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Funeral services for Guy Winfred Johnson, 82, of Palacios, were held 3 p. m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church of Palacios with the Rev. Bernard “Buck” Ritchea officiating. Burial was at Palacios Cemetery. Mr. Johnson was born Oct. 4, 1910 in Cave Springs, Ark. to Guy and Tenna Hubbard Johnson and died April 30, 1993 at Leisure Lodge Nursing Home in Palacios. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Palacios. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and naturalist. Mr. Johnson was honorably discharged from the U. S. Navy in 1945 and was one of four brothers who served in the war. He was a retired U. S. Postal Service employee who served as a rural carrier on Route 1 in Palacios for many years. He was a longtime active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2467 and active in veterans’ affairs. Mr. Johnson was also an active member of the Palacios Masonic Lodge and served as Worthy Patron for the Order of the Eastern Star. He was a lifelong Democrat. Mr. Johnson was an excellent cook and will long be remembered for his famous deviled crab, other seafood specialties and the world’s best dewberry and jalapeno jelly. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Wilma Ezell Johnson of Palacios; a daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Raymond Mitchell of Houston; a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Donna Johnson of Houston; three brothers and four sisters-in-law, George and Catherine Johnson of Houston; Ballard and Louise Johnson of Aransas Pass, Mack and Adene Johnson of Cuero and Margaret Johnson of Olivia; two sisters, and a brother-in-law, Mary and Byron King of Palacios and Margaret Herman of Corpus Christi; four grandchildren and one grandson-in-law, Brett Mitchell, Jeff Johnson, Matt Johnson and Julie (Mitchell) and Brett Niess; and a great-grandson, Michael “Sir Michael the Great” Worsham of Lufkin. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Tenna Hubbard Johnson; two brothers, Charles and Donald Johnson; and a sister, Ruby Lee Chamblee Hutson. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Palacios
Daily Tribune, May 3, 1993 |
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The remains of Mr. J. P. Johnson, who passed away Wednesday, January 28th, in Houston, were brought here Friday for burial, following funeral services held that morning in Houston. Those coming from Houston for the burial service were his wife, and daughter; also Mrs. Johnson’s mother, Mrs. Janie Melton; Rev. and Mrs. Robert Williams, Mr. J. L. Weaver and niece, Mrs. James; Mrs. J. D. Guidry, Mrs. J. C. Gatlin, Mrs. Gatlin, Sr., Mrs. Hiney, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Pritchett, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. May, Mr. J. P. Tierney, Mrs. Mayhall, Mr. A. A. Johnson, Mrs. Hearne, Mrs. DeGlandon and Mrs. Watson. Messrs. Guidry, Weaver, Pritchett, May Johnson and Tierney were pall bearers. Mrs. Melton, Mrs. Johnson and daughter, Melba, remained over and spent the weekend here in the home of Mrs. Melton’s sister, Mrs. J. P. McDonald. They returned to Houston Sunday via bus.
Palacios Beacon, February 5, 1948 |
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Funeral services for Knut W. Johnson, brother of the late Mrs. Marie Hardy of Palacios, were held at the First United Methodist Church in Texas City at 10 a. m. Friday, November 13, with the Rev. Edwin T. Summers officiating. Graveside services were held in the Palacios Cemetery at 2 p. m. followed by interment. Born January 18, 1900, in Olivia, Texas, he resided at 930 22nd Ave. North, Texas City. A veteran of World War I and II, he was a member of the Methodist Church, American Legion and World War I Barrack No. 1447. He died at 4:35 p. m. Wednesday, November 11, in the Danfort Hospital, Texas City. He is survived by his wife, Wilma Johnson of Texas City; one daughter, Mrs. Christine Jong of Houston; one grandson, Norman Jong; nephews, Marvin Johnson of Belle Chasse, La., Vernon Johnson of Texas City and Larry Johnson of San Antonio; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Estelle Johnson of Olivia.
Palacios Beacon, November 11, 1970 |
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Leo D. Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. I. Johnson, was born near Palacios in the Prairie Center Community on November 10, 1909. As a lad he attended the primary school of that Community, later going to Houston to take his high school work. After finishing high school he took a business course in Houston. Returning to his home community he married Miss Eunice Brown on September 13, 1931. There were three children born into their home: one son, and two daughters. The family made their home in the Prairie Center community until about three years ago when they purchased a farm and ranch home in El Maton. For some two years Leo’s health had been gradually failing but not until last September did it become serious, and since that time he had been bravely fighting a losing battle. The ambition of his heart was to have a Christian home for his loved ones and to bring up his children in the way they should go. He became a Christian in young manhood and a member with his family in the Palacios Methodist Church. He was recently baptized and renewed his vows in his Church. His life was lived on a high and noble plane and he literally gave himself for those whom he loved. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eunice Brown Johnson, one son, Kenneth, two daughters, Annette and Nancy Carolyn, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. E. I. Johnson, and one brother, Spencer Johnson all of the Prairie Center Community. These with other relatives and friends lament his early and untimely going. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon from the Methodist Church conducted by Rev. L. W. Crouch, assisted by Rev. L. M. Greenhaw. Burial was made in the Palacios Cemetery under the direction of the Palacios Funeral Home.
Palacios Cemetery, March 30, 1944 |
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Funeral services for Lloyd Johnson, 56, who passed away Sunday, May 23, at 9:30 p. m. in Wagner General Hospital after a 3-month illness, will be held Sunday, May 30, at 2 p. m. at the Eighth Street Church of Christ. Interment will be in the Palacios Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Zina Johnson of Palacios; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Johnson of Dickinson; sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Wiley of Port Lavaca, Mrs. Bertha Sneed of Houston; step-daughter, Mrs. Bernice Williams of Palacios; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Palacios Beacon, May 27, 1971 |
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Funeral services for Mabel Chamblee Johnson, 84, of Palacios, were held May 16 at 3:30 p. m. at the Palacios Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Stacy Houser and Rev. Bernard P. “Buck” Ritchea officiating. Interment followed at Palacios Cemetery. Mary Sheeran and Billy Hamlin delivered eulogies. Mrs. Johnson was born September 14, 1905 in Rush Springs, Oklahoma to William Fletcher and Lula Vance Glenn Chamblee. She died May 14, 1990 at Brazosport Memorial Hospital in Lake Jackson. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Palacios and had been a resident of Palacios since 1929. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Lowell and Carolyn Johnson of Palacios; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Karen and Gary Tilton of Tomball; one grandson, Ronnie Johnson of Tomball; and by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Spence Johnson, in 1957. Pallbearers were Gary Chamblee, Guy “Nubbin” Chamblee, Dan Chamblee, Jerry Washington, Billy Hamlin, Hudson Bates, Vernon Bates, Sr. and Ted Bates, Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Harold Sells, Aaron Brister and Billy Jenkins.
Palacios Beacon, May 23, 1990 |
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Palacios—Skye Nicole Johnson, infant daughter of Shawn and Deann Hunter Johnson of Palacios, died Wednesday, December 10, 1997. She was born Dec. 4, 1997, in Galveston. Survivors: parents; grandparents, Wayne and Cathy Hunter, Julius and Helena Hunter and Richard and Tamara Johnson, all of Palacios; great-grandparents, Patricia and George Terenze and Connie McCanedless, all of Houston and Frieda Griffin of Palacios. A rosary will be recited at 7 p. m. today at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Services will be at 10 a. m. Friday at the church, the Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating. Burial will be at Palacios Cemetery. Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Palacios, 972-2012.
Victoria Advocate, December 11, 1997 |
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Funeral services for Spencer L. Johnson will be held at the First Baptist Church this afternoon, Thursday, at 3:30 with Rev. Rayford Harris of the First Baptist Church and Rev. John Fluth of the First Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Palacios Cemetery. Born July 7, 1903 in Alta Vista, Kansas, the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. I. Johnson, he passed away Wednesday, November 6 in the John Sealy Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents and only brother, Leo. He was married to Mabel Chamblee and they were the parents of one son, Lowell, who with two grandchildren survive. For many years he farmed in the Prairie Center community, moving to town 10 years ago when they purchased their home on Lucas. He was a great lover of the game of baseball and for many years participated in this sport, wining many games with his pitching and knowledge.
Palacios Cemetery, November 7, 1957 |
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Mrs. Tenna Johnson passed away at 8:45 Wednesday morning, February 15, at Wagner General Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack earlier that day at her home. Funeral services were held at 10 a. m. Friday at the Palacios Funeral Chapel with Rev. Carl L. W. Israel officiating. Interment was in the Palacios Cemetery. Daughter of McDonald and Magdeline Moser Hubbard, she was born June 25, 1893 in Cave Springs, Arkansas. A resident of this area since 1916, she was a member of the Methodist Church, VFW Auxiliary, Chamber of Commerce Auxiliary and the Birthday Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, former county commissioner Guy Johnson on June 16, 1972. She is survived by three daughters, Ruby Hutson and Mary King of Palacios and Margaret Herman of Corpus Christi; five sons, Winfred of Palacios, Charles of Olivia, George H. of Houston, James Ballard of Aransas Pass and Mack of Victoria; four sisters, Minnie Featherston of Phoenix, Rose Garrish and Donna Rowley of Idaho and Elma Sparks of Kansas; 28 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Palacios Beacon, February 23, 1978 |
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The worst fire disaster in Palacios history occurred here Saturday morning when the six children of P. J. Jones and their grandmother were burned to death in a 22 by 24 foot wood frame house on the west side of town. The grandmother and children were buried here Sunday afternoon in three coffins. The children ranged in age from six years to four months. The grandmother, Linda Mae Williams, was 65 years old. First Fatality Since 1950 The fire, which completely demolished the small home in less than an hour, was the first fire fatality here since March 9, 1950 when three children were burned to death. According to Beacon files and members of the volunteer fire department, a fire has never taken so many lives here before. Fifteen people have died in fires here since the ending of World War II. Although officials think the blaze started from a wood stove located between the two beds, the actual origin of the fire will probably remain a mystery. Joneses Didn’t Light Stove Jones, who left here at 4 a. m. Saturday with his wife for Houston with a load of salvage, said he and his wife did not light a fire in the wood stove before leaving the house. Fire Marshal John Pena said the grandmother may have gotten up from bed and started the fire in the stove. He said that from all indications the fire started from the wood stove between the beds. Justice of the Peace Paul Geissler, acting as coroner, identified the dead as: Rita Beatrice Jones, age 6, Charles Edward Jones, 5, Ralph Eugene Jones, 4, Linda Nell Jones, 2, P. J. Jones, Jr., 18 months, and Annie Nell Jones, four months. The grandmother was Mrs. Jones’ mother. Estimated $5,000 Damages Jones, who didn’t return here with his wife until late Saturday afternoon, estimated his property damage, including furniture and appliances, at approximately $5,000. He said he didn’t have any insurance, either on the home or the children. The fire broke out in the small home at approximately 7:15 a. m. or earlier Saturday. Nesario Delosantos saw the smoke and Sadie Cortez, and 18-year-old high school senior turned in the alarm. The house is approximately 600 yards directly north of the turning basin. The Palacios Volunteer Fire Department were on the scene minutes after the alarm was sounded, but the imitation brick sided house was already an inferno of flames. Miller Radios Houston When the bodies were discovered, Matagorda County Deputy E. T. Miller put out a radio pick-up to Houston Police for Jones and his wife in the ’50 model Chevrolet car and trailer. Jones was not notified of the disaster until his cousin had driven from here to Houston after the fire and told the man and wife of the loss of their children, Mrs. Williams and home. Jones’ car had broken down in Houston, so he returned here with relatives. He said the only thing he and his wife salvaged from the fire were the clothes they were wearing.
Palacios Beacon, February 16, 1956 |
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Funeral services for Carolyn Ann Broussard Jones, 53, were held July 5, 1999 at The Word of Life Church in Wadsworth with Rev. Melvin Ryman officiating. Interment was at Palacios Cemetery. Mrs. Jones was born March 27, 1946 in Palacios. She died July 1, 1999 at UTMB Hospital in Galveston. She is survived by daughters Sonya Tweedle Chapman of Houston, Pamela Tweedle Simmons of Bay City, and Krista and Heather Jones, both of Bay City; sisters Joann Yendry of San Antonio, Alice Stuart of Bay City, Aline Bickham of Palacios, Saleme Bailey of Palacios, and Olive Burke of Orange; brothers Wallace Broussard of Port Lavaca, Sidney Broussard of Midfield and Noah Broussard of Bay City; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Edward, Alvin and Howard Broussard. Pallbearers included Jody Simmons, Tracy Chapman, Robbie Stuart, Stephen Harvey, Sidney Broussard, Jr., and Stephen Fair.
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Emylee Hendrix was born in Penscola, Florida, on May 27, 1840. She was married to William Jones in 1856 and to this union were born nine children, three of whom are living. She moved with her family to Texas in 1894, locating in Bell County. Her husband died 1895, and she moved to Palacios in 1909 to make her home with her daughter. The deceased made confession of faith and joined the Methodist Church when only 12 years of age and lived a consecrated Christian life for 78 years, ever faithful to her Master’s teachings and loyal to her church, as she was never known to miss a church service unless sickness prevented and her greatest sorrow during the past four years was that her infirmities kept her from the house of God. Each Sabbath her heart and mind were with her pastor and members of the church, and only last Sunday week, lamented she could not go to church when the bell rang. She was a devoted wife and loving mother, considerate of her friends, ever ready to lend a helping hand and assist in sickness or sorrow. Three children survive, Mrs. J. T. Bramlette, of Alton, Ill.; E. P. Jones, of DeQuincy, La.; and Mrs. J. R. Wagner, of Palacios, Texas. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. N. G. Ozment, who paid tribute to the beautiful life of Christian service gone to its reward. He spoke feelingly of the investments she had made of her talents and time and the loyalty of services to the Master. Favorite hymns of the deceased were sung by a ladies’ quartet, also a duet, “Have Thine Own Way Lord,” by Mrs. O. C. Arnold and Mrs. R. J. Sisson. Interment was made in the Palacios cemetery. The Beacon joins many friends of the bereaved in extending heartfelt sympathy.
Palacios Beacon, January 8, 1931 |
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Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Victoria Jones were held at the Palacios Funeral Home Saturday, November 11, at 3 p. m. with the Rev. J. R. Gwin officiating. Interment was in the Palacios Cemetery. Daughter of James A. and Delaney Grice Ham, she was born June 12, 1893, in Smith County, Mississippi. Residing at 511 Lucas, she had been resident of Palacios for 38 years. She passed away Thursday, November 9, in Wagner General Hospital after a short illness. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Coward of Port Arthur, Mrs. Ruby (Judy) Sutton of Palacios and Mrs. Eva Pullin of Kenedy; two sons, James Jones of Orange and Jessie Jones of Wharton; two brothers, Orange Ham of San Antonio and Bennie Ham of Mendenhall, Mississippi; 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Palacios Beacon, November 16?, 1972 |
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Funeral services for Pete Jones, 58, were held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, August 3, at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church with Rev. Samuel Tims officiating. Interment was in the Palacios Cemetery. A resident of Palacios since 1952, he was born in Wharton County, a son of Pete and Marie Jones. He died July 27 in Wagner General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Audrey Mae Jones; one daughter, Marie Jones; one son, Randy Jones, all of Palacios; three sisters, Mrs. Elvira Peters of Corpus Christi, Mrs. Willie M. Thompson of Houston and Mrs. Lula Owens of Palacios; two brothers, Theodore Jones and Jesse Jones of Los Angeles, Calif.
Palacios Beacon, August 7, 1969 |
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Funeral services for Willa Jordan, 85, of Palacios, were held June 20, 1998 at the Palacios Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Hollas Hoffman officiating. Interment will be at the Palacios Cemetery. Mrs. Jordan was born on Sept. 6, 1912 in Allen, TX to the late Arthur L. and Lila Malinda Harrison Day. She died June 17, 1998 at Wagner General Hospital in Palacios. She was a resident of Palacios for the past 13 years and a former longtime resident of Wichita, KS where she was a retired receptionist with Kansas Gas and Electric. Mrs. Jordan was a member of the First Baptist Church of Palacios. Mrs. Jordan is survived by her son, Richard T. Jordan, Jr. of Wichita; two sisters, Oneita Hilbrich of Alpine, TX and Barbara Christiansen of San Antonio; a brother, Bill Scurlock of Palacios; a grandson, Corp. Richard T. Jordan, III of San Diego, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard T. Jordan, sister Louise Elswick and brother Marshall E. Cay. Pallbearers were Thomas and Max Scurlock, Otto Hilbrich, Jr., Marvin, Billy and Timothy Moss.
Palacios Beacon, June 24?, 1998 |
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Graveside services for Frank Jurcak were held at the Palacios Cemetery Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock with the Rev. Armand Florizoone officiating. Rosary was recited at the Palacios Funeral Home Monday night at 8 p. m. Son of John and Lillie Risner Jurcak, he was born March 6, 1928 in Brenham, Texas. A resident of Palacios for 2 ½ years, living at 303 Commerce he passed away Monday at Wagner General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Hassie; his parents, all of Palacios; one sister, Mrs. Angeline Brown of Del Rio and one brother, Eugene Jurcak of San Antonio.
Palacios Beacon, September 16?, 1971 |
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Requiem Mass for Edward Henry Jurek was held Sunday, November 3, at 4 p. m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Brian Crookes officiating. Interment was in the Palacios Cemetery. Rosary was recited at 6 p. m. Saturday at the Palacios Funeral Home Chapel followed at 6:30 p. m. by rosary by the Knight of Columbus. Son of the late Mary and Joseph Jurek, he was born February 13, 1914, in Hallettsville, Texas. He had been a resident of Palacios since 1948 and farmed in the Turtle Bay Community. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and of the Knights of Columbus Council 4327. He passed away suddenly Friday morning, November 1, while out in his field. He is survived by his wife Erna Jurek of Palacios; five sisters, Mrs. Tom Havel of Blessing, Mrs. Martha Baggett of Corpus Christi, Mrs. Glendon Goetz of Houston, Mrs. Henry Kosler of Victoria and Mrs. James Mahorz of Kansas City, Mo. and three brothers, Jim and Joe Jurek of Bay City and Louis Jurek of Clemville.
Palacios Beacon, November 7, 1974 |
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