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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas

Mara Kate Davis

Mara Kate Davis

Nov 14, 2007

Mara Kate Davis, infant daughter of Erskine and Julie Kasinger Davis, passed away November 14, 2007. Survivors include her parents; maternal grandfather Joe Kasinger of Pledger; paternal grandmother Sandra Washington of Bay City; brothers Erskine, Trayln & Darren Davis of Bay City; aunts and uncles LaToya Spiller & Carla Davis both of Bay City, JoBeth Yoes of Pledger, Jenny &...

Elizabeth Alyne Davis

Elizabeth Alyne Davis

Nov 13, 2007

Elizabeth Alyne Davis, 82, of Blessing, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2007 in Houston, TX after a long battle with cancer. She was born October 18, 1925 in Stanford, KY to Daniel Potter and Lillian L. Hiatt Potter. She was a resident of Blessing since 1979. She is survived by her husband of 64 years: Jack Davis of Blessing; her...

Daniel Ryan Stevens

Daniel Ryan Stevens

Nov 13, 2007

Daniel Ryan Stevens, 26, of Houston passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2007. He was born October 13, 1981 in Baltimore, MD to Kay Ann Stevens and Daniel Stevens. He is survived by his mother: Kay Ann Stevens of Houston; grandmother: Nancy Martin of Baltimore, MD; two sisters: Christine and Lauren Stevens both of Houston; aunts & uncles: James & Lottie...

Richard Truman Bolling

Richard Truman Bolling

Nov 7, 2007

Richard Truman "Dick" Bolling, March 23, 1936 – November 7, 2007. Dick lived a full life. He will be cremated, and his ashes will be spread in a very private ceremony. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.taylorbros.net Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.

Roy Louis "Fuzzy" Howarton

Roy Louis "Fuzzy" Howarton

Nov 6, 2007

Roy Louis "Fuzzy" Howarton, 47, of Van Vleck, stepped into his heavenly dimensions on Tuesday, November 6, 2007. Lately, he spoke often of God and heaven and was prepared in his heart to meet Jesus He was the first-born son to Marion and Barbara Turbiville Howarton on February 13, 1960. His early growing years were spent in Goldthwaite, TX where...

Mary Margerum Mosier

Mary Margerum Mosier

Nov 6, 2007

Mary Margerum Mosier, 75, of Palacios passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2007. She was born January 25, 1932 in Palacios to the late Bertha Kincannon and Loren G. Margerum. Mrs. Mosier was a life long resident of Palacios, a retired Tax Assessor with Palacios I.S.D., and a member of the First Baptist Church of Palacios. She is survived by husband:...

Mary Helen Roach

Mary Helen Roach

Nov 4, 2007

Mary Helen Roach, 86, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2007. She was born August 5, 1921 in Palacios to Mae Taylor and Claude Smith. Her life was being a loving and giving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She married John P. Roach on April 5, 1937, and together they had two children: Mary Jean Jones and John Thomas Roach....

Hollie B. Hairston

Hollie B. Hairston

Nov 3, 2007

Hollie B. Hairston, 77, of Bay City passed from this life November 3, 2007. He was born October 1, 1930 in Cameron, Texas to the late Hollie B. Hairston, Sr. and Carrie Lee Johns Hairston. He met Joy Hoelewyn in late 1955 and they were married February 24, 1956. He was baptized into the Lord in West Columbia in 1957....

Wallace Fields

Wallace Fields

Nov 1, 2007

Wallace Fields, 69, of Tres Palacios Oaks, passed away Thursday, November 01, 2007. He was born February 15, 1938 in Cumberland, KY to Leonard Fields and Lona Boggs Fields. He was a resident of Matagorda County since 1977 and was a retired Cherry Picker Operator. He is survived by his wife: Rose Fields of Tres Palacios Oaks; his daughters: Ramona...

Eva Mae Woodson Hunt

Eva Mae Woodson Hunt

Oct 31, 2007

Eva Woodson Hunt, 79, of Palacios passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2007. She was born December 8, 1927 in Midfield to the late Ruie Roscoe Woodson & Cora Hale Woodson. She was a resident of Palacios for the past 59 years, a graduate of Blessing High Scholl class of 1946, and a member of the Trinity Baptist Church of Palacios....

Dorothy Jean Harrison

Dorothy Jean Harrison

Oct 30, 2007

Dorothy Jean Harrison, 75, of The Colony, TX passed away October 30, 2007. She was born April 3, 1932 in Clute, TX to the late John and Mary Snow Krenek. Survivors include daughters Sandra Maxfield of Fort Worth and Tammy Reed of Plano; son Michael Harrison of The Colony; brother Sanford Krenek of Nacogdoches and three grandchildren. Funeral service will...

Roy Lee Jones

Roy Lee Jones

Oct 30, 2007

Roy Lee Jones, 65, of Wharton passed away October 30, 2007. He was born August 12, 1942 in Bay City, Texas to the late George Thomas and Gladys Ocie Scott Jones. Survivors include daughter Beverly Miller of El Campo; son Steve Jones of Wharton; niece Nancy Klaiber and husband Edwin of Sweeny; nephews Mike Gassen, Sr. and wife Linda of...

Alfred James "Jim" Sharp

Alfred James "Jim" Sharp

Oct 26, 2007

Alfred James (Jim) Sharp, 76, of Markham, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday, October 26, 2007, following a long illness. He was born in East Providence, Rhode Island on May 13, 1931 and served in the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie Sharp and is survived by his children, Jim Sharp,...

Olivia Nevarez

Olivia Nevarez

Oct 25, 2007

Olivia Nevarez, 86, of Palacios passed away October 25, 2007. She was born December 2, 1920 in Falfurrias, TX to the late Guadalupe and Martha Rodriguez Colunga. She was preceded in death by her husband Gerinimo Nevarez; twin sister Hortencia Colunga & other siblings and 2 grandchildren. Survivors include five daughters Flor Gonzalez and Yolanda Aleman both of Bay City,...

Edward "Eddie" Everett Adams

Edward "Eddie" Everett Adams

Oct 24, 2007

Edward "Eddie" Everett Adams, 80, of Markham, TX passed away Wednesday October 24, 2007 from cancer. He was born February 17, 1927 in Plant City, FL to the late Jessie and Ruth Adams. He worked as a carpenter with his father building homes. At age 15 he enlisted in the Navy as a Pharmacist Mate, went through two invasions at...

Larry Dean Hamilton

Larry Dean Hamilton

Oct 23, 2007

Larry Dean Hamilton, 63, of Bay City passed away October 23, 2007. He was born October 19, 1944 in Bay City to the late Walter Cape Hamilton and Elma Whittlesey Hamilton. Larry was a lifelong resident of Bay City and devoted his life to loving and supporting his family. He was the Salutatorian of his high school class at Van...

Thomas Jeanne Poole Keen

Thomas Jeanne Poole Keen

Oct 20, 2007

Thomas Jeanne Poole Keen, a lifetime resident of Bay City, Texas, died October 20, 2007 in Katy, Texas. She was born February 18, 1916 to Thomas Jefferson Poole, Jr. and Jessie Logan Poole. Mrs. Keen is survived by her daughter, Patricia Anne Keen; her cherished granddaughter, Anna Logan Keen; her son, Patrick Logan Keen; niece, Deborah Davis Brand; nephews, Robert...

Edith Beatrice Elliott

Edith Beatrice Elliott

Oct 18, 2007

Edith Beatrice Elliott, 84, of Bay City passed away October 18, 2007. She was born December 18, 1922 in East Columbia, Texas to the late Martin John and Hannah Jones Herreth. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law Edith and Larry Allen of Bay City; sons Marvin Elliott of Markham & Donald Elliott & wife Kathleen of Roscoe, IL; daughter-in-law Anna Mae...

Elizabeth Joy Richey

Elizabeth Joy Richey

Oct 17, 2007

Elizabeth Joy Richey, 75, of Palacios passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2007. She was born December 18, 1931 in Palacios to the late Samuel Albert Dorris and Hattie Mearl Jones Dorris, and was a life long resident of Palacios. She is survived by daughter: Sandra Richey Johnson & husband Stephen of Wharton; 3 sons: Edwin Richey & wife Mary of...

Joseph Trinh Duc Pham

Joseph Trinh Duc Pham

Oct 16, 2007

Reverend Joseph Trinh Duc Pham "Father Joe Pham", 64 of Palacios, TX passed away 5:00 PM Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX. He was born April 9, 1943 in Quang Ninh, Viet Nam. He was Ordained into the Catholic Priesthood on April 29, 1970 in Viet Nam and served as a Catholic Priest in Viet...

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