Jesse Flores
Mr. Jesse Flores, 21, of Lockhart, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2000.
Rosary was at 8 pm, Monday, July 31, in the Chapel of the DeLeon Funeral Home.
Funeral Mass was at 10 am, Tuesday, August 1, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Mr. Flores is survived by his father, Antonio Flores, step-mother, Hattie Flores, both of Lockhart; sister, Lisa Mendoza of Dale; nephews, J.R. and A.J; grandmother, Ramona Mendoza of Lockhart; grandfather, Antonio Flores Sr., of Austin; aunts and uncles, Mario and Gloria Flores, David Mendoza, Ruby and Manuel Rodriguez, Walter and Maria Deznowski, Susie Mendoza and Robert Ortiz, Maria Beck and Seth Levine, all of Lockhart, Archie Fleming, Wenrick and Carol Fleming, of Watertown, NY, Ramona and Robert Hughes of Croghan, NY, Lloyd Beck of Dale, Tony Flores of Austin, Mike Samaro of Lockhart, numerous cousins, great-aunts and great-uncles.
Serving as pallbearers were Jared Beck, Shane Beck, Chris Flores, Kevin Ortiz, Pete Albarez, and Manuel Castillo. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Archie Fleming Jr., Michael Mendoza, Marcos Mendoza, and Tony Flores Jr.
Services under the direction of Samuel DeLeon & Son / DeLeon Funeral Home.

Viola Erna Halliburton
Viola Erna Halliburton, age 83, of Lockhart, died Thursday, August 3, 2000. She was born in Kingsbury, Texas on February 5, 1917, the daughter of August and Bertha Schuchardt Engelke. She was a member of the Lutheran Church. She worked many years as a waitress for various cafes. She finished her career as a Nurses Aide at the Golden Age Nursing Home. She married Larkin Monroe Halliburton on March 14, 1962 in Lockhart. He preceded her in death on May 21, 1999.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Norman and Ferdy Engelke and an infant sister.
Survivors include her son, Kenneth Ewald and wife, Pam of Lockhart; Daughter, Barbara Buckner and husband, Danny of Lockhart; Brothers, Milton Engelke and Preston Engelke both of Seguin; Grandchildren, Courtney Marie Ewald Cardosa and Tammy Buckner; and Good Friend and Companion, Elaine Rader; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 5, at McCurdy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Goodman officiating. Burial followed at Memory Lawn Memorial Park in Martindale.
Pallbearers were Miles R. Engelke, Jimmy Franks, Vernon Engelke, Phil Seidenberger, Larry Engelke, and A.H. “Pete” Schulze.
Arrangements by McCurdy Funeral Home, Lockhart.

Clara C. Hastings
Clara C. Hastings, age 78, of Lockhart died July 31, 2000. Mrs. Hastings was born September 11, 1920 in Waxahachie, Texas to Nathan and Annie Flemings Davis.
Funeral services were held at 11 am August 5, at St. John’s United Baptist Church with Rev. J.E. Morris, Jr. officiating. Interment followed in Hooks Cemetery.
Mrs. Hastings is survived by her sisters, Esther Jean Branch of Lockhart, Annette Duke of Evanston, Illinois, and Cordelia Miller of Richmond, Virginia; Granddaughter, Charity Darden of Corpus Christi.
Serving as pallbearers were, Howard Branch, Marvin Evans, Rathers Asberry, Walter L. Pinchback, Eric Duke, and Farris Brawley, Jr. Honorary pallbearers named were, Cleveland Grant, Jamar Evans, Freeman Thompson, and Een Duke.
Arrangements with Eeds Funeral Home, Lockhart.

Clarence Albert Pritchard
Clarence Albert Pritchard, 91, of Granbury, formerly of Dale, died August 4, 2000. Mr. Pritchard was born December 8, 1908 in Brownwood, Texas to George W. and Mary Lucinda Trammel Pritchard. He was united in marriage to Mary Alice Barber, September 1, 1933 in Dale. Mr. Pritchard was a retired carpenter and a member of the Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm August 9 in the chapel of the Eeds Funeral Home with Bro. Bob Hailey officiating. Interment followed in the Liberty Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were, Billy Tyler, Michael Pritchard, Patrick Pritchard, Timothy Pritchard, Terry Pritchard, and Shawn Pritchard.
Mr. Pritchard is survived by his wife, Mary Alice Pritchard of Granbury; sons and their wives, Louis Odell and Ursula Pritchard of Granbury, Donnie Clint and Kay Pritchard of Scurry, Texas, and Douglas Lynn and Vivien Pritchard of Union Center, South Dakota; Step-brothers, Estelle Lackey Jr. of Washington State, and Lawrence Lackey of Luling.
He was affectionately known as “Pop” to his five grandchildren and their spouses, Michael and Tiffany Pritchard, Patrick and Janice Pritchard, Timothy and Estella Pritchard, Terry and Latrice Pritchard, and Shawn and Gidget Pritchard all of the Dallas, Fort Worth area as well as his ten great-grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren and spouses, and seven step-great-grandchildren and spouses.
Mr. Pritchard was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Vella Pritchard Barber and Edna Lois Pritchard.
Arrangements with Eeds Funeral Home, Lockhart.

Wallie L. Riedel
Wallie L. Reidel, age 98, of Lockhart passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2000. Ms. Riedel was born September 9, 1901 to William Schutzeberg and Alice (Wisian) Schutzeberg in Hays County.
She was united in marriage to Emil Riedel in Uhland, Texas on January 22, 1922, at which time they moved to Lockhart.
Wallie Riedel is survived by a daughter-in-law, Lorene Riedel; grandson, Nile Riedel and wife Dana; great granddaughters, Loren Riedel and Kate Riedel, all of New Braunfels; a sister-in-law, Cora Schutzeberg; numerous nieces and nephews and dear friend, Dorothy Anderson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sons Grafton and Calvin, baby Riedel, two brothers, Alfred and Ludwig Schutzeberg and a sister, Olga Kirchoff.
Mrs. Riedel had lived in Lockhart at her home, later moving to the Greens Retirement Community in Lockhart where she lived for 14 years before recently moving to the Golden Age Home. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at 3 pm on Saturday, August 5, at Eeds Funeral with the Reverend Carolyn Rosenbaum officiating. Burial was at Lockhart City Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were Charles Kraft, Herbert Schwerdtfeger, Jerome Schutzeberg, Roy Schutzeberg, Larry Schutzeberg, David Schutzeberg, Otto Riedel Jr., and Nile Riedel.
The family thanks al of her caregivers for the love and care she received the last few years, especially Josephine Ramirez who was there on a daily basis. A special thanks also goes to the staff at the Golden Age Home and to Hospice of Austin. Her family mourns her passing, but rejoices that she led such a full and long life. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Lockhart, or to the Charity of your choice.

- Preston “Bubba”Cheatham
Preston “Bubba” Cheatham, age 70, of Lytton Springs died Thursday, October 12, 2000. He was born in Leesville, Texas on May 6, 1930, the son of Isaac and Maydell Dinges Cheatham. He was a member of Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Sheriff Association and Herford Association. He was in the US Army and USMC during the Korean War in the Panama Canal Zone. He married Faye Scholtz on June 16, 1957 in Ruterville. He was preceded in death by a son, Lyle Cheatham in 1988.
Survivors include his wife, Faye Cheatham of Lytton Springs; daughter, Donna Faye Rabe and husband, Glenn of Seguin; brothers and sisters; Dorothy Weeks and husband Simeral of Premont, Clovis Cheatham and wife, Rella of Giddings, Gladys Sexton of Luling, Clarence Cheatham and wife, Mary Ann of Lockhart, Betty Jo Wagner and husband, Mike of Austin, Shirley Zimmerhanzel and husband, Tony of Kovar, Retha Cleghorn and husband, Bernard of Smithville, Johnny Cheatham of Lytton Springs, Ross Cheatham and wife, Jimi of Luling, Deborah Allen of Flatonia; Special nieces, Sheena, Sheree and Shawna, and Mother-in-law, Leonida Scholtz of Lytton Springs.
Funeral services were held, Saturday, October 14, at McCurday Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Stone officiating. Burial followed at Bunton Cemetery near Dale, Texas.
Pallbearers were Rusty Sexton, Cliff Mueggonberg, Randy Zimmerhanzel, Clarence Cheatham Sr., Chris Cheatham, Frank Cheatham, James Mills and Rusty Cleghorn. Honorary pallbearers were Forister Cardwell, Jay Whetsell, Ray Edwards Jr., and Rick Cheatham.
Those who wish may make memorials to Lytton Springs Methodist Church, 9195 FM 713, Dale, Texas 78616, or to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements by McCurdy Funeral Home, Lockhart.

Charlie Dean Pittman
Charlie Dean Pittman, 65, of Palacios, Texas died October 12, 2000 in Victoria, Texas. He was born December 11, 1934 in Lockhart, Texas to the late Lenford C. and Lillie Mae Harris Pittman. Mr. Pittman was a resident of Matagorda Co. the past 34 years, and a member of First Christian Church.
Survivors include wife, Peggy Pittman of Palacios; daughters and son-in-law, Peggy Jaunice “Sissy” and Brett Taylor of San Marcos, Karen Pittman of Mt. Belvieu, Texas; sons and daughter-in-law, Charles Luther and Rhonda Pittman of Pledger, Texas, Richard “Rick” Pittman of Baytown, Texas; brothers, Austin and Lonnie Pittman both of Lockhart; seven grandchildren, Melissa, Kristy and Richard Daugherty all of Baytown, Nicholas Pittman of Fairchild, Kaci Taylor of San Marcos, Roxanne Pittman of Pledger and Trish of Las Vegas, NV. He was preceded in death by his sister Lola Mae Reisinger.
Funeral services were held Sunday, October 15, at 2 pm, at the First Presbyterian Church of Palacios with Rev. Sam Starks and Reverends Andy and Janell Blair officiating. Interment followed at Palacios Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Charity of choice.
Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, Tx.

Leopoldo Rios
Leopoldo Rios of San Marcos passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at the age of 91.
Mr. Rios is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years Christina M. Rios; sons, Marcos L. Rios and wife Lupe of Austin, and Javier Rios and wife Kathy of Seguin; daughter, Amelia Marie Rios of San Marcos; four grandsons; one great granddaughter; and three great grandsons; sisters, Zoila Arroyo and husband Esteban of San Marcos and Hortencia Ramirez and husband Gonzalo of Los Angeles, CA; brothers, Raymond Rios and wife Beatrice of San Marcos, and Fidel Rios of Denton, Tx; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held Thursday, October 12, at 6 pm with vespers at 8 pm in the Thomason Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services were held Friday, October 13, at 10 am in the Thomason Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Memory Lawn Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to the Thomason Funeral Home, San Marcos, Tx.

- Joe Edward Anton
Joe Edward Anton, of Lockhart, Texas, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2000 at the age of 73. He was born August 19, 1927 to Edward Christian and Frieda Ella (Barsch) Anton in Lockhart, Texas.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Edith Dale Anton; a son, David Anton and wife Carolyn of Austin, Tx; two granddaughters, Becky and Bonnie Anton of Austin; a sister, Rosa Lee Powell of Luling; a brother-in-law, Tommy Sanders and wife Beth of Mart; and nephew, Scott Sanders of Austin, Tx.
Family was present for visitation, 6 - 8 pm, Tuesday, December 12, at McCurdy Funeral Home.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 13, at McCurdy Chapel with interment followed at the Luling City Cemetery. Reverend Gary Rodgers officiated.
Arrangements by McCurdy Funeral Home, Lockhart.

Alvino Cardenas Sr.
Our beloved Alvino Cardenas Sr., age 74, of San Marcos, Texas was called by our Savior to his eternal rest on December 10, 2000. He honored his country by serving in the U.S. Army during WWII.
He is survived by sons, Victor Cardenas of Minnesota, Alvino Cardenas Jr. of Germany; daughter, Gloria Cardenas of Minnesota; brothers, Albert Cardenas of Hereford, Tx., Don Cardenas of Amarillo, Tx.; sisters, Mary C. Vargas of San Marcos, Tx., Adela C. Fernandez, Lupe C. Soliz, both of Lockhart, Tx.; and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his brother,, Jesse Cardenas and sister, Felicitas C. Nino.
Recitation of Rosary was held Monday, December 11, at 7:30 at Los Angeles Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial was held Tuesday, at 12 noon, at St. John’s Catholic Church with Rev. Richard Wozniack C.M.F. officiating. Interment followed in San Juan Cemetery in Reedville, Tx.
Serving as pallbearers were immediate family members.
Arrangements under the direction of Villasenor Family-Los Angeles Funeral Home, San Marcos.

Vera Mae Garrett
Vera Mae Garrett, 86, of Red Rock died December 5, 2000 in Luling. Mrs. Garrett was born on May 8, 1914 in Galveston, Texas to Rachel Elizabeth Finck Yanch and Edwin Henry Yanch. She was united in marriage to Dr. Edwin E. Garrett in St. Louis, Missouri on December 17, 1945.
Gravesides services were held in Houston on December 7 by the George Lewis Funeral Home. Interment was in Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery in Houston. She is survived by her son Eddie Garrett and his wife Wyonda Garrett; two grandsons, Jesse and Eddie (III) Garrett; and two nephews, Ronnie Callahan and Danny Callahan.
Serving as honorary pallbearers were Roger Haug, Jim Crowley, Cecil Bethany, Al Uhlenhoff, Willie Bussa, Dr. William S. Banks and Edward C. Kruemmer.
In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials to be made to the Prevent Blindness Texas, 3211 W. Dallas, Houston, Texas 77019.
Arrangements by McCurdy Funeral Home, Lockhart.

Minerva Coopwood Lamb
Minerva Coopwood Lamb, of Austin, passed away Friday, December 8, 2000, at the age of 96. She was born May 31, 1904 to William C. and Rosa (Blunt) Coopwood in Lockhart, Texas. Mrs. Lamb is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Lamb in 1990.
She is survived by two daughters, Jean Benson and Anne Lamb; three grandchildren, Sandra Benson, Kay Arnold, and Carol Reed; two great-grandchildren, Sarah Arnold and Andrew Arnold all of Austin, TX.
Services were held Monday, December 11, at McCurdy Funeral Home. A private burial was followed at the Lockhart City Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements by McCurdy Funeral Home.

- Robert Lee Ewald
Robert Lee Ewald, age 62, of Lockhart died Monday, January 22, 2001. He was born in Caldwell County, Texas on October 29, l938, the son of Eddie and Lena Ehrlich Ewald. He married S. Ann Karnstetter on February l4, l963 in Lockhart.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Walter Ewald and Drue Ewald, sisters, Alma Sprouse and Amanda Vinson.
Survivors include his wife, S. Ann Ewald of Lockhart; daughters, Lisa Ann Thompson and husband, Joe of Cedar Park, and Michelle Marie Ewald of Lockhart; brothers, Bruno Ewald of Niederwald, Otto Ewald of Gonzales, Alvin Ewald of Austin and Preston Ewald of Colorado Springs, Colorado; sisters, Ida Petrosky of Lockhart and Della Barker of Georgetown.
Graveside services were held, Wednesday, January 24, 2001, at Polonia Cemetery in Caldwell County, Texas with Deacon Bill Long officiating.
Arrangements by McCurdy Funeral Home, Lockhart.

Alvin Joseph Wilhelm
“Red” to most, was the most giving and kind person you will ever meet. When ever you needed him, he was always there to lend a helping hand.
Alvin served in the military and received a World War II Victory Ribbon, a Good Conduct Medal, an American Theater Ribbon, A B.A.M.E. Theater Ribbon and two Bronze Service Stars.
Alvin was born on Dec. 30th, l922 to the late Mr. & Mrs. Andy Wilhelm of Rockne, Texas. He leaves to mourn: three brothers and one sister. Children: Monty Shores of Corpus Christi, Texas, Ann Rose Wilhelm Brite of Lockhart and Andy Justin Wilhelm of San Marcos, Texas., and a host of family and friends.

Claudie Asberry Jr.
Claudie Asberry Jr., 53, of Lockhart died January 14, 2001 in the Audie Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital in San Antonio. He was born January 8, l948 in Lockhart to Claudie and Annie Doris Teague Asberry. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War.
Funeral services were held at l:00 p.m. January 20 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Benjamin Smith officiating. Interment followed in Hooks Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were, Freddie M. Bennett, Robert Fuller, Leo Daniel Henderson, A.J. Lewis, Marcellus Moore, and Travis Branch.
Honorary pallbearers named were, Lucio, Homer Williams, Joe Roland, Raymond Butler, James Barlow and Thomas Lindsey. Mr. Asberry is survived by his mother, Annie Doris Asberry of Lockhart; son, Broderick Asberry of Lockhart.
He was preceded in death by his children, Claudie Asberry, III and Paula Asberry, his father Claudie Asberry Sr., brothers, Milton and John Henry Asberry. Three Aunts and four Uncles also preceded him in death.
Five grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends survive.
Arrangements with Eeds Funeral Home.

Pedro F. Ramirez
Mr. Pedro F. Ramirez, 80, of Lockhart, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2001. Recitation of the rosary was at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 21, 2001. Funeral mass was celebrated at l0:00 a.m. Monday, January 22, 2001 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Mr. Ramirez was preceded in death by his wife, Catalina Salas Ramirez, and a daughter, Estella Zuniga. He is survived by children, Pedro Ramirez, Jr., of Austin, Henry Ramirez, and wife, Linda, of San Marcos, Esther Garcia, and husband Hector, Edward Ramirez, all of Lockhart, sister, Connie Ramirez, of San Marcos, grandchildren, Bertha Z. Martinez, and husband Marty, Christina Zuniga, Lisa M. Garcia, Daniel Garcia, Pete Ramirez III, and wife Deborah, Amanda Ramirez, Miguel Ramirez, and McKenzie Ramirez. Serving as pallbearers were Daniel Garcia, Marty Ramirez, Pero Ramirez III, David Salas, Lucas Salas, and Carlos Garcia.
Arrangements under the direction of Samuel DeLeon and Son, DeLeon Funeral Home.

Sadie Marie Rector
Sadie Marie Rector, age 91, of Lockhart passed away Sunday, January 14, 2001. She was born in Lockhart, Texas on September l7, l909, the daughter of William J. and Viola B. Miles New. She married Walter Rector on December l4, l927 in McNiel, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Rector on July l5, l983; son, Jesse Glyn Rector on April 29, l999; sisters, Billie Blanche Raburn and Beatrice New, and brother, Bobby Lee New.
Survivors include her son, Jimmy Rector and wife Ana of Lockhart; daughter -in-law, Frances Rector of Buda, Brother -in-law, Robert Rayburn, Grandchildren; Kenneth Rector and wife, Cindy, Carla Little and husband, Jeff and James Rector; Great Grandchildren; Amy Rector, Jason Rector, John Little and Joshua Little.
Services were held Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at McCurdy Funeral Home Chapel in Lockhart with Rev. Wayne McCrary officiating. Burial followed at Lockhart City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Terry Bagwell, Joe Williams, Larry Bagwell, Jeff Little, Ken Rector and Tommy Raburn.
Arrangements by McCurdy Funeral Home, Lockhart.

Scottie Gayle Stevenson
Scottie Gayle Stevenson (January l5, l934-January 18, 2001) went to the Lord, peacefully in her sleep. Scottie Gayle was a wonderful human being, generous and kind to all. One of Scottie Gayle’s special gifts was the ability to serve as a peacemaker and help lead others to see their similarities rather than their differences. Scottie Gayle loved life and was devoted to her family and friends.
Scottie Gayle Stevenson was the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Coke Stevenson, Jr. and grandaughter of Coke Stevenson, former Governor of Texas.
She graduated from Austin High School and received her Bachelors Degree from the University of Texas-Plan II. She graduated with a Masters in Public Health from the University of California at Berkley.
Her professional career began with the American Cancer Society of Texas. She then worked at the Texas Dept. of Health in the Chronic Illness Division. She also served as the Director of Health Education for the City of Houston Health Department and later moved to Austin to be the Director of Planned Parenthood. Scottie Gayle later became the Director of Primary Health Care for Hays, Caldwell, Bastrop, Blanco, Fayette and Lee counties. She retired in l996 to devote full attention to Rancho San Francisco in Lockhart which she shared with her dear friend and business partner, Nanci Falley. Scottie Gayle and Nanci worked together to build the American Indian Horse Registry.
Scottie Gayle Stevenson deeply loved her native state of Texas and nurtured it’s people and it’s creatures with and enduring tenderness that will long be remembered.
She is survived by her mother, Mr. Coke R. Stevenson,Jr. siter, Linda Fay Corbo and husband Mel Corbo of San Antonio; friend, Nanci Falley of Lockhart; nephews, Coke S. Corbo and wife Diane of Houston and Scott S. Corbo and wife Amy of Dallas; three great-nieces and one great-nephew; aunts, Mrs. Margaret Preston Stewart of Cleburn, Mrs. Mary Flanagan of Port Arthur, and Jane Chandler of Ozona.
Services were held at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home on Sunday, January 21st at 5:00 p.m. followed by visition with the family. Interment services were at 2:00 on Monday, January 22, 2001 at the Stevenson Ranch in Junction, Texas.
Honorary pallbearers are as follows: Dr. and Mrs. Richard Taylor of Corpus Christi, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Whilden of Houston, Lt. General and Mrs. Freddy E. McFerren of San Antonio, Mrs. Margaret Preston Frazier of Cleburn, Dr. Don Barnett of Austin, Mr. Curt Lambert of Austin, Mr. P.C . Knox of San Marcos, Mr. Jim Rodrigues of Blanco, Mr. Joel Smith of San Antonio, Dr. Joe Clay Brown of San Antonio, Mr. Mel Corbo of San Antonio, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Speir of Marshall, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Westergaard of Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. Conner Craig of Austin, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Alexander of Lockhart, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Riggin of Lockhart, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Scott of Lockhart, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Wilhelm of Lockhart, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Cole of Lockhart, Mr. Jeff McVey of Lockhart and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert (Sonny) White.
Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar.