Obituaries

Louise Herrmann

Louise Herrmann

Sep 23, 2025

Louise Herrmann, 79 years old, passed peacefully on Tuesday September 23, 2025. She was surrounded by the echoes of her own legend. Early in life she knew what her priority was, and she never wavered from it. She lived life on her terms. An artist whose vibrant colors danced on canvas, a bush pilot who fearlessly soared through Alaskan skies,...

Liam Lee Haight

Liam Lee Haight

Sep 23, 2025

Sweet baby boy Liam Lee Haight earned his wings on September 23, 2025 he was only 58 days old. He was born on July 27, 2025 to Bobby and Margie Haight in Round Rock, Texas.

Liam loved the beach and the water; he had the greatest smile and made his parents proud daily. Bobby and Margie loved nothing more in life...

Mary Ellen Nixon

Mary Ellen Nixon

Sep 23, 2025

Mary Nixon, 65, a resident of Rockport, Texas, went to her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, September 23, 2025. She was born January 03, 1960 in Rockport, Texas, to Louise and Mary DelaMure.

 Mary was the devoted wife of Charles Ray Nixon of 43 years and the loving mother of Michelle Rene Beaven-Benedict (Bobbi), Ruby Lee Beaven, Evan Caesar Beaven (Renee), Phyllis...

Stephen Alan Renner

Stephen Alan Renner

Sep 22, 2025

Stephen A. Renner wants all who knew him that he died of complications due to complication due to Lymphoma Cancer  while under hospice care, He was 87 years old. He is survived by his daughter, Theresa Renner (Mark Herrup); and dear friend, Patricia Impens. 

In lieu of flowers please donate to; Friends of Aransas County Library, 701 E. Mimosa, Rockport, Tx...

Kenneth "Rocky" Martin

Kenneth "Rocky" Martin

Sep 21, 2025

Kenneth Randolph Martin (“Rocky”), age 71, was called to his eternal resting place on September 21, 2025. He entered this world on June 4, 1954, in Wharton, Texas. 

On June 29, 1974, Rocky married the love of his life, Patty Martin. Together they shared 51 wonderful years of marriage, building a beautiful life and family grounded in love, laughter, and unwavering...

Stephen Buck

Stephen Buck

Sep 18, 2025

Stephen James Buck, 76, of Rockport/Lamar, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025. He was born on February 19, 1949, in Alpena, Michigan.

On January 4, 1970, Steve married the love of his life, Vicki Voorhis Buck, and together they shared a devoted marriage of over 55 years. He was a proud husband, father, and Papa, whose greatest joy came...

Sandy Poole

Sandy Poole

Sep 18, 2025

Sandy Lee Poole, lovingly known as Papa Beans, passed away on September 18, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on August 24, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, Sandy lived a life full of love, hard work, and passion for the things and people he held dear. Sandy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived...

George Hydrick

George Hydrick

Sep 14, 2025

George Robert Hydrick, 88, of Utopia, Texas, passed away surrounded by loved ones on September 14, 2025. He was born on February 25, 1937, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Walter and Josie Hydrick.

 On December 6, 1955, George married the love of his life, Patricia Ann “Patti” Blackmon, in Beeville, Texas. Together they built a life full of family, faith, and...

William "Bill" David Bethard

William "Bill" David Bethard

Sep 13, 2025

William David Bethard

August 12, 1940 – September 13, 2025

William D. Bethard (Bill), loving husband, father, brother, grand and great grandfather, also friend to many, passed away on September 13, 2025.

Born August 12, 1940 in Sterling, Whiteside, Illinois to Bruce and Hazel Bethard. His parents were ministers of the Gospel, so Bill was raised in several states, his favorite was South...

Carolyn Sue Langston

Carolyn Sue Langston

Sep 13, 2025

Carolyn Sue (Armintrout) Langston, known to family and friends as Susan, was born to Captain Forest Armintrout and Martha (Shenkir) Armintrout in a United States Army field hospital in Wurzburg, Germany on March 29, 1947. She was a graduate of Aransas County High School, where she was active in basketball, volleyball, cheer, National Honor Society, the school newspaper, and more....

Mary Evelyn Rorex Atkinson

Mary Evelyn Rorex Atkinson

Sep 12, 2025

Mary Evelyn Rorex Atkinson was born on December 29, 1931, in Panhandle, Texas to Joe and Lydia Lill Rorex, the last of eight children.

She graduated from Panhandle High School, and from Texas Technological College with a degree in architecture. She had a career in Lubbock as a partner of the firm Atkinson and Atkinson Architects.

She served on the board of...

Felix Fonseca Jr.

Felix Fonseca Jr.

Sep 11, 2025

Felix Fonseca Jr, 34, beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, and Father, nephew, Cousin to many, has proceeded to his eternal resting place on September 11, 2025. He entered this world on September 15, 1990, in Aransas Pass, TX, to parents Felix and Maria Fonseca.

Felix loved to dance, hang out with family, fish, play sports, and the best time was being with...

Adan Gomez

Adan Gomez

Sep 8, 2025

Adan Gomez Jr., a cherished husband, devoted father, beloved grandfather, and friend to many, was born on January 6, 1954, and passed away on September 8, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. He leaves behind a lasting legacy of love, faith, and friendship that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who knew him.Adan is survived by his loving wife,...

Juan Gonzalez

Juan Gonzalez

Sep 7, 2025

Juan Gonzalez, 70, of Ingleside, Texas, (formerly of Aransas Pass and La Grulla, Texas) passed away peacefully at his home on September 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on December 27, 1954 in Rio Grande City, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents Epigmenio Sr. and Josefa Gonzalez, and his nephew Kevin Martinez.

Juan devoted his life to...

Wesley John Guilianelle

Wesley John Guilianelle

Sep 6, 2025

Wesley J. Guilianelle, 73, of Ingleside, Texas, was called home to the Lord on September 6, 2025. Born in Troy, New York, Wesley lived a life defined by faith, family, and a deep love for the outdoors.



He shared 51 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Gail, and was a proud father to his sons Christopher and wife Lillian...

Cecil Junior Hawkins

Cecil Junior Hawkins

Sep 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of Cecil Junior Hawkins July 29, 1944 - September 6, 2025

Cecil Junior Hawkins, a spirited South Texan whose life was marked by athleticism, adventure, and unwavering devotion to family and friends, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 6, 2025, at the age of 81.

Born on July 29, 1944, in a Corpus Christi hospital to Cecil...

MG (Ret) Frank F. Henderson

MG (Ret) Frank F. Henderson

Sep 4, 2025

Major General (Ret) Frank Fitch Henderson died on September 4th, 2025, at home with his family and caretakers. General Henderson was born to Frances Fitch Henderson and Francis Tennille Henderson, Jr. in San Antonio, Texas on 19 January 1943. He grew up in San Antonio and graduated from Alamo Heights High School. He attended the University of Texas where he...

Clyde Thomas Miller

Clyde Thomas Miller

Sep 4, 2025

Clyde Thomas Miller, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and archery legend, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, at the age of 82. Known throughout South Texas and the archery world for his unmatched dedication to the outdoors, Clyde lived a full and passionate life doing exactly what he loved — hunting, fishing, and sharing those joys with the people...

Jose B. Martinez

Jose B. Martinez

Sep 3, 2025

Jose B. Martinez, Jr., age 79, of Rockport, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025.

He was born on February 22, 1946, to Jose Castillo Martinez and Erlinda Benavidez Martinez. A proud veteran, Jose served honorably in the United States Army, including active duty during the Vietnam War, earning numerous medals and commendations for his bravery and service.

Jose was a...

Johnnie Mae Smith

Johnnie Mae Smith

Sep 3, 2025

Obituary for Johnnie Mae SmithIn loving memory of Johnnie Mae Smith, born on June 28, 1954, in the heart of a world full of possibilities, who left us peacefully on September 3, 2025. A cherished resident of Ingleside, Texas, Johnnie was a beacon of compassion and warmth, embodying the very essence of friendship and love. She leaves behind a legacy woven...