Obituaries

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 24, 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 Jr. (Debbie); brother-in-law, Charles...

Jan 19, 2023

Ruby Pearl Borden Rogers, 84, of Winnie passed away peacefully Thursday, January 19, 2023. She was born May 18, 1938 in Lott, TX to Jack David and Ruby Lee Gibbs Borden. She married Jimmy Hubert Rogers on October 30, 1954 in Corpus Christi. Ruby loved the Lord and she loved to read.

She is survived by her...

Jan 15, 2023

Marion Carol Kirkwood, 80, of Austin passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023.  She was born December 24, 1942 in Mobeetie, TX to Belvin B. and Charlotte Daisy Cantrell.  She married Butler W. Kirkwood on May 15, 1999 in Chilton, TX.  She worked as a nurse. She enjoyed making ceramics, fishing, she loved baking and dancing.

She is...

Jan 9, 2023

Saturnina Salazar Zamora, 91, of Muleshoe, Texas passed away Monday, January 9, 2023.  She was born November 29, 1931 in Cuero to Pilar and Paula Rodriguez Salazar.  She married Reynaldo Zamora on July 28, 1991 in Madelia, Minnesota. She was a loving wife, sister and aunt.

She is survived by her husband, Ray; brother, Gregorio Salazar Sr....

Jan 7, 2023

Robert Daniel Hargrove, 62, of Cuero passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023. He was born March 16, 1960 in Cuero to Bernice Hargrove and the late O'Daniel Hargrove. Robert was a tow truck driver in the Houston area and a ranch foreman in Columbus. He was a certified mechanic, a fan of rodeo and wrestling, and enjoyed spending time...

Jan 2, 2023

JoAnn V. DeLeon, 60, of Cuero passed away Monday, January 2, 2023.  She was born December 2, 1962 in Spur, TX to the late Manuel Villa Sr. and Josephine Ortiz Villa.  She was a caretaker in the healthcare industry and she loved what she did. She was devoted to taking care of the elderly and she had a special...

Dec 30, 2022

Rosalie McGuffin, 97, was born in St. Louis, MO on June 12, 1925 to her parents, Theodore Sims and Adena Smith.  She was married to her lifelong love, Ennis Spencer McGuffin, in Chicago, IL in 1949.  They were blessed with a son, Addison McGuffin II.  She went on to glory Friday, December 30, 2022, in the loving arms of...

Dec 22, 2022

Elvira Joyce Meyer 89, of Cuero passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022.  She was born December 23, 1932 in the Lindenau area to the late Fred and Ella Von Haefen Meyer.  In earlier years she was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Lindenau where she was baptized and confirmed.  Later years she became a member of St....

Dec 18, 2022

Billie Faye Egg of Meyersville peacefully entered into eternal rest at the age of 84 on Sunday, December 18, 2022.  She was born May 2, 1938 in Cuero to Emma Frances and Lawrence (Bill) Bauer, Jr. and was a devoted member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Meyersville.  Billie loved and cherished life and was always there to help...

Dec 18, 2022

Birdie Jeanette Gay, 84, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on December 18, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 14 at 11 am, at First Baptist Church, Cuero, Texas.  Friends and family are invited to attend.

Jeanette was born on July 19, 1938, in Calhoun County, Texas to William Allen Strain and Eunice May...