Mrs. Addie Adams

Edna—Funeral services for Mrs. Addie Adams, 94, of Edna will be held at 1:30 p. m. Saturday at the Shiloh Baptist Church, with the Rev. R. A. Hicks officiating.

Burial will be in the Sayles Cemetery under direction of the Cook-Butler Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be members of the Evening Sun Masonic Lodge No. 530.

Mrs. Adams was a native of Jackson County, born here April 4, 1882. She died Tuesday [August 24, 1976] in an area rest home.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Addie Adams of Edna; a son, Eddie Adams of San Antonio; and three grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, Friday, August 27, 1976
 

Addie Mae Adams

Edna—Visitation for Addie Mae Adams, 69, of Edna, who died Saturday, will be 1 – 8 p. m. tonight at Tracy’s M. J. Santellana Funeral Directors, 1402 W. Main in Edna.

Services will be 11 a. m. Saturday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, the Rev. G. L. Roberts officiating.

Burial will be at Sayles Cemetery in Edna. Tracy’s M. J. Santellana Funeral Directors, Edna, 361-782-9234.

Memorials: Benevolence Fund of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 604 Second St., Edna, Texas.

Victoria Advocate, Friday, February 28, 2003
 

Macario R. Aguirre

Macario R. Aguirre “Mack”, of Edna, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018, at the age of 79. He was born in Kyle, Texas on March 10, 1938, to the late Felix Aguirre and Mariana Romo Aguirre.

Macario will be greatly missed by his son, sisters, brothers, grandchildren, great-grandson, nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.

Macario is survived by his son, William Aguirre; sisters, Tomasa Vela, Vivian Martinez, and Debbie Martinez (Toby Sr.); brother, Frank Aguirre (Linda); sister-in-law, Anita Aguirre; grandchildren, Connie Aguirre and Christina Ashmore (Tyler); great-grandson; Liam Ashmore; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In addition to his parents Macario is preceded in death by his sisters, Connie Aguirre and Janie Aguirre; brother-in-law’s; John Vela and Loranzo Martinez; brothers, Felix Aguirre, Jr. and Antonio Aguirre.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 9, from noon -2 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 2 p.m., in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, March 14, 2018
 

James 'Jimmy' Airhart

EDNA - James 'Jimmy' Airhart, 90 of Edna, went to join his friends at the big ballroom in Heaven on Thursday, July 20, 2017.

Jimmy was born Sunday, November 7, 1926 to Earl and Ethel Quarrels Airhart in Morales. He attended Blair School, north of Edna, and was drafted into the Army midway through his senior year. He served during the end of WWII. On June 6, 1952 he married Geneva Greenawalt at the Morales Baptist Church and they resided most of their married life in Edna. He began working for Houston Natural Gas, but soon began his career as a parts man at Edna Motor Co. until it burned. Later he moved to the Maruritz Company as parts manager for 23 years until he retired. Jimmy loved to dance to country music and he and Geneva could be found at a dance almost every weekend until their health slowed them down. He also loved to hunt and be in the outdoors. He loved collecting and tinkering with old tractors and lawnmowers or anything mechanical.

Jimmy is survived by his wife of 65 years; Geneva Airhart, their sons; Bruce and his wife Cynthia of Edna, Chad and his wife Cyndi of Edna. Their Grandchildren; Justin (Peanut) Airhart of Edna and Cayden and Caleb Airhart also of Edna, along with nieces and nephews and his faithful dog, Miss Miley. He is preceded in death by his parents; Earl and Ethel Airhart, sisters; Mildred Singleton and Lucy Utz, his brother, Roy Earl Airhart, and a grandson; Chase Airhart.

Family visitation will be Monday, July 24, 2017 from 5 to 7 pm at Slavik~Edna Funeral Home Chapel in Edna. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 10:00 am at Slavik~Edna Funeral Home Chapel with Kim Spring officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Memory Gardens of Edna. Serving as pallbearers will be: Steven Whitehead, Kenneth Whitehead, Lee Putnam, James Hunt, Arthur Ray Siecko, and Mike McGill.

In lieu of flowers; Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik~Edna Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, TX 77957 361-782-2152.

Victoria Advocate, July 23, 2017 and Jackson County Herald-Tribune July 26, 2017

Highway Collision Kills 2 Edna Men - Johnny Alderete - Andy Lee Ramirez

Edna—Two Edna men, Johnny Alderete, 19, and Andy Lee Ramirez, 18, and George Herrera Alderete, 25, of Freeport, an uncle of Johnny Alderete were killed late Thursday night in a two-vehicle accident about one mile west of Freeport on Highway 36. Frank Alderete, 29, of Freeport and formerly of Edna and a brother of Johnny Alderete, was critically injured, but reported in stable condition in John Sealy hospital in Galveston Friday afternoon.

The case was complicated when a mortician at the Ganado Funeral Home discovered a bullet wound in the stomach of Ramirez. He notified Sheriff Harvey Reynolds of Jackson County about the wound. H. Reynolds then contacted Justice of the Peace Harold Ammons of Freeport, precinct 7 of Brazoria County, who ordered an autopsy. The autopsy was held in Victoria Friday, and Judge Ammons said later that day the report showed the .25 caliber bullet wound, but that death was due to injuries from the accident, and he so ruled.

State Trooper Gary Hennigan investigated the highway accident, assisted by officers of the Brazoria County Sheriff’s office. Capt. Gene Smith and criminal investigator Matt Wingo of the Brazoria Sheriff’s department took over the investigation after the gunshot wound was reported. Capt. Smith told the Advocate a witness reportedly said the men were driving toward Freeport about 10 p. m. at high speed, with blinker lights flashing, and crashed into the rear of a 1973 truck going the same direction and driven by Lee Manning of Lake Jackson, who was not injured. The investigators said Frank Alderete was apparently driving the 1978 two-door which was demolished. Officers said they felt it probable they were taking the wounded man to a hospital, but the investigation will continue concerning the bullet wound.

Judge Ammons was called to the scene and pronounced Johnny Alderete and Andy Ramirez dead at the scene, George Alderete was taken to a Freeport hospital where he died a short time later. He said Frank Alderete was carried by Life Flight to Herman Hospital in Houston, and later transferred to John Sealy.

The bodies of Johnny Alderete and Ramirez were moved to the Ganado and Slavik Funerla Homes, and later both to Slavik’s in Edna. The body of George Alderete was taken to Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Palacios.

In Edna joint funeral services were announced for Johnny Alderete and Andy Lee Ramirez A rosary will be recited at 8 p. m Sunday at the Slavik Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. Monday at St. Agnes Catholic Church with the Rev. Joe Hybner officiating. Burial will be in Edna Latin American Cemetery under direction of Slavik Funeral Home.

Alderete was born Oct. 12, 1960 in Bay City, but had lived in Jackson County since 1961. He is survived by his father, Aurelio Alderete and mother, Matilda Hernandez of Edna; sister, Gloria Alderete of Edna; and a step-brother, Jason Hernandez of Edna.

Ramirez was born April 26, 1961 in Ganado and was a laborer.

He is survived by his mother, Consuela Castro of Edna, four sisters, Christina, Gloria, Monica and Martha Castro, all of Edna; and three brothers, Ray, Gilbert and Roy Castro all of Edna.

Funeral Services for George Herrera Alderete will be held at 5 p. m. Saturday at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Palacios, with the Rev. Brian Crookes officiating. Burial will be in Palacios Cemetery under direction of Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

He was born March 2, 1954 in Palacios, and was a rigger for U. S. Contractors. Surviving are his father, Aurelio R. Alderete of San Antonio, other, Francesca Alderete of Palacios and five sisters, Eva, Anita and Rosemary Alderete of Palacios; Teodora Vallejo of Houston and Adelina Gamino of Sweeny.

Victoria Advocate, Saturday, May 19, 1979

Johnny Alderete
Andy Ramirez

Edna—Joint funeral services for Johnny Alderete, 19, and Andy Lee Ramirez, 18, of Edna, who were killed late Thursday night along with George Herrera Alderete, 25, Freeport, uncle of Johnny Alderete, in a traffic accident near Freeport, will be held at 10 a. m. Monday at St. Agnes Catholic Church.

The Rev. Joe Hybner, pastor, will officiate with burial in Edna Latin American Cemetery under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home.

Pallbearers for Alderete will be Daniel Vasquez, Joe Lugo, David Garza, Clyde Ballin and John and Epifanio Zarate Jr.

Surviving are his father, Aurelio Alderete; his mother, Matilda Hernandez; his step-father, John Hernandez; a sister, Gloria Alderete; a brother, Paul Alderete, a stepbrother, Jason Hernandez, and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Louisa Salinas, all of Edna, and the paternal grandparents, Aurelio Alderete of San Antonio and Mrs. Frances Alderete of Palacios.

Pallbearers for Ramirez will be Tommy Garza, Joe and Oscar Ramirez, Marcellino Castillo Jr., Jesse Smithwick and Michael Pena.

A rosary will be recited at 8 p. m. Sunday at the funeral home chapel.

Frank Alderete, 29, of Freeport and formerly of Edna, was critically injured in the accident.

Victoria Advocate, May 20, 1979
 

Elroy Caesar Alex, Sr.
 

On Tuesday, October 23, 2018, Elroy Caesar Alex, Sr., went home to be with his Saviour at the age of  74. Elroy was a wonderful man that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Our “Pepaw,” as he liked to be called by his grandchildren, was an amazing husband, dad, son, and brother.
 

Elroy’s story starts on February 01, 1944, the youngest child of Caesar Emil and Meta Sophie Harms Alex. He was born in Nordheim, Texas and along with his two sisters, Doris Ann Stewart and Wilma Lee Zdansky, lived on a farm in Cotton Patch, Texas. He first attended school in Yorktown, and then at the age of 12, his family moved to Victoria, Texas where they planted their roots.

At just 15 years old, he met the love of his life, Joyce Ann Hare and made her his wife on October 27, 1962 in the Bloomington Assembly of God Church. They began their life together in Telferner, Texas and were blessed with 5 wonderful children, Sharon Elizabeth Nichols (Barry), Elroy Caesar Alex, Jr. (Jannett), William Earl Alex (Rebecca), Pamela Sue Alex, and Lesley Denise Guidry (Chad). He lived most of his life in Victoria County. Elroy was a talented jack-of-all trades and exceptional carpenter by craft. He joyfully helped his community by volunteering as a Little League coach, assisting United Way in numerous projects, and providing endless amounts of vegetables from his “small” garden.

He retired from HB Zachry in 1998 and lastly lived in Edna, Texas where he enjoyed  fellowship with his church and community family, fishing, visiting the local auction barn, playing bingo, barbecuing, touring garage sales, and especially spending quality time with his beloved wife of 56 years and rather large family.

Grandchildren are Brandon Nichols (Melissa), Beau Nichols, Elroy Caesar Alex III, Nathan Alex (Sheri), Benjamin Alex, Zachariah Alex, Micah Dell Alex, Sarah Alex Stindt (Clay), Krischelle Alex, Kealeigh Alex, Meagan Alex, Elizabeth Alex, Allysah De Los Santos, Jeremy De Los Santos Jr., Juliet Galvan, and Mave Guidry.

Great-grandchildren are Ashlyn Burkett, Payne Nichols, Makayla Alex, and Lily Alex.

On Sunday, October 28, 2018, at Finch Funeral Chapel – Yorktown, a visitation will be held 1 to 2:30 p.m., funeral service at 2:30 p.m., with Rev. David Murff and Rev. Sammie Holder officiating. Burial will follow at Nordheim Cemetery in Nordheim.

Pallbearers will be Elroy Caesar Alex III, Nathan Alex, Benjamin Alex, Zachariah Alex, Brandon Nichols, Beau Nichols, Jeremy De Los Santos Jr.

You are invited to sign the online guest book at www.finchfuneralchapels.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Finch Funeral Chapel – Yorktown, 361-564-2277.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, October 31, 2018

Mrs. Epigmenia Alfaro

Edna—Funeral services for Mrs. Epigmenia Alfaro, 78, of Edna, will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday from the St. Agnes Catholic Church, with the Rev. William Halata officiating. The body will lie in state at the church from 1 p. m. until services.

Burial will be in Edna Cemetery, under direction of the Slavik Funeral Home.

Mrs. Alfaro was born April 6, 1894, in Matahula, Mexico, she died Monday in a Victoria Hospital after a three week illness.

Surviving are two sons, Librado Manzanales of Edna and Pete Alfaro of Houston; two sisters, Mrs. Manuela Alvarez of Kress and Mrs. Amada Hernandez of Edna; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, April 12, 1972
 

Aleene F. V. Allen

Lolita—Aleene Faustine Valentine Allen, 82, of Lolita, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 1997.

She was born April 15, 1915, in Coleman City to the late William Albert and Susie Lena Patterson Valentine. The homemaker was a nanny to many children in the area and was a member of Lolita Baptist Church where she babysat.

Survivors: daughters, Olna Maryln McClure of Lake Jackson, Anna Lee Klaus of Plano and Sharon Marie Ivey of Angleton; son, Bill Allen of Anchorage, Ala.; brother, Delaney Valentine of Eddy; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: parents; husband of 44 years, Willie Vernon “Doc” Allen in 1981; sister, Zelma Florine Valentine; and brother, Merideth Valentine.

Services will be at 2 p. m. Tuesday at Lolita Baptist Church, the Rev. Gene Rice officiating.

Burial will be at Lolita Cemetery, Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152.

Memorials: First Baptist Church of Lolita or donor’s choice.

Pallbearers: Jerry Stone, Donald Egg, Delano Kinsfather, Billy Chandler, Steve Riddle and Mark Wortham.

Honorary pallbearers: Carl Allen, Jesse Frenzel, Lawrence Gopffarth and John Counts.

Victoria Advocate, Sunday, September 28-30, 1997
 

Casandra L. Allen

Houston--Casandra Lavern Allen, 36, of Houston and formerly of Edna, died Tuesday, May 24, 2005.

She was born Sept 20, 1968, in Houston to George Allen Jr. of Houston and the late Gwendolyn Marshall Allen. She was a retired comsmetologist.

Survivors: daughters, D'onna Nicole Shaillow of Houston; son Yah Ya Hzan Ibn Allen Smith of Houston; stepmother, Alice Allen of Houston; sisters, Alvertis A. Alexander of NEw York; and brothers, Darrell Glen of Dickerson, Terrell Allen of Corpus Christi, and Henry Alexander of Missouri City.

Visitation will be noon - 8 p. m. today at Cook-Butler Funeral Home in Edna.

Services will be 11 a. m. Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church, the Rev. G. L. Roberts officiating.

Burial will be at Sayles Cemetery. Cook-Butler Funeral Home, Edna. 361-782-3821.

Victoria Advocate, Friday, May 27, 2005
 

Cordell Allen Sr.

Edna--Cordell Allen Sr., 66, of Edna, died Tuesday in a Ganado hospital.

An employee of the City of Edna, Mr. Allen was born Dec. 7, 1903, in Caldwell County and had lived in Jackson County most ofhis life. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1961.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Friday at Shiloh Baptist Church with the Rev. R. A. Hicks officiating. Burial will be in Sayles Cemetery under the direction of Cook Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Drushell Ross, Ralph Garza, Lorian Jones, Major Dennis, Paul Garza and Carl Johnson.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Arvilda Ross of Edna; three sons, Barney T.., Edgar and Cordell Allen Jr., of San Antonio; three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Merdia of Edna and Mrs. Lena Washington and Mrs. Lula Smith of Austin; three brothers, Clifford and Audrey Allen of Houston and Denison Allen of Los Angeles, Calif.; 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, Thursday, May 21, 1970                Photo courtesy of Mary Beth Newland Ross

J. P. Allen

Ganado—J. P. Allen, 64, of Lolita, died early Sunday morning in a Ganado hospital following a sudden illness.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church of Lolita with the Rev. Jimmy Smith, pastor, officiating.

Burial will follow at Red Bluff Cemetery under the direction of Jackson County Funeral Home.

Mr. Allen was born March 5, 1920 in Vanderbilt and was a lifelong resident of Jackson County. He was employed as a production foreman for Tidewater and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lolita.

He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II and was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 1055 AF & AM.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Theo Allen, of Lolita; three sons, Jim, John and David Allen, all of Lolita; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Alexander of Victoria and Mrs. Massey Stewart of Karnes City; three brothers, Harvey Allen of Los Angeles, Calif., Richard Allen of Victoria and Sam Allen of Lolita; and two grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, Monday, May 14, 1984
 

J. W. Allen Seriously Ill at Edna

Edna, Texas. February 22.--J. W. Allen, Edna's most prominent capitalist and president of the Allen National Bank, is critically ill at his home in this city. Mr. Allen is well along in years, having passed the three score and ten years allotted to man, and his friends are very uneasy in regard to him.

Houston Post, February 23, 1908

Pioneer Edna Banker Dead
J. W. Allen Was a Pioneer Citizen of Jackson County

Edna, Texas, September 29.--J. W. Allen, one of the most prominent citizens of South Texas, died at his home in this city last night after a protracted illness.

Mr. Allen came to Texas from Kentucky before the civil war and has lived in Jackson county ever since. He had amassed quite a fortune in business here, and at the time of his death was president of the Allen National bank, which he founded many years ago.

Mr. Allen was a charter member of the Edna Masonic lodge and was buried with Masonic ceremonies this afternoon.

Houston Post, October 1, 1908
 

Lee Everette Allen, III

Edna—Lee Everette Allen, Jr. of Edna, Texas passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at the age of 22.

Visitation will be held on Monday, September 5, 2016 from 12 – 1 p. m., with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 p. m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna. Burial to follow in the Chase Cemetery of Edna.

Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221. www.oaklawnfhednatx.com

Victoria Advocate, September 4, 2016
 

Vernon Allen

Lolita—Funeral services for Vernon “Doc” Allen, 82, of Lolita will be held at 2:30 p. m. Thursday at Slavik Chapel in Edna with the Rev. Bill Chandler of Westhoff officiating.

Burial will be in the Lolita Cemetery with Slavik Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers will be Jerry Stone, Clovis Wimberly, Dillard McKay, Lawrence Gopffarth, Donald Craig, Roy Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Allen, Jessie Frenzel and Barry McClure.

Mr. Allen was born Oct. 4, 1898, at Volke and had lived in Jackson County since 1919. He was a custodian for the Vanderbilt and Lolita schools before his retirement. He died Tuesday in a Ganado rest home.

Surviving are his wife, Aleene, of Lolita; three daughters, Marlyn McClure and Sharon Ivey of Angleton and Anna Klaus of Plant; a son, Bill Allen of Edna; sister, Dorothy Alexander of Victoria; four brothers, J. P. and Sam of Lolita and Harvey and Richard of Los Angeles, Calif.; and five grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, Thursday, November 20, 1980
 

Eustolia Alvarez

Edna—Funeral services for Eustolia Garza Alvarez, 56, of Corpus Christi will be held at 10 a. m. Saturday at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna, with the Rev. John Bily officiating. A rosary will be read at 7 p. m. Friday in the Slavik Funeral Chapel here.

Burial will be in the Edna Latin American Cemetery under direction of the Slavik Funeral Home of Edna.

Mrs. Alvarez was born Sept. 13, 1923 in Edna, and had lived in the Corpus Christi area the past 20 years. She died Thursday in a Corpus Christi hospital after long illness.

Surviving are her husband, Joe Alvarez of Corpus Christi; three daughters, Janie Salinas of Houston and Anita R. Jiminez and Dora Riojas Armstrong, both of Corpus Christi; four sons, Joe G. Riojas Jr. and Raymond Riojas of Houston, and Arthur Riojas and Robert Riojas, both of Corpus Christi; a sister, Lucia Figueroa of Houston, and 25 grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Henry Jiminez, Joe Salinas and Joe, Arthur, Robert, Raymond and David Riojas.

Victoria Advocate, Friday, July 11, 1980
 

Matthew Scott Amezquita

Matthew Scott Amezquita, of Anna, Illinois, formerly of El Campo, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2012 at the age of 28. He was born in Edna on May 20, 1982, to Jamie Amezquita of Illinois, and Celeste Wilson of Edna. Matthew served our country in the US Army.

Matthew is survived by his biological parents; adoptive mother, Anita Deleon of Freeport; sisters, Sylvia Mancias of El Campo, and Maria Amezquite of Victoria; stepsisters, Amy Gutierrez of Edna, Beatrice Amezquita, Jennifer Amezquita, and Alejandra Amezquita, all of Cobden, Illinois; brothers Arthur Deleon of Pearland, Marty Deleon of Lake Jackson, and Bryan Amezquite of Edna, and step-brother, Ernest Gutierrez, Jr. of Edna.

Matthew was preceded in death by his adoptive father, Joe “Penny” Deleon.

Visitation was April 6, with a Rosary at Oaklawn Funeral Home. A memorial service was held April 7 at Oaklawn Funeral Home. Reverend Andrew Schroer officiated. Burial will be held at a later date in Edna Latin American Cemetery.

Honorary pallbearers were Jaime Amezquita, Jr., Ernest Gutierrez, Jr., Richard Palacios, Jr., Jeremy Palacios, Felix Garcia, Steven Martinez and Leroy Zarate.

Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, Wednesday, April 11, 2012
 

Ella Mae Anderson

Ella Mae Hessong Anderson, 70, of Edna , passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 in Victoria, Texas. She was born April 17, 1948 to Louis and Minnie Hessong in Victoria.

Ella was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother and sister. Throughout her life she enjoyed her animals, fishing, camping, gardening and the families that she cleaned houses for. One of the greatest accomplishments in her life was overcoming her alcoholism, she was sober for 20 years.

Ella was a housewife, custodian for the Morales Baptist Church and others, and also a caregiver.

She is survived by her daughter Tammy (James) Ricks; son Archey Anderson; grandchildren Erica Ricks (Shane Ruzicka), Melissa Stetler, David Paulsen, Cody Anderson, Kayla Anderson Woods (Henry); great-granddaughter Emma; sisters, Betty Jerkins, Martha Kudelka, and Pat Seabolt.

Ella is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charlie, and daughter-in-law Tracey.

Pallbearers will be James Ricks Jr., Wallace Wysong Sr., Butch Bryan, Cody Anderson, Shane Ruzicka and Nick Gregg.

There will be a graveside service at Speaks Cemetery at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25 with Rev. Chris Heinold officiating.

Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish at Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, July 25, 2018

Thomas Kent Anderson

Thomas Kent Anderson (TK) of Edna, passed away on Thursday, Dec, 20, 2018 at age of 85. He was born on Feb. 16, 1933 in Vanderbilt, to the late Rueben (Hap) Anderson and Annis Thomas.

TK was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who will missed dearly.

He is survived by his daughters Gwen Anderson Jones and Kim Anderson; sons, Alan Anderson and his wife Glenda, Brad Anderson and his wife Gerri; brothers, Jerry, Richard and David; and also grandchildren, Sabrinia Wills, Nicholas Mc Cord, Timothy Trester, Lane Anderson; great-grandchildren, Cera and Brayden Wills; 8 step grandchildren; 15 step great-grandchildren; 10 step great-grandkids; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

TK is proceeded in death by his wife Daphne and his parents Rueben (Hap) and Annis Anderson; son in law, Charles Jones; his sister, Patricia and brother, H.O.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 27, at 1 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Chapel. Rev. Robert Krause will be officiating. Burial will be at Bischoff's Cemetery in Inez.

Pallbearers will be Nicolas Mc Cord, Timothy Treaster, Michael Jones, Lane Anderson, Michael Gene Yearwood, and Brandon Wills.

Memorial may be made to First Baptist Church of Edna, Tx 309 Cottonwood St Edna, TX  77957.

Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna 361-782-2221.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, January 2, 2019
 

Dr. Michael Andrews

Dr. Michael Craig Andrews, 83, recently of Edna, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017. He was born on Saturday, Sept. 29, 1934 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas to Prentiss and Geraldine Andrews.

Dr. Andrews earned his Doctorate degree in language and taught in Junction, TX, Pampa, TX and also in the Junior College. He loved to fly fish, and also taught and guided fly fishing after he retired in Kerrville. He had also discovered the Native Americans Kachina Dolls, and learned how to carve them beautifully!

Michael is survived by his wife Wanda Bice Andrews, daughter Susan Meeker, son Scott Andrews, step son Verlin Tooley, grandchildren Nikki and Kayla Meeker and Ty Andrews, and his brother Prentiss and sister-in-law Francey Andrews.

Michael is preceded in death by his parents, his son Terry Andrews, and his sister Lynn Rollins.

Michael was a wonderful son, and brother, a loving father, a loving husband, and an awesome grandfather, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him and loved him.

There was a visitation on Thursday, Oct. 26,  from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Slavik~Edna Funeral Home Chapel in Edna. Funeral service was Thursday, Oct. 26 at 11:30 a.m. at Memory Gardens Cemetery with Ethan L. Clayton of First Baptist Church of Edna officiating.

Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik~Edna Funeral Home, 361-782-2152.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, November 1, 2017
 

Ramon Aranda

Ramon Aranda, 60, of Corpus Christi passed away Nov. 6, 2017.  He was born in Taft, Texas on June 25, 1957 to Marcelino DeJesus and Carmen (Perez) Aranda.     

Ramon is preceded in death by his parents, Marcelino and Carmen Aranda; brothers, Sammy Aranda and Juan Aranda; and sister,  Elma Aranda.

He is survived by a son, Christopher Aranda of Corpus Christi; daughters, Melissa Aranda of Houston, and Christine Aranda of Victoria; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers Felipe Aranda of Taft, Rumaldo Aranda of Corpus Christi, Joe Aranda of Corpus Christi, Cruz Aranda of Sinton, Martin Aranda of Corpus Christi, Jose Guadalupe Aranda of Taft, and Randy Aranda of Taft; sisters, Maria Eva Rodriguez of Ganado and Elva Reyes of San Antonio.

Visitation and a rosary was Nov. 8 at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel in Sinton. A chapel service was Nov. 9 at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Gregory Cemetery, Gregory.

Arrangements and care entrusted to Resthaven Funeral Home, Sinton.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, November 15, 2017
 

Estella B. Arredondo

Edna—Estella B. Arredondo, 62, of Edna, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004.

She was born Sept. 30, 1942, in Vanderbilt, to the late Marcus and Eliosa Garza Bermea. She was a homemaker and a Catholic.

Survivors: daughter, Sylvia Butler of Edna; sons, Roland Arredondo of Edna and Rene Arredondo of Corpus Christi; sister, Irene Leal of Wisconsin and Olivia Rivas of Victoria; brothers, Leonard Bermea Sr. and Ernest Bermea, both of Vanderbilt; and nine grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: brothers, Robert Bermea and Usvarda Bermea.

Visitation will be 6 – 7 p. m. tonight at Oaklawn Funeral Home chapel.

A rosary will be recited 7 p. m. tonight at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Edna Latin American Cemetery. Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2221.

Pallbearers: Leonard Bermea Sr., Leonard Bermea Jr., Ernest Bermea, Edward Bermea, Abraham Bermea, Carlos Rivas.

Victoria Advocate, Friday, December 10, 2004
 

Xandra Eloisa Arrendondo

Edna—Xandra Eloisa Arrendondo, infant daughter of Rene and Thelma Espinoza Arredondo of Edna, died in a Victoria hospital, Friday, June 12, 1992.

Xandra was born June 12, 1992, in Victoria.

Survivors: parents, Rene and Thelma Arredondo, grandparents, Floral Skinner and Estela Arredondo, both of Edna; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Marcos Bermea of Vanderbilt.

Graveside services 10 a. m. Monday in the Memory Gardens Cemetery of Edna, Rosewood Funeral Chapels, Victoria, 573-4546.

Victoria Advocate, Saturday, June 13, 1992
 

Annie Arriaga

Edna—Funeral services for Annie Arriaga, 39, of Edna, who died Sunday in a local hospital following a long illness, will be held at 10 a. m. Tuesday at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna with the Rev. Michael O’Shaughnessy officiating.

Burial will follow in the Edna Latin American Cemetery under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Raymond Tristan, Richard Arriaga, Frank Alvarez, Tony Salinas Jr., Alex Garcia Jr., Jimmy Garza, and O. B. Holmes Sr.

Victoria Advocate, November 25, 1986
 

Jacinto L. Arroyos

Edna—Jacinto L. Arroyos, 83, of 402 E. Washington St., died at 9 p. m. Sunday in a Ganado hospital following a long illness.

Mr. Arroyos was a retired farmer and had been a resident of Jackson County for the past 49 years. He came to Texas 67 years ago from General Teran, N. L., Mexico where he was born May 5, 1886.

He was preceded in death by his wife in 1918.

Rosary was recited at the Slavik Funeral Home Chapel Monday at 8 p. m.

The body will be taken to St. Agnes Catholic Church at 2 p. m. Tuesday where it will lie in state until time of services at 3 p. m. The Rev. Tom Flanagan, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Edna Latin American Cemetery under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Sebrano Zuniga and Mrs. Julia Espinosa, both of Edna; two sons, Jacinto B. of Lubbock and Edward B. Arroyos of Rockport; 27 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, May 20, 1969
 

Isaiah Ashford

EDNA—Isaiah Ashford, 55, of Edna, formerly of El Campo, died Thursday, Aug. 20, 1992.

Mr. Ashford was born Aug. 5, 1937, in Money, Miss., to Mary Miller Ashford of Tutwiler, Miss., and the late Clyde Ashford. He was a laborer for Ryan Services of El Campo.

Survivors: wife, Janell Gary Ashford; daughters, Jaunnia Ashford and Shaneka Bryant, both of Edna, and Lavern Grays of Houston; son, Damion Ashford of Edna; stepson, Russell Gary of Edna; sisters, Lula Mae Baylor of San Antonio and Ola Mae Smith of Greenwood, Miss.; brothers, Peter Ashford and Clyde Ashford Jr., both of Peoria, Ill., John Ashford of El Campo, Aaron Ashford of Wharton and James Ashford of Memphis, Tenn.; and four grandchildren.

Services 1 p. m. Monday at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Edna, the Rev. G. L. Roberts officiating.

Burial in Sayles Cemetery in Edna, Cook-Butler Funeral Home, 782-3821.

Pallbearers: John Ashford Jr., Darryl Ashford, Reginald McKnight, Barrett Barnes and Billy Shepherd.

Honorary pallbearers: employees of Richards Drilling Co. and Ryan Services.

Victoria Advocate, Saturday, August 22, 1992
 

James W. Aslin

James W. Aslin, 69, of Lolita, passed away on June 10, 2017. He was born in Hope, Ark. on Sept. 7, 1947 to Raymond and Dora Aslin.

He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of First Baptist Church in Lolita.

James is survived by his mother; wife, Sherry; brothers Terry Aslin and Frank Aslin; sisters Susie Aslin of Arkansas, Sherideth of Lolita, and Mary Kennedy of San Antonio; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on June 17 at First Baptist Church in Lolita.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, June 21, 2017
 

Fred Atzenhofer Jr.

December 11, 1941 - November 04, 2018

Fred Atzenhofer Jr., of Hallettsville, passed away, on November 4, 2018, at the age of 76. He was born in Weesatche, Texas, on December 11, 1941, to the late Fred Atzenhofer Sr., and Sadie Pippert Atzenhofer.  

Fred worked as a machinist at Alcoa in Point Comfort, Texas and then as an owner of BHB Machine Works in Port Lavaca, Texas. He was a loving father, grandfather, and dear friend to many and will be truly missed.

Fred is survived by his: daughter, Rebecca and William DeBord; sons, Matthew and Lisa Atzenhofer, Thomas and Laurie Atzenhofer; grandchildren; Jacob DeBord, Colby DeBord, Colton DeBord, Cade Atzenhofer, and Grayson Atzenhofer; along with extended family members and many dear friends.

Fred is preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2018, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service will be Friday, November 9, 2018 at 10:30 a.m., in the Red Bluff Cemetery of Lolita. Reverend Robert Krause will be officiating.

Pallbearers will be Sam Quarles, Waylon Budd, Jared Marek, Jacob DeBord, Colby DeBord, and Colton DeBord. 

Memorials may be made to Helping Hands of Jackson County.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 

Maria Asuncion Avalos

Maria Asuncion Avalos, 60, of La Ward, passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013. She was born in Mexico on Aug. 15, 1953, to Emeterio and Nicolasa Perez Casteneda of Mexico.

She is survived by her parents; husband of 41 years Emigdio Avalos; daughters Teresa Gonzales of Laward, Maria Luisa Espino of Ganado, Olga C. Medina of El Campo, Flor Elizondo of Eagle Lake and Aidee L. Avalos of Kingsville; sons Alejandro Avalos, Federico Avalos and Cesar E. Avalos, all of Laward, and Jesus Avalos of Edna; and 18 grandchildren.

Maria is preceded in death by her daughter, Rosario Avalos.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 5 – 7 p. m. with a Rosary at 7 p. m. at Oaklawn Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a. m., Thursday, Oct. 3 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna with Rev. Lawrence J. Matula officiating. Burial will follow in Edna Latin American Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Alejandro Avalos, Federico Avalos, Jesus Avalos and Cesar E. Avalos.

Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 351-782-2221.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, Wednesday, October 2, 2013