Obituaries

Verna Waldo

Verna Waldo

Oct 21, 2025

Verna Jean Waldo, 77 of Rockport Texas, passed away October 22, 2025.She was born in Nixa, Missouri on July 6th, 1948. She married Louis Carl Waldo in Rockport Texas. Verna was not only Lou's partner in life but also worked side by side him in his many business ventures. Beyond her professional achievements she was a devoted wife and loving...

Roel G. Hernandez

Roel G. Hernandez

Oct 20, 2025

On October 20, 2025, we mourned the loss of our beloved Roel Gomez Hernandez, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Known affectionately as Roy, he cherished his life by spending time with those he loved most. His greatest joy came from being with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Roy proudly served in Vietnam and later medically retired from the United...

Melvaleen Jackson

Melvaleen Jackson

Oct 19, 2025

Melvaleen (Melva) Dendy Jackson, born February 24, 1934, in Ingleside, Texas, passed away on October 19, 2025 in Corpus Christi, Texas after a lengthy illness.

Parents, Noah Dendy and Beda Lee George Kenney, preceded her in death, as well as husband, Richard Jackson, brothers, Thomas Dendy and Curtis Kenney, and sister, Charlotte Denney.

She is survived by her daughter, Myra Jean Valentine,...

Charles Fake

Charles Fake

Oct 18, 2025

Reverend Charles Forest Fake passed away peacefully at home on October 18th, 2025 at the age of 94. He was born in Houston, Texas on September 24th, 1931 to Charles Clinton Fake and Jessie Lowe Fake Heim. He grew up in Houston before attending college in Waco, where he met his wife Wanda (Sadler) Fake on the bus between Groesbeck...

Patricia Ann Brown

Patricia Ann Brown

Oct 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Patricia Ann Brown, affectionately known as Pat, on October 17, 2025, in Rockport, Texas. Born on September 30, 1949, in Athens, Texas, Pat brought joy and warmth to everyone she met. A proud graduate of Athens High School, she married the love of her life, Keith Brown,...

Jon Michael Laws

Jon Michael Laws

Oct 16, 2025

Jon Michael Laws

Sunrise: July 1, 1967 - Sunset: October 16, 2025

Jon Michael Laws passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, in Rockport, Texas, embraced in the loving arms of his devoted Angel, Aron Fay Tann. Born to the late Jane Josephine Laws and John David Laws, Jon lived a life marked by generosity, humor, and an unwavering ability to connect...

Jorge Acosta

Jorge Acosta

Oct 15, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jorge Acosta

May 11, 1956 – October 15, 2025



A Heart of Gold

Jorge Acosta was a man with a heart of pure gold. He was always there for anyone in need and had a special love for children. He adored his eight dogs — they were his babies, along with his two wonderful daughters. He raised one of...

David Lee Mays Sr.

David Lee Mays Sr.

Oct 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of David Lee Mays Sr.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of David Lee Mays Sr, who left us peacefully on October 14, 2025 at the age of 63.

David lived a life built on love, hard work, and service to others. For 37 years, he shared a beautiful marriage with his wife, Becky Mays,...

Stephen Frye

Stephen Frye

Oct 13, 2025

Stephen W. Frye, 82, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025. Born on April 23, 1943, in Winchester, Massachusetts, Stephen grew up in New England, and spent many of his childhood years on Deer Island, NB. He graduated from Malden Vocational High School in 1960 and proudly served his country during the Vietnam conflict in the United States Air Force...

Bruce Furlow

Bruce Furlow

Oct 13, 2025

Bruce Furlow, age 93, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 at his home in Port Aransas, TX. Born in Seminole, Oklahoma on December 26, 1931 to Mary Julia and C.H. Furlow, Bruce was preceded in death by his wife Barbara June Furlow and is survived by his sister JoAnn Allen of Tulsa, OK; son Bill Furlow, his wife Molly, and...

Rhonda Shirey Stewart

Rhonda Shirey Stewart

Oct 11, 2025

With a heavy heart, the family of Rhonda Shirey Stewart, 71, of Port Aransas, Texas must announce the passing of our beloved sister, aunt and cousin on October 11th, 2025, at her home.

Rhonda Shirey Stewart was born in 1954 in Midland, Texas to Raymond and Gladys Shirey. As a child, her parents moved the family to Austin, Texas. Rhonda grew...

Judy Brooks

Judy Brooks

Oct 10, 2025

Judy was born March 6, 1955, in Dumas, T,X to Virgil and Jean Stinnett. Judy enjoyed the beach and lived in the Coastal Bend area for many years.

Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Jean Stinnett; her brother, Danny Stinnett; two sons, Michael and Anthony Velo; and partner, Joe Carpenter.

She is survived by her brother, Wendell Stinnett...

Ricarda R. Mireles

Ricarda R. Mireles

Oct 10, 2025

Ricarda Rodriguez Mireles, 89, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, at her home in Aransas Pass, Texas. She was born May 3, 1936, in Selma, Texas to Antonio Rodriguez and Francisca M. Rodriguez. Ricarda was a long-time member at Pentecostal Holiness Church in Aransas Pass.

She is preceded in death by both parents, her husband Augustin Mireles, three sisters, and two...

Cheryl Cover

Cheryl Cover

Oct 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts but cherished memories that we announce the passing of Cheryl Cover, who left this world on October 5, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on January 4, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Cheryl lived a vibrant life filled with creativity, love, and resilience.

Cheryl pursued a career in accounting after her studies at Palomar College,...

Bryan L Beam

Bryan L Beam

Oct 5, 2025

It is with deep respect that we announce the passing of Bryan Lee Beam, who departed this life on October 5, 2025, at the age of 62, in Aransas Pass, Texas.

Bryan lived life fully facing serious health challenges – including open-heart surgery and lung cancer.

Surrounded by loved ones, Bryan's transition was marked by the love and support of his family.

Bryan...

Bilsen C. Prezas

Bilsen C. Prezas

Oct 5, 2025

Bilsen C. Prezas, 80, of Ingleside, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025.

 Born on July 29, 1945, in San Diego, Texas, he lived a life marked by love, dedication, and service to his family and community.Bilsen was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather whose greatest joy came from the time spent with his family.

He was predeceased by...

Cassandra Lee Clark

Cassandra Lee Clark

Oct 4, 2025

Cassandra Lee Clark, 51, beloved mother, sister, daughter, and friend, passed away on October 4, 2025, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Born on April 27, 1974 to Sandra and the late Robert E. “Bob” Clark III. She grew up in Port Aransas graduating from PAHS and later earning a theater arts degree from the University of Dallas. Working in her family’s...

Donald "Donnie" Lee Fields

Donald "Donnie" Lee Fields

Sep 29, 2025

Donald (Donnie) L. Fields was born on January 3, 1937 in Kingsbury, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Nina Fields, brother J. D. Fields, sisters, Evelyn Hull, Jonell Wright, Nina Ann Fields, Betsy Kinsel and his beloved daughter Robin Fields. 

He is survived his wife Dorothy Fields; children, Cindy (Robert) Crabb, Rodney (Irene) Fields, Jay Fields...

Jaclan Maxwell

Jaclan Maxwell

Sep 29, 2025

Jaclan Maxwell, born November 16, 1964, in Houston, Texas, passed away on September 30, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Vera Nell Bryan and Jack Robert Bryan, and sister of the late Brett Robert Bryan.Jaclan is survived by her husband, Rick Maxwell and family; her brother, George Sparks and family; her sister, Michaelan Ledger and family; as well...

Nancy Baker

Nancy Baker

Sep 28, 2025

Nancy Evelyn Smith Baker passed peacefully into eternal life on September 28, 2025, at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to her family.

Born on October 11, 1934, in Big Spring, Texas, Nancy was the ninth of ten children born to Austin Howell Smith Sr. and Nana Belle DeVeny Smith. Raised in a close-knit...