Victoria-area obituaries remember local residents

James Garvin “Jerry” Stone Jr., 86, died Oct. 20; visitation is scheduled for Oct. 27, with a graveside service the following morning near Lolita. Vickie McClain Christ, 75, of Cuero, died Oct. 17; her family will hold a memorial service in Cuero on Oct. 27. Harry R. Stobb of Victoria, born in 1934, died Oct. 19; his funeral Mass and burial with military honors are scheduled for Oct. 28. Debra Sue Yount, 71, of Yorktown, died Oct. 21; a memorial service is planned for Oct. 26. Mitzi McClung Mauritz pursued graduate studies in psychology, worked in education and psychology, served as president of the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority, and was active in church and community gardening.