Category: Obituaries

Claude A. Rankin, age, 77, of Jourdanton, passed away on May 18, 2023 after succumbing to complications of an illness.
Claude was born on July 23, 1945, to Orie Ray Rankin and Anna Emma Jung in San Antonio. After high school Claude joined the Navy and traveled on the USS Mars. Once his military service ended, he worked as an industrial engineer at Kelly Air Force Base until he retired.
Claude is survived by his lovely wife of 55 years, Evelyn Elaine; his daughter Bonny (Stephen) Collins; grandchildren, Jeremiah (Kandice) Collins, Brandon (Brianna) Collins, and Kimberly Collins; great grandchildren, Clyde, Liam, Remington, Jackson, and Riley; sister, Barbara (Frank) Hatch; brothers, Billy Rankin, Allen (Patty) Rankin; nieces and nephews, Emma (Davy) Allen, Michelle Hatch, Joseph Hatch, Tracy (William) Knight, Shelley (Jeremy) Phelps, Anna Rankin, Jessica (Brian) Luna; sister-in-law, Carol Rankin; great nieces and nephews, Laura Reichel, William Reichel, Michael Reichel, Brooke (Matthew) Allen, Nicole Allen, as well as many great-great nieces and nephews.
Claude was preceded by his parents Orie and Anna Rankin, and brothers, Bobby Rankin, Buddy Rankin, and Timmy Rankin.
Claude was a wonderful person; a devoted Catholic, husband, and father. He loved hunting, fishing, mowing, and farming, especially with the help of his favorite red tractor. Claude also enjoyed sharing his stories about his incredible Navy experiences and truly illustrated in the most captivating way.
Claude left a huge impression on individuals all around the world and will be deeply missed but certainly not forgotten. Although the body is temporary, his spirit thrives.
We will have a viewing for Claude at Hurley Funeral Home on Monday May 22, 2023, from 5:00 pm -7:00 pm, followed by the reciting of the rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday May 23, 2023, at 11:30 am at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Additional burial services will be held at St. Matthew Cemetery followed by a celebration of life at the church afterwards.

Carol Ann Morgan, age 74 of Natalia, Texas, lost her battle to cancer on Friday, May 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 17, 1948, in San Antonio, Texas to parents Billy Bob and Lorine Morgan.
Carol is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her son Darren M. Van Fossen and wife, Tina of Natalia, Texas, Granddaughter Amanda N. Van Fossen, siblings Dr. Bill Morgan and his wife Jeanette, Dr. Lana Morgan and husband, Xavier Silva, Windy Morgan and husband, Javier Smilovici, Buddy Morgan, Lori Morgan, Annie Morgan and Mike Baker. As well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Carol had a love for her family, close friends, and above all fishing, “she usually caught the biggest fish”. She also spent numerous hours in the kitchen with her only granddaughter Amanda who was the love of her life.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Primrose Funeral Service Chapel in Devine, Texas. Graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen cemetery. Celebration of Life will be held immediately following the burial at The Farm located at 2238 FM 2200 W., Devine, Texas 78016, with food and drinks provided.
In lieu of flowers please make donation to your charity of choice.
Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the online guestbook may do so at www.primrosefuneralservices.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Primrose Funeral Services, 303 W. College Ave., Devine, Texas 78016, (830) 663-4445.

Elizabeth Nesbit Schott, age 89, of Seguin, passed away on May 15, 2023. She was born in Gonzales, Texas on May 3, 1934 to Gibson and Ruby Nesbit.
Elizabeth (Beth) was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a successful businesswoman and entrepreneur. She also enjoyed antiques and remodeling older homes and historical buildings. Dancing and traveling were some of her pleasures in life.
Beth was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Dow Sherry and Claude Schott, siblings, James Nesbit and Jeannette Rone, daughter, Sharon Ann Sherry, and grandson, Jonathon Francek.
She is survived by her sons, Buster Lee Sherry and Ronald Dow Sherry; brother, Gibson Nesbit Jr.; 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel at 5:00 pm. followed by funeral service at 6:00 pm with Chaplain Jimisu Stuckey officiating. Private interment will be held at a later date in the Devine Evergreen Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the charity of choice.
You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Jesse M. Moreno, 62 of Pearsall, entered rest on May 10, 2023. He was born on December 26, 1960, in Vernon, Texas to Enrique E. Moreno and Amelia Morales Moreno. He is preceded in death by his father, Enrique E. Moreno, father-in-law, Maclovio S. Aguilar as well as extended family members.
He is survived by his wife, Amalia Aguilar Moreno; son, Jesse Moreno Jr. of Pearsall; mother, Amelia Morales Moreno of Big Foot; siblings, Delia Terry (Todd) of Boerne, Henry Moreno Jr. (Gloria) of Big Foot and Ricky Moreno of Big Foot. 
Pallbearers: Jesse Moreno Jr., Ricky Moreno, Todd Terry, Henry Moreno Jr., Peter Ramirez, Albert Alvarez, Mario Arellano and David Morales Jr.
Honorary Pallbearers: Knights of Columbus Council 8327
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Trevino Royal Oaks Funeral Chapels from 3pm-9pm with a rosary at 7pm. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 10am. Interment will follow to the Longview cemetery in Big Foot, Texas.

Mr. Domingo Munoz Herrera, 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Devine, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 with his wife of 35 years by his side. Domingo was born on August 3, 1941 to Onofre Herrera Sr., and Eloisa Munoz Herrera in Medina County, Texas.
Domingo is preceded in death by his parents, and by a sister, Amalia Gonzales. Domingo is survived by his wife, Isidra (Maria) Herrera; step-daughter, San Juana Lorena Hernandez Beltran; step-grandson, Osiris Ovalle and granddaughter, Nissa Ovalle, all of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon Mexico; sisters: Janie Silva and Frances Mata; brothers: Onofre (Sandy) Herrera, Jr, all of Devine and Armando (Gloria) Herrera of Eloy, Arizona. Domingo is also survived by nieces and nephews: Rolando and Amy Silva of Virginia, Roberto and Julissa Pequeno of Devine, Yvonne Gonzales of New Braunfels, Katy & Mario Palacios of Bastrop, Krista Herrera of Minnesota, Rico Herrera of Devine and Skylynn Herrera of San Antonio; as well as 12 great-nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be his brothers: Onofre, Jr., and Armando Herrera; nephews Roberto Pequeno, Rolando Silva and Mario Palacios, and family friend Raul Martinez. Honorary pallbearer will be Matthew Pequeno.
Mingo served in the United States Navy for four years, right after graduation from Devine High School. He came back to Devine and worked for Graham Tin and Plumbing for over 20 years before he started his own plumbing business in 1984. His brother Onofre, Jr. joined him, and has worked for him ever since. In his younger days, Mingo enjoyed going hunting, when he had the chance. He loved plants, and always had a garden up until about a year ago, sharing his many vegetables. Mingo even tried his hand at “hydroponics” with his tomato plants using his own hand-built set-up, which worked pretty good. (This was before they came out with all the marketing items.) He really liked trying his own ideas.
A visitation for family and friends will begin at 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2023. The Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Primrose Funeral Home, Devine.
A Celebration Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Devine on Friday, May 19th. Interment will follow at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Devine.
Maria and Onofre, and especially Mingo, would like to thank the community for all their support for the past 9 months, but especially since Herrera Plumbing opened in 1984. They plan to continue the business into the future.

Lou Ann Montgomery Jones passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on May 1, 2023, in Kingwood, Texas.
Lou Ann was born on May 28, 1937, to Knox Alex and Ollie Estelle DuBose Montgomery in Black Creek, Texas. She grew up in the Black Creek community where she attended Black Creek School and the Black Creek Baptist Church. Lou Ann graduated from Devine High School in 1955 and married the love of her life, Jerry Jones, on May 29, 1955. During their marriage of almost 68 years, they were blessed with four children.
Lou Ann lived a life of service to others. She spent much of her life as a pastor’s wife, alongside her husband, Jerry, which led them to many churches over the years. Later in life, she spent her life loving on her grandchildren and great grandchildren and caring for family and friends in the nursing home. Lou Ann loved playing the piano, caring for her plants, sewing, watching the deer, and listening to country gospel music and hymns.
When Lou Ann and Jerry began to need a little more help in life, they moved to Kingwood to live with their daughter and son-in-law, Betty, and Todd. For the past four and a half years, Lou Ann delighted in holding and playing with and loving on the three great grandchildren, Caleb, Hannah, and Molly, who lived nearby.
Lou Ann was preceded in death by her parents, K.A. and Ollie Montgomery, brothers, K.A. (Junior) Montgomery, Willis Montgomery, Alvin Montgomery, and David Montgomery along with her sister, Dorothy Neuman and nephew, Wayne Neuman, and niece Tammy Ricord.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Jones, sister, Maudie (Grady) George, sisters-in-law, Irene Montgomery and Linda Montgomery, children, Johnny (Karen) Jones, Carol (Mike) Newberry, Kathy (Kirby) Haertner, Betty (Todd) Rogers, grandchildren, David ( Natasha) Jones, Jessica (David) Bonnet, Joey (Leslie) Newberry, Jennifer (Jason) Moseley, Amanda (Ryan) Meegan, Emily (Justin) Robinson, Bradley (Stephanie) Rogers, and Erin Flowers, 14 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.
A family visitation will be held on May 8th at Primrose Funeral Home in Devine from 4:00-5:00 PM followed by a public visitation from 5:00-7:30 PM. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 9th at 10:00 AM at Black Creek Baptist Church. Interment will be at the Tomerlin Cemetery.
The family would like to extend sincere gratitude to the most amazing caregiver, Susan Finley. Susan was not only a selfless caregiver, but a dear friend to Lou Ann. We are eternally grateful for the love she showered upon her. We would also like to thank Loving Hope Hospice nurses, Codi, and Amanda for all they did to keep her happy and comfortable.
Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories or sign the online guestbook may do so at www.primrosefuneralservices.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Primrose Funeral Services, 303 W. College Ave., Devine, Texas 78016, (830) 663-4445.

Koin “Bo” DuWayne Gunn aged 89 entered eternal rest on May 1, 2023. He was born in San Angelo, Texas on September 18, 1933 to parents William Henry and Verda Gladys Gunn.
Bo graduated from Pearsall High School in 1951 and went on to live the life of a Military man, living most of his days in Florida and retired from the US Army on May 31, 1984. The last few years of his life were spent in Texas spending quality time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his wife Emiko Brown Gunn, along with the mother of his children Laverne Littleton Abraham, and his granddaughter Lindsey Robbins.
He is survived by his daughter, Lynn Robbins (Joel); son, K. Timothy Gunn (Linda), grandchildren; Crystal Riff (Brett), Tim Gunn (Tracey), Glenn Robbins, Shannon Sontag (Matt), and six great grandsons.
A private service to be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Primrose Funeral Services, Devine.

Charlie Shay Whitaker of Devine passed away peacefully on her 44th birthday, May 2, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas.
Charlie was born on May 2, 1979 in San Antonio Texas to Gene and Sandy Whitaker of Bigfoot, Texas.
She is proceeded in death by her mom, Sandy Faye Whitaker; Grandparents, Ray and Ruth Whitaker, Raymond (Jimmy) Brown Jr., and Don Evans.
She is survived by her Grandmother, Johnnie Evans; Father, Gene Whitaker; Brother and Sister in Law, Donny and Jenise Whitaker; Daughters and son in law; Taylor and Kyle Konz, Sydnee Whitaker and Serenity Whitaker; Grandchildren; Kam and Cal Konz; nieces, nephew, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Charlie did not wish to have a traditional funeral service with visitations. The family will later fulfill her wish of having a family get together in remembrance of her.

Rosa Gallegos peacefully passed away at her home on May 5, 2023 at the blessed age of 87 to join her beloved husband Jesus Gallegos Sr. and son Jesse Gallegos, Jr. Rosa was born in Yancey, Texas on October 7, 1935 to parents Daniel Sr. and Maria Carrillo.
Throughout her beautiful life, Rosa Gallegos was a devout Catholic believing and practicing daily prayer of the rosary. It was up until the day before she and the angels quietly departed, she joined the company of many of the Guadalupana members for an evening of rejoicing in prayer, song, and food. Rosa’s demeanor and eyes lit up by silently expressing her strong faith within her being.
Rosa Gallegos was a natural, nurturing and loving mother with so much love to give. Unconditionally and without hesitation she took care of her son, Jesse, Jr. who was a victim of polio since the tender age of one. Any child she would come across she just had to stop to share her love of children. Rosa took care of many local children so the parents could work – some were newborn and others were toddlers that she had the joy to see through graduation, marriage, and becoming parents themselves. They all had the opportunity to eat Nana’s homemade food and tortillas. Some of these children touched by her love and warmth are: Adam Martinez, Jessie Juarez, Alejandra Cubriel, Serena and Jacob Monreal, and Serena, Ciara, Autumn, and John C. Torres.
Rosa Gallegos was a proud and doting grandmother to Cristina and Christopher Ramirez. No child could do wrong in her eyes, especially these two. Rosa was blessed to have shared her love and warmth to her two great-grandchildren, Mario Josiah and Marcel Gloria.
To many Cinco de Mayo means the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Army at the Battle of Puebla but to Jesus Gallegos, Sr. and Rosa this was a day to join in holy matrimony and the beginning of a sixty-three year journey filled with challenging life events, precious memories, and the blessing of three children. On this memorable day not only the angels and our Lord called upon Rosa Gallegos but so did Jesus Sr. called upon his wife to come home.
Rosa is survived by her daughters Emma Ramirez and husband Chris of San Antonio; Irma Gallegos and husband Jesse Silva of Devine; sisters, Leonor Garcia of Hondo, Juanita(Janie) Sarabia of Hondo, Yolanda Lopez of Hondo; brothers, Santiago Carrillo Sr., and Emilio Carrillo of Devine. Two grandchildren, Cristina and husband Mario Gloria, and Christopher Ramirez. Two great-grandchildren, Mario Josiah and Marcel Gloria.
Visitation will be held Thursday May 11, 2023 at Primrose Funeral Services Chapel from 5-8pm. Rosary to be recited at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 9am on Friday May 12th, with Mass at 10am.
Interment to follow at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Emilio Carrillo, Santiago Carrillo Sr., Christopher Ramirez, Adam Martinez, Amador Carrillo, Jr., Manuel(Max) DeLeon, Mario Gloria, and Cristina Gloria.
Arrangements are under the direction of Primrose Funeral Services, 303 W. College Ave., Devine, Texas 78016 (830)663-4445.

Kenneth Wayne Wagoner passed May 4, 2023, surrounded by family. He was 77.
Kenneth was born July 12, 1945 in San Antonio, Texas to parents Walter Lee and Gertie May Wagoner. The family moved frequently for Walter’s work, exposing Kenneth to much of Texas and New Mexico before returning to San Antonio to finish high school. After graduating in 1962 Kenneth attended Arlington University and Uvalde Jr. College in 1963. In 1969, Perry Metheny talked him into joining the San Antonio Fire Department, where he worked for 32 years. During that time he became a paramedic for 12 years. He then went back as an engineer, fighting fires and driving engines. Kenneth was never one to flinch at danger, whether that be rushing to aid the wounded of the 79’ fiesta shooting or putting out a house fire with a garden hose, the only thing handy. Kenneth’s infectious passion for service saved countless lives and touched many more. He would go on to marry the love of his life Mary Grant Wagoner in 1967, who would be mother to his two sons and his companion for life.
Kenneth was known for his larger-than-life personality and sharp wit. If he knew you odds are he had a special name for you. He knew few strangers and to be his friend was really more like family. If the Metheny Brothers were singing somewhere you could rest assured he would get up and put on a performance himself. People gravitated to him which was remarkable being he had such a short fuse. He had an uncontrollable need to tell you how he felt. Never violent but outspoken for sure. It was colorful and had a real humorous vibe to it. So much that his closest friends would often purposefully light that fuse. He had more one-liners and sayings than any man to date. He was loved by so many it was a standing joke to count how many people he knew in some of the most remote places in the United States. His love of life and people made him a person most sought to find. If you were a friend for a day it was for life. He was the life of the party and could command a room with his charm and life stories. Although he may have grown out of his fieriness, his sense of humor remained too the end which he wore as an ever-present, slight smile.
He is survived by brother James Wagoner and Wife Mary Grant Wagoner, Sons Robert Wagoner and Kirk Wagoner and wife Kami, grandchildren Madison Sostorich and husband Mitchell, Grant Wagoner, Noah Davila, Griffin Wagoner, and Great Granddaughter Rowan Sostorich.
He is preceded in death by parents Walter Lee and Gertie May Wagoner, and brother Dick Wagoner.
Visitation will be at 9AM Thursday Morning, May 11, 2023, followed by Memorial Service at 10 AM at First Baptist Church – 308 W Hondo Ave, Devine, TX. The family has requested donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or the Devine Education Foundation in lieu of flowers.