This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Garay, Torres, Escamilla, Lopez, Sanchez, Estrada, Montalvo, Zboral, Martinez, Garza, Ruiz Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3468 Message Board Post: Pete Garay Oct. 11, 1944 - Oct. 4, 2005 Pete Garay, 60, of Bay City died October 4, 2005 at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. He was born October 11, 1944 in Bay City, Texas to the late Anastacio and Olivia Torres Garay. Mr. Garay was a lifetime resident of Bay City and was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Survivors include: wife, Margaret Escamilla Garay of Bay City; sons, Pete Garay, Jr., Gilbert Garay, and Joe Garay all of Bay City, Baltimore Garay of Tuson, Arizona; daughters and sons-in-law, America and Gerardo Lopez, Gina and Joe Sanchez, JoAnn Garay and Dante Estrada, and Corine and Albert Montalvo, Jr. all of Bay City; brothers, Anastacio Garay, Jr. of Houston, Julio Garay, Alfred Garay, Abel Garay, Adolf Garay and Steven Garay all of Bay City, Lee Garay of Houston, Texas, Felix Garay of Texas City, Texas, and Benino Garay of Russellville, Arizona; sisters, Rosalinda Zboral, Elida Garay and Adel Martinez all of Bay City, Virginia Garza of Russellville, Arizona, and Erminia Garay of Angleton; 24 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jose and Paul Garay; sisters, Janie Ruiz, Benne Garay, and Maria Garay; and grandson, Gilbert Garay, Jr. Rosary was held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, October 6, 2005 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, and the funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Friday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment followed at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers were Pete Garay, Jr, Gilbert Garay, Joe D. Sanchez, Dante Estrada, Albert Montalvo, Jr, and Mac Briscoe. Honorary pallbearers were Phillip Soto, Joe D. Sanchez, Jr, Branden Sanchez, Michael Garay, Jimmy Montalvo, III, Jonathan Sanchez, Jose C. Garay, and Pete Garay, III. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979)245-4613. Bay City Tribune October 9, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tolson, Robinson, Austin, Lott, Brown, Watt Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3467 Message Board Post: Ernest Tolson Oct. 3, 1923 - Oct. 1, 2005 Ernest Tolson, 81, was born in Wadsworth, Texas on October 3, 1923 to the late Ernest Tolson, Sr. and Helena Robinson Tolson. He was raised in Bay City, Texas by the late Florence and Marie Robinson. Ernest died Saturday, October 1, 2005 at his residence. Ernest joined the U.S. Army in 1942 and served approximately one and a half years. He returned to Bay City, Texas and completed high school with his class. He graduated from Hilliard High School in 1945. Afterwards, he studied optometry for two years at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. Later, he worked at Celanese in Bay City, Texas. He was the first black male to be hired with this company and retired after 20 years of dedicated service. Ernest was a loving and caring man who acknowledged his relationship with God. He was a people person and made many friends. His leisure time was spent playing golf, dominoes, and spending time with his grandchildren. He leaves to cherish: his wife, Mary Tolson; one son, James Austin, Jr.; three daughters, Charlotte Tolson Lott (Clarence), Patricia Ann Brown, and Margery Watt (Fred); 12 grandchildren, Monique, Jennifer, Courtney, Jason, Marcus, Lisa, Cathy, Derrick, Reginald, Shay, Derrick and Terrance; 14 great-grandchildren; one brother, Elbert Tolson (Ocie); great-uncle, Ernest Robinson; one aunt, Rhena Robinson, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services for Ernest Tolson are scheduled for 1 p.m., Thursday, October 6, 2005, at Enterprise Baptist Church, 2420 Avenue B in Bay City. Viewing will be from noon until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5, 2005 in the chapel of Green’s Mortuary, 2702 Avenue C in Bay City, 979-245-3489. Bay City Tribune October 5, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Taylor, Walker, Parsons, Smith Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3466 Message Board Post: Saundra Faye Taylor Saundra Faye “Sandi” Taylor, 60, of Bay City, Texas, formerly of Charleston, died September 23, 2005 at Colorado Fayette Hospital, Weimar, Texas. She attended Calvary Baptist Church, Bay City. Sandi was a talented porcelain doll maker, winning several red and blue ribbons, and worked several years for World publishing. She also worked for a local quilt shop in Texas where she made beautiful quilts. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Walker and Frances Parsons; and stepfather, Holley Parsons. She is survived by: husband of 44 years, Alfred “Al” Taylor of Bay City; sons, Allan Taylor of Bay City and Chase Taylor of Houston, Texas; daughter, Faith Smith of Strausburg, Virginia; twin brother, Paul Walker of Oscoda, Michigan; five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Services were at 2 p.m. , Thursday, September 29, 2005 at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston, with the Rev. Jim Phillips officiating. Burial was in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Bay City Tribune October 5, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Preuss, Schultz, Hadley, Merton, Hinton, Bassham, Richmond, Vaughn, Wigginton, Schneider, Evans, Muscik, Fowler, Sulak, Avants Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3465 Message Board Post: Mamie Mae Preuss Dec. 19, 1921 - Oct. 3, 2005 Mamie Mae Preuss was born in Bellville, Texas on December 19, 1921 to the late Mamie and Awald Schultz. She was proud to tell everyone that she was 83 years old and was looking forward to her 84th birthday. She left her earthly cares behind on October 3, 2005 at Victoria, Texas to join her Heavenly family. She had a deep and abiding faith in God and prayed daily for the safety and well being of her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Ervin Henry Preuss; a brother, Emmit Schultz; sisters, Mary Jane Hadley, Elsie Merton, and Myrtle Hinton. She is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Charlie and Vernice Schultz of Rosenberg, whom she loved dearly. She will be missed by: her children, C.A. and Nancy Preuss of Ganado; Gladys and Billy Bassham of Ganado; and Joyce and Mitch Richmond of Bay City. She was especially proud her grandchildren, Arthur Preuss (Donna) of Conroe, Jackie Vaughn (Randy) of Victoria, Bobbi Wigginton (Jay Paul) of El Campo, Vicki Schneider (Patrick) of Bastrop, Candiss Evans (Terry) of Katy, and Curtis Richmond (Rachael) of College Station. She loved to brag about her great-grandchildren, Ryan Muscik, Kayla, Eric, and Alyssa Preuss, Devin Fowler and Kendra Vaughn, Jason Sulak and Lauren Wigginton, Chelsea and Allison Schneider, Dane Evans, Madison Avants, and Austin Evans. She was looking forward to the birth of her fourteenth great-grandchild in December. She is mourned by a host of friends and extended family. She will be especially missed by her close circle of friends who enjoyed daily phone calls and trips around town and to church. Many have already missed seeing her red and white truck traveling the streets of Ganado. Mamie and Ervin are remembered for the wonderful barbecue they cooked and served at their restaurant, Ganado Barbecue Stand. Mamie loved telling everyone about her years of driving a truck during the time they owned and operated a trucking business in Ganado. She also enjoyed embroidering keepsakes for her friends and family. Mamie worked many long, hard hours along side her husband. She was a strong woman, a faithful wife and a beloved mother and grandmother who will be sorely missed by everyone she touched. Pallbearers are Charles Wayne Preuss, Marty Preuss, Mike Standley, Jeff Merton, Larry Gonzales, and Donnie Tegeler. Honorary Pallbearers are Dr. Bruce Bauknight, the special angels who cared for Mamie at DeTar Hospital, her close circle of friends, and all those who faithfully visited her over the last several months. Mamie’s life will be celebrated on October 7, 2005 at 10 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church in Ganado, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ganado Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. James Lutheran Church. Bay City Tribune October 5, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hlavinka, Milich, Lowe, Salinas, Munson, Bevers Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3464 Message Board Post: Stephanie Milich Hlavinka June 12, 1924 - Oct. 3, 2005 Stephanie Milich “Steffie” Hlavinka, 81, of Bay City died October 3, 2005 in Bay City. She was born June 12, 1924 in Czechoslovakia to Emil and Anna Milich. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and had been a resident of Bay City for 60 years. She is survived by: two daughters and a son-in-law, Linda and Johnny Lowe of Bay City and Mary Salinas of Galveston and by two grandchildren Stephanie Munson and her husband Stratton of Angleton and Jack J. Bevers III of Houston. She was preceded in death by her husband, John S. Hlavinka, a daughter Betty Bevers, five sisters and three brothers. A rosary will be read at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2005, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Bay City Tribune October 5, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Goode, Metcalf, Stunz, Noessel Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3463 Message Board Post: William Robert Goode, Sr. Dec. 7, 1926 - Sept. 30, 2005 William Robert Goode, Sr., age 78, of Bay City, died Friday, September 30, 2005 in Sweeny, Texas. He was born on December 7, 1926 in Lane City, Texas, the son of the late Horace Slade Goode Sr., and Winefred Charlotte Metcalf Goode. Bill worked in the oil field business all of his life, working for the same company, even though it changed owners and names several times. He started as a roughneck, at the age of 17 while in Wharton High School and retired after 49 years of service with the Richard’s Drilling Co. as a Senior Vice-President. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served in occupied Germany after WW II. He married Elwanda Stunz on October 2, 1957 in Houston. Bill was a 26 year resident of Bay City and was Methodist by faith. He loved family, fishing, hunting and being with his many good friends. Funeral services were held at 10 am Monday October 3, 2005 at the Wharton Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Morgan officiating. Private family graveside services and interment followed in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton. Survivors include: his wife, Elwanda Stunz Goode of Bay City; son, William Robert Goode, Jr. of Wharton; brothers, Horace Goode Jr. of Wharton, Stanley Goode of Pasadena and Donald Goode of Missouri; grandchildren, Vanessa Goode of Sealy and Robert Goode of Columbus, Texas; three great-grandchildren. Besides his parents, Bill was preceded in death by a sister, Billie Noessel and a brother, Joe Goode. Pallbearers were Stan Goode, Chuck Goode, David Goode, Jim Cochran, Coy Glenn, Charles Moritz and Felix Noessel. Memorials may be made to your charity of choice. Bay City Tribune October 5, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bartosh, Wind Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3462 Message Board Post: Bethany Ann Bartosh Nov. 22, 1986 - Oct. 2, 2005 Bethany Ann Bartosh, age 18, was lifted up on angels wings by our Lord on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005. A caregiver to all who knew her, she was born to James and Ruth Ann Bartosh of Bay City on Nov. 22, 1986. She was a graduate of Bay City High School and a freshman at Blinn College, soaring toward the brightest of futures when suddenly called to Heaven. Bethany is survived by her loving parents and her big brother, Lyndon; her grandfather, Edward James Bartosh and grandmother, Mary Ann Wind; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many caring friends. She will be missed by all. If ever a soul was too kind and generous for this mortal life, hers was. A higher calling must have been her destiny. A memorial service will be held in her honor at Danevang Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2005. Refreshments will be served afterward at the Community Meeting Hall. Memorials may be made to Danevang Lutheran Church, PO Box 246, Danevang, Texas 77432 or St. Peter Lutheran Church, 1909 Peach St., Bay City, Texas 77414. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Bay City Tribune October 5, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hale, Smith, Shockley, Goode, Hickey, Johnson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3461 Message Board Post: Leoma J. Hale Friday, September 30, 2005 CORPUS CHRISTI - Leoma J. Smith Hale, 89, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005. She was born Feb. 23, 1916, in Matagorda County, to the late Thomas B. and Irma Smith. She worked in the Matagorda County Tax Office for 20 years, many of those years as Chief Deputy, and was a member of First Baptist Church in Bay City, retired from Cages Six Points Store as a bookkeeper with 17 years service and was a member of Parkdale Baptist Church. Survivors: daughters, Barbara Hale of Splendora, and Judy Shockley of Corpus Christi; son, Bryan Hale of El Campo; sisters, Ethel Goode of Kingsville and Pauline Hickey of Bay City; brother, Tom Smith of El Paso; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Ardie E. Hale; son, Connie E. Hale; sister, Myrtle Johnson; brothers, Oscar Smith and Joe Smith; and three grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Cage-Mills Funeral Directors, in Corpus Christi. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing [Matagorda County, Texas]. Cage-Mills Funeral Directors, Corpus Christi, 361-854-3282. Victoria Advocate Saturday, October 1, 2005 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Arnold, Hairston, Cloud Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3460 Message Board Post: Sue A. Arnold - BAY CITY [Matagorda County, Texas] BAY CITY - Sue Ann Arnold, 44, of Bay City, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2005. She was born Sept. 26, 1961, in Bay City, to Wilhelm Henry "Sonny" Arnold of Bay City and Wanda Lynn Hairston Arnold of Van Vleck. Survivors: daughter, Erica Faye Cloud of West Columbia; and brother, Bennie William Arnold of College Station. Family visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. today at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at the chapel, the Rev. Dave Barclay officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-4613. Victoria Advocate Saturday, October 1, 2005 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Walker, Richardson, Marks, Meadows, Jenkins, Redd, Wright, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3459 Message Board Post: Joyce Walker Oct. 24, 1949 - Sept. 21, 2005 Joyce Gayle Richardson Walker, 55, of Dickinson, passed away Wednesday evening, September 21, 2005, at Spring Branch Medical Center Hospital. Gayle was the first-born child of K.J. and Bessie Richardson. After graduating from Van Vleck High School, Gayle attended Massey Business College. Gayle married Bobby Harold Walker, Jr. on April 17, 1981, and they made their home in Dickinson, Texas. Gayle was working as an administrative assistant for Galveston County in the County Extension Office, where she devoted her time and talent to children through 4-H and many other organizations. She was an active member of Grace Community Church, where she taught a weekly Bible class for young children. Gayle was preceded in death by her father, K.J. Richardson. She is survived by: her husband, Bobby Harold Walker, Jr. of Dickinson; two daughters, Tricia Marks and husband Andy of Florida, and Amanda Meadows and husband Adam of League City; two grandsons, Ryan and Nicholas Jenkins of Bay City; mother, Bessie Richardson of Sweeny; two sisters, Wanda Redd of Bay City, and Patty Wright and husband Dale of Sugar Land; one brother-in-law, Tommy Walker and wife Linda of Texas City; plus six nieces, two nephews and many other loving family members and wonderful friends…and her devoted pet schnauzer Belle and loving grand-dog Maggie. Services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2005, at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas. Interment to follow at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster, Texas. Family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2005, at Crowder Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Corrie Bowen, Jeff Davenport, William Johnson, Bill McGlothlin and Sean Walker. Gayle will be missed by all that knew and loved her. Bay City Tribune September 28, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Savage, Lund, Eberle, Steakley, Dahlkamp, Krahmer, Morton Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3458 Message Board Post: Berenice Savage March 18,1920 - Sept. 23, 2005 Berenice Minerva Lund Savage, 85, of Gonzales, Texas, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2005. Berenice was born in Milan, Minnesota, to John and Kristine Lund. Berenice was a Registered Nurse and had studied nursing at the Rochester School of Nursing and the Mayo Clinic. She resided for many years in Bay City, Texas, where she worked as a hospital oncology nurse, a clinic nurse and, for many years, a school nurse for the Bay City ISD. Berenice was a member of the Lutheran Church of Appleton, Minnesota, and she attended the Presbyterian Church of Gonzales. She served in the United States Army as a second lieutenant in the Philippines during WWII. Bernenice was a member of the Appleton, Minnesota, VFW. Berenice is survived by: two sons, Hamilton Wadsworth “Pip” Savage III, and wife Terri of Austin, Texas, and John Morris Savage and wife Robyn of Blessing, Texas; one daughter, Christine Eberle and husband Steiner of Gonzales, Texas; six grandchildren, Stefanie Kristine Eberle, Jessica Anna Eberle Steakley, Sundie Kristine Savage Dahlkamp, Kristine Nicole Savage Krahmer, William Jordan Savage and Emily Kaye Savage; one great-grandchild, Anna Christine Steakley; and one sister, Harriet Morton of St. Paul, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Clarence Oscar Lund. Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 5, 2005, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton, Minnesota, with the Pastor Scott Nagel officiating. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123-1718, or the PDK Foundation, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 400, Kansas City, MO, 64114. Bay City Tribune September 28, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Massingill, Hubenak, Prochoska, Lowery, McBee, Englund, Webb Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3457 Message Board Post: Tillie Massingill July 22, 1919 - Sept. 24, 2005 Tillie Annie Massingill, 86, of El Campo, died on September 24, 2005. She was born on July 22,1919, in Pierce, Texas, to the late Frank and Rosalie Prochoska Hubenak, and had resided at the Legacy in Bay City for the past seven years. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and the SPJST. Tillie was a homemaker. Tillie is survived by: sons, C.J. Massingill and wife Bonita of Canyon Lake, Ron Massingill and wife Brenda of Dallas, and Ken Massingill and wife Kathy of Grandbury; grandchildren, Rem Massingill, Kim Lowery, Tam McBee and Carol-Lin Englund; great-grandchildren, Cody Hall, Derek Hall and Tye McBee; and sister, Olga Webb of El Campo. Tillie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, C.J. Massingill Sr., and brothers, Jimmy, Robert, Frank, Avin Sr. and Edwin Hubenak. Visitation was at noon Monday, September 26, 2005, at Triska Funeral Home. A parish rosary was recited at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2005, at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. Burial followed at Holy Cross Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Tommy Hubenak, Avin Hubenak, Leon Webb, Rooster Lieb, Billy Fuechec and Daniel Hubenak. Honorary pallbearers are Albert Wied, Richard Hubenak, Ricky Hubenak and Glen Sczech. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, P.O. Box 96268, Washington, DC, 20090-6268. The family would like to thank the Legacy Nursing Home of Bay City for their loving care for Tillie the past seven years. Also special thanks to caregiver Ruby Huerta. Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, Texas, (979)543-3681. Bay City Tribune September 28, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: James, Williams, Johnson, Murroy, Allen Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3456 Message Board Post: J.L. James, Jr Aug. 29, 1953 - Sept. 16, 2005 On August 29, 1953, a son was born to J.L. and Willie Pearl James Sr. in Pledger, Texas, named J.L. James Jr. He was raised and attended school in Van Vleck, Texas. He accepted Christ at an early age. After graduating from high school, he attended Prairie View A&M University and shortly after joined the United States Army. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Trina Williams on July 17, 1973. Two children blessed this union, Olympia and Broderick James. He was called home on Friday, September 16, 2005, in Houston, Texas. He leaves to cherish many memories: a loving wife, Trina James; two children, Broderick James and Olympia James of Killeen, Texas; four sisters, Edith Johnson of Bay City, Texas, Earnestine Murroy of Pledger, Texas, Bonnie Lola Allen of Bay City, and Tiny Faye James of Bay City; three brothers, Carlton Ray James and Freddie C. James of Bay City, and Andrew James (Judy) of Dickerson, Texas; two granddaughters, Kosmone and Brelyn James; three grandsons, Trashode, Arthur and Broderick Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter and parents, J.L. and Willie Pearl James. Funeral services for J.L. James Jr, 52, of Bay City, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 1, 2005, at St. John Baptist Church in Van Vleck, Texas, with the Rev. Ruben Newell. Burial will follow in Union Baptist Cemetery in Pledger, Texas. Mr. J.L. James Jr. will lie in state from 1 p.m. until the funeral services Saturday. Visitation will be in the chapel of Green’s Mortuary from noon until 8 p.m. Friday, September 30, 2005. Green’s Mortuary of Bay City, Texas is in charge of arrangements, 979-245-3489. Bay City Tribune September 28, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Carter, Dickerson, Wheat Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3455 Message Board Post: Shane Dickerson Carter Feb. 27, 1955 - Sept. 23, 2005 Shane Dickerson Carter, of Montgomery, Texas, left this world and joined her Heavenly Father on September 23, 2005. She was born to John and Joan Dickerson on February 27, 1955, in Bay City, Texas. Shane grew up in Bay City and lived her early adult years there. She graduated in 1977 from Southwest Texas State University with a degree in Interior Design. A member of ASID, she was co-owner and designer of Interiors by Shane in Bay City for many years, and later was a partner in Lagniappe. In 1988, Shane married Don Carter and moved to the Conroe area. The family has since resided in Walden on Lake Conroe. Because of Don’s career with Edward Jones, Shane had many rewarding friendships and experiences with the Edward Jones “family.” Shane was a devoted wife, mother, daughter and friend. A talented designer by training and instinct, she also was people oriented, as her former clients would attest. Shane possessed a lifelong passion for dance, from childhood recitals, to the disco dance floor, to her middle-age tap lessons and performances. Her positive outlook, her sense of style and her exuberant personality will be sorely missed. Services for Shane will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 29, 2005, at Metcalf Funeral Chapel in Conroe, with the Rev. Mike Landes and the Rev. Mike Steele officiating. A graveside service will be at 4 p.m. at Cedarvale Cemetery (north entrance) in Bay City, with the Rev. John Pope officiating. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, at Metcalf Funeral Home. Shane is survived by: her husband, Don Carter; son, Mark; parents, John and Joan Dickerson; siblings, John Dickerson III and Jane Dickerson; nieces, Evan Wheat, Lauren Wheat and Caroline Dickerson; and nephew, Hawes Dickerson. In addition, she is survived by Lynn Longwill, Barb Holt, Rita Hinds, Diana Mathis, Cindy Garrett, Bruce Larson (Mark’s godfather) and a host of other friends and family. Serving as pallbearers will be Mark Carter, Don Heathcott, Jimmy Maxwell, Duane Rossmann and Bruce Larson, In memory of Shane, donations may be made to the Montgomery County Community Foundation, 57 Blush Hill, Conroe, Texas, 77304, or the charity of your choice. Bay City Tribune September 28, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Butter, Ryman, Culver, Baas Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3454 Message Board Post: Francis Ray Butter June 6, 1932 - Sept. 25, 2005 Francis Ray Butter, 73, of Wadsworth, died September 25, 2005. He was born June 6, 1932 in Francisville, Texas, to Frank Lawrence Butter and Katie Ryman Butter. He was a lifelong resident of Wadsworth, a farmer and the former owner of Butter’s Cut Rate Liquor Store. He is survived by: his wife, Lothell Marie Culver Butter of Wadsworth; and by one sister, Evelyn Baas of Houston, Texas. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2005, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2005, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wadsworth, with the Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating. Interment will follow at St. Francisville Cemetery in Wadsworth. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune September 28, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Broughton, Bailey, Nolte, Ball, Badon Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3453 Message Board Post: Rena Broughton Oct. 3, 1907 - Sept. 19, 2005 Rena Elizabeth Bailey Broughton, 97, of Bay City, passed away Monday, September 19, 2005, at her residence. She was born on October 3, 1907, in Matagorda, Texas, to parents Weston and Annie Nolte Bailey. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Bay City and volunteered for many local service organizations in Bay City. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William Herwin Broughton, and a son, Weldon Eugene Broughton. She is survived by: grandchildren, Weldon and Lisa Broughton, and Laura and Lee Ball; a daughter-in-law and close friend, Nan Broughton; and great-grandchildren, Tyler Ball, Heather Broughton, Hayley Ball, Larielle Badon and Hunter Ball; her caretaker, Willie Bonner; as well as her other caretakers. A private burial will be at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City and a memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, September 30, 2005, at the First Baptist Church of Bay City, with Dr. Michael Zimmerman officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Broughton, Frank Sliva, Paul Sliva, Andy Anderson, Courtney Grover, Bruce Glover and Bill Heiligbrodt. Services are under the direction of Bay City Funeral Home. Bay City Tribune September 28, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rowell, Andrus, Heith Benzine, Jones, Sager, Griffin, Parks Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3452 Message Board Post: Howard Derick Rowell Jan. 1, 1963 - Sept. 17, 2005 Derick Rowell, age 42, of Allen, Texas, passed away on Sept. 17, 2005, in Matagorda, Texas. He was born on Jan. 1, 1963, in McAllen, Texas, to Edwin Jackson and Lynette (Andrus) Rowell. Derick was a self-employed businessman. Derick is survived by: his wife of 13 years, Kim Rowell of Allen; mother, Lynette Andrus Rowell of McKinney, Texas; children, Heith Benzine and wife, Ellen, of Richardson, Texas, Aaron Benzine of Allen; Chris Rowell of McKinney, and Stephen Rowell of Allen; brother, Jon Rowell and wife Jeanie of McAllen, Texas; brothers-in-law, Terry Jones and wife Vickie and Mark Jones and wife Debbie; mother-in-law, Dixie Sager; nephews, Michael and Ray Rowell, Bryan Jones and wife Kristin, Justin Jones and Tristin Jones; nieces, Staci Jones, Angela Griffin and Audrey and Allyson Parks; and his very best friend since childhood, Jerry Don Pyle. His father, Edwin Jackson Rowell, precedes him in death. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel. Visitation will be from 6:30 until 9 p.m. Wednesday evening at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home. To convey condolences or to sign an online registry, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com. Bay City Tribune September 21, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Burnett Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3451 Message Board Post: Carrie Sidney Burnett Feb. 28, 1922 - Sept. 15, 2005 Funeral services for Carrie Sidney Burnett, 83, of Cedar Lane, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005, at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Cedar Lane, Texas, with the Rev. Steven C. Staten officiating. Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery in Cedar Lane. Visitation will be from noon until 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, 2005 at Green’s Mortuary. Carrie will lie in state at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church from 10 until 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005. Green’s Mortuary is in charge of arrangements, 2702 Ave C, Bay City, Texas, (979)245-3489. Bay City Tribune September 21, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sanford, Courtney, Case, Lewis, Robbins Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3450 Message Board Post: Ernette C. Sanford Oct. 16, 1915 - Sept. 15, 2005 Ernette C. Sanford, 89, of Palacios, passed away Thursday Sept. 15, 2005, at her residence. She was born Oct. 16, 1915, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to the late Ernest Franklin and Olah Case Courtney. She grew up in Shreveport and graduated from Fair Park High School in 1932 at the age of 16. She then went to Louisiana Tech and graduated in 1936 with a degree in business. She taught school for several years, including one year in Guatamala. In 1941, she moved to Galveston, Texas, to get her medical technology training. While in school in Galveston she met a medical student, E.B. Sanford. They were married at the Methodist Temple in Port Arthur on Oct. 17, 1941. The coming of WW II changed their lives drastically. After graduation, E.B. joined the U.S. Army Medical Corps, and Ernette moved with him to Des Moines, Iowa, and then to Atlantic City, New Jersey. In 1946, they settled in Palacios and started a medical practice together on the second story of the old Feather Building on Main Street. She was a teacher, a laboratory technician, and a mother. Mrs. Sanford was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Palacios and a resident of Palacios for 59 years. She also was a former member of the Harmony Club and Wednesday Bridge Club. Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Rufus Lewis of Rockport, Texas; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Hope Sanford of Buda, Texas, and Charles and Cindy Sanford of Missouri City, Texas; grandchildren, Candace Robbins and husband Steve, Nicholas, Samuel, Matthew, Daniel and John David Sanford. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Palacios, with the Reverends Ray Wells and Clint Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ted Bates, Jr., Don Hyett, Samuel, Matthew, Nicholas and Daniel Sanford. Honorary pallbearers will be Roy Price, Dr. Ed Ferrell, John David Sanford and Scott Trull. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Palacios, Palacios Library, or the Matagorda County Birding Nature Center, Bay City, Texas. The family would especially like to thank care givers, Mary Ann Price and Hope Guerrero, for all the love, support and care that they gave to Mrs. Sanford. They were great friends and care givers and eased her final years. Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, Texas (361)972-2012. Bay City Tribune September 18, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Renfro, Hamilton, Jones, Timmons, Vanderhorst Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3449 Message Board Post: Iva Lorraine Renfro Dec. 23, 1916 - Sept. 15, 2005 Iva Lorraine Renfro, 88, died September 15, 2005, in Salem, Oregon. She was born Dec. 23, 1916, in Hamlin, Texas, to Hoyt B. Hamilton and Iva Mae Jones Hamilton. She was a longtime resident of Bay City, taught third grade in the Bay City ISD for 30 years and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. In 1972, she was one of three chosen for Outstanding Elementary Teachers of America. She was a member of many church and civic organizations and educators organizations. Mrs. Renfro was quoted as saying, “The most important thing in my life is my Lord.” She is survived by: two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy Kate Timmons and H.M. Timmons of Salem, Oregon, and Patsy “Pat” Ann Vanderhorst and T.J. Vanderhorst of Annapolis, Maryland; by eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert H. Renfro, and a brother, Edwin Hamilton. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2005, at Taylor Bros. Chapel. Members or her family will officiate. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers include Tim Timmons, Tom Vanderhorst, Capt. Tom Vanderhorst, Jr. USMC, Henry Colwell, Frank Baker and Landa Schraub. Memorials may be made to the Billy Graham Association by calling 1-877-247-2426 or Heart of Love, PO Box 702351, Dallas, TX 75370-2351. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Bay City Tribune September 18, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas