Kathryn Louise McShan, age 76 of Kenedy, TX passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 in Seguin, TX. Kathryn was born on April 8, 1944 in Kenedy to the late William Louis and Carrie Butler Brown. She retired as a Security Guard for Valero Refinery in Three Rivers, TX; was a loving Wife, Mother, Friend to many and of the Lutheran Faith. Kathryn is preceded in death by her husband, Harold D. "Mac" McShan; parents, William Louis and Carrie Butler Brown; Companion, Alvin A. Tenberg; and a sister, Evelyn La Verne. Kathryn is survived by her daughter, Bridget McShan Cheatham and husband Justin of Seguin, TX; sister-in-law, Lillie Tenberg of Shiner, TX, Toni Tenberg Andersen and family of Katy, TX...

Larry Charles Kiesling, Sr. was born to Paul and Esther Kiesling in Thorndale Texas, May 25, 1933. He was baptized and confirmed in the St. Paul Missouri Synod Church in Thorndale and became Methodist in 1954. On January 23, 1954 he married his beloved wife of 67 years, Mary Louise Birkner of Bay City, Texas. They had three children, Kathleen, Larry, Jr., and Lisa. Larry died peacefully at his home in Kenedy, Texas on March 6, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul Henry Kiesling and Esther Clara Miertschin Kiesling, his brother Howard Kiesling, Sr. and sisters Ruby Achtruth and Irene Theiss. He is survived by his wife Mary, daughters, Kathleen (Neil) Nichols...

Larry Charles Kiesling, Sr. was born to Paul and Esther Kiesling in Thorndale Texas, May 25, 1933. He was baptized and confirmed in the St. Paul Missouri Synod Church in Thorndale and became Methodist in 1954. On January 23, 1954 he married his beloved wife of 67 years, Mary Louise Birkner of Bay City, Texas. They had three children, Kathleen, Larry, Jr., and Lisa. Larry died peacefully at his home in Kenedy, Texas on March 6, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul Henry Kiesling and Esther Clara Miertschin Kiesling, his brother Howard Kiesling, Sr. and sisters Ruby Achtruth and Irene Theiss. He is survived by his wife Mary, daughters, Kathleen (Neil) Nichols...

Henry "Buddy" Malcom Smith of Kenedy, Texas was born on October 21, 1944 in Beaumont, Texas to Henry Mathis Smith and Florence Noel Huckman Smith passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at his residence at the age of 76. Buddy was preceded in death by his former spouse Connie Merle in 2019. He is survived by his daughter: Kim (Chad) Grigg of Robstown, TX; his son: Lorne Keith Smith of Houston, TX; 3 grandchildren: Kevin Ray Smith, Kaitlyn Rose Grigg, Kelsi Loren Smith; sister: Jo Lynn Swint of Kenedy,TX; nephews: Mitch Odom and Mark Odom; his companion: Linda K. Yanta of Kenedy, TX and his dog Bullet. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 10:00a.m. (one hour prior) to...

Mr. Slane's services were held on Sunday, Aug. 3rd. at Eckols Chapel at 3pm. He was buried in the Kenedy Cemetery. Dr. Jim Sutton officiated. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Assn..

Lee Ann, age 60 passed away May 14, 2020 in Corpus Christi,Texas with her mother and brother at her side. Lee Ann was born in Arrington, England, June 13, 1959. Her parents returned to San Antonio, Texas in 1961 as her father completed his active duty military service. Lee finished high school at Southwest High School in San Antonio, Texas. Initially, Lee practiced as a dental hygienist. She went on to complete her degree in English at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Texas. Lee Ann was a very intelligent woman and very artistic. She loved animals and enjoyed playing on the family farm with all her cousins. Lee Ann was preceded in death by her father Alton Lee Woolverton and grandparents Annie...

Bill D. Thornton passed peacefully into Heaven to join his beloved wife Jonelle on April 9, 2020 with family by his side at his home in Helena,TX. Born in Sulphur Springs, TX, on May 28, 1937, to Frances and Dozier Thornton, Bill was proud of his heritage. His grandparents, Mary &Sam Houston Carmack, and Alma & Emmett Thornton, were all born into pioneering families of Hopkins County. Bill lettered in football and track at Sulphur Springs High School-class of 1955. He attended Southwestern University, where he was introduced to two of his great passions: Jonelle Wheatley, the prettiest girl he had ever seen, and boxing. In fact, it was a family favorite to hear Bill recount how he...

Linley L. McDonald, Sr., age 78 of Kenedy, brought his last tow down the river on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Linley was born on February 10, 1941 in Poteet, TX to Donald J. and Doris E. Williams McDonald. He married the love of his life, Carolyn R. Collins, on November 29, 1969 in San Antonio, TX. Linley attended Aransas Pass High School. Upon graduation, he entered into the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served his country. He retired as a tow boat captain. Linley was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, friend to many and a member of the Kenedy First United Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents; sons, Barett L. McDonald,...

Tommy D. Kanak age 83 of San Antonio formerly of Kenedy died January 31, 2020. Tommy was born in Halletsville, TX Feb. 3, 1936 to Louis and Emily Munsch Kanak. He married Barbara Magee April 17, 1958 in Pettus,Texas. Tommy was a veteran serving in the US Army. He was a measurement Technician for Valero Energy Transmission Transfer. He is survived by his wife Barbara Kanak of San Antonio. Son David and his wife Lana Kanak of San Antonio and their children Gillian and Brent Kanak. Daughter Connie Cornali of Montgomery,TX and her children Kayla and her husband Chad and their children Jr. Martinez, Kyle Martinez, Dalton Cheeks and Karter Cheeks, Daughter Brooklyn Clopton and her son Tristan....

Beatrice "Bea" Z. Tijerina, formerly of Kenedy, was born July 29, 1944 in Three Rivers, Texas to Seledonio Zepeda Sr. and Anita Ramirez Zepeda passed away surrounded by family on January 30, 2020 at the age of 75 at her residence in San Antonio. She is preceded in death by her parents, her mother-in-law: Josefina Perez, her son: Ruben A. Tijerina Jr., her brother: Seledonio "Shorty" Zepeda Jr.; and her sister: Esperanza "Hope" Zepeda Pinon. Survivors include her husband: Ruben P. Tijerina, Sr., her daughter: Missy (Tom) Messmer of Fort Mojave, AZ; sons: Robert A. (Suzette) Tijerina of San Antonio,TXand Randy A. Tijerina of San Antonio,TX; sisters and brothers: Connie (Ruben) Olivio of...

Marjorie Fayrene Overby Ellison Knight, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 in Hallettsville, TX at 97 years of age. She was born April 19, 1922 in the Overby Community near Kenedy, TX to Robert Overby and Oda Vickery Overby, the oldest of seven siblings. Marjorie was first married to L.G. Ellison before she married Holden L. Knight of Runge, TX. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Shera Ellison Horne (Sam) of Bandera, Patsy Knight Lange (Ed) of San Antonio, and Marion Gayle Knight (Gloria) of Dale, TX and by two of her sisters, Texie B Overby Odom (Joe, deceased) of Kingsville and Loretta...

Florence Bernadette Scarborough was one of three children born to the late Rosie and Florian Yosko. She was born on March 23, 1929 in Runge, Texas. She passed away in San Antonio, Texas surrounded by her daughters and loved ones on December 31, 2019 at the age of 90. She grew up in Karnes City, Texas while spending the majority of her adult life in Kenedy, Texas with William T. Scarborough, Jr. raising their combined families. Florence and Bill were married for 44 years. She had five children, three stepchildren, eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was a full-time housewife while also serving as a caretaker for elderly neighbors and babysitting several grandchildren...

Norma Jean Noah, of Big Wells, TX, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2019. She was born to John L. and Euodias Harris in Leona, Texas on April 17, 1935. After graduating from Karnes City High School in 1953, she attended the University of Corpus Christi where she met the love of her life, Don. She then moved to Kingsville, Texas to finish her degree at Texas A&I in 1957, with a BS in Elementary Education. She completed her Master's Degree in 1960 in Education, History and Speech, also from Texas A&I. She taught two years in Port Aransas, TX before teaching at London Independent School District (south of Corpus Christi,...

Jess Burkett Williams was born on January 21, 1946, to Lucy Williams and Jess Grady Williams, in San Antonio, Texas. Jess attended Kenedy High School and briefly went to college at Sam Houston University. He was an exceptional athlete participating in all sports, excelling in football, baseball and track. He went to Sam Houston State and played football for one year. Jess married his high school sweetheart Nancy Jane Klingerman in Karnes City on January 29, 1966. Jess and Nancy moved back to Kenedy to start their family where they had two children Jess Jr. and Rebecca Noel. Jess then began his illustrious carrier in the insurance business, a career that expanded over 40 years, his primary...

Ida Mae McIver Pogue was born to Hula Mae McIver and James D. McIver on November 1, 1935, in San Antonio, Texas. She attended Alamo Heights High School where she participated in a variety of activities, notably the Jody Drill Team. She attended Baylor University, where she met and fell in love with her future husband Gary Edwards Pogue. Ida Mae and Gary married in San Antonio on August 6, 1955. They moved to Pawnee, Texas, where she settled into her roles as homemaker and new mom to their first daughter, Lisa. In 1961 they moved to Kenedy, and welcomed new daughter #2, Laura. Ida Mae quickly became an integral part of the community, immersing herself in family and church. As if...

On October 3rd, 2019, the Lord welcomed a new Angel. Shawn D. Williams lost his long battle with cancer on that day. Shawn is survived by his wife, Lori; mother, Sandy (Jack) Hunt Satterfield; sons, Timothy WIlliams and David (Ferran) Ames; daughters, Hannah and Stephanie (Christopher); grandchildren, Bianca, Isabella and Rebekah as well as numerous other blended/extended family members. Shawn was born on August 3rd, 1969 and grew up in San Antonio. After graduating from Roosevelt High School he attended both the San Antonio College and the Univ of Texas @ San Antonio. When in his early twenties, he moved to the family farm in Choate, TX and pursued his life-long career in the construction...

Larry Hedtke passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Larry was born October 2, 1946, to Gustav and Viola Hedtke in Karnes County. He was a graduate of Karnes City High School, and attended San Antonio College. He served his country in the U.S. Army as a medic for two years, and was a proud Vietnam veteran. Larry married Beverly Deskin on August 19, 1972, in Karnes City. For almost 40 years he worked for Farm Bureau Insurance Company. he loved his Farm Bureau family and clients. Larry also served on many local boards and councils. Larry loved shredding on his tractor, and said this was where he did his best thinking. He loved gardening,...

AC (Claud) Huff, a self-made man, if ever there was one. Founder and past owner of Huff Marine; Daddy knew outboard boats and motors like no other. Sold them, raced them, fished in them, fixed them! Even at 104, he still loved to talk boats with anyone who took the time. And if you took the time, you'd learn something! Today's engines aren't the ones Daddy mastered years ago, but with his sharp mind he kept up with how things were going at 'the shop' on a daily basis. He was a no nonsense guy with little use for small talk. Talk business or don't talk! He was the Dallas Cowboys great fan. A time or two over the years, he even called the Cowboys headquarters to voice his concerns over how...

AC (Claud) Huff, a self-made man, if ever there was one. Founder and past owner of Huff Marine; Daddy knew outboard boats and motors like no other. Sold them, raced them, fished in them, fixed them! Even at 104, he still loved to talk boats with anyone who took the time. And if you took the time, you'd learn something! Today's engines aren't the ones Daddy mastered years ago, but with his sharp mind he kept up with how things were going at 'the shop' on a daily basis. He was a no nonsense guy with little use for small talk. Talk business or don't talk! He was the Dallas Cowboys great fan. A time or two over the years, he even called the Cowboys headquarters to voice his concerns over how...

November 3, 1955- July 17, 2019 Tom was born to Newt and Janie Conder Porter in Beeville, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents and many beloved uncles and aunts. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years: Terry Anderson Porter, of Kenedy, TX. He is also survived by his children: Samantha Porter of Austin, TX, John Wesley Porter of Karnes City, TX, Rebecca (Fernando) Villalobos of Alpine, TX and JW (Julia) Hunter of Georgetown, TX. Thoughout his life, Tom proved himself to be full of many talents. He owned and operated his own trucking company out of Kenedy, TX for many years. He kept his children and many others entertained with stories from life on the road including the time he...

Dolly Kowalik Street, 85, of Kenedy, passed away on July 7, 2019. She was born at the family home in Hobson, TX on July 11, 1934, to the late Lucy Bordovsky Kowalik and the late E.V. Kowalik. She was the eldest of their seven children. On July 13, 1934, she was baptized at St. Boniface Church in Hobson, and christened Agnes Lucy. A cousin called her "Dolly", and that was her preferred name throughout her life. A 1955 graduate of Incarnate Word College, she was an educator for 46 years. She began her career at Northeast High School in San Antonio in January 1955. She also taught in Kenedy and Refugio, TX; South Miami, Naranja, and Homestead, FL; and Grand Forks, ND. Her last 32 years as an...