Stephen Wade Kenne, 70, of Missouri City, passed away on September 29, 2026. He was born on January 21, 1956, to Clifton and Aileen Kenne. On May 13, 1978, he married Janie Korth, beginning a marriage that spanned 48 years and a family that would grow to include two daughters and six grandchildren. Stephen graduated from Cuero High School, where he was a proud member of two state championship football teams. He later earned a degree in petroleum engineering from Texas A&I University in ...

Janet Sievers Powell, 77, of Yorktown passed away Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. She was born Dec. 26, 1948 in Cuero, TX to Roland and Pauline Lemke Sievers. She married the love of her life Clarence “Sonny” Powell on August 19, 1967. Janet and two other ladies helped raise over $85,000 to help organize the Yorktown EMS and Yorktown Medical Clinic along with many other community members. She is survived by her husband Clarence “Sonny” Powell, Alana Powell and wife Erin, ...

Colonel Edward James Head, beloved husband, father, grandfather, educator, Air Force Colonel, and friend, passed away Sept. 24, 2026 at the age of 85 after a life marked by service, family, faith, generosity, and accomplishment. Edward was born on Dec. 29, 1940 to Eugene and Emma Herndon Head. He was a devoted husband of 63 years to Norma Jean (Wahl) Head, a father who set high standards and encouraged his two children, and a proud grandfather of three, and great-grandfather of three who ...

Arlene DeForest, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother died on September 18, 2026 at the age of 81. She was born May 10, 1945, in Victoria, Texas to the late Alois and Emilee Bethke Krueger, she grew up in Goliad County and graduated from Goliad High School. Arlene married Alvin DeForest on September 21, 1963 and together they made their home in Ander/Goliad County where they raised two children. Her various jobs included Teacher’s Aide, County Attorney Secretary, ...

Sara Judith VanAken Taylor, a devoted mother, friend, sister, and decades long community leader passed away peacefully at home on September 9, 2026. She is proceeded in death by her parents Gertrude and John VanAken, her brother John VanAken, and her husband Geary Taylor. Born to the late John S. and Gertrude Cowdery VanAken, Judy grew up in Bartlesville, OK, where she graduated from College High School in 1959. She attended the University of Oklahoma where she earned a Bachelor of Science ...

Jo Ann Hoelscher, 86, of Nordheim passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026. She was born November 19, 1939 in Corpus Christi to Norwick “Buddy” and Edna Joly Gravett. Jo Ann was a loving wife and devoted homemaker who found great joy in caring for children. She also had a tender heart for animals and was always willing to open her home and heart to any homeless animal in need. Her caring and compassionate nature was evident in the love she gave so freely to both people and animals ...

Barbara Ann Thedin, 79, of Mission Valley passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026.  She was born May 14, 1947 in Cuero, Texas to Adolph and Sophie Kenne Koopmann. Barbara married Craig Thedin on September 19, 1969 at St. Paul Lutheran church in Yorktown.  She is survived by her husband Craig Thedin, of Mission Valley, daughter Lori (Jason) Collins, of Goliad and grandson Conner Collins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adolph and Sophie Koopmann. Visitation will be 9 ...

Dennis Phillips, 80, of Yorktown, Texas passed away on August 27, 2026. Dennis was born September 24, 1945 in Chico, California to Clyde and Clara Wilson Phillips. Dennis married Susan Howard on December 23, 1972. Dennis is survived by his wife of 53 years, Susan Phillips, granddaughter Caytlyn (Travis) Cahoun; brother-in-law William “Jolly” Howard; Tiffani Hilburn, sister, Shirey (Greg) Salvo; nephews, David A. Murray and Toby Murray, and niece Victoria Howard. Dennis is ...

Our precious baby boy Zion James Blaylock, passed away on August 24, 2026. Zion was born on August 14, 2026 in Victoria and is the son of Destiny Longoria of Yorktown and Jordan Blaylock of Cuero. Our precious Zion’s life with us was far too short, but the love he brought into our lives will last forever. From the moment he was born, he was surrounded by love, held close, kissed, prayed over, and cherished every single day. His Nana sang to him from the day he entered this world until ...

Larry Henze, 84, of Yorktown went to see his Heavenly Father Tuesday, August 18, 2026. He was born July 15, 1942 in Yorktown to Norris and Bernice Schulz Henze. He was baptized into the faith November 15, 1942 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Larry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He married the love of his life, Elaine Schoenherr , on February 3, 1963, and together they raised three daughters. Larry attended DeVry University in Chicago before enlisting in the ...