Obituaries

Apr 2, 2023

John C. Sudderth, 82, of Cuero passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023.  He was born December 24, 1940 in Sherman to the late Ray and Lorene Bailey Sudderth.  John was a Commercial Construction Superintendent completing countless construction projects around the nation.  Among some of his best projects were the Chevrolet race team dealerships up and down the east...

Apr 1, 2023

Captain James Ray Faulkner, 78, of Port Lavaca passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023.  He was born in a dirt floor shanty by a mid-wife on November 5, 1944 in Haskell to James Elise and Louise Katherine Miller Faulkner.  He grew up in Haskell his first seven years.  Then the family moved to Dimmit following the cotton harvest.  Water...

Mar 31, 2023

Angelene Gardner Campbell was the youngest child born on December 18, 1948 to the late Ira Gardner Sr. and Leola Mae Barefield Gardner in Cuero.  She peacefully passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at the age of 74.  Angelene accepted and professed a belief in Christ at an early age and united with Brothers Chapel United Methodist Church...

Mar 27, 2023

Timothea 'Timmie' Ortiz, 82, of Cuero formerly of Yorktown passed away Monday, March 27, 2023.  She was born December 27, 1940 in Yorktown to Victor and Inez Ramirez Ortiz.  She attended Yorktown schools and worked as a CNA and medication aide at Yorktown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center over forty years.  Timmie enjoyed cooking and going shopping.  She also enjoyed...

Mar 15, 2023

Alton L. Junker passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, just five days after celebrating his 95th birthday.  He was born in Arneckeville to the late Arthur and Lena Hausman Junker on March 10, 1928.  He proudly served in the United States Army and earned a World War II Victory Medal.  He married Benita Stock on December 31,...

Mar 9, 2023

Miss Abigail Soria-Borrego, 54, of Cuero passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023.  She was born December 19, 1968 in Phar, Texas to Crispin Soria and Catalina Borrego.  She was a homemaker and loved being a caregiver to the elderly.  She enjoyed cooking and sewing and she loved her nieces and nephews.

She is survived by her mother,...

Mar 8, 2023

Kenneth Wayne Newman, 77, of Meyersville passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023.  He was born February 4, 1946, in Beeville to the late Elizabeth and Ralph E. Newman.  Kenneth was proud to have served in the United States Army and received the Bronze Star with Valor for service in Vietnam.

He was the absolute best 'grandkid wrangler'...

Mar 7, 2023

Mrs. Agnes Lucille Curl, 101, of Cuero passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.  She was born to Heartha Ferguson on February 17, 1922 in Houston.  She worked as a nurse and secretary for County Judge Hebert and County Judge Trowell.

She is survived by her daughter, Kay Pavliska and her husband, Francis of Cuero as well...

Mar 5, 2023

Alva Louise Arndt, age 95, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023.   She was born on January 21, 1928 to John Leubert Jr. and Mary Kuecker Leubert in her parent's home in the Lindenau community and delivered by her maternal grandmother, Dorothea Kuecker.  She was baptized on March 25, 1928 and confirmed on September 7, 1941 at St. John...

Mar 1, 2023

Herman George Keseling IV 'Duke', 56, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023.  He was born July 21, 1966 in Cuero to Herman G. Keseling III and Shirley M. Neitch.  He enjoyed riding Harley Davidson's, playing in the mud with his truck, hunting and fishing.  His absolute pride and joy was his granddaughter, Hazel Sheila Grace Valentine.

Feb 28, 2023

Bartholo 'Bart' Martinez Jr., 42, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023.  He was born May 29, 1980 in Cuero to Bartholo Martinez Sr. and Elisa Barbontin.  Bart worked in Maintenance at Cuero Nursing and Rehabilitation.  He enjoyed going fishing and woodworking – particularly making cabinets.  Bart was best known for being a Momma's boy.  His favorite past...

Feb 25, 2023

Clifford Goebel, 70, of Cuero, passed away peacefully in Victoria on Saturday, February 25, 2023.

Clifford was born on October 19, 1952, to the late Alton A and Doris Wolf Goebel.  He was a lifelong member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Arneckeville.  He served in many positions on the Council over the years.  On November 25,...

Feb 24, 2023

James Warner Hancock Sr., 76, of Cuero passed away Friday, February 24, 2023.  He was born March 9, 1946 in Gonzales to James Martin and Bessie Lee Granberry Hancock. On May 21, 1966, he married the love of his life and mother to his children, Mary Ann Marks.  They shared fifty-one years together until her passing in 2018.  James...

Feb 22, 2023

Barney Ross Whitehead passed away surrounded by family in Cuero, Texas on February 22, 2023 at age 88. He grew up in the Smiley area and moved to Houston shortly before marrying his wife.  In Houston they raised their two boys while he worked as a boilermaker.  He was a skilled smoker of brisket, a talented welder, and a...

Feb 20, 2023

Frances Estelle "Peggy" Coker, 89, of Cuero passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023.  She was born August 25, 1933 in Cuero to Jessie Elgan and Julia Elizabeth Matthew Dunn.  She attended Cuero High School and graduated with the Class of 1951.  She made many memories in high school, but her fondest was being a member of the ski...

Feb 4, 2023

John Gillett Sheppard, Sr died peacefully at home on February 4, 2023 in Athens, Texas. Gillett was born in Cuero, Texas on December 5th, 1929 to Henry Fassett Sheppard and Constance Breeden Sheppard.

After graduating from Cuero High School, Gillett attended Southwestern University, graduating with a BA in Math in 1951. While attending Southwestern, Gillett was a...

Feb 3, 2023

Raleigh "Mark" Chaddock, 70, of Cuero passed away Friday, February 3, 2023.  He was born August 12, 1952 in Cuero to the late Temple Kaye "TK" and Julia Lenore Martin Chaddock.  Mark proudly served in the United States Army.  He embraced life as a cowboy and had an immense love for animals.  He loved writing poetry and enjoyed competing...

Jan 30, 2023

Frances E. Liendo, 86, of Cuero peacefully passed away Monday, January 30, 2023.  She was born January 26, 1937 in Yorktown to Fidencio (Fred) and Agapita Banda Escamia.  She married Louis M. Liendo on April 21, 1956 and they were happily married for fifty-six years until his passing in 2012.  She was a devout catholic, a member of the...

Jan 29, 2023

John Oglesby, 61, of Cuero passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born June 2, 1961 in Victoria and was raised by his grandparents, John and Winnie Heuvel.  John proudly served as a Sergeant in the United States Army, Berlin Brigade.  He joined the Houston Police Department on January 9, 1984, Academy Class...

Jan 24, 2023

Debra Kay Hardt, 69, of Cuero passed away Monday, January 23, 2023.  She was born February 17, 1953 in Cuero to Ervin James and Dorothy Mae Nesloney.  She married Alton Wayne Hardt on November 21, 1971 in Cuero.  She worked as a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Alton; son, Michael Wayne Hardt; brother, EJ Nesloney...