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Funeral services were held at Bloomington Sunday at 1 p. m. for George W. Hack, 81, retired farmer, who died in that community Sunday at 12:45 a. m. Interment was in the Edna Cemetery, Rev. J. Barrett of Edna officiating. Mr. Hack was born in Fulton County, Indiana, April 1, 1855, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hack deceased. He has resided in Texas for 43 years, the past eight at Bloomington. He moved to Bloomington from Jackson County. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, H. O. Hack of Edna and C. N. Hack of Kenneton; three daughters, Mrs. Bud Tillery of DeQueen, Ark., Mrs. West Rogers of Edna and Mrs. L. D. William of Bloomington, and one brother, Joe Hack of Pittsburgh, Kans.
Victoria Advocate,
February 8, 1937 |
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Edna – Funeral services for Henry Otto Hack, 87, of Lake Jackson will be held at 2 p. m. Friday at the Slavik Funeral Chapel in Edna, with the Rev. Joe Rubac officiating. Burial will be in Edna Cemetery under direction of Slavik’s. Pallbearers will be Leroy and Levi Quinn, Randy Taylor, Herman Ruback, Louis Roden and Lester Rogers. Mr. Hack was born Jan. 13, 1890 in Oswego, Kan., and before retirement was a utility foreman at Bay City. He died Wednesday in an Angleton hospital. Surviving are three daughters, Myrtle Lenamon and Bessie Greenwalt of Lake Jackson and Ruby Weatherly of Bellaire; two sons, Robert of Gonzales and Floyd of Taft; a sister, May Williams of Victoria; a brother, C. N. Hack of Friendswood; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Victoria Advocate, June 2, 1977 |
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Bloomington – Minnie Hack, ag3 93, passed away Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007. She was born Jan. 26, 1914 in Placedo to the late Joe and Frances Mikeska Rubac. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bloomington. She and her husband, Robert, owned and operated the Western Auto in Taft. She enjoyed sewing, (Polka) dancing, and hunting and fishing with Robert in Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Monroe Hack; son, Alfred Eugene Hack; sisters, Della Newman and Betty Nedbalek; brothers, Jerry Rubac, J. D. Rubac, Ben Rubac, Herman Rubac and Edward Rubac. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6 – 8 p.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007 at Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will follow at 3:30 p. m. on Saturday in Edna at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Colonial Funeral Home, Victoria, 578-3535.
Victoria Advocate, October 26, 2007 |
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Services for Robert M. Hack, 81, of Bloomington, who died Tuesday, will be 2 p. m. today, Colonial Funeral Home chapel, the Revs. George Gutzler and Richard Spark officiating. Burial: Memory Gardens Cemetery of Edna, Colonial Funeral Home, Victoria, 578-2525. Pallbearers: James Hilscher, Vince Newman, Ricky Newman, Mike Newman, Gary Goode and Russell Morisak. Honorary pallbearers: Taft Kiwanis Club members. Memorials: United We Build Fund, First Baptist Church in Bloomington.
Victoria Advocate, February 17, 1994 |
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Edna – Artie Bea Hadley, 83, of Edna, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999. He was born June 20, 1915, in Edna, to the late Charlie and Rosie McDavid Hadley. He was a care owner operator and a Baptist. Survivors: sisters, Tincie Cleveland of Edna and Jewell Orzansky of Sealy. Preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. Services will be 2 p. m. today at Slavik Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Jim Gilbert officiating. Burial will be at Memory Gardens of Edna. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152. Pallbearers: Damon Hilgart, Brandon Filla, Cooper Cleveland, Dusty Cleveland, Ronnie Hadley and Chris Hadley. Honorary pallbearers: Wesley Hadley and Ralph Olsen.
Victoria Advocate, January 25, 1999 |
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Charles Wesley Hadley, 7 –year old son of Artie B. Hadley, of Edna, died at a Victoria hospital Friday, Nov. 29th, 1946, after a very brief illness. Funeral services were held at the Slavik Funeral Home Sunday afternoon, Dec. 1st, and interment was in the Edna Cemetery. Besides his mother, the little fellow is survived by his grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Charlie Hadley of Edna. Charles Wesley was a bright, happy youngster, and his death was a shock to his family. Friends extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
Edna Weekly Herald, December 12, 1946 |
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Funeral services for Charles Sterling Hadley, 79, a former county employee, were held at 4 p. m. Saturday at Slavik Funeral Home, with Rev. G. B. Gholson officiating. Burial was in the Edna Cemetery. Pallbearers were Delbert Callaway, Calvin Evans, Joe Bond, Lewis Watson, Tips Hensley and Curtis Hamman. Mr. Hadley was born Nov. 25, 1885 in Milam County, but had lived in this county the past 53 years. He died March 4 in the hospital at Ganado. Survivors include six sons, Ardie B., Charles Jr., and Emil James Hadley of Edna, Franklin of Inez, Hope of Ganado and Sterling of Houston; six daughters, Mrs. Lillie Golden of Houston, Mrs. Jewel Dominy of Wichita Falls, and Mrs. Irmenia Blaylock, Mrs. Tinsey Cleveland, Mrs. Zola Michalke and Mrs. Sybil Irwin all of Edna; a brother, Joe Hadley of Fort Worth; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Johns and Mrs. Ada Caddis of Edna and Mrs. Myrtle Huddleston of Olivia; 47 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Edna Herald, March 11, 1965 |
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Edna – Funeral services for Emil James “Bob” Hadley, 52, of Sealy, who died Tuesday in a Houston hospital, will be held at 2 p. m. Friday at the Slavik Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Any Qualls officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens of Edna under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home. Mr. Hadley was born Nov. 12, 1931, in Jackson County. He was a welder. Survivors include his wife, Martha of Sealy; three daughters, Mrs. Diane Schneider of Lockhart, Mrs. Bobbie Short of Quincy, Ohio, Mrs. Lillian Smid of Edna; a stepdaughter, Ms. Sandra Grigar of Sealy; a son, James Hadley of Edna; a stepson, Donald Grigar of Wallace; six sisters, Mrs. Lillie Golden of Houston, Ms. Artie B. Hadley, Mrs. Jewel Olsovsky, Mrs. Tince Cleveland, Mrs. Vola Michalke and Mrs. Sybil Irwin, all of Edna; two brothers, Charlie Hadley of Edna and Sterling Hadley of Houston; and six grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Russell Whitley, Harold Lyons, Franklin Hadley, Ronnie Hadley, Kelley Hadley and P. K. Hadley.
Victoria Advocate, January 26, 1984 |
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Edna – Funeral services for Hope H. Hadley Sr., 61, of Edna will be held at 4 p. m. Thursday in the Slavik Chapel here, with the Rev. O. Slaton officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of Edna under direction of Slavik Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Harvey Reynolds, Dick Thomas, Ronnie Hadley, Douglas Brown, Ralph Olsen and Russell Whitley. Mr. Hadley was born June 24, 1917 in Jackson County. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mary Hadley of Edna; four daughters, Minnie Cervenka, Linda Brod and Joe Lynn Hadley, all of Edna, and Mary Ann Kitchens of Mexia; eight son, Hope Jim, Kenneth, P. K. Wallace, Larry, Kelly, Timmy and Sterling, all of Edna; six sisters, Artie B. Hadley, Sybil Irwin, Zola Michalke and Jewel Olsovsky, all of Edna, and Lillie Golden of Houston and Tience Cleveland of Casper, Wy.; three brothers, Charlie of Edna, Bob of Beeville and Sterling of Houston; and by 24 grandchildren.
Victoria Advocate, October 19, 1978 |
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Edna – Mary Jane Hadley, 71, longtime resident of Edna, died Saturday, April 13, 1991, in a Victoria hospital after a short illness. Mrs. Hadley was born April 5, 1920, in Bellville. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She lived in Edna for 58 years. Survivors: Daughters, Mary Ann Gibson of Broesbeck, Minnie Cervenka and Jolynn Hadley of Edna, Linda Brod of Karnes City; sons, Hope Hicks Jr., P. K., Kenneth, Kelly, Tim and Sterling Hadley, all of Edna, Larry Hadley of Yoakum; three sisters; a brother, Charley Schultz of Rosenberg; 32 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Hope Hicks Hadley Sr., in 1978; a son; a grandson; a brother; parents. Services 2 p. m. Monday at Jackson County Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Howard Boyd officiating. Burial in Memory Gardens of Edna, under direction of Jackson County Funeral Services, Edna, 782-5201. Pallbearers: H. H. Hadley Jr., Larry, Sterling, Kenneth, Brian and Rickey Hadley and Kervin Robinson.
Victoria Advocate, April 14 & 15, 1991 |
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Funeral services were held at Slavik Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. Roslie Hadley, 69. Rev. Robbins Odom, Baptist minister, officiated, and interment was in the Edna Cemetery. Mrs. Hadley was born Sept. 9, 1892 in Lee County. She had lived in Jackson county the past 49 years. Mrs. Hadley passed away Nov. 27 in the hospital at Ganado. She is survived by her husband, Charlie Hadley of Edna; these sons and daughters, Armiur Blaylock, Franklin Hadley, Artie B. Hadley, Hope Hadley, Tincie Cleveland, Zola Michalke, Charlie Hadley Jr., Sybil Irwin and Emil J. Hadley, all of Edna; Lillie Hadley Golden and Sterling Hadley of Houston, and Jewell Lawrence of Wichita Falls; and 41 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She also leaves two brothers and six sisters.
Edna Herald, November 30, 1961 |
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Edna – Vernon R. Hadley, 43, of Edna, died Friday, July 4, 1997. He was born Sept. 6, 1953, in Jackson County to Susie M. Gibson Hadley of Edna and the late Charlie S. Hadley. Survivors: sisters, Ronda L. Hadley and Tammy L. Lemke both of Edna, Pamela J. Barrett and Glenda S. Heritage both of Brenham and Louise M. Howard of Morales; brothers, Charles W. Hadley of Edna and Ronnie L. Hadley of Brenham. The body will be at First Baptist Church in Edna Monday from 11 a. m. until service time at 2 p. m., the Rev. Jim Gilbert officiating. Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery of Edna. Rosewood Funeral Chapels, Victoria, 573-4546. Pallbearers: Pamela J. Barrett, Louise M. Howard, Ronda L. Hadley, Tammy L. Lemke, Glenda S. Heritage and Laura L. Fontnot. Honorary pallbearers: Ronnie L. Hadley, Charles W. Hadley, Chris Hadley, Charlene Davidson, Susan E. Hadley and Clinton Hadley
Victoria Advocate, July 6 & 7, 1997 |
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Edna – Wallace Ray Hadley, 35, of Edna, died Saturday in a local hospital after a long illness. He was born Feb. 4, 1949 in Jackson County, to Hope H. and Mary Hadley. He was a roughneck in the area oil industry. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Monday at the Morales Baptist Church, with the Rev. W. H. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Memory Gardens Cemetery of Edna. Surviving are his wife, Lillie Mae Hadley of Edna; his mother, of Edna; four sisters, Minnie Cervenka, Linda Brode and Jo Lynn Hadley, all of Edna, and Mary Ann Kitchens of Mexia; seven brothers, H. H. Hadley Jr., Kenneth Hadley, P. K. Hadley, Kelly Hadley, Larry Hadley, Tim Hadley and Sterling Hadley, all of Edna. His father preceded him in death. Pallbearers will be Ronnie and Wesley Hadley, Kenneth Fojtik, Kervin Robinson, Frankie Cervenka, Leon Stark and James Olsovsky.
Victoria Advocate, January 6 & 7, 1985 |
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Edna – Funeral services for Mrs. Dixie Hamilton, 85, mother of Edna school Superintendent Luther Hamilton will be held at 4 p. m. Friday at the First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Joe Webb officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of Edna under direction of the Jackson County Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be Walter Dollar, W. T. McNeil, Wayne Myers, George Frazier, Herbert Lee Melton Jr. and Warren Volkmer. Mrs. Hamilton was born Nov. 7, 1892 in Gonzales. She was preceded in death by her husband and a son. She died Thursday in a local rest home. Other survivors are three sisters, Alva White and Georgia Davis of Uvalde and Lila Robinson of Porter; and four grandchildren.
Victoria Advocate, March 10, 1978 |
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Edna – Harvey Hamilton, 62, of Edna, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. He was born July 29, 1947, in El Campo, to the late Henry Judson and Mary Gene Leslie Hamilton. He was a public school teacher for 35 years and a member of United Methodist Church of Edna. He served in the U. S. Army in Vietnam. He is survived by his sisters, Linda Rehak of Edna, Leslie Hamilton of Edna, and Mary Kathryn Davis of West Columbia; and one brother, Mike Hamilton of Houston. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Betty Marie Castle Hamilton. Family viewing will begin at 3 p. m. and will be open to the public from 4 – 7 p. m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, at Slavik Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 a. m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at First Methodist Church of Edna with the Rev. Bernard Ritchea officiating. Pallbearers are Wayne Billings, Clayton Redding, Donnie Hamilton, Jason Hamilton, William Davis, Ken Davis, Bill Leslie, and Steve Leslie. Honorary pallbearers are Wendell Hamilton, John Davis, Gretchen Pyle, Patsy Keith-Storz, Mike Henderson, and Nancy Henderson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Methodist Building or Education Fund or donor’s choice. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.
Victoria Advocate, January 26, 2010 |
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Edna – Henry Judson Hamilton, 82, of Edna, died Thursday, July 18, 2002. He was born Jan. 30, 1921, in Jackson County, to the late John Hassin and Laura Lucille Martin Hamilton. He was a retired Machinist for Union Carbide and a member of Church of Christ. Survivors: daughters, Linda Ann Hamilton Rehak and Leslie Carol Hamilton, both of Edna and Mary Kathryn Hamilton Davis of Lake Jackson; sons, Harvey Judson Hamilton of Edna and Gary Michael Hamilton of Houston; brothers, John Leldon Hamilton of Seguin and Wendel Womack Hamilton of Edna; and five grandchildren. Preceded in death by: wife, Mary Gene Leslie Hamilton; parents; and brother, Rufus Hadden Hamilton. Services will be 2 p .m. Monday at Slavik Funeral Home chapel, Mr. Charles Rabon officiating. Burial will be at Memory Gardens of Edna. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152. Pallbearers grandchildren: Chris Davis, John and Cynthia Davis, William Davis, Jason Hamilton, Gretchen and John Pyle, Donnie Hamilton, Billy Hamilton, Joe Hamilton, Wendell Hamilton Jr., Eddie Hamilton, Steve Leslie and William Leslie. Memorials: American Cancer Society of donor’s choice.
Victoria Advocate, July 20 & 22, 2002 |
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Monday morning services were held for John Hassin Hamilton, 67, at Baptist Temple in Edna, with Ministers Orel Speed and Frank Holland officiating. Interment was in the Memory Gardens of Edna. Mr. Hamilton was born March 24, 1893 in Wise County, and formerly was associated with the Jackson County Electric. He came to this county 51 years ago, and lived in Lolita before moving to Edna. He passed away March 12 at his home, 510 W. Gayle, following an illness of about two months. He is survived by his widow, Laura Hamilton of Edna; four sons, Henry J. and Hadden of Edna, John L. of Freer and Wendell of Crosby; 11 grandchildren; two brothers, Tom of Lolita and Roger of Ft. Worth; and two sisters, Mary Jane and Belle, both of Lolita.
Edna Herald, March 17, 1960 |
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Funeral services for Luther M. Hamilton, Sr., 66, well-known Edna businessman, were held at First Methodist Church at 10 a. m. Tuesday, with Rev. I. E. Walker officiating. Burial was in Edna Cemetery, with Slavik Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Hamilton, the father of Edna High Coach Luther Hamilton, was associated with the City Meat Market many years, then was in the grocery business here for about 19 years. He was born Sept. 8, 1894 at Smiley, Texas, and came to this county 33 years ago. He had been in ill health the past eight years, suffering a heart condition, and passed away Feb. 7 in the hospital at Ganado. Mr. Hamilton is survived by his widow, Mrs. Dixie Hamilton of Edna; the one son and two grandsons; one brother, Jack of Gonzales; and a sister, Alice Farris of San Antonio.
Edna Herald, February 11, 1960 |
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Edna – Mary Gene Hamilton, 58, of Edna, died Tuesday in a Victoria hospital following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 10 a. m. Thursday at the Apollo Drive Church of Christ in Edna with Herbert Hahn officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens of Edna under direction of Slavik Funeral Home. Mrs. Hamilton was born July 31, 1927, in Oakland, Okla. She had lived in Edna since 1945. She was a housewife and member of Apollo Drive Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Henry J. Hamilton of Edna, whom she married in Edna on May 26, 1946. Surviving in addition to her husband, are her mother, Mrs. Willie Leslie of Edna; three daughters, Kathy Davis, Linda Rehak and Leslie Hamilton, all of Edna; two sons, Harvey J. Hamilton of Floresville and Gary M. Hamilton of Houston; a brother, William J. Leslie of Winnie; and five grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Wendell, Edward and Joseph Hamilton, Norman Glaze, Mark Walker and Albert Charles Randall.
Victoria Advocate, August 7 & 8, 1985 |
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Edna – Funeral services for Rufus Hadden Hamilton, 45, of Portland, Tex., will be held at 3 p. m. Saturday from the First Baptist Church of Edna, with The Rev. Joe Webb officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of Edna, under direction of Slavik Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Preston Hoskins, Ralph Moody, Bill Taylor, Pete Cunningham, Joe Schurig and Bill Ray. Mr. Hamilton was born Oct. 22, 1925 at Lolita, and lived in this county most of his life, moving to Portland in 1966. He had been an employee of Mobil Oil Co. since 1947, and was a Marine veteran of World War II. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Portland, and a former member of First Baptist and Baptist Temple Churches of Edna. He died Friday in a Victoria hospital, after an illness of five days. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lula B. Hamilton of Portland; mother, Mrs. Laura Hamilton of Edna; and three brothers, Henry and Wendel of Edna and John of Seadrift.
Victoria Advocate, March 13, 1971 |
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Edna – Curtis E. Hamman, 81, of Edna, died Friday, May 30, 1997. He was born Dec. 4, 1945, in Yoakum, to the late Edward H. and Ida Lee Parr Hamman. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and he was a retired oilfield worker. Survivors: daughter, Delores Stancik of Vanderbilt; son, Doug Hamman of Houston; sisters, Ruth Goad, Oluia Gerald and Tinie Gregory, all of Edna, Josephine Janecka of Yoakum and Louise Kraus of Pasadena; brother, Howard Hamman of Edna; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: sister, Lether Brandes; and brothers, Vordel Hamman, Jessie Hamman and Joseph Hamman. Graveside service will be held at 3 p. m. today at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna, the Rev. Worden McDonald officiating. Colonial Funeral Home, Victoria, 578-3535. Memorials: Trinity Full Gospel Church, Edna.
Victoria Advocate, May 31, 1997 |
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Houston – Douglas Wayne Hamman, 51, of Houston and formerly of Edna, died Monday, Nov. 9, 1998. He was born March 6, 1947, in Victoria, to Margaret Hamman of Edna and the late Curtis Hamman. He was a Vietnam War veteran. He was a hair stylist in Houston for 30 years and he was a Baptist. Survivors: mother and sister, Delores Stancik of Vanderbilt. Graveside services will be at Memory Gardens of Edna. Funeral Services International, Houston, (800) 842-2132. Memorials: donor’s choice.
Victoria Advocate, November 11, 1998 |
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Edna – Howard Glen Hamman, 29, of Route 1, died Friday evening in a Houston hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 21, 1955, in El Campo, attended high school in Edna and was employed as a welder by Brown & Root. Funeral services will be held 3 p. m. Sunday in Slavik Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Webb officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hamman of Edna; three sisters, Mrs. Sharon Tomas of Edna, Mrs. Glenda Myers Verdon and Mrs. Janet Hunt, both of Mobile, Ala.; grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Magill of Edna. Pallbearers will be Kleg Gregory, Richard Kraus, David Jetton, Denis Jetton, Oscar Berryhill Jr., and Edwin Goad. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Don Turner, Darrel Gregory, Bobby Demose, and Richard Chase.
Victoria Advocate, February 15, 1981 |
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Funeral services were held from the Assembly of God Church Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock for John Voidel Hamman, 45, oil field worker, who was fatally injured at Snyder early this week when he was struck by the tongs on an oil derrick floor. Injured at 1 p. m., he died at 3:45 p. m. Rev. R. M. Elswick, Edna pastor, assisted by Rev. H. M. Dromgoole, of Cuero, officiated and the Slavik Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Burial was in the Edna Cemetery. Mr. Hamman was born Oct. 13, 1907, at Yoakum. At the time of the accident he was a roughneck for the Stevens Oil Co. at Snyder drilling for Pan American. Mr. Hamman’s son, J. V. Jr., who has been in Korea, had arrived in Snyder at noon to see his father and was waiting at the house when he was due from the field in the afternoon. The accident occurred before he could see his son. Also there to see Mr. Hamman and accompanying the boy were Mr. Hamman’s mother, Mrs. Ida Hamman of Edna, and a sister, Mrs. Ollie H. Gregory of Refugio. Surviving are his mother; his wife, Mrs. Edith Hamman of Snyder; the son; two step-sons, Marshall Craig of Abilene and Morris Craig of Snyder; a daughter, Charis Hamman of Porters; two step-daughters, Marilyn Craig and Gail Craig of Snyder; two brothers, Curtis and Howard Hamman of Edna, and six sisters, Mrs. Weldon L. Quinn, Mrs. Carl R. Brandes, Mrs. William F. Gerald and Mrs. Barney W. Janecka of Edna, Mrs. Gregory of Refugio and Mrs. Raymond Krause of Houston.
Edna Herald, August 21, 1952 |
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Funeral services were held last Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Slavik Funeral Home for Clarence M. Hankins, 57, tavern operator, who died Wednesday after a short illness. Burial was in the Edna Cemetery and Rev. Carl J. Schlomach, Baptist minister, officiated. Mr. Hankins was born in Mississippi June 5, 1894. He moved to Edna in 1940. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ruth Agnes Hankins of Edna; seven children, B. C. of Dallas, Mary Dell Hankins of Mobile, Ala., Harry of the armed forces, Melton of Evansville, Ind., Carroll of armed forces, Jeffy B. of Mississippi and Clarence, Jr. of Kingsville; his father, Marion Hankins of Taylorville, Miss., six brothers; four sisters, and seven stepchildren, Mrs. W. H. Jones of Victoria, Mrs. Billy Pierce of Edna, Mrs. Virgil Bowen of Lolita, Mrs. Ray McKeown and Charles Sheridan of Sweetwater and Ruby and William Sheridan of Edna.
Edna Herald,
August 23, 1951 |
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Bonnie Hanlin, 91, passed away Thursday May 22, 2025.
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Edna – Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Tipton Hanna, 71, a native of Jackson County, will be held at 2:30 p. m. Tuesday from the Slavik Chapel, with Herbert Hahn and T. D. Scadden officiating. Burial will be in Edna Cemetery under direction of the Slavik Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be F. A. Todd, Roe Littlefield, Ira Sklar, Dewey Strane, Wilborn Martin and Charlie Randle. Mrs. Hanna was born in this county on Dec. 24, 1902, and was a lifelong resident. She was a member of the Vanderbilt Church of Christ and a past direction of the Jackson County Fair Association. She died Monday in a local hospital. Surviving are her husband, Ted B. Hanna of Route 1, Edna; two sons, Louis E. Tipton and J. L. Tipton of Edna; a step-son, Frank Hanna of Burkburnett; a step-daughter, Barbara Hayes of Chicago, Ill.; and seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Victoria Advocate,
September 17, 1974 |
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Edna – Miss Johana Hanulik, 85, formerly of the La Salle area, died Friday in a Bay City rest home. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p. m. Monday in Edna Memory Gardens, with the Rev. Joe Webb officiating. The body will lie in state at the Slavik Funeral Chapel from 8 a. m. Monday to 2 p. m. Miss Hanulik was born Oct. 5, 1896, in Czechoslovakia. She had lived in Bay City since 1969. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Victoria Advocate, August 31, 1981 |
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Funeral services for Bertram A. Harcourt, 85, of San Antonio a former Edna painting contractor, were held at Slavik Funeral Home here Oct. 4, with Rev. I. E. Walker officiating. Burial was in the Edna Cemetery. Pallbearers were J. G. Davis, Stewart Adkins, W. J. Prince, Sam Feekner, Layton Davis and John Adkins. Mr. Harcourt was born in Providence, R. I. on Dec. 25, 1879, and spent his youth in the East. Later he came to Victoria as a recruiting officer for the U. S. Army, and there met Miss Mary Jones of Cordele, who was teaching school in Victoria. They were married, and later lived in Edna several years where he was a painting contractor with the Hurley Lumber Co. They later moved to Taylor, where he had a painting and decorating firm. Mr. Harcourt spent the last 44 years of his life in San Antonio, and retired three years ago due to ill health. He was a veteran of the Spanish American War, and died in the V. A. Hospital in Kerrville on Oct. 2. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jones Harcourt; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Arthur Harcourt, of Providence, R. I.
Edna Herald, October 15, 1964 |
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Edna – Marie Jones Harcourt, 93, a retired teacher and former Jackson County resident died Saturday in a San Antonio hospital. Funeral services will be held at 3 p. m. Monday at Slavik Chapel with the Rev. Russell Moon officiating. Burial will be in the Edna Cemetery under direction of the Slavik Funeral Home. She was born Sept. 7, 1884 in San Gabriel, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Jones. Her parents from Milam County came to Cordele in Jackson County in the 1890’s. She was a school teacher and her first teaching job was at New Sutherland in Jackson County. She was with the San Antonio school system when she retired. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Jewell Young of Corpus Christi and several nieces and nephews.
Victoria Advocate,
June 19, 1978 |
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Smithville – Jewel Hardy, 86, of Smithville died Sunday, July 12, 1998. She was born Aug. 16, 1911 in Telferner. Survivors: daughters, Gladys Meuth of Rosanky; Dorothy Porche of Edna, Vivian Harney of Smithville and Cecil Roberts of Katy; sisters, Laura Pulis of Smithville, Mary Frances Pardue of Bossier City, La., Ellen Tonnie of Hondo, Jeanette Jones of Las Vegas, Nev.; brother, Fred Coppert of Schulenburg; 13 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Services will be 10 a. m. Wednesday at First Methodist Church in Smithville, the Rev. Martha Thompson officiating. Burial will be 4-4:30 p. m. at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Edna. Marrs-Jones Funeral Home, Smithville, 237-2425.
Victoria Advocate,
July 14, 1998 |
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Torelle Hardy, 83, of Victoria, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005. She was born Oct. 19, 1922, in La Feria, to the late Earnest and Nora Revel Mangham. He was a bookkeeper for Cagle Construction Company in Houston. Survivors: sons, Ross Ulmer of Durham, N. C., and Kenneth Barth of Dallas; and two grandchildren. Graveside services will be 3 p. m. Wednesday at Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery, the Rev. Kendall Graves officiating. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152. Memorials: Helping Hands (for prescription fund) 324 E. Main, Edna, Texas 77957. She worked as assistant city secretary of Edna from 1964 to 1967 and as city secretary of Edna from 1967 – 1968.
Victoria Advocate,
December 19, 20, 21, 2025 |
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Cordele – Funeral services will be held Monday for Vivian Hampton Hardy, 65, who died Saturday at his home in the Cordele community after a long illness. Services will be held at 2:30 p. m. from Wayside Chapel in Cordele with the Rev. G. K. Kerr of Apostolic Faith Church in Kayy and the Rev. Earl Malone of the Wayside Chapel officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens of Edna under direction of Slavik Funeral Home. Mr. Hardy was born June 23, 1907 in Victoria County and was a retired rancher and farmer. He was a member of the Jackson County Farm Bureau and a past trustee for the former Cordele Common School District. He was married to Jewel Haynes, who survives him, on Sept. 24, 1927 in Victoria. Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Hugo Meuth of Rosanky, Mrs. Willie Porch of Edna, Mrs. John Harney of Woolfforth, Mrs. Bill Roberts of Katy; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Wood of Port Lavaca, Mrs. George Key of Port Lavaca; two brothers, Preston Hardy of Port Lavaca, L. D. Hardy of Victoria; and 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Charles Davenport, Floyd Larkin, Clyde Gerald, J. K. Budd, Gene Schefcik and Walter Utz.
Victoria Advocate,
May 21, 1973 |
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Wolffort – John C. Harney, 57, of Wolffort died Monday at his residence following a sudden illness. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p. m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church of Edna with the Rev. Russell Moon, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens of Edna under direction of Rest Lawn Funeral Home of Wolffort. Mr. Harney was born Oct. 2, 1927, in Robstown. He was employed as a warehouseman at Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock until retirement and was a member of the Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Victoria College, a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a civil service employee at Foster Field before moving to West Texas. He is survived by his wife, Vivian Hardy Harney of Wolffort. The couple was married July 16, 1953, in Cordele. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are his stepmother, Mrs. Margaret Harney of Dallas; three sons, John E. Harney of Collinsville, Travis H. Harney of Elida, N. M., and Jerry V. Harney of Miles; two sisters, Mary Stewart of Dallas and Bessie Brighan of Blanco; two brothers, Chris R. Harney of Dallas and Joe R. Harney of Corpus Christi; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Clyde Gerald, Charles Davenport, Spacy Roberts, Carl Gray, Francis Porche and Floyd Futschik.
Victoria Advocate,
September 11& 12, 1985 |
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Edna – Gaylyn Sue Harp, 30, of Victoria, formerly of Edna, died Wednesday at her residence following a lengthy illness. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p. m. Friday at Slavik Funeral Home chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. Saturday at St. Agnes Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael O’Shaughnessy, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens of Edna. Mrs. Harp was born Nov. 11, 1956, in Ganado, daughter of Robert and Joyce Putnam of Edna. She was a longtime resident of Edna and a 1975 graduate of Edna High School. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her husband, Jerry L. Harp of Victoria; a daughter, Cheri Renee Harp of Victoria; two sisters, Brenda Blanar and Robbie Hafernick, both of Edna; and grandparents, Mildred Fowler of Edna and G. M. Putnam of Key West, Florida. In lieu of the usual remembrances, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society or to Hospice of Victoria. Pallbearers will be Michael and Nathan Hlavaty, Chris Fowler, Dennis Pesek, Randy Goldman and Marvin Saunders
Victoria Advocate,
May 8 & 9, 1987 |
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Edna – Gertrude “Gerdie” Minnie Harper, 76, of Edna died Monday, Nov. 7, 1994. Mrs. Harper was born Oct. 3, 1918, in Nordheim to the late August and Matilda Ormond Schuenemam [Schuenemann]. She was a homemaker and a member of Morales Baptist Church. Survivors: daughter, Bertha Jurek of El Campo; sons, Virgil Holcombe of Luling, Lester Holcombe of Dallas and Fred Holcombe of Gonzales; sisters, Verdella Utz of Edna and Betty Tummilson of Conroe; brothers, Herbert Schuenemann of Orange Grove and Ernest Schuenemann of Yulce, Fla.; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: brothers, Alvin Schuenemann and Walter Schuenemann. Services: 11 a. m. today, Jackson County Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Joe Rubac officiating. Burial: Memory Gardens Cemetery, Jackson County Funeral Home, Edna, 782-5201. Pallbearers: Leon Jansky, Thomas Key, Brent New, D. E. Utz, A. A. Rodgers and Melvin Laughter. Memorials: Morales Baptist Church or American Cancer Society.
Victoria Advocate,
November 9, 1994 |
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Edna – Funeral services for Della Katie Harral, 87, of Edna will be held at 2:30 p. m. Wednesday at the Slavik Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Joe Webb officiating. Burial will be in Edna Memory Gardens under direction of the Slavik Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Martin, William and Wyle Thedford; Robert Browning, George Miska, Buster Finke and Gilbert Sattler. Mrs. Harral was born March 28, 1891 in New Albany, Miss., a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas. She was the widow of the late James F. Harral who died in 1970. She was a member of the Austin Street Baptist Church of Yoakum, and lived in Yoakum before moving here eight years ago. She died Tuesday in a local rest home. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Zee Browning and Mrs. Jennie Holstien of Edna; two sisters, Annie Wenckens and Gladys Pitts of Houston; two brothers, Martin Thomas of Covington, Tenn. and John Thomas of Alto, Tex.; and four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Victoria Advocate,
December 6, 1978 |
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Edna – James Fly Harral, 81, a retired railroad employee, died Sunday in a Ganado hospital. A resident of Yoakum, Mr. Harral was born Nov. 7, 1889 in Gonzales County. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Joe Webb officiating. Burial will be in Edna Cemetery under direction of Slavik Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Billa Harral of Yoakum; two daughters, Mrs. Zeenora “Zee” Browning and Mrs. Jennie Belle Holstein, both of Edna; four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Victoria Advocate, March 30, 1970 |
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Edna – John W. Harrington, 61, of Edna died Thursday in a local hospital. Funeral services have been set for 10 a. m. Saturday in the Edna Presbyterian Church with Jon Poole officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of Edna under direction of the Jackson County Funeral Service. Mr. Harrington was born Jan. 30, 1921, in Hale Center [Hale] County. He was a house painter and for many years operated a gift shop and a fireworks shop. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Juanita Partridge of Edna. Pallbearers will be Otto Lawrence, Dick Koop, Claude Quarles, S. A. Strane, P. K. Miller and Wayne Miller.
Victoria Advocate, August 6 & 7, 1982 |
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Funeral services were held Monday at Slavik Chapel for Mrs. Nellie J. Harris, 81, formerly of Beeville and the mother of Ethel Durham of Edna. Rev. I. E. Walker of the Telferner Methodist Church officiated, and interment was in the Edna Cemetery. Mrs. Harris was born Sept. 12, 1879 in Austin. She was residing in a rest home in Victoria at the time of her death on June 5. She had been in ill health the past 10 years. Survivors are the Edna daughter and daughters, Jane St. John of Beeville, Ida Boothe of Lafayette, La., and sons, Jess Harris of Edinburg and Oby Harris of Kingsville.
Edna Herald, June 9, 1960 |
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Edna – Funeral services for Mrs. Grace L. Hart, 81, of Cordele will be held at 10 a. m. Saturday from the Jackson County Funeral Service Chapel, with the Rev. I. E. Walker officiating. Burial will be in Edna Cemetery, under the direction of Jackson County Funeral Service. Mrs. Hart was born April 11, 1890, in Lott, Tex., but had lived most of her life in this county. She died Thursday in a Ganado rest home. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Grace Stafford of Edna, and one granddaughter. Pallbearers will be Walter Utz, P. K. Miller Jr., Rolar Watson, William Fitch, Alfonse Sbrusch and Charles Davenport.
Victoria Advocate, March 31 & April 1, 1972 |
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Funeral services were held from Slavik Chapel Saturday morning for William Hart, 86, well known farmer of the Cordele community and a Jackson County resident the past 44 years. Minister Olen Bachler of the Katy Non Denominational officiated. Burial was in the Edna Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lewis Watson, Rolar Watson, Granville Johnson, Charles Davenport, Charles Shefcik and Alfonse Sbrusch. Mr. Hart was born Sept. 14, 1873 in Indiana and came to Texas 82 years ago, and to this county 44 years ago. He passed away August 13 in the hospital at Ganado following a long illness. He is survived by his widow Mrs. Grace Hart of Cordele, and one daughter, Willie Grace Stafford of Three Rivers.
Edna Herald,
August 20, 1959 |
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Edna – Mrs. Bertha W. Hasdorff, 85, resident of Jackson County since 1902, died Monday in a Ganado hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Hasdorff and born April 18, 1881, in Cuero, and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at Edna Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. George Crofoot Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Edna Cemetery under direction of Slavik Funeral Home. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Marina Hasdorff of Edna; three grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Charles Slavik, William Hasdorff, Herbert Lee Melton, W. T. Westhoff, W. N. Baker and Claudius Branch. Honorary pallbearers will be E. E. Schroeller, Wayne Gabrysch, Otis Skinner, John T. Vance Sr., Callaway Vance, and Morris Seligman.
Victoria Advocate,
February 28, 1967 |
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Edna – Fred L. Hasdorff, 70, of Edna died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 1995. He was born Sept. 27, 1925, in Covington, Ky., to Marian R. Hasdorff of Edna and the late Fred L. Hasdorff Sr. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in San Antonio and Texas A. & M. He married Mary Louise Hasdorff on Nov. 13, 1954, in Edna. Mr. Hasdorff retired in 1985 as shipping and materials clerk at Union Carbide, having served 31 years. He was a rancher and a farmer. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church. Survivors: wife; daughter, Beth Smiley of Columbia, S. C.; sons, Chuck Hasdorff of Ganado and Rich Hasdorff of Edna; mother; sisters, Betty Woodring of Edna and Peggy Kelley of Melrose Park, Pa.; and nine grandchildren. Preceded in death by: grandfather, Charles M. Hasdorff and grandmother. A rosary will be recited at 7 p. m. tonight at Slavik Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10 a. m. Thursday at St. Agnes Catholic Church, the Rev. Michael O’Shaughnessy, Balty Janacek, Thomas Flanagan, Norbert Brackmon and Joe Hybner officiating. Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152. Memorials: St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Agnes Catholic Church; Victoria Diocese c/o Chancellor’s Office; Lisa Gabrysch Grimes Scholarship; American Cancer Society or donor’s choice. Pallbearers: Gary Woodring, David Woodring, Jeff Woodring, Robert Cornelius, David Gabrysch, Mark Gabrysch and Alonzo Gabrysch. Honorary pallbearers: Ken Woodring, James E. Kelly, Wayne Gabrysch, Emmitt Etlinger, Joe Jouroska, Garvin Babbitt, Frank Baker, Drs. Frank Sammis, William Sammis, Dennis Tobin, Leon Gilner, Karl Chen, John Soule and Rouchy Shenouda and Joe Kern, Aubrey Brenner, Phil Babrysch and all Union Carbide employees. Memorials: St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Agnes Catholic Church; Victoria Diocese c/o Chancellor’s Office; Lisa Gabrysch Grimes Scholarship; American Cancer Society or donor’s choice.
Victoria Advocate,
December 20 & 21, 1995 |
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Edna – Marian Rosalie Hasdorff Hasdorff, 93, of Edna, died Monday, July 21, 1997. She was born Sept. 22, 1903, in Cuero, to the late Charles Michael and Bertha Westhoff Hasdorff. She was a homemaker and was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church. Survivors: daughters, Betty Woodring of Edna and Marian Kelley of Melrose Park, Pa.; 17 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Fred L. Hasdorff; son, Fred Hasdorff; and sister, Frances Aileen Hasdorff. A rosary will be recited at 7 p. m. today at Slavik Funeral Home chapel. Services will be held at 10 a. m. Wednesday at St. Agnes Catholic Church of Edna, the Rev. Norbert Brockman officiating. Burial will be at Memory Gardens of Edna. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152. Memorials: Fred L. Hasdorff Scholarship Fund, or donor’s choice. Victoria Advocate, July 22, 1997
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Yoakum – William R. Hasdorff, 65, of Yoakum, died Tuesday at 8:40 a. m. at a local hospital. He was born May 3, 1909 in Charleston, W. Va., and was a veteran of World War II. He had lived in Yoakum for 28 years and was a retired Tex-Tan foreman. Funeral will be Thursday at 9 a. m. from St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Shaughnessy officiating. Graveside services will be held in the Edna Memorial Cemetery in Edna. A rosary will be recited Wednesday at 7:30 p. m. at Buffington Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Helene Dielmann Hasdorff; a brother, George B. of Edna; two sisters, Mrs. H. C. Brockman of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mrs. George Erd of Edna.
Victoria Advocate,
June 5, 1974 |
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Harless F. Hassett, 74, of Houston, died Wednesday, January 14, 2004. He was born September 5, 1929, in Kinder, Louisiana, to the late Fred Hassett and Caroline Bell Hassett. He was a consultant for Cotton Warehousing of Houston. He was a member of American Legion Post #649, American Rifle Association, Texas Cotton Association and a Veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of LaWard United Pentecostal Church. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kathleen Revel Hassett of Houston. They were married on July 17, 1948, in Louise, Texas. Also survived by daughter, Cynthia Kaye and Bobby Foulis of Houston. Two sisters, Viola Kanak of Edna and Beulah Weiner of Deer Park. Four grandchildren, Shannon, Brian, Kristin and Bobby and great-grandchildren, Tristan and Mason. Preceded in death by one sister, Lena Morton. Visitation will be Saturday, January 17, 2004, at Slavik’s Funeral Chapel in Edna from 6:00 p. m. until 8:00 p. m. There will be a memorial service on Sunday, January 18, 2004, at 2:00 p. m., at LaWard United Pentecostal Church, with Rev. Brannon Revel and Rev. Kendall Graves officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens of Edna. Pallbearers: Glenn Martin, Marvin Martin, Dennis Morton, Gail “Bug” Morton, Tyler Revel and Mike Revel. Honorary pallbearers: Nephews and grandson, Shannon Hunt.
Victoria Advocate,
January 17 & 18, 2004 |
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Funeral services will be held from the Muske Funeral Home Chapel this afternoon at 4 o’clock for Joseph W. Hathaway, 57, who died in a local hospital Wednesday afternoon at 5:45 o’clock following an illness of two weeks. Burial was to be held in the Edna cemetery with Rev. B. V. Robinson officiating. A native Victoria, Mr. Hathaway was born on May 18, 1888, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hathaway, deceased. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lillie Beatrice Hathaway; two sons, Clifford W. Hathaway and Donald W. Hathaway; three daughters, Mary Ellen, Myrtle C., and Dorothy Jean Hathaway; two brothers and seven sisters.
Victoria Advocate, August 16, 1945 |
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Edna—Joe Haugen, 73, of Edna, died in a Victoria hospital Monday at about 2 p. m. Mr. Haugen was born in Volga, S. D., on Oct. 12, 1893. He had lived in Jackson County since 1914. Funeral will be from Slavik Chapel at 4 p. m. Wednesday with the Rev. Gordon Spong, pastor of Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Victoria, officiating. Burial will be in Edna Cemetery. Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Hazel Haugen; a daughter, Mrs. Leslie C. Fuhrman of Victoria; four brothers, Dan and A. Haugen, both of Bloomington, Henry of Beeville and M. B. of Corpus Christi; and three grandchildren. Nephews will be pallbearers.
Victoria Advocate, Aug. 1, 1967 |
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Edna services were to held at 4 p. m. today at Slavik Chapel for Mary Ann Haugen, 30, a native of this county. Rev. I. E. Walker was to officiate, with interment in Edna Cemetery. Miss Haugen was born in Jackson County on March 12, 1931, and passed away at the family home here, at 620 Fulton, on August 23, following an illness of three weeks. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Haugen of Edna, and a sister, Mrs. Leslie C. Fuhrman of Victoria.
Edna Herald, August 24, 1961 |
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Edna – Ada Billie Hawks, 88, of Edna, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2006 in Edna. She was born July 15, 1918, in Hubbard Springs, Va. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Edna and Eastern Star, and a homemaker. Survivors: sisters, Jacqulyn Jones and Eloise Yearly of Portsmouth, Va. Preceded in death by husband, Frank Hawks; sisters, Beatrice Turner and Zelma Wade; brothers, John Carroll, Robert Carroll and Jack Carroll. Visitation will be 9 – 5 p. m. today at the Slavik Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be 9 – 10 a. m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church of Edna. Services will be 10 a. m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church of Edna, with the Rev. Bernard Ritchea officiating. Pallbearers: Mike Milby, Paul Kovar, Bob Sheppard, David Verzwyuelt, David Gregory, Walter Dollar, and L. A. Parks. Honorary Pallbearers: Terri Hicks, Vera Rosa, Yolanda Quintana, D. D. Hinojosa, Cecilia Orozco, Matthews Janis, and Bonnie Goldman. Memorials: First United Methodist Church of Edna and Hospice of Victoria. Victoria Advocate, November 21, 2006 Edna – Frank M. Hawks, 74, of Edna, died Saturday, Dec. 7, 1991, in a local hospital. He was born Oct. 17, 1917, in Pennington Gap, Va., to the late O. M. and Amenda Clements Hawks. He retired in 1962 from Alcoa in Point Comfort, where he was employed as a store clerk. He served on the Edna City Council. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Edna, a past patron of Eastern Star No. 692 and a past master of Masonic Lodge No. 767 AF & AM. He was on the board of Memory Gardens of Edna and was a member of Indianola Good Sam Travel Club. Survivor: wife, Ada Hawks. Preceded in death by parents, four brothers and a sister. Visitation 3:30 – 5 p. m. Sunday at Jackson County Funeral Home. Serivces 10 a. m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Edna, the Rev. Richard Jackson and the Rev. Joe Webb officiating. Burial with Masonic graveside services under the auspices of Edna Masonic Lodge No. 767 AF & AM in Memory Gardens of Edna, Jackson County Funeral Service, Inc. 782-5201. Memorial: First United Methodist Church in Edna.
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Cynthia Elsie Haynes, 85, of Vanderbilt died in Victoria hospital Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1991, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Haynes was born Oct. 4, 1906, in Timbo, Ark., to the late Cornelius and Ellen Johnson Branscum. She married the late Louis N. Haynes on Aug. 2, 1932, in Eustace, was a member of the Vanderbilt Sewing Circle, a homemaker and member of Vanderbilt Baptist Church. Survivors: sons, Harold and Herbert Haynes both of Corpus Christi, Wayne and Robert Haynes both of Victoria; sisters, Alma Anzie May of Winnsboro; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband; sons, Clarence and Martis Haynes; sister, Nora Lillmon; and brothers, Robert and Cecil Branscum. Services 2 p. m. Friday at Vanderbilt Baptist Church, the Rev. Jack Hutson officiating. Burial in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152.
Victoria Advocate,
November 28, 1991 |
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Vanderbilt – Edward L. Haynes, 80, of Vanderbilt died Wednesday in a Victoria hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. Friday at the Slavik Funeral Home Chapel in Edna. The Rev. Danny Nietfeld will officiate. Burial will be in Edna Memory Gardens. Mr. Haynes was born Aug. 9, 1902 in Jackson County and lived here all his life. An engineer with the Missouri Pacific Railway for 42 years. He married Fern Brickel on Jan. 7, 1927 in Victoria County. He is survived by his wife of Vanderbilt; two daughters, Dorris Gene Behne of Inez and Ann Shults of Sugarland; a son, Howard H. Hayes of Hawaii; two sisters, Ruth Huffman of Edna and Marie Gohlson of Houston; two brothers, R. B. Haynes of Vanderbilt and Ted Haynes of Victoria, and by 10 grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Virgil Koop, Edmund Skloss, Jerry McLendon, Ronnie McFeron, James Kresta and Carl Schubert. In lieu of usual remembrances the family suggests donations may be made to the sanctuary lights of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
Victoria Advocate,
November 18 & 19, 1982 |
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Inez Bridges Haynes, 79, of Ardmore, Okla., died Thursday, Feb. 29, 1996. Survivors: sons, Tom Smith of San Angelo and Wes Smith of Vlasta, Calif., four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Basil Haynes. A rosary will be recited approximately 1:30 p. m. today at Slavik Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 2 p. m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Edna Memorial Cemetery, Slavik Funeral Home, 782-2152.
Victoria Advocate,
March 2, 1996 |
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Vanderbilt – Mrs. Fern A. Haynes, 83, of Vanderbilt, died Saturday evening at her residence following an extended illness. Services will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Edna with the Rev. Lewis Wunderlich officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home in Edna. Ms. Haynes was born Dec. 5, 1906, in St. Louis, Mo., to the late Charlie and Pearl Polk Breckel and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She married Edward L. Haynes in Victoria on Jan. 5, 1927, and had resided in Jackson County for the past 78 years. She was a member of the St. Paul’s Women’s Missionary League and the AARP. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Haynes was preceded in death by her husband, Edward L. Haynes, on Nov. 17, 1982; and a brother, Elva C. Breckel. She is survived by two daughters, Doris Gene Behne of Inez and Fay Ann Shultz of Sugarland; a son, Howard Homer Haynes of Alexandria, Va.; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be her nephews and Devon Fitzpatrick. Pallbearers will be Jack Hutson, Clifford Born, Elmer Born, David Sappington, Virgel Koop, and Paul Littlefield.
Victoria Advocate,
September 25, 1990 |
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Clarence Irwin Hernandez went to be with the Lord on June11, 2025, at the age of 65. Clarence was born to the late Gregorio Delarosa Hernandez and Bertha Ramirez Hernandez. Clarence leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Carmelita Lopez Hernandez of 25 years, sons Irwin “Goyo” Hernandez, Zane “Bucky” Hernandez, Clarence Hernandez, Jr., and daughters Shannon Hernandez and Kayla Gonzales. Grandchildren Kamillia Gonzales, Lexis Remmers, Trinity Remmers, Audry Hernandez and Bradon Hernandez. Great grandson Kyler Remmers. Brother Thomas Hernandez, sister Camilla Navarro. Proceeded in death by his parents, brothers Vince Hernandez, Sr, Roy David Hernandez and George Hernandez. Sister Rosalinda Hernandez. Pallbearers will be Irwin “Goyo” Hernandez, Zane “Bucky” Hernandez, Anthony Nava, Aaron Lopez, Mario Domingez and Colton Cruz. Honorary pallbearers will be Clarence Hernandez, Jr., Trinity Remmers, Derek Remmers, John Gonzales, Bradon Hernandez, Audry Hernandez, Lexis Hernandez, Kamilla Gonzales and Nae Nae Revis. Services for Clarence will be as follows. A visitation on Monday, June 16, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., also in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Ruben Castillo will be officiating.
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Felix G. Hernandez, of Edna, Texas, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the age of 83. He was born in Edna, Texas, on May 18, 1941, to the late Jose Maria Hernandez, Sr., and Eusebia Barrientes Hernandez. Felix is survived by his beloved daughters, Rosemary Hernandez, Mary Louise Hahn (Terry Hahn), Christine Hernandez (Kevin Powell), and Sarah Hernandez (Pedro Solis); son, Felix Hernandez, Jr.; sisters, Janie Zamora Saldierna (Rudy), Amelia Zarate, and Mary Linda Sertuche; brothers, Johnny Hernandez, Jesse Hernandez (Terry), Emilio Hernandez (Angie), and Domingo Hernandez (Michelle); grandchildren, Desirey, Jonthan, Heather, Lupe Annette, Christopher, Sophie, Madelynn; 14 great grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. Felix leaves behind numerous extended families, and friends who will forever cherish his memory. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Maria Hernandez, Sr. and Eusebia Hernandez, sister, Lupe Zamora, brothers, Joe Hernandez, Ignacio Hernandez, Lucio G. Hernandez, Tommy Hernandez, and Manuel Hernandez, grandson, Cody Hahn. The pallbearers will be Domingo Hernandez, Jonthan Hernandez, Trevor Vasquez, Derrick Bermea, Miguel Hernandez, Emilio Hernandez, Jr., and Pete Sertuche, Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Johnny Hernandez, Jesse Hernandez, and Emilio Hernandez. Services for Felix G. Hernandez will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel, with the visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m., followed by the Burial in the Latin American Cemetery.
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Richard “Ricky” Hernandez, of Edna, Texas, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the age of 55. He was born in Ganado, Texas, on July 1, 1969, to Lois Guevara Hernandez and the late Ignacio G. Hernandez, Sr. Ricky worked for Eagle Fire and Safety Inc. for 16 years. He was a dedicated father and grandpa, known for his love of family, the Dallas Cowboys, and BBQ’s. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Ricky is survived by his beloved daughter, Brianna Hernandez (Roland Aredondo); son, Richard Hernandez, Jr.; sisters, Enora Hernandez, Gloria Hernandez, Sylvia Barefield (Eugene), Michelle Reyes (Salvador); brothers, Raymond Hernandez, (Soila), Ignacio G. Hernandez, Jr., Miguel Hernandez; grandchildren, Estella Rose Arredondo and Vada Joe Arredondo; numerous nieces & nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Ignacio G. Hernandez, Sr.; sister, Velma Ann Trevino; and two nephews, Isaac Andre Ybarra and Tony Zamora. The pallbearers will be Richard Hernandez, Jr., Miguel Hernandez, Raymond Hernandez, Ignacio G. Hernandez, Jr., Emilio Hernandez, Domingo Hernandez, Eugene Barefield, and Rolando Arredondo. Honorary pallbearers are Salvador Reyes, Jr., Ignacio M. Hernandez, Warren Hernandez, Raymond Alex Hernandez, Nico Rene Hernandez, Joe William Hernandez, Sabas Mosqueda, Dailynn Hernandez, and Christopher Renee Garza. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions towards funeral expenses. Services for Richard Hernandez will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel, visitation is from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by the Rosary and Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m., Burial will take place immediately after the service in the Latin American Cemetery. Reverend Michael Petering will be officiating.
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Laura Ann Covarrubias Herrera went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 24, 2025, at the age of 55. She was born in Ganado, Texas, on April 13, 1969, to the late Angel Covarrubias and Janie Martinez. Laura was a devoted wife, mother, and grandma and loved by so many. But more than anything, she loved her family, friends and dogs more than life. Laura also worked for Lavaca Navidad River Authority for many years as a devoted employee. She is preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. Laura Ann Covarrubias Herrera is survived by her husband Reyes Ray Herrera, Jr., her son Angel Lopez (Victoria), her daughter Larissa Lopez, Grandson Angel Lopez Jr, sister Irene DeLosSantos (Robert), brothers, Johnny Martinez (Norma), Joe Covarrubias (Donna), Alonzo Covarrubias, Edward Covarrubias (Stephanie), numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and friends. Pallbearers will be Andrew Covarrubias, Seth Flores, Edward Covarrubias, Jr., Jose Garcia, Phil Palacios, and Jory Gonzales. Honorary pallbearer is A.J. Barrientes. A visitation for Laura Ann Covarrubias Herrera will be held on Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 6:30 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Agnes Catholic Church with the Reverend Michael Petering officiating. Burial will follow in the Latin American Cemetery.
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Felton Morris “Butch” Hopes, Sr. was born to the late Irma Hopes-Edwards on June 7th, 1943. He was raised by his maternal Grandparents the late Noble and Gracie Hopes. Butch attended George Washington Carver and held numerous jobs throughout his lifetime. He retired from the City of Edna after 21 years of service. Butch leaves to cherish his memory his loving companion of 25 years Shirley Barnes and sons Felton” Button” Hopes jr. and Morris Hopes of Edna also a step-Grandson Nikia Jr. Dilworth of Edna who he raised as a son. Step-kids Tanya Henderson, DeMarcus Barnes and Jeremy Barnes. Eleven surviving Siblings Audrey Tones, Yvonne Pleasant, Dorothy Nelson, Doris Bryant, Ora Mae (Wessie) Sparks, Evelyn Callis, Hillery Edwards, Charles Edwards, Ervin Edwards, Earl Edward and Noble Edwards. He was blessed with 13 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren and a host of nephews and nieces. Proceeded in death by his Mother Irma Edwards and Step-Father Hillery Edwards, Son Vernon Williams, Daughter Latricia Ann Turner, Sister Ola Edwards, Brothers Jamie Edwards and Lawrence Edwards and Great Grandson Kyron Hopes. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Hardaway, Correll Hopes, Nikia Dilworth, Sr., Marcus Edwards, Jarius Edwards, and Kendrick Sparks. Honorary pallbearers are Kenneth Tones, Jessie Wade, Billy Stafford, Tommy Barnes, and Norvel Montgomery. Services for Felton “Butch” Morris Hopes, Sr. will be held with a Visitation on Friday, April 18, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. The Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, April 19, 2025, also in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel, followed by the Burial in the Mount Olive Cemetery of Edna. Reverend Gary Roberts, Sr. will be officiating.
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John Mark Hutson passed away on July 5th, 2025 at the age of 43. He was born on April 23rd, 1982 in Ganado, Texas to parents Jack and Katrina Joy Hutson. He is survived by his parents, his wife Lisa Diane Hutson and daughter Taegan Joy Hutson of Cedar Lane, Texas; His sister Holly Joy Rose, husband Mike Rose, nephew Wiley Jack Rose and niece Emma Joy Rose of Richmond, Texas. As well as numerous family and friends. He touched so many lives with love and laughter. He will be missed beyond measure. Celebration of life services will be held at Vanderbilt Christian Life Center @ 11 am Saturday July 12th, 2025 in Vanderbilt, Texas. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Vanderbilt Baptist Church. Checks can be mailed to: Vanderbilt Baptist Church Building Fund; PO BOX 177; Vanderbilt, Tx 77991.
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