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Donald Blake Walden 19, of Bay City, TX, died April 1, 2016. Blake was born in Conroe, TX, January 16, 1997, to Chad Walden and Belitha Bilton Baringer. The family moved to League City in January 2006, so his father could be closer to work. In May of 2013, his mother moved the children to her hometown of Bay City, to be closer to family. He spent his last year with his Mimi in Tomball. He is survived by his mother, Belitha Baringer; his step-father, Ray Baringer; sister, Alexis Baringer; grandparents, James and Renee Walden, Nanny Brenda Owen, Mimi Sandra Teague, Ed and Kathy Baringer; great-grandmother, Irene McAlister; and his aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father, Chad Walden; his grandfathers, Donald Owen and Vernon Bilton; great-grandparents, Milton and Inez Barnett, Robert McAlister, Erma Kubena, and James and Hazel Walden. Blake’s youth was filled with church, scouts and sports, but most of all, he loved to skate. He always seemed to “Get It”, earning gracious praise and respect from this fellow skateboarding friends. You would often hear a tap of the board on the ground, at the skatepark, when he was around, which is the skateboarder’s version of clapping your hands. Blake had an Entrepreneurial spirit. During his high school years, he sold Organo Gold Coffee and mowed lawns. He was very detailed and thorough in his work. He took great pride in doing a good job. After he graduated from Lifeway Christian Academy in June of 2015, he took an online business class and turned his focus to manufacturing clothing, impressing his elders with his straightforward business plans and never forgetting his passion and love for the skateboarding community, which inspired the hats and shirts he wanted to produce. Services were held at 1 p.m. on April 8, 2016, at Harvest Time Church in Bay City with Pastor Bobby Williams officiating. There was also a candlelight vigil at the League City Skatepark on April 10, 2016, at 8 p.m., to celebrate his life, and bring comfort with prayer. Several memorials are being set up in his honor; a bench at the Bay City Skatepark, a flower garden at the League City Skatepark, and a basketball goal at his school. A special thank you to the members of Harvest Time Church for providing a meal after services; Marcus Wilson for organizing a get-together at the skatepark after the meal; Bandon West for directing the candlelight vigil; Troy Owen for preparing memorials; and Pastor Bobby, the members of Harvest Time Church, family, and friends, whose encouraging words continuously bring comfort and peace. “See what kind of love the father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; as so we are.” I John 3:1.
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Beloved Brother, Uncle and Friend, passed away at home on March 31, 2016. He was born on March 14, 1943, in Dallas, Texas, to Sydney J. Wall and Vonetta Adams Wall. Milton graduated from Ralph P. Newsom High School in Palacios, Texas, in 1963. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1964-1968, during the Vietnam Conflict. He was an anti-submarine warfare technician aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Hornet CV-8. Upon his return to Palacios, he attended WCJC, where he studied physics, and graduated in 1970. He worked in the Bay City area, retiring from Celanese in 1998. Milton lived most of his life in Matagorda County, where he enjoyed being near the water. Science was his passion and his hobby. His love of science often encouraged others to think more critically. Milton was excited in recent years, about many of his long held theories being proven right or wrong. He lived in Sargent, Texas, and enjoyed his retirement and being around neighbors, family and friends. He spent much of his time fishing, hunting, kayaking and monitoring new scientific discoveries and exploration. Milton did not wish to buried, and a private celebration of his life will be observed at a later time. In remembrance of Milton, a donation may be made in support of scientific exploration, including the education of children.
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Dolores Marie Wallis, 85, of Palacios, TX passed away January 13, 2016. She was born June 30, 1930 in Houma, LA to the late Houston Eschete and Libby Blanchard Eschete. She was preceded in death by her husband Hugh Maxwell Wallis in 2010 and two brothers Clayton and Arnold Eschete. Survivors include daughter Gwendolyn Wallis Williams and husband Duane of Lake Jackson, TX.; sons Craig Alan Wallis and wife Linda; and Keith Howard Wallis and wife Sandra all of Palacios, TX.; brother Norris Eschete & wife Shirlie of Houma, LA; grandchildren Tyler Williams and wife Lanise of El Campo, TX.; Hilary Williams Holcomb and husband Randy of Trophy Club, TX.; Katie Williams of Plano, TX.; Kyle Maxwell Wallis and wife Andrea Wallis of El Campo, TX.; Courtney Wallis Kenner and husband Jeff of Weston Lakes, TX.; Alston Ryan Wallis and Kelsey Cerie Wallis of Palacios, TX and great grandchildren Riley Elizabeth and Abby Nicole Wallis of El Campo, TX., Halle Grace, Landry Maxwell, Ansleigh Kate and Asher William Holcomb of Trophy Club, TX, Weston Lane Williams of El Campo, TX and Whittney Leigh & Brooks Kenneth Kenner of Weston Lakes, TX. The family will receive friends and relatives from 4PM until 6PM Friday, January 15, 2016 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Palacios, TX. A rosary will be recited at 6:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM Saturday, January 16, 2016 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Rev. Gary Janak, Rev. Michael Rother and Rev. Brian Heyer officiating. Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tyler Williams, Kyle Wallis, Alston Wallis, Jeff Kenner, Randy Holcomb, David Eschete and Clay John Eschete. Our Nanny was always giving to others, so in her memory, please make memorials to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church; 1004 Magnusson; Palacios, TX 77465 or Palacios Community Medical Center; 311 Green Ave.; Palacios, TX 77465 in lieu of sending flowers.
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FULSHEAR - Annie Ruth Ward, 94 entered into eternal life December 26, 2015 at Memorial Hermann-Katy. Born August 4, 1921 in Pancake, TX to Barney Edmund Morgan and Maude Bell Mayhew Morgan, Annie was a resident of Matagorda, TX for 51 years and most recently a resident of Weston Lakes in Fulshear, TX for 16 years.
Raised in a farming family in Jonesboro, TX, Ruth was the youngest of six children. She was graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1939, and honored at her 75th high school reunion as the ex-student Homecoming Queen. In 1940, Annie was married to Thomas M. Ward of Ames, TX, celebrating 61 anniversaries until his passing in 2002. After his service in World War II, Tom and Ruth moved to Bay City for his job with the U. S. Corps of Engineers, then to Matagorda in 1948. Living at the Colorado River locks offered opportunities for unique adventures for the active Ward family. Devoted to raising their children, Ruth eventually went to work for the U. S. Postal Service, retiring after serving as Postmaster of Matagorda, TX 77457 for 20 years.
Survivors in Ruth's extensive family include son and daughter-in-law James C. and Rhonda Ward of Fulshear, daughter and son-in-law Elaine Ruth and Norman Cobb of Willis, and daughter and son-in-law Diane and Jeff Barnes of Matagorda. Eleven grandchildren include Jamie Ward Manning and husband Rad of Houston, Taylor Ward of Lakewood, CO, Whitney Ward of Fulshear, Jeff Baucum and wife Dana of the Woodlands, Troy Miller and wife Krisztina of Atascocita, Trae Miller and wife Melissa of Austin, Dawn Green of Houston, Melissa Griffith and husband Travis of Huffman, Ashley Green of Lake Jackson, and Amber Green of Houston. Eight great-grandchildren include Ashtin Baucum of Austin and Caden Baucum of The Woodlands, Alec Miller of LaPorte, Kriszten and Korinna Miller of Atascocita, Autry and Gavin Griffith of Huffman, Karissa Manning of Houston, and Madison Miller of Austin. Additional family members include dearly loved brother-in-law Joe Ward and wife Martha of Odessa, TX, sister-in-law Jackie Ward of Trenton, NJ, 11 nephews and 17 nieces, numerous great nephews and nieces and countless friends at First United Methodist Church-Fulshear. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters.
As a member of First United Methodist Church-Fulshear and previously a member of Matagorda United Methodist Church, Ruth was constantly involved in church and community service. She was a founding member of the Matagorda V.F.W. Post #4459, a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the Matagorda Fire Department, and a member of the Matagorda River's End Garden Club.
During retirement in Matagorda, Ruth enjoyed many activities with Diane's children, who were raised in Matagorda. Of great importance to Ruth was taking her children and then her grandchildren to Bay City for piano lessons, which resulted in lifelong performing musical interests. A Houston sports fan throughout her life, she'd watch the Astros in one room while Tom watched the Atlanta Braves on his TV. Having played as a feisty little guard for the Jonesboro High School basketball team, Ruth transferred that love to watching the Houston Rockets.
Ruth enjoyed life by tending her garden and canning the vegetables, singing and playing the piano by ear, dancing with Tom and James, teaching children's Sunday School classes, having Elaine provide personal hairstyling for nearly 50 years, attending her grandchildren's sporting events, and playing dominoes until just last week. A lifelong green thumb inspired Ruth to select a special place in the yard for every pot plant brought to her home. Lilies bloom every spring as a result of Ruth's stealth plantings of lilies rescued after Easter services. Similarly, poinsettias thrived with new and extended life in her yard after Christmas Eve services.
Visitation will be held December 29, 5:30-7:30 PM at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City; burial will be December 31 at 11:30 AM at the Jonesboro Cemetery; and a service to celebrate Ruth's life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on January 2, at First United Methodist Church-Fulshear, with Dr. Mark Welshimer officiating.
In lieu of flowers, remembrance may be made to First United Methodist Church-Fulshear or Matagorda United Methodist Church.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of Memorial Hermann-Katy, the staff at Veranda House Assisted Living of Katy, and very special caregiver, Olga Duron of Katy. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-4613.
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Larry J. Ware, of Van Vleck, Texas, passed away the morning of January 24, 2016, quietly at his residence, with his family by his side. He was born in Bay City, Texas, to the late Edward H. Ware and Laura R. Kennedy, August 31, 1940 Born the eldest of six children, Larry learned early and carried with him, throughout his life, the value of loyalty to friends and protection of family. He was a rambunctious youth, with an enjoyment for life, and throughout the years, when gathered with family, he would be found outside roughhousing with his many nieces and nephews. Never being one to back down from a fight, his tenacity won the heart of his true love, Dora Maureen Hodges, with whom he had one daughter, Ronda Ware Schutz. He believed in a hard days work and put in his fair share, retiring from H. B. Zachary as a General Foreman, in 1999. A consummate outdoor enthusiast, Larry spent his free time fishing, combing the beach, working in his garden or tending to his flower beds. Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Maureen; and daughter Ronda. He is survived by his brother, Billy R. Ware; a granddaughter, Katee Schutz; grandson, Larry Schutz; and four great-grandchildren, Sloan, Jillian, Morgan and Callan. Larry remained a fighter until the last round, when he was finally called home. You will be missed, “A Whole Sky Full.” In keeping with his wishes, to remember his as he was, there will be a small gathering of family and friends, Saturday, February 6, 2016, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Eagles Club in Bay City, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bay City Youth Sports, in hopes that one day, the Astros can win the World Series.
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Funeral Services for Aaron Richard Weaver, 52, of Wharton, Texas, will be held Saturday, January 23, 2016, at 11 a.m. The First United Methodist Church, located at 1717 Pioneer St., in Wharton, Texas, will serve as the host church for the funeral. Pastor Chris Jackson will officiate the service and Pastor Kenneth Walton will provide the Eulogy. Burial will follow at Wharton City Cemetery. Visitation for all devoted family and friends will take place Friday January 22, 2016, at Green’s Mortuary, 2702 Ave C, Bay City, Texas, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and then at the Pierce Boone Funeral Home in Wharton, Texas from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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The world has lost a remarkable man, and Heaven has gained an amazing angel. Robert Preston Weeks, of Bay City, TX, was called Home on November 16, 2015. He passed peacefully from this world, surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his wife, Jean Weeks; their son, Bret Weeks and his wife Shelly of Sweeny, TX; daughter, Christy Hauser and husband Gary of Montgomery, TX; brother, Derb Weeks and wife June of Midland, TX; and brother, Joe Weeks and wife Melva of San Angelo, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Lee Weeks and Maudine Porter Weeks of Lamesa, TX.; his sisters, Gladys Womak and Rena Hogge of Lamesa, TX; and his beloved daughter, Lisa Krenek of Bay City, TX. Preston was born in Dawson County, Texas, on June 12, 1933. The oldest boy in a close-knit family of five children, he grew up to be their pillar of strength. He spent his childhood working on the family farm, and carried that hard work ethic through to his adulthood, serving his country proudly in the U.S. Army, before embarking on an impressive 26-year career with Celanese Chemical Plant. Preston fell in love with his wife, Jean, at first sight, and vowed then and there that she was his girl. They married in 1953, the start of a beautiful family tree, that blossomed into three children, eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Preston and Jean bounced around for a few years before finally settling in Bay City, TX, in 1964. It was here that they planted their roots and spent their beautiful life together. Preston spent his retirement years working in a frame shop, set up at their home, framing the art work Jean paints – some of his proudest work. He was a beloved member of the community, known by all as a genuinely good man, of utmost integrity and honor, with a heart of solid gold. We, his family, will miss him dearly and count ourselves beyond blessed to be of his legacy. The family will receive friends and relatives from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Thursday, November 19, 2015, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, November 20, 2015, at the First Baptist Church in Bay City, with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck, TX. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, TX. 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune, November 18, 2015 Marker photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Walter Hamilton White of Austin, TX, passed away on April 5, 2014 in Houston. A sixth-generation Texan, he was born February 11, 1934 in Beaumont to Jacob Carl White and Thenoba Gwendolyn White. Preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jerry Carl White, he is survived by his sister, Gwen Kunz, and nephews Joe Carl White and David Bruce White.
Walter was a graduate of South
Park High School in Beaumont and The University of Texas at
Austin. He worked for Dunbar Furniture in New York City, and was
a co-owner of White Tire Supply in Beaumont. After retirement
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On December 27, 1861, at Pilot Point, Texas, occurred the birth of Samuel Alfred Wilborn, and 80 years later, January 15, 1942, it was said, “He is gone.” During this 80 years Mr. Wilborn had lived much the same as the average life. He was married in 1883 to Miss Mollie Jane Triplett, of Pilot Point, to this union were born four children, 1 son and three daughters. In their early married life they moved to Oklahoma which was then a territory, and where they continued to make their home for more than 40 years. Mrs. Wilborn passed away in January, 1928 and in 1930, Mr. Wilborn was married to Mrs. Loveda Duncan of Sulphur, Okla., and moved to Palacios which has been their home since that time. Mr. Wilborn was an active member of the Mason and Woodman Lodges, quiet and unassuming in manner yet had made numerous friends who are grieved by his passing. Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Mrs. Emma Pittman, of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Maud Murphy, Ardmore, Calif., Mrs. Maud Murphy, Ardmore, Okla.; and Mrs. Eva Steves, Springdale, Ark., the son, John Wilborn, Konawa, Okla., two brothers, Blackie Wilborn, of Olney, Texas, and Willie Wilborn, of Weslaco. Ray Wilborn, a grandson, who had lived most of his life with Mr. Wilborn, is now in training at a camp near El Paso. Funeral services were held in the Palacios Funeral Home, Friday at 5:00 P. M. conducted by Rev. C. F. Connor of the Church of Christ, assisted by Rev. C. E. Metcalfe, of Bay City, after which the remains were shipped to Sulphur, Okla., for burial.
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Charles Henry Wiley, Sr., 89, of Palacios died Nov. 30, 1976 in Wagner General Hospital. He was born Jan. 28, 1887 in Stockdale. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Delilah Morton of Palacios; three sons, Charles H. Wiley, Jr. of Houston, Leslie Wiley of California and John David Wiley of Palacios; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Harris of Waco; 13 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Bay City. Services were held Friday at 2 p. m. at the Palacios Funeral Home. The Rev. L. W. Carl Israel officiated. Burial was in Hawley Cemetery. Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home.
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September 20, 1963 - December 12, 2015
Kerwin Oneal Wiley Sr., 52, Of Bay City, TX, went to be with the Lord December 12, 2015.
He was born September 20, 1963, to Recie Allen Wiley Sr. and Dorothy Scott Wiley in Bay City, TX. He was Baptized on April 16, 1972, by the Rev. A.H. Pointer, at Enterprise Missionary Baptist Church. He graduated from BCHS in 1982, and attended Paul Quinn College, studying Accounting. The last 15 years, he worked at ARI in Freeport, TX.
He is survived by the love of his life, Iretha Pines Wiley and their two children Kerwin O. Wiley Jr. and Kennedie Oshea Wiley; his parents; siblings, Sandra Moore, Robert L. Green (Regina), Curtis Wiley Sr. (Nichole), Recie Wiley Jr. (Jackie), Yvette Jammer (David), Terry Wiley Sr. (Theresa), Stanley Wiley Sr. (Adrienne) and Dante Wiley (Robin); aunts Quevella Harris, Mozelle Westbrook, Joyce Punch (Rodney), Sheila Gooden (Chris); and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Kerwin was preceded in death by grandparents, Charlie Wiley Sr., Addie McNeil, John Scott and Jeralean Wright Scott. Viewing will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, December 18, 2015, at Duncan Roberts Funeral Home in Bay City, TX. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 19, 2015, at Enterprise Missionary Baptist Church.
Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery in Van Vleck, TX.
Bay City Tribune, December 16, 2015
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Ida Jeanette Williams, 74, of Sargent, TX, passed away February 28, 2016. She was born October 4, 1941, in Houston, TX, to the late Martell Moon and Reba Williams Moon. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Rhonda Clark; and brother-in-law, Billy Scarborough. Survivors include her husband, Larry D. Williams; daughter, Denise Levestam and husband Michael of Bay City; sisters, Delores Ann Smith and husband Elden of Magnolia, TX, and Sharon Kay Scarborough of Porter, TX; grandchildren, Anna Elizabeth Barnes, Sophie Nicole Levestam and Shanna Marie Clark; and great-grandchildren, Avery Barnes, Brady Barnes and Andrew Lopries. A memorial service honoring her life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Caney Creek Church in Sargent. 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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Ivan Dale Williams left our world on February 7, 2016, in Houston, TX. Ivan was born February 5, 1947, in Delano, CA, and grew up in Hot Springs, AR, and Broken Bow, OK. Ivan could be described as a renaissance man due to his many areas of knowledge and talents. He served two tours of duty in the Vietnam War in the United States Marine Corps. Ivan was a talented professional artist, carpenter, explorer of the world specifically Brazil as an ecologist, Texas Educator and seeker of knowledge which he used as a fascinating storyteller. Ivan earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Masters of Environmental Science, both from The University of Houston Clear Lake. Ivan created many pieces of art and murals along the Texas Gulf Coast. He taught at Westbury Christian School, Stafford Middle School and O’Donnell Middle School. He is preceded in death by his father, Ivan Williams; mother, Dorothy Bowen Williams; brother, Thomas Williams; and step-son, Todd Zotter. Ivan leaves behind his wife, Patricia Williams; and siblings, Pamela Wilson of Vansant, VA and Jerry Williams of Hot Springs, AR, Terri Gregory of Hot Springs, AR and Sherri Johnson of Hot Springs, AR. His loving memory will live on by his sons, Scott (Takemi) Kegley of Norman OK, Stace (Cyndi) Kegley of Chouteau OK, and Steven (Jill) Williams of Kyle TX; and his step-children, Laura Zotter of Austin, April (Aaron) Wagner of Aledo TX. He will be missed by his grandchildren, Martin Kegley, Taylor Kegley, Tyson Kegley, Tatem Kegley, Trystan Curtis, Noah Curtis, Graycee Curtis, Kavyn Curtis, Alan Wagner, Avery Wagner, Ashton Wagner and Lucien Williams; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews across the country. The Houston National Cemetery is his final resting place, where he will be buried with full military honors, on February 19, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. A reception will follow at Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home.
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Joan Carol Ryman Williams, 72, of Bay City passed away April 5, 2016. She was born January 26, 1944 in Bay City, TX to the late Clyde Eugene Ryman and Mabel Mae Woods Ryman. She was preceded in death by her husband Martin Williams, son Darren Dean Stewart, siblings Betty Ryman Cook, Frances Ryman Bruening, Johnny Ryman, Bud Ryman; nephew Kenneth Ryman, Jr. and sister-in-law Myra Ryman Survivors include son Kevin Dean Stewart; brothers J. C. Ryman & wife Evelyn and Billy Ryman; and a number of nieces and nephews including Kim Clardy, Wayne Bruening, Sr., Auneva Bruening, Sharon Rather, Doug Ryman and Lisa Ryman Sullivan and great niece Kristen Wendel. A memorial service honoring her life will be 2:00 PM Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Melvin Ryman officiating. Her family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the staff of Houston Hospice, especially Marie, Meegan, Bonnie and Joslyn for their devoted care and attention. Memorials in her name may be made to Houston Hospice-El Campo; 1102 N. Mechanic; El Campo, TX 77437.
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Malcolm J. Williams, who had been ill for some time, died October 11, 1949. He was born December 23, 1898 and had lived practically all his life in this community. Funeral services were held at the Palacios Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon, October 12, conducted by Rev. Wesley N. Schulze, pastor of the First Methodist Church. Burial was made in the Ashby cemetery northeast of Palacios.
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Death struck suddenly in the midst of pleasure and gaiety in Palacios Thursday night when James Watson Wilson, 47, struck his head when he dived from the end of the Pavilion Pier and suffered multiple back and neck injuries which resulted in death at the Camp Hulen Station Hospital about three hours later. Mr. Wilson was in bathing with his wife and small daughter at the time of the accident. He was employed at Camp Hulen as head of the fiscal department of the Corps of Engineers where he had been stationed since March 10, 1942, following his transfer from Camp Bowie near Brownwood, Texas, where he held the same position. He had been employed by the government for the past nine years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Bess L. Wilson, a small daughter, Kay, two sons in California, a step daughter and a step son. He was a native of Eastland County, Texas, and his home was in Cisco, to where the body was returned Saturday for funeral services. Interment was in the cemetery there Sunday at 4:30 p. m.
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Joe Bob “JoJo” Winfrey, 68, passed away May 9, 2016. He was born October 28, 1947 in Lubbock, TX, to the late Nick Winfrey and Mary Helen Greer Winfrey. He was a Union Electrician. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Winfrey. Survivors include his wife, Amy Winfrey; JoJo was very proud of his two sons, Chance Winfrey and wife Kay Lynn, and Nick Winfrey and wife Erin; sister, Niki Hughston; and one grandson, Case Winfrey. JoJo was a long time resident of the Blessing area, where he enjoyed retirement. He loved watching the little league baseball games, volunteering at local fundraisers and relaxing with his friends. JoJo was always there to help friends with electrical projects and give his unsolicited opinions. JoJo was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him. A memorial service was held on Saturday at the family home. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to Tidehaven Little League or TPO Volunteer Fire Department. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. 979-245-4613.
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Sally Annette Vaughn, was born in Bay City, Texas, to her parents, Earl and Onella Morrison Vaughn. She graduated from Bay City High School, in 1949. She later attended Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, and Baylor University in Waco, Texas. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority, and at Baylor, she was a member of the Athenean Club, which later affiliated with Kappa Kappa Gamma. She married her second husband John Woolsey Sr. in 1965, and returned to Bay City after living in Austin, Texas, for several years. Always interested in family history, she was an organizing member of the Mary Ralph Marsh Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Other activities included, Junior Service League, and the First United Methodist Church, where she served in the Altar Guild, taught Sunday school for several years and was honored as the “Mother of the Year” by the Wesley Class, in 1987. She was also a member of Troop 45, Boy Scouts of America, as a Troop Committee Member. In 1974, she received the Outstanding Citizen of Bay City Award from the Chamber of Commerce. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Vaughn Kennedy; husband, John Woolsey Sr., and her sister, Ella Frances Vaughn Parker. She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Catherine Woolsey; and son, John F. Woolsey Jr. Memorial services will be arranged in the near future. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to, Hill Country Youth Ranch, P.O. Box 67, Ingram, TX 78025-9986.
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O. E. Sailor has returned from Pampa where he was called by the death of his mother, Mrs. Alice Woolward, who passed away on Friday, April 10. Mrs. Woolward celebrated her birthday just one month prior to her death making her 86 years and 1 month old. She was a life long member of the Christian church, a devoted mother and loyal friend. She had spent several winters in Palacios and made a host of friends, who regret to learn of her passing, and extend to the bereaved relatives heartfelt sympathy. She is survived by three sons, O. E. Sailor, of Palacios, R. G. Sailor and A. C. Sailor, of Pampa, Texas, and a number of grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Pampa, Saturday, April 11.
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SAN ANTONIO - Colonel Roy E. Wratislaw (U.S. Army, Retired), of San Antonio passed on to our Lord on December 1, 2015. Born on October 20, 1932 in Palacios, Texas to Nora and Rudolph Wratislaw. He was a proud member of the U.S. Army until his retirement in 1980. He was a graduate of Texas A&M class of '55. He served in the Field Artillery in Japan and Ft. Benning, GA. He transferred to the Finance Corps in 1959 and also served in the Army Security Agency in England during the Cuban crisis (overt and covert operations). In Vietnam in 1968 he served on the staff of Generals Westmoreland and Abrams coordinating the operations of the Free World Forces during the Tet Offensive. He also served in many other places around the world and ultimately was appointed the Director of Accounting for the Department of the Army. Among numerous other awards he earned the Legion of Merit, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star for Valor and the Vietnam Service medal with five battle stars. While still serving in the military he earned his Master of Business Administration and CPA certificate and went off to be successful in civilian life. He became the Chief Financial Officer and Director of Personnel for the Army Residence Community until his retirement in 1998. He proudly volunteered for 15+ years at Brook Army Medical Facility until his death bringing much love, compassion, empathy and support to our wounded troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Active in his community, he served as Vice-President of the Windcrest Economic Committee and was a member of the Church of the Resurrection. He is preceded in death by his parents and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mildred and August Hahn, four brothers, Rudolph, Bill, Dempsie, and Clint. He is survived by his loving and loyal wife of 60 years, Edna Mae Wratislaw, his children Roy, Sherry, and Donald, his grandchildren, Jenny Herrera, Elizabeth Morrison, and Ronnie Morrison, his four great grandchildren, Katera, Richard, Darrean and Bradley, his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Pat and Jimmy Koranek of Cuero, Texas, and many nieces and nephews. He received many honors but he treasured his wife, family, and friends and the opportunity this magnificent country gave an average country boy a chance to excel. God Bless the American Soldier. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Sunday, December 13, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 12 noon, Monday, December 14, 2015 at the Church of the Resurrection, 5909 Walzem Rd, San Antonio, TX 78218. The burial will continue at 1:30 at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors. Condolences may be offered at www.sunsetfuneralhomesa.com. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the charity of your choice or the Church of the Resurrection Episcopalian in Windcrest.
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Clara Ocie Arnold Wright, 88, of Palacios passed away in Hillje, TX May 27, 2016. She was born September 4, 1927 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of the late George E. Arnold and Clara Crowe Arnold. She was the wife of Cloyd Wright, deceased, and they were both longtime Palacios residents. She is survived by a brother, Victor Crowe of NC; sisters Florence Boyer of FL and Maybella Arnold & Esther Slack of OK; daughters Connie Wright-Tabler of Midfield, TX, Cathy Lowther of Thayer, MO, Candy Masten of Lawton, MI and Carla Overacker of Mattawan, MI; son Charles Wright of CO and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM until 7PM Tuesday at the Palacios Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at the Palacios Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Palacios Cemetery.
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Funeral services for Sammie Lee Williams Wright Jr., will be Saturday, March 5, 2016, at 12 p.m., at Mother Zion Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Murray G. Martin, officiating. Burial will follow immediately after the service at Eastview Cemetery. Viewing will be Friday, March 4, 2016, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the chapel of Green’s Mortuary, Bay City, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Catherine Wright; three daughters, Cathy Wright (Robert), and Sheryl Woods, both of Bay City, and Mary Linda Wright of Dallas; son, Darryl Cockrell of Bay City; two grandchildren, Laurencia Jackson and Shakayla Wright; other grandchildren he reared as his own, Nichole Ross of Pearland and Terrance Woods (Crystal) of Bay City; adopted children, Jessie and Rosie Austin; adopted grandchildren, J. B. and Fabian Austin; and a host of other relatives and friends. Final arrangements are entrusted with Green’s Mortuary, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-3489.
Bay City Tribune,
March 2, 2016 |
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