George Michael “Mike” Schott of Devine, TX passed away at the age of 71 on September 29, 20222. He was born in Castroville, Texas on August 6, 1951 to George Vernon and Lanie Schott. George Michael was a “Devine High School Graduate” – Class of 1970. He is survived by his wife of 50 years: Susan Rackley Schott; daughter: Sheila Carol Schott, Son: Michael Vernon Schott, wife Crystal and grandson: Vance Bruno Schott; sisters: Joyce Schott Sims and husband Larry and Dixie Schott Richards and husband Don; brother: Robert (Bobby) Schott, brother-in-laws: Ronnie Rackley and wife Sondra and Gary Rackley and wife Lorraine, and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. He is preceded in death by his mother: Lanie Schott, sister: Linda Schott Klein and father George Vernon Schott. Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 6, 2022 with Deacon Jerry Whitley officiating at Evergreen Cemetery with interment to follow, in Evergreen Cemetery, Devine, Texas. Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the guest book may do so at www.HurleyFuneralHome.com Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home – Devine, 303 College Ave., Devine, TX 78016.
Shirley Austermiller of Devine, TX, age 85, passed away on September 30, 2022 in San Antonio. She was born on October 22, 1936 in Perrysburg, Ohio to Russell Alger Elkins and Evelyn Hill Elkins. Shirley moved from Mesa, Arizona in 2007 after her sons passing. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents and son: Jeffrey Retcher in 2006 and her brother: Merrill Lee Elkins. Shirley is survived by her daughter: Julyn (Anthony James) Bird of Devine, TX and son: Jasen L. (Vada) Austermiller of Devine, TX; foster daughter: Gloria (Lee) Triebenbach;9 grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren; sister-in-law: Hermie Elkins; other relatives, many foster children and numerous friends. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 10, 2022 from 5:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. with a Celebration of Life Service beginning at 7:00p.m. at Hurley Funeral Home-Devine Chapel. Services to conclude in chapel. Those attending please be mindful of your fragrances and colognes due to son’s allergies. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Devine Food Pantry. Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the guest book may do so at www.HurleyFuneralHome.com Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home – Devine, 303 College Ave., Devine, TX 78016.
Ruth Elwyn (Kirtland) Turner passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at her home near Devine, Texas. Ruth, 94, was born on October 20, 1927 in Dry Prong, Louisiana. She was the youngest of eight children born to Elmore Frederick Kirtland and Bernice Powers Kirtland. Ruth graduated from Dry Prong High School in 1944 and went on to complete Business College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana which prepared her for a career in Bookkeeping, Business Management and ultimately Business Ownership. She and her husband, Jack Turner, owned and operated Turner Office Supply in Lytle, TX for many years before both retired. Ruth was an active member of First Baptist Church until she became home-bound due to health. Ruth was blessed to live a long and interesting life. She never passed up the opportunity laugh or to enjoy a new experience. She had a gentle, quiet demeanor and a deep strength of character. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Turner, Devine, her parents, and all seven of her siblings. Ruth is survived by her children: Pat Ramotowski of Devine, Tom Walker (Cathy) of San Antonio, Catherine (Michael) Sorrell of Devine; eleven grandchildren: Shane (Becky) Ramotowski, Kelley (April) Ramotowski, Kaiten (Brandy) Ramotowski, Jeremy (Christa) Walker, Nathan (Laura) Walker, Tia Jasso, Donald (Jennifer) Leverich, Susan Sorrell, Peggy (Barry) Sorrell, Micheal (Brandi) Sorrell and John (Eva) Sorrell: twenty-one great- grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, special friends Michael Keeton, Devine, and Elaine Gomez, Natalia. The family would like to thank River City Hospice and God’s Country Home Health Care for the care and compassion shown our mother during her final days. The family will have a private memorial celebration of the life of Ruth Turner in late October.
Jesse R. Meza, 81, passed away on September 26, 2022 in Natalia, TX. He was born on February 3, 1941 in Galveston, Texas to Jesse and Estella Meza. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Daniel Meza. Jesse is survived by his loving, wife of 59 years, Estella Meza; children, Laurie Meza, Michael Meza (Sandra), Jacob Meza (Karla), Carol Salter (Oscar); 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Roy Meza (Vicky), sisters, Rita Meza and Janie Penalver and an extended loving family. Visitation was from 5 pm-9 pm with a Rosary recited at 7:00 pm on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Hurley Funeral Home in Lytle. Mass was celebrated at 10:00 am, Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Devine with interment to follow in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Devine, Texas. Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the guest book may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, 14822 North Main Street, Lytle, TX 78052.
Sue Carolyn Miller, 91, passed away on September 24, 2022 in Devine, TX. She was born on June 23, 1931 in Morenci, Michigan to parents, David Lee and Kathryn McLain. Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Miller, parents, David Lee and Kathryn McLain; brother-in-law, Robert Cooper; sister, Donna Cooper; son, Gregory Miller. Sue is survived by her children, Shelley Sturdevant (Scott), Leann Henson, Jeffrey Miller (Sharie); sister, Trudy Day (Keith); grandchildren, Emily, Kathryn, Richard, Dustin, Derik, Malea, Megan, Matthew, Gina; 12 great grandchildren. Sue dedicated her life to her family and teaching. She raised four children while working to complete her bachelor’s degree. She began her studies at Defiance College and graduated with her BA from Northern Arizona University. During her lifetime she traveled to many states and lived in eleven including Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, New York, Arizona, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Florida, North Carolina and lastly Texas. She was recognized for her extraordinary achievements in teaching by being elected to the Who’s Who of American Teachers. One of the family’s favorite stories entails her teaching in a small school in Arkansas with chickens in the classroom and the children arriving to school barefoot. She arranged for the sixth-grade class to have a graduation ceremony which had never been done prior. She felt these children needed to be honored as many may not see a high school graduation. After only one year in the district, she was named “Teacher of the Year”. While living in Bryan, Ohio she volunteered her services at the Bryan Hospital working with the auxiliary ladies in the gift shop. She served as secretary and volunteered her services for over 2500 hours. She had many friends in Bryan and started the Birthday Bash Club which is still going strong. She is very loved by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She always was present for encouragement and support for her family. Many happy memories will be cherished for years to come and she will be missed but live in our hearts forever. A chapel service will be held on Friday, October 7, 2022 at 10am at Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home in Bryan, Ohio with interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery in Defiance, Ohio. Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the guest book may do so at www.HurleyFuneralHome.com Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home – Devine, 303 College Ave., Devine, TX 78016.
Concepcion Martinez Velasquez went to be with the Lord on September 21, 2022 at the age of 87. Concepcion was born on March 24, 1935 in Moore, Texas to Enrique and Mauricia Velasquez. Concepcion is preceded in death by his Parents, numerous Brothers and Sisters and Grandson Bai Velasquez. Concepcion is survived by his Children Rudy Velasquez, Sevino Velasquez (Rosie), Valerio Velasquez (Susie), Joe Velasquez (Frances), Erlinda V. Rodriguez (Rogelio) and Aurora Velasquez; Sisters Eva Flores, Lydia Villalobos, Maria Martinez and Beatrice Velasquez; Numerous Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 30, 2022 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Hurley Funeral Home – Devine, 303 West College Ave, Devine, Texas 78016. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm in the Funeral Home Chapel. Services will conclude at the end of the evening. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made to Susan G. Komen Foundation or any other charity of your choice. https://www.komen.org/community/texas/central-texas/?req_url=https://komensanantonio.org/ Arrangements entrusted to Hurley Funeral Home – Devine, 303 West College Ave, Devine, Texas 78016.
Mary Elizabeth Craig, 78, passed away on September 11, 2022, in Moore, TX surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 1, 1944, in Bigfoot, Texas to parents, Adolph and Iola Willms. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Tommy G. Craig; children David Smith, John Smith, Tommy E. Craig, Ann Craig, Joy Dillard, Pamela Craig, Jerrie Lucas, Douglas Craig; grandchildren, Kolbie, Kassadie, Lauren, Megan, Josh, Timothy, Thomas, Theodore, Ethan, Elizabeth, and Grace, Charles, Julia, Ty Lee, Matthew, Little Tommy, and Everett, great grandchildren Titan, Maddox, Mazy, Jeremiah, Raelynn, Kenzie, Matthew Jr, Mercedes, and Zachary. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 30, 2022, at 2:00 pm at Bethel Assembly of God Church in Devine, Texas. Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the guest book may do so at www.HurleyFuneralHome.com Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home – Devine, 303 College Ave., Devine, TX 78016
Infant Dysen Wade Jones of Poteet, TX born on July 3, 2022 in San Antonio, TX passed away on September 22, 2022 at the age of 2 months. He is preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandfathers: Wade Allen Jones and Edward Spath. Survivors include his mother Kallyn Jones and stepdad: Carlos Herrera Jr; father: Chris Spath; maternal grandmother: Jennifer Reid; paternal grandmother: Cherlann “Gamms” Grubb; maternal great grandparents: Ronald and Sharon Jones and Maternal Great Great Grandparents: Nora and Herschel Jones; Aunts: Amanda Mares and Alyssa Duncan; brother: Matthew Allen Herrera; stepsister: Starr; stepbrothers: Carlos III, Akillis, Tobias and Rage; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 10:00a.m. at Hurley Funeral Home with Graveside services at 11:00a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Spencer Jones and Kyle Jones. Reception to follow.
Chester Ray “Chet” Stacy of Devine, TX was born on January 31, 1949 in Poteet, TX to James Chester Stacy and Zona Lazelle Clark Stacy passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at age of 73. He was retired as a Service Technician in Oil Field Industry. Survivors include his wife who he remarried on June 11, 2010: Jenna Burch Stacy of Devine, TX. He is also survived by Jennifer (Michael) Corner of Garland, TX, James Harley Stacy of Devine, TX, Amanda LeeAnn (Andrew) Phillips of Lavon, TX; two brothers: Johnny Roy Stacy and wife Judy of Pearsall, TX and Mark Richard “Dicky” Stacy of San Antonio, TX; sister: Vicki (Donny) Malone of Temple, TX; grandchildren: Michael James Corner Jr., Alexandra Dawn Corner, Harley May Stacy; many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Celebration of Life Service will be held on October 8, 2022 from 2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Pearsall, TX with Jim Corner officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to any Disabled Veterans Organization.
Larry Wayne Mercer, 74, of Lytle Texas, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, in San Antonio Texas. He passed away at Pam Specialty Hospital due to a chronic medical condition. Larry Wayne Mercer was born in Ft. Sam Houston Hospital in San Antonio, Texas to Nehoma Bethke Mercer and Earl Frank Mercer. He grew up with four sisters, three brothers and three dogs. As a child, he loved spending his time riding bikes, climbing trees and playing with cars with his siblings. (He attended McCollum High School in San Antonio, TX.) As he got older, he enjoyed helping his father learning many trades along the way, which sparked his passion for construction and becoming a superintendant for Vincent T Contracting for many years. Later in life he met Rosa Elva Zaragoza, in Piedras Negras, because his line of work would bring him there. They fell in love, married, started a family, raising two children and completed the family with four more children. As a family they loved to barbeque, dance, fish, take vacations to the beach, and enjoyed spending family dinners at Chinese buffets! Being a kind and dependable father was of the utmost importance to Larry Wayne Mercer and he certainly did not disappoint when it came to wholeheartedly, loving and being there for his family. Larry was a caring and dependable partner and husband to Rosa Mercer, a father of six, who was always there for them, through their ups and downs, and a grandfather who enjoyed sharing his experiences in life with them. He served in the Army and fought in the Vietnam War. Enjoyed riding horses, breaking horses, riding motorcycles, and hunting. Had a passion for gardening and took pride in his tomatoes and loved his flower beds! As he aged his health deteriorated, but he managed his illness with strength and grace. Heaven has gained an angel, where there is no more pain or discomfort joining his family and friends. In addition to his children, Alfredo Gomez, Diana Gomez (4 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren), Larry Earl Mercer (2 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild), Nahoma Mercer (2 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren), Jesse Mercer (5 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren, one on the way), and Betty Kay Mercer (4 grandchildren), Larry is survived by his sisters, Linda Gyle Mercer, Doris Ann Mercer, Brenda Kay Mercer; and brother, Ronald Lynn Mercer. He was proceeded in passing by his spouse, Rosa Elva Zaragoza Mercer; father, Earl Frank Mercer; mother, Nehoma Bethke Mercer; brothers, Earl Dean Mercer, Donald Lee Mercer; and sister, Angie Nell Patton. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and always remembered in their hearts. We are sincerely grateful to the many families and friends who have given us support and comfort during this time of loss. A Visitation will be held at Hurley Funeral Home Chapel, 14822 N. Main, Lytle, Tx. 78052, on Friday, September 23, 2022, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm. Interment will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, September 24, 2022, where everyone will meet at the Hurley Funeral Home by 9:30 am to follow one another to the Lytle Community Cemetery in Lytle, Tx. Anyone who wishes to sign the online guest book, share memories or leave condolences, please visit www.hurleyfuneralhome.com Arrangements under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, 14822 N. Main, Lytle, Tx. 78052, (830)709-0698.
