Jerral Robert Hicks, of Edna, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021, at the age of 80 at his home surrounded by his loving wife, Sandra; his sister, Carol and caregiver Dee Moreno. He was born in El Campo, Texas on September 20, 1940, to the late Clifton Robert Hicks and Zella Mae Sherrill Hicks. Jerral attended Edna Schools and graduated in 1959. Upon graduation, he attended Sam Houston State University earning Bachelor's and Master's degrees. In 1970, he earned a doctorate degree in Education at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. He taught in universities and public schools during his career. Upon retirement, he raised exotic sheep on his ranch in Kerrville, Texas. After a...

Juanita "Janie" Inez Soto, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the age of 75. She was born in Refugio, Texas on July 31, 1945, to the late Tranquilino Quirino Rodriguez and Inez Luna Rodriguez. Janie, as she was known to her loved ones, worked in the housekeeping department of the Jackson County Hospital District for 26 years. She dedicated her life to helping others in their time of need. She greeted every patient with a smile and was known for telling everyone "May God Bless You" and always reminding them that she would keep them in her prayers. Janie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be dearly missed by so many. Janie is...

Theodore "Ted" Henry Malek, Jr. Ted "Buddy" Malek, Jr. of Edna, went to be with the Lord, on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at the age of 74. He was born in Aransas Pass, Texas on September 4, 1946, to the late Theodore Henry Malek Sr. and Mary Joan Poessel. He grew up in Edna, Texas and graduated from Industrial High School. Buddy began coaching at age 19, when he coached his brother's high school baseball team in Vanderbilt. Fifty-five years later, he ended life coaching in Vanderbilt as an Industrial Cobra Varsity Football and Head Varsity Softball Coach. In addition, during his career, he was an athletic director for Corpus Christi Academy, a coach for Banquete ISD and Edna ISD, and he...

Lee Roy Young Lee Roy Young of Edna, went to be with the Lord, on Friday, January 1, 2021, at the age of 73. He was born in Victoria, Texas on November 6, 1947, to the late Lee "Roy" Young and Dorothy Bruce. Lee grew up in Bloomington. After he graduated high school he went to Victoria College and Texas A&M in Kingsville. He earned a degree in both Agriculture Education and Elementary Education. After college, he served time in the Army and was stationed in New York. He left the service and moved back to Texas. He started working for BP in west Texas. When his son, Jason, wanted to move back to south Texas, they moved to Goliad and Lee began teaching in Kennedy. Lee met Susan in...

Our hearts sadly share the loss of Thomas Clyde Gerdes of Edna, Texas, who went home to the Lord on Monday, December 28th, 2020, unexpectedly at the age of 77. He is survived by the love of his life, wife of 53 1/2 years, Georgia Ann Gerdes, and children Tammy Gerdes and Lisa Letbetter. A simple, humble, down- to- earth man, he dedicated his life to his family, wife, children, grandchildren, friends, and his passion for hunting. Fearless, Loyal, Self-Sacrifice, Determination and Truth defined him. Whether you addressed him as Thomas, Tom, T.C., Daddy, or Mr. Gerdes, he will be remembered for his simple ways, sense of humor, generosity, hunting, and "never give up" attitude. Thomas was...

John Stephen Sample of Edna, went to be with our Lord, on Thursday, December 24, 2020, at the age of 80. He was born in Houston, Texas on August 27, 1940, to the late Charles Hurst Sample, Sr. and Frances Billups Sample. John was a loving Husband, Dad, PawPaw, Brother, Uncle, Friend and Christian, John is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Maureen Davis Sample; children, Doug Sample and wife Karri, David Sample and wife Marla, and daughter, Michelle Sample. Grandchildren, Tyler Sample, Zachary Sample, Landry Sample, Addie Sample, John Sample and Jackson Sample. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles Hurst Sample, Sr. and Frances Billups Sample, his sister, Edna Frances...

Martha Ann Storz of Edna, went to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at the age of 85. She was born in Edna, Texas on November 30, 1935, to the late John Hubert and Iva Ada Vickers Kennedy. Martha was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Edna. She served on the funeral committee and taught Sunday school. Martha was a member of the Home Demonstration Club where she helped throughout the community in various ways. She was an accomplished seamstress and made many garments for the ones she loved. She took pleasure in crochet. She loved playing Bunco and cards with her friends. Martha lived a long happy life with her family by her side. Martha was a loving wife, mother,...