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ALLEN MAURICE KAHLDEN
ALLEN MAURICE KAHLDEN
Allen ‘Cotton’ Maurice Kahlden passed away July 16, 2023, in Columbus, Texas at the age of 92. He was born at home south of Columbus on June 1, 1931, to Werner and Mary Frers Kahlden. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1949. 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
BILLY KOONCE, SR.
BILLY KOONCE, SR.
Billy G. Koonce, Sr., age 78, passed away on July 2, 2023, in Cypress, Texas. He was born to Felix and Alvenia Sue (Miller) Koonce on Aug. 21, 1944, in Port Arthur, Texas. He married Dixie Muriel Denton on Jan. 11, 1964. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
ANTONIO LOZANO GARCIA
ANTONIO LOZANO GARCIA
Antonio “Tony” Lozano Garcia, born Nov. 20, 1944, of Lampazos de Naranjo, Nuevo León, left us, surrounded by his family on June 30, 2023, at 2:02 a.m. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
BILLY EDWARD WOODY
BILLY EDWARD WOODY
Billy Edward Woody, known fondly by all as “Woody”, passed away on June 26, 2023, at the age of 87. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
WAYNE CORMAN
WAYNE CORMAN
Heaven has a new farmer. Wayne Corman passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on July 5, 2023. He was born on Nov. 10, 1943, and raised in Lissie, Texas, where as a youngster he roamed the area with friends on horseback. After starting school a year early, in East Bernard, he later became an Eagle Lake Eagle, the 1961 Class President and an All District pulling guard and linebacker on the football team. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
MONTY ODELL GILLETT
MONTY ODELL GILLETT
Monty Odell Gillett, loving husband, father, brother, and “Papa” went to be with the Lord on July 8, 2023, at the age of 65, while at his home in Weimar, Texas. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
WILLIAM ROBERT PICKENS
WILLIAM ROBERT PICKENS
William Robert “Bob” Pickens III died on July 3, 2023, in Katy, Texas. He was born in Orange, Texas on Sept. 11, 1932, to Ruth Peveto Pickens and William Robert Pickens, Jr. He grew up in Beaumont, Texas where his small family home backed up to a natural forest. With no sibling playmates, Bob entertained himself by exploring the forest, watching the birds, snakes and other wildlife and developed an enduring interest in the natural world. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
PATSY LEE FULLER ROBERTSON
PATSY LEE FULLER ROBERTSON
Patsy Lee Fuller Robertson, of Sheridan, Texas, passed away on July 3, 2023, in Columbus, Texas. She was born to Roy (Woody) and Margie (Faldyn) Fuller on Nov. 10, 1955, in Eagle Lake, Texas. She married Dave Robertson in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sept. 21, 1988. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM
BILLY EDWARD WOODY
BILLY EDWARD WOODY
Billy Edward Woody, known fondly by all as “Woody”, passed away on June 26, 2023, at the age of 87. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
ETHEL HURR RAY
ETHEL HURR RAY
Ethel Hurr Ray, age 94, passed away peacefully at home on June 12, 2023. Ethel was born on Nov. 23, 1928, in Columbus, Texas to Johnnie Lee and Henry Hurr. After losing her father at a very young age, Ethel spent her childhood with her mother in Glidden, Texas surrounded by her beloved Aunt and Uncle, Ethel and Harvey Hope, as well as her cousin Betty Jo Hope Wittmer, who was like a sister to her. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
NATHAN JERAN NOSKA
NATHAN JERAN NOSKA
Nathan Jeran Noska, 69, of Eagle Lake passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Eagle Lake. Nathan was born to Rubin Lee and Nira (Turner) Noska on Jan. 17, 1954, in Columbus, Texas. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
CURTIS GENE BERGER
CURTIS GENE BERGER
Curtis Gene Berger, 84, of Mentz, Texas, passed away on June 18, 2023. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
LARRY LEE AUSTIN
LARRY LEE AUSTIN
Larry Lee Austin was born on Feb. 17, 1937, in Eagle Lake, Texas to Samuel and Lillie Estelle (Barker) Austin. He died on June 12, 2023, in Katy, Texas after a short illness. He was 86 years young. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
EMIL JOSEPH SOCHA, JR.
EMIL JOSEPH SOCHA, JR.
Emil Joseph Socha, Jr. (E.J.) went to be with God on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the age of 83. He was born Dec. 18, 1939, in Taiton, Texas to Emil, Sr and Leona (Bubela) Socha. He grew up in Taiton and El Campo area and graduated from El Campo High School in 1958. He attended Wharton Junior College and then enlisted in the US Air Force where he served from 1960-1964. He married the love of his life, Margie Kulhanek, on Oct. 25, 1964, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Frelsburg, Texas where he remained an active member until his death. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
DAVID WILLIAM GUTHMAN
DAVID WILLIAM GUTHMAN
David William Guthman, 72, of Lissie, Texas, passed away in his home on June 6, 2023. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
SHIRLEY MARIE FRESHOUR
SHIRLEY MARIE FRESHOUR
Shirley Marie Freshour, 80, of Alleyton, Texas, passed away Sunday, June 11 in Diamond, Missouri. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
HATTIE SUE FORTESON
HATTIE SUE FORTESON
Hattie Sue Forteson of Beasley, Texas, passed away May 23, 2023, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Sugar Land, Texas at the age of 64. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
ROBIN JO RIVERS
ROBIN JO RIVERS
Robin Jo Rivers, 58, of Columbus, Texas, passed away on May 26, 2023, in Columbus, Texas. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
FRANCINE MARY GILLETT
FRANCINE MARY GILLETT
Francine Mary Gillett of Columbus, loving wife, mother and Nana, went to be with our Lord on May 31, 2023, at the age of 68, while at her home. She was surrounded by many family members who loved her. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
LARRY S. MILLER
LARRY S. MILLER
Larry S. Miller of Columbus, Texas passed on Feb. 27, 2023, at his home. Born in 1941, he grew up in Richmond, Indiana, graduating from Richmond Sr. High School in 1959. He worked as a draftsman for Richmond Homes, then enlisted in the Army in 1963, serving until 1968. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
WALTER HENRY EVANS
WALTER HENRY EVANS
Walter Henry Evans died May 29, 2023, surrounded by the family he loved. He was born on May 20, 1932, in Columbus, Texas to Lillie Burger Evans and Leve Evans, the second child of three. Growing up, Walter was best known as “Fuse-e” Evans earned for his quick running ability on the 1948 and 1949 Columbus Cardinal High School football team and as a high and low hurdler in the 1949 Texas State Track and Field Competition. Under new head coach Bill Hartley, the ’49 Cardinals went into the final week of football season with a chance to win the south half of the district title, with Fuse-e Evans scoring the first 17-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. This nickname stuck and was used by friends and family for his entire life. His love of athletics and exercising, especially in retirement, included his daily walk around the Columbus athletic track, which kept him strong and healthy for most of his 91-years. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
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Colorado County Citizen