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02/04/2026

Evelyn (Reagan) Seals

Evelyn (Reagan) Seals, 95, passed away peacefully in Beeville, Texas, lovingly surrounded by her four sons on February 1, 2026.

Born March 4, 1930, in Beeville, to Rocky Reagan, Sr. and Eula Louise (Cleveland) Reagan, Evelyn lived a full and vibrant life marked by devotion to family, education, and community. She was a graduate of A.C. Jones High School and graduated with a degree in Education from Southern Methodist University, and a master’s degree from A&I Kingsville. She taught elementary aged migrant children and English as a second language for three decades in Beeville schools.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eula and Rocky Reagan, Sr.; her husband, Jack Seals Sr.; and her siblings, Flournoy Reagan, Bob Reagan, Rocky Reagan, Jr., Lucy Moore, Mary Louise Cheatham, and Marjorie (Reagan) Bledsoe.

Evelyn’s greatest joy came from her family. She married Jack Seals Sr. in 1965 with a ready-made family of four pr***en boys: Jack Reece Seals Jr., Hershall LaForge Seals, Michael David Seals, and Patrick Lowell Seals. She lovingly dedicated the entirety of her lifetime to raising the boys and providing unconditional love and devotion as if they were her own birth-children. Eventually the boys were adopted at the courthouse in Beeville. She is survived by her sons and four grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 21 at 2 p.m. at the Oakville Cemetery in Oakville, Texas with Pastor Lee Ann Barker officiating. A brief reception will follow at the Oakville Community Center.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt appreciation to caregivers Melissa Garcia and Belinda Munoz, and to Hacienda Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Beeville for their loving care and kindness during the last years of Evelyn’s precious life.

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02/04/2026

We honor everyone who has been impacted by cancer, those currently fighting, those we’ve lost, and the families and caregivers who walk beside them every step of the way.

02/03/2026

Amelia (Moreno) Padilla

Amelia (Moreno) Padilla, 89, of Beeville, Texas, took the hands of her Lord and Savior January 31, 2026. She was living at Gramman House in Beeville at the time of her passing.

Amelia was born June 18, 1936, in Beeville to Francisco and Christina (Barrientes) Moreno. She was a graduate of A.C. Jones High School and attended college where she obtained a business degree and became a dedicated personnel manager at K-Mart. After serving for numerous years, she retired from K-Mart as well as from the Texas Department of MHMR.

Amelia was a Christian woman of faith. Her love of God was of utmost importance to her as was her love of praising Him in song and prayer. She enjoyed playing the piano. As a devoted member of Monte de Olivar Christian Church, she was a beloved Sunday school teacher and served as praise team singer and church secretary.

She was also proud of her role as exhorter minister at New Hope Christian Church and faithfully served there as a Sunday school teacher, Pioneer secretary, Missionette for Christ girl’s ministry and director of the girls’ tambourine group.

In addition to her parents, Amelia was preceded in death by a son, Leonard Padilla, Jr.; a daughter, Thelma Sheffield; and three grandchildren, Janice Newton, Leiana Padilla and Santino Padilla Ladezma.

Left behind to cherish fond memories include her son, Marvin Padilla; daughter, Jeanette (Jeffery) Southerland; daughter-in-law, Dianna Trevino Padilla; granddaughter, Selena (John) Ruiz; and a friend who helped care for her and considered him a grandson, Joshua Gonzales. She also leaves four precious grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild who were her pride and joy; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

Amelia’s family would like to thank the staff at the Gramman House of Beeville and New Century Hospice for their special care and love they provided.

As per Amelia’s wishes, a private funeral and burial at Assumption Cemetery in Austin will take place at a later date.

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01/31/2026

Beatrice Driver

Beatrice Marie (Bittner) Driver, 84, of Tuleta, Texas passed away January 23, 2026, in a San Antonio hospital.

Bea, as she was lovingly known to her family and friends, was born July 11, 1941, in Bonnie View in Refugio County to John Paul Bittner and Hertha (Kloesel) Bittner. She graduated from A.C. Jones High School in Beeville and went on to further her education and began a lifelong career as a legal secretary working with several top law firms. She married Jerry Driver in 1963 and mourned his loss when he passed in 2016.

In addition to her parents and husband, Bea was also preceded in death by her daughter, Victoria Heydenreich in 2021.

Survivors include her two sons, Chris (Amy Pepin) Driver of Houston and Hale (Kim) Driver of Collierville, Tennessee; as well as her sister, Marcie Mayfield of Tuleta; and six beloved grandchildren, Summer, Zachary, Hunter, Weston, Gracie and Chloe.

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01/29/2026

For many, winter can bring a heavier emotional weight, especially for those carrying grief. The season slows us down, sometimes more than we’d like. Even so, some strength is built in stillness.

01/27/2026

You may hear the terms viewing and visitation used interchangeably, but they can serve different purposes.
A viewing is typically a quiet time to pay respects in person, while a visitation is often a more open opportunity for family and friends to gather and offer support.
Both are meaningful in their own way.

01/26/2026

Cynthia Gail Massey

Cynthia Gail (Smith) Massey, 74, of Beeville, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, surrounded by loving family. Born on March 3, 1951, in Shamrock, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Bill Roy Smith and Freda Lorece (Eubank) Smith.

Known to those close to her as “Cindy,” she was a 1969 graduate of Shamrock High School, and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. Cindy married Gary Lee Massey on October 17, 1973. She was a devoted homemaker and was exceptionally talented at crochet. As a woman of faith, Cindy found her greatest peace in God’s creation and especially cherished the time she spent visiting the beach with her family.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Gary Massey; her son, James Michael Massey and his wife Cheri Massey; her daughter, Kimberly Ann Massey and her partner Ryan Rogers. Cindy is also survived by her sister, Billie Ruth (Smith) Kirby. Her legacy also lives on through her four grandchildren, Heather Cooper, Kayla Martin, John Massey and Brayden Jake, five great-grandchildren, Ryleigh, Gabriella, Lukas, Jackson and Julia; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of loving friends and neighbors.

She joins her parents and her brother, Roland Robert “Bob” Smith and his wife Penny Fetter Bybee, in eternal peace.

Visitation will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home in Beeville with the funeral service at 2 o’clock. Chaplain Roger Rosenbaum will officiate.

Burial will follow at Beeville Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Corey Dennis, Nicholas Cooper, Justin Martin, Ryan Rogers and Brandon Alward.

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01/22/2026

January is National Get Organized Month.

A new year is a natural time to take stock of important details and put things in order. Taking time to organize now can make things easier for the people you love later.

Schedule a time to talk with us about planning ahead.

01/20/2026

Mary Esther (Brionez) Gomez

Mary Esther (Brionez) Gomez took the hand of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Esther, as she was known by most, was born September 29, 1954, to Israel “Riley” R. Brionez, Sr. and Maria “Mary” T. Brionez in Beeville. She graduated in 1973 from A.C. Jones High School and Bee County College in 1975. She was a retiree from Coastal Bend College and employed part-time with the Bee County Adult Literacy Council. She married Armando P. Gomez on June 26, 1982, in Beeville. Esther was Pentecostal. She was a founding member of New Hope Christian Church as well as board secretary and secretary for the Women of Hope Ministry and Sunday School department for many years. Her compassionate spirit and wholehearted devotion were evident in every aspect of her life, especially in the deep bond she held with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Armando P. Gomez Sr.; her father, Israel Brionez, Sr.; and daughter-in-law, Norma Gomez.

Survivors include her mother, Maria “Mary” T. Brionez; son, Jacob A. (Cynthia) Gomez of San Antonio; her husband's children, Armando (Linda) Gomez, Jr. of Portland, Veronica Gomez and Angela Gomez, both of Sinton; two sisters, Betty (Salvador) Rincon and Debbie Adamez; one brother, Israel (Jay) Brionez, Jr. (Marissa) all of Beeville; her grandchildren, Evan Anthony and Iliana Merari Gomez of San Antonio; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at New Hope Christian Church with the funeral service at 1 o’clock officiated by Pastor Salvador P. Rincon, Jr. Burial will follow at Beeville Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Armando Gomez, Jr., Rudy Flores, Moses Shirsefat, Jason Perez, Carlos Adamez, Josef Brionez, Jared Paul Carrillo and Jason Gallagher.

Esther’s unwavering faith, gentle kindness and radiant spirit touched all who knew her. She will be deeply missed, but her legacy of love and devotion will continue to inspire generations.

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01/19/2026

Betty (Copeland) Wagner

Betty Joy (Copeland) Wagner, 92, of Beeville and George West, Texas, passed from this life in Beeville with her sons at her side on January 16, 2026. Betty was born on January 21, 1933, in Mineral, Texas to J.R. (Jesse) Copeland and Willie Evans.

Betty had a fun, happy and loving childhood, growing up on a peanut farm and was the 10th out of 11 children. She was raised Church of Christ and graduated from Pawnee High School, where she played on the volleyball team.

After graduation, Betty moved to Beeville and went to work for Southwestern Bell as a telephone operator. In the 1950s, she took part in a Communications Workers of America strike, demanding air-conditioning installation to combat the intense heat in the workplace. The effort resulted in a compromise with Southwestern Bell positioning fans over tubs of ice. Betty loved being a telephone operator and she was good at it. She was able to recite long series of numbers quickly and accurately from memory after hearing them only once.

On April 20, 1951, Betty married Lee Wagner, a marriage which lasted 27 years and produced two sons, Matthew and Mark. She converted to Lutheranism upon marriage.

Unable to find reliable childcare after the birth of her second son, Betty sacrificed her career to be a stay-at-home mom for a few years. Once both boys were in school, she returned to work as a switchboard operator at NAS Chase Field. Mid-career, Betty enjoyed using her eye for detail as a bookkeeper in Beeville for many years.

While balancing work and home, Betty raised her sons hosting birthday parties and Scouting events. She provided endless transportation to band and choir practice, recitals, summer camps, Bible school, art class, swimming, piano lessons and doctor appointments. Betty was a Cub Scout den mother when her boys were Scouts. She also fed family dogs, cats and cows when everyone else forgot. Betty remained devoted to the Lutheran church and made many lifelong friends in the church. She served on the Altar Guild and kitchen committee and sang in the church choir for many years. Through life’s hardships, Betty never once lost her faith in Jesus Christ and encouraged others when they lost theirs.

Betty had her own interests as well. She went to college late in life and graduated with honors from then-Bee County College with associate degrees in both Computer Science and Geology. She participated in the Beeville Community Choir for many years, singing in concerts, going on several trips with the choir and acting as secretary/treasurer. Betty was an advanced genealogist, spending long hours at seminars and libraries. She would happily spend the day researching at the Clayton Library in Houston while visiting her son. Once, she delighted in spending a week doing research at the famous FamilySearch Center in Salt Lake City. She regularly explored courthouses, libraries, country roads and cemeteries in her quest for family history and drafted anyone willing (and sometimes unwilling) to join her on the adventures.

In her late career, Betty worked in administrative roles until retirement. But she found time to take care of an older sister and her brother-in-law, even helping with the cattle at their ranch in George West. She finally retired to her own place in George West where she enjoyed several years walking the property with her dogs, viewing the wildlife. A passionate conservationist and animal lover, she amused herself by responding to requests to hunt on her land with, “You can come shoot pictures!” When poor eyesight caused her driving to become challenging, Betty moved back to Beeville and apartment living. Once she needed assistance with basic care, Betty moved to the Hacienda Oaks facility in Beeville, where she never lost her trademark positive attitude. She was blessed that her mind was sharp to the last moment.

Betty is predeceased by her parents, Jesse and Willie (Evans) Copeland and 10 siblings. She was the last living sibling. She is survived by her two sons, Matt Wagner of Beeville and Mark Wagner of Houston; and many nephews and nieces.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Church in Beeville. The family will be receiving friends starting at 11 o’clock.

Commitment of the urn will take place at a later date in the Shiner City Cemetery in Shiner.

If anyone would like to leave a memorial in Betty’s name, the family recommends either Faith Lutheran Church in Beeville or the Beeville Humane Society.

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01/19/2026

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and reflect on his enduring message of compassion and service to others.

01/16/2026

Karen Sue (Choate) Stiltner

Karen Sue (Choate) Stiltner, 76, departed this life peacefully on January 12, 2026, in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on April 14, 1949, to Henry Levis “Brownie” Choate and Hilda M. (Steindorf) Choate in Alice, Jim Wells County, and was the second of their three children.

Karen was a true cowgirl, riding horses not long after she learned to walk. She attended public school in Alice, Texas, but academics were never as important to Karen as her participation in youth rodeos across South Texas. She loved to work cattle on the family ranches and was an accomplished and fiercely competitive barrel racer, winning many trophies and prizes in rodeo competitions.

Karen and Larry Lawson Stiltner were married in December 1969 and resided around the world as he furthered his career as a turbine engineer with oil field service companies. They resided in Saudi Arabia for several years, as well as Tennessee, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas. Before finally returning to reside in the United States, Karen, Larry, and their children encircled the globe in their extensive travels.

Karen and Larry were happily married for 37 years. They had two children: Richard Scott Stiltner of Johnson City, Tennessee and Jeffrey Levis Stiltner of Flower Mound, Texas. The limitations imposed by Larry’s lengthy illness caused Karen to become accomplished at driving large recreational vehicles that could accommodate the medical equipment that Larry required, and she continued those travels after he passed away in 2006. Karen enjoyed traveling extensively in the continental United States before settling down in Rockport, Texas, to be near her family members in South Texas.

Karen mourned the death of her son Richard Scott Stiltner and is survived by her son Jeffrey Stiltner; daughter-in-law Jennifer Stiltner; grandson Nathan Stiltner (Dallas, Texas), grandson Derek Stiltner (Johnson City, Tennessee), and brother G. Wayne Choate and partner Bill Reed of Corpus Christi, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Jerry A. Choate and aunts, uncles and cousins with whom she had close relations.

Special thanks to the management and staff of Brookdale Trinity Tower, where Karen resided for four years, for the loving care and nurturing environment that they provided during her residency.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Mineral Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being managed by Galloway & Sons Funeral Home, Beeville, Texas.

A luncheon will follow at the Beeville Steakhouse, 1912 N. St. Mary’s Street, Beeville, Texas.

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