This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Peabody, Hanson, Bourland, Hanna, Orrick, Burditt, Cobern Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3526 Message Board Post: Marion K. Peabody March 17, 1918 - Nov. 15, 2005 Marion K. (Kassy) Peabody, 87, of Bay City, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2005, at Bay Villa Healthcare Center in Bay City. Kassy was born March 17, 1918, in Bay City, Texas, to Anton and Mittie Hanson. She graduated from Bay City High School in 1936 and married Hugh D. Peabody, Jr. July 21, 1938. She and her husband moved many times during their lives, especially during Hugh’s military career. Their last move was back to the Bay City area, where Kassy lived until her death. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She was a proud member of the Texas Association for Family & Community Education and the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mrs. Peabody was preceded in death by: a daughter known as Baby Sister; parents, Anton and Mittie Hanson; brother, Johnny Hanson; sister, Sina Bourland; and her husband of 55 years, Hugh D. Peabody, Jr.; and other extended family members. Kassy was survived by: sister, Ellen Hanna of Schulenberg; brother, Paul and wife Glady Hanson of West Columbia; children, Patsy and Joe Orrick of Freeport, Mittie and Wayne Burditt of Bay City, Sina and Corky Cobern of Hurst, and Pat and Wanda Peabody of Bay City; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 19, 2005, at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, with the Father Casey Jarzombek officiating. Interment followed at Cedar Vale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers were grandsons of Mrs. Peabody. Bay City Tribune November 20, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Escamilla, Rangel, DeSantiago, Reyes, Garay, Paredes, Valdez, Arias, Charles, Barefield, Hinojosa Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3525 Message Board Post: Escilla Rangel Escamilla Feb. 14, 1920 - Nov. 15, 2005 Escilla Rangel Escamilla, 85, of Bay City, died November 15, 2005, at Bay Villa Nursing Center. She was born February 14, 1920, in West Columbia, Texas, to the late Francisco and Clementa DeSantiago Rangel. Mrs. Escamilla was a lifelong resident of Bay City and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Survivors include: five daughters and a son-in-law, Lupe Reyes of Santa Fe, Texas, Margaret Garay, Janie Garay and Yolanda and Jorge Paredes, all of Bay City, and Rachael Valdez of Freeport; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Louis and Mary Esther Escamilla of San Antonio, Joe and Georgia Escamilla of Texas City, Leroy Escamilla of Bay City, and Tony and Lucy Arias of Clute; sisters, Mary Charles of Houston, and Margaret Barefield of Port Lavaca; brothers, Ray and Louis Rangel, both of Bay City, and Juan Rangel of Houston; 45 grandchildren, 102 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Jose Escamilla; daughter, Mary Hinojosa; sister, Clara Rangel; grandchild, Ignacio Reyes; and three great-grandchildren, Gilbert Garay Jr , Steven Garay Jr. and Jon Hinojosa. Rosary was held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 17, 2005, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The funeral mass was at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, with the Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment followed at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers were Juan Gonzales, Rene and Robert Gutierrez, Pete Jr., Gilbert and Steven Garay, Joe III, Vincent and Jackie Escamilla. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Bay City Tribune November 20, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

I am researching Nancy Caroline Waldrop who married Seaborn Higginbotham. The were in Georgia then moved on to Northern Mississippi. (DeSota/Tate County, Mississippi. Nancy Caroling Waldrop Higginbotham was my gr grandpapa Joseph Ryan Waldrop's sister. She was the daughter of Rev. Green Berry and Elizabeth H. Ward Waldrop. Other brothers of Nancy was Gilbert Franklin, Henry Low and McDonald Waldrop. I am seeking any information about the Waldrop Family. I have information about the Waldrops that the Higginbothams might be interested in. I have a picture of Nancy's grave in Coldwater, Mississippi, Tate County. Other family names and locations: (Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Texas, Arkansas) Georgia, (Columbus, Orglethorpe,Macon,) (Harris County, Shiloh, Hamilton, Flat Rock, Georgia) Green Berry Waldrop 1794-1854 Elizabeth H. Ward, Waldrop Georgia Ann Elizabeth Waldrop Thornton Arthur Scott and Jimmy Ann Thornton White Stephen Franklin Waldrop Nancy Heard Waldrop (Joseph Ryan Waldrop) Henry Low Waldrop Gilbert Franklin Waldrop 1818-1835 McDonald Waldrop Major Waldrop Daniel Waldrop Ezeikle Waldrop Benjamin Waldrop (1763- Alsiey Huggard Rebecca Griffin Benjamin Waldrop (Jr.) (Born about 1824) Archibald Waldrop born about 1826,,son of Benjamin and Rachel Waldrop) Archibald Waldrop Was in Muscogee County Georgia in the early 1820s. Bodie Waldrop Gwinette County, Georgia in the 1820s Joseph Ryan Waldrop( Washington County,Alabama, Macon , Shiloh and Hamilton, Georgia, DeSo / Tate, Tepelo, Wheatley, Brinkley, Mississippi, Power Horn and Martagorda,Texas, Crittenton, Arkansas)((Orglethorpe, Georgia) Sarah Baxter (Waldrop)(Escatawpa, Vinegar Bend, Washington County,Alabama) Sarah Catherine Alexander(Waldrop) Critenton, (Arkansas) Victoria Kay Thomas (Waldrop)( Martagorda,Texas) Caroline Wilkerson (Waldrop))(Macon, Georgia) Joseph Mark Henry Waldrop(Martagorda, Texas) There is an Emily Smith married to J. R, Waldrop in 1860 Census in TN., Tippah County that may be one of Joseph Ryan Waldrop's wives. There is a family near Montgomery that was related to this Waldrop and I sure would love to talk with them again. I am also interested in getting in touch with any relative of Caroline Wilkerson Waldrop who lived in Macon , Georgia, Bibb County in the early 1850s. Joseph Ryan Waldrop's wives: 1. Nancy Heard 2. Sarah Caroline Alexander 3. Victoria Thomas 4 .Sarah Baxter (my gr grandmother) 5. Caroline Wilkerson. May be other wives we haven't found.(yet) Children of Joseph Ryan Waldrop (1826-1870) 1.Joseph Mark Henry Waldrop !858- 2.Georgia Ann Elizabeth Waldrop 1845 3.Stephen Franklin Waldrop about 1846 4.James Harry Waldrop (my grandpapa) 1869 5.Joseph Ryan Waldrop, Jr. Born 1871 (Born in the spring of 1871, after Joseph Ryan Waldrop, Sr. was ambushed shot and killed in the fall of 1870) If the other wives have children we do not know about them, yet. Also , researching a Duel that may have taken place in DeSoto/Tate County, Mississipi in 1854- 1860s.(Dr. / Rev. Joseph Ryan Waldrop) Thanking you in advance for any help. Sandra maiden name Waldrop Muscogee County, Georgia

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Louviere, Arrington, Fellers, Hobbins Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3524 Message Board Post: Tanjie Lynn Arrington Louviere Feb. 12, 1964 - Nov. 13, 2005 Tanjie Lynn Arrington Louviere, born on February 12, 1964, left us on Sunday, November 13, 2005. She is loved and deeply missed by all who knew her. She is survived by: her husband, Paul Louviere; daughter, Hilary Louviere; grandson, Ethan; parents, R.A. and Vicki Fellers and Larry “Buzzy” Arrington; siblings, Shane and Brandy; grandmother, Faye Fellers; nephews, A.J. and Ryan Fellers and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and family friends. She is preceded in death by grandparents, Steve and Lula Hobbins of Pledger, and Roland Fellers of Markham. Memorial services will be held from 7 until 9 p.m. Friday, November 18, 2005, at Lakewood Funeral Chapel, Lake Jackson, Texas. Bay City Tribune November 16, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wilson, McNeally, Tippett, Seaman, Dody, Atkinson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3523 Message Board Post: JAMES ROBERT WILSON, SR. Funeral services for James Robert Wilson, Sr., 79 of Palacios, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14, 2005 at the Palacios Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Wilson officiating. Interment will be at Palacios Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13 at Palacios Funeral Home. Mr. Wilson was born March 28, 1929 in Calvert, TX to Theodore William Wilson and Naoma McNeally Wilson. He died Nov. 11, 2005. He was a long time resident of Palacios and Victoria and a member of the Nazarene Chuch. A 38-year law enforcement veteran, he retired as Chief of Police of the City of Palacios Police Dept in Aug. 1985 after having held that position for 11 years. He had previously been with the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Dept. for 10 years. He had also operated Wilson’s Grocery Store in Palacios. He is survived by his wife, Alma Jo Tippett Wilson of Palacios; daughters and sons-in-law Pam and Garry Seaman of Palacios, and Ruth and Ray Dody of Austin; brothers Tom and Eugene Wilson of Victoria; and grandchildren James Seaman, Garry Seaman, Jr. and Michelle Janise Atkinson. He was preceded in death by his parents Theodore W. and Naoma Wilson; and by his son James Robert Wilson, Jr. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361) 972-2012. Palacios Beacon Novenber 16, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kenne, Schneider, Kliem, Karris, Stephens, Deyo Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3522 Message Board Post: Marie S. Kenne - BAY CITY [Matagorda County, Texas] GOLIAD - Marie Schneider Kenne, 90, of Goliad, formerly of Bay City, died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005. She was born May 23, 1915, in Montgomery County, to the late Ferdinand Josef and Wilhemina Kliem Schneider. She was a homemaker, business partner and a Lutheran. Survivors: daughters, Marigene K. Karris of Kenedy and Darlene Kenne of Corpus Christi; sisters, Malinda Stephens of Cleveland and Dora Deyo of Dallas; brother, Walter Schneider of Midland; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Gene Kenne; two sisters; and one brother. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. tonight at Colonial Funeral Home. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Goliad, the Rev. Paul Zwarich officiating. Burial will be at Glendale Lutheran Cemetery. Colonial Funeral Home, Goliad, 361-645-3216. Memorials: St. John's Lutheran Church. The Victoria Advocate Saturday, November 12, 2005 Victotria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Anderson, Ashcraft, Reinke, Weathers, Bullock, Gibson, Lehmann, McMinn Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3521 Message Board Post: Grace A. Anderson - VAN VLECK VAN VLECK - Grace Ashcraft Anderson, 72, of Van Vleck, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2005. She was born Nov. 25, 1932, in Matagorda County, to the late John W. and Anne Mary Reinke Ashcraft. She was a member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Bay City. Survivors: husband, W. O. "Buddy" Anderson; daughters, Terry Weathers of Sugarland and Cheryl Bullock of Mont Belvieu; son, Mike Anderson of La Marque; sisters, Maxine Gibson and Irene Lehmann, both of Bay City and Mary Elizabeth McMinn of Dallas; brothers, Wyatt Ashcraft and Clyde Ashcraft, both of Van Vleck; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Preceded in death by: brother, Wade Ashcraft. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Bay City, the Rev. Sam Starks officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-4613. The Victoria Advocate November 13, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Truitt, Stewart, Wernecke, Harlan, Franklin, Hockett Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3520 Message Board Post: Emerald Allen Truitt Dec. 12, 1927 - Nov. 8, 2005 Emerald “Buddy” Allen Truitt, 77, of Brazoria, Texas, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2005, at Brazosport Memorial Hospital in Lake Jackson, Texas. Buddy will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him. His children and grandchildren called him Honey and Pa-Pa. He worked for the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Department for 15 years as a criminal investigator. He was a member of the 100 Club and National Rifle Association. He liked to do woodwork, loved cows and horseback riding. He is survived by: his wife, Emily Truitt, Brazoria; sons, George “Skeeter” Allen Truitt (Valeria) of New Bern, North Carolina, Jerry Wayne Truitt (Georgia) of Rosharon, Charles Edward Truitt (Terrie) of Milano; daughter, Deborah Jean Stewart (David “Bud” Ewing) of Van Vleck; brothers, Hillary “Shorty” Leo Truitt (Altha) of Groesbeck, Billy Gene Truitt (Amy) of Tomball, Jake Truitt (Louise) of Brazoria, and Percy Ray Truitt (Linda) of Sweeny; sisters, Willie Lee Wernecke (Harry) of Brenham, Gloria Clarice Harlan and Georgie Leona Franklin, both of Brazoria, and Mary Bob Hockett (Brent) of Mineola; 21 grandchildren: 26 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, November 14, 2005, at Dixon Funeral Home Chapel in Brazoria, with the Rev. David Jordan officiating. Send online condolences to <www.dixonfuneralhome.com>. Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home, Inc. of Brazoria, at (979)798-9113. Bay City Tribune November 13, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Johnson, Griggs, Knapp, Agu, Carter, Fields, Moore, Matthews, Williams, Ashton, Tellison, Greer, Boone, Hebert Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3519 Message Board Post: Robert Earl Johnson Sept. 16, 1952 - Nov. 6, 2005 Robert Earl Johnson, the son of Eddie Lou Johnson Griggs and now the late Earl Griggs, was born in Bay City, Texas, Tuesday, September 16, 1952. He was the oldest of three children of the Griggs family, and shared his upbringing with his siblings, other relatives and friends. Robert grew up in the community of his birth. There he attended public school and was a graduate of the Bay City High School class of 1971. He accepted Christ at an early age while attending the worship services with his family. He was baptized by now the late Rev. A.H. Pointer and became a member of Enterprise Missionary Baptist Church in Bay City. He was a good follower and held firm to his faith and trust in God even unto his demise. He was formerly united in marriage to Joycelyn Hebert, to whom was born a son, Robert Earl Johnson, Jr. In life, he was affectionately known as “Robert Earl,” and was always willing to find his place in the “sun.” His smile, warm handshake and sweet disposition were evident he intended to be a friend to all mankind. By his passing, he will be remembered by those who knew and loved him while living here on earth. His transition from this life came Sunday, November 6, 2005, in Bay City, Texas, at 53 years, one month and 21 days. Many memories are left to his faithful and devoted mother, Eddie Lou Griggs of Bay City; four children, Robert Johnson, Jr. (and Trisha) of Kansas, Nanita Johnson and Karina Johnson Clements of Bay City, and Miranda Johnson of Beaumont; four grandchildren; two sisters, Charlotte Griggs Knapp of Houston, and Gladys Griggs Agu of Bay City; two half-sisters, Earlene Carter and Sheila Carter; two half-brothers, Jonathan Carter (Diane) and Ellis Carter; godbrother, James Robinson (and Vivian); and two nieces, Falanda and Erika. Also: three nephews, Troy, Shannon and Fredrick; four aunts, Alma Johnson Fields, Gloria Johnson Moore, Mammie Johnson and Ruby Griggs Matthews; and nine uncles, Wesley Johnson, James Johnson, Gifford Johnson, Jr., Paul Johnson, Curtis Johnson, Ellis Griggs, Robert Griggs, the Rev. Murry Griggs and the Rev. Eugene Griggs; four great-aunts, Dilcey Johnson Williams, Luberta Johnson Ashton, Thelma Tellison and Elizabeth Monroe Greer; one great-uncle, the Rev. M.L. Boone; a very special friend, Sandy Bull; also a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Griggs, November 26, 2003, and his grandparents, Gifford and Martha Boone Johnson, and Ellis and Gertrude Tellison Griggs. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, November 11, 2005, at Enterprise Missionary Baptist Church. Active pallbearers were, Earl Bonner, Hebert Fields, Murry Griggs, Jr., Rodney Griggs, Elroy Hebert, Joe Joseph, Irvin Holt, Randall Knapp, James Robinson, Adair Scott, Tracy Williams and Brandon Harris. Honorary pallbearers were, Wesley Johnson, Gifford Johnson, Jr., James Johnson, Paul Johnson, Curtis Johnson, the Rev. M.L. Boone, the Rev. Murry Griggs, the Rev. Eugene Griggs, Ellis Griggs and Robert Griggs. Final arrangements entrusted to Green’s Mortuary, 2702 Avenue C, Bay City, Texas 77414; (979)245-3489. Bay City Tribune November 13, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

Carol Ann, JRW: Joseph Ryan Waldrop GBW: Green Berry Waldrop GFW: Gilbert Franklin Waldrop HLW: Harry LaMonte Waldrop JMHW: Josep Mark Henry Waldrop Our JRW has more sighting than Elvis. Going to scoot up and visit with Ron. I will be home tomorrow afternoon. This Saturday, Ron and I are going to visit with the people who now owns GBW"s land. It was owned by the Callaways who owns the Well known(Ida Cason) Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain m Georgia. The land is now owned by the John Amos family who owns Aflax... you know the Insurance Company with the little loud mouth duck that is always screaming AFLAX! I found out who bought the land in 1840 from GBW , now I have to find the ones who bought and sold the land in the between time. When I visit Ron, I am always going in and out the 202 1/s acres he owned. All the other land he owned surrounds my neighborhood and my County. GBW constituted the many Baptist (Primitive) Churches in Harris County which is out my back door. and the Baptist where he was a Minister1832-1839 is down the street and take a right in my Muscogee County. GFW was buried 12 miles from Columbus and that makes him buried somewhere in my back yard.(almost or maybe) JRW was here in 1850, I found him listed as leaving and not paying his taxes. (Taxes, that's why I thought he might have been an artist and not a house painter. I wonder if house painters reported their jobs???hmmmman artist (painter) if he had an office downtown would have reported his earnings....I have a friend of the family (electrician)who earned nearly 80 thousand dollars a year and reported about 30 thousand....JRW wouldn't have been beyond that.) I am on top of JRW and his connection to St Stephen,Washington County, Alabama. This is where the GBW owned land. I wonder if our JRW went there to sell or if there were other Waldrops there.Washington County,Alabama is where he was Physician, Minister, Retail Merchant, KKK, beat up the Judge of Probate, State Rep. of Washington County, Justice of the Peace, bought and sold horses from other Countries., and was ambushed and killed. If Harry LaMonte matches or not, I would love to have your cousin and Harry match. Our JRW has to be the same. He is a scalawag, suspected to be thief, our stories of an duel, marry or not marry many women, some loved and adored him and some hated him, this was told to me by Aunt Louise his granddaughter and of course you have your stories of Joseph Mark Henry Waldrop. Remember the story I told you about when he was visiting Churches in Washington County preaching for days and he came home to find my grandmother holding my grandpapa who was only a few months old. She had walked the floor for days and nights, he came in and took the baby sat down and held him with elbows on his knees and his big hands around the baby's tiny little head when my grandmother slept thru the night , she woke up to find JRW in the same position holding his hands around the baby's head , JRW never moved a muscle all night. The baby , my grandpapa stop crying and the problem went away. JRW told Sara, my grandmother that the cradle part in his had had not closed and the soft spot was open and and the bone were hurting the baby, JRW, told my grandmother his hands closed the bones to form the skull,what ever he did, grandmaw Sarah said, it worked, the baby was smiling and was hungry. Then, when JRW was ambushed and killed in 1870 , this same Sarah looked over his body as the men brought him home thru the front door , she spoke as she laid her hands on his shoulder "I've always told you Joseph, you would someday come home boots first." In Washington County he was loved and hated. You know Carol Ann, we have to be related to JRW , look how you and I turned out. When it comes to researching JRW and GBW we are strong will , stubborn and refuse to let that Brick Wall stay standing. Look how we found your extra son on census, you knowing GBW had another child and how I found the child Gilbert Franklin Waldrop as that child. Look at the at least five wives...wives...maybe he married them and maybe he didn't. We've found JRW in first Georgia, then Mississippi, Texas, Arkansas and back to Georgia(Gwenette County, Harris County, Muscogee County, Macon Columbus and Orglethorpe Georgia (West Point in Georgia is also mentioned) where he did more damage. Don't forget the JRW ,Physician in TN ., with wife,Emily, and more children, and I am trying to convince you...he could have worked them in. Sounds like Emily was home base for him, when he left a wife he would go back to Emily for a while and leave a child and and then he was on his way. King HenryVlll had nothing on JRW. I am holding my breath waiting to see if HLW will match. Later, take care.....ya'll have a great week end. Sandra maiden name Waldrop Muscogee County, Georgia

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gordon, Adams, Moore, Southall, Glover, Graham Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3518 Message Board Post: Severa Gordon - PALACIOS [Matagorda County, Texas] Wednesday, November 9, 2005 PALACIOS - Severa Gordon, 80, formerly of Palacios, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2005. She was born May 6, 1925, in Palacios, to the late John and Seawillow Moore Adams. Survivors: daughters, Rosa Southall of Missouri City and Linda Southall of Houston; son, Andy D. Martinez III of Victoria; sisters, El Rose Gordon of San Antonio, Gloria Glover of Houston, and Rubye Graham of Palacios; and brothers, Elvin Adams of Palacios, Antoine Adams of San Antonio, and Henry Adams of Tacoma, Wash.; and six grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. today at Jesus Freewill Holy Temple in Bay City, Bishop Michael Hurst and the Rev. Charles Miles officiating. Burial will be at Palacios Cemetery. Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-5197. The Victoria Advocate Victoria County, Texas Wednesday, November 9, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Landeros, Cervantes, Gatica, Rivas Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3517 Message Board Post: EPITACIO “TACHO” LANDEROS Funeral mass for Epitacio “Tacho” Landeros, 62, of Palacios, were held Nov. 8, 2005 at St. Anthony dePadua Catholic Church with the Rev. Charles Dwomoh officiating. Interment will follow attttt Palacios Cemetery. Mr. Landeros was born July 9, 1943 at Torreon, Coah., Mexico to the late Manual and Virginia Cervantes Landeros. He died Nov. 6, 2005. A Catholic, he was employed by Ace Hardware. Survivors include the widow, Pola Gatica Landeros; step-daughters, Betty Sampogna, Minnie Rival, Eva Rivas Luna, Emma Garcia, all of Palacios; and Esther Rivas and Janie Rivas, both of Houston; step-son Daniel Rivas of Palacios and numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Alice Rivas, and a step-son, Adam Rivas. Pallbearers are Ephran Longoria, Gabriel Longoria, Martin Suniga, Sid Lopez, Oscar Garcia and Hector Ramos. Artero Memorial Chapels of Port Lavaca was in charge of arrangements. The Palacios Beacon November 9, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Orr, Armstrong, Lecompte, Wiley, Cartwright, Smith Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3516 Message Board Post: Lillie Mae Orr Aug. 10, 1935 - Nov. 7, 2005 Lillie Mae Orr, 70, of Wadsworth, passed away Monday, November 7, 2005, at her residence. She was born August 10, 1935, in Bay City, to Earl Ray Armstrong, Sr. and Lela Lecompte Armstrong. She was a lifelong resident of Matagorda and a member of the First Baptist Church of Matagorda. She is survived by: her husband of 53 years, Hubert Orr, Jr. of Wadsworth; daughter, Shirley Elaine Wiley and husband Ronnie of Richwood; sons, Hubert Earl Orr and wife Missie of Marysville, Washington, Joseph Mark Orr and wife Vivian of Matagorda, and David Paul Orr of Selkirk; sister, Patsy Cartwright of Elkhart; brothers, George Patrick Armstrong and Earl Ray Armstrong, Jr., both of Matagorda, and Jesse Lee Smith of Bay City; and by nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Earl R. Armstrong, Sr. and by her mother and step-father, Lela and Jesse Smith. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, November 11, 2005, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Mike Riley and the Rev. Oliver Southall officiating. Interment will follow at the Matagorda Cemetery in Matagorda, Texas. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Joseph, Brandon, Daniel and Lucas Orr, Tye Wiley and John Paul Landry. Honorary pallbearers will be her granddaughters, Heather Thawsh, Kristin Byde, Candace Landry, Cassie Wiley, Krissy Wiley and Christie Orr. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas (979)245-4613. Bay City, Tribune November 9, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mazoch, Kutach, Iselt, Zapalac, Zapalac, Morris, Muckleroy, Hoppe, Uhlig Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3515 Message Board Post: Lillian O. Mazoch Feb. 24, 1922 - Nov. 3, 2005 Lillian O. Mazoch, 83, of Sweeny, Texas, died Thursday, November 3, 2005, in Lake Jackson, Texas. She was born February 24, 1922, in Cat Spring, Texas. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. She is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Kerry and Peggy Mazoch of Houston; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Stanley Kutach of Sweeny; sister, Ellen Iselt of Victoria; grandchildren, Scott Kutach and wife Helen, Kristin Mazoch and Kortney Mazoch; great-grandchildren, Madeleine and Reagan Kutach; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Leonard Mazoch of Baytown, Al Mazoch of Beaumont, John Mazoch and wife, Mary of Orange, Nettie Zapalac of Palacios, Hattie ZapalacParick of Fredericksburg, Bettie Morris and husband Bob of Baytown, and Joyce Muckleroy and husband Robbie of Harper. She was preceded in death by: parents, August and Clara Hoppe; husband, Theodore John Mazoch; infant son; sister, Elsa Uhlig; and brothers, Elmo and Lester Hoppe. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday, November 7, 2005, at Our lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Funeral service was at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2005, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Sweeny, with the Father Wayne Wilkerson officiating. Burial was to follow at 3 p.m. Tuesday at New Ulm Cemetery in New Ulm, Texas. Pallbearers to include: Scott Kutach, Chuck Mazoch, Mike Muckleroy, David Zapalac, Donnie Knebel and Bruce Luedke. Visitation was from 4 until 6 p.m. Monday, November 7, 2005, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Sweeny. Arrangements are with Baker Funeral Home, 634 S. Columbia Dr., West Columbia, Texas 77486; (979)345-3232. Bay City, Tribune November 9, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Keyes, Boone, Hanzik, Price, Boone, Anderson, Hubbard, Rhiner, Reeves Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3514 Message Board Post: Odessa Keyes April 8, 1923 - Nov. 5, 2005 Odessa Keyes, 82, of Bay City, died November 5, 2005, at Bay Villa Nursing Center. She was born April 8, 1923, in Needville, Texas, to the late Joe and Mary Jashek Boone. Mrs. Keyes was a resident of Bay City for the past 60 years and was a Baptist. Survivors include: husband, Alvin C. Keyes of Bay City; sons and daughters-in-law, James Hanzik of Bay City, Ronald W. and Judy Hanzik of Aiken, South Carolina, Gerald and Pam Hanzik of Richwood, and Gail T. Hanzik of Wadsworth; sister, Laizetta Price of West Columbia; brother, Joe Boone of Guy, Texas; by eight grandchildren, Jamie Anderson and husband Link of Van Vleck, Amber and Angel Hanzik, both of Van Vleck, Lisa Hanzik of Houston, Leslie Hubbard of Sweeny, Kiersten Hanzik of Shelton, Washington, and Daniel and Krystal Hanzik, both of Bay City; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her son, Danny Hanzik; sisters, Florence Rhiner and Myrtle Reeves; and brother, Frank Boone. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment followed at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers were Link Anderson, Lee Hubbard, Eugene Welfel, John Paul Bundick, Timmy Goodman and Milton Poehls. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Boone, Gary Boone, Donald Rhiner, Conald Rhiner and her nephews. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Bay City, Tribune November 9, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Armstrong, Currier, Currier, Heinroth, Elder, Krenek Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3513 Message Board Post: Joyce Heinroth Armstrong Sept. 7, 1926 - Nov. 6, 2005 Joyce Heinroth Armstrong, 79, of Bay City, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2005. She was born September 7, 1926, in Baytown, Texas to Ham Lee Elder and Cordella Mae Currier Armstrong. Formerly of Channelview, she was a resident of Bay City since 1990 and a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church. She is survived by: her husband, Martin D. Armstrong of Bay City; daughter, Celine Currier and husband B.J. of Bay City; son, Albert Walter Heinroth II and wife Elizabeth Lynn of San Marcos; brother, Tommy Joe Elder of Conroe; and grandchildren, Chadley Scott Krenek, Shelley Rene Krenek, Erich Lloyd Heinroth and Lisa Elizabeth Krenek. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Albert Walker Heinroth. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Eric Klimpel officiating. Committal services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at the Chapel of the Chimes Mausoleum, 3919 Garth Road, Baytown, Texas 77521. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979)245-4613. Bay City, Tribune November 9, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Alexander, Ward, Hawkins Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3512 Message Board Post: Minister John L. Alexander June 28, 1952 - Nov. 4, 2005 Funeral services for Minister John L. Alexander, “Mr. Motion,” 53, of Richwood, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 12, 2005, at Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake, Texas, with the Rev. Kenneth Bree officiating, and the Rev. Lewis Roberson will bring the message. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake, Texas. He died Friday, November 4, 2005, at Brazosport Memorial Hospital in Lake Jackson, Texas. He was employed by Dow Chemical for over 28 years before retiring. He was a 1970 graduate of Van Vleck High School. He attended and served on the board at Greater Works Ministries in Angleton, Texas, under the leadership of Pastor Thomas R. Woodard. Survivors include: father, Elery Alexander, Cedar Lake; sons, Michael Ward (Danielle) of Humble, Everette Hawkins of Houston, John Alexander of Richwood, and Joel Alexander (Nikkie) of Brazoria; brothers, Wayne Alexander (Catherine) of Houston, and Elery J. Alexander (Rosie) of Cedar Lake; eight grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Active pallbearers will be Bobby Smith, Albert Smith, Jr., Hollis Woodard, Michael Wyren, James Holmes and Thomas Bernard. Honorary pallbearers will be Clifford Bernard, Jr., Robert Clay, Joe Young, Otis Petteway, Jr., Willie Carter, Jr., James Wright, Carl Brown, Wilbert Hall, Jerome Brown and Larry Young. Visitation will be from noon until 8 p.m. on Friday, November 11, 2005, at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria, Texas. There will be viewing at the church from 10 until 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 12, 2005, only. There will be no viewing afterwards. Send online condolences to www.dixonfuneralhome.com. Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at (979)798-9113. Bay City, Tribune November 9, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dismukes, Liedorff Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3511 Message Board Post: MARY VIRGINIA DISMUKES Graveside services for Mary Virginia Dismukes 85, of Palacios, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2005 at the Palacios Cemetery with Rev. Charles Dwomoh officiating. Miss Dismukes was born Dec. 22, 1919 in Palacios to the late James and Rosalee Liedorff Dismukes. She died Nov. 4, 2005 at her residence. Miss Dismukes was a life long resident of Palacios, a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, and a member of the Catholic Daughters. She was a former longtime employee of the Palacios Beacon and then served as secretary for the Matagorda County Pct. 3 Commissioner’s office for many years. She is survived by her nephew James Dismukes of Houston; and sister-in-law Lois Dismukes of Palacios. Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361) 972-2012. The Palacios Beacon November 9, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Havel, Hobizal, Misener, Sanders, Bain Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3510 Message Board Post: Daniel J. Havel - VICTORIA Daniel J. Havel, 63, of Victoria, died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2005. He was born Feb. 2, 1942, in Crescent, to the late Anton M. and Rosalie Hobizal Havel. He was a technical engineer at Alcoa for 35 years before retiring. He was a member of Faith Family Church. Survivors: daughter, Heather Misener of Tivoli; sons, Hoyt Havel of Amarillo, Holt Havel of Bay City [Matagorda County, Texas] and Eric Havel of Austin; sisters, Patricia Sanders and Rose Marie Bain, both of El Campo; brothers, Jerome Havel of San Antonio and Robert Havel of El Campo; and seven grandchildren. Preceded in death by: wife, Joy L. Havel. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Faith Family Church, the Rev. Larry Helms officiating. Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery with a flag folding presented by the Victoria County Veterans Coucil. Memorials: Faith Family Church. The Victoria Advocate Saturday, November 5, 2005 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hart, Hammond, Beavers, Curnutt, Leach, Woodall, Evans Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3509 Message Board Post: Wally Hart May 29, 1938 - Nov. 3, 2005 Wally Hart, 67, of Bay City, died November 3, 2005, at the MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas. He was born May 29, 1938, in Hunt County, Texas, to the late Millard F. and Nora Hammond Hart. Mr. Hart was a resident of Bay City for the past 39 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was the former owner and operator of the Butcher Shop in Bay City. Survivors include: wife, Shirley Beavers Hart of Bay City; two daughters and a son-in-law, Page Hart of Denver, Colorado, and Lisa and Rich Curnutt of Shreveport, Louisiana; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Pam Hart of Arlington, Texas; two sisters, Beverley Leach and Nancy Woodall, both of Greenville, Texas; and three grandchildren, Morgan Evans of Arlington, Ricky Curnutt and Sarah Curnutt, both of Shreveport, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by: his son, Kyle Hart; and brother, William Hart. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, November 7, 2005, at the First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers include Dean Gantt, Gene Woodall, Jay Kennedy, Lacy Lowery and Rick Curnutt. Memorials may be made to MD Anderson Research, Metastasis Program, PO Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. (979)245-4613. Bay City Tribune November 6, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas