Eddie Stevenson Barton
Jan 16, 2007
Eddie Stevenson Barton, 86, died peacefully at home on January 16, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband William D. Barton, Sr. and son William D. Barton, Jr. She is survived by her son Henry Stevenson Barton; daughters-in-law Sherry Barton and Lurinda Barton; grandchildren Lori Barton, Kim Barton Schneider, Logan Barton and Tamika Smith. She is also survived...
Rhonda M. Vallely
Jan 12, 2007
Rhonda M. Jenney Vallely, 47, of Van Vleck passed away January 12, 2007. She was born January 22, 1959 in Plainwell, Michigan to Walter Louis and Shirley Ann Frost Jenney. Rhonda and her family moved to Pasadena, Texas in 1966. She graduated in 1977 from Pasadena High School. Shortly after graduation she moved to Sargent and lived there for many...
William D. Barton, Jr.
Jan 9, 2007
William Deramus Barton, Jr., son of William D. Barton, Sr. and Eddie Stevenson Barton was born November 1, 1947, in Shreveport, Louisiana, lost his hard fought battle against leukemia on January 9, 2007. Bill was a man who faced each day ready to live life to its fullest. He was blessed to have led a rich and rewarding life. He...
Clara Matura Griffin
Jan 8, 2007
Clara Matura Griffin, 64, of Palacios passed away Jan. 8, 2007. She was born Oct. 30, 1942 in Bay City to Alfred G. and Goldie Hardy Carter. She had been a resident of Palacios for several years and volunteered for the Coast Guard. Survivors include her husband Tom Griffin of Palacios; daughter Diana Lucas & husband Jeff of Canyon Lake,...
Gladys Goodwin Stridde
Jan 3, 2007
Gladys Goodwin Stridde, 82, of Bay City died Wednesday, January 3, 2007 in St. Louis, MO. She was born on October 3, 1924 in Laredo to the late Tessie and Tom Goodwin, the youngest of six children. Her siblings, Genevieve, Hiram, Tom, Trixie and Minnie preceded her in death. Her father moved to Laredo to help build the TEX-MEX railroad,...
Talmadge James Tatum, Sr.
Jan 3, 2007
Talmadge James Tatum, Sr., 67, of Bay City died January 3, 2007. He was born December 12, 1939 in Bay City to the late A. J. and Kathleen Hennigan Tatum. He and his wife operated Tex-Pak Express in Bay City for many years. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Jean Ann Tatum of Bay City; daughter & son-in-law Kimberly...
David Alford
Jan 1, 2007
David Alford, 55, of Bay City, passed away Monday, January 1, 2007 at his home. He was born December 25, 1951 in Floresville, TX to Delmar Ray & Mary Helen Lockhart Alford. David was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved God and his church; he was a lifetime member of the Sweeny Church of Christ. His passion for...
Marvin Douglas Green
Dec 30, 2006
Marvin Douglas Green, 94, of Bay City passed away December 30, 2006. He was born April 9, 1912 in Seguin, Texas to the late Henry Lee and Callie Surber Green. His family moved to Matagorda when he was a young child. He was a member of the Methodist Church and served in the US Army during WWII. Survivors include his...
Deborah Rhodes Johnson
Dec 30, 2006
Deborah Rhodes Johnson was called home to her Lord peacefully Saturday, December 30, 2006. She was born May 4, 1950to the late Robert Regnald and Rosalai Rhodes Johnson. She was an officer in the Olivia Port Alto V.F.D., Inc. also an Elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Palacios, where she taught Sunday School for many years, also she was...
Alfred Kopecky
Dec 29, 2006
Alfred Kopecky of El Maton, Texas died Friday, December 29, 2006. He was born in Wallis, Texas on November 4, 1912 to Frank Denton and Louise Schiller Denton. He lived in the Sugar Land area until 1924 when his family moved to El Maton. He graduated from the Blessing and Markham schools and earned his teaching certificate from Southwest Texas...
Amparo Moreno Flores
Dec 27, 2006
Amparo Moreno Flores, 75, died Wednesday, December 27, 2006 in Palacios, TX. She was born January 24, 1931 in Fort Bend County, TX to the late Jose Simon & Alvena Alvarado Moreno. Amparo was a long time resident of Palacios, a Member of: St. Anthony's Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters, and Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Flores is survived by daughter &...
Claudia Della Lezak
Dec 24, 2006
Claudia Della Lezak, 97 of El Maton, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2006 in Houston, TX. She was born October 4, 1909 in Cyclone, TX to John Sivek and Rosalie Surovcak Sivek. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Blessing and was a member of the St. Peter's Altar Society. She is survived by her Daughters, Dolores...
Leon Edward Srubar
Dec 22, 2006
Leon Edward Srubar, 80, of Sargent, passed away Friday, December 22, 2006. He was born September 12, 1926 in Sweet Home, TX to Edward & Annie Srubar. He was a resident of Matagorda County since 1965, a retired operator from Celanese Chemical Company and a veteran of the US Navy. He is survived by his daughter: Pamela D. McDonald of...
Oswald Richard Kubecka, Sr.
Dec 20, 2006
Oswald Richard Kubecka, Sr. was born on May 25, 1920, in Breslau, near Hallettsville, to the late Pete F. and Frances Kubecka. He passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2006, at the age of 86, in his home near Palacios. Oswald was an avid outdoorsman, a steward of the land and a generous volunteer in his community. He had great...
Alva Lee Stanford
Dec 18, 2006
Alva Lee Stanford, 101, of Bay City passed away December 18, 2006. She was born September 30, 1905 in Saltillo, Tennessee to Jim and Isabelle Hopper Meador. She had been a resident of Bay City since 1928 and was a very active member of the Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Willard F. Stanford, daughter...
Charlotte Ann Wininger Holder
Dec 18, 2006
CHARLOTTE ANN WININGER HOLDER passed away December 18, 2006. Born May 26, 1953 in California, Charlotte lived most of her life in Houston, TX. She is survived by her three sons Ronnie Cano, James Holder and wife Kristi, Jason Holder and wife Robin and five grandchildren: Spencer and Rylie, James and Jaylon, and Janelle. She is also survived by her...
Elmer William Denbow
Dec 15, 2006
Elmer William Denbow, 88, went home to be with the lord on December 15, 2006 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 13, 1918 in New Straitsville, Ohio to William Forrest and Pinkie Belle Smith Denbow. He served in the US Navy during WWII; was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Bay City for 63 years;...
David Zepeda
Dec 12, 2006
David Zepeda, 50 of Bay City, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2006 in Houston, TX. He was born June 9, 1956 in Bay City to Daniel R. Zepeda, Sr. And Adela Figueroa Zepeda. He was a lifelong resident of Bay City a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bay City, and a veteran of the US Marine Corp. He...
Ruby Catherine Castle Backen
Dec 12, 2006
Ruby Catherine Castle Backen, 87, left her home in Sweeny to be with her Lord on December 12, 2006. She married Roy Bracken on November 7, 1942. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. As a member of First Baptist in Sweeny for 46 years, she served her Lord wherever needed; taught Mission Friends and Girls In Actions; and...
Fulton Lothridge
Dec 11, 2006
Fulton Lothridge, 94, former longtime resident of Palacios died December 11, 2006. He was born May 26, 1912 in Baxley, Georgia to Joseph Elijah and Agnes Pybus Lothridge. He worked for Alcoa for 26 years, was a member of the Palacios Masonic Lodge for 50 yrs and owned Lothridge Garage in Palacios. Survivors include daughters Virginia Valenta of Bay City...
