Flora Mae Knabe

     Mass of Christian Burial for Flora Mae Knabe, age 68 of Muenster, is set for 10:00 AM, Friday, July 24, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Ken Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Scott Funeral Home of Muenster. A Rosary and Vigil will be held at 6:00 PM, Thursday, July 23, 2015 at the funeral home. Mrs. Knabe died Monday, July 20, 2015 at her home.

Cecil B. Smith

     Cecil B. Smith, age 92 of Saint Jo, TX, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2015 in Stephenville, TX. He was one of the three sons of Neal and Katie (Mae) Smith.

     Cecil was born April 30, 1923 in Saint Jo, TX. He served in the United States Army during World War II. During his service, he served in the campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe and was awarded four Bronze Service Stars for his service. He was honorably discharged in 1945 with the rank of Private First Class. Upon his return to Montague County, Cecil owned and operated a skating rink in Saint Jo for many years.

     Cecil is survived by his brother, Raymond Smith of Fort Worth, TX and his nephews, Larry Smith of Seguin, TX, Jeff Smith of Fort Worth and niece, Stacy Smith of Flower Mound, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents Neal and Katie (Mae) Smith.

Raphael Gonzalez

*****PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN DATE AND TIMES OF SERVICES*****

Mass of Christian Burial for Rafael Gonzalez, age 90 of Muenster is set for 10:00 AM, Friday, July 17, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Muenster with Father Ken Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Scott Funeral Home in Muenster. A Rosary and Vigil will be held at 6:00 PM, Thursday, July 16, 2015 at the funeral home.

Martha Dale

     Services for Martha Jo Wilson Orr Dale, age 92 of Saint Jo are set for 10:30 AM, Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Scott Funeral Chapel in Saint Jo with Rev. Larry Coleman officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain Park Cemetery under the direction of Scott Funeral Home. A visitation will be held from 9:30—10:30 AM at the funeral home prior to the service. Mrs. Dale died Sunday, July 12, 2015.

Laveoada Nance

Funeral services for Appie Laveoada “Vada” Nance, age 64, were held July 13, 2015 at Scott Funeral Chapel in Saint Jo with C.E. Cole officiating. Burial followed in McGrady Cemetery.

Ms. Nance died Thursday July 9, 2015 in Denton, Texas.

Vada was the daughter of T.S. Cable, Jr. and Ola Faye Posey Cable. She was born on October 16, 1950 in Nocona, Texas. She was the granddaughter of Tom and Belle McGrady Cable.

She grew on Clear Creek and attended school in Saint Jo, graduating in 1969.

      She married Herbert Dale Nance and they had two sons, Bryan and Chad.

While living in Saint Jo she had a daycare in her home. After moving to Gainesville, she worked at Osborne's Farm Supply for 33 plus years, making lifelong friends. Some of those are here today.

Vada loved family get-togethers, especially when the dominoes came out for a game of 42.

She enjoyed her kids, especially her grandchildren. Her nieces always said “Call Aunt Vada. She'll know what to do.” She had great problem solving skills.

Among Vada's many interests were a love for camping and fishing. Her sons remember the fun trips to the "upper lake" to catch the big one. She also loved helping friends with parties and celebrations. She had a knack for decorating and preparing party foods. Going to the Casino with her friend Gary Droll would always be a fun time.

Friends and family will remember fondly time spent with Vada. She will be missed.

Vada is survived by her sons: Bryan and wife Heather Nance of Valley View and Chad Nance of Valley View; sisters: Lina Jo Flusche of Saint Jo and Stella Manion and husband Kevin of New Orleans, LA; and sister-in-law Karon Burk of Albuquerque, NM; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, her parents, and her brother, Jerry Burk.

Pallbearers were: Colton Nance, grandson, James King, Randy Voyles, Mat Edington, Chris Buck, and Jason Weaver.

Richard "Rick" Parker

  Richard “Rick” Carl Parker, age 64, lived in Saint Jo, TX for the last 13 years. He went to be with Jesus on July 7, 2015. Funeral services were Saturday, July 11, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Saint Jo officiated by Randy Snow and C.E. Russell. Burial followed in Mountain Park Cemetery under the direction of Scott Funeral Home in Saint Jo. A visitation was held Friday, July 10, 2015 at the funeral home in Saint Jo.
  Rick was born July 1, 1951 in San Antonio, TX to Jimmie Burris Parker and Doris (Young) Parker Cook. In 1970, Rick moved to the Dallas area where he met his wife, Debbie at church. They became the proud parents of four children.
  Rick enjoyed attending church with his family and being a Christian. Rick’s faith in God helped him through his very painful illness and he gave God praise until his last day on Earth.
  He worked hard his entire life to provide for his family. Rick wanted his family involved in everything he did. He loved country life, vacations, camping and a little hunting and fishing.
  We miss him greatly, as he was the rock of our family.
  Rick is survived by his wife, Debbie (Gray) Parker of Saint Jo; daughters: Debbie and Shane Villars of Lake Dallas, Lisa and Scott Cook of Sanger, and Krystle and Jimmy Holley of Saint Jo; son, Richard Carl “Bubba” Parker, II and Shawna Parker of Saint Jo; grandchildren: Dawson, Wesley, Garrett, Carla, Caitlyn, Sarah, Derek, Paityn, Bailey, and Lannie; and mother, Doris Parker Cook of Lake Dallas. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Burris Parker and his brother, Johnie William Parker.
  Pallbearers are: Bubba Parker, Jimmy Holley, Shane Villars, Wesley Cook, Dawson Parker, Garrett Parker, Derek Villars and Clay Hall.

Helen Yosten

Helen Marie (Arend) Yosten, age 86 of Muenster passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at her home in Muenster.

Mass of Christian Burial is set for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Muenster with Father Ken Robinson officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Scott Funeral Home of Muenster. A Rosary & Vigil will be held at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, June 30, 2015 also at the church.

Helen Marie (Arend) Yosten was born August 2, 1928 in Durant, Oklahoma to Helena Marie (Rauschuber) and Nicholas J. Arend. She married Roman Lawrence Yosten and they became the proud parents of eleven children.

Known as the "Garden Lady", Helen loved working in her multiple gardens. In late fall, she spent many hours picking up pecans. Her children and grandchildren were often with her and have fond memories of days spent outdoors with picnic lunches. Helen also enjoyed the competition of card games and called for a game after many family meals. At the heart of all Helen said and did was her devotion to the Catholic faith as she trusted her life to God daily.

Helen is survived by her eleven children: Janice Zordell of Russell, KS, Ruth and husband, Pat Klement of Muenster, Maryann Sheaff of Denton, Vivian and husband, Bill Thacker of Sherman, Lanie and husband John Bartush of Muenster, Connie and husband, Rafael Nieto of Leander, TX, Christy and husband, Allen Bayer of Denton, Ann and husband, Charles Boles of Lindsay, Matthew and wife, Mary Anne Yosten of Sulphur Springs, TX, Martin Yosten of Sulphur Springs, TX, and Bernard Yosten of Sulphur Springs, TX; forty-eight grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; sisters-in-law: Kitty Arend, Peg Arend, and Fran Arend; and brother-in-law, Buddy Yosten. She was preceded in death by her husband Roman Lawrence Yosten, sisters: Florence Rauschuber and Mary Frances Stobaugh; and her brothers: Fred, Nick, John, Richard, and William Arend.

Pallbearers were: Darren Klement, John A. Klement, Richie Yosten, John D. Bartush, Aaron Thacker, Adam Boles, Valerie Bartush, Helen Lara, Martin Brungardt, and Rafael Nieto.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sacred Heart Trust Fund, P O Box 97, Muenster, TX 76252 or EWTN, 5817 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, AL 35210.