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Edna—Graveside services for Johnny Earl Damborsky, 60, of Edna, who died Monday, will be 1 p. m. Monday at Lolita Cemetery in Lolita. Grace Funeral Home, Victoria, 361-573-4341. Pallbearers: Jon Montano, James White, William Yendrey, Tommy Terry, Carlton Flanagan, and Dustin Flanagan. Honorary pallbearers: Frank Montano, Brandon Flanagan, Jeffrey Flanagan, and Larry Vibrook.
Victoria
Advocate, March 20-22,
2004 |
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EDNA - Joseph 'Joe' Edward Darilek, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 7, 2015 at the age of 75. He was born in Moulton, Texas on March 19, 1940, to the late Edward and Josephine Simper Darilek. Joe was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church since 1963. He worked at City Chevrolet as a salesman from 1963-1978. Joe established Seasonal Processing Center in 1976, which eventually grew into J&L Butcher Block. He owned and operated J&L Butcher Block along with Ludene for 26 years. He was known for his smoked sausage product sold and distributed in the area HEB stores. He retired in 2002 and became a member of Edna Country Club and numerous coffee clubs in Edna. He enjoyed traveling, gambling trips to Louisiana, gardening and other outdoor activities. He was also a member of the St. Vincent DePaul and chairman of the St. Agnes Chuck Wagon for the past 6 years. He was a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus, serving as a Grand Knight twice for KC 3421 and was president of the Little Flower Club in Edna. Joe loved sports. He umpired for the men's softball league in the 1960's. He was a die hard Dallas Cowboy and Houston Astros fan, but most of all he was proud to be a fan of all his grandchildren's sporting events. Joe was a one of a kind man who touched the hearts of everyone that he met. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend who will be truly missed. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Annie Ludene Darilek of Edna; Daughter, Debra Tomas and her husband Gary; sons, Dwain Darilek and his wife Michelle, David Darilek, James Darilek and his wife Dee and Jared Darilek all of Edna; brother, Benjamin Darilek of Moulton; grandchildren, Kayla Darilek, Tate Darilek, Taylor Darilek, Courtney Herrera and her husband Max, Ryan Tomas, Staci Darilek, Carson Darilek and Shane Darilek. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Corinne Jiral; brother, Maxine Darilek. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 10, 2015 from 5-7 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, May 11, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna. Burial to follow in the Lolita Cemetery in Lolita. Reverend Michael Petering will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of South Texas, 605 E. Locust Ave., Victoria, Texas, 77901. Pallbearers will be Dwain Darilek, David Darilek, James Darilek, Jared Darilek, Gary Tomas, Tate Darilek, Ryan Tomas and Carson Darilek. Honorary pallbearers are Dan Stark, Bobby Meloy, Sonny Matus, Gene Bundren, Ken Harter, and Ed Sralla . Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.
Victoria
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La Ward—Bruce Barton Davis, 61, of La Ward died Sunday, Dec. 25, 1994. Mr. Davis was born Aug. 25, 1933, in Corsicana to the late Guy Morgan Davis and Inez Howard. He received college basketball scholarships to Wharton County Junior College, Stephen F. Austin University and the University of Houston. He was retired from Armco Steel Co. in Houston and was weighmaster and supervisor for Channelview Works. He was also a Methodist. Survivors: wife, Barbara Lou Gayle Davis; daughters, Linda Ann Small of Houston and Nancy Davis Dry of La Ward; son, Bruce Barton Davis Jr. of Baytown; and one grandchildren. Services: 1 p. m. today, Lolita Methodist Church, the Rev. Ralph Mann officiating. Burial: Red Bluff Cemetery, Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152. Pallbearers: Jackie Small Stuart Gayle, Bill Gayle, Daniel Gayle, John Willis Gayle and Steven Gayle. Honorary pallbearers: Douglas Gayle, John Richard Gayle, Greg Felton, Jerry Stubbs, Michael Stubbs, Gary Crum and Sam Gayle. Memorials: First United Methodist Church of Lolita.
Victoria
Advocate, Tuesday,
December 27, 1994 |
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Deborah Lou Davis,
of Edna, Texas, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015 at the age
of 59. She was born in Austin, Texas on October 27, 1955, to the
late Arnold Butler and Alice Josephine Butler.
Oaklawn Funeral
Home, Edna, Texas |
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Edna—Jimmy William Davis Jr., 64, of Edna and formerly of Center, died Thursday, Sept. 17, 1998. He was born April 3, 1934, in San Antonio, to the late Jimmy and Grace Doggett Davis. He served in the U. S. Army. He was a piping engineer for Brown and Root Contractors and was a Baptist. Survivors: wife, Sammie Grimes Davis; daughters, Samantha L. Davis Ahlf of Houston; sons, Jimmy W. Davis III of Edna and Mark L. Davis of Lolita; sister, Dorothy Ann Smith of Center; and two grandchildren. Preceded in death by: one brother. Services will be 3 p. m. Sunday at Slavik Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Jack Bourland officiating. Burial will be at Red Bluff Cemetery near Lolita. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna 782-2152. Pallbearers: Bobby Crisp, Elroy Hackbarth, J. P. Smith, Robert Davenport, Dean Williamson, Thomas Parrett, Mitch Smith and Mike Smith. Honorary pallbearers: Mark Yaws and William Alex.
Victoria
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September 18, 1998 |
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Vanderbilt—Robert Austin Davis, 84, of Vanderbilt and formerly of San Antonio died Saturday, Aug. 31, 1996. He was born Oct. 28, 1911, in Terre Haute, Ind., to the late Austin Thornwall and Mae Elizabeth Miller Davis. He was a credit manager for 35 years for Carnation Company. He was a Boy Scout troop leader, and a member of Point Comfort Church of Christ, rebound Bibles, Bible school teacher and a Deacon. Survivors: wife, Thelma Wallace Davis; daughters, Thelma Darlene Stanley of Vanderbilt and Patricia Ann Williams of Odessa; son, Richard Eugene Davis of Blessing; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: brothers, William B. Davis and Richard Harding Davis. Services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at Point Comfort Church of Christ, with Richard Davis and Bill Wharff officiating. Burial will be at Red Bluff Cemetery in Lolita. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152.
Victoria
Advocate, Monday,
September 2, 1996 |
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Vanderbilt—Thelma Wallace Davis, of Vanderbilt, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2009, at the age of 92. She was born on Nov. 6, 1916, in Williamson County, to the late John and Alma Lewis Wallace. Thelma moved to Vanderbilt from San Antonio in 1976 with her late husband of 60 years, Robert A. Davis. She volunteered at Vanderbilt Elementary School from 1997-2008. In 1998 she was honored by the State Board of Education with the Heroes for Children Award. Thelma was a cake baker deluxe. She was known for her birthday cakes, wedding cakes, and pies. Thelma is survived by her daughters, Pat Williams and husband Doyle of Odessa, Darlene Stanley and husband Lon of Vanderbilt; son, Richard Davis and wife Sherry of Palacios; sister, Liz Faught and husband Bob of Houston; grandchildren, Cheri and Scott Mays, Philip and Debbie Williams, James and Diane Williams, Michele and Terry Duzan, Joel and Holly Stanley, Julie Stanley, Aleena Davis, Trevor and Jamie Davis, and D’Lynn and Chance Copeland; 18 great-grandchildren; and one greet-great-granddaughter. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; sister, Juanita Biggs; and brother, Eugene Wallace. Visitation will be held 5 – 7 p. m. today, April 4, in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p. m. Sunday, April 5, in the Point Comfort Church of Christ. Interment will follow in Red Bluff Cemetery, Richard Davis will be officiating. Pallbeares will be Tim Garcia, Scott Mays, Malon Davis, Chance Copeland, Doyle Williams, and Lon Stanley. Honorary pallbearers are Philip Williams, James Williams, Joel Stanley, Trevor Davis, and Terry Duzan. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna 361-782-2221.
Victoria
Advocate, Saturday, April
4, 2009 |
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Corpus Christi—Douglas Dennis, 78, of Corpus Christi and formerly of Edna, died Saturday in a local hospital. He was born Aug. 19, 1908, in San Marcos, son of the late Lewis and Lizzie Dennis. He grew up in Edna. A retired foreman of the Jess Edwards Pipeline Co. of Corpus Christi, he was a member of the Hillcrest Church of Christ of Corpus Christi. Funeral services will be at 1 p. m. Tuesday at the Peabody Street Church of Christ of Edna with the Brother Cleveland Sanders officiating. Burial will follow in the Chase Cemetery in Edna under the direction of Cooke-Butler Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Adell, Odell and Leo Marshall, Lawrence McGarrity, Hank Mitchell and Rufus Williams. Surviving are his wife, Alonia Dennis of Corpus Christi; two daughters, Ella Ramey of Houston and Ceola Dennis of Corpus Christi; a son, Kacy Dennis of San Antonio; two brothers, Tommy Dennis of Edna and Ronnie Dennis of Corpus Christi, and three grandchildren.
Victoria
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May 10, 1987 |
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Madie Haynes Dennis, 95, of Edna, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011. She was born April 6, 1916 to the late Jim and Mariah Haynes. She is survived by her children, Lillie Hines Fant of El Paso and A. D. Hines of Edna; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tommy Dennis; sisters, Lexi Barnes and Omelia Cesar; brothers, Dewey Haynes and Archie Haynes; and one grandson. A funeral service was held Monday, May 2 at Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. Garry Roberts officiating. Burial followed at Chase Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Tracy’s M. J. Santellana Funeral Directors, 361-782-9234.
Jackson County
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May 4, 2011 |
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Edna—Tommie Dennis, 82, of Edna died Tuesday morning in an Edna nursing home following a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 1 p. m. Friday at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Edna with the Rev. Pat Griffin officiating. Burial will be in Chase Cemetery under the direction of Cook-Butler Funeral Home. He was born Jan. 1, 1907, in San Marcos to the late Lewis Dennis and Lizzie Butler Dennis. He was a rancher. He is survived by his wife Madie Dennis of Edna; a stepson, A. D. Hines of Houston; a stepdaughter, Lillie Fant of El Paso; two foster daughters, Endrinka and Shewanna Barnes of Edna; a brother, Donnie Dennis of Corpus Christi; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be W. G. Tones, Cleo McGrew, Clifton and Tommie Barnes, Keith Caesar and Bob Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be Albert Moore, Ollie Cook, Clem Nava, Tony Gonzales, Jordan Brooks and Lealon Callis.
Victoria
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July 12, 1989 |
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Lolita—Mrs. Dora Deyton, 70, of Lolita, died at 11:30 a. m. Sunday in a Victoria hospital. She was born Feb. 16, 1899 in North Carolina, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Lolita. Funeral services will be held at 4 p. m. Tuesday at the church, with the Rev. Raymond Quick officiating. Burial will be in Red Bluff Cemetery at Lolita, under direction of Psencik Funeral Home of Ganado. Survivors include two sons, Jack of Lolita and Herald Deyton of Point Comfort; five daughters, Mrs. Faye Schoonover of Lolita, Mrs. Essie Lewallen, Mrs. Frances Stern and Mrs. Shereen Goppert, all of San Antonio; and Mereen Beals of Pasadena, Tex.; a sister, Mrs. Nora Britt of Dallas, N. C.; 17 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Victoria
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15, 1969 |
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Lolita—Services for Elmer Jack Deyton, 64, of Lolita, who died Friday at his residence, will be conducted at 2 p. m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Lolita. The Rev. Roy Meadows will officiate. Burial will be in Red Bluff Cemetery. He was born in Fort Smith, Ark., on Aug. 14, 1922, to Willard and Dora Gunter Deyton. He was a retired furnace tender for Alcoa. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Lolita. A Navy veteran of World War II, he was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8556. Surviving are five sisters, Faye Schoonover of Lolita, Essie Lewallen and Frances Stern, both of San Antonio, Mereen Beals of Pasadena and Shereen Ryan of Splendora; and a brother, Harold Deyton of Point Comfort. Pallbearers will be nephews. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, is in charge of arrangements.
Victoria
Advocate, Tuesday, January
13, 1987 |
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Lolita—Harold Don Deyton Jr., 59, of Lolita, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003. He was born July 29, 1944, in El Campo, to Harold and Jessie Cobb Deyton of Lolita. He was a retired CPL operator and a member of Lolita Baptist Church. Survivors: daughter, Sonya Harvey of Palacios; son, Kevin Deyton of Beaumont; brother, Timmy Deyton of Lolita; and two grandchildren. The family will receive visitors 6:30 – 8 p. m. Tuesday at Oaklawn Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 10 a. m. Wednesday at Lolita Baptist Church, the Rev. Mitch Thrower officiating. Burial will be at Red Bluff Cemetery in Lolita. Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2221. Pallbearers: Dwayne Deyton, Frankie Woods, Larry Deyton, John Deyton, David Cobbs and Johnny Tise. Honorary pallbearers: Gilbert Beals and T. F. Cobbs. Memorials: Hospice of South Texas
Victoria
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September 8, 2003 |
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Jessie Delta Cobbs Deyton, 85, of Lolita, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2011. She was born Dec. 27, 1925 in Red Bluff. She was a retail sales clerk for TG&Y/Perry’s. She is survived by her son, Timmy Deyton and wife Opel of Lolita, six grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, T. F. Cobbs and Opal Beard; husband, Harold Deyton; son, Don Deyton Jr.; sister, Sunshine Root; and brother, T. F. Cobbs Jr. Visitation was at Slavik Funeral Home in Edna on March 10. The funeral was at 10 a. m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Lolita, with the Rev. Dennis Farris officiating. Interment followed at Red Bluff Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.
Victoria
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March 16, 2011 |
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John W. Deyton, Sr., 67, of Lolita, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018. He was born in Ganado on March 29, 1951, to Thelma Grace Veselka Deyton and the late Uranous Willard Deyton. John worked for Petroleum Management Inc. from the 1970’s to the late 1980’s. After being laid off he opened Tuffy’s in Lolita. His love for law enforcement then led him to serve Jackson County as a Constable and Sheriff’s Deputy for 25 years. He also was a Deputy LaWard City Marshall, and a Ganado Patrol Officer. He was a member of the Lolita Vol. Fire Dept. and EMS in the late 1980’s. He worked for the JCWCID #1 in Lolita as a Water/WasteWater Operator. In his spare time, he would fish, hunt, and spend time with his family. John was a wonderful son, father, grandfather, brother, and great friend who will be dearly missed. He is survived by his son, John W. Deyton, Jr. (Christy); mother, Thelma Grace Veselka Deyton; granddaughter, Brittany Yendrey (Justin); great granddaughter, Paityn Yendrey; sister, Patsy Rodgers (Norman); brother, Larry Wayne Deyton (Jane) and ex-wife Sandra Grahmann. His father Uranous Willard Deyton preceded John in death. Memorial service will begin at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, December 26, in the First Baptist Church of Lolita with Gary Thedford officiating. A meal will be provided following the memorial service. Pallbearers will be Timmy Deyton, Kenny Goppert, Richard Koch, Johnny Henderson, Craig Repka, Justo Roman Sanchez; Justin Yendrey, Jason McBride, Robert (Bob) Johnson and Andy Davis. Honorary pallbearers are all Jackson County Law Enforcement officers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jackson County 100 Club, P.O. Box 246, LaWard, Texas 77970. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna 361-782-2221.
Jackson County Herald-Tribune,
December 26, 2018 |
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Lolita—Mary Katherine Mitchell Dickey, 76, of Lolita, died Monday, May 18, 1998. She was born Sept. 21, 1921, in Cuero, to the late Isaac Newton IV and Estella Creigh Field Mitchell. She was a rancher and was a member of United Methodist Church, Daughters of the American Republic and Pioneer Family of South Texas during the Stephen Austin Land Grant era. Survivors: daughters, Ruth Creigh of Katy, Susan Hartman of Lolita and Mary K. Lutringer of Pflugerville; son, Craig M. Dickey Jr., of Richardson; brother, Isaac Newton Mitchell V, of Spring Branch; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Craig M. Dickey Sr. Visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p. m. today at Richardson Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 10 a. m. Thursday at United Methodist Church in Lolita, the Rev. Allan Delafield officiating. Burial will be at Lolita Cemetery in Lolita. Richardson Funeral Home, Port Lavaca, 552-2988. Memorials: United Methodist Church, Lolita.
Victoria
Advocate, Wednesday, May
20, 1998 |
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Vanderbilt—Henry Wayne Dillard, 59, of Vanderbilt, died Friday in a Victoria hospital. He was born March 20, 1924, in San Antonio. He was a retired engineer from Missouri Pacific Railroad and a veteran of World War II. He was a member of Vanderbilt Baptist Church and Vanderbilt Veterans of Foreign War Post No. 8556. Funeral services will be Monday at 2 p. m. at Vanderbilt Baptist Church with the Rev . Jack Hutson officiating. Burial will follow in Red Bluff Cemetery near Lolita under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home of Edna. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Norma Jean Dillard of Vanderbilt; mother and stepfather, Reg and Letha Rowlins of San Antonio; five daughters, Nancy Jean Hayes of Alice, Bonnie Cantrell of Beeville, Marcie Alexander and Molly Gruewald, both of Victoria and Anita Miller of Houston; three sisters, Muriel Martin of Marion, Betty Marintino of San Antonio and Anita Hall of Spring; and nine grandchildren.
Victoria
Advocate, Sunday, March 4,
1984 |
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Fairrillia Williams Doakes, 82, passed away November 29, 2018. Visitation: Friday, December 7, 2018 from 10 am to 10:55 am. Funeral service following promptly at 11am. Jones Memorial United Methodist Church, 2504 Almeda Genoa, Houston 77047. Interment: Kerr Cemetery, Edna, TX 77957. Final arrangements entrusted to Cook-Butler Funeral Home at 316 Peabody Street, Edna, TX 77957.
Jackson County Herald Tribune,
December 5, 2018 |
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Angleton--La Moine "Lee" Kerber Doersch, 85, of Angleton and formerly of Edna, died Tuesday Aug. 31, 2004. She was born Aug. 20, 1919, in Frankfort N. Y. to the late Eugene and Louise Granger Kerber. She was a homemaker and a Presbyterian. She was a past member of Morales Home Demonstration Club, Actions of Angleton. Texana Museum, Democratic Party of Jackson County, Morales Community Center, bridge player with Thursday Club, Senior Citizens Club, and C. L. C. Bridge Club. She was also 1st President of Morales Community Center Group. Survivors: sister, Ruth Murdock of Inlet, N. Y.; and brother, Elwyn Kerber of Solon, Ohio. Preceded in death by: sisters, Ora Kenwell, Gertrude Morey, and Nadine Gibb; and brothers, Clayton Kerber, Wayne Kerber, Ralph Kerber, and Harold Kerber. Visitation will be 5 - 8 p. m. Friday at Slavik Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 10 a. m. Saturday at Edna Presbyterian CHurch of Edna, the Rev. Terry Bozarth officiating. Burial will be at Strane Cemetery. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.
Victoria Advocate, Thursday , September 2,
2004 |
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Yoakum—Charles Spence Doolittle, 79, of Yoakum, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2002. He was born Aug. 23, 1923, in San Antonio, to the late George Reilly and Dorothy Annie Pope Doolittle. He was a retired testboard operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and a member of First Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and was a member of the Cuero VFW Post No. 3972 and of the Alamo Pioneers of America. Survivors: wife, Laura Lorene Lassig Doolittle; daughters, Charlotte Crisp of Lolita, Cathy Lott of Goliad, Carolyn Sullivan of Blanconia and Laura Bryant of Beeville; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Preceded in death by: parents; brothers, Jack Doolittle and Dan Doolittle; and grandchild, Rebecca Grunewald. Visitation will be 6 – 8 p. m. Wednesday at Buffington Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 10 a. m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, the Rev. Richard Bowden officiating. Graveside services will be 1:30 p. m. Thursday at Red Bluff Cemetery in Lolita. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 361-293-2333. Memorials: First Baptist Church Building Fund or donor’s choice.
Victoria
Advocate, Tuesday,
December 31, 2002 |
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Jacob Calvert Drake, 76, of Victoria, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 1997. He was born Oct. 31, 1920, in Washington, Ky., to the late Hugh C. and Lillie Virginia Snider Drake. He was in the U. S. Coast Guard during World War II. He was a grade inspector for Bureau of Reclamation and was a member of Lolita Baptist Church, American Legion and Masonic Lodge No. 280 in Sargent, Neb. Survivors: sisters, Louise Wilson of Victoria, Joyce Dickman of Halsey, Neb., Ella Cross of Jacksonville, Ore., Jurene Holmes of Milburn, Neb., Dorothy Manning of Arcadia, Neb., and Wilma Mattox of Wyoming, Iowa; and brother, Bill Drake of Halsey, Neb. Preceded in death by: wife, Mary Scott Drake; and brother, James Drake. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p. m. Monday at Lolita Cemetery, the Rev. Gene Rice officiating. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152. Pallbearers: Dennis Snyder, Tony Snyder, Jim Wilson, Bill Ehlert, Mike Marsh and Perry Pierce.
Victoria
Advocate, Saturday, August
9-11, 1997 |
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Edna—Mary Scott Harris Drake, 79, of Lolita, died Monday Dec. 3, 1990, at 8 p. m. at her residence after a sudden illness. Visitation will be from 1 p. m. Wednesday to 12:30 p. m. Thursday at Slavik Funeral Home in Edna. Graveside services will be at 2 p. m. Thursday in the Lolita Cemetery with the Revs. Gene Rice and Roy Meadows officiating. She was born Nov. 1, 1911, in Mount Hebron, Ala., to the late Noah G. and Betty Scott Britton Harris and was a member of the Baptist Church in Mount Hebron, Ala., and attended the First Baptist Church in Lolita where she became a member of the Women’s Missionary Union and Adult Sunday School Class. She was a homemaker and a school teacher for 16 years. She was also a member of the Doris Chapter of O. E. S. in Wurwell, Neb., and an honorary member of the Crystal Chapter of O. E. S. in Carbondale, Colo. Surviving are her husband, Jacob C. Drake of Lolita; and three sisters, Louise Thomas of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Myrtle Harris of Fort Walton, Fla., and Nicholene Smith of Marrietta, Ga. Pallbearers will be Rod Smith, Wayne Willoughby, James Drake, James Wilson, Art Chalupsky, and Bill Ehlert.
Victoria
Advocate, Wednesday,
December 5, 1990 |
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La Ward--Our beloved John Clayton Dry passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, at Christus Spohn Memorial Hospital in Corpus Christi. He was born Sept. 9, 1984, to the late John Paul and Nancy Ruth Davis Dry, who died Oct. 10, 1999 and May 31, 1996, respectively. John Clayton is survived by his half-sister, Paula Joe Dry of New Jersey; half-brother, John Paul Dry II of San Antonio; maternal grandmother, Barbara Lou Gayle Davis of La Ward; aunts and uncles, Linda Ann Davis and Jackie Milton Small of Many, La., Kristen Jones and Bruce Barton Davis Jr. of Mont Belview, James and Rita Dry of Uvalde, Larry and Carol Dry Carroll of Hondo, and Ralph Dry of Hondo; cousins, Bryce Patrick Davis, Kade Ryan Davis, and Austin Kyle Davis; and his step-grandfather, Melvin Peters of Crystal City. John Clayton was preceded in death by his parents; paternal grandfather, Bruce Barton Davis; paternal grandmother, Pauline Dry Peters; uncle, Bill Dry; and cousin, Ray Dry. Visitation will be 5 - 8 p. m. today, Dec. 3, in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be at 2 p. m. Thursday, Dec. 4, in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Red Bluff Cemetery in Lolita. The Rev. James Amerson will be officiating. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church of Lolita. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.
Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, December 3,
2008 |
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La Ward—Services for Nancy Ruth Davis Dry, 34, of La Ward, who died Friday, will be held at 2 p. m. today at Slavik Funeral Home chapel, the Revs. Ralph Mann and Gene Rice officiating. Burial will be at Red Bluff Cemetery in Lolita. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152. Pallbearers: John R. Gayle, Stuart B. Gayle, Duane Gayle, Jim Gayle, Daniel W. Gayle, Stephen C. Gayle and Jerry Stubbs. Honorary pallbearers: Jackie Small, Johnathan Gayle, Greg Felton, Michael Stubbs, Douglas Gayle, John W. Gayle and W. B. Gayle Jr.
Victoria
Advocate, Tuesday, June 4,
1996 |
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Donna Lynn Jennings Dunham, of Edna, entered eternal life early in the morning of December 22, 2018 after a courageous and hard-fought battle with breast cancer. An incredibly strong lady, Donna never gave up and triumphed against the disease time and again until she received her Heavenly reward on Saturday. Donna was a Godly woman and a lifelong faithful servant of the Lord. She was a devoted member of Robison Street church of Christ. She and her late husband, Rick Dunham, raised their children in Christ there, where he served as an elder and she taught Bible class. What most people recall about Donna is her infectious laugh, her loving nature, and her servant’s heart. Not to be forgotten were her ever present Dr. Peppers and crafting. Her family describes her as a great encourager and their biggest cheerleader. Donna was born on March 27, 1947. She met the love of her life, Rick, upon moving to Edna. They were high school sweethearts and married in 1967. Their life as newlyweds began at Army boot camp; Rick just could not leave behind his bride. The Dunhams built a house for their family of four in Edna in 1979, where they lived ever since. Donna stayed at home to raise their two daughters, Melissa and Laurie. She was quite social and outgoing. She loved gatherings; Donna did not need much convincing to plan a get together or take a last-minute trip. She was just fun! Donna later worked at Mercer Construction Company as a payroll secretary. The Dunhams also owned and operated the Cattleman’s Western Store in Edna. Donna and Rick enjoyed 48 beautiful years of marriage until his death on July 1, 2015. Together, they were both known for their fun-loving nature and contagious happiness. Donna is survived by her two daughters, Melissa Dunham Winzeler and her husband Eric of Lubbock, Laurie Lynn Hemphill and her husband Matthew of Spring; sister, Debbie Segers of California; grandchildren, Emily Hemphill, Abigail Winzeler, Will Winzeler and numerous extended family, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her by husband, Richard W. Dunham; parents, Albert and Trudy Jennings; and brother, David J. Jennings. Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 28 from 3-5 p.m. at Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna. Family and friends will gather to celebrate her life of 71 years on Saturday, Dec. 29 at 1p.m .at Oaklawn Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Edna church of Christ or orangeout.org, a childhood cancer fund. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.
Jackson County Herald-Tribune,
January 2, 2019 |
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Lolita—Jaro J. Dvorak, 77, of Lolita, died Thursday, March 28, 2002. He was born Jan. 31, 1925, in Shiner, to the late Joseph Adolph and Minnie Zapalac Dvorak. He was a maintenance mechanic for Alcoa and member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Vanderbilt. Survivors: daughters, Betty Venglar of Inez, Brenda Maresh and Pam Mader, both of Lolita and Pattie Fitzpatrick of Houston; sons, Larry Dvorak and Bobby Dvorak, both of Vanderbilt, Jerry Dvorak and Ronnie Dvorak, both of Lolita and Jimmy Dvorak of Sweeny; sisters, Patsy Tesch of Blessing, Judy Perkins of Sulphur, Dellie Pustejovsky of Sublime and Josephine Koenning of Victoria; brothers, Daniel Dvorak of Yoakum and Joe Dvorak of Houston; 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: wife, Mary Elizabeth Dvorak; and parents. Visitation will be 6 – 8 p. m. tonight at Oaklawn Funeral Home chapel. A rosary will be recited at 6 p. m. Sunday at St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Vanderbilt. Services will be 10 a. m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Michael Lyons officiating. Burial will be at Red Bluff Cemetery. Oaklawn Funeral Home, Vanderbilt, 361-781-2221. Pallbearers: Ray Fitzpatrick, Andy Mader, Michael Maresh, Raymond Gasch, Walter Reichert and Terry Flynn. Honorary pallbearers: grandchildren.
Victoria
Advocate, Saturday, March
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Lolita—Mary Dvorak, 70, of Lolita, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2001. She was born Feb. 20, 1931, in Lolita, to the late Fred and Van Hunter Massey Hoch. She was a homemaker and a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors: husband, Jaro J. Dvorak; daughters, Brenda Maresh and Pam Mader both of Lolita, Betty Venglar of Inez and Patti Fitzpatrick of Houston; sons, Larry Dvorak and Bobby Dvorak, both of Vanderbilt, Jerry Dvorak and Ronnie Dvorak, both of Lolita and Jimmy Dvorak of Sweeny; sisters, Lucille Piehl of Seadrift and Joyce Klockgether of Austin; 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: parents; and brothers, Frank Hoch and Claude Hoch. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p. m. tonight at Oaklawn Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 10 a. m. Monday at St. John Bosco Catholic Church Vanderbilt, the Rev Michael Lyons officiating. Burial will be at Red Bluff Cemetery. Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2221. Pallbearers: Ray Fitzpatrick, Andy Mader, Michael Maresh, Raymond Gasch, Walter Reichert and Terry Flynn. Honorary pallbearers: grandchildren. Memorials: St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Vanderbilt in memory of Mary Dvorak.
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Vanderbilt—Services for Nita Dwiggins, 69, of Vanderbilt who died Wednesday will be 2 p. m. today at Slavik Funeral Home, the Rev. Jack Hutson officiating. Burial will be at Red Bluff Cemetery in Lolita. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152. Pallbearers: Dub Paschall, Andy Owens, Ray Whited, Jeramie Thomas, Gerald Daniels and Danny Ellis. Honorary pallbearers will be all employees of Melody Home Health, Dr. William P. Sage and staff.
Victoria
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Inez--Billy Ray Dyson, 73, of Inez, passed away Friday, February 7, 2013. He was born August 17, 1940, in Arp, Tennessee to Carl and Minnie Dyson. He moved to Lolita and he graduated from Industrial High School in 1959. For college he attended UT Austin and graduated from Sam Houston State. Bill became an Auditor for the State of Texas and maintained that position for 25 years until retiring at age 55. Bill married his high school sweetheart, Patsy Sembera, on June 2, 1963. They raised two boys, Craig and Jason Dyson. They enjoyed annual fishing trips to South Padre Island, hunting and spending time doing projects with his family. He will be most remembered for his loyalty, strong family values and being an avid supporter of the Miller Brewing Company, one can at a time. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Minnie, and his brother, Carl T. He is survived by his wife, Patsy, his sister, Daisy Dees (Leland), his brother, Travis (Sherry) and sons, Craig and Jason (Alyssa), and his grandchildren Keith (13) and Luke (11). Visitation will be held Monday, February 10, 2014 from 4 - 6 PM, at the Rosewood Funeral Chapels. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 2 PM at Red Bluff Cemetery with Rev. Gabriel Bentil officiating. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
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La Salle—Carl T. Dyson, 66, of LaSalle, died Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999. He was born June 3, 1933, to Minnie Dyson Sellers and the late Carl W. Dyson. He was a scaler at Alcoa, a member of the VFW in Port Lavaca, a member of American Legion in Blessing and the 25 year Club of Alcoa. Survivors: daughter, Diane Hunt of Lolita; sons, Clay Dyson of La Salle and Sandy Dyson of Inez; sister, Daisy Dees of Deer Park; brothers, Travis Dyson of LaRue and Bill Dyson of Inez; and eight grandchildren. Preceded in death by: father and son, Keith Dyson. Graveside services will be 2 p. m. today at Red Bluff Cemetery, the Rev. Alan Delafield officiating. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, (361) 782-2152. Pallbearers: Chris Dyson, Tony Hunt, Brian Hunt, Revis Abshire, M. L. Johnson and Tony Kasper. Honorary pallbearers: Clint Wratislaw, Lawrence DeBault, Dr. Bruce Bauknight, Dr. Larry Riedel and co-workers from Alcoa. Memorials: American Chapter Society or Donor’s choice. (In lieu of flowers) Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, November 23, 1999
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La Salle—Funeral services for Phillip Keith Dyson, 16 of La Salle, will be held at 10 a. m. Wednesday at the Lolita Methodist Church with the Rev. Calvin Peterson officiating. Burial will be in Red Bluff Cemetery under direction of the Slavik Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Jodie Kuchler, Rubin Sanchez, Tip North, John Herreth, Mike Murphree, Junior James, Sammy Seale and Denardo Ortiz. Honorary pallbearers will be his cousins and members of the Industrial High School football team. Mr. Dyson died Monday in an Edna hospital from injuries he sustained in an accident while working at Mobil gasoline plant. His employer, William Hunt of Hunt Contracts said he was working stop a vessel when a pop-off valve blew and apparently, he was hit and fell to the top of a small building. The son of Carl and Joan Dyson of La Salle, he was born Sept. 30, 1962 in Ganado. Others surviving include his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Blanche Claybourn of Palacios, his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Dyson of Vanderbilt, a sister, Diane Hunt of La Ward, and two brothers, Clay Dyson of El Campo and Sandy Dyson of La Salle. In lieu of usual remembrances, the family has requested that donations be made to the Keith Dyson Memorial scholarship fund at the Jackson County State Bank in Edna.
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