Obituaries

Dec 10, 2023

Joe Anthony Stratta was born on November 10, 1927, on the family farm in the Brazos Bottom of Robertson County, Texas to Tony and Bessie Stratta. He played on the football team, played the trumpet in his high school band, and graduated from Hearne High School in 1946, after which he joined his father in working on the family farm....

Nov 27, 2023

It is with a heavy heart to announce the unexpected passing of my beloved husband Charles Langdon who went home to be with the Lord on November 27th, 2023.

Charles Lenn Langdon was born January 1, 1956 – November 27,2023, to James and Ozell Murphy Langdon.

He was employed by Statewide Mail Transport.  He enjoyed spending his time off with...

Nov 23, 2023

Jesse Gail Mitchell, Jr. passed away peacefully on November 23, 2023 at his home, in Hearne at the age of 84.

Born on October 10, 1939 he was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Opal Mitchell, son, Dean Mitchell, brother-in-law John Hunn and daughter-in-law, Lisa Mitchell.

Jesse is survived by his wife of 64 years, Kathy Cooper Mitchell....

Nov 23, 2023

Juan “Johnny” Villalpando was born February 16, 1967, to Olga and Eduardo Villalpando in Calvert Texas. In his younger years Johnny enjoyed riding motorcycles, living life and being free. He married Anita, February 15, 1992, and from this he raised two sons, Christopher and Patrick. He enjoyed many of life’s “small things” such as fishing, Texas Longhorn football, chickens, growing watermelons,...

Nov 16, 2023

Edward Joseph Hnatt passed away peacefully from this earth on the evening of November 16, 2023 at home on his ranch in Calvert, TX in the presence of family. He was a proud member of the First Baptist Church in Hearne for 30 years. This man of the Greatest Generation had run the race for 96 years, having survived the...

Nov 3, 2023

Cara was raised in Hearne, Texas by her parents Sam and Debra Corpora. Cara had a wonderful childhood full of excitement and adventure in the woods around her home. Cara was exceptional and excelled at just about everything she put her mind to. She was a talented and competitive gymnast, and she loved softball and played for the Lady Rams...

Oct 30, 2023

Richard Anthony Trujillo Jr. passed away on October 30, 2023 at 03:32 p.m. with his family by his side. 

He was born to Richard and Maria Trujillo on June 10, 1968, in Hearne, Texas. 

Ricky graduated from Hearne High School, class of 1986 and then went on to University of Texas. After going to school he decided to serve his...

Oct 24, 2023

 

We will be Celebrating the life of Cindy Delulio on January 27th, 2024. Gathering will be held at Memorial Funeral Home from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with the Celebration of Life Service directly to follow.

 

In honor of Cindy's love for cats, the family asks that donations be made to the Aggieland Humane Society

5359 Leonard Road,...

Oct 13, 2023

On Friday October 13, 2023, Darlene passed away peacefully in Bryan Texas at the age of 68. Darlene was born in Cincinnati Ohio on April 14th 1955. Darlene was preceded in death by her mother Glenice Lenore Wright and her brother and sister in law Paul & Betty Reagan. Those left behind to remember and celebrate her life include her...

Oct 1, 2023

Frances Arlene Slagle passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023, leaving the bounds of this world to be welcomed by her Heavenly Father and all of her family already residing in heaven with Him.  She was known as “Lukie” since she was a teenager.  Though the origin of that nickname is covered completely by the sands of time, it just...

Sep 30, 2023

Kenneth “Kenny” Pecina, brother, uncle, and friend to many left this Earth unexpectedly September 30, 2023. Service will take place Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Memorial Funeral Home and burial will follow at San Jose Cemetery in Hearne, Texas.Kenny was born February 12, 1967, in Waco, Texas. He was raised in Calvert where he attended school. Kenny...

Sep 28, 2023

Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Dehart Endsley, 80, of Calvert, Texas, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023.  Services will take place Friday, October 6, 2023 at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church in Hearne, Texas.  She will be buried alongside her daughter at Sunnyside Cemetery in Calvert, Texas.

Liz was born November 4, 1942 in Jacksonville, Texas, to Leonard and Frankie Dehart.  She...

Sep 17, 2023

Sep 16, 2023

Rita Ann Rutherford O'Neil, 75, of Hearne TX entered Heaven on September 16, 2023.

 

She was born to Rudolph and Eyvonne Rutherford, November 15, 1947, in Terrell TX. In 1966, Rita graduated from Terrell High School. After high school she attended East Texas State University and received her Bachelor of Science in 1970.

 

After graduating from ETSU, she married...

Sep 16, 2023

 

We lost our dear mother, Wanda Coats, on Saturday, September 16th, 2023.  As hard as it is to say goodbye to someone we love so deeply, we as a family rejoice in the fact that she is now walking streets of gold holding the hand (or back belt loop) of Alfred, her beloved husband of 65 years.  She passed...

Sep 15, 2023

How does one describe the absolute lifeforce of a woman that was Betty Ruth Evans. A true Texas Steele Magnolia, Ruth was Born in Hearne in the summer of ‘32. She brought four beautiful children into this world and shared her life with her best friend, John Evans. Ruth delighted in her nightly phone chats with her special friends, visits...

Sep 9, 2023

Our dear mother, Ada Perez Sifuentes, 84, went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Hearne. Visitation will be from 5 to 7pm, with the rosary recited at 7pm, on Thursday, September 14, 2023, and the funeral Mass on Friday, at 10am, September 15, 2023, all services at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hearne. Interment...

Sep 5, 2023

 

Maribeth (Beth) “Bon Bon” Rhodes Allen was born on January 18, 1931, in Hearne Texas and passed away peacefully at the age of 92 ½ on September 5, 2023.

Beth was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Mary Elizabeth Rhodes (of Hearne), her siblings CT (Buba) Rhodes, Julia Ada Rhodes and John Rhodes.

Beth also preceded in...

Aug 29, 2023

 

Connie Beth Moore was born December 19th, 1960 to Earl & Gail Singeltary of Bryan, TX.  She married the love of her life David Moore on December 29th, 1978. They were blessed with 5 children and 11 grandchildren.

 

Her greatest joy was her children and being a grandma. She enjoyed traveling, cruising, yelling "Bingo Baby", and spending time with...

Aug 19, 2023

 

Brian Keith McWilliamsSeptember 20, 1959 – August 19, 2023

Brian Keith McWilliams 63, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 19, 2023.Brian was born in Big Spring, Texas on September 20, 1959, the son of Gordon Lavelle McWilliams and Sandra Lee Richardson McWilliams.Brian attended grade school in Sherman, Texas at Sherman Elementary and graduated from Iowa Park High...