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Alice Pagel

GANADO - Alice Louise Farnsworth Pagel, 97, of Ganado passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017. Alice was born on July 16, 1919 in Houston, Texas to William Lacey Farnsworth and Frances Henrietta Stevens Farnsworth.

Alice is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Louis Bobby Pagel, her daughter Anita Louise DeRoch, and her sisters; Jane Crate and Julia Young.

Visitation will be Friday from 12:noon until 1:30 pm with the Funeral Service beginning at 1:30 at First United Methodist Church of G… Read More anado with Pastor Mark Smith officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Ganado Cemetery.

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

Victoria Advocate, February 16, 2017
 

Maurine Pagel

Maurine Pagel, 80, was born May 13, 1937 in Ganado, and passed away Dec. 26, 2017. Mrs. Pagel was a resident of Santa Fe, Texas since 1983 and was formerly of Houston, and Ganado. Maurine attended St. James Lutheran Church in Ganado, and St. John Lutheran Church in Santa Fe, Texas she retired in 2000 from CMS Energy after forty years of service. She enjoyed working on the ranch and spending time with her family and friends.

Mrs. Pagel is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Leroy Pagel; her parents Walter and Gertrude Kuhlman.

Maurine is survived by her daughter, Gaylyn Pagel-Wisko; son, Rodd Douglas Pagel and wife Belle; brother, Shelton Kuhlman and wife Paula; brother-in-law, Raymond Pagel and wife Annabelle; grandchildren Kaleb Wisko, Lorin Wisko, Sean Pagel and wife Kaitlyn, Ty Pagel and wife Brandi, Beau Pagel, Payden Pringle, Derek Pringle and wife Nicole, Devon Pringle, Wacey Conrad and Shane Conrad; great-grandchildren: Raezen Pagel, Eliara Pagel, Aliya Pagel, Ty Landen Pagel, Presley Pagel, Kennedy Pagel, Kinsley Conrad, Jake Pringle, Tyson Pringle, Ethan Galvan, Gracie Galvan and Hannah Galvan.

Visitation was held Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018 from 5-8 p.m. with a service at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018 at St. James Lutheran Church in Ganado followed with burial at Ganado City Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Rodd Pagel, Sean Pagel, Ty Pagel, Beau Pagel, Kaleb Wisko and Mike Wisko.     Memorials may be sent to: St. James Lutheran Church, 13136 Hwy 6, Santa Fe, TX 77510.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, January 10, 2018
 

Mary E. Pahmiyer

Mary E. Pahmiyer, 75, of Ganado, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017. She was born April 21, 1941 to the late Lucile Kelton Rainey. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother who will be missed dearly by all her loved ones.

Mary is survived by her sons Johnny (Bonny) Pahmiyer of Ganado, Ronnie ( Janet) Pahmiyer of Calallen, Robert Pahmiyer of Edna; and daughters Donna (Tommy) Terry of Edna, Debbie Pahmiyer Ward of Dickinson, Tx. and Mary Kaye Pahmiyer of Ganado. Also surviving are 20 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren,and five great-great grandchildren.

Mary is preceded in death by her mother, Lucile and her step-father Joe Fojtik, husband John B. Pahmiyer, her grandsons, John Grady Morton and John Edward Pahmiyer, Jr.

Visitation and funeral service was Feb. 4 at Slavik Funeral Home, Edna. Interment was in the Memory Gardens~ Edna Cemetery following chapel services.

Services are entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 361-782-2152.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, February 8, 2017
 

Sophie J. Paine

Sophie J. Paine, 99, died April 29, 2017 at Lane Nursing Home.

She is survived by her sister, Hazel Grady; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, William E. Paine; and daughters, Betty E. Paine and Alice L. Paine.

A graveside service will be held at a later date in Edna, Texas at Memory Gardens.

Arrangements under the direction of Baker Funeral Home, 225-775-1991.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, May 10, 2017
 

Jarrett Paul Parker

Jarrett Paul Parker, 33, of Edna, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 7. He was born on Sept. 15, 1983 in Victoria to Don Parker and Debra Taylor.

Jarrett was a 4th generation veteran and a Tech Sergeant in the United States Air Force.

He is survived by his parents, Debra and Daryl W. Taylor and Don C. and Annette Parker, siblings Michael Taylor, Tina Fox, Alexander Taylor; grandmothers Matilda Longoria and Carolyn Taylor; and a host of extended family members, military family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Doyce Taylor, Robert Anton Dybala, and Frank and Dorothy Tompkins.

Visitation and funeral service were held on Feb. 12 at First Baptist Church, Edna with Rev. Robert Krause officiating. Interment followed in Memory Gardens of Edna.

Memorial contributions can be made at www.gofundme.com/parkers-last-ride-official.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, February 15, 2018
 

Tiffany Parks-James

Tiffany Dawn Parks- James went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2018 at the age of 40. She was born July 23, 1977 in Victoria to Clint and Jane Parks.

Tiffany is survived by her husband Larry W. James; parents Clint and Jane Parks; daughters Lauren Bowen, Kimberly Servantes, Kristi

Sertuche, Katie Shelton; son Colton Eichler; sisters, Tammy Brooks and Teresa Parks; five grandchildren; nieces and a host of friends.

Visitation was Wednesday, May 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Edna.

Funeral service will be Thursday, May 3, at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the "Tiffany James" Memorial Scholarship Fund care of Prosperity Bank.

Services are under the direction of Grace Funeral Home, Victoria, 573-4341.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, May 9, 2018

Mrs. Alfrada Parlor

EDNA--Mrs. Alfrada Parlor, 53, died Tuesday in a Victoria hospital at 12:20 p. m.

Surviving are her husband, C. N. Parlor, two daughters, Miss Mary Parlor of Edna and Mrs. Edith Adams of Cleveland, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Effie Lane and Mrs. Ida May King, both of San Francisco, Calif., and Mrs. Obie Dabney of Oakland, Calif.

Services will be held Sunday at 2 p. m. at the Shiloh Baptist Church, with burial in Sayles Cemetery. The Rev. Z. Broadus will officiate.

Victoria Advocate, March 21, 1963
 

Robert Parlor

Robert Parlor, 58, was born December 12, 1958 in Edna, TX to Cornelius Parlor and Estelle Barnes. He passed away October 21, 2017 in Austin, TX.

To cherish his memory he leaves three sisters, LaFay Barnes, Endrika Barnes, and Josephine "Ann" Barnes Parlor; three brothers, James Taylor, Creston Parlor,  and Christopher Barnes (Amy); and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 28 at Shiloh Baptist Church, Edna, with a funeral service starting at 11 a.m.  Burial will follow at Sayles Cemetery.

Final arrangements entrusted to Cook-Butler Funeral  Home 361-782-3821.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, November 1, 2017
 

Roshel Parlor

Edna—Funeral services for Roshel H. Parlor, 72, of Edna will be held at 10:30 a. m. Saturday at the Cook Funeral Chapel.

Burial will be in the Sayles Cemetery, under direction of the Cook Funeral Home.

Mr. Parlor was a native of Jackson County, and a retired laborer. He had worked many years in Houston before moving back to Edna.

Surviving are a daughter in California and three grandchildren.

Other survivors include one foster sister, Mrs. Frances Dennis of Victoria.

Funeral services will be conducted by Brother James Evans, Church of Christ minister.

Victoria Advocate, Friday, April 7, 1972
 

Carrin Mauritz Patman
1932-2018

Carrin Foreman Mauritz Patman passed away on May 22, 2018, joining her beloved husband Bill in Heaven.

Carrin was born on March 1, 1932 to Fred Mauritz, a Jackson County farmer, rancher, and businessman, and Carrin Foreman Mauritz, one of Texas' first female school superintendents. After Carrin's mother died in childbirth, Carrin was given much love and care by Fred, who adored her, and by her aunts, Sallie and Jen Mauritz.

As a young girl in Ganado, Carrin licked stamps and knocked on doors for her father's successful campaign for the Texas Senate, beginning a deep interest in the Democratic process and public service that remained a constant throughout her life. After Fred died of cancer when Carrin was 15, she moved to Austin and lived with Jen. They traveled the world and enjoyed many fun adventures together.

Carrin graduated with honors from the University of Texas in 1954 with a degree in philosophy and English. In the meantime, at Barton Springs, she met law student Bill Patman, who bought her a double-frosted root beer, became enchanted with her keen intellect, charisma and radiant beauty, and not long thereafter threatened to go away and join the Marine Corps if she didn't marry him, which she did, on September 5, 1953. On April 20, 1956, Carrin gave birth to their only child, daughter Carrin Foreman Patman, whom Carrin and Bill loved beyond measure throughout their lives, and whose love was fully reciprocated by "Little Carrin." The three of them have had an extraordinary bond. When "Little Carrin" married Jim Derrick in 1997, they became a close foursome.

Soon after their marriage, Carrin and Bill settled back in her hometown of Ganado, where Bill managed the family farming, ranching, and business interests and Carrin became involved in all aspects of the church and community. She led a two-year campaign to establish an elementary school library in Ganado, insisting that it be equipped with a broad spectrum of books, be a state-of-the-art and inviting space, and be air-conditioned, unlike any other room in the school. The library won an award from the American Library Association, and Carrin was made a lifetime Honorary Member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society for Outstanding Women Educators.

In 1960, with the encouragement of Carrin and his father, Wright Patman, Bill ran for the Texas Senate seat held by Fred Mauritz twenty years before. The campaign was the first of many that Carrin managed for Bill during his 24 years in public service. In 1961 Bill was sworn in as a State Senator, where he served for 20 years before moving to the United States Congress for four years.

Carrin made her own independent mark on the state and national Democratic Party. For two decades, Carrin served on the Democratic Party's State Executive Committee, and in 1969 was elected Democratic National Committeewoman for Texas. Carrin successfully lobbied for a bill requiring both Texas political parties to write down, publicize and distribute their rules for participation prior to beginning their decision-making processes. Carrin then surmounted party leaders' initial resistance to compliance by having copies printed and widely disseminated largely at her own expense.

At the national level, she was a leader in instituting reforms that led to broader participation of women and minorities, and in 1976, she successfully led the fight at the Democratic National Convention, against the political powers in control, to ban winner-take-all presidential primaries.
Though her interest in the Democratic party and its values never waned, in the 1980s, Carrin embarked on a new career in fitness, mastering aerobics and becoming a certified instructor. Membership in her Austin seniors class was highly prized, and she took great pleasure in enhancing the health and well-being of her students and friends.

As the grandchild of Swedish immigrants, Carrin also made a mission of promoting her Swedish heritage. She raised over $1 million to establish the Swedish Studies Excellence Endowment in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. The Endowment supports scholarships, fellowships, symposia, study abroad opportunities, lectures, and cultural exhibits and performances. In 2003, on behalf of the King and the government of Sweden, Carrin was inducted into the Swedish Royal Order of the Polar Star, the highest honor the Swedish government can bestow upon someone who is not a Swedish citizen.

She also was committed to the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas, serving on its Foundation Advisory Council for 12 years. In 2004 Carrin received the College of Liberal Arts' highest honor, the Pro Bene Meritis Award.

Carrin was predeceased by her parents and her husband, Bill Patman. She is survived by her daughter, Carrin Foreman Patman, and her son-in-law, Jim Derrick. The family would like to think the staff at Westminster for providing Carrin wonderful care, and would like to express particularly appreciation to her friends and caregivers Ann Ndebueze, Barbara Speller, Malike Hunter, Silvia Flores, and Blanche Pichon.

A celebration of Carrin's life will be held on May 31, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., at University United Methodist Church, 2409 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78705, with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin, 116 Inner Campus Drive, Austin, Texas 78712-1140, to Battleground Texas, P.O. Box 11525, Austin, Texas 78711, or to the

Published in Houston Chronicle from May 30 to May 31, 2018

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, June 6, 2018
 

Frederick Patterson

Edna—Frederick “Zack” Patterson, 81, of Edna, died Thursday, May 26, 2005.

He was born Jan. 13, 1924, in Edna, to the late Robert and Tammie Oakmon Patterson. He was a retired truck driver and a member of Scruggs United Methodist Church.

Survivors: wife, Rosie Lee Patterson; son, Frederick Patterson of Edna; sister, Esther Thomas of Houston; brothers, Dr. Cecil Patterson of Durham, N. C., and Jethro Patterson of Atlanta, Ga.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: brothers, Wesley Patterson and Robert H. Patterson.

Visitation will be noon-8 p. m. Sunday at Cook-Butler Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 1 p. m. Monday at Scruggs Methodist Church.

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

Pallbearers: Brandon Cook, Bernard Holcomb, Howard Callis, Elton Callis, Jethro Patterson Jr., Johnny Jordan.

Victoria Advocate, Friday, May 27, 2005
 

Joycelyn Ramey Patterson

Edna—A native of Edna, Mrs. Patterson passed away on May 13, 2017. Funeral services will be Sat., May 20 at Shiloh Bapt. Church, 604 MLK in Edna with visitation 1-3 p. m., funeral at 3. Burial, Sayles Cemetery, Edna. Tracy’s MJ Santellana FD (361) 782-9234.

Victoria Advocate, Friday, May 19, 2017
 

Joycelyn Renay Patterson
 

Mrs. Robert Patterson - Tummie Patterson

Edna—Mrs. Robert (Tummie) Patterson, 70, died Sunday at her residence in Edna.

Mrs. Patterson was born Jan. 20, 1900, in Flatonia, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Oakmon. She was married in 1915 to Robert Patterson, who died Jan. 10, 1970.

Services will be held Thursday at 2 p. m. from Scruggs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joe Carter officiating. Burial will be in Sayles Cemetery under the direction of Cook Funeral Home.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Esther Thomas of Houston; five sons Dr. Cecil L. Patterson of  Durham, N. C., Wesley and F. W. Patterson of Edna, Jethro of Atlanta, Tex., and Robert Patterson Jr. of Fort Ord, Calif.; a brother, Lloyd Oakmon of Ganado; two sisters, Mrs. Cornelius Ceasar of Ganado and Mrs. Ella Flake of Houston; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, September 29, 1970
 

Wesley R. Patterson

Edna—Wesley R. Patterson, 79, of Edna, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000.

He was born April 23, 1930, in Edna, to the late Robert Patterson and the late Tummie M. Oakmon. He was retired from the U. S. Army as a Specialist 5 and was a veteran of the World War II and the Korean War.

Survivors: daughter, Crystal Patterson of Victoria; sister, Esther N. Patterson of Houston; brothers, Cecil L. Patterson of Durham, N. C., Frederick W. Patterson of Edna, Robert H. Patterson Jr. of Salinas, Calif. and Jethro McElrath Patterson of Atlanta, Tx.

Visitation will be 9 p. m. Tuesday to 11:30 a. m. Wednesday at Slavik Funeral Home.

Family visitation will be 6 to 9 p. m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Services will be 1 p. m. Wednesday at Scruggs Methodist Church.

Burial will be at Sayles Cemetery. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna.

Pallbearers: Frederick W. Patterson Jr., Bernard Holcomb, Titus Patterson, Tommy Johnson, Freddy Edwards and Bernard Scott.

Honorary pallbearers: Cecil L. Patterson, Robert H. Patterson, Jethro M. Patterson, Levine Thomas, Thomas Stovall, Lawrence Hall, John Wade and Frederick W. Patterson Sr.

Victoria Advocate, Sunday, February 27, 2000
 

Elise Elaine Paul

 Elise Paul, 86, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. A lifelong resident of Edna, she was born to Kyle L. Paul Sr., and Carrie Kolb Paul on Monday, June 1, 1931.

Elise is preceded in death by her parents and seven siblings.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews in addition to her loving family of friends and caregivers of Southbrooke Manor, including her primary and loving caregiver Mrs. Georgia Morales.

Graveside services will be held at Memory Gardens in Edna at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9 under the direction of Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home.

Pallbearers are members of the Morales family and honorary pallbearers are staff of Southbrooke Manor.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the donor’s choice.

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

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, January 10, 2018
 

Joseph Pausewang

Joseph Leo Pausewang, 74, of Edna, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 in San Antonio after a lengthy illness. Joe was born in Sugar Land, Texas to Pius Leo Pausewang and Gertrude Louise Engebrock Pausewang on Sept. 23, 1942. He married Clela on June 12, 1985 in Wharton County.

He worked as a truck driver for Bealine Service Company for many years. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the Navy from 1961 to 1965. He loved fishing and hunting, carpentry work, guns, telling a good story, and time spent with his family and friends.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Clela Pausewang, his son Jerry Beck of Edna, his daughter Denise Wilks and husband Ken Ramsey of Grand Prarie, his daughter Jennifer Craig and husband Todd of Henderson, his sister Helen Pausewang, his brother John Paul Pausewang and wife Mary Lou Pausewang, his sister Louise Pausewang and husband Gary Miller, his grandchildren Cody Beck, Eric Ramsey, Jamie Beck, Ethan Craig, Mattie Craig, Jolene Beck and Jaylynn Beck, his nephews James Lummus and Jaried McGlothern, and his nieces Amy McLeod and Misty McGlothern.

Joe is preceded in death by his parents Pius Pausewang and Gertrude Pausewang.

Pallbearers were Eric Ramsey, Todd Craig, James Lummus, Ethan Craig, Jarid McClothern and Ken Ramsey. Honorable pallbearers were Jack Beal, John Paul Pausewang, Jerry Beck and Rick Schultz,

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions be sent to VA Fisher House, 7485 Wurzdach Road, San Antonio, TX 78229.

Services were Sept. 16, at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel, with the Matagorda County Calvary officiating.

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

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, September 20, 2017
 

Seline Egg Peacock

Edna, Texas, November 28.--The sad news of the death of Mrs. Salina Peacock, wife of Professor Wesley Peacock, superintendent and principal of Peacock's School for Boys, at San Antonio, reached her parents here, Mr. and Mrs. G. Egg, over the telephone from San Antonio at 10:30 this morning. The deceased was born and reared in this county, and she leaves a multitude of relatives and friends here to mourn her untimely loss. Her husband, Professor Wesley Peacock, and one child survive her. They have the tenderest sympathy of the entire people of Jackson county, where Mrs. Peacock was so well and favorably known.

Houston Post, November 29, 1898
 

Lilly Belle Pearce

Lilly Bell Pearce, of Palacios, Texas, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at the age of 97. She was born in Markham, Texas on February 13, 1920, to the late Rowan Green and Neta Ruth Drake Green.

Lilly was a retired school teacher. She will be greatly missed by her son, daughter-in-law’s, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Lilly is survived by her son, Ronald Beaty and his wife Marilyn; daughter-in-law, Doris Beaty; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents Lilly is preceded in death by her husbands, James Beaty, Thurman Dean, and Harold B. Pearce; son, Gerald Beaty; granddaughter, Joy Beaty, sisters, Dorothy Jones and June Bowen; brother, Russell Green.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, Jan. 13, from 9 -10 a.m., with a funeral service to begin at 10 a.m., in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna. Burial to follow in the Hawley Cemetery of Blessing. Mr. Shan Jackson will be officiating.

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

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, January 10, 2018
 

Aaron Brown Penland, Jr.

Aaron Brown Penland, Jr., 73, of Bay City passed away December 27, 2016. He was born January 6, 1943 in Mineral Wells, Texas to the late Aaron Brown Penland, Sr. and Marguerite Irene Dabelgott Penland. He was a graduate of Texas A & M College, being in the last graduating class before it became Texas A & M University. He proudly served his country as a member of the US Army during the Vietnam War.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Jim Penland. Survivors include his wife Marilyn Penland; daughters Karen Conroy & her husband Pat of Huntsville and Aimee Guidry of Kingwood; son Andy Penland & his wife Courtney of Kingwood; sisters Carole Commo of Houston and Susie Genck of New York; brother Bob Penland of Marlin, TX; mother-in-law, Sybella Green of Bay City and grandchildren Cody Conroy, Cassidy Conroy, J. P. Pruett and Joshua Penland.

Aaron was a loving husband, father and one proud PaPa! Aaron was a rice farmer in Matagorda County for many years before becoming an insurance agent for Farm Bureau in Bay City and retired as an agent for Farmers Insurance in Edna, Texas. His hobbies included hunting, fishing and watching all Aggie games. Whoop!

The family will receive friends and family from 5 PM until 7 PM Friday, December 30th at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Saturday, December 31, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church with interment following at Hawley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Pete Green, Allen Neisig, Richard Neisig, Jeff Blackmore, Daniel Estes and Kirk Carr. Honorary pallbearers will be Chuck Genck, Bill Parker, Dennis Van Hees, Mike Thelen and Sylvester Walleck.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas
 

Marilyn Lindsey Pennington 

Marilyn Lindsey Pennington, of Ganado, Texas, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018, at the age of 72. She was born in Catskill, New York on October 16, 1945, to the late Wesley Riley Butts and Elaine Taylor Butts. Marilyn was a retired Correctional Officer for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, a Retired LVN Nurse and a Cosmetologist who took pride in taking care of and putting others first. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and dear friend. 

Marilyn is survived by her loving Daughter, Joylynn Lindsey Shay, (Ted Walden);  Grandson, Charles Wayne Demmer, Granddaughters, Ashley DiAnne Ferguson and Kellie Erin Junek and husband Marshal. Seven Great Grandchildren; Colton Wayne Demmer, Caiton Joi Ferguson, Cash Zayne Ferguson, Averie Southern Junek, Cyleigh Willa Demmer, Camille Nicole Smith, Rylee Dawn Smith; Sisters, Wendy Lee Olin, Karen Bickerton, Joan Hamilton; multiple nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 

 In addition to her parents, Marilyn is preceded in death by her husband of 15 years, Benjamin J. Pennington. 

 Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018, from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M., with a Memorial Service to begin at 10:30 A.M., in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, June 13, 2018
 

Carol Ann Petering

Carol Petering, 62 of Beaumont, passed away Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. Carol was born on Mar. 14, 1955 in Alice, Texas to the late Edwin and Joyce Petering.

Carol graduated from Bay City High School in 1974.

She is survived by her sister, Kathryn Denton and brother Rev. Michael Petering of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna, and numerous nieces and nephews and host of friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Joyce Ohrt Petering.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, at 1:00 pm at the St. John and St. Paul Catholic Cemetery in Meyersville, Texas with Rev. Michael Petering officiating.

Family suggest that memorial contributions be made to donor's choice.

Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik~ Edna Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St., Edna, 361-782-2152.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, February 14, 2018
 

Mrs. Edna Phillips

Edna—Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Phillips, 74, of Edna will be held at 2 p. m. Sunday from the chapel of Cook Funeral Home, with the Rev. T. Rhoder officiating.

Burial will be in the Sayles Cemetery. Pallbearers will be O. B. and Cornelius Ceasar, Alton Robinson, Theordore Miller, Henry Tolbert and Earl Cook.

Mrs. Phillips was born Nov. 26, 1900 in Jackson, Miss. and had lived in Jackson County for 40 years. She died Tuesday in a local hospital.

Surviving is one sister, Mrs. Velma McDowell of Oakland, Calif.

Victoria Advocate, Friday, April 11, 1975
 

Sarah Phillips

Sarah Phillips, 86, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, March 27, 2017. Sarah Mae was born in Peason, La. on April 15, 1930 to Johnnie Griffin and Evelyn Ruth Wright Bivens.

She grew up in Jasper, Texas and graduated from high school there. She worked as a telephone operator and dental assistant before meeting her “prince charming”, Lee Travis Phillips. They were married on Oct. 20, 1949. They then moved to Victoria, Texas where they raised their four children. Sarah made a warm and welcoming home for her family, which included, at times, dogs, cats, squirrels, chickens and birds. She enjoyed playing “42” and spending time with her husband, kids, and grandkids.

Sarah is survived by her son, Dr. Randy Phillips, (Jackie) of Edna; her daughters, Sandy Pruett (Roger) of Fulshear, Linda Bournias (John) of Victoria, and Libby Meek ( David) of Edna; also her nine grandchildren, Jonathan Pruett, Alicia Palmerton, Travis and Brett Phillips, Sarah Tims, Ashlee and Callie Bournias, and Dillon and Phillip Meek; and 15 great-grandchildren who all adored their “MawMaw”. She is also survived by one brother, Tommy Bivens (Shirley) of Magnolia, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, and her parents.

Visitation will be Friday, March 31 beginning at noon with the funeral service beginning at 1 .pm., at The First Baptist Church of Edna with Rev. Travis Phillips officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Bischoff Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest that a memorial contribution be made to The Building Fund or the English Language Class at First Baptist Church of Edna.

Services have been entrusted to Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen Street, Edna, TX 77957 361-782-2152.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, April 5, 2018
 

Martha Plant

Martha Marie White Plant, of Edna, passed away on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, at the age of 71. She was born in Palacios, on Oct. 5, 1946, to the late William P. White and Ola Mae Bollinghouse White.

Martha was a housewife who took pride in taking care and putting everyone first. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and dear friend.

Martha is survived by her husband of 52 years, Raphael Leon Plant, Jr; daughter, Tammy Plant; sons, Jeff White; Danny Plant (wife Gina); sisters, Linda White, Laura White, Mattie Thompson; brother, James White; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In addition to her parents, Martha is preceded in death by her son, Gary Plant; sisters, Verna Bell Baros and Maydale Jones.

A memorial service will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Redeemer Lutheran Fellowship Hall in Edna.

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

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, January 31, 2018
 

Robin Parks Polk

Robin Parks Polk, 50, of Ganado, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017. Robin was born on May 18, 1966 in Ganado to Johnny and Carol Arnett Parks. She graduated from Ganado High School in 1984 and continued on to Cosmetology School, after operating her own salon in Ganado for several years, she then attended Victoria Nursing School to become an LVN. She worked for several years as a nurse for United Healthcare.

Robin married the love of her life, Matthew Polk, on March 28, 2017. With her love of music, Robin was a member of the Praise Band at First United Methodist Church in Ganado. Robin devoted her life to her family and taking care of others.

Robin is preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Carol Arnett Parks, and Charles Peel; her grandparents, Wayne Arnett, Raymond and Jean Young, Oneeda and J.Y. Parks; and her cousin Kaylee Kacer.

Robin is survived by her husband Matthew Polk; her daughters Caylin Parks and Hannah Lindberg; her granddaughter Ryleigh Garcia; her step-children Trevor Polk, Mason Polk, Lexi Polk, and Aldan Polk; her brothers Allen and his wife Andrea Parks, Charles Peel, II, and Jonathan Peel; her sisters Katrina Galavotti and Charlamayne Peel; also numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be Monday, May 15, from 9 to 11:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. at The First United Methodist Church of Ganado officiated by the Rev. Mark Smith. Interment will immediately follow at Ganado City Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bill Rakowitz, Roy Young, Anthony Parks, Thomas Parks, Jody Menely, Russell Kacer and Kirby Kacer.

The family suggest that in lieu of flowers, a memorial donation be made to the First United Methodist Church of Ganado.

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

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, May 17, 2017
 

Sheila Posey

Sheila Yvonne Denham Posey passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017.  She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on Oct. 6, 1958 to Joseph Charles Denham and Martha A. Chastain Spree.

Sheila is survived by her daughter Sarah Morales and her husband, Kenneth; grandchildren Shawna Condarco, Joshua Condarco, and Alexia Condarco; and great-grandchildren Avery Rodriguez and Brenna Pemberton; sisters Ella Marie Konvicka, Alice Mobley, and Mary Canales; and brothers Eugene Chastain and Clarence Chastain.

She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Lavonia "Dee" Wilfong, and daughter Susan Ray Dodd.

A Celebration of Life memorial service was held on Saturday, Dec. 30, at 10 a.m. at Slavik~Edna Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Aaron Glaeske officiating.

Arrangements under the direction of Russell Todish, Slavik~Edna Funeral Home, Edna, Texas.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, January 3, 2018
 

Arthur Powell

Edna—Funeral services for Arthur Powell, 57, of Bay City and formerly of Jackson County will be held at 1:30 p. m. Friday at the Cook-Butler Chapel in Edna with the Rev. R. A. Hicks officiating.

Burial will be in the Sayles Cemetery near Edna under direction of the Cook-Butler Funeral Home of Edna.

Mr. Powell was born Aug. 10, 1921 in Jackson County, but had lived several years in Bay City. He died in a hospital there Monday.

Surviving are two sisters, Lucille Hebert and Masaline Turner of Edna and two brothers, Elbert Hansford and Charlie Holmes, both of Beaumont.

Victoria Advocate, Friday, April 14, 1978
 

Mrs. Ella Green Powell

Edna—Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Green Powell, 66, of Edna will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday 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 R. E. Young, Walter Young, James Callis, Loyal Stafford and Thomas Dean.

Mrs. Powell was born Jan. 31, 1911 in Edna. She died Saturday in a Corpus Christi rest home.

Surviving are two sisters, Farilla Chinn of Victoria and Nora Johnson of El Campo; two brothers, Willie Fox of Midway and Elder Lonnie Green of El Campo; and several nieces and nephews.

Victoria Advocate, Monday, April 11, 1977
 

Ethel Marion Powell

Ethel Marion Powell passed away on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. She was born Sept. 25, 1926 at Fordtran in Lavaca County  to James Marshall and Emma Jackson Hart, of Hope.

Her childhood and school years were spent in Lavaca County. She enjoyed fishing with her brothers Andy, Buddy, Clarence and Johnny Hart in the countryside.

In 1943, she wed William A Cockroft of Yoakum. They were parents to two sons, William David (1944-1993) [Martha] and James Edward [Kathryn] Cockroft. Sadly, she was widowed due to WWII injuries sustained during William’s duty in U.S. Army Air Corps.

In 1947, she wed again to John Wesley Powell of Sherman. (1923-2011). Together they added eight more children to her family: John Roy (1948-2008) [Elizabeth], Raymond Wesley [Theresa], Vera Ellen (1950-2014) [Paul], Kenneth Wayne (1951-2017) [Margaret], Tony Lee [Pam], Shirley Rose [Ken], Clyde Barry [Deb] and Lisa Ann [David].     Her arms knew no limits when it came to sharing hugs and kisses. She spent many happy hours fishing with her many grandkids. She was always ready to feed a crowd and was a wonderful cook. As her children were growing, she always welcomed their friends to the dinner table. Her generous spirit welcomed all and her spiritual beliefs comforted all.

Marion was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and a great-great-great-grandmother with a heart big enough to love each and everyone of her extended family. Holidays and gatherings were the highlights of the years for her. Her 91 years on this Lord’s earth were a blessing to each of her family members. She will be missed but the memories will be cherished.

A visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at the Ganado Funeral Home. Funeral service is at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 24 at First Baptist Church in Ganado.

Funeral services have been entrusted into the care Russell Todish of the Ganado Funeral Home, 361-771-2120.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, January 24, 2018
 

Wilma Jean Powers

Wilma Jean Frenzel Powers, of Edna, Texas passed away on Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, at the age of 76. She was born on Oct. 30, 1940, in EL Toro, to the late Joseph August Frenzel and Bertha Lee Searcy Frenzel.

Jean was a beautician in Edna for many years. 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 59 years, Carl Edward “Corky” Powers; daughter, Shannon Christy; sons, Ricky and Mary Jane Powers, Scotty and Daphne Powers; sisters, Velma Moss and Earlene “Tootie” Dawes; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Jean is preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Sturm, Clara Coalson, and Vera Lee Keith; brothers, Joe Edward Frenzel, Clyde Frenzel, Jesse Frenzel, and George Frenzel.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Sept. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend George Tompkins and Reverend Jack Hudson will be officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna.

Pallbearers will be Jock Powers, Blake Sbrusch, Zachary Powers, Kyle Powers, Clint Sbrusch, and Donnie Dawes.

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

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, September 13, 2017
 

Mrs. Ida Prior

Edna—Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Estelle Prior, 81, of Edna will be held at 1 p. m. Wednesday in the Cook-Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. P. H. Griffin officiating.

Burial will be in the Sayles Cemetery near Edna under direction of the Cook-Butler Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Felton and T. B. Sayles, Jordan Brooks, Claude Prince, Alvin Stovall and Anthony Wayne Callis.

Mrs. Prior was born in Jackson County July 23, 1899. She was a long-time resident of Houston but had moved back to Edna. She died Monday in a Port Lavaca hospital.

Surviving are a step-son, James Prior of Oakland, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Emma Harris of Edna; two brothers, Walter H. Young of Edna and Olen C. Young of Corpus Christi; and three stepgrandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, January 13, 1981
 

Daniel Purcell

Daniel Allen Purcell, known as "Coach" passed away at the age of 92. Dan was born in Electra, Texas to Loretta and Hugh Purcell on May 1, 1925. The family moved to Houston in 1929 where he attended Christ the King Elementary School and graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1943. It was at St. Thomas that he discovered a passion for playing football. The Downtown Quarterbacks Club hosted a Houston city wide high school popular football player contest to see who sold the most war stamps and bonds. Of the eight finalists, Dan led the balloting for St. Thomas with 852,333 votes.

He served in the United States Marine Corps in the V-12 program. While stationed in Lafayette, Louisiana, he attended college at Southwestern playing on the football team. After his military tour of duty, he enrolled at the University of Houston on an athletic scholarship and played center on their first football team. He later transferred to Texas A & I in Kingsville, and was elected All-Conference his senior year. He graduated in 1950 with a B.S. And M.S. in Social Studies and History. Coach Bill Stages invited Dan to join the staff of his football team at W. B. Ray High School in 1950, the first year the school opened. Dan retired in 1986 being the last of the original faculty. On many occasions he commented what a privilege and honor it was to have been part of the young peoples' lives at W. B. Ray. In 1959, Dan helped lead Ray High School to the State Championship.

In 1967 he elected to leave coaching but continued as a classroom teacher in American History and Government at Ray. At the same time, he taught night school for Corpus Christi high school students and then became Principal. In the summers of 1957 to 1964, Dan was Waterfront Director at Camp Rio Vista in Ingram, Texas. He later became Recreation Director at Glendorn, a private estate in Pennsylvania the summers of 1964 to 1989. His summer children knew him as Dan, coach of swim team, archery, skeet and trap, fishing, cheer squad, confidant, mentor, "other dad" and family.

Dan was an active parishioner at St. Pius X Church. His professional organizations included Texas High School Coaching Association, CC Area Retired Teacher's Association, St. Thomas Alumni, and W.B Ray Texan Hall of Fame. Throughout the years invitations have been numerous to attend Class Reunions at Ray which he loved to do until health did not permit. One of his greatest joys was reconnecting with students and players and sharing memories.

Dan is preceded in death by his son, Daniel Allen Purcell, Jr. and survived by his wife Barbara. The two recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with their children and grandchildren. He is also survived by his daughter, Liz Murray (John) of Rockport, son Douglas Purcell (Jane) of Richmond, and son Gregory Purcell (Angela) of LaFeria, Texas. and cherished grandchildren – Liz's son, Daniel, Doug and Jane's daughter Sarah, and Greg and Angela's daughter Whitney. He is also preceded by his parents, brother Hugh Redmond Purcell, Jr., Terrance Purcell, Richard Purcell, Robert Purcell, and Dr. James Purcell. He is survived by his brother Walter Purcell and sister Joan English.

A rosary service was held March 6, at St. Pius Catholic Church and a Mass on March 7. A military burial followed at Seaside Memorial Park. 

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Dan Purcell Scholarship Fund, Texan Torch, P.O. Box 5080, Corpus Christi, TX 78465-5080 or St. Pius X Church, 5620 Gollihar, Corpus Christi, TX 78412.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, March 14, 2018