This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Campbell, Donaldson, Muers, Vollbaum, Restelli, Turner Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3662 Message Board Post: Orlyn Campbell Orlyn "O.D." Donaldson Campbell, age 82 of West Columbia, Texas passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at his residence. O.D. was born on September 18, 1923 in Dodd City, Texas and was a resident of West Columbia, Texas for 24 years, formerly of Old Ocean, Texas. He was a stillman in the Chemical business. O.D. was preceded in death by his wife, LaVerle Myers Campbell, parents, John and Mary Campbell, daughter, Patricia Lee Vollbaum, son, David Campbell and grandson, Trevor Vollbaum. O.D. is survived by: his daughter, Janice Restelli and husband, Richard of West Columbia; sons and daughters-in-law, Ray Cambell and wife, Mickie of Alvin, Texas, J. Campbell and wife, Cindy of Brazoria, Texas; granddaughter, Debbie Turner; two great grandchildren, Steven Turner and Austin Mallory. A Memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2006 at Scott Funeral Home. Arrangements under the direction of the Scott Family, 1421 East Hwy. 6, Alvin, Texas, 77511. (281) 585-1000 Memorial be made to Christian Senior Citizens Center in West Columbia, who helped him live his life with dignity or Hospice Care Team in Lake Jackson, Texas that helped him die with dignity. Bay City Tribune Published March 12, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Windle, Carter, Tanner, Perry, Graves, Johnson, Williams, Grogans, Petitt, Compton, Ward Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3661 Message Board Post: Robert Windle May 3, 1916 — March 7, 2006 Funeral services for Robert Windle, 89, will be held at at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at Tyree Chapel A.M.E. Church, Bay City, with the Rev. J.T. Garnett, eulogist. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery. He was born May 3, 1916, to Robert Windle and Lizzie Carter Windle, and passed away March 1, 2006, in Houston, Texas. He worked with the U.S. Postal Service in San Francisco, California, until retirement. Upon moving to Bay City, Texas, he worked with the Matagorda County Health Department for a number of years. Survivors include: a step-son, George Tanner, Jr. and Marva of San Francisco, California; four grandchildren: Gayle Perry and Ronald of Missouri City, Paula Graves and Eric of Valejo, California, George Tanner, III and Margaret of Richmond, California, and Lartress Tanner and Lynn of Arlington, Texas; eight great-grandchildren, Ryan, Corey and Crystal Perry, Barry Johnson, Neil Tanner, Trezlyn Williams, Tedra Grogans and George Tanner, IV; and three great-great grandchildren. A sister-in-law, Katie Windle, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends also survive. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by: his wife, Q.V. Petitt Windle; three sisters, Ida Compton, Mabel Ward and Tennie Windle; and three brothers, Howard Windle, Raymond Windle and Ben Windle. Arrangements are with Duncan Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. Bay City Tribune March 5, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Warn, Hendly, Raymond, Fletcher, Troutman, Pratt, Layton, Havel, Distasi Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3660 Message Board Post: Charlie Warn June 20, 1915 — March 1, 2006 Funeral services for Charlie “Bill” Warn, 90, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2006, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The family received visitors at Taylor Bros. March 2, 2006. He was born June 20, 1915, in Palacios, Texas, to Charlie and Myrtle Warn. He was preceded in death by: his son, Billy Warn; parents; brothers, Donald Warn and Red Warn; and sisters, Marg Hendly, Oma Raymond and Myrtle Fletcher. Survivors include: his wife, Dora Troutman Warn; daughters, Helen Pratt and husband Buddy of Ft. Worth, Texas, Mary Layton and husband D.L. of Bay City, Texas, Dorothy Havel and husband Henry of West Columbia, and Lilly Distasi and husband Tony of Kennedale, Texas; son, Charles Warn and wife Linda of Kennedale, Texas; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Mr. Warn worked for Matagorda County Precinct 4 for 32 years and was a Bay City Tribune carrier for 25 years. His favorite activities were raising chickens and being an avid fisherman. Burial was at Hawley Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons, Charles Layton, Jeff Havel, Mike Charron, Chuck Warn, Richard Hendry and Tony Distasi. Bay City Tribune March 5, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cowan, Galvan, Davis, Johnson, Wheeler Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3659 Message Board Post: Billy Cowan Nov. 11, 1926 — March 2, 2006 Billy James Cowan, 79, of Blessing, died Thursday, March 2, 2006. He was born November 11, 1926, in Duncan, Oklahoma, to the late Paul and Floy Cowan. He was a veteran of the Korean War, where he earned numerous medals, including the Bronze Star. He was a lifelong electrician. He and his late wife, Freda, spent many hours fishing up and down the Gulf Coast. He enjoyed football, gardening and reading. Everyone loved him and he will be missed. He is survived by: his son, Billy James Cowan Jr. and wife Debbie of Bay City; son-in-law, Carlos Galvan and Norma of Blessing; grandchildren, Jason and Natalie Galvan, Charles Galvan, Misty and Daryll Davis, Janet and Jerry Johnson, Chris and Kari Galvan, Chuck Cowan and Brandi, Christie Cowan and fiancé, Stewart Hutson; step-grandchildren, Jason Sciba and wife Holly, Tres Ansley and Jod Ansley; sister, Pat Wheeler of Blackwell, Oklahoma; and eight great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by: his wife, Freda Cowan; daughter, Jami Pat Galvan; and brother-in-law, Dale Wheeler. A rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, March 6, 2006, at St. Peters Catholic Church in Blessing. Bay City Tribune March 5, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: White, Head, Sinatra, Herzik, Baker, Chambers, McMurrey, Parker, Harris, Macek, Brink Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3658 Message Board Post: Clinton Phillip White, Jr. April 27, 1930 — Feb. 26, 2006 Clinton Phillip White, Jr. died at his home in Wharton on February 26, 2006, at the age of 75, with his wife, Wanda, by his side. Mr. White was born in Bay City, Texas, April 27, 1930, to Clinton Phillip and Vivian Ruth White. He attended schools in Boling Independent School District, graduating from Boling High School in 1948. At Boling High School he lettered in multiple sports and won a scholarship to play football at Wharton County Junior College. After graduating from high school, he attended Wharton County Junior College, Sam Houston State University and the University of Houston. He was also a graduate of management school at Louisiana State University. In 1950, Clinton joined the United States Air Force. Music was one of the many passions of Clinton’s life. He ultimately attended Sam Houston State University on a music scholarship, playing trumpet in the dance band, the Starlighters. During the early 50s he led Clinton White’s Dance Band that entertained locally. He was also a well noted avid collector. In 1951, Clinton married Wanda Head of Bay City, Texas. They lived and raised their family in Newgulf, Texas. He worked for 40 years as a dedicated manager of public and government relations for Texagulf Sulphur Company. Clinton was a member of St. John’s Methodist Church in Newgulf, Texas. Clinton White accepted his responsibility to his community in many ways. He was on the board of the American Red Cross, Girl Scouts of America, Wharton County Junior College Foundation Board and Wharton County Museum. He was past president of the Texas Public Relations Association and the Wharton County Junior College Foundation Board. He was a proud member of “Frankie’s Boys,” the Friday Club, and a founding member of Ducks Unlimited. Clinton was also a member of the Wharton County Historical Commission and the American Legion. He was an accomplished fisherman, hunter and outdoorsman. Clinton was active in Texas politics and loved his home state. He was appointed by Governor George Bush as commissioner of the Texas Historical Commission, where he served a six-year term. His many friends in Austin will surely be toasting him this week. Clinton White was also an impetus and guiding light for the reconstruction and preservation of the Wharton County Courthouse. Clinton and Wanda are the proud parents of three daughters, 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather to all of his family. He is survived by: his wife, Wanda; daughters and spouses, Cynthia and Frank Sinatra, Karen and Junior Herzik and Sharon and Bill Baker; grandchildren, Tammy and Scott Chambers, Jessica McMurrey, Tara Parker, Tiffani Harris, Brent Herzik, Marci and Chase Macek, Brittany Brink, Victoria Brink and MacKenzie Baker; and by his great-grandchildren, Kirby and Cale Chambers and Chase Macek, Jr. He was affectionately known as “Paw Paw.” He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas W. White, and infant son, Phillip Russell White. Visitation will be held at Wharton Funeral Home from 5 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2006. Funeral services will be held at First United Methodist Church, 1717 Pioneer, in Wharton, Texas at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2006, with Mickey Reynolds and the Rev. Paul Thomasson officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, with military honors provided by American Legion Post 87 of Wharton. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Pallbearers will be Scott Chambers, Chase Macek, Brent Herzik, Kostaki Chiligiris, David Lessenberry and Mike Robertson. Honorary pallbearers are his many friends and co-workers at Texasgulf. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Wharton Funeral Home, 515 East Boling Highway, Wharton, Texas. Bay City Tribune March 1, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Losoya. Gonzales, McKinney, Yanez, Gutierrez, Aguilera, Tamez, Castaneda, Lucio, Figueroa Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3657 Message Board Post: Mike Losoya April 10, 1933 — Feb. 23, 2006 Mike G. Losoya, 72, of Telephone, died Thursday, February 23, 2006. He was born April 10, 1933, in Midfield, to the late Estanislao and Felipa Gonzales Losoya. He was a self-employed landscaper, served as a corporal in the U.S. Army, and is of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: wife, Mamie Losoya; daughter, Ruth McKinney of Paris; sons, Mike S. Losoya of Round Rock, and Simon M. Losoya of Sherman; sisters, Eloisa L. Yanez of Bay CIty, Vera L. Gutierrez of Houston, Leonor L. Aguilera of Van Vleck, Josie L. Tamez of Waxahachie, and Belle L. Castaneda and Adelfa L. Lucio, both of Markham; brothers, Robert Losoya of Palacios, and Simon Losoya and Joe Losoya, both of Markham; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Marie L. Figueroa. Bay City Tribune March 1, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Walton, Brashier, Seagraves, Rice Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3656 Message Board Post: Rector Russell Walton Sept. 6, 1920 — Feb. 21, 2006 Rector Russell Walton, Jr., 85, of Bay City, died February 21, 2006, at his residence. He was born September 6, 1920, in Del Rio, Texas, to the late Rector Russell Walton, Sr. and Ann Ruth Brashier Walton. The Rev. Walton was a resident of Bay City since 1964, and was a very active member of the First Baptist Church. Rev. Walton was a former minister at Magnet Baptist and Lane City Baptist, and interim minister at Matagorda Baptist Church, and was former minister of education and youth at First Baptist Church. He also was a longtime member of the Bay City Coastalaires. Rector’s most favorite activities were his singing with the Coastalaires and his Christian witness through song at First Baptist Church, as well as other places. Survivors include: two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard “Dick” and Betty Walton of Bay City, and Jack and Sherry Walton of Ashburn, VI; brother, Leon Walton of Uvalde, Texas; three grandchildren, Brad Walton and wife Cathy of Alameda, California, Kristian Seagraves and husband Richard of Sacramento, California, and Richard Wade Walton and wife Ann of San Antonio, Texas; four great-grandchildren, Sage Walton of Alameda, California, Calder and Aidan Seagraves of Sacramento, California, and Claire Elizabeth Walton of San Antonio, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Jane Rice Walton, June 13, 2004. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2006, at the First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, Texas. Pallbearers will be Richard Lewis, Bill Bennett, Mike Henderson, Thomas Pivonka, Joe Rowland and Kevin Lawrence. Memorials may be made to the Bay City Coastalaires, 2620 Hamman Rd., Bay City, Texas 77414. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Bay City Tribune February 26, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rainey, Black, Starnes, Sasser, Duke, Pennington Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3655 Message Board Post: Ruby Rainey March 29, 1928 — Feb. 21, 2006 Ruby Lorena “Nanny” Rainey, 77, of Navasota, died Tuesday, February 21, 2006, at her residence. She was born on March 29, 1928, in Port, Oklahoma. Mrs. Rainey was a homemaker and a 4-H leader. A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 25, 2006, at Nobles Funeral Chapel with the Minister Glenn Easterly of Thornton, Texas, officiating. Interment was in Whitehall Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel, Navasota. She is survived by: her husband, in which they celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary in September 2005, Allen Calvin Rainey, Sr.; son and daughter-in-law, Allen, Jr. and Sally Rainey of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; daughters and son-in-law, Lorena Jean Black of Houston, and Sue and Harold Starnes of Navasota; very dear friends, the Minister Glenn and Gay Easterly of Thornton; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, William Sasser, and her mother, Maud Perrington Duke. Pallbearers were Jerome Brown, Kevin McKissick and John Elliot, all of Bay City, John New of Hillsboro, Brad Finley of Brenham, Clayton Douglas of Palestine, Tim Harvey of Blessing, David Hubbard of Van Vleck, and Glenn Easterly, Jr. of Thornton. Bay City Tribune February 26, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Holloway, Williams, Pierce, Highfield, Furr, Witt, McCarty, Pearson, Fisbeck, Brimberry Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3654 Message Board Post: Ila Holloway Sept. 29, 1913- Feb.20, 2006 Ila Pearl Williams Holloway was born in rural East Texas on Sept. 29, 1913, to Arter Preston Williams and Jenny Frank Pierce Williams. She was the eighth of 13 children. When Ila was five years old, her father moved their entire family from Lee County to Matagorda County by train. Three generations and all of the families possessions and livestock made the journey. Ila spent her most of her life in and near Bay City. The Williams family operated a farm near Bay City. An adjacent farm was operated by the Holloway family. Four marriages resulted between these neighbors; three Holloway brothers and a sister married two Williams sisters, a brother and a cousin. Ila married John Henry Holloway on Oct. 27, 1934, in Bay City, Texas, with her sister, Edna, attending. Four children, 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren resulted from this union. John passed away on May 9, 1973. Ila is survived: by her daughter, JoAnn Holloway Highfield of Kerrville; her granddaughter, Jennifer Highfield and husband Jimmy Furr and great-grandson, J.W. of Ingram; grandson, Travis Highfield and wife Debbie of Houston; and great-grandchildren, Hannah and Daniel of Minnesota. Daughter, Jean Holloway Witt and husband Gerald of Camp Verde, Texas. Her grandson, David Witt, wife Jeanna and great-grandsons, Jake and Josh of Denton, Texas; granddaughter, Marla Witt McCarty, husband Brian and great-grandchildren Kyle, Katie and Claire of Kerrville. Daughter, Sue Holloway of Center Point, Texas. Her granddaughter, Melissa Fisbeck Pearson, husband Tony and great-granddaughters, Emily and Savannah of San Antonio; grandson, John Mitchell Fisbeck, wife Becky and great-grandchildren Nate and Shelby of The Woodlands, Texas. Son, John Henry Holloway, Jr. and wife Billie of Spring Branch, Texas. Grandsons, Michael Holloway; Kenneth Holloway of Houston; Dusty Brimberry of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Jason Brimberry and wife Courtney and great-granddaughters Zoe and Mia of Grand Prairie, Texas. Ila moved to Kerrville, Texas, to be near her daughters. She was a proud member of the Center Point United Methodist Church. Her favorite pastimes included handwork like quilting and embroidery. She lived independently until the age of 92. Ila Holloway passed away peacefully on Feb. 20, 2006, in Kerrville, Texas, surrounded by her family. Her wisdom and sense of humor will be greatly missed. Ila is survived by: one brother, F.J. Williams and wife LaVerne of Bay City. She is preceded in death by her husband, six sisters and five brothers. Her funeral service was at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas, with the Pastor Mack McKinney officiating. Interment followed at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas. Family received friends at Taylor Bros. from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday evening. Honorary pallbearers will be her nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will include Ila’s great-nieces and nephews. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. Online condolences may be sent by visiting “www.taylorbros.net” Bay City Tribune Matagorda County, Texas February 26, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Baltrip, Southall, Harris Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3653 Message Board Post: MICHAEL J. BALTRIP - VAN VLECK [Matagorda County, Texas] VAN VLECK - Michael James Southall Baltrip, 35, of Van Vleck, died Feb. 18, 2006. He was born April 16, 1970, in Houston, to Marie Southall of Houston and Quincy Baltrip of Pearland. Survivors: stepmother, Josephine Baltrip of Pearland; brothers, Orrin Craig Southall and Paul Wayne Harris, both of Houston; and grandparents, Isham and Carrie Southall of Van Vleck. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. today at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home chapel and 6-8 p.m. tonight at St. John Baptist Church in Van Vleck. Services will be 1 p.m. Sunday at the church, the Rev. Ruben Newell officiating. Burial will be at Burial Association Cemetery. Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-5197. Victoria Advocate February 25, 2006 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gercia, Moreno Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3652 Message Board Post: HERLINDA GARCIA - PALACIOS [Matagorda County, Texas] PALACIOS - Services for Herlinda Moreno Garcia, 65, of Port O'Connor, who died Sunday, will be 10 a.m. today at Primera Iglesia Bautista, the Rev. Juan Aguilera officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Blessing. Artero Memorial Chapels, Port Lavaca, 361-552-2300. Pallbearers: Ignacio Moreno, Ramiro Moreno, Marcus Moreno, Olegario Moreno, Jose Moreno Jr., Armando Moreno Jr., Leonel Vallesteros, Juan Moreno. Victoria Advocate February 22, 2006 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ellis, Jones, Willer, Stubblefield, Bonner, Williams Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3651 Message Board Post: JERRY LEONARD ELLIS - VAN VLECK VAN VLECK - Jerry Leonard Ellis, 50, of Van Vleck, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006. He was born March 24, 1955, in Van Vleck, to U.L. and Evelyn Jones Ellis. Survivors: sisters, Mamie Willer, Wynonnia Sutbblefield, Levera Bonner and Sandra Williams; and brother, Paul Ellis. Visitation will be 3 to 9 p.m. today at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John Baptist Church, the Rev. Ruben Newell officiating. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery. Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-3489. Victoria Advocate February 22, 2006 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Babik, Chrastina, Biskup, DeSalvo Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3650 Message Board Post: CYRILL M. BABIK - MARKHAM [Matagorda County, TX] MARKHAM - Cyrill M. Babik, 82, of Markham, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006. He was born Aug. 6, 1923, in Frydeck, to the late Leopold Babik and Frances Chrastina. He was a farmer and a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Blessing and K.J.T. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors: son, C.J. Babik Sr. of Markham; sister, Lilly Biskup of Bay City; brother, Jerry Babik of Bay City; and one grandchild. Preceded in death by: wife, Catherine DeSalvo Babik; daughters, Cecilia Babik and Mary Babik; and brother, Leo Babik. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Triska Funeral Home chapel. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Blessing, the Rev. Samuel Appiasi officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, 979-543-3681. Memorials: Hospice Support Inc. Victoria Advocate February 20, 2006 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Parma, Peterson, Bowie, Sirmon, Phillips, Stange Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3649 Message Board Post: Hubert Lang Parma Nov. 30, 1934 — Feb. 16, 2006 Hubert Lang Parma, 71, of Lake Jackson, died February 16, 2006, at the Angleton Danbury Medical Center. He was born November 30, 1934, in Bay City, Texas, to the late Eddie Joe Parma and Huberta Bowie Peterson. Mr. Parma was a member of the Cedar Lane Baptist Church and a resident of Lake Jackson since 1956. In 1986, he retired from Dow Chemical as a foreman, with 30 years of service. He served in the U.S. Air Force from February 12, 1952, to February 11, 1956. On June 12, 1954, he married Thelma Jean Sirmon in Cedar Lane, Texas. Mr. Parma enjoyed watching his grandson play baseball, as well as golfing, taking care of his cattle and RVing with Thelma. Survivors include: his wife of almost 52 years, Thelma “Jeanie” Sirmon Parma of Lake Jackson; daughter and son-in-law, Patti and Cliff Phillips of Lake Jackson; grandson, Clay Phillips of Lake Jackson; sister, Ada Stange of Victoria, Texas; mother-in-law, Thelma Sirmon of Bay City; his best friend and golfing buddy, Jack Reimer; and his beloved dog, “Dolly.” In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hubert and Ada Bowie, who raised him, and by his father-in-law, Earl Sirmon. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Lakewood Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Jackson, Texas, with the Rev. Scott McKay officiating. Interment will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Van Vleck, Texas, with the Rev. William Hodge officiating. Pallbearers will be Hollie Urban, Clyde Pray, John Ashcraft, L.Z. Bryan, Leon Morris and Ron Anderson. Honorary pallbearers include Clyde Ashcraft, W.F. “Bill” Mays, Jack Reimer, Leslie Dacke and Henry Gretschel. Visitation will start at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lakewood Chapel and the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City (979)245-4613, and Lakewood Funeral Chapel in Lake Jackson (979)233-5244. Bay City Tribune February 19, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Machost, Smith, Dornak, Slayton, Long Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3648 Message Board Post: Catherine Machost Nov. 25, 1956 — Feb. 15, 2006 Catherine Smith Machost, age 49, of Allen, Texas, passed away February 15, 2006, at her home. She was born November 25, 1956, in Bay City, Texas, to Edward Wayne and Georgianne (Dornak) Smith. She was a 1975 graduate of Alice High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1979 from Southwest Texas State University. On September 1, 1979, she married Terry L. Machost in Alice, Texas. Mrs. Machost was a troop leader for the girl and boy scouts of America. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Allen. She is survived by: her husband, Terry L. Machost; children, Erin Nichole, Nathaniel, Jeremiah, Daniel and Rebecca Machost, all of Allen; mother, Georgianne Smith of Canyon Lake, Texas; brother, Michael Smith of San Antonio, Texas; sister, Debra Slayton of Montgomery, Texas; grandmother, Jessie Long of Bay City, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews and many loving friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Wayne Smith. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2006, at St. Jude Catholic Church in Allen, with the Father Anthony Moonjanattu officiating. Interment followed at Ridgeview Memorial Park. The family received friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Thursday, with a rosary service at 7:30 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home. To convey condolences or to sign an online registry, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com. Memorials may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association, 2412 W. University No. 200, McKinney, Texas 75071, or St. Jude Catholic Church Religious Education Program, 1515 North Greenville Avenue, Allen, Texas 75002. Bay City Tribune February 19, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Long, Knoll, Cook, Falkowski, Austin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3647 Message Board Post: Charles Edward Long, Jr. Nov. 5, 1934 — Feb. 14, 2006 Mr. Charles Edward Long, Jr., 71, of Charlotte, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2006, at North East Regional Medical Center. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate his life was held Saturday, February 18, 2006, at 1 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, Weddington Chapel, 3700 Forest Lawn Drive, Matthews, North Carolina. Mr. Long was born on November 5, 1934, in Bristol, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Charles Edward Long, Sr. and Violet Knoll Long. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War and was a former commander of the U.S. Power Squadron. Mr. Long had a passion for boating and fishing in Barnegat, New Jersey, and also just outside Sargent, Texas, in the Gulf of Mexico. He was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Survivors include: his wife, Betty Cook Long of Charlotte; children, Cynthia Falkowski of St. Paul, Minnesota, Charles Austin of Sargent, Texas, Edward Long of Levittown, Pennsylvania, and William Long of Charlotte, North Carolina; and six brothers, two sisters, 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials in his memory may be made to erect a steeple at Bastrop Bayou Baptist Church, 130 CR 605-C 3, Angleton, Texas, 77515, where he was a member. Arrangements for the family are in the care of Heritage Funeral and Cremation Service, Matthews/Weddington, North Carolina. An online guest book is available at hertiagefuneral.net. Bay City Tribune February 19, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Legg, Lowe, Turner, Wooten, Rehak, Myers, Kelch, McDonald, Quinn, Suffling, Green, Hodge, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3646 Message Board Post: Albert Lane Legg Aug. 8, 1927 — Feb. 13, 2006 Albert Lane Legg, 78, of Sweeny, Texas, left this world on Monday, February 13, 2006, to be with his Heavenly Father. Albert was born on August 8, 1927, in Bay City, Texas. He was the third of seven children born to the late Richard Hubert and Carrie Ethel Lowe Legg. He grew up in Bay City and graduated from Bay City High School in 1945. Shortly after, he was inducted into the U.S. Army and received his Honorable Discharge July, 1947. He was baptized at the age of seven in the First Baptist Church of Bay City, where he maintained his membership. He was employed by Phillips Petrochemical Refinery in Sweeny, Texas for 37 years, retiring on January 1, 1990. His most passionate hobby was his carpentry work, which earned him side jobs. Albert was very proud of his grandchildren, and loved them all dearly. He was much loved as a husband, father and grandfather, and will be dearly missed by all. Survivors include: his beloved wife of 44 years, Barbara Turner Legg; daughters and son-in-law, Donna Legg Wooten of Venus, Texas, and Melissa and Mark Rehak of Clear Lake, Texas; son, Brian Mark Legg of Houston, Texas; four sisters, Neva Myers Kelch of Amarillo, Texas, Norma McDonald and husband Gene, Margie Quinn and husband Rex, and Billie Suffling, all of Bay City, Texas; brother, Luster Legg of Mexia, Texas; nine grandchildren, Crystal Green and Terry Hodge of Venus, Texas, Sean, Mark, Tyler and Nicole Legg of Houston, and Brentley, Tristan and Shaela Rehak of Clear Lake, Texas; three great-grandchildren, Kayla, Marshall and Isiah of Venus, Texas; and many nieces and nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: his oldest brother, Richard Byron Legg, who was killed in World War II; a daughter, Karen Lynn Legg; granddaughter, Kaitlyn Brianne Rehak; and two brothers-in-law, John Myers and Richard Suffling. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 2006, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment followed at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Van Vleck, Texas. Pallbearers were Terry Gibson, Sean Legg, Terry Hodge, Jimmy Turner, Brent Rehak and Mark Legg. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City. Bay City Tribune February 19, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Garza, Martinez, Sandoval, Castillo, Mireles, Luera, Blanco, Renfro, Pena Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3645 Message Board Post: Rosalva Martinez Garza May 20, 1939 — Feb. 13, 2006 Rosalva Martinez Garza, age 66, of Bay City, died Monday, February 13, 2006, in Bay City. She was born on May 20, 1939, in Newgulf, Texas, daughter of the late John Manuel Martinez and Herminia Sandoval Martinez. Mrs. Garza was a homemaker and a member of Agape House Ministries in Bay City. She was a 20-year resident of Bay City and a former resident of Freeport. She was very devoted to her family, and she loved to cook and clean for them. Prayer services were held Tuesday evening, February 14, 2006, from the Wharton Funeral Home, with Pastor Thomas Matthews officiating. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2006, at the Wharton Funeral Home, with Pastor Robert Pena officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include: her daughter, Debbie Castillo and husband Rudy of Bay City; son, David Garza of Houston; sisters, Rosalinda Mireles and Delia Luera, both of Bay City, and Olga Blanco of Corpus Christi; brothers, Oscar Martinez of Ashwood, and Lalo Martinez of Boling; grandchildren, Celeste Garza, David Garza Jr., Darren Garza, Damian Garza, Robin Garza, Rudy Castillo and Tristin Castillo; and a great-grandson, Xavier Renfro Jr. She was preceded in death by sisters, Elva Pena and Herminia Garza, and brother, Ernest Martinez. Pallbearers were David Garza, Matthew Mireles, Armando Mireles, Tim Davalos III, David Garza Jr., Alex Blanco, Lorenzo De La Garza, Jason Martinez and Mark Mireles. Bay City Tribune February 19, 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/2877.1 Message Board Post: Just a few minor corrections. One of the daughters was listed as Iva D. Alisos. Her actual name was Allison. Also under pallbearers, Ballard was J.D.'s son-in-law, being married to Minnie Lee Small (Johnson) of Berkeley, CA Thank you, Sincerely, John Small grandson of Minnie Lee Small (Johnson)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Phillips, Murphy, Gee, Roberson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3644 Message Board Post: Carrie Lee Phillips March 8, 1918 — Feb. 18, 2006 Funeral services for Carrie Lee Phillips, 87, of Cedar Lake, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2006, at Bethlehem Christian Church, Cedar Lake, Texas, with the Rev. K.W. Bree, eulogist. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 until 9 p.m. Friday at the Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home chapel. She was born in Sargent, Texas, March 8, 1918, to Johnnie Murphy and Roberta Gee Murphy, and passed away February 11, 2006, in Bay City, Texas. Survivors include: a daughter, Naomi Roberson of Bay City; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. Bay City Tribune Matagorda County, Texas February 15, 2006