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HOWARD FREMONT MOZLEY, SR.
Graveside services for Howard Fremont Mozley, Sr, 79, of Palacios, were held Jan. 26, 2006 at Hawley cemetery near Blessing with Bro. Shan Jackson officiating. Mr. Mozley was born July 25, 1926 in Foss, OK to the late Earl Franklin and Lola Gillespie Mozley. He died Jan. 23, 2006 at his residence. He was a member of the Church of Christ, and a resident of Palacios since 1932. He served in the US Navy during WW II, and was a farmer by trade. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Teri Lee and Donald Kelly of Palacios; son Howard Fremont Mozley, Jr. of Bay City, Tx; daughter-in-law Crystal Mozley of Palacios; and 5 grandchildren, Justin Kelly and wife Andrea of San Antonio, Dylan and Lucas Kelly both of Palacios, and Monte and William Mozley both of Palacios. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gail Lois Mozley; sister, Mildred Miller; and brothers, Clifford, Richard and Raymond Mozley. Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361) 972-2012.
DALLAS DELBERT TALLEY
Funeral services for Dallas Delbert Talley, 69, of Beeville, Tx. were hled Jan. 25, 2006 at Galloway's Funeral Home in Beeville. Interment was at Glenwood cemetery in Beeville. Mr. Talley was born Aug. 24, 1936 to Wanda Cox Talley Jones and Claude Talley. He died Jan. 22, 2006. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Pettus, Tx. and was a retired oil field serviceman. Mr. Talley is survived by his wife, Linda Sinclair Talley of Beeville; son and daughter-in-law Dale Wayne and Laura Talley and grandchildren Giselle, Brian and Claire of Daphne, Ala., daughter-in-law Sherry Talley and grandsons Jesse and Joey of San Antonio; sisters and brothers-in-law Sandra and Scott Clark of Beeville, and Shelley and Wade Newsom of Palacios; sister-in-law Sylvia Talley of Victoria and Millie Talley of Friendswood; nieces Nickelle Arteaga of Beeville, Cynthia Ley of Cuero, Rhonda Neubauer of Shiner, Shanon Whitfield of Cuero, Carol Cunningham of Mississippi, Cindy Gillen of Houston; and nephews Darrell Talley of Victoria, Randall Newsom of Kerrville and Ron Reese of Houston. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather Randy Jones, brother Billie Claude Talley and son Dallas Deen Talley. Pallbearers are Scott Clark, Wade Newsom, Darrell Talley, Rene Gonzales, Ron Reese, Bobby Neubauer, and Bobby Pargeman. Honorary pallbearers are the Men's Sunday School Class of the First Christian Church of Pettus.
MANUEL DAVID 'COON' RODRIGUEZ, SR.
Funeral services for Manuel David 'Coon' Rodriguez, Sr., 59, of Palacios, were held Jan. 23, 2006 at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church with the Rev. Charles Dwomoh officiating. Interment was at Palacios cemetery. Mr. Rodriguez was born Oct. 21, 1946 in Palacios to the late Miguel and Eva Alvarado Rodriguez. He died Jan. 20, 2006. He was a shrimper and a Catholic. He is survived by sons Mark Rodriguez of Birmingham, Ala., Manuel David Rodriguez, Jr. of Dallas, and Johnny Lucio Rodriguez of Palacios; sisters Mary Ellen Flores and Mary Diaz, both of Palacios; brothers Michael Rodriguez and Johnny Rodriguez, both of La Porte, Tx.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements were with Artero Memorial Chapels, Port Lavaca.
BETTY JO SMITH
Funeral services for Betty Jo Smith, 76, of Palacios, were held Jan. 23, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church in Palacios. Interment was at Palacios cemetery. Mrs. Smith was born Nov. 3, 1929 in Taylor, Ark. to Urby and Hazel Teutsch. She passed away peacefully on Jan. 19, 2006. Betty was a resident of Palacios since 1955. She was a longtime member of the Harmonie Club and was very active locally. She loved fishing, gardening and cooking especially gumbo. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jimmie L. Smith of Palacios; daughters and sons-in-law Beverly and Glenn Garcia of Palacios, and Cindy and Doug Reese of Kerrville, Tx.; grandchildren James, Tanya, William, Gene, Jessica and Haley; and brothers James Teutsch of Beaumont, Tx. and Charles Teutsch of Bay City, Tx. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Vista Care Hospice, 1001 Water St., Kerrville, Tx. 78028; the Alzheimer Association; and Friends of Elder Citizens, Palacios, Tx.
RUTH WINGATE
Graveside services for Ruth Wingate, 65, of Palacios, were held Jan. 19, 2006 at the Palacios cemetery. Mrs. Wingate was born May 9, 1940 in Giddings, Texas to Charles and Irene Martha Daniels Redkey. She died Jan. 15, 2006. She had been a resident of Palacios since 1967. She is survived by three daughters, Ana Wingate of Hewitt, TX, Autumn Brand and Melissa Hart both of Lake Jackson; one brother, Malcomb Redkey of Austin; and six grandchildren. Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home. 361-972-2012.
RAFEL H. ALDERETE
Funeral services for Rafel H. Alderete, 64, of Palacios, were held Dec. 24, 2005 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Dwomoh officiating. Interment was at Palacios cemetery. Mr. Alderete was born Oct. 25, 1941 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Aurelio R. and Francesca Herrera Alderete. He died Dec. 23, 2005 at Citizen Memorial Hospital in Victoria, Tx. He was a resident of Palacios since 1951, a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and was the maintenance man for the Luther Hotel in Palacios. He is survived by his wife, Anita Adame Alderete of Palacios; son and daughter-in-law Jessie and Josie Adame of Angleton, Tx.; sisters and brothers-in-law Lina and Paul Gamino of Lake Jackson, Tx., Lola and Edward Vallejo of Rosenberg, Tx., Eva Alderete and Rosemary Alderete, both of Palacios; and grandchildren Jessica and Gabriel Adame of Angleton, Tx. He was proceeded in death by his sister, Anita Alderete, and brothers Aurelio Alderete, Jr. and George Alderete. Pallbearers were Richard and Phillip Vallejo, Paul and Frank Alderete, and Paul and Andrew Gamino. Honorary pallbearers were Frankie and Stephen Alderete. Arrangements were with Palacios Funeral Home.
BONNIE JEAN McCLARY TAYLOR
Bonnie Jean McClary Taylor, 52, of Austin, Texas passed from this earth into the arms of God on Jan. 7, 2006 free of her suffering after a prolonged struggle with endocrine carcinoma (cancer). Bonnie was born in El Campo, Tx. on Aug.t 25, 1953. She graduated from Victoria High School in 1971 and earned her degree in nursing from Del Mar College in Corpus Christi in 1974. For thirty years Bonnie demonstrated her caring and serving nature as a Registered Nurse. Her love for the Lord and for her family was evident to all who knew her well. Bonnie's friends will remember her for her encouraging words and spirit. She was devoted to her family and to her many brothers and sisters who shared her faith at Westover Hills Church of Christ. Though Bonnie was a precious sister to many who will miss her smiling face, she leaves behind a legacy of love and service that will continue to touch the lives of others through those of us who knew her. Bonnie leaves behind her husband of 21 years, Doug Taylor, and is survived by her two sons, Wyatt and Mason, her parents, Homer and Rosemarie McClary, and brother, John McClary all of Austin, Tx. The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the staffs of Austin Heart, Lone Star Oncology, St. David's Hospital and Hospice Austin who were all so loving and supportive of Bonnie and her family during her illness. Thank you! Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2006, at Cooke-Walden Chapel of the Hills at 9700 Anderson Mill Road. Funeral services will be conducted by Rick McCall at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, at Westover Hills Church of Christ at 8332 Mesa Drive (across from Anderson High School). Serving as pallbearers are Charlie Hejl, Steve Baker, Archie Johnson, Brian Wilds, Terry Melle, and Dudley Lightsey. Memorial contributions may be made to World Bible School, 3441 Lime Creek Road, Cedar Park, Texas 78613 or to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78759.
LANA JEAN BICKHAM MOODY
Funeral services for Lana Jean Bickham Moody, 50, of Lake Jackson, Tx., were held Jan. 2, 2006 at the Trinity Baptist Church in Palacios with Reverands Dan Meaders and Louis Rush officiating. Interment was at Palacios cemetery. Mrs. Moody was born Aug. 29, 1955 in Palacios to Houston Lemley and Aline Broussard Bickham. She died Dec. 29, 2005 at Kindred Bay Area Hospital in Pasadena, Tx. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, a resident of Lake Jackson the past two years and a former longtime resident of Palacios. She was a 1973 graduate of Palacios High School, and attended Atlantic City Community College. She is survived by her husband Michael Harold Moody of Freeport, Tx.; daughter and son-in-law Jana Danielle and Kevin Wade Bayless of Lake Jackson; mother, Aline Broussard Bickham of Palacios; brother and sisters-in-law Melvin Ray and Shirley Bickham of Moss Point, MS, and Bobby Louis and Nancy Bickham of Dickinson, Tx.; sisters and brothers-in-law Maxine Aline Travers of League City, Tx., Diana Susan and Scotty Moehrig, Debra "Debbie" Gail and Billy Cowan all of Bay City; brother-in-law Daniel "Dan" Booker Meaders; grandsons Keith "Wade" and Kamren Hunter Bayless both of Lake Jackson; 18 nieces and nephews; 27 great-nieces and great-nephews; one great-great nephew; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father H. L. Bickham; sister Betty Mae Meaders; and nephew Melvin Ray Bickham, Jr. Pallbearers were her nephews Carl Bickham, Troy Travers, Tracy and Todd Childers, Jason Sciba, and Tres and Joel Ansley. Honorary pallbearer was her son-in-law, Kevin Bayless. Arrangements were with Palacios Funeral Home.
MANUEL de JESUS TOBIAS
Funeral services for Manuel de Jesus Tobias, 75, of Palacios, were held Dec. 31, 2005 at the First Baptist Church in Palacios. Burial was at Palacios cemetery with military honors under the auspices of Veterans of Foreign Wars - Queen Hamlin Post No. 2467. Mr. Tobias was born Nov. 2, 1930, in Olivia, to the late Julio and Maria Rocha Tobias. He died Dec. 27, 2005. He was a retired master plumber, a veteran of Korean War, U.S. Army, Private First Class, Corp. of Engineers/COBAT Engineers, former Matagorda County Constable Pct. No. 3, a member of Trailriders Association, American Legion, Fraternity of Eagles, and the American G.I. Forum. He is survived by his wife, Rosalie Martino Tobias; daughter, Mary Bassett of Palacios, sons, Manuel Thomas Tobias and Julio Martin Tobias, both of Houston; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements were with Artero Memorial Chapels, Port Lavaca, 361-552-2300.
RUTH ANN LOFTIN
A memorial service for Ruth Ann Koss Loftin, 61, of Palacios (Tres-Palacios Community) will be held at 10 a.m. Friday Dec. 30, 2005 at her residence, 105 Sickle Bill, Tres-Palacios Community. Mrs. Loftin was born Sept. 8, 1944, in Houston, to the late Roland and Jennie Florance Sweeten Koss. She died Dec. 26, 2005. She is survived by her husband, Roy Loftin; sons, Dennis Wayne Loftin and Timothy Edward Loftin, both of Palacios; and three grandchildren. Arrangements were with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-4613.
HERMAN JOSEPH LANDRY
Funeral services for Herman Joseph Landry, 84, of Palacios, were held Dec. 21, 2005 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Blessing with Rev. Sam Appiasi officiating. Mr. Landry was born April 27, 1921 in Abbyville, Louisiana to Anitus and Anita Ledet Landry. He died Dec. 17, 2005. He was a resident of Blessing for 10 years prior to moving to Palacios, a member of St. Peters Catholic Church and a veteran of WWII. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Don and Pat Landry of Palacios; sisters Dot Nelson of Brazoria and Joyce Hargraves of Arkansas; brothers Norman Landry of Freeport and Earl Landry of Jones Creek; grandchildren Jodi Matt of Sugarland and Shane Landry of College Station; and great-grandson Wesley Landry of Palacios. Pallbearers include Jose Savala, Norman John Landry, Greg Nelson, Paul Louviere, Chris Nelson and Danny Croft. Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Catholic Church or the Palacios Health Care Center. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home. 361-972-2012.
VIRGINIA GATICA CANTU
Funeral services for Virginia Gatica Cantu, 48, of Palacios, were held Dec. 17, 2005 at Palacios Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tony Flores officiating. Interment was at Palacios cemetery. Mrs. Cantu was born July 30, 1957, in Palacios, to the late Monico and Carmen Chavez Gatica. She died Dec. 15, 2005. She was a registered nurse at Matagorda General Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Juan Martin Cantu; daughters Christina Cantu and Katherine Cantu, both of Palacios; sons Juan Martin Cantu Jr., Jack Lee Gillett Jr. and James Barbour Gillett, all of Palacios; sisters Mary Yanes of Rockdale, Aurora Lopez of Baytown, and Rosie Herrera and Janie Arroyo, both of Palacios; and brothers Bobby Gatica of League City, Tony Gatica of Pasadena, and Mike Gatica and Marcus Gatica, both of Palacios. She was preceded in death by: sister, Paulene Gatica; and brother, Gabriel Gatica. Arrangements were with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, 361-972-2012.
LAURYN TANNER LYNCH
Memorial services for Lauryn Tanner Lynch of Murfreesboro, TN were held Nov. 28, 2005 at Woodfin Funeral Chapel in Murfreesboro with Bro. Thomas Lynch officiating. Mrs. Lynch was born Dec. 14, 1969 in Palacios to Joe and Joyce Tanner. She died Nov. 24, 2005 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro. A loving and devoted homemaker and mother, Mrs. Lynch grew up in Palacios and received her Associate in Arts degree from Wharton County Junior College in 2001. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Michael Lynch, her son, Keith Krug and a brother, Tyrone Tanner. Arrangements were with Woodfin Funeral Chapel (615) 893-5151.
