Mrs. Arredondo

Leslie Michelle Arredondo, a 13-year-old Moreno Middle School student, cheerleader and athlete, died Thursday afternoon in a one-car rollover.

Leslie is survived by her parents, Mitchell and Terri M. Arredondo; maternal grandfather, Eliazar Martinez; paternal grandparents, Santiago and Lillia Aguirre; paternal grandmother, Carolina V. Arrendondo; and paternal great-grandmother, Maria G. Aguirre, all of Beeville.

Leslie was preceded in death by her grandparents and great-grandparents, Margarita Martinez, Pedro V. Arredondo, Juanita B. Herrera, Jose V. Arredondo and Ruben Herrera. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Skidmore.

Pallbearers will be Roland Vera, Jerry Martinez, Noe, Chris and Nick Villegas, Freddie Barrera and R.J. Ramon. Honorary pallbearers will be Eli Eric Martinez, Abel Joe Garcia, Jimmy Ray Aguirre, David Chapa Jr., Richard Cantu III, Marcos Monjares Jr. and Timothy Monjares.

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Mrs. Bostwick

Beverly Anderson Bostwick, age 77, went home to be with the Lord on April 11, 2008, with her family by her side. Bev was a loving mother and grandmother who will leave behind many friends and family who cherish her memory. She was born on October 16, 1930, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Oda (Aston) Anderson and John (Jack) H. Anderson.

Beverly obtained her B.S. degree in secondary education with a minor in biology from North Texas University in 1952. She married Charles Gregory Bostwick on June 4, 1954. Bev was a respected high school teacher and coach until her retirement from Beeville Independent School District in 1986.

Bev was well-known for her social nature, life-long athletic achievements, and devotion to taking care of her family. Her many accomplishments in tennis and golf included being a state semi-finalist in singles tennis in 1948, club champion at Henry Homberg Country Club in 1998, along with winning the President’s Cup in 1998. She served as past president of both the Beaumont Newcomers Club and the Henry Homberg Women’s Golf Association.

Beverly is proceeded in death by her parents, Oda and Jack; her husband, Charles; and her brother, Carroll. She is survived by her brother, Bobby; her sons, Gregory and Phillip; her daughter, Pamela; her grandsons, Gregory Alan, Blake, Lucas, Dane and Dean; her graddaughters, Brooke and Rachel; and other relatives.

The family held a celebration of her life and love at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2008, at Wesley United Methodist Church. Arrangements were under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the South Texas Children’s Home, P.O. Box 1210, Beeville, Texas, 78104-1210.

Complete and updated information may be viewed at www.broussardsmortuary.com.

Mr. Gantt

John Walter Gantt, 66, of Austin, died on Friday, April 11, 2008.

He was born Nov. 8, 1941, in Beeville to John R. and Lil Gantt.

He is survived by his twin sister, Judy Gantt Newton of San Antonio; his sister, Virginia Gantt Welder of Beeville; four nephews; and three nieces.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Pettus-Lott Cemetery in Riverdale with Rev. Patrick Donohoe officiating.

Pallbearers were Christopher Newton, Freeman Pettus Lott, Dial Boles, Wade Newton, Gary Cowley, and Eric Spielhagen. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Pettus, Rob Milam Pettus, Edward Wicker, Johnny Hunter, John Galloway, Bob Spielhagen, Raymond Welder, Jon Newton, Tom Partlow, Harry Whittington and Frank Blanchard.

Those who wish may make donations to Marbridge Foundation, P.O. Box 2250, Manchaca, Texas 78652.

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Mrs. Harris

Joye Dehnisch Thomas Harris passed away Sunday, April 13, 2008 at her home in Sinton after a short illness. She was born July 19, 1921 to Robert Joseph and Jamesina Jenkins Dehnisch in Yoakum, Texas and moved to West Sinton with her family in 1925. Joye graduated from Sinton High School and attended Baylor University and the University of Texas.

Her first husband, Alfred W. “Bub” Cherry, Jr. died four months prior to the birth of their son, Alfred “Bubba” Cherry (Thomas) in 1942. In 1950 Joye married Joseph W. “Joe” Thomas of Glen Campbell, PA. Joye and Joe lived in Sinton where both were employed by the Plymouth Oil Company. In 1954, daughter, Joye Lynn was born.

Predeceased by Joe in 1990, Joye married Morris R. “Ray” Harris, Sr. in 1992.

Joye was also preceded in death by her son Bubba Thomas, and husband Ray Harris.

She is survived by her daughter, Joye L. Thomas of Charlotte, NC. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Florence “Flossie” Thomas; granddaughter Jessica Thomas Bates and husband Tray Bates; grandson, Wendell J. Thomas; all of Sinton and granddaughter, Jennifer Thomas Adams of Zachary, LA. Joye was also blessed with four great grandsons, Austin Adams, Layton Thomas Bates, Walker Thomas, and Blake Thomas Bates.

Joye is also survived by her step-sons Ray Harris, Jr. and wife Jan; John Harris and wife Betty; James Harris and wife Terry and Richard Harris and wife Kathleen, seven step-grandchildren and two step-great grandchildren.

Survivors also include her dear friends Eleanor Harren and Robert Dirks.

Joye was a member of Sinton Presbyterian Church, Brush County Cattle Women, the U.S. Tennis Association and an honorary member of the Sinton Rotary Club. She served on the board of the Joe and Joye Thomas, Alfred C. “Bubba” Thomas Library which she gave as a gift to the City of Sinton in honor of Joe and “Bubba” Thomas. Joye was an advocate of a strong education. She was a generous contributor to many educational scholarships and also supplied many students with educational tools including books and supplies for their studies.

In high school, Joye competed in state-level tennis. She participated in the Senior Games and the Senior Olympics where she medaled in tennis. Joye continued to be an avid tennis player and a three time ladies doubles champion at the Bud Collins Hackers Open in Long Boat Key, Florida. Her final championship was achieved at the age of seventy-three.

Joye loved her family, friends, flowers, dancing, baseball, tennis and extensive travel from Hilton Head Island, S.C. to Costa Rica. She was a long-time supporter of Sinton High School athletics and the Corpus Christi Hooks Baseball Team. Joye rarely missed a home game!

Joye could often be seen at lunch at her reserved table at Backstreet Café. Dressed head to toe in her whimsical outfits, Joye coordinated it all with her signature designer sunglasses, purses, shoes and accessories to match. She greeted everyone who walked by and treated each to a laugh with her latest joke or story.

She was a very giving person to all on many occasions with her gifts of flowers, Backstreet chicken salad sandwiches and Sinton’s famous Aunt Aggie De’s Pralines.

A special thanks to long-time employees Lisa Moody and David Perez. The family extends their appreciation to Dr. Frank Dehnisch and associates, the doctors, nurses and staff at Corpus Christi Doctors’ Regional Hospital, Jerry and Glenda Kane of Corpus Christi, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Vista Care Hospice in Corpus Christi and her primary caretaker, Eleana Salinas, for their care during her illness.

Visitation with family will be held Wednesday, April 16, 2008 from 5:00pm to7:00pm at Resthaven Funeral Home in Sinton.

A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, April 17, 2008 at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel in Sinton. A graveside service will follow at the Sinton Cemetery following the service.

Memorials may be made to Sinton Presbyterian Church or the Joe and Joye Thomas, Alfred C. “Bubba” Thomas Library in Sinton.

Mr. Lewis

Arlen L. Lewis, a 1950 graduate of A.C. Jones High School, died on Friday, March 21, 2008.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Cottonwood Community Church, 4100 Willow Drive, in Marble Falls.

Mr. Wessels

Edward James Wessels, 63, died on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville.

He was born Oct. 30, 1944, in Clinton, Iowa, to Florence Hall and Alvis Wessels. He was employed with Weatherford Industries as a machinist.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ramon Wessels of Beeville; two daughters, Carmen Wessels of Colorado and Anita Wessels of Beeville; one stepdaughter, Lori Newson Gonzales of Converse; two sons, Patrick Wessels of Colorado and Andrew (Belinda) Wessels of Beeville; two brothers, Patrick Wessels of North Carolina and Willie Wessels of Clinton, Iowa; and eight grandchildren.

A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at Treviño Funeral Home. Burial will be held in Clinton, Iowa.

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