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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas

Ralph Lee Durham

Ralph Lee Durham

Jun 7, 2010

Ralph Lee Durham, 78, of Bay City passed away June 7, 2010. The youngest of five children, Ralph was born on July 19, 1931 to Jack and Lydia Walker Durham in Fort Payne, Alabama. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty Durham and their children Ralph A. Durham and Brenda Sheppard of Magnolia, Beth and Perry Gillett...

Robert Wayne Butler

Robert Wayne Butler

Jun 6, 2010

Robert Wayne Butler, 85, of Bay City passed away Sunday, June 6, 2010. He was born March 25, 1925 in New Hartford, Missouri to Everett & Enid McKelvey Butler. He served in the US Air Force. He married Frances LaVerne Stewart in 1946 and moved to Bay City in 1948. He was a member of St. Paul's Methodist Church. An...

Charles Adrain Tenberg

Charles Adrain Tenberg

Jun 5, 2010

Charles Adrain Tenberg, 47, beloved husband, father, son and friend left this life to be with his "Lord & Loved Ones" on June 5, 2010. Visitation will be held in the chapel of E.P. Compean Funeral Directors from 4pm to 8:30pm on Wed., June 9, 2010 with a Religious Service beginning at 7pm. A Graveside service will be held on...

Louise Blackerby

Louise Blackerby

Jun 5, 2010

Louise Blackerby, 81, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 5, 2010 in Bay City. She was born on December 29, 1928 in Spur, Texas to the late Mike and Juanita Johnson Wade. She was a member of the Bay City Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Rebeccas. She is survived by her sister,...

Sybil K. Weiss

Sybil K. Weiss

Jun 1, 2010

Sybil Weiss of Bay City, Texas passed away on June 1, 2010 at home in Bay City at the age of 76. She was an early Christmas present born December 20, 1933 in Wadsworth, Texas to Eddie and Virginia Ryman. She grew up in Wadsworth and graduated from Bay City High School. She moved to New York City and met...

Gloria M. Mason

Gloria M. Mason

May 31, 2010

Gloria M. Mason, 85, passed away Monday, May 31, 2010 in Bay City. She was born December 31, 1924 in Old Gulf, Texas to the late John Edward and Ruby Henderson Schmerber. She is survived by her son, Arthur Emshoff, Jr. of Bay City; sister Elaine Erickson of Denver, Colorado; brother Samuel "Sam" Schmerber of Albuquerque, New Mexico; numerous nieces...

Clifton "Paw Paw" Deckard

Clifton "Paw Paw" Deckard

May 31, 2010

Clifton "Paw Paw" Deckard, 81, went to be with the Lord on May 31, 2010. He was born on May 28, 1929 in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee to the late Virgil and Cora Jane West Deckard. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association of Milton, Florida; member of the 16-Santa Rosa County Florida F & A.M. Masonic Lodge;...

Ruth Ratliff Bentinck

Ruth Ratliff Bentinck

May 31, 2010

Ruth Ratliff Bentinck went to be with Jesus May 31, 2010 at the age of 93. She was born on April 7, 1917 in Cedar Lane, Texas to George E. and Ethel Warren Ratliff. Ruth was the second of four children. She graduated from Texas Women's College and was a newspaper reporter and journalist until her marriage to George F....

Genevia Lorene Hoffman

Genevia Lorene Hoffman

May 30, 2010

Genevia Lorene Hoffman, 76, of Bay City passed away May 30, 2010. She was born Oct. 10, 1933 in Markham, TX to the late Henry & Christine Wentercha Schimek. She married Albert G. Hoffman on Dec. 29, 1948 and they shared 60 years together before his death on Nov. 12, 2008. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter...

Robert Maxwell

Robert Maxwell

May 28, 2010

Robert Lee Maxwell, Jr., 73, passed away May 28, 2010. He was born January 31, 1937 in Markham, TX to the late Robert Lee Maxwell, Sr. and Myrtle Daisy Vaughn. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife Lucille Maxwell of Bay City; daughters and their spouses Sonja & Miles Ledwig of...

Ruben Rodriguez, Sr.

Ruben Rodriguez, Sr.

May 28, 2010

Ruben Rodriguez, Sr., 73, of Wharton passed away May 28, 2010. He was born Sept. 25, 1936 in New Gulf, TX to the late Jose and Soledad Garza Rodriguez. He worked as a welder for Texas Gulf Sulpher Co. and served in the US Army. Survivors include his wife Rosie Rodriguez of Wharton; daughter Cecilia "Cissy" Schroeder & husband Doug...

Cathy Jo Monteau

Cathy Jo Monteau

May 26, 2010

Cathy Jo Monteau, 27, of Bay City passed away May 26, 2010. She was born Sept. 11, 1982 in Bay City, TX to Richard Wayne & Rose Mary Gutierrez Waggoner. She was a graduate of Bay City High School and worked as an LVN with Girling Home Health. Our beloved Cathy has touched so many lives in her short life....

Carol L. Franklin

Carol L. Franklin

May 26, 2010

Carol L. Franklin, 60, went to with her Lord, May 26, 2010. Carol was born on June 25, 1949 in Bay City, Texas to the late Ovie Franklin and Lila Mae Fitzgerald Ray, Jr. Carol is retired from Southwestern Bell after 33 years, and was a substitute teacher at Tenie Holmes elementary school. She also worked at Texas Work Source...

Lena M. Sparks

Lena M. Sparks

May 26, 2010

Lena M. Sparks, 92, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2010 in Angleton, Texas. She was born January 28, 1918 in Bay City, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband M. G. (Billy) Sparks, and her son Glenn A. Sparks. She is survived by daughter, Andrea Genzer of Angleton, daughter-in-law, Jane Sparks of Lake Jackson; one sister Avon Mooney...

William "Bill" Weaver

William "Bill" Weaver

May 25, 2010

William "Bill" Weaver, 84, passed away May 25, 2010 in Bay City, Texas. He was born December 1, 1925 in Whitesboro, Oklahoma to the late Noel E. and Lela Jones Weaver. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy during WWll and Korea. Survived by his loving wife of 62 years Zula "Dee" Weaver; by his sister Joan McLoughlin...

Melanie Faye Powell

Melanie Faye Powell

May 23, 2010

Melanie Faye Powell, 27, of Bay City passed away May 23, 2010. She was born April 4, 1983 in Bay City, TX. Melanie was a good friend to so many people. She worked at Matagorda nursing and Rehabilitation Center and was dedicated to her work. She took a loving interest in all of her resident patients. Melanie also went to...

Billie Louise Head

Billie Louise Head

May 22, 2010

Billie Louise Head, 90, of Bay City, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the Legacy Nursing Center in Bay City. Miss. Billie was born in Bay City on February 4, 1920 to parents William Henry and Mary Celeste Sansing Head. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Flora Harrison and Josephine Dillard and her long-time companion Miss....

Shelby Lynn Estlinbaum

Shelby Lynn Estlinbaum

May 22, 2010

Shelby Lynn Williamson Estlinbaum, 71, of Bay City passed away on May 22, 2010. She was born on January 31, 1939 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Cecil and Chloe Williamson. She moved with her family to Bay City from Torrance, California, in 1947 and resided in Bay City for 63 years. Shelby is survived by her supporting and loving husband of...

Wynelle Lawrence Johnson

Wynelle Lawrence Johnson

May 19, 2010

Wynelle Lawrence Johnson of Bay City, Texas passed away on May 19, 2010 at Methodist Hospital in Sugar Land at the age of 85 due to organ failure in the presence of her four sons. She was born on September 15, 1924 in Monticello, Texas to Floyd and Birdie Lawrence. She grew up in Mt. Vernon and graduated from Mr....

Richard Eidlebach

Richard Eidlebach

May 16, 2010

Richard Eidlebach, 48, went to be with his Lord, May 16, 2010. He was born on August 3, 1961 in Bay City, Texas. Richard loved to ride his Harley , hunting, fishing, and especially going to the beach. He loved his family and friends. He never met a stranger, helping anyone he could. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother...

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