Hoyte, Stella Agnes Ashland Stella A. Hoyte, 76, of Ashland passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of Sunday, Oct. 6th. She will be joining her late husband, Richard Hoyte Sr. in heaven. Her family is sure he was there to greet her with open arms and a dance to the tune of George Strait or Hank Williams. Mrs. Hoyte is survived by three loving children; Richard Hoyte Jr. of Ashland; Debra Hoyte of Hondo, TX; and Daniel Hoyte of Framingham; and three grandchildren; Jennifer Fraser, Jeremy Hollis, and Alicia Hollis. She will be greatly missed by many friends and family. A funeral service will be held Thursday, Oct. 10th at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. in Ashland with burial to follow in Wildwood Cemetery in Ashland. Two calling hours will be held Thursday from 11:00am-1:00PM prior to the service. www.mataresefuneral.com