Obituaries

Donal Wayne Johnson

Donal Wayne Johnson, 83, of Hallettsville, left this world on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.   He was born in Robstown on Jan. 13, 1940, the oldest son of the late Wayne Stafford and Evelyn Claudine Johnson. Don is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Judy King Johnson, and daughter, Suzanne J.

Claudia Vancura

Claudia Beal Vancura, 73, of Shiner, passed away on May 19, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loved ones at the time she passed. Claudia was born on July 21, 1949, in Shiner, to Lawrence “Speedy” and Joyce Stock Beal. She was the oldest of five children.

Dolores Ann ‘Dody’ Green

Dolores Ann “Dody” Green (nee Slovak) passed away peacefully in Tomball on May 2, 2023 after battling lingering illnesses. Dody was raised in El Campo and also lived in Nada, before marrying her soul mate, Lews “Eddy” Green on April 22, 1957.  She was most recently a member of St.

Bryan Petras

Bryan Ray Petras, 50, of Yoakum, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023. He was born October 6, 1972 in Shiner, to Clement and Betty (Roznovsky) Petras.

RoseLee McKay

RoseLee Schmidt McKay, 97, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023.   She was born November 7, 1925, in Shiner, as the only child of Edmund and Flora Gerdes Schmidt. She was baptized March 14, 1926, at United Dr. Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Shiner.  RoseLee was confirmed March 24, 1940, at U.D.M.L.C.

Leona Sestak

On Monday, May 1, 2023, Leona M. Janak Sestak left this world to be with our Lord and Savior at the age of 81. Leona was born on January 11, 1942, in Wied, Texas, to the late Adolph and Elizabeth Heidaker Janak.

Phyllis Willyn (Lyn) Stindt

Phyllis Willyn (Lyn) Stindt was born on December 10, 1939, to the late Markus and Williben Ploeger of Yoakum, Texas as their only child. Lyn passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 after a lengthy illness at her home in Alvin, TX being assisted by her son and Hospice care.

Barbara Jean Kubenka

Barbara Jean Kubenka, 82, of Georgetown passed away early Saturday morning, March 25, 2023.  Not only was she a lovely and extraordinary lady, but she possessed a rare warmth and charm that drew others close to her.

Billy Joe Wingfield Hobbs

Billy Joe Wingfield Hobbs, 87, of Hallettsville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Billy was born on Oct. 9, 1935, to Joe Letha and Johnnye Jacobs Hobbs in Bay City.

Glenn Edmund Schulte

Glenn Edmund Schulte, 83, of Yoakum was called home by his Lord Thursday, April 27, 2023 after a brief illness.   He was born May 16, 1939 in Hallettsville to Joseph and Emily (Lucke) Schulte.