Obituaries

Roy Usmc

Roy Usmc

Feb 21, 2018

Roy Edward DeForest, Colonel, United States Marine Corps, Retired, outstanding leader of Marines, respected mentor, and deeply loved friend, husband and father died quietly, surrounded by his family, on 21 February, 2018. For Roy, ever actively engaged in living life to its fullest, and ready for a day spent exploring unknown territory and meandering roads, the "long goodbye" of...

Rosa Lopez

Rosa Lopez

Feb 20, 2018

Rosa G. Lopez, 79 passed away February 20, 2018. She was born December 10, 1938 in Kenedy, Texas to Jesus and Gloria Gaona. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jessie Lopez. She is survived by her sons, Jesse Lopez, Jr. of Spring, Texas, Luis Lopez (Sheila) of Pearland, Texas; daughters, Eva Jane De Forest (Gene)...

Jessica Estrada

Jessica Estrada

Feb 19, 2018

Jessica Estrada, 28, of Rockport, TX, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 18, 2018. Jessica was born on July 08, 1989 in Corpus Christi, TX to Antonio and Alma Rosa Estrada. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Francisca Fuentes; paternal grandparents, Maria de los Angeles Cisneros and Librado Estrada; maternal great-grandparents, Merenciana Calderon,...

R.E. Whitlock

R.E. Whitlock

Feb 18, 2018

Robert Edward (Ted) Whitlock, Jr. passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 in Austin, Texas. Ted was born January 7, 1929 in Austin and grew up there. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict, rising to the rank of Sergeant. After his service, he returned to Austin and attended the University of Texas. Ted had a long career...

Velma Norvell

Velma Norvell

Feb 15, 2018

Velma Chloelene Norvell, 85 passed away February 15, 2018. She was born June 23, 1932 in San Antonio, Texas to William Michael and Agnes Schomer. She is preceded in death by two sons, Randall Keith Norvell and John Kelly Norvell, Jr. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving and devoted husband of 69 years, Kelly Norvell; daughter,...

Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson

Feb 14, 2018

Robert J. (Bob) Johnson, 77, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in Rockport, TX, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on December 28, 1940 in Hamilton, OH to Thomas and Caretta Johnson. He is preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Caretta Johnson; son, James (Jamie) Johnson and one grandson, Alex...

Cecil Wolfe

Cecil Wolfe

Feb 13, 2018

Cecil David \"C. D.\" Wolfe, 58 passed away February 13, 2018. He was born September 21, 1959, in Victoria, Texas, to Davis L. and Murcille Wolfe. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, and working on cars in his earlier years and loved taking care of his cats in his later years. He earned his GED while in Job Corps in...

John Hinson

John Hinson

Feb 9, 2018

John Lee Roy HINSON, passed away February 07, 2018 in Corpus Christi, TX. Mr. Hinson was born on January 23, 1956 in Van Buren, MO to Clifton L. Hinson and Bertha K. DeWhit. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Bertha Hinson and one sister Patricia Hinson. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Charlotte...

Billy Hathcock

Billy Hathcock

Feb 9, 2018

Billy Wayne Hathcock, 75 passed away February 9, 2018. He was born January 16, 1943 in Antlers, Oklahoma to William and Lucille Hathcock. Billy proudly served in the US Air Force during Vietnam. He is survived by his loving wife, Martha Hathcock; son, Billy Hathcock, Jr. of Rockport; step-children, Doyle Parr, Jr. (Adri) of Florida, Sheryl Sullivan of Aransas...

Annie Rosalis

Annie Rosalis

Feb 8, 2018

Annie Gene Rosalis passed away February 8, 2018 in McKinney, Texas. She was 80 years old. She was born October 29, 1937 in Rockport, Texas to Titus and Bessie Mundine. Annie Gene Rosalis was a barber at Smithey's Barber Shop in Aransas Pass and worked alongside her husband as owners of Rosalis Discount Oysters in Rockport and Rosalis and...

Connie Grewe

Connie Grewe

Feb 7, 2018

Connie Jean Grewe, age 70, of Rockport, Texas peacefully passed away on February 7, 2018. Connie was born on July 10, 1947 to Martin and Mildred (Dean) Kemnitz in Granite Falls, Minnesota. Her first years were spent growing up in a log cabin, with her sister, in Renville County. At the age of three, the family moved to a...

Stephen Vaughn

Stephen Vaughn

Feb 6, 2018

Stephen Treadwell Vaughn, 72 passed away on February 6, 2018. A private family service will be held.

Randall Happy

Randall Happy

Feb 5, 2018

Randall Monroe Happy, 52, went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2018. Mr. Happy was born on October 12, 1965 in Wichita, Kansas, to Ellen Kaye Latchaw and Gary Monroe Happy. A Memorial Service will take place on a later date to be decided by the family.

Gordon Casey

Gordon Casey

Feb 5, 2018

Gordon Victor Casey, 81 passed away February 5, 2018. He was born January 7, 1937 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada to Gordon and Hattie Casey. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Betty Casey Eggleton and brother, Arthur Casey. He is survived by his loving wife, Micheline Casey; daughters, Elizabeth Teeter (Chuck), Kathleen Casey (Francis Olomu); sister,...

Samuel Canterbury, Iii

Samuel Canterbury, Iii

Feb 3, 2018

Samuel "Cac" Luther Canterbury, III, age 80, of Rockport, TX passed away February 3, 2018. He was born February 23, 1937 in Kilgore, Texas to the late Dr. Samuel Luther Canterbury, Jr. and Elsie Pudwell Canterbury. He is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 53 years, Clare Canterbury; sons, Samuel Canterbury, Michael Canterbury (Amy); daughters, Christine...

Valentino Gonzalez

Valentino Gonzalez

Feb 2, 2018

Valentino Gonzalez, 81, passed away on January 31, 2018 in Corpus Christi, TX. Valentino was born on February 14, 1936 in Gregory, TX to Francisco Gonzalez and Eva Elizondo Garcia. Services for Mr. Gonzalez are private.

James Ellis

James Ellis

Feb 1, 2018

James J. Ellis, 82, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 in Mathis, TX. James was born on May 08, 1935 in Aransas Pass, TX. James is preceded in death by his wife Josephine Ellis and his parents Dee Carr Ellis and Cecile Hobbs. He is survived by 3 children; James [[]aka J.J.] Ellis Jr....

Earl Copp

Earl Copp

Jan 31, 2018

Earl Milford Copp, 89, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in Corpus Christi, TX. Mr. Copp was a resident of Rockport, TX and was born on February 15, 1928. Services are private.

Billy Dendy

Billy Dendy

Jan 31, 2018

Billy Purnell Dendy, age 73, passed away at home on January 31, 2018. He was born June 16, 1944 in Corpus Christi, Texas to William and Mabel "Jewel" Dendy. Bill was a lifelong resident of Ingleside, Texas. He was dedicated to his family and community. His life's work was put into his family business, Bill's Auto Supply, which he...

Ila Plant

Ila Plant

Jan 30, 2018

Ila Marie Plant, 89, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 in Corrigan, TX. Ila was born on February 08, 1928 in Corpus Christi, TX, to Earl Corkill Sr. and Bertie Jones Corkill. Mrs. Plant was preceded in death by her husband Walter Plant Sr.; her parents Earl & Bertie Corkill; daughter, Judy Pfeffer and two brothers, Bert Corkill and...