Rafael Mendez, Jr., 75, of Nixon, Texas passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on February 1, 2021. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2021, 1:00pm-2:00pm at Finch Funeral Chapel in Nixon, Texas followed by the Rosary and Service at 2:00pm. Burial will follow in the Nixon Latin American Cemetery.

Evelyn O'Neal Mutschler passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at home in Sample, Texas. She was born in Bebe, Texas on January 3, 1927 to Allie and Byrdie O'Neal. She was the youngest of eleven children, all of whom precede her in death. She married Paul Mutschler on December 16, 1944. Evelyn is survived by her sons, Dwight Mutschler (Bonnie) of Austwell, and B.W. Mutschler (Karlene) of Crowley; and daughter Martha Jo Wimberly of Edna. She is also survived by six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and two special angel caretakers, Dollie Haase and Margaret Vanhowten. Evelyn was a member of the First Baptist Church of Smiley for over 60 years. A devout member, she was there if...

Mark Allen Markowsky left this world on December 18, 2020 after a long battle with liver cancer. Mark was born in Cuero, Texas on May 27, 1959 to Jo Ann Finch Markowsky and C.E. "Babe" Markowsky. He joined his sister Vicki and grew up in Refugio and Bay City, Texas. He graduated from Bay City High School in 1978 and later moved to Florida to join his parents and then back to Texas. How do you capture the essence of Mark? He fought his demons but had a big heart, often giving his last dollar to a down and out person. He had a fun sense of humor and was loyal to his friends. The ranch was his happy place where he spent time feeding the deer and catfish. Hunting hogs was also a favorite ranch...

Mark Allen Markowsky left this world on December 18, 2020 after a long battle with liver cancer. Mark was born in Cuero, Texas on May 27, 1959 to Jo Ann Finch Markowsky and C.E. "Babe" Markowsky. He joined his sister Vicki and grew up in Refugio and Bay City, Texas. He graduated from Bay City High School in 1978 and later moved to Florida to join his parents and then back to Texas. How do you capture the essence of Mark? He fought his demons but had a big heart, often giving his last dollar to a down and out person. He had a fun sense of humor and was loyal to his friends. The ranch was his happy place where he spent time feeding the deer and catfish. Hunting hogs was also a favorite ranch...

Hilda "Susy" Parker, 95, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2020 in Gonzales, Texas. Susy was born on August 28, 1925 near Westhoff, Texas in Gonzales County to Paul Hilbrich and Martha (DeReese) Hilbrich. She was baptized unto the Lord on November 8, 1925 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Westhoff. On May 5, 1946 Susy married James Roland Parker. Susy was a devoted wife and mother. She loved to sew, she taught Sunday School and served as room mother. She was a member of the Smiley United Methodist Church, Smiley City Council, Lamplighters, and UMW. She served as the Librarian for Smiley Public Library from 1982-2017, active and driving until age 91. She moved to The Romberg House in...

Linda Carol Streety Bishop was born on March 11, 1940 at her family home in Smiley Texas to Joe and Julia Streety. She made heaven her forever home on September 10, 2020 at the age of 80 years. In 1960, she married the love of her life, Earl Graham Bishop, and this August they celebrated 60 years of marriage. Their love and devotion to one another, in sickness and in health, is an inspiration to us all. In 1966, Earl and Linda moved to Dickinson, TX, then to League City, TX where they lived, served, and raised their three daughters. In 1998, they retired back to Smiley to Linda's family land. Linda Bishop was a devoted wife, loving mother, adoring grandmother, beloved daughter and sister,...

Georgia Ruth Milner of Victoria, Texas passed away on September 5, 2020 at the age of 99 years, 7 months, and 12 days. Georgia was born on January 24, 1921 in Yorktown, Texas to Joe Jake Moore and Alla (Spear) Moore. Georgia was a faithful and active member of Assembly of God Churches when she lived in San Antonio, Nixon, and Port Lavaca, Texas. She loved to serve God and enjoyed singing and teaching Sunday School. She was involved in the Women's Ministry in Port Lavaca and served numerous terms as president. Georgia enjoyed her work as a clerk for the City of Port Lavaca. She was an accomplished seamstress and made many "outfits" for family members and friends. Wherever she went she...

Georgia Ruth Milner of Victoria, Texas passed away on September 5, 2020 at the age of 99 years, 7 months, and 12 days. Georgia was born on January 24, 1921 in Yorktown, Texas to Joe Jake Moore and Alla (Spear) Moore. Georgia was a faithful and active member of Assembly of God Churches when she lived in San Antonio, Nixon, and Port Lavaca, Texas. She loved to serve God and enjoyed singing and teaching Sunday School. She was involved in the Women's Ministry in Port Lavaca and served numerous terms as president. Georgia enjoyed her work as a clerk for the City of Port Lavaca. She was an accomplished seamstress and made many "outfits" for family members and friends. Wherever she went she...

Delfina Tamez Bustamante of Nixon, Texas passed away on September 5, 2020 at the age of 90. Delfina was born on March 12, 1930 in Gonzales, Texas to Ciriaco Lopez and Leonor (Torres) Lopez. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raul Tamez; sons, Presiliano Tamez and Jose Angel Tamez; grandchildren, Priscilla Tamez and Joey Angel Tamez; and sister, Jovita Cardenas. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Nora Gaytan (Emilio); sons, Rick Tamez, Fred Tamez (Vivian), and Bob Tamez (Sally); daughter-in-law, Janie Tamez; grandchildren, Pres, Jr., Leticia, Sonia, Ricardo Raul, Paul Jeremy, Melissa, Angelica, Kathy, Kristin, Fred Jr., Saundra, Casey, Tina, and Tim; numerous...

formerly of Round Rock, Texas was born on July 21, 1950 in Smiley, Texas and passed away on August 20, 2020. Del is survived by his loving wife since May 30, 1970, Patricia Ann (Henneke) Webb, of Ardmore; his mother, Agnes Inez (West) Webb, of Smiley; his daughter Christy Ritchie and husband Wilson of Pflugerville, Texas; son Stephen Webb and wife Krisan of Ardmore, Oklahoma; and beloved granddaughter (that he referred to as "Paw Paw's little girl"), Shelby Webb, of Ardmore, Oklahoma, in addition to his brother, John Webb (wife Lisa) of Nixon; two sisters: Karen Lohse and Ellen Melissa Laging (husband Michael), both of Smiley, Texas; brothers-in-law Jimmy Henneke (wife Diana) of Yorktown;...

Jean Adix Gohmert, 93, of Yorktown, passed away July 25, 2020. Jean was born February 26, 1927 in Yorktown, Texas to Fritz Carl and Norma Strieber Adix. Jean graduated from Yorktown High School and attended Texas Lutheran College in Seguin where she was active in the campus choir. Jean married her high school sweetheart, Julius, in 1948 and was a devoted wife and mother through his death. She was a member of the Gold Star Wives of America and took great pride in her husband's military service and sacrifice. Jean was a life-long member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Jean was incredibly proud of her grandchildren, and attended various church activities, sporting events, band concerts and...

Jean Adix Gohmert, 93, of Yorktown, passed away July 25, 2020. Jean was born February 26, 1927 in Yorktown, Texas to Fritz Carl and Norma Strieber Adix. Jean graduated from Yorktown High School and attended Texas Lutheran College in Seguin where she was active in the campus choir. Jean married her high school sweetheart, Julius, in 1948 and was a devoted wife and mother through his death. She was a member of the Gold Star Wives of America and took great pride in her husband's military service and sacrifice. Jean was a life-long member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She loved her entire church family and considered herself most blessed to have been able to teach Sunday School and Bible...

S.A. "Jack" Butler, Jr. entered eternal rest on July 21, 2020 at the age of 84. He was born on June 26, 1936 in Nordheim, Texas to S.A. Butler, Sr. and Elizabeth (Simek) Butler. Jack honorably served in the United States Navy from 1954 to 1958. He worked for DeWitt County Electric Co-op for 36 1/2 years and retired in 1995. He is a devoted member to Victory Family Church in Cuero, Texas. Jack was a member of the NRA, VFW, and the Poor Boys. He loved his family and friends, hunting, fishing, cooking Bar-B-Q, talking to his buddies at Dairy Queen. Jack was preceded in death by his parents; and infant son, Chris Butler. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Diana Butler; sons, Patrick...

John Charles "Chuck" Seaman, 58, passed away on June 29, 2020. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 11:00am, at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Victoria.

Ninfa Mejia Cortes, 82, of Nixon, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020. She was born September 27, 1937, in Robstown to the late Celso and Grace Pena Mejia. Ninfa was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eusebio M. Cortes; sister, Frances Garcia; brother, Adam Mejia. She is survived by her children, Rachel Cardenas (John), Ella Pena (Rudy), Richard Cortes Sr (Mary), Roel Cortes (Nora); grandchildren, Jessica, Robert Jr, Richard Jr, Beto, Nori, Angela, Roel Jr, Jackee, Kelly Joe, and Alissa; great-grandchildren, Jaeceon, Jaeden, Desmen, Darian, Daedree, Daevree, Warren, Zachary, Courtney, Abi, Oliver, Stellaria, Alara, Brianna, Gabby, Jasmine, Jamarcus, Freddy, Laila, Kayla, Kaleb,...

Thomas "Tommy" Bundick, age 75, died Feb. 13, 2020. Memorial Service- Friday, Feb. 21, 2:00PM, Finch Funeral Chapel, Nixon, with visitation beginning at 12:30PM. Interment- Bundick Cemetery, Smiley. Guestbook- www.finchfuneralchapels.com

Linda Rodriguez, age 63, died Feb. 11, 2020. Service- Friday, Feb. 14, 11:00 AM, Finch Funeral Chapel, Nixon, with visitation one hour before the service. Burial- Nixon Latin American Cemetery. Guestbook- www.finchfuneralchapels.com.

Trevor Lee Stewart, age 16, died Jan. 29, 2020. Service: Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2:00PM, First Baptist Church, 403 N. Texas Ave., Nixon, with visitation at the church beginning at 1:00PM. Burial: Bundick Cemetery, Smiley. Guestbook: www.finchfuneralchapels.com.

Emilia Valdez, 85, died Jan. 21, 2020. Funeral Mass-Saturday, Jan. 25, 10:30 AM, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Nixon. Visitation begins at the church at 9:00 AM Saturday with a Rosary recited at 10:00 AM. Burial- Nixon Latin American Cemetery. Guestbook- www.finchfuneralchapels.com.

Tom Palacio, III, died Dec. 22, 2019, in Beeville. Visitation- Monday, Dec. 30, 9AM, St. Joseph Catholic Church in Nixon with Rosary recited at 9:30AM and Mass at 10:00AM. Burial- St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Nixon. Guestbook- www.finchfuneralchapels.com.