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INEZ - John A. Talbert, 74, passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2013. Born
in the Ganado area August 26, 1939, to the late Jefferson and Tina
Talbert. He is survived by a sister; Evelyn Carver; nieces, Faye (husband Gary) Katzer, Dee Wienken, Patricia (husband Lonny) Blumke and Diana Daughterty.
A Memorial service will be held Tuesday Dec. 10, 2013, at 2:00
pm, at the Slavik Funeral Home Chapel, 209 N. Allen St., Edna,
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EDNA - Mrs. Edna Talley, 83, born July 10, 1930 in Edna, to the late
John Henry Long, Sr, and Julia McAlister Long.
Visitation will be from 9:00 am till service time at 10:00 am,
Saturday Aug. 3, 2013 at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel, with Mr.
Steve Wilson officiating.
Interment will be in the Memory Gardens Cemetery ~ Edna.
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Kyle Arron Tamez, of Houston , Texas , passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at the age of 34. He was born in Gretna, La. on September 14, 1984, to Mark Tamez and Gloria Alderete Sedgwick. Kyle attended the Art Institute of Houston and was employed by The Law Offices of Fernando J. Lopez and The Mokaram Law Firm as a technical support consultant. Kyle will always be remembered for his genuine heart, beautiful soul, upbeat personality, and his remarkable computer/ gaming skills. Kyle never met a stranger that he didn’t love or help at one time or another. He was not only a loving son, brother, cousin, nephew, grandson, and dear friend, but an amazing Tio (uncle) that loved his nephew (Maddox Cash) more than life itself. Kyle is survived by his parents, Mark (Denise) Tamez, Gloria (Richard) Sedgwick; grandmothers, Mickey Hernandez, Guadalupe Castaneda, and Alicia Rendon; sisters Kelsi Tamez (Arnold), Ciara Tamez, and Danielle Sedgwick; brothers, Jon Ryan Tamez, Hunter Sedgwick, and Zachary Sedgwick; his nephew Maddox Cash Garza; uncles Paul (Cynthia) and Frank (Karla) Alderete, Jason (Amanda) Hernandez, Steven Tamez, Mark Rendon, and Jason Rendon; aunts Cynthia Sanchez, Melissa Tamez, Jessica (Mario) Mejia, and Linda (Raul) Rojas, and numerous cousins and friends. Kyle is preceded in death by his grandfather, Juan Hernandez, uncle, Johnny Alderete; aunt, Brenda Tamez. Visitation was held on July 12, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., with the rosary recited at 6:30 p.m., in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass was at 10 a.m., on July 13, in the St. Agnes Catholic Church of Edna, burial followed at the Assumption Catholic Cemetery of Ganado with Rev. Michael Petering officiating. Pallbearers were Jason Hernandez, Jamian Espinosa, Arnold Gaza Jr., Tom Johnston, Chris White, and Caleb Cambridge. Honorary pallbearers are Jim Porter, and Graham Pollan. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782- 2221.
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Freddie N. Tarver, 73, of Edna passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. He was born in Edna on May 18, 1946 to Willie N Tarver and Lula Mae Tarver. Freddie was a retired teacher. He is survived by his wife Vera L Tarver, son Freddie Norwood Tarver II, daughter, Lynette L Goldman, four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. There was a Celebration of Life Service on Friday, May 31, at 10 a.m. at 1st Assembly of God in Edna with Brother David Murff officiating. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.
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D. W. "Billy" Tate, 88, of Edna passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Billy was born on September 22, 1931 in Yoakum, TX to Ell Roy and Clara Tate. Billy served our country by serving in the US Army for two years. Billy is survived by his children; Pat Ideus, Sandra Kubecka, David Tate and Robert Tate. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his wife. There will be a visitation on Sunday, January 5, 2020 beginning at 1:pm, followed by a Funeral Service at 2:pm at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Salem Cemetery in Ezzell, TX. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, TX 77957, 361-782-2152
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Mary Tate of Edna passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at the age of 96. She was born in Edna on Aug. 9, 1923, to the late William Edward Staggs and Edith Beatrice Quarles. Mary is survived by her sons, Stephen Martin (Denise) of Beeville, and John Patrick Martin (Marlo) of Beeville; grandchildren, Leah Latimer (Junior), Jennifer Douglas (Anthony), Bonnie Tate (Carlos), and Glenn Tate. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Glenn H. Tate, son, Billy Glenn Tate, sister, Virginia Miska Magninat, and her brothers Harrison Wayne 'Tips' Staggs and JC 'Cotton' Staggs. There will be a graveside service at 11 a.m. at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna on Thursday, March 5. Pastor Robert Krause will be officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Edna, 309 Cottonwood St., Edna, or the Hospice of South Texas, 605 Locust Ave., Victoria, Texas, 77901. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna, 361-782-2221. Oaklawn Funeral Home Mary Tate Mary Tate of Edna passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at the age of 96. She was born in Edna on Aug. 9, 1923, to the late William Edward Staggs and Edith Beatrice Quarles. Mary is survived by her sons, Stephen Martin (Denise) of Beeville, and John Patrick Martin (Marlo) of Beeville; grandchildren, Leah Latimer (Junior), Jennifer Douglas (Anthony), Bonnie Tate (Carlos), and Glenn Tate. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Glenn H. Tate, son, Billy Glenn Tate, sister, Virginia Miska Magninat, and her brothers Harrison Wayne ‘Tips’ Staggs and JC ‘Cotton’ Staggs. There will be a graveside service at 11 a.m. at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna on Thursday, March 5. Pastor Robert Krause will be officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Edna, 309 Cottonwood St., Edna, or the Hospice of South Texas, 605 Locust Ave., Victoria, Texas, 77901. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna, 361-782-2221.
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Houston—Broward Taylor, 65, of Houston died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 1996. He was born Oct. 25, 1931, in Lynn Haven, Fla., to the late Daniel Ervin and Myrtle G. Taylor. He was a retired hydraulic mechanic for U. E. C. of Houston. Survivors: wife, Dorothy Taylor; daughters, Mary Kay Marks of Channelview, and Sara Lynn Hasseloff of Crosby; stepdaughter, Melissa Gayle Jones of Lolita; stepson, Richard Dean Wood of Houston; brothers, Houston Taylor of Ohio and Donnie Taylor of Athens, Ga.; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: daughter, Debora Jane Taylor; sons, Daniel Irving Taylor, Broward Edward Taylor and Ricky Allen Taylor; stepsons, Hugh Douglas Wood, Melvin Lee Wood and Ronald Paul Wood. Services will be held at 3 p. m. today at Slavik Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Gene Rice officiating. Burial will be at Red Bluff Cemetery. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152. Pallbearers: Greg Gutierrez, Michael Marks, Vernon Hasseloff, David Gilliland, Tommy Carter and James Jones.
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Lolita—Dorothy “Dot” Mae Taylor, 68, of Lolita, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000. She was born April 30, 1931, in Commerce, Ga., to the late Paul Acree and the late Priscilla Akins. She was a homemaker, a retired waitress and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors: daughter, Melissa G. Jones of Lolita; step-daughters, Mary K. Marks of Houston and Sara Lynn Haseloff of Crosby; son, Richard D. Wood of Lolita; sisters, Sara Green of Houston and Corrine Franklin of Cleveland; brother, Paul Acree of Cleveland; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: parents; and husband, Broward Taylor. Services will be 3 p. m. Saturday at Slavik Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Joe Stansell of Point Comfort officiating. Burial will be at Red Bluff Cemetery near Lolita. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, (361) 782-2152. Pallbearers: Family members.
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Kingsville—Howard Jack Telford, 80, of Kingsville died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1993. He was born June 26, 1913, in Atlanta, Ga. to Fredrick Rucker and Margaret Langston Telford. He was a National AAU Heavyweight Weightlifting Champion in 1931, a Border Patrol agent in Laredo, owner of a drive-in movie in Freer and a real estate agent from 1965 until his retirement in 1982. He was a 32nd Degree Mason in Hereford and a member of Scottish Rite in Corpus Christi. Survivors include: wife; daughter, Nona Telford Allen of Lolita; one son; and four grandchildren. Visitations: 11 a. m. – 9 p. m. and family visitations 4 – 7 p. m. today at Turcotte Mortuary. Graveside services: 11 a. m. Saturday, Red Bluff Cemetery in Lolita, Turcotte Mortuary, Inc., Kingsville, 592-9394. Memorials: Retama Park Baptist Church in Kingsville.
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Dennis Thedford, 71, of Lolita, passed away Friday, Nov. 19, 2010. He was born Oct. 18, 1939, in Lolita, to the late Quinton and Eugene Thedford. He was a locomotive engineer for Alcoa, a member of the Port Lavaca Lions Club, and received the 25-Year Alcoa Award. He is survived by his daughters, Amy (husband, Henry) Totman and Denise (husband, Joe) Chaney, both of Lolita; sister, Hope Alberty of Pasadena; brother, Pierce (wife, Floy) Thedford of Edna and Gary (wife, Sarah) Thedford of Lolita; grandchildren, Dylan Totman, Kylie Totman, Jace Chaney and Nate Chaney. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Judith Thedford; sister, Wanda Harvey; brother, Roswell Thedford. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Slavik Funeral Home in Edna. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at First Baptist Church in Lolita with Dennis Pharis officiating. Burial will be at Red Bluff Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of South Texas or First Baptist Church in Lolita. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.
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Dorothy Ann Thedford, 74, formerly of Lolita, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. She was born to the late Roey and Thelma Thedford on April 24, 1945 in Lolita. Dorothy worked for several restaurants in the area. She is survived by her sister; Nadine Koch of LaWard, brother Donald Thedford of Lolita and several nieces and nephews. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, brother; Fred Thedford and sister Allie Jane Thedford Roberson. Pallbearers will be her nieces and nephews. There will be a visitation on Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 9:am to 10:am followed by the Funeral Service at 10:am at the First Baptist Church in Lolita with Reverend Gary Thedford and Reverend Scot Talbert officiating, Interment will follow at Lolita Cemetery. Services under the guidance of Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen Street, Edna, TX 77957, 361-782-2152.
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Lolita—Eugene Parker Thedford, 97, of Lolita, died Monday, March 3, 2003. She was born Sept. 12, 1905, in Hillsboro, to the late Eugene Parker Carradine and Launa Pierce Carradine Compton. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Lolita. She was a former elementary school teacher and substitute teacher for Gonzales, Olivia and Lolita schools. Survivors: daughters, Wanda Harvey of Palacios and Hope Alberty of Pasadena; sons, Pierce Thedford of Edna and Gary Thedford and Dennis Thedford, both of Lolita; 15 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Quinton R. Thedford; son, Roswell Thedford; parents; step-father, John B. Compton; step-sisters, Annie McFeron; step-brothers, Cecil Compton, Calfin Compton and Jack Compton; and granddaughter, Annette Alberty. Visitation will be 2 p. m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Lolita, the Rev. Mitch Thrower officiating. Burial will follow at Red Bluff Cemetery. Slavik Funeral home, Edna, 361-782-2152. Pallbearers: Curtis Thedford, Charles Thedford, Robert Alberty, Phillip Alberty, Pierce Thedford Jr. and Randel Thedford. Honorary pallbearers: Steven Thedford, Richard Ripke, Zach Lang, Henry Totman, Joe Paul Chaney and Charles Easter. Memorials: First Baptist Church of Lolita or Hospice of South Texas.
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Lolita—Florence E. Thedford, 76, of Lolita, died Monday, Jan. 4, 1993. She was born March 23, 1916 in Union County, Miss. to the late Lee Clinton and Mattie Ila Paton Moody. She was retired from Alcoa and retired as a baker with Mackey Cafeteria in 1970. She was a member of Lolita Baptist Church. Survivors: daughters, Janice Mayeux of Nassau Bay, Glenda Williams of Mont Belvieu and Nancy Johnson of Point Comfort; sister, Evelyn Smith of Bay City; brothers, Ralph Moody of Edna and Dale Moody of Atlanta; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Vernon Thedford, August 1992; parents; one sister and one brother. Services: 2 p. m. Wednesday at Lolita Baptist Church, the Rev. Gene Rice officiating. Burial: Red Bluff Cemetery, Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152. Pallbearers: Curtis Thedford, Larry Carroll, Mark Tobola, Howard Moody, Nick Prochaska and Pierce Thedford. Honorary pallbearers: Mark Moody and Steven Runkel.
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Lolita—Jessilee Sappington Thedford, 86, of Lolita, died Sunday, June 8, 2008, in Victoria. She was born Jan. 22, 1922, in Lolita, to the late Jesse and Tula Willoughby Sappington. She was graduated valedictorian of her class at Lolita High School. She was a Sunday school teacher and a member of VFW Auxiliary in Lolita. She was a homemaker and a devoted wife and mother. She is survived by her daughter, Linda “Phil” Lumpkins of Victoria; sons, Wiley Thedford of Austin and Bobby L. Thedford “Barbara” of Lolita; brother, William F. Sappington of Kyle; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sister, Marybelle “Susie” Burt; brothers, James Sappington, Johnnie Sappington, Jonathan “Doodie” Sappington, and Harold Sappington; parents; and husband, William V. Thedford. Visitation will be from 6:30 – 8:30 p. m. today at Slavik Funeral Chapel. Funeral Will be at 11 a. m., Wednesday, June 11, 2007, at Lolita Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Red Bluff Cemetery near Lolita with the Rev. Gary Thedford and the Rev. Dennis Pharis officiating. Pallbearers are Billy Sappington, Jim Sappington, David Sappington, G. W. Burt, Brent Sappington, and William Lumpkins. Honorary pallbearers are grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Lolita or donor’s choice. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.
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Port Lavaca—Judith Ann Thedford, 55, of Lolita, died Saturday, Oct. 1, 1944. She was born May 16, 1939, in Brevort Township, Mich., to the late Adam R. and Edith Wartella Soblaskey. Mrs. Thedford had been employed as a transportation coordinator with Alcoa until her retirement on Aug. 1, 1944, after 30 years of service. She was a member of the Alcoa 25 Year Club and Salem Lutheran Church. She married Dennis Thedford Sept. 20, 1968. Survivors: husband; daughters, Amy Thedford and Denise Thedford, both of Lolita; sister, Ella Belk of Port Lavaca; and brothers, Alfred Soblaskey, Carl Soblaskey and Robert Sovlaskey of St. Ignace, Mich., and William Sobaskey of Newberry, Mich. Services: 2 p. m. Thursday, Salem Lutheran Church. Burial: Red Bluff Cemetery, Colonial Funeral Home, Port Lavaca, 552-9766. Memorials: Hospice, Salem Lutheran Church, or Lolita United Methodist Church.
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Edna—June Wanita Reoh Thedford, 74, of Edna, died Monday, Oct. 17, 2005. She was born May 22, 1931, in San Perlita, to the late Harry and Gladys Stafford Roah. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors: husband, Larkin Thedford; daughters, Lisa Crane Burris and Donna Halepaska both of Victoria; son, Mike Crane of Victoria; sisters, Lois Scott of Victoria and Rosie Gotner of Oregon; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Preceded in death by: brothers, Pete Reoh and Danny Reoh. Visitation will be 7 – 8 p. m. tonight at Slavik Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a. m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, the Revs. Danny Reeves and Joe Wes Rubac officiating. Burial will be at Red Bluff Cemetery near Lolita. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152. Pallbearers: Mike Malek, Bryant Thedford, Dennis Quarles, Jack Nowlin, J. R. Cranfill, Raymond Terry.
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Edna—Larkin Thomas Thedford, 77, of Edna, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008. Larkin was born on June 7, 1931, in Lolita, to the late Blanche and W. B. Thedford. He was preceded in death by his brother, Darrell Thedford, and his sister, Rita Gay Wells. He is survived by his foster brother, Bubba Browning. He was a graduate of Lolita High School. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from Baylor University, he proudly served his country as a first lieutenant in the United States Air Force in the Korean War. After two years, he came home to attend the University of Texas to obtain his law degree. He was a member of the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity. He worked one year in the Navasota District Attorney private office. In 1957, he returned home to practice law in Edna, where he also served as Jackson County judge two different terms. An attorney by profession, Larkin had many different hobbies and interests that filled his free time. He always had a zest for learning anything new. He love raising cattle and running heavy machinery. He loved his church and his spiritual life was one of great trust, faith, and belief in God. As a devout Baptist he attended weekly worship and was always there when the church or people needed him. It gave him pleasure to help people. Throughout his lifetime he had enjoyed and loved his family and friends, especially his “Whataburger Buddies.” He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, affectionately known as “Papa.” He was preceded in death by his wife, June. He is survived by his two children and their spouses: Mike and Betsy Crane and Lisa and Quint Burris. He has five grandchildren: Larkin Burris, Brenna Crane Dixon, Camey Crane, Logan Crane, and William Halepaska Jr. He has four nieces and nephews: Bryant Thedford, Rhonda Soileau, Frances Wells Stave, and Frank Wells Jr. Visitation will be from 6 – 8 p. m. Friday at Slavik Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 2 p. m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Edna, the Rev. Danny Reeves officiating. Burial will follow at Red Bluff Cemetery. Pallbearers: Kenneth Bradley, Michael Malek, Bryant Thedford James Ree Nowlin, Michael Powell, and Mitch Malek. Honorary pallbearers: Jack Nowlin, Dr. Bruce Wheeler, Dr. Kurtis Krurger, and Dr. John Seger. Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen, Edna, 361-782-2152. Victoria Advocate, Thursday, October 23, 2008
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Lolita--Mary Barbara Thedford 78, of Lolita, TX went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. Born July 7, 1939 to Charlie and Mary Finley, the seventh of thirteen children. Mary is survived by her sons; Curtis Thedford, Charlie Thedford, Steven Thedford and his wife Carla, Three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. three sisters, and two brothers. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Roswell Eugene Thedford, also two brothers and two sisters. There will be a visitation on November 20, 2017 from 5-7 pm at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, with the Funeral Service being at First Baptist Church Lolita on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 1:30 pm. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, TX 77957 361-782-2152.
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EDNA - Mary Hall Thedford, of Edna, Texas, passed away Friday,
January 16, 2015 at the age of 84. She was born in Stedman, North
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Lolita—Roswell Eugene Thedford, 51, of Lolita died Tuesday in a Ganado hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Lolita with the Rev. Jimmy Smith officiating. Burial will be in Red Bluff Cemetery under direction of Slavik Funeral Home. Mr. Thedford was born Sept. 29, 1931, at Lolita. He was a son of the late Quinton Roswell Thedford, and his mother, Mrs. Gene Thedford. He had been employed by Alcoa since 1950 and was in the Civil Maintenance Department. He was a member and deacon in the Lolita First Baptist Church and was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Mary Barbara Thedford of Lolita; three sons, Curtis, Charles and Steven, all of Lolita; two sisters, Wanda Harvey of Palacios and Hope Alberty of Pasadena; and three brothers, Pierce of Edna and Dennis and Gary, both of Lolita.
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Lolita—Vernon Van Thedford, 80, of Lolita, died Sunday, Aug. 9, 1992. Mr. Thedford was born May 27, 1912, in Seagoville to the late Larkin Thomas and Allie Agnes Murray Thedford. He came to Lolita and Jackson County at a young age, married the former Florence Moody on Dec. 19, 1940, in Lolita, was a self-employed rancher and a member of the First Baptist Church of Lolita. Survivors: wife, Florence Thedford; Daughters, Janice Mayeux of Nassau Bay, Glenda Williams of Mont Belvieu and Nancy Johnson of Point Comfort; sisters, Rozie Moody of Lolita, Helen Absher of Houston and Larkin Christensen of El Campo; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents; two sisters and four brothers. Services 3 p. m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Lolita, with the Rev. Gene Rice officiating. Burial in Red Bluff Cemetery near Lolita, Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152. Pallbearers: Larry Carroll, Mark Tobola, Kim Spring, Scott Maresh, Nick Prochaska, Mike Lopez, Larry Gann and Curtis Thedford. Honorary pallbearers: Gus Trojack, Monte Callaway and all nephews and great nephews. Memorials: First Baptist Church in Lolita or donor’s choice.
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Lolita—Funeral services for William Van Thedford, 69, of Lolita, who died Monday, will be held at 10 a. m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Lolita. The Rev. Roy Meadows, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Red Bluff Cemetery under direction of Slavik Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Vernon Thedford, Larkin Thedford, B. E. Karnes, Gene Alexander, Wayne Willoughby and Jack Anders. Thedford was a World War II veteran, member and deacon of First Baptist Church of Lolita and member of the Lolita chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is survived by his wife, Jessie Lee Sappington Thedford, whom he married Aug. 30, 1945, in Lolita.
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Edna—Mrs. Florence Thomas, 77, of Edna, died Saturday. She was born May 26, 1891, in Jackson County. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at Scruggs Chapel Methodist Church with the Rev. E. J. Tanner officiating. Burial will be in Kerry Cemetery under the direction of Cook Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be J. C. Williams, Lionel Green, R. T. National Sr., and Isaac, Herschel and Shelly Callis. Named as honorary pallbearers are Sammie, Lonnie, Ertel, Ernest, and Abraham Callis and Vollie Cook. Surviving are a son, Donald Wayne Thomas; a granddaughter, and a great-granddaughter.
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Patricia Ann Fiala Thomas Patricia Ann Fiala Thomas, 65, of Edna, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. She was born on February 12, 1954 in El Campo, Texas to Edwin and Dorothy Fiala. "Patsy" as her sister called her, is survived by her mother; Dorothy Fiala, sister Julie Girndt and her husband Jimmy, bother Alln Fiala and his wife Debbie, daughter-in-law; Cindy Thomas, and her three grandchildren; Bryce, Sara and Peyton Ulrich..Patsy is preceded in death by her husband; Wayne Thomas, son; Johnny Wayne Thomas, father; Edwin Fiala,and her brother Donald Fiala. Services will be held at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, October 25, 2019 with visitation beginning at 9:00 am followed by the Funeral Service at 10:00 am, with Reverend Ron Lynn officiating. Interment will follow at Salem Cemetery in Ezzell, 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 |
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Edna—Mary Christine Robinson Thompson, 50, of Edna died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 1995. She was born Sept. 11, 1945, in Edna to the late Elmo and Mattie Ross Robinson. The homemaker was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Survivors: husband, Collis Thompson; daughter, Marilyn Ann Ezenwa of Houston, Greta Jean Thompson of Edna and Joanna Thompson Johnson of Prairie View; son, Wendell Eugene Robinson of Albuquerque, N. M., Sherman Lloyd Thompson and Mackie Thompson, both of Edna and Bishop DeShone Thompson of Victoria; sisters, Josie Callis and Brenda Robinson, both of Edna and Ruby Ashley of Victoria and five grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 1 p. m. to 8 p. m. Friday at Cook-Butler Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday at Mt. Olive, Baptist Church, the Rev. Pat Griffin officiating. Burial will be at Kerr Cemetery, Cook-Butler Funeral Home, Edna, 782-3821. Pallbearers: Sylvester Rucker Jr., Marcus Richardson, Wayne Lawson, Lamond Richardson, Horace Callis and Jerry Johnson.
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Sammy Tise was born March 23, 1934 in Eagle Lake, Texas to Lee “Doc” and Etta Mae Kessler Tise. He was raised by his Grandmother, Nettie Tise, and an uncle, Roy Tise. Sammy was preceded in death by his parents, grandmother and uncle as well as two brothers, Charles Roy “Buddy” Tise and infant James Ray Tise. Still surviving are Sammy’s three other brothers, Bobby Earl Tise, Joe Tise and Clarence Lee Tise and two sisters, Nettie Elizabeth Tise Barfield and Gracie Jean Tise Pearson as well as host of inlaws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends. Sammy is also survived by his wife of 46 years, Barbara Joann Smith Tise. They were wed on June 22, 1956. Sammy and Barbara were blessed with two children, Kathy Joann and Bertice Lee. Kathy lives in Edna with her husband, Al Miska and their children, Samantha Joann Miska and Layci Jayne Miska. Bert and his wife, La’Arnie O’Neal Tise, reside in Albuquerque, New Mexico with their children, Steven Gregory Tise and Joshua Michael Tise. The Tises were also honored to have a Norwegian exchange student “son” who lived with them from 1976-1977. Geir Eriksen of Kongsvinger, Norway lives with his wife Ellen Mette and their two boys, Sindre and Tord. After graduation from Eagle Lake High School, Mr. Tise began working for Tenneco Oil Company in 1954 and, with the exception of his service in the United States Army, continued working for Tenneco for 36 years. He retired from Tenneco in September 1990. Sammy was appointed as Justice of the peace, Lavaca County, precinct 1 in 1995 and continued to serve as Justice of the Peace until June 1997. Serving his country from 1956-19062, Sammy served in the United States Armed Forces. He was a member of the 62nd Military Police Highway Patrol and was honorably discharged as a Specialist 4. In August 1966 Sammy earned Associates in Arts degree and a certificate of Business Administration from San Jacinto Junior College. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Southern State College in Magnolia, Arkansas in August 1973. After retirement, Mr. Tise received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from The University of Houston, Victoria, Texas in 1993. Sammy founded Tise Genealogical Research and published numerous volumes of cemetery records in Lavaca, Aransas and Wharton counties. His most celebrated work, however, was Texas County Sheriffs. In addition to being an accomplished historian and author, Sammy Tise was active in many community and church organizations including Future Farmers of America, student scholarship programs, the Scottish Rite Masons and was an honorary lifetime member of the LaPorte, Texas Police Reserves and the Texas Sheriff’s Association. He was active in Lavaca County Crime Stoppers, and was a volunteer for St. Nicholas Ministries and Lavaca Assistance Ministry Body (L. A. M. B.) in Hallettsville, Texas. Mr. Tise was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Hallettsville, Texas form 1980 – 2001 and joined St. Paul Lutheran Church after moving at Edna in 2001. While at St. Peter, Sam was on the church council and various other committees and organizations. Sammy was called to his Heavenly home on January 9, 2003. Services are under the direction of Kubena Funeral Home (782-3271). Visitation with family will be at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Hallettsville, Texas on Saturday, January 11 from 7 – 9 PM. Services will be Sunday, January 12, 2003 at 2:00 PM, also at St. Peter Lutheran Church. Graveside Service: 5 PM Sunday, January 12, 2003 at Red Bluff Cemetery, Lolita, Texas. Pall Bearers will be Fred Wilson, Harvey Renger, Jr., MD., Wayne Dupree, Bob Anderson, Leonard Perkins and Luther Loring. Honorary Pall Bearers are members of the 62nd Military Police Highway Patrol. In lieu of floral remembrances, memorials for Sammy Tise may be made to St. Paul Lutheran “Wee Disciples” Preschool, 108 E. Gayle St., Edna, Texas 77957 or Hospice of South Texas, 1908 N. Laurent, Suite 430, Victoria, Texas 77901. Thanks be to God for Sammy’s life and his salvation in Jesus Christ!
Victoria
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EDNA - Evelyn Gisler Tittizer went to be with her Lord on March 9, 2019. She was born in Mission Valley, Texas, on November 24, 1925, to Ferdinand Gisler and Edna DeDear Gisler. She was a long-time resident of Edna, Texas, and a member of Edna Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her sister, Grace Gisler Bruchmiller, as well as her niece, Kathy Page (Jay) and nephew, Keith Bruchmiller (Debra), and several great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Tittizer, as well as an infant brother and infant sister. A private family burial will be at 12 PM on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Memory Gardens Cemetery with a memorial service and visitation to follow at 1 PM at Rosewood Chapel. Pallbearers are Keith Bruchmiller, Joshua Page, Jason Page, Jay Page, Matthew Williams and George Schramek. Honorary pallbearers are Mary Kilcrease, Mary Ann Martinez, Copper Combs, Wanda Kosler, Larry Bruchmiller, Henry Schramek, Bill Schramek, Roy Charles Ortolon, Scott Ortolon, Jon Poole, Mike Menefee, and Patt Schiewitz.
Jackson County Herald-Tribune,
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 |
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EDNA - Dorothy Velma Quinn Tompkins, 90, of Edna, passed away
Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. She was born Aug. 27, 1917, in Jackson
County, to the late Archie Quinn and Artie Gordon Quinn. She was a
homemaker. She was also a member of Assembly of God Church and a
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Edna—A. Scott Treaster, 22, of Edna died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 1994. He was born Aug. 8, 1971, in Olean, N. Y. He graduated from Edna High School in 1991 and attended Victoria Junior College. He was a fire watchman for H. P. Services at Formosa Plant. Mr. Treaster was a member of Morales Baptist Church. Survivors: father, Glenn I. Treaster of Olean, N. Y.; mother, Eleanor Lee Brown of Edna; step-father, Robert T. Brown of Edna; stepmother, Carol Treaster of Olean, N. Y.; sister, Glenda Anderson of Inez; stepsister, Jennifer Trester of Olean, N. Y.; and brothers, Larry Treaster of Sterling, Conn., Sam Treaser of Kissimee, Fla. and Eric Trester of Edna; stepbrothers, Walter Treaster and Joseph Treaster, both of Olean, N. Y. and Robert T. Brown Jr. of Edna. Visitations: 7:30 – 9 p. m. today and 10 – 11 a. m. Friday at Slavik Funeral Home chapel. Services: 2 p. m. Saturday, Morales Baptist Church, the Rev. Joe Wes Rubac officiating. Burial: Red Bluff Cemetery near Lolita, Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152. Pallbearers: Robert Brown Jr., Allan Anderson, Jamie Mercer and Donnie Mercer. Memorials: Morales Baptist Church of Port Lavaca Christian Center.
Victoria Advocate,
Thursday, January 27, 1994 |
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Michael Tristan, Jr. "Michael T." of Ganado died on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at the young age of 39. Michael was born on Thursday, December 4, 180 in Ganado, Texas to Michael Tristan, Sr. and Dolores Lesak Tristan. He was the oldest of three children. Michael attended and graduated from Ganado High School in May of 1999. He attended Sul Ross University and Houston Tillotson College in Austin, Texas. On September 23, 2006, Michael married the love of his life; Valeria Villegas. Michael is survived by his loving wife, beautiful daughters; Mariah and Isabel, and handsome son; Michael Tristan, III, also known as "Bubba T". He is also survived by his parents; Michael, Sr. and Dolores Tristan, sister; Vanessa Tristan and brother; Ty Jacob Tristan, Sr. Michael was an active member of the Knights of Columbus of Nada, Texas, he was a member of the1996 State Semifinal Ganado High School Football team competing against Groveton at the Houston Astrodome. He enjoyed coaching Little League and Youth Football. Michael was an avid Houston Astros Fan, Houston Texans fan, and the University of Texas football team. Michael will be missed not only by his family, but others who knew him through work, baseball, softball, football, hunting, fishing, golfing, and competing in barbeque cookoffs. Pallbearers will be; Ty Jacob Tristan, Sr., John Ttristan, J.R. Rodriguez, Chris Lesak, Joby Lesak, Kyle Lesak, Martin Tristan, Jr., Augustine Tristan, Jorge Noriega, Marco Noriega, Orlando Noriega, Armando Garcia, and Eric Perry, Sr. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Ty Jacob Tristan, Jr., C. J. Tristan, Javi Facio and the Ganado High School Class of 1999. There was a "Come and Go" Visitation at Ganado Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 from 5:pm to 7:pm. There will be a Private Graveside Service at Assumption Catholic Cemetery on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 with Father Kirby Hlavaty officiating. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. Third St. Ganado, TX 77962, 361-771-2120.
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Alvin
Ray Trojcak Alvin Ray Trojcak, 52 of Cuero, earned his wings on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Alvin was born in Victoria, Texas to Gus and Ann Trojcak on July 6, 1967. Alvin was raised with his brothers and sisters in LaSalle, Texas then later moved to Cuero with his mother where they spent the remainder of their time together. Alvin is survived by his sisters; JoAnn Tullis, Charlotte Janak, and Frances Sulak, his brothers; Gus Trojcak, Billy Trojcak, and Frank Trojcak. Alvin in preceded in death by both of his parents; Gus and Ann Trojcak. There will be a Chapel Service for Alvin on Monday, October 28, 2019 at 10:00 am at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel with John Mueler and Gary Seale officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens of Edna. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, TX 77957, 361-782-2152.
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Annette Trojcak, 93, formerly of Inez, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019. Visitation will be Friday February 15, 2019 from 1:00 pm until services at 2:00 pm, at the Slavik Funeral Home Chapel, 209 N. Allen St., Edna. Interment will follow in the Memory Gardens Edna Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home, 361-782-2152. Jackson County Herald-Tribune, February 13, 2019
Annette "Ann" Mueller Trojcak Annette "Ann" Mueller Trojcak, 93, of Cuero passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Ann was born in Dreyer, Texas on October 20, 1925 to Rudolph and Minnie Mueller. Ann is survived by her children; JoAnn Tullis, Charlotte Janak, Gus Torjcak, Jr., Billy Trojcak, Frankie Trojcak, Alvin Trojcak and Frances Sulak, brother; Fred Mueller, sister; JoAnn Shimek, grandchildren; Steven Kolar, Dale Kolar, Jean Lynn Rodgers, Stan Janak, Tracey Trojcak, Nicole Trojcak, Jason Sulak, Wesley Sulak, Erin Trojcak, and Lauren McMath, Great-Grandchildren; Jacob Rodgers, Katlyn Rodgers, Ava Grace Janak, Olivia Janak, Sam Janak, Jordyn Kolar, Sydney Kolar, Abbey Sulak, Coleen Sulak, Mason Sulak, Conner Sulak, Chandler Kolar, Brody Kolar, Blain Kolar, Bentley Kolar, and Brooklyn Kolar. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband; August "Gus" Nick Trojcak, Sr., and brothers; Rudy Mueller and Bill Mueller. There will be a Visitation beginning at 1:pm on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel followed by a Funeral Service at 2:pm with her brother; Pastor Fred Mueller officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Memory Gardens of Edna Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St., Edna, TX 77957. 361-782-2152..
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Edna—Services for Joyce L. Tucker, 63, of Edna, who died Saturday, will be 10 a. m. today at Slavik Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be at Red Bluff Cemetery near Lolita. Slavik Funeral Home., Edna, (361) 782-2152. Pallbearers: Steve Bailey, Sonny Hadley, Bryon Flournoy, Malcom Calvender, Gene Rease and Jack Howard. Honorary pallbearers: Chris Sargent, David Powers and Shane Weber. Memorials: Eagles Lodge or donor’s choice.
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Edna—Dinah Turner, 86, of Edna, died Thursday in a Victoria hospital after an illness. She was born Sept. 2, 1900, in Jackson County to Jim Jones and Nancy Whitehead Jones. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Edna. Services will be conducted at 1 p. m. Monday at Shiloh Baptist Church, Edna, with the Rev. G. L. Roberts officiating. Burial will be in Kerr Cemetery in Edna. Surviving are her husband, Jeff Turner of Edna; a daughter, Esther Lee Turner of San Antonio; a son, Henry Turner of Edna, a brother, Willie Jones of Hitchcock; eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Grandsons will be pallbearers. Cook-Butler Funeral Home, Edna, is in charge of arrangements.
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Edna—Henry Turner, 66, of Edna, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 1998. He was born Sept. 8, 1931, in Edna, to the late Jeff and Dinah Jones Turner. He was a retired chef. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and Evening Sun Lodge No. 530. Survivors: sister, Esther L. Turner of San Antonio. Visitation will be held from noon to 8 p. m. Friday at Cook-Butler Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 2 p. m. Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church, the Rev. Maurice Turner officiating. Burial will be at Kerr Cemetery. Cook-Butler Funeral Home, Edna, 782-3821. Pallbearers: Will Turner Jr., Chris Turner, Andrew Turner, Carswell Turner and Owen Hopes Jr.
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Edna—Jeff Turner, 89, of Edna, died Monday in a Victoria hospital after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday at the Shiloh Baptist Church with the Rev. Garry Roberts officiating. Burial will be in Kerr Cemetery under the direction of Cook-Butler Funeral Home. He was born May 12, 1900, in Eagle Lake, to the late Will and Laura Adams Turner. He served as deacon for the Shiloh Baptist Church for many years and was Sunday school superintendent. Surviving are a daughter, Esther Turner of San Antonio; a son, Henry Turner of Edna; a sister, Laureda Billups of Edna; a brother, Rosco Watson of Edna; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be members of the Masonic Lodge. Grandsons will serve as honorary pallbearers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dinah Turner on May 7, 1987.
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Edna—Will Jeff Turner Sr., 61, of Edna died Wednesday at his home. Born Feb. 21, 1924, in Jackson County, he served in the U. S. Army during World War II and was retired from Mercer Construction Company. He was a former Jackson County deputy sheriff and city of Edna policeman. He was a trustee of Shiloh Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church with the Rev. G. L. Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at Kerr Cemetery in Edna under the direction of Cook-Butler Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Warren Barnes, Lawrence Prince, Blackwell Gardner, William O. Brook, Kenneth Brooks and Alvin Stovall. Surviving are his wife, Janie Turner of Edna; his parents, Jeff and Dinah Turner of Edna; a daughter, Gloria Kitchen of Victoria; two sons, Will Jeff Turner Jr. and Christopher Turner, both of Edna; a sister, Esther Lee Turner of San Antonio; a brother, Henry Turner of Edna; and three grandchildren.
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