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Garland Sterling Hadley

Garland Sterling Hadley, 75, passed away Jan. 1, 2018. He was born Dec. 29, 1942 in Edna, to the late Sterling and Myrtle Lee Swaby Hadley.

Garland is survived by his wife, Frankie Sue Johnson Hadley; daughters, Gwen Bacak (Joe) of Ganado, Debbie Moreland of Edna, Tammy Flores (Michael) of Palacios; sisters, Rosie Lee Hadley, Renee Gonzales, Angela Hadley all of Houston; four grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter; special niece, Myrtle Lee Flannery and great niece, Peyton Flannery.

He is preceded in death by brothers, Ed and Raymond Hadley; grandson, Derek Moreland and great-grandson Tuff Moreland.

Graveside services will be Friday, Jan. 5, at 2 p.m. at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna.

Pallbearers will be Bryce Moreland, Blayke Moreland, Blayne Moreland, Michael Flores, Elisha Flores and Tony Peeples.

Words of comfort may be shared at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, January 10, 2018
 


Lillie Kucera Hahn

Lillie Kucera Hahn, went to rest with her Heavenly Father on Jan. 26, 2017. Born Aug. 16, 1921 to the late Steve and Mary Kucera, Lillie was born and raised in Ganado.

She is survived by her daughters, Nettie Hahn Weaver and her husband James of Bay City and Jeanette Kramer of Victoria; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Jane Kresta of Ganado; and multiple nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard W.; son Ronnie Richard; and daughter Lorraine Mae Hahn; her sisters Albina and Lydia; and brothers Joe, John, Steve, Frank, Will and Charles.

Visitation was Jan. 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Ganado Funeral Home Chapel, and funeral services will be Monday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. at the St. James Lutheran Church in Ganado with Pastor Chris Heinold officiating. Interment will follow in the Ganado Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Ganado Funeral Home, 361-771-2120.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, February 1, 2017
 


Debhor Sue Hajek

Debhor Sue Johnson Hajek, age 59, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017. She was born October 26, 1958 in Ganado to Garland and Maude Johnson.

Survivors include her husband, Ervin Hajek; son, Roman Hajek; daughter, Petra English of Yoakum; five grandchildren; sister, Jeanne Hartsfield; brothers, R. Steven Johnson, Timothy Johnson and Patrick Johnson.     She is preceded in death by her father; step-father, Bob Arnold and two nephews.

Visitation was Friday, Dec. 1 at Theile-Cooper Funeral Home. Funeral service was Saturday at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home with Brother Adam Jaquez officiating. Burial followed at Willow Creek Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Texas Liver Foundation or Texas Kidney Foundation.

Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home 361-293-5656.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, December 6, 2017
 


Bernice Hajovsky

Bernice Rose Bubela Hajovsky, 89, of Ganado passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, she was born in El Campo on Friday, Aug. 17, 1928 to Joseph C. Bubela and Mary A. Frnka Bubela.

She is survived by her daughter Sherlene Hajovsky Chilek and her husband Bernard, and her son George James Hajovsky and his wife Donna; their grandchildren Shawn Chilek and his wife Jackie, Scott Hajovsky and his wife Louise Ann; her step-grandson Heath Thompson; and her great-grandchildren Colby Jack Chilek, Azalynne Chilek, Dylan Hajovsky and Ashlee Hajovsky.

There will be a brief visitation on Saturday, Jan. 6, from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. with Rosary being recited at 9:30 a.m. at Assumption Catholic Church, followed by Funeral Mass at 10 a.m., officiated by Father Kirby Hlavaty. Interment will immediately follow at Assumption Catholic Cemetery.

Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. Third Street, Ganado, TX  77962 361-771-2120.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, January 10, 2018
 


George Hajovsky

GANADO - The family of George Hajovsky, 89 of Ganado, will have a visitation on Tuesday, 8/22/2017 from 6:pm to 8:pm with Rosary beginning at 7:pm at Ganado Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, 8/23/2017 at 10:am at Assumption Catholic Church.

There will be a Funeral Mass for Mr. Hajovsky at Assumption Catholic Church at 10:am on Wednesday, 8/23/2017, Interment will immediately follow at Assumption Catholic Cemetery. Services by Ganado Funeral Home, 361-771-2120.

Victoria Advocate, August 22, 2017
 


Luther M. Hamilton, Jr.

Luther M. Hamilton, Jr. was born in Smiley, Texas on February 25,1923 to Luther M. Hamilton, Sr. and Dixie Glover Hamilton. He passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. At the age of three, his family moved to Edna. Luther received his public education in the Edna School System. During his senior year, he was named captain of the football, basketball and track teams. After graduating from Edna High School in 1941, he enrolled at Southwest Texas State College, completing one semester. He joined the United States Air Force in 1941 at the beginning of World War II. He was honorably discharged in 1946, but remained in the Air Force Reserve until 1963 and retired with the rank of Lt. Colonel. He then returned to Southwest Texas State College to complete his education and play football. While in college, Luther married his high school sweetheart, Alice Curlee, on November 28, 1946. 

After Luther received his college degree in 1948, he accepted the position of head football coach at Yorktown, Texas for four years. Luther was offered an assistant football coaching position at Edna High School, which brought him back home to a thirty-two year career with the Edna Independent School District. Luther held numerous positions from 1952 thru 1984. His final years with Edna ISD he served as Superintendent.

Luther is survived by his two sons; Bruce and his wife Susan Hamilton, Jerry and his wife Tange Hamilton, his five grandchildren; Heather Breitenbach and her husband Shawn, Holly Camilli and her husband Tony, Jacob Hamilton and his wife Chaley, Rebecca Hamilton, and Kathryn Hamilton. His two Great-Grandchildren; Isabella Camilli and Chloe Camilli. He is preceded in death by his wife Alice Hamilton, his parents, and his brother Sylvan Hamilton.

Visitation will be Friday, July 21, 2017 from 6-8pm at the First Baptist Church in Edna. Services will be Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 10am also at the First Baptist Church in Edna with Reverend Robert Krause officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens of Edna. Special thanks to the Dugger House. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, Texas 77957.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, July 26, 2017
 


Patsy Hamman

 Patsy Nell Price Hamman went peacefully to the Lord, at home on Dec. 20, 2017, surrounded by her family at the age of 82.

Patsy is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Rev. J.V. Hamman of Columbus,  daughter Patricia and husband Ernie Reynolds of Columbus, daughter Pamela and husband Martin Rodriguez of Austin, son James and wife Beth Hamman of Blue Springs, Mo., and son Clarence Hamman and Vivian Payne of Bernardo.  ogether, they had 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Patsy was born Nov. 25, 1935 in Turner Town, Texas to Bennie and Maggie Price, formally of Columbus.  She graduated from Edna High School and was naturally gifted with art and music. She loved painting oil paintings and T-shirts.

Patsy was a devoted housewife for the love of her life, J.V. Hamman.  Together they ministered and faithfully served the Lord for over 60 years. She enjoyed playing the guitar and singing southern gospel music. Patsy worked for years with her mom and dad at the Columbus Saddlery. She was a natural, working with leather, rebuilding saddles and boots. Patsy never knew a stranger, and could start a conversation with anyone. She was the rock of the family and cornerstone of love and dedication. She cared for all, family, friends of family, and any stray animal that showed up at the doorstep.

It is a blessing to know she will be singing with the angels. Her blue eyes and shining light that she shone upon our hearts will be missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bennie and Maggie Price, sister, Mary Jean Leach, and grandson Bobby May.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 23, with Pastors Wesley Jacobson, Pastor Melvin Harris, and Pastor Daniel Poré, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus.

Pallbearers were James, Clarence, and Frankie Hamman, David Bornemann, Blake Paquette, Johnnathan Guthrie, Roscoe Truchard, and Michael Benedetti.

Online condolences may be given at www.hennekefuneralhome.com.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, December 27, 2017
 


Christine Hamons

Christine Dee Hamons, 20 of Ganado, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017. Christine was born in Victoria on Tuesday, June 17, 1997 to Christopher Hamons and Doris Tumlinson Hamons.

Christine was a rancher and a hunter who enjoyed her animals.

She is survived by her parents, and her grandmother Pakali Hamons, and numerous friends and relatives. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her grandfather Gene Hamons.

The pallbearers were Dennis Hammons, Gary Witte, Derek Crouch, Mark Nix, Matthew Llanes, Stephen Marr and Donald Hypolite.

Services were Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Ganado City Cemetery with Kenneth Hibbs officiating.

Services were entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 361-771-2120. 

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, January 10, 2018
 


Linda Ann Hamons

Linda Ann Hamons, of Ganado, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at the age of 68. She was born in El Campo on March 21, 1948, to the late Lee D. Hamons, Sr. and Laura A. Wied.

Linda was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be missed dearly. Linda was El Campo’s very first polio victim of 1949. She was a patient at the Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation on and off throughout her childhood where she underwent many surgeries.

She had a lovely voice and was chosen to sing at numerous events including the annual Christmas party at the Arabia Temple Crippled Children’s clinic in Houston as well as many other benefits and charity balls in Wharton County.

On June 4, 1966, she married her sweetheart Wayne and moved to Bay City. Against medical advice, she had two children, and was a stay at home wife and mother.

Linda was an exceptional baker and her specialty was homemade bread. She loved life and had a strong determination to live it to the best of her ability. She loved the color red, country and western music, pickles, and socializing with family, friends, and neighbors. Her strong faith in God made it possible to overcome all of the many obstacles she faced in her life. Linda continued to be a medical miracle for the rest of her life. Doctors were always amazed at the way she bounced back from illness. Her gradual decline in health was just too much to sustain any longer and she succumbed to the final ravages of post-polio syndrome.

She is survived by her daughter; Deanne Renee Barrie and her husband Christopher of Bay City; son, Russell Todd Melton of Bay City; sisters, Sandra Green (Howard) and Gail Hamons (Archie); brother, Lee Hamons, Jr. (Barbara); grandchildren, Chelsea Barrie, Russell Melton, Jr., Blaine Melton; great-grandchild, Ariella Melton; stepmother, Virginia Hamons; former husband, Wayne Louis Melton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents; and nephew Michael Hamons.

Memorial service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. in the St. James Lutheran Church of Ganado. Rev. Chris Heinold will be officiating.

Special thanks to the doctors and staff at Detar Hospital in Victoria as well as the staff at Ganado Nursing home for taking care of Linda until the end. Also a special thanks to those who visited her throughout the years because it was greatly appreciated.

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

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, February 1, 2017
 


Lovie Jo Haney

Lovie Jo Haney, of Edna, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at the age of 84. She was born on Dec. 6, 1932, in Goliad, to the late Richard Slaughter and Lula Wofford Slaughter.

Jo was a secretary at City Motors for 16 years before she retired. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and very dear friend who will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Kenneth W. Haney; daughter, Lisa Nairn and her husband Rocky; sons, Richard Haney and his wife Brenda, M. Keith Haney and his wife Debbie; sisters, Hazel Brooks, Louella Mackey, and Linda Nieman; brother, Jerry Pat Fortenberry; grandchildren, Craig Nairn, Elizabeth Duarte, Amanda Haney, Veronica Haney, Samantha Haney, Casey Haney, Garrett Haney, and Matthew Haney; ten, great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Lovie is preceded in death by her aunt and uncle who raised her, Lottie and Leo Fortenberry; sisters, Vernell Gillespie, Virginia Lamprecht, and Gladys Sheive; brothers, Richard Slaughter, Joseph Slaughter, Leo Slaughter, Cecil Fortenberry, Howard Fortenberry, Larry Fortenberry, and Lofton Fortenberry; grandson, Russell Haney.

Visitation will be held on Monday, Feb. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. in the building of the Robison Street Church of Christ in Edna. Phillip Stuckey will be officiating. Burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna.

Pallbearers will be Craig Nairn, Garrett Haney, Matthew Haney, Casey Haney, Gary Banning, and Steve Wilson.

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

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, February 22, 2017
 


Jalon Harrison

Jalon Lee Harrison, 40, went to be with the Lord on Sunday December 3, 2017. Jalon grew up around farming and loved the farm. He loved fishing and the ocean as well.

Jalon is survived by his loving wife, Becky Lambert Harrison; father and stepmother, Steve and Ann Harrison; mother and stepfather, Ruby and Martin Cooper; two children, Jayton and Raegan Harrison; grandmother, Pearl Keith; sister, Dana Cipriano; as well as step-siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins and other family and longtime friends.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Services are under the directions of Ganado Funeral Home, 361-771-2120.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, December 13, 2017
 


Ned Harrison

Ned Weimer Harrison, 96, passed away March 25, 2018. Ned was born November 6, 1921 in Oklahoma City, OK to the late Bess Weimer (Wolford) Harrison and Lester Wolford. Ned was adopted by Edgar B. Harrison in 1942.

Ned joined the United States Army and was a glider pilot and served during WWII and was stationed in India and Burma. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Petroleum Engineering degree. He married Hazel B. Poos and had a son William Weimer Harrison. Ned worked for Shell Oil Company until retirement and then consulted for several oil companies. He became President of a small oil company in Abilene, TX. After retirement he moved to Kingsland, TX where his wife passed away. He remarried Eileen Shelby, who just recently passed away. For the last several years he lived in an assisted living home in Victoria, TX.

Ned is survived by his son, William Harrison and wife, Susan and 4 grandchildren, Paul, Rachel, Dan and Anna Beth.

Inurnment will be held at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park in Marble Falls at a later date.

Words of comfort may be shared at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, April 4, 2018
 


Diane Hartl

Diane Hartl, 62, of Lolita went to Heaven, Sunday July 30, 2017. Diane was born May 3, 1955 to Tracy and Mary Woodruff.

She is survived by her mother; brother, Mike Woodroff; sister, Teresa Nugent’ son John, her daughter Nickie Thigpen and husband Shan; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.

She is preceded in death by her husband Frank John Hartl Jr and her father Tracy Woodruff.

A memorial service was held Aug. 5, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Lolita with Pastor Scott Talbert and Rev. Gary Thedford officiating.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, August 9, 2017
 


Gary Wayne Harton

Gary Wayne Harton, 60, of El Campo passed away June 29, 2017 surrounded by his family at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. He was born Oct. 28, 1956 in El Campo, to Kermit and Esther Staff Harton.

Even though Gary didn’t play football at the junior high level, he started as a sophomore at defensive tackle with the fighting Ricebirds’ Class of 1975, being selected as All District three times. Following a standout career at El Campo High School, the mailbox would often be filled with offers from colleges from all over the United States to play ball. He chose to play as a WCJC Pioneer and then transferred to Middle Tennessee State University as a Blue Raider where he earned All Conference honors.

One of his fondest memories was sacking Morehead State quarterback and future New York Giants Hall of Famer Phil Simms.  He was even invited to the Cleveland Browns’ rookie camp but his love of agriculture convinced him to use his degree in Agriculture Business to pursue his true passion.

He grew up bailing hay and ranching cattle with the family until they began farming corn, cotton, and milo. He started selling farm equipment with Schult Implement, then Alloway, and eventually opened his own Case IH dealership in Edna- Jackson County Equipment Company.  He also prided himself in being a respected farm equipment appraiser.  He loved the land.

His best man at his wedding, Stan Rod, introduced him to the love of his life at the Wharton County Fair. He married Sharon Ottis on Jan. 16, 1988. They raised three children whom he coached in softball, baseball, football, and scouts. He coached third base for the select baseball team The El Campo Dragons. He was actively involved with the Troop 226 Boy Scouts and got to see his son become an Eagle Scout.

Preceding him in death were his infant son Christopher Matthias, infant sister Sharon Marie, grandparents Bill and Esther Harton, and Emil and Frances Staff, and parents-in-law Matt and Clarice Ottis.

Survivors include his wife of 29 years, children Erica, Ashley, and Jacob, parents, brothers Kermit (Theresa) Harton and Glenn (Cheri) Harton, sisters Pam (Jim) Fleming and Sherry (David) Long, sisters and brothers-in-law, Yvonne (Sam) Evans, Mary Ottis, and Melinda (Thad) Bujnoch, his faithful companion Addisen, many nieces and nephews as well as countless friends.

His favorite pastimes included mowing, riding the four-wheeler, teaching his kids to swim, gardening, picking dewberries, and watching the deer, birds, and the squirrels on his 12 acres. He loved fishing, cooking breakfast on weekends especially his famous one-eyed eggs, and family get-togethers.

He enjoyed following the Blue Raiders athletics, Houston Astros and Texans, and of course his El Campo Ricebirds. Even in his later years he confessed to having the urge to be out playing with the Ricebirds. His family was his world. Nothing pleased him more than attending his children’s college graduations. Being a devoted father, he could be seen supporting his kids at basketball, volleyball, football, power lifting and band events. He loved watching his son play on the reinstated Southwestern Pirates football team. He was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in El Campo and served as a member of the Parish Council.

The family will receive friends and relatives on Saturday, July 1 at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until the rosary at 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. with Father Michael Rother officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Memorial Park Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Trey and Kyle Harton, Bryan Powell, Pete Chavez, Daniel Pacer, and Brad Schilhab. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Porter, Rusty Cook, Chad Stevens, Rick Hubenak, Stan Rod, John Caveness, Lloyd Cerny, Donald Mach, Bob Peter, Boy Scout Troop 226, and members of the El Campo Dragons Baseball team.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gary Harton Athletic Scholarship Fund at Prosperity Bank in El Campo.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.triskafuneralhome.com.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, July 5, 2017
 


Mary Louise Hasdorff

Mary Louise Hasdorff, of Edna, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the age of 85. She was born in Edna, on Oct. 6, 1931, to Alfred Gabrysch and Lena Barbara DeVille Gabrysch.

Mary was a lifelong member of the St. Agnes Catholic Church and a faithful member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend who will be missed dearly.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Mary “Beth” Elizabeth Smiley and her husband Jeff; sons, Frederick “Rick” Leon Hasdorff and his wife Peggy, Charles “Chuck” Michael Hasdorff and his wife Brenda; sisters, Geraldine Etlinger, Judy Babbitt, and Patsy Juroska; and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Leon Hasdorff; and sister, Rose Fondon.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 9 to 10 a.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 10 a.m. Funeral mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Agnes Catholic Church of Edna. Burial will be held at a later date. Rev. Michael Petering will be officiating.

Pallbearers will be grandsons, Jason, Lee, Zachary, and Rodney Hasdorff, and nephews, David Woodring, Jeff Woodring, and Glen Gabrysch. Honorary pallbearers are granddaughters: Melissa Copenhaver, Ashley Ferguson, Laura Hill, Sarah Weik, and nephew Gary Woodring.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Diocese of Victoria, 1505 E. Mesquite Ln, Victoria, Texas 77901, or Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090.

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

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, March 1 & 8, 2017
 


Florence Buerger Henske

Florence Buerger Henske, 86, of Eagle Lake passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 in El Campo. She was born Aug. 19, 1930 to the late Henry and Mary Buerger.

On Sept. 26, 1948 she married Fred Henske in New Wehdem, Texas. The couple lived in Ganado a number of years where she was employed as a nurse, They moved to Eagle Lake in 1965 where she continued as a nurse for Dr. Raymond Thomas, and Jose Ugarte. She also was a nurse in Sealy then was a lab technician for Riceland up until she retired. She was a member of the American Legion Auxillary Post in Ganado, East Bernard, and El Campo.

She is survived by sons and daughters in law, Jerry Henske and wife, Linda of Banquete, Mike Henske and wife, Penny of Eagle Lake, Mark Henske and wife, Anita of Eagle Lake, sister-in-law, Annie Mae Buerger of Brenham, 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother Glenwood Buerger; brother-in-law James (JD) Henske; sister-in-laws Vera Henske and Jeanette Anderson and brother-in-law Preston Anderson.

Pallbearers were Robert Henske, Ryan Henske, Kevin Henske, Jeff Stivors, Tristan Stivors, and Peter Canaris. Honorary pallbearers were Gene Epps, Larry Dulany, Gus Svatek, Mitch Henske, and Frank Tate.

Funeral Sservices were held at Eagle Lake Funeral Home with Rev. Alan Kethan, Sr. of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbus officiating. Graveside services followed in Lakeside Cemetery in Eagle Lake.

Services under the direction of Eagle Lake Funeral Home 979-234-2011.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, June 7, 2017
 


Manuel G. Hernandez

Manuel G. Hernandez, 64, formerly of Edna, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017. He was born on Dec. 6, 1952 in Edna, to Jose Maria Hernandez, Sr. and Eusebia Barrientes Hernandez.

He will always be remembered by his big smile carried day by day, even if he was having a bad day. He had the biggest heart and he touched everybody with his kindness. His family was his everything, his most important asset.

Manuel is survived by his daughters, Brandy Dickerson and granddaughter Heaven Dickerson of Winter Haven, Fla., and Raquel Salazar of Victoria; son Marcus Hernandez of Victoria; also two granddaughters and three grandsons.

He is also survived by his brothers, Felix Hernandez, Tommy (Jovita) Hernandez, Johnny Hernandez, Jesse (Terry) Hernandez, Emilio (Angie) Hernandez, and Domingo (Michelle) Hernandez; also his sisters: Janie (Rudy) Saldierna, Amelia (Manuel) Zarate, and Mary Linda (Pete) Sertuche. Manuel is also survived by his 200-plus nieces and nephews. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.

Manuel was preceded in death by his parents, his son Santana Hernandez, and his siblings, Lupe Zamora, Lucio Hernandez, Joe Hernandez, Raymond Hernandez and Ignacio "Nacho" Hernandez.

There will be a Celebration of Life Service from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 5, at Slavik ~ Edna Funeral Home Chapel with a Rosary being recited at 7 p.m.

Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik ~ Edna Funeral Home.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, May 3, 2017
 


Robert Hessong

Robert Graham "Bob" Hessong of Edna passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017 at the age of 93. Bob was born in Edna on Saturday, Nov. 17, 1923 to the late Graham and Helan Wilson Hessong.

He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as an Aviation Radioman First Class on a torpedo bomber aboard the U.S.S. Lexington. He was the parts manager for City Chevrolet for 45 years, and after retiring he worked for Edna Auto Supply for several years.

Bob is survived by his son Robert L. and his wife Judy of Marlin; daughter Kathy Hessong of Ganado; brother Don Hessong and his wife Barbara of Pettus; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and his good friend and companion Janet Entricht of El Campo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 51 years, Loyce, their son George Hessong; and his siblings, Helen Singleton, Gladys Gearhart, Betty Bolander and Jimmy Hessong.

Visitation was Sunday, June 18 from 5 -7 p.m. at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 19 at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Robert Hessong and Don Hessong officiating, with graveside services officiated by Barbara Gail Hessong at Memory Gardens of Edna.

Pallbearers were Bob's grandsons Bill, John and G.W. Hessong and Justin Johnson, and his great-grandsons, Austin Johnson and Ryan Hessong.

Honorary pallbearers were his great-grandsons Kyle Birdwell, Blaze and Colton Johnson, Jason Hessong and Adam Carr.
Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, Edna.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, June 21, 2017
 


Marilyn Hill

Marilyn J. Hill “Tojo”, of Vanderbilt, Texas, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at the age of 69. She was born in Victoria, Texas on July 20, 1948, to the late Marion Green and Marjorie McNary Green.

Marilyn will be greatly missed by her daughters, sons, sister, brothers, grandchildren, great-grandson, aunts, uncle, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Marilyn is survived by her daughters, Yamala Hill, Sh’nae Hill, Lois Thompson, and Pam Johnson; sons, Dru’shawn Hill (Yesenia), Ty’ron Hill, Cody Hill, Ricardo Hill (Kelsey), Jerron Hill, and Robert Hill; sister, Madola Bryant; brothers, Marion Green (Linda), John Green (Frances), and Okinawa Green; eleven grandchildren; one great-grandson; aunts, Willie Mae McNary and Edolia Wade; uncle, George McNary; numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents Marilyn is preceded in death by her husband, George F. Hill; sister, Crista Holliday; brother, Cluster Green; step-sons, George Hill, Jr. and Jean Thompson.

Visitation was held on Friday, Feb. 16,  from 5-7 P.M., in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service began at 1:00 P.M., on Saturday, Feb. 17,  in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna. Burial  followed in the Garcitas Cemetery in Inez. Pastor Fred Hobbs, Jr. and Pastor Jack Hutson will be officiating.

Pallbearers were John Edwards Hicks, Marshall Green, Ron McNary, Dell Rucker, William Bryant, and Cornelius Norman.

Memorials may be made to Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church for Garctias Cemetery, 329 Church Road, Inez, Texas 77968.

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

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, February 21, 2018
 


Mrs. Bessie Holmes

Edna--Mrs. Bessie Holmes, 72, of Vidauri, near Refugio, died Thursday in a Refugio hospital.

Mrs. Holmes had been an employee of the J. S. Welders for more than 30 years. She was born May 15, 1896, in Jackson County.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church with the Revs. U. S. Johnson and R. A. Hicks officiating. Burial will be in Sayles Cemetery under the direction of Cook Funeral Home.

Surviving are two brothers, Leon Singleton of Vidauri and John Singleton of San Antonio.

Victoria Advocate, May 3, 1969
 


Larry Wade Horton

Larry Wade Horton, of Edna, Texas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 13, 2017, with his loving family by his side at the age of 56.  He fought a courageous three year battle with cancer, trying every means available to extend his time with family and friends. He was born on May 15, 1961 in Houston, Texas to the late Richard Glen Horton and Beatrice Annette Marek Gloor.

Larry worked at Dow Chemical for many years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather “pops”, brother, uncle and dear friend that will be truly missed.

Larry was an active member of the Edna community as a Little League coach, Cub Scout Troop Leader, volunteer firefighter, and award winning member of the Flag City Kooker cook-off team. He never missed a game of Stephanie and Russell’s and continued to support local sports after their graduations.

Larry never met a stranger and losing him will be felt throughout Edna and the surrounding communities.

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Mary Mader Horton; daughter, Stephanie Horton Cunningham and her husband Colbey; son, Russell Horton and his wife Kayse; sisters, Kathy Hailey, Rachel Parsons, Paula Grahmann, Sharon Hamilton, and Debbie Hunt; brothers, Darrell Horton, Gerald Horton, Wesley Horton, Craig Horton, David Gloor, and Howard Wayne Gloor; grandson, Colin Cunningham. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents, step-father, Howard Gloor, two siblings; Ricky Horton and Cindy Horton.

Services will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 with visitation from 5 to 7 p.m., in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service to begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2017, in the Baptist Temple. Burial will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery in El Campo, Texas. The Reverend Danny Wilson will be officiating.

Pallbearers will be Jan Bone, Scott Pearson, Jimmy Roach, Larry Deyton, Jeff Ruppert, and Brad Ryan. An honorary pallbearer is Melvin Ross.

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

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, August 16, 2017
 


John Corbin Hults

 John Corbin Hults, 52 of Colorado City, Texas and formerly of Edna, passed away on Jan.27, 2018. The son of Dr. Richard I. Hults and Dick and Loneta Koop, John was born on Dec. 19, 1965 in Baltimore, Maryland.

John graduated from Edna High School in 1984, attended Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas from 1984-1985, and then proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1986-1989. Upon his honorable discharge from the Army, John came back to Texas and pursued a career in construction and carpentry. John was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing, stargazing and sitting around the campfire telling tall tales!

John was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Richard I. Hults.

He is survived by parents Loneta and Dick Koop of Edna; his sisters Nicole Jameson (Mark) of Southlake, Texas, Kim Hults Chandler (Willie), Leslie Hults Miller (Steven), Meghan Hults Chiles (Russ) all of Edna, Lesley Koop of Port Alto, Jinnifer Koger (Phillip) of Austin, Wiede Cutshall (Jon) of San Antonio, Shirley Moyer of Davie, Fla., and Linda Beth Moyer (Adam) of Chestertown, Md., and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be planned at a later date.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, January 31 & February 14, 2018
 


Patricia 'Patty' Ann Hyden

Patricia 'Patty' Ann Hyden passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 at home with her family in Edna, at the age of 82. She was born in Longview on Sunday, Jan. 20, 1935 to Beverly Louise and Kenneth Bowman 'KB' Snider.

She graduated from Longview High School in 1953, her dad was transferred to Premont, Texas and she attended Texas A&I in Kingsville, where she met her future husband. She married Bailey Bryan Hyden in Premont on Nov. 12, 1955, they shared 61 years together.

They moved to Edna in May 1961, where they became Edna Cowboy fans in the mid 60s and supported them for 30 years.

Patty is survived by her husband; her daughter Beverly (Joe Mack) Wittenburg, and her son Brian Hyden. She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren, Jaime Rea, KB (Brooke) DeBord, Jake (Chelsea) Wittenburg, Amanda (Jake) Compton, Jacob (Kristan) DeBord, Jodi DeBord, Amy (Jake) Chambless, Jordyn Hyden, Laynee Hyden, and Paige Allen. Granny also boasted 16 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Beverly Linney of Spring, Margaret (Terry) Kahn of Austin, her step-sister Stephanie Dean of Colorado; and one brother Ken (Marcia) Snider of Wylie.

Patty was preceded in death by her parents, her stepmother Blanche Snider, and one great-granddaughter Presley Rose DeBord.

Visitation is Friday, Feb. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Slavik Funeral Home. Funeral service will be on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 10 a.m. at Robison Street Church of Christ in Edna with Phillip Stuckey officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of South Texas, 605 E. Locust Ave., Victoria, TX 77901.

Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik~Edna Funeral Home.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, March 1, 2017
 

 

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