Archie N. Criswell, 60 of Victoria passed away on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016. He was born March 28, 1956, in Cuero to Archie F. and Ruth Tesch Criswell. 

He married Pam Thornton on Dec. 28, 1985. They enjoyed many wonderful years together before kidney disease took him much too soon. Archie fought long and hard until his final day with family and friends by his side. Major, his Akita companion dog, stayed by his side always and loved him unconditionally. Archie was a retired pipefitter in the construction business. 

Archie was proud of his self-taught skills including pipefitting, welding, drafting, and woodworking. He enjoyed woodworking and welding in his shop at home creating numerous treasures for his family and friends. Archie had a love of Blues Music with Blue Lights being one of his favorite songs. He enjoyed playing the guitar during his free time. He had a knack to fix anything that needed attention including refretting guitars from his home.

Survivors include his wife, Pam Lubyinesky Criswell of Victoria, mother, Ruth Criswell of New York; sister, Elaine Ross of Hallettsville; brother, Lee Criswell of Schroeder; two nephews, a niece, a great-niece and several aunts and uncles.

Preceding Archie in death are his father, Archie F. and brother, Jeff Wiggins.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 5-7 p.m. at Rosewood Funeral Chapels.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at Rosewood Funeral Chapel with Pastor Barbara Beale officiating. Graveside services will be 3:30 p.m. at Hillside Cemetery in Cuero.

Pallbearers will be Sam Hanke, Jimmy Sutherland, Billy Moeller, Larry Royer, Steve Solis, and Josh Burris.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Mike Sheelar, Mitch Walters, and John Wimberley.

Words of comfort may be shared at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.

Lois Merle Wheeler, 92, of Cuero passed away Saturday. Dec. 3, 2016. She was born Oct. 31, 1924 in Addison to the late Joe and Eunice McMahan Hall. Lois married Dr. John F. Wheeler on March 12, 1943 in San Diego, California. She loved to travel and participated in Episcopal Organizations.

She is survived by daughter, Pennye Ann Wheeler of Sarasota, Florida and Costa Rica; sons, John F. Wheeler II of Rockport and Richard H. Wheeler of Cuero; grandchildren, Ashley Barbour of Concord, North Carolina, Jennifer Wheeler Texeira of Austin, Eron Lantz of Cuero, Leslie Rubin of San Antonio, Richard Wheeler of San Antonio, Mendy Crews of Jupiter, Florida, Edythe Dyer of Boston Massachusetts, Fletcher Wheeler of Sugar Land and Katy Wheeler of Ft. Worth; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband and brother Hulan Hall.

Visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home. Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church with Reverend Charlie Sumner officiating. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Grace Episcopal Church.

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

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Guadalupe (Lupe) Garibay, Jr., 49, of Cuero passed away Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. He was born Jan. 25, 1967 in Cuero to Guadalupe and Lydia Garcia Garibay, Sr. Lupe was a devoted father, cowboy grandpa, brother and son. He was known to everyone as Uncle Lupe. Isaiah 53:5 “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him, and with his stripes we are healed.”

Uncle Lupe was different than the rest of his family. He was loud and raspy, outgoing, and always the life of the party. Always that tough cowboy that was full of jokes and could keep you laughing for hours. A man who undoubtedly loved life and the people in it. A man who will truly be missed by all he met and loved. His personality, smile, jokes, laughter, uniqueness, and all the great memories he left with everyone will forever remain in our hearts! R.I.P “Uncle Lupe”

John 14:1-3 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”

He is survived by his parents; daughter, Heather Lynn Garibay (Oscar Taylor, Jr.); grandchildren, Ka’Den Taylor an Oscar Taylor III; siblings, Delia Gamez (Frank), Sylvia Pompa (Arturo), Virginia Salazar (Greg), Alice Hernandez (Henry), Sandra Garcia (Ernest), Julia Olguin (Mario) Eleazar Garibay (Shane), Elias Garibay (Josie), Ruben Garibay, Lydia Garibay, Joshua Garibay; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

He is preceded in death by sister, Neomi Garibay

Visitation will be held Thursday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. at El Buen Pastor/The Good Shepard Church, 209 King St., Cuero, with Services to begin at 11 a.m. with Pastor David Pantoja officiating. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Freund Funeral Home to help defray funeral expenses.

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

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Donald L. Kann, 82, of Cuero passed away Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016.He was born Oct. 29, 1934 in Cheapside to the late Fred and Amelia Hausmann Kann. He married Laura Harvey on July 27, 2013 in Cuero. Mr. Kann served in the United States Army during wartime from 1959 through 1962. After retiring as a Supervisor from Victoria Air Conditioning, he was self employed as a sheet metal mechanic. Mr. Kann was a certified minister and enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and working in his shop.

He is survived by his loving wife, Laura Kann; sons, Keith Kann (Lili) of Cuero and Kenneth Kann (Alyssa) of Victoria; brother, Wilfred Kann; grandchildren, Kurticia Kann, Kiley Kann, Melinda Garibay (Eddy); five great granddaughters; numerous step-children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Pearl Baskin and Ruby Hart; and brother Weldon Kann.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 9 a.m. at Freund Funeral Home with Funeral Services to begin at 10 a.m. with Pastor David Maldonado officiating. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Eddy Garibay Theo Vasquez, Joe Anzualda, Mark Owens, Michael Owens and Devyn Knox. Honorary pallbearers are Robert Schroeder, Jr., Jack Butler, Pete Martinez, Charlie Doreck and the D.Q. crew.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Victory Family Church (Building Fund) and The American Cancer Society.

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

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James H. Green, 84, of Brownsville, Texas, formerly of Concrete, was called home to be with the Lord on Dec. 7, 2016. He was born on May 29, 1932 in Concrete, Texas to the late Weber and Sally Roy Green.

He is survived by his brothers, Robert Green and Claud L. Green both of Houston and sister, Ola Bullerd of Chicago, Illinois.

James is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Shelva Green, and sister, Willie Faye Green.

Graveside funeral services will be held at Pleasantville Cemetery in Cuero on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. D.A. Belvin officiating.

Services entrusted to Grace Memorial Chapel (formerly Heritage Funeral Home).

Sylvia Ann Garibay, age 57, of Cuero passed away Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. She was born Feb. 27, 1959 in Cuero to the late Andrew and Consepcion Gonzales Galindo. 

She is survived by her husband Vincent Garibay, brothers Andrew (Lydia) Galindo Jr., and Adam Galindo, sisters Judy Rodriguez and Debra (Brian) Grahmann.

She is preceded in death by her parents and brother Danny Galindo.

A rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 with Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.

You are invited to sign the online guest book at www.masseyfh.com.

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

Antonia B. Aleman, 91, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016. She was born June 4, 1925 in Concrete to Manuel and Martina Ramirez Barbosa. Antonia married Andrew Aleman, Jr. on Feb. 16, 1948.She was a homemaker and a lifelong member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She also served on the Gualapañas  Bereavement Committee.

She is survived by her daughter,  Patricia Aleman; sons, David Aleman and Donald Aleman (Cindy); grandsons, David Allen, Phillip Aleman and Daniel Aleman; five great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; and son, Anthony Aleman.

Visitation will be held Saturday, Dec. 17 at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church with a rosary at 9:40 a.m. Funeral mass to begin at 10 a.m. with Father David Berger officiating. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

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

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Sacarias Calderon, 84, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016. She was born Sept. 6, 1932 in Goliad to Antonio and Juanita Garza Alvarez. Mrs. Calderon enjoyed sewing, gardening and cooking. She also enjoyed fixing broken appliances from washing machines to lawn mowers.

She is survived by her daughters, Teodora Castillo and Rosemary Enriquez both of Cuero and Mary Verret of Victoria; son, Santos Calderon, Jr. of Cuero; sisters, Barbara Calderon of Goliad, Tomasita Castillo, Helen Alvarez and Nicky Tobar all of Westhoff; brothers, Dionicio Alvarez and George Alvarez both of Goliad; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and one on the way.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Santos Calderon, Sr.; infants, Teodora Calderon and Santos Calderon; and brothers, Jesse Alvarez and Andrew Alvarez.

Visitation will be held Sunday, Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home with a memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. with Father David Berger officiating.

Honorary Pallbearers are Galen Verret, Martin Castillo, Ernest Castillo, Jr., Paul Castillo, Matt Morehead, Fernando Alvarez, Chad Montgomery and Shane Torres.

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

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Allison Marie Mathis was granted her angel wings and quietly departed this life on Dec. 3, 2016 at the family home in Cross, South Carolina. Allison was a kind and gentle being that embraced the Fruits of the Spirit.

Mathis was born Jan. 4, 1985 to Edna Cooper Mathis and the late Elder Robert Mathis Sr. She was reared in Cross, South Carolina and led to Christ at an early age. She was baptized at Rock Outreach Healing Ministry in St. Stephen, South Carolina. Allison graduated from Cross High School and attended South Carolina State University where she received a BA Degree in Health and Consumer Science. She later attended Trident Technical College pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts.

A seemingly short life in God’s will, Allison purposely loved and cared for children. Her passion for children began early. During high school she served as a Coordinator for the Summer Feeding Program at Rock Outreach Healing Ministry. While attending college she worked as a pre-school teacher’s aide. After graduating from college she continued to work as a teacher’s aide at Fishburne Child Development Center as well as a s summer camp counselor for the city of Charleston. Her final position was with the Charleston Air Force Base Child Development Center. She was a faithful and generous servant to children.

Her beautiful life will forever be cherished by her mother Edna Cooper Mathis, brothers Robert (Tamieka) and Kenny and sister Kyna, the Cooper Family and friends of South Carolina.

She is also survived by aunts Lillian Mathis, Willie Faye Wesley (Freddie) and uncle J.C. Mathis Jr. (Roysteen) and a host of relatives in Cuero.

Susanne Audilet, 72, of Yorktown, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016.  She was born June 4, 1944 in Nixon, to the late Alvin Warnasch and Norah Ledwig.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Yorktown.  She was a Sunday School teacher, and a hairdresser for over 50 years. She was also a Girl Scout leader, Cub Scout leader and a life member of the Ladies VFW Auxiliary.  She enjoyed spending time in her garden, traveling abroad, and her three cats, Meme, Shadow and Fluffy.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Alton Audilet, of Yorktown; her children, Scarlett (Allen Joe) Moeller of Cuero, Brett (Terri) Audilet of Hardin, Crystal (Michael) Alvarez of Yorktown; grandchildren, Jake Moeller, Candace Moeller, Alexis Alvarez and Kobe Alvarez; and brother, James Warnasch.
A family visitation will be 4 - 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Massey Funeral Home.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.
You are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.masseyfh.com.
Arrangements by Massey Funeral Home, Yorktown, Texas 361-564-2900.

Ronald Stuart Ledbetter, Sr. of Cuero went to celebrate Christmas with his Savior on Dec. 21, 2016. He was born Aug. 25, 1942 to Dorothy and S. “Led” Ledbetter. He is preceded in death by his mother, father and baby brother, Andrew. Ron grew up in Cuero and Forth Worth. He attended Texas Christian University, Victoria College and University of Houston-Victoria where he received his accounting degree. Ron is survived by his wife of 52 years, Peggy Schultz Ledbetter; son, Ron Ledbetter, Jr. and wife Christine; grandson, Trevor Ledbetter and numerous family members and friends.

He was proud to serve his country as a member of the U.S. Army. After his tour of duty, he and Peggy made their home in Cuero. Ron was employed as a District Executive for the Boy Scouts of America, tax accountant, Manager of Stimson Furniture Company and retired after many years as accountant of Region III Service Center in Victoria. Ron was active in the community serving for years as treasurer of the Cuero Rotary Club. Through his love of animals, he founded Pet Adoptions of Cuero and served as President until his health prevented him to continue.

As a member of First Baptist Church of Cuero he was active through the years as a choir member, leader of a children’s choir and for over 40 years taught a Bible Study group at the local nursing homes.

Visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 23 at Freund Funeral Home from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be Saturday, Dec. 24 at First Baptist Church at 10 a.m. with Dr. Glenn Robertson officiating. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Lloyd Hempel, Sam Jones, Tim Matthews, Owen DeKoch, Ethan DeKoch, Randy Phillips, Brent Jones and Steven Wolf. Honorary pallbearers are Fred Gunter and Ben Prause.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pet Adoption of Cuero; Hospice of South Texas; or First Baptist Church of Cuero.

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

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Marcelo Varela, Jr., 64, of Cuero passed away Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016. He was born in Cuero on July 2, 1952 to the late Adella and Marcelo Varela, Sr. Marcelo worked for Union Pacific Railroad for over 30 years and retired in 2012. He enjoyed spending time with his family and countless friends barbequing and going to Kickapoo and Coushatta Casinos.

He is survived by daughters, Meagan Varela (Jose) of Cuero and Michelle Varela of Universal City; grandson, Alexzaven Varela of Cuero; sisters, Mary Clark of Cuero and Margaret DeLaRosa (Tony) of Bryan; brothers, Danny Varela (Janie), David Varela (Rose), Johnny Varela (Pat) and Ricky Varela (Cindy) all of Cuero.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 23 at Freund Funeral Home from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with a Rosary to begin at 8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 24 at 2 p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Father David Berger officiating. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Pallbearers are David Varela, Ricky Varela, Johnny Varela, Travis Spears, Jose Lopez, Clay Lapp, Sammy Campos and Ronald Slovacek. Honorary pallbearers are Alexzaven Varela and the Valero Coffee Group.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Catholic Church and Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

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

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Alexander Kitchen, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 23, 2016 surrounded by his family. Alexander was born in Port Lavaca, Texas on June 10, 1924 to the late Alexander Kitchen Sr. and Lucy White Kitchen. He was a member of My Father’s House in Cuero. He served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army.

Alexander also worked for the Victoria and Cuero school districts eventually retiring from Cuero ISD.

Alexander is survived by his wife Earnestine Kitchen, sons, Leo Bryant and Irving Clay; daughters, Roberta Hale, Susan Hill, Theresa Farris, Linda Faye Callis, Ann Wilson, Patricia Phillips, Derlene Ransom and Hazel Stallion. Also 20 grandchildren, and 25 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Barbara Dale Williams, brother Lawrence Kitchen, and sisters Faye Kitchen and Othella Kitchen.

A visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 30 from 6-7 p.m. at Grace Memorial Chapel, 8819 U.S. Highway 87 North, Victoria, Texas (formerly Heritage Funeral Home). Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 31 at 11 a.m. at Lifeway Church in Cuero with Bishop Paula Hopkins, officiating.

Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery.

To leave a comforting message, please go to www.gracefuneralhome.net.

Services entrusted to Grace Memorial Chapel, Marcellus Wesley, funeral director.

Flavia Salazar Lopez, 95, of Cuero passed away Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. She was born May 12, 1921 in Cuero  to Pilar and Paula Rodriguez Salazar. She married David Lopez, Sr. in January of 1957 in Cuero.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary L. Garibay; son, Guadalupe Lopez; sisters, Severa Yanez and Ceta Zamora; brother, George Salazar; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

She is proceeded in death by her parents; husband; son, David Lopez, Jr.; sisters, Virginia Villa, Andrea Trevino, Dominga Ramos; brothers, Pilar Salazar, Jr., Trino Salazar, Johnny Salazar and Fernando Salazar.

Visitation, Rosary and Funeral Services will be held Thursday, Dec. 29 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, with Visitation at 9 a.m.,  a Rosary at 9:30 a.m., and Funeral  Services to follow at 10 a.m., Father Oscar Amo officiating. Interment to follow at San Pedro Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Larry Garibay, Jr., Benjamin Martinez, Michael Rodriguez, Dominic Garibay, Xzavior Garcia, Larry Garibay, III and Brian Barbontin. Honorary pallbearers are Aiden Ariza and David Ray Langston, Jr.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

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

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Nelda Novene Cooper Parr, 83, of Cuero passed away Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. She was born March 9, 1933 in Clinton to the late Newell  Willie and Lue Dell Duncan Cooper. She married Irl James Parr in Cuero  on Oct. 31, 1952. Nelda was a Christian first and foremost and was a Historian of Calvary Baptist Church.

She is survived by daughter, Laurie Stokley and husband, Kenneth of Victoria; sons, Lesley Parr and wife, Maxine of Cuero, Kenneth Parr  and wife Terry of Leming, and Lonnie Parr and wife Veronica of Cuero;  adopted daughters, Melody Borden of Houston, Vicki Cliff of Yoakum, and Paula DeForest of Cuero; sister, Wanda Spittler of Cuero; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brothers, Sherwood Cooper and Derwood Cooper.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, Dec. 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church with Pastors Bill Gleason and Grady Arnold officiating. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Kyle Schley, Kenneth Schley, Cliff McBride, Keven McBride, Brandon Stokely, Chris Parr, Jamie Parr and Jonathan Parr. Honorary Pallbearers are Dick DeForest, Gregory Bixenmann, Tommy Parr, Mark Rickman, Jimmy Parr, Michael Hoene and Jackie Stewart.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Building Fund.

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

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Ellis Harrison Fellers, 82, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016. He was born July 28, 1934 in Cuero to Sam and Vera Wheeler Fellers.He married Dorothy Fric on Aug. 24, 1972. Mr. Fellers was a carpenter and enjoyed fishing and playing his guitar.

He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy; daughters, Vena McCall, Annette Perez, JoAnn Hildebrandt, Debbie White, Brenda Priest, Barbara Lee, Darlene Elliott and Bernice Gomez; sons, Ellis Fellers, Jr., Steve Aschenbeck, Arnold Aschenbeck and Darrell Aschenbeck; brothers, Leon Fellers, Don Fellers, Henry Fellers; sister, Marylee Fellers; 34 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Arnold Aschenbeck; brother, Louis Fellers; and sisters, Rubylee Swing, Evelyn Shields and Marylee Fellers.

Visitation and Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 31 with Visitation at 1 p.m. and Funeral Services to begin at 2 p.m. with Reverend Kenneth Mills officiating. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery. 

Pallbearers are Michael Varela, Doug White, Jr., Troy White, Terry Holster, Thomas Holster, Ellis Fellers III and Ron Fellers.

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

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D’Metra Strait, 26, of Cuero passed away Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. She was born Feb. 28, 1990 in Victoria to Rodney and Andrea Strait. She worked at GVEC as a Customer Service Representative. D’Metra cherished her children, Quentin and Taiven. She was always a giver, willing to help out others when needed and always worried about others before herself.

She is survived by her parents; sons, Quentin Darks, Jr. and Taiven Darks; sisters, D’Nesha Strait and Nikki Lee (Tre) all of Cuero; and grandmother, Carrie L. White of New Braunfels; aunts and uncles, Clarence Strait (Cindy) of Cuero, Rufus Strait of Cuero, Lawrence Strait of Gonzales, Elizabeth Allen (Alton) of Gonzales, Dorothy Lampkin (Jimmy) of Gonzales, Waldean Robinson of San Antonio, Faye Millett (Timmy), Ron White (Mendy), Darryl Clack and Shae Mark (Tee) all of New Braunfels.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, E.W. and Mary Ann Strait and grandfather, Ollie Clack, Jr.

Visitation and Funeral Services will be held Friday, Dec. 30 at First Baptist Church Cuero. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. with funeral services to follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Alvie Young officiating and the eulogy by Rev. Dr. Cephus Martin. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Dale Harper, Jason Rogers, Stefon Hargrove, Ricky Allen and Peter Allen. Honorary pallbearers are Chelsea Riddle and all of her aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial contributions may be made to D’Metra’s children, Quentin and Taiven, to an account set up at TDECU.

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

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Brenda Carol Morehouse Comstock of Cuero, was born on Dec. 9, 1946 in Morehead, Kentucky to Charles and Corda Morehouse. She went to Heaven on Dec. 25, 2016 to celebrate the birthday of her beloved Jesus. Brenda was absolutely the most giving and caring person to ever exist and she never met a stranger. Her home was always open, the coffee was always hot, sweets on the table and a quilt on the couch. She loved her friends and family more than words could describe and no doubt they will miss Brenda saying and doing the things they wish they could.

Brenda was preceded in death by the love of her life, Jerry Comstock on March 23, 2016. She is survived by one daughter and a large blended family that she loved and considered her own. Her daughters Angie Coste, Janet Simoneau, and sons Jerry Comstock, Jr., Jeff Comstock, Jimmy Comstock, and their spouses Rex Coste, Rhonda Comstock, Robin Comstock and Sue Comstock. Brenda was closer to her siblings than imaginable and shared very special times with them. Her sister Wanda Hunt and brothers Roger Morehouse and Otis Morehouse will miss her dearly. She was blessed with 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, her second family at Calvary Baptist Church and many very special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 

Along with her husband and parents she was preceded in death by son Josh Comstock; brother Robert “Bob” Morehouse, and grandchild Tyler Comstock. 

A memorial service will take place on Dec. 31 at 11 a.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church in Cuero with Pastors Bill Gleason, Grady Arnold, and George Yarbrough officiating. This will be followed by a celebration of life and large gathering of friends and family in Kentucky in the Spring.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 64, Cuero, TX 77954.

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

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Coys Carl Casey departed his earthly life on Dec. 19, 2016 in Canton, Texas. He had an enormous heart and always had time to help anyone in need. He was, and will remain a faithful servant of God who dedicated his life to God’s word and inspired others in their walk with the Lord. 

Casey was born May 12, 1927 in New Caney, Texas to Jesse Reed Casey and Ruth Arrendell Casey.  His mother died when he was infant and his grandparents raised him in the Casey Ridge area of New Caney. He attended East River Baptist Church, where he made a profession of faith in Christ at an early age. During his life, he served as a Southern Baptist Deacon for 68 years. He was a founding member of numerous Southern Baptist churches and a dedicated member of Baptist churches in Bayside, Rockport, Cuero, Hallsville, Shelbyville, Belton, Tyler and Canton, Texas.

At 89 years, Casey was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He retired from AMOCO/ British Petroleum, one of the worlds supermajor oil and gas companies. His greatest memory of his employment was serving the Southwestern Region as a Union Representative in Employment Arbitrations.

Casey was a passionate man who enjoyed fishing (he had many stories of his successful trips to Port O’Connor and Copeno Bay) and hunting in the Texas Hill Country and Colorado. He loved sports and working with children, serving Christ for many years as a Royal Ambassador Leader, Baptist Camp Counselor and National Little League Association’ Coach. He was a coach and leader who ministered to athletes by teaching Christian sportsmanship and to use their God given talents to bring him glory and honor. His memory never failed him and often talked about events and experiences with his players and RA’s.  

He was an inspirationally strong wisdom-filled leader, a loving and compassionate husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. His soul has been re-united with the love of his life, Mary Rachel Lanham Casey. (December 22nd, they would have celebrated 70 years of friendship, love and marriage). Their home was always filled with family/friends, delicious, Casey’s garden-grown, home-cooked meals, good times and laughter. 

Casey was a loving father and extremely proud of his family.  He is survived by his three children, Janice Melton (Virgil), Carolyn Hargrove (Jim), and Jesse Casey (Melissa); his eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; and many loving cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. 

His legacy of love and compassion for others, and his example of living life for Christ will forever remain in our hearts.

A funeral service was held Dec. 21 at Eubank Funeral Home, Canton with Dr. Mike Roberson officiating. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.eubankfh.com.

“I am the resurrection and the life: he that believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and whosoever lives and believes in me shall never die.” (Gospel of John 11:25-26).

James Thomas Taylor, 71, of Cuero passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 29, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born July 26, 1945 in Cuero to the late Jesse James and Ellie Boone Taylor. James proudly served his country from 1963 to 1966 in the U.S. Army.

James is survived by his wife of 49 years, Betty Taylor, son Jeffery (Heather) Taylor of Victoria, daughter Jennifer Taylor or Niederwald. His grandchildren Jace Taylor, Heidi Taylor and Jett Taylor all of Victoria, sisters Dorothy DeLeon (Robert) and Patsy Kuecker, both of Cuero.

James was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Carolyn Webb.

Services will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations can be made to Hospice of South Texas or the American Cancer Society.

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