Recent Obituaries
Arthur Friesenhahn
Jun 3, 2009
Arthur L. Friesenhahn, age 89 of Selma, Texas, passed away on June 3, 2009. Arthur served his country during WWII from 1942 until 1945 in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his wife Carolyn, & daughter Denise. Arthur is survived by his sons, Loren, Jerry, Perry, & Terry Friesenhahn; daughters, Kandy Combs, Tammy Avalos, & Sharon...
Ruth Colston
May 31, 2009
Ruth W. Colston, age 73 of Schertz, Texas, passed away on May 31, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Robert Leon Colston and her parents, Marvie Lee and Lula Wells. Ruth is survived by her son, Robert Mark Colston, Sr. and daughters, Cynthia Leigh Colston and Patricia Colston, both of Schertz, TX; sister, Dot...
A.S. Heller
May 29, 2009
A.S. Duke Heller, age 65 of Marion, beloved husband, father, grandfather and respected businessman, passed away on May 29, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Linda Heller; mother, Mildred Heller Whitney & husband, Roy; sons, Robert & Nick Heller; daughter, Juanita Clifford; brother, Steve Heller; sisters, Lee Beck and Alberta Barrett and eight grandchildren. Visitation will be held from...
Timothy Martin
May 28, 2009
On May 28, 2009, Timothy Paul Martin passed away after a long and hard fought battle with cancer. Tim was born in Evreux, France to the late Lee and Shirley Martin. His enthusiasm and devotion to teaching made him a memorable figure to countless children for more than twenty years. He is best remembered for his giving nature and was...
Rebecca Montfort
May 27, 2009
RENE MONTFORT, 69, of Converse,TX, entered into rest May 27, 2009 in San Antonio, TX. She was born April 25, 1940 in Cleveland, OH. She served in the U.S.ARMY (WAC) from 9-25-59 to 10-02-61, Army Reserve from 10-17-74 to 7-31-79, U.S.ARMY 08-01-79 to 07-31-98 retiring with the rank of MSGT. She received the Legion of Merit award along with many...
Samuel Pearis
May 24, 2009
A "hillbilly" from West Virginia and an "adopted Texan". A professional soldier, defender of God & Country and a recruiter of Baptist missionaries. These terms describe Colonel Samuel P. Pearis, IV who died on May 24, 2009 from Pulmonary Fibrosis. Born in the coal mining town of Mullens, WV on January 22, 1931, he graduated from high school in the...
Lt. Adams
May 22, 2009
Lt. Col. Richard J. Dick Adams (USAF Ret.), a resident of Schertz, passed away May 22, 2009. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1929 and spent most of his childhood in Lodi, California working with his Dad on a dairy farm and his Mom in the Adams Bakery. He married the love of his life, Fleta in 1951 and...
Lt. Adams
May 22, 2009
Lt. Col. Richard J. Dick Adams (USAF Ret.), a resident of Schertz, passed away May 22, 2009. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1929 and spent most of his childhood in Lodi, California working with his Dad on a dairy farm and his Mom in the Adams Bakery. He married the love of his life, Fleta in 1951 and...
Carl Riley
May 22, 2009
Carl Michael Mike Riley passed away peacefully at home on May 22, 2009 in Schertz, Texas. Mike was born November 19, 1936 in Victoria, Texas. He was the third of five children born to Claude A. and Dorothy Murphy Riley who preceded him in death, as well as brothers Buddy and Doug and sister Mary Jo Johnston. He graduated from...
Joann Pendley
May 21, 2009
JoAnn Pendley was born to Charles & A.Z. (Rowe) Baker on July 28, 1932 in Coolidge, Arizona. She passed away in Live Oak, Texas surrounded by her loving family on May 21, 2009 at the age of 76 . JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Jolanda Pendley; son, Larry Pendley and daughter-in-law, Liz Pendley. She is survived...
Lee Deets
May 19, 2009
Lee A. Deets was born on October 17, 1948 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Lee passed away on May 19, 2009 in Seguin, Texas at the age of 60. Lee is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca Deets; sons, Christopher Lambard, of Seguin, TX, Mathew McPherson, of CO; daughter, Brianne Gentry of CO; brothers Mark Brawley & wife Shannon, of Tulsa, OK,...
Drew Clarke-Cortez
May 16, 2009
Drew Brian Clarke-Cortez, Heavens Very Special Child, was sent to us as a gift on February 17, 1986. Given to us on borrowed time, his Journey is complete as he joined our Lord on May 16, 2009. He is survived by his parents, Nancy & David; his brothers, Aaron, D.J., Joshua; his sisters, Molly and Carla; grandparents, Frank and Maria...
Drew Clarke-Cortez
May 16, 2009
Drew Brian Clarke-Cortez, Heavens Very Special Child, was sent to us as a gift on February 17, 1986. Given to us on borrowed time, his Journey is complete as he joined our Lord on May 16, 2009. He is survived by his parents, Nancy & David; his brothers, Aaron, D.J., Joshua; his sisters, Molly and Carla; grandparents, Frank and Maria...
Jacqueline Huffman
May 14, 2009
Jacqueline Elizabeth Huffman born October 3rd 1929 in Pikeville, KY passed away May 14th 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, James Paul Huffman. She was survived by her sons; James & wife, Julie and Dan & fiance, Sondra; grandchildren, James, Brandy, Connor, Samantha, Candace, Steven, Deana, Justin, Travis; 9 great grandchildren and many beloved...
Delores Little
May 9, 2009
Delores Little, beloved wife and mother passed away Saturday May 9, 2009. Her passing ends a series of matriarchs, started by her mother Ruby Mingus, and carried on by her and her sisters Norma Holson and Billie Corbin. Delores is survived by her husband of 50 years, Dallis Little, her children Randy Little and Brenda Schmoekel, her 5 grandchildren, Lindsay...
Eddie Ball Jr.
May 8, 2009
Eddie Ball, Jr. was born to Eddie & Dovie Ball on April 12, 1933 in Midland City, Alabama. Eddie passed away on May 8, 2009 in Schertz, Texas. Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie & Dovie; sisters, Shirley Carr, Shiron Chapman; and brother, Edward Ball. Eddie is survived by his loving wife, Laura Ball; daughters, Brenda Perry,...
Denny Findley
May 8, 2009
Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather Denny Findley was called home by the Lord on Friday, May 8, 2009 at the age of 60. He will always be remembered for his unwavering faith in Jesus Christ and spreading the word of God. For the last 10 years, Denny had a weekly Bible study at the prison in Lockhart, TX. He...
Clifton Wetz
May 8, 2009
Clifton H. Wetz was born to Bruno & Tosca (Schumann) Wetz on November 3, 1926 in Marion, Texas. Clifton passed away on May 8, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. Clifton is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Kathryn Wetz; sons, Cliff Wetz, Jr., John David Wetz & wife, Dianna, Steven Scott Wetz & wife, Susan; daughter, (Princey) Kathy...
Timothy Awbrey
May 6, 2009
Timothy B. Awbrey was born to Jeff & Earnestean Awbrey on February 3, 1950 in Texas City, Texas. Timothy passed away on May 6, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 59. Timothy was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents, Jeff & Earnstean Awbrey and brother, Joe Awbrey. Timothy is survived by his loving wife, Fran M....
Roy Wallace
May 6, 2009
Roy E. Wallace was born April 22, 1920 and entered the loving arms of the Lord May 6, 2009 at his home in Schertz, Texas. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, teacher, coach and friend to many. Roy grew up and played high school football in Missouri where his 1938, 39, and 40 teams went undefeated. He served...