Obituaries

Dec 21, 2021

Sam Walter Simpson, 90, of Cuero, met his Savior face-to-face on the evening of December 21, 2021. He was born on October 13, 1931, in Pleasanton, to Joseph Walter and Jane Lillian Moore Simpson. He married the love of his life, Audrey Nell West, on February 20, 1955, upon his return from his service as an aircraft mechanic in...

Dec 18, 2021

Alfred Gene Rangnow, 82, of Cuero passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021.  He was born in Meyersville to Louis and Roseline Logeman Rangnow on March 19, 1939.  He graduated from Cuero High School, class of 1957.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He married Myrtice Hancock on June 5, 1960 in Gonzales and together they...

Dec 17, 2021

Barbara Cleo Brooks Bowman, born January 9, 1925 in Orange Grove, Texas passed away in her home in Meyersville on Friday, December 17, 2021 at the age of 96. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, William Ervin Brooks and Ella Treybig Brooks of Taft; two sisters, Gloria Brooks of Houston and Mary Syma of Taft; her husband,...

Dec 16, 2021

Mrs. Lucy Mae Thomas Wimbish was born in DeWitt County to Will and Bernice Thomas on July 13, 1937. She gave her life to Christ at a very early age and has been a long time member of Macedonia Baptist Church under the guidance of Pastor I.J. Clayton Jr. She resided at Cuero Nursing and Rehabilitation Center until she...

Dec 15, 2021

James E. Voelkel, 77 of Cuero passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021. He was born September 10, 1944 in Hallettsville to Arthur and Marie Brogger Voelkel. He attended and graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1963. He continued his education and graduated from Texas A&I. He married Cathy Coppedge on April 12, 1969 in Cuero. He retired from Mitchell...

Dec 14, 2021

We have said goodbye to the most important man in our lives. He took joy in seeing how well Kaci and Karen have done and the lives they have made with their Marks. He was proud of the great accomplishments Haley (& Travis) and Maddie have made and thrilled to be able to see Clover and Magnolia grow on...

Dec 13, 2021

Teresa Ann Montiel, 48, of Cuero passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. She was born August 25, 1973 in Cuero to Sabino and Maria T. Rebeles Ruiz. Teresa was a loving mother and grandmother and she loved spending time with her grandson.

She is survived by her son, Steve (Strawberry) Mejias, Jr.; sisters, Jennifer Rebeles and Stephanie...

Dec 5, 2021

Always quick to point out the unique spelling of his first name, Jerrold "Jerry" Wayne Mayfield, 70, was born in Denver, Colorado on May 29, 1951, and peacefully flew with angels to meet his Savior on Sunday, December 5, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was the oldest child born to the late Robert and Helen Baldwin Mayfield and...

Dec 4, 2021

Ray "Hern" Hernandez died on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at his home.  He was born in Cuero on October 17, 1938 and was one of five children born to Ben and Rosie Hernandez.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Evangeline Baldwin; brothers, Daniel and Richard Hernandez and brothers-in-law, Jerry Baldwin, Sr. and Bill Wilcoxson.

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Nov 27, 2021

Mary Ann Carruthers Ronne-Lotz was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a giving friend to all she met. Mary Ann passed away from the tender arms of her children to meet her Lord on Saturday, November 27, 2021 to reunite with her beloved husband of 31 years, Bo; her precious daughter, Alissa Kathleen; her parents and...

Nov 23, 2021

Mary Alice Trevino passed peacefully on Tuesday evening, November 23, 2021 at 68 years old.  She was born on September 14, 1953, in Cuero to the late Trinidad Hernandez and Mary Vasquez Hernandez.

She enjoyed baking and would often provide the deserts, mostly cupcakes, for the family holiday dinners.  Her porch and living room was always filled...

Nov 23, 2021

Vincent Harrison Peyton, 79, of Sugarland passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021. He was born August 1, 1942 in Rockville Centre, New York to James and Frances Lempa Peyton. Vincent proudly served in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1968. He served in DaNang, Vietnam from 1965 to 1968. He married Lillie Mae Michalec on November 15, 1969...

Nov 19, 2021

Emily Ruiz Funari, 83, of San Antonio passed away Friday, November 19, 2021.  She was born August 25, 1938 in Yorktown to Noberto and Juanita "Janie" Aleman Ruiz.  She worked in civil service for thirty-five years.

She is survived by her daughter, Emily Louise (Andrew Boyd) Arnold of San Antonio; grandson, Donavan Avery (Meghan Ashley) Church of...

Nov 19, 2021

Mr. Gaylon Morgan Jones Jr., 66, of Cuero passed away Friday, November 19, 2021.  He was born September 14, 1955 in Cuero to Gaylon Morgan Sr. and Nora Addie Harper Jones.  Gaylon was baptized at an early age and became a member of Mt. Herman Baptist Church.  He attended and graduated from Cuero High School in the class of...

Nov 17, 2021

Linda Nell Woods, 72, of Victoria passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2021. She was born January 19, 1949 in Hallettsville to William "Willie" Repka and Joyce Heerssen. She married Michael Arnold in Victoria. She broke horses in her early years and rescued animals up until the day she passed away.

She is survived by husband, Michael Arnold;...

Nov 15, 2021

Mary Adele Blackwell, 77, of Cuero passed away Monday, November 15, 2021. She was born October 29, 1944 in Cuero to Howard and Mary Kleinecke. She married Claude "Buddy" Blackwell, Jr. on October 20, 1962 and they had two children, Kimberly Lynn Blackwell Powers and Finley North Blackwell.

Mary Adele graduated from Cuero High School. She attended...

Nov 13, 2021

Jessie Lee Ramirez, 61, of Westhoff passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021.  He was born March 12, 1960 in Westhoff to Lee and Sally Ramirez.   He married Virginia Quinones on August 21, 1992 in Victoria. He enjoyed spending time with all of his family at Sunday Barbecues, Holidays, and especially Easter. His joy was bringing everyone together. He loved...

Nov 11, 2021

Anita Jean Causey, 75, of Cuero went to her eternal resting place in heaven on Thursday, November 11, 2021. She was born July 20, 1946 in Cuero to William and Lorene Gatlin Buch. She was a registered nurse for forty plus years. In her spare time, she enjoyed baking, playing the piano and crocheting. She looked forward to the...

Nov 3, 2021

Cristal Josephine Leal Galindo, 39, of Cuero went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. She was born December 4, 1981 in Houston to Jesus Roberto Leal Sr. and Janie Castillo Leal. Cristal was also known as Nina and Kiko. She married Michael Allen Galindo on June 7, 2019 in Cuero. She worked as a Security...

Nov 2, 2021

Jo Ann Dolezal, 58, of Westhoff passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021.  She was born April 13, 1963 in Shiner to Ben Rivera, Sr. and Isabel Castillo Rivera.  She married Glen Dolezal on July 14, 1984 in Shiner.  She was a caring mother and wife.  She was always active in her children's activities whether it be in school or...