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Mr. Edgar Argo

Mr. Edgar Argo, a long time and highly esteemed resident of LaWard, passed away Tuesday [October 19] afternoon after a brief illness caused by a heart ailment.

The funeral service will be held at the Slavik Funeral Home in Edna this (Thursday) afternoon at 2:00 o’clock; interment in the Edna Cemetery.

Mr. Argo was born at Nashville, Tenn., September 1, 1878 and came to Texas at the age of three years. He was reared in Temple and later moved to Bastrop. At Bastrop, Nov. 1906, he was united in marriage to Miss Elvira Carleton. To this union were born the following children: Messrs. Clarence and Emmett Argo of Lolita; Mrs. Henry Haugen of Mt. Lucas, Texas, Mrs. Dan Haugen of Bloomington. He is survived by his wife and the children mentioned above, and 14 grandchildren.

Mr. Argo was a man respected by neighbor and friend and his passing brought sorrow to many.

The Herald joins the other friends of the family in extending sympathy in their bereavement.

Edna Weekly Herald, October 21, 1948
 


Services Held for Mrs. Elvia Argo, 70

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Slavik Chapel for Mrs. Elvira Isoline Argo, 70, a former resident of La Ward. Rev. Clifford Zirkel, Jr. officiated, and interment was in the Edna Cemetery.

Mrs. Argo, more recently a resident of Bloomington, passed away May 1 in the DeTar Memorial Hospital after an illness of six weeks. She was born July 9, 1889 at Red Rock, and lived in Jackson County nearly 52 years of her life.

Survivors include two sons, Clarence Argo of Lolita and Emmett Argo of Francitas; two daughters, Mrs. Henry Haugen of Beeville and Mrs. Don Haugen of Bloomington; and several brothers and sisters.

Edna Herald, May 6, 1960
 


Emmett H. Argo

Edna—Emmett Harold Argo, 60, died at his home in Francitas Thursday. He was a retired Alcoa employee.

Mr. Argo was born May 26, 1910, in Jackson County and had spent most of his life as a resident of the area. He was a member of the Baptist church.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1 p. m. at the Slavik Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Paul Jones officiating.

Burial will follow in Edna Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Mack Guthrie, Eddie George, Milton Brooks, Henry and Donnie Haugen and Wayne Argo.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Agnes Argo of Francitas; two daughters, Mrs. Nowana Laycock of Kenne, N. H. and Mrs. Linda Joy Coffin of San Antonio; four sons, Emmett Harold Jr. of Pettus, Larry D. of Manchester, N. H., Bobby of Fort Polk, La., and Eddie H. Argo of Francitas; one sister, Mrs. Don Haugen of Bloomington; a brother, Clarence Argo of Edna and seven grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, July 4, 1970
 


Lou Ellen Argo

Edna—Lou Ellen Argo, 64, of Greenwood, N. Y., died Saturday morning in a Hornel, N. Y., hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born Jan. 15, 1915, in Red Bluff, Texas, Mrs. Argo had lived in the Lolita and Edna area most of her life, and moved to New York two years ago. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Argo who died in 1974.

Funeral services will be at 2 p. m. Tuesday at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, with the Rev. Jimmy D. Smith pastor of Lolita Baptist Church, officiating.

Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna.

The body will lie in state in the chapel on Monday. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. and from 7 p. m. to 9 p. m. Monday.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. James Heckman of Greenwood, N. Y., and Mrs. J. D. Sulak of Ganado, a son Ernest Wayne Argo of Houston, three sisters, Mrs. R. I. McFeron of New Gulf, Mrs. C. H. Klaus of Lolita and Mrs. J. L. Hamilton of Seadrift, a brother, Tracy Woodruff of Hull. 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, January 6, 1980
 


Herman E. Arms

Edna—Herman E. Arms, 81, of Edna died Friday at a local hospital following a short illness.

He was born Sept. 7, 1905, in Stella, Mo. He was a retired process operator for Mobil Oil Corp., and retired in 1967 after 41 years of service. He had lived in Jackson County since 1945.

Mr. Arms was a former resident of Neosho, Mo., He lived there for several years prior to moving to Edna. He was a member of the Baptist Temple Church in Edna.

Funeral services will be at 3 p. m. Monday at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Howard Boyd will officiate.

Burial will be in Memory Gardens of Edna.

He is survived by his wife, Iva Arms of Edna; a daughter, Betty DeBord of Edna; two stepsons, George Murphy of Victoria and Freddie Murphy of Edna; and eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Arms, three brothers, two sisters and a daughter.

Pallbearers included James DeBord, George Edward Murphy, James Murphy, Robert Murphy, Kenneth Maner and V. J. Cornejo.

Victoria Advocate, March 15 & 17, 1987
 


Iva Arms

Edna—Iva Pearl Arms, 82, of Edna died Thursday in a local hospital.

She was born June 19, 1907, in Copan, Okla., daughter of the late Edward L. and Harriett Cooper Byrd. A resident of Jackson County for 20 years, she was a homemaker, and a Baptist.

She married Herman Arms on Dec. 25, 1941, in St. Louis, Mo. He preceded her in death on March 13, 1987.

Funeral services will be at 2 p. m. Sunday at Slavik Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Howard Boyd and the Rev. Joe Webb officiating.

Burial will follow in Memory Gardens of Edna under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home.

Surviving are a son, Freddie Murphy of Edna; a step-daughter, Betty DeBord of Edna; two brothers, Robert Byrd and Eugene Byrd, both of Orville, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, George Murphy; and a step-daughter, Delores Wilson.

Pallbearers will be James Murphy, George E. Murphy, Bobby Murphy, Taylor Urban, Frederick E. Murphy and James C. DeBord.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Victoria Advocate, March 11, 1990
 


Annie Amelia Arnold
Rites Held Saturday For Mrs. A. Arnold, Native of Lavaca Co.

Funeral services were held Saturday morning at Slavik Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Annie Amelia Arnold, 89, of Ganado and La Ward, who passed away Jan. 7 in the hospital in Ganado, after an illness of two months.

Mrs. Arnold was born Dec. 13, 1870, near Hallettsville and lived all her life in Lavaca and Jackson counties.

Rev. Clifford Zirkel of the Edna Methodist Church officiated, and interment was in the Edna Cemetery. Her grandsons served as pallbearers.

She is survived by two sons, E. W. Pryor of Ganado and Thomas Arnold of Houston; and two daughters, Mrs. Clive Dawsey of Houston and Mrs. Lavice Faulk of Baytown; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Edna Herald, January 14, 1960
 


Clara G. Arnold

Edna—Clara Gibson Arnold, 89, of Edna, died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002.

She was born June 26, 1913, in Belclair, to the late Claude Michael and Cleo L. Berryhill. She was a homemaker and a member of Baptist Temple.

Survivors: daughters, Cleo Thurmaud of Pasadena and Susie Mae Hadley of Edna; son, Howard L. Gibson of Kopperl; sisters, Almay Rae Bell of Michigan, Emolyn Thompson of Phoenix, Ariz., Melba Holberg of Houston and Benny Fay Schlomach of Wichita Falls; brothers, Robert O. Berryhill and Oscar Berryholl Jr., both of Edna, and Charlie Berryhill of Kingsville; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 27 great-great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: first husband Howard O. Gibson; second husband Ben R. Arnold; and parents.

Visitation will be 6-8 p. m. tonight at Slavik Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 2 p. m. Monday at Baptist Temple Church in Edna.

Burial will be in Memory Gardens of Edna. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.

Victoria Advocate, December 8, 2002

 


Johnathan Homer Arnold, Jr.

EDNA - Johnathan Homer Arnold, Jr., 74, passed away Sat. Jan. 25, 2014. Born April 12, 1939 in Hearne, Texas to the late Johnathan Homer, Sr. and Nellie Leamon.

Arnold. Homer, Jr. was a Baptist.

Survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be Sat. Feb. 1, 2014 at 1:00 pm, at the Memory Gardens Cemetery ~ Edna , with Rev. Robert Krause officiating.

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

Victoria Advocate, January 29, 2014
 


Nellie Arnold

Edna—Nellie Arnold, 75, of Edna died Saturday morning in a Victoria hospital.

Born Sept. 17, 1909, in Franklin, she and her husband, Homer Arnold, owned Arnold’s Hardware Store in Edna until they retired.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Edna Garden Club and past matron of the Edna Chapter 692 Order of the Eastern Star.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p. m. Monday at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Webb officiating.

Eastern Star graveside services will follow in the Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Arnold is survived by a son, Homer Arnold Jr. of Corpus Christi; and a sister, Eunice White of Bremond.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jackson County Funeral Services.

Victoria Advocate, June 9, 1985
 


Ross A. Arnold, 57, Local Pipefitter, Is Buried Sunday

Funeral services for Ross A. Arnold, 57, of Edna were held Sunday afternoon at the Edna Church of Christ, with Minister Woodrow Yates officiating. Slavik Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements, with burial in the Edna Cemetery.

Mr. Arnold, a pipefittter, was born July 9, 1902 in Waxahachie, Texas. He passed away on Jan. 21. He formerly lived and worked in Drumright, Okla., before moving to Jackson County in 1950.

He is survived by his widow, Lora Mae Arnold of Edna; one son, Jack of Monahans; a daughter, June Dale Jackson of Ganado; two grandchildren; three brothers, G. Berry Arnold of Fort Worth, Jake of Muskogee, Okla., and S. O. of Drumright, Okla., and four sisters, Lillie Gee of Waxahachie, Inez Bohanan of Jennings, Okla. Nora Hehel of Tulsa, Okla., and Bed Bell of Drumright, Okla.

Edna Herald, January 28, 1960
 


Mrs. Anna R. Arps

Edna—Mrs. Anna R. Arps, 90, of Edna died Sunday in a local hospital.

Funeral services have been set for 2 p. m. Tuesday at the Jackson County Funeral Service Chapel, with the Rev. Russell Moon officiating.

Burial will be in Edna Memory Gardens.

Mrs. Arps was born Feb. 25, 1890, in Dodge County, Neb. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Edna.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Viola Sowell of Edna and Mrs. Mary Joseph of Denver, Colo.; four sisters, Mrs. Hannah Sellhorn of North Bend, Neb., Mrs. Katherine Engel of Chadron, Neb., Mrs. Frieda Enewald of Council Bluff, Iowa, and Mrs. Ella Nelson of Salix, Iowa; a brother, William Rohde of Freemont, Neb.; two grandsons and five great-grandsons.

Victoria Advocate, January 19, 1981
 


Miss Carol Ann Arps

Edna—Funeral services for Miss Carol Ann Arps, 29, of Houston, who died Monday night in a Houston hospital, will be held at 4 p. m. Thursday at Jackson County Funeral Service Chapel.

The Rev. George Crofoot Jr., pastor of First Presbyterian Church, will officiate, with burial in Edna Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Everett Taylor, Vernon Sowell, Tom Daniels, Pat Files, John Ernst and J. L. Livingston.

The body will lie in state at the chapel from 10 a. m. until time of services.

Miss Arps was an interior decorator.

Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Arps of Houston; her grandfather, August Arps of Waco; her grandmother Mrs. Annie Arps of Houston, and three aunts, Mrs. V. K. Sowell and Mrs. S. R. Craig of Edna and Mrs. Herbert Joseph of Denver, Colo.

Victoria Advocate, July 23, 1970
 


Lawrence Arps

Edna—Lawrence A. Arps, 67, of Edna died Saturday morning in a Victoria hospital after an extended illness.

A cattleman, he was born in Dodge, Neb., on March 29, 1911. He came to Texas in 1931, later marrying Sybil Miller, a Jackson County native, in 1937. The couple had lived in Houston until a few years ago when they returned to live in Edna.

His only daughter preceded him in death.

He was associated with Port City Stockyards and co-owner of Farm and Ranch Commission Co. He was a member of the Independent Cattlemen’s Association, a lifetime member of the Houston Livestock Show and an independent order buyer for Houston Cotton Co.

Funeral services will be Monday at 3 p. m. at First United Methodist Church of Edna with the Rev. Russell Moon officiating.

Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna with Jackson County Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Arps of Edna; his mother, Mrs. Anna Arps of Edna; two sisters, Mrs. V. K. Sowell of Edna and Mrs. Herbert Joseph of Denver, Colo.

Pallbearers will be Vernon Sowell, Pape Huffman, Jake Livingston, Ron Curtis, Hans Wittenburg, Everett Taylor, James Knudsen and Maynard Sowell.

Honorary pallbearers will include Tommy Gregg, Bill Gerke, Burell Jones Jr., Red Johnson, Bert Charles, Billy Bode, Tommy Parker, Ivan Senner, O. B. Senner and Lawrence Poole

Victoria Advocate, September 17 & 18, 1978
 


Sibyl Miller Arps

Sibyl Miller Arps entered eternal rest on December 29, 2002. She was born in Navidad Community, Jackson County to the late Nellie T. Terrell and Adolph L. Miller.

She was active in helping with the sick as she first started at the old Jefferson Davis Hospital in Houston, Tx., which has now been sold. Later, she worked at MD Anderson Hospital and other medical clinics. She was a member of the Civic Club in Houston, a life member of the Houston Livestock Show and Farm Bureau in Edna. Mrs. Arps lived some forty years in Houston before moving back to Edna in 1974. She was a generous person and gave her support to worthy causes. Mrs. Arps was a member of Saint Agnes Catholic Church in Edna.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Ann Arps in Houston on July 20, 1980; by her husband, Lawrence Arps of Edna on September 16, 1978; by her sister, Naomi Miller Craig of Edna on February 7, 1999; and by her parents. She is survived by several cousins, two nephews and numerous other relatives.

Visitation for Sibyl Miller Arps will be held Monday, Dec. 30 in Oaklawn Funeral Home from 5-7 p. m. Services will be held on Dec. 31 at 10:00 a m. in St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna, Texas with Father Michael O’Shaughnessy officiating. Interment will follow in Memory Gardens of Edna.

Memorials may be made to Saint Agnes Catholic Church, 506 N. Allen, Edna, Tx 77957 and First Baptist Church, PO Box 417, Edna, Tx 77957

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna, Tx. 361-782-2281.

Victoria Advocate, December 30, 2002
 


E. Adele Couchman Arthur
Former Citizen Of Edna Buried Here

The remains of Mrs. J. W. Arthur, a former beloved citizen of Edna were brought home Monday for burial in the Edna Cemetery besides those of her husband who passed on in 1913.

A brief funeral service was held at the grave and was conducted bv Dr. E. W. McLaurin, her son-in-in law. The pallbearers were Messrs. S. K. Jackson, A. J. Garner, Geo. F. Simons, H. O. Taylor, Rev. J. J. Marse, and O. H. Staples.

Mrs. Arthur was born December 13, 1871, at Milford, Texas, being the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Couchman of Milford and Edna.

On January 30, 1890, she was united in marriage at Milford to Mr. William J. Arthur. To this union were born five children—Mrs. Myrtle McLaurin of Austin; John Arthur, deceased: Mrs. Bess Daugherty of Anson, Howe Arthur of Pecos, and Mrs. Ruth Irby of El Paso.

The family moved to Edna in 1909 and resided here untll January, 1921. Mr. Arthur passed away at his home east of Edna in 1913. Mrs. Arthur was a devout Christian, having been an active member of the Presbyterian Church since early childhood.

Edna Weekly Herald, November 10, 1949
 


John W. Arthur
Former Victorian Dies At Houston

Funeral services had not been completed early this afternoon for John W. Arthur, 50, former resident of Victoria, who died at his home at the Warwick Hotel in Houston at 4:30 o’clock this morning after a brief illness. He was in the tugboat business there.

Mr. Arthur, formerly employed by the Southern Pacific Lines here, left here some ten years ago.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Loine Simons Arthur, and his mother, who resides at San Angelo.

Victoria Advocate, March 14, 1941
 


Services Saturday For Bennie Asbeck, Pioneer Ednaite

Funeral services were held Saturday at 10:30 o’clock from Slavik Funeral Home for Benjamin Franklin “Bennie” Asbeck, 79, well known retired rancher of Edna. He died August 20 in Memorial Hospital in Houston after an illness of several years.

Rev. I. E. Walker, pastor of Telferner Methodist Church, officiated and interment was in Edna Cemetery. Pallbearers included Phil Asbeck Sr, W. E. Asbeck, S. R. Asbeck, Carlie Asbeck, George L. Asbeck, R. E. Asbeck, Phil Asbeck Jr. and Carlie Powers.

A large number of out-or-town relatives and friends joined Jackson County friends who attended the last rites.

Mr. Asbeck was born in Washington County in 1879, a son of Mr. And Mrs. Charles Asbeck. The pioneer came to this county at the age of nine years from Kenney.

Edna Herald, August 27, 1959
 


Donald L. Asbeck

Edna—Donald Asbeck, of Edna, passed away Friday, October 25, 2013 at the age of 56. He was born in Houston, Texas, on December 19, 1956, to William L. Asbeck and Wanda Apple Asbeck.

He was a retired mechanic in the automotive business for many years. He was also a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be missed dearly.

Donald is survived by his mom, Wanda J. Asbeck of Edna; daughter, Ann Asbeck of Houston; step-sons, Brian Asbeck of Dallas and John Carr of Houston; step-grandson, Riley Asbeck as well as two ex-wives, Janice Gadbois and Tatti Cheek.

Donald is preceded in death by his father William L. Asbeck.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p. m., Monday, October 28, 2013 at Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna with a burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery of Edna. Reverend Bernard Ritchea will be officiating.

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

Victoria Advocate, October 27, 2013
 


Eddie Asbeck, 70, Is Laid to Rest

A large number of local and out of town persons attended the funeral services last Friday of Eddie Asbeck, 70, farmer-rancher and commissioner of Drainage District 1 for many years. He died May 27 after a two-year illness. His home was on Star Route, northeast of Edna.

Rev. John Toppins officiated and burial was in Edna Cemetery under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Hobart Dunham, Claudius Branch, E. D. White, Calvin Evans, Jess Kern and C. M. Dugger.

Mr. Asbeck was born in Washington County March 16, 1884. He came to Jackson County at the age of six years.

Surviving are his wife; a son, Jack Edward Asbeck of Houston; and two brothers, Bennie Asbeck of Edna and Louie Asbeck of Houston.

Edna Herald, June 3, 1954
 


Grace Asbeck

Edna—Grace Thornell Asbeck, 96, of Edna died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1993.

She was born Jan. 10, 1897. She owned and operated Asbeck Grocery with her husband, Phil Frederick Asbeck. She was a member of the Edna Garden Club, several bridge clubs and the Edna Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include: son, Phil F. Asbeck Jr. of Victoria; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Preceded in death by: husband, on July 23, 1979; and parents.

Services: 2 p. m. Friday at Edna Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Harry Johnson officiating.

Burial: Memory Gardens of Edna.

Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152.

Victoria Advocate, February 25, 1993
 


LaWanda Joyce Asbeck

Edna—LaWanda Joyce Asbeck, of Edna, Texas passed away, Thursday, February 26, 2015 at the age of 82.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at 11:00 a. m. in the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna. Reverend Adam Knapp will be officiating.

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

Oaklawn Funeral Home

Victoria Advocate, March 2, 2015

LaWanda Joyce Asbeck

LaWanda Joyce Asbeck, of Edna, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015 at the age of 82. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on February 17, 1933, to the late Albert James Apple and Buelah Vista Grant Apple.

She was a security guard for many years. LaWanda was also a loving grandmother, sister and friend who will be missed dearly.

LaWanda is survived by her granddaughter, Ann Marie Asbeck Wyrick and spouse Jennifer Wyrick of Edna; sisters, Barbara Ann Apple McCans Manning and Martha Sue Apple Millerd; daughter in law, Janice Marie Gadbois (Fred) of Houston.

LaWanda is preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Lee Asbeck; son, Donald Asbeck.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 3, 2015, in the Memory Gardens Cemetery of Edna. Reverend Adam R. Knapp will be officiating.

Oaklawn Funeral Home
 


Mrs. Lillian Asbeck

Edna—Mrs. Lillian Asbeck, 88, of Corpus Christi, died Friday at her residence.

Mrs. Asbeck had resided in Corpus Christi the past six years after living most of her life in Jackson County. She was born Feb. 9, 1879, in Lavaca County, and was a member of the Church of Christ.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Sunday from Slavik Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Edna Cemetery.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. F. A. Krenzler of Edna and Mrs. William Lorenzen and Mrs. William Grafius of Corpus Christi; three sons, Steve Asbeck of Junction and Carlie and Robert Asbeck of Houston, three grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, October 28, 1967
 


Minnie Asbeck

Minnie Asbeck, 85, of Victoria, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 1994.

She was born July 24, 1909, in Houston to the late Andrew and Bertha Vetter. She was a homemaker and a Methodist.

Survivors: daughter, Minna Jean Vuillemin, Oklahoma City, Okla.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: husband, Steave Roy Asbeck, in 1978.

Graveside services: 10 a. m. Monday, Memory Gardens Cemetery, Edna, the Rev. Billy J. Hammond officiating. Slavik Funeral Home, 782-2152.

Memorials: donor’s choice

Victoria Advocate, October 2, 1994
 


Mr. Otto Asbeck Died Friday Night

Last Friday night in the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Mr. Otto Asbeck, a long time and popular resident of the Edna section, passed away following a brief illness. He had suffered for a few short weeks with some type of stomach trouble, and Sunday, January 2nd, was taken to the hospital in Houston. His condition continued alarming, and a day or two later he suffered a heart attack. Since that time his condition grew worse and at 11:40 Friday night, January 7th, be passed on.

The remains were brought to Edna by the Slavik Funeral Home Saturday, and Sunday at 2 :00 p. m.
the funeral service was held in the Edna Methodist Church, where a large concourse of friends gathered to pay to this good man their last tribute of respect. His pastor, Rev. I. E. Walker, conducted the service.

The remains were laid to rest in the Edna Cemetery beside those of his parents.

The pallbearers were his nephews: Messrs. Walter, George, Steve, Carlie and Robert Lee Asbeck of Houston and Phil Asbeck of Edna.

On the 10th day of December, 1882, Otto Asbeck, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Asbeck, was born in Kinney, Washington County. His parents moved to Jackson County in 1891 and bought a ranch in the Burnettsville neighborhood, 4 miles above Edna. His father served this precinct as county commissioner for several terms, and was prominent in all worthwhile county enterprises. Otto was a man who enjoyed his friends and neighbors. For many years, as a child, youth and man, this writer lived next door to him out in the Burnettsville neighborhood, hence we knew him well. We knew that he was a good neighbor in the finest sense of the word. We knew that he was a friend who could be depended upon on any occasion, whether i in the time of sadness or the time of gladness. This friend was ever ready to share these experiences with you. This type of friendship and, almost daily associations continued through the, years until the Good Master called this friend to a higher life; a life where the true meaning of friendship was understood and universally practices: “Ye are no longer called servants, but friends.”

Otto and his brother, Ben, who have resided together for many years, recently sold the major portion of their ranch to a niece and her husband, but they reserved 50 or 75 acres where they recently completed a modern home and had moved into the new quarters only a few weeks since.

Otto was a member of the Edna Rotary Club and the Edna Methodist Church, having served his church as steward for some time. While he was very retiring in the active work of his church, few men treasured his church affiliations and associations more than he. . A few months ago he had occasion to speak of his church, its pastor and its members, to this writer, and we knew that he was very happy in his church life.

Three brothers and many nephews and nieces are left to mourn the passing of this good man. The three brothers are Messrs. Louis N. Asbeck of Houston, and Ben F. and Eddie Asbeck of Edna.

And to these bereaved ones the Herald extends heartfelt sympathy.

Out-of-town relatives attending the funeral in Edna Sunday were: Mr. and  Mrs. E. Heineke, Seguin.
Mr. and  Mrs. T. H. Heineke,  Victoria.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Power and Mrs. L. Power, San Antonio.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Spencer, Edinburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lorenzen  and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Grafus, Corpus Christi.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Shaffner,  Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Shafner, Mrs. C. A. Asbeck, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Asbeck, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Asbeck, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Asbeck, Mr. and Mrs. C. Asbeck, Mr. and Mrs.  George Asbeck, Mr. and Mrs.. Ernest Asbeck, Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Asbeck, Mr. and Mrs. F.
A. Krenzler, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Krenzler, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Asbeck, Miss Minnie Jean Asbeck. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Butterfras, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Holms, all of Houston.
Mrs. C. Womack and Mrs. R. F. Free, LaPorte.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bailey, La Porte.
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Miller and daughter of Galena Park.

Out-of-town friends were: Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Medley, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Millian, Mr. and Mrs. Brigendine, and Mrs. Agnes V. Parker, Houston.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Kennedy and Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Kennedy, Inez.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Curry and Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Camp, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holm, Houston.

Edna Weekly Herald, January 13, 1949
 


Phil Asbeck

Edna—Funeral services for Phil Asbeck, 86, of Edna, who died Monday in a Victoria nursing home, will be held at 3 p. m. Wednesday at Slavik Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Stone officiating.

Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery, with Masonic rites at the graveside.

Pallbearers will be E. O. Girndt, Allison Gayle, Preston Talley, Chester Evans, Marvin Wiede and David Seligman.

The family has requested that in lieu of the usual remembrances, that contributions be made to the Texana Presbyterian Church Restoration Association.

Victoria Advocate, July 25, 1979
 


Steave Roy Asbeck
Mr. Asbeck

Edna—Steave Roy Asbeck, 75, of Junction died Saturday at 6 a. m. in an Edna hospital. Mr. Asbeck, a native of Jackson County, had been visiting friends in Edna at the time he became ill.

He was born Dec. 17, 1902, the son of the late Louis N. and Lillian Asbeck. Mr. Asbeck was a retired employee of the Hughes Tool Co. and was a member of the Daylight Masonic Lodge in Houston and the First United Methodist Church in Junction.

Funeral services will be at 11 a. m. Monday at the Slavik Funeral Home in Edna, with the Rev. Russell Moon of First United Methodist Church officiating.

Burial will be in the Edna Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Minnie Asbeck of Junction; one daughter, Mrs. Minna Jean Vuillamin of Oklahoma City, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. Alma Krenzler of Edna, Mrs. Isabel Lorenzen of Corpus Christi, and Mrs. Eleanor Grafius of Corpus Christi; one brother, Carlie Asbeck of Houston; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Victoria Advocate, March 12, 1978
 


Chloe Mae Atkins

Edna—Chloe Mae Atkins, 63, of Edna, died Sunday in a Victoria nursing home.

She was born Aug. 30, 1923, in Winnfield, La. to the late Arnold and Bertha Mae Walker Sikes. She married W. H. Atkins on June 18, 1942, in Winnfield. They moved to Jackson County in 1949.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Edna, with the Rev. Joe Webb officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens of Edna under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home.

Surviving are her husband, W. H. Atkins of Edna; a daughter, Betty Sue Kossler of Collieville; a son, John W. Atkins of Angleton; two brothers, James Sikes of Winnfield and A. L. Sikes of Baton Rouge, La.; and four grandchildren.

In lieu of usual remembrances, the family requests that contributions be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Mrs. Atkins was preceded in death by a son, James Atkins, in 1984.

Pallbearers will be Harrison Stafford II, Harley Stell, Alvin Wilson, James Garner, Joe Elles and W. T. McNeil.

Lon Drushel, W. W. Smith, Vernon Orman, Larkin Thedford, George Frazier, Audrey Dunham and Vaughn Williams will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Victoria Advocate, June 8, 1987
 


William Hansel Atkins

Edna—William Hansel Atkins, 77, of Edna, died Monday, May 11, 1998.

He was born June 15, 1920, in Jonesboro, La., to the late John William and Addie VanSant Atkins. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired surveyor after 33 years for Jackson County, was a Baptist and a member of VFW, DAV and American Legion.

Survivors: daughter, Betty Sue Kossler of Keller; son, John William Atkins of Houston; sister, Elizabeth McDermot of Cushing, Okla.; and four grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: wife, Chloe Sikes Atkins; son, Oren Atkins; and sister, Carmen McDonald.

Graveside services will be 10 a. m. Wednesday at Memory Gardens of Edna Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152.

Victoria Advocate, May 12, 1998
 


John W. Atkinson

Edna—John W. Atkinson, 86, a former resident of Jackson County, died Friday in a Richmond rest home.

Services will be held Saturday at 2 p. m. at the Jackson County Funeral Service Chapel, with the Rev. George W. Crofoot Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Edna Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be John W. Broughton, Roland Beard, James Garner, Erik Beard, Leroy Ochsner and Henry Atkinson.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Bessie Broughton of Houston, Mrs. Julia Kizer of Houston and Mrs. Lela Beard of Victoria; a son, John H. of Houston; and five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, December 17, 1966
 


Mildred Atkinson

Edna—Mildred Hutchens Atkinson, 69, of Edna died Saturday in a Victoria hospital.

Mrs. Atkinson was born May 23, 1912 in San Antonio, and was a beautician from 1929 until her retirement. She was a member of AARP, and the widow of Willis Conley Atkinson, who died in 1968. She also was preceded in death by a son, Willis Conley Atkinson Jr.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p. m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Edna, with the Rev. Joe Webb officiating. Burial will be in Edna Memory Gardens under direction of Slavik Funeral Home.

She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn P. David of Edna; brother, Earl Hutchens of Mathis; five grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Pallbearers will be Preston Darrell and Wesley Atkinson; Joe Jeffers, and Thedford and E. W. Meador. Honorary pallbearers will be Kevin Davis and Shelton Grona.

Victoria Advocate, March 21, 1982
 


Willard H. Atkinson

Edna—Willard Henry Atkinson, 66, of Edna died at his residence Monday, Dec. 23, 1991, following a lengthy illness.

Mr. Atkinson was born March 3, 1925, in Red Bluff, Jackson County, to the late J. W. and Lallie Meador Atkinson. He married the former Betty Palmer on Oct. 15, 1949, in Ganado. He was a distributor for Gulf Oil Company and a member of First Baptist Church of Edna.

Survivor: wife, Betty Palmer Atkinson.

Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Virginia Atkinson ; and a brother, Willie Conley Atkinson Sr.

Services 10 a. m. Tuesday at Slavik Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Joe Webb officiating.

Burial in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152.

Pallbearers: Preston, Wesley and Darrell Atkinson, Kevin and Richard Davis, and Billy Cochron.

Victoria Advocate, December 24, 1991
 


Willis Atkinson Sr.

Edna—Willis Connally Atkinson Sr., 56, of Lolita, died at 6:30 p. m. Friday at his residence.

Mr. Atkinson was born Sept. 3, 1912, in Edna, and had resided in Jackson County most of his life. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Edna.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Sunday at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joe Webb, pastor of First Baptist Church of Edna, officiating. Burial will be in Edna Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be E. W. and Bedford Meador, Buck Long, James Garner, Lonnie Knuppel and John Atkinson.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Billie Atkinson of Lolita; his mother, Mrs. Lallie Hevelka of Edna; a daughter, Miss Carolyn Atkinson of Edna; a brother, Henry Atkinson of Edna; three step-sons, Michael Dennis Shannon of Lolita and Thomas Lee and John Robert Shannon of Houston; three grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.

A son, Willie Connally Atkinson Jr., died July 21, 1967.

Victoria Advocate, November 3, 1968
 


Erna Anna Atzenhoffer

Born April 18, 1913, in Mission Valley, Texas, to August and Augusta Nack. She died June 16, 1999, in Victoria, Texas.

She is survived by her husband, Herbert Atzenhoffer. They were married November 11, 1931, at Zion Lutheran Church in Arneckeville, Texas.

Two children: Melba Atzenhoffer of Sabinal, Texas, and husband Roy, Billy Atzenhoffer and wife Donna of Edna.

Four grandchildren: Stephen Henry and wife Maria, Sara Henry Ball and husband David, Melanie Atzenhoffer Boyer and husband, Wes and Gretchen Atzenhoffer Hinze and husband Nathan.

Four great grandchildren: Taylor and Spencer Ball, Ray Henry and Zachary Boyer.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters: Elfrieda Schaefer and Dora Bade; and brothers, Bill Nack and Awald Nack.

She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Edna, Tx. She also served Jackson County Hospital as a Bluebelle Volunteer for 11 years and was a member of the Ladies Aide Society.

Services will be 11 a. m. Saturday, June 19, 1999, at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Edna with Rev. Robert LeBlanc officiating.

Burial will follow at Memory Gardens of Edna. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, (361) 782-2152.

Pallbearers: Virgil Hartman, J. R. Chase, Harold Hartman, Wayne Atzenhoffer, Allan Hartman, Kern Harper and Bill Nack Jr.

Honorary pallbearers: Marvin Wiede, Charles Nack, Jerry Berger, Gurley Chase, Dr. Joseph E. Burks and St. Paul Lutheran Church Senior Sunday School Class.

Memorials: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 108 East Gayle, Edna, Texas 77957 or Charity of Choice.

Victoria Advocate, June 18, 1999
 


Herbert Charles Atzenhoffer

Born February 18, 1906 in Arneckeville, Texas to Berthold and Caroline Atzenhoffer. He died on October 26, 1999 in Victoria, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Erna Nack Atzenhoffer, his parents and a brother, Edgar Atzenhoffer of Cuero, Texas.

Mr. Atzenhoffer is survived by his daughter Melba Atzenhoffer Henry and husband Ray of Sabinal, Texas, and his son Billy Wayne Atzenhoffer and wife Donna of Edna, Texas.

Four Grandchildren: Stephen Henry and wife Maria; Sara Henry Ball and husband David; Melanie Atzenhoffer Boyer and husband Wesley; Gretchen Atzenhoffer Hinze and husband Nathan.

Five Great-grandchildren: Taylor Ball, Ray Henry, Spencer Ball, Zachary Boyer, and Jake Henry.

Mr. Atzenhoffer farmed and ranched in Dewitt County in the Arneckeville community for 21 years. As an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Arneckeville, he contributed to the design and construction of the existing sanctuary.

In 1949 he and his family moved to Edna where he became co-owner of the Edna Body Shop with Gurley Chase. He retired from auto body-work in 1975, after which he continued ranching, hunting and traveling. He ranched for 71 years.

He was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Edna since 1951. He was on the Board of Lay Ministers (Elders), Adult Sunday School class, Golden Agers, Men’s Breakfast and Bible study, and the Tape Ministry to the homebound.

Services will be held at 10:30 a. m. Friday, October 29, 1999 at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Edna with the Rev. Robert LeBlanc officiating.

Burial will follow at Memory Gardens of Edna. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, (361) 782-2152.

Pallbearers: Stephen Henry, Wesley Boyer, David Ball, Nathan Hinze, Wane Atzenhoffer and Steve Atzenhoffer.

Honorary pallbearers: Marvin Wiede, J. R. Chase, Allen Hartman, Charles Nack, Virgil Hartman, Mike Sablatura, Gary Hellelstine, and all other nephews and members of St. Paul Lutheran Church.

The family requests that all memorials be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hospice of South Texas, or a charity of your choice.

Victoria Advocate, October 29, 1999
 

 

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