.
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November 26, 1936 |
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Funeral services for Henry Rugeley, 82, of Bay City were scheduled for 4 p. m. today at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Charles Sonnier officiating. Burial was in Cedarvale Cemetery. Mr. Rugeley was born Oct. 9, 1903, in Bay City and died Jan. 25, 1986, at Bay Villa Nursing Home. He was a member of the Catholic church. Survivors include his wife, Frances Rugeley of Bay City; two daughters, Deborah J. Winters of Lake Jackson and Kathleen M. Paulson of College Station; and a son, George Wayne Latimer of Corpus Christi; and seven grandchildren. Pallbearers include Tommy Burnside, Mike Burnside, E. E. Hutson, Gene Gajdosik, Kenneth Etie and Glenn Stine. Honorary pallbearers include Wilber Huffman, Sam Hurta and Barney Mason. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Diabetes Foundation or a favorite charity. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
Daily Tribune, January, 1986 |
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Henry Rugeley, 63, prominent cattleman and farmer of Bay City, died at 5 .a. m. Monday at his home. Funeral services held at the residence in Bay City at 11 a. m. Tuesday, conducted by Rev. Paul Engle. He is survived by his wife; one son, Henry Rugeley, Jr., both of Bay City, and one daughter, Mrs. W. B. Ferguson, Jr., of Houston; a brother, Roland Rugeley and sister, Mrs. O. J. Doubek, both of Bay City. Mr. Rugeley was a cousin of Mrs. C. L. de St. Aubin. Palacios Beacon, December 3, 1936 Final Rites Held Here Sunday For Mrs. Rugeley, 81 Final rites for Mrs. Mary Susan Rugeley, 81, were held in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church here Sunday with the Rev. A. C. Maxted officiating. Burial was in Cedarvale Cemetery. Mrs. Rugeley died Friday. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Tillie Ferguson, and one son, Henry Rugeley. Daily Tribune, November 1956 Photo courtesy of LaVana Matthes
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Mr. James W. Rugeley, age 62, died this morning at 8 o’clock following an illness of several years. Mr. Rugeley had been confined to his bed for several months. He is survived by his wife, a son, Walcott, and a daughter, Miss Jane Rugeley, both of Bay City, and a sister, Mrs. J. W. Gartrell and an aunt, Mrs. Annie Rugeley. Funeral arrangements have not been announced. They will be announced by Taylor Bros. A detailed account of the life of this man, who spent his entire life in this county in which he was born, will appear later.
Matagorda County Tribune,
Thursday, December 19, 1935 |
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Funeral services will be held for Mrs. Matilda Moseley Rugeley, 82, of Bay City, 2 p. m. Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church. She died November 8, 1981 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston. Officiating at the services will be the Rev. Frank Seaman. Survivors include husband, William Wadsworth Rugeley of Bay City; daughter, Chloe Rugeley Pound of Houston; sister, Nancy Moseley Scotts of Dallas; grandson, Rugeley Pounds of Houston. She was a charter member and past president of the Bay City Study Club and past president of the Bay City Book Review Club. She was very active in her church, teaching Sunday School for many years and serving as past president of the Women of the Church. She was one of the first ordained women of the elders of the First Presbyterian Church and a member of the Bay City Library Board and a Pink Lady. Daily Tribune, November 9?, 1981 Photo courtesy of Find A Grave volunteer Trey Morales #48697513
Funeral services for William Wadsworth Rugeley of Bay City have been set for 2 p. m. Monday, Nov. 28, 1983, at First Presbyterian Church in Bay City, with the Rev. Frank Seaman officiating. Interment will be in Cedarvale Cemetery. A lifelong resident of Matagorda County, Mr. Rugeley was born in Matagorda May 12, 1898, and died Nov. 26, 1983, in Houston. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include; daughter and son-in-law, Chloe and Thomas W. Pounds of Houston; sister, Reba Rugeley Livesay of Houston; and a grandson, Rugeley Pounds of Houston. Pallbearers include: Virgil Fetters, Hart Soli, Jack Huebner, Joe Griffith, Dr. Robert Kelly and Travis Harrison. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dick R. Elkins, Bay City Funeral Home. Daily Tribune, November 28, 1983 Prominent Bay Citian Dies at 85 William Wadsworth “Waddy” Rugeley, a well-known businessman and lifelong resident of Matagorda County died Saturday at the age of 85. Born May 12, 1898 in Matagorda, Rugeley lived there until 1940, when he and his family moved to Bay City in order for him to assume management of the U. I. Cattle Co., a family-held cattle and ranching business on the site now occupied by the South Texas Project. In 1924, Rugeley married Matilda Moseley Rugeley, who preceded him in death. Rugeley’s heritage in the county dates back to the pre-Civil War era, when the families of both his mother and his father settled here to establish farming and ranching interests. His grandfather, Capt. Edward S. Rugeley, and his uncle, Fred S. Robbins, played important roles in the establishment of the community of Bay City. His mother, along with several other relatives, was a charter member of the First Presbyterian Church. Rugeley attended Austin College in Sherman, Texas. A member of the Bay City Chamber of Commerce, he also belonged to the Bay City Country Club, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and the First Presbyterian Church, where he served as ruling elder, clerk of the session and trustee for many years. He was named elder emeritus June 8, 1980, and the occasion was celebrated with “Waddy Rugeley Day” at the church. Rugeley is survived by his daughter, Chloe Rugeley Pounds, her husband, Thomas W. Pounds, and a grandson, Wade Rugeley Pounds, all of Houston; and a sister, Mrs. Reba Rugeley Livesay, also of Houston, who is the sole living member of their immediate family of nine children. Funeral services were scheduled for today at Bay City Funeral Home.
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November 28, 1983 |
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A July 4 family get-together ended in tragedy for a Bay City family yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rugeley were entertaining some family members at their beach home in Matagorda yesterday evening. According to reports, Mrs. Rugeley had gone outdoors to say good bye to some of her guests and then went back upstairs alone. When other members of her family returned to the house they found her upstairs apparently, having suffered a heart attack. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Mrs. Rugeley was raised in Bay City and Wadsworth and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Mangum. She was married to the now-deceased George Ottis in 1922 and lived and raised her four children in Wadsworth. After her husband’s death in the early 50’s Mrs. Ottis moved to Bay City. The deceased married Henry Rugeley in the early 60’s and the couple would have celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary this month. They resided at No. 4 Lazy Lane in the Marymound addition. Survivors include her husband Henry Rugeley and four children, Mrs. Jean Gage, Mrs. Kay Rae Miliff, Mrs. Linda Oates, and G. P. Ottis along with six sisters, and two brothers, and a number of grandchildren. Funeral services are pending at this time. For a complete obituary see page 4 of today’s Daily Tribune.
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July 5, 1973 |
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At 2 o’clock this morning the sweet little spirit of Mildred, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Rugeley, passed to a better and purer world after suffering for about one week with an attack of pneumonia, in which struggle she made a brave battle for life. All that kind friends, doting and anxious parents and skilled medical attention could be bestow was done in a vain hope to spare her to her kindred but all without avail; and yielding to the certain ravages of the disease the little sufferer passed from earth to the kingdom of heaven, and it is consoling to think that of such as this little girl is the kingdom of heaven composed. The little girl was aged two years, eight months and twenty-eight days—an age of childhood that makes attachment doubly dear and parental love most tender and solicitous. Though brief was the span of her earthly existence, she was here long enough to make the loss to heart-broken father and mother and other relatives a source of most poignant grief, a grief which time will be long to assuage. The funeral services were held this afternoon at 4 o’clock at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, the ceremonies being conducted by Rev. John Sloan, the rector. The interment was in Cedarvale Cemetery one hour later. A large number of persons attended the funeral and burial. The Tribune joins this community in extending sympathy to the surviving relations.
Matagorda County Tribune,
April 9, 1915 |
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Alpha C. Ryman, 97, of Sweeny House died at her residence Tuesday, March 19, 1996 in the early a. m. She was a long time resident of Matagorda County, born to parents Jacque and Mary Jane Gautreaux Ryman in Palacios on April 15, 1898. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ben Ryman and brothers Eugene, David and Norman. Survivors are son Vernon Ryman of Brazoria; daughters Anna Mae Baker and Lena Vera Jackson of Galveston, Pauline Iva Decker of Jabez, Kentucky, Alta Fay Pachal of Bellville and Cleo Marie Shoemaker of Brazoria; a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10 a. m. Wednesday, March 20 at Cedarvale Cemetery with Rev. Bill Haskell officiating. Burial will be in Cedarvale Cemetery. Service under the direction of Dick R. Elkins Bay City Funeral Home.
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March 20, 1996 |
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C. B. Ryman, 78 Dies in Austin Charlie Bert Ryman, 78, died Thursday afternoon in an Austin hospital following a short illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 a. m. in the drawing room of the Bay City Funeral Home with the Rev. R. O. Rachuig, minister of the Baptist Temple, officiating. Burial will be in Cedarvale Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mary Edna Ryman of Bay City; several sons, Charles & Eugene of Wadsworth, Ira, Marvin, Victor of Bay City, Joe of Harvey, La., Lawrence of Austin; four daughters, Mrs. J. L. Hughes, Mrs. Harry Johnson of Austin, Mrs. Harold Barber of Burros, La., Mrs. Stanley Hahn of Wadsworth; three brothers, Arthur & Ollie of Wadsworth, Ernest of Eidenburg; three sisters Mrs. Rosie Hatchett of Wadsworth, Mrs. Grace Sifford of California, Mrs. Martha Mallory of Brazoria; 26 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be nephews.
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Services were held for Mrs. Irma Odessa Ryman, 80, of Hubbard, 2 p. m. today (Thursday) at the Wadsworth Baptist Church. Officiating at the services was the Rev. R. P. Odom. Ryman died January 10, 1983 in Hubbard. Survivors include son, J. M. Ryman, M. D. of Hubbard; sister, Mrs. Blanch Ryman of Wadsworth; brother, Paul Pentecost of Harlingen; 7 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild. Ryman was a long time resident of Wadsworth. Burial followed services at Cedarvale Cemetery. Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
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Thursday, January 13, 1983 |
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Jesse Merle Ryman, 85, a lifelong resident of Wadsworth, died Thursday in the Hubbard Community Hospital in Hubbard. A native of Wadsworth, Ryman, born July 8, 1894 in Wadsworth, was a retired farmer and rancher and a member of the Wadsworth Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Irma Pentecost Ryman, of the home; one son, Dr. J. M. Ryman Jr. of Hubbard; one brother, Clyde Ryman of Wadsworth; and seven grandchildren. He was preceeded in death by his daughter Sarah Blanche Ryman. Services will be at 2:30 p. m. in the Wadsworth Baptist Church Sunday, with the Revs. Orville Roberts and Robbins P. Odom officiating. Interment will be in the Cedarvale Cemetery under the direction of Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
Daily Tribune,
Friday, February 29, 1980 |
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Lawrence Doil Ryman Funeral services for Lawrence Doil Ryman, 56, of Bay City were scheduled for 10:30 a. m. today at Bay City Funeral Home chapel where the Rev. David Martin officiated. Burial will follow in Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City. Mr. Ryman was born April 5, 1932, in New Gulf to Charlie Burt and Mary Blackman Ryman and died Aug. 27, 1988, at Lake Jackson Nursing Home. He was a member of the Methodist church. Survivors include two brothers, Marvin and Eugene Ryman of Chauvin, La., and Victor Ryman of Bay City; four sisters, Mary B. Hughes of Leander, Texas, Grace Barber of Corpus Christi, Fay Hahn of Bay City and Joyce Ryman Johnson of Austin; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers include Leroy DeRease, David Hahn, Gail Victor Ryman, Jr., Charles N. Ryman Jr., Jackie Ryman and Homer Thornton. Honorary pallbearers include Jeff Johnson, Bruce Hahn, Arthur Leverett and Kenneth Ryman. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Charles H. and Ira E. Ryman of Bay City and Joe D. Ryman of Collinsville. Services are under the direction of Dick R. Elkins, Bay City Funeral Home. The Daily Tribune, Tuesday, August 30, 1988
Daily Tribune,
March 13 or 14, 1964 |
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A retired Bay City man died Sunday and a Port Lavaca man received minor injuries in a head-on crash in Matagorda, Department of Public Safety officials report. Walter Nolan Ryman, 81, 2500 13th St., was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Suzan Simons. Ryman’s 1970 Plymouth collided head-on with a 1976 Ford pickup driven by Carl Edwin Kimbriel, 27, of Port Lavaca. The accident occurred 11.1 miles south of Wadsworth on Old Gulf Road at 11:30 a. m. Sunday, DPS Trooper David Martin reported. Martin said Kimbriel was driving westbound on the left side of the road, while Ryman was going eastbound and in the middle of the road. Neither of the men were wearing seatbelts, Martin reported. Kimbriel was treated at Matagorda General Hospital for a broken nose and released. Ryman’s body was taken to Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
Daily Tribune,
Monday, November 4, 1985 |
