All Obituaries

Barbara Jean Payne Watson, 79, of Altair, passed away on March 26, 2023 peacefully in her sleep. Barbara was born on September 12, 1943 to Herman Hayden and Willie Muriel Jordan Payne in Liberty, Texas.  Barbara graduated as a Bronco from Dayton High School. After graduation she worked for Southwestern Bell telephone company as an operator for many years before moving to California where she lived for 15 years. Upon her return to Texas in 1982, she worked for the First National Bank...

George Tillman, Jr. passed away March 21, 2023 at his residence. George was born on December 17, 1951 in Reasel Bend, Tx. to the late Alma T. Davis Tillman and Lonnie Howard, Sr. George is survived by his daughter, Shurhonda Tillman of Rosenberg. There will be a Celebration of Homecoming at Eagle Lake Funeral Home from 1:30 until 2:30 on Saturday April 1, 2023.

Sherryl Lynn Austin passed away February 27, 2023 in Dalhart, Texas. She was born April 29, 1964 to the late Ralph G. Walker and Florence Mae Wells Walker. Sherryl is survived by her sons, Bill Ishee and Amanda of Garwood, Jason Ishee and Kristin of New Waverly; daughter, Melanie Edwards and Isley of Eagle Lake; brothers, Dale Walker and Roxanne of Industry, Kyle Walker and Debbie of Austin;half-sister, Shirley Larsen of Park Rapids, Minnesota, Gayle Calnan of Strasbourg, France and 8...

Calvin Douglas Knesek passed away 1-31-2023 in Houston. He was born September 21, 1971 in El Campo to the late Emil Lee and Mary Louise Hull Knesek. He spent many hours working in the rice fields but most of all enjoyed his time hunting and fishing.   Calvin is survived by his wife Aurelia Knesek of Altar; son, Dustin Lee Knesek of Altair; daughters, Stacy Lynn Knesek of Altair, Emily Amanda Knesek of Altair; brothers, Randy Lee Knesek of Garwood, David Ray Knesek of Egypt; sister,...

John Edward Jimenez age 66 of Houston passed away January 30, 2023 at his residence. He was born April 16, 1956 in Victoria, Texas to the late Norberto Jimenez and Esther Encinas Jimenez Aguirre. John was also known to many friends as John Ed and to family as Eddie.  He was married to the love of his life, his Pocahontas, Irene Jimenez for 32 years. He loved to go fishing, enjoyed spending time with his grand kids and wanted to dance whenever he could. Eddie enjoyed traveling with his...

Maria Felix Osornio, 67, of Eagle Lake, passed away, Tuesday, January 17, 2023, in Eagle Lake. She was born on November 6, 1955, in El Zarron, San Luis, Mexico, to Pablo Orozco and Maria De Jesus Esparza Orozco. As a member of Parish of the Nativity Catholic Church in Eagle Lake, she sang in the choir and was active with the Danza at the church. She was well known for her delicious tortillas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pablo and Maria Orozco, and a daughter Arcelia...

  On Thursday January 5, 2023 Kenneth Allred Austin passed away. He was 87 years old. Kenny was born January 15, 1935 to Samual and Lillie Estelle Barker Austin in Eagle Lake. Kenny help run Austin Grocery with his brothers. He also ran Austin Amusement with his brother Larry. Austin Grocery was his passion. He enjoyed visiting with people in town. There were many funny stories told there. Kenny also was a Big Dallas Cowboy fan. He yelled at the tv when they were losing but was...

  Diane was her mother's daughter. She was a lifelong advocate for women's rights, not only in the State of Texas, but universally. She pitied those who would seek to control a woman's mind and body. She possessed a quick wit and willingly shared countless stories of her experiences. She was tactful in a way her husband Gerry never was able to fully grasp, though they agreed on much. She was a lifelong advocate for animals as well, adopting seven dogs awaiting euthanasia...

Steven Wood Grammer passed away December 22, 2022 in Eagle Lake. He was born January 22, 1958 in Victoria to Jack N. and Dolores Ann Wood Grammer. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his mother Dolores Grammer of Eagle Lake; brothers, John Grammer and Lana of Rosenberg, Davis Grammer of Eagle Lake; sister, Sandy Jarka and Kenny of Sugar Land; 8 nieces and nephews and 13 great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Grammer. Memorial...

Ronald “Ronnie” Clifton Greak, 68, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at his home in Eagle Lake, Texas.  He was born to Daniel and Mary McDonald Greak on July 24, 1954 in East Bernard, Texas.   Ronnie, being the second of six children, was raised in Eagle Lake, where he lived most of his life.  In his youth, he worked for local rice farmers.  After graduating from Rice Consolidated High School in 1973, he worked throughout his life as...