All Obituaries

Neeka Jones Rhodes entered into heaven on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at 90 years old. She was born on a farm in Cherokee County, Tx. on October 28, 1931, to Will C. Jones and Nora Roberts. Her family moved to Victoria, Tx in 1939 where she met the love of her life when she was 14 years old. Charles Rhodes, 7 years older than Neeka and the brother of her best friend, was serving in the Navy. When he walked into church one Sunday dressed in his Navy uniform, she knew he was the one for her. A...

Billy Joe Davis, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, with much of his family by his side. He was born on April 11, 1939, to the late Henry R. and Ella Mae Davis.  Billy married Patricia Ann Smith on September 19, 1958, in Victoria, Texas, and together they became parents of four sons. He was never idle.  He loved his work, providing beautiful homes for families.  He was a very talented and generous carpenter and enjoyed many woodworking hobbies, making...

Arthur Joe Hewer, 58, passed away Sept. 13, 2022. He was born March 15, 1964 to the late Carl Hewer Sr. and Billie Jo. Arthur is survived by his brother Carl Hewer Jr. and wife Cindy Hewer of Yoakum, Tx; nephew, Scott and wife Devin; Niece, Stacy and husband Justin, and numerous great nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at a later date.  

Landon Michael Monteau was born on January 30, 2004 in Bay City, Texas and went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2022 in Midland, Texas at the age of 18 years.  He attended Odessa High School in Odessa, Texas. Landon worked at Bragg Crane in Odessa, and quickly gained the love and respect of his co-workers.  He was always in a good mood and smiling.  His sense of humor and infectious smile would light up a room. He had a passion for automobiles, motorcycles and fishing,...

Myron August Spree Jr., known to many as Buster, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022. He was born on February 27, 1944, in Phoenix, Arizona, to the late Myron Sr. and Clara Backhus Spree (Sheeran).  Buster grew up in Palacios, Texas, where he developed his love of saltwater fishing and shrimping. After graduating from Palacios High School, he attended college, but the draw of the water kept him from actually attending some classes. In April 1966, he enlisted into the United States...

Barbarita Calderon, 93, of Cuero, TX passed away on August 31, 2022 at home surrounded by her sisters & family. She was born December 4, 1928 to the late Antonio & Juanita Alvarez. January 31, 1948 she married the love of her life Ralph Calderon. They were married 39 years before he passed away in 1987. Barbarita is survived by her sisters, Elena Alverez and Nicolasa Tobar both from Westhoff, TX; brother, George Alvarez of Goliad, TX; nephew whom she raised, Tony Alvarez of Goliad,...

Rick Beyer passed away at the age of 67.  He was preceded in death by his parents Marietta and Virgil and an older brother, Don.  He is survived by three sisters, Ellen Cramer, Diana Korczynski, and Connie Bollig and an older brother, Ted Hardman, and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Sydonia (“Toni”) Lamza Luco, age 82, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2022 after a short illness. She was born September 9, 1939 to the late Joseph and Amelia Lamza in Halletsville, Texas. Sydonia is preceded in death by her brothers Leonard and Billy Lamza, sister Evangeline O'Neal, and sons Christopher Eric and Darryl Glenn Branecky.  She is survived by her brother Cleo Lamza, sisters Betty Jo Baca and Eunice Vincent, son Randall and wife Sylvia Branecky, and...

James Timothy Thomas Sr., 66, of Victoria, TX, passed away on 08/12/2022 in the presence of loved ones. He was very charismatic and always made people smile. One of his great joys was karaoke nights with his friends. James was preceded in death by his dad Robert Thomas. He is survived by his mother Carol Thomas, his father James (Ina) Tatum, his son James (Callee) Thomas Jr., his brothers Don (Sharon) Thomas, Patrick (Donna) Thomas, Robert (Filiz) Thomas, and his sister Linda Cavalancia....

Edward Lee Eddy, Sr. Born September 14th, 1940 Died July 2nd, 2022   Edward Lee Eddy, Sr., known to most as Eddie, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, July 2nd.  He is reunited with his "Angel" and wife, Eva Eddy after years of being apart.    He was son to Harold James Eddy and Anna Sullivan (both deceased). Father to Richard Eddy, Sharon Jones, Pamela Eddy (deceased) and Edward Eddy, Jr. (deceased). He was also stepfather to Curtis Whitford...