Category: Obituaries

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Eduardo Sepulveda, of Devine, Texas, on Sunday, December 14th, 2025, at the age of 80 years old. He passed away peacefully at the Heart to Heart Hospice House in San Antonio after facing dementia with incredible grace.
Ed was born in Devine to Eduardo and Elidia Sepulveda on November 13, 1945. He graduated from Natalia High School and quickly began his successful career at the VA Hospital where he retired with 36 years of service to the Government of the United States of America.
In 1968, he married his beloved wife, Alma Jaramillo Sepulveda , and together they raised 3 daughters.
Eddie was a devoted husband, a supportive father, and a doting grandfather. His family was the center of his world, and he instilled in his children the values of hard work, kindness, integrity, and the love for Jesus Christ. He was always available to share sound advice, had a strong shoulder to cry on, and faced life’s challenges with admirable courage. Ed was a devout Catholic and served briefly as a 4th degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Leon Springs.
Beyond his work and family, Ed had a passion for gardening and yard work. He took pride in a pristine manicured yard, his bright red tomatoes and finishing his chores just in time for the Dallas Cowboy game. He had a strong sense of humor, infectious laughter and his gentle spirit will all be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Eduardo (Mary Valle Sepulveda) and Elidia Sepulveda; brother, Alex Sepulveda; and sister, Olga Sepulveda.
He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 57 years, Alma Sepulveda; his children, Yvonne (Tito) Alvarado, Yvette (Jason) Gerlach, and Cyndi Sepulveda; as well as his cherished grandchildren, Aaron, Alyson, Angelina, Christian, Aleyna, Diego, and Aryanna ,and several great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his sister Tillie Chapa of San Antonio, brother, Mike Sepulveda of Austin, and numerous nieces and nephews whom he cherished.
A Viewing will be held in his honor at Primrose Funeral Services in Devine on Monday, December 22, 2025 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, with Rosary recited at 7:00 pm. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.
His fearless love, endless generosity, and guiding light will remain in our hearts forever.
If you would like to share a memory, or express your condolences, please do so at www.primrosefuneralservices.com
Arrangements are under the care of Primrose Funeral Services of Devine, Texas. 

Johnny Roy Stacy was carried into eternity by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 14, 2025. At the age of 85 years old up until his last breath, in his son’s home, he continued to express the love of King Jesus to all present.
Johnny Roy was born to JC and Zona Stacy in Jourdanton, Texas on May 23, 1940. The family eventually moved to Pearsall, Texas.
In Pearsall schools J.R. began to develop in his gift toward athletics and popularity among his peers. One of those high school peers named Judy Kay would catch his eye and steal his heart. They married soon after they were graduated from Pearsall HS. Their marriage began August 10, 1958 and lasted an incredible 64 years until Judy Kay went to be with Jesus on December 13, 2022. Together they created the legacy of STACY NATION.
As the young couple began to form their family, J.R.’s inclination toward business operations began. Instilled deep within, his commitment as provider would prove beneficial and necessary as their family continued to grow. Through the years and multiple ventures in operating businesses, his trust in Jesus as ultimate provider would overcome any challenge.
That trust in Jesus would lead to raising nine children learning from and forming their own relationship with Jesus as Savior!
He is preceded in death by his wife Judy Kay, his parents JC & Zona, brothers Kenneth & Chester & Dicky, sister Carolee, and grandson Austin.
He is survived by ALL NINE CHILDREN: Shane (Tammy) Stacy of Tarpley, Paige Clifton of Boerne, Clayt (Corinne) Stacy of Devine, Reagan (Susie) Stacy of Devine, Wendye (Marty) Sumner of Robstown, Collye (Dallas) Collins of Devine, Lynssi (Bobby) Grubb of Bigfoot, Garrett Stacy of Leander, Reid (Roni) Stacy of Ennis. He is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 1 sister Vicky (Donny) Malone.
John 11:35 is a favorite verse for J.R. that shares “Jesus Wept”. His humble adoration and devotion as a simple man gave him the undying desire to follow Jesus. “I love Jesus, and I want you to love Jesus, too” – Johnny Roy Stacy
A visitation will be held in Johnny’s honor on December 22, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Primrose Funeral Services located in Pearsall, Texas. Funeral Services will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Pearsall, Texas. Burial to follow at Pearsall Cemetery.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dale Howard Frazier, who left this world on November 27, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on December 19, 1936, in Pearsall, Texas, Dale lived a life filled with dedication, hard work, and a deep love for his family. A beloved husband, father, and friend, he exemplified the spirit of service in both his professional and personal life.
Dale was proud to serve as a fireman and later transitioned to a career in pest control, always embodying the values of diligence and commitment. He was known not only for his hard work but also for his kind heart and willingness to help those in need, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege to know him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Josephine Frazier, brother; Wayne Frazier, and sisters; Jean Nicholson, and Bonnie Frazier, Brother in Laws; Glenn Miller, and TJ Williams, Nick Nicholson, and Harold Warrick.
Dale is survived by his loving spouse, Wanda Frazier, and his cherished daughters, Donna Davis (Gary), and Karen Frazier. Brother, Glenn Frazier (Sherri); sisters, Dixie Nerren (Wayne), Linda Miller, Dorothy West (Tom), and Shirley Williams. Sister in Law, Charlotte Warrick, and brother in Law, James Jackson (Sandra) he also leaves behind grandchildren, Katherine Jackson (Brian), Kelly Fernandez (Mark), Kara Livingston (Dylan), Kandi Campsey, Korey Mangold, Kolton Mangold (Allie), 24 great grandchildren, and multiple nieces, nephews, and cousins. Dale leaves legacy of love and devotion to his family will continue to inspire those he leaves behind.
Family and friends were invited to join us in celebrating Dale’s life. A public viewing was held at the Black Creek Baptist Church on December 5, 2025, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am. The interment took place at Black Creek Cemetery at 12:00 pm, where they laid Dale to rest in peace.
In honoring Dale’s memory, let us reflect on the profound impact he made in our lives and keep his spirit alive in our hearts.
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Travis Wayne Burris of Hot Springs, passed away at the CHI Hospital on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.He was born February 11, 1945 at Arkadelphia to Earnest and Grace Burris, who preceded him in death, also an infant son, a brother Howard Burris and a sister Barbara Hamby.Travis is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sue Southerland Burris of Hot Springs; daughter Angie Burris of San Antonio, Texas and her children, Ianna Martinez and Isaiah Martinez; two sisters, Patricia Simpson and Carolyn Wolf and Brother-in-Law Norman Hamby.Travis was a 1963 graduate of Bismarck High School and a 1974 graduate of Henderson State College and Southwest Texas Junior College for Business Data Processing. He was a member of the Arkansas Army National Guard from 1966 to 1972 and did his training at Fort Gordon, Georgia. He enjoyed working in his vegetable garden and the Silver Sneakers exercise class while living in Lytle, Texas.Travis held many jobs from Quality Assurance Manager to Plant Manager while living in the states of South Carolina, Indiana, Illinois, Mississippi, and Texas.The family appreciates the wonderful care provided by Schnitzler Cardiovascular Consultants of San Antonio, Texas, the caregivers of A Place at Home and nurses and staff at CHI Hospital.Pallbearers will be: Tony Hamby, Shannon Hamby, Norman Hamby, Mike Burris, Allen Bollen, Ray Bollen, and Dakota Brawley.Visitation will be on 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 8th at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home with a celebration of Travis’ life to follow at 11 AM at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home with Pastor Alan Cansler officiating.Burial will be at Prairie Bayou Cemetery in New DeRoche.
Online condolences at www.caruth-hale.com

William (Billy) Allen Dennis went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2025, at the age of 45. He was born on September 29, 1980, in San Antonio, Texas to James (Bill) and Darlene Dennis.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Jim Dennis; maternal grandparents, John and Frances Hatch; uncles, Dale and Donald Dennis; cousins, David Durnell and Allen Dennis. His memory will be carried on by his wife, Yen Le Dennis; daughter, Hannah Le Dennis; parents, Bill and Darlene Dennis; brother, Steven Dennis; paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Hoch and husband Allen Hoch; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and loving friends. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Nguyen Nguyen and fathers-in-law, Thanh Nguyen, and Nam Le.
Billy lived his early childhood in San Antonio and later moved to Bigfoot, TX, where he attended school in Devine. He was an outstanding athlete and excelled in all sports he participated in, with baseball being his favorite. He was drafted by the Colorado Rockies out of high school but decided to attend college. In college, he was drafted and signed by the Cincinnati Reds organization, but an injury cut his baseball career short. He later finished college where he graduated Cum Laude at UTSA with a master’s degree in mechanical engineering. Billy met the love of his life Yen, who he later married, and moved to Conroe, TX. He had a career he was passionate about at Nailor Industries. Billy and Yen were recently blessed with a baby girl named Hannah.
Billy was a devout Christian who loved Jesus and reading his Bible. He enjoyed traveling the country and the world with his wife, and spending time with his brother Steven. He had a love of animals which included his three dogs and numerous reptiles.
Billy will be remembered for his kind heart and love for his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, beginning at 12:00 P.M. with a funeral service to be celebrated at 1:00 P.M. Interment will follow in Mission Burial Park South.

Our dear and beloved husband and father Charles William “Bill” Carr was called to be with our Lord at the age of 78 on Monday, November 17th. He passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Bill was born in San Antonio, TX July 26, 1947. He attended Elementary, Jr High and High School in Devine, TX and later joined the Army in 1967. Bill married the love of his life, Cindy Minchew, in 1990. Together, they lived in Corpus Christi and Bastrop, TX and raised a beautiful family sharing a vibrant life of 39 years full of many special gatherings with family and friends. After a 35 year career with Southwestern Bell he retired and dedicated his life to his children, grandchildren, family, friends, faith and unwavering loyalty to the Texas Longhorns. #Hookem
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Charles W and Peggy Carr and his beloved mother in law, Evangeline Minchew. Those left to cherish his memories include his loving wife, Cindy Carr; daughters, Myra (Larry) Gingold, Heather (Chris) Miller and Geena (David) Renfro; grandchildren, Taylor (Nathan), Blaine, Peyton, Josh, Brooklyn, Kylie, Aimee, Easton, Braylee, Stevie Rae, Oakley; and great-grandchildren, Lorenzo “Enzo” and Blakely; nieces, nephews and many dear friends. He will be forever missed by all who knew him. May he forever rest in peace.
A visitation will be held Monday, December 15, 2025 from 1:00- 2:00 P.M. and Memorial/Celebration of Life, Monday, December 15, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home.
Those wishing to participate, may join the family in honoring Bill’s love of the Longhorns by wearing burnt-orange.

Virginia Marie “Mae” Kuehler Beaty, 93, passed away on November 29, 2025, from causes related to age.
Mae was born on February 12, 1932, in Rhineland, Texas to Leo Frank and Beatrice Mary Herring Kuehler where she grew up alongside her siblings prior to graduating from Lorenzo High School in 1949. Mae played basketball and took part in several school activities including drama and 4-H.
On November 19, 1949, she married Dorval Beaty at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Lubbock. The couple began their life together on the family farm outside Lorenzo near Estacado. Their farmhouse became the first home to seven of their eight children. As much as she loved helping others, her greatest joy was raising and caring for her growing family.
She also worked as a beautician for local residents and kept her own children looking sharp with decades of home haircuts and styling. Mae was known to have the uncanny ability to make a five-star meal out of whatever happened to be in the cupboard.
In 1967, Mae and Dorval moved to Fort Walton Beach, Florida, where they worked side by side at the family oyster bar. Mae later transitioned into a new profession with Barnett Bank.
The couple returned to Lorenzo in 1977 to care for their aging parents. Mae spent the next 20 years at Lorenzo State Bank, first as a bookkeeper and teller, and later as the receptionist who warmly greeted and put a smile on every customer as they walked through the door.
After she and Dorval retired, they relocated to McKinney, Texas, to be near six of their eight children and many of their grandchildren. A devoted member of St. Jude Parish, Mae volunteered faithfully, helping with monthly mailings and organizing bus transportation so her senior friends could attend Mass.
Late in life, even as Mae’s ability to openly communicate faded and her voice grew quiet, her faith remained strikingly clear. Those who came to offer her the Eucharist witnessed a remarkable grace.
Though everyday words often eluded her, she could recite the sacred prayers with clarity and devotion, each familiar phrase rising effortlessly from a place deeper than memory. With steady, reverent purpose, Mae traced the sign of the cross, her movements sure and meaningful, signifying a final, enduring testament to a lifetime of unwavering belief.
Mae is survived by her children Jerry “JW” Beaty, Julie (Paul) Deering, Jeana (Larry) Fitzgerald, Janet (Bob) Talabay, Joann (Charlie) Petit, Jalyn (Kristi) Beaty, and Jerel Beaty; sisters Lewellyn Moore and Marlene Kineman; brother Donnie Kuehler; 18 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dorval, her son James, grandson Christen, sister Lorene Barrett, and brother Enos Kuehler.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mae Beaty’s honor to St. Jude Catholic Church of Allen (1515 N. Greenville Ave., Allen, Tx 75002) or San Lorenzo Catholic Church of Lorenzo (PO Box 129, Lorenzo, Tx 79343).

Milagro “Millie” Marie Davalos (2015–2025), beloved “sister” and self-appointed queen of the Davalos household, passed peacefully after a long and distinguished career of dramatic sighing, intense side-eye, and begging for snacks she absolutely did not need.
Found mysteriously lurking in a shrub in front of Mom’s house in 2015, Millie marched inside as though she’d lived there her entire life—and the family simply accepted their new overlord.
Famous for her bulging eyes that somehow expressed shock, judgment, and hunger all at once, Millie mastered the art of looking surprised by even the most predictable events. She also leaves behind a snore that will echo in family legend for generations.
She is preceded in death by her cherished canine nephews: UNO, Luke, Vinny, Charlie and Ralphie.
Millie is survived by her devoted parents, Juan and Betty Davalos; her four human sisters; four brother-in-laws; and numerous nieces and nephews who adored her—even when she judged them silently from across the room.
May she rest in peace, forever chasing imaginary crumbs and watching over the family with those unforgettable, wide-eyed stares.

Margaret Elizabeth (Newton) Dennis was born to Clyde and (Lara) Lydia Newton on January 28, 1941 in Drexel, North Carolina and went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2025.
Married to the late Keith Dennis, her loving husband of 62 years, Margaret was the beloved matriarch of a large family including her 4 children (Randall, Angela, Laura, and Lisa) along with 13 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. She loved her family fiercely.
Margaret was a woman of profound faith. She shared the gospel and her love of God with the world through her beautiful singing. She was the Music Minister at Redemption Baptist Church for nearly 50 years as well as a Sunday School teacher. She shared Jesus with everyone she came in contact with and is now walking down those streets of gold in His presence alongside her darling husband Keith, two of her children (Randall Dennis and Angela Carter), and countless loved ones who have gone on before.
Margaret is survived by daughters Laura West (husband John West) and Lisa West (husband Louis West), sister Coleen Brackett, brother Ray Newton (his wife Wanda Newton), sisters-in-law Christine Newton and Greta Newton, all her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and nieces and nephews.
Services will be held December 2, 2025 at Redemption Baptist Church in Devine, Texas with Visitation beginning at 8:00am and the Funeral Service following at 11:00am. Interment will be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 2:30pm.
Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the online guestbook may do so by visiting www.primrosefuneralservices.com Arrangements are under the direction of Primrose Funeral Services, 14822 Main Street, Lytle, Texas, 78052, (830) 709-0698.

Carolyn Mae Hazard, 77, of New Braunfels, Texas went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2025 in New Braunfels. She was born February 11, 1948 in San Antonio, Texas to Ollie and Annie (Ouzts) Bassett.
Carolyn was raised in Devine, TX and graduated from Devine high school in 1966. She moved to San Antonio and worked for the Office of Personnel Management until she retired in 1995. She met her husband, Don, at church and they got married on April 3, 1968. She and Don were married 55 years until his passing in November of 2023. She was a caring and selfless wife, mother, and grandmother whose deep love for her Lord Jesus Christ guided every aspect of her life. Carolyn had a sincere desire for others to understand the gospel of salvation by grace through faith in Jesus, and she shared that hope generously with all who knew her.
Carolyn will be remembered for her joyful personality that brightened the lives of her family and friends. A gifted quilter, Carolyn created many beautiful quilts throughout her life. She cherished the time she spent with her friends and the fellowship they shared.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Don, her mother Annie and father Ollie Bassett, her sister Jennifer Bassett, and her brother Jodie Bassett.
She is survived by her daughters, Lisa (Keith) Dunn of New Braunfels, Texas and Lauren (Andrew) Jennings of Burleson, Texas, as well as her brother Ron (Gloria) Bassett of Lubbock, TX, and sister-in-law Debbie Bassett of Boerne, TX. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Nick (Michelle), Zack, and Emily Dunn, and Anna, Ethan, and Luke Jennings as well as great-grandchild Michael Dunn.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 24 at 10:00 AM at Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home in New Braunfels. The committal service will follow at 12:00 PM at Hill Country Memorial Gardens in New Braunfels.