Milam County, Texas

MACHU, Winnie of Taylor. Age 83. Died 6/23/1988 (Sunday) in Johns Community Hospital. Services held (Sunday) at Condra Memorial Chapel. Burial in the Taylor City Cemetery. Rev. James Hejl officiated. Family prayer service held (Sat.) at Condra Funeral Home. She was BORN c.1905 and was a resident of the Taylor area for the greater part of her life. Member of Taylor Brethren Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward Rudolph Machu on 8/11/1976. SURVIVORS: 3 daughters, Melba Gene Roepke, Lorene Machu of Taylor and Mildred O'Brien of Round Rock; 3 sons, Eugene E. Machu, Johnnie F. Machu and Howard P. Machu of Taylor; 5 sisters, Martha Beck, Francis Tomancak, Lillie Tomancak of Taylor, Milady Cantrell of Ft.Worth, Otillie Simcik of Round Rock, Margaret Vrazel of Buckholts; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren.

MACK, Sr., Bobbie L. of Denver, CO. Age 55. Died 8/16/1989 in Scott & White Hospital, Temple. Services held 8/19 (Sat.) at 11 a.m. Burial 8/23 (Wed.) at 11 a.m. in Denver, CO. after services in Pipkin Funeral Home. Phillips & Luckey in charge of local arrangements. He was BORN 4/1/1934 in Tanglewood to M/M. Namon (Arlethia Maloy) Mack. Married Evelyn Roberts on 9/2/1960 in Denver, CO. Had been a Denver resident since 1952 and was a retired building manager for Mountain Bell Telephone. Preceded in death by a brother and a sister, also his mother Arlethia Mack. SURVIVORS: Wife, Evelyn Mack of Denver; 6 sons, Bobbie L. Mack, Jr., Namon Mack, Lesley Taylor and Richard Taylor of Denver, Michael Taylor of Jacksonville, FL. and Curtis Hawkins of Honolulu; father, Namon Mack of Rockdale; 5 brothers, Earl Mack of Houston, Melvin Mack and George Mack of Giddings, Tim Mack and Wilford Mack of Denver; 5 sisters, Billie Kendrick, Tina Roland, Mabel Washington, Louise Clinkscale and Margie Nell Mack, all of Denver; 7 grandchildren. SS Death Benefit on #454-50-4294.

MACREADY, Edward Daniel of Rockdale. Age 95. Died 3/1990 (Monday) at his daughter's residence in New Braunfels. Services held 3/14 (Wed.) at Green Funeral Home of Cameron with Rev. Joe Stansel officiating. Burial at 4 p.m. in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park in New Braunfels with Rev. Howard Thrift officiating. He was BORN about 1895 in Noble, OK. and was a retired salesman and farmer. SURVIVORS: 2 sons, Edwin Macready of Clovis, NM., Gerald Macready of Longview; 4 daughters, Lynda Brown of Overland Park, KS., Billie Brand of Milano, Louree Moor of New Braunfels and Sylvia Besheer of Katy; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren.

MADDOX, Mrs. Estelle of Cameron. Age 71. Died ?/1968 (Sunday) in a Cameron hospital folowing a lengthy illness. Services held (Monday) at Green's Funeral Home Chapel in Cameron. Burial in Ben Arnold Cemetery. She was a native of Milam Co. SURVIVORS: Son, Charles (Bubba) Maddox of Cameron; 2 daughters, Mrs. Alice Marie Hawkins of Lubbock, Mrs. Bonnie Estelene McIntosh of El Sobrante, CA.; brother, Pete Harwell of Cameron; 2 sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Sanderford of Center Point, Mrs. Betty McKinney of Corpus Christi; 5 grandchildren.

MAGEE, Marion C. of Dayton. Age 42. Died 7/1979 on arrival at a Beaumont hospital shortly after the 1:13p.m. shooting last Tuesday after an argument over apartment rent and 2 Beaumont men have been charged with his murder. A .38-caliber pistol was found in a wooded area near the scene of the shooting. Funeral & Burial information not listed in article. Mr. Magee was BORN 1/15/1937, the son of Dessie Magee and brother of Craig Magee, both of Rockdale. He was a resident of Dayton, owned an insurance agency in Beaumont and also some apartments on that city's north side. Besides the Beaumont property, he also owned 2 Baytown insurance agencies, interest in other insurance agencies in southeast Texas and about 75 rent houses in Baytown. Magee and wife, Patty, had been married for 20 yrs. and lived in Dayton since their marriage. He attended school in Milano before going on to Sam Houston State Univ. SS Death Benefit on #454-50-1255.

MAGER, Gus of Thrall. Age 78. Died 6/15/1983 (Wed.) in Luling. Services held (Thursday) at Colonial Funeral Home in Luling. Burial information not listed. He was BORN 8/21/1904. SURVIVORS: Wife, Lois Mager of Luling; 2 sons, Clarence and Gus Mager, Jr. of Luling; 3 daughters, Mildred Weiss of Thorndale, Anna Mae Watts of Pleasanton, Shirley Doolley of Stockdale; number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. SS Death Benefit on #449-10-0310.

MAGER, Hermann A. of Rt. 1, Hutto. Age 81. Died 12/26/1981 (Sat.) in Johns Community Hospital. Services held (Monday) at Condra Memorial Chapel. Burial in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery west of Taylor. Rev. E. Herber officiated. Mr. Mager was BORN 4/7/1900 and a retired farmer, lifelong resident of the West Taylor Comm. SURVIVORS: Wife, Lillie Mager of Hutto; son, Leon Mager of Manchaca; 2 sisters, Lena Goetz of Thrall, Anna Krieg of Taylor; half-sister, Evelyn Rohlack of Thrall; 2 brothers, August Mager of Austin and Gus Mager of Luling; granddaughter. SS Death Benefit on #451-14-0265 under Herman.

MALISH, Pete Anton of Rt.2, Elgin. Age 79. Died 5/20/90 (Sunday) in Johns Community Hospital. Services held 5/22 (Tuesday) at Condra Memorial Chapel. Burial in Thorndale City Cemetery. Rev. Bryan Sullivan officiated. He was BORN 5/15/11 at Rice's Crossing, the son of the late Joe and Annie (Yuga) Malish. Lived in Elgin since 1956, and was owner/operator of a television repair shop and a ward attendent with Travis State School. Member of Grace Lutheran Church and the NRA. Preceded in death were his wife, Willie Smith, 5 brothers, 4 sisters and great-grandson. SURVIVORS: 3 daughters and husbands, Irene & Noel Taylor of Port Neches, Billy & Wilfred Goertz of Bastrop, Bonnie & John Anderson of Austin; son and wife, Carl & Linda Malish of Orange; sister, Tracy Watson of Taylor; brother, Frank Malish of Taylor; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren. SS Death Benefit on #464-16-1990.

MALISH, Tony of Taylor. Age 74. Died 9/28/1986 (Sunday) in the SPJST Rest Home. Rotary recited Monday at Condra Memorial Chapel. Services held (Tuesday) from St.Mary's Church. Burial in St.Mary's Cemetery. Rev. Lonnie Urban and Rev. Howard Goertz officiated. He was BORN 1/17/1912. Member of above church, past-president for Sons of Herman Lodge, Taylor Rodeo Asso., and the KJT. Member of American Legion, VFW, Knights of Columbus, Taylor Lions, SPJST Lodge and an honorary member of the Taylor Volunteer Fire Dept. Veteran of WW-2 serving in the U.S. Navy. SURVIVORS: Wife, Mrs. Mary Malish of Taylor; son & wife, Tony & Jane Malish, Jr. of Chevy Chase, MD.; 2 sisters, Agnes Malish of Taylor, Angela Dalton of Austin; brother, Eugene Malish of San Antonio; 2 grandsons. SS Death Benefit on #449-01-5231.

MALISH, Willie Eitze of Elgin. Age 84. Died 3/20/90 (Tuesday) in Johns Community Hospital. Services held (Friday) at Condra Memorial Chapel. Burial in Thorndale City Cemetery. She was BORN 1/7/07 in Thorndale to William and Ann Smith. Lived in Elgin since 1956. Member of Grace Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by 4 sisters, 3 brothers and son, August Charles Britz. SURVIVORS: Husband, Pete Malish of Elgin; 2 daughters, Billye Goertz of Bastrop, Bonnie Anderson of Austin; son, Van Simmons of Taylor; 2 sisters, Gladys Sowell, Letha McMullin of Austin; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren. SS Death Benefit on #455-34-2644.

MALOY, Mrs. Elva of Rockdale. Age 84. Died 2/17/1973 (Sat.) at Richards Hospital. Services held (Wed.) at New Hope Baptist Church in Rockdale. Burial in the East Oak Lawn Cemetery. Rev. T.R. Simmons, pastor of Springfield Baptist Church, officiated. She was BORN 4/5/1888 in Burleson Co., to the late M/M. Richard Fisher. Married Earnest Maloy, 12/9/1909, her husband preceded her in death. Member of Springfield Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: 3 sons, Eddie of Rockdale, Roger Lee of Denver, CO., Walter of Denver, CO.; 3 daughters, Mrs. Carrie Whitfield of Waco, Luteen Maloy of Rockdale, and Mrs. Clementine Johnson of Denver, CO.; brother, Adomas Fisher of Los Angeles, CA.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Mary Hall of Chriesman, Mrs. Vada Harris of San Antonio, and Mrs. Lovie Fisher of Dallas.

MALOY, James Earl of Waxahachie. Age 49. Died 8/6/1989 (Sunday) at Baylor Medical Center, Waxahachie, after a sudden illness. Services held 8/10 (Thursday) in Phillips & Luckey Chapel in Rockdale. Burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Rev. B.F. Alonzo officiated. He was BORN 3/2/1940 in Bartlett to Eddie and Minnie Maloy. Married Charley "Minnie" Thornton on 9/24/1986 in Cameron. He lived most of his life in Rockdale and had resided in Waxahachie for past 2 years, where he was a janitor for Renfro Nursing Home. Preceded in death by sister, Dorothy Mae Maloy. SURVIVORS: Wife, Minnie Maloy of Waxahachie; son, James E. Maloy, Jr. of Rockdale; 2 daughters, Gloria Miller and Jackie Maloy, both of Rockdale; parents, Eddie Maloy and Minnie Maloy, both of Rockdale; 3 brothers, C.B. Maloy and David Maloy of Rockdale and Wille Ray Maloy of Denver, CO.; 3 sisters, Eddie Mae Myers of Milano, Birda Mae Bryant of Rockdale and Joyce Hill of Austin; 4 grandchildren.

MANNING, Mrs. Velma (Fred V.) of Hutto. Age 81. Died ?/1973 (Sunday) in an Austin hospital following a long illness. Services held (Tuesday) from the Condra Memorial Chapel in Taylor. Burial in Taylor City Cemetery. Rev. C.W. Hedrick officiated. She was BORN 1892 as Velma Willis and was reared in the Hare Community. Member of the Hutto Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Son, Edward E. Manning of Hutto; 4 sisters, Mrs. Lucille Wheeler of Dallas, Mrs. R.M. (Merle) Jenkins of Thorndale, Mrs. Afton Russell of Longview and Mrs. Ray (Edith) Hobbs of Thrall; 2 brothers, Milliard F. Willis of Albany, OR. and J.D. Willis Jr. of Austin; 89 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

MAREK, Agnes of Taylor. Age 68. Died 10/18/1985 (Friday) in Johns Community Hospital. Services at Condra Funeral Home of Taylor. Burial information not listed. She was BORN 5/18/1917 and a member of St.Mary's Catholic Church and the KJZT Lodge. SURVIVORS: 5 sisters, Martha Malke of Robstown, Lillie Ermis of Woodsboro, Annie Lalla of Taylor, Stacy Brunner of Thorndale, Bernadette Tiani of Mathuen, Mass.; 5 brothers, Charlie Marek of Taylor, Richard and Bill Marek of Robstown, Adolph of Corpus Christi, Raymond Marek of Texarkana; number of nieces and nephews. SS Death Benefit on #455-32-0265.

MAREK, Mrs. Charles L. of Taylor. Age (?). Died 10/1971 (Wed.) (in paper 10/28/71) in the Taylor hospital. Services held (Friday) at Condra Memorial Chapel followed at 10 with rites at St.Mary's Catholic Church. Burial in St.Mary's Cemetery. Rev. James Olnhausen and Rev. Oliver Johnson officiated. Grandsons and nephews served as pallbearers. She was BORN in Czechoslovakia and came to the United States at age of 5. Lived in Williamson Co. for past 65 yrs. and in Taylor for the last 15 yrs. Member of above Catholic Church, the KJZT Lodge and St.Anne's Altar Soc. SURVIVORS: 6 daughters, Mrs. Martha Malek of Robstown, Mrs. Lillie Ermis of Woodsboro, Mrs. Annie Lalla and Miss Agnes Marek of Taylor, Mrs. Stacy Smith of Thorndale and Mrs. Bernadette Tiani of Massachusetts; 5 sons, Charles B. Marek of Thorndale, Richard Marek of Robstown, Adolph and Bill Marek of Corpus Christi and Raymond Marek of Texarkana; 2 sisters, Mrs. Stacy Bird of California and Mrs. Mary Janecke of Weimar; 25 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.

MAREK, Frank V. of California, formerly of Temple. Age 81. Died 9/23/1977 in Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, CA. VA Hospital, following a heart attack. Services at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home of Temple. Burial in the family plot in the Czech Moravian Cemetery at Granger. He was BORN 12/7/1895 in Industry County. Married Martha M. Woyte at Holland. Served in U.S. Army during WW-1. He engaged in farming in Holland, Bartlett, Schwertner, Granger and near Temple, prior to retiring in 1970. He lived with his daughter, Johnnie Matl of Rockdale, for 4 yrs. and with another daughter in California for the past year. Preceded in death by his wife in 6/1972; son, 2nd Lt. Sheridan Bailey Marek in 6/1944 in a plane crash; a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Norton in 7/1973. SURVIVORS: 2 daughters, Pauline Barber of Venice, CA., and Mrs. Matl of Rockdale; 2 brothers, Otto Marek of Houston and Eddie Marek of Jacksonville, FL.; 5 sisters, Mrs. Lilian Schneider, Mrs. Myrtle Weaver and Mrs. Mary Meinek, all of Houston and Mrs. Bessie Kranek and Mrs. Patsy Anderson, both of Rosenberg; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; numerous cousins from Bartlett and Holland. SS Death Benefit on #458-32-7288.

MAREK, Irene E. of Taylor. Age 61. Died 10/1981 (Sat.). Services held (Tuesday) in St.Paul Lutheran Church in Taylor. Burial in Taylor City Cemetery. Rev. David Bulgerin officiated. Condra Funeral Home of Taylor in charge of arrangements. She was BORN 12/7/1919. SURVIVORS: 2 daughters, Linda Marek and Glenda Marek, both of Taylor; sister, Laverne Mullin of Dalhart; 4 brothers, Wilbert Unnasch of Taylor, Leroy Unnasch, R.E. Unnasch and Verdis Unnasch, all of Thorndale. SS Death Benefit on #458-24-5162.

MAREK, Katie E. of Thrall. Age 92. Died 2/11/89 (Sat.) in a local nursing home. Services held (Tuesday) in Condra Memorial Chapel, Taylor. Burial in Taylor City Cemetery. Rev. James French officiated. She was BORN 2/17/1896 at Bogard, MO. A member of First United Methodist Church. SURVIVORS: Son, Sylvester Marek, and wife, Connie of Austin; brother, John Perreten of Coupland; number of nieces and nephews. SS Death Benefit on #457-30-0452.

MARKERT, Bernhard S. of Dime Box. Age 71. Died 10/1971 (Thursday) at his home (in paper 10/28/71). Services held (Sat.) at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dime Box. Burial in Dime Box Cemetery. Rev. Herbert Hartfield, pastor, officiated. Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home of Giddings in charge of arrangements. He was BORN 1/6/1900 and lifelong resident of Dime Box. SURVIVORS: Wife, Mrs. Lena Markert of Dime Box; 3 daughters; 5 sons; 2 sisters, Mrs.Alma Saage of Thrall & Round Rock, and Mrs. Freda Towery of Rockdale; 2 brothers, Theodore Markert of Thorndale and Ernest Markert of Houston; 28 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. SS Death Benefit on #459-20-2767.

MARKERT, Mrs. Emily of Lincoln. Age 80. Died 10/1977 (Thursday). Services held (Sat.) at St.John Lutheran Church in Lincoln. She was BORN 3/11/1897. SURVIVORS: Daughters, Edna Green of North Carolina, Elyne Rackel of Lincoln, Betty Leutz, Irene Strokos, both of Houston, Francis Wernecke, Ruth Falke, both of Giddings; sons, Carl of Austin, Ervin, Willie, Gilbert, Roland, Freddie, all of Houston; sisters, Lena Symank of Paige, Ida Moerbe of Thorndale, Laura Kastrowicv of Brenham, Irma Zwerneman of Houston; 31 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. SS Death Benefit on #467-13-4794 under Emilie Markert.

MARKERT, Mrs. Emma Lehman (Theodor) of Thorndale. Age 78. Died 4/1972 (Sat.) (in paper 4/6/72) in a Taylor Nursing Home. Services held from St.Paul Lutheran Church. Burial in church cemetery. Rev. V.M. Appel, her pastor, officiated. Condra Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. She was BORN 3/19/1894 at Fedor in Lee Co., to Ernest and Ernestine Simank Lehman. Came to Thorndale at an early age and had made her home in the Arkansas Comm., east of Thorndale most of her life. Married to Theodor Markert on 7/23/1917. SURVIVORS: Husband, Theodor Markert; 5 daughters, Mrs. Frank Kovar, Mrs. Edwin Marx, both of Taylor, Mrs. Ray Schiller of Austin, Mrs. Alfred Pinson of Grapevine and Mrs. Spencer Kleinert of Bastrop; 3 sons, Clarence Markert, Lawrence Markert and Rudolph Markert, all of Austin; 12 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. SS Death Benefit on #467-60-3507.

MARLEY, Clark of Houston (77009). Age 58. Died 4/3/1978 (Monday) in Houston. Services and burial held (Wed.) 4/5 in Houston. He was BORN 12/10/1919, the son of M/M. R.E. Marley, former residents of Thorndale. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katie, about a year ago. SURVIVORS: Parents, M/M. Marley of 1219 East 24 Street, Houston, Tx. 77009; sister, Rowena Kitzman of Houston; aunt, Mrs. Lela Watkins of Thorndale. SS Death Benefit on #460-03-0335 under Jack Marley.

MARSHALL, Brady F. of Taylor. Age 52. Died 6/19/1983 (Sunday) in Johns Community Hospital. Services held (Monday) at Condra Memorial Chapel. Burial in the Taylor City Cemetery. Rev. Marc Childress officiated. He was BORN 7/10/1930 and a resident of Taylor for the past 32 yrs. He was a cashier and assistant vice-president at City National Bank. Member of the First United Methodist Church. SURVIVORS: Wife, Mrs. Berry Fern Marshall of Taylor; daughter, Mrs. Mike (Debra) Hamann of Taylor; 2 sons, Jeff Marshall of Houston, Chris Marshall of Taylor; brother, Bailey Marshall of Austin; 5 grandchildren. SS Death Benefit on #455-52-4561.

MARTIN, Bertrice Marie of Lexington. Age 62. Died 1/3/1990. Services held 1/5 (Friday) in Lexington Faith Temple. Burial in Lexington Cemetery. Rev. Steve McConnaughie officiated. She was BORN 5/7/1927 in Lee Co., to M/M. Richard Wesley (Pearl G. Poston) Williams. Married Alfred O. Martin 10/19/1948 in Lexington. Lifelong resident of Lexington and a member of Lexington Faith Temple. SURVIVORS: Husband, Alfred O. Martin of Lexington; son, James Dennis Martin of Lexington; 3 daughters, Carol Sue Ahrendt, Cindy Lou Martin, Vicki Joyce Martin, all of Lexington; 2 brothers, George Williams of Elgin and Ray Williams of Lexington; 4 sisters, Bernice Lee Rogers of Lexington, Jerrylene Terrell of Elgin, Josephine Stafford of Lexington and Fay Crim of Elgin; 3 grandchildren. SS Death Benefit on #458-32-5019.

MARTIN, Charlie R. "Mr. Milano" of Milano. Age 52. Died ?/1980 (Monday) at Richards Memorial Hospital, where he was rushed from the Rockdale KC Hall. He was stricken while attending a citizens meeting regarding the recent county-wide tax reappraisal. He had waged a long fight against cancer. Services held (Wed.) in Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Milano Cemetery. Charlie was BORN 1/23/1928 in Milano to M/M. Charles Logan & Maude Dees Martin. Married Joyce Wise in 1949 in Hanover Comm. He held a bachelor's and master's degrees from SWTSU and was a lifelong member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Martin was a well known school administrator and basketball coach throughout Texas. He also served as the first mayor of Milano. He had resigned from coaching only the spring before his death and did not seek re-election as mayor in 1980, choosing instead, to devote his time to a building and renovation project for the Milano school. Despite health problems, he always worked for a better tomorrow for the school, the city and the people. The park in Milano is named for him - The Charlie Martin Park. SURVIVORS: Wife, Joyce Martin of Milano; son, Jed Martin of Rosenberg; 2 daughters, Mrs. Shelley Kyle of Alvin and Miss Sandal Martin of Hull-Daisetta; brother, Joe Martin of Milano; 2 grandchildren, Erik Martin and Brooke Kyle. picture

MARTIN, Donald and June of 5506 McKnight, Houston. Ages- Don, 49 and June, 47. Died 12/12/1975 (Friday) when they were killed in automobile accident when hit broadside by a large truck on Texas Hwy 36 about 15 miles west of Cross Plains, TX. Services held 12/16 (Tuesday). (Funeral details/burial not listed). They were the daughter and son-in-law of Mrs. Ruby Carlyle and the late George W. Carlyle, Sr. Mr. Martin was BORN 9/9/1926, was a salesman for Chase Industries, veteran of WW-2 and a graduate of Texas A&M. SS Death Benefit on #303-26-9821, card issued in Indiana. Mrs. Martin was BORN 4/23/1928 and SS Death Benefit on #455-32-4538 issued in Texas. They are SURVIVED by a son, David Michael Martin and 2 grandchildren.

MARTIN, Mrs. J. B. of Rt.1, Thrall. Age 94. Died 4/5/1985 (Friday) in the Katy Community Hospital. Services held (Monday) at Condra Memorial Chapel. Burial in Taylor City Cemetery. Rev. Jack Vick officiated. She was BORN c.1891 and was a resident of the Shiloh Comm. for the past 35 years. Member of the Shiloh Church. SURVIVORS: Husband, J.B. Martin; 2 daughters, Mrs. Oleta (Pat) Smith of Austin, Mrs. Alice M. Clark of Toledo Bend, LA.; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandsons.

MARTIN, Joel E. of Waco. Age 62. Died 5/14/1978 (Sunday) at his residence. Funeral & Burial information not listed in article. Mr. Martin was BORN 6/12/1915 in Limestone County where he attended school. He was a deacon of Grace Temple Baptist Church, Waco and was employed by Sinclair Bedding Co. in Waco for 27 yrs. He was an Army veteran. SURVIVORS: Wife, 4 sons, Wiley J. of Rockdale, Bobby of Austin, Jerry of Houston and Jim Martin of Waco; 3 sisters, Mrs. Genoia Lewis of Alta Loma, Mrs. Dorothy Williams of St. Louis, MO., Mrs. Minnie Wimberly of Waco; brother, Clarence Martin of Waco; 7 grandchildren. SS Death Benefit on #463-01-6710.

MARTIN, John B. of Rt.1, Thrall. Age 98. Died 5/25/1987 (Monday) in a Giddings hospital. Services held (Wed.) at Condra Memorial Chapel. Burial in Taylor City Cemetery. Rev. Jack Vick officiated. He was BORN 11/2/1888 and a retired farmer/realtor. Member of Shiloh Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: 2 daughters, Mrs. Oleta Pat Smith of Austin, Mrs. Alice M. Clark of Toledo Bend, LA.; sister, Mrs. W.T. McLarty of Bryan; 2 brothers, T.J. Martin of Berkley, CA., Willard Martin of Taylor; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandsons; 1 great-great-grandson. SS Death Benefit on #459-05-1931.

MARTIN, Mrs. Laura Bell of Rockdale. Age 95. Died 7/19/1989 (Wed.) in Rockdale hospital. Graveside services held (Sat.) at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cameron. Rev. D.D. Simpson officiated. Green Funeral Home of Cameron in charge of arrangements. She was BORN 12/2/1893 in Milano and was a retired nurse. Preceded in death by husband, James Martin. SURVIVORS: 2 sisters, Eula Walker of Arlington and Ora White of Great Falls, Montana; 1 grandchild and 1 great-grandchild. SS Death Benefit on #450-01-1579.

*MARTIN, Norah Hester (Duncan) of Blum, TX. Age 74. Died 12/2/1971 in Whitney Hospital. Services held at Martin Funeral Home in Cleburne, TX. Burial in the family plot at Blum Cemetery, Blum, Tx. She was BORN 12/10/1897 in McKinney, Collin Co., Tx. to Landon C. Hanes and Rachel M. (Shelton) Duncan. Married William Edgar Martin on 12/29/1912 in Hico, Hamilton Co., Tx. 14 children were born to this union, 11 living. Mrs. Martin was a housewife and mother. She stated many times her mission on earth was having children. She belonged to the Blum Penticostal Church for many years. She always made sure the pastor had food and was known to have bought tires for one pastor's car. Preceded in death by 3 sons, Clinton (baby), Edd, Jr. in Corregidor on 8/28/1942, twin girls at birth, and oldest daughter, Maurice, on 8/8/1967, all buried in Blum Cemetery. SURVIVORS: 7 sons, Pete of California, Temple J. of Blum, Jack of Dallas, Billy of Bay City, Bobby of Cameron, Nelson (Nippy) of Blum, Pat of Dallas. 2 daughters, Betty Jo Hale of Blum and Mary Lou Roye of Blum; 19 grandchildren. *(6)

*MARTIN, William Edgar of Blum, TX. Age 81. Died 7/22/1976 in Whitney Hospital. Services held at Martin Funeral Home in Cleburne, TX. Burial in the family plot at Blum Cemetery. He was BORN 5/18/1895 in Duffau, Erath Co, Tx. to William Joshua and Sarah Elizabeth (Batteas) Martin. Married Norah Hester Duncan on 12/29/1912 in Hico, Hamilton Co., Tx. 14 children were born to this union, 11 living. Mr. Martin did many jobs, mainly as a mechanic, shoe repair, and worked at Convair in Ft. Worth for a few years. Preceded in death by his wife, Norah on 12/2/1971, 3 sons, Clinton (baby), Edd, Jr. in Corregidor on 8/28/1942, Temple J. on 10/5/1974, twin girls at birth and oldest daughter, Maurice, on 8/8/1967, all buried in Blum Cemetery. SURVIVORS: 6 sons, Pete of California, Jack of Dallas, Billy of Bay City, Bobby of Cameron, Nelson (Nippy) of Blum, Pat of Dallas; 2 daughters, Betty Jo Hale of Blum and Mary Lou Roye of Blum; 19 grandchildren. (*6)

MARTINEZ, Julian of Cameron. Age 21. Died 6/1979 (Sunday) when he was shot and killed by a 19-year-old Cameron man who has been charged with murder. Funeral & burial info not listed. David R. Sanchez was arrested. Julian was BORN 1/16/1958. The victim's father was a former chief of police, Felipe Martinez, in Cameron and had recently became police chief for the 2nd time in Rockdale, after acting as chief. SS Death Benefit on #452-19-4050.

MARTINEZ, Margarita of Taylor. Age 70. Died 3/31/1988 (Wed.) in Round Rock Community Hospital. Rosary recited Thursday at Condra Funeral Home. Services held (Friday) from Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial in the St.Mary's Cemetery. Rev. Howard Goertz officiated. She was BORN c.1918. SURVIVORS: 4 daughters, Lillie Meier of Thrall, Virginia Dominguez of Austin, Emily Chapa of Taylor, Guadalupe Rico of Round Rock; 3 sons, Joe Martinez of Taylor, Ray Martinez, Frank Chapa of Round Rock; 2 sisters, Bessie Lugo of Rockdale, Ruth Buckalew of Taylor; 20 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

MARX, Miss Hulda of Mexia. Age 61. Died 5/28/1970 (Thursday) in a Mexia hospital following a lingering illness. Services held (Sat.) at St.Paul Lutheran Church. Rev. Vernon Appel, pastor of church, officiated. Burial in church cemetery. Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home of Rockdale in charge of arrangements. She was BORN c.1908. SURVIVORS: 5 sisters, Mrs. Alvina Finn and Mrs. Minnie Artieseheufsky of Taylor, Mrs. Lena Hannusch of Austin, Mrs. Frieda Cajka of Bryan and Mrs. Adele Urban of Thorndale; 5 brothers, Edwin Marx and Clarence Marx of Taylor, Alfred Marx of Austin, Leonard Marx of Garland and Ewald Schroeder also of Austin.

MASON, Carlton M. "Jack" of Rockdale. Age 82. Died 2/1983 (Thursday) in a Temple hospital after a long illness. Services held (Sunday) in Phillips & Luckey Chapel in Rockdale. Burial in IOOF Cemetery. Revs. George Doss and Millard Brown officiated. He was BORN 9/30/1900 and a retired Thorndale city judge. Member of Full Gospel Church in Rockdale, member of Methodist Church in Salty, a WW-1 veteran and a VFW member. SURVIVORS: Wife, Sarah Mason of Rockdale; son, Kenneth Mason of San Antonio; 2 daughters, Dorothy Conoley of Tyler and Millie Kasner of Marlin; brother, Robert Mason of Amarillo; 2 sisters, Pearl Roberts of California and Bea Jones of Bowie; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. SS Death Benefit on #460-01-1709 under Carlton.

MASON, Melvin Lewis of LaMarque. Age 72. Died 8/1978 (Sat.). Services held (Monday) in the chapel of James Crowder Funeral Home. Burial in Grace Memorial Park, Alta Loma. Rev. H.M. Lewis officiated. He was BORN 1/23/1906 in Milam County. He was a retired employee of the Dickinson Weatherproof Nail Co. SURVIVORS: Wife, Mrs. Esther Mason of LaMarque; father, Matt Mason of Rockdale; daughter, Mrs. Ruth Kelly of LaMarque; 2 sons, J.W. Mason of LaMarque and Charles Dunham of Pearland; sister, Mrs. Artie Bowden of Houston; 3 brothers, Hollis Mason of Galveston, Arnold Mason of Palestine and Gordon Mason of Rockdale; 3 grandchildren. SS Death Benefit on #453-01-5242.

MASSEY, Mrs. Doris Vann of Victoria. Age 58. Died 1/17/1989 (Tuesday) in Detar Hospital, Victoria. Services held 1/20 (Friday) at Rosewood Funeral Chapel. Burial in Memorial Cemetery, all in Victoria. She was BORN 3/3/1930 in Gene Autry, OK., to M/M. George David (Elizabeth Burroughs) Vann. Preceded in death by her husband, J.L. Massey in 9/1984. SURVIVORS: 3 sons, David W. Massey of Rockdale, James Gregg Massey of Victoria and Paul Brett Massey of Victoria; daughter, Terry Henry of Victoria; 2 brothers, G.D. Vann of Odessa and Louis Vann of Oklahoma; 2 sisters, Dorothy James of Oklahoma and Juanita Francis of Ohio; 13 grandchildren.

MASTERS, Tom of 417 Campbell Rd., Evansville, IN. Age 83. Died 1/22/1971 (Friday) in St.Mary's Hospital, Evansville. Services held 1/24 (Sunday) in Edgewood Baptist Church, Nicholasville, KY. Eulogy given by his daughter, Lucy and pallbearers were nephews. Burial not listed. He was BORN 7/24/1887 and was the oldest living authority on Walker Foxhounds and wrote many articles for hunting magazines. Inquiries concerning pedigrees came from all over the nation and abroad. To acknowledge his eminence as a hunter, a perpetual trophy was established by his family and the Chase Publishing Co. for the National Foxhunters' Asso. He was an employee of the New York Central Railroad for 55 years until retirement in 1963. SURVIVORS: Former Thorndale residents were his wife, the former Gladys Summerlin and his daughter, Lucy Christian Sahraie, also of Evansville. SS Death Benefit on #714-07-6682. (Railroad retirement)