Edmund Gerald “Jerry” Sager, 83, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 in Austin.  He was born May 9, 1941, in Cuero to Edmund Gus and Lorene V. Dreier Sager.  He married Abigail Ava Rodriguez on December 22, 1991, in Gonzales.  He worked for and retired from the United States Postal Service after forty years of service.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, photography, cowboy action shooting and canoeing.  He also enjoyed attending the Santa Fe Indian Market with his wife every summer and occasionally served as a judge.

He is survived by his loving wife of thirty-three years, Abi; his sons, Brian (Darlene) Sager, Darrel (Tessa) Sager, Gordon (Lisa) Sager and Raymond C. Detiveaux; his sister, Mary Ellen House; his grandchildren, John Marvin, Tiffany, Jacob, Dalton, Brennan, Amber and Chelsea and his great-grandchildren, Luke, McKenna, Charlie, Caroline, Max, Emilynn, Easton, Casey, Finlay, Evelyn, Ian and Hallie Jane.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Philip House.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025, 1:00 pm at Freund Funeral Home with Funeral Services beginning at 2:00 pm with Father Jacob Mendoza officiating.  Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Raymond C. Detiveaux, John Marvin Sager, Jacob Alin Sager, Luke Sager, Nicholas Aaron Stevenson, Zachary Alin Schwalen, James Mitchell and Daniel Vera.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Cuero Gun Club or Donor’s Choice.

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Roy Wayne Chambliss, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, peacefully in his home. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to all who knew him. Wayne lived a life marked by kindness, dedication, and love for his family and the outdoors. His sense of humor and unwavering spirit left a lasting impression on all who knew him.

Wayne was born on May 16, 1950, in Gilmer, Texas, to Leonard Arthur and Josephine Crain Chambliss. He retired from Alcoa after many years of dedicated service and was a longtime resident of Daingerfield, Texas.

Wayne married the love of his life, Sherry Yvonne Edwards, in Texarkana, Texas, on June 12, 1992, and was a devoted husband. He was the co-owner of Kids First Co-Parenting Program. After retiring in Cuero, Texas, Wayne was a good neighbor who believed in lending a helping hand. He had a strong sense of right and wrong, always standing by his principles and guiding others with wisdom and integrity. Wayne lived life in the present, appreciating each moment as it came. He had a passion for gardening, woodworking, hunting, fishing, and playing card games.

Wayne is survived by his devoted wife, Sherry Chambliss; daughter, Ginger Caskey, and husband, Tommy; Robby Chambliss and wife, Ashley; Kyle Chambliss and wife, Jeannette; Mark SoRelle and wife, Pacifica; Craig Jones and wife, Geri; and Allison Jones and husband, Pete; and sister-in-law, Sharon Chambliss. His grandchildren include Kaen, Victoria, Carley, William, Brady, Riley, Gage, Blake, Ember, Joseph, Kelsey, and Willard. Great-grandchildren include Rosalie, Samuel, Bentley, Austin, and Janet.

He was preceded in his death by his parents, brothers Kenneth Chambliss and wife, Betty; Jerry Chambliss and wife, Pat; and Bill Chambliss.

A remembrance of his life will be held at Freund Funeral Home in Cuero, Texas, on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Visitation will be at 9 am, followed by a memorial service at 10 am with Dr. Glenn Robertson officiating. Wayne will be deeply missed but never forgotten. His legacy of love, laughter, and kindness will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know him.

Memorial contributions may be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.

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Elizabeth Y. “Liz” Guzman, 62, of Cuero, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025. She was born on March 25, 1962, in Cuero to the late Santiago Guzman Sr. and Guadalupe Jasso Guzman.

Liz was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend who treasured every gathering, especially those spent with her grandchildren and great-grandson. Her love for her family was immeasurable. She was also an avid football fan, with a special fondness for the Cuero Gobblers, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Kansas City Chiefs.  Above all, Liz was a woman of deep faith. She found peace and comfort in reading her Bible, a practice she followed faithfully every day.

Liz is survived by her daughter, Krystal Hernandez-Diaz (Frank); sisters, Pat Villa (Ismael) and Marty Frederick (Jeff); brother, Santiago “Jim” Guzman; grandchildren, Kelby Crider, Konstance Hernandez, and Kingston Hernandez-Carmona; great-grandson, Korbin “Toot” Cobey; and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Beverly Ann Hernandez.

Visitation will begin at 9 am on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Cuero with a rosary to be recited at 9:30 am.  A Nurse Honor Guard Tribute will begin at 10 am and funeral mass will follow with Father Jacob Mendoza officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church or the charity of your choice.

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Quinton Metting, 77, of Yorktown passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025. He was born June 2, 1947 in Yorktown to Wilton and Willis Spies Metting. He graduated from Yorktown High School and was a member of St Paul Lutheran Church in Yorktown.

SWEET HOME: Elsie Frances Kupka, age 74, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025. She was born September 13, 1950, in Hallettsville to Eddie and Frances Prasek Kupka.

She retired from the Houston Chronicle after 42 years of service. She was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church. She enjoyed being around family, tending to her dogs, cooking, fishing and was an avid Houston Texans fan.

Survivors: sister, Gracie Lampley (Bill); nephew, Brandon Lampley (Amanda); great-nieces, Hannah Lampley and Faith Lampley; great-nephew, Wrandall Lampley.

Preceded in death by parents; brother, James Kupka; two fur-babies, Savanna and Daisy.

Visitation 5:30-7 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Rosary on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home.

Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Sweet Home with Rev. Dominic Antwi-Boasiako officiating. Burial Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Craig Bednark, James Marsell’s, Doug Laqua, Calder Peagler, Brandon Lampley and Clint Kupka. Honorary pallbearers: Bear Stueber, John Sharp, Joey Svetlik, Ray Peagler, Wrandall Lampley, Hannah Lampley and Faith Lampley.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church or Pet Adoptions of Cuero.

Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral home 361-293-5656.