Obituaries

TABETHA ANN WARREN PETERSON On Dec. 15, 2024, the world lost “Tabby”, an incredible individual.

DONALD DONNIE RAY SKLAR Donald (Donnie) Ray Sklar, born May 27, 1960, and died Nov. 23, 2024.

Lana Joy (Dehnel) Fricke, was born July 18, 1950, in Bellville, the oldest child of Fred and LaVerne (Peschel) Dehnel. One of many fond memories she often shared of her childhood was going to the theater and watching movies with her dad as he ran the projector. She attended school in Bellville her entire childhood and graduated from Bellville High School in 1968. She excelled in many things, including home economics, especially sewing as she sewed many of her outfits, and music. And it was her passion for music and band that provided her an opportunity to attend Blinn College on scholarship. One of her most enduring memories as a member of the Buccaneer Band was playing on live TV for the world, as she knew it, to see. She also was a proud member of the Blinn College Chorus.

LOUISE FRANCES JUREK SMIDOVEC Louise Frances Jurek Smidovec, age 78, Oct. 7, 1946 – Dec.

JOHN JOSEPH ARNOLD JR. Jan.

ZOEY CHRISTINA DONNA STURM Zoey Christina Donna Sturm, age 18, passed away on Nov. 20, 2024, after an unexpected accident.

KAY ANN BRUNE LATONA Kay Ann Brune Latona was born Aug. 31, 1943, Santa Cruz Calif.

Nov. 16, 1929 – Oct.

BENEDICT A. “BEN” STASTNY Benedict A.