Seadrift – Terry Allen Braun, 61, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015. He was born June 24, 1954 in Coronado, California to Allen A. and Joan Mueller Braun.

Terry is survived by his wife, Sandra Camacho Braun of Seadrift; his mother, Joan Braun of Seadrift; five daughters, Kristi Braun (Troy) Mack of Missouri City, Hilary Braun of Port Lavaca, Lea Munoz-(John)Resendez of Port Lavaca, Nevaeda Munoz of Seadrift, and Lee Anna Munoz of Port Lavaca; two sons, Kolten Braun of Seadrift and Manuel Munoz of Port Lavaca; three sisters, Dwana Braun (Kenneth) Finster of Seadrift, Rhonda Braun of Seadrift, and Laurie Braun (Juan) Luna of LaPorte; he is also survived by eight grandchildren, Josh, and Jared Mack, Hannah, Hailey, Robert Freeman, Ian Ybarra, Zaelynn Ortiz, and Eliana Resendez; and many nephews and nieces.

He is preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at New Beginnings church in Port Lavaca, with Pastor Jim Gicklhorn and Kenyon Hamilton officiating. Burial followed at Port Lavaca Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Monte Moncrief, Ricky Carter, Doug Wolfshohl, Preston Matula, Jason Krause, Hunter Nunley, Sammy Farias, and Joe Garrison. Honorary Pallbearers were Tom Kawana, Butch Hodges, Ronnie Hodges, Odis Lambright, Bucky Chatham, Rexco, and Seadrift Coffee Roundtable.

Donations in Terry’s memory may be made to the Calhoun County Little League.

Seadrift – Eva Belle Darst Holder passed from this life into eternity on November 27, 2015 in League City, Texas. She had recently celebrated her 91st birthday. She was born November 7, 1924 in DeWitt County, Texas to William and Denoria (Meeks) Darst. She was a descendant of the original Darst settlers in Texas who fought in the Texas Revolution. She married Jofred Charles Holder of Seadrift, Texas on November 30, 1941. They lived a long, fulfilling life together, brought two children into the world, blessed many friends through the years, were faithful Christians, and celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1991.

Eva was a beautiful woman who loved the Lord Jesus and her family. A woman of faith, she always served in her local church, teaching, singing, helping in whatever way was needed. She was a true homemaker: an excellent seamstress, an amazing cook, a wonderful hostess, a gifted decorator, a welcoming heart to all who came to her door. She loved beauty and filled her life and home with it. Her Christmas treats, such as divinity, peanut brittle, Martha Washington balls, fruitcakes, and pies were greatly enjoyed by all. She owned “Eva’s Pie Shoppe” at Canyon Lake, Texas for several years.

Her family was her greatest joy. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and all her siblings. She is survived by her daughter JoAn Holder Summers and husband Robert of Dallas, Texas, her son Timothy Charles Holder of Dickinson, Texas, her only grandchild, Kipling Summers of Arrington, Tennessee and his wife Valerie, and her two great-grandchildren Mackenzie and Riley Summers. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Her funeral was held on December 1 at Seadrift Assembly of God Church where she was known and loved. Interment followed in the Seadrift Cemetery.

“Her children rise up and call her blessed.” Proverbs 31:28.

Seadrift – Isabelle Irene Ryon Hawes, 99, of Seadrift, passed from this earth on Friday, November 13, 2015 in Somerset.

She was born May 3, 1916 in Seadrift. She graduated from Seadrift High School in 1933, and in 1936 she married E.C. Hawes. He preceded her in death in 1962. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Dr. O.H. and Pearl Ryon; by her brothers Richard, Edwin and Loran Ryon; and by one daughter, Mary Pearl Dispanet.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Leslie and Janna Hawes of Somerset; a daughter, Patricia Hawes of Seadrift and special friend Tom Wheeler of Port Lavaca; and a granddaughter, Christa Dispanet.

She was a lifelong member of Seadrift United Methodist Church, and was baptized in San Antonio Bay.

Graveside service was held November 19 at the Seadrift Cemetery, Rev. June Cantrell officiating.

Memorials may be made to Seadrift United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 307, Seadrift, TX 77983, or to Somerset United Methodist Church or Raymondville United Methodist Church.

Our condolences to the parents and family of baby Bryan Thomas Skalak, who was born November 14, 2015 to Thomas D. Skalak and Crystal A. Quintanilla. Baby Bryan Thomas left this world on November 15, 2015. His memorial service was held November 21, 2015 in Port Lavaca.

Cooking with Seafood, sponsored by our County Extension Office, Marine Division, will kick off on January 11, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. The line-up of volunteer cooks, menus and topics is coming together for the fourth year. Go ahead and mark the other four Mondays so you don’t ‘miss the boat’: February 8, March 14, April 11, and May 9th.

These fun and tasty classes are held at the Bauer Exhibit building at the Fairgrounds.