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Pedro Z. “Pete” Sanchez, Jr., of Katy, passed away Monday August 15, 2011 at the age of 59. He was born in Donna on Sept. 14, 1951, to Pedro J. Sanchez of La Ward and the late Olivia Zuniga Sanchez. Pete is survived by his father; daughters, Olivia Ann Sanchez of Vanderbilt, and Sylvia Ann Sanchez of LaSalle; sons, Pedro Zuniga Sanchez, III of LaSalle, and Juan Jose Z. Sanchez, Sr. and wife Alisha of Katy; sisters, Juanita Williams of San Antonio, Mary Gutierres (Ismael) of La Ward, Cleo Sanchez of La Ward, and Delores Sanchez of San Antonio; brother, Noe Sanchez (Barbara) of Houston, Eutimio Sanchez (Angelica) of La Salle, Javier Sanchez (Maria) of LaSalle, Albert Sanchez (Eva) of Houston, Nathaniel Sanchez of La Ward, Rubin Sanchez (Tina) of Houston, Joe Sanchez (Emma) of Katy, and Juan Sanchez (Claudine) of Lolita; and seven grandchildren. Pete is preceded in death by his mother. Visitation was Aug. 17 from 5 – 7 p. m., at Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. Funeral services were held at 10 a. m., Aug. 18, at Vanderbilt Baptist Church. Burial followed in Red Bluff Cemetery with the Rev. Jack Hudson officiating. Pallbearers were Pete’s eight brothers. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221. Jackson County Herald-Tribune, August 24, 2011 |
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Mrs. Ethel Kate Sappington, 49, passed away Tuesday at her home here, following a heart attack. Funeral services are pending the arrival date of a daughter living in Japan. The rites will be held at the Edna Baptist Temple, with Rev. Oral Speed and Rev. Avery officiating, and interment will be in the Red Bluff Cemetery. Mrs. Sappington was born in Oklahoma on Nov. 9, 1910, and had been a resident of Jackson County the past 40 years. She was an active member of the Baptist Temple. She is survived by her husband, Claude Sappington Sr., of Edna; and these sons and daughters, Claude Jr., Perry and Kathy Nell of Edna, Horace of Victoria, Jackie Lee of Corpus Christi, Jerry of Fairbanks, Alaska, William of San Diego, Calif., and Eunice Oneta Fauts of Tokyo, Japan; and nine grandchildren. She also leaves these brothers and sisters, Estell Moody and Mrs. Bill Hoskins of Lolita, Mrs. Lois Casper and Mrs. Mildred Contrell of Monroe, La., Jerome Maxey of Houston and E. Maxey of Giddings.
Edna Herald,
Thursday, July 21, 1960 |
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Red Oak--Faye Sappington, 86, of Red Oak, Texas, formerly of Edna, passed away on Thursday Oct. 4, 2012. She was born January 11, 1926 in Madisonville, Texas to the late Jay and Erma Rhodes Bozeman. She retired from Edna I.S.D.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Coach Sappington Memorial Fund at the First Baptist Church in Edna. Services under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home.
Victoria
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October 5, 2012 |
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La Ward—Cynthia K. Schicke, 49, of La Ward, died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1998. She was born Aug. 31, 1948, in Marlin to the late Charles H. Sr., and Selma A. Grohoske Lessman. She was an officer in charge at the U. S. Postal Service in Francitas. She was a member of Lolita United Methodist Church. Survivors: husband, Dan Schieke; daughter, Erica D. Schicke of La Ward; son, Cyrus K. Schicke of La Ward; one sister; and three brothers. Services will be 10 a. m. Saturday at Slavik Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be at Red Bluff Cemetery. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152. Pallbearers: Victor M. Moreno, Tom Morgan, G. W. Burt, Ronnie Williams, Dennis Karl and Kevin Barnett.
Victoria
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7, 1998 |
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Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Red Bluff Cemetery for Mr. Henry George Schoonover who passed away Monday morning. Mr. Schoonover was born in Bethany, Mo., Sept. 18, 1882, and moved to Lolita in 1935, and has lived there with his daughter, Mrs. A. J. Willoughby. He is survived by four children: Mrs. Willouby, Mrs. Audry Opal Murray of Richland Springs, Mrs. Mildred Kathleen Sappington, and Neil Schoonover; nine grandchildren, and eight brothers and sisters. The funeral services were under the direction of the Hevelka Funeral Home of Edna, with Rev. Murray O. Johnson, Methodist minister, officiating. The pall bearers were: J. H. Hamilton, Frank Cobbs, Leon Frels, Vernon Allen, A. B. Billingsy, and Charlie Newport. The bereaved family has the sympathy of everyone. –Contributed
Edna Weekly
Herald, Thursday, February
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Lolita--Marion
Elbert Schoonover, of Lolita, Texas, passed away Wednesday,
April 16, 2014 at the age of 67. He was born in El Campo, Texas,
on September 30, 1946, to the late Marion Neil and Faye Deyton
Schoonover. Elbert is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Kay; daughter, Laura Willoughby and husband Carl of Paris, Kentucky; son Bert Schoonover and wife Alesia of Lolita; brother, Willard Schoonover of Lolita; grandchildren, Mason, Kelsey, Axel, Karston, Kelson, Kindin, Rosalee, Mazie, Kowen and Ann Marie; great-grandchildren, Zowie and Briggs. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Susan Schoonover.
Funeral services
will be 2 p. m. Saturday, April 19, 2014, at the First Baptist
Church, Lolita, Tx. Burial will follow at Red Bluff Cemetery, in
Lolita, Tx.
Victoria
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Lolita--Mary
Ann Bruce Schoonover, of Lolita, passed from this life in peace
on Saturday, December 8, 2012, surrounded by her family, at the
age of 71. She was born in Houston, on May 6, 1941, to the late
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Lolita--Mary
Faye Deyton Schoonover, 76, of Lolita died Saturday, Feb. 11,
1995.
Visitation: 4
p.m. today until service time Monday, Slavik Funeral Home. Burial: Red Bluff Cemetery, Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, (361)782-2152. Memorials: Lolita Baptist Church. Pallbearers: Larry Deyton, Willard Schoonover Jr., Lupe Lopez, Tim Deyton, Don Deyton, John Deyton, and Bert Beals. Honorary pallbearers: Jeff Anders, Andy Holiman, Donald Thedford, Darin Thedford, David Thedford, Jim Lewallen, Dennis Norris, Wayne Willoughby, and Nick Prochaska.
Memorials: Lolita Baptist Church. |
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Arkansas--Susan Y. Schoonover of Farmington, Arkansas, formerly of Lolita, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at the age of 58. She was born in Ganado on Sept. 2, 1951 to the late Marion Neil and Mary Faye Deyton Schoonover. Susan is survived by her brothers, Willard Schoonover and wife Mary Ann, and Elbert Schoonover and wife Kay; aunts, Shereen Deyton Ashley, and Mereen Deyton Beals and husband Gilbert, all of Lolita; and her nieces and nephews, Judy (Lupe) Lopez, Joyce Schoonover, Willard Schoonover Jr., Mary (Shannon) Greer, Marla Holiman, Bert (Alesia) Schoonover, and Laura (Carl) Willoughby. Susan was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation was
5-8 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2010, at Oaklawn Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Taylor Schoonover, Blaine Holiman, Alex Lopez, Willard Schoonover III, Mason Schoonover, and Jac Cooper. The family would like to thank the staff of North Hills Life Care and Rehab for the wonderful care and support they gave Susan. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home. 361-782-2221.
Victoria
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Friday, May 7, 2010 |
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Laurie D. “Rip” Schroeter, 70, of Victoria, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1998. He was born Oct. 17, 1928, in Yorktown to the late Walter and Elsie Dowling Schroeter. He was a retired outside machinist for Union Carbide, having served 34 years. He was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. Survivors; wife, Glendola Slaughter Schroeter; daughter, Beth Caraway of Victoria; son, Robert Lee Schroeter of South Carolina; and one grandson. Preceded in death by: brother, Walter James Schroeter. Prayer service will be at 7:30 p. m. today at Rosewood Funeral Chapels. Services will be 2 p. m. Thursday at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, the Rev. John Waak officiating. Graveside services with military honors will be 3:30 p. m. today at Red Bluff Cemetery under the auspices of VFW, DAV, CWV, American Legion and Marine Corps League. Rosewood Funeral Chapels, Victoria, 573-4546. Pallbearers: William Weiss, Jimmy Worley, Leslie Fuhrman, Jon Malek, Charles Ogburn and Leland Schroeter Jr. Memorials: Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church building fund, 4102 N. Ben Jordan, Victoria 77901.
Victoria
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October 28, 1998 |
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Lolita—Eugene Andrew Schumaker, 69, of Lolita died Saturday, Dec. 7, 1996. He was born Aug. 8, 1927, in El Campo to the late Auther and Allie Northcutt Schumaker. He was a self-employed farmer and served in the U. S. Army. He was a member of Lolita Baptist Church. Survivors: wife of 51 years, Kathryn Brown Schumaker; daughters, Linda Allen of Lolita and Gena Penters of Ganado; and eight grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a. m. Tuesday at Lolita Baptist Church, the Rev. Gene Rice and Steve Sutton officiating. Burial will be at Red Bluff Cemetery. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152. Pallbearers: Britt Allen, Brad Allen, Scott Allen, Dale Allen, Brian Peters and Joey Rosalez. Memorials: donor’s choice.
Victoria Advocate,
Monday, December 9, 1996 |
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Edna--Mary
Lanell Browning Shutt, 87, went to be with her Lord on Sunday,
January 31, 2016.
In lieu of
flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be sent to
Redeemer Lutheran Church of Edna, Texas.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2016 |
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La Ward—Marie Barbara Nappi Simek, 74, of La Ward died Friday, March 29, 1996. She was born June 23, 1923, in Matawan, N. J. Mrs. Simek was a dietary technician for Retired Care Inn of Ganado. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Lolita and a member of the volunteer fire department in La Ward. Survivors” husband, Edward F. Simek; sons, James E. Simek of Vanderbilt and David Lee Simek of Inez; sisters, Violet Navarro and Lorene Plise both of South San Francisco, Calif.; brothers, Jerry Nappi and Mario Nappi both of Sunny Vale, Calf., Eddie Nappi of Calif., and Johnny Nappi of Nevada; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: parents, Mario Joseph Nappi and Elviria Bioletti Nappi; daughter, Linda Mae Simek Callaham; and sister, Margaret Nappi Allen. Rosary will be recited at 1:30 p. m. today before the funeral. Services will be held at 2 p. m. today at the Rosewood Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Mike Curry officiating. Burial will be at Red Bluff Cemetery in Lolita, Rosewood Funeral Chapels, Victoria, 573-4546. Pallbearers: David Calliham, Dwayne McCord, Jack Butler, Christ Faidley, Patrick Butler and Michael Seals. Honorary Pallbearers: James Simek, Joshua Simek, Justin Simek, Jake Simek and Capt. Lee Butler. Memorial: Dialysis Center or Center for the Blind.
Victoria
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31, 1996 |
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Edna—Frank Slaughter, 87, of Edna died Friday in a Victoria hospital following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held a 3 p. m. Sunday at Slavik Funeral Home chapel in Edna with the Rev. Barney Matocha officiating. Burial will follow in Red Bluff Cemetery. Mr. Slaughter was born Jan. 18, 1899, in Lavaca County to Arilla ad Ben Fitzhenry Slaughter. He had resided in Jackson County since 1946 and was a retired farmer and rancher. He was preceded in death by his wife, Viola, on Nov. 1, 1972. Surviving are a daughter, Glendola Schroeter of Victoria; a sister, Emma Voss of San Antonio; two brothers, Oscar Slaughter of Victoria and Lee Slaughter of Palacios; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Robert Slaughter, Alvin Bannert, Ronald Voss, Kenneth Peterson, Charles Ogburn and Douglas Moring.
Victoria
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October 11 & 12, 1986 |
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Palacios—Funeral services for Lee Ander Slaughter, 87, of Palacios, were held Tuesday at Palacios Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. R. H. Zumalt officiating. Burial followed in Red Bluff Cemetery in Jackson County. Mr. Slaughter died Sunday at his residence. Born Aug. 23, 1901, in Jackson County to the late Benjamin Franklin and Jane Fitzhenry Slaughter, he was a retired farmer and rancher. He was a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Mae Huddleston Slaughter, and a son, Norman Lee Slaughter. Surviving are a daughter, Doris Harrison of Palacios; a son, Robert Lee Slaughter; a sister, Emma Voss of San Antonio; a brother, Oscar Slaughter of Bloomington; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Victoria
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2, 1988 |
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Edna—Funeral services for Mrs. Viola Slaughter, 71, of Edna will be held at 3 p. m. Thursday from the Slavik Chapel, with Herbert Hahn officiating. Burial will be in the Red Bluff Cemetery under direction of Slavik Funeral Home. Mrs. Slaughter was born Feb. 11, 1901 in Nacatusch [Natchitoches], La., but lived most of her life in this county. She died Wednesday in a Victoria hospital after an illness of six weeks. Surviving are her husband, Frank Slaughter of Edna; a daughter, Mrs. L. D. (Glendola) Shroeter of Victoria; a sister, Mrs. Alvie Linton of Los Angeles, Calif.; three brothers, Woodrow Dill of Victoria, Almott Dill of Houston and Fred Dill of Porter; and two grandchildren.
Victoria
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November 2, 1972 |
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Edna--Roy Vaughn
Sneed, Sr., of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday,
January 2, 2018, at the age of 79. He was born in Vaughn, New
Mexico on August 1, 1938, to the late Walter James Sneed and
Gladys Mae Smith Sneed. Roy is survived by his daughters, Debra Sneed Fikes and her husband Christopher, Carolyn Nesloney, and Jo Ann Hilgart and her husband Guy; sons, David Sneed and his wife Diana, William Sneed and his wife Connie; brother, Edgar Sneed; thirteen grandchildren and twenty-four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to
his parents Roy is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann
Wilson Sneed; son, Roy V. Sneed, Jr.; sisters, Lois Holloway,
Cassie Lee, and Tommie Cole; and brother, James Sneed. Pallbearers will be William Sneed, Jr., Jason Sabblatura, David Sneed Jr., Christopher Fikes, Jr., Blake Hilgart, Stephen Nesloney, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers are all grandchildren.
Arrangements are
under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna.
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Edna—Shirley Ann Wilson Sneed, 67, of Edna, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009, in Victoria. She was born Nov. 23, 1941, in Bastrop County, to the late John Samuel Wilson Sr. and Helen Frances Miller Wilson. She was a homemaker. She is survived by husband, Roy Sneed; daughters, Debbie Fikes, Jo Ann Hilgart, and Carolyn Nesloney, all of Edna; sons, David Lynn Sneed of Victoria and William Ray Sneed of La Grange; sisters, Dorothy Wihem of Leander, Barbara Tiedt of Austin, Judy Smith of Austin, and Lilly Marie Griffith of Smithville; brothers, Joe Wilson of Smithville, James Wilson of Smithville, Buddy Wilson of New Braunfels, Gary Wilson of San Antonio, and Frankie Wilson of Smithville; 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Roy Sneed Jr. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a. m. with the funeral service to begin at 11 a. m. on Friday, June 26, 2009 at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Dennis Pharris will officiate. Burial will be at Red Bluff Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jason Sablatura, David Sneed Jr., William Sneed Jr., Heith Fikes, Stephen Nesloney Jr., Chris Fikes, Blake Hilgart, and Ty Hilgart. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.
Victoria
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Edna—Marvin Snyder, 87, resident of an Edna rest home since last January, died Saturday at the home. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p. m. Monday at Lolita Baptist Church, with the Rev. Raymond Quick officiating. Burial will be in Red Bluff Cemetery under direction of Slavik Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruby Snyder of Lolita; a son, Donald of Edna; a daughter, Mrs. A. Young of Lolita; two brothers, Saul Snyder of Corpus Christi and Lee of Alpine, Tex. Pallbearers will be John Young, Billy Young, Jimmy Young, Dennis Snyder, Randy Snyder, and Roy Tate.
Victoria
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Ganado—Funeral services for Marvin D. Snyder, 48, formerly of Edna will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday from the Psencik Chapel, with the Rev. Raymond Quick officiating. Burial will be in the Red Bluff Cemetery under direction of Psencik Funeral Home, with military rites by the Jackson County VFW Post. Mr. Snyder was born Oct. 3, 1925, in Texas, and was an oilfield employee. He died Friday in a Houston hospital after a lengthy illness. Surviving are a daughter, Donna Spree of Palacios; three sons, Dennis, Randy and Daryl, all of Point Comfort; a sister, Floy B. Young of Lolita; and two grandchildren.
Victoria
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November 17, 1973 |
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Victoria—Clinton Eugene Solomon Sr., 84, of Victoria, passed away Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009. He was born June 7, 1925, in Burlington, to the late Lois Solomon and Geneva Jordan Solomon. He was a U. S. Marine Corps. WWII veteran. He was a heavy equipment operator with Alcoa Aluminum Corp. and a member of Telferner United Methodist Church and VFW Post in Lolita. He is survived by his wife, LaVerne Holman Solomon of Victoria; daughter, Vickie Diane Tigner of Victoria; sons, Gene Solomon of Dallas and Alan Wayne Solomon of San Antonio; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Frances Price of Cameron, Shirley Fisher of Teague, Jeanne Williams of Reno, Nev., Dorothy Davidson of Gause, and Martha Krenik of Cameron; and brother, Dee Solomon of Cameron. He was preceded I death by his parents; sister, Hazel Murff; and brother, Wilfred Solomon. The funeral service will be at 10 a. m. today, Sept. 5, 2009 at Slavik Funeral Chapel in Edna. Interment will follow at Red Bluff Cemetery under VFW Post No. 8556. Pallbearers will be VFW Post No. 8556. Memorial donations may be made to Telferner United Methodist Church in Telferner. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.
Victoria
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September 5, 2009 |
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Lolita--There
will be a visitation beginning at 9:30 am followed by a funeral
service at 10:30 am on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Slavik
Funeral Home Chapel. |
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San
Antonio--Hugh Allan Spring, 80 of San Antonio, formerly of
Lolita, Texas was called into Glory on Monday, September 7,
2015. Hugh was born on September 26, 1934 in Luling, Texas to
the late B E and Irby Baker Spring. Hugh was the youngest of six
children.
In Lieu of
Flowers: as an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions
may be sent to: The Alzheimer’s Association in honor of Hugh
Spring, Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter, 6055 South Loop East,
Houston, TX 77087-1005.
Victoria
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September 10, 2015 |
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San Antonio—Frances Deyton Stern, 63, of San Antonio, died Sunday, March 29, 1998. She was born Sept. 17, 1934, in Weslaco, to the late Willard W. and Dora Gunter Deyton. She was a homemaker and was a member of Assembly of God. Survivors: husband, William A. Stern; daughter, Cheryl Davis of San Antonio; sisters, Mereen Beals and Shereen Ashley, both of Lolita, and Essie Lewallen of San Antonio; brother, Harold Deyton of Lolita; and two grandchildren. Preceded in death by: one sister, and two brothers. Graveside services and burial will be 2 p. m. today at Red Buff Cemetery, the Rev. Ron Thompson officiating. Slavik Funeral home, Edna, 782-2152.
Victoria
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31, 1998 |
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Lolita--Lucille
Casey Stolhand, of Lolita, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015
at the age of 90. She was born July 2, 1925, in Pyatt, Arkansas,
to the late Melvin Leslie and Verna Lessie Casey.
In lieu of
flowers memorial may be made to Austin Presbyterian Theological
Seminary Warren, 100 E. 27th St., Austin, Texas
78705, in care of the Warren Stolhand Scholarship Fund.
Victoria
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July 12, 2015 |
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Edna--David Gene
Storz, 69 of Edna, embraced the open arms of his Lord August 2,
2014. He was born September 28, 1944 in Edna, TX to the late
Eugene Andrew and Wilma Browning Storz.
Visitation will
be held from 5 p. m. to 7 p. m. Monday, August 4, in Oaklawn
Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral service will be Tuesday, August
5, at 10 a. m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Edna, Texas with
Reverend Andrew Schroer officiating.
The entire family wishes to especially thank Mr. Storz’ neighbors and dear friends Alex and Reyna Gobellan for their friendship, care, and help throughout the years. Additionally, the family will be forever grateful to the staff of MD Anderson and caregivers of Hospice of South Texas.
In lieu of
flowers, please make donations to Redeemer Lutheran Church, 504
Dugger St., Edna, TX, 77957.
Victoria
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August 3, 2014 |
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Edna—Funeral services for Robert Leslie Stowe, 74, of Edna will be held at 10 a. m. Monday at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Roland Shutz officiating. Burial will be in the Red Bluff Cemetery under direction of Slavik Funeral Home. Mr. Stowe was born March 15, 1904 in Parker County, and came to this county in 1947. He was an independent lease operator before his retirement. Mr. Stowe died Saturday in a local hospital. Surviving are his wife, Maggie of Edna; one daughter, Mrs. Dick Koop of Edna; three sisters, Mrs. Lora Berkley and Mrs. Ruby Gunn, both of Weatherford, and Mrs. Dessie Margot of Pasadena; and five grandchildren.
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Leslie Rebecca
Suhr, our beautiful daughter and friend was born October 2,
1971, in Houston, Texas. She left this world after a brief
illness on October 2, 2009 in Conroe, Texas. She is preceded in
death by her grandparents; Hilda and Robert McFeron and Billy
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Brazoria—G. B. “Jerry” Sutton Sr., 69, of Brazoria, passed away at Brazosport Regional Hospital, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009 surrounded by his family. He was born March 11, 1940 to James and Ethel (Champagne) Sutton in Refugio. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, Masons, Capitol Baptist Church, and worked for Dow Chemical for 34 years. Funeral services will be held 10 a. m., Monday, Dec. 14, 2009 at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia with Pastor Duane Phy officiating. Burial will follow at 3 p. m. at Red Bluff Cemetery in Lolita. Visitation will be held Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009 from 4 p. m. until 6 p. m., at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia. Pallbearers will be Rowdy Lopez, Chuck Shelton, Deke Lopez, Gerry Sutton III, Joshua and Tyler Green. Honorary pallbearers will be Benson Sutton Jr. and Jimmy Green. Gerald is survived by his wife, Linda Sutton of Brazoria; sons, Benson Sutton Jr. and wife, Shawnie, of Brazoria, Jimmy Green and wife, Brenda, of Lake Jackson; daughter, Leissa Schrader and husband, Robby, of Van Vleck; mother of children, Madlyn Sutton; mother, Adele Sutton of Lolita; Brother, Steven Sutton of Victoria; sisters, Joyce Giroir of Houma, La., Gail Wolfskill and husband, Andy, of Spring, and Mary Bush of Lolita; grandchildren, Rowdy Lopez, Angie Shelton (Chuck), Deke Lopez (Tyler), Breann Lopez, Gerry Sutton III; Joshua Green, Tyler Green, Raegan Green, Madlyn “M & M” Sutton, and Meagan Schrader; and great-grandchildren, Gracie and Allison Shelton. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bobby Sutton; and brothers-in-law, E. J. Giroir and David Bush. Jerry, you’ve filed my life with beautiful sunsets, shining moon beams, rainbows and flowers – you’ve filled my life with your wonderful love, and I love you more each day…your loving wife, Linda. Services are under the direction of Baker Funeral Home, West Columbia, 634 S. Columbia Dr., West Columbia, Texas 77486. 979-345-3232. Online condolences may be left for the family by signing the guest book at www. Bakerfuneralhome .net
Victoria
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December 12, 2009 |
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Lolita—J. B. Sutton, 79, of Lolita died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1994. He was born May 27, 1917, in Poolville to the late Walter Benson Sutton and Nancy Elizabeth McDougal. He was a retired guager for Amoco; a member of Farm Bureau, First Assembly of God Church in Point Comfort and a missionary volunteer in Mexico. Survivors: daughters, Joyce Giroir of Houma, La., Gail Wolfskill and Mary Bush, both of Lolita; sons, Steve Sutton of Inez and Gerald Benson Sutton of Lake Jackson; sister, Jo Russell of Austin; 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his son, Robert James Sutton; sisters, Vera White and Marie Finch; and brothers, John Sutton and T. M. “Smokey” Sutton. Services: 2 p. m. today, Slavik Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Gene Rice and the Rev. Kenyon Hamilton co-officiating. Burial: Red Bluff Cemetery, Lolita, Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152. Pallbearers: Sam Allen, Davis Hamilton, Benson Sutton, Johnny Sutton, Donald Sutton and Gary Girior. Honorary pallbearers: grandchildren. Memorials: Hospice of Victoria or donor’s choice.
Victoria
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30, 1994 |
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Lolita—Services for Robert James Sutton, 44, of Lolita, who died Saturday in an Edna hospital, will be held Monday at 2 p. m. at First Baptist Church in Lolita. The Rev. Roy Meadows will officiate. Masonic graveside services will be conducted by Ganado Lodge No. 1055 at Red Bluff Cemetery. Slavik Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Carl Allen, Jim Allen, Harold Sappington, Willard Schoonover, David Evans and Wayne Willoughby.
Victoria
Advocate, Monday, August
18, 1986 |
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