This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Yeamans, Vasquez, Tavassoli, Culver, Gomez Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3546 Message Board Post: Neil Yeamans March 23, 1932 - Nov. 19, 2005 Neil Yeamans,73, a resident of Aransas Pass since 1955, passed away Saturday, November 19, at a local hospital. He was born March 23, 1932, in Gulf to Douglas and Bernice Yeamans. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Aransas Pass and served on its finance committee. He was a founding member and past president of the Aransas Shrimp Co-op. He was always active in the shrimp industry in Aransas Pass and helped to make the community known as “the Shrimp Capital of the World.” He is survived by: his loving wife of 50 years, Frances Yeamans of Aransas Pass; his two daughters, Alicia (Hector) Yeamans-Vasquez of Houston, and Eileen (Mohammad) Tavassoli of Avon, Indiana; his two brothers, Douglas (Shirley) Yeamans of Aransas Pass, and Asa (Verna) Yeamans of Rockport; his sister, Phyllis Culver of Matagorda; five grandchildren, Candice Gomez, Lela, Dimitri, Nicholas and Aleksei Tavassoli; and great-grandchildren, Madison and Brendon. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2005, at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home Chapel in Aransas Pass, with the Rev. Judy Baskin officiating. Interment followed at Prairie View Cemetery. Bay City Tribune December 4, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Platt, Williams, Triplett, Cashion, Berger, Rodriguez, Day, Branch, Carr, Hossier, Gryder, West Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3545 Message Board Post: Aletha Platt Oct. 16, 1933 - Dec. 1, 2005 Aletha Platt, 72, of Bay City, died December 1, 2005, at the Methodist Hospital in Houston. She was born October 16, 1933, in Monroe, Louisiana, to the late Earl Terry, Sr. and Iris Vivian Triplett Williams. Mrs. Platt was a resident of Bay City for the past 46 years and was a beautician. Survivors include: three daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and J.L. “Butch” Cashion of Bay City, Gloria and Mark Berger of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Suzanne Platt and Ricky Rodriguez of Bay City; son, Quincy Platt of North Carolina; sisters, Rachael Day and Betty Branch, both of West Monroe, Louisiana; brothers, Billy Williams, Earl T. Williams, Jr. and Tommy Williams, all of West Monroe, Louisiana; grandchildren, Nathan Cashion and wife Martha of Bay City, Sr. Airman Philip Carr, serving in the U.S. Air Force in Iraq, Ashley Carr of Corpus Christi, and Chad Hossier of Waco, Texas; and one great-grandson, Cole Cashion of Bay City. She was preceded in death by: her son, Brad Platt; and sisters, Frances Gryder and Kathleen West. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 4, 2005, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ed Webbon officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Taylor Bros. from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Pallbearers will be Ray Polosky, Dalton “Dee” Clements, Matthew Ludwig, Jimmy Sansing, Brackston Nutt, Nathan Cashion and Chad Hossier. Memorials may be made to the Holy Cross School Library or the First Untied Methodist Youth Group. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Bay City Tribune December 4, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Head, Lloyd, Roach, McCrosky, Voyles, Rothermel, Hayes, Van Ness, Lessenberry, Gerber Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3544 Message Board Post: Aunnine Lloyd Head Aug. 28, 1923 - Dec. 1, 2005 Aunnine Lloyd Head, 82, of Bay City, died December 1, 2005. She was born August 28, 1923, in Covington, Tennessee, to William and Laura Della Roach Lloyd. She had been a resident of Bay City since 1930, was a member of the First United Methodist Church, VFW Post No. 2438 Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion Post No. 11, and the Matagorda County Birding Nature Center. She was preceded in death by: her husband of 63 years, Bert Head in 2004; one sister, Louise McCrosky; and three brothers, Aubrey Lloyd, Garner Lloyd and Thestle Lloyd. Survivors include: two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Al Voyles of Longview, and Sherry Head and Greg Rothermel of Bay City; two sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Vicki Head and Bobby and Wiem Head, all of Bay City; two sisters, Sarah Hayes of Bay City, and Robbie Van Ness of Henderson; seven grandchildren, Dale Lessenberry, David Lessenberry, Ken Head, Vim X Head, Kirk Head, Aly Head and Amira Head; and two step-grandchildren, Mike Voyles and Michelle Gerber. Funeral service was at 2 p.m. Saturday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, with the Rev. Pauline Harvey officiating. Interment followed at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing. Pallbearers were Dale Lessenberry, David Lessenberry, Ken Head, Vim X Head, Kirk Head and Billy Joe Van Ness. Memorials may be made to Matagorda County Birding Nature Center, PO Box 2212, Bay City, TX 77404, or to Phillip H. Parker VFW Post No. 2438, PO Box 269, Bay City, TX 77404. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613 Bay City Tribune December 4, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Arnold, Bock Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3543 Message Board Post: Lovie Arnold - PALACIOS [Matagorda County, Texas] PALACIOS - Lovie Arnold, 60, of Palacios, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2005. She was born Oct. 16, 1944, in Palacios, to the late Clifford Arnold and Christina Bock. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. today at Palacios Cemetery, the Rev. Gerard Cernoch officiating. Green's Mortuary, Bay City, 979-245-3489. Victoria Advocate Friday, December 2, 2005 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Soto, Hernandez, Bentancur, Martinez, Arias, Ramirez, Guevara, Verver, Gonzales Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3542 Message Board Post: Marsela H. Soto - BLESSING BLESSING - Marsela H. Soto, 79, of Blessing, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005. She was born Jan. 16, 1926, in Morales, to the late Ignacio and Manuela Bentancur Hernandez. She was a homemaker and a Catholic. Survivors: daughters, Erica Martinez, and Gloria Arias, both of Blessing, Maria Soto and Raquel Ramirez, both of Lakewales, Fla., Nancy Soto of Ohio, and Elida Guevara of Edna; sons, Egino Soto, Jessie Soto, Ray Soto, Mario Soto, and James Soto, all of Edna, Felipe Soto of Bay City, and Lupe Soto of Bloomington; sister, Mary Verver of Edna; brothers, Fernado Gonzales of Lolita, Modesto Hernandez of Edna, and Antonio Hernandez of Goliad; 45 grandchildren; 79 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Jose Soto; daughter, Juanita Soto; sons, Jose Soto and Santos Soto; sister, Lupe Hernandez; and brothers, Joe Hernandez, Facundo Hernandez, and Domingo Gonzales. Services will be 10 a.m. today at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna. Burial will be at Edna Latin American Cemetery. Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2221. Victoria Advocate Friday, December 2, 2005 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wallace Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3541 Message Board Post: Charles Howard Wallace Sept. 24, 1941 - Nov. 23, 2005 Charles Howard Wallace, 64, of Bay City, Texas died Wednesday, November 23, 2005. He was born September 24, 1941 in Huntsville, Texas. Survivors include: sons and daughter-in-law, Brian and Tina Wallace of Bremond, Howie Wallace of Bay City; mother, Elsie Wallace of Brazoria; grandchildren, Brandon and Ethan Wallace. Funeral service was at 2 p.m. Monday, November 28, 2005 at Baker Funeral Home Chapel in Brazoria with Edward Frankum officiating. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday, November 28, 2005 at Baker Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Brazoria Cemetery in Brazoria, Texas. Arrangements are with Baker Funeral Home, 118 W. Texas, Brazoria, Texas 77422. Bay City Tribune November 30, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Simpson, Turner, Potter, Davis, McCoy, Kessler, Mahavier, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3540 Message Board Post: Thelbert E. Simpson Aug. 26, 1921 - Nov. 26, 2005 Thelbert E. Simpson died on November 26, 2005 in Garden Villa Nursing Home in El Campo. He was a long time resident of Bay City, Texas. Thelbert was born on August 26, 1921 in Caldwell, Texas to James Robert and Ola Simpson. He was a veteran of World War II, serving overseas in the US Navy for four years. He was employed by Texaco in Pierce, Texas for 35 years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Doris; his parents; and his brothers and sisters, Tom Simpson, J.R. Simpson, Roberta Turner and Lela Potter. He is survived by: his nieces, Patricia Simpson Davis and Mary Catherine McCoy; his step-daughter, Donna Kessler and Judith Mahavier, four great nieces and four great nephews. Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers are Jack Poskey, Ed Kana, Cecil Davis, Stephen Davis, Kinnan Stockton, E.M. Huitt and Ted McCoy. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613. Bay City Tribune November 30, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Scheppan, Hallemann, Landry, Bohuslar Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3539 Message Board Post: Charlie Scheppan Sept. 17, 1959 - Nov. 29, 2005 Charlie "Chuck" Scheppan, 46, of Bay City died November 29, 2005 at his residence. He was born September 17, 1959 in Houston, Texas to Charlie Williams, Sr. and Fay Dell Hallemann Scheppan. He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and a lifelong resident of Bay City, and a electrician by trade. Survivors include: parents, Fay Dell and Vernis Landry of Bay City; daughter and son-in-law, Renee Nicole and Timothy Bohuslar of El Campo, TX; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Ricky Wayne Scheppan of Kennedy, Texas, and Quinn Troy and Lynda Scheppan of Bay City; niece, Cherie Scheppan of Conroe, Texas; and three nephews, Shane Scheppan of Tyler, Quinn Troy Scheppan, II and Samuel Alex Scheppan both of Bay City. He was preceded in death by his father Charlie W. Scheppan and brother Kirk Anthony Scheppan. Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005 at St. Peter Lutheran Church with the Pastor Eric Klimpel officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be Quinn Troy Scheppan, II, Samuel Alex Scheppan, Ronnie Sassman, Harry Norris, Jr., Robert Hoffman, and Jacob Andrade. Honorary Pallbearers will be Quinn Troy Scheppan and Ricky Wayne Scheppan. The family will receive friends at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday evening. Memorials may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church, 3000 9th St., Bay City, Texas 77414. Bay City Tribune November 30, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Morales, Solis, Rebello, Cortinas, Esquivel, Benavides, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3538 Message Board Post: Dean Martin Morales Nov. 14, 1970 - Nov. 26, 2005 Dean Martin Morales, 35, of Dayton, Texas, died November 26, 2005. He was born November 14, 1970, in Dallas, Texas. He was a member of the Catholic Church, a resident of Dayton the past 11 years and a former longtime resident of Bay City. Survivors include: wife, Mona Solis Morales of Dayton; sons, Forrest Dean, Brandon Michael, and Cory Wade Morales all of Dayton; sisters, Hilda and Jennie Rebello both of New Bedford, Massachusetts; and brother, David Rebello of New Bedford Massachusetts; aunts, Margaret Cortinas and husband George of Bay City, Dora Esquivel and husband Lupe of Corpus Christi; uncle, Manuel G. Benavides of Bay City; numerous cousins, and special person, Benita Saucedo. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pat Benavides, and grandfather, Manuel Benavides. Rosary was held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, and the Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with the Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Edward Cortez, Darryl Garza, Cory Morales, Eric Cortinas, Mark Martinez, Santos Avila, Jr. Richard Cervantes, Jr and Arthur Barrera. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City 245-4613. Bay City Tribune November 30, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McGill, Collins, McMichael, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3537 Message Board Post: Eugene Blair McGill Dec. 22, 1923 - Nov. 27, 2005 Eugene Blair “Mack” McGill, 81, of Bay City, died November 27, 2005, at the Matagorda House surrounded by all of his family in his final week. He was born December 22, 1923, in Spring, Texas, to the late Willie B. and James Nannie Collins McGill. Mack was a resident of Bay City since 1968, a member of the Methodist Church, and a member of the Masonic AF&AM Lodge No. 40 in Victoria, Texas. He retired from the Union Pacific Railroad after 42 years of service. Mack’s enthusiasm for life was obvious and he enjoyed good food, music, dancing, gardening, barbeque and especially deer hunting, which he did for many years, and was a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association. For the last two years, Mack endured declining health, refusing to submit, choosing rather to focus on his family, friends and life. His unfailing humor and spirit will be remembered by all of those fortunate to know him. The family wishes to thank everyone who participated in Mack’s care. It has been a large number of people, and you’ve all been wonderful. Daddy grew fond of so many of you. Please remember Daddy with a smile and know that he is in a better place, telling stories and planning jokes and celebrating his new life. Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Charla and Jim McMichael of Friendswood, Texas; son, Mark McGill of Angleton; one grandson, Andy McMichael, who was the light of his life; his sweetheart, Margaret Meador of Bay City, with whom he had so many good times and great memories; and the Meador children and grandchildren, whom he lived for the days he could spend time with them. He also is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and was blessed to have many lifelong good friends. He was preceded in death by: his wife, Bettie McGill; and all five brothers and sisters. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2005, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, with the Rev. John-Nelson Pope officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. The family received friends at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City (979) 245-4613. Bay City Tribune November 30, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Griggs, Morgan, Brown, Crenshaw, Holloway, Wiley, Powell, Hudson, Herron, Allen, Parker, Randle Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3536 Message Board Post: Kenneth James Griggs July 29, 1947 - Nov. 25, 2005 Funeral services for the Rev. Kenneth James Griggs, 58, of Bay City, and pastor of Mother Zion Baptist Church prior to death, will be held at noon Saturday, December 3, 2005, at Mother Baptist Zion Church, Bay City, with Moderator F.N. Williams, eulogist. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Mother Zion Baptist Church from 6 until 9 p.m. on Friday, with a memorial service at 7 p.m., with the Rev. Alfred Jones presiding. Griggs was born in Bay City, Texas, July 29, 1947, to Melvin Griggs and Doris Morgan Griggs, and passed away November 25, 2005, in Bay City, Texas. He was a 1965 graduate of A.G. Hilliard High School. Afterwards, he studied many disciplines, including masonry, welding and broadcasting, to name a few. In June 1982, he answered the call to his life's work to preach the gospel, and assumed the honorable role as “Rev. Griggs.” His pastoral career span almost 20 years, after being elected on December 11, 1985, to become the shepherd of the Mother Zion Baptist Church Family. In May 1990, Pastor Griggs received his Bachelor of Theology degree, made possible by the Mother Zion Church Family. After devoted study in the field of theology, he received his Doctorate of Divinity degree. Pastor Griggs labored and served the Mother Zion Baptist Church faithfully for two decades. Under his leadership, several technological and structural advances were made to the church. He was a revered pastor, preacher, teacher, mentor, counselor and friend. He was an active member of the National Baptist Sunday School and Baptist Training Union Congress, and served as chairman of the Foreign Mission Board of the Independent Missionary Baptist General Association of Texas. Pastor Griggs preached his last sermon Sunday, November 20, 2005, from Psalm 103: 1, 2, with the sermon titled, “Benefits.” His favorite Bible verse was from Psalm 121:1,2 saying, “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord which made heaven and earth.” Survivors include: his wife, Seretha Brown Griggs of Bay City; three daughters, Doris Crenshaw, Kara Holloway and Seretha Jane Griggs, all of Bay City; and two sons, Randolph Brown of Bay City, and Lorinzo Brown (and Onjaleke) of Dallas. Also: his mother, Doris Wiley of Bay City; three aunts, Carrie Powell, Jewel Hudson and Opal Herron; and one uncle, Leon Allen. Also: nine grandchildren; three god-daughters; two sisters-in-law, Inez Parker and Ladonia Randle; and one brother-in-law, the Rev. Herman Brown (and Donnie). Also: a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; and the beautiful family members of the Mother Zion Baptist Church. Active pallbearers will be the Rev. Michael Riddick, the Rev. Murray Martin, the Rev. Cedrick Howard, Dea. Ronald Scott, Dea. Jerry Manning, Brian Scott, Benjamin Scott, III, Charleston Williams, Lorinza Brown, Jr., and Randolph Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be the Rev. Herman Brown, Leon Allen, Benjamin Scott, Jr., the Rev. Louis Pointer, Jr., Herman Waddy, Jr., Reuben Desmuke, the officers and members of Mother Zion Baptist Church, pastors and ministers of Matagorda County, and the Independent Missionary Baptist General Association of Texas. Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. Bay City Tribune November 30, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gonzales, Garza, Janie Paniagua, Medina Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3535 Message Board Post: Jesus Gonzales - VAN VLECK [Matagorda County, Texas] VAN VLECK - Jesus Gonzales, 74, of Van Vleck, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005. He was born March 12, 1931, in Concrete, to Cirildo and Anestacia Garza Gonzales. Survivors: daughter, Janie Paniagua; sister, Mary Medina; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be 1 to 9 p.m. today at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel, Herman Hein officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-5197. Victoria Advocate Tuesday, November 29, 2005 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lynch, Tanner, Krug Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3534 Message Board Post: LAURYN TANNER LYNCH Memorial services for Lauryn Tanner Lynch of Murfreesboro, TN will be held Monday, Nov. 28, 2005 at Woodfin Funeral Chapel in Murfreesboro with Bro. Thomas Lynch officiating. Mrs. Lynch was born Dec. 14, 1969 in Palacios to Joe and Joyce Tanner. She died Nov. 24, 2005 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro. A loving and devoted homemaker and mother, Mrs. Lynch grew up in Palacios and received her Associate in Arts degree from Wharton County Junior College in 2001. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Michael Lynch, her son, Keith Krug and a brother, Tyrone Tanner. Arrangements were with Woodfin Funeral Chapel (615) 893-5151. The Palacios Beacon November 30, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Williams, Johnson, Watson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3533 Message Board Post: Gordon Leland Williams, Sr. Aug. 12, 1928 - Nov. 24, 2005 Gordon Leland Williams, Sr., passed away November 24, 2005, at Memorial Medical Center in Port Lavaca, Texas, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 77 years old, born August 12, 1928, in Bay City, Texas, to W.D. “Pete” and Ruby Star Williams. He was a 1947 Bay City High School graduate. He also served his country proudly during the Korean War. Leland retired from Alcoa Aluminum after many years of service. Leland is survived by: his wife, Virgie Williams; son, Gordon Lee Williams; grandsons, Lance Williams and wife, Kelly, Corey Williams, Tony Williams and Jake Williams; granddaughter, Jodi Williams; great-granddaughters, Lauren and Emily; step-children, Brady and Donna Watson, Mark Watson, Dan and Lisa Watson, and Laurie and Allen Junek; step-grandchildren, Shannon Watson, Kelly Watson, A.J. Watson, Casey Watson, Hunter Junek and Kinsey Junek; and first cousin, Adene Johnson and husband, Mark. Leland brought laughter to his family and friends and will be missed by everyone who ever knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents and his youngest son, Terry M. Williams. Visitation was held from 6 until 7 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2005, in Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 26, 2005, in the First Baptist Church, Port Lavaca. Burial was to follow in Port Lavaca Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Tony Williams, Jake Williams, Lance Williams, Corey Williams, A.J. Watson, Hunter Junek, Casey Watson and Shannon Watson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack McClain, Ted Randall, Ben Comisky, J.B. Gamilton, Wayne Bellah, Gene Scott, Joe Shafer, Ed Myers, John Bellah, Jim Badgett and David Denham. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home, 361-552-2988. Bay CityTribune November 27, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Moore, Rollins, Merrill, Tolbert Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3532 Message Board Post: Sylvia Lester Moore Nov. 6, 1918 - Nov. 22, 2005 Sylvia Lester Moore, was born November 6, 1918, in Weatherford, Texas, to Ola and Roger Rollins. She died November 22, 2005, in Bay City Texas. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Frank J. Moore; brother, Harold Rollins; and two grandchildren. She is survived by: one sister, Inez Merrill and her children of Springerville, Arizona; children, Frank (Wanda) of Redlands, California, Lance Gene (Betty) of Bay City, Texas, David (Shirley) of Pasadena, Texas, Shirley Tolbert of Porter, Texas, Harold (Lavon) of Mayflower, Alaska, and Orvin Apgar (Karen) of Porter, Texas. Sylvia lived 45 years in North Houston, where she attended Bethel and Airline Baptist Churches. She had 25 grandchildren, and 63 great-grandchildren, whom all called her “Gee-Gee.” Services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, November 28, 2005, at the Brookside Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday November 27, 2005. Bay CityTribune November 27, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Alameda, Tennant, Toney, Dintaman Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3531 Message Board Post: Patricia Sue Alameda Nov. 29, 1960 - Nov. 17, 2005 Patricia Sue Alameda, 44, of (Miracle Run Community) Fairview, West Virginia, died Thursday, November 17, 2005, at the Clay-Battelle Community Health Center in Blacksville. She was born November 29, 1960, at Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, a daughter of Donald G. Tennant and Lorelei Toney Tennant of Miracle Run. Patricia was a shoe specialist and was the manager of the shoe department of the Target store in Morgantown. She attended the Bula Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is survived by: her husband, Augustine Alameda; four sons, Craig Dintaman and Cory Dintaman, both of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, Augustine Alameda Jr. and Paul Angel Alameda, both of Bay City [Matagorda County, Texas], Texas, and one daughter, Crystal M. Alameda of Austin, Texas; one brother, Donald G. Tennant II of Houston, Texas; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Chey Ann Dintaman. Friends may call at the Owen-Neely Funeral Home in Blacksville from 2 until 4 p.m. and 7 and 9 p.m. Monday. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 1 p.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Samuel K. Hibbs, Jr. officiating. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. You may send condolences to the family at www.tennantfuneralhome.com. Bay City Tribune November 23, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Abbott, Weldon, Woods, Hall, Allen, Brown, Jackson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3530 Message Board Post: Vernell Abbott Oct. 28, 1934 - Nov. 21, 2005 Funeral services for Vernell Abbott, 71, of Bay City, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 26, 2005, at New Hope Baptist Church, Bay City, with the Rev. T.L. Richardson, eulogist. Burial will follow at Pleasant Green Cemetery in Hudgin’s Settlement. Visitation will be from 3 until 9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel. She was born in Hudgin’s Settlement, October 28, 1934, to Ollie Abbott, Sr., and Lena Weldon Abbott, and passed away November 21, 2005, in Bay City, Texas. Survivors include: two daughters, Gwen Woods of Houston, and Wanda Hall of Lake Jackson; three sons, Eddie Allen, Jr. of Angleton, George Allen of Houston, and Charles Allen of Houston; two sisters, Johnnie Brown of Houston, and Blanche Jackson of Bay City; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three aunts; a former husband, Eddie Allen, Sr.; a host of nieces, nephew, other relatives and friends. Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. Bay City Tribune November 23, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bloomfield, Tadlock, Thompson, Hill, Pointer Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3529 Message Board Post: Joe Bloomfield - BLESSING [Matagorda County, Texas] BLESSING - Joe Bloomfield, 80, of Blessing, died Monday, Nov. 21, 2005. He was born May 8, 1925 in Duncan, Okla., to the late John Luther and Malley Tadlock Bloomfield. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving with the 7th Calvary in the Pacific Theater. Survivors: daughters, Ira Mikki Thompson of Port Lavaca and Jeancie Thompson of Blessing; sister, Annice Hill of Carlsbad, N.M.; brothers, Jim Bloomfield of Sealy, Toby Bloomfield of Blessing and Corky Bloomfield of Baytown; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: wife, Jean Pointer Bloomfield. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today at Seaside Memorial Park in Corpus Christi, Dr. Watson officiating. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-4613. The Victoria Advocate Wednesday, November 23, 2005 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Perez, Velasco Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3528 Message Board Post: GABRIEL ANTONIO VELASCO PEREZ Funeral services for Gabriel Antonio Velasco Perez, 29, of Palacios, will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, 2005 at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Dwomoh officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Tequexquitla Municipal Cemeterio in Carmen Tequexquitla Tlaxcala Oaxaca, Mexico. Visitation will be at 5 p.m. Friday at the church with a rosary at 6 p.m. Mr. Perez was born Aug. 18, 1976, in Santo Domingo Teoxlomulco Sola De Vega, Oaxaca, Mexico to Telesforo Antonio and Maria Velasco Perez. He died Nov. 13, 2005. He was a painter and sandblaster for Palacios Shipyard, Inc. and a Catholic. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Reyna Antonio Velasco, Santo Domingo Teoxlomulco Sola De Vega, Oaxaca, Mexico; brothers, Hulfrano Antonio Velasco and Luciano Antonio Velasco, both of Santo Domingo Teoxlomulco Sola De Vega, Oaxaca, Mexico. Arrangements were with Atero Memorial Chapels, Port Lavaca, 361-552-5300. Palacios Beacon November 16, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Williams, Turner, Brown, Bess, Allen, Watson, Piper, Gordon Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3527 Message Board Post: Glen Williams Funeral services for Glen Williams Sr., 76, of Pledger [Matagorda County, Texas], will be held at 2 p.m. today, Saturday, at Grove Hill Baptist Church with Rev. J. Lewings officiating. Burial will follow in Union Baptist Cemetery. Mr. Williams died Nov. 8, 2005, at Gulf Coast Medical Center. He was born Aug. 19, 1929, in Pledger to A.D. and Mamie Turner Williams. Survivors include sons, Glen Williams Jr., A.D. Williams II, Lynn Anthony Williams and Cleon Williams, all of Wharton; daughters, Bobbie Brown of Houston, Elvira Bess, Mary Allen and Kaye Williams, all of Wharton; sisters, Louise Watson of Freeport, Mamie Etta Piper of Houston and Mary Alice Gordon of Wharton; 16 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives. Contact Gooden-Hatton Funeral Home. Wharton Journal-Spectator Wharton County, Texas November 12, 2005