All Obituaries

William "Bill" Dale McFarland, Sr. 83 of Edna, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 in Victoria, Texas.  Bill was born on Friday, September 10, 1937 in Wewoka, Seminole County, Oklahoma to Robert Sylvester McFarland and Lenora Mae Morrison McFarland. After graduating from High School, Bill graduated from Stephen F. Austin University and also Southwestern Baptist Theology Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. In 1964 Bill married Linda Derrick, and together they raised two sons....

Bobby R. Crisp, 85, of Inez, Texas passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021. He was born on February 16, 1935 in Edna, Texas to Ray and Ruth Crisp. In 1957 Bobby married the love of his life, Helen Grimes, and together they raised their wonderful loving family. Bobby is survived by his wife; Helen Crisp, son Bobby and Doni Crisp, daughters; Christy Crisp and Kim Crisp Williamson and Dean, also his  seven grandchildren and fourteen-great-grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by...

EDNA: Martin J. Muschalek, 91 of Edna, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Martin was born on Saturday, October 26, 1929 to John and Victoria Muschalek in Vanderbilt, Texas.  There was a private family graveside service on Saturday, January 23rd at Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery. Martin was a member of the American Legion, The Knights of Columbus, and St. Agnes Catholic Church.  He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Norma Lee, their children; Pam Vitek and Tom,...

Clarence "Eldred" Bergstrom, Sr. of Edna, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at the age of 101.  Eldred was born on Wednesday, January 14, 1920 to Clarence David and Myrtle Mae Wyer Bergstrom at home outside of Louise, Texas.  He graduated Salutatorian in the first graduating class of Louise High School. Eldred attended Texas A&I in Kingsville, TX  before joining the Army Corps on December 2, 1941, just 5 days before the attack on Pearl Harbor.  He...

James Preston Howell, Sr. 81, of Edna, left this earth to go to his forever home with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 17, 2021. James was born on Saturday, April 15, 1939 in Bartlet, Texas to Leo Donley Howell and Julia Ann Brown Howell.  James married the love of his life, Theresa Sabrsula on September 3, 1960 in Rosenberg, Texas, and together they raised their loving family.  James is survived by his wife Theresa Sabrsula Howell, sons; James Howell, Jr. and his wife...

Susie Simons, 89 of Port Lavaca, Texas passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021.  She was born on Thursday, September 4, 1931 to Darrell Jordan and Katie Garrett Jordan.  In her younger years, Susie was an avid reader and enjoyed playing Canasta Card Game with her friends from Olivia.  She was also a member of the First United Methodist Church in Palacios. Susie is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Edwin "Sonny" Simons and is survived by her daughters;...

Jason Garland Jones, of Victoria, passed away on Sunday, December 27,2020, at the age of 44.  He was born in Ganado on Monday, October 11, 1976 to Magdalyn C. Jones, and the late Daniel G. Jones.  Jason spent the last 3 years caring for our mother in her time of need.  He now joins our Dad, we are sure they both have a "fish on" with their big smile that we will surely miss. He is survived by his mother, sisters, Shannon Herzner and her spouse Bill, Kristi Moritz...

Lucia Gonzalez, 57, of Edna went to her forever home on Thursday, December 10, 2020 surrounded by her family.  She was born on Wednesday, December 12, 1962 in Tlaquiltenango, Mexico to Rosa Maria Brito Leon.  Lucia is survived  by her family, her husband, Steve Gonzalez, daughters, Guadalupe Green, Anabel Mejia, sons, Ruben Mejia, Arturo Mejia and Jose Brito, her grandchildren, Brandon Green, Alyssa Mejia, Jaylynn Mejia and Arturo Mejia, Jr. sisters, Alicia Flor Norma,...

John George Koop, Jr. "Duner", 78 of Port Alto, Texas passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 in Victoria. Duner was born in Victoria to Milvie and John Koop, Sr. on May 27, 1942. He attended school in Vanderbilt, graduated from Industrial High School and attended Sam Houston State College in Huntsville, He retired as manager from Rice Belt Elevator in Edna.  He is preceded in death by his parents. Duner is survived by is wife of 41 years, Linda Stowe Koop, Children; Curt...

Jerry Don Bassham, of Ganado, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on November 30, 2020 at the age of 73. He was born to J.D. and Thelma Bassham on July 13, 1947 in Velasco, Texas and moved to Ganado in 1957 where he attended school and graduated with the class of 1966. Having been Jr. High sweethearts, he and his wife of 55+ years, Faye Freeman Bassham resided and raised their two children, Beverly Bassham Poulton and Jerry Don Bassham, ll in Ganado. He owned and operated...