In 2 Corinthians 5:8 the word of God tells us to absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

Carolyn Marie (Barber) Honeycutt was born on December 5, 1961 in Karnes City, Texas to Leonard and Edith Barber and she took her rest in Jesus on 7 January 2025. She invited Jesus into her heart and received the gift of salvation.  She grew up in Kenedy, TX where she spent most of her life serving others. Carolyn dedicated her life to her husband and to her children. Family was everything to her and during the last few days she was able to spend her life surrounded by family. She loved and spoiled her grandchildren and great grandchildren to the point where her children thought she owned a toy store. She un-selfishly spent a lot her time and her money making sure that others needs were met. Any placed she worked was blessed to have her as an employee, because wherever she worked was prosperous, all because she had a servant’s heart. Her favorite place of employment was the cafeteria at Kenedy Elementary School and it was because of the fierce love she had for the students. She brought joy and light to anyone she came in contact with. She was a pillar of light in her community and her presence was known as she made positive impacts where she could. Her smile was radiant and genuine and one could not help but to return the smile back to her. Carolyn will be missed by many of her friends and those she came in contact with. She was truly a loving and caring person. There is a lot more that could be said about Carolyn but her actions showed what is not written. Rest on baby girl, you are now pain free.

Family Visitation will be Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 10AM to 11:15 AM. Home Going Services will start at 11:15 AM with the Pastor Joe Barber officiating in The First Baptist Church.  All are welcomed to the Re-Pass from 1PM to 3PM in The First Baptist Church Reception Hall/Gym following the Home Going Services.

Richard Del Waltersdorf, Age 71, of Karnes City, TX passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital in San Antonio, TX.  Richard was born on January 19, 1953 to the late Marvin, Sr. and Dollie Smart Waltersdorf.  Richard was a retired T.D.C.J correctional officer at the Connally Unit in Kenedy, TX; proudly served his country in the US ARMY and a member of the First Baptist Karnes City.  Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin, Sr. and Dollie Smart Waltersdorf; sisters, Shirly Kay Waltersdorf, Sharon Waltersdorf, Francis Donnell, Doris Buehring; brothers, Eddie Rose Waltersdorf, Marvin Waltersdorf, Jr., Alton Waltersdorf and Lawrence Waltersdorf.  Richard is survived by his sisters, Rachel Krawietz of Karnes City, Barbara Creek of Karnes City, Elizabeth Boelter of Kenedy; best friend and cousin Cecil and Cheryl Reveile of Karnes City and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 10AM to 2PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Services will begin at 2PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Nate Ingles officiating.  Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Kenedy Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Alice Lavern Simmons born April 1,1937 and went to be with the Lord December 28, 2024. She was married to Harold Simmons on August 30, 1957 who passed away on June 1, 2005. She is also preceded in death by her parents Walter and Alice Doreck of Choate, three brothers Ray Doreck, Joe Doreck and Wesley Doreck also of Choate Texas and a sister Fay Stockton of Houston. She is survived by 2 sisters Ida Ruth Oneall of Ingleside and Bea Ramsey of Cotulla. Harold and Lavern had 2 children Wayland Simmons of Kenedy and Raelene Fudge of Victoria. She was delighted to have had 7 grandkids and 8 great grandkids and a large host of nieces and nephews,
great nieces and great nephews who now and forevermore will know her as “ Nanaw”.

Family Visitation was held Monday, December 30, 2024 from 5pm to 6PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Services were held  Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11AM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bracken Bean officiating.  Interment followed in the Choate Cemetery in Choate, TX.

Pallbearers were: Blake Fudge, Alan Fudge, Cody Simmons, Clint Dunn, Tim Cantu and Lance O”Neil.

Dianne Klein, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on January 18, 1948, in St. Augustine, Florida, Dianne lived a life full of adventure, moving across the country before finding her true home in Kenedy, Texas, where she spent the last 44 years.  Dianne began her career as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Kansas, serving her patients with care and dedication while working in Kansas City. Yet, her greatest passion and joy in life was raising her two children, Nancy Nelson (husband Patrick Nelson) and David Klein, alongside Dianne’s loving husband of 55 year, Larry Klein.  Later in life, Dianne pursued her entrepreneurial dreams and opened The Red Hibiscus, a charming gift shop that became a beloved part of the community. With her creativity and warm spirit, she created a space where people felt welcomed and inspired.  Dianne’s pride extended to her two grandchildren, Avery and Kaitlyn Nelson, who brought immense happiness and light to her life. She is also survived by her four sisters, who now reside in the St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Florida, area, and by countless friends and loved ones who will remember her fondly.  Dianne will always be remembered for her kindness, resilience, and unwavering love for her family and community. She touched countless lives with her generosity, positivity, and passion for creating beauty in the world.  Dianne’s legacy of love, strength, and creativity will forever live on in the hearts of all who knew her. She will be deeply missed but lovingly remembered.

Robert Emitt Krawietz, Age 83 of Karnes City, TX passed away on December 20, 2024 in Karnes City, TX.  Robert was born on March 9, 1941 in Kenedy to the late Joe and Martha Krawietz.  Robert was a  loving husband, father, grandfather; a pillar in Karnes County who owned and operated Krawietz & Sons Welding in Kenedy since 1978 never turning any job down and always producing perfection quality work and of the Christian Faith who will be dearly missed.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Martha Krawietz; a son Ricky Krawietz; grandson, Dylan Krawietz; sister, Alice Krawietz; brothers, Raymond Krawietz, Joe Krawietz, Jimmy Krawietz, Gerald Krawietz and Paul Krawietz.

Robert is survived by his loving wife, Rachel Waltersdoff of Karnes City; sons, Don Krawietz of Friendswood, Michael Krawietz of Karnes City, brother, David Krawietz of Victoria; grandson Ashton Krawietz and many extended family members and friends.

A Memorial Graveside Service will be held Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10AM in the Kenedy Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Aletha Joye Rix, Age 99, went home to meet her Lord and Savior on January 2, 2025. Joye was born September 15,1925 in Midlothian, Texas to the late D.L. and Ruth Clements Baxter. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Rix, Sr.; son, Gil Rix; sister, Dorotha Olney and husband John; Marc Baxter and wife Martha; and brother-in-law Earl Stimson.  Joye leaves behind her beloved daughter, Ruth Mills (Mike); daughter-in-law Sissy Rix; and sister, Bernice Stimson.  Forever cherished and remembered by her grandchildren; Randy Rix (Kaye), Rebecca Dumas (Jeston), Myra Graves (Barry), Erin Patton (Micah), Leah Bewley, and bonus grandchildren Becca Breland (Tommy) and Jerrod Mills (Kendall).  Her memory will continue to live on through her great-grandchildren; Wes Rix (Anissa), Sara Bridges (Clayton), Whitley Stipp (Hunter), Claire Dumas, Collin Dumas, Wyatt Graves, Eden Graves, Milly Frances Graves, Rix Patton, Hayes Patton and Bryar Hale. Great-great-grandchildren; Steelie Rix, Preston Hollas, Tripp Rix, Sloan Bridges, Zoey Bridges, Ellie Bridges, Sutton Stipp, Ky Breland, Brooks Breland and Brett Breland.  Joye is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.  Joye was well known around Kenedy, Texas and surrounding communities as a top notch interior decorator through her years at Stimson’s Furniture.  Her interior design skills continue her lineage through many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was a faithful and long standing member of the First Baptist Church-Kenedy, until she retired in Corpus Christi, Texas, and was known as a “mighty prayer warrior” to so, so many.  She kept the flowers beautiful on Sunday mornings at the church and ensured the Christmas tree and decorations were beautifully trimmed during the holidays.  Although she will be missed in our hearts, family and friends know, she is singing the Lord’s praises in Heaven as she taught, and more importantly, showed us all here on earth.

Her Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 11am at First Baptist Church, Kenedy, Texas.

Oren D. Hoff, Jr., Age 75 of Pettus, TX passed way on January 1,2025 in San Antonio, TX.  Oren was born on June 1, 1949 in Cumberland, Maryland to the late Oren D., Sr. and Laura Z. Frazee Hoff.  He was a loving husband, father, served his country proudly in the US ARMY and was a devout man of Christian Faith.

Oren is preceded in death by his parents, Oren D. Sr., and Laura Z. Frazee Hoff; wife Lawana K. Hoff; daughter, Laura Hoff and a sister, Diane Hoff.

Oren is survived by his son, Oren D. Hoff, III and wife Debra of Beeville; brothers, Gregy Hoff off Pennsylvania, Danny Hoff of Maryland and 3 grandchildren.

Family Visitation will be Sunday, January 5, 2025 from 3PM to 5PM in the Eckols Chapel with Services starting at 5PM with Pastor Tim Brown officiating.