This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Johnson, Allen, Rader, Matthews, Sellers, Gryder, Eidlebach, Cockrell, Hooper, Ketchum, Gasglow, Bartz, Nielsen, Osbourne Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3720 Message Board Post: Dorothy Johnson March 3, 1920 - April 17, 2006 Dorothy Johnson, 86, of Bay City died April 17, 2006 at Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City. She was born March 3, 1920 in Yoakum, Texas to the late Oscar Lamar and Alma Dean Rader Allen. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Van Vleck and a resident of Bay City since 1950. Survivors include: two daughters and a son-in-law, Betty Matthews of Bay City, and Dorothy and Clarence Sellers of Brazoria, Texas; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Dennis Gryder of Andrews, Texas and William E. "Bill" and Elizabeth Johnson of Van Vleck, Texas; 13 grandchildren, Ivy Eidlebach and husband Ross, Lisa Cockrell and husband Matt, and Sheri Hooper and husband Kevin all of Van Vleck, Danny Johnson and wife Miranda of Bay City, Stephanie Ketchum of Dickinson, Michael Sellers of Seabrook, Roy Sellers of Brazoria, Darryl Gryder and wife Jena of Kermit, Texas, Lloyd Gryder and wife Cathy of Mansfield, Texas, Debra Gasglow and husband Tim of Lovington, New Mexico, Yvonne Bartz and husband Phil of Minto, North Dakota, W. D. Gryder serving in the Texas National Guard stationed in Iraq, and Deanna Gryder US Navy stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii; great grandchildren, John Ross and Amy Eidlebach, Katie Cockrell, Joseph, Ashley, and Andrea Hooper, William, Hannah, and Allison Joh! nson, Johnathan Ketchum, Samantha Nielsen, Sara and Teresa Sellers, Cody Sellers, Anthony Gryder, Latina Gryder, Dustin Gryder, Stefanie, Kady, Lauri, and Jenny Osbourne and two great - great grandchildren, Stormy Marie Gryder and Michael Gryder; numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the nursing staff in ICU at Matagorda General Hospital, especially Helen and Rene for being so kind and loving to our mom. Also special thanks Charlotte and Jerry McKissick for helping to look out for Mom in the past years. Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 2006 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ross and John R. Eidlebach, Roy and Michael Sellers, Darryl and Lloyd Gryder, Danny Johnson, and Johnathan Ketchum. Honorary Pallbearers will be W. D. Gryder, Yvonne Bartz, Stephanie Ketchum, Ivy Eidlebach, Deanna Gryder, Sheri Hooper, Lisa Cockrell, and Debra Osbourne. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, are to the First Baptist Church of Van Vleck, Texas. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home (979) 245-4613. Bay City, Tribune Published April 19, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dabelgott, Krenek, Skutca, Freiley, Benefield, Rader, Knebel, Strader, Nauman, Pitta Lima, Kacal, Wichman, Taylor, Priester, Austin, Karstedt Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3719 Message Board Post: Ernestine Mae Krenek Dabelgott Sept. 23, 1923 - April 16, 2006 Ernestine Mae Krenek Dabelgott 82, of Markham, Texas passed away peacefully and anxiously joined her husband of 51 years on April 16, 2006 at her residence. She was born September 23, 1923 in Nada, Texas to the late Theofield John and Hermina Skutca Krenek. Mrs. Dabelgott was an active member of St. Robert's Catholic Church in Markham and faithfully attended her "Senior Citizen's Group" every Tuesday. She also was a member of the Texas Retired Teacher's Association. Survivors include: daughters and son-in-law, Barbara and J. B. Freiley of Bay City, Irene and C. J. Benefield of Polk City, Florida, Geneva and Rick Rader of Old Ocean, and Mary Jane Dabelgott of Palacios, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Terry Dabelgott of Woodsboro, Texas; sister, Eleanor Knebel of Bay City; sister-in-law, Henrietta Dabelgott of Bay City grandchildren, Darin, Daryl, and Shana Strader, Derek and Dara Dabelgott, Christy Benefield, Stephanie Nauman, Ashlee and Tony Pitta Lima, Amanda Kacal, Kirk Wichman, Joey Kacal, John Freiley, Dara and Austin Taylor, Misty Priester and Rick Rader, Jr; great grandchildren, Jordan Austin, Jonathan, Jennifer, and Blaze Dabelgott, Kailey Taylor, Betty Pitta Lima, and Luke Pitta Lima who is on the way; and many nieces and nephews and her friends including her special friends, Danny Kacal, Walter Skutca, and Gloria Carter, and her faithful companion, "Puppy". In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Allen Earl Dabelgott; brother, Silvy Krenek, and sister, Maisie Krenek Karstedt. A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening at Taylor Bros. Chapel. The Funeral Service will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Blessing with the Rev. Gary Janak officiating. Interment will follow at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Darin, Daryl, and Derek Dabelgott, and Joey Kacal, Tony Pitta Lima, and Randy Morales. Honorary Pallbearers will be Terry Karstedt and Danny Kacal. Memorials may be made to St. Robert's Catholic Church in Markham, Texas. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Bay City Tribune Published April 19, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brown, Matthews, King Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3718 Message Board Post: Jobe Brown Jan. 14, 1921 - April 17, 2006 Funeral service for Jobe Brown, 85, of Galveston, Texas, formerly of Live Oak Community in Bay City, Texas will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2006 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Galveston, Texas, 5202 Avenue K. Burial will be in Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock, Texas. Jobe is survived by: his wife, Louise Brown, of Galveston, Texas and two sisters, Virginia Matthews, and Mae Ella Brown, both of Bay City, Texas. Jobe was born to the late Shepard Brown and Octovia King Brown in Live Oak, Community. E. R. Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of services. Bay City Tribune Published April 19, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Motes, Ringo, Goode, McAfee, Williams, Plachy, Bell, Vingire Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3717 Message Board Post: VONDA S. MOTES Funeral services for Vonda S. Motes, 66, of Port Lavaca, were held April 15, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church in Port Lavaca with Rev. Carl Westbrook officating. Miss Motes was born Sept. 20, 1939 in Francitas,TX to the late William Earl and Stella Ringo. She died April 12, 2006. She was a retired cook for the Calhoun County ISD, and a member of the Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughters Sharlyn Goode of Port Lavaca, Joan McAfee of Port Lavaca, and Karen Williams of Victoria; and six grandchildren. Pallbearers were Derek Goode, Tyler McAfee, Donald McAfee, Damon Williams, Terry Hargus, David Hernandez. She was preceded in death by her husband William “Sonny” Motes; sisters Elsie Lee Plachy, Mary Bell and Lararicia Kaye Vinigire; and brother Calvin Meril Ringo. The Palacios Beacon April 19, 2006 Matagorda County

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kay, Meador, Anderson, Hernandez, Martinez, Espinoza, Flanagan, Tobar Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3716 Message Board Post: William Troy "Bill" Kay July 3, 1945 - April 12, 2006 William Troy "Bill" Kay of Sinton, Texas passed away on April 12, 2006 at the age of 60. Bill was born July 3, 1945 in Richmond, Texas to John D. and Martha Meador Kay. He grew up in and around Van Vleck, Texas where he graduated from high school. Bill was a Vietnam Veteran, having received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal. He is a life long member of VFW and is a past commander of the Zapata Post 7768. He was employed in the oilfield for most of his working career. For the last 15 years, Bill was self-employed as an Oil and Gas Consultant, working in the United States and West Africa. Survivors include: his wife, Jessie Lee Kay of Sinton; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn Anderson of Beaufort, South Carolina, Theresa and Ricky Hernandez of West Columbia, Debbie and Steve Martinez of Brazoria, Kimberly and Moises Espinoza of Taft, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, William Troy, Jr. and Jennifer Kay of Sinton; sisters, Barbara Flanagan of Wadsworth and Jolene Tobar of Dallas; brother, Roger Dale Kay of Florida; eight grandchildren, Melissa, Joey, Ami, Michael, Ashley, Julian, Christian, Genesis and a host of other relatives. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, April 17, 2006 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Hardaway officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers include Pete Anderson, Brent Matura, Duane Matura, Joey Matura, Ricky Matura and Larry Lewis. His oilfield friends will serve as honorary pallbearers. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune Published April 16, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dunsworth, Huston, McNeece, Evans, Bridges, Hibbard, Pearson, Barnes Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3715 Message Board Post: Bertha Huston Dunsworth Sept. 25, 1931 - April 11, 2006 Bertha Huston Dunsworth , 74, of Bay City, Texas died April 11, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston, Texas. She was born September 25, 1931 in Galesburg, Illinois to the late Frank Charles and Irene Cordelia McNeece Huston. Mrs. Dunsworth was a resident of Bay City since 1953 and was a very active member of the Word of Life Church in Wadsworth, Texas. Mrs. Dunsworth was a local artist with paintings all over the United States and in other countries. She loved to travel all over the United States and abroad. Every where she went she would always make a friend and share the Word. Survivors include: her husband of 53 years, Bill Dunsworth of Bay City; daughter and son-in-law, Jenifer and Adam Evans of Sweeny, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Monica Dunsworth of Kerrville, Texas; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lila and Truman Bridges and Nancy and Roy Hibbard all of Slater, Missouri; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Sue Huston of Miami, Missouri; four grandchildren, Michelle Dunsworth of Kerrville, Sarah Barnes Pearson and husband Mike of Houston, Jeffrey Barnes and Toby Barnes both of Victoria; one great grandson, Michael T. Pearson of Houston; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Service were held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2006 at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Melvin Ryman and the Rev. Chester Sassman officiating. Interment followed at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jeffrey and Toby Barnes, Mike Pearson, Stew Eddy, Dwight Dunsworth, Charles Ray and David Gutherie, and Adam Evans. Honorary Pallbearers were George Yeager, Charles Bouse, Wilmer Cook, Jim Reddoch, Kenneth McKissick, Bobby Skinner, and Dave Eddy. Memorials may be made to your charity of choice. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City 245-4613. Bay City Tribune Published April 16, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Briggs, Contu, Morales Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3714 Message Board Post: Bridgette Denise Briggs Feb. 13, 1959 - April 12, 2006 Bridgette Denise Briggs from Bay City, passed away April 12, 2006 in Little Rock Baptist Hospital, after a long battle with breast cancer. She left behind two daughters, Bridette Contu of Galveston, Victoria Morales of Georgia and one son, Corey Ray Briggs and many family and friends from Calrendon Arkansas and Texas. The funeral home is Bob Neal and Son in Calrendon, Arkansas. Bay City Tribune Published April 16, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3713 Message Board Post: Larry Eugene Moff Cherry is searching for any information concerning his family

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nauman, Carlisle, Pick, Suggs, Pitta-Lima, Bondurant Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3712 Message Board Post: Curham Lee Nauman March 13, 1928 - April 11, 2006 Curham Lee Nauman of Bay City, Texas was born March 13, 1928 in Rosanky, Bastrop County, Texas, to August and Eunice Mitchell Carlisle Nauman. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and retired from South Western Bell Telephone Company with 36 years service. He then operated his own commercial shrimp boat for 15 years. Survivors include: wife of 58 years, Nalene Pick Nauman; sons, Barry Lee Nauman and wife, Rita, and Brad Alan Nauman; daughter, Carol Renee Suggs and husband, Garvin all of Bay City, Texas; seven grandchildren, Alan and Jennifer Nauman, Stephanie Nauman, Addie Nauman, Ashlee and Tony Pitta-Lima, Cordie Suggs, Jody Suggs, and Dusty Suggs; one great grandson, Matthew Nauman, and many cousins, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, many wonderful nephews and nieces and one brother, Arthur Neal Nauman of Katy, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, James Alfred Carlisle and a sister, Katherine Margaret Carlisle Bondurant. Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2006 at Sheffield Funeral Home, Temple, Texas. Graveside Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2006, at the Hope Memorial Cemetery, Buckholts, Texas with the Reverend Gary Kleypas officiating. There will be a Memorial Service at the First Baptist Church of Bay City at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 15, 2006. Bay City Tribune Published April 12, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Landeros, Cervantes, Gatica, Samponga, Rival, Luna, Garcia, Rivas Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3711 Message Board Post: EPITACIO “TACHO” LANDEROS Funeral mass for Epitacio “Tacho” Landeros, 62, of Palacios, were held Nov. 8, 2005 at St. Anthony dePadua Catholic Church with the Rev. Charles Dwomoh officiating. Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery. Mr. Landeros was born July 9, 1943 at Torreon, Coah., Mexico to the late Manual and Virginia Cervantes Landeros. He died Nov. 6, 2005. A Catholic, he was employed by Ace Hardware. Survivors include the widow, Pola Gatica Landeros; step-daughters, Betty Sampogna, Minnie Rival, Eva Rivas Luna, Emma Garcia, all of Palacios; and Esther Rivas and Janie Rivas, both of Houston; step-son Daniel Rivas of Palacios and numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Alice Rivas, and a step-son, Adam Rivas. Pallbearers are Ephran Longoria, Gabriel Longoria, Martin Suniga, Sid Lopez, Oscar Garcia and Hector Ramos. Artero Memorial Chapels of Port Lavaca was in charge of arrangements. The Palacios Beacon November 9, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hernandez, Lupez Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3710 Message Board Post: GUILLERMO HERNANDEZ - BAY CITY April 12, 2006 BAY CITY - Guillermo Hernandez, 79, of Bay City, died Monday, April 10, 2006. He was born June 25, 1925, in Bay City, to the late Bidal Hernandez and Codida Lupez. Services will be 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, the Rev. Gerard Cernoch officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery in Van Vleck. Greens Mortuary, Bay City, 979-245-3489. Victoria Advocate April 12, 2006 Matagorda County, texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Provence, Kile, Roseman, Fox, Chriswell, Martin, Blackstock, Todd Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3709 Message Board Post: Olen Brown Provence Nov. 28, 1923 - April 9, 2006 Olen Brown Provence was welcomed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on April 9, 2006. Olen was born in LaMesa, Texas on November 28, 1923 to Julia and Andrew Provence. Olen was a long time resident of Bay City and Clarksville, Texas and resided in New Braunfels, Texas during the last two years of his life. Olen leaves behind his beloved wife, Naomi and children, Mary Kile and spouse, Robert of Houston, Robert Provence and spouse Diane of Conroe, Julia Roseman and spouse, Vernon of Houston, Mary Jo Fox and spouse Charles of New Braunfels, Naomi Lee Chriswell and spouse Eddie of Ninety Six, South Carolina, Freddie Kile and spouse Carolyn of Van Vleck, and Herman Kile and spouse Kim of Cedar Lane. Also bereaved by his passing are twenty four grandchildren and thirty four great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Olen represented his country as a PFC in the Korean convict, stationed in Japan, Company I, 31st Infantry, Ft. Lawton, Washington. Olen was an employee of Dow Chemical, Freeport, Texas, for thirty-two years. Olen was preceded in passing by his mother, Julia and father, Andrew and all of his brothers and sisters, Lucille Martin, Edith Blackstock, Austin Provence, Isaac Provence, Nora Fox, Effie Todd, Myrtle Fox, and grandson, Michael Provence. Services arranged by Marshall Funeral Home in Aransas Pass, Texas, for April 13, 2006 at 10 a.m. Pall bearers will be Chris Provence, James Kile, Craig Kile, Steven Fox, Cain Christenson, and Danny Powell. Honorary pall bearers will be Casey and Clinton Kile, Jimmie Fox, William Provence, Clay and Michael Provence and Nick Powell. Bay City Tribune Published April 12, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Morgan, Wilhait, Bigwood, Johnson, Wilhort, Towery Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3708 Message Board Post: George W. Morgan April 10, 1922 - April 10, 2006 George W. Morgan, 84, of Bay City passed away April 10, 2006. He was born April 10, 1922 in Norwood, North Carolina to George Stewart and Cora Ethel Wilhait Morgan. He had been a resident of Bay City since 1978 and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include: his wife, Mariam Ruth Morgan of Bay City; daughter and son-in-law, Cora Ann and David Bigwood of League City; son and daughter-in-law, Samuel Albert and Elizabeth Morgan of Austin; sister, Margaret Johnson of Barboursville, West Virginia; cousins, John and Patti Wilhort of Katy and Nancy and David Towery of Friendswood. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Ada Ratcliff. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. On line condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune Published April 12, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Maitland, Schneider, Bucher, Farrell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3707 Message Board Post: David H. Maitland June 2, 1943 - April 9, 2006 David H. Maitland, 62, of Bay City passed away April 9, 2006. He was born June 2, 1943 in Greenville, Virginia to Andrew and Bessie Maitland. Formerly of Norfolk, Virginia, he had been a resident of Bay City for five years and was a member of Rhema Fellowship Church. Survivors include: his wife, Patricia Maitland of Bay City; three daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and George Schneider of Blessing, Marlease and Bob Bucher of Virginia Beach, Virgina and Crystal and Jeff Farrell of Bay City; three sons, Michael of Alabama, Russell of Arlington, Texas and Tommy of Ft. Smith, Virginia; sister-in-law, Elkie Maitland; eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren and two foster grandchildren Kenny Jay and Patricia both of Bay City. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Butch Maitland. Funeral service will be 6 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2006 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Rev. Dan Villereal officiating. Interment will be at the Maitland Family Cemetery in Jarratt, Virginia. On line condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune Published April 12, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hobbins, Spaulding, Street Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3706 Message Board Post: Kasey Hobbins March 8, 1971 - April 7, 2006 Kasey Hobbins, 35, of West Columbia, passed away April 7, 2006, at Herman Memorial Hospital in Houston. Survivors include: his mother, Yvonne Spaulding of West Columbia; sister, Tammy Hobbins; uncle and aunt, Artie and Sue Street of Mt. Vernon, Texas; grandma, Auerila Hobbins of Pledger. He was preceded in death by his dad, Bubba Hobbins and grandpa, Ervin Hobbins of Pledger. Arrangements are with Mainland Crematory in LaMarque, Texas. Bay City Tribune Published April 12, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Glick, Boone, Harkins, Moore, Bell, Benefield Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3705 Message Board Post: Frank O'Daniel Glick Dec. 10, 1934 - April 8, 2006 Frank O'Daniel Glick, 71, of Brazoria, Texas died April 8, 2006 in Houston, Texas. He was born in Overton, Texas on December 10, 1934 to Raymond Frank and Alberta Glick. Frank was family oriented and a hard worker. He lived his life for his family and was always proud of them and their accomplishments. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church Sweeny. Survivors include: wife, Sandra Boone Glick of Sweeny; sons and daughter-in-law, Jace "Scooter" Glick and wife, Diane of Parker, Colorado and Shawn Glick of Sweeny; daugthers and sons-in-law, Tracie Harkins and husband, Scott of Parker, Colorado, Angie Moore and husband, Tony of Elberfield, Indiana; grandchildren, Jennifer Bell, Kynsie Benefield, Alex Moore, Tyler Glick, Tanya Glick, Colby Glick, and Colton Harkins; great grandchildren, Jasmine Bell and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: by parents, Raymond Frank and Alberta Glick; daughter, Patrice Glick; and brother, Billy Glick. Visitation was from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia, Texas. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at First United Methodist Church in Sweeny with the Rev. Alex Lupo officiating. Burial will follow at the Sweeny Cemetery in Sweeny, Texas. Pallbearers to include Keith McCain, Johnny Siler, Little Marvin Graham, Jimmy Orton, Marty Boone, Kevin Meismer, Jim Romero, and Kyle Wallace. Honorary pallbearers to include, Don Boone, Charlie Fritz, Tony Reina, John Wood, Lovely Ladies, Larry Holloway, and Clay Cerny. Flower donations may be made in Frank's name to the General Endowment Fund at the First United Methodist Church in Sweeny or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by, Baker Funeral Home, 634 S. Columbia Dr., West Columbia, Texas 77486. Send online condolences to www.BakerFuneralHome.net. Bay City Tribune Published April 12, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Belcher, Vavra, Popek, Blackwell, McKissick Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3704 Message Board Post: Gardina Helen Vavra Belcher Nov. 4, 1912 - April 10, 2006 Gardina Helen Vavra Belcher, 93, of Bay City died April 10, 2006. She was born November 4, 1912 in Caldwell, Texas to Frank John and Johanna Popek Vavra. She retired as dispatcher for Hughes Aircraft in California; had been a resident of Matagorda County since 1978; and was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and Holy Cross Altar Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Ted Belcher in 1997 and three brothers Eddie, Franklin and Milton Vavra. Survivors include: two sisters, Betty Blackwell of Bay City and Alma McKissick of Palacios and a number of nieces and nephews. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with the Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating. Interment will follow at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Blessing. Pallbearers will be Craig Glasscock, Edward Vavra, Luther Blackwell, Kenneth McKissick, Alton Vavra, and Lacy Lowry. The family would like to thank the staff at The Legacy for all their love, care, and support that was given to Gardina. On line condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune Published April 12, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ashcraft, Lopez, Langston, Lehmann, Gibson, McMinn, Anderson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3703 Message Board Post: Clyde Ashcraft April 17, 1934 - April 10, 2006 Clyde Ashcraft, 71, of Van Vleck passed away April 10, 2006. He was born April 17, 1934 in Live Oak, Texas to the late John Woodard and Annie Mary Ashcraft. He was a life long resident of Van Vleck where he farmed and ranched, a member of the Matagorda County Cattleman's Association, past director of the Matagorda County Fair Association, drainage district director, past Van Vleck ISD board member, and past director of ASCS farm services. Survivors include: his wife of 47 years, Frances Ashcraft of Van Vleck; two daughters and a son-in-law, Jan and Ruben Lopez of Van Vleck and Judy Langston of Van Vleck; son and daughter-in-law, John and Fara Ashcraft of Bay City; grandchildren, Jase Ashcraft of College Station, Matthew Ashcraft, Taylor Ashcraft and Ryan Ashcraft all of Bay City, Mariah Langston and Kate Langston both of Van Vleck; brother, Wyatt Ashcraft of Van Vleck; and sisters, Irene Lehmann and Maxine Gibson both of Bay City and Mary Elizabeth McMinn of Dallas. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant brother John Ashcraft; brother, Wade Ashcraft; and sister, Grace Anderson. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 13, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Bay City with the Rev. Craig Ashcraft and Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be Scott Arbuckle, Joe Crain, Todd Keaton, Mike Pruitt, Dan Pustka and Paul Lowery. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Andel, Billy Bode, Kenneth Brune, Jock Cole, Mike David, Charles Fitzgerald, Leroy Keaton, Billy Mann, Tommy Phillips, Billy Penny, Danny Shindler, Jame Starks and Lee Weathers. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association and Cattleman's Association Fund, IBC Bank, PO Box 471, Bay City, TX 77404-0471. On line condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune Published April 12, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wormley, Hawes Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3702 Message Board Post: JESSE WORMLEY JR. - BAY CITY [Matagorda County, Texas] BAY CITY - Jesse L. Wormley Jr., 54, of Bay City died Friday, March 31, 2006. He was born Nov. 9, 1951, to Jesse Wormley Sr. and Mildred Hawes Wormley. Services will be 11 a.m. today at New Hope Baptist Church, the Rev. T.L. Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in Matagorda Cemetery. Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, 979-245-5197. Victoria Advocate April 6, 2006 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kalkomey, Seyer Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3701 Message Board Post: Charlie Fritz Kalkomey, Jr. Nov. 20, 1921 - April 4, 2006 Charlie Fritz Kalkomey, Jr. was born on November 20, 1921 on a farm in the Big Creek area, about 12 miles south of Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas, to Charlie Fritz Kalkomey, Sr. and Emma Sophie Henryette Seyer. He passed away April 4, 2006 at his residence in Richmond, Texas. After the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, he enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps that same month. The 2nd Marines moved on to Tarawa, where on his 22nd birthday, he was wounded in combat. He received a Purple Heart for his service, and was Honorably Discharged on December 14, 1944. In 1950, he went to work for S. A. Russell and Associates, a local Rosenberg engineering and surveying company. On August 23, 1961, Charlie received his Texas registration as a Registered Professional Land Surveyor. In 1970, he started Charlie Kalkomey Surveying, Inc. Charlie was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rosenberg since 1951, where he had served as Elder, Deacon, Trustee, Clerk of Session and Treasurer. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., Thursday, April 6, 2006 at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Chapel in Rosenberg. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 7, 2006 at the First Presbyterian Church of Rosenberg with the Rev. Jack Livingston and Charles A. Kalkomey, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. For those wishing, memorial donations may be made in memory of Charlie to the First Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 1006, Rosenberg, Texas 77471. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B. F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas 77471, 281-341-8800. Bay City Tribune Published April 7, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas