Rachel Kate Joiner
 Rachel Kate Joiner, 21, unexpectedly joined the Lord along with her beloved brother Travis on March 6, 2009. She was born March 30, 1987 in San Angelo, Texas.
Rachel was a beautiful young lady with a happy spirit and glowing smile. She was full of life and always ready for the next adventure. She freely gave of her time, talents and money to those in her circle of life. She was comfortable being her own person and didn’t mind standing alone. Her joy was complete in her role as both big and little sister to the brothers she adored.
Rachel grew up in Eldorado, Texas. She loved life on the farm, especially the peace and solitude that country life offered. She loved and nurtured all the animals including pets, strays and wildlife. Cats were her favorite and she was always prepared for just one more.
As a little girl and into her elementary years she enjoyed dancing, dressing up for dance recitals, gymnastics, school and rides in the toy jeep with her big brother. Rachel was very close with both sets of grandparents. The time and love they gave her when she was young was returned to them as they grew older.
Charlene Edmiston
 ELDORADO — Charlene Edmiston, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009, at the Schleicher County Nursing Home in Eldorado, Texas.
Charlene was born on July 15, 1923, to Charles and Frances Parks Mund in the Bailey Ranch Community of Schleicher County. Charlene was married to Orval N. Edmiston on April 18, 1942, in San Angelo, Texas. Granny was always first a wife, mother and grandmother. She devoted her entire life helping Orval with their ranch and also spent 31 years of her life as the sherriff's wife, performing the duties of after hours dispatcher and chief cook at the Schleicher County jail. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church in Eldorado, and an active member of the Hope Sunday School Class and the Senior Ambassadors.
"Joe" Jose Cervantes Cardona
 GARDENDALE — "Joe" Jose Cervantes Cardona, 80, of Gardendale went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at Medical Center Hospital. He was born Jan. 1, 1929, in Sonora, Texas, to Jose and Juana Cardona.
He married Mary Dora Terrazas on Oct. 28, 1951, in Fort Stockton. He is a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and the Ector County Sheriff's Posse. He lived in Odessa for 54 years. He owned and operated Cardona Water Well Drilling Company. He had a very special gift of locating water with brass rods. He loved horses, gardening, singing and cooking. He was a loving father and grandfather.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Dora Cardona; and his son, Joe T. Cardona III; and sisters, Eva C. Cardona and Mary Pina of Eldorado.
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Edwin Martin Jackson III (Trey)
 SCHERTZ — Edwin Martin Jackson III (Trey) was born November 8, 1962 in Sonora, Texas and passed away February 11, 2009 at his home in Schertz, Texas at the age of 46.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edwin Martin Jackson Jr.
Trey is survived by his loving wife Britta, daughter Meagan, and son Ryan; mother Shirley Jackson; two sisters, Sherwin Voss and husband John, and Cindy White and her husband Danny; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Rita Trevino
ELDORADO - Rita Trevino, 78, from Eldorado, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan 19, 2008. Mrs. Trevino was born in Austin, Texas. She lived in Sonora for a short while but most of her life she lived in Eldorado.
Rita was married to Fernando Trevino in Muzquiz Coahuila. He preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 1997.
Mrs. Trevino loved to live out in the country where most of her children were raised. She loved tending to her chickens, sewing and most of all, cooking. When grandchildren were asked what they will mostly remember about her, they all agreed - her cooking.
She was a loving mom and grandmother and a very dedicated church member of Templo Getsemani where she made many friendships, especially her pastors Peter Thornton and wife Maria, whom she considered family.
Pauline "Poddy" Lucas Jones
 MIDLAND — Pauline “Poddy” Jones Lucas, of Midland, died Saturday, January 17, 2009.
She was born November 21, 1925 to Thomas Kirk Jones and Marie Kerr Jones in Eldorado, Texas where she was raised and educated. Poddy was a 1947 graduate of Texas Christian University where she earned her B.A. in education. She was also a cheerleader and class favorite. In 1946, she was voted Homecoming Queen of TCU. On August 27, 1949, she married the love of her life, James L. Lucas in Eldorado, Texas.
Poddy was preceded in death by her sisters, Bernice Koy and Victoria Ohlenburg; brothers, John I. Jones, Richard Jones and Jack Jones.
She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, James L. Lucas; sons, James L. Lucas, Jr. and wife Brenda, Thomas Jack Lucas and wife Jan, Paul L. Lucas and wife Susan, Timothy E. Lucas and wife Julie; American Field Service Exchange Student, Jose Maria Cuñat-Vilar; sister, Rosalyn Reynolds; grandchildren, Erin Lucas, Jessica Barden, Joe Lindemood, Madelyn Lucas, Kristin Lucas, Lauren Lucas, James Matthew Lucas, Victoria Lucas, Garrett Lucas, Shannen Lucas; and great-granddaughter, Hailey Barden.
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