Obituaries

Mrs. Maria Luiza Meza- Almaras of Lindale, GA, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday May 14, 2023.

Daniel Joseph Stelly Sr. was born on August 20, 1937, in Abbeville LA. He passed away peacefully on May 30, 2023. He owned Aransas Sea Store which serviced the shrimping fleet in the coastal areas. After retiring he started a tree trimming business. He loved old cars and owns a 31 model A Ford that sits in his yard waiting for a new owner. He also enjoyed riding with a group of friends on his beloved red Harley on weekends. Daniel and his wife of 48 years, Charlene, took lots of trips from Canada to South Texas in his Winnebago with Charlene as the navigator. He had a great love for his two pets, Shadow a lab and his special girl Ally who stayed at the foot of his bed until the end. Daniel, or as his friends would call him “Coon” never met a stranger and would help people anyway he could. He will be loved and missed by so many. He is proceeded in death by his parents; Ralph and Agnes Stelly. He is survived by his loving wife; Charlene Bobbitt Stelly, son; Daniel Jr. (Vicki) Stelly, daughter; Veronica (Alan) Jones, sister; Beverly Keill, grandchildren; Jeanifer Chambers, Jessica Hendricks, Joshua Stelly and Aaron Jones. Great-grandchildren; Clayton, Gage, Cooper, Knox, Derick, and Austin. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Daniel Joseph Stelly Sr. was born on August 20, 1937, in Abbeville LA. He passed away peacefully on May 30, 2023. He owned Aransas Sea Store which serviced the shrimping fleet in the coastal areas. After retiring he started a tree trimming business. He loved old cars and owns a 31 model A Ford that sits in his yard waiting for a new owner. He also enjoyed riding with a group of friends on his beloved red Harley on weekends. Daniel and his wife of 48 years, Charlene, took lots of trips from Canada to South Texas in his Winnebago with Charlene as the navigator. He had a great love for his two pets, Shadow a lab and his special girl Ally who stayed at the foot of his bed until the end. Daniel, or as his friends would call him “Coon” never met a stranger and would help people anyway he could. He will be loved and missed by so many. He is proceeded in death by his parents; Ralph and Agnes Stelly. He is survived by his loving wife; Charlene Bobbitt Stelly, son; Daniel Jr. (Vicki) Stelly, daughter; Veronica (Alan) Jones, grandchildren; Jeanifer Chambers, Jessica Hendricks, Joshua Stelly and Aaron Jones. Great-grandchildren; Clayton, Gage, Cooper, Kuox, Derick, and Austin. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.