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February 23, 2023

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Oneita Jo Owens Parsons Fraser, 99, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, February 11, 2023, in Seguin, Texas. A memorial service will be held at Tres Hewell Mortuary in Seguin, Texas, on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jeremy Roy officiating. A private interment in the Crestview Memorial Park Cemetery in Wichita Falls, Texas will be held at a later date.

Oneita was the youngest of three children born to Randolph Lee and Callie Mae Owens in Vernon, Texas, March 18, 1923. She graduated from Vernon High School in 1940 and married John V. Parsons in 1941 in Electra, Texas and lived there until 1947 when John, Oneita and their three boys moved to Alice, Texas. Their daughter was born in 1952 in Alice, Texas. Oneita was a stayat-home mom raising their four children as most women did at that time. John passed away with cancer in 1961 which required Oneita to go to work to support her four children until they finished school. She then married Milton D. Fraser in 1978 and they lived in Sunrise Beach, Texas until his death in 1994. Oneita then moved to Seguin, Texas in 1997 to be close to her daughter, Debbie and became a member of First Baptist Church Seguin. While raising her family in Alice, she was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Alice and spent many years teaching children Sunday School classes and working in the church nursery during Sunday services.

She and Milton were also devoted members of the Sunrise Beach Baptist Church while living there. She and Milton traveled extensively during their life at Sunrise Beach, traveling all over the United States in their RV motor home visiting as many of the different states as they could. They also enjoyed their garden and raised many different fruits and vegetables that they shared with family and neighbors. And they enjoyed spending time boating and fishing on Lake LBJ.

She is preceded in death by her parents Randolph Lee and Callie Mae Owens of Vernon, Texas, a sister Vernalee Oliver of San Bernadino, California, a sister Audrey (Homer) Haseloff of Lockett, Texas, husband John V. Parsons of Alice, Texas, husband Milton D. Fraser of Sunrise Beach, Texas, and son Jan L. Parsons of Mt. Pleasant, Texas. She is survived by son Gilbert R. (Lois) Parsons of Round Rock, Texas, son Loren J. (Betty) Parsons of Bryan-College Station, Texas, daughter Debbie A. Koehn of Seguin, Texas, granddaughter Ashley (Jason) Parsons Coggins and great grandson, Sam Coggins of Houston, Texas, nephew Jonathan Haseloff of La Vernia, Texas and niece Pamela Haseloff Murrell of Vernon, Texas.

The family is very grateful to Sara Vogel, Linda Hall, and Sandra Martin of Guadalupe Regional Hospice Services and faithful caregivers Terry Ball and Sylvia Garcia of Home Instead along with Christina Perankovich and staff of Caring Senior Services for their dedication and kindness to our mother in her final years.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Sharon Louise Finch, 75, formerly of Seguin, was called home to her Lord and savior on Friday February 17, 2023. She was born in Tupelo Mississippi on February 1, 1948 to Daniel J. Morris and Joan Louise (Lawson) Morris.

Visitation will begin on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel, 165 Tor Drive Seguin, TX 78155 followed by funeral service at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in San Geronimo Cemetery.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband R.F. Finch Jr., and her brother Keith Morris.

She is survived by daughter, Wendy and husband Gerrit Hoogakker of Rincon, GA; son RF Finch III and wife Jacque of Spring, TX; grandchildren Joshua Finch, Ariana and Ethan Hoogakker; brothers Scott, Randy, and James Morris; extended family members, and grand pets.

Sharon was married to RF Finch Jr. for 48 years. She served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. She also worked Civil Service for the Department of the Army for 23 years, retiring in 2004. She was a founding member of The American Society of Cake Decorators in 1979. She was also a 40 year plus member of the Masonic Organization - Eastern Star.

Sharon had a heart that was larger than life. People often commented on how genuine her smile and character were. She was high spirited and brought joy to the lives of others through that same spirit. One of her greatest traits was the value and importance of family and friendship. She always treated others as part of the family. Those that had the privilege of knowing her well would often consider themselves family over friend. She will truly be missed; however, we take great comfort in knowing that heaven has been blessed with having such an angel to watch over us.

The family would like to express their gratitude to all those who have given support, assistance, and loving care through her medical ailments. A special thanks to her neurologist Dr. Allison Boyle who cared for her deeply. Also, a special thank you to the staff at Spring Creek Village who provided the most amazing care to her and the comfort provided to the family during her time there.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made in her name to any of the following organizations: St Edwards Catholic Community in Spring, TX; Devotion Hospice in Conroe, TX; Seguin American Legion Post 245.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Allen Louis Harborth, a 14-year Veteran of The United States Marine Corps and resident of McQueeney, Texas went into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, February 14th 2023 at the age of 82. He was loved by all who knew him.

Allen was born on November 5th 1940 to Clara and Gilbert Harborth in Beeville, Texas. Allen was a loving, loyal, husband, father, grandfather, friend and devoted servant to Jesus.

Allen is proceeded in death by his father Gilbert Harborth, his mother Clara Harborth, baby sister Alice Harborth and his older sister, Gladiola Harborth.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Inna Harborth, 4 children, Gary Harborth, Rodney Harborth, Tammy Stanford, Craig Harborth and his daughter in-law Michelle Harborth; his grandchildren Daniel Stanford, Brandi Wilt and her husband Johnathan Wilt, Madelyn Harborth and Bryce Harborth; his great grandchildren: Jase Wilt, Everett Wilt, Chloe Wilt, Zane Wilt and Ivy Wilt.

The memorial service with military honors will take place on Sunday, March 5th at 10:00 am at The American Legion Post 245 located at 618 E. Kingsbury St. Seguin, Texas, 78155.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Dominga Rosas Brown, age 82 of Seguin, went to be with her Lord on February 18, 2023. Dominga was born on September 22, 1940, in Seguin, Texas to the late Guadalupe and Hilaria Rosas.

She is preceded in death by her father, Guadalupe De Leon Rosas, mother, Hilaria Rosas and stepmother, Francis Rosas, brothers, Ignacio Rosas and Mike Rosas and sister, Guadalupe Perez.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 57 years of marriage, Gene Brown; children, Gene Brown Jr. (Melissa), Erin Brown (William Ethridge) and Everett Brown (Callie Crady); grandchildren, Gene Brown III, Sterling Brown, Thomas Brown, Bridger Ethridge; step grandson, Anthony Bullara; brothers, Joe Rosas, Tony Rosas, Jesse Rosas (Amanda); sisters, Mercedes Rosas Sanchez (Porfirio), Paula Hillborn; special in her heart as family, Ayannah Rosas and Evelyn Norman-Clark as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Visitation will be at Grace Lutheran Church: 935 E. Mountain St., Seguin, Texas on Monday, February 27, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. a Funeral Service will begin at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Roger Hotopp officiating and interment will follow at Kingsbury Cemetery.

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