Obituaries

Carolyn Grosse
Dec 15, 2017
CAROLYN RUTH GROSSE, 74, of Port Aransas, TX, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017. Mrs. Grosse was born in San Antonio, TX to Mr. Roy Bratton and Mrs. Ruth Bratton on December 7, 1943. Services are private.
Patricia Krueger
Dec 14, 2017
Patricia Davis Krueger passed away on December 14, 2017 after a short illness. Pat came to Rockport in 1963 with her late husband Carl and helped him establish a thriving community on Key Allegro Island, where they lived with their two daughters. Primarily a homemaker, she became an avid amateur artist, offshore fisherman and tennis player. By the late...
Eddy Nester
Dec 14, 2017
On December 14, 2017 Eddy Nester passed away at the age of 71. He was born June 13, 1946 to Walter and Lois Nester in Union, Mississippi. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lois Nester; two brothers, James W. and Thomas G. Nester and one sister, Charlotte Ming. He is survived by his loving wife,...
Sandra Bailey
Dec 13, 2017
Sandra Cecil Bailey, 70 went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2017. She was born March 28, 1947 in Long Beach, California to John and Joann Hattersley. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Kevin Hattersley; sister, Julia Nan Beck; grandson, Jordan Lynn Lawson. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Warren...
Muriel Upton
Dec 12, 2017
Muriel Upton, 88, passed away on December 12, 2017. She was born on February 6, 1929 to Luther Phipps and Vadna Stone. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Percy Upton, her parents Luther and Vadna, son Greg, sister Ann and brothers Jack and Dean. She is survived by her sons: Terry and Jack; grandchildren: Donald, Christi,...
Mary Cash
Dec 11, 2017
Mary A. Cash, 89 passed away Monday, December 11, 2017. She was born August 7, 1928 in Littlefield, Texas to D.H. McGill and Era Mae Brock McGill. She was the owner and operator of Captain Dan Motel in Port Aransas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ben Alvin Cash and great grandson, Connor Cash. She is survived...
David Phillips
Dec 8, 2017
David Marion Phillips, 83, of Portland, TX went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2017. David was born in Wharton, TX on August 9, 1934, and was raised with his siblings in Houston, TX during WW II. The family moved to Aransas Pass, TX in 1949, and he graduated in 1952 from Aransas Pass High School where...
John Shetters
Dec 8, 2017
John Edward Shetters, 46 passed away December 8, 2017. He was born September 7, 1971 in Aransas Pass, Texas to Joe F. Shetters and Mary A. Rodriguez Shetters. He is preceded in death by his son, John Edward Shetters, Jr.; brothers, Gene Shetters and Daniel Shetters. He is survived by his daughters, Danielle Shetters of Ft. Myers Beach, Florida,...

Ann Cook
Dec 6, 2017
Ann/Anne Stevenson Cook, GPISD Librarian of 31 years and beloved mother, died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 83 on Wednesday, December 6th, after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her 4 children William (Bill) and Donna Cook, Barbara Cook, Susan and Hugh Wayne, Shirley and Alan Dickey, 9 Grandchildren, and 5 Great Grand...
Joyce Lister
Dec 6, 2017
Major Joyce Marie Lister, USAFR, Retired, 88 passed away December 6, 2017. She was born November 6, 1929 in Port Aransas, Texas to Harold Percy Lister, Jr. and Janie Mae Bujan Lister. She proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother in law, Shelley F. Woodward. She is...

Michael Nichols
Dec 2, 2017
MICHAEL D. NICHOLS, 55, passed away on December 2, 2017 in Rockport, TX. Michael was born on January 4, 1962 in Houston, TX. Mike will forever be remembered for his beautiful voice, love of music and hard work. He had strength, compassion and all who met him loved him as a friend. He was preceded in death by his...
Janet Blasingame
Dec 2, 2017
Janet Louise Blasingame was called home to glory on Saturday, December 2nd, 2017. Janet was born on September 20th, 1943. She is preceded in death by her parents Paul and Harriet King, her brothers David and Paul King. She is survived by her husband Dee Blasingame, children Cathy (Jimmy) Haskin; Nancy (Jeff) Holt; Christie (Bryan) Carpenter; six grandsons, two...
Karen Murray
Dec 1, 2017
Karen Sue Murray, a long-time resident of Rockport died Friday the 1st of December at her home in Rockport. Karen was born in December of 1941 in Wheeling West Virginia. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri, her Masters Degree in Community Health from the University of California, San Francisco and...
Juanita Jimenez
Nov 30, 2017
Juanita Jimenez was called to eternal rest with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 30, 2017. Juanita was born on October 10, 1944. Juanita was a brave, kind and gentle person who lived a faith-filled life and fully believed in and practiced the importance of family unity. Juanita's unselfish acts of kindness, generosity and sacrifice will never be forgotten....
Kathleen Bryant
Nov 28, 2017
It is with sadness we announce the passing of Kathleen "Kate" Raye Bryant. Kate's infectious smile and passion for life and goodness touched many. Kate entered into this world to the loving arms of Barney and Betty Bryant on July 16, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri. She attended Norman High School in Norman, Oklahoma. Her creative vision and talented...
Marion Rector
Nov 28, 2017
Marion Elizabeth Goode Rector, 64, a resident of Aransas Pass, Texas passed away on November 28, 2017. She was born January 29, 1953 in Skidmore, Texas to Chester and Bernice Goode. Marion confessed to Christ and was baptized at an early age. She was baptized and fellowships at Macedonia Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. She grew...
Robert Vasquez
Nov 28, 2017
Robert Lee Vasquez of Aransas Pass, Texas, passed away November 28, 2017. He was 41 years old. He was born December 12, 1975 in Aransas Pass, Texas. Robert was a 1995 graduate of Ingleside High School. He loved to fish and was a big fan of the 49'ers. He was a loving son, husband, father, and brother. He will...
Jamie Dominguez
Nov 26, 2017
Jamie Lee Dominguez of Bayside, Texas, 26, passed away November 26, 2017. She was born December 1, 1990 in Aransas Pass, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Geronimo and Janie Pena; and her maternal grandmother, Guadalupe Trevino. She is survived by her loving husband, David Rene Dominguez; daughters, Alexis West, Alana Dominguez, Aleeah Dominguez, Angelica Dominguez;...

Benjaman Brown
Nov 25, 2017
BENJAMAN E. BROWN, 88, passed away on November 25, 2017. Benjaman, was born on November 16, 1929, to Robert Elmer Brown and Josie Whitley Brown in Battery Park, VA. Mr. Brown was a Veteran of the United States Army who bravely served in the Korean War. He will be greatly missed and loved by all who knew him. Services...

Janice Crissey
Nov 21, 2017
Janice Sue Crissey passed away November 21, 2017. She was 61. Janice was born on July 13, 1956 in Corpus Christi, TX to Lillian M. Clark McCray and Edwin R. McCray. Services are private.