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RODRIGUEZ

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 - 12:00am

Virginia Rodriguez was also lovingly known by many as “Mama Jennie” passed away Feb. 18 in Austin. She was born Dec. 22, 1945 in Hallettsville. She was employed for over 20 years at The New Beginning Child Development Center and was a member of Iglesia Bautista Getsemani.

ANDREAS

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 - 12:00am

Suzanne Morgan Andreas, 74, of Columbus, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Feb. 23 in Austin.

COLLINS

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 - 12:00am

Marilyn Ann Collins, of Columbus, passed away Feb. 21 at the age of 70 in Katy. She was born to Lester Joseph and Virginia Mary (Jones) Pitre July 31, 1950 in Lake Arthur, LA. On Nov. 29, 1971, she married Ivory Collins.

DUKES

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 - 12:00am

Opal “Flo” Florene Dukes, 90, of Columbus, passed away on Feb. 21 in Lufkin. She was born on Mar. 27, 1930 to L R Kirk and Seda Mae (Wigley) Kirk in Rose City. On Mar. 16, 1949 she married Chester D. Dukes.

HOLLAWAY

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 - 12:00am

Joseph William Hollaway III, born Mar. 18, 1948 to Joseph William (Bill) and Nancy Ewing (nee Beggs) Hollaway in Hondo, passed away Feb. 16 at his home. He was a devoted husband to his loving wife Sheri; an amazing brother to Steve and Jane; the loving father of Lindsay Ann, Kristen Jane (True), and John Shelby; uncle to Leslie Ann and Lauren Elizabeth Hollaway and Blake and Ashley Edwards; and grandfather to Maysen, Camren and Matthew.