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MACKIE L. MANNING BURDITT
Funeral services for Mackie L. Manning Burditt, 94, a resident of the Port Lavaca Nursing Home and formerly of Edna, and the Olivia Community, were held Jan. 10, 2005 at First United Methodist Church in Edna with the Rev. Sue Huntsman officiating. Interment was at Memory Gardens cemetery in Edna. Mrs. Burditt was born April 7, 1910, in Giles County, TN to the late Joshua Buckhannan and Nellie Louisa Duncan Carvell. She died Jan. 7, 2005. She was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church of Edna. She is survived by a son, Philip L. Manning, Jr. of Olivia Community; daughter-in-law, Gladys Manning of Edna; step-daughter, Carolyn Lee Daniels of Refugio; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by first husband, Philip L. Manning Sr.; son, Thomas Alfred Manning; daughter-in-law, Joyce Swenson Manning; 1 great-grandchild; 2 sisters; 1 brothe; second husband, Allen L. Burditt; son-in-law, Charles Daniels; stepson, Allen Newton Burditt; and 2 step-grandchildren. Pallbearers were great-grandsons Lance Harlan, Kevin Harlan, Ross Manning of Port Lavaca; P.J. Manning, and Travis Taylor of Cape Carancahua; and Rian Juranek of Ganado. Honorary pallbearers were Cpl. Mark Manning, USMC, Joe Bonnot; Traylor Simons; Milam Simons, Jr; Oswald Kubecka; Frank Pearce; Vernon Hunt; Hensley Weaver; Sam Danner; Paul Cooper; Johnnie Moses; Curtis Wofford; Ray Revel; and Jerome Kolar; and Allen Chanek.
PAULINE WINFIELD ARRINGTON
Graveside services for Pauline Winfield Arrington, 77, of Houston and formerly of Palacios, were held Jan. 3, 2005 at Memorial Oaks cemetery in Houston. Mrs. Arrington was born Aug. 1, 1927 in Palacios to the late Stillman and Tennessee Winfield. She entered eternal rest on Dec. 30, 2004, after God saw fit to pick the prettiest and most precious flower from his garden to take with him to Heaven. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Charlotte and Dave Hiltabrand of Houston, and Paula Womack and her husband Paul Galindo of Houston; three adoring grandchildren Ryan Hiltabrand, Madeline Womack and Lauren Galindo; and a host of loving friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, W. J. Arrington, Jr. After graduating from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Tx, Pauline spent 32 years teaching science in Kirbyville, Beaumont and Palacios, Texas. She has lived her last few years at the Village on the Park Retirement Center in Houston where she had many caring friends. Pauline will truly be missed as she touched so many lives with her cheerful smile and kind, encouraging words. She was loved by all who knew her because of graciousness, heart and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations may by made to a charity of your choice.
CHARLES MARTIN FITZMORRIS
A Mass for Charles Martin Fitzmorris, 55, of Galveston, TX, were held Jan. 5, 2005 at the St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Palacios with Rev. Charles Dwomoh officiating. Interment was at Hawley cemetery near Blessing. Mr. Fitzmorris was born Nov. 27, 1949 in New Orleans, LA to the late John Edmond Fitzmorris and Glenna Bess Dorris Fitzmorris. He died Dec. 30, 2004. He was a member of the Catholic Church and the Texas High School Coaches Association. He retired after 30 years of service to Aldine School District and Ball High School. He is survived by his sister, Doris Everett of Palacios and his aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements were with Palacios Funeral Home, 701 First St., Palacios, TX (361) 972 - 2012.
PATRICIA 'PATTI' M. WHITEHEAD
Funeral services for Patricia (Patti) M. Whitehead, 37, of Palacios, were held Jan. 5, 2005 at First United Methodist Church of Edna with the Rev. Sue Huntsman officiating. She was born Jan. 23, 1967, in Kingsville, to Patrick and Rose Marie Janes Jewell of Palacios. She died Jan. 2, 2005. She was a secretary, a homemaker, and a Methodist. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Whitehead; daughter, Courtney Whitehead of Palacios; son, Kenny J. Whitehead of Palacios; sister, Cheryl Hickl of El Maton; and brother, Craig Jewell of Omaha, Neb.
ERNIE TRESSELT
Funeral services for Ernie Tresselt, 72, of Palacios, were held Jan. 2, 2005, at Palacios Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ray Wells officiating. Interment was at Hawley cemetery near Blessing. Mr. Tresselt was born Sept. 29, 1932 in Lincoln, Neb., to the late Ernest Charles and Teresa Marie Clare Tresselt. He died Dec. 29, 2004. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 3821 of Palacios and the Methodist Church. He was a retired production supervisor for Celanese Chemical Co. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Tresselt of Palacios; daughters, Cindy Tresselt Jette of Portland, Tx. Cathy Tresselt Rector of Lolita, Tx., and Jennifer Tresselt Cruse of Francitas, Tx.; sons, Charlie Tresselt of Missouri City, Tx., Steve Tresselt of Palacios, Tommy Tresselt of Tres-Palacios Oaks, and Ricky Tresselt of Columbia, Mo.; stepchildren, Craig Allen Mills of Branson, Mo., Rae Lynn Mills Longoria of Blessing, and Pat Mills of Spring; eight grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and four stepgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: stepson, Ronnie Mills; and sister, Teresa Marie Tresselt. Pallbearers were Cory Helms, Casey Rector, Dustin Tresselt, Steven Walleck, Robert Rector, and Jack Jette. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #3821 of Palacios. Arrangements were with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios.
ALVARO MONTOYA, JR.
Funeral services for Alvaro Montoya, Jr., 54, of Midfield, were held at Jan. 3, 2005 at Triska Funeral Home Chapel in El Campo. Interment was at La Colonial cemetery in El Campo. Mr. Montoya was born July 26, 1950, in Mexico, to Alvaro Sr. and Reyna Vursiaga Montoya of Midfield. He died Dec. 29, 2004. He was a farm laborer. He is survived by his wife, Purificacion Gomez Montoya; daughters, Claudia Montoya of El Campo and Karen S. Montoya of Midfield; sons, Alvaro Montoya Jr., Victor Montoya, and Herman Montoya, all of El Campo; sisters, Rachel Hernandez of El Campo and Olga Morin of Andrews; brothers, Jose Montoya of Midfield and Juan Montoya of New Braunfels; and six grandchildren.
DOROTHY 'DADA' NETHERTON
Funeral services for Dorothy "Dada" (Wicker) Netherton, 91, of Altus, OK were held Dec. 24, 2004 at the First Baptist Church in Altus under the direction of People's Co-operative Funeral Home of Lone Wolf, OK. Dorothy Milittie Netherton was born Sept. 15, 1913 to the late George W. and Ethel F. (Dennis) Wicker. She died Dec. 21, 2004. Mrs. Netherton graduated from Altus High School in 1931. She attended Oklahoma College for Women and graduated from Southwestern Teacher's College in 1936 when she was granted an Oklahoma Life-time teaching certificate. She enjoyed teaching in rural schools at Warren, Martha, Lone Wolf, Headrick, and Olustee. Dorothy especially loved taking her grandchildren to Opryland and various summer vacation spots for many years. She was involved with Goodwill Industries and the Plaza Theater and was a substitute teacher for many years after retirement. She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Into of Palacios, TX, and Marcia Rowland and husband, Junior, of Altus; grandchildren Marolyn Briscoe, Timothy Wright, Emily Spandley, Mollisondra Bodungen, Jodie Netherton, Lynn Netherton, Casey Rowland, and Cindy Wilson; and14 great-grandchildren including Mary Briscoe, Teresa Briscoe, Jessica Wright, Carolyn Wright, Malittia Wright, Lindsay Spandley, Bradley Spandley, Lana Spandley, Britten Spandley, Brandon Bodungen, Blake Bodungen, Sheila Rowland, Talley Brooks, and Tyler Brooks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zee Netherton; son George Lynn "Bud" Netherton; and a brother Neal Wicker.
MABEL GLADYS SADLER NEWSOM
Mabel Gladys Sadler Newsom, 94, of Palacios and formerly of Pearsall, Tx., died Dec. 20, 2004 in Palacios. She was born Aug. 15, 1910 in Devine, Tx. She was a Baptist, a seamstress and housewife. She is survived by a son, James Newsom of Palacios; a grandson Willis Wade Newsom and wife Shelley Newsom of Palacios; granddaughters Becky Newsom and husband Scott Madison of Hoboken, NJ, and Rachel Sheppard and husband Henry Sheppard of Victoria, Tx.; and great-grandsons Randall Newsom of Kerrville, Tx. and Justin Sheppard of San Marcos, Tx. She was preceded in death by her husband Willis F. Newsom of Pearsall, Tx.; great-grandson Willis Breeden Sheppard of Victoria, Tx.; and infant daughter Frankie Jean Newsom.
THERESA "ELLA" BARRETT
Graveside services for Theresa Luella "Ella" Barrett, 91, of Palacios were held Dec. 24, 2004 at the Palacios cemetery, with the Rev. Ray Wells officiating. Mrs. Barrett was born March 4, 1913 in Midfield to the late Darrell and Katie Jordan. She passed away Dec. 22, 2004. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She is survived by a sister, Susie Simons of Port Lavaca and sister-in-law, Winifred Thompson of Palacios. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Edward A. Barrett; and by sisters, Ruth Blackburn, Rose Reid and Frances Thompson.
RONALD 'SONNY' BRYDSON, JR.
Funeral services for Ronald Brydson, Jr., 78, were held Dec. 22, 2004 at Cook Walden Capital Park cemetery Mauseleum Chapel in Pflugerville, Tx. Known lovingly to family and friends as "Sonny", ¼ he was born on June 6, 1926, in Austin, Texas, to parents Ronald Brydson, Sr. and Sadie Hickman Brydson. He died Dec. 20, 2004. He graduated from Austin High School in 1943. At age 17, Sonny joined the United States Marine Corps. He served in World War II, in the Pacific Corridor and China, and was honorably discharged in 1947. Later that year he became a Master Plumber, and joined his father in their family business, Brydson Plumbing. But he was, at heart, an artist; and has left behind some beautiful oil paintings that are treasured by his wife and children. Sonny married
Tosca Reichenau in 1948. Together they had two daughters, Tany Brydson Norwood and Holly Brydson Thompson. He was incredibly proud of his girls, through their childhood, college years at the University of Texas, and professional lives. Sonny was also loved by his grandson, Richard Lee Thompson, and sons-in-law Bob Norwood and Don Thompson. Sonny was widowed in 1984 after Tosca's battle with cancer. Later, Sonny married
Christine Wegner, and enjoyed his second family with Chris's children Jimmy Don White, Jr. and Leigh Ann White Ewart. Gandchildren William White, Amanda Ewart, Greg Ewart, Jr., and Kerry Don Ewart grew up with the gentle guiding hand of their "Papaw". Sonny and Chris moved from Austin to Palacios, Texas in 1987, where Sonny continued to work in the plumbing business, including many years of volunteer work at the Matagorda County Birding and Nature Center. Sonny was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer early in 2004, and bravely battled the disease with Chris at his side. When treatment was no longer an option, Sonny and Chris returned to Palacios to enjoy their remaining time together. Chris was a faithful nurse and companion, and Sonny had time to enjoy his friends and family at a meaningful time in his life. Perhaps Sonny will be best remembered by the size of his heart. Everyone he met was a friend, and he was always there to help when they needed him. He loved animals, and the strays he rescued loved him and enriched his life immeasurably. His life was a beautiful mix of contrasts Ñ plumber and artist, soldier and gentle spirit. His passing leaves an empty space in many lives. Memorials in lieu of flowers: Houston Hospice, 8811 Gaylord, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77024; Cal Farley's Boys Ranch and Cal Farley's Girlstown, USA, P.O. Box 1890, Amarillo, TX, 79174-0001; Matagorda County Birding Nature Center, P.O. Box 2212, Bay City, TX, 77404; or charity of your choice.
DELMAR B. CALLAWAY
Funeral services for Delmar B. Callaway, 67, of Victoria, were held Dec. 16, 2004 at Rosewood Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Larry Helms officiating. Interment was in Palacios cemetery. Mr. Callaway was born July 25, 1937 in Cayuga, Tx. to the late Fred Sherman Callaway and Oritha Thorton Callaway. He died Dec. 13, 2004. An independent oil field consultant, he retired from Getty Oil Co. He also loved to hunt, loved to garden and cook for people. He is survived by a son, Charles A Callaway of Victoria, Tx.; sisters, Clara Bourgeios of Newellano, LA., Linda Callaway Adams of Arvado, CO, and Mary Ann Tyner of Athens, Tx.; and grand-daughter Shelby Mica Callaway of Houston. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Ann Callaway; a son, Sherman Dale Callaway; sister, Laura Hurst; and brothers Billy Callaway and Jerry Callaway. Pallbearers were Tommy Bertling, Cole Bertling, Rodney Hale, Bubba Bendermann, Herbert Schneider and John Anderson.
