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Phillip Edward Gabrysch passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the age of 74. Phil left this earth peacefully, surrounded by his beloved family and friends. Those of us privileged to know Phil remember him as a kind and God-fearing man who fiercely loved his family. His friends had to suffer endless stories about his sons and grandchildren. No father was ever prouder of his family. As a child, Phil developed a love of baseball and often pretended to be a Yankee’s professional playing against his brother Wayne, the awful Dodger’s professional. That love of baseball thrived to adulthood and blossomed into countless hours spent coaching youth baseball while teaching his sons to love the game as well. As an adult, you would often find him on the golf course thrashing his sons, brother and close friends. He loved life and there was no better sight than that glint of orneriness that sparkled in his piercing blue eyes as he schooled his opponents according to the Phil Gabrysch Rules of Golf (aka “Senior Rules”). Phil also enjoyed traveling to Coushatta to donate his hard earned money to the rich and famous with his dear friends every summer. In all his escapades, you never saw Phil with a single hair out of place. Phil enjoyed a successful career that allowed him to provide for his family and teach his sons the value of a strong work ethic. He began his career in 1972 and quickly climbed to President and CEO of Mid-Coast Savings and Loan from 1984 until 1993. From there he spent two years as Branch President at Prosperity Bank. In 2003, Phil transitioned from the banking industry to the automotive industry where he worked as the Sales and Finance Manager at Von Dohlen Motor Company until he partially retired in 2009. Phil also loved his community and actively served in various capacities throughout his life. He was honored to give his expertise as Treasurer for the Edna Country Club, Vice-President of the Edna Housing Authority, and he participated as a vital member of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. His love of baseball led him to organize the Edna Pee Wee League and serve as President of the Edna Little League where he coached for over ten years. His faith called him to serve on the St. Agnes Catholic Church Parish Council where he chaired the St. Agnes Church festival for several years. He also had the privilege of leading his fellow brothers as the Grand Knight of the Edna Knights of Columbus. Phil was born in 1945 in Edna, Texas to Alfred and Lena Gabrysch who have preceded him in death along with his sisters, Mary Louise Hasdorff and Rose Fondren. He is survived by his two sons Ronald Gabrysch and wife Denise and Michael Gabrysch and wife Shannon; grandchildren Tristan Gabrysch, Trentin Gabrysch, Tavia Gabrysch and Taylor Gabrysch; brother Wayne Gabrysch and wife Agnes, sisters Gerri Etlinger, Patsy Blanchard and Judy Babbitt and husband Garvin. Finally, Phil walked through life with joy and peace because of God’s grace bestowed upon him. Please join us in celebrating Phil’s journey to the final fairway at Parkway Church in Victoria, Texas on Friday, May 22, 2020 for a visitation beginning at 10:00 am followed by a memorial service at 11:00 am. Honorary pallbearers will be Pat Cox, Jay Webber, Gilbert Melnar, Sonny Flores, Terry Wash and Brett Duckett. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
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Anthony Ray Galindo of Ganado, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at 8:40 p.m. in Clearlake, Texas. Anthony was born in Victoria on March 2, 1979 to the late Pete Galindo and Cynthia Hermes. Anthony was a Ganado High School graduate and a truck driver for the oil field industry. He is survived by his wife, Brandy Galindo; stepsons Gage and Peyton Debord; brother Adam Galindo (Bonnie) of Ganado; brother Clayton Galindo (Wendy) of Ganado; sister Elizabeth Green (Fredrick) of Ganado; grandmother Nina Templin; nephews Ace Galindo and Perris Galindo; and nieces Cheyenne Galindo, Madison Green, Jurnee Green, and Rhylee Green. In addition to his parents, Anthony is preceded in death by his sister Tanya Galindo, brother Benjamin (Ben) Galindo, and grandparents, CJ Hermes and Eufemia and Anicacio Galindo. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Tanya Marie Galindo, of Ganado, Texas, earned her angel wings on
Monday, May 13, 2019, at the age of 43. She was born in Ganado,
Texas on October 23, 1975, to the late Pedro Jerome Galindo and
Cynthia Lynn Hermes Galindo.
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Zenon Vega Gallegos passed away on Feb. 29, 2020. He was born on June 23, 1961. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 5 at the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel.
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Aline Galow, 95 of El Campo, passed away on August 25, 2014. She was born on
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Ganado - Leonard Reinhard Galow, 81, passed away on October 15,2012.
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Mollie Catherine Dollery Gamble, 89, passed away May 22, 2011 in Bay City. She was born Jan. 30, 1922 in Edna to the late Samuel Washington and France Cleveland Quinn Dollery. She was a certified nurse. She is survived by one daughter, Charlotte Cooksey of Mansfield. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Boyd Gamble; son, Larry Vibrock; and brother, Charley Dollery; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was Tuesday, May 24 from 5 - 7 p. m. at Slavik Funeral Chapel. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, May 25 at 10 a. m. at the Slavik Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens of Edna. Rev. George Tompkins will be officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home, 782-2152.
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Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Monday from the Morales Baptist Church for Russell O. Gandy, 50, of Edna. The church pastor, Rev. Porche, officiated and interment was in the Flournoy Cemetery. Pallbearers were Howard Gloor, Price Gloor, Clarence Glorr, Denton Flournoy, Bob Hopkins and James Gandy. Mr. Gandy, a well-known oil field worker, passed away at 9:45 on May 5, at his home at 917 S. Ward. He was born January 15, 1906 in Lavaca County, and had lived in Jackson County for 23 years. He is survived by his wife, Laura Gandy of Edna, and the following children: Wallace Gandy of Palacios, and Roland Harvey, Sidney, Sybel, Otto and Earl Gene, all of Edna. Mr. Gandy also leaves these brothers and sisters: Mrs. Genieve Smothers, Houston; Allen Gandy, Morales; Lina Flournoy, Corpus Christi; Hugh Gandy, Duncan, Okla.; Malcum Gandy, Edna; Jessie Gandy, Hallettsville; and Anna Louise Laughter, Corpus Christi.
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Adan Salinas Garza, of Edna, Texas, formerly of Houston, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at the age of 76. He was born in Edinburg, Texas on Jan. 8, 1943, to the late Alfredo Garza and Beatriz Salinas Garza. Adan served in the United States Air Force for four years, before retiring and beginning his career at the United States Postal Service. Adan was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and a man of God who will be missed dearly. Adan is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Maureen Garza; children, Karen Garza and John Garza; grandchildren, Payton Cooper, Kaitlyn Garza, Tanner Cooper, and Emily Garza; great-grandchildren, Harper Werney and Evelyn Garza; sisters and sister-in-laws, Viola Palacios (Oscar), Cristina Vargas, Adela Garza and Guadalupe Garza; brother and brother-in-law, Alfredo “Pilin” Garza Jr. and Roger Seymour; along with numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Adan is preceded in death by his sisters Corina Garza and Rose Maria Garza; and brothers Aurturo Garza and Armando Garza. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Aug. 4, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., with the rosary to be recited at 6:30 p.m., in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, in the St. Agnes Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Petering officiating. Burial will follow at 2:15 p.m., in the Houston National Cemetery of Houston. Pallbearers will be Charlie Vasquez, Allan Wallace, Mark Wallace, Christopher Flores, Vidal Garza, and Tanner Cooper. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 4401 Lilac Lane, Victoria, Texas 77901, or online at cancer.org. Jackson County Herald-Tribune, August 7, 2019 |
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Hertha “Heddy” Elfriede Anna Fiebig Gayle, passed away July 3, 2019 at her home in Bay City, Texas, surrounded by her beloved family. Heddy was preceded in death by her parents, Minna Elfriede Oertner Fiebig and Wilhelm Richard Fiebig; five brothers, Eric, Gerhardt, Godfried, Heinz, and Herman; four sisters, Ermgot, Meta, Martha (Corbett Harrison), and Lisa; and two grandsons, Matthew Bartlett Gayle and Sean Elias Gayle. She is survived by her four children, John Richard Gayle (Sandra), Elfriede “Frieda” Ann Gayle Runk (Jay), Stuart Bartlett Gayle (Margaret), and Barbara Sue Gayle Robinson (Stephen); grandchildren, Andrew Blake Gayle (Brandi), Victoria Nicolette Gist (Seth), Nevada Nicholas Runk, Angela Gayle Stuart (Shane), Cameron Gayle Larkin (James), Christi Miller Lalonde (Toby), Jason Miller (Gina), Johnathan Douglas Gayle (Monica), Harvest Rae Gayle-Balboa, Andrew and Emily Robinson; great grandchildren, Wyatt Gayle, Emily Fric, Reagan Stuart, Cooper and Kaylee Larkin, Ali and Falin Lalonde, Marc Sablatura, Maggie (Hunter Mraz), C J and Lorin Miller, Taryn, Taylor, and Tristan Gayle, Remington and Bentley Robinson; and great-great granddaughter, Heidi Mraz. Heddy was born on November 21, 1930 in Ulbersdorf Kreis Goldberg-Haynau / Schlesien (Germany) and became a Naturalized Citizen of the United States of America on November 29, 1955. Her childhood was interrupted by World War II during which she spent time in “Displaced Persons” camps, separated from most of her family. Eventually she was reunited with her parents and 3 sisters who had survived the war. Once the war ended, her beauty caught the eye of a young TAMU Army Cadet, Douglas Zack Gayle. They quickly fell in love and before long Heddy was aboard the Army transport ship General R. M. Blatchford (March 1952), heading to the United States under the Displaced Persons Act of 1948. She arrived at the port of New Orleans where she was processed and given a $50 bill from the Red Cross. Heddy then took a train to Houston where she was met by complete strangers, her future in-laws and welcomed into employment as a sales clerk for the family-owned business (Gayle’s Midway Grocery Store). Heddy and Doug were married on April 25, 1952 in Calhoun County, Texas. Their first home together was in College Station, Texas where they lived in an apartment complex for married TAMU students until Doug completed his BS degree in Petroleum Engineering. During that time, Heddy worked in the Student Center Cafeteria as a cashier. In the early years of their marriage, Heddy and Doug enjoyed the freedom of moving from city to city, exploring new job opportunities (even taking them as far south as Columbia, South America). Heddy always managed to put each new residence in order quickly; even while juggling 4 children, extended family members, and numerous pets (especially her beloved Rottweiler, Black Jack). She was an active PTA mom. Her hobbies included gardening, fishing, camping, reading (courtroom dramas and murder mysteries), canning and cooking. She was a skilled seamstress, creating curtains for their homes and clothing for the children. She always enjoyed playing cards and dominoes, especially Bridge, Gin, Forty-Two and Eighty-Eight. Although her formal education was cut short due to the war, she was an intelligent and capable woman who spent many years, alongside Doug, in the daily operations of their family owned companies including Sue-Ann Oil & Gas, Gayle Family Investments and Erste Frau. Though their marriage ended after 25 years, the two remained the closest of friends until Doug’s death in 2012. Heddy was a long-time member of Lolita United Methodist Church. While living in Bay City, she also enjoyed attending St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, where her Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 12, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception in the church Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lolita United Methodist Church, 94 College Street, Lolita, Texas 77971 or St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2200 Avenue E, Bay City, Texas 77414.
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Virginia Mae Gerald, 92, of Edna passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020. She was born to Anton and Adela Barta Kubenka in Moulton, Lavaca County, Texas on September 19. 1927 Virginia is survived by her two sons; Lanny Ross Gerald, Sr. of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and David Ronald Gerald and his wife Cathy of Humble, Texas, grandchildren; Sarah and Emily Gerald and Lanny Gerald, Jr., one great-granddaughter; Kiera Gerald, her special niece and caregiver; Delores Stancik, her full time caregivers, numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews, and her sister; Lony Popp, and sister-in-law; Carolyn Kubenka. She is preceded in death by her parents; Adela and Anton Kubenks, husband; Clyde Henry Gerald, son; Clyde Anthony Gerald, brother; Tony Kubenka and sister; Sylvia Clark. Per the family request, there was a graveside service on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 9:30 am at Memory Gardens of Edna with Pastor Larry Green officiating. 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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Tommie Elizabeth Hoskins Gerdes of Edna, Texas was called home, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in The Woodlands, Texas. Tommie, born September 24, 1924, in Red Bluff, Texas, was the sixth of eight children born to Beulah Vaughan and James E. Hoskins. Tommie moved to Edna from Lolita in the 1940s. She met her husband, Paul L. Gerdes, the day he returned home from military service in World War II. They were married November 27, 1948, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna. She was the quintessential homemaker, a talented cook and baker, a devoted and loving wife and mother. Entertaining family and friends, especially at Christmas, brought her great joy. Tommie, a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna, was a woman of deep faith and devotion to prayer, especially the rosary. Tommie worked many years in the restaurant business beginning at the age of 16 at a restaurant near her home in Lolita. Well known for her pies and pastries, she and her husband later owned and managed two local restaurants, Paul’s Café, 1957-1959 and Family House Restaurant, 1964-1968. She is survived by children, Thomas Gerdes and wife, Georgia, of Edna, Marlene Yousef and husband, Wally, of Austin, and Martha Gerdes of Spring; grandchildren, Tammy Gerdes and husband, Michael Beardsley, of Barnard, Vermont, Lisa Letbetter and husband, Kevin, of Inez, Erin Yousef of Austin, Angela Yousef of Austin and Dr. Abraham Yousef and wife, Angel, of Amherst, Virginia; great-grand children, Colton Letbetter, Katelyn Letbetter, Orion Beardsley, Jadeon Beardsley, Annesonia Beardsley, Sarea Beardsley, and Ember Yousef; and numerous nieces and nephews. Tommie is preceded in death by her husband and best friend of 58 years, Paul Gerdes, her parents, and seven siblings: Alma Ellis, Eva Tate, Earline Gibson, Joann James, Bill Hoskins, Clyde Hoskins, and Preston Hoskins. Pallbearers will be great grandsons: Colton Letbetter, Orion Beardsley, and Jadeon Beardsley; nephews: Chris Gerdes, Charles Wileman, and Robert Wileman. The family would like to thank Tommie’s longtime physician, Dr. Larry Riedel of Victoria, Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, Dr. Amish Dave, and staff of Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates, Dr. John Volpi of Houston Methodist Neurology, Dr. Teresa T. Guerrero of Houston, and Regent Care Center of The Woodlands. Visitation and recitation of the Holy Rosary will be 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Monday, August 3, 2020, at Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna, TX. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna, TX with Rev. Michael Petering as Celebrant. Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna, TX. Attendees are asked to please respect social distancing and wear a face mask.
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Robert Henry Gerjes, of Edna
went to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, October 10, 2019, at the
age of 92. He was born in El Toro, Texas, on May 27, 1927, to
the late Ed Gerjes and Rosa Bell Kelton Gerjes. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna, 361-782-2221.
Oaklawn Funeral Home & Jackson County Herald-Tribune,
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In February, 1951, Harrell received his “invitation from Uncle Sam” and served as an MP at Camp Gordon in Augusta, Georgia. Two other men from the Jackson and Matagorda County area, Curtis Wofford and Robert Abraham, were also sent to Georgia with Harrell. While in Georgia, Curtis told Harrell about Etta Jean Joines who worked at his parents’ grocery store in Francitas. Curtis gave him Etta’s address and they began writing. After all, it was the patriotic thing to do! They first met in August, 1951 when Harrell was home on furlough. After he returned to Georgia, they continued to write and were engaged when he returned on another furlough. After the engagement, Etta moved to Houston in May 1952 to live with her brother, Otis, and his wife, Pearlie. Etta and Pearlie worked together at Meyers Spalti Furniture Company until November. The wedding was planned for December. Harrell returned on Friday, December 12th and they were married the next day at the Francitas Baptist Church by Rev. Raymond Drews. Robert Abraham was the best man and Albina Walleck Joines, Etta’s sister-in-law, was matron of honor. Also attending were Mrs. Drews, Ada, Etta’s mother and Harrell’s mother, Maxie Lou Underwood Gibbs. Harrell reported back to Georgia two weeks later and was discharged in February, 1953. She and Harrell moved to Bay City and joined the First Baptist Church in Bay City on May 31, 1953. She attended Sunday school and worship services as long as her health permitted. She greatly enjoyed her Sunday School classes and sang in the Jubilaires Choir for many years. She was also a member of the “Tab and Gab” group who prepared FBC newsletters for mailing. In earlier years she worked in the FBC nursery about 15 years and every Sunday morning could be found in the bed babies department rocking the newest additions to the church family. Harrell and Etta first lived at 1300 Fifth Street where Harrell’s family had lived just after moving to Bay City. He had worked for Frank Hurley before his stint in the army and he once again began working for Mr. Hurley driving a butane truck. Two months later they moved to a garage apartment at 817 ½ 7th Street.The next move was during the summer of 1953 to a house at Rt. 2, Box 79A on the Highway 35 which was owned by Harrell’s sister, Lucille, and her husband Morris Richardson. They were living there when Carol Sue was born. Harrell began working for Speedway Oil Company and drove a gas transport truck. Larry Denson was born November 16, 1959 on the opening day of deer season. Though Harrell didn’t get to go hunting that year, he got his “little buck” anyway. A change to a different transport company allowed Harrell to be at home at night with his family while the children were small. Two months after Larry was born the family moved to 1501 Twelfth Street and lived there six months while the home on the highway was remodeled. They lived at Rt. 2, Box 79A until the summer of 1965. In August, 1965, Harrell and Etta purchased their home at 3108 3rd Street where Etta would live until 2018. Larry began school in 1966 and Etta started working for the Bay City ISD Food Service in September, 1967. From 1974 – 1977 she was the BCISD Food Service Director where she supervised seven schools and 40 employees. She retired in May, 1998 after 31 years of service. She was a wonderful cook and made the turkey and dressing for Thanksgiving and Christmas family gatherings every year. She baked all kinds of cakes, especially Italian Cream. Always the caregiver, she nursed Harrell, Larry and Carol Sue through six surgeries between 1999 and 2005. Her sister-in-law, Juanita Anderson Joines, taught her to crochet when Etta was a teenager. She made hundreds of beautiful doilies, as well as larger items. She crocheted 22,000 pairs of shoes for M. D. Anderson cancer patients and thousands more for the Colorado Baptist Association Christmas Stocking Ministry. Many children along the border and in Mexico are still receiving shoes she made. Anyone who met her in recent years was always told, “I’m my daddy’s 14th child.” Etta Jean is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; son Larry Denson Gibbs; brother James Thomas “J. T.” Joines; and 11 half-brothers and sisters: Clarence Joines, Clyde Joines, Addie Joines Linton, Calvin Joines, Guy Joines, Robert Joines, Otis Joines, Wheeler Joines, Lillie Joines Moore, Ruby Joines Linton and Sylvia Joines Linton. She is survived by her daughter Carol Sue Gibbs; brother, W. R. “Dub” Joines and wife, Albina Joines; sister-in-law Beth Gibbs, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends and relatives beginning at 1:00pm Saturday, February 15, 2020 at First Baptist Church in Bay City. A memorial service will follow at 2:00pm with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Bonorden, Curtis Dykes, G. W. Franzen, Ken Gibbs, Clarence Joines, James Joines, Jimmy Joines and Kevin Lowrance. A private burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.
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Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:30 p. m. from the Church of Christ for Mrs. Ella Mae Gibson, a Jackson County resident since 1909. Minister Arden Lawrence officiated and burial was in the Edna Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jess Hoffmann, Robert Berryhill, Clyde Wade, Forest Wiegand, Bert Wiegand and Harvey Reynolds. Mrs. Gibson who was 82, passed away in the hospital at Ganado about 6:40 p. m. July 3, following an illness of two weeks. She was born Dec. 27, 1874 in Goliad County and moved to this county in 1909. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Mrs. Gibson is survived by two daughters, Alice Hoffer and Miss Jessie Gibson, both of Edna; and three sons, H. O. Gibson of Edna, A. F. of Beeville and E. L. of East Bernard; and 16 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She also leaves one brother and six sisters.
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Mr. Leonard Gibson, a native of Jackson County, died suddenly at his home at La Marque, Texas, Friday, July 19th. The remains were brought to Edna for interment. Funeral services were held at the Edna Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock, and was conducted by the pastor, Rev. L. E. Barrett, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Edna Cemetery. Leonard was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Gibson, well known Edna and Jackson County residents, and was born and reared here. He attended the Edna High School, and was a star player on the Cowboy football team for two years. About twenty years ago he left Edna, and had not resided here since that time. For several years he held a position with a gas company, and for the last few years had been employed in Texas City and La Marque, and at the time of his death was assistant foreman of the large smelter plant at La Marque. He was a member of the La Marque Baptist Church and was at one time director of Young People’s work in that church. He is survived by his wife, also two brothers and five sisters. They are Knoxie S. Gibson of Houston and Dewey Gibson of Hitchcock; and Mesdames Joe Goppert and Fred Sherrer of Edna; Ozella Gibson of Sinton, Mesdames N. E. Chandler of Texas City and M. E. Donell of La Marque. To the bereaved ones the Herald extends sympathy.
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Edna--Funeral services for Sadie Mae Gilbert 53, of Edna will be held at 1 p. m. Friday at the Prosperity Baptist Church in Ganado, with the Rev. Pat Griffin officiating. Burial will be in the Ganado Community Cemetery under direction of Cook-Butler Funeral Home of Edna. Pallbearers will be Clifford and Cornelius Ceasar; Henry Tolbert, M. C. Griffin, Bill Holmes and Alvin Stovall; honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of the Prosperity Baptist Church. Mrs. Gilbert was born Aug. 2, 1925 in Jackson County and was a former nurse. She died Dec. 22 in Ganado. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Bell of Edna; daughter, Norene Sheppard of Edna; Odessa Hickenbotten and Elzora Gill of Detroit, Mich.; and three brothers, Louis Brown of Edna, Sam Brown Jr. of Seattle, Wash., and Richard Brown of Berkley, Calif.
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Donald "Don" E. Gillespie, 71, of Edna, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 18, 1948, in Refugio , Texas, to Norman ‘Fuzzy’ and Allie (Linney) Gillespie. Don is survived by his wife Becky; two daughters, Leslie Maldonado and husband Andrew of Raymondville, and Courtney Boenig and husband Dan of Inez; brother Grady Gillespie and wife Debbie of Victoria; sister Judy Morgan and husband John of Rosenberg; and eight grandchildren, Preston, Katarina, Violet, Cory, Vivian, Kacey, Alison and Davis. Don was preceded in death by, his parents and brother Bruce Gillespie. Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Kubena Funeral Home of Hallettsville. Visitation is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Kubena Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Mike Walker, Vance Wilson, Andy Maldonado, Andrew Maldonado, Clayton Gillespie and Bryce Gillespie. Officiant is Rev Hollis Hoffman. Memorials: donations to the Glioblastoma Foundation or Donor’s Choice. Burial: Salem Cemetery, Ezzell, Texas.
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Betty Ruth Gipson, 74, of Vanderbilt passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2019. She was born on October 30, 1944 in Edna, Texas, to Bishop and Katherine (Brown) Gipson.
Betty graduated, in 1962, from George Washington Carver School in Edna and attended Prairie View A&M University for a time. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant for 25 years and a single-parent raising four children and three grandchildren. Her nurturing, kind, gentle, and compassionate spirit was demonstrated throughout her life.
She enjoyed embroidery and sewing, often making gifts for others. Whether a blanket or pillow, she always used her talents to create something that would bring comfort to someone.
This God-fearing woman taught her children about faith and God’s grace. That if they acknowledge Him in all things, He would direct their paths just like He had done for her. Her quick-witted sense of humor brought laughter to many, and just seeing her bright smile was contagious. This loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother grandmother, aunt, and friend will be missed dearly.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents and eldest daughter Kathy Malone.
She is survived by three children, Telishia Malone, Pamela Hicks-Harness (husband Jerry), and John Hicks (fiancé Mandy Faltesek); three granddaughters, Tammy Malone, Tiarra Malone, and Melanie Malone; three great-grandsons, Isaiah Santee, Joseph Santee, and Ezra Dawson; one brother, Willie Gipson (wife Rosa); nephew, James Gipson; and niece Tara Gipson.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 13 at Vanderbilt Baptist Church, 191 Victoria St. in Vanderbilt with visitation from 10-11 a.m., funeral at 11 a.m. Burial at Kerr Cemetery in Edna. Arrangements are under the direction of Tracy's MJ Santellana Funeral, 1402 W Main St, in Edna, (361) 782-9234.
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Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Slavik’s Chapel for Frank Goldman Sr., 63, well-known county farmer. Rev. Gordon Birdwell officiated, and interment was in the Morales Cemetery. Pallbearers were Floyd Larkin, Rolar Watson, Lewis Watson, Woodie Reynolds, Bill Gloor and Lifford Landcaster. Mr. Goldman was born Sept. 8, 1898 in Jackson, Miss., and came to Jackson County 36 years ago. He suffered a heart attack on April 5, while returning to Edna from a trip, and passed away at a medical center in Sweeny. He is survived by his widow: Ruby Ellen Goldman, Star Rt., Edna; two sons, Frank Jr. and Vernon Gail, both of Edna; a daughter, Margie Mae Tipton of Edna, two grandchildren; a brother, George, and a sister, Gladys Schultz, both of Holden, Nebraska.
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Adela Acuna Gonzales, of Edna, Texas passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at the age of 93. She was born in McFaddin, Texas on September 7, 1926, to the late Pablo Acuna and Catarina Lara Acuna. Adela is survived by her son, Abelino A Gonzales of Wharton. In addition to her parents Adela is preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Gonzales; brothers, Manuel Acuna, and Miguel Acuna. Visitation was Tuesday, October 1, from 10 to 11 a.m., with a Rosary recited at 11 a.m., at the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel with a funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Burial followed at the Latin American Cemetery in Edna, with the Rev. Michael Petering officiating. Pallbearers were Jesse Monteloga, Gilbert Alonzo Ramo, Diego Ramo, Oscar Rodriguez, Jim Brecker, and Tony Gonzales, Jr. Arrangements under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2221. Jackson County Herald-Tribune, October 4, 2019 |
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Lydia Barrios Gonzales, of La
Ward, Texas went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at
the age of 67. She was born on August 11, 1952 in La Salle, Texas to
the late Pablo R. and Manuela Barrios Gonzales.
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Martha Pearl Boultinghouse Gossett, 78, of Bay City, died Sunday, July 9, 2000. She was born Dec. 24, 1921 in Francitas, to the late Marshall Franklin and Dora Mae Sexton Boultinghouse. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bay City Baptist Church. Survivors: daughters, Dora Gossett Zetterberg and Charlotte Gossett Wright, both of Bay City; son, Norman Wayne Gossett of Rusk; sister, Myrtle Harrington of Galveston; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: her husband, J. C. Gossett; parents; sister Ola Mae White; brothers, Floyd Boultinghouse, Raymond Boultinghouse, and James Boultinghouse. Graveside services will be 3 pm Friday at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, the Rev. Lee Watson officiating. Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.
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Ganado--Lottie Mae Grayer, 85, of Ganado died Friday, Feb. 12, 1993. She was born June 10, 1907, in La Grange to the late Isadore Fields and Henrietta Thompson. Survivors: sons, Herman Williams Jr. of Richmond and Lorenzo Williams of Rosenberg; sisters, Violet Scott of San Antonio and Nora Barnett of Ganado; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: daughter, Martha McElyea. Visitation: 9 a. m. Monday at Cook-Butler Funeral Home, Edna. Services: 1 p. m. Tuesday at Prosperity Baptist Church, Ganado, the Rev. L. B. Elliott officiating. Burial: Ganado Community Cemetery. Pallbearers: Wayne Caesar, Roy Hilder, Phil Curtis Larry Jr., Floyd Oakmon, Jimmy Fowler and David Wayne Williams. Memorials: Prosperity Baptist Church. Cook-Butler Funeral Home, Edna, 782-3821.
Victoria Advocate,
February 13, 1993 |
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Gladys E. Green, 91, of Edna, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020. She was born in New Albany, Mississippi on September 29, 1928 to Henry and Ruby Wade. She is survived by her daughter Kendrick, her niece Elaine Smith. Services will be held at a later date.
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Clarence Eugene Gregory, 88, of Ezzell, Texas, went to his heavenly home on December 16, 2019, surrounded by his family. He had fought a courageous battle for 2 years following a stroke. He was born March 17, 1931 in Mossy Grove, Texas, to Mae Ellen Stockton Gregory & Hill Eugene Gregory. Clarence was a participant in the very first Hallettsville High School Rodeo in 1947. He was a 1948 graduate of Hallettsville High School where he participated in FFA and football. He was a 1949 graduate of Baldwin Business College. Clarence married the love of his life, Nellie (Nell) Corene Garmon Gregory on January 12, 1951. Clarence began his career in the oilfield. In 1960 he began working at Alcoa in Point Comfort, where he was a supervisor on the dock, retiring after 27 years. Clarence and Nell maintained a ranching operation from 1954 until 2018. Clarence was a past member of the Lolita Volunteer Fire Department, Salem Cemetery Board of Directors, Alcoa 25 Year Club, Mustang Square Dance Club. He was an active member of Salem Baptist Church, attending both Sunday School and Worship Services, as well as serving on the Board of Trustees. Clarence is survived by: his wife Nell Gregory; son Ronald Gregory & wife Debbie of Gonzales; daughters, Cathy Dvorak & husband Jimmy of Sweeny and Sharon Bonnot & husband Dr. Joey of Ganado; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; sisters, Dorothy Nell McElroy of Ezzell and Joyce Appelt of Ezzell; and niece &nephews. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents and sister Lois Alleen Gregory. The family wishes to say a heartfelt thank you to the loving care provided by the caregivers of Helping Hearts Sitter Service and Hospice of South Texas. Visitation: 5 pm to 7 pm, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at Kubena Funeral Home. Funeral Service: 11 am, Friday at Salem Baptist Church in Ezzell. Pallbearers (grandsons): Scott Gregory, Clay Gregory, Todd Dvorak, Kelly Dvorak, Curtis Smith, Chance Fuller, Justin Bonnot, Jacob Bonnot, and Joe Rowan. Honorary Pallbearers (granddaughters): Kaydi Smith and Jill Rowan. Officiant: Brother Jim Herrington. Memorials (in lieu of Flowers): The Charles W. Garmon Supplemental Care Trust, (c/o Heath and Karen Garmon, 1122 Burningtree Rd., Kingwood, TX 77339). Burial: Salem Cemetery.
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Lorena Mae Griffin, 92 passed away Friday, Jan. 10, 2015. She
was born Feb. 9, 1922 in Ganado, to the late James and Virginia
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GANADO - M. C. Griffin, Sr. 94, passed away Thursday December 18,2014. Born July 11, 1920 in Edna, Texas to the late Fraz and Lomelia Griffin. M C served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He also served as President of the Mt. Zion District 6 Institute of Region 6 in the Cuero, Texas area. M C worked for the Ganado ISD for many-many years and also for the St, James Lutheran Church in Ganado, for 25 plus years. Survivors include his wife Lorena, a daughter, Ella Griffin, sons, M C Griffin, Jr. and Wilbert Griffin. Also surviving are two sisters, Georgia Griffin and Catherine Elliott, three brothers, James, Ezekil and Robert Griffin, 5 Grandchildren; 11 Great-grandchildren; and 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren. Visitation and services will be Saturday December 19, 2014. Visitation will start at 11:00 am, followed by services at 1:00 pm, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Ganado, with Rev. Chris Heinold officiating. Interment will be in the Ganado Community Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 So. Third St., 361-771-2120.
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Mildred Griffith, 89, passed away December 17, 2019. She was born January 31, 1930. Mildred is preceded in death by her parents Charlie James Reese and Omay Delores Williams Reese; her husband Vernon Griffith; sisters Rosa Lea and Treasie, and brothers Gillus, Eddie, Charlie, Tony Calvin and Tommy. She is survived by her brother Johnny Reese of Olivia, TX; sister Dorothy Haze of Crockett, TX; children Vernon “Ray” Griffith, Jr. & wife Caroline, Barnny Griffith & wife Donna, Marilyn Beaty & husband Ron, Shirley Burt & husband Jack; her grandchildren; great grandchildren; great-great grandchildren ; a very special friend who is more like a family member, Kathy Jackson, as well as many other family members and friends. Mildred was a Christian, and a member of Matthew Street Church of Christ for more than 50 years. The family will receive friends and relatives beginning at 9:00 am Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow visitation at 11:00 am with Roy Brewer officiating. Interment will follow at LaBauve Cemetery in Francitas, TX with Jack Burt officiating. Pallbearers are grandchildren Jason Hayden, Susan Lewis, Chris Griffith, Julie Deckard, DeAndra Schmersahl, Camille Griffith, Justin Hayden, Kelli Panfilli and Griffin “L.J.” Burt. Honorary pallbearer is Delana Burt-Henderson.
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Isabel Sue Gusman of El Campo died December 2, 2005 at the age of 57. She was born April 17, 1948 in Ganado, TX to the late Ruben Garcia and Teresa Estrada Garcia Martinez. She was a migrant teacher at Hutchins, and was certified for ESL and Bilingual Education. She taught in the ECISD for 33 years. She was a member of the TSTA and Sam Houston State University Alumni Association. She was an active member of St. Robert's Catholic Church where she taught CCD. She is survived by her husband of 35 years Adam Gusman of El Campo; daughter Cassandra Moreno & husband Eddie III of El Campo; sons Christopher Michael Gusman of Houston and Jonathan Adam Gusman of El Campo; Grandchildren Tyler, Kyle and Brian Moreno of El Campo and Michelle Moreno of McQueeny. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Jessie Garcia Sr. and Ruben Garcia Jr. Visitation will begin on Sunday from 12:00 p. m. to 3:30 p. m. at Triska Funeral Home. She will lie in state at St. Robert's Catholic Church 4:00 to 5:00 p. m. A parish rosary will be recited 5:00 p. m. Sunday at the Church. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a. m. Monday at St. Robert's Church. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery in Ganado under the direction of Triska Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Support, Inc., American Cancer Society, or any ECISD Library. Arrangements are under the direction of Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, 979-543-3681.
Victoria Advocate,
December 4, 2005 |
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Gordon Grymes, 77 of Lolita, joined his Heavenly Father, Tuesday, November 5 following a brief illness. He was born in Houston, Texas on March 4, 1942 to William A. Grymes and Marguerite Calvert Grymes and grew up on family land in the Aldine area, graduating from Aldine High School in 1960. He attended a trade school becoming a journeyman bricklayer. He was more attracted to farm life in rice fields where he worked during high school during summer breaks and weekends and caught the attention of a farmer's blonde daughter. He married Billie Liere on June 12, 1966 in St. John's Lutheran Church in Cypress, Texas and began his farming career which later evolved into owning and operating oilfield semis. Their three children spent many hours riding in the tractor, combine, and semi with him. Gordon was an early active member of Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Dept., serving as a station captain and department treasurer. His idea of a vacation was taking the family to the deer lease, where they spent many happy hours around the campfire or the long homemade table in the kitchen. Later he ventured into hunting trips in West Texas and New Mexico. His pride and joy was his loving wife, his three children, eight grandchildren, and his old dog; Pete. After moving to Jackson County, he became a member of the JC Fair Association, a member and Elder of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Edna, and a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Wharton. Recently, he and Billie requested to become a part of the Redeemer Lutheran fellowship. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister JoAnn Laughlin, and brother; WC "Bubba" Grymes and nephew Bill Grymes. He is survived by his wife, sons; Charlie (Lorissa) of Inez, Derrol (Michelle) of East Bernard, and Melanie Brown (Eric) of Austin, eight grandchildren; Celia, Calyn, Lane, Douglas, and Ella Grymes, Luke, Avery, and Reagan Brown, and nieces and nephews. Services were Friday, November 8, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Edna with visitation from 9 a.m. until Celebration of Life Service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church, 504 Dugger St. Edna 77957, St. John Lutheran Church, 614 Pecan, Wharton,77488, or the Industrial Education Foundation, P.O. Box 369, Vanderbilt, TX 77991. Services are entrusted to Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.
Jackson County Herald-Tribune, November
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Etta Jean
was born in Francitas, Texas and grew up in the Buhler Settlement in
Jackson County. Her father died on March 18, 1937 just before Etta
Jean began first grade in the fall. A few years later, Ada bought a
house in Francitas and the family moved there. Etta attended school
in Francitas and La Ward and graduated from Lolita-La Ward High
School in 1948. While in high school, Etta Jean played volleyball.
She worked at the Upton Store and also at the Wofford Store in
Francitas before her marriage.