Obituaries
S

 

Cemetery & Obituary Index

Cemeteries

A BA-BI BO BR-BY CA-CE CH-CY D E F GA-GE GI-GU
HA-HE HI-HY I-J KA-KE KL-KU LA-LAU LAX-LU MC MA-MIL MIS-MU N-O
P-Q RA-RI RO-RU SA-SC SE-STE STO-SU T U-V WA-WH WI-WO Y-Z

 


Frank Paul Sablatura

Frank Paul Sablatura, 88, of El Campo, passed away September 12, 2019. He was born on October 27, 1930 in Ganado to the late Paul and Angelina Vesely Sablatura. Frank served in the U.S. Army Military Police. He was a carpenter and locksmith for Texas Gulf Sulfur and retired in 1985 at the age of 55. Frank was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 2490, American Legion Post 251, Texas Locksmith Association and Greater Houston Locksmith Association.

He is survived by his daughters, Teresa Peters (Robert Litton) of Lake Jackson and Mary Jane Hobbs (Ronnie) of Wharton; son, David F. Sablatura (Lori) of El Campo; sister, Alice Wright (Carl) of Ganado; grandchildren, Jackie Padilla (Jorge), Stephanie Cardona (Joe), Lindsey Sablatura, Abbey Clark (Marvin), Jessica Barker (Jeremy), Joshua Sablatura (Colleen), Austin Hobbs and eight great-grandchildren.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Irene Rab Sablatura and brother, Adolph Sablatura.

Visitation begins 3 p.m. Wednesday, September 18 at Triska Funeral Home with a KC Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass begins 2 p.m. Thursday, September 19 at St. Philip Catholic Church with the Rev. Oscar Kofi-Amo officiating. Burial with military honors under the auspices of the American Legion Post 251 will follow at St. Procopius Cemetery in Louise.

Memorial donations in memory of Frank may be made to St. Philip Catholic
Church, St. Andrew Catholic Church or St. Philip School.

Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, 979-543-3681

Triska Funeral Home
 


Otillie Sacky

Otillie Brezina Sacky, 93, of Edna passed away on May 30, 2011. She was born in Corpus Christi on Nov. 26, 1917 to the late Vince Brezina and Agnes Klepac Brezina.

She was a member of the St. Agnes Catholic Church of Edna, and also of the Catholic Daughters and KJZT. She was a devoted wife and mother who took great joy in spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to play dominoes with her friends and family.

After having surgery she spent these past two years convalescing at the Schulenburg Regency Nursing Home where she was so loved and revered by all.

She is preceded in death by her husband August Robert Sacky, Sr. They were married on August 17, 1937 in Corpus Christi and were blessed with twelve children.

She is preceded in death by four sisters and six brothers. She is survived by her daughters Helen (Lukas) Janak of Yoakum, Georgia (Wilbert) Olsovsky of Weimar and Dianna (Chris) Cihal of Ganado; sons, August (Frances) Sacky of Victoria, Richard (Judy) Sacky of Arkansas, Daniel (Judy) Sacky of Humble, James (Pat) Sacky of Houston, Michael (Cathy) Sacky of Inez, Mark Sacky of La Grange, Gary Sacky of Dallas, John (Kelly) Sacky of Sugar Land and Dennis (Mary) Sacky of Cleveland; 28 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren and one sister in law, Gertrude Brezina of Louise.

Visitation was held on Monday, May 23 from 5 - 7 p. m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. A Rosary was recited at 7 p. m. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 24 at 10:30 a. m. at the St. Agnes Catholic Church of Edna, and interment followed in Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery.

Pallbearers were her grandsons and the honorary pallbearers were her granddaughters.

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

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, Wednesday, May 25, 2011
 


Erminia Salinas
June 27, 1948 - June 22, 2019

Erminia "Minnie" Salinas, 70, of Francitas, Texas, went home to meet her

Lord on June 22, 2019. Minnie was born on June 27, 1948 to Manuel and Luisa Soto Sabedra.  She enjoyed her church, spending time with her family and friends, and really enjoyed her new found love of traveling on the Carnival cruise ships.

Minnie is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Raymond Salinas, Jr., their sons; Richard Salinas of Edna, Eddie Salinas and wife, Marie, of Port Lavaca, Daniel Salinas of Francitas, Michael Salinas and wife, Anna Marie, of Vanderbilt, 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by her siblings; Eva Castillo, Fidel Sabedra, Daniel Sabedra and Benny Sabedra.

Minnie is preceded in death by her parents; Manuel and Luisa Sabedra, her brothers; Delfino Sabedra, David Sabedra, Alfred Sabedra, Luis Sabedra and Abel Sabedra, her sisters; Margaret Sabedra and Elvira Morano, and also by great-grandson.

Pallbearers will be Joseph Salinas, Michael Ryan Salinas, Matthew Salinas, Michael Adam Salinas, Jr., Kristopher Salinas, Tyler Salinas, Tristan Salinas and Orlando Mendez. 

Honorary pallbearers are Jacob Salinas and Ferman Castillo.

Visitation will be held from 5-7PM Tuesday, June 25 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. Services will be 10AM Wednesday, June 26 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home

Interment will follow at Midfield Cemetery in Midfield, TX

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to W. Palacios Church of God of Prophecy, PO Box 1014, Palacios, TX  77465

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 


A. D. Scherrer
(Edna Herald)

This morning A. D. Scherrer, a prominent and successful farmer, who resided on the Tucker place a couple of miles west of Edna on the low water bridge road, was found dead in bed. Death was due to natural causes. It seems that he had suffered from a bad heart for some time, and yesterday while working with corn in his barn he fainted, or had an attack of heart trouble, but he soon recovered and was up and about the place yesterday afternoon.

His death came as much of a shock to friends and acquaintances as did the death of N. W. Buster of Cordele, who died suddenly a week ago this morning. Mr. Scherrer was of robust stature weighing over 200 pounds and appeared to be a giant in strength.

This morning about 1 o'clock, Mrs. Scherrer heard her husband breathing laboriously and attempted to wake him, but soon found that he was dying. In fact he passed away immediately after she awoke, without struggle or apparent pain. She at once had neighbors and doctors notified.

Mr. Scherrer was born in Victoria County December 21, 1875, and had he lived until this date next December, would have been 50 years of age. He is survived by his wife and eight children, four boys and four girls. Also three brothers and five sisters. To these bereaved ones the Herald extends heartfelt sympathy.

Victoria Advocate, August 24, 1925
 


Last Rites Held Monday Afternoon For John Schindler

Rites were held here Monday at 3:30 p. m. for John Thomas Schindler, 94, retired farmer and one of the county’s oldest residents. He died at his home in Mauritz Village Jan. 31 at 7:30 p. m. He formerly resided at Ganado.

Rev. B. Janacek officiated at the rites at Slavik Funeral Home and burial was in the Wilkerson Cemetery. Pallbearers were Wm. Benick, Wm. Wilkerson, R. H. Wilkerson, Adolph Novosad, and Herman Dalhstrom.

Mr. Schindler was born June 24, 1858. He had been living in this county 45 years.

Survivors are nine children, Ed Schindler, Mrs. Annie Dawson and Mrs. Julia Wilkerson of Edna, Adolph and Henry Schindler of Cordele, Mrs. Frances Cook of Houston, Will Schindler of Midfield, Frank Schindler of Victoria and Mrs. Mary Carroll of California and 18 grandchildren.

Edna Herald, Thursday, February 5, 1953
 


Elnora E Koop Schubert

February 3, 1923 – March 23, 2019

Elnora E. Schubert went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 23, 2019. She was born on Saturday, February 3, 1923 to the late George and Caroline Koop. She is survived by her son Carl J. Schubert, Jr. and wife Carolyn, daughter; Carolyn Francis and husband Marshall, daughter Linda Charbula and husband Tommy, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, brother George Koop, sisters; Pearl Symmank and Norris Fitzpatrick. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years; Carl J. Schubert, Sr., brothers; Walter, Virgil, Ewald, and Jimmy Koop, sisters; Alice Roberson, Juanita Browning, and Natalie Crawford, also one grand child and one great-grandchild. The visitation will be  held at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 9:00 am to 9:45 am. Funeral Services following at 10:00 am with Pastor Andrew Schroer officiating. Interment will follow at Red Bluff Cemetery. Pallbearers are: Pat Browning, Kenneth Koop, Bobby Koop, Wayne Koop, James Koop, and Paul Littlefield.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church.

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

Slavik Funeral Home
 


Lucy Mae Scott

Ganado—Lucy Mae Scott, 56, of Ganado, died Saturday, March 17, 2001.

She was born July 18, 1944, in Ganado, to the late Lloyd and Roeaner Oakmon. She was a nurse’s aide at the Care Inn of Edna and a member of Oakmon United Methodist Church.

Survivors: sons, Bernard Scott and Johnathan Fowler; both of Ganado, Shawn Oakmon of Austin and Troy Oakmon of Pflugerville; sisters, Marcelia Coleman, Faye Lane and Barbara Crayton, all of Austin, and Nora Ann Oakmon of Round Rock; and three grandchildren.

Visitation will be 9 a. m. to 7 p. m. Friday at Cook-Butler Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 11 a. m. Saturday at Oakmon United Methodist Church, the Rev. Barbara Miller officiating.

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

Pallbearers: Othello Henderson, Lucious Henderson, Zexton Boston, Kevin Gray, Howard Callis and Gray Landgraf.

Victoria Advocate, March 29, 2001
 


Violet Scott

Ganado—Violet Scott, 90, of Ganado, and formerly of San Antonio, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002.

She was born Oct. 22, 1911, in Warrenton, to the late Isodore and Henrietta Thompson Fields. She was a retired seamstress and a Baptist.

Survivors: sister, Nora Barnett of Ganado.

Preceded in death by: husband, Connie Scott; and parents.

Services will be 11 a. m. Saturday at Prosperity Baptist Church.

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

Victoria Advocate, Thursday, February 7, 2002
 


George M. Settles
September 27, 1938 - July 02, 2014

George M. Settles, of Edna, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at the age of 75. He was born September 27, 1938, in Jacksonville, Illinois, to the late Elmo Howard and Lois Elanie Settles. 

George served in the United States Army. He retired from Mobile Chemical after 35 years, also he was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather and he will be missed dearly. 

He is survived by his wife Frances M. Vasquez; daughters, Linda Settles of Temple and April Phillips of South Texas; step-daughter, Michelle Guzman; step-sons, John Vasquez, of Temple; and Carlos Vasquez, of Wisconsin; sisters, Mary Moore, of San Antonio and Esther Settles, of Illinois; brother, Charles Settles, of Illinois; Two granddaughters; numerous step-grandchildren. 

George is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Brenda Settles; grandson, David Joseph Smith; brother, Eddie Joe Settles. A Funeral Mass will be on Monday, July 7, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna. With a rosary to be recited at 1:30 p.m. Reverend Johnson Owusu-Boateng will be officiating. Burial will follow at Ganado Cemetery in Ganado, Texas. 

Pallbearers will be Scott Muschalek, Steve Bures, John Vasquez, Tim Guzman, Sr., Inocente Salasar & James Soto.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 

Linda Dianne Seale Shutt-Browning
February 29, 1948 - July 24, 2019

Linda Dianne Seale Shutt-Browning went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2019 at the age of 71. She was bon on February 29, 1948 in Temple, TX to the late Charles Douglas Seale ad Mary Ellen Griffin Seale, she was brought up knowing Jesus as her Lord and Savior and spent her life serving others. She had a compassion for helping others through her volunteer work and was well known for her smile and infectious laugh.  Linda graduated from Pleasanton High School a Salutatorian in 1966. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Political Science from SWT, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 1994.  Linda served as Executive Vice President of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Administrative Assistant for the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce and Administrative Manager for CTHEA.  In addition, Linda was the Volunteer Coordinator for Hospice of South Texas.

Linda is survived by her husband of 27 years, Jerry, three daughters; Lindsay Ruppert (Jeff), Deedre Greschel (Eddie) and Laura Dickey, nephew Tommy Browning (Laure) and niece, Stacey Powell (Mark), nineteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren.

There will be a visitation beginning at 3:00 pm with Funeral Services beginning at 4:00 pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Edna on Sunday July 28th. Interment will be held at Bartlett Texas Cemetery.

The Family requests that memorial contributions be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church in Edna or Hospice of South Texas.

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

Slavik Funeral Home


May Ruth Simpson

May Ruth Simpson was born on June 10, 1891, probably in Jack or Kaufman County, Texas. Her parents were Josiah "Joe" Isaiah Simpson and Anne "Annie" Eliza Hamilton. Joe and Annie were farmers and moved from county to county in search of a better living for themselves and their growing family. Ruth was the fourth of their six children. The other children were Virgil Joe, Earl Hamilton, Claude Thurman, Antis Paul, and Faye Esther.

In the mid-1920's Ruth met Norman Herbert "Herb" Moore, the love of her life. Herb was born in 1879 in Pennsylvania, but had lived most of his life in Kansas. He was in the oil business and came to Texas to work in the oil fields. In 1929 the couple had one child whom they named Norman Herbert Moore, Jr.

On February 14, 1938, Herb Sr., who was 58 at the time, was killed in an automobile accident near Liberty, Liberty County, Texas. Ruth, 46, was left to rear their nine-year-old son. Although most of Herb's family still lived in Kansas, Ruth's widowed mother and unmarried sister Faye were of great support to her as the years went by. (Her father and two of her brothers had died by 1938, and the other two had families of their own.)

Ruth watched her son grow to be a fine young man. He graduated from Texas A & M, served in the Army during Korea, and then enjoyed a very successful career in the petroleum industry.

In their later years, Ruth and her sister Faye moved to Lafayette, Louisiana, to live near Herb Jr. and his family. Ruth was 93 when she died in Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. Her parents and all five of her siblings preceded her in death. She was buried near the graves of her parents, her sister, and two of her brothers in the Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery in Edna, Jackson County, Texas.

Unknown paper and date
 


Robert Ray Slusher

Robert Ray Slusher 65 of Edna, went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2019. Robert was born on June 11, 1954 in Ganado, to Lois (Robinson) and the late Gary Slusher

Robert was born and raised in Jackson County and graduated from Edna High School in 1972. After graduation he joined the United States Navy, where he served four years as a mechanic, stationed in Florida and Italy. After returning home he completed welding school, and worked as a welder on and off shore for the next 40 years.

Robert was a lover of nature, wildlife, and the outdoors; an avid hunter and fisherman, and never came home empty handed. He took pride in being a loving father and more pride in being a grandfather.

Robert is survived by his wife and step children, his mother, Lois Widle of Edna, son Chad Slusher, wife Marlissa and grandchildren, Mason and Kylee Slusher of San Antonio; son Brandon and Chelsea Slusher, and grandchildren, Ryland and Rhett Slusher of Ganado; brother Dave Slusher, and wife Kaye, of Edna; sister Patti Cook, and husband Bobby of Edna; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and numerous friends.

A memorial service was held on Tuesday, July 30, at 4C's Church in Inez in his honor.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, July 31, 2019
 


Bosie Smith Jr.

Ganado—Bosie Smith Jr., 47, of Ganado died Tuesday, March 19, 1996.

He was born May 20, 1948, in Houston to Bosie Smith Sr. of Houston and the late Pearline Jackson Smith. He was retired from Meridian Oil Co. as a senior repairman.

Survivors: wife, Catherine Smith; daughter, Rachel Smith of Ganado; sons, Kenneth Smith of El Campo and Kemmeth Smith of Ganado; father; sister, Patricia Myers of Wharton; brothers, Alfred Smith of Kendleton, Larry Smith of Germany, Kenneth Smith of Tacoma, Wash., Malcolm Smith of Wharton and Michael Smith, Jason Smith and Brian Smith, all of Houston; and five grandchildren.

Visitations will be held from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. Friday at Cook-Butler Funeral Home.

A wake will be held from 6 to 8 p. m. Friday at Rising Star Baptist Church in Spanish Camp.

Services will be held at 1 p. m. Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church in Edna, the Rev. L. B. Elliott officiating.

Burial will be at Ganado Community Cemetery, Cook-Butler Funeral Home, Edna, 782-3821.

Pallbearers: Raymond Edwards, Walter Edwards Jr., Al Callis, Howard Callis Jr., Matthew Sodia and Michael Lee.

Honorary pallbearers: Members of Evening Sun Lodge No. 530.

Victoria Advocate, Thursday, March 21, 1996
 


Hunter Zane Smith

Hunter Zane Smith, 12, of Inez received his wings June 7, 2019 with his family by his side. He made this world a little brighter on November 13, 2006 when he was born in Victoria, TX to Adam and Valerie Smith. Hunter loved hunting, fishing, playing baseball, horses, snorkeling, watching movies, hanging out at the ranch, beach combing and riding the 4- wheeler with his brother, Gavin. He had an old soul when it came to his love of listening to Johnny Cash, collecting coins, bird watching, spending time at the cabin, being with family and playing dominoes. He was always inquisitive and wanting to learn. To know Hunter, was to love Hunter.

He is survived by his parents, Adam and Valerie Smith of Inez; brother, Gavin R. Smith of Inez; grandparents, Susan and Charles Surber of Burnet, Ellen and Wayne Brumback of La Grange, and Mike Smith of Port Lavaca, “bonus” grandmother Punkie Hewlett; great-grandmother, Doris Smith of LaPorte; Aunts and Uncles: Clint and Nicole Surber, Lesa Surber, Bonnie and Patrick Denison, Brett Smith, Allie and Brian Crenshaw, Sarah and Jared Bryant, Martha Brumback, Peter and Ana Brumback, Michael and Yuki Brumback. Cousins: Cody, Dylan and Levi Surber, Charlie Dennison, Henry Crenshaw, Brooks, Chance and Emery Bryant and Evan Brumback. Hunter was blessed with a large loving extended family and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents; Betty M. Hansen, Roy and Vee Swanson and Carlos Smith.

A Celebration of Hunter’s Life will be held on Sunday, June 16, 2019 from 5-7 p.m. at the Inez Community Center in Inez, Texas. Funeral Mass will be Monday, June 17, 2019 at 9am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Inez with Father Tommy Chen officiating. Burial will follow in Olivia Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Brian Anderson, Mark Hahn, Scott Hartl, Matt McCauley, Garrett O’Donnell and Jim Tobola. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hunter Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o First State Bank of Louise, 4805 N. John Stockbauer, Victoria, TX 77904.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, June 12, 2019
 


Katie Simcik Smith

Katie Simcik Smith, 96, passed away April 26, 2019 following a brief illness. She was born in Robstown, Texas on Nov. 27, 1922 to the late Paul and Eunice Simcik.

Katie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Edna; in earlier years she served in the children's department. her hobbies included working cross word puzzles, playing and winning table games with family, working in the yard and collecting milk glass.

Katie was raised helping with chores on the family farm and spent many hot South Texas days picking cotton with her siblings. Upon completing high school, Katie joined Defensive Training at the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station and took great pride in belonging to the "Rosie The Riveter" brigade. While serving in this capacity, she met and married a very handsome Navy boy, Joe Smith, who was also serving God and Country that they both loved. Their 69 year marriage was a treasure and greatly admired.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Joe; brothers P.M. and David Simcik; and sisters Polly Mullins, Marie Toole and Eva Kissinger.

Katie is survived by her two daughters and their husbands, Rona and Tillman Hunt, and Kathy and Ron Taylor; granddaughters and their husbands Kari and Lee Lemmons, Rhonda and David Brown, grandsons and their wives; Hunter and Kimberly, Heath and Lori Karl, and Hayden and Angela Karl; nine great-grandchildren, two great-great granddaughters and host of nieces, nephews and faithful family and friends.

There was a visitation on Monday, April 29, 2019 from noon until 1:30 p.m. followed by a graveside service at 2 p.m. at Memory Gardens of Edna with Joe McClanahan officiating.

Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-771-8313.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, Wednesday, May 1, 2019
 


Marie P. Sodia

Ganado—Marie Parson Sodia, 71, of Ganado, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2006.

She was born Aug. 8, 1934, in Sandies Community in Jackson County, to Ellen Callis Parson of El Campo ad the late Charles Parson. She was a retired dietician with Ganado ISD and a Baptist.

Survivors: husband, Don Albert Sodia; daughters, Doris Marie Dunlap of Ganado, Margaret Ellis, Sherohnda Oakman and Carrinena Oakman, all of El Campo; sisters, Clarine Mathis of Corpus Christi, Viola Ceasar of El Campo and Betty Demus of San Antonio; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Visitation will be 1 to 8 p. m. Friday at Tracy’s M. J Santellana Funeral Directors.

Services will be 1 p. m. Saturday at Prosperity Baptist Church, the Rev. Pat Griffin officiating.

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

Pallbearers: Willie Washington, Arthur Lee Callis, David Palmer, relatives and friends.

Honorary pallbearers: Barry Dunlap, Allen Dunlap, Charles Ceasar.

Victoria Advocate, Thursday, January 12, 2006
 


Bobby Jack Sowders

EDNA - Bobby Jack Sowders, of Edna, passed away Monday, December 29, 2014 at the age of 85. He was born in Goose Creek, Texas, on April 11, 1929, to the late Andrew Jackson and Olivia Scott Sowders.

He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be missed dearly. Bobby was a foreman at Alcoa for 32 years.

Bobby is survived by his daughters, Joyce Rene Huvar and husband Marty of Brenham, and Toni Farmer and husband Brian of Victoria; grandchildren, Eric Huvar and wife Sarah, Hunter Carlisle, Kyle Huvar, and Megan Callahan and husband Mike; great-granddaughter; Lily Huvar.

Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Evelyn Marie Sowders; sons, Weldon Wayde Sowders and Charles Nail; grandson, Christopher Shawn Huvar; brother, Tommy Lee Sowders.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 31, 2014, 12-2 p. m., in the First Baptist Church of Edna, with a Funeral service to follow at 2:00 p. m. Burial will follow service in Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery. Reverend Robert Krause will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Edna, 309 Cottonwood St., Edna, Texas 77957 or Crown Hospice, 1101 Salem Rd., Victoria, Texas 77904

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

Victoria Advocate, December 31, 2014
 


Funeral Service For Mr. Louis Srubar

Funeral services were held for Mr. Louis Srubar at the Hevelka Funeral home in Edna on March 13th at 2:00 o'clock with Father D. M. Buckley officiating. Interment took place in the Edna Cemetery.

Mr. Srubar was born in Czechoslovakia on April 3, 1961 [1861] He lived to be 84 years, 11 months and 12 days. He came to America in 1868, with his parents, as a seven year old boy, making Amansville, Texas, their home.

On February 28, 1891 he was united in marriage to Mary Kristof of  Caldwell, Texas. This union was blessed with two children, Mary and Charles. The daughter preceded her father in death at a young age, seventeen years ago.

He passed away on March 12 at 9:00 o'clock in the morning after three years of lingering illness, being bed ridden during this time.

The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Srubar, one son Charles Srubar, five grandchildren, Miss Elvis Srubar, Mrs. Orvis Whitstine, Miss Charlene Srubar of Edna; T/Sgt. Martin Drgac of Port Lavaca, Mrs. E. R. Vann of Savannah, Okla.

He made his home with his son, Charles, in Edna.

Pallbearers were T/Sgt. Martin, Drgac, Orvis Whitstine, Charles Kristof, Joe Kristof, Theodore Charbula, S/Sgt. Allen Drgac, John Kovar and Will Kovar.

Out-of-town persons attending the funeral of Mr. Louis Srubar were: T/Sgt and Mrs. Martin Drgac and S/Sgt and Mrs. Allen Drgac of Port Lavaca, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kristof, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Kristof, Mr. Joe Kristof and Mr. Edwin Kristof of Caldwell, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Charbula and son, Emil, Mr. John Holly, Mr. and Mrs. John Kovar and Mr. and Mrs. Will Kovar and daughter of Inez.--Contributed.

Edna Herald, March 21, 1946
 


Fred Sharpe Stanford, Jr.
March 31, 1929 – March 14, 2019

Fredrick  "Fred" Sharpe Stanford, Jr., 89 of Edna, Passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019. Fred was born on March 31, 1929 in Victoria, Texas to Fredrick S. Stanford, Sr. and Myrtle Ann Jank. Fred and his family have been long time famers and ranchers in Jackson County. Fred is survived by his wife of 58 years, Aleine Stanford, daughter; Theresa Hankins and her husband Joey, sons; Roy Dale Stanford, and Fredrick Sharpe Stanford, III and wife Kassie, his seven grandchildren; Logan, Connor, and Dylan Smith, Dennis Wood, Jr., Kara and Jordan Sparks, and Westin Hankins.  Fred is preceded in death by his parents; Fredrick S. Stanford, Sr. and Myrtle Ann Jank, and brother; Gregory Stanford.

There will be a visitation on Saturday, March 16, 2019 beginning at 9:00 am with a rosary recited at 9:30 am and funeral mass beginning at 10am at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna with Father Michael Petering officiating. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Inez. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Agnes Catholic Church or donor's choice.

Slavic Funeral Home, Edna, Texas


William O'Daniel Stark

July 22, 1938 – June 21, 2019

William Stark, 80, of Edna, passed away Friday June 21, 2019. William was born on Friday, June 22, 1938 in Ganado to Alvro and Willie Stark.

William served his country during the Vietnam War from July 1961 to June 1963.

William is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary Ann Zbranek, and his brother Joseph E. Stark.

William is survived by nephews.

There will be a visitation on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 beginning at 9:00 am followed by Funeral Service at 10:00 am at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel. There will be a military flag presentation at the chapel by Ganado American Legion Post 346.Family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the Ganado American Legion Post 346 , 498 Cr. 256, Ganado, Texas 77962.

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

Jackson County Herald Tribune, June 26, 2019
 


Darlene Streetman Stevens
October 02, 1951 - February 10, 2014

Darlene Streetman Stevens, of Victoria, TX, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014, at the age of 62. She was born October 02, 1951, in Edna, TX, to the late Charles T. Streetman and Ethel Mae Chivers Streetman. 

She was a CNA in the medical field for many years. She was also a loving, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be dearly missed. 

Darlene is survived by her daughter, Linda Lawrence and husband, Andy of St. Augustine, Florida; son, Lance Mascheck and wife Jaclyn of Victoria, Texas; Sister, Eunice Webel (Fred Brewer) of Yoakum, Texas; grandchildren, Sharla Baker, Daniel Kinnmons, James Baker, John Aldis-Mascheck, Heather Mascheck, Brent Baker, Haley Mascheck, Kaley Mascheck and Jeremy Mascheck; nine great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her special friend; Clarence Grahmann, and her beloved dogs Sassy and Jezzy. 

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; husband; Samuel Stevens, brothers; Charles Wayne Streetman and Billy Ray Streetman. 

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 5 -7 pm, at Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. A Funeral Service will be Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 11:00 am, at Salem Baptist Church in Ezzell, Tx. Pastor Bro. George Hayhurst will be officiating. Burial to follow at Salem Cemetery. 

Pallbearers will be John Henry Streetman, John Wayne Streetman, Steven Webel, William “Scooter” Webel, Jeremy Mascheck and Phil Aaron. Honorary pallbearers will be John Aldis- Mascheck, James Baker, Brent Baker, Daniel Kimmons and Leroy Bollier.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 


Mr. Stone

The Goliad Guard learns that a Mr. Stone, of Jackson county, getting lost one night, rode up to a Negro cabin to inquire the way, when the Negro became frightened and shot Stone for a Ku Klux. The wounded man lay all night on the ground, and died the next day.

The Galveston Daily News, Wednesday, April 14, 1869

Mr. Stone

In Jackson County Mr. Stone recently rode up to a Negro cabin to inquire his way, when he was shot down, and for the brief hours he survived, in spite of his entreaties, he was denied admission to the cabin, or even as much as a glass of water to relieve his dying agonies.

The Galveston Daily News, Tuesday, April 20, 1869
 


Winona Flanagan Storz

Winona Flanagan Storz, of Mesquite, to join our Lord in Heaven, on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at the age of 81. She was born on September 20, 1937, to the late Oba Dell Flanagan and Clifford Parker Flanagan.

Winona, also known as Nona, was retired and spent most days painting away. She was fond of south western art and developed a passion for painting portraits. She especially liked painting portraits of her family.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend who will be missed dearly. She is survived by her children, George Carl Storz, Timothy Michael Storz and Cathy Elaine Olsen; her seven grandchildren, along with 5 great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 11, at 2 p.m., at the Arbor in Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery.

In lieu of sending flower donations please donate to the Mesquite Arts Council in her name, Winona Storz. Checks can be mailed to 1527 N, Galloway Ave, Mesquite, TX, 75149.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, Wednesday, May 1, 2019
 


Virginia Tones Stovall
July 31, 1938 – May 18, 2019

Virginia Tones Stovall, 81, of Edna, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019. She was born July 31, 1938 in Lavaca County to Willie George and Alice Sims Tones.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, L.G. Stovall; brothers Douglas Tones and Rochester Tones; sisters Walter Dale Tones, Virdell Tones, and Dorothy Tones.

She is survived by her daughter Alice Jean Dean; sister Johnell Callis; brothers W. G. Tones and Kenneth Tones; three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 24 at Cook-Butler Funeral Home in Edna. Funeral services are Saturday, May 25 at 11 a.m. at Robison Street Church of Christ, Edna with Brother Bruce W. Brigham officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cook-Butler Funeral Home, Edna. 

Cook-Butler Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 


Chastity Nichole Strickland

Chastity Nichole Strickland was born on September 10, 2002 and joined the family of JP and Susan Strickland in October of 2003. The family joyfully adopted Chastity on June 6, 2006 and she lived the rest of her short but full life in Edna, Texas.   Chastity went to be with our Heavenly Father on July 15, 2019, but in keeping with her wish to be an organ donor her body remained with us a little longer. Family and friends gathered at Texas Children’s Hospital on July 18th in an overwhelming display of love and support to witness Chastity’s Walk of Honor – the last part of an organ donors’ journey to give new life to others!     

Chastity was our Mugwhomp, a term of endearment passed down from Grandpa Coughran. She was our Bonus Child, our Mighty “Chas” that kept us on our toes! We loved watching her grow into a beautiful young lady who enjoyed all animals and had a strange fascination for sloths. Her best friends may well have been her dog, Jojo, and her horse, Cheyenna. Both will miss her sorely.     

Chastity was creative, artistic, and had a will of iron! It was important to her to express her love by using her talents to create gifts from her heart. Chastity took pride in playing the alto sax in the Edna High School Marching Band and Jazz Band. She also found a home in the Edna FFA program where their high expectations helped her excel in the Floral Design team and UIL competitions. Both organizations helped her gain confidence in herself and her abilities. While her lifelong will and determination often drove us crazy, it also drove her to succeed.     

Chastity is survived by her mother Susan Strickland, father JP Strickland and wife Melissa, brother Zane, sister Maria, stepsisters Taitelin and Taylor Strasner, and grandparents Barbara Coughran and Niell and Shirley Strickland, and multiple aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Ted Coughran.     

Visitation was Monday, July 22, from 5-7 p.m. at Oaklawn Funeral Home. A private family funeral will be held at Bischoff Cemetery. Please join us for a memorial to celebrate Chastity’s life on Tuesday, July 23, at 7 p.m .in the EHS Auditorium.     

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chastity’s Benefit Account. This account has been established to set up an instrument repair fund for EHS Band and a flower supply fund for the FFA Floral Design class. Donations can be made in person at any TDECU branch, or you can mail a check payable to “Chastity’s Benefit Account” to TDECU Edna Branch, 624 S. Wells, Edna, TX 77957. If you prefer an electronic deposit, please call 800-839-1154 to provide your checking account and routing numbers.     Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2221

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, July 24, 2019
 


Doris Estell Dial Summers

Doris Estell Dial Summers, 84, passed peacefully from this life at Elmcroft Assisted Living Facility, Lake Jackson, Sunday June 1, 2014. She was born Aug. 4, 1929, to the late Sie and Emma Jetton Dial of Texana.

Doris married Harold Lloyd Summers on Nov. 17, 1949. Doris lived a full life traveling to and living in several U.S. states and foreign countries. She loved and was loved by her immediate family, nieces, nephews, and a myriad of friends.

Doris is survived by her two sons, Wesley Summers of Kerrville, and Quincy Summers of Los Angeles, Calif; three grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, June 3 at 2 p.m., at Memory Gardens of Edna, with Rev. Robert Krause officiating, where she will be laid to rest, in memory, beside Harold.

The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to a special donation to your church or local charity in Doris's name.

Services under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St., Edna, 361-782-2152.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, June 4, 2014
 


Alphonse R. Supak

Alphonse R. Supak, 91, of Ganado passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Alphonse was born on July 17, 1927 in Fayetteville, Texas to Rudolph Supak and Agnes Stancik Supak.

He is survived by his daughter, Roxanne Kazmir and son, Robert Supak, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Olga Helen Supak, brother's Don Supak and Vaclav Supak.

There will be a visitation on Wednesday, May 1, from 5-7 p.m. with Rosary being recited at 6 p.m. at Ganado Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, May 2, at 10 a.m. at Assumption Catholic Church with Father Kirby Hlavaty officiating. Interment will follow at Assumption Catholic Cemetery.  Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 361-771-2120.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, Wednesday, May 1, 2019
 


Clara Lee Surratt

EDNA - Clara Lee Surratt, 82, of Edna, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013 at Detar Hospital in Victoria. She was born on Jan. 19, 1930 in Franklin County, Ms. to the late Andrew and Matilda Robertson Lee.

She is survived by a son; Jimmy (wife Kim) Lee of Louise, Grandchildren; Taylor, Tanner, Kaitlyn, and Karleigh Surratt. Brothers; Billy G. (wife Elon) Lee of Warner Robins, Ga. and Earl (wife Glyndell of Petal, Ms. Sisters; Gaye ( husband Jerry) Metcalf, of Vero Beach, Fl. and Faye Smith of Brookhaven, Ms. and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, James and 4 brothers; Oliver, Clyde, Thomas and Curtis Lee. She retired as Office Manager of Sanger Harris in Dallas after 25 years of service. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Edna,and was a member of Eastern Star.

Interment will be in the Memory Garden ~ Edna Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home ,209 N. Allen St. Edna, 361-782-2152.

Victoria Advocate, January 8, 2013
 


Kevin Michael Susil

May 5, 1980 - Nov. 9, 2006

La Grange--Services for Kevin Michael Susil, 26, of La Grange and formerly of College Station are set for 10 a. m. Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hostyn near La Grange.

Burial will be 2:30 p. m. Monday at Memory Gardens in Edna.

Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p. m. Saturday at Fayette Memorial Funeral Home in La Grange.

A rosary will be recited at 7 p. m. Sunday at the church.

Mr. Susil died Thursday near Round top. He was a communications officer with the Texas A & M Police Department and was a former firefighter with the Hewitt Volunteer Fire Department.

Survivors include his parents, Mike and Sandy Susil, of La Grange; and a sister and brother-in-law, Dr. Courtney Cantrell and husband, Dan, of Sacramento, Calif. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Memorials may be made to the Hewitt Volunteer Fire Department.

The Eagle, Bryan, Texas, November 11, 2006

[Kevin was born in Wharton, Texas, to Michael James and Sandra (Cooper) Susil.
 

 

Copyright 2019- Present by source newspaper
All rights reserved

Created
Mar. 8, 2019
Updated
Mar. 8, 2019
   

HOME