Obituaries

Oct 18, 2019

Rockport, Texas Cecil W. Thorn, 87, a resident of White Rock, New Mexico, passed awat peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2019 in Rockport, Texas. he was preceded in death by his parents Fred and May Thorn; brothers, Keith, Linus, Louis; son, Cecil W. Thorn Jr. and daughter, Tammy Thorn Ledford.

Cecil served his country in the U.S....

Oct 17, 2019

Port Aransas, Texas

Thomas Scot Abrahamson passed away on October 17, 2019. He was born in Renton, Washington on November 12, 1958 to Norman and Carol Abrahamson. Thomas is survived by his loving wife of nineteen years, Sharon Abrahamson; his son, Taylor Abrahamson; his brother, Timothy Abrahamson(Dawn); his sister, Tammi Dunlap(Brian); and his parents Norman and Carol...

Oct 15, 2019

Aransas Pass,

Larry R. Callison (Hop),74, passed away on October 15, 2019.He was born on March 23, 1945.Larry was raised in Aransas Pass by his parents, the late Harry R. Callison and Martha Jane Callison.  Larry was a blessing to all who met him.  He had a big heart and always wanted to help others....

Oct 15, 2019

Richard Walter Friesenhahn, 91, was called home on October 15, 2019. He entered this world on September 1, 1928 in Pawnee, TX, born to Richard and Guadalupe Friesenhahn. Richard proudly served in the Army from 1952 - 1954.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Minnie D. Friesenhahn and granddaughter, Michelle Friesenhahn.

He leaves behind...

Oct 14, 2019

Elaine Elliott Faulkner-Overturf, daughter of Olie and Flora Elliott, passed away peacefully on October 14th, 2019 at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston following a stroke. She graduated from Austin High School in 1955 and Business College in Houston, Texas. She was a businesswoman well ahead of her time. Elaine moved to Rockport, Texas from Houston and lived...

Oct 13, 2019

Mary Ruth Blackwell, 89, of Roland, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 in her home.  She was born in Gulf, Texas to Alva and Clarinda (Branstetter) Dervage.  She was a graduate of S.W. Texas State College and was an elementary school teacher.  She was a musician at First Baptist Church of Houston and a member of First Baptist Church of...

Oct 12, 2019

Martha Rae Reeves, 76 passed away October 12, 2019. She was born March 7, 1943 in Aransas Pass, Texas to Marcus Ray St. Clair and Pearl Stroud St. Clair.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, David Lee Reeves; brother, George St. Clair.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her sons, David...

Oct 11, 2019

Dorothy Mae Hodge, 80 went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 11, 2019. She was born July 5, 1939 and raised in Wellington, Texas. She moved to Aransas Pass in 1965. She worked 10 years at Little Bob’s Restaurant and she also worked at APISD for 25 years.

She is preceded in death by...

Oct 10, 2019

Rockport, Texas

William Kelly Wright Jr., passed away on October 10, 2019. He was 59 years old. William was born on November 24, 1959 to Lela and William.

William was a tug boat captain for over 20 years and loved the water and also enjoyed surfing the water. He was free spirited and played the...

Oct 10, 2019

Rockport, Texas

Janis Ann Stephens passed away at her Rockport residence on October 10, 2019. She was 76 years old. Janis was born in Gulfport, Mississippi on August 17, 1943 to Orvan and Delma Jones.

Janis is preceded in death by her parents, and her brother; Norman K. Jones.

She is survived by...

Oct 7, 2019

Ingleside, Texas

Caroline Lou Sanderlin passed away on October 7, 2019. She was 82 years old. Caroline was born on August 8, 1937 to Ruth and Luther Bryant.

Caroline is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Bob Sanderlin.

She is survived by her daughters, Ruby Henderson (David) and Carol Jeffrey...

Oct 7, 2019

Anita Sanchez Cruz, 75 passed away October 7, 2019. She was born July 26, 1944 in Taft, Texas to Eustollio and Simona Sanchez.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Leopoldo Cruz; 3 brothers; 2 sisters and one great-grandchild .

She is survived by Her children, Leopoldo Cruz, Jr. (Nivea), Leonardo...

Oct 7, 2019

Jo Ann Johnson, 70 passed away October 7, 2019. She was born April 22, 1949 in DeKalb, Illinois to the late Roy and Eleanor Johnson.

She is survived by her husband, Steve Decatur.

Service will be held in DeKalb, Illinois.

Online condolences may be left at www.charliemarshallfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements entrusted...

Oct 6, 2019

Alton was born on June 24, 1938 in Golden, Texas.  As his father was a superintendent of schools, the family moved from Golden to Winona, Johnson City, Los Fresnos, Brownsville and Lyford, Texas. Alton graduated from Lyford High School in 1956.  He attended Texas A&I University and transferred to Texas Southmost College in Brownsville, Texas where he played basketball....

Oct 6, 2019

The Honorable Judge Patrick Joseph Daly, 90, passed peacefully from this life on October 6, 2019. He was born on October 20,1928 to John and Margaret Daly in Houston, Texas.

Pat grew up in Houston as the son of a first generation Irish immigrant. He joined the Merchant Marine at age 15 during WWII, served in the...

Oct 5, 2019

Aransas Pass, TX

Don L. Bell, 56, passed away on October 5, 2019. He was born on November 13, 1962 to his parents Rex and Luna Bell in Stamford, Texas.

Don was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a great storyteller. Don was a best friend to so many people and...

Oct 3, 2019

Aransas Pass, Texas

The Reverend Don Louis Delaplain, born December 27, 1930, in Seminole, Oklahoma, received his final call on October 3, 2019, and “crossed the river” to the Promised Land where he was welcomed by his Lord and Savior and reunited with his beloved wife and daughter, parents and siblings, and a host of family and...

Sep 28, 2019

Edith Morehouse, 83, was called to her eternal resting place on September 28, 2019. She entered this world on November 26, 1935 in Carson City, MI, born to Stewart and Triva Morehouse.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her son, Darrell Lee Morehouse, Jr.

She is survived by her husband, Darrell Morehouse;...

Sep 28, 2019

James Alexander Smith, Jr., 90 passed away on September 28, 2019. He was born September 13, 1929 in Jacksonville, Florida to James Alexander Smith and Ernestine Higginbothom Smith. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict.

He is preceded in death by his parents; son, James Alexander Smith III; sisters, Ida May...

Sep 27, 2019

Michael Wayne Shimek, 73, left to be with the Lord on Friday, September 27, 2019 in Corpus Christi. He was born on September 19, 1946 in Washington DC. Michael honorably served in the US Navy for 25 years.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife: Noma Shimek and sons: Gregory Shimek...