Beverly Ann (Moore) Boehm, 84, of La Grange, passed away on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Beverly was born in Goose Creek on Nov. 19, 1937, the daughter of the late Beverly Ward Moore and late Mavis A. (Welch) Moore Slaughter. Beverly graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown. On Oct. 21, 1967, Beverly married Roland Albert Boehm at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Highland. They raised one son, Douglas Roland Boehm. Beverly enjoyed being surrounded by her family, especially during the holiday season. She loved cooking, baking, plants and giving gifts to those around her. Her heart was to always give to those in need, and she faithfully supported her church and several charities. She enjoyed traveling around the world and gambling with her husband, Roland. Beverly was full of love and a joy to be around. Beverly enjoyed working for the Texas Parks and Wildlife at Monument Hill State Park in La Grange, where she spent 13 plus years, until her retirement. She is survived by her husband, Roland Albert Boehm of La Grange; son, Douglas Roland Boehm of La Grange; granddaughters: Shaylee Boehm-Stoll and husband, Tyler of Camdenton, M.O.; Chelsea Hernandez and husband, Jay of Valparaiso, Fla.; Brittany Boehm of Giddings and great-granddaughter, Abigail Hernandez. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Leon Moore. Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremation, 208 W. Pearl, La Grange, at which time the Family will receive friends. A Holy Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 539 E. Pearl St., La Grange, at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Burial will follow at St Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, 610 N. Pecan St., Moulton, TX 77975 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter at 240 Svoboda Land, La Grange, TX 78945. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com.

Scott Smyth passed away on Sept. 7, 2022, in Schulenburg.

It was a dark and rainy night in Uvalde County, West Texas. Great! Rain is very welcome in West Texas, EXCEPT when a baby is to be born in a home with only dirt roads leading in and out. There was a muddy dash to the small hospital in Uvalde, and thus began the life of Betty Ann born to Victor F. and Erna Dornbusch Niemeyer, on Nov. 10, 1936. Betty was the first child, with a sister, Carolyn (Mrs. Bob Reagan) and a brother, Victor John Niemeyer born later. Betty was baptized at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Knippa, Texas, by Rev. G. Langner.

Verlene was born July 20, 1937 to Elton and Glinnie Tramp at Prairie Valley in Fayette County. She was baptized Oct. 3, 1937 and confirmed Sept. 10, 1950 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Prairie Valley. As a young girl, she helped on the family farm, and as she got older, worked as a waitress at the old downtown Bon Ton Restaurant and later at the Draft Board office. She married Milton Noak at St. Peter Lutheran Church on Oct. 5, 1957. They settled in La Grange and joined St. Paul Lutheran Church. She was a devoted homemaker, sewing her own clothes as well as those of her daughters, and kept a spotless house. After her daughters were older, she went back to work as a bookkeeper, and in later years as a seamstress. She lived her entire life in Fayette County. Milton preceded her in death

Robert Lee “Bob” Field, Sr., 88, of La Grange, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. Bob was born in Anniston, Ala. on Sept. 14, 1933, the son of Robert Lee Field and Lucille (Perkins) Field. On June 14, 1955, Bob married the love of his life, Rae Robson Cupples in Shreveport, LA. They were married 58 years until her death on Nov. 27, 2013. They raised two children, a son, and a daughter. Together Bob and Rae lived a joyful life, of which animals and philanthropy played an important role. After receiving his bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University, Bob enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he continued his love of flying, having been a pilot since his teenage years. He was honorably discharged in 1963 with the rank of Captain but remained in the Air Force Reserves. He continued to fly often, owning his own plane, and maintaining his private pilot’s license into his 80s.

Visitation for Gus Sommer, Jr. is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 19, 2022 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Fayette Memorial Funeral Chapel in La Grange. A private graveside service is scheduled for the family with interment at the Black Jack Cemetery. Gus Fritz Sommer, Jr. passed away on Sept. 14, 2022 at his residence in Muldoon at the age of 90. He was born on Dec. 8, 1931 in Fayette County to Gus Sommer, Sr. and Erna “Loessin” Sommer. He married Ruth “Hoehne” Sommer in 1956 at the Swiss Alp Lutheran Church, and they later had three sons. Gus enjoyed being outdoors. He particularly liked being in his garden, pulling weeds and planting flowers. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Josephine Jane Hilsher Pflughaupt died peacefully in her sleep on Sept. 1, 2022. Josephine was born on March 13, 1925, to Czech parents Chas andAlbina Halamicek Hilsher at the family home in Roznov. She was the sixth of eight children. Josephine graduated from Fayetteville High School where she met her future husband, Leander Pflughaupt. She loved school and graduated second in her class. Right after high school, Josephine married Leander on July 5, 1942 in Houston, where they made their lifetime home. Josephine was preceded in death by her husband of more than 70 years, Leander, her son Larry, her parents, her sisters, Elenora Lange and Gladys Havemann, and her brothers Alfred, Charles, John, and Harold.

Funeral Services for Gerald Lee Beaver are scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 at 11 a.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Round Top with interment to follow at the Florida Chapel Cemetery. A visitation is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Fayette Memorial Funeral Home in La Grange.

Donald (Donnie) Eugene Pritchard, 76, of Flatonia, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Schulenberg. He was born on June 2, 1946 in Gonzales to Sydney “Bud” Pritchard and Effie Cowey Pritchard. On June 1, 1996, he was united in marriage to Patty Robbins at Cistern Hall in Cistern.

Leon Frank McCraw was born in New Ulm on Aug. 26, 1921 to Morris Langston and Mamie Estelle McCraw. His father was a section foreman for the MK&T railroad. Leon weighed 2 lbs. when he was born and was not expected to survive. The lady that worked for them put him in a shoe box in the oven to keep him warm and miraculously he made it.