All Obituaries

Daniel Clifford “Dan” Hobbins passed away peacefully in his Shiner, Texas home the morning of September 26, 2022. Dan was born September 26, 1963 in Beaumont, Texas to Clifford and Janelle Hobbins and was the youngest of six children. Dan grew up in Newgulf and graduated from Boling High School in 1982. He completed his training as a helicopter mechanic at Hallmark Institute A&P School, Stinson Field, San Antonio and worked for Petroleum Helicopters International (PHI) for...

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...

Randy Sitka, 62 of Tivoli passed away Tuesday November 1, 2022. He was born June 24, 1960 in Hallettsville to Henry and Martha Sitka. He work in Oilfield Sales and Services for 40 years. He loved fishing, hunting, and anything outdoors. Especially spending time on the Guadalupe River. He is survived by is wife Sheila; Mother Martha Sitka, sons James (Jessie) Sitka, & Dillon Sitka. Two grandchildren, Callen & Carter Sitka. Sisters; Susan (Marvin) Bujnoch & Gayle (Bruce)...

Brian Travis Allen was born on March 6, 1972, to Eugene Cushing Allen and Cheryl Collom Allen.  Brian peacefully passed from this earth at age 50 on October 14, 2022 at his home in Sargent, Texas.  He was the youngest of two boys.  He grew up in League City, Texas where he graduated from Clear Creek High School in 1990.  When he was 23, he was blessed with his first-born son and right-hand man, Ryan George Allen.  Eight years later, a beautiful baby girl, Lindsey...

Bradley John Stafford was born November 19, 1984, in Victoria Texas to parents Johnny and Ginny Stafford and siblings Clay and Carla. He attended Victoria schools and then graduated with honors from Texas State Technical College in Waco with a degree in laser electronics. Growing up, he was a real mischief maker. He and his best friend Kevin, painted the neighbor’s house in mud, spent considerable time on the church roof, and blew up or burned every G-I Joe either one of them owned....

Wayne Ray Scroggins, 66, of Cuero passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022.  He was born July 21, 1956 at Ellington Air Force Base in Houston to Farrell C. and Mary Ann Kellar Scroggins.  He married Zenaida “Sandy” Scroggins on December 12, 2009 in Cuero.  He became a licensed mortician on May 6, 1988.  He worked for Freund Funeral Home for 27 years and in his later years, he worked all over the crossroads and was well known in the community. He is survived by...

After an aggressively short battle with cancer, Shirley Holcombe passed away in the comfort of her home on October 12, 2022. Born in La Grange, Texas on January 30, 1967 to a strong and independent mother, Lucile Phillips.  In 2001, Shirley and Lonnie Holcombe, Jr., were married.  They shared 21 wonderful years of marriage together.   Shirley was an amazing wife to Lonnie and she excelled at supporting him during his career and thereafter.  Shirley spent 21 years...

John P. Jones, Jr, or Johnny as he preferred to be called, passed away September 11, 2022. Funeral service will be held at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery on Monday October 24th at 3:15 pm. Johnny was born May 28, 1943 to John P. Jones (Pete) and Doris Madeleine (Thompson) Jones, who both preceded him in death. He is survived by wife Linda Morris Jones; son, Rocky Monroe (Nicole); daughters: Wendy Robyn and Danielle Potteiger (Stefan), stepson Andrew Dillon (Kim); his sister Nanci...

Luis is now dancing to his 1980s music around the world, as he would like it. Our beloved Luis was a Veteran in the United States Marine Corp. Luis enjoyed listening to his music, watching his Seinfield collection as well as his boxing match videos. He had a very noble soul and somewhat naïve at times, but a very strong will. He enjoyed cooking his favorite Puerto Rican dishes and sharing with anyone who approached his door. Luis enjoyed collecting old cars, movies and all of the...

Celia “Sally” Jones, 84, of Port O’Connor, Texas, passed away quietly on September 23, 2022. She was a resident of Port O’Connor for over 50 years. Sally was born to Pedro and Josefa Garcia on December 23, 1937, in San Antonio, Texas. She began working from a young age and her strong work ethic kickstarted a career of over 25 years with MI Drilling and Smith, Inc., in the service industry. Sally was preceded in death by one son, Randall Allan Reed and her husband of...