This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Godsey, Mobely, Evans, Franze, Hill, Merta, Long, Hearne, Mensey, Earles, Smith Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3700 Message Board Post: Tom A. Godsey Dec. 10, 1934-April 5, 2006 Tom A. Godsey, 71, of Bay City died April 5, 2006 at his residence. He was born December 10, 1934 in Belton, Texas to the late Ethridge Ezell and Roxie Love Mobely Godsey. Mr. Godsey was a resident of Bay City since 1977 and a former resident of Bryan, Texas, and was a member of the Baptist Church. In 1995 he retired from H L & P as a Nuclear Engineer. He also served in the U S Navy from 1956 to 1964. Survivors include: his wife Nancy Elizabeth Evans Godsey of Bay City; daughters and sons-in-law: Nancy Elaine & Richard Franze of Cypress, Texas, Sandra Dell & John Hill of Bay City, and Laura Sue & Don Merta of Richmond, Texas; sons and a daughter-in-law: Tom A. Godsey, Jr of Houston and Lawrence Edward & Cynthia Godsey of Round Rock, Texas; sisters: & brothers-in-law: Roxie Ann & Richard Long of Houston, Betty Hearne of Rockport, Texas and Nelda Mensey of Corpus Christi, Texas brothers & sisters-in-law: B. J. & Carlene Godsey of Corpus Christi, Texas , Dick & Candy Godsey of Mission, Texas, and Marlene Godsey of Victoria, Texas, 6 grandchildren: Rodney Earles & wife Rosa of Bryan, Ryan Smith and Renee Earles both of Bay City, Caitlyn, Holly, & Julie Merta all of Richmond, Texas; 4 great grandchildren: Lizi, Draven, & Emyli Earles all of Bryan and Shelbie Smith of Bay City; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers: Harry and E. E. Godsey, Jr. Funeral Service was held 10 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2006 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment followed at Hawley Cemetery with military honors provided by Philip H. Parker VFW Post 2438. Pallbearers were Michael Johnson, Gary Parkey, David Leazar, Jim Nestra, Billy Dykes, and Jim Bourn. Honorary Pallbearers were Cecil Roberts and Jim Sharp. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Bay City Tribune Published April 7, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Titt, Current, Shafer, McCarty Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3699 Message Board Post: Robert L. Titt June 29, 1915 - April 2, 2006 Robert L. "Bob" Titt, 90, of Victoria and formerly of Van Vleck passed away Sunday, April 2, 2006 at the Linwood Place Nursing Home in Victoria. He was born in Durango, Colorado on June 29, 1915 to parents, Francis John "Frank" and Mary Eliza Current Titt. He married Annie Shafer on August 9, 1940. He served in the United States Navy as a Pharmacist Mate First Class from 1932 until 1945 and was a veteran of World War II. He worked as a security guard at the Phillips Petroleum Plant in Old Ocean before his retirement several years ago. He was preceded in death by: his parents; sons, Robert Frank Titt and James William Tate; and a brother, William Harold Titt. He is survived by: his wife of 65 years, Annie Shafer Titt of Victoria; a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth W. and Peggy Titt of Victoria; half brother, Francis Mark McCarty of Aztec, New Mexico; and seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. A visitation was scheduled at Bay City Funeral Home from 4 until 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2006. Funeral services will be held at the Bay City Funeral Home Chapel at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2006 with the Rev. Jack Hudson officiating. Pallbearers will include Chris Titt, Rick Baird, Cameron Brooks, Val Walleck, Bennie Stevens, and Boogie Stevens. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. The family requests that memorials please be given to the Alzheimers Association, 225 Michigan Ave. Fl. 17, Chicago Il. 60601-7633. Services are under the direction of Bay City Funeral Home. Bay City Tribune Published April 5, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Meaux, LeBlanc, Pitrey, Bufkin, Crochet, Miller, Havens Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3698 Message Board Post: Julia Mae Meaux March 25, 1928 - April 2, 2006 Julia Mae Meaux, 78, of Groves, Texas died Sunday, April 2, 2006 at Magnolia Manor. Julia was born on March 25, 1928 in Port Arthur, Texas to Henry Pitrey and Lucille LeBlanc Pitrey. She was a lifelong area resident and member of Salvation Army Home League. A memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 6, 2006 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves, Texas with Major Dan Whittaker, chaplin of the Salvation Army. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Clarence Meaux. Survivors include: two daughters, Patricia Bufkin and her husband, Phillip of Markham, Texas and Sandy Meaux of Port Neches, Texas; one son, Kenneth Meaux of Norristown, Pennsylvania; three sisters, Evelyn Crochet of Beaumont, Texas, Lou Miller of Nederland, Texas, Mary Louise Havens and her husband, John of Lumberton, Texas; five grandchildren, Anesia, Jessica, Amanda, Bryant, and Brandi; and three great-grandchildren. Matagorda County Tribune April 5, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Guanajuato, Lozano, Longoria, Garcia, Perez Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3697 Message Board Post: Mary Helen Guanajuato May 22, 1949 - March 31, 2006 Mary Helen Guanajuato, 56 of Bay City, passed away Friday, March 31, 2006 in Houston, Texas. She was born May 22, 1949 in Bay City to Max Guanajuato, Sr. and Cayetana Lozano Guanajuato. She was a live long resident of Bay City and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She is survived by: her sisters, Hope Guanajuato and Teresa Guanajuato of Bay City, Connie Longoria and husband Juan of Bay City, Gloria Garcia and husband Frank, Sr. of Markham, and Virginia Perez and husband Gilbert, Sr. of Bay City; her brothers, Michael Guanajuato of Bay City, Max Guanajuato, Jr. and wife Joann of Angleton, and Ben Guanajuato and wife Terrie of Bay City; she is also survived by four nieces, three nephews, and eight great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cayetana and Max Guanajuato, Sr. The Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2006 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel. The Funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with the Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers will be Bill Parker, Steve Rodgers, Gilbert Perez, Jr., Max Guanajuato, III, Leonal Garza, Sr., Jose Longoria, Anthony Jimenez, and David Barron. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613. Bay City, Texas Published April 5, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Green, Franklin, Jackson, Williams, Wright, Alexander Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3696 Message Board Post: Shaun Franklin Green Oct. 16, 1985 - April 2, 2006 Funeral services for Shaun Franklin Green, 20, of Bay City, Texas will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2006 at Mother Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Bay City, Texas with the Minister Johnathan T. Price, Abundant Grace Christian Center, Dallas, Texas, officiating.Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery, Bay City, Texas. Shaun will lie in state from noon until 1 p.m. at Mother Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be held at Green's Mortuary from noon until 8 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2006. Family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Shaun and his twin Shelli were born to the union of Frederick E. Green and Linda Franklin Green on October 16, 1985, in John Sealy Hospital, Galveston, Texas. He graduated to his heavenly rest on Sunday, April 2, 2006. Shaun graduated from Bay City High School, May 2004. His certificates recognition: Team Captain 2002 until 2003; Certificate of Recognition - All Academics; Football - Offense MVP; 2003 1st All District Receiver. Scored only touch down in the State Final Game on a 70 yard reception 2003. In College State, Texas; 2003 had 57 receptions for 1,053 yards and 10 touchdowns, Member (South) - Texas High School Coaches Association North - South All-Stars Team. Shaun has always been quiet and a man of few words. he walked his own path, he dared to be his own man. He lived out God's Commandment, "Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother." His actions earned him respect of his friends, peers, teachers and family. He is survived by: his parents, Frederick E. and Linda F. Green; brother, Girard Green and his twin, Shelli Wa Nett' Green, all of Bay City, Texas; grandparents, Robert L. and Margaret of Bay City, Texas, William and Willie L. Franklin of Live Oak, Texas; god son, Kaevion Pettie of Bay City, Texas. A special friend, Kapetrich Wallace; aunts, Wanda G. Jackson (Ivory), Roni F. Williams, Celita F. Wright (Kerry), Paula Franklin, Anna F. Alexander (Morris); uncles, Robert L. Green, Jr. (Teresa), Anthony Q. Green, Robbie Franklin, William Franklin, Jr.; cousins, Waylon, Shante, Charles, Ty'Nee, Myrium, Cierra, Morrisha, LaDarius, Jasmine and a host of great aunts and uncles and other relatives and friends. Active pallbearers will be, John Roberson, Cassidy Price, Chris Hicks, Jerayle Franklin, Bryan Richmond, Stanley Garrett, and Broderick Gartica. Honorary pallbearers will be, Anthony Q. Green, Robert L. Green, Jr., Waylon Jackson, Robbie Franklin, Ron Price, Ty Nee Franklin, La Darious Alexander, William Franklin, Charles Morgan, Jr., and Myrium Davis. Green's Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements, 2702 Avenue C, Bay City, Texas 77414; 979-245-3489. Bay City Tribune Published April 5, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Davis, Lipinsky, Hadamek, Hastings, White, Miliff, Nugent, Flowers, Scott, Murff, Falks, Ebrom Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3695 Message Board Post: Annie Lipinsky Davis June 18, 1919 - April 2, 2006 Annie Lipinsky Davis, 86, of Bay City, Texas, died April 2, 2006. She was born June 18, 1919, in Westoff, Texas, to Stanley Thomas Lipinsky and Gertrude Hadamek Lipinsky. She married Ralph Stuart Davis on August 18, 1936 in Bay City, Texas. They were married for 52 years. Survivors include: her son and daughter-in-law, Charles Stanley and Lana Davis of Bowling Green, Kentucky; daughter-in-law, Deloris Hastings Davis of Austin; daughter-in-law, Ginger Davis White of Bay City; eight grandchildren, Tammy and John Milliff of Bay City, Chuck and Betty Davis of LaFayette, Alabama, Kenneth and Jennifer Davis of League City, Julie and Chris Nugent of Bryan, Darrell and Lily Davis of Berkley, California, Matthew Davis of Galveston, Diane and James Flowers of Denton, and Kathy Davis of New Orleans, Louisiana; 13 great-grandchildren, Jason and Brandon Milliff, Grace, Rebekah, Charles III, Joel, and Olivia Davis, Brighid and Erin Nugent, Lorelei and Xen Davis, Sophie and Hannah Flowers; three sisters, Ruth Scott of Brownsville, Eileen Murff of Houston, and Pauline Falks of Pearland; one brother, Raymond Lipinsky of Willis; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Stuart Davis on August 12, 1988; her son Ralph Stuart Davis, Jr. on January 26, 2005; and four brothers, Sigmund, Jerry, Willie, and Paul Lipinsky; and one sister, Regina Ebrom. Pallbearers are grandsons Chuck Davis, Kenneth Davis; great grandsons Jason Milliff, Brandon Milliff; and nephews Tom Murff, Jerry Lipinski. A Rosary was held at 6 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2006 at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Internment will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at Madisonville City Cemetery, Madisonville, Texas. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613. Bay City Tribune Published April 5, 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/2645.2 Message Board Post: Bessie Earl Sparks married Ernest Lee Petty in the early 1930's.in Palacious, Matagorda, Texas. Can you help me. Basicbetsy@aol.com

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/2645.1 Message Board Post: Bessie E. Edwards and Charley Virgil Sparks bought their license in 1928 but can't find a record of their marriage. Can you help me? Basicbetsy@aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brush, Maxey, Wheeler, McCauley, Moore, Gonzales, Wehmeyer, Mikolas, Voges, Pack Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3694 Message Board Post: RICHARD 'RICK' BRUSH A memorial service for Richard "Rick" Brush, 60, of Point Comfort, was held March 30, 2006 at Bauer Community Center in Port Lavaca with the Revs. John Fisher and Ron Shott officiating. It included a full law honor guard with bagpipes and the 21 gun salute and the last call, attended by Texas law enforcement officers. Mr. Brush was born Sept. 22, 1945, in Slaton, to the late Richard C. and Geneta Maxey Brush. He died March 27, 2006. He was Chief of Police for the City of Point Comfort and had previously been Security Officer for the Palacios Housing Authority. He was an active member of First Baptist Church in Point Comfort where he was a Sunday School teacher and an usher. He is survived by his wife Linda Wheeler McCauley Brush, whom he married on June 20, 1988. He is also survived by sons and daughters-in-law Mike and Dana Moore of Belton, Robert and Cathy McCauley of Gonzales, James and Stephanie McCauley of Port Lavaca, Stephen and Jennifer McCauley of Austin; daughters and sons-in law Sammie Gonzales of Idalou, Michelle and Shawn Wehmeyer of Port Lavaca, Jennifer and Johnny Mikolas of Seadrift and Tara and John Voges of Port Lavaca; 18 grandchildren, Wesley and Travis Moore, Tiffany and Chelsea McCauley, Foreman, Walker and Gracie McCauley, Carly and Madison McCauley, Brittanie and Courtanie Gonzales, Garrett, Meghan and Justin Wehmeyer, Tessa, Torri and Ethan Mikolas and Trenton Voges; brother and sister-in-law Gary and Jan Brush of Slaton; and sister and brother-in-law Sandy and Weldon Self of Slaton. He was preceded in death by a son, Gregory McCauley and nephews Nick Pack and Channing Wheeler. In lieu of floral arrangements the family requests memorials be made to the Rick Brush Memorial Fund in care of the First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 477, Point Comfort, TX 77978. Palacios Beacon April 5, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Morgan Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3693 Message Board Post: TIMOTHY PATRICK MORGAN Timothy “Pat” Morgan, 48 of Grapevine, TX and formerly of Palacios, TX died March 12, 2006 in Grapevine. He will be most remembered for his ability to bring laughter to those who loved him though his enthusiastic animated storytelling. He is survived by his father, Roy Morgan of Jacksonville, Arkansas; a brothers Mike Morgan, of Jacksonville, Arkansas; and Danny Morgan and wife Sherry of Danbury, CT.; and two nephews and a niece. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Morgan and his wife and best friend Janet, of 24 years. Inquiries can be made by emailing dansmechanical@yahoo.com Palacios Beacon April 5, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Portee, Abbott, Washington Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3692 Message Board Post: ERMA PORTEE - BAY CITY [Matagorda County, Texas] BAY CITY - Erma Lee Portee, 70, of Bay City, formerly of Allenhurst, died Monday, March 27, 2006. She was born Oct. 3, 1935, in Allenhurst to Tommie Sr. and Mary Washington Abbott. Survivors: husband, Isaac Portee; daughter, Patricia Portee; sisters, Cassie Abbott of Bay City and Earline Abbott of New York; brothers, Tommie Abbott Jr. of Ashwood and Robert Lee Abbott of New York; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. today at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church, the Rev. T.L. Richardson officiating. Burial will follow at Ashwood Cemetery. Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-5197. Victoria Advocate March 31, 2006 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ray, Jones, Gulick, Smith Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3691 Message Board Post: Willie C. Jones Ray July 3, 1921 - March 30, 2006 Willie C. "Chris" Jones Ray was born July 3, 1921 in Goree, Texas to Dibrell George and Jessie Myrtle Gulick Jones. She passed from this earth Thursday, March 30, 2006. Chris was a long time resident of Matagorda County, having resided in both Markham and Van Vleck for over twenty years. Chris served in World War II as an Army General Duty Nurse. She saw duty in India and Burma, receiving an Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with a Bronze Star. As a First Lieutenant, Chris was honorably discharged in 1946. After the Army, Chris became a registered nurse and the wife of Vernon Ray, having met him while both were attending Texas Tech. After first teaching nursing in Pasadena, Chris continued her career as Director of Nurses at Matagorda General Hospital. She became the first school nurse for the Tidehaven ISD and served as such until her retirement in 1986. Chris was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon, her husband of over fifty years in 2003, three brothers David, Harold and George Jones and one sister Leola Jones Smith. She is survived by: sons, Frankie Ray and Cindy Wright of Jones Creek and Richard and Marsha Ray of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one grandson, Kole Ray of Austin; four granddaughters, Kristyn Ray of Denton and Courtney, Laura and Katie Ray all of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one brother, Everette Jones of Weatherford, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Chris was a kind, dear friend and neighbor to all who knew her as well as a loving wife, mother, nanny and sister to her family. She continued to administer nursing assistance to those in need. Her spirit, gentleness and generosity will be deeply missed by all. Visitation will be Sunday, April 2, 2006 from 6 until 7 p.m. at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck on Monday April 3, 2006 at 2 p.m. Pallbearers will be Kole Ray, Jan Jones, Bret Hutson, Gary Jones, Clay White and Carter Franklin. On line condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613. Published April 2, 2006 Bay City Tribune Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ellioitt, Bundick, Mock, Matthews, Billiott, Norrell, Hurley, Brooks, Beck Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3690 Message Board Post: Katherine P. (Bundick) Mock Elliott Feb. 1, 1935 - March 29, 2006 Funeral services for Katherine Mock Elliott, 71, of Bay City, Texas were scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, March 31, 2006 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. She died Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at Herman Memorial Southwest Hospital in Houston, Texas. Burial will followed in Roselawn Cemetery in Van Vleck, Texas. Visitation was held from 6 until 8 p.m., Thursday, March 30, 2006 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. Pallbearers will be Hairl E. Bundick, Charles "Junior" Bundick, Paul Bundick, Bill Bundick, Gary Matthews, and Robert Hurley. Honorary pallbearers will be her brothers; and friend, James Bryant. Katherine, "Tiddle", as she was known to family and friends, was born in Pledger, Texas on February 1, 1935 to Charles Leonard Bundick II and Mamie Violet Bundick. She and her husband, Clarence Mock owned and operated the Caney Creek Store in Sargent, Texas for many years. She was also a long-time employee of Luby's Cafeteria in Lake Jackson, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Mock in 1977; husband, Max Elliott in 1981; and several brothers. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Judy Mock of Brazoria; daughter and son-in-law, Dena and Rodney Matthews of Cedar Lane; sisters, Reathel Billiott of LaPorte and Pauline Norrell of Lake Jackson; brothers, Charles Bundick of LaPort and Dan Bundick, Sr. of Brazoria; grandchildren, Nancy Kaye Hurley and husband, Robert; Alan Matthews and wife, Marion; Beth Ann Brooks, Jeremiah Brooks and wife, Amanda; Jerry Beck and wife, Janelle of Mississippi; and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune Published April 2, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Eaton, Morgan, Harrison, Jones, Roberts, Dunbar, Courtney, Moore, Kuykendall, Patterson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3689 Message Board Post: Bobbie Ann Eaton May 13, 1931 - March 28, 2006 Funeral services for Bobbie Ann Eaton, 74, of Bay City, were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2006, at Enterprise Baptist Church, Bay City,with the Rev. J. Weldon Gilbert, eulogist. Burial followed at Markham Cemetery. She was born May 13, 1931, in Markham, Texas, to Hamp Morgan, Sr. and Vella Harrison Morgan, and passed away March 28, 2006, in Houston, Texas. Survivors include: six daughters, Delorian Morgan-Jones and Martha Morgan, both of Houston, Brenda Morgan and July, Debra Eaton, Linda Eaton, and Shawn Eaton and Claudis, all of Bay City; and four sons, Kenneth Eaton and Felecia of Houston, Darryl Eaton and Angulette of Beaumont, Leonard Eaton, Sr. and Felecia and Boyd Eaton and Lawanna, of Bay City. Also two sisters, Mary Lee Roberts of Houston, and Eddie Steve Dunbar of Bay City, and three brothers, Gifford Morgan and Charles Courtney, both of Houston, and Eugene Moore and Susie of Wharton. Also one sister-in-law, Everlina Kuykendall, and one brother-in-law, Richard Eaton, Sr., both of Bay City; 30 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchildren, four god-children, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Eaton in 1983, one son, Eddie Morgan in 1970, and four brothers, Clemmon Patterson, Hamp Morgan, Jr., Cleronia Morgan, Sr. and Gene Moore. Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. Bay City Tribune April 2, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Laxton, Brown, Shaw Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3688 Message Board Post: Laxton Forrest E. Laxton, 85, born June 23, 1911 in Bay City to Cephas and Carrie Brown Laxton died Saturday, May 3, 1997. Honorably discharged from the U. S. Navy, retired from Houston Coca Cola Bottling company after 42 years of service. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Bay City. He is preceded in death by brothers Lindsey Laxton and Vincent Laxton and sister Iva Hand. He is survived by wife Thelma Shaw Laxton; son Thomas Shaw Laxton of Canada, grand children and niece Linda Laxton of Houston. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 at Earthman Hunters Creek Chapel with Rev. Harry Adamson officiating. Interment will be at Houston National Cemetery. The Daily Tribune May 7, 1997 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Laxton, Hand, Hughes, Cheek, Swallow Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3687 Message Board Post: C. F. Laxton's Rites Held Here Sunday From Home Chapel Services for Chepos [Cephas/Cefus] Franklin Laxton, 75, were held Sunday from the chapel at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. The Rev. Ellis J. Veale officiated. Burial was in Cedarvale Cemetery, with the funeral home in charge. Mr. Laxton is survived by one daughter, Mrs. A. R. Hand of Victoria; three sons, W. L. of Victoria, L. V. and F. E., of Bay City; three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Hughes of Wolfarth, Mrs. Homer Cheek of Greenville, and Mrs. Elizabeth Swallow of Fort Worth; one brother, W. S. of Greenville. Matagorda County Tribune December 20, 1951 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sandoval, Garcia, Porfirio, Perez Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3686 Message Board Post: ALFRED SANDOVAL - PALACIOS [Matagorda County, Texas] March 26, 2006 PALACIOS - Alfred Sandoval, 39, of Palacios, died Monday, March 20, 2006. He was born Nov. 18, 1966, in Palacios, to David Sandoval Sr. of Palacios and Sylvia Garcia Sandoval of Clute. He was a pipefitter. Survivors: sons, Alfred Porfirio Sandoval, Jasper Sandoval and Adriano Sandoval, all of El Campo; sister, Terri Perez of Clute; and brothers, David Sandoval Jr. of Clute and Matthew Sandoval of Palacios. Preceded in death by: brother, Robert Louis Sandoval. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. today at Primera Iglesia Bautista, Fourth and Morton in Palacios. A prayer services will be 7 p.m. tonight at Primera Iglesia Bautista. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Main and First Street in Palacios, the Rev. Juan Aguilera officiating. Burial will follow at Palacios Cemetery. Artero Memorial Chapels, Port Lavaca, 361-553-2300. ALFRED SANDOVAL - PALACIOS March 27, 2006 PALACIOS - Services for Alfred Sandoval, 39, of Palacios, who died Monday will be 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Main and First Street in Palacios, the Rev. Juan Aguilera officiating. Burial will follow at Palacios Cemetery. Artero Memorial Chapels, Port Lavaca, 361-553-2300. Pallbearers: Tony Perez III, David Sandoval III, John Frank Lawrence, Jaime Garcia, Carolis "Chili" Garcia, JJ. Munoz. Victoria Advocate Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Walker, Woods, Williams Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3685 Message Board Post: CLAUDIA SMITH - BAY CITY [Matagorda County, Texas] BAY CITY - Claudia Smith, 96, of Bay City, formally of Freeport, died Tuesday, March 21, 2006. She was born Jan. 25, 1910, in Matagorda County, to the late Hillary and Laura Walker Williams. Survivors: sisters, Evelyn Woods Sr. of Dickinson and Rosie Lee Williams of Freeport; and brother, Robert Lee Williams of Bay City. Preceded in death by: husband, Arthur "Sonny" Smith, and brothers, Hearl Williams, Earl Williams, Vandervelt Williams Sr., George Williams Sr., Thurston Williams, Lloyd Williams and Ester Williams. Services will be at noon today at Mother Zion Baptist Church at 2705 Avenue B in Bay City. Green's Mortuary, Bay City, 979-245-3489. Pallbearers: Clifton Williams Sr., David Williams Sr., George Williams Jr., Michael Williams, Omar Ra'mon Williams, Carl Woods, Oscar Woods Jr. Honorary pallbearers: Robert Lee Williams, James Williams, Oscar Woods Sr., Hearl Williams Jr., Buster Cavil, nephews, cousins, Deacons and Ministers of Mother Zion Baptist Church. Victoria Advocate March 25, 2006 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fisher, Austin, Murphy Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3684 Message Board Post: JOHN D. FISHER SR. - BAY CITY [Matagorda County, Texas] BAY CITY - John D. Fisher Sr., 65, of Bay City, died Tuesday, March 21, 2006. He was born Jan. 14, 1941, in Pledger, to the late Sarah Austin and Jim Fisher. Survivors: wife, Linda Fisher; daughters, Joanna Fisher, Estella Fisher and Jacqueline Murphy, all of Houston; stepdaughters, Audrey Gamble and Wanda Robertson, both of Houston; and son, John D. Fisher Jr. of Bay City. Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. tonight at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Grove Hill Baptist Church in Pledger, the Revs. Derrick Blount and Ray Felder officiating. Burial will be at Union Baptist Cemetery. Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-5197. Victoria Advocate March 24, 2006 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Talley, Cox, Sinclair, Clark, Newsom, Arteaga, Ley, Neubauer, Whitfield, Cunningham, Gillen Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3683 Message Board Post: DALLAS DELBERT TALLEY Funeral services for Dallas Delbert Talley, 69, of Beeville, Tx. were held Jan. 25, 2006 at Galloway’s Funeral Home in Beeville. Interment was at Glenwood Cemetery in Beeville. Mr. Talley was born Aug. 24, 1936 to Wanda Cox Talley Jones and Claude Talley. He died Jan. 22, 2006. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Pettus, Tx. and was a retired oil field serviceman. Mr. Talley is survived by his wife, Linda Sinclair Talley of Beeville; son and daughter-in-law Dale Wayne and Laura Talley and grandchildren Giselle, Brian and Claire of Daphne, Ala., daughter-in-law Sherry Talley and grandsons Jesse and Joey of San Antonio; sisters and brothers-in-law Sandra and Scott Clark of Beeville, and Shelley and Wade Newsom of Palacios; sister-in-law Sylvia Talley of Victoria and Millie Talley of Friendswood; nieces Nickelle Arteaga of Beeville, Cynthia Ley of Cuero, Rhonda Neubauer of Shiner, Shanon Whitfield of Cuero, Carol Cunningham of Mississippi, Cindy Gillen of Houston; and nephews Darrell Talley of Victoria, Randall Newsom of Kerrville and Ron Reese of Houston. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather Randy Jones, brother Billie Claude Talley and son Dallas Deen Talley. Pallbearers are Scott Clark, Wade Newsom, Darrell Talley, Rene Gonzales, Ron Reese, Bobby Neubauer, and Bobby Pargeman. Honorary pallbearers are the Men’s Sunday School Class of the First Christian Church of Pettus. Palacios Beacon February 1, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas