Heaven gained one of the kindest, sweetest, funniest women on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, as Evelyn Besetzny Kusy went to claim her heavenly reward.

Shelton Howard Wagner Jr., 74, known by most as Howard and many as “Zip,” went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, surrounded by the comfort of his family.

Elizabeth Ann Walker Odom, 87, of Schulenburg, Texas, went to be with her Savior at 8:35 a.m. on Thursday, Jan.

Ernest Frank Matura Sr., 79, of Dubina, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday morning, Jan.

Howard L. Stoner, 62, of Schulenburg, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at 5:19 a.m. of cardiac arrest at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center.

Anna Lee Harabis, 90, of Shiner, went to meet Jesus Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023.

Armand H. Hollas, after spending his last hours with his family, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. He was 91 years old.

Russell Scott of Columbus passed away on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023.

HERBERT CHARLES PAULER Herbert Charles Pauler, 87, of Schulenburg, TX passed away on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 at Lavaca County Medical Center in Halletsville, TX.

LINDA JOYCE JURICA Linda Joyce Jurica, lovingly known as “Momo”, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 at the age of 73, after fighting a long battle with dementia.