It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Clayton Wood Jr.. Danny left peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the age of 73, surrounded by loved ones who were singing his favorite church hymns, to help ease his transition.
Danny was born in San Antonio, Texas on June 22,1951. He was the beloved son of Daniel Clayton Wood Sr. and Virginia Wood; he was also the cherished sibling of Leota Wood and Mike Wood, all of whom preceded him in death.
Danny was a remarkable individual whose intelligence, dedication, and resourcefulness left a lasting impression on all who knew him. His life was a rich tapestry of faith, family, AND his passion for all things sports and outdoors.
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Terry Raymond Elliott
Terry Raymond Elliott of Natalia, TX passed away on July 26, 2024. He was born on August 22, 1955 in Castroville, TX to parents Tom and Doris Elliott. Terry is survived by his sister Sherry Elliott, nieces Cherise & Ashley Stricker, nephews Jake & Luke Stricker, and his honorary family, Dana & Willa Woodson along with their family. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Jerry & Gerry Elliott.
Terry’s memory will be honored with a visitation from 5-9 PM on Wednesday, August 07, 2024. A Funeral service will take place at Primrose Funeral Services in Devine, Texas at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 08, 2024. Burial followed the funeral service at Evergreen Cemetery.
If you would like to express your condolences or share a memory, please do so at www.primrosefuneralservices.com
Funeral Arrangements are under the care of Primrose Funeral Services of Devine, Texas
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Melrose Helen Biediger Hester
Melrose Helen Biediger Hester, of La Coste passed away July 26, 2024 at the age of 87. She was born August 24, 1936 in Castroville, Texas to Daniel Joseph Biediger and Irma Lima Haby Biediger.
Melrose graduated from St. Louis High School in 1954. On November 10, 1963, she married Robert “Bob” Dale Hester at St. Louis Catholic Church in Castroville. They were blessed with almost forty-nine years of marriage at the time of his passing in 2012.
Patricia Ann Osterman
Patricia Ann Osterman, age 87 of Devine, Texas walked through the violet flame on Thursday, July 25, 2024. She was born April 7, 1937, in Jacksonville, Florida to Frank and Ona (King) Mustaine.
Patricia was welcomed into heaven by her parents, Baby boy Buvinghausen, Husband William F. Osterman, Son Tom Buvinghausen, Stepson Kevin Osterman, Sister-in-law Jan Mustaine, Granddaughter Samantha Buvinghausen and Great Granddaughter Kamryn Smith.
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“Revival comes to Devine by Train!”
Devine Depot – March 1909 – visiting Rev. F.M. McConnell of Longview leaving Devine by train after conducting a revival at the First Baptist Church
HOMETOWN HISTORY: Devine, Texas 1909
By Nancy Ehlinger Saathoff – Devine Historical Committee
In the early 1900s, train travel on the railroad was a big deal in Devine! The Devine Depot was the “get-on and get-off” point for people visiting or leaving; and often times a group of family, friends, or business people would wait at the depot for them to arrive or take them to the depot and give them a “send-off” when they left. In early 1909, what the train brought to Devine was Reverand F.M. McConnell for a Revival for the Baptist Church!
Being a Christian community, visiting ministers were welcomed enthusiastically throughout our town! Rev. McConnell, assisted by evangelist singer H.L. Spark, were very busy during the several weeks that they were in Devine! They led revival prayer meetings in the mornings and the evenings, going from house to house, and in various parts of the town in the afternoon! Yes, they were very, very busy!
March 1909 Baptism at Coker Tank near Devine
Although there is not a lot of information about the Revival itself, it must have been a huge success because it resulted in a large number of people, young and old, being baptized in the local *Coker Tank (stocktank/pond). It was reported that 1000 to 1500 people, regardless of religious affiliation, attended and witnessed the baptism of 47 people! Thirteen others were baptized at a later date. Some of the last names of the people included Redus, Fullerton, Long, Evans, Williams, Slater, Goslin, and more. *Coker Tank was located on the Coker Farm “north” of Devine, which in 1909 was probably somewhere along what is now Coker Ave. That special day in March of 1909 was memorialized in history by a photographer, Mr. Martin, who photographed the group at the baptism. (photo shown).
Rev. McConnell (photo shown) had left a few weeks earlier than the baptism, but his work was done in Devine, and it was left to the leaders of the church to tend to the new members of their flock! So, it was back to the depot for Reverand McConnell’s “send-off” back to Longview! It is fortunate that Mr. Martin also photographed that day, when Rev. McConnell, who had come in by train, left Devine by train; but not before making his mark on the hearts of sixty newly baptized people in Devine, Texas.
Burn ban on the horizon; $576K construction bond accepted for subdivision
By Anton Riecher
With rain in the forecast for the coming week, the Medina County Commissioners Court once again tabled action on a local burn ban at its July 22 meeting. However, Precinct 1 Commissioner Jennifer Castiglione urged the court to keep the situation in mind.
“It’s so dry right now it will only take a spark and we can have a serious fire on our hands,” she said.
The Texas A&M Forest Service reports that as this week 86 Texas counties are under a local burn ban, including Bexar County. A burn ban means no outdoor burning is allowed expect in an enclosure that contains all flames and/or sparks.
Castiglione and other commissioners reported road crews have been occupied with removing fallen trees that have toppled due to the ongoing drought conditions.
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City of Devine buys old “SPOT” building
Fundraisers going on at St John Bosco
The annual festival will be held at St John Bosco Catholic Church located at 502 5th Street, Natalia on Labor Day September 1. There are several fundraisers leading up to the big event.
DRAWING TICKETS: Text Beatrice Morales at 210-482-9595 for tickets. There are two dates to WIN BIG: August 11th, Early Bird $500 drawing and September 1st Grand drawing. So don’t delay, get your tickets TODAY, $5 each. Father Antony will draw the $500 winning ticket on Sunday, August 11th after 11 a.m. mass. The winning ticket and all the tickets will be put back into the raffle barrel for another chance to win $3k, $2k, & $1k and other prizes on September 1st. This drawing will be announced at the Labor Day Festival extravaganza.
Drainage redone by TXDOT
The drainage at 132 and Colonial Parkway near Ingram Ready Mix and Food King was fixed by TXDOT recently. TXDOT crews can be seen working on the area last week installing drainage and new concrete.
They also repaired the deterioration of the roadway on highway 173 between QT and Triple C steakhouse
“We truly appreciate our conversation and most importantly, being heard. We look forward to a mutually beneficial relationship in the future. We want to send a big “Thank You!” to our TXDOT area engineer Francis and her staff for promptly responding to the concerns brought forth by the Mayor and I with regards to this drainage issue,” said City Administrator David Jordan, City of Devine. (City of Devine photo.)