Janice Marie (Ruddock) Hare, 74, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021. She was born in Gonzales, TX on May 24, 1947, to Otis Ruddock and Annie Willie (Ables) Ruddock, who have preceded her in death. She grew up going to the East Side Baptist Church where she met the love of her life, Clifford W. Hare, Jr. while playing volleyball with the group from Memorial Heights Church. Private family service to be held at a later date. more

Kevin Jay Perry, 55, of Gonzales, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021. Kevin was born Feb. 14, 1966 in Kenedy to Raymond Lee Perry and Carolyn Joan Pullin Perry. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2021 in Gonzales Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Rick Bagwell officiating. more

July 11, 1946-May 9, 2021 In loving memory of Sterling E. Kelley Jr., who died suddenly Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the age of 74. He was grieving the death of his son, Sterling E. Kelley III, who … more

A beautiful baby girl, Betty Jean Sampleton was born July 28, 1956 in Gonzales County, Texas to the late Elijah Sampleton and Mildred Kline Sampleton. • Viewing: Thursday, June 3, 2021 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at St. James Baptist Church, 7231 FM 532 E, Gonzales, TX 78629. • Services: Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 11 a.m. at St. James Baptist Church, 7231 FM 532 E, Gonzales, TX 78629. more

Sandra Joy Zent (Sandy), 77 of Austin, was greeted by a choir of angels as the face of her Lord and Savior smiled upon her on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Sandy was born Dec. 19, 1943 in Gonzales, Texas to Hilderine Hinricks (Keet) and Herbert Wilson (Sag). The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2021 in Seydler-Hill Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 27, 2021 in Seydler-Hill Funeral Home with Rev. Kris Crawford officiating. Interment will follow in Hermann Sons’ Cemetery. more

Robert “Hoss” Eugene Brown, 78 passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 in Gonzales, Texas. He was born June 26, 1942 in Anderson, Indiana to Frailey C. and Elzora J. Brown. Graveside services will be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, June 21, 2021 at 1:15 p.m. more

Opal L. Fellers Tumlinson Duhon passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2021. Born on Dec. 2, 1926 to William and Sarah Fryer Fellers. She was a descendant of Henry and Sophia G’Fellers and James A.J. Fryer and Eliza Evans early Texas pioneers. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 10 a.m. at the Rocky Creek Baptist Church with Pastor Rick Justice officiating. Burial will be at the Slayden Cemetery in Gonzales, Texas at 3 p.m. more

Elsie Anita Blackwell Gescheidle, age 86, went to meet her Lord and Savior, May 15, 2021. She was born Oct. 15, 1934 in Lake Jackson, Texas to Jason Blackwell and Elsie O’Neal Blackwell. She was married to Harrison Gescheidle, Jr. on Sept. 15, 1952 at First Baptist Church in Gonzales. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, May 20, 2021 in Seydler-Hill Funeral Home. A service honoring her life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. May 20, 2021 in Seydler-Hill Funeral Home with Rev. Marvin Miles officiating. Elsie will be laid to rest at the Woodman Cemetery in Gonzales beside her husband, Harrison. more

Paul Gordon Kenning Sr. was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Aug. 27, 1946, to Rev. Donald T. and Loretta Wineberner Kenning. The family moved to Big Springs, Texas where Paul graduated high school in … more

Steven Randall Benton, 61, of Gonzales passed away Friday, May 7, 2021. Steve was born May 13, 1959 in Pittsburg, KS to James Edward Benton and Sandra Carol Sanderson Benton. Steve worked early in … more

On May 10, 2021, George C. Blanch, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather went to be with his Father in Heaven. George was born on Feb. 18, 1938 in Hamshire, TX to Robert Lee Blanch and Mary Louise (Deaton) Blanch. A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 15, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Finch Funeral Chapel in Nixon, Texas. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at Finch Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Nockenut Cemetery in Stockdale, TX. more

Sherry Cowey Pfeil of Dewville, passed away on May 6, 2021. Sherry was born in Nixon, Texas on July 7, 1944 to Ruby (Herring) and Charles William Cowey, Sr. Sherry will be remembered as a … more

Catherine “Katie” Marie Breiten Winegeart went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2021 at the age of 92. She was born Nov. 8, 1928 in Live Oak County to Cornelia Ida Breiten and was later adopted by her stepfather, Hugo Burell. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2021 in Seydler-Hill Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 8 at First Baptist Church of Gonzales with Pastors Hollas Hoffman, and Steve Faulkner officiating. Interment will follow in I.O.O.F Cemetery. more

A Celebration of Life service for Joye Smith Mills will be held Saturday, May 15, 2021 beginning at 2 p.m. at Land of Joye, 1973 FM 108 South in Smiley, Texas. Mills, 91, of Smiley, passed away … more

Acencion (John, Chon, Sparky) Esparza beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend went peacefully to be with the Lord on April 24, 2021. Acencion was born on Dec. 17, 1943 in Gonzales, TX … more

Donald Ray “Bubba” Cain, 78, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Donald was born Nov. 6, 1942 in Victoria to Otis and Ottie Mae Cain. Don or most notably known as Bubba to his brothers … more

Mr. Jose M. Balderas age 50 of Gonzales, Texas passed away April 24, 2021 at his residence in Abilene, Texas. Mr. Balderas was born on June 8, 1970 to Francisco Balderas and Maria Del … more

Jerry Wayne Oakes, 86, passed away on April 25, 2021. He was born on July 25, 1934 to Boyce and Maurine Davis Oakes at his grandparent’s house in Leesville, Texas. He grew up in Bebe, Texas, … more

Florence Thompson was born on Nov. 11, 1923 in Gonzales, Texas. Florence accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. She was clearly a woman who loved God and loved her church. She loved telling jokes … more

James Lynn “JR” Ryan, 75, of Gonzales, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 18, 2021. He was born March 3, 1946 in Gonzales, the son of Walter and Mercille Baker Ryan. As a young … more