Obituaries

Carl Allen Cox

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carl Allen Cox, 68, of Dublin, Texas. Born in Houston in 1958, Carl was reborn into eternal life with his Lord and Savior on his birthday, August 3, 2026.Carl was the beloved son of Charles Leslie and Mary Lorena Cox.

Sylvia Rivera

Sylvia Rosas Rivera, 101, of Yoakum, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Billy Wayne Long

Billy Wayne Long, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born January 9, 1948 in Yoakum. He was raised and attended school in Shiner.

Edwin J. Herman

Edwin John Herman, 81, of Shiner, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. He was born on May 22, 1945, in Shiner, to Louis and Annie (Dolezal) Herman.Edwin was raised in Shiner alongside his sister, Dorothy (Herman) Kremling, and his two brothers, Aloise Herman and Dan Herman.

Lois Pilat Dierschke

Lois Pilat Dierschke, 81, of Shiner, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026.Born on November 17, 1944, in Shiner to Charles and Victoria Janak Motal, she was given the name Aloisia Rita Motal.

Kermit Lee Price

“LET THE WORK I’VE DONE SPEAK FOR ME”Deacon Kermit Lee Price was born on June 30, 1939, in Shiner, to Mable Tisdon and Willie Elroy Price. Kermit was also affectionately known as John, KP, Dec., and Bro.Kermit lived a good life and departed it into his eternal rest in Glory on June 21, 2026.

Helen Kainer

Helen Chunda Kainer, 85, of Pearland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026 in The Woodlands. A rosary was recited at 9 a.m. Monday, June 22 at St. Helen’s Catholic Church in Pearland. Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, June 22 at St. Helen’s Catholic Church in Pearland.

Anacleto “Blade” Soto

Anacleto “Blade” Soto, 72, of Shiner, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026. Born in Gonzales to Juan and Maria Soto, Blade was the second of eight children.

Donald “Donny” Wayne Butschek

Donald “Donny” Wayne Butschek passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with love and support of his children and family. A man of spirit, Donny embraced the end of his earthly journey just as he lived life—with courage, and a heart at peace.

Mary Ann Taylor

Mary Ann Taylor, 91, of Shiner, died on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 in Victoria.She was born on April 23, 1935 to Alfons and Wilma Svoboda.