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Robert Spencer Walthall of Inez, Texas, passed away February 11,
2019 at the age of 86. He was born January 9, 1933 in Silver Lake,
Kansas to the late Thomas Edward Walthall and Ora Rebecca Winston.
Robert spent 4 years in the Airforce and served 1 tour in Korea.
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On October 16, 1956, God blessed Bennie and Dollie Washington of Edna, Texas with their first son Bennie Eugene Washington Jr. Bennie accepted Christ at an early age. He graduated from Edna High School class of 1975 and then went on to Ranger Junior College. He leaves to cherish his memories: his son Bennie Washington III; three siblings Deborah Tate, Patrick Washington, and Dana Harris; three nieces Denise Tate, Bridgett Washington, and Carla Upson. Also, a host of great nieces and nephews, family and friends. His mom and dad proceeded him in death. Bennie spent most of his adult life in California before returning to Texas. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home and Cemetery, 800 Westheimer Road, Houston. Jackson County Herald-Tribune, October 23, 2019 |
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Ganado—Ethelda “Dolly Baby” Washington, 51, of Ganado, died Tuesday, July 28, 1998. She was born Nov. 17, 1946, in Ganado, to Ida Mae Caesar Callis of Ganado and the late J. W. Callis. She was a retired cook and was a member of Prosperity Baptist Church. Survivors: husband, Willie “Chuck” Washington; son, Darrell Wayne Nerth Sr., of Ganado; mother; sisters, Julia Hardeway of Houston and Monia Diggs and Cheryl Edwards, both of Ganado; brother, James Douglas Callis of Ganado; grandmother, Omelia Caesar of Edna; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. Monday at Cook-Butler Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 11 a. m. Tuesday at Prosperity Baptist church in Ganado, the Rev. Johnnie Hardaway officiating. Burial will be at Ganado Community Cemetery. Cook-Butler Funeral Home, Edna. 782-3821.
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Mrs. Shirley Jean Watkins, 82, of Edna, Texas, entered into rest on Friday, July 19, 2019 at Ganado Nursing and Rehab Center in Ganado, Texas. Mrs. Watkins was born in Heloise, Tenn. on Nov. 1, 1936 to the late John and Ruth Henry. She was raised in Michigan and graduated from Romulus High School in Romulus, Mich. She also attended Tulsa Bible College. She worked for many years as a secretary until she moved to Tennessee when she met her “Prince Charming.” She served for many years at Liberty Christina Academy. She attended Liberty Apostolic Church for 42 years and the later years at First Pentecostal Church of Edna. She had a heart for the work of God and was a wonderful example of a Christian lady. Survivors include her daughters, Melinda (Michael) Kazmir of Edna, Delia (James) Vargo of Akron, Ohio; and son, Robert (Penny) Watkins of Newbern, Tenn.; brothers Ray Henry of Canton, Mich., Lowell Henry of Gaffney, N.C. and Clyde Gasser of McKenzie, Tenn.; sisters, Ruth ann Allen of Milan, Mich., Brenda Moilanen of Romulus, Mich., Betty Householder of Belleville, Mich., and Rachel Chambless of Sarepta, La.; four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Watkins was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Watkins; parents, John Henry and Ruth Gasser; seven sisters, Helen Martin, Anna Householder, Wanda Roberson, Janeita Robinson, Frances Luther, Evelyn Gasser and Charlotte Mullins; and brothers, Charles Henry, James Henry, Bud Gasser, Gerald Gasser, Pascal Gasser, Kenny Gasser, and Carl Gasser. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 29, 2019 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Bowlin Funeral Home in Dresden, Tenn. and on Tuesday, July 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Liberty Apostolic Church. Funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Interment will be at Liberty Apostolic Cemetery. A special thanks to Ganado Nursing and Rehab Center and Hospice of South Texas for your outstanding care and support during Mrs. Watkins’ final days of her life.
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EDNA - Earl Eugene Webernick, 72, of Edna, died Monday, July 27, 1998.
He was born Aug. 4, 1925, in Brenham to the late John and
Hilda Shoen Webernick.
He was a retired salesman for J.I. Case Co. and a Baptist. He was a
U.S. Marine Corporal. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Memory Gardens Cemetery of Edna. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152.
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Michael Leonard Weinmann, age 59, was born October 4, 1960 in Ganado, Texas, to Leonard Weinmann and Mary Marek Weinmann. He went to be with the Lord in Victoria, Texas on January 1, 2020, surrounded by his daughters, stepson, his former wife, his pastor and loved ones. Michael had a brief struggle with a very aggressive type cancer which was the cause of his death. Michael was a life-long resident of Edna. He was a 1979 graduate of Edna High School. Michael worked for Atkinson and Associates for 32 years. Michael traveled all over the United States in those 32 years, building primarily fast food restaurants. Michael made friends everywhere he went. It could be said Michael holds the record for building the most Whataburger restaurants. Michael is survived by his daughters Sarah and Hannah Weinmann; stepson Tyler Nickel (Torie); granddaughter Scarlett Nickel; sisters Dorothy Kollaja; Genevieve Yendrey (Eugene); Rose Ricks, Betty Kildair (Paul); Georgie Templin (Michael); Patsy Franks (Terry); many nieces and nephews; his former wife Schannen Weinmann; and his Atkinson family. Michael was preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Mary Weinmann and brother-in-law Forrest Ricks. Michael was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Edna, Texas. One of the highlights of Michael's life was his experiences during his "Walk to Emmaus". Michael was a cornerstone of the FUMC Mission Team that for the past seven years has journeyed to the Texas Valley area to build houses for needy families. With Michael's leadership, his skills as a master carpenter, and with God's blessing, the mission team was able to build and furnish a three-bedroom home for the needy families in twelve days every summer. He never missed an opportunity to help anyone in need. The lives that Michael touched during his life's walk are too numerous to list. Michael treated each challenge as an opportunity. Truly Michael was a giant among men, a gentle and loving man who was loved by all and admired by many. Services will be held on Saturday, January 4, at the First United Methodist Church of Edna at 11:00 AM with a reception in the Fellowship Hall immediately after the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in his memory to the First United Methodist Church of Edna's Mission Fund. Cremation Services entrusted to Victoria Mortuary & Cremation services, Victoria, Tx 361-578-4646 Jackson County Herald-Tribune, January 8, 2020 |
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LLANO — I. C. Wendel, 82, of Llano, and formerly of El Campo. died Sunday, June 4, 2000.
He was born Feb. 26, 1918, in Jones Creek, to
the late Arthur Thomas and Maybell Hoesch Wendel. He was a retired
football coach and teacher at Vanderbilt and Industrial ISD and also
a rancher. His record of Football Semifinalist in 1951 remains
unbroken. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II and a
member of American Legion Post 251. He was a Catholic.
Visitation was noon
Tuesday at Triska Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. today at St Philip Catholic Church, the Rev. Thu Nguyen officiating.
Burial will be at Memory Gardens
Cemetery in Edna. Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, (979) 543-3681.
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LA WARD - Arthur David White, of La Ward, passed away Tuesday, March
12, 2013, at the age of 96. He was born December 20, 1916, in
Dunbar, Matagorda County, to the late John Charles and Anna Estella
Dannels White.
Visitation will be 5 - 7 pm, Friday, March 15, 2013 at Oaklawn
Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Saturday, March 16, 2013, at
10 am at the United Pentecostal Church in La Ward. Reverend Kendall
Graves and Reverend Mike Williams will be officiating. Burial will
follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery of Edna.
Memorials may be made to the United Pentecostal Church, 52 La Ward
St., La Ward, Texas 77970 and Hospice of South Texas, 605 E. Locust
Ave., Victoria, Texas 77904. The family would also like to give
special thanks to Ganado Nursing and Rehab for taking such good care
of Arthur.
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EDNA - Jesse A. Whitehead Jr., of Edna, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013, at the age of 83. He was born October 3, 1929, in Sinton, Texas, to the late Jesse A. Whitehead Sr. and Selma Schilhab Whitehead.
Jesse served in the United States Marine Corp. and was a veteran of
the Korean War.
He is survived by his daughters: Carolyn Whitehead Hill and her
husband Bill of Victoria and Theresa Whitehead of Edna; sons: Steven
"Bubba" Whitehead and his wife Sherrie of Edna and Kenny "Bull"
Whitehead, also of Edna; sister, Lillian Brandenburg of Sinton;
brother, Leo Whitehead of Mathis; grandchildren: Steffany Whitehead,
Christopher Whitehead, Kenny Jay Whitehead and Courtney Whitehead.
He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and loving friends. Jesse's family wishes to express heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to his granddaughter, Courtney Whitehead; caregivers, Paula Riccabona, Jodi Tompkins and Virginia Garcia, Dr. Shenouda, and Hospice of South Texas for the wonderful care they gave. Visitation will be Monday, January 28, 2013, 6 - 8 p.m., at Oaklawn Funeral Home. Funeral will be Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 10 a. m. at Oaklawn Funeral Home. Burial with full military honors will follow at Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery. Service to be officiated by Jesse's grandson Chris Whitehead. Pallbearers will be David Rose, Jake Srp, James Hunt, Lee Putnam, Frankie Brandenburg Jr. and MIchael Beard. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jimmy Airhart, Gary Williams, Billy Porche, and Dr. Rouchdy Shenouda.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
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The death of Joe Whitley, a prominent Navidad citizen, Sunday night in a Victoria hospital, was a shock to his Jackson County friends, as few, outside of the family and close neighbors, knew that he had been indisposed. He was taken to a hospital at Victoria Sunday following a heart attack. He had suffered from heart trouble for some time, and died as a result of this trouble. The funeral service was held at the family home in the Navidad section Tuesday afternoon, January 9, and interment was in the Knopp Cemetery in that section. The service, which was conducted by Rev. B. F. Royal, pastor of the Edna Baptist Church, was held at the cemetery where a large number of friends from Navidad, Morales, Edna and other sections gathered to pay to this good man their last tribute of esteem and respect. The floral offering was very beautiful and profuse. The following is a brief history of Mr. Whitley’s life as read by Mr. Royal: Joe Whitley was born August 7, 1869, at Navidad, Texas, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Whitley, pioneer Jackson County settlers and highly esteemed citizens, and passed to his reward from a hospital in Victoria at 8 p. m. January 7, 1940; at the age of 70 years and five months. Mr. Whitley was united in marriage to Miss Mattie Wilkerson November 16, 1895. To this union were born three children, one of whom died in infancy. The remaining two are: Sister Mary Dominica of Texarkana, Arkansas, and Miss Ima Whitley of San Antonio. The wife of this union passed away in September, 1900. Mr. Whitley then was united in marriage to Mrs. Katherine Crouch, November 16, 1904. Mrs. Crouch remained his companion until his death. To this union were born four children, one of whom died at the early age of three. Those remaining are: Mrs. Ralph Terrell of Navidad, Mrs. L. W. Parr of Victoria and Mr. Henry Whitley of Navidad. Besides those above mentioned, left behind are two step-sons, W. B. Crouch of Victoria and Rufus Crouch of Oklahoma City; one sister, Miss Katie Whitley of Edna, and one brother J. W. Whitley of Navidad. Mr. Whitley was a good and useful citizen. He served his precinct and Jackson County a number of years as commissioner, and Jackson County never had a more honest and conscientious public official. He was a man who talked little and thought much; he was a friend upon whom you could depend and he was a husband and father who was forever faithful to those sacred ties.
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Bey Catherine Ballew Whitstine, 73, died Monday, Sept. 4, 1989, in
Wharton.
El Campo Leader-News, Wednesday,
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Donald Lee Whittley, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2019 at the age of 56. Donald aka “Cat Daddy” loved to fish and run his trout lines (aka “drop the lake level”), hunt deer and hogs. He had a passion for woodworking and would assure that it wouldn’t blow away. Donald most of all loved his kids and grandkids; he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend that will always be missed. Donald is survived by his wife of 37 years, Kim Ruppert Whittley; his sons, Shane Whittley (Brandy), Buck Whittley (Erin), and Nathan Whittley (Megan); his grandchildren, Brynlee Whittley, Conner Whittley, Kaybree Whittley, Kyla Whittley, Clayton Whittley, and Katelynn Whittley; his sister, Debbie Koudela (Michael); his brothers, Ray Whittley (Lynn) and Bobby Whittley (Sheila). Donald is preceded in death by his parents Mickey and Mary Lou Whittley and his two brothers Mike and David Whittley. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 25, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., with the memorial service to begin at 11 a.m., all in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Jeff Ruppert will be officiating. To express condolences, please visit Oaklawn Funeral Home at http://oaklawnfhednatx.com. Arrangements under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2221.
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VANDERBILT - George Rhea Whitworth, of Vanderbilt, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. He was one hundred years old. He was born on December 23, 1916 in Humble, Texas to William Shaw Whitworth and Ora Rhea Whitworth. He grew up in Luling, Texas. He served with honor in the United States Army – Air Corp during World War II and worked on aircraft engines while stationed in India. He was married to his beloved wife Irene Willie Whitworth, and they had an antique shop. He worked as a lease operator for Mobil Oil for forty years. He was a member of Church of Christ in Vanderbilt. George was a wonderful son, husband, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his nephew William Whitworth, his great niece Sandra Waelder, his great nephew Charles Helm, and other nieces and nephews as well as his dear friends Lillie and R. L. Shafer and Timothy Shafer. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife and his brothers William and Milton. His memorial service will be at Church of Christ, 406 Garcitas, Vanderbilt on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Lyman Mereness officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna. Memorial contributions may be made to Church of Christ, PO Box 338, Vanderbilt, Texas 77991 or to a charity which does research on eye health. If sending flowers, please have them delivered to the church Saturday morning to the side door under the carport.
Victoria Advocate online, October 20, 2017 |
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EDNA - Lillian Carolyn Koop Wiede, 97, of Edna joined her heavenly
home on September 19, 2016. She was born on January 4, 1919, in Koop
Settlement, Edna, to Frank and Sibyl Abel Koop. She grew up and
spent her whole life in Jackson County.
In Lieu of Flowers; the family suggests memorial contributions be
sent to Hospice of South Texas, 605 E. Locust Ave., Victoria, Texas
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Evert Earl “BoBo” Wiegand, of Edna, Texas, passed away on Friday,
January 22, 2016 at the age of 80. He was born in Edna, Texas on
February 20, 1935, to the late Dutch Wiegand and Mattie Cleveland
Wiegand.
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Mitchell Ross Wiley, 51, of McCoy, Texas, formerly of Edna, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019. He was born on July 21, 1967 to Abner Wiley Jr. and Peggy June Cox. He is survived by his sons, Jordan L. Burrier of Vanderbilt and Jared R. Rushing of Port Lavaca; sisters, Dixie Wiley Howard and Kamla Hillmer; nephew, Justin Howard; and niece Kylee Hillmer. He is preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 19 from 6-8 p.m. at Vinyard Funeral Home, 1011 4th St. in Floresville.
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Pasadena—Carl Willie Wilkerson, 87, of Pasadena and formerly of Edna, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999. He was born Dec. 3, 1911, in Jackson County, to the late Willie and Minnie Barnes Wilkerson. He was a retired crane operator at a tin plant. He was a Baptist. Survivors: sons, Charles Wilkerson of Pasadena and Walter Wilkerson of San Antonio; sister, Cecil Collins of Edna; brother, Guy Wilkerson of Yoakum; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: wife, Abbie A. Wilkerson. Services will be 1 p. m. today at Buffington Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Wayne Wilkerson officiating. Burial will be at Culpepper-Wilkerson Cemetery near Edna. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 293-2333. Pallbearers: Lynn Wilkerson, Clifford Wilkerson, Wayne Page, Alton Knopp, George Hermes and Richard Ellison.
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PORT LAVACA — Marie Williams, 75, of Port Lavaca, formerly of Luling
and Edna, died in a Victoria hospital Monday, March 23, 1992, after
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El Campo—Services for Ogna O. Williams, 85, of El Campo who died Tuesday, will be 11 a. m. today at Wesley United Methodist Church, the Rev. Martin Williams officiating. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p. m. Friday at Cook-Butler Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be at Ganado Community Cemetery. Cook-Butler Funeral Home, El Campo, (409) 543-4677. Pallbearers: Rodney Malone, Jerome Williams, Joel Williams, Joe Sparks Jr., John Gardley and Stanley Miller.
Victoria Advocate,
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Margie Lenora Marthiljohni Williamson, 91, passed away on Tuesday,
July 5, 2016. She was born in Edna on July 9, 1924 to Nick Joseph
Marthiljohni and Lillie Mae Branch Marthiljohni.
Margie is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Stavinoha, Glenda
(Greg) Wesley, Peggy (Travis) Sanders, her sons John Gandy, Willey (Regena)
Williamson, David (Deanna) Williamson, and Charles (Shannon)
Williamson; her sister Trois Girndt, her brother Wally (Willie)
Marthiljohni; as well as 15 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren
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EDNA - Nina Marjorie Wilson, 93, went to be with her Lord and
Savior, Saturday May 21, 2016. Nina was born September 12, 1922 in
Goodwell, OK. to Nathaniel Merritt and Beulah Virginia White Wilson.
In her early years Nina was a certified aircraft sheet metal worker
and later became a loving home maker, baby sitter, Avon Lady, a
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Anita Marie McDonald Wise passed away on October 29, 2019 at the age of 88. She was born on May 13, 1931 in East Liverpool, Ohio. She graduated from Edna High School and worked many positions as legal secretary, church secretary and treasurer. She was also a member of Calvery Light House Apostolic Church in Portland, Texas. Anita had a passion for any human or animal in need. She loved God, her family and church. She also enjoyed bowling, gardening, picture puzzles and cross word puzzles. She is preceded in death by her parents, John W. McDonald and Daisy Myrtle Norcross McDonald; husband, Harold V. Wise and brother, Wayne E. McDonald. She is survived by her children, Debra J. Wise Ghormley, Harold (Atina) B. Wise and David E. Wise; grandchildren, Harold Joseph Wise, Christopher William Wise, Krystal Lynn Wise Reynolds, Brooke Layne Wise Melendez, William Harold Ghormley, Deanna Rena Ghormley Parnham, Douglas Brian Ghormley and Richard Aaron Ghormley; 12 great-grandchildren and brother, Robert Warren Arceneaux. Visitation will be held at Funeraria del Angel-Memorial Holly on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 4 to 8 pm. Services will be held at Calvary Light House Apostolic Church on Monday, Nov. 4, at 9 a.m. with interment to follow, estimated time of arrival 12:30 p.m., at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna. To offer condolences please visit www.funerariadelangelmholly.com. Arrangements under the direction of Funeraria del Angel, Corpus Christi, 361-882-3000.
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Perry Benson "Bennie" Wollam, Jr., 94, of Alvin passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 in Alvin. Bennie was born September 20, 1925 in Danbury Texas to Perry Benson Wollam, Sr and Nellie Grace Frances Wollam and was a WWII Army Veteran. Bennie was a rice farmer in Brazoria and Jackson counties for most of his life. After leaving farming, he was manager of Brackenridge Recreation Complex in Edna until his retirement. While at Brackenridge, he received the showcase award for his work with MHMR young adults. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved to tell you stories about his adventures. Bennie never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nelva Dean Carroll Wollam; son Joe Dean Wollam; grandson Joseph Shane Wollam; brothers Lester, Max, and Ed Wollam; and sisters Emmalee Keeland and Pauline Bell. Survivors include his children, Perry Benson Wollam, III and wife Karen of Alvin, Thomas Gary Wollam and wife Linda of La Marque, and Rebekah Wollam Bruce and husband James of Somerville; grandchildren, Melinda and Wimberly (Peanut) Day, Amanda and Chad Wright, Wayne and Jennifer Smith, and Jake Wollam; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Justin Day, Devon and Brayden Wright, Britnee, Christopher, Shelby, and Trever Smith, Joshua Wollam and wife Rebecca, Zane Wollam, and Jodi Wollam; sisters: Claudine Spoor and Areta Nell Bell, and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 11, at Community Baptist Church in Danbury, Tx. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.palmsfuneralhome.com Arrangements by Palms Funeral Home, Angleton. Jackson County Herald-Tribune, January 8, 2020 |
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William Charles Wood, 75, of Edna passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020. He was born on Saturday, April 1, 1944 in Houston, Texas to M.B. and Minnie Wood. William is survived by his children; Paula Wood, Glen and Sherry Wood, and Charles and Mary Wood, as well as numerous grandchildren. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at a later date to honor William C. Wood. 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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Alice Sablatura Wright of Ganado, Texas passed away on Oct.. 20, 2019. She was born on Aug. 17, 1937 in Louise, Wharton County, Texas. Alice graduated from Louise High School and attended Wharton County Junior College and Sam Houston State University. On Aug. 8, 1959 she married the love of her life, Carl V. Wright, in Louise. Alice received many rewards and served as officer in several organizations: Delta Lambda, and Regent and treasurer of Catholic Daughters. She was treasurer of Catholic Life, Branch 97, also president and secretary-treasurer of KJZT Society #43, and also served as the local Music Educator’s Association and served on the State Board of Directors. Alice taught school at Alvin ISD, several years as a teacher in the Assumption Catholic School in Ganado and most of her years in the Edna ISD. Her last two years were in Ganado as high school choir and elementary music teacher. She and her husband, Carl, began as directors of the Assumption Church music program on July 7, 1963 with over 56 years of service. She began her music career as a youth singing in the church choir with her father, Paul J. Sablatura. She received a scholarship at Wharton Jr. College and was selected as Outstanding Musician and also won the Texas Junior College Girls State Debate championship. Alice and Carl sang for more than 90 weddings and many funerals in Ganado and surrounding communities. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Carl V. Wright; sons, Richard Carl Wright and Paul Allen Wright (Michelle); several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at the Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24 with a Rosary recited at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. with the Rev. 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, October 23, 2019 |
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Hope Danette Wyrick, of Edna went to be with the Lord, on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at the age of 55. She was born in Houston, Texas, on November 5, 1964, to the late Paul Rodriguez and Patricia Lynn Hayes. Hope was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt and a very dear friend who will be truly missed. Hope is survived by her husband Gordon Gene Wyrick; her daughter, Michelle Tuttle; her son, Charles Mayo (Desiree); her step-son, Shane Michael Wyrick; her grandmother, Sophie Rodriguez; her step-father, Cecil Campbell; her mother-in-law, Sandra Faye Wyrick; her sister, Theresa Slafka (Rick); sister-in-laws, Jennifer Wyrick, and Cindy Faye Wyrick; step sister, April Campbell; grandchildren, Hayden Duane Mayo, McKenzie Nelson, Jasper Nelson, Jolene Nelson, and McKenzie Wyrick; a niece, Chloe Slafka; along with several family members, extended family, and many dear friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna, 361-782-2221. www.oaklawnfhednatx.
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