Sharon Kay Upshaw, 68, of Festus, passed away Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at her home.

She was born June 10, 1949, in Houston, daughter of John and Jewell Morton Dzurick.

She was a machine operator for the Durham Co. in Houston.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Vie “Corky” Upshaw; and a sister, Betty Blackburn.

Survivors include a daughter, Stephanie Bilderback of Festus; two sons, Brian Bilderback of Missouri and Eric Bilderback of Raymondville; a sister, Dorothy Batson of Houston; two brothers, Terry Dzurick of Raymondville and Gary Dzurick of Houston; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held in Houston at a later date.

Isaiah Buse has served as the publisher of the Houston Herald since 2023. He started with the organization in 2019, and achieved a bachelor's degree in business administration in 2023. He serves on the...

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