Obituaries

Laura Ann Whitson

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Laura Ann Whitson, 71, of Cuero, went to be with our Lord on Monday, January 15, 2024, after living a beautiful life. Laura was born January 30, 1952 to Al Stanley and Olas Williams Whitson at home on the family farm in the Texas Panhandle.

Donna Sue Rhame McMahan

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Donna Sue Rhame Mc-Mahan, 82, of Yoakum passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 from heart complications. She was born April 5, 1941 in Bee County to Elbert Rhame and Cora Alta Looney. Donna moved to the Yoakum/Cuero area from the Rio Grande Valley in 1983 after her marriage to Bobby J. McMahan. After many years of working in banks, she followed her dream of returning to school in her 40’s and became a Registered Nurse. She loved caring for patients at Cuero Hospital and Cuero Nursing Home. She retired to care for Bobby until his passing in 2016.

James (“Jim”) Kerr Crain II

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James (“Jim”) Kerr Crain II, 94, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024. He was born March 5, 1929 in Cuero to the late Newton M. and Beryl Rathbone Crain. Jim attended St. Michael’s Catholic School and after graduating from Cuero High School, he continued his education at The University of Texas, where he received his Law Degree. Jim married Shirley Stanchos, on August 12, 1961 in Victoria and they began their life together in Cuero. Jim went into the practice of law with his father in 1953 at Crain & Crain Law Firm (currently Crain & Sheppard Law Firm), where he practiced law for over 60 years.

Emilie Harabis Meyer

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Emilie Harabis Meyer, 89, of Cuero passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023. She was born January 23, 1934 in Shiner to Louis and Matilda Bujnoch Harabis. She married Harry Alfred Meyer on November 24, 1953 at St. Cyril and Methodius Church in Shiner. She worked as a cashier at Boysen's and Stanley’s Supermarket for thirty-two years and then worked at Wal-Mart for twenty-six years. She was an amazing baker and cook and always remembered her co-workers birthdays with a special baked treat. She enjoyed being outside working on her flower beds; she was a wonderful seamstress as well as a cat and dog pet lover. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and Catholic Daughters.

Troy Patrick Hallmark

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Troy Patrick Hallmark, 57, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024. He was born March 24, 1966 in Cuero to Dianne and Curtis Hallmark Sr. He proudly served more than ten years in the United States Army as a tanker.

Rebecca Wormer

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Rebecca crossed over the bridge into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on November 20, 2023. She was born on April 20, 1928 in Maysville, Kentucky she was the beloved daughter of Homer C, and Jessie Swice LeForge deceased.

Harlan Dale Brieger

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Harlan Dale Brieger of Yorktown, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023, at his home. He was born July 24, 1949, in Cuero, Texas to La Verne H.

Connie Jean Buesing

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Connie Jean Buesing, 77, of Nordheim, Texas, went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2023. Connie and her twin brother, Ronnie, were born on June 7, 1946, to Bertha and Erwin Gisler in Karnes County, Texas.

James Earl Wolf III

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James Earl Wolf III (Jimmy), 79, of Yorktown, passed away Friday, December 29th, 2023. He was born on April 2nd, 1944 to James E.