Obituaries

Jimmy Dale Contreras

Jimmy Dale Contreras

Apr 22, 2023

Jimmy Dale Contreras, age 45 passed away on April 23, 2023.

He was born June 11th 1977 in Hearne, Texas, to Patricia and Jimmy Smith. He was the oldest of 4 boys.

 Jimmy married Melissa Contreras and they shared a life together in Hearne.

He leaves behind 3 brothers Gary, Marvin,& Jonathan, 7 children   Alex, Angelica,  Allan, Joe, Eric,...

Gloria Ann White

Gloria Ann White

Apr 22, 2023

Gloria Ann White, age 82, passed away with her three loving daughters by her side, on Saturday, April 22, 2023. 

She was born on Christmas Eve, 1940, the daughter of Bud and Marie Reed.

Gloria married Eugene White on May 28, 1983 and from this union, love and laughter brought together two families. 

She will be remembered as a wife,...

Tom "Paco" Campos

Tom "Paco" Campos

Apr 10, 2023

 

Tom “Paco” Campos, 89, of Bryan, TX was called home on April 10, 2023 in Bryan.  Celebration of Life Services will be held on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Memorial Funeral Home in Hearne, TX at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at Providence Cemetery in Branchville, TX.  

Tom was born in San Gabriel, TX on October 16, 1933 to...

Bonnie J Malkey

Bonnie J Malkey

Apr 9, 2023

 

Bonnie Jean Moore Malkey, age 80, passed away April 9th with her family by her side.

She was born on May 23rd, 1942, the daughter of James E. Moore and Faye Vann Moore.

Bonnie met the love of her life at the school house, in Waco, TX, during a children’s program.

They were married on January 8th 1972, and...

Lana Dianne Hoyt Russell

Lana Dianne Hoyt Russell

Apr 8, 2023

Lana Diane Hoyt -Russell, 75, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at her home in Hearne, Texas. Services will take place Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church in Hearne, TexasDiane was born on May 8, 1947 to Odis and Thelma Hoyt. She was a lifelong resident of Hearne. Before Diane's health declined, she experienced life...

James Wilburn Dixon

James Wilburn Dixon

Mar 29, 2023

 

James Wilburn Dixon, 76, of Franklin Texas, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023.

 

His beautiful blue eyes and sweet smile will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

James was born on August 1, 1946 to Ernest Wilburn and Marie A. Rodgers Dixon in Cherokee County, Texas.

 

After graduating from high school James joined the...

Ramona Mendoza

Ramona Mendoza

Mar 24, 2023

Ramona DeLeon Mendoza, age 89, passed away on March 24, 2023. She was born in Rio Hondo, Texas  on March 28, 1933 to Felix and Maria DeLeon.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Magdaleno Mendoza, daughter Lydia Mendoza and her son Magdaleno Mendoza Jr.

She is survived by four children, Guadalupe Mata and husband, Carlos Ruiz of Hearne,...

Steven Clark Gable

Steven Clark Gable

Mar 18, 2023

In the early morning hours of March 18, 2023, Steven Clark Gable, son and brother, was called home. Steven was born on May 20, 1971 to Chalmers and Elaine Gable.

       Steven is preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents, brother-in-law Kyle Voss, stepsister Traci Timmins and nephew Ryan Riojas.

       He is survived...

Jose "Capo" Tovias

Jose "Capo" Tovias

Mar 15, 2023

Jose “Capo” Tovias passed away peacefully on March 15th, 2023.He was born on November 25th, 1984 in Hearne Texas.

He was a loving and wonderful son, brother, friend, and loved one to many.

More than anything, Capo loved spending time with his mom, and making memories with his friends and family. He enjoyed listening to music, cooking, and watching his...

Kathryn Owings

Kathryn Owings

Mar 9, 2023

Kathryn “Kitty” Owings died peacefully in her sleep just before dawn on Thursday. March 9th, in Bryan, Texas at the age of 97 years old. She is preceded by her loving husband, Johnny. She is survived by her 3 children: Nancy and Doug Crouch, Molly and Bill Schraub, and Scott and Lisa Owings. Her six grandchildren, Josh, Zack and Kaitlin...

Sandra Ruth Slay-Timko

Sandra Ruth Slay-Timko

Jan 31, 2023

Sandra Ruth Slay-Timko, passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2023 at her home after a short illness.  She was only 72 years old.  Sandra, known as Nonni to her grandchildren, died quietly, in the same way she lived.  The family is deeply saddened and shocked by her sudden death.  Sandra was born on February 26, 1950 in Cameron, TX to...

Thomas Melvin "Mel" Davenel

Thomas Melvin "Mel" Davenel

Jan 31, 2023

Mel Davenel fought a good fight that ended peacefully on January 31, 2023.

On June 12, 1951, Leon and Ruth Davenel welcomed a son, Mel Davenel, born in Hearne, Texas.  He joined an older brother, Phil. Mel attended the Hearne Independent School District graduating from Hearne High School in 1969.  After high school, Mel attended Lamar State College of Technology...

Rose Castilleja

Rose Castilleja

Jan 30, 2023

 

Rose Marie Ruiz Castilleja was born on December 1, 1953 to George and Josephine L. Ruiz of Hearne, and she remained in Hearne until she passed away on January 30, 2023.

Survivors include:

Her husband of 49 years, Uvaldo (Rudy) Castilleja of Hearne.

Sons: Michael Castilleja and his wife O’Breka of Bryan, David Castilleja of College Station

 Alfonso (Ponch)...

Juan Garcia

Juan Garcia

Jan 23, 2023

Juan Garcia of Hearne, TX was born March 16, 1924 to Apolonio and Isabel Garcia. He passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at the age of 98 years. Juan was the fourth of six children. He married Josefina Chavez in San Benito, TX, on March 21, 1948. They later moved to Hearne. They were married for 62 years and to this...

Wanda Jonell "Granny" Moore

Wanda Jonell "Granny" Moore

Jan 12, 2023

Wanda Jonell “Granny” Moore, 85 of Hearne, TX passed away on January 12, 2023. Granny was born in Hillsboro, TX on February 5, 1937 to Rex C. Lewis and Edna Thiessen. She married the love of her life, John Frank Moore on June 20, 1955 in Hillsboro, TX. In this union they were blessed with three children.

 

Granny’s true...

Forrest Michael McCormick

Forrest Michael McCormick

Jan 7, 2023

Forrest Michael McCormick, 52, of Hearne passed away at 4:51 P.M. on January 7th, 2023.

 

Mike was born in Bryan, Texas on July 25, 1970 to Wayne and Wilma McCormick.

 

He graduated from Hearne High School in the class of 1989.

 

On November 1, 2003 he married Windy L. McCormick and from this union he had...

Bonnie G Richards

Bonnie G Richards

Jan 6, 2023

Mrs. Bonnie Richards was born on August 4, 1931 to Hugh and Ruby Martin in Butterfield, Arkansas, and passed away in Houston, Texas on January 6, 2023 at the age of 91, surrounded by her family. 

Bonnie moved to Houston, Texas around 1950 to attend business school.  She met and married  Vernon Chamblee, Sr. in 1951 and two children were...

Anita Kathryn Dore

Anita Kathryn Dore

Dec 23, 2022

Anita Kathryn Dore’ of Houston Texas, passed unexpectedly on 12-23-22. Her family is deeply saddened and shocked by her death. Anita was born on June 8, 1959 in Austin, attended Lutheran High School, and lived in Houston most of her life. She will be laid to rest in a private funeral at the Calvert Cemetery in Calvert Texas.

Anita graduated...

Audentha (Dentha) Adell Hay

Audentha (Dentha) Adell Hay

Dec 16, 2022

Audentha Adell Hay, 84 of Hearne (Blackjack Community), Texas went to be with her Lord on December 16, 2022.

She passed away peacefully with family by her side listening to her favorite song, Old, Old Path.

 

“Dentha” loved her dog, Tink. She also loved sewing, crafting, jewelry making and most recently, coloring every day.

 

She loved...

Sandra Kay Crouch

Sandra Kay Crouch

Dec 15, 2022

 

Sandra Kay was born September 23 1953 to Billy Kent and Dorothy Doherty in San Antonio, TX.  When she was 5 years old the family moved to Hearne where she lived for the rest of her life. She grew up with her younger sister Kathy and brother Steve. At 10 years old Sandra gave her heart to the Lord...

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