Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Cuero, Texas

Sylvia Talley

Sylvia Talley

Aug 11, 2011

Sylvia Elaine Talley, 76, of Victoria, passed away Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011. She was born Dec. 1, 1934, in Lampasas, to the late Jack and Irene Gaylord of Cuero. Sylvia was retired and she loved making arts and crafts, going to Bingo, and spending time with her family and friends. She was also a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan. She is...

James "Papa" Donald Minor, Jr.

James "Papa" Donald Minor, Jr.

Aug 9, 2011

James D. "Papa" Minor Jr., 55, of Houston, formerly of Cuero, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011. He was born March 27, 1956, in San Antonio. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Vivian Thomas Payne and Bob Payne of Florida; son, Dante M. Meeks; sisters, Jean Minor, Patricia Minor, and Janice Minor, all of Florida; brother, David Minor;...

Gumecinda Martinez

Gumecinda Martinez

Aug 8, 2011

Gumecinda Ramirez Martinez was born on Nov. 11, 1926 and passed away on Aug. 8, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents; twin brother and sister, another brother, and one daughter. She is survived by one son, Pedro R. Martinez Jr.; two daughters, Rebecca Hernandez and Gloria Liendo; one brother, Rudolfo Ramirez; one sister, Evangelina Martinez; seven grandchildren;...

Cleo Ruby Lee

Cleo Ruby Lee

Jul 28, 2011

Cleo Ruby Lee, 95, of Cuero, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2011. She was born Sept. 25, 1915, in Yoakum, to the late Collier J. and Fannie (Pearce) McClanahan. She was a homemaker and she was a nurse's aide for 25 years. She is survived by her sons, Robert (Bitsy) of Thomaston, Billy (Nancy) of Rockport, John (Laurel) of Thomaston,...

Sue Thomas

Sue Thomas

Jul 25, 2011

Sue Thomas, 67, of Cuero passed away Monday, July 25, 2011. A private family service will be held Friday, July 29, 2011. Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.

Lloyd K. Cox

Lloyd K. Cox

Jul 21, 2011

Lloyd K. Cox, 82, of Cuero passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011. Services pending at Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.

John Beckham

John Beckham

Jul 20, 2011

John H. Beckham, 84, of Cuero, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 20, 2011. He was born Nov. 15, 1926, in Cold Springs, Okla., to the late Byrd and Omie Beckham. He was millwright and a U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Beckham of Cuero; son, Johnny Beckham of Tennessee Colony; brother, Jesse Beckham; grandchildren,...

Manuel G. Bustos Iii

Manuel G. Bustos Iii

Jul 19, 2011

Manuel G. Bustos III, 60, of Cuero, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2011. He was born Jan. 4, 1951, in Cuero, to the late Manuel Bustos II and Macrina Gonzalez. He was a truck driver his entire life and started his own business, Bustos Trucking. He enjoyed spending time with his family, coffee drinking buddies, and his customers. He also...

Dennis "Bubba" Malone Spears

Dennis "Bubba" Malone Spears

Jul 17, 2011

Dennis M. "Bubba" Spears, 57, of Cuero passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011. He was born July 9, 1954 in Cuero to Vernell K. Audilet and the late WT Spears. Bubba was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and achieved the highest ranking honor of Eagle Scout. He always loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and camping. He is...

John A. Gonzales

John A. Gonzales

Jul 11, 2011

John A. Gonzales, 48, of Cuero passed away Monday, July 11, 2011. Services pending at Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.

Norvan Edward Eichholz

Norvan Edward Eichholz

Jul 9, 2011

Norvan Edward Eichholz, 84, of Cuero passed away Saturday, July 09, 2011. He was born April 26, 1927 in Cuero to the late William Edward and Norma Ann Buchhorn Eichholz. Norvan married Gertrude Frels on May 11, 1947 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Cuero. He was a graduate of Cuero High School. Norvan retired after 29 years as a...

Leonard Enoch

Leonard Enoch

Jul 7, 2011

Leonard Royal Enoch died on Thursday July 7, 2011 at Hallettsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Hallettsville, Texas. He was born on January 15, 1926 to William and Josephine Enoch. Leonard married Elsie Lee North of Hallettsville on September 7, 1947. Leonard and Elsie gave birth to seven children, Kathryn Elizabeth, Kenneth Royal, James Albert, Carolyn Virginia, Ethel Denice, Lynette...

Tommie Milligan Tribble

Tommie Milligan Tribble

Jul 6, 2011

Tommie L. Milligan Tribble, 98, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011. She was born May 30, 1913 in Concrete to Tom and Magora Dean Milligan. She married Joe Lewis Tribble on August 5, 1931 in San Marcos. Together they lived in Yoakum, Arkansas, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and Crystal City, where Joe worked for the railroad and Mrs....

Norma Jean Lott

Norma Jean Lott

Jul 2, 2011

Norma Jean Lott, 82, of Cuero passed away Saturday, July 2, 2011. Services pending at Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.

Earl Stewart

Earl Stewart

Jun 24, 2011

Earl Stewart, 85, of Cuero passed away Friday, June 24, 2011. Services are pending at Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.

Easter Barnett

Easter Barnett

Jun 12, 2011

Easter Mabry Barnett, 72, of Cuero passed away Sunday, June 13, 2011. She was born April 9, 1939 in Cuero to the late Frank and Vollie Mabry. She married her late husband Leroy Alvin Barnett on December 17, 1955 in Cuero. She is survived by daughters, Rhondal Royster Harrison, Jennifer F. Rhodes and husband, Harlan, Janice Barnett Love and husband,...

Reynaldo R Perez

Reynaldo R Perez

Jun 10, 2011

Reynaldo R. Perez, 68, of Smiley passed away Friday, June 10, 2011. A private memorial service is being planned for a later date. Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.

Philip Randall Cowey

Philip Randall Cowey

Jun 10, 2011

Philip Randall Cowey, 60, of Cuero passed away Friday, June 10, 2011 after a short battle with cancer. He was born May 17, 1951 in Cuero to Lillian Vrazel Cowey and E.R. Buddie Cowey. He married Dianne Lynn Ulman on January 22, 1972 in Cuero. He worked the majority of his life at his family's car dealership, Cowey Bros. Motors,...

Daniel H. Dentler

Daniel H. Dentler

Jun 4, 2011

Daniel H. Dentler, born July 6, 1927, to Peter C. and Marie (Rangnow) Dentler died on June 4, 2011, He had suffered a massive stroke on May 19. Prior to his death, he had lived at Whispering Oaks Nursing Facility since 2009. Daniel graduated from Patti Welder (Victoria High) in 1944 and went on to play in the University of...

Ocy Olan Shows

Ocy Olan Shows

Jun 3, 2011

Ocy Olan Shows, 74, of Cuero, passed away Friday, June 3, 2011. He was born Aug. 2, 1936, to the late Ocy P. Shows and Orene Castlo Shows. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Shows; daughter, Donna Shelton of Cuero; son, Bobby Shows of Cuero; sister, Tessie Ponton of Yoakum; brothers, Carlan Shows and Ronald Shows, both of Victoria;...

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