Joe C. Escamilla, Jr. age 71 of Nordheim, formerly Corpus Christi, Texas passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020. He was born October 13, 1948 in Sinton, Texas to the late Jose M. Escamilla and Emma C. Escamilla. After Joe graduated from Banquete High School, he served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era, from 1968 to 1969. He served on the USS Brush and the USS Brinkley Bass - one a destroyer, the other a guided missile destroyer; he was a throttle man in the main control...

Ricky Lynn Hayles Sr., 60, of Yorktown passed away Tues. Sept. 22, 2020. He was born March 7, 1960 in San Angelo to Mackey Roach Vogel and the late Huey DeWayne Hayles. Ricky was a jack of all trades and loved his Harley. He was a truck driver for many years and loved to dance. He is survived by his mother Mackey Vogel, wife Bonnie Hayles, sons Ricky Lynn Hayles Jr, Dusty Earl Hayles, Jaden Ishmael, Chris Williamson, Dakota Ishmael, daughters Holly Anderson, and Tiffany Mendez, 13...

Antonio Guerrero Jr., 83, of Yorktown, passed away Sat., Sept. 19, 2020. He was born Oct. 30, 1936 in Cotton Patch to Romula Guerrero Chavana and raised by his grandfather, the late Antonio Guerrero Sr. He is survived by daughters Sonia (Adolfo) Herrera of Kyle, Elsa Guerrero of Austin, Anna (Manny) Ruiz of Leander, Dora Guerrero, Theresa Guerrero of Kyle, sons Antonio Guerrero Jr. of Yorktown, Martin (Gloria) Guerrero of Yorktown and Fabian Guerrero of Luling. Antonio is also survived by...

Everest James Ledwig, 81 of Meyersville, entered into eternal rest with his family at his side on Friday September 18, 2020. He was born in Dobskyville, Texas in Goliad County on September 30, 1938 to the late Pete and Susie Burda Ledwig. Everest married Martha Seiler on May 23, 1964 in Meyersville, Texas at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church.     Everest served in the Army National Guard for 6 years and moved to Meyersville after serving to pursue his dream in farming and...

Ruth Brandt, 86, of Yorktown passed away Wed. Sept. 16, 2020. She was born March 26, 1934 in Yorktown to the late Willie and Adeline Machost Schaller. She graduated salutatorian of Yorktown High School Class of 1952. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and enjoyed attending circle meetings. She loved her family, was a talented seamstress, had a green thumb and was a wonderful cook. She also enjoyed her Bunco club gatherings with her friends. She worked with Southwestern...

Johnny Waggoner, 75, of Yorktown passed away Sunday Sept. 13, 2020.  He was born Feb. 4, 1945 in Corpus Christi, TX to Lila June Holland Waggoner and the late Curtis Waggoner.  Johnny served in the US Army and was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. Johnny was preceded in death by his father, wife Carol Waggoner and son Peter Waggoner. He is survived by his mother, sister Patricia Gracey, brothers David Waggoner and William Waggoner. Due to the covid health situation...

Francisco Vasquez Sr., 86, of Yorktown passed away Sat. Sept. 12, 2020. He was born July 2, 1934 in Yorktown to the late Jose and Maria Moreno Vasquez. He was well known in Yorktown for his carpentry work and strong work ethic in getting the job done right. He was also known for his sense of humor and willingness to always lend a helping hand to those in his community. Francisco or better known as Pancho to his friends and family enjoyed playing bingo and always looking for that big win. He...

Roland Joe Diebel, 102, of Weesatche passed away Wed. Sept. 9, 2020. He was born Feb. 3, 1918 in Weesatche to the late Edward and Emilie Sauermilch Diebel. Roland married the love of his life on March 10, 1940. He is survived by his son Glenn (Janice) Diebel, daughter Karen (Paul) Kirchner, grandchildren Chad (Gaylynn) Diebel, Brent (Sabina) Diebel, Christine Kirchner, Angela Kirchner, Trinten Sylvester-Diebel, Tabetha Sylvester-Diebel, great grandchildren Dalton Sturm, Jayden Diebel, Grant...

Ernell Mueller Niemeier, 90, of Yorktown passed away Monday Sept. 7, 2020.  She was born Dec. 24, 1929 in Westhoff, TX to the late August and Annie Kroll Mueller.  She as a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Friends of the Library and she enjoyed traveling and playing dominoes. She is survived by her sons William “Bill” (Debbie) Niemeier and Mark (Tracey) Niemeier, grandchildren William Clarence Niemeier, Ward Edward (Kayla) Niemeier, Katie (Caleb) Gips, and Samantha...

Willie Henry Goehring, 84, of Nordheim passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020. He was born December 13, 1935, in Weesatche, Texas to the late Alfred and Lillian (Landgrebe) Goehring. Willie met his wife, Alma Jean Fuhrken, in Nordheim. They were married on December 8, 1957 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church. He worked at Fox Alignment, Haggard Biscuit Company, and Alamo Iron Works, all in San Antonio. In August of 1979 they moved the family to Nordheim to help with the family farm and spent...