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Baytown—Edna Earl Byars Samuelson, 84, of Baytown, and formerly of Edna, died Friday, June 22, 2001. She was born Jan. 29, 1917, in Edna, to the late Henry and Leura Cook Byars. She was a teacher’s aide at Industrial CISD and a member First Baptist Church in Edna. She was a Sunday school teacher and church Choir member for over 30 years. She was a member of the Texas Retired Teachers Association, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Jackson County Blue Bell Auxiliary, Jail Ministry and Helping Hands Volunteers. Survivors: daughter, Leura Nell Leissner of Baytown; sons, Stanley Fairis Samuelson of Boling and Francis Alvin Samuelson of Edmond, Okla.; sisters, Nannie B. Walters of Edna and Jean Holder of Broomfield, Colo.; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by: husband, Stanley Samuelson; parents; sisters, Veda Beck and Eunice Quarrels; brothers, Roland Byars, Merrell Byars and Ferrell Byars; and grandson, Aaron Samuelson. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p. m. tonight at Slavik Funeral home chapel. Services will be 2 p. m. Sunday at First Baptist Church in Edna, the Rev. Jim Gilbert officiating. Burial will be at Lolita Cemetery. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152. Memorials: First Baptist Church Memorial Fund. Pallbearers: Joe Fabrygel, Joe Bonnot, Lee Phillips, Buddy Brock, Pierce Thedford and John Shutt. Honorary pallbearers: Travis Leissner, Ed Brow, Greg Terry, Michael Samuelson, Brian Samuelson and Aaron Samuelson.
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Lolita—Funeral services for Stanley John Samuelson, 67, of Lolita will be held at 3 p. m. Sunday at the Lolita First Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Guthrie and the Rev. Larry Lancaster officiating. Burial will be in the Lolita Cemetery under direction of the Jackson County Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be B. E. Shelton, T. M. Grover, James Goins, T. G. Jones, Grover Klaus and Tim Garcia. Mr. Samuelson was born Nov. 5, 1911, in Rockford, Ill., and worked for Gulf Oil Co. 30 years before his retirement. He was a member of the Lolita Lions Club and the First Baptist Church. He died Friday in a local hospital. Surviving are his wife Edna Earl Samuelson of Lolita; a daughter, Mrs. Glenn Leissner of Baytown; two sons, Fairis of Boling and Francis of Houston; sister, Mrs. May Appleholm of Sun City, Calif.; a brother, W. F. Samuelson of Boling, and six grandchildren. The family requests in lieu of flowers those who wish can make donations to the Lolita Baptist Church or to the American Cancer Society.
Victoria
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Edna—Funeral services for Roland Sanchez, 70, of Edna will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday from St. Agnes Catholic Church with the Rev. William Halata officiating. The body will be in the church from 1 p. m. Mr. Sanchez, a retired farmer, was born April 10, 1903 at Yorktown and died Sunday in a Ganado hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Guadalupe Sanchez of Edna; six daughters, Mrs. Caroline Martinez of Edna, Mrs. Mary Louise Rodriguez of Rockport, Mrs. Nova DeLeon and Mrs. Rosie Chanek, both of Edna, Mrs. Janie Vela of Florida, and Mrs. Elizabeth Riveria of Missouri City; four sons, Gilbert, Ruben and Sammy of Edna and Steve of El Campo; two sisters, Mrs. May Luna and Mrs. Julia Yberra both of Palacios; and two brothers, Marcus of Edna and Patricio of Booth A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p. m. Tuesday at the Slavik Chapel. Burial will be in the Edna Cemetery under direction of the Slavik Funeral Home.
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Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Scruggs Chapel Methodist Church here for Andrew Sayles, 46, a native of Edna. Rev. E. J. Tanner officiated, and burial was in the Mt. Olive Cemetery, under the directon of Cook Funeral Home. Mr. Sayles was born here May 31, 1917. He died of an apparent heart attack Sunday about 6:30 p. m. He is survived by his wife, Bernice; four daughters, Barbara, Creola, Carolyn and Ruth, all of Edna; three sons, Dimple Lee, Victor and Dudley, all of Edna; and his mother, Mrs. Hattie Thompson of Edna.
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Funeral services for Sostenes Sanchez, 49, of Victoria, who died suddenly Saturday in Edna, were held at 11 a. m. Monday at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna, with the Rev. Stanley Petru officiating. Burial was in Edna Catholic Cemetery. Mr. Sanchez had resided in Victoria for ten years and was a former resident of Edna. He was a truck driver for Wells Wright Co. of Edna at the time of his death. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sofia N. Sanchez; three daughters, Mrs. Gloria Garza, Yolanda and Sylvia Sanchez; a son, Inicencio Sanchez, all of Victoria; two sisters, Martina Sanchez of Victoria and Rosa Garza of Edna; and three brothers, Jose Sanchez of Victoria and Benito and Martin Sanchez, both of Edna. Pallbearers were Frank Montez, Bennie Garcia, Gaspar Garcia, Fidel Vasquez, Tony Montez, Lupe Garcia, and Delfino Martinez.
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Mr. Gus C. Schiewitz, for 23 years manager of the Woodring-Meyer Lumber Company in this city, passed away at his home in Edna Tuesday night about 10:00 o’clock following a protracted illness. The funeral service was held at the family home this morning at 10:30 and was conducted by his pastor, Rev. John H. Newton of the Presbyterian Church. Interment was made in the Edna Cemetery. Out of respect for the deceased, the business houses closed for the funeral. Gus Schiewitz was born in Victoria May 23, 1896, and moved to Cuero with his parents when he was about two years of age. He was a graduate of the Cuero High School, and he was united in marriage to Miss Cleo Winslett, also a resident of DeWitt County. Mr. and Mrs. Schiewitz later moved to Yoakum, and from Yoakum they moved to Laredo where he was connected with a lumber yard. From Laredo they moved to Edna in 1925, and he became the manager of the Woodring-Meyer Lumber Company, which position he held until he became ill a few months ago. That means for twenty-three years he was a next door neighbor to the Herald force, and he was a good neighbor in every sense of the word, and throughout the years this neighborly tie was indeed a pleasant one. He was a man of great energy and when duty called he worked early and late, giving his undivided loyalty to the business he conducted, and he knew that business as few men do. In his business dealings with his fellowmen he was fair, courteous and considerate, and over the years he made many warm and lasting friends, all of whom were deeply grieved at his passing. Since they became Edna residents Mrs. Schiewitz has been a member of the Edna school faculty. Thus this couple has been close to the interests of this little city for over 23 years in business circles, in social circles and in educational circles. Mr. Schiewitz was an enterprising public-spirited citizen and never lagged nor shirked a duty when there was work to be done on projects that had for their purpose the improvement of his city and the people he loved so well. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Floyd Schiewitz, superintendent of the Floresville schools, a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Floyd Schiewitz, and a granddaughter, Carol Schiewitz. To these sorrowing ones the Herald extends sympathy.
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Rosemarie "Rose" Scott, 86, of Houston, passed away peacefully on Sept. 12, 2018. Rose was born on Dec. 16, 1931, in Port Lavaca, to the late Henry and Lydia Olga (Schulle) Born, the sixth of nine children. Growing up, Rose worked on her father’s farm. Her childhood home had no electricity or indoor plumbing. She graduated from Vanderbilt High School in Vanderbilt. Rose met her husband-to-be, Robert W. Scott (Bobby), who lived in Edna, during her high school years. He chanced to see her as he parked next to her father’s car in front of a grocery store in Edna. Bobby thought she was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. Ultimately, they married on Christmas Eve 1951, while he was on leave from the Army. After returning to civilian life they lived in Beaumont and South Louisiana, where Bobby worked for Gulf Oil, and then Houston, when he joined Gulf Publishing Co., ultimately becoming CEO. Rose was a world traveler – along with her husband, she circled the globe seven times, visiting 23 foreign countries and 19 foreign capitals – some multiple times. Included were two Atlantic Ocean crossings on supersonic Concorde. Tongue in cheek, when asked about her favorite cities she’d visited, she would reply, “Hong Kong, Singapore and San Antonio.” Rose was noted for her radiant smile and sweet disposition. She was a skilled cook and seamstress, avid card player, reader of mysteries, and crossword puzzle fan. She was a 60-year member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church where she sang like an angel in the choir. She loved her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and was a wonderful wife and mother. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Bobby, son Robert, Jr. (Leedell), daughter Marilee (Larry Davis), grandchildren Dianne Friedl (Andrew), Melissa McElwee (Steve), Robert L. Scott (Rachel), great-grandchildren Drew and Henry Friedl, Conor and Gavin McElwee, Robert James Scott and Olivia Rose Scott, sisters Erna Prukop and Dorothy Anderson (Jerry), brother Clarence Born, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Hilda and Ella and brothers Elmer, Norman and George. Services were held in Houston on September 16-17. Please join in remembering Rose by visiting “obituaries” at wwwforestparkwestheimer.com. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew Lutheran Church 1353 Witte Road, Houston, TX 77055 or the charity of your choice.
Jackson County Herald-Tribune,
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Rites were held at St. Agnes Catholic Church last Saturday for Mary Louise Sebedra, 5, daughter of Daniel and Doris Pena Sebedra, who was killed instantly August 18 at 10 a. m. in the 600 block of East Main Street when struck by an auto driven by Robert D. Jones, Houston attorney. Rev. B. Janacek officiated and burial was in Edna Cemetery. Rosary was said at Slavik Funeral Home Friday night. Jones, a title man for Humble, was released without charges and the accident was classified unavoidable. The child apparently had darted onto the highway from a friend’s house to her own home at 605 East Main on the opposite side.
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Mae Damborsky Shimek, 89, of Edna, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010. She was born Aug. 26, 1920, in Ganado, to the late Jasper Green Bowen and Martha Alice Roman Bowen. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, William Shimek of Edna; daughters, Mona White of Edna, Karen Kuykendall of Kingwood, and Belinda Sue Flanagan of Edna; son, Ricky Damborsky of Edna; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Johnny Earl Damborsky, and infant, Charles Glenn; four sisters; and three brothers. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2010 in Lolita Cemetery, the Rev. George Tompkins officiating. Pallbearers will be James, Jon, Dusty, Brandon, Carlton, and Jeff. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.
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Mary Effie Simicek, 89 of Ganado, passed away Monday November 12, 2018. She was born in Ganado on September 7, 1929 to the late Robert and Frances Olsovsky. Mary loved cooking and baking. Mary is survived by her daughter; Sandra Grahmann, and son, Ronnie S. Simicek. Also a sister, Eileen Brown and six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Preceded in death are her parents, husband, Sylvester J. Simicek, brother, Bobby Joe Simicek, sisters, Mary Frances Novak, Lonie Hollis, Willie Mae Thomas and Connie Mae Madden. Visitation will be Friday November 16, 2018 from 9:00 ~ 10:00 am , with a Rosary at 9:30 am and services at 10:00 am at the Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado, with Father Kirby Hlavaty officiating . Interment will follow in the Assumption Catholic Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. Third St. Ganado, TX, 361-771-2120.
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Louise Sims, 81, of Edna earned her angel wings on November 14, 2018. She was born on August 24, 1937, in Edna, Texas, to the late Roosevelt Tipton and Ethel Gregory Tipton. Louise, will be remembered for her love of the Houston Astros. She was also well known for her green thumb to grow any plant, flowers, and anything that attracted hummingbirds. Family time was precious to her and we will always carry the memory of her in our hearts. Louise was truly a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and sincere friend who will be dearly missed. We extend our loving thanks to New Century Hospice for their kindness and compassion. Louise is survived: by her daughters, Karen A. Chase (Buster) and Teresa A. Clifton (Edwin); son, Michael L. Sims (Darlah); sisters, Dorothy Williams and Grace Harwell; grandchildren, Ryan Sims, Wesley Clifton, Lance Clifton, Mitchell Chase (Stacie), and Shelley Renken (Kevin); great-grandchildren, Hailey Renken, Jensen, Logan, Owen, and Grayson Chase. In addition to her parents, Louise is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Lee Sims; sister, Marie Bumbard; brothers, Walter Tipton, RJ Tipton, and Pat Tipton. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018, from 9:30 am-10:30 am, with the Funeral service to begin at 10:30 am, in the Baptist Temple Church of Edna, burial will follow in the Memory Gardens Cemetery of Edna, with Reverend Mitchell Chase officiating. Pallbearers are Ryan Sims, Wesley Clifton, Lance Clifton, Kevin Renken, Ronnie Tipton, and Mitchell Chase. Memorials may be made to Baptist Temple Church of Edna, 1001 N. Wells, Edna Texas, 77957.
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El Campo—A. K. Dawson Smith, 91, of El Campo, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2002. He was born Aug. 11, 1910, in Edna, to the late Robert Smith and Emma Dawson. He was a retired automobile porter and a member of Holy Temple Church of God in Christ. Survivors: sons, Walter Don Smith of Houston and Earl Ralph Smith of Corpus Christi. Services will be 11 a. m. Saturday at Faith Temple Church of God in Christ, the Rev. Donnell Edwards officiating. Burial will be at Chase Cemetery. Cook-Butler Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-3821.
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Edna—Funeral services for Emma Smith, 77, who died Thursday at a local hospital, will be at 2 p. m. Saturday at Scruggs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Billy C. Young officiating. Burial will be in Chase Cemetery in Morales. She was born March 17, 1905, and was a longtime Edna resident. Surviving are a son, Goldman Brown of Denver; two daughters, Mrs. Ella Louise Lara of Alice and Mrs. Mamie Jenkins of Augusta, Ga.; and ten grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jesse Robinson, Lester Boston, Jordan Brooks, Lincoln Edwards, Hillery Edwards and James Robinson. Cooke-Lamont Funeral Home, Edna, is in charge of arrangements.
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VICTORIA - Robert Solis, 62, of Victoria, passed away on October
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Maynard Lester Sowell, 83, of Corsicana died Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. He was born Oct 6, 1935 in Edna, Texas. He was a businessman who found pleasure through his endeavors in the oil and gas industry. Maynard was also a lifetime outdoorsman and sports enthusiast. In his youth, he was a star high school football and track athlete at Edna High School. Following high school, he continued his love of sports, playing on the University of Houston Cougars football team. Maynard married his high school sweetheart, Carol Ann Schwarz, then returned to the oilfield and together with Carol, raised a family. He is preceded in death by his parents V.K. and Viola Sowell; his brother Vernon Sowell; his wife, Carol Sowell; and infant son, Blaine Sowell. He is survived by his mother-in-law Ruth Lee Schwarz; sister-in-law, Janie Sowell; sons Lance Sowell, Keith Sowell and wife Loree, Brett Sowell, Scott Sowell and wife, Grace. He is also survived by grandchildren Sierrah and Maynard Sowell, and great-grandson Ori Sowell. The family appreciates the care given to their father, grandfather, and great-grandfather by Sherry Kelley, friend and long-time employee. Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018 at Corley Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018 at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna, Texas. Honorary pallbearers are Vint Sowell, Mark Bryant, Bill Stoner, Hartley Young, Roy Charles Ortalon, Ronny Willis, Frank Wheelock, Buster Brown and Richard Cummins. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Carol Sowell Memorial Scholarship at Believer’s Bible Church, 2400 N. Bowie Dr., Corsicana. An online guestbook is available at www.corleyfuneralhome.com and selecting the Maynard Sowell obituary
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Edna—Funeral services for Alex “Chummy” Stafford, 69, of Edna, who died Monday, will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday at Scruggs Chapel United Methodist Church. The Rev. Maurice Washington, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow at Chase Cemetery in Morales under direction of Cook-Butler Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Albert Hopes, Calvin Haynes, Aldace Cook, Calvin Reid, Lincoln Edwards and James Harris, Thomas Dean, Clifford Caesar and Cornelius Parlor are honorary pallbearers.
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Edna—Carl Harold Stafford, 59, of Edna, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2002. He was born July 19, 1943, in Edna, to the late Willie and Carrie Topsy Stafford. He was a retired truck driver and a member of Scruggs United Methodist Church. Survivors: daughters, Cheryl Stafford and Sha’noe Stafford, both of Houston; son, Bobby Ray Stafford of San Diego; sisters, Faye Mildred Stafford, Jean Robinson and Patricia Bryant, both of Edna, Gloria Childs of Houston, Octavia Dennis of Victoria, Carolyn Mathis of Cuero and Barbara Bedford of Yoakum; brothers, Edward Stafford of Edna, Don Nelson Stafford of Victoria and Harvey Lee Stafford of Austin; and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be noon to 9 p. m. Friday at Cook-Butler Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 11 a. m. Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church, the Rev. Martin Williams officiating. Burial will be at Chase Cemetery. Cook-Butler Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-3821.
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Morales—Carrie Stafford, 67, of Morales died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 1995. She was born March 13, 1927, in Victoria County to the late Marshall Topsy and Ella Mae Hosey Topsy. She was a homemaker and member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. Survivors: daughters, Faye Stafford, Jean Robinson, Patricia Bryant, Mildred Stafford, all of Edna, Gloria Childs of Richmond, Octavia Stafford and Carol Stafford, both of Victoria, Barbara Bedford of Yoakum; sons, Carl Harold Stafford of Denver, Colo., Edward Stafford and Don Stafford, both of Edna, and Harvey Stafford of Austin; sisters, Ella Mae Callis of Edna, Rebecca Garley and Betty Newsome, both of Victoria, Florence McDonald of Cleveland, Ohio, and Evelyn Barber of Rochester, N. Y.; brother, John Henry Topsy of Corpus Christi; 25 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitations: 9 a. m. – 7 p. m. tonight at Cook Butler Funeral Home. Services: 11 a. m. Saturday, Shiloh Baptist Church, the Rev. Pat Griffin officiating. Burial: Chase Cemetery, Cook-Butler Funeral Home, Edna, 782-3821. Pallbearers: Warner Scott, Javis White, Larry Turner, Isiah Garley, Clifton Garley and Willie Garley. Honorary pallbearers: Olin Robinson, Leander Dean, Michael Powell, Robert Bedford, James Perkins, Freddie Edwards and the deacons of Mount Olive Baptist Church.
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Edna—Willie J. Stafford, 74, of Star Route Edna died Wednesday in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday at Scruggs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Billy C. Young officiating. Burial will be in Chase Cemetery under direction of Cook-Butler Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Robert L., Willie J., Clifton and Isiah Garley, Lloyd Barefield and Kenneth Brooks. Mr. Stafford was born Feb. 2, 1906, in Jackson County and was a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Carrie Stafford; eight daughters, Faye, Mildred, Carolyn and Barbara Stafford, Mrs. Gloria Childs, Mrs. Jean Robinson, Mrs. Patricia Bryant and Mrs. Octavia Dennis, all of Edna; four sons, Harold, Edward, Dan and Harvey, all of Edna; sister, Mrs. Ethel Stafford Johnson of Edna; a brother, Alex of Victoria; and 15 grandchildren.
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Edna—Mamie L. Staton, 35, of Houston, formerly of Edna, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. She was born in Bay City to the Rev. J. D. Brown and the late Doris Callis Brown. She is survived by her father; husband, Peter J. Staton; daughters, Shaniece Lanelle Jarmon, Rashida Psyche Staton, Paige Mercedes Staton, and Josephine Dannelle Staton, of Edna; and son, Willie Lee Dorsey III of Houston. She was preceded in death by her mother. Visitation will be 11 a. m. to noon Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, followed by the funeral service at noon, at Scruggs United Methodist Church in Edna. Interment will follow at Chase Cemetery in Edna. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Tracy’s M J. Santellana Funeral Directors, Edna, 361-782-9234.
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Ruth Vonderau Stephens, 84, of Conroe, TX, passed peacefully to her Heavenly home on Dec. 14, 2018. Ruth had a love for the Lord and spent her lifetime in being the hands and feet of Jesus to those around her. She had fought a courageous battle with cancer over the past year and a half. Ruth inspired all who knew her through her witty sense of humor, her love of her family, her generous giving spirit, her musical talent and her love for God. Born December 2, 1934, in the small town of Ganado, Texas, to Thomas Elijah Hubbard and Lillie Marie Boepple Hubbard, Ruth attended Ganado High School where she was a twirler and drum major. She developed her musical skills throughout high school and became an accomplished pianist, playing for the glory of God at several churches throughout her life. Ruth married Edward Vonderau, the father of her three children, in April 1954. Ruth and Edward made their home in the Westbury area of Houston where she was a Charter member of Westbury Baptist Church. She shared her musical talent and love of the Lord by directing the children’s choirs at Westbury for many years. The Vonderaus moved to the Woodlands in 1978 and Ruth became a member of Fellowship of the Woodlands. Ruth married Otha B. Stephens in June 1995 and they enjoyed traveling and spending time together until his passing. After retiring from the public schools in Houston ISD and Conroe ISD as the attendance clerk at McCullough High School, Ruth volunteered many years in her community. She served at Bridgewood farms in Conroe and most recently at Something Special, the Montgomery County women’s shelter resale shop. The one accomplishment of which Ruth was most proud was her children. Mark Edward Vonderau and wife, D’Ann, of Beaumont, Brian Lee Vonderau, and wife, Sandra, of Montgomery, and Leah Gay Coale and husband, Louis, of the Woodlands are all blessed to call her Mom. She dedicated her life to encouraging and supporting her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ruth was a devoted mother to her children and a proud Mimi to Christopher Vonderau and wife, Candice, Amy Vonderau Rehorst and husband Kenneth, Nathan Vonderau and wife, Michelle, Kyle Vonderau, Kevin Vonderau, Holly Vonderau Carpenter and husband Tyler, Patrick Coale, Kayla Coale, and Anna Coale. In the past few years, Ruth’s joy in being a grandmother was further expanded as she became a great-grandmother to Reese Vonderau, Callee Vonderau, Crayson Vonderau, Tate Carpenter, Jude Vonderau and Jack Rehorst. Ruth is also survived by her nephew Thomas Harper and wife, Johnnie, and great niece, Tisha Harper Krause. Step-grandchildren who were blessed to join “Mimi Ruth’s” family are: Kaitlin Laurent, Garrett Cathriner, Heather Valle, Gerry McGlone III, Matthew McGlone, Michael McGlone and step-great-grandchildren Cadence, little Gerry, Connor, Jessalynn, Isiah, Isaac, Christopher, Sam, Jameson, and baby Laurent. In addition to her parents, the father of her children, Edward Vonderau, and her husband O.B. Stephens, Ruth was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Harper, her brother in law, J.W. Harper, and a daughter in law, Emily Vonderau. The family wishes to gratefully acknowledge the kind and loving care provided to our mom by the staff at Woodhaven Village and A-Med Hospice Care. Your ministry to all of us throughout the past few months is truly God’s love in action. We will “thank God upon every remembrance of you.” Philippians 1:3. In lieu of floral tributes, the family requests that gifts in memory of Ruth Stephens be sent to: Montgomery County Women’s Center, 1401 Airport Road, Conroe, TX, 77301, or online at mcwctx.org or Legacy Christian Academy, 8200 TX-105, Beaumont, Texas 77713, or online legacychristianacademy.org or to the organization of the donor’s choice. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, at Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home, 18000 Interstate 45 South, The Woodlands, Texas 77384. A funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 with a reception to follow at Forest Park The Woodlands. A private committal service will take place at Houston National Cemetery. Services under the direction of Forest Park -The Woodlands Funeral Home, Woodlands, Texas.
Jackson County Herald-Tribune,
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Funeral services were held Saturday morning at St. Agnes Church for Mrs. Elizabeth Stieber, 82. Rev. B. J. Janacek officiating, an interment was in the cemetery in Blessing [St. Peter's]. Mrs. Stieber, a resident of Lolita, passed away from a heart condition on June 24. She was born July 8, 1877 in Ammonsville, Texas, and formerly lived in Fayette. She had resided in this county the past 10 years. Survivors are four daughters, Mary Kocian of Lolita, Betty Dornak of Bay City, Martha Vacek of Rosenberg and Eva Stieber of Moulton; two sons, Richard of Schulenburg and Theofielf of Rosenberg.
Edna Herald,
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James P. Stockton, 59, of Morales and a former Victoria resident, died Thursday at a Victoria hospital following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held at 3 p. m Saturday at Morales Baptist Church with the Rev. William J. Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Moore Cemetery in Morales under the direction of Slavik Funeral home of Edna. Born Dec. 15, 1924, in Helena, Texas, he had lived in Morales for the past 11 years. He was a switching equipment technician for Southwestern Bell, a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, and a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He was a member of teh Morales Baptist Church and chairman of its board of deacons. Surviving are his wife, Betty Stockton of Morales; a daughter, Janet Kendrick of Victoria; a son, Gary L. Stockton of Victoria; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stockton of Kenedy; a sister, Margaret Copeland of Brownwood; three brothers, John W. Stockton of Corpus Christi, W. J. Stockton Jr. of Kenedy and Clarence Stockton of Benton, Ark.; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Frank Goldman, William Mercer Jr., Gail Davis, Frank Anderson, Roy Budd and William Wilkerson. Honorary pallbearers will be C. A. Davis.
Victoria Advocate, Friday, October 5,
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Funeral services were held from First Baptist Church in Edna Saturday for Mrs. Annie Alice Strane, 85, a Jackson County resident for 66 years. Rev. W. L. Wootan officiated and interment was in the Strane Family Cemetery near Morales. Mrs. Strane was born August 31, 1872 in Borden, Colorado County, Texas. She passed away at 5 a. m. April 4 in the hospital in Ganado... Survivors are her sons and daughters, D. A. Strane and Mary Katherine Strane of Edna, S. A. Strane of Victoria, Lessie Sanders of Ranger and Lucille Strane Traylor of Austin; she also leaves six grandchildren, eight great-granddaughters and one great-grandson. Edna Herald, April 10, 1958 Family and Friends Pay Final Tribute To Mrs. Annie Strane Family and many friends paid final tribute to Mrs. Annie Alice Strane at funeral services here April 5. Mrs. Strane, 85, passed away April 4, 1958, in the Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Ganado. Services were held from First Baptist Church in Edna, Saturday, April 5, with the Reverend W. L. Wootan officiating and interment was in the Strane Family Cemetery near Morales. Mrs. Strane, nee Annie Alice Stapleton, was born August 31, 1872, in Borden, Colorado County, Texas, the daughter of Seaborn T. and Catherine Nave Stapleton, both deceased. Her grandparents, Michael and Rhoda Ann Nave were among the pioneers of Colorado County, having come to Texas in the early 1800s. The Stapleton family was also among the first settlers of Colorado County. Mrs. Strane taught school in Colorado County, having received her Certificate as a teacher in the year 1889 at the age of 17. She moved to Jackson County in 1890 where she continued her teaching career. She was united in marriage to the late Frank W. Strane, member of a pioneer Jackson County family, on February 15, 1891. To this union were born eight children, three of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons, Dewey A. Strane of Edna and Schley A. Strane of Victoria; three daughters, Mrs. Lessie Jones Sanders of Ranger, Miss Mary Strane of Edna, and Mrs. Lucille Strane Traylor of Austin; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Bernard Strane, Bruce Strane and O. R. Clark of Edna, Robert Strane of San Antonio, William F. Strane of Victoria; grand nephew, Lewis Watson, Jr. of Houston.
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Edna--D. Bernard Strane, 64, lifelong resident of Edna, died in a local hospital Saturday, March 9, 1991, following a short illness. He was a retired employee of Wells Wright Concrete Co. and a member of First United Methodist Church in Edna. Mr. Strane was born Oct. 26, 1926, in Houston, to the late Dewey and Wilma Milby Strane. He retired from Wells Wright Concrete Co. in 1980 and was a member of the Eagles Lodge and the Lake View and Texana Trail Riders. Survivors: Wife, Julia Strane; son, Henry B. Strane of Edna; sister, Peggy Clark of Edna; brothers, Bruce M. Strane of Edna, Robert S. Strane of San Antonio; a grandchild. Services 10 a. m. Monday at First United Methodist Church, the Rev. Russell Moon officiating. Burial in Strane Cemetery, under direction of Jackson County Funeral Service, Inc., Edna, 782-5201. Pallbearers: Lester Koester, Todd and Allen Thompson, Junior and William Yendrey, and Virgil Bowen. Honorary pallbearers: Lakeview and Texana Trailriders.
Victoria Advocate, Sunday, March 10,
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In the death of Mr. Frank W. Strane at his home a few miles east of Morales Friday, November 26th, another citizen has been removed from the fast thinning ranks of the native Jackson pioneers. Mr. Strane had been in failing health for the past few years, and his passing was not a surprise. The funeral was held at the Morales Baptist Church Saturday afternoon. Rev. Thomas Felts conducted the service. The remains were laid to rest in the Strane Cemetery, near Morales, besides those of his parents. Francis Worley Strane was born December 15, 1863, near Morales, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jasper (Jap) Strane, early Jackson County settlers. With the exception of a few years spent in Edna, Mr. Strane lived his long life at or near the place of his birth. He was one of the best posted men of our section in matters of early Jackson County history. He possessed a remarkable memory for dates and events that stood out in the development and history of his native county and he enjoyed relating these events to the younger generation. Mr. Strane was a thrifty man, and as long as he lived, he friends and neighbors knew he would meet every financial obligation he made. In February, 1891, he was united in marriage to Miss Annie Stapleton of Fayette County. To this union eight children were born, six of whom survive. The living children are: Mrs. Lessie Sanders, Ranger; Miss Mary Strane of Edna; Mr. Dewey Strane of Edna; and Mr. Schley Strane of Victoria; Mrs. Lucille Traylor of Austin and Mrs. Naomi McDonald of Falfurrias. Also surviving are two granddaughters and six grandsons. The Herald joins the other friends of the family in extending sympathy to the bereaved.
Edna Herald, Thursday, December 2,
1948 |
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Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p. m. at the Morales Baptist Church for Miss Mary Strane, 68, well-known native of Jackson County. Rev. C. Robert Flournoy officiated, with Psencik Funeral Home at Ganado in charge of arrangements. Interment was in the Strane Cemetery near Morales. Pallbearers were Lewis Watson Jr., Bernard Strane, O. R. Clark, Robert S. Strane, Bruce Strane and William F. Strane. Miss Mary Strane was born Sept. 19, 1894 in Morales, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Strane, pioneer residents of this county. She spent her life in Jackson County, and was the owner of the Texana Hotel and Apartments here and other business property. She passed away Nov. 2 in the Twin Pine Rest Home in Victoria. Survivors include two sisters, Lessie Jones Sanders of Ranger, and Lucille Strane Taylor of Austin; and two brothers, D. A. and S. A. Strane, both of Edna.
Edna Herald, Thursday, November 8,
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