This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mozley, Gillespie, Kelly, Miller Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3682 Message Board Post: HOWARD FREMONT MOZLEY, SR. Graveside services for Howard Fremont Mozley, Sr., 79, of Palacios, were held Jan. 26, 2006 at Hawley Cemetery near Blessing with Bro. Shan Jackson officiating. Mr. Mozley was born July 25, 1926 in Foss, OK to the late Earl Franklin and Lola Gillespie Mozley. He died Jan. 23, 2006 at his residence. He was a member of the Church of Christ, and a resident of Palacios since 1932. He served in the US Navy during WW II, and was a farmer by trade. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Teri Lee and Donald Kelly of Palacios; son Howard Fremont Mozley, Jr. of Bay City, Tx; daughter-in-law Crystal Mozley of Palacios; and 5 grandchildren, Justin Kelly and wife Andrea of San Antonio, Dylan and Lucas Kelly both of Palacios, and Monte and William Mozley both of Palacios. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gail Lois Mozley; sister, Mildred Miller; and brothers, Clifford, Richard and Raymond Mozley. Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361) 972-2012. Palacios Beacon February 1, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Holloway, Rowton Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3681 Message Board Post: PHYLLIS J. HOLLOWAY A memorial service for Phyllis J. Holloway, 57, of Rockport, Tx. was held Feb. 11, 2006 at the First Presbyterian Church in Palacios. Mrs. Holloway was born Feb. 8, 1948 in Waco, Tx to Johnnie and Alva Milton Rowton. She died Feb. 6, 2006 in Rockport. Before moving to Rockport ten years ago, she had been a resident of Palacios. She was a Laboratory Supervisor for Corpus Christi Women’s Clinic in Corpus Christi, Tx. She is survived by her husband, Gerard Holloway of Rockport; daughter and son-in-law, Natalie and Kevin Morrow of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; and her mother, Johnnie Rowton of Palacios. She was preceded in death by her father, Alva Milton Rowton; and her brother, John M. “Butch” Rowton. Palacios Beacon February 15, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Knight, Compton, Moak, James Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3680 Message Board Post: SUSAN BETH KNIGHT Memorial services for Susan Beth Knight, 64, of Waco were held March 16, 2006 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room in Waco. Mrs. Knight was born Sept. 2, 1941, in Houston, TX to Edward Milton Knight and Margaret Compton Knight. She died March 14, 2006, at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco. Beth did her under graduate work at Sam Houston State University (BA) and Master of Education at Texas A&M University and other college work at Southwest Texas State University. She retired after 30 years of teaching Texas History at Palacios ISD in Palacios. She is survived by her mother; sister, Gayle Moak and husband, Tom of Waco; and brother, James Knight and wife, Shirley of Georgetown; nephews Karl and Kent Knight and families, Bob Moak and family, niece, Laura James and family. She was preceded in death by her father. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fuzzy Friends or the charity of your choice. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in the “Memorial Guestbook” at wilkirsonhatchbailey.com. Palacios Beacon March 22, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Street, Hoffman, Reavely, Jupp Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3679 Message Board Post: TOMMY STREET Graveside services for Tommy Joe Street, 65, of Blessing, were held March 18, 2006 at Ashby Cemetery. Mr. Street was born June 7, 1940 in Anderson, Ind., to the late Gurney and Marguert Hoffman Street. He died March 14, 2006. He was an Electronic Nuclear Engineer. He is survived by daughters, Paula Reavely of Mishawaka, Ind., Stephanie Street of Hillsboro, Ore., and Joanna Jupp of Holt, Mich.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Palacios Beacon March 22, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Aguilar, Carrio, Aguilar, Meek, Garza, Garcia, DeLeon, Young Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3678 Message Board Post: GEORGE AGUILAR SR. Funeral services for George Joe Aguilar Sr., 71, of Fort Myers, Fla., were held March 18, 2006 at St. Anthony's de Padua Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Dwomoh officiating. Interment was be at Palacios Cemetery. Mr. Aguilar was born Feb. 22, 1935, in Palacios, to the late Jesus Sr. and Josephine Carrio Aguilar. He died March 5, 2005. He was a mechanic and a Catholic. He is survived by daughters, Naomi Aguilar of Conroe, Sherry Meek of South Houston, Elisa Garza of Beaumont, and Monica Aguilar of El Campo; sons, George Joe Aguilar Jr. of Norco, La., Johnny Wayne Aguilar of Calera, Ala., Louis Anthony Aguilar Sr. of La Place, La. and Ernest Rene Aguilar of Pasadena; sisters, Mary Garcia of Palacios, Charlotte DeLeon of Falfurrias, and Lupe Young of Arlington; brothers, Jesus "Jessie" Aguilar Jr. of Harvey, La., Julius Aguilar of Palacios, Mike Aguilar of Marrero, La. and Victor Aguilar of Arlington; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers Johnnie Aguilar and Patricio "Patrick" Aguilar. Palacios Beacon March 22, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stacy, Plachy, Svatek, Kemp Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3677 Message Board Post: ANNIE STACY Funeral services for Annie Stacy, 84, of Rockport, Tx., were held March 18, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Rockport. Mrs. Stacy was born Oct. 12, 1921 in Temple, Tx. to the late Thomas and Margarette Plachy. She died March 12, 2006. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Rockport. For the last 13 years since the death of her husband, Elmer, she has enjoyed traveling to her granddaughter Bej’s home in Palacios and staying with them for extended periods of time. She especially loved to come to Palacios to have a yearly garage sale with her daughter. They would then take the money they made and go triple coupon shopping. Grandma (everyone called her that), loved children and was a big supporter of the South Texas Children’s Home in Beeville, Tx. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Joe and Janine Stacy of Rockport; grandchildren Bej and Kenny Svatek of Palacios, Jay and Laura Stacy of Arlington, Tx., and Britton and Kim of San Antonio; great-granddaughters Stacy Svatek of Corpus Christi, Samantha Svatek of Hillsboro, Tx., Synthia Svatek of Palacios, Amanda, Ellen and Madison Stacy of Arlington, and Lyndsy and Crystyn Stacy of San Antonio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Stacy; daughter Elizebeth Kemp; and all eight of her siblings. Palacios Beacon March 22, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ward, Hennesy, Ritter Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3676 Message Board Post: PORTER J. WARD, JR. A memorial service for Porter J. Ward, Jr., 51, of Palacios, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2006 at the First Presbyterian Church in Palacios. Mr. Ward was born Nov. 19. 1954 in Tell City, Indiana to Porter J. and Ida B. Ward. He died March 17, 2006. He and his wife, Rhonda, are the owners of Palacios Taxi Service. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda; son Joshua of Palacios; parents Edwin and Ida B. Hennesey of Jewitt, Tx; his father, Porter J. Ward; a brother, Allen Hennesey of Jewitt, Tx.; and a sister, Eddana Ritter of Jewitt, Tx. Due to Mr. Ward donating his body to the University of Texas Cancer Medical Research at M. B. Anderson, Houston, burial will be delayed up to two years. The family is very proud of this unselfish act in the hopes that the research may be able to find a cure for this dreaded disease so that someone else might live. Palacios Beacon March 22, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bannert, Peterson, Slaughter, Wolfe, Harter, Venglar, Kelly Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3675 Message Board Post: MARY BANNERT - CARANCAHUA CARANCAHUA - Mary Ellen Peterson Bannert, 73, of the Carancahua community died Sunday, March 19, 2006. She was born Nov. 20, 1932 in Carancahua to the late Gustav Emil and Mary Alice Slaughter Peterson. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors: husband, Alvin Leon Bannert; daughters, Mary Wolfe of Mahanoy City, Pa., and Sharon Harter of Blessing; sons, Alvin Dale Bannert of Sweeny, Marshall Bannert of Dickerson, and Emil Glenn Bannert of Edna; brother, Kenneth Peterson of Carancahua Community; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: daughter, Ellen Venglar; sister, Leta Kelly; and brothers, Charlie Peterson and Ludwig Peterson. Services were held Wednesday at Palacios Funeral Home chapel, the Revs. Shan Jackson and Hollie Briscoe officiating. Burial was at Olivia Cemetery. Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios [Matagorda County, Texas], 361-972-2012. Pallbearers: Pewee Abraham, Doug Cornett, Victor Eggemeyer, David A. Frankson Jr., Bryant Peterson and Charles Peterson. Victoria Advocate March 23, 2006 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kelly, Ziegenhals Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3674 Message Board Post: Bob L. Kelly Dec. 21, 1952 - March 14, 2006 Bob L. Kelly passed away on March 14, 2006, at his home after a courageous year-long battle with sarcoma. Bob will be remembered for his keen sense of humor and lust for life. He was born in Bay City, Texas, on December 21, 1952, to the late Robert W. Kelly and the late Maurine Faye Kelly. He was a graduate of the University of Houston and had a career working in medical sales, most recently with Monaghan Medical. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Virginia Ann Kelly. He is survived by: his sons, Robert “Robbe” Kelly and Collin Kelly of Houston, Texas; grandson, Nicholas of Houston, Texas; sister, Gloria Ziegenhals of Rockport, Texas; twin brother, Billy W. Kelly of Splendora, Texas; and numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends are cordially invited to a “Celebration of Life” memorial gathering on Tuesday, March 21, 2006, from seven o’clock until ten in the evening at La Tapatia Mexican Restaurant, 1749 Richmond, Houston, Texas. Memorial donations may be made in his name to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas 77030 or to the charity of your choice. I would like to thank Dr. Dejka Steinert for the wonderful care and concern that she gave all of us. Online tributes may be posted at www.bradshawcarter.com. Bay City Tribune Published March 19, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Woodard, Young, Pharms, Green, Wilson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3673 Message Board Post: Richard Woodard Nov. 21, 1938 - Mar. 15, 2006 Funeral services for Richard "Bubba Dean"-"Chuck" Woodard, 67 of Houston formerly of Cedar Lake was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2006 at Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake with the Rev. Kenneth Bree officiating. Burial followed at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake, Texas. He died Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas. Survivors include: brothers, Larry Young (Shelida) of Brazoria, Joe Young of Cedar Lane, Jimmie Young and John Young III (Shirley) both of Houston; sisters, Lillie B. Young, Dorothy Pharms and Ollie Young all of Houston; aunts, Carrie Green of Cedar Lane and Mary Wilson of Houston, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Active pallbearers were Roland Woodard, Dorrell Woodard, Jerome Brown, Charles Pharms, Kevin Woodard and Jaquail Young. Honorary pallbearers were Larry Young, Joe Young, Jimmie Young, John Young III, Andre Young, Gregory Young and Mark Young. Visitation was held from noon until 8 p.m., on Friday, March 17, 2006 at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria, Texas. Send online condolences to www.dixonfuneralhome.com Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home, Inc. of Brazoria at 979-798-9113. Bay City Tribune Published March 22, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sandusky, Sullivan, White, Dalscheimer Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3672 Message Board Post: Billy Gene Sandusky Dec. 23, 1924 - March 12, 2006 Billy Gene Sandusky, 81, of Magnolia, died at his home on March 12, 2006 following many years of courageously fighting multiple sclerosis. He was born on December 23, 1924 in Rio Vista, Texas and served in the United States Navy during World War II. He brought his family to Bay City in the early 1950's and worked for the Celanese Chemical Company in Bay City for many years. He was a member of the Bay City Volunteer Fire Department and a member and a Deacon of the First Baptist Church of Bay City. He was instrumental in forming and building the Baptist church in Sargent and did other volunteer service in the area. Even though he suffered from a debilitating disease he remained a strong example of faith and strength to his family and friends. He is survived by: his wife of over 50 years, Arnelia; daughter and her husband, Jeannie and Leland Sullivan of Magnolia; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Robin Sandusky of Aledo, Jeffrey and Renee Sandusky of Beaumont, and Michael and Kecia Sandusky of Moscow, Idaho; sisters, Peggy White and Rala Dalscheimer; brother, A.N. Sandusky; and grandchildren, Zachary and Andrea Sullivan, Karen, Kay, Todd, Ethan, Callie, Jessica, Mikayla, and Rebecca Sandusky. Funeral services were held on March 17, 2006 at the Mims Baptist Church in Conroe and interment followed at Center Hill Cemetery in Oakhurst, Texas. Services were under the direction of Cashner Funeral home in Conroe. Bay City Tribune Published March 22, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Whiddon, Moore, Taylor, Martin, Burns Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3671 Message Board Post: A. R. Whiddon Oct. 18, 1947 - March 18, 2006 A. R. "Tony" Whiddon was born October 18, 1947 in Bay City to Roger and Virginia Moore Whiddon and died March 18, 2006 in Bay City. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Sons of the Republic of Texas. He is survived by Bobbye Taylor of Bay City; mother, Virginia Whiddon of Bay City; father, Roger Whiddon of Decatur; two sons, Joe Whiddon and Ethan Whiddon both of Dallas; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Susan and Roland Martin of Dallas and Debra and John Burns of Arlington; one brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Poppy Whiddon of Dallas and by several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Pauline Harvey officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers include John C. Dickerson III, Jack Conner, Richard Knapik, Charles Townsend, Doug Huebner and Lee Hearn. The employees of Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation will serve as honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Bay City Library, Matagorda County Museum, or the charity of your choice. 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 March 22, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jurek, Wick, Wuerker, Shelton, Davis, Dornak Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3670 Message Board Post: Erna Jurek Dec. 31, 1913 - March 19, 2006 Erna Jurek was born December 31, 1913 in High Hill, Texas to Edward Joseph and Emelie Wuerker Wick. She passed away March 19, 2006 at Bay Villa Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Edward Jurek, sisters Emelie Jurek, Matilda Shelton and Mary Wick and brothers Richard Wick and Alfred Wick. She is survived by: her brother, Ed Wick of Carnegie, Oklahoma; sisters, Rosie Jurek of Bay City, Elizabeth Davis of Carnegie, Oklahoma, and Frances Dornak of Lake Jackson, and a number of nieces and nephews. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with the Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating. Interment will follow at the Palacios Cemetery in Palacios. Pallbearers include Randy Jurek, Pat Jurek, Joe Jurek, Jimmie Lee Jurek, Robert King and Tom Peterson. 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 March 22, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Birkner, Cook, Horrell, Vowell, Pennington, Merrick, Blount, Dyer, Martin, Reese, McMahon, Schuman, Coleman Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3669 Message Board Post: Melba Birkner Jan. 13, 1929 - March 20, 2006 Saddened by her earthly passing but rejoicing in her heavenly homecoming, the family of Melba Rose Cook Birkner announces her death on March 20, 2006 at her home in Vanderpool, Texas. Melba was born on the family farm in Mabank, Texas on January 13, 1929, the youngest of twelve children of William Samuel and Rose Anna Horrell Cook. She had a happy childhood, mentioned often by her in colorful stories, and maintained a love for the "homeplace" and a close association with extended family and friends there throughout her lifetime. From her birth family, Melba was predeceased by her beloved Papa and Mama Cook; by brothers William Eugene, William Causton, Cyrus Lafette; and by sisters Finis Vowell, Naomi Pennington, Mary Merrick, Ethel Blount, Addie Dyer, Helen Martin, and Ruth Reese. She is survived by: one brother, Thomas; by brother-in-law Chester Dyer and sister-in-law Dorothy Cook; and by numerous nieces and nephews. Melba married the love of her life, Otha Wyatt "Skeet" Birkner, on June 15, 1946 in Bay City, Texas. She and Skeet reared their three sons there, and she guided and supported Wyatt, Donald and Tim in every undertaking and activity they ever engaged in. During the 1960's when Skeet served in the Texas Legislature, Melba was the consummate legislative wife and her contacts were far-reaching and lifelong. Her scrapbooks are filled with decades of personal correspondence and mementos from presidents, governors, and statesmen. For a number of years thereafter Melba was administrative assistant to the principal of Van Vleck elementary and middle schools, and hundreds of students will remember her fondly for the impact she made on their lives. Melba was uniquely gifted as a dress designer and seamstress, and created formal wedding gowns and special occasion dresses for scores of women. She was a noted doll creator and collector, and loved designing and creating elaborate Victorian doll clothing and accessories. Melba was also a superb pianist who played by ear, having taught herself at the age of four from watching the keys move on her family's player piano. Her interests were immensely varied, but she especially enjoyed restoring antiques, collecting vintage clothing and fabrics, and giving motivational speeches and musical performances. She recently joined the Red Hat Society, and didn't have to look farther than her own closets to find more red hats than the combined membership had. In retirement, Melba and Skeet built their dream home with their own hands on a "piece of paradise" across from Lost Maples State Park in Vanderpool, Texas. A waterfall on the Sabinal River was her backyard. To the end it was Melba's favorite place to be, and she frequently gathered her family around her there. As she wished, she passed away there with wildflowers blooming and hummingbirds feeding outside her window. Melba professed her belief in Christ at an early age and was active throughout her life in her childhood church in Mabank, in the First Christian Church and the First United Methodist Church in Bay City, in the Utopia United Methodist Church in Utopia, and in the Leakey United Methodist Church in Leakey, Texas. Her devout faith sustained her to the end. Melba's memory will be carried forward by her beloved husband of 59 years, Skeet Birkner, and by her surviving sons and daughters-in-law Wyatt Birkner and Kathy, Donald Birkner and Jerikay, and Tim Birkner and Janet. Meme loved and was loved by grandchildren Allan Birkner and Julie, Valerie Birkner McMahon and Chris, Derik Graves and Katy, Ron Schuman, Michael Schuman, Regan Birkner and Laura, Adam Birkner, Britt Coleman and Mary, Jason Birkner, Donald Wyatt Birkner, and Joseph Birkner; and also by great-grandchildren Tyler Birkner, Trey Birkner, Jenna Birkner, Kieran McMahon, Maya Coleman, and Nijah Coleman. She is additionally survived by Birkner brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, numerous nieces and nephews and their families, and a host of friends spanning generations and the country. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2006 at Utopia United Methodist Church in Utopia, Texas, and at the Vanderpool Tabernacle in Vanderpool, Texas. Also on Friday, visitation will be held at the Utopia United Methodist Church beginning at 11 a.m. and graveside services will be at the Vanderpool Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary of Uvalde. The family would like to express grateful appreciation for the care and compassion shown by her doctors during Melba's four-year struggle with cancer. The family requests that memorial contributions be made in Melba's memory to the Vanderpool Cemetery Association, Vanderpool, Texas 78885. Bay City Tribune Published March 22, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ellis, Nelson, Williams Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3668 Message Board Post: Rosalie Mae Nelson Ellis Oct. 22, 1917 - March 13, 2006 Rosalie Mae Nelson Ellis was born at the Nelson home on October 22, 1917 to Roy and Carrie Belle Nelson. She died March 13, 2006 in Bay City. She graduated from Collegeport High School in 1935 and from Southwest Texas State Teacher's College in 1940. Rosalie taught a total of 25 years in Richards, Bay City, and Palacios Schools. She married W. L. Ellis on October 5, 1947 and was a lifelong member of Matagorda County. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two sons Gilbert Ellis and Jerry Ellis. Survivors include: two sons and three daughters-in-law, Jesse and Carolyn Ellis of Collegeport, Tommy and Pat Ellis of Palacios; and Dollee Ellis of Bacliff, Texas; one sister, Ethel Williams of Bay City; 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, two great, great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church in Palacios with the Revs. Andy and Janell Blair officiating. Interment will follow at the Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers include Thomas Holsworth, Mason Holsworth, Russell Corporon, Buddy Lenz, G. W. Franzen and Fred Law. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home. 361-972-2012 Bay City Tribune Published March 15, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Montalvo, Cruz, Williams, Howard, Calvillo Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3667 Message Board Post: Jesus "Chona" Maria Montalvo Oct. 8, 1941-March 13, 2006 Jesus "Chona" Maria Montalvo, age 64 of Manvel, Texas passed away Monday, March 13, 2006 at Houston Hospice, Houston, Texas. Jesus was born on October 8, 1941 in Corpus Christi, Texas and was a resident of Manvel for 13 years. Jesus graduated from the University of Texas Branch in Galveston in 1963 with a degree in Radiological Technology and remained his passion until he retired from the Veterans Adminstration Medical Center in 2002. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manvel, Texas. Jesus was preceded in death by his parents, Laura Cruz and Jose Montalvo; brother, Adolfo Montalvo and sister, Belia Montalvo. Jesus is survived by: his wife, Maria Montalvo; children, Teri Williams and husband, John of Pearland, Texas, Sylvia Howard and husband, Mark of Bay City, Texas, Cathy Montalvo of Bay CIty, Denise Calvillo and husband, Luis of Manvel, Texas and Gabriel Montalvo also of Manvel; grandchildren, Bruce, Nick, Dane, Cheyne, Lance, Devon, Alina and Angelina; siblings Santos, Jose, Dolores, Nilda, Domingo, Homero and Graciela, numerous other nieces, nephews, friends and relatives. Visitation will be held from 5 until 9 p.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at Scott Funeral Home. A Rosary service was recitied at 7 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held at noon, Thursday, March 16, 2006 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manvel, Texas with the Father Jack Broussard, C.S.B. celebrant. Interment will follow at Confederate Cemetery, Alvin, Texas. Pallbearers are to be Bruce Howard, Nicholas Williams, Dane Howard, Cheyne Williams, Lance Howard, and Devon Williams. The family suggest memorials be made to: Houston Hospice Home or American Cancer Society. Arrangements under the direction of the Scott Family, 1421 East Hwy 6, Alvin, Texas 77551. (281)696-1000 Bay City Tribune Published March 15, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sutherland, Birkner, Gest, Duncan, Burgess, Graves, Jensen, Baish Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3666 Message Board Post: Donna Sutherland Donna Gail Sutherland, 48, of Wadsworth, Texas, died March 5, 2006, at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. She was born October 31, 1957, in Bay City, Texas, to the late Otis Henry and Doris Elaine Gest Birkner, Sr. Donna was a lifelong resident of Matagorda County and a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a quiet person devoted to her family and friends. Her generous nature of volunteering in time of need was a blessing to all who knew her. Donna’s sweet nature and strong determination to live life to its fullest was a testament that nowhere can we find what our Souls need ... but in God. Survivors include: her husband, Gregg, son, Christopher Sutherland, and mother-in-law, Betty Sutherland, all of Wadsworth; sisters, Cindy Duncan and husband Terry, and Linda Burgess and husband Larry, all of Bay City, Texas; brothers, Otis Birkner, Jr of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Charles Birkner and wife Jill of Tomball, Texas; nieces, Shelly Duncan Graves, Sharon Duncan Jensen, Lauren Duncan, Kaili Birkner, Rylee Birkner, Maycee Baish and Anna Jensen; nephews, Rob Baish, Zachry Birkner and Taylor Birkner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law, John D. Sutherland. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at the First United Methodist Church in Bay City, with the Rev. Bill Servis and the Rev. Pauline Harvey officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bret Attaway, Harry Easley, Ricky Lyle, Rob Baish, Kevin Jensen and Stan Graves. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles, Zachry, Taylor and Otis Birkner, Jr., Terry Duncan, Larry Burgess, Mitch Abshier, David Popek, Darlene Lyle and Carolyn Easley. The family will receive friends at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486, giving@mdanderson.org or the charity of choice. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City (979)245-4613. Bay City Tribune Published March 08, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Owen, Parker, Walker, Maynes Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3665 Message Board Post: Evelyn Smith “Tiger” Evelyn Smith “Tiger” of Bay City, passed away on March 5, 2006, at her home in Van Vleck, Texas. She was born on April 23, 1941, in Cedar Lane, Texas. She was preceded in death by: father, William Herman Owen; mother, Birdie Owen; sister, Dorothy Parker; brothers, Fred Owen and William Owen Junior; and husband, A.D. Smith. Survivors include; daughter, Beverly Smith of Van Vleck; son and daughter-in-law, DeeWayne and Windi Smith of Van Vleck; sister, Wanda Walker of Cedar Lane; brothers, Leo Skipper Owen of Van Vleck, and Roy and Carl Owen of Cedar Lane; grandchildren, Robert Mayne and Paige of Sargent, and Shane, Susan, Brittany, Kelsey, Tori, Jeremiah and Chloe Smith of Van Vleck; and great-grandchildren, Ty and Chase Maynes of Sargent. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2006, at Harvest Time Church, with the Brother Jim Hardaway officiating. Bay City Tribune Published March 08, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Plunk, Davis, Cherry, Wilson, Shaw, Goins Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3664 Message Board Post: Juna Juanita Plunk Juna Juanita Plunk, 81, of Sweeny, Texas, died on March 6, 2006, in Sweeny. She was born on July 19, 1924, to Philip and Altha Davis. Juna owned restaurants in Sweeny and a bait camp at Sargent for many years. She was the last of 16 siblings. Survivors include: husband of 41 years, Chester Louie Plunk of Sweeny; son, Harold Cherry of Kaufman; daughter, Sally Wilson of Bronte; step-daughter, Debbie Shaw of Houston; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: parents, Phillip and Altha Davis; step-daughter, Sherri Goins; 10 brothers; and five sisters. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at Baker Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 9, 2006, at Baker Funeral Home Chapel in West Columbia, with Wayne Vinson officiating. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. in the Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Pallbearers will be Terry Aldrich, Randy Aldrich, Charlie Tipps, Hourk B. Ung, Ken Crumpler and Kim A.H. Khouv. Memorials may be made in her name to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association. Arrangements by Baker Funeral Home, 634 S. Columbia Dr., West Columbia, TX 77486 Bay City Tribune Published March 08, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lara, Guerrero, Galvan, Martinez, Rocha, Longoria, Rendon, Carillo, Perez Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3663 Message Board Post: Nicolasa Lara Nicolasa Lara, 64 of Blessing, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2006 at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. She was born December 6, 1941 in LaFeria, Texas to Ataulfo Guerrero and Rosa Galvan Guerrero. She was a life long resident of Matagorda County and a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Blessing. She is survived by: her husband, Cruz Lara, Jr. of Blessing; her daughter, Cynthia "Cindy" Lara and fiance Renee Guajardo of Blessing; her sons and daughters-in-law, Freddie and Maggie Lara of Blessing, Gary and Dana Lara of Bay City, Ricardo and Charlotte Lara of Blessing and Mario and Julie Lara of Blessing; by her sisters, Maria Martinez of Blessing, Sylvia Rocha of Wharton, Ursula Longoria of Blessing and Zulema Rendon of Oklahoma; by her brothers, Raul Guerrero of Santa Fe, Ataulfo Guerrero, Jr. of Palacios, Ramiro Guerrero of Palacios and Tiofilo Guerrero of Blessing; and by her grandchildren, Rachel Lara, Gabriel Lara, Sarah Lara, Joshua Lara, Jessica Lara, Jacob Lara, Jordan Carrillo, Marisa Lara, Chelsea Perez, Nicholas Perez, Darrien Lara, and Abrea Lara. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ataulfo and Rosa Guerrero, a sister, Amalia Guerrero and her brother, Ramon Guerrero. The Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 12, 2006 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Blessing. The Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2006 at St. Peter's Catholic Church with the Rev. Samuel Appiasi officiating. Interment will be at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Blessing, Texas. Pallbearers will be Pete Lara, Jr., Raul Caballero, Ricky Galvan, Joshua Lara, Jordan Carrillo and Gabriel Lara. Honorary pallbearers will be Jacob Lara, Nicholas Perez, Robbie Galvan and Joey Lara. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613. Bay City Tribune Published March 12, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas