Obituaries

Nov 1, 2022

Patricia Ann Baumgartner, 88, a longtime resident of Texas City, Texas, died peacefully on November 1, 2022 while living in Corpus Christi among family.

Patricia was born February 15, 1934 in Los Angeles, California, the only child of Cecil Franklin and Christina Bell Clampitt. Prior to beginning her school years, she and her mother moved to the...

Oct 29, 2022

Nancy went peacefully to join her angels on October 29, 2022 surrounded by the love of her children and grandchildren.

Nancy Dolores Hillis was born June 14, 1959 in San Antonio, Texas to Claude Merritt and Margaret Merritt. At just 2 pounds she was born to be a fighter, thriving and scrapping through anything life dealt her.

Oct 27, 2022

Leila Ann Atkinson (Ann) passed away peacefully at home on October 27, 2022, with her family around her.

Ann was born on August 1, 1944, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to James and Lucile Godwin.

She is survived by her sister, Jean Godwin Wyatt (Brad) and their daughters, Charlotte and Hanna; daughter, Charlene Awbrey (Monty) of Edinburg,...

Oct 25, 2022

Joseph (Joe) Cantu was born September 14, 1958 and passed on October 25, 2022 peacefully in his home.

He was preceded in death by his father Hipolito Cantu.

He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years Kelly Cantu, who never wavered in their time together especially in his 6.5 years fight with cancer;...

Oct 23, 2022

On the night of October 23rd, 2022, Kelly passed away in the company of her husband, mother, and aunt. She was 58 years old. Kelly Dolan Ward was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on January 7th, 1964. She was the second daughter of Honey and Bobby Dolan.

Kelly loved all things living. She loved caring for her...

Oct 23, 2022

Linda Kaye Royal was born July 13, 1947 to parents James and Gertie Seward of Corpus Christi, Texas. She passed away October 23, 2022 at the age of 75.

Linda was a loving mother to her three children Karen Royal, Billie Royal, and James “Jimmy” Royal, all of Corpus Christi. She loved spending time with her family,...

Oct 23, 2022

Neal Edward Ward, 77, of Caldwell, TX, passed away Sunday, October 23rd, 2022. He was in the company of his wife and other family members. Born on August 13th, 1945, to parents Margaret and Edward Ward, Neal graduated from Caldwell High School before attending Texas A&M University. He was a long-time owner of American Steel and Supply before retiring...

Oct 23, 2022

Shirley “Honey” Dolan was born January 12, 1942 to parents Jim and Gertie Seward of Corpus Christi, Texas. She passed away October 23, 2022 at the age of 80. At her passing, she was accompanied by her daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Neal Ward and her sister, Linda Royal.

Honey graduated from Roy Miller High School in 1960 and loved...

Oct 22, 2022

Helen Boyd Piper, 92, of Pharr, Texas passed away on October 22, 2022. She was born on April 18, 1930 to her parents, Julian Wray and Lillian Crawford Boyd in Rossville, TN.

Helen attended school in Rossville, TN and graduated from Collierville High School in 1948. She married the love of her life, Walter E. Piper on January 26, 1951 and they were married for 51 years before he...

Oct 18, 2022

Claude Marshall Bradshaw Jr. went to be with the Lord on October 18th 2022 at age 90. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Jim; and his wife of 62 years, Vernalyn.

Claude is survived by his brother, Gerald; daughters, Linda Carolyn Loyd (Randy), Fae Jean Faber (Marc) and Mary Kathryn Pennington (Chris); grandchildren,...

Oct 17, 2022

Shirley Ann Parker, 75, longtime resident of Bishop, Texas, passed away after a short and unexpected illness on the morning of October 17, 2022. She was surrounded by family at the time of her death.

Shirley was born in Mercedes, Texas on May 27, 1947. She graduated Lyford High School in 1965 where she met her husband,...

Oct 15, 2022

Fay Jean Kimball went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 15, 2022. She gained her angel wings with a great hallelujah! Throughout her lifetime she lived a beautiful Christian life. Fay Jean was a woman that showed unconditional love to everyone, whom she met! She always had a smile on her face and love in her heart...

Oct 14, 2022

Lloyd Allison Turner Sr.  - age 76, died peacefully in Odem, Texas on October 14, 2022. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas on February 23, 1946 to Lloyd Lounsberry Turner and Elsie Geneva Johns Turner.  Known as Stinky to his friends, he grew up in Corpus Christi where his father was an accountant and a salesman for Yarborough Coffee Company;...

Oct 13, 2022

On October 13, 2022, Lola "Vermell" Yoakum (Muse), beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away in Corpus Christi, Texas at 87 years of age. Vermell was born on January 2, 1935, in Allen, Oklahoma to Edgar and Carrie Gilmore Muse.

She was the third daughter of five sisters. Vermell attended school in Allen where she...

Oct 11, 2022

Ryan Seth Savage passed away on October 11, 2022, at 29 years young.

Ryan Seth Savage was born on March 11, 1993, along with his identical twin brother, Adam, in San Antonio, Tx.

Ryan was a loving, thoughtful person with a big, tender heart. He would help people and give to them extravagantly. Even to strangers he...

Sep 30, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Daniel Bryan Miller. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 27, 2022

Jesus Z. Capetillo, age 78, passed away on September 27, 2022.

Jesus was born on April 23, 1944 in Corpus Christi, TX to Simon and Maria de Jesusa Capetillo. He proudly joined and served in the United States Army. Jesus worked in construction for many years and worked over 25 years with Bracco Construction Company. His favorite...

Sep 26, 2022

Lawrence "Larry" V. Novosad passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2022, comforted by the two loves of his life, his daughters, Polly Gonzalez (Roberto Jr.) and Patty Haefner (Mike).

Larry spent most of his life managing his families business Vic's Auto Supply, and later on Odem Auto Supply. He took much pride with his job and loved...

Sep 26, 2022

Mary Paralee Long Worden, 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 26, 2022. She was born on March 1, 1929.

She grew up on a small farm outside of Mt. Vernon, Texas during the Great Depression. Mary was blessed with a loving Christian family. She went to Southern Methodist University on a scholarship...

Sep 25, 2022

Laura Eugenia “Rusty” Ritter Bluntzer, 99, passed away peacefully at her home on September 25, 2022.

She was born in Memphis, Tennessee on March 6, 1923, to James Elmer Ritter and Willie Mae Hanna, the first of three girls. She attended Tennessee Industrial School, where she was a cheerleader and Society Editor of the yearbook. Her classmates...