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Carl Franklin Salas, 38, of Bay City died June 3 in the John Sealy Hospital in Galveston. Survivors include: wife, Sallie Salas, son, Ben Harris Salas; daughter, Carla Ray Salas, all of the home address; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Salas of Pledger; sisters, Rosamary Prochaska, Sandra Stavinoha and Elaine Broll, all of Wharton; brothers, Armand, Mike and Ray Salas, all of Pledger; Wayne Salas of Lufkin and Paul Salas of Bryan. Funeral service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Bay City, Thursday, June 5 at 5:30 p. m. with Rev. James Thompson officiating. Interment service will be held at the Cedarvale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Burns Shrine Institute in Galveston. Pallbearers are Eddie Jecmenek, Charlie Miller, Johnnie Bunk, Curley Grimes, Jim Sherwood and Ed Sullivan. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The Daily Tribune, Thursday, June 5, 1975
Sallie Bernice Milner Salas Sallie Bernice Milner Salas, 75, of Bay City, passed away July 12, 2015, after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born May 23, 1940, in Bay City, TX, to the late Harris “Zeb” Milner and Verda Ray Townley Milner. She graduated from Bay City High School in 1958, and then attended Texas A&I University in Kingsville. The summer after graduating college she married the love of her life, Carl Franklin Salas and began her teaching career at Bay City High School. She taught at Bay City High until she retired in 2004. She was beloved by her students and influenced them to be the best that they could be. Sallie loved her hometown Bay City and was active in many community organizations. She was a lifelong member of the 1st United Methodist Church and taught Sunday school for the Susanna Wesley Class for many years. She was also a charter member of the Mary Ralph Marsh Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her sweet spirit and strength through her battle with MS amazed all of the people she knew. Sallie will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She never met a stranger and loved people. She was an inspiration and great friend to many. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Franklin Salas; and her brother, John William Milner. Survivors include daughter, Carla Ray Salas of Austin, TX; son, Ben Harris Salas of Nacogdoches, TX; and granddaughter, Kelsi Salas also of Nacogdoches, TX. The family wants to express their appreciation to the staff at Matagorda House Nursing Home for the care she was given over the last four years. The family will receive friends and relatives from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Friday, at the Taylor Bros Funeral Home, Bay City, TX. Funeral service will be 4 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church, with Dr. Russ Munch officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rex Bass, Martin Morales, Ricky Zarate, Dr. John Bunk, Norman May, and Garlan Hinman. Memorials in her honor may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society by visiting www.nationalmssociety.org. 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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July 15, 2015 |
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Eddie Sampson, also known as “Bar-B-Que Eddie” passed away June 4, 2015, at Herman Hospital, Houston, Texas. Funeral services are pending.
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June 14, 2015 |
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A funeral Mass for Gilbert G. Sanchez, 89, was held April 25 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Port Lavaca.
Gilbert was born in Vanderbilt, Texas, the youngest of seven children born to the late Manuel and Josefa Sanchez and he died in Port Lavaca on April 21, 2015, after a battle with cancer.
He joined the United States Navy, and is a World War II Veteran serving in the South Pacific and Philippines. He worked for the Texas Gulf Sulphur Company in New Gulf, Texas as a Warehouse Foreman. He was a member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church and VFW Post 4403. Gilbert had a passion for baseball, and enjoyed cheering on his favorite team the Houston Astros. He was an avid fisherman, gardener, and hunter; when he wasn’t out in the water, he enjoyed spending time in his garden or taking in the outdoors.
He is survived by his wife, Janie G. Sanchez; daughters, Stella Resendez (Manuel), Iris Martinez (Ramiro), Helen Ramey (Paul); sons, Gilbert Sanchez Jr. (Rosemary), Hector Sanchez (Patricia), Xavier Sanchez (Marcela); nephew Andrew Sanchez Sr; 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Estefana Diaz; brothers, Eliseo Sanchez, Salvador Sanchez, Cruz Sanchez, Francisco Sanchez, and Lucio Sanchez; and nephew Elias S. Diaz.
Pallbearers were Michael Resendez, David Herrera, Justin Sanchez, Matthew Sanchez, Jared Ramey, and Ramsey Martinez. Honorary Pallbearers were Paul Resendez, Sammy Resendez, Norbert Sanchez, Robert Herrera, Brett Ramey, and Xavier Sanchez Jr.
The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the Our Lady of the Gulf Capital Campaign or the American Cancer Society in his honor.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.richardsoncolonial.com .
Gilbert G. Sanchez
PORT LAVACA - Gilbert G. Sanchez, 89, died in Port Lavaca on
April 21, 2015, after a battle with cancer. Born in Vanderbilt,
Texas, he was the youngest of seven children born to the late Manuel
and Josefa Sanchez. He joined the United States Navy, and is a World
War II Veteran serving in the South Pacific and Philippines. He
worked for the Texas Gulf Sulphur Company in New Gulf, Texas as a
Warehouse Foreman. He was a member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic
Church and VFW Post 4403. Gilbert had a passion for baseball, and
enjoyed cheering on his favorite team the Houston Astros. He was an
avid fisherman, gardener, and hunter; when he wasn't out in the
water, he enjoyed spending time in his garden or taking in the
outdoors.
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April 23, 2015 |
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January 11, 1894 – April 22, 1989
Funeral services for Lela Edna Sanders, 95, of Natchez, Mississippi, will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Markham, Texas, with the Rev. Joe Ramsey and Dr. Howard Harper officiating. Burial will be in Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City, Texas.
Mrs. Sanders was born January 11, 1894, in Belmont, Texas, to Henry and Emma Gossett Gibson, and died April 22, 1989, at her residence. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Markham.
Survivors include two sons, Jesse (Bud) Sanders of Friendswood, Texas, and Henry Marvin Sanders of Natchez, Mississippi; a daughter, Bernice Ailene Ramsey of Markham; and six grandchildren, Robert Alan, Susan Marie, Joe Ray, Mary, Rachel, and Dee Dee.
Pallbearers will be Joe Ray Ramsey, Richard Sanders, Alfred Ray Bankhead, Sam Myers, J. C. Keith, and Charles Crouch. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.
The Daily Tribune, April 24, 1989 Courtesy of Susie Adkins
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Margaret “Peggy” Nielsen Schmitt, 66, of Bay City, Texas, was born December 8th, 1948 in Seattle, Washington, and was adopted by Lester and Ragnhild Nielsen. Several years after Lester's death, her mother remarried and moved to Fort Dodge, Iowa. Peggy graduated from Fort Dodge High School in 1967. She attended business school in Des Moines, Iowa. There she met future husband, Jerry Schmitt. They were married on November 8, 1968. Following a job opportunity, Jerry and Peggy moved to Galveston, Texas in August of 1969, along with new-born son Nicholas. Their second son, Russell, was born March 2, 1972. The family moved to and settled in Bay City, Texas, in March of 1972. Peggy’s hobbies included bowling, caring for her pets and animals, also feeding birds and squirrels in the back yard. She loved her pet parrot like a 3rd child. She also enjoyed camping, especially sitting by the campfires. Peggy is survived by husband Jerry; sons, Nicholas and Russell; daughters-in-law, Sara Holton Schmitt and Len (Sissy) Tucker Schmitt; grandson, Tyler Schmitt; and granddaughters, Hallie Schmitt and Bailey Schmitt. Online condolences may be shared with her family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-4613.
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July 4, 2015 |
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Faye Reeves Sewell stepped into eternity Friday, May 29, 2015. Those left behind include her sweetheart Earnest Sewell and her grandchildren Jennifer and husband Dean Brannon, James Reeves, and their mother Debbie Reeves. She also shared a special relationship with her nephew, Mike Rayburn, who was like a son to her. The Sewell family will miss Faye very much as well, including Wesley and Sandy Sewell, Sheryl Sewell, Jan and David Ososkie, and Nanci Sewell Glover. Earnest and Faye have many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Faye has a sister, Mary Chase Doden and a brother George and wife Marie. She was predeceased by her first husband, Gib Reeves, as well as their two sons, Mark and Jim. Fayes brothers Irving Rayburn and John Rayburn passed away several years ago. These siblings all blessed her with many nieces and nephews who she dearly loved. If you have driven by the baptist church in Sweeny and smiled at the beautiful flowers, then you have been blessed by Faye. Almost everyone who knew her visited the beautiful garden she simply called her yard. Daylilies were her specialty because they bloom in a rainbow of colors. For her that was heaven. So instead of sending flowers that will soon die, please make a donation to the Landscaping Fund at FBC Sweeny. That way Faye can continue to bless all of us. Funeral services will be Monday, June 1, 2015 at 3:00P.M. at the First Baptist Church in Sweeny with the Rev. John Price officiating. Burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Visitation will be from 6-8P.M. Sunday at the funeral home.
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Catarina Ramirez Shepard, 83, of Bay City, TX, passed away July 3, 2015. She was born January 20, 1932, in Cedar Creek, TX, to the late Candelario Alba Ramirez and Gertrules Luna Lerma Ramirez. She was a member of both Our Lady of Guadalupe and Holy Cross Catholic Churches and a life member of VFW Post 2438 Ladies Auxiliary and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Addison Shepard; and her siblings Felipe Lerma Ramirez, Pablo Ramirez, Carmel Ramirez Torrez, Lenor Ramirez Trevino, Margarita Ramirez Aleman, Antonioa Ramirez Eguia and Candelario Ramirez. Survivors include sons, David Addison Shepard and wife Anne, Thomas Wayne Shepard and wife Patricia, and James Allen Shepard; sister, Cruz Ramirez Leal; and five grandchildren, Jessica Shepard, Ashlee Shepard, David Shepard Jr., Bailey Huse and Thomas Shepard. A rosary was recited at 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Bay City, TX, with the Rev. Greg Korenek officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck, TX. Pallbearers will be grandson, Thomas Shepard, and nephews, Eddie Eguia, Johnny Aleman, Danny Ramirez, George Leal, Tony Leal and Frank Trevino. The family would like to extend their heart-felt gratitude to the staff of both Houston Hospice-El Campo and Matagorda House for their devoted care. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, TX. 979-245-4613.
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July 8, 2015 |
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PALACIOS - Willie Mae Simpson, 87, of Palacios passed away on Sunday May 17, 2015. She was born in Matagorda County on October 10, 1927 to W. H. 'Bill' and Alvena Kopecky Laslie. Willie Mae spent most of her 86 years in Matagorda County. Willie Mae was a wonderful seamstress and had a large garden. She crocheted over 1200 hats for needy children and cancer patients. She was known as a caretaker, always caring for people. Willie Mae is preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, W. T. 'Buster' Gunter; husband of 20 years Robert 'Bob' Simpson; brothers Ronnie B. Laslie and Charles Laslie ; sister, Mary Ann Griffith. Survivors include her daughters Shirley Gunter Kelly and spouse S. J. Lozano; Joyce Gunter Bannerot and spouse Jim Bannerot.; sisters Lucille Dondy and Virran Evans; brother Raymond Laslie; grandsons Travis Rodgers and Gunter Kelly; great-grandchildren Abby, Cam and Raquel. The family will receive visitors from 6:00-8:00pm Wed. May 20, 2015 at the funeral home. Funeral services are 2:00p.m. Thurs. May 21, 2015 at Palacios Funeral Home with Rev. David King officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Houston Hospice El Campo, 1102 N. Mechanic, El Campo, Texas 77437. Serving as pallbearers are Pete Griffith, Louis Griffith, Willie Griffith, Buddy Laslie, Johnny Laslie and C. A. Laslie. Honorary pallbearer are Richard Evans. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home 361-972-2012.
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Dorothy Lynn Sindel Smallwood, 78, of Bay City, TX, passed away August 3, 2015. She was born October 12, 1936, in East Bernard, TX, to the late Jim Sindel and Bessie Fojtik Sindel. She was preceded in death by one son, Daniel Ellis. Survivors include her husband, Jimmie Smallwood of Bay City; daughters, Ramona Smallwood, Sonja Kjergaard and husband Todd, both of Bay City, and Yvonne Mader of Wharton; sons, Dennis Ellis and wife Mikki of Kilgore, TX, and Dwayne Smallwood of Bay City; and grandchildren, Daniel and Matthew Ellis, Zachary Smallwood, Logan Smallwood, Ashley Stephens, Ethan and Kelsey Kjergaard, Jahsen Dilger, Savanna Paul, Misty Tyler and Michael Mader; and a number of great-grandchildren. The family received friends and relatives from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 8, 2015, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Rev. Chester Sassman officiating. Interment followed at Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck, TX. Pallbearers were Logan Smallwood, Zachary Smallwood, Ethan Kjergaard, Christian Oyler, Matthew Ellis and Joseph Ward. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, TX. 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune, August 12, 2015 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Jimmie
Dwayne Smallwood Sr. Jimmie Dwayne Smallwood, Sr., 87, passed away at his home in Bay City, Texas Tuesday, December 15, 2020. He was born December 4, 1933 in Anadarko, Oklahoma to the late Oscar Boyd Smallwood, and Beula Quillin Smallwood. Jimmie loved a good western movie or book. He also enjoyed eating. That, and seeing his family get together, were his favorite things about the holidays. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorothy Smallwood; parents, Oscar Smallwood and Beula Muchmore; son, Daniel Ellis; and daughter, Jamie Smallwood He is survived by his children, Jimmie Dwayne Smallwood, Jr., Ramona Smallwood, Sonya Kjergaard, and Dennis Ellis, as well as multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Private services will be held at a later date.
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June 29, 1876 – December 1, 1941
James Pelton Smith, age 65 years, 5 months, 2 days, passed away at 8:30 AM Monday, December 1, 1941, after several months’ illness.
He is survived by five sisters; Mrs. Maggie Smith, San Antonio; Mrs. T. B. Arendale, Mrs. C. C. Evans, and Mrs. Mollie Fisher of Port Arthur; and Mrs. W. W. Hillery of Bay City.
Services at 3:00 PM today at Walker-Matchett Funeral home, Rev. Vance officiating. Burial in Cedarvale Cemetery.
The Matagorda County Tribune, December 2, 1941 Courtesy of Susie Adkins
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Memorial services for Santiago, “Chago”, (Jimmy) Solis were held at 1 p.m., Thursday, July 9, 2015, at First Assembly of God Church in Brazoria, Texas, with Pastor Candido Gonzales and Pastor Ramon Zarate officiating. He was preceded in death by his father, Leandro Solis; mother, Higinia Solis; and sister, Virginia Cantu. Survivors include his wife, Oralia Solis of Bay City; brothers, Felipe Solis and wife Chris of Houston, Celilio Solis and wife Leonila of Brazoria, and Jesus Solis and wife Beatris of Brazoria; sisters, Jovita Reyes-Burnett of Sweeny, Teresa Zarate (Pastor Ramon Zarate) of Brazoria, Janie Moyano (Vicente Moyano) of Coral Springs, FL., and Minnie Pena (Ramiro Pena) of Sweeny; sons from first marriage, Jimmie Solis, Jesse Solis, Jeffrey Solis and Jerry Solis.
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July 12, 2015 |
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Funeral services for Ryan Craig Standlee, 3, City are scheduled for 2 p. m., Jan. 6 at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Burial will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing. Ryan Standee passed away Jan. 4 at his residence. he war born Sept. 7, 1994 in Bay City to Craig Alden and Leslie Roxann Skinner Standlee. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. He is survived by his parents, Craig and Leslie Standlee of Bay City; by his maternal grandparents, Bob and Nancy Skinner of Bay City and Carolyn and Lloyd Feakes of Houston; and by his paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Carol Standlee of Bay City. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sandra Standlee in 1981. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.
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Dorothy Stafford, 91, of Van Vleck, Texas, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2015, surrounded by family. She was born May 13, 1924, in Matagorda County to the late Bouldin Doc and Mildred Bickham O’Connell. Dorothy was a lifelong Methodist, and a charter member of Van Vleck United Methodist Church. She met her husband, Harry Stafford, in Palacios at the USO Dance Hall, where she loved to jitterbug. They were married on March 25, 1943. Harry was a career military service member. They were stationed at numerous military bases throughout the United States and overseas. After retirement from the military, Dorothy and Harry lived in Longwood, FL. She was an avid bowler, a member of numerous leagues. All of her family members enjoyed visiting them, wherever they lived, knowing they would always enjoy a wonderful home cooked meal, especially her spaghetti. Dorothy always planned on returning to Van Vleck, and upon Harry’s 2nd retirement, from teaching, they finally moved back to Van Vleck in 1987. Dorothy is survived by her two sons, Edward Stafford and wife Karen of Van Vleck, and Richard Stafford and wife Madalena of Houston; two daughters-in-law, Cheri Stafford of Perry, GA and Carol Stafford of Orlando, FL; five grandchildren, Jennifer Burkhalter and husband Rob, Andy Stafford and wife Laura, Tim Stafford and wife Kathy, Melissa Jurek and husband Jason, and Catherine Tetrault and husband Nick; four great-grandchildren, Lane Stafford, H. A. Stafford V, Sophia Stafford, and Abigail Jurek; sister, Nancy Bridgwater; sister-in-law, Jo Ann O’Connell; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Stafford; two sons, Harry A. Stafford III and John Stafford; granddaughter, Becky Stafford; and two brothers, Burt and Ray O’Connell. The family will receive visitors from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2015, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at the Van Vleck First United Methodist Church in Van Vleck, Texas. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas. Pallbearers will be Mike O’Connell, Bill Brown, Pat O’Connell, Tommy Bridgwater, Terry Bridgwater, and David Bridgwater. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Van Vleck First United Methodist Church or Houston Hospice of El Campo. 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, July 5, 2015 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Neva Bunch Stanley, was humming her favorite hymns, when she moved from Bay City to live in Paradise, which she was looking forward to. Neva was born to Caressa Walker Bunch and Luther Bunch on June 14, 1917 - their beloved only child. Neva began working for Dow Chemical in 1942, and somewhat reluctantly, retired in 1977, as she absolutely loved her career and the people she worked with, and befriended over the years. She enjoyed recounting her many interesting experiences at Dow. Neva married O.B. Stanley in 2001. They were childhood best friends and reconnected after O.B.’s wife died. They enjoyed each other’s company very much and their few years together were some of their best. Neva’s survivors include a few distant cousins; her mother’s namesake, Caressa Speckman Inman; O.B.’s family; and a host of dear and close friends; whom she greatly loved. Neva had a brilliant mind, and could remember minute details of everyone and every place she had ever visited, and was the go-to gal for every tidbit of goings on in Bay City. Neva’s name in Gaelic means radiance - brightness... which is not a surprise, as it fits her perfectly. She was proud that her birthday was on Flag day, so hang out your American flag on Tuesday in her honor! Neva was a 67 year member of The Order of the Eastern Star, a member and officer of The Pilot Club, a United Methodist Women member and a Charter member of the Bay City Pink Ladies, having logged 2,509 volunteer hours. A graveside service was held at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, Texas, on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at 11a.m., followed by a celebration luncheon, in her honor, at the First Methodist Church, where all her friends and acquaintances were invited to come and reminisce together. Pallbearers were Kevin Faciane, Jim Inman, Noe Jaramilo, F.E. Pryor, Luke Speckman and Brian Vajdos. Honorary Pallbearers were Jack Brannon, Dustin Peterson, Dr. Gordon Smith, Dikki Mac Stanley, and Rikki Stanley. Memorials may be made to MEHOP, 101 Ave. F North, Bay City, Texas, 77414, or the Methodist Children’s Home, 1111 Herring Ave, Waco, Texas 76708. Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune, April 15, 2015 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Funeral services are set for 5 p. m. today at the First Methodist Church for Mrs. Sarah Jane Barley Stewart. Rev. John Fluth will officiate. Mrs. Stewart, 79, who has been a resident of Palacios for 47 years, died here Tuesday. She is survived by her husband, James W. Stewart of Palacios; a daughter, Mrs. Fred M. Thompson of Fredericksburg, there sons, L. C. Stewart of Enid, Okla.; D. H. Stewart of Palacios, and N. G. Stewart of Bellaire. Also, one brother, Arthur Barley of Wichita, Kansas. Interment will be in the Palacios cemetery following the service.
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Irene Stidham, 96, of Palacios, Texas, passed away June 27, 2015. She was born May 16, 1919, in Pickton, Hopkins County, Texas, to the late John Sumner Holley and Ida Valera Liner. She worked for many years at the Employer’s Casualty Company in both Dallas and Houston. Her husband, Hershal Henry Stidham; son, Robert Lee Stidham; and siblings, Myrtie, Gordon (“Peanut”), Dorothy (“Dot”), and Ruth, all preceded her in death. She is survived by her nieces, Carol Ochas and husband John, Gwynn Steward and husband Sam, and Frances Jennery and husband John. The family received friends and relatives from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at Palacios Funeral home. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2015, at the Palacios Funeral Home, with the Rev. Lane Pardue officiating. Interment followed at Palacios Cemetery.
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July 4, 2015 |
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Geraldine Swinky Strelec, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 14, 2015, at the age of 70. She was born in Blessing, Texas on October 28, 1944, to the late John Joe Swinky and Emily Esterak Swinky. Geraldine was a Housewife, who took care of her family. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, who will be truly missed. Geraldine is survived by her husband of 53 years, Edwin John Strelec of Edna; daughter, Lisa Strelec Wendel and her husband Gerald of El Maton; son, Sonny Strelec and his wife Brenda of Edna; sisters, Wilma Vavra, Frances Ann Dusek and her husband Ray, Margaret Fehmel, Doris Johs and her husband Sonny; grandchildren, Jeffrey Wendel and his wife Marissa, Kyle Wendel, Jack Strelec, MaKenna Strelec; and great-grandchildren, Mason, Marleigh and Maddox Wendel. She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Annie Mae Hurta, Louise Knebel Boling, Emily Herrin and Patsy Scott; brothers, Edward Swinky, Johnny Swinky and Benny Swinky. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m., in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Texas. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2015, at 10 a.m., in the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna, Texas. Burial to follow at the Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Ganado, Texas, with the Reverend Peter Yeboah-Amanfo will officiating. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Wendel, Kyle Wendel, Jack Strelec, Alton Vavra, Ray Dusek and Ralph Petersen. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna, Texas. 361-782-2221. www.oaklawnfhednatx.com
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Joe Clifford Sumners Jr., of Seguin, Texas, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015. He was born August 25, 1933, in Coleman, Texas. Joe served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955, and he was primarily based in Germany. Following his service, Joe began working in the road boring business alongside his father, Joe Senior. Within a few years, Joe Jr., started his own company, Sumners Road Boring in Rosenberg, Texas. Sumners Road Boring Incorporated successfully took Joe across the United States for a decade. In the early 70’s, Joe then took a position as Vice President of Horizontal Holes Inc. in Houston, Texas. He left this position at the age of 55 to begin his life anew, both personally and professionally, in Seguin, Texas. It was during this time that Joe, as he had always advised his children, started to “stop and smell the roses”. He and his wife, Bobbie, began their travels around the globe, including China to see the Great Wall, Australia to dive the Great Barrier Reef and his favorite, Antarctica, where he slid down a glacier. Using his ingenuity he transformed his parka into his vehicle, and sped past a flock of penguins. Joe and his lifelong best friend, Thomas McDonald, who he knew since second grade, went on many adventures together along the Texas coast. When their children were young, he and Thomas enjoyed telling the children their mysterious and elaborate stories of treasure hunting and shipwrecks yet to be discovered. Joe possessed a strong work ethic and an adventurous soul. He was a gentleman who was generous with his time, his wisdom, and his resources. He believed in opening doors and pulling the chair out for a woman as she sat down. He taught his children to follow course. His sense of humor and positive outlook on life attracted others to him and served him well, especially at the game of poker! Joe was predeceased by his parents, Joe (Pappy) Clifford Sr., and Dura (Mimi) Baxter Sumners; his younger brother, Jack; sisters, Hazel Reddock, Ann (Skimp) Dittlinger and Helen Kirby; and his wife Bobbie. Joe is survived by his sons, Joe Clifford Sumners III and David Lee Sumners; his daughter, Kelly Rae Sumners; their mother, Grace Cain Sumners; and his grandchildren, Leigh Ann Sumners and Kyle David Sumners. A Memorial Service will be held at Palmer Mortuary on Friday, June 26, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., Army Honors will be rendered with the playing of TAPS and Chaplain Jim Merket will be the service officiant. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Texas Children’s Hospital online at: https://waystogive.texaschildrens.org/donate-now or by Mail: Texas Children’s Hospital Office of Development, Suite 5214, P.O. Box 300630, Houston, TX 77230-0630. Arrangements are entrusted to Palmer Mortuary and Cremations, located at 1116 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155; you may contact the funeral home at 830-379-9430. Please log on to www.palmermortuary.com, to sign and view the guest book.
Bay City Tribune,
Wednesday, June 24, 2015 |
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Florence Marie Svoboda, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2015, at Matagorda Regional Medical Center, in Bay City, Texas. She was born January 20, 1921, in Wallis, Texas, and was a lifelong resident of Wallis, and a parish member of the Guardian Angel Catholic Church. In her youth, Florence was the church organist, and during World War II, worked in Houston at a munitions plant. She would commute to Wallis from Houston on every weekend, using the dinky train. Florence knew many people in Wallis and the surrounding area, because she worked at Dick’s Grocery store, and then the local post office, until her retirement. She was a member of KJZT for over 75 years, Catholic Daughters of America, and volunteered at many American Legion and church events. All her life, she was an excellent cook and ardent gardener. Her last vegetable garden contained over fifty varieties of tomatoes, okra, squash, and onions. She and Charlie were a fixture at the bingo games in Wallis, Sealy, Columbus, Rosenberg, and Needville. Due to ill health, in her later years, Florence resided at the Legacy Campus in Bay City, Texas, to be near her family. She is predeceased by her husband of sixty one years, Charlie Svoboda; her parents, Louis and Bessie Peter; and her two brothers, Leon and Jerry Peter. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Texana Melinda Peter; nieces and nephews, Mary Peter Cudd (Mike), Helen Peter, Louis Peter (Debbie), Kathleen Svoboda Parker, Joe Patrick Svoboda and Sandra Svoboda Payne; and many great nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2015, with viewing from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., with a rosary at 1:30 p.m., and mass at 2:00 p.m., at Guardian Angel Catholic Church, Wallis, Texas. Bay City Tribune, September 2, 2015
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Lt. Col. (Ret) Ralph T. Swenson, 97, of Haughton, Louisiana ended a long and productive life the morning of July 17, 2015. Born February 6, 1918, he was truly a member of this country’s greatest generation living through depression, World War II, the Korean War, the cold war, and retiring from the United States Air Force toward the end of the Viet Nam conflict. He grew up on his father’s farm in the Swedish community of Olivia, Texas, and lost his mother before he was old enough to enter school. When the nation called upon young people to enter the service for WW II, he volunteered for the Army Air Corps where he became an instructor for the B-24 bomber. During his life as a military pilot he flew many aircraft, but spent the most time on the B-24, B-32, B-29, B-50 and finally the B-47. His last command was as Squadron Commander for field maintenance at Barksdale AFB for the B-52’s and KC-135’s that flew missions over Viet Nam. After retirement, he worked civil service and supported his two sons through college, and went on to become a volunteer Bossier Parish Sherriff’s Deputy and a volunteer dispatcher at his local fire station in Haughton. He loved gardening, mechanics, and was always a good neighbor, available to help anyone in need. He was a member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church where he sung in the choir and served in various supportive roles. He will be remembered as one who always remained active, looked for things to keep busy, and maintained a life with purpose. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents Servin and Emma Wilson Swenson and step-mother Edna (the kids knew as grandma), sisters Ethel and Gladys, brother Philip, and his wife of 63 years Mary Margaret “Bobbie” McClure Swenson. He leaves behind daughter Mary Frances, sons Ralph Jr. and Marshall, daughter-in-law Barbara and two grandchildren Jenny and Eric. Ralph was taken back to the town of Bay City, Texas, where services will be held Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Viewing at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City will be at 10:00 a.m., followed by a lunch at the First Presbyterian Church at 11:30. The service will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the church, followed by internment at Olivia Cemetery next to his wife Bobbie. Pallbearers are Gene Klepac, Matthew Klepac, Eric Swenson, Dave Wilson, Chad Wilson and Marshall Swenson.
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George Frank Swinford, who died at his home four miles north of Palacios, Sunday, Nov. 30, 1930, was born in Coles County, Ill., May 24, 1862. He was married to Mrs. Belle Z. Curtis of Oakland, Ill., June 18, 1907. Mr. Swinford, with his family, moved to Texas, Dec. 17, 1909 and settled on the place where he died, and which he had made to be one of the most productive and prettiest farm homes around Palacios. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Church, was an industrious upright citizen and held in high regard by all who knew him. He had been in failing health for some time, yet his passing on came as a surprise and shock to many of our citizens. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday morning at 10:00 o'clock, conducted by Rev. N. G. Ozment, pastor of the Methodist church, after which remains were interred in Palacios cemetery. Mr. Swinford is survived by his wife, five brothers, and two step-sons, to whom our deepest sympathy is extended. One brother from Oakland, Ill. came for the funeral service, as did both of his step-sons.
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As the sun rose and kissed the Texas Gulf coast on Friday, August 28, 2015, our mother and friend, Frances Sylvis, awoke in the loving embrace of her Lord Jesus. She passed from this earth as she lived, with honest simple strength and dignity. Born on April 13, 1936, in Waterbury, Maryland, to her parents, William and Alice Cole. She married Edward Tinus and together raised seven children, Teri, Annie, Edward Jr., Daniel, Robert, Kathy and Michele. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Robert Sylvis. Her church family, at Family Worship Center in Bay City, was very important and much loved by her, as she was by them. Family Worship Center will honor her one last time, this Saturday, September 5, 2015, at 10 a.m. She lived 79 chronological years, but many lifetimes in many states. Her final home was here in Matagorda County, Texas, because she fell in love with the people and area. A woman of many skills and many talents from home making, gardening, caring for pets, carpentry, painting, singing, riding motorcycles, marksmanship, hunting and fishing and so much more. She was a devoted mother, who taught by example tough and soft love, the value of hard work, and to overcome adversity. Her children are a reflection of this, as we all achieved much, out of shear will and determination. Surrounded by her children who came from all corners of the nation, she was told this battle could not be won. She had but a very brief moment of sorrow and regret she would not be able to go on a cruise with her girls. She pursed her lips and looked us square in the eye and said “life sucks”. At that moment she was ready to move on, and turned her attention to consoling and ministering to us, her children. We decorated her room like a luau and wore clothing fitting of a cruise, in her final moments. She not only taught us how to love, how to persevere and overcome and how to live, she taught us how to die. She asked for prayer that Jesus would take her, and while surrounded by her children, we sang her favorite songs, stroking her hair, telling her how much she is loved, she fell asleep and awoke in heaven. In a mere blink of an eye for her, though many years for us, we will be at her side again. We love and miss our friend, mom and mom-mom but though she is not with us, she will never leave us, as we are her. God bless her and hers.
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