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Lee Layden Ulbricht, of Edna, Texas, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at the age of 70. She was born in Houston, Texas on December 4, 1947, to the late Peter John Layden and Ruth Delores Lee Layden. Lee was a retired school teacher. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be greatly missed. Lee is survived by her husband, Willard Ulbricht; sons, Will and Lisa Ulbricht, P.J. Ulbricht, Adam and Merrill Ulbricht; sisters, Lou Egg and Kim Pelham; grandchildren, Trace and Cort Ulbricht, Ella Ulbricht, Harrison, Hayes, and Hattie Ulbricht; along with nieces and nephews. Lee is preceded in death by her parents. A funeral Mass will begin at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 21, in the St. Agnes Catholic Church of Edna. Rev. Michael Petering will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials or donations may be sent to Susan G. Komen Dept.41831, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas 75265. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.
Jackson County Herald,
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Charles Allen Unger, of Edna, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 5, 2021, at the age of 73. He was born in Premont, Texas on November 26, 1947 to the late Simon Harrison Unger and Betty Koop Unger. He grew up in Edna, Texas and graduated from Edna High School in 1966. He attended the University of Houston, met the love of his life Sherri Reed Unger and married on March 8, 1969. He enjoyed a lifelong career as a gas compression specialist. This career took him too many interesting places around the world. Along the way he made and continued friendships with many close friends that he cherished. And oh the stories they would tell. Charles loved nothing more than spending time with his family camping, water skiing, playing washers and cornhole. It was a simple, yet wonderful life filled with loving memories. He will forever be known as a loving husband and best friend, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and the fun uncle. The great-grandfather title was one he was newest at and he loved his times playing with her. Charles was a big man with a big laugh, and a big heart. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Sherri, along with their son Mike Unger (Kim), grandchildren, Taylor Unger (Mark Rojas) and Rhiannon Unger, great granddaughter Malleaha Brooke Rojas and great grandson coming in April Elijah James-Allen Unger, sisters Marsha Vaughan (Billy), Sandra Smiga (Kenneth), and Jeannie Owens (Ray), numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and cousins. Charles is preceded in death by his parents, beloved son Todd Allen Unger, sister Donna Holm, niece Wendy Smiga Kirk and cherished mother-in-law and father-in-law John Lloyd and Orenell Eileen Reed. Pallbearers are Todd Hicks, Brian Borchardt, Marvin Nelson, Lance Smiga, Clif Sears, Allen Hastings. Honarary pallbearers are his Cherished Gas Compression Family. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm, with the Funeral service beginning at 1:00 pm, in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Robert Krause officiating the funeral service. The burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna with Reverend Paul Kaiser officiating the graveside service. In lieu of Flowers, Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Edna, 309 Cottonwood St., Edna, Texas 77957 or Saint Paul Lutheran Church, 108 East Gayle St., Edna, Texas 77957.
Jackson County Herald–Tribune, March
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Mrs. Cora Bell Upchurch, a pioneer resident of South Texas, passed away at her home in Edna Tuesday night following a heart attack. While her death came suddenly, she had been in poor health for the past year or two. The funeral was held at 1:00 p.m. today at the Hevelka Funeral Home, and was conducted by Rev. Frank Hollan, pastor of the Red Bluff Baptist Church. Interment was made in the Hallettsville Cemetery. Mrs. Upchurch was born in Lavaca County November 6, 1865, and her maiden name was Cora Bell Kelley, being a member of a prominent pioneer family of that section. She moved to Edna in 1928 and since that time had made her home here with her son, Mr. Ferrell Upchurch. She was more or less a home body and lived close to her home and family, yet she made a large circle of friends among our people, and her death brought sorrow to many hearts. This good woman is survived by the following children: Mrs. Berdie Johnston of San Antonio, Mrs. Zee Upchurch of Houston, Mrs. Johnnie Flournoy of Bay City, and Messrs. Ed Smothers of Edna, Kelly Smothers, Step Smothers, Tommy Upchurch and Carl Upchurch of Houston and Ferrell Upchurch (Jr.) of Edna. The Herald joins the other friends of the family in extending sympathy in their hour of sorrow. Staples, H. K. Edna Weekly Herald (Edna, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 27, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 16, 1946, newspaper, May 16, 1946, page 1.
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On September 14, 1941 James Louis Utesey was born to Odes and Rosie Utesey of Edna, Texas. He was the older of two children. Growing up in Edna, James loved the outdoors and working on anything that had an engine. Hunting, fishing and gardening were just a few of his many passions. James did many, many jobs in his lifetime but is most famously known as "The Water Well Man". James and his late wife, Shirley, created J&S Water Well Service in 1971, a business that lasted until the day of his death, Sept. 5, 2018. On December 19th, 1970, James married Shirley Richmon, the love of his life. She passed away on April 30th, 2018. James deeply mourned her passing and longed for the day he would be reunited with her. James is survived by two children, Betty "Sissy" Valchar (Terry) and Alisa Jones (Ryan) ,both of Victoria; sister, Shirley Odell (Harry) of Edna; two beloved sisters-in-law, Deanna Mccue of Victoria and Oleen Cook of Port Lavaca. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, John and Anna Deluna, Quinton, Jordan, Kaden, Vallery, and Victor Jones and 5 great-grandchildren, the last of which was born just two hours before he passed away. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. He affected them all in so many positive ways in only the way that a man as unique as James could. James lived a full life, doing many things on his own terms and in his own way. He battled cancer three times and won three times. James leaves behind many great friends. He leaves us all with many smiles and many great memories. A memorial service was held on Thursday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. at Grace Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at Prosperity Bank c/o Alisa Jones to defray medical and funeral expenses. Cremation Services Entrusted to Victoria Mortuary & Cremation services, Inc. Victoria, Texas.
Jackson County Herald-Tribune, September 19, 2018 |
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Mrs. W. A. Utzman, prominent Edna woman, died at 2 p. m. Wednesday in the Caney Valley Hospital at Wharton. She had been a resident of Edna about 30 years. Funeral arrangements have not been announced. Her husband was in business here for many years prior to his death a few years ago. A more extended mention of Mrs. Utzman’s death will appear next week. Edna Weekly Herald, March 29, 1951 [The April 5th issue, is not available.] Mr. W. A. Utzman Died Here Monday Monday evening, October 24, at his home in Edna, Mr. W. A. Utzman, a prominent business man of this city passed away following several months of illness. The funeral service was held at the Allen Memorial Presbyterian Church Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 o’clock, and was conducted by his pastor Rev. John J. Marse. The remains were laid to rest in the Edna Cemetery. The following were pallbearers: Messrs. Claudius Branch, Thad Rose, Otis Good, Virgil Miller, Oliver Parr and Louis Nagel. Winfield A. Utzman was born at Waterloo, N. Y., March 20, 1872, hence was 77 years and 7 months of age. Before coming to Edna in 1912, he was engaged in the mercantile business in Toledo and Freemont, Ohio. March 20, 1914, he was united in marriage to Miss Inez Galbraith of Toledo. Mr. and Mrs. Utzman came to Edna to make this their home. When he first located in our midst, Mr. Utzman engaged in farming and stock raising but for the past fifteen or twenty years he had conducted an appliance and service station business on Main street on the location of the new Faires Drug Company building. In fact, he occupied this site so long it was spoken of as the “Utz Corner.” A few months ago he moved his appliance business to the Ezzell building on East Main street. “Mr. Utz,” as a great host of friends called him, was a progressive and enterprising man. For many years he was active in Chamber of Commerce work and took a leading part in every movement that had for its purpose the improvement of our town and county. He personally financed several chamber of commerce projects that later proved a valuable asset to Edna. He was indeed a big hearted man; a man who was ever ready to lend a helping hand to a friend or the needy. During the first World War he was county chairman of the Red Cross and served in this capacity for several years after the close of the war. Mr. Utzman’s firm belief that there was oil in Jackson County led him to form a company for the purpose of drilling in the Edna area. And among Jackson County’s first wildcat wells was on the Calhoun-Lackey farm and was drilled by his company. Mr. Utzman was reared an Episcopalian, but after coming to Edna he became affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. He was a Knight Templar and a 33rd degree Mason and shriner. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Inez Utzman, and one brother, Mr. Franklin M. Utzman of San Angelo, California. The Herald joins the many other friends of the family in extending sympathy.
Edna Weekly Herald, October 27, 1949 |