Recent Obituaries
Rex Mayhew
Jun 20, 2023
Rex Mayhew, 82, of Lytle, peacefully passed away at his home on June 20, 2023. He was born on March 15, 1941, to Guy and Juanita Mayhew in Edinburg Texas.
Rex moved to Lytle at the age of 6, when his father established what is known as Mayhew Farms. Rex graduated from Lytle High School, and Southwest Texas State in...
Martha Aurora Esquibel
Jun 18, 2023
Martha Aurora Pulido Esquibel was born on December 18, 1941, to Pedro and Anacleta Pulido in their home in Devine, Texas.
She was married to Gustino Esquibel on September 1, 1956, and had 4 children: Paul Alex, Grace, Sandra and Cheryl. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She devoted her life to her family as...
Barbara Ann Thompson Ferrell
Jun 14, 2023
Barbara Ann Thompson Ferrell, age 80, of Moore, Texas, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. She was born on November 2, 1942, to parents Wilburn Gray Thompson and Mabel Catherine McCoy Thompson in Medina County, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings, husband Joseph Ronald Ferrell, son, Craig Thompson.
Barbara is survived by her...
Ruby Nell Kurz Pyron
Jun 13, 2023
Ruby Nell Kurz Pyron went to her Heavenly home on June 13, 2023, in Castroville, Texas. Ruby Nell, formerly of Somerset, Texas, was 102 years old. Ruby was born on March 17, 1921, to Galloway and Alma Kurz in Somerset. She graduated from Somerset High School, and at the age of 18 she married the love of her life, George...
Billy James Hartley
Jun 6, 2023
Billy J. Hartley passed away at the age of 64, on June 6, 2023. He was born in Hondo, Texas on January 17, 1959, and is preceded in death by his father, Joe Hartley; mother, Nancy Hartley; and father-in-law, Jose G. Monzon.
Billy is survived by the love of his life and wife, Frances Hartley, who he married on February...
Sherry Gayle Haire
Jun 6, 2023
Sherry Gayle Haire, age 65, of Devine, Texas, ended her battle with cancer on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. She was born on January 26, 1958, in Lake Charles, LA, to parents Rodney Bud Deal and Juanita Lee Harlow Bernard.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brother James Deal, Husband Michael David Haire, brother-in-law Butch Haire, and in-laws Louella...
Dolores Torres
Jun 4, 2023
Dolores M. Torres, age 89, of Atascosa, TX lost her battle to cancer on Sunday, June 4, 2023.
Dolores is preceded in death by her husband, Marcos Torres Sr.
Dolores was happiest when her children, Marcos Torres Jr. (Linda), Norma Torres, Edward Torres (Cynthia), and Tobey Torres (Pricilla) were celebrating life with her.
She is survived by her children, grandchildren;...
Reymunda Reyna
Jun 3, 2023
Reymunda Reyna, affectionately known as Rey or "Rey Rey" to her loved ones, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2023, leaving behind a profound legacy that touched the lives of many. Born on March 15, 1945, in Lytle, Texas to her parents, Isidoro and Maxisimina Cuellar, Rey was raised with the values of kindness, compassion, and a strong sense...
Hilaria Padilla
Jun 2, 2023
It is with deep sadness, and much regret that we announce the passing of Hilaria Gutierrez Padilla, affectionately known as "Mom" a lifelong resident of Pearsall, Texas on Friday, June 02, 2023, at the age of 96 years.
She was born on October 21, 1926, in Adkins, Texas, to her proud parents, Gerardo and Tomasita Gutierrez.
Mom, married the love...
Steven Douglas Woods
Jun 1, 2023
Steven Douglas Woods, age 65, of Devine, Texas, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. He was born on November 26, 1957, to parents Jack and Caryl Woods, in Lancaster, Ohio.
He is preceded in death by his father, brother John Woods. Steven is survived by his mother Caryl Woods, wife Gerardette J. Woods, and Sons Douglas, Travis, and Tristan....
Elva P. Delgado
May 31, 2023
Elva P. Delgado, from Devine, Texas joined the Lord in her heavenly resting place on May 31,2023. She was born on January 19,1943 in Moore, Texas. She was born to Donato & Angelita Perez and was one of 10 children.
She married Joe Thomas in 1965. Together they had four children, Bessie Smith, Martha Thomas, Joe Allen...
Stella Guevara Fernandez
May 30, 2023
Stella Guevara Fernandez, 91, of San Antonio, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Stella was born in Natalia, Texas, on September 23, 1931, to Francisco Guevara and Cipriana Rodriguez Guevara.
Stella attended Natalia High School and later married Felix Fernandez. They had seven children together. Stella moved to California where she...
Sarah Rodriguez
May 26, 2023
Sarah Rodriguez went to be with her Lord and savior May 26, 2023. She is preceded in death by her Mother Elvira Flores, sisters Consuelo Miranda, and Sylvia Isaac, and brother Joe Flores.
She will be greatly missed by her husband Johnny, sons Dr. Ronald Rodriguez (Rose) of San Antonio, John Allen Rodriguez (Louisa) of Austin, and daughter Cindy Hensel...
Raymond Edward Gallaway
May 26, 2023
The soul of Raymond Edward Gallaway of Lytle, Texas was received into heaven on May 26, 2023. Although we will no longer hear his many stories and laughter or feel his genuinely warm greetings, the difference he made in the lives of others here on earth will continue. Raymond, also known as Ray (and affectionately as "Uncle Buddy"), was born...
Orie William Rankin
May 21, 2023
Orie William Rankin, some may know him as Billy, age 80 of Natalia, TX, left this world on May 21, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Orie Ray Rankin and Anna Emma Rankin, wife, Ruby Jean Rankin, daughter, Ruby Anne Reichel, and brothers, Buddy Rankin, Bobby Rankin, Timmy Rankin, and Claude Rankin. Orie is survived...
Barbara L. Brooks
May 19, 2023
Barbara Lucille Haywood born July 06, 1934, in Pearsall,Texas to the late David Butch Haywood and Melissa DillardHaywood. Barbara, known as Lucille, was delivered by herpaternal grandmother, Lucy Haywood, who was a midwife anda sharecropper.
Lucille grew up in the country, but it was morethan a home, it was a place of solidarity, dirt roads, and wagonwheels. Her grandmother owned...
Geneva Myrtle Thompson
May 19, 2023
Born March 12,1927 in Somerset, Texas to parents John Henry Cowley and Geneva Stacy Cowley. Myrtle attended High School in Poteet, Texas and graduated at the age 16 as salutatorian in 1943. Soon after graduating, she was employed at the First State Bank in Poteet. At that time, she was 1 of 3 employees. Myrtle continued to work until the...
Jim Spurlock
May 18, 2023
Jim Spurlock passed away on May 18, 2023 in Schertz, Texas at the age of 84.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Arnold Spurlock and Laura Spurlock, son, Michael Spurlock and daughter-in-law, Mary Spurlock; son, Bill Spurlock and daughter, Karen Spurlock; brother, Chester Spurlock.
Jim will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 65 years , Elizabeth...
Cynthia H. Lopez
May 18, 2023
Cynthia H. Lopez, who was affectionately known as Cindy, passed away on May 18th, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on June 3rd, 1959 in Castroville, Texas. Cynthia's passing has left a deep impact on her loved ones and everyone who knew her.Throughout her life journey, Cindy touched countless lives with her warm smile and caring heart. She...
Carol Ann Morgan
May 12, 2023
Carol Ann Morgan, age 74 of Natalia, Texas, lost her battle to cancer on Friday, May 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 17, 1948, in San Antonio, Texas to parents Billy Bob and Lorine Morgan.
Carol is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her son Darren M. Van Fossen and...

