Obituaries
David Bertch
Jun 1, 2020
David William Bertch, of Rockport Tx., passed away at the age of 67 on June 1, 2020 of congestive heart failure. He was born on November 21, 1952 in Corpus Christi, Tx. His family moved to San Antonio, Tx. when he was about 10 years old. After high school he became a proud member of the Air Force Band...
Charles Calhoun
May 29, 2020
Charles Pettus Calhoun, 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend was called to his heavenly home on May 29, 2020. He entered this world on December 12,1935 born to Lem Greenwood Calhoun and Clara Belle Schaumleffel Calhoun in Victoria, Texas. After graduating Harlandale High School in San Antonio, he moved to Bayside, Texas where he met and married...
Howard Taber
May 29, 2020
Howard Wayne Taber passed away May 29, 2020 at his home in Rockport, Texas, he was born May 27, 1930, to parents Flora and Orville Taber in Oktaha, Oklahoma.
Howard retired from the U.S. Air Force where he proudly swerved his country and lived with honor.
He will be greatly missed by all those who...
Modesto Lozano
May 27, 2020
Gregory, Texas
Modesto Lozano,75, went to be with the Lord on May 27, 2020. Modesto was born on December 13, 1944 to parents, Manuel and Maria Lozano in Houston, Texas.
Modesto is preceded in death by parents, Manuel and Maria Lozano.
Left to cherish his memory is his brothers, Juan Manuel Lozano and...
Gerald Slayton
May 27, 2020
Gerald Slayton, 76, was called to his eternal resting place on May 27, 2020. He entered this world on March 13, 1944 in Ronceverte, WV, born to Jesse and Margie Ruth Slayton. He proudly served in the US Navy.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Jane Pike Slayton of Ingleside; sons, Ronnie Slayton (Heather) of...
Diana Lewis
May 26, 2020
Diana “Dee Dee” Sims Lewis, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and caring professional, passed away with her family by her side on May 26, 2020. Dee Dee was born to Julia Anne Sheldon and Leonard Henderson Sims, Jr. in Heidelberg, Germany on October 5, 1954. As a child in a military family, Dee Dee lived in many cities before...
Lewis Knippa, Jr.
May 26, 2020
Ingleside, Texas
Lewis Knippa Jr. of Ingleside, Texas, died peacefully on the morning of May 26, 2020, at his home after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Lewis was born on August 10, 1943 in Gonzales, Texas to Florence and Lewis Knippa Sr. He was 76.
Lewis is survived by...
Jerry Kuglar
May 25, 2020
Jerry Lee Kugler passed away on May 25, 2020. Jerry was born on June 30, 1937 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to Paul Kuglar and Louise Broom Kuglar. Mr. Kuglar proudly served in the Navy during Vietnam and retired after 20 years. Some of his other occupations include working in the oil field for several years with Gemini, and at...
Cecilia Hollaway
May 22, 2020
Cecilia Marie Nethery Hollaway passed away peacefully on May 22, 2020, at the age of 76. She was born May 12, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas to Glenn Nethery and Lucille Breight Nethery, and spent her childhood and young adult life living in Gonzalez, Texas.
In 1963, she married Joseph (Joe) Hollaway and began their lifelong adventure raising...
Charles Emmons
May 19, 2020
Charles Ray Emmons, age 80,
passed May 19 th , 2020 due to a long term heart condition.
After briefly serving in the United States Army, Charles moved onto pursue his carrier in Concrete and Construction, ultimately owning, A to Z Concrete, were he dedicated 30+...
Aaron Thigpen
May 17, 2020
Aaron Daniel Thigpen, 59, passed away May 17, 2020. He was born June 11, 1960 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Jay Fred Thigpen and Norma Meyers. He was proceded in death by his parents; brother, Teddy; brother, Harry and stepbrother Marty Kasson. He is survived by his wife, Tina Thigpen of Aransas Pass; his son, Zachery Ryan Benevidez...
Darsha Cessac
May 17, 2020
Portland,Texas
Darsha Rena (Dover) Cessac passed away on May 17, 2020. Darsha was born in Kirksville, Missouri on February 22, 1962 and as a young girl moved with her family to Portland, Texas. Following graduation from Gregory-Portland High School in 1980, she joined the family business, LaDorn Beauty Shop, and embarked on a career as a hairdresser. ...
Maria Garcia
May 17, 2020
Maria Louisa Garcia, 79, was called to her eternal resting place on May 17, 2020 at home in Rockport. Mary was born February 26, 1941 to parents Emilio and Clotilde Guzman in Rockport, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her parent Emilio and Clotilde Guzman; husband, Pablo Garcia Sr.; 4 brothers and 1 sister.
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James Gillespie
May 13, 2020
James Louis Gillespie, 59, passed away May 13, 2020. He was born January 29, 1961 in Aransas Pass, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his parents, E.Y. Gillespie and Lillian Jacoby Revell; sister, Mary Lee Gillespie; brother, Dennis Dewayne Gillespie; sister-in-law, Sharon Gillespie.
He is survived by his step-father, Ronald Revell; brothers, E.Y. Gillespie,...
James Michael Blanchard
May 13, 2020
James Michael “Jigg’s” Blanchard passed away peacefully at his home in Rockport, Texas with his loving wife, Kathy at his side. He fought a long courageous battle with cancer the past 8 years.
Jim, Jigg’s to his family and “old” friends was born Feb. 28 th , 1939 in Mason City, Iowa to parents Clovis and Delvina...
Dorothy Cooper
May 13, 2020
Dorothy Alice Cooper passed away on May 13, 2020. She was 89 years old. She was born on May 21,1930 in Corpus Christi, Texas to John and Marian Palmer.
Alice was a proud member of the Golden Arts Triangle Association. She loved the outdoors and fishing of any kind. She was known for her smile, amazing meals, and...
Helen Mcclarney
May 12, 2020
Portland, Texas
On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, Carrie Helen Armentrout McClarney, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at age 92 in Portland, Texas. Helen was born on December 29, 1927 to T.B. “Steve” and Carrie Lorene Mercer Armentrout near Sterling City, Texas. At age 7 the family moved to Fort Stockton, Texas where they were farmers. Helen graduated from...
Janie Scott
May 12, 2020
Rockport/Katy, Texas
Janie L. Scott, age 98, passed quietly away on May 12, 2020. Slipping the early tethers to be again beside the love of her life, Norman J. Scott, Jr.
She is survived by two daughters, a son in-law and a daughter-in-law; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
A private family service...
Charline Patterson
May 11, 2020
Rockport, Texas
Charline Jane Patterson, 86 passed away May 11, 2020. She was born September 10, 1933 in Robeline, Louisiana to Hosea and Ethel McPherson O’Con.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Lane Patterson; brother, Jesse Grapp; sisters, Lucille McCubbin and Dolie Frye.
She is survived by her...
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