This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Haley, Baker, Donovan, Anderson, Lawhon Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3448 Message Board Post: James Donald Haley July 26, 1917 - Sept. 13, 2005 James Donald “Coach Don” Haley, 88, of Bay City, died Sept. 13, 2005 at Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City. He was born July 26, 1917, in Broad Ford, Pennsylvania, to the late Anthony J. and Bridget Grace Haley. Mr. Haley was a resident of Bay City since 1948 and a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. He was a veteran of WW II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Force, as a first lieutenant, a life member of Philip H. Parker VFW Post No. 2438, a former member of the Bay City Rotary Club, a board member and chairman for several years of the Bay City Public Library and was a life member of the Baylor Alumni Association. He received a BS degree in 1948 and his MS degree in 1951 from Baylor University. There, he lettered three years in football and baseball. In 1949, Mr. Haley became the assistant coach at Bay City High School. He moved up to head coach and athletic director in 1953 and continued in that capacity for 19 years. During his tenure, the Black Cats won 119 games, lost 59 and tied 5. Under his leadership, the Black Cats were undefeated for 23 consecutive games. For all of his efforts, he was inducted into Bay City High School Black Cat Hall of Fame Nov. 9, 2001, and into Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor on July 28, 2004. He also taught American history at Bay City High School and government classes at Wharton Co. Junior College at night. On July 30, 1955, he married Evelyn McNabb Baker in Bay City, and they just recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Survivors include: his wife, Evelyn McNabb Baker Haley of Bay City; son, Charles “Chuck” Baker and wife Fran of Bay City; sister, Eileen Haley Donovan of New Salem, Pennsylvania; two grandchildren, Bryan McNabb Baker and wife Rhonda of Conroe, Texas, and Gregory Wayne Baker of Matagorda, Texas; four great-grandchildren, Morgan, Mitchell and Macey Baker, all of Conroe, and Taylor Baker of Beaumont, Mississippi, and niece, Catherine Lawhon Anderson and husband Carl, of Matagorda, Texas. He was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Haley, and his brothers, John Henry, Bob and Raymond Haley. Rosary was at 7 p.m. Thursday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, and the funeral mass was at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, 2005, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, with the Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating. Interment followed at Matagorda Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Anderson, Bryan Baker, Greg Baker, Wayne Brown, James Patterson and Tommy Turner. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City (979)245-4613. Bay City Tribune September 18, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fabrygel, Tibbetts, Macheledt, Smith, McElroy Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3447 Message Board Post: Lorraine Tibbetts Fabrygel April 15, 1942 - Sept. 13, 2005 Lorraine Tibbetts Fabrygel, 63, of Port Lavaca, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005, after a lengthy illness. Lorraine was born April 15, 1942, in Duluth, Minnesota, daughter of the late George T. and Dorothy S. Macheledt Tibbetts. Lorraine was a 1960 graduate of Bay City High School, and she worked as a market representative for the American Institute of Consumer Studies. Lorraine served three terms as council member for the City of Port Lavaca, and was an active member of Beta Sigma Phi. Lorraine is survived by: her husband, Louis J. Fabrygel, Jr., of Port Lavaca; daughter, Elizabeth Fabrygel Smith and husband, Mark Smith, of Houston; son, Louis John Fabrygel III, of Waco; sister, Mary Tibbetts McElroy of Cypress; brother, George T. and wife, Geneva Tibbetts, of Largo, Florida; grandchildren, Shelby and Susan Smith of Houston; nieces and nephews, John David McElroy of Corpus Christi, Ted and Arlene Tibbetts of Largo, Florida, Richard and Kathy Tibbetts of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Gregory Tibbetts of Monroe, Michigan, Cynthia Tibbetts of Christmas, Florida; and numerous great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Visitation was held Friday, Sept. 16, from 6 until 8 p.m. in the Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Carl Westbrook officiating. Interment will follow in Port Lavaca Cemetery. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.mem.com. Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home. 361-552-2988 Bay City Tribune September 18, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Davis, Baugh, Colbert, Bess, Spikes Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3446 Message Board Post: Mrs. Mittie Evaline Davis April 16, 1912-Sept. 12, 2005 Mrs. Ettie Evaline Davis, 93, was born on April 16, 1912. She lived in Sweeny, Texas. She passed away on Monday, Sept. 12, 2005, at Sweeny Community Hospital. Services were at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005, at Bethlehem AME Church on Hwy 35 Old Ocean, Texas, by the Rev. Eddie G. Reed, officiating. Visitation was from 1 until 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, 2005, at E. Viola & Son Funeral Home at 205 North Broad Street West Columbia, Texas, 77486. Survivors were: one son, Eddie Allen (Lovie) Baugh, Sr. of Sweeny, Texas; three reared daughters, Bernice Colbert (Michael) and Barbara Baugh, both of Sweeny, Texas, and Anita Bess of Clute, Texas; one sister, Cynthia (Sam) Spikes; and 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Final arrangements entrusted to, E. Viola and Son Funeral Home. Bay City Tribune September 18, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cornman, Robertson, Keejci Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3445 Message Board Post: David Glenn Cornman June 10, 1951 - Sept. 10, 2005 David Glenn Cornman, 54, of Bay City, died Sept. 10, 2005, at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. David was born June 10, 1951, in Bay City, to Billie Glenn and Gladys Robertson Cornman. He was a member of the Baptist Church, a lifelong resident of Bay City, and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Viet Nam War. Survivors include: mother, Gladys Cornman of Bay City; sister, Kathlene Krejci of El Campo; and brother, Steven Cornman of Pasadena. He was preceded in death by his father, Billie Glenn Cornman, and his brother, Thomas Brantley Cornman. A graveside memorial funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2005, at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, with the Rev. Jim Hardaway officiating. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Bay City Tribune September 18, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Coppock, Moorman, Vanya, Fricke, White, Ewell, Berger, Grundhoefer Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3444 Message Board Post: Alma Moorman Coppock July 23, 1914 - Sept. 15, 2005 Dear friends and relatives, Our beloved mother, Alma Moorman Coppock, passed from this life to be with our Heavenly Father and others who have gone before at 4 a.m. on Sept. 15, 2005. Mother was born in an East Texas oil town, Votaw, Texas, on July 23, 1914. Early on, her family moved to Daisetta, Texas, where her father worked for the remainder of his life. Her mother was Rachel Melinda Moorman, a wonderful, kind and gentle soul. Her father was Bob Moorman. She attended Hull-Daisetta school. She said she was lucky to be valedictorian of her senior class. Her cousin, Yvonne Maynard, attended school with her and both were extremely bright and competitive. Mother married Chris Vanya in 1934 and her son, Michael, is the sole issue of that marriage. Mother married in June, 1940, to Dr. Vernon H. Fricke and their daughter, Patricia, was born in January, 1942. She and Vernon lived together in Bay City until his death in June, 1965. They sent their children to the University of Texas. Mother later married Robert Coppock whom we adored. He took Mother all over the world. She was active in many civic and social organizations. In 1967, she became a realtor. She then passed the State Board of Insurance without ever having worked in insurance. Our mother was a unique, one-of-a-kind lady. She was extremely intelligent. She loved people and she let it show. We request that you remember her well, there will never be another. Mother was the eldest of five children. Her siblings were Robert Onnie Moorman, Athie Moorman White, Lonnie Moorman and William Watt Moorman. All are deceased. She is survived by: her daughter, Patricia Ewell of Webster; and son, Judge Michael Moorman Fricke and his wife, Anita, of Port Lavaca, Texas. She also is survived by: one grandson, Jason Ewell and wife, Ann, of Katy, Texas; and three granddaughters, Mary Fricke of Alvin, Texas, Lisa Berger and husband, James Berger, of New Albany, Ohio, and Laura Grundhoefer and husband James of San Antonio, Texas. Pallbearers are: hon. David Roberts, DJ., “UT”; hon. E.M Huitt, Jr., D.J., “UT”; Richard “Dick” Paul Dye, M.A., “Southwestern”; Dr. James Simons, DDS, “A&M”; and Dr. James Davant, DVM. Honorary pallbearer is Jason Ewell, BS, MA, Electrical Eng. “A&M.” Please come and celebrate other mothers’ passage to heaven and her accomplishments here in Bay City. Visitation was to be Saturday, Sept. 17, from 4 until 6 p.m. at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home at 2313 Ave. I, Bay City, Texas. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at First United Methodist Church in Bay City, Texas, with the Rev. Kevin Young officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home (979)245-4613. Thank you, Pat and Mike Bay City Tribune September 18, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Swinford, Lewis, Guidry Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3443 Message Board Post: Frank Levi Swinford July 10, 2005 - Aug. 27, 2005 Frank Levi Swinford, Jr. 81, of Sun City, Arizona died August 27, 2005 at Sun Health Hospice in Peoria, Arizona. He was born July 10, 1924 in Bay City, Texas to the late Frank Levi, Sr and Slamonia Lewis Swinford. Mr. Swinford was a resident of Sun City since 1998 and a former longtime resident of Bay City where he grew up and spent most of his life. He was member of St. Paul's Methodist Church, a veteran of WW II serving in the US Navy, and he was a Phillips Petroleum retiree after 35 years of service. Frank was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, and will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him. Survivors include: wife, Carla J. Swinford of Sun City, Arizona; daughter and son-in-law, Polly and David Guidry of Bay City; several step children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He also is survived by two sisters and many friends. A Memorial Graveside Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 17, 2005 at Cedarvale Cemetery with the Rev. Tom Morgan officiating. Local arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The Bay City Tribune September 14, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Berry, Sullivan, Burroughs, O'Connell, Kobza, Boyd, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3442 Message Board Post: Norwood Abner Berry Oct. 29, 1920 - Sept. 12, 2005 Norwood A. Berry, our beloved "Popo", went to Heaven to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 12, 2005. Born on October 29, 1920, in Brookshire, Texas, he was preceded in death by his parents, Richard E. and Beatrice L. Berry and his brother, Richard. He is survived by: his loving wife of 56 years, Rosie Mae Berry, and their children, Lyndel Berry and wife Brenda, Roger Berry and wife Vickey, Barbara Sullivan and husband Mike, Debbie Burroughs, Norman Glenn Berry and April Berry O'Connell. He also leaves his adoring grandchildren, Dustin and Heather Berry, Kendall and Cale Kobza, Dawn Berry, Brandon and Karen Berry, Andrew Sullivan and Allison O'Connell. Popo was a great grandfather to Elisa and Peyton Berry, Braeden and Brylee Kobza. He is also survived by his sister Viola Boyd and husband Jack, as well as numerous other friends and relatives. Popo was happiest when hunting or fishing or reminiscing about the many hunting trips enjoyed with his wife and sons. Popo was always in search of the "big red" and looked forward to taking his family fishing or for a long boat ride. He also enjoyed reuniting with his Navy buddies at their annual reunion. Popo was a man of integrity and lived his life uplifting others. He blessed all of us with his goodness and gentleness and will be in our hearts always. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2005, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. The funeral will be at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2005. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. on Thursday at Brookside Memorial Park, 13401 Eastex Fwy, Houston, TX. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613. The Bay City Tribune September 14, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Schneider, Baca, Jakubec, Schultz, Horlicia, Stavinoha Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3441 Message Board Post: Robert "Bobby" Schneider - PALACIOS Robert "Bobby" Schneider, 76, of Palacios passed away September 11, 2005 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton. He was born January 12, 1929 in Needville, TX to Robert and Valasta Baca Schneider. He had been a resident of Palacios for 53 years; member of the Alcoa 25 Year Club; member of Palacios Trail Riders Association; and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He is survived by: his wife, Margaret "Margie" Jakubec Schneider of Palacios; by five sons and four daughters-in-law: Robert "Tiger" Schneider, Jr. of Palacios, Randy and Teresa Schneider of Victoria, Russell and Jan Schneider of Palacios, Ray and Darlene Schneider of Bay City and Ronnie and Kelly Schneider of Palacios; by one sister, Madelline "Matsy" Schultz of Edna; and by 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Willie Mae Horlicia and Noni Stavinoha, and two brothers, Elo and Alvin Schneider. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at the Palacios Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Guy Public Cemetery in Guy, TX. Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd, Suite 1010, Rockville MD 20852-9813 or to American Diabetes Association, 500 N. Shoreline, Suite 610, Corpus Christi, TX 78471. Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX. 361-972-2012. The Victoria Advocate Tuesday, September 13, 2005 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stanford, Terrell, Dement, Kilgore, McBryant Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3440 Message Board Post: Janis Dian Stanford Aug. 15, 1948 - Sept. 7, 2005 Janis Dian Stanford, 57, of Bay City, Texas, died September 7, 2005, at Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City. She was born August 15, 1948, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Eugene Thomas and Annie Jo Terrell Stanford. Mrs. Stanford was a resident of Bay City for the past 14 months and a former longtime resident of Roswell, Georgia. Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Christie and Roger Dement of Van Vleck, Texas; sisters, Billie Kilgore and Sandy McBryant, both of North Carolina; brothers, Eugene Stanford, Jr. and James Stanford, both of Georgia; two grandchildren, Lyndee Leigh Dement and Megan Marie “Meg” Dement, both of Van Vleck, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was at 4 p.m. Friday, September 9, 2005, at the First Baptist Church in Van Vleck, with the Rev. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment followed at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers were Clint Ballinger, Craig Kucera, Shannon Champion, Jeff Riddell, Mike Riddell and Dwaine Dement. Contributions or memorial may be made to the First Baptist Church of Van Vleck Building Fund or to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City (979) 245-4613. Bay City Tribune September 11, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cowger, Schulte, Herreth, Logan, Boswell, Gonzalez, Thompson, Milam, Mikulenka Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3439 Message Board Post: Grace Evelyn Cowger Aug. 12, 1918 - Sept. 6, 2005 Grace Evelyn Cowger, 87, of Markham, Texas died September 6, 2005, at Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City, Texas. She was born August 12, 1918, in El Maton, Texas, to the late Alex Edwin and Katherin Barbara Herreth Schulte. Mrs. Cowger was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City, a resident of Markham since 1959 and a former resident of Clemville, Texas. Survivors include: daughter, Patricia Cowger of Markham; son and daughter-in-law, James Nelson and Joyce Cowger of Markham; sister, Ola Mae Logan of Blessing, Texas; three grandchildren, James N. Cowger II and wife Tanya of San Antonio, Texas, Karen Beth Boswell of Austin, Texas, and Laura Rene Gonzalez and husband Ernie of San Antonio, Texas; one step-granddaughter, April Thompson and husband Brad of North Branch, Michigan; eight great-grandchildren, Katie, Alexander and Christinane Milam, Sabrina and Miranda Gonzalez and Harry, Heather and Hannah Cowger; four step-great grandchildren, Randi Mikulenka, Daniel, Geneva and Cody Thompson. She was preceded in death by her son, George Edward Cowger. Rosary was at 7 p.m. Thursday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, and the funeral mass was at 11 a.m. Friday, September 9, 2005, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, with the Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating. Interment followed at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, Texas. Pallbearers were James Cowger, James Cowger, Jr. Harry Cowger, Edmond Logan, Alexander Milam and Ernie Gonzalez. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City (979)245-4613. Bay City Tribune September 11, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pavelka, Zemanek, Huff, Johnston, Bridewell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3438 Message Board Post: LIDDIE ZEMANEK PAVELKA Graveside services for Liddie Zemanek Pavelka, 92, of Dallas, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005, at Hawley Cemetery near Blessing. She requested that all attend a Celebration of Life Reception at the Blessing Hotel immediately following the gravesite services. Mrs. Pavelka was born Jan. 8, 1913 in Guy, Tex. to Josef and Kristina Huff Zemanek. She died Sept. 10, 2005 at her home in Dallas. She is survived by her sisters, Martha Johnston, Sidney Bridewell, brother Joe Zemanek and wife Maurine, Victor’s wife, Lydia and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James, and brother, Victor Zemanek. Liddie was a Sokol Gymnast under her father’s instruction for 12 years. She graduated Salutatorian from Blessing High School and later from Shamburger Business College in Dallas. Liddie moved to Dallas at the age of 17. She worked for Louis B. Hosek as secretary and continued her gymnastics instruction. In 1933 she began working for General Electric Lamp Department retiring 30 years later as secretary/ assistant to the District Manager. In 1959, James and Liddie founded Prudential Air Conditioning, Inc., which operated for 12 years. James was President and Liddie was Secretary/Treasurer. They retired at the age of 57 and enjoyed retirement for 26 years. Liddie was a member of Dallas Krouzek Circle of Czech Women for 35 years, Ennis Sewing Circle for 30 years, and Professional Secretary Chapter of Dallas for 48 years. Liddie was an avid reader. She loved flowers and animals. She lived as a spirited, independent, and self–sufficient person. She will be greatly ! missed, but her love, kindness, and generosity to others will be remembered always. She was at peace her last days and was ready to be with the Lord when He called. She wished to thank everyone for the prayers, cards, phone calls, and visits during her illness. Special thanks to her caregivers: Nieces Linda Waldo and Cathy VandenEykel, brother Joe Zemanek, sister Sidney Bridewell, friend Paul Bilger, and Eunice Denenga. She thanks her special friends Freddy and Connie Schweizer, Elli Garrison, Esther and Bob Cunningham, and Micki Conway for participating in her life. Pallbearers were nephews Victor Joe Zemanek, John Zemanek, Robert Zemanek, Jerry Zemanek, David Bridewell and Jim Snyder. Honorary pallbearers were Rick Waldo, Ike VandenEykel, Ray Snow, Mark Nunley and Ernie Joe Huff. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: SPJST Fraternal Organization, Library, Archives, and Museum P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. The Palacios Beacon September 14, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Braden, Richards, Partain, Elrod, Leissner, McKay Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3437 Message Board Post: Bobby Jean Braden - PORT LAVACA Bobby Jean Braden, 79, of Port Lavaca, died September 9, 2005. She was born July 29, 1926, in Palacios, TX to the late John W. and Roberta Partain Richards. She is survived be her husband, LeRoy Braden; daughters, Robbie Elrod and husband Harry of Pittsburgh, PA and Kim Leissner and husband Adam of San Antonio; her grandchildren, Braden Elrod of Waco, Kevin Elrod and Lauren Elrod of Pittsburgh; step-grandchildren, Russ Elrod and wife Amy and their daughter Emma of Conway, AR and Ryan Elrod of Austin. She is also survived by her brother Joe Richards of ElCampo and her sister Ginger McKay of Kerrville. Bobby Jean grew up with six brothers and sisters on the main street of Palacios [Matagorda County, Texas] in a house filled with music. She worked as a teenager during WWII at Camp Hulen, followed by employment at the bank in Palacios. In 1949 she went to work for Alcoa where she met LeRoy. They married in 1959 and she became a homemaker and mother of two daughters. Her life was filled with their many travels, good friends, family, music at the First Baptist Church and a strong love for her grandchildren. Those who knew her will always remember a smile on her face. Visitation will be held Sunday, September 11, 2005, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held Monday, September 12, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Chruch, Rev. Mike Gresham officiating. Interment to follow at Port Lavaca Cemetery. Memorials to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 902 Calhoun, Port Lavaca, TX 77979 or The American Red Cross. Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements 361-552-2988. The Victoria Advocate Saturday, September 10, 2005 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Richardson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3436 Message Board Post: Carrie Richardson Dec. 8, 1933 - Sept. 4, 2005 Funeral services for Carrie Richardson, 71, of Cedar Lane, Texas, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2005, at the St. Mark Baptist Church in Bell Bottom, with the Rev. Herbert Hawkins officiating. Burial will be in the Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake, Texas. Mrs. Richardson died September 4, 2005, at the Matagorda Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Visitation will be Friday, September 9, 2005, from noon until 8 p.m. Mrs. Richardson will lie in state from 10 a. m. until service time. Final arrangements are entrusted to Green’s Mortuary of Bay City, Texas, 979-245-3489. Bay City Tribune September 7, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Taylor, Esser, Jones Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3435 Message Board Post: John Taylor April 27, 1968 - Aug. 31, 2005 John “Whit” Taylor, 37, of Fort Worth, passed away August 31, 2005, in Fort Worth. He was born April 27, 1968, in Fort Worth. He graduated from Bay City High School and attended Wharton County Junior College and LSU. He loved flying, fishing and Frisbee Golf. He was very athletic, courageous and fun-loving. He is survived by: his daughter, Alex Esser of Baton Rouge; his parents, Howard and Hazel Taylor of Fort Worth; his brother, Brent Taylor of Bay City; nephew, Mason Taylor; niece, Lauren Jones; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2005, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. Bay City Tribune September 4, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Johnson, Neal, Lane, White Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3434 Message Board Post: Earl Sam Johnson Sept. 29, 1925 - Sept.1, 2005 Earl Sam Johnson, 79, of Bay City passed away September 1, 2005, at his residence. He was born September 29, 1925, in Bay City to Acie Smith Johnson and Roxie Bell Neal Johnson. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Korea; member of the First Baptist Church; and a former operator for Amaco Production. He is survived by: his brother, Hugh Mac Johnson and wife Addie of Houston; his sister-in-law, Wynelle Johnson of Bay City; special friend, Romona Davis of Houston; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Smith and Roxie Johnson; and by his brothers and sisters, John Henry Johnson, Myrtle Jones, Edna Johnson, Allie May Lane, Stella White, Ramon Frank Johnson and Alvin Smith Johnson. Funeral services were to be at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 3, 2005, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment was to follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers will be Carl, Robert, Phillip, Alvin, Kyle and Kevin Johnson. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City. (979)245-4613. Bay City Tribune September 4, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Longoria, Shake, Garza, Stierwald, Beeman, Rodriguez Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3433 Message Board Post: Laura S. Longoria - PALACIOS [Matagorda County, Texas] PALACIOS - Laura Shake Longoria, 38, of Palacios, died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005. She was born Feb. 6, 1967, in Palacios, to Barbara Garza Shake of Palacios and to the late Joseph Shake. She was a self-employed wholesale shrimper. Survivors: husband, Vincent Longoria Sr.; daughters, Rayni Longoria and Meghan Longoria, both of Palacios; sons, Vincent Longoria Jr., Nicholas Longoria, Joseph Longoria, Alec Longoria, and Timothy Longoria, all of Palacios; sisters, Jackie Stierwald of Diamond Head, Miss., and Michelle Garza Beemen, of Biloxi, Miss.; and brother, Johnny Rodriguez of Palacios. Visitation will be after 4 p.m. Sunday at Agape Family Outreach Church in Palacios. A prayer service will be 7 p.m. Sunday at the church. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Eric D. Young officiating. Burial will be at Palacios Cemetery. Artero Memorial Chapels, Port Lavaca, 361-552-2300 The Victoria Advocate Saturday, September 3, 2005 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Preston, Becknall, Levi, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3432 Message Board Post: Doris Rose Preston July 1, 1932 - Aug. 23, 2005 Funeral services for Doris Rose Preston, 73, former educator with Bay City I.S.D., will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 3, 2005, at Tyree Chapel A.M.E. Church, Bay City, with the Rev. J.T. Garnett, eulogist. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 until 9 p.m. Friday, September 2, at the funeral home chapel. She was born July 1, 1932, to Dwight Preston and Marie Becknell Preston, and passed away August 23, 2005, in Denton, Texas. Survivors include: two sisters, Gwendolyn Preston of Denton, and Scherry Levi of Bay City; two brothers, Dr. Michael Preston of Los Angeles, California, and Artis Preston of Houston; also a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. Bay City Tribune August 31, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Elkins, Baird, Malloy, Weldon, Christian, Bacon Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3431 Message Board Post: Bertha Juanita Elkins July 16, 1909 - Aug. 27, 2005 Bertha Juanita Elkins, 96, of Bay City, died August 27, 2005, at the Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City. She was born July 16, 1909, in Sayer, Oklahoma, to the late James Henry and Bertha Ray Malloy Baird. Mrs. Elkins was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, a resident of Bay City since 1946, and was the owner/operator of Elkin’s Laundry for many years. Survivors include: daughter, Peggy Weldon of Bay City; son, Bill R. Elkins, Jr. of Houston; five grandchildren, Jennifer Weldon of Bay City, David Weldon and wife Teresa of Arlington, Michael Weldon of Sugar Land, Sandra Christian of Dickinson, and Bill R. Elkins, III of Bay City; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her husband, W.R. Elkins; sister, LaVern Bacon; and brothers, James Brooklyn, Charles Henry, Stampley Malloy, Roger Gayle and Forrest Fields Baird. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mike Zimmerman and the Rev. James Muier officiating. Interment followed at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers are to be Bill R. Elkins III, David and Michael Weldon, Louis Fojtik, James Orr, Tyler Rilley Elkins and David William Bleakley. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City (979)245-4613. Bay City Tribune August 31, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Killgore, Slaughter Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3430 Message Board Post: ROBERT WAYNE KILLGORE Funeral services for Robert Wayne Killgore, 51, of Spring, Tx. will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, 2005 at Cypress Fairbanks Funeral Home in Houston, with his aunt, La Nita Slaughter, officiating. Cremation will follow. Mr. Killgore was born July 4, 1954 in Coronado Island, San Diego County, Ca. to Eugene and Doris Killgore. He died Aug. 23, 2005 in his home in Spring. He attended school in Palacios, Tx. Mr. Killgore is survived by his wife of 25 years Deborah Ann Killgore of Spring, Tx.; two daughters Kelly Marie Killgore of Austin and Christa Lynn Killgore of Spring, Tx.; by his mother Doris Killgore Harrison of Palacios; and by one brother Richard Lee Killgore of Sabine Pass, Tx. He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents. Palacios Beacon August 24, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Puleo, Bass, Cabe, Waters, Brucha, Trescatti Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3429 Message Board Post: Salvatore T. Puleo Jan. 1, 1921 - Aug. 22, 2005 Salvatore T. Puleo, age 84, of Price Frederick, Maryland, died Monday, August 22, 2005, at the University Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland. He is the loving father of Dianne Bass, Richard Puleo, Deborah Cabe, Frederick Puleo, Michael Puleo and adopted son, Robert Puleo. He is also survived by: his longtime companion, Betty Hodges; two brothers, Vincent and John Puleo; three sisters, Grace Waters, Anna Brucha and Polly Trescatti; ten grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, August 27, 2005, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick, Maryland, with the Reverend Peter Daly officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Formerly of Bowie, Maryland, Mr. Puleo moved to Calvert County in 1984. He was an active member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Prince Frederick and worked in many of the church ministries. He also was active in the Cursillo movement. Mr. Puleo was a Certified Life Underwriter with Life of Virginia, retired, went to work for the WSSC and retired. He served in the U.S. Navy 1941-1947, serving in the Asian Pacific Theater on seven different vessels and he represented his ships as a pugilist. His hobbies included boxing, collecting sharks teeth from local site in Calvert County, donating some specimens to local museums, gardening, cooking, football, tall ships and playing cards. He was a member of the V.F.W., Knights of Columbus, American Legion and Disabled American Veterans. Friends are welcome to visit the Lee Funeral Home Website at www.leefuneralhomes.com to sign Mr. Puleo’s memorial register book under the obituary section of our home page. Arrangements by Lee Funeral Home Calvert, P.A. Bay City Tribune August 28, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas