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12/07/2024

Gary "Butch" Caraway
May 11, 1957 - December 4, 2024

Gary “Butch” Caraway, 67, of Cuero passed away in his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He was born May 11, 1957 in Cuero to Stayton and Julia Lee Caraway. He married Anna June Eakin on August 7, 1976. He enjoyed doing small engine repair, welding, fishing and cooking for his family. He loved his Diamond K work family but loved his wife the most.

He is survived by his wife of forty-eight years, Anna; daughters, Tracie Granger (Micheal), Brandy Crawley (Mark) and Britny Caraway; sons, Moses Caraway and Noah Caraway; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren and brother, Rodney Caraway (Christine).

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Chris Rickman; sisters, Linda Shows and Barbara Laqua and brothers, Jerry Caraway and Ricky Caraway.

Pallbearers include Mark Crawley, Micheal Granger, Rodney Caraway, Monty Bowen, Jim Kuecker, Moses Caraway, Dakota Crawley and Ty Crawley.

Honorary Pallbearers include his Diamond K Family, Brealyn Brown, Cavan Smith, Lester Denby, Marcus Gomez, Jermon “Jabar” Murphy, Robert “Trey” Moore, Gerald “Jerry” Clark, Dustin Buesing, Lucas Peterson, Carlton McBride “Mac” Jr. and Keiran Grant.

Visitation will be held Monday, December 9, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Freund Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 10:00 Am at Freund Funeral Home with Terry Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.

12/07/2024

Louisa Ortiz Obituary

Louisa Ortiz, 72, of Yorktown, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024. She was born October 22, 1952 in Yorktown to Manuel and Soila Ochoa Ortiz. Louisa enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren and family.

She is survived by her son Chris (Casey Goebel) Ortiz and daughter Brandi (Robert) Dominguez. She is also survived by her grandchildren Brayden Self, Korben, Liam and Kyler Dominguez and sister Theresa Villanueva.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Mike Ortiz, Augustine Ortiz, Martin Castillo and sister Yolanda Bell.

Rosary will be 11 am Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Massey Funeral Home. Per her request, the family will receive friends and family following until 1 pm. It will be a time of visiting, sharing memories and stories in her honor. Reception to follow at the Yorktown Community Hall at 60 Community Hall Rd. in Yorktown.

Memorials may be given to Brooke Army Medical Center.

Arrangements by Massey Funeral Home, Yorktown, Texas 361-564-2900.

12/06/2024

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12/06/2024

Mary Katheryn Stauffer
April 30, 1936 - December 4, 2024

Mary Katheryn Stauffer, 88, of Rockport peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. She was born April 30, 1936, in Shiner to Charles and Mary Stary Jiral. She married Kurt Werner Stauffer in San Antonio in 1980. She was a dedicated LVN and while her children were growing up, she worked with many local youth organizations. Mary began painting in 1978 and she enjoyed painting many types of art mediums. While in Switzerland from 1981-1995, she continued to expand her love of art by quilting, needle pointing and sculpting dolls. In 1995, she returned to live in the states settling in Rockport where she continued needle pointing and sewing but also began to take art classes from her neighbor Joyce Clarkson. Some of her artwork can be viewed at the Cuero Pecan House. She retired in Rockport and enjoyed her Lee Circle and Tuscany Village friends.

She is survived by her daughter, Annette Schumacher Rath (Erwin Jr.); grandchildren, Anthony Wayne Rath (Shelly) and James Allen Rath (Kassie); great-grandchildren, Ashton Rath, Makenzi Rath and Chandler Rath and her sister, Charlene Steahle.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Allen Wayne Schumacher; sisters, Annie Brenek, Bernice Ebert and Theresa Hammond and brothers, Joseph Jiral and Frank Jiral.

Visitation will be held Saturday, December 7, 2024, 1 PM at Freund Funeral Home with Funeral Services beginning at 2 PM with Father Richard Bediako officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers include her grandsons, Anthony Wayne Rath and James Allen Rath and great-grandchildren, Ashton Rath, Makenzi Rath and Chandler Rath.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Yoakum.

You may sign the guestbook or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.

Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.

12/06/2024

TOMMY JOE SMITH (81)

YOAKUM: Tommy Joe Smith, 81, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He was born December 11, 1942 in Vienna to Jasper Orville Smith and Minnie (McKey) Smith.

Tommy was a refinery operator and retired after working at least 42 years. He and his beloved wife, Janet (Castell) Smith retired to the country side of Yoakum to spend the best years of their life. Tommy loved the outdoors, was an avid deer hunter, was a member of the Dairy Queen Coffee Group for Wednesday and Friday mornings. He was a kind, generous man, a good husband, a loving grandfather and great-grandfather. He dearly loved his family and his side kick, his beloved dog Abbie.

Survivors are his wife of 63 years, Janet Smith; son, Darrell Smith; four grandsons, Zachary Smith and his wife (Meagan), Tyler Smith, Sean Woyton and his wife (Taylor) and Connor Woyton; seven great-grandchildren; and bonus family, Cindy Lansford, Bailey and Brooks; brother, Ben Smith.

Preceded in death by his parents Jasper and Minnie Smith; daughter, Michele Woyton; sister, Marie Petrich.

Visitation 1 p.m. with Funeral Service at 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Thiele Cooper Funeral Home with Pastor Kenneth Hodges and nephew Danny Allen officiating. Private family burial to follow at County Line Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Progress Baptist Church.

Arrangements by Thiele Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.

12/06/2024

PATRICIA MARIE BARFIELD (100)

SWEET HOME: Patricia Marie Barfield, 100 , passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 3, 2024. She was born October 5, 1924 in Sweet Home to Carl and Marie Margaret (Mozisek) Huehlefeld.

Patricia was married to Barney “Bag” Barfield for 69 years and their life was filled with love, adventure, good and tough times, but their faith always carried them through. Their family cherished hearing them say their nightly prayers and looked forward to hearing how much they were loved. Pat and Bag retired to Sweet Home where they lived their “best” years. She was an amazing seamstress and had a beautiful voice, especially enjoying singing Christmas music. She loved cooking great meals of fried chicken and chicken fried steak and then sitting on the porch, watching the simple beauty of life. She shared that love of the simplicity of country life with her grandchildren, like her bluebonnet patches in the front yard, taking them to “sand land” and then judging their mud pie contests. Bag and Pat enjoyed dancing, working in the yard, especially on her beautiful zinnias, roses and Amarillys – she had quite a “green thumb” - and devoting their time to working the church picnic raffle. Life has been lonely since Bag’s passing on August 28, 2024. Pat celebrated her 100th birthday in October, acknowledging how many changes have occurred in her lifetime, but always feeling gratitude for all the goodness she has been blessed with. We give thanks that Bag and Pat are “together again”.

Survivors are her daughters, Brenda Walls (PG) and Bonnie Bowden (Larry) ; grandchildren, Christina Kelley (Josh), Jon Caples, Sarah Bowden, Samantha Bowden (David), Clint Armstrong (Kristy), and Matthew Walls (Iris); great-grandchildren, Kaylee Stavinoha, K J Stavinoha, Jacob Linkous, Katie Armstrong, and Jaiden Garza; numerous extended family and friends.

Preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Mary Huehlefeld; husband, Barney Barfield; brother Walter Huehlefeld and sister-in-law, Judie Huehlefeld.

Visitation 3 to 5 p.m., with Rosary recited at 5 p.m., Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Thiele Cooper Funeral Home.

Funeral Mass 1 p.m., Monday, December 9, 2024, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Rev. Dominic Antwi-Boasiako officiating. Burial to follow at Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Queen of Peace Catholic Church or Donor’s Choice of Choice.

Arrangements by Thiele Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.

12/06/2024

BERNICE M KUBOS

SWEET HOME: Bernice M. Kubos, age 88, passed away December 2, 2024. She was born July 25, 1936 in Sweet Home, Texas to Lukas and Adela Kanak Janak.

She worked at Sears Roebuck & Company for 20 plus years. She was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Houston and KJZT. She enjoyed working in her garden and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors: daughter, Janice Hollon (Greg); sons, James C. Kubos Jr, Jeffrey C. Kubos and John C. Kubos; grandchildren, Krystal Hollon and Gregory A. Hollon (Jordyn); great-grandchild, Rhett Jensen; sister, Magdalene Laqua (Eugene); brother, Lukas Janak (Helen).

Preceded in death by: parents; sister, Genevieve Matusek; brothers, Fred Janak and Philip Janak.

Rosary 10:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Rev. Dominic Antwi-Boasiako officiating. Burial Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Queen of Peace Catholic Church, to a local animal shelter of your choice or SPCA.

Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home 361-293-5656.

12/06/2024

Alline Lange Wasek, 93

YOAKUM: Alline Lange Wasek, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Thursday, November 28, 2024. She was born October 24, 1931 in Yoakum, Texas to Mildred (Millie) Boysen Lange and Arthur Walter Lange.

In 1955 she married John William Wasek Jr. and they enjoyed a beautiful life together for 62 years, raising their four children and later becoming grandparents. Alline and John ran their own glass & mirror business, bringing her creative talents into custom picture framing. They built a home where they brought the family together many times throughout the years over home cooked meals. She was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church and enjoyed singing. Alline led a full life as a wife, mother and grandmother, well loved by her friends, family and community.

Survived by daughters, Pamela O’Sullivan, Cheryl Wasek and Brenda Wasek; son, John A. Wasek; granddaughter, Megan O’Sullivan; brother, Robert Lange and wife Delores; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Preceded in death by parents Arthur and Millie Lange; husband, John Wasek; sisters, Ruby Flessner, Leona Novak and Elizabeth Ewing; brother, Benny Lange.

Funeral Service 11 a.m., Friday, December 6, 2024 at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Warren Hornung officiating. Burial to follow at Yoakum Oak Grove Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in Yoakum.

Arrangements by Thiele Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.

12/06/2024

Daniel Broderson

Daniel Broderson, 50, of Azle, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024. He was born January 8, 1974 in Chandler, AZ to Merry Lyn McCormick. He graduated from Jack C Hays High School in Buda.

He is survived by Charles (Jan) Ruppert, uncles Richard (Janet) McCormick, Robert (Shelley) McCormick, Raymond (Diane) McSpadden, aunts Debbie (Keith) Anderson and Cristal King.

He is preceded in death by his mom and aunt Robin.

There will be a private ceremony.

Memorials may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church or donor’s choice.

Arrangements by Massey Funeral Home, Yorktown, Texas 361-564-2900.

12/05/2024

12/05/2024

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Robert Eakin, 89, of Cuero passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024. He was born September 10, 1935 in Sinton to the late Curtis and Drewsiller Bolton Eakin. Robert married Faye Marie Petty on July 22, 1956 in Wheatland, Wyoming. He loved hunting, fishing, and most importantly taking care of his family.

Robert is survived by his daughters, Norma Cochran and husband, Ray, Sandra Taylor, and Anna Caraway and husband, Gary “Butch”; sons, Johnny Eakin and Allen Eakin; sister, Ann Langridge and husband, Bobby; 20 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Faye Marie; son-in-law, O’Dell Taylor; sister, Martha Langridge; and brother, Alvin Jo Eakin.

Visitation will be Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 5 to 7 pm at Freund Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday, November 15, 2024, 10 am, at Freund Funeral Home with Ken McCarthy officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Pallbearers include David Taylor, Charles Taylor, Ernest Castillo, Chance Rangnow, Markel Salas, and Ryan Castillo. Honorary pallbearers include Gary Caraway, Ray Cochran, and John Curtis Eakin.

You may send condolences or sign the guestbook at www.freundfuneralhome.com.

Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.

12/04/2024

Sheldon Kenne
June 1, 1953 ~ December 1, 2024 (age 71)

Sheldon Kenne Obituary
Sheldon Eugene Kenne, 71, of Yorktown passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024. He was born June 1, 1953 in Nordheim to Clifton and Aileen Bohach Kenne. He married the love of his life Mary Ann Bomba on July 14, 1974. They recently celebrated their 50th anniversary surrounded by family. He served in the United States Airforce. He later retired from Dupont after over 30 years. He was happiest when he was surrounded by his wife, his boys and their families. He would sit on the back porch for hours to spend time with his family or to watch the cow parade every day when they would move from one patch to another. He took pride in having a beautifully mowed lawn.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years Mary Ann Kenne, children Clayton (Christina) Kenne, Dustin (Kerry) Kenne and Barton (Taylor) Kenne. He is also survived by his grandchildren Lara Thamm, Alli Lott, Travis (Natalie) Thamm, Logan Kenne, Whitlee Kenne, Hunter Kenne, Harper Kenne, and great grand-daughter Elainnore Thamm. As well as his brother Stephen (Janie) Kenne, nieces Kaci Howell and Kelli Dougharty.

He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Yorktown Fireman’s Association towards the purchase of a digital marquee.

Arrangements by Massey Funeral Home, Yorktown, Texas 361-564-2900.

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