Obituaries

Geraldine Marie Gerlich Taylor

Geraldine Marie Gerlich Taylor, 96, of Hallettsville, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.She was born to William and Justina Orsak Gerlich on Feb. 12,1928, in Hallettsville.In her youth, Geraldine enjoyed riding horses and playing the trumpet.On Nov. 16, 1946 she married Waymon Joel Taylor Sr.

Nettie Rice Foley

Nettie Rice Foley was born on March 1, 1948, to WD and Lillie Prince Rice.Nettie continued her education at Huth Memorial Nursing school where she became a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Nettie was an exceptional nurse, who many credit to saving their lives.

William Arthur Bradbury

William Arthur Bradbury, 70, of Hallettsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.  Surrounded by the love of his family and with his wife by his side, William found his everlasting comfort in the arms of the Blessed Mother as she took him home to be with her son, Jesus Christ.

Marcie Ann Picha

Marcie Ann Picha, 71, of Sweet Home. joined her heavenly family Wednesday, November 13, 2024. She was born February 10, 1953 in Shiner to Adolph and Justina (Fikac) Mican.She graduated from Yoakum High School in 1971.

Jimmy Strait

Jimmy Lay Strait, 76, of Shiner, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 6, 1948 in Columbus, Mississippi to the late Walter Freeman Strait and Lenore Beatrice (Miller) Strait.Jimmy was a man of many talents.

Carolyn Stanek

Carolyn Kaye Stanek, 66, of Austin, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024. Carolyn was born December 8, 1957, in Shiner to Edwin and Mary Pivonka Stanek. She was the fifth of six children.Carolyn grew up in Shiner, attended St. Ludmila Academy and graduated from St.

Frances Kay Petras Pavlicek

Frances Kay Petras Pavlicek was born on July 15, 1948 in Shiner, Texas. She was named after her Great Aunt Frank, but everyone knew her as Kay. She grew up in the Dilworth area, on family land passed down from the original Mexican land grant, with brother Tim and sister Debbie.

Billy Ray Drozd

Billy Ray Drozd passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at the age of 78.  He was born in Lavaca County on July 4, 1946, to Jerome and Annilee Brunkenhoffer Drozd.  Billy married Barbara Jean Hudgeons on Dec. 15, 1962, in Hallettsville. Together they had one son, David.

Gary G. Barta

Gary G. Barta, 74, of Moulton passed away Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. He was born May 23, 1950 in Shiner to Alfred and Josephine (Berckenhoff) Barta.Gary is a 1969 graduate of Moulton High School and a veteran having served in the National Guard.

Edwin E. Winn

Edwin Earl Winn, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the age of 95 years (and 10 months) old.He was born on January 19, 1929, in Trent, Tx. Edwin was the son of Ola Lee and Raymond Hosea Winn.