9-15-1944 – 4-3-2023 Husband of Mary Stewart Tidd; father of Curtis Samuel Luther Tidd (Joann Smithey) and Lisa Gunn; and brother of John Tidd Graveside Service: Friday, April 21, 10:45 a.m., with military honors, Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio Services entrusted to: Finch Funeral Chapel, La Vernia, 830-779-1090, www.finchfuneralchapels.com
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Ida Lorraine ‘Granny’ Sullivan
8-20-1935 – 4-1-2023 Widow of Johnny Sullivan Sr.; mother of Linda Pruski and husband Gerry and Johnny Sullivan Jr. and wife Beverly; and sister of the late Olga Ploch, Eugene Korus, and Steven Korus Visitation: Tuesday, April 4, 5-7 p.m., Finch Funeral Chapel, La Vernia Rosary: Tuesday, 7 p.m., in the funeral chapel Funeral Service: Wednesday, 10 a.m., St. […]
Alfred Charles Lohse Jr.
10-17-1938 – 3-25-2023 Visitation: Monday, April 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lux Funeral Home, New Braunfels Interment: With military honors, Monday, 2:15 p.m., Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio

New imaging tech at Connally Memorial, CAST working to prevent child abuse
Does child abuse happen in Wilson County? What can we do to prevent it? What exactly does a CT scanner do, and why has Wilson County’s hospital purchased a new one? Learn the answers in The Press Room Ep. 36 (April 1 edition). RELATED ARTICLES: • Children’s Alliance of South Texas: — Team roping event: www.wilsoncountynews.com/articles/cowboy-up-to-benefit-kids/ — Got Sneakers? Campaign: […]
Donald Ray Hormuth
2-27-1942 – 3-30-2023 Husband of Shirley Hormuth; father of Jill Holtby (Troy), Katy Dedmon (Jerad), and Kary Keegan (Michael); and brother of the late Keith Hormuth Visitation: Monday, April 3, 5-7 p.m., Finch Funeral Chapel, La Vernia Funeral Service: Tuesday, 10 a.m., Shepherd King Lutheran Church, San Antonio Interment: Tuesday, 3 p.m., Greenwood Cemetery, Fredericksburg Memorials: To the ministry […]

Running for office May 6? Deadline April 13 to enter WCN ‘Candidates’ Forum’
The Wilson County News invites candidates facing opposition for area city council and school board seats on the May 6 ballots to participate in our print “Candidates’ Forum.” There is no charge for inclusion in the Candidates’ Forum, planned for publication Wednesday, April 19. This is a free service we provide for voter information. This is restricted to candidates in […]
April Ask the Master Gardeners
Q: What is the plant that is all over my yard? When I walk past it, the leaves stick to the legs of my pants. Should I use weed killer on it? A: This is a question that comes up every year. Galium aparine, an annual in the Madder family, has many nicknames, including Sticky Weed, Sticky Willy, Velcro Plant, […]
Carlos Bernard Matthews
8-2-1956 – 3-22-2023 Son of Theda Matthews and the late Hilry Matthews; father of Tristan Matthews and Brandy Matthews; and brother of Kenneth L. Matthews, Darryl Matthews, and the late Lonnie E. Matthews Visitation: Saturday, April 1, 9 a.m., Franklin Funeral Home, Floresville Funeral Service: Saturday, 10:30 a.m., in the funeral home Interment: Greater Bethel Missionary Baptist Cemetery, Floresville […]
Jesse James Flores
11-13-1958 – 3-23-2023 Husband of Theresa Flores; son of Angelita Flores and the late Manuel Flores Sr.; father of James Flores and wife Priscilla, Jonathan Aguilar and wife Adriana, Jesse Flores Jr. and wife Yvonne, and the late Marlene Tristan Casas; and brother of Manuelita Martinez, Isabel Vega, Flora Galvan, Manuel Flores Jr., Eddie Flores, Walter Casanova, Michael Casanova, […]
Steven ‘Beaver’ Wallace
10-15-1958 – 3-25-2023 Husband of Elizabeth Wallace; father of Cassi Wallace Korzekwa and husband Russell, Cody Wallace and wife Jalyn, and Colton Wallace and wife Halee; and brother of David Wallace, Kathy Jo Richardson, Wesley Wallace, and the late Alan Wallace and Kay Pool Visitation: Wednesday, March 29, 5:30 p.m., Franklin Funeral Home, Floresville Graveside Service: Thursday, 10 a.m., […]