Elizabeth Henshall was born in Ft. Smith, AR to Rev. Ford and Defsie Gauntt.   As a preacher’s kid, her family ministered in various Southern Baptist churches in Arkansas and Oklahoma. In 1947-1949 Liz attended Oklahoma Baptist University where she met and then married John on December 21, 1949.  They stayed in the Oklahoma City area until John finished his degree. Shortly after Jack was born in 1952, John and Elizabeth moved their small family to Kenedy so John could try his hand at farming.  John farmed while Elizabeth had babies. Jan, Jean, and Jim were born within the following 4 years. The drought in the 50s forced John to find work to support his family, so he commuted to Beeville daily to teach Math & Industrial Arts at A.C. Jones High School. The following year, John moved his family to Beeville. Joyce was born in 1958, and the Henshall clan was established.  Liz stayed extremely busy the next 30 years raising her family, finishing her college degree in education, teaching Special Education in both the public school and at church, and was involved in many other activities at church and in the community. She was very active in church music activities. She sang in the adult choir, accompanied choirs on the piano, and led music for children of all ages. She enjoyed making beautiful quilts and other crafts.  In the mid 80’s John and Elizabeth retired from education and began building their retirement home back on the farm in Kenedy. They enjoyed over 20 years in peaceful retirement before John had to become Liz’s primary care-giver. Elizabeth always had a smile on her face and a song on her lips. She leaves behind a great legacy—5 children, 8 grandchildren, and 5 great-granddaughters.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 27th at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Kenedy, TX.  A time of visitation with the family will occur immediately following the memorial service in the Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to South Texas Children’s Home Ministries or to the Renovation Fund at First Baptist Church, Kenedy, TX.

Carol Ann Johnson, a longtime resident of Kenedy, Texas, passed away in her home, Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at 8:40 A.M., at the age of 80 years, 6 months, and 20 days. Carol was born in Buffalo, New York, September 27, 1933 to Henry McCourt and Anna Takac McCourt.

On February 3, 1962, Carol married Harding Johnson in Kenedy, Texas. Harding preceded Carol in death on March 6, 1997.

Carol is survived by her sons, Terry Johnson and wife Melanie of Karnes City, Jim Johnson and wife Karen of Victoria, Mike Johnson and wife Brenda of Austin, Patrick Johnson and wife Staci of San Antonio and Glenn Valentine of Kenedy; and her grandchildren, Rhett and Hailey Johnson, Kelly and John Williams, Andrea and Drew Rhodes, Chris Johnson, Kaitlyn, Grant, and Michael Johnson, and Kayla and Kevin Johnson. Ms. Johnson is preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Peggy McCourt and her brothers, Kenneth McCourt and Robert McCourt.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Friday, April 18, 2014 in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, Kenedy, Texas. Funeral services will be, Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 2:00 P.M., in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sue Huntsman officiating. Interment will follow in the Kenedy Cemetery, Kenedy, Texas. Serving as pallbearers will be, Chris Johnson, Rhett Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Grant Johnson, Michael Johnson, and Kyle Shaw.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to, Nurses In Touch Hospice; 491 N. Sunset Strip, St. #106, Kenedy, Texas 78119.

Jose Rene Sanchez, a former resident of Kenedy, Texas passed away, Friday, April 11, 2014 in Corpus Christi, Texas at the age of 48 years, 8 months and 13 days.  Jose was born, July 29, 1964 the son of Alcrio Sanchez and Estella Garza Sanchez.

Jose is survived by his father, Alcrio Sanchez; his sons, Jody Hale and Rene Valdez; his sisters, Barbara Monsivais, Susana Rodriguez, and Esther Martinez; his brothers, Joe Manuel Sanchez and Regino Sanchez; and 8 grandchildren. Jose is also survived by 13 nieces and nephews and 27great nieces and nephews. Mr. Sanchez is preceded in death by his mother, Estella Garza Sanchez and his brother, Reynaldo Sanchez, Sr.

A rosary will be recited, Monday, April 14, 2014 at 7:00 P.M., in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, Kenedy, Texas. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 9:30 A.M., Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Kenedy, with Rev. Norbert Herman officiating. Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery, Kenedy, Texas.

Santiago “Jimmy” Hinojosa, a lifelong resident of Kenedy, Texas, passed away, Monday, April 7, 2014 at 10:56 P.M., in the Metropolitan Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 65 years, 4 months and 27 days.

Jimmy was born, November 11, 1948 in Kenedy, Texas the son of Ramon Hinojosa and Teresa Lira Hinojosa. He was a carpenter by trade and of the Catholic faith.

Jimmy is survived by his children, Susie Griffin, Teri Hinojosa and Lee Pena, Darrell Hernandez and wife Michelle, Danny Hinojosa and wife Priscilla, Jim Hinojosa and wife Trini, and Joey Hinojosa all of Kenedy; his sisters, Mary Ann Olivares of Kenedy, and Janice Reyes of Runge, and his brother, Ramon Hinojosa of Kenedy. He is also survived by his 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Mr. Hinojosa proceeded in death by his parents, Ramon and Teresa Hinojosa.

A rosary will be recited, Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 7:00 P.M., in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, Kenedy, Texas. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M., Friday, April 11, 2014 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Kenedy, with Rev. Norbert Herman officiating. Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Kenedy, Texas.