Matagorda County Obituaries
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Doris Day Eaton

Mrs. Doris Day Eaton, 44, of Houston and former resident of Bay City died in Bay City December 27, 1980. Her church affiliation was Baptist. Survivors include: husband Eugene Eaton of Houston; daughter, Sabrina Gardner of Houston; sisters, Mrs. Edna Ruth Adams of Blessing, Mrs. Jessie Mae Edwards and Mrs. Gloria Jones of Houston; brothers, Earcel Hadden and Ben Hadden of Blessing, Leeland Jackson of Houston, Freddie and Nathan Jackson of Palacios and James Otis Hadden of Compton, Calif.; granddaughter, Shylander Gardner of Houston. Funeral services will be held at Enterprise Baptist Church in Bay City Saturday, January 3, 2 p.m. with Rev. A. H. Pointer officiating. Interment will follow at Wilson Creek Cemetery in El Maton. Active pallbearers include brothers of the deceased. Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Tribune, Friday, January 2, 1981
 


RICHARD EATON


BAY CITY - Funeral services for Richard Eaton, 86, of Bay City, who passed away March 6, 2009, will be held at 2 p.m. today, March 13, 2009 at Enterprise Baptist Church in Bay City, with the Rev. T. L. Richardson, eulogist. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.

Visitation was held from 2 until 8 p.m. at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel.

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

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 3/13/2009

 


Walter C. Eberle


Funeral services for Mr. Walter C. Eberle, 74, of Sargent were scheduled for 2 p. m. today at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Clanton officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park.

 

Mr. Eberle was born May 4, 1909 in Brazil, Ind., and died March 16, 1984, at Veterans Hospital in Houston. He was a member of the Lutheran Church, American Legion, VFW and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. He was also former owner of Johnson Transfer and Storage in Houston.

 

Survivors include: wife, Waneta W. Eberle of Sargent; sisters, Marie Wright of Vista, Calif., Catherine Sanders of South Bend, Ind., Louise Coleman and Frances Watkins, both of Anderson, Ind.

 

Arrangements were made with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

 

The Daily Tribune, Monday, March 19, 1984

 


Waneta Eberle

Waneta Wright Eberle, 77, Georgetown, Texas, died recently in a Methodist nursing home after having been in failing health for the last few years. She had moved to the nursing home to be near her sister, Margaret Dixon.

Born in June 1913, she lived in Brazil until she was 35.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Eberle, and two sisters, Ruby Emery and Katherine Carty.

Services were held July 8 in Bay City, Texas, where she and her husband had last resided.

The Brazil Daily Times, Brazil, Indiana, July 23, 1990, Pg 8

[Burial: Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck, Texas]

Obit courtesy of Paul Williams
 


Richard Eidlebach
(August 3, 1961 - May 16, 2010)

Richard Eidlebach, 48, went to be with his Lord, May 16, 2010. He was born on August 3, 1961 in Bay City, Texas. Richard loved to ride his Harley , hunting, fishing, and especially going to the beach. He loved his family and friends. He never met a stranger, helping anyone he could. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and son. He is survived by his loving wife Candy; by his children, Randy Eidlebach, Rebecca Eidlebach, Terrell Blackwell and wife Amy, Chase Blackwell and by his granddaughter Mollie Jane Garza; mother, Katherine Eidlebach; brother, Ross Eidlebach, Jr. and wife Ivy; sister, Caryn Eidlebach Bosse. He is also survived by many loving family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Ross Sterling Eidlebach, Sr.. Funeral service will be 3:00 P.M. Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Van Vleck with Rev. Bob Hobbins officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Serving as pallbearers, Terrel Blackwell, Chase Blackwell, Justin Ferguson, Mike Smith, John Ross Eidlebach, and Marty Johnson.

[Burial: Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck, Texas]

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home                   Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 


Ross Sterling Eidlebach, Sr.
(July 27, 1930 - November 8, 2008)

Ross Sterling Eidlebach, Sr., 78, of Bay City, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008. He was born July 27, 1930 in Bay City to William Eidlebach and Pauline Gest Eidlebach. He was a lifelong resident of Bay City, a veteran of the US Army during the Korean Conflict, and attended the First Baptist Church of Van Vleck.

He is survived by his wife: Katherine R. Eidlebach of Bay City; by his daughter: Caryn Ann Bosse & husband Thomas of Hudson, FL; by his sons: Ross S. Eidlebach, Jr. & wife Ivy of Van Vleck and Richard Mark Eidlebach & wife Candy of Bay City; his sister: Evelyn Eidlebach of Bay City; by brothers: Burris Eidlebach and Arthur Eidlebach, both of Bay City; and by nine grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 6pm to 8pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, November 13, 2008 at the First Baptist Church of Van Vleck with Rev. Al Lowe officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be Randy Eidlebach, John Ross Eidlebach, Terrell Blackwell III, Chase Blackwell, Woody Joe Gernand and Tom Bosse.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home               Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 


Elvira Elizalde

Feb. 10, 1912 – August 12, 2008


Elvira Elizalde, 96, our most blessed and beloved mother, grandmother, and sister returned to her God on Tuesday, August 12, 2008.

She was born February 10, 1912 in Tivola, Texas to the late Rosaura Vela Casas and Ismael Casas. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and was a resident of Bay City for the past 38 years.

She is survived by: one sister, Minnie Sandoval of Victoria, Texas; five daughters, Soila and husband Salvador Morales, Lydia and husband Frank Cantu, Eddy Perez and husband John Mahaffey, Gloria De La Rosa all of Bay City and Virginia Galindo of San Angelo, Texas; four sons, Ernest Elizalde of Bay City, Henry and wife Martha Elizalde, Lupe Elizalde, Jr. and wife Katy of Coolidge, Arizona, Ray Elizalde and wife Paula of Kyle, Texas; 30 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren and 16 great-great grandchildren.

A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2008 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Mass will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with the Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating.

Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Grandsons Martin Morales, Hector De La Rosa, Lupe Elizalde III, Armando Cantu, Henry Elizalde, Jr. and Keith Morales will serve as pallbearers.

All other grandchildren will be honorary pallbearers.

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613.
 

Bay City Tribune, August 17, 2008                 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 


Bertha Juanita Elkins
(July 16, 1909 - August 27, 2005)

Bertha Juanita Elkins, 96, of Bay City died August 27, 2005 at the Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City. She was born July 16, 1909 in Sayer, OK to the late James Henry and Bertha Ray Malloy Baird. Mrs. Elkins was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, a resident of Bay City since 1946, and was the owner/operator of Elkin’s Laundry for many years. Survivors include: daughter: Peggy Weldon of Bay City; son: Bill. R. Elkins, Jr of Houston; 5 grandchildren Jennifer Weldon of Bay City, David Weldon and Wife Teresa of Arlington, Michael Weldon of Sugarland, Sandra Christian of Dickinson, and Bill R. Elkins, III of Bay City; and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband: W. R. Elkins; sister: LaVern Bacon; and brothers: James Brooklyn, Charles Henry, Stampley Malloy, Roger Gayle, and Forrest Fields Baird. Funeral Services were held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Zimmerman and Rev. James Muier officiating. Interment followed at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill R. Elkins III, David and Michael Weldon, Louis Fojtik, James Orr, Tyler Rilley Elkins and David William Bleakley. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City (979)245-4613.

www.taylorbros.net                                              Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 


William "Bill" Elkins Jr.
Sept. 18, 1939 - April 17, 2009

William Bill David Riley Elkins Jr., 69, of Houston passed away Friday, April 17, 2009.

He was born September 18, 1939 in Houston to the late Juanita Bertha Baird and William David Riley Elkins Sr.

Bill is survived by: his wife, Doris Jean Bleakley Elkins of Houston; daughter, Sandra Christian of Dickinson; son, Bill Elkins III and wife Belinda of Bay City; stepson, Kent Woods of Houston; sister, Peggy Weldon of Bay City; grandchildren, Carolyn and Alexandria Kolb, and Tyler and Celeste Elkins.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, and first wife, Carolyn M. Elkins in 1988.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating.

Interment: will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

Pallbearers will be Tyler Elkins, Bill Elkins, Louis Fojtik, David Weldon, Mike Weldon, Greg McGowen, and Robert Bleakley.

Honorary Pallbearer will be David Bleakley.

Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home (979) 245-4613.

Bay City Tribune, Published April 22, 2009                              Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 


Lubia Kadebsky Ellerkamp
(May 29, 1914 - December 2, 2006)

Lubia Kadebsky Ellerkamp, 92 of Bay City, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2006 at her home. She was born May 29, 1914 in Belarus to Michael and Elizabeth Kadebsky and was a member of the First Untied Methodist Church of Bay City and the Susanna Wesley Sunday School Class.

She is survived by her daughters: Patricia Anne Ellerkamp Hodgdon and husband Tom of Sun Lakes, AZ and Janie Ellerkamp Harris and husband John of Kingwood; by her grandchildren: Tommy Hodgdon of Scottsdale, AZ, Greg Hodgdon of Chandler, AZ, Jeff Harris of Corpus Christi and Travis Harris of Kilgore; and by her great-grandchildren: Samantha, Alex, Jack and Rebecca Hodgdon. Preceded in death by her husband: John Henry “Jack” Ellerkamp, Jr.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at the First United Methodist Chapel with Rev. Chris Harrison officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be Jeff Harris, Travis Harris, Bill Bell, Bill Cordes, Tom Hodgdon and Greg Hodgdon. The family will greet friends and relatives from 5PM – 7PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund in Bay City. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613

www.taylorbros.net                        Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 


CLIFFORD HENRY ELLIOTT

 

Clifford Henry Elliott passed away July 24, 2004 at his residence in Austin. He was born November 2, 1940 to Edith Herreth and Henry Elliott in Bay City.

 

A former resident of Palacios, Clifford has been a resident of Austin, Texas, since 1989 when he moved to establish Austin Seafood Products.

 

He is survived by his wife, Anna Mae Collins Elliott; daughters, Michelle Rojas and husband Edward, Tracy Curtis and husband Steven, all of Austin, April McCoy of Palacios; son, Edmond Latapie of Palacios and eight grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother, Edith Elliott of Bay City, sister, Edith Allen of Bay City, and brothers, Marvin Elliott of Markham and Donald Elliott of Roscoe, IL. Clifford was preceded in death by his father, Henry Elliott.

 

Visitation will be at the Palacios Funeral Home Tuesday, July 27, 2004 from 6-8 p.m.

 

Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Palacios at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2004 with Rev. Steve Tompkins officiating. Burial will follow at the Hawley Cemetery in Blessing.

 

Serving as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be Manuel Nicosia, Sam Hurta, Donald Elliott, Tony Kana, Edmond Latapie, Edward Rojas, Steven Curtis, Tony Nicosia, Chris Nicosia, Jeff Nicosia and Marvin Elliott.

Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home (361) 972-2012.

 

The Bay City Tribune, Wednesday, July 28, 2004

 


Edith Beatrice Elliott
(December 18, 1922 - October 18, 2007)


 

Edith Beatrice Elliott, 84, of Bay City passed away October 18, 2007. She was born December 18, 1922 in East Columbia, Texas to the late Martin John and Hannah Jones Herreth.

 

Survivors include daughter and son-in-law Edith and Larry Allen of Bay City; sons Marvin Elliott of Markham & Donald Elliott & wife Kathleen of Roscoe, IL; daughter-in-law Anna Mae Elliott of Austin; seven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Elliott and son Clifford Elliott.

 

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5pm to 7pm Sunday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Monday, October 22, 2007 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Howard Harper officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing.

 


GEORGE D. ELLIOTT, JR.

Graveside funeral services for George D. “Curley” Elliott, Jr., 74 of Bay City, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 15, 1999 at Hawley Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Ramsey officiating.

Visitation will be held from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bay City Funeral Home on Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999.

Mr. Elliott died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999 at Methodist Hospital in Houston. He was born May 20, 1925 in Bay City to George D. and Bobbie Williams Elliott.

He is survived by his wife, Bettie Elliott of Bay City; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry R. and Ramona Elliott of Flatonia, Kenneth D. and Annie Elliott of Bay City and Donald Wade and Deane Elliott of Corpus Christi; son and fiancé, David L. Elliott and Anna of Corpus Christi; brother and sister-in-law, Lonnie C. and Jane Ann Elliott of Killeen; sister, Annie Pearl Taylor of North Carolina; nine grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by: his parents and daughter-in-law, Claudia Gean.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bay City Funeral Home.

The Daily Tribune, November 14, 1999
 


Henry Clifford Elliott

Funeral services for Henry Clifford Elliott of Bay City will be held at 2 p. m. Monday at the Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joe Ramsey officiating. Burial will be in Hawley Cemetery near Blessing.

Mr. Elliott, 70, died Nov. 9, 1984, in Matagorda General Hospital. He was born Dec. 30, 1914, in Bay City to John William Elliott and the former Melissa Ainsworth.

Survivors include: his wife, Edith Elliott of Bay City; a daughter, Edith Frances Allen of Bay City; three sons, Clifford Henry Elliott of Palacios; Donald E. Elliott of Roseco, Ill., and Marvin Elliott of Bay City.

Pallbearers will be Michael Elliott, Ronnie Elliott, Lonnie Carl Elliott, Bill Sikes, Sharrill Franklin and Joe Davis.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

The Daily Tribune, November, 1984
 


JAMES HOUSTON ELLIOTT

Funeral services for James Houston Elliott, 24, of Moss Point, MS, were held March 27, 2010 at New Horizons Ministries Church in Escatawpa, MS.

Mr. Elliott was born June 18, 1985 in Palacios, Tx. He passed away March 23, 2010.

He was a correctional officer with the Moss Point Police Department.

He is survived by his wife, Bethany Elliott of Moss Point; mother, Susan Elliott of Moss Point; father, Terry Elliott of Texas; brother, Joshua Elliott of Moss Point; sister, Jessica Aline Carmon of Moss Point; grandparents, Melvin and Shirley Bickham of Esctawpa, MS; grandmothers, Hattie Byron or Pascagoula, MS and Aline Bickham of Palacios; aunts and uncles, Danny (Cheryl) Selover, Dr. David (Denise) Parrish of Pascagoula and Carl Bickham of Moss Point; and many cousins and special friends.

He was preceded in death by his uncle Melvin Ray Bickham, Jr. and his great grandfather Houston Bickham.

The Palacios Beacon
 


ELLIS, LARRY S.

ELLIS, Larry S., 36, Route 1, Palacios, on Saturday, August 19, at Matagorda General Hospital. Funeral services at 4 p.m. Monday, August 21, at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Rayford Harris of First Baptist Church of Palacios officiating; interment in Hawley Cemetery, Blessing; survivors, his wife, Mrs. Patsy McKissick Ellis; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ellis of Monroe, Louisiana; two daughters, Gayla Lynn Ellis of Palacios and Elizabeth Ellis of Columbus; two sons, Tommy Ellis of Palacios, and Garry Ellis of Columbus; five sisters, Mrs. Jo Wainwright of Tullos, Louisiana, Mrs. Elizabeth Rushing of Monroe, Louisiana, Mrs. Dora Clark of Monec, Illinois, Mrs. Joyce LeBlanc of Houma, Louisiana, and Mrs. Marie Duplantis of Delcombre, Louisiana; 5 brothers, G. W. Ellis of Houma, Louisiana, S. C. Elton and Welton Ellis of Monroe, Louisiana, Billy Ray Ellis of Vidalia, Louisiana, and A. M. Ellis of Homer, Louisiana. Funeral under direction of Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

THE DAILY TRIBUNE, August 21, 1967, Matagorda County, Texas


JAMES ALLAN ENGLISH

VICTORIA - James Allan English, age 81, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009. He was born Feb. 26, 1928, in Emory, to the late Ed and Mary Warren English.

James served in the U.S. Military Armed Forces in the Army and was a war veteran in the Korean War. He retired as a plant operator for Exxon with 40 years of service. He was a Pentacostal and a member of Centro de Albanza.

James is survived by his wife, Estela Longoria English; son, Allan English of Victoria; step-sons, Victor L. Vasquez II of Austin and Joe Louis L. Vasquez of Bay City; step-daughters, Rev. Esther V. Gonzales of Pharr and Minister Mary J. Quintanilla of Victoria; sister, Mamie Burns of Greensville; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Noble English, Raymond English, Vollie English, and J.W. "Jessie" English.

Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Colonial Funeral Home. A wake service will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Colonial Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Esther V. Gonzales officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery with full military honors under the auspices of Victoria County Veterans Council, AL, CWV, VFW, DAV, MCL, MOWW, Ex-POW, MOPH, VVA and the KWV.

Serving as pallbearers will be Victor L. Vasquez, Joe Louis L. Vasquez, Dennis Ditzel, George English, Sgt. 1st Class Gonzales Umberto, and Desi Carmona.

Arrangements are with Colonial Funeral Home.

Bay City Tribune, Published in the Victoria Advocate on 6/30/2009
 


Benito P Enriquez
(July 6, 1960 - February 14, 2008)

Benito P. Enriquez, 47, of Wharton, a loving father, brother and son, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2008.

He is survived by his wife: Sandra Enriquez; his son: Benny Joel Enriquez; and daughters: Amanda Enriquez and Ciera Enriquez, all of Wharton; by his father: Panfilio Enriquez of Bay City; his brothers: Johnny Enriquez of Boling and Jesse Enriquez of Sweeny; sisters: Lora Winn, Linda Mata and Darlene Chavez, of Bay City; half brother Luis Solis of Needville; and half sister: Olga Mata.

He was preceded in death by his mothers: Petra Enriquez and Petra Mata; his half brothers: Pete Mata, Jr, Oscar Mata and Eiddie Mata.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, February 18, 2008 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, in Bay City, with Rev. Saul Garcia officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers will be Benny Joel Enriquez, Roy Cantu, Pete Zepeda, John Resendez, Andy Reyes, and Willy Montoya.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.

www.taylorbros.net                            Photo courtesy of Betty Crosby


 


Willis M. Epperson

 

Willis M. Epperson, 93, of Blessing died Oct. 24, 2002 at Bay Villa Nursing Home in Bay City. He was born Oct. 7, 1909 in Cedar Bayou, Texas to the late George and Ruby Smith Epperson. Mr. Epperson was a resident of Blessing the past 55 years, a charter member of the First Baptist Church in Blessing, and a 50 plus year member of, and past Master of, the Blessing Masonic Lodge #411 AF & AM. He was a retired compressor operator with Sun Oil.

 

Survivors include: wife of 63 years, Etta Nash Epperson of Blessing; daughter and son-in-law, Ginger and Victor Joe Zemanek of Hurst, Texas; grandsons, Sammy Powell of Nashville, Tenessee, and Greg Zemanek and wife Libby of Dallas; granddaughters, Samantha Franzen and husband Derril of Collegeport, and Tracy Lipperdt and husband Glen of Keller, Texas; great granddaughter, Stephany Franzen of College Station, and Savannah Franzen of Collegeport; great grandsons, Tyler and Parker Lipperdt of Keller and Victor John Zemanek of Dallas; and a host of nieces and nephews.

 

He was preceded in death by his daughter Tommye Raye Powell; brothers, Aubrey, Roy, Ish and Virgil Epperson; and sister Mavis Johnson.

 

Funeral service will be 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, 2002, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Clemons officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, Texas.

 

Pallbearers will be Greg Zemanek, Glen Lipperdt, Derril Franzen, Sammy Powell, Jimmy Epperson, and Homer Green.

 

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A00014B2002OT27

 

The Bay City Tribune, October 27, 2002

 


LARRY JAMES ERDELT

PALACIOS - Larry James Erdelt, 63, of Palacios, formerly of El Campo, passed away on June 29, 2009. He was born on Sept. 6, 1945, in El Campo, to the late Fred and Annie Taylor Erdelt. He was a 1963 graduate of Louise High School. He was a retired road foreman of engines for BNSF Railroad.

He is survived by his wife, Berniece Zapalac Erdelt of Palacios; son, Jeffrey Erdelt and wife Trena of Katy; daughter, Jill Suzanne Matlock and husband Brad of League City; four grandchildren, Samantha Erdelt, Matthew Erdelt, Ty Matlock, and Taylor Erdelt; sisters, Bea Netardus and husband Eugene of El Campo and Freddye Janssen and husband William of Edna; and brother, Kenneth Erdelt and wife Janet of Ashland, Mass.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law, Charles James Zapalac.

Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. today, July 1, 2009 at Triska Funeral Home in El Campo. A rosary will be recited at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in El Campo. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the church with Rev. Agustine Asante officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Janssen, Neal Janssen, Keith Casey, Alvin Korenek, Mike Offner, and Charlie Novak.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Philip's Catholic School, 304 W. Church St., El Campo, TX 77437.

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 7/1/2009
 


MATILDE HERRERA EREVIA

BAY CITY - Matilde Herrera Erevia, 73, of Bay City, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009. He was born March 14, 1936 in New Gulf to the late David Erevia and Maria Herrera Erevia. Matilde was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and a resident of Matagorda County for the past 45 years.

He is survived by five daughters: Rosemary, Elvy, Elizabeth, Mary Jane, and Norma; two sons: Martin and Joe John Erevia; four sisters: Maria, Esparanza, Lucia, and Connie; four brothers: Raymond, Antonio, Angel, and David Erevia; and numerous grandchildren.

Matilde was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Ester.

A rosary will be recited
7:30 p.m. today, Aug. 6, 2009 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The Mass will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2009 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

Pallbearers will be: Brian Erevia, Bennard Erevia Jr., Martin Erevia Jr., Philip Erevia, Tony Galvez Jr., and Charles Montalbo.

Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting
www.taylorbros.net.

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

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 8/6/2009                                      Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 


Frank Henry Ertell

Frank H. Ertell, 68, of Flemington, Pennsylvania, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at his home in Flemington, Pennsylvania.

Frank was born April 10, 1942, in Freeport, Texas, as the son of William David and Mary Wildeane Ertell.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William D. and Mary Wildeane Ertell; and his son, Gordon Ertell Frank.

Those left, who will cherish his memory, are his longtime girlfriend, Dee Ball; son, Clayton Ertell; daughters, Lisa Larson and Emily Ertell; brothers, Rick Ertell and wife, Robin, Tommy and wife, Gina, William Jr. and wife, Carol;, and sister, Helen and husband, James Proctor; and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was buried Friday, April 16, 2010, at 2:00 p.m., at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, where he was laid to rest next to his mother and father.

Final arrangements entrusted to Stroud Funeral Home, Clute, Texas.

Abstracted from The Facts, Published April 18, 2010
 


Mary Wildeane Ertell
Jan. 3, 1924 - March 25, 2010

Mary W. Ertell, 86, of Freeport Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior and her loving husband of 55 years William David Ertell.

Mary passed away Thursday March 25, 2010 at her sons home in Richwood Texas. Mary was born January 3, 1924 in Midfield, Texas as the daughter of William H. and Della Smith.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband William D. Ertell, brothers William Lee Smith, J.B. Smith, Robert Henry Smith, Lester Smith, Lesley Wayne Smith and sister Betty Jene.

Mary was a loving wife and mother. She was an outgoing person who loved to talk She never met a stranger and enjoyed interacting with others as often as possible. Mary was very giving and loved doing for others. Most everyone she knew called her Mom Ertell. Even though we know she is in a better place, Mary will be sorely missed by family and friends alike.

Those left who will cherish her memory are: sons, Rick Ertell and wife Robin, Frank and girlfriend Dee, Tommy and wife Gina, William Jr. and wife Carol, and daughter, Helen and husband James Proctor; sisters, Louise, Ola Mae, Lee Eva and Barbara. Her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially Michele and Beth Ann will miss her, as well as many whom she claimed as hers. She is leaving behind many good friends whom she loved and who loved her.

We will all miss you but will see you again one day. We love you very much.

The viewing will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday March 29, 20010 at Stroud Funeral Home in Clute.

The service will be officiated by the Rev. Gaylen Jones at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2010, followed by graveside services at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, Texas at 1 p.m., where she will be laid to rest next to her husband.

Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Frizzell, Lonnie Key, Robert Autrey, Homer Bobbitt, Clayton Ertell, and Bill Lilly.

Final arrangements entrusted to Stroud Funeral Home, 538 N. Hwy. 288B, Clute Texas, 979-265-1188.

Bay City Tribune, Published March 28, 2010
 

 

Noe Escobedo, Sr.
March 14, 1942 – July 15, 2008


Noe Escobedo, Sr., 66, of Bay City, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2008.

He was born March 14, 1942 in Harlingen, Texas to Pedro Escobedo and Santos Gamez Escobedo. He was a resident of Bay City for the past 37 years, a member of the Filadelphia Pentecostal Church of Bay City, and a Supervisor for the Bay City Gas Company.

He is survived by: his children, Luis H. Garza and wife Pabla of El Campo, Rosa Castro, Angelica Vega and husband Baltazar, Noe Escobedo, Jr. and wife Florentina, Javier Escobedo, Sr and wife Martha, Patricia Escobedo and husband Demetric Monroe and Veronica Mora, all of Bay City; by his sisters, Kina Garcia of Dallas and Juana Escobedo of Matamores, Mexico; his brothers, Benjamin Escobedo of Brownsville and Rodrigo Escobedo of Houston; and by 29 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by: his wife, Herlinda Escobedo; his parents, Pedro and Santos Escobedo; sisters, Lupe Caballo and Ninfa Garcia; and a brother, Marino Escobedo.

Prayer services were held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday evening at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 18, 2008 at Filadelphia Pentecostal Church in Bay City with the Rev. Candido Gonzales officiating.

Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas. Pallbearers will be Gregory Castro Jr., Baltazar Vega, Edward Zamora, Noe Escobedo Jr., Javier Escobedo Sr., Javier Escobedo Jr., Demitric Monroe, and Enrique Barron.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.


Bay City Tribune, Published July 20, 2008                         Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 


ROSA ESCOBEDO
 

BAY CITY - Funeral services for Rosa Escobedo of Bay City will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Jesus Freewill Church in Bay City. Burial will follow immediately after the service at Roselawn Cemetery in Van Vleck.

Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2009 at Jesus Freewill Church.

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

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 6/11/2009
 

 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


MAYRA ANGELICA ESPINOSA
 

Funeral services for Mayra Angelica Espinosa, 19, of Clute, Tx. were held March 21, 2009 at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church in Clute with Father Jim Lynes officiating.

Mayra was born Oct. 1, 1989, in Laredo, Tx. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 17, 2009 in Houston.

She had attended school in Palacios until the fifth grade and graduated from Brazoswood High School in 2008.

She is survived by sons Sergio Luis Villicana, Jr. and Avian Joel Villicana; her fiancé, Sergio Luis Villicana, Sr.; parents Jose and Catalina Espinosa; grandparents Ramona Garcia, Roberto Espinosa and Jose Aguirre; brothers Robert Espinosa and Jose R. Espinoza, Jr.; and many other loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Micaela Aguirre.

 

The Palacios Beacon, April 1, 2009

 


ROBERT ESPINOSA


Funeral services for Robert Espinosa, 56, of Lake Jackson, Tx. were held Nov. 24, 2008 in St. Paul’s Catholic Church, San Antonio. Interment was in San Antonio.

Mr. Espinosa was born Aug. 8, 1952 in Palacios to Juanita Alvarez Espinosa and the late Guadalupe Espinosa, Sr. He died at his home Nov. 20, 2008 after a long illness.

He graduated from Palacios High School in 1971. He married Margaret Castro Espinosa on Oct. 6, 1979 in St. Paul’s Catholic Church, San Antonio. Robert was a devoted husband, a loving father and an adoring grandfather. He will be greatly missed.
He was employed by Dow Chemical for 24 years and the Chocolate Bayou Plant in Brazoria County for two years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Mrs. Margaret Espinosa of Lake Jackson; daughter and son-in-law, Venessa and Christopher Harrell and granddaughter, Caylin Harrell; and step-son and daughter-in-law, Marcos and Norma Romero. He is also survived by his mother, Juanita Espinosa of Palacios; sisters Theresa (Terry) Espinosa Farina of Tequesta, Florida; Carol Espinosa Guajardo of Benevides, Tex; Diana Espinosa Galindo of San Antonio; Janet Espinosa Flores of Austin; and brother, Anthony Espinosa of LaMarque, Tx.
 

The Palacios Beacon, Wednesday, December 24, 2008

 


Albert Kenneth Estep

November 9, 1928 - January 9, 2015

Albert Kenneth “Ken” Estep, 86, of Markham, TX, passed away January 9, 2015.

He was born November 9, 1928, in Idalou, TX, to the late Leonard Leslie Estep and Iva Lena Cocanougher Estep. He retired from Marathon Oil Company after 33 years of service.

Survivors include his wife, of 66 years, Virginia L. Estep of Markham; daughter, Janis Kay Estep Kirchner and husband Kenneth of Seadrift, TX; son, Randal Lynn Estep of Markham; sister, Wanda Sanders of Seminole, TX; brother, Edward Estep of Portales, NM; granddaughter, Pamela Kay Vannoy and husband Matthew of Seadrift; and great-grandchildren, Matthew Kenneth Vannoy, Kelsey Kay Vannoy and Mallory Kay West Vannoy.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Cunningham; and two brothers, L. D. Estep and Bill Estep.

The family received friends and relatives from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Monday, at Taylor Brother’s funeral home in Bay City, TX.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at the First Baptist Church in Markham. TX, with the Rev. Damon Rambo officiating.

Interment followed at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, TX.

Memorials in his name may be made to the First Baptist Church in Markham, TX

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.

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

Bay City Tribune, January 14, 2015                                  Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise


 


Kenneth Preston Estes
August 5, 1933 - May 17, 2011

Ken Estes, of Burnet, TX went to be with his Lord and Savior May 17, 2011. Ken was born August 5, 1933 in Live Oak, County, Texas and was raised in Bishop, Texas where he graduated from High School in 1951. After attending Del Mar Jr. College and working for Baroid, he went to work for Celanese Chemical Company at the Bishop Plant in 1957. Ken was transferred to the Bay City Plant in 1963 as an Operations Shift Supervisor and retired as a Human Resources Section Leader after 36 years of service.

From 1957 until present, he led the music ministries in various churches of the communities in which he lived and ministered in Revival Meetings and Bible Conferences in surrounding areas. After retirement, he and his wife Jerry participated in Campground Ministries all over the US. Ken retired from music ministry at Bay City Baptist Church in 2006 and moved to Burnet, TX.

Survivors include his beloved and devoted wife of 25 years, Jerry Estes, whom together have 6 children: Tanya Moczygemba and husband, Gery of Seguin, TX, Gaylon McCoy of Alvin, TX, Joel Estes and wife, Kathy of Richmond, TX, Eric Estes of Alvin, TX, Darrell Hon and wife, Geneva of Livingston, TX, and Deborah Overhoff and husband, Mike of Kingwood, TX. He is also survived by 2 brothers, Tom Estes and wife, Patty of Bishop, TX, Tim Estes and wife, Linda of Kingsville, TX, 10 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents E.C. (Easy) and Loyce Estes.

Visitation and viewing will be Thursday, May 19 from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 306 East Polk in Burnet, TX. Funeral Service will be Friday, 1:00pm at First Baptist Church, 108 S. Vanderveer in Burnet, TX and Burial service will be 11:00am at the Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, TX.

Arrangements under the direction of Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, Burnet, TX.

Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home web site                                   
Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 


Maggie McKelvy Estlinbaum

Aug. 19, 1916 - Dec. 17, 2009

Maggie McKelvy Estlinbaum, 93, was born in Bay City, Texas, on August 19, 1916, the 13th child of John Wesley and Maggie Drew McKelvy.

She passed away on December 17, 2009, in Bay City, Texas.

Maggie and Clyde Estlinbaum married on December 20, 1936, at the First Presbyterian Church in Bay City. They made their home in Wadsworth until 1952.

Maggie is survived by: her children, John "Hoody" Estlinbaum and his wife Shelby, of Bay City, and Lola Estlinbaum Huitt of Spring Branch, Texas.

Maggie is also survived by: six grandchildren, Craig Estlinbaum, Mike Estlinbaum, Deb Fieldsend, Cat Huitt, Adam Huitt, and Brad Huitt; and by 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Maggie was preceded in death by: her husband, Clyde Estlinbaum, who passed away on October 15, 1982.

She also was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers: Wesley, Mart, Siaro, Edward, William, James, Beall, Johnny and W.G. "Cudgy;" and by her sisters Lola Elizabeth, Mittie Irene, and Nora Bell.

Maggie was installed into the Eastern Star, served as Worthy Matron and was a Lifetime Member. She volunteered at Matagorda General Hospital as a Pink Lady from 1961 until she retired. She was an avid bridge player and her other hobbies included cooking and knitting.

The family extends its heartfelt appreciation to the Matagorda House Health Care Center (The Legacy) and Houston Hospice of El Campo staffs for the tender and loving care they provided to their mother during her last years.

The family request no flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Bay City or to a charity of choice.

Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel.

The service were under Taylor Brothers Funeral Home's direction.

Bay City Tribune, Published December 22, 2009
 


SHELBY LYNN ESTLINBAUM

BAY CITY - Shelby Lynn Williamson Estlinbaum, 71, of Bay City passed away on May 22, 2010. She was born on Jan. 31, 1939 in Muskogee, Okla., to Cecil and Chloe Williamson. She moved with her family to Bay City from Torrance, Calif. in 1947 and resided in Bay City for 63 years.

Shelby is survived by her supporting and loving husband of 50 years, John "Hoody" Estlinbaum. She is also survived by her sons, Craig Estlinbaum and his wife Julie and Mike Estlinbaum and his wife Jessica. She is survived by three grandchildren: grandsons, Drew Estlinbaum and Matthew Estlinbaum, and granddaughter, Shelby Estlinbaum. Her survivors also include her brother, Mike Willamson and his wife Kay of Houston and their daughter, Jodi, and her children, Kristen and Cole Matteson, also of Houston.

Shelby was an active member of the First United Methodist Church where she was an elementary age Sunday school teacher and music leader for 35 years. She was awarded Wesley Class Mother of the Year in 1975 in recognition of her service to church and family. Shelby earned her teaching degree from UH-Victoria and began her 25-year teaching career in the Tidehaven ISD. She later taught third grade at Tenie Holmes Elementary in Bay City for years. She enjoyed traveling, including to Mexico, Egypt, Israel, the Scandinavias and the British Isles. She enjoyed spending time with her family, watching baseball games, dance recitals and fair competitions. She also enjoyed going to deer camp with Hoody and her family. Shelby's community involvement included volunteering in her sons' activities, notably, Bay City Little League and Cub Scouts. She was a member of the Bay City Junior Service League and the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Her hobbies included gardening, reading, photography, southwest art and scrapbooking. Shelby will be remembered for her kind heart, her generous spirit and her zest for adventure. She is deeply missed by all who knew her and loved her.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, May 24, at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church in Bay City with Rev. Chris Harrison and Rev. Pauline Harvey officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

Pallbearers will be Doug Huebner, David Kristynik, Billy Mann, Malcolm Romine, William Townsend and Greg Westmoreland.

The family request no flowers. Donations may be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Bay City, the Matagorda County Museum, or a charity of choice.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Published in Victoria Advocate on May 24, 2010
 


Alfredo Arias Estrada
March 25, 1949 - Oct. 12, 2010

Alfredo Arias Estrada, 61, of Bay City, passed away October 12, 2010. He was born March 25, 1949 in San Benito, Texas to Fortunato Estrada and Lucinda Arias Estrada.

He was a lifelong resident of Bay City, a landscaper and a member of the Church of Christ of West Columbia.

He is survived by: his wife, Patricia Alfaro Estrada of Bay City; his father, Fortunato Estrada of Houston; his daughters, Lisa (Rogelio) Perez and Christina (Aaron) Escobar of Bay City; by his sons, Alfred (Rosalinda) Estrada of Wharton, Abraham Estrada and David (Monica) Estrada of Bay City; his sisters, Gloria Estrada of Houston and Mary Helen Estrada; his brothers, David and Rudy Estrada of Houston; and by 16 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, October 18, 2010 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Brother David Weeks officiating.

Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.

Bay City Tribune, Sunday, October 17, 2010          Photo courtesy of Susie Adkins


 

May she rest in peace.

Sister Rosario Estrada, a loving Sister of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament of Victoria, went to her eternal reward on Thursday, September 18, 2008 after a short illness with Stage 4 Adenoma Carcinoma.

Sister Rosario leaves behind two brothers, two sisters, nephews and a niece and man sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament in and around the Victoria area.

Sister will also be greatly missed by the many super friends she made during her six years of teaching ministry at Holy Cross in Bay City. Many students were touched by her love of God and neighbor. Service with a smile was on of her greatest attributes.

Everyone will miss Sister Estrada. However, all know she is rejoicing as she reaps the rewards of her labor.

Bay City Tribune, Published September 25, 2008
 


SANTOS SUNIGA ESTRADA


PASADENA - Santos Suniga Estrada, 89, of Pasadena, passed away peacefully April 1, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 13, 1919, in Victoria, to the late Camarino and Hila Garcia Suniga. She had been a parishioner of St. Pius V Catholic Church in Pasadena since 1972.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Estrada; son, Jose Alfredo Estrada; sisters, Margarita S. Morales and Mamie S. Zboral; and brother, Victor Suniga.

She is survived by her daughters, Janie Castillo of El Campo, Curzita Ortega and husband Joe of Houston, Delia Castillo and husband Teodoro of Pasadena, Lydia Tabares of Pasadena, and Rosita Perez and husband Roberto of Houston; daughter-in-law, Debra Estrada of Burlington, Iowa; sons, Rey Estrada and wife Frances of Pasadena, Tony Estrada and wife Mary of Bay City, Cristobel Z. Estrada of Lake Jackson, and Daniel Estrada and wife Michelle of Clute. Her numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren knew her as "Little Granny". She was their love and inspiration. She is also survived by her brother, Tiodoro Suniga; and sisters, Guadalupe Magnia and Fustina Zboral, all of Bay City, and Thomasita Pacheco and husband Lalo of Four Oaks, N.C.

A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 4, 2008 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with the Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

Pallbearers will be Ted Castillo, Robert Perez, Richard Garza, Benny Castillo, Tony Estrada, and Chris Estrada.

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting
www.taylorbros.net.

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

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 4/3/2008.                                 
Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham                                          

 


Jerry Wayne Etgen
(September 21, 1965 - June 17, 2007)

Jerry Wayne Etgen, 41, of Bay City, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2007. He was born September 21, 1965 in Waco, TX to Marvin Etgen and Lilla Pauline Caldwell Etgen. He was a resident of Bay City for the past 37 years and a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Bay City. He attended the Edith Armstrong Workshop for the Mentally Handicapped, was an avid participant in the Special Olympics, was a former Bay City Volunteer Fire Dept. Mascot and enjoyed camping and the outdoors.

He is survived by his mother: Pauline Etgen; brothers: David Michael Etgen and Marvin Paul Etgen; grandmother: JoAn Caldwell; uncle: Jerry M. Caldwell, all of Bay City; and his aunt: Coco Caldwell of Victoria. He was preceded in death by his father: Marvin Etgen; by his grandparents: Otha Caldwell, Willie and Emma Etgen; and his aunt: JoAnn Etgen.

The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Morgan and Bro. Steve Sieben officiating. Pallbearers will be Randy Frontz, A.T. Richardson, Harvey Bennett, J.R. Black, Robert Etgen, Jeff Elliott, Pete Hale and Greg Crain. Honorary pallbearers are Alan Caldwell and members of the Bay City Volunteer Fire Dept.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church or to the ARC of Matagorda County.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.

www.taylorbros.net
 


Jean Ann Etheridge
Oct. 25, 1952 – Nov. 5, 2010

Jean Ann Etheridge was born on October 25,1952, to her parents, J.A. “Babe” and Wilma Jean Appling.

She was called home to be with the Lord on the 5th of November 2010.

She was a loving mother, wife, sister, and grandmother. She will always be missed but never forgotten.

She is preceded in death by: her parents; grandmother, Virginia Manning; and grandchildren, Rayden and Kaylee Ann Gail.

She leaves behind: a loving husband, Nathan Etheridge; son, Douglas Chastain; daughters, Tara (Kenneth) Brewer, Jaimi (Roy Lee) Chastain; brother, Bruce Appling; sister, Helen McIntosh and family; grandsons, A.J., Dustin, Wedo, Cheyenne, Dakota Morales; granddaughters, Kiya Jean Chastain and Areeana Brewer; great-grandchild, Nevaeh and Allen James Morales; stepchildren, Nathan and Shawna Etheridge, Andres (Heather) Morales; and so many more extended family and friends.

Please join us in a celebration of her life and memory at noon November 13, 2010, at Wild Peach Community Church, 1862 County Rd. 347, Brazoria Texas 77422.

Bay City Tribune, Wednesday, November 10, 2010
 


Mary Elizabeth Etie
(February 9, 1924 - April 21, 2008)

Mary Elizabeth Etie, 84, of Bay City passed away Monday, April 21, 2008. She was born February 9, 1924 in Charco, Texas to the late Emma Elizabeth Hall Smith & Henry Alonzo Smith. Mrs. Etie was a Baptist, a resident of Bay City since 1937, and was a President of the Residence at The Legacy.

She is survived by her brother: Henry Alonzo Smith Jr. of Nederland TX; 4 nephews: Ronnie Smith, Kyle Smith, Neil Etie, and Louie Etie; and 3 Nieces: Elizabeth Gay Easterly, Mary Ann Knowles, and Jacqueline Lea Webber. Mrs. Etie was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Kenneth Etie in 2002; brother: Frank Howard Smith; and niece: Debbie K. Burton.

A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday April 23, 2008 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Glenn Easterly officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Glenn Easterly, Louie Etie, Neil Etie, Kyle Smith, Ronnie Smith, and Christopher John Webber.

www.taylorbros.net
 


Michelle Jo Evans
Oct. 17, 1946 _ Sept. 6, 2009

Michelle Jo Evans, 62, of Bay City, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

She was born October 17, 1946 in Defiance, Ohio to Virgil Eugene Dauth and Donna June Smith Dauth. She was a secretary for Evans Oil Company and a long time resident of Bay City.

She is survived by: her husband: Mitch Evans of Bay City; her daughter, Carolyn Nicole Schneider and husband Jarrod of Ft. Drum, New York; her sons, Craig Troy Evans and wife Marrie of Bay City, David Charles Evans of Atlanta, Georgia and Travis Mitchell Evans and wife Doris Elizabeth of Sealy, Texas; by her brother, Kyle E. Dauth and wife Barbara of Hurst, Texas; and by her grandchildren, Tabetha Skylar Evans, Troy Eugene Evans, Loraine Nicole Evans, Makayla Rayne Evans, Jordan Thomas Evans and Samantha Paige Evans.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Virgil E. and Donna June Dauth.

The family will receive visitors from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 10, 2009, at the First United Methodist Church of Bay City, with the Rev. Chris Harrison officiating. Interment will be held Friday, September 11, 2009 in Flint, TX.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.

Bay City Tribune, Published September 9, 2009
 


 

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