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A memorial service will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Van Vleck First Baptist Church, 9210 State Hwy 35 North. Sara Ann Terrell Farris was born on December 12, 1932 in Monroe, Georgia to Estelle Whitley Terrell and Howard Terrell. After high school graduation, she married Jack Truett Farris from Huntsville, TX and attended Sam Houston State Teachers College. Upon receiving her degree, her early years of teaching were spent in Madisonville and Wharton, TX. Her greatest thrill was teaching children how to read using phonics. In 1956, she began teaching first grade at Van Vleck Elementary School. Nine years later, Sara and Truett adopted their only child, Terrell Farris, in 1965. When Terrell was three years old, Sara accepted a teaching position at Sweeny Elementary School where she spent the rest of her career. She retired in 1994 after 40 years of teaching. In November of 1994, Sara became a full-time grandmother for her first grandchild, Jacklyn Riha. Soon after that, in 1997, she was the doting grandparent of two young children when Nathanael Riha was born. She schooled them both, assuring their academic readiness for grade school. Every spelling bee, school program, sports activity, band concert, and choir concert in which her grandchildren were involved was a must-see. Throughout her life, Sara loved to entertain at her home. She hosted numerous wedding and baby showers, church gatherings, “42” domino parties and other various festivities. She was an active member of the Van Vleck Methodist Church, Bay City Church of the Nazarene, and later in life, the Van Vleck First Baptist Church. She left behind a heritage of encouraging others to do their best and the importance of praying for others. She is dearly missed by her family, friends, and loved ones. Sara is preceded in death by her parents, Estelle and Howard Terrell; and her husband, Jack Truett Farris. She is survived by her brother, Bobby Terrell and his family; her daughter, Terrell Riha Towne and her son-in-law Don Towne; her grandchildren, Jacklyn and Nathanael Riha; and various nieces and nephews. Her Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 2 p.m. at the Van Vleck First Baptist Church, 9210 State Hwy 35 North. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Open Door Enterprises, P.O. Box 569, Van Vleck, TX 77482.
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February 20, 1978 - February 09, 2020
Brandi Lynn Feldhousen of Big Wells, Tx was born February 20, 1978 in Odessa, Tx to J. E. and Lin Todd and passed to heaven on February 9, 2020 at the age of 41.
Brandi was preceded in death by her grandparents, G. R. And Jewel Todd and L.C. and Gertrude Slemmons.
She is survived by her parents, her husband Flint Feldhousen and her son Bryant Feldhousen. She is survived by her brothers, Philip Todd (Lori) of San Angelo and Cary Todd (Brandi) of College Station. Brother in law and sister in law Lance and Lesa Feldhousen of College Station. Nieces Caryssa Todd, Layne Feldhousen, Logen Feldhousen. Nephews Bryce Todd, Blaine Todd and Luke Todd. Also, mother-in-law, Marsha Powell, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Brandi graduated from college with two masters degrees and was a loving educator, always putting her students first. She started her career as a reading teacher and then a dyslexia coordinator. At the time of her passing, she was a Special Events Administrator at Pearsall Independent School District. Brandi was a dedicated Christian, blessing all she came in contact with. She served many years in First Baptist Church of Dilley and as a member of the Dilley Baptist Praise Team.
Visitation will be at Hurley’s Funeral Home in Pearsall Wednesday, February 12, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Funeral service will be at First Baptist Church in Pearsall, Thursday, February 13, 10:00 a.m. followed by a private burial in Marble Falls, Tx.
Paul bearers will be Philip Todd, Cary Todd, Lance Feldhousen, Bryce Todd, Blaine Todd, and Luke Todd.
Donations may be made to the Marfans Foundation, American Heart Association or to donor’s choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, 608 East Trinity, Pearsall, Texas 78061 (830) 334-3361.
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Ismael “Mayelo” Hernández Fernández, 61, of Van Vleck, passed away March 3, 2019. He was born November 29, 1957 in Nvo Laredo Tamps, Mexico to Jose and Evagelina Hernández Fernández. Mayelo is preceded in death by his parents; sister Maria de la Paz and brother Juan Fernández. He is survived by wife Lirio Martinez Fernández; daughters Edith Fernandez (Martin Hernandez), Priscilla Fernandez (Leonard Fernandez) and Lirio C. Fernandez (Vaughan Dierlam); siblings Alfonso Fernández, Esther Fernández, Fernando Fernández, Pedro Fernández, Maria Fernández, Jose Francisco Fernández, Nena Fernández, Jose Luis Fernández, Sergio Fernández, Daniel Fernández and Elena Fernández, and grandchildren, Marcus Vargas, Malachi Arriaga, Destiny Sedillo, Gisele Hernandez, Mia Hernandez, Sonny Arriaga, Isabella Arriaga and Camila Fernandez. The family will receive friends and relatives 5:00-7:00pm Wednesday, March 6 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A Prayer Service will be 6:30pm that evening. Services are 10:00am Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Rose of Sharon Pentecostal Church. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers are Saul Fernandez, Noe Fernandez, Juan Fernandez, Marcus Vargas, Fernando Fernandez, Jr. and Job Fernandez. Honorary pallbearers are Malachi Arriaga, Sonny Fernandez, Fernando Fernandez, Alfonso Fernandez, Martin Hernandez, Leonardo Fernandez and Vaughan Dierlam. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Funeral services for S. R. Flewellen, 31, of 4614 Holt, Bellaire, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Verner Bowers of Collegeport were held at 3 p. m. Monday, January 5, at the Settegast-Kopf Kirby Drive Chapel with the Rev. Paul W. Stephens officiating. Burial was in Forest Park West, Houston. A native of Mineola, he had been a Houston resident for 10 years. He passed away Sunday, January 4. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Laverne Bowers Flewellen, sons, Rocky, Stuart and Bryan, all of Houston; parents Mr. and Mrs. Stuart R. Flewellen, Humble; brothers, Hugh Flewellen of Humble and Bruce Flewellen of Houston; sisters Mrs. Edna Mae Jordan, Weldon, N. C.; and Mrs. Gloria St. John of Houston.
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Angelina Donna Flores, 82, of Pflugerville, Passed away July 8, 2020. She was born July 30, 1937 in Edna, TX to Adolpho Altamire and Julia Guevara Altamira. Angelina is preceded in death by her parents; husband Eulalio P. Flores, Sr., and son Andy “Angel” Flores. She is survived by daughters Yolanda Martinez and husband Mickey, Lilly Perez, and Linda Cochrane and husband Tom; sons Eulalio Flores, Jr. and wife Nadine, Adrian Flores and wife Autumn, and Jay Flores and wife Mary Lynn; 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends and relatives beginning at 9:00 am Saturday, July 11, 2020 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Gymnasium in Palacios, with Fr. Francis Nguyen officiating. Funeral mass will begin at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers are Adrian Flores, Gabriel Martinez, Stan Temple, Esteban Gonzalez, Anthony Taylor and Luis Paredes. Masks/face coverings are required, and social distancing guidelines will be observed.
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Juan Garcia Flores, Sr., 57, of Bay City passed away July 31, 2020. He was born June 26, 1963 in Kingsville, TX to the late Martin Flores, Jr. and Estella Garcia Flores. Juan was a Salesman in the oilfield for over 35 years. For all those that knew him, he was known to be very tough most of the time, but still took care of everyone. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, sports and especially loved watching his Grandkids play sports. He also loved his three dogs, Lilly, Willy and his “New Rescue”, Homer. He loved spending time with his family during get-togethers and trips. He loved his Children, Grandchildren, his mother, sister, brothers, other family and friends. He was a selfless person with an amazing Heart, the true definition of a “SUPERMAN” who instilled good values. He will always be remembered in everyone’s hearts that met him. We, his Children and Grandchildren will miss him dearly, and hold him as “The Rock” of Our Family, Always and Forever in Our Hearts. Survivors include his mother Estella Flores; daughters Cecilia Flores (David Solis), Patricia Flores and Laura Flores (Christopher Cunningham); son Juan Flores, Jr. (Mariah); sister Bonnie Fernandez (Jose); brothers Martin Flores III (Rosemary) and Ricardo Flores (Annalisa); grandchildren Steven Solis, Alexis Solis, Malorie Rodriguez, Liliana Franco, Markus Cook, Juliana Franco, Kage Rivera and another grandson expected to arrive December 2020 and by his former wife Belinda Flores. He also leaves behind his dogs Willy Sir, Lilly and Homer, whom he loved deeply. Viewing will be restricted to immediate family members only. A rosary will be recited at 10:30 AM Friday, August 7, 2020 at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 AM Friday with Rev. Gabriel Espinosa officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Bueno, Jr., Martin Flores IV, Albert Maseda, Armando Bueno, Sr., Demencio Bueno, Jr. and Stephen Pena. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Jose Fernandez Sr., Daniel Bueno Sr., Jose Fernandez Jr., Ricardo Flores Jr., Austin Flores, Anthony Flores, Armando Hasette Sr., Chris King, Tim Young, Manny Rodriguez, John Michael Solis and Jose L. Perez.
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Curtis went home to be with the Lord on the afternoon of April 5, 2020. He was born August 16, 1936 to the late William Franklin Sr. and Reginald W. Law, in the Live Oak Community. Curtis graduated from O. H. Herman High School in 1955. He was very active in basketball and football. Three sisters preceded him death, Billy Faye Franklin Gloria Fobbs and Willie Singleton. He was a member of the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church where the Rev. L.C. Cunningham Jr. is Pastor. He was a very knowledgeable Sunday School Teacher. He was a Mason. He worked as a boilermaker and construction worker at Dow Chemical Company in Freeport, Texas for many years. He is survived by his wife, Arlene; six sisters, Blanche (Eugene) Johnson, Betty Fields, Bobbie Johnson, Dina Kaye (Odell) Burton, Angel Franklin, and Jerald Dean Craft; four brothers, Gilbert (Eliza) Franklin, Wilbert Franklin, Harold (Marquiee) Franklin, and Frank Franklin; two step-daughters, Judy and Diana; a host of nieces and nephews; three sons, Curtis Jr., Nathaniel (deceased), and Darrell (deceased). Due to current situations concerning public health, a private burial will be held with immediate family members only. He will be laid to rest at Eastview Cemetery in Bay City, Texas. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-5197.
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Laura Carolyn Davant Fricke, 81, of Port Lavaca, TX passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2019. She was born to the late John Edwin “Ted” and Kathryn Inez Cornelius Davant on February 8, 1938 in Bay City, TX. As a child she lived in Bay City and Blessing where she graduated from Tidehaven High School. After graduating from All Saints’ Episcopal Junior College, she attended Texas Tech University. In 1981, she graduated from University of Houston-Victoria with a degree in Elementary Education. In 2002, she retired from CCISD after 21 passionate years of teaching at Seadrift Elementary, Crockett Middle School, and Travis Middle School. She was an active member of Grace Episcopal Church where she enjoyed volunteering on the vestry, altar guild and pancake supper. She loved reading, gardening, playing Bridge and Canasta. Over the years, she was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, Junior League of Port Lavaca, and Alpha Phi Sorority. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Davant Fricke, Lisa Fricke Berger and husband James, Laura Fricke Grundhoefer and husband Jon; grandchildren, Belinda Fricke, Jarrod Berger, Lauren Berger, Jordan Grundhoefer, and Joshua Grundhoefer; great grandson, Adrian Fricke; brothers, Dr. Jim Davant, DVM and wife Sandra, Bill Davant and wife Debbie; sisters, Teddi Perry and husband Graham, Genie Wilson and husband David; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and god children. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; sister Kathryn Davant Higgins; and nephew, Kevin Wilson. A memorial service will be held at Grace Episcopal Church, 206 E Austin Street, Port Lavaca, TX, on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 2 pm. A family burial will take place at a later date at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, TX. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Dr. Jim Davant, Bill Davant, James Berger, Jon Grundhoefer, Jarrod Berger, Jordan Grundhoefer, Joshua Grundhoefer, Cinco Davant, Michael Davant, Marty Crain, Jerry Haines, Daniel Striedel, Ben Striedel, Gabe Striedel and Charlie Striedel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grace Episcopal Church, 206 E Austin Street, Port Lavaca, TX 77979. Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 361-552-2988.
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John Fuentes, Jr., 57 of Bay City, passed away on March 11,
2020. He was born on March 23, 1962 in Houston to the late John
G. Fuentes and Elisa V. Fortanelli. He was a member of Holy
Cross Catholic Church in Bay City.
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