Oscar M. Clayton
Nov 11, 2008
Oscar M. Clayton Passed away in the comfort and care of his home late Tuesday morning November 11, 2008. Mr. Clayton was born September 3, 1942 in Hagensport, Texas to the parents of John and Effie Mae Clayton. Oscar formerly of Bay City, Texas and currently of Kilgore, Texas. Mr. Clayton was preceded in death by his parents Effie Mae...
Gertrude M. Keller
Nov 10, 2008
Gertrude M. Keller, 84, passed away Nov. 10, 2008. She was born Feb. 1, 1924 in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Joseph & Veronica Kazmucha Pliske. She was a member of the Altar Society at Holy Cross Church and a member of the Phillip H. Parker VFW Post 2438 Ladies Auxiliary. Her husband Thomas W. "Bill" Keller & sister...
Diane Tucker Broussard
Nov 10, 2008
Diane Tucker Broussard, 54, of Bay City passed away Nov. 10, 2008. She was born July 27, 1954 in Houston to the late Jodie Lidge & Della Mae Polensky Tucker. She worked as circulation manager for the Bay City Tribune for several years. Survivors include her former husband Noah Broussard of Bay City; her siblings and their spouses Linda J....
Ross Sterling Eidlebach, Sr.
Nov 8, 2008
Ross Sterling Eidlebach, Sr., 78, of Bay City, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008. He was born July 27, 1930 in Bay City to William Eidlebach and Pauline Gest Eidlebach. He was a lifelong resident of Bay City, a veteran of the US Army during the Korean Conflict, and attended the First Baptist Church of Van Vleck. He is survived...
Ralph Landers Jr.
Nov 6, 2008
Ralph Landers Jr., 76, of Markham, TX passed away Thursday, November 6, 2008 in Houston, TX. He was born September 3, 1932 in Powderly, TX to Ralph Landers and Elsie Banks Landers. He was a resident of Matagorda County for the past 35 years, and along with his late wife, was the founder and operators of Bay City Optical for...
Gertrude Veronica Tallas
Nov 5, 2008
Gertrude Veronica Tallas, 87, of Van Vleck passed away Nov. 5, 2008. She was born February 4, 1921 in East Bernard, TX to the late August & Sophie Tymel Fojtik. Her husband of 60 years Edward Tallas preceded her in death on Aug. 4, 2008. Survivors include daughters & their spouses Shirley & Bob Kilpatrick of Bryan, TX and Carol...
Robert Gary Cadenhead
Oct 30, 2008
Robert Gary Cadenhead, 58, of Markham passed away Oct. 30, 2008. He was born March 25, 1950 in Bay City to the late Dewey DeWitt & Evelyn Frances Owsley Cadenhead. His late grandparents were Alma Hattie & Asher Bodine Owsley and Laura & Lewis Cadenhead. Survivors include his wife Juana Estrada Diaz Cadenhead of Markham; step-children Luz Gonzales of Markham,...
Eluterio Rangel Martinez Sr.
Oct 27, 2008
Eluterio Rangel Martinez Sr., 83, of Markham passed away Monday, October 27, 2008 in Houston. He was born February 25, 1925 in Blessing to the late Sophia Rangel Martinez & Felipe Martinez. Eluterio was a life long resident of Matagorda County and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife: Maria Dominga Torres...
Rosemary Yates Faseler
Oct 27, 2008
Rosemary Yates Faseler, 87, of Bay City, passed away Monday, October 27, 2008. She was born April 26, 1921 in Cameron, TX to the late Roy Hall Yates and Jenny Angeline Porter Yates. She was married to Emil John "E.J." Faseler, Jr on December 1, 1941 and was a resident of Matagorda County since 1957. Rosemary was a graduate and...
Vlasta Kovar
Oct 27, 2008
Vlasta Kovar, 93, of Palacios died Monday, October 27,2008. She was born on June 19, 1915 in Fayetteville, Texas to the late Jacob and Julia Supak. She was a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother and great-¬grandmother. Her favorite pastimes were gardening, cooking and baking, especially known for her apple strudel and kolaches. As a homemaker, she was an active member...
Rex Wayne Allison
Oct 26, 2008
Rex Wayne Allison, 73, of Bay City passed away Sunday, October 26, 2008. He was born November 14, 1934 in Woodson, Texas to the late Cora Walker Allison & Curtis Allison. Rex is survived by life partner: Sue Allison of Bay City; daughter: Pati Sellers of Abilne; son: Matt & Cathy Allison of Franktown Colorado; grandchildren: Blaine Sasser, Kelly Sellers,...
Alma Frances Milam
Oct 24, 2008
PALACIOS -- Alma Frances Milam, age 72, passed away Friday, October 24, 2008. She was born November 7, 1935 in Kaufman, Texas to the late Roy D. and Annie Chamblee. She retired from Dresser-Rand Industry, Houston, TX. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Palacios and a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star #380. She...
Fred Emil Valigura
Oct 22, 2008
Fred Emil Valigura, 93, of Bay City passed away October 22, 2008. He was born May 3, 1915 in Wharton County to the late Frank & Wilemina Roznovsky Valigura. After serving in the US Army during WWII, he opened Bay City Glass Co. in 1946 and continued to operate the business until 1990. His wife Christine Valigura and son Ladis...
Aubrey Denson Sanders
Oct 22, 2008
Aubrey Denson Sanders, 83, of Palacios passed away Oct. 22, 2008. He was born Sept. 7, 1925 in Sulpher Springs, Texas to the late Fred & Dee Lillie Williams Sanders. His wife, Mabel Sanders and brothers Virgil & Dayton Sanders all preceded him in death. Survivors include daughter Gail & husband William Dannels of Midland, TX; sons David Sanders &...
Effie "Ida" Eastman Lyle Johns
Oct 21, 2008
Today, we morn the passing of Effie "Ida" Eastman Lyle Johns, 89, of Victoria, TX (formerly of Bay City) as a result of a declining health and dementia. Ida was born in Tavner, TX on July 29, 1919 to Loraine Rufus Eastman and Francis Fojtik Eastman. December 1924, her family loaded the family wagon and moved to Cedar Lane, Texas...
Donald Lee Gates
Oct 21, 2008
Donald Lee Gates, 61, of Corpus Christi, TX passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Matagorda Nursing Center in Bay City. He was born June 4, 1947 in Houston, TX to Eathel Ernest and Norma L. Gates. He was a Vietnam veteran with the US Air Force, stationed in Thailand. He was a graduate of Victoria College and worked for...
Delmira Anita Rodriguez Garza
Oct 20, 2008
Delmira Rodriguez Garza, 74, of Bay City passed away October 20, 2008. She was born July 7, 1934 in Karnes City, TX to the late Juan & Maria Martinez Rodriguez. She worked for Clothes, Inc. in Bay City for 20 years. Her parents and sisters Delia Aguilar & Dora Rodriguez preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband Daniel C....
William Eugene "Gene" Dykes
Oct 15, 2008
William E. "Gene" Dykes, 83, of Sugar Valley passed away October 15, 2008. He was born July 30, 1925 in Coffee County, Georgia to Pearl Rutherford Williams and Izaiah Z. Dykes, Sr. He joined the US Army infantry during World War II, seeing combat in the Ardennes Forest at the Battle of the Bulge. He worked in the Parts Department...
Ricky James Bryant
Oct 13, 2008
Ricky Bryant, 51, of Wadsworth, passed away Monday, October 13, 2008. He was born June 30, 1957 in Matagorda County, TX to Theodore James Bryant and Trubie Jean Sparks Bryant. He was a lifelong resident of Matagorda County, a good father, and a good friend to all. He is survived by his wife: Peggy Bryant of Matagorda; a son: Derick...
Tray Lynn Dabney
Oct 12, 2008
Tray Lynn Dabney, 19, was born July 28, 1989 in Bay City to Vickie Collins and Marvin Dabney. Tray Lynn's life was cut short on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008. She is survived by her mother: Vickie Hamlyn & husband Clay of Wadsworth; father: Marvin Dabney and wife Melanie of Georgia; brother: William Dabney & wife Tami of Bay City; Grandparents:...
