Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Guadalupe County
David Elliott Ivey
Jul 11, 2026
David Elliott Ivey, age 73 of Nixon, passed away on July 11, 2026. David was born in Gonzales County, Texas on December 8, 1952, to Florene Odell (Brown) and Braxton Owen Ivey.
David was a graduate of Nixon High School, class of ’72. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and worked as a welder in the oil...
Glenda Marie Jennings
Jul 9, 2026
Glenda Marie Jennings, age 69 of Kingsbury, passed away on July 9, 2026.
A complete obituary will follow next week.
Wayne T. Brantley
Jul 6, 2026
Wayne T. Brantley, age 70 of Seguin, passed away on July 6, 2026. Wayne was born in San Antonio, Texas on March 23, 1956, to Ann (Tice) and William Elzy Brantley.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, his grandson, Ethan William Brantley, his brother, Bobby Ray Brantley, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Barbara and Lenord Coleman, Sr. and his brother-in-law,...
Mary Leah Ross
Jul 6, 2026
Mary Leah Ross, age 83 of Seguin, passed away on July 6, 2026. Mary was born on January 18, 1943, in Houston, Texas to Sadie (Guarino) and Sam Lefkowitz.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Judith Hillery and husband Dick.
Survivors include her loving husband of 63 years, James “Chuck” Ross; son, James Colllins Ross IV, and...
Henry "Hank" Hodgkins
Jul 4, 2026
LCDR Henry Adelbert “Hank” Hodgkins, Jr., USN (Ret.) age 79 of Seguin, passed away on July 4, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. Hank was born on October 20, 1946, in Bangor, Maine, to Geraldine Margaret (Viera) and Henry Adelbert Hodgkins, Sr.
Hank proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1965 to 1991. He served in submarines,...
Mario Anthony Bencomo
Jun 30, 2026
Mario Anthony Bencomo, better known as “Ben Damonster”, age 45, passed away on June 30, 2026. Mario was born in Seguin, Texas on January 6, 1981, to Alicia Belmarez Bencomo. He is survived by his daughter, Mia Brooklyn Bencomo; fiancé, Stephanie Hernandez; mother, Alicia Belmarez Bencomo; brother, Marcel Antonio Martinez; friend and former partner, Joanna Henderson; uncles, Raphael Bencomo and...
Lucy G. Ramos
Jun 29, 2026
Lucy G. Ramos, age 91, of Seguin, passed away on June 29, 2026. Lucy was born in San Marcos, Tx on March 4, 1935, to Carmen (Cantu) and Roman Gonzales.
She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Ramon Gonzales, Jr. and Cora Hernandez.
Survivors include her loving husband of 74 years, Martin S. Ramos; children, Martiano G. Ramos, Jr....
Albert Zipp
Jun 26, 2026
Albert Robert Zipp, Jr., age 93 of Seguin, passed away peacefully at his home on June 26, 2026. Albert was born in Guadalupe County on January 21, 1933, to Emilie Sophie (Fischer) and Albert Emil Zipp.
He attended Seguin Independent School District beginning at McQueeney Elementary School and graduating from High School, Class of 1950. He also attended Texas Lutheran College.
On...
Ismael P Herrera
Jun 23, 2026
Ismael Herrera, age 87, of Seguin, passed away on June 23, 2026. Ismael was born in Aguascalientes, Mexico to Rosalio Herrera and Maria del Refugio Perez Herrera. Ismael married Rosa Perez of Monterrey, Mexico on August 13th, 1974, in Brownsville, Texas. He was preceded in death by his son, Aurelio, his parents, and his siblings, Margarita, Lydia and Amelia.
He is...
Janet Reeves
Jun 21, 2026
“Our Beautiful Mom, Mimi, and Friend”
Janet Reeves, age 55, of Kingsbury, Texas, passed away on June 21, 2026.
Janet was born on April 26, 1971, in Lockhart, Texas, to Linda Sue Hebbe Taft and Lee Roy Woods, Jr. From the very beginning, Janet had a big heart, a bright smile, and a way of making people feel like family the moment...
Linda Perkins
Jun 21, 2026
Linda Sue Watson Perkins, age 75 of New Braunfels, Texas, formerly of Seguin, passed away on June 21, 2026. Linda was born in Odessa, Texas on May 21, 1951, in Odessa, Texas to Helen Louise (Brinks) and Kiles Hershel Watson.
Linda is preceded in death by her daughter Krissy, her parents, and her brother, John Watson.
Survivors include her son, Robert Perkins;...
Antonio "Tony" Herrera
Jun 19, 2026
Antonio “Tony” Herrera, age 73 of Seguin, passed away on June 19, 2026. Tony was born on March 15, 1953, in Seguin, Texas, to Nieves (Chavez) and Pedro Herrera.
Tony will be remembered as one of the service mangers at Soechting Motors for more than 40 years.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Elizabeth Herrera, and his parents.
Survivors...
Carolyn Perrill
Jun 18, 2026
Carolyn Faye Perrill, age 83 of Seguin, Texas, passed away on June 18, 2026. Carolyn was born on October 8, 1942, in Ada, Oklahoma to Vada Bell (Dyer) and Jesse James Sawyer.
Carolyn was a 1960 graduate of Duncanville High School. She graduated from Nursing School at St.Paul Hospital in Dallas and began her 30 plus years as an LVN. She...
Jimmy Doyle Johnson
Jun 16, 2026
Jimmy D. Johnson, age 84 of Seguin, TX, passed away on June 16, 2026. He was born in Etowah, AR on November 24, 1941, to the late Stella (Dixon) and Gurry Johnson.
Jimmy enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially fishing. He was a talented woodworker with a gift for creating beautiful and meaningful pieces. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan....
Carl "Bubba" Eckhardt
Jun 16, 2026
Carl “Bubba” Eckhardt was born on August 2, 1964, to Colleen Davis Eckhardt and Carl “Doug” Eckhardt. He is preceded in death by his loving parents and grandparents. Bubba is survived by his 3 beautiful daughters, Ashley (Nicholas), Shelby, and Lauren (Braeden) who he shared with Rebecca; 4 grandsons Henry, Cooper, Finn, and Dawson; his brother Troy (Sharlene); nephew Remington...
Sheri Hayes
Jun 15, 2026
Sheri Lorraine Hayes, age 66, of McQueeney, Texas, passed away on June 15, 2026. Sheri was born on August 18, 1959, in Westminster, California, to Aletha "Darlene" (Phillips) and Franklin LaVerne Shockey.
Sheri lived a life filled with love, dedication, and meaningful connections. She was a devoted Nebraska Huskers fan and cherished spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death...
Robert "Bobby" Charles Sullivan Jr.
Jun 14, 2026
Robert “Bobby” Charles Sullivan, Jr., age 85 of Seguin, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on June 14, 2026. Bobby was born on November 16, 1940, in Dallas, Texas to Ethel Mae Robinson Sullivan Coleman and Robert Charles Sullivan, Sr.
Robert is preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Joy Sullivan; grandson, Robert Reich; his...
Brenda Kaye Coggin
Jun 14, 2026
On the beautiful evening of Sunday, June 14, 2026, and in the arms of her precious daughter, Brenda Kaye Coggin entered peacefully into her eternal rest. Known by all as Kaye, she was born in Gonzalez, Texas on July 1, 1948, to Emma Jean (Windwhen) and Ralph Sherry.
Most of her younger life was spent growing up in South Texas, but...
Helmut Peter Bauer
Jun 13, 2026
Helmut Peter Bauer, age 81 of Seguin, passed away on June 13, 2026. Helmut was born on February 23, 1945, in Eisfeld, Germany.
Peter was born in East Germany during the country's most difficult times. In 1960 he was able to come to America. Peter was proud to become an American citizen. He joined the United States Army and had wanted...
JD Ranft
Jun 13, 2026
JD Ranft, age 68 of Seguin, passed away on June 13, 2026. JD was born on February 26, 1958, in Seguin, Texas to Martha Lea (Dietert) and John Lenwood “Floppy” Ranft.
JD was a 1977 graduate of Seguin High School. He worked for Schubert Distributing for many years and several other companies.
JD is preceded in death by his parents, his brother...




