TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - JASPER ALFRED CUELLAR, SR (1919-1999)The true strength of a town or community are the people who live and work within it. A...

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - RALPH CORMIER (1937-2023)Some people leave their mark on a community through their accomplishments and leadership. Others are remembered for something...

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - DR STANLEY WILSON LESTER (1912-1963)Dr. Stanley Wilson was not a native of Calhoun County, but his love for the Texas Gulf...

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - MICHAEL MCGUIRE (1938-2025)A valedictorian at Texas A&M, a doctoral graduate of Princeton University, a successful...

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - JAN PARENICA (1855-1938)What began as the story of an immigrant family seeking a place to call home would become a remarkable...

Laid back, quaint, peaceful, safe, friendly, and even mundane, are words that people often use in describing their hometown, especially if it is...

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - SCOOTER HENKE (1947-2022)Some people are remembered for the titles they held or the accomplishments listed beside their names....

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY: Isidoros Constantine "Steve" Skarvellis (1913 – 1974)I have always believed that the true beauty of America is rooted in the...

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - STANLEY LOUIS MIKULA (1940-1996)For more than two decades, Stanley Mikula dedicated his life to serving the people of Calhoun...

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - CHASE AUGUSTINE PHILLIPS, JR (1926-1992)Writing Tombstone Tuesday is something I really enjoy doing. I find it intriguing researching and discovering...

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - JAMES CHILTON ALLAN (1810-1851)James C. Allan was a soldier, judge, and civic leader whose life was closely connected to the...

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - LLOYD G. (1919-1982) & EDNA BROWN (1930-2014)The old, and often used aphorism, “It takes a village,” is often proven by...

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - SHERIFF D.B. HALLIBURTON (1902-1970)For more than four decades, Durhmon Bernice Halliburton dedicated his life to serving the...

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY: Joseph Morse Bickford (1827-1896)There are people who come into a community and in a quiet and steady manner contribute their...

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - PEYTON BELL LYTLE (1850-1873)I have always found cemeteries to be fascinating places. From the interesting head stones with the...