Navarro’s Bryce Nall Caps Senior Year as District Co-MVP to Lead Panther All-District Accolades

(Geronimo) – Navarro senior Bryce Nall was named Co-District MVP for the 28-4A baseball champion Panthers in the 2023 season leading Navarro All-District post-season awards given out by a vote of the district’s head coaches.

Nall, who will continue his career at Lubbock Christian next spring, lead the Navarro staff in wins and innings pitched. He tossed a perfect game against San Antonio Memorial on April 28th, striking out every batter he faced in a district-clinching victory for the Panthers.

Senior catcher Cole Zimmer was voted as the district’s Co-Defensive MVP. Zimmer committed no errors during the season in compiling a 1.000 fielding percentage.

The Panthers had five players voted to the All-District First Team – senior pitcher Blaine Pircher, senior first baseman Carlos Contreras, junior second baseman Ryan Tatom along with senior outfielder Marco Moncada and junior outfielder Landun Taylor.

Sophomore third baseman Matthew Villanueva and junior outfielder

Gavin Newborg were named to the All-District Second Team.

Making the honorable mention list were freshman shortstop Austin Davidson and senior pitcher Caleb Thomas.

The Panthers had 13 student-athletes named to the Academic AllDistrict team. That list included Tatom, Thomas, Moncada, Davidson, Pircher, Contreras, Taylor, Nall, Newborg, Zimmer along with Colton Schuelke, Craig Heiman and Case Monroe.

In addition to the All-District Academic recognition, Pircher, Zimmer, Moncada, Nall and Monroe were named to the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State Team. Pircher was a First Team selection. Zimmer and Moncada were named to the Second Team. And Nall and Monroe were recognized All-State Academic Honorable Mention.

Navarro went 24-10 in claiming the District 28-4A championship. The Panthers advanced to the 4A Region IV quarterfinals for head coach Kris Cavazos, who announced Monday he is leaving Navarro High School after five seasons as head coach.

Our beautiful mother, granny, and friend, Sandra Kay Gingrich Hollamon went to be with our Lord and Savior on May 18, 2023, at the age of 88.

Sandra was born in Kansas City, Missouri on Sept 7, 1934, and spent time growing up and moving to different towns with her parents and brother.

Sandra married Thomas Henry Hollamon III (Tucker) on June 12, 1954, and together they had 4 beautiful daughters. After being widowed she later married Delbert Schlueter on November 14, 2011, and was blessed with 3 beautiful stepdaughters.

Sandra loved life and was a true Woman of Faith, a longtime member of First United Methodist Church in Seguin where she taught firstgrade Sunday school for many years. She was a very active mother of 4 girls and all of their friends. She cooked many meals for the neighborhood and everyone who happened to be at her house on any particular night.

She was a Twirler mom, cheerleader mom, and all-sports mom. After raising 4 girls she decided to open Sandra’s dress shop. It was not a surprise because she loved to shop and look nice and so she decided to would give that opportunity to others in our community. Bright colors, glittery things accessories, and adorable shoes (usually one in every color) were her go-to attire. She also loved going to luncheons and places with her special group of lady friends, even taking several vacations and trips together. Family and friends were always very important to her. She will truly be missed by so many.

Preceded in death by her husband T.H. Hollamon III (Tucker), her parents, Dorothea Grace (Lohoff) and Jack Edward Gingrich, brother Paul Gingrich and wife Meg Gingrich, granddaughter Abigail Elise Schriewer and 2nd husband Delbert Schlueter, mother and father-in-law T.H. Hollamon Jr. (Tommy) and wife Elizabeth and sister-in-law Elizabeth Hollamon (Budgie).

She is survived by her children Melyn Smethurst and friend Michael Murillo, Shannon Dukes, Lecia Schriewer and husband Randy, Mary Grace Hair and husband Mark, son-in-law Don Smethurst and wife Janet. Stepchildren Jamie Schlueter and partner Kim Moncel, Sarah Jones and husband Rex, Anndy Schashack and husband Dan. Grandchildren Benjamin Smethurst and wife Jill, children Lila and Cora, Christian Smethurst and wife Holly, children Claire, Thomas and Violet; Ashley Cooley and husband Troy, children Hudson and Parker; Zann Schriewer and wife Ashley and son Kent; Kinsey Evans and husband Chris, children Hayden, Kellan and Brooks; Cade Collins and wife Carly, children Finn and Scout; Tucker Bouchard, Michelle Spencer, children Wyatt & Levi. Nephews Jack Gingrich; David Gingrich and wife Amy, children Emma and Jacob; Brian Gingrich and wife Mariel, son William.

A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. A memorial service celebrating Sandra’s Life will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Methodist Church with the Reverend Ray Perales and Pastor Chris Evans officiating. A Reception will follow in the Christian Life Center (CLC). Private interment will be held at a later date in the Lone Oak Cemetery. For those who desire the memorial service may be live-streamed at https://cloud. mediafusionapp.com/mf/hewell_20230526-hollamon.html [1].

Her favorite saying was “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain”.

We would like to give a Big Thank You to Ida Salazar, Zoe Salazar, and Maggie Arriaga our special caregivers and best friends from now on, and to GRMC Hospice, Courtney, Linda, Sara, and the rest of the staff. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Memorial donations may be made to The American Heart Association, 8415 Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, Texas 78229, the American Cancer Society, c/o Jeanette Siltmann, 196 Townesend Road, Seguin, Texas, 78155, or the charity of choice.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com [2]. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830549-5912.

Elizabeth Nesbit Schott, age 89, of Seguin, passed away on May 15, 2023.

She was born in Gonzales, Texas on May 3, 1934, to Gibson and Ruby Nesbit. Elizabeth (Beth) was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother. She was a successful businesswoman and entrepreneur. She also enjoyed antiques and remodeling older homes and historical buildings. Dancing and traveling were some of her pleasures in life.

Beth was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Dow Sherry and Claude Schott, siblings, James Nesbit and Jeannette Rone, daughter, Sharon Ann Sherry, and grandson, Jonathon Francek.

She is survived by her sons, Buster Lee Sherry and Ronald Dow Sherry; brother, Gibson Nesbit Jr.; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel at 5:00 pm. followed by a funeral service at 6:00 pm with Chaplain Jimisu Stuckey officiating. Private interment will be held at a later date in the Devine Evergreen Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the charity of choice. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com [1]. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

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John Henry Wieding, age 70 of Seguin, passed away on May 19, 2023. John was born on September 12, 1952, in Seguin, Texas. He was a 1971 graduate of Seguin High School. John retired after 30 years, with SMI now CMC where he worked as a maintenance mechanic.

John loved everything outdoors, especially hunting. He loved welding and barbecuing including building and welding barbecue pits. His favorite times were spent among family and friends, particularly with his grandchildren who never wanted to miss any of their activities.

He is preceded in death by his father, Wilson Maddox, and his brother, Curtis Wieding.

Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Brenda Kay Wieding; son, Wesley Warren Wieding and wife, Terri; grandchildren who knew and loved him as Pop Pop, Brayden, Brylee and Brealyn Wieding; mother, Marie Wieding; sisters, Bertha Krueger and husband Allen, Connie Sill and husband Louis, Debbie Rohde and partner, Stuart Falor, and Tammy Schulle and husband Alton; sisters-in-law, Connie Falkenberg and husband, Leroy, and Judy Schulze and husband, Val; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members, and many friends.

Visitation will begin on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church of Elm Creek followed by a funeral service at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Toby Burk officiating. Interment will follow in the Christ Lutheran Church of Elm Creek Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Troy Krueger, Alton Schulle, Dennis Zamzow, Maurice Zamzow, Donnie Zamzow, Caide Krueger, Scott Prothero, Chance Schulle, and Stuart Falor.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Lutheran Church of Elm Creek, 3305 Church Road, Seguin, Texas, 78155.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com [1]. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

On May 10, 2023, Prof. George E. Dix passed away of natural causes. He is survived by his loving wife, Dahlia Marie Gutierrez-Dix of Austin, TX.

He is also survived by two sons: George Dix of Tupelo, MS. and Edward Dix of Raleigh N.C.; a sister, Jennifer Dix Burkholder (Regan) of Santa Fe, N.M.; and a brother, John Dix (Carolyn) of Telluride CO.

Prof. Dix was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School in Madison WI, where he was a distinguished student, graduating first in his class. Afterward, he clerked for two Federal Judges on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Alabama. Upon completing his clerkships, he went on the teach at Washington University School of Law in St. Louis MO. Subsequently, he was lured away from St. Louis to become a “founding faculty member” of the Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. He worked diligently at Arizona State to assure a level of excellence in legal studies for the students. In 1971 he was lured away again by Dean W. Page Keeton of the University of Texas Law School to help establish one of the most prestigious law schools; particularly in the area of Criminal Law. Prof. Dix taught at U.T. Law School for 48 years and was passionate about each year. He loved teaching and found great pleasure in getting to know his students and in encouraging them in their endeavors.

In addition to his teaching duties, Prof. Dix distinguished himself in his legal writings and research. He is the author and co-author of numerous books, periodicals, articles, and most notably his treatise in the TEXAS PRACTICE series on CRIMINAL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE for numerous editions. He was very gratified that his writings and opinions were often cited as guidance and authority by the United States Supreme Court in their opinions concerning Texas criminal law.

He was also passionate about the rights of the mentally ill in our society and worked closely with several legislators in rewriting the Texas Mental Code. He was a lecturer on these matters with the State Bar of Texas and with specific Mental Health organizations to help educate physicians and mental health workers on the legal rights of mental health patients.

Prof. Dix devoted more than 52 years to legal education in his hope to produce the best and most ethical attorneys to serve the people of the State of Texas.

He will be remembered most by his devoted wife for his sharp wit; his gentleness; his sweet and loving manner; his wonderful hugs and kisses, and most importantly, constant support and encouragement. His accomplishments in his profession pale in comparison to the love he felt and shared in their marriage.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church, 7601 Burnet Rd., Austin, TX 78757. A reception for mourners will be held in St. Louis IX Hall immediately after the funeral mass. A graveside interment service is scheduled for May 30, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at St. James Catholic Cemetery, Seguin, TX 78155.

In his memory, the “Prof. George E. Dix Scholarship Fund” has been established and donations to this fund should be payable to ST LOUIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL, in order to provide tuition to students in financial need. Donations may be made at the funeral mass and/or at the reception following or by mail.

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.