Obituaries

Oct 29, 2021

Robert S. Slovak, age 90, of Corpus Christi, passed away on October 29, 2021 following a short illness. A graveside funeral service with full military honors will be held at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery, 9974 Interstate 37, Corpus Christi, Texas on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 3,...

Oct 28, 2021

Violet Mae Pafford, age 78, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Violet was born on December 22, 1942 in Robstown, Texas to Gussie Alexander Pack, Sr. and Johanna Louise Henrietta Brand Pack.

She loved being with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will...

Oct 25, 2021

Marja Adame, 63, of Corpus Christi TX, passed away October 25, 2021. She was born in Houston, TX on October 14, 1958. Marja attended Robstown High School and really enjoyed twirling. She also was a barrel racer for many years and loved country dancing. Marja, in her later years became a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with family and...

Oct 20, 2021

Wintfred Anderson ( W.A.) Davis, Jr. went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2021 after a brief illness.

He was a wonderful man, father and husband. He was in the Air Force and after returning home he worked for Transco on the pipeline for many years and was able to travel and see a lot...

Oct 20, 2021

Tommy Neal Williams, 54, of Robstown, Texas, was born to this life on December 25, 1966. He entered to his Eternal Life on October 20, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Belinda Thompson and brother-in-law, Scott Thompson.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Susan Williams; step-daughter, Taylor Thorne; grandson whom...

Oct 19, 2021

Harold Johnson, 64, of Robstown,Texas, passed away on October 19, 2021. He was born on April 21, 1957 to Mary L. Johnson (Cassel) and Donald K. Johnson.

Everyone who met James loved James. If you needed help or something James would happily give you what he had. James loved hunting, but more the camaraderie with friends than getting up...

Oct 16, 2021

Willie H. (Bill) Clyburn, 91, passed away on October 16, 2021 from natural causes (old age). He passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Frank M. Tejeda Veterans Home in Floresville, TX. He will always be-known-as the hardest-working man that anyone ever met. He loved his family and Jesus Christ very deeply and never missed an opportunity to...

Oct 10, 2021

Patricia “Patty” Fulton Cantu, 64, went to be with our Lord, peacefully, on Sunday, October 10th, 2021. She was born on June 19, 1957 in Corpus Christi, TX to the late James B. and Alice Meza Fulton. She was one of many children, commonly known as the “Fulton Army,” and grew her own family close to her childhood home...

Oct 9, 2021

Linda Jean Lankford Callis, 63, of Corpus Christi, Texas, went home to the Lord on October 9th, 2021. She was born on December 16th, 1957, in Wichita, Kansas to Gayland Ray and Carlene Lankford. Linda graduated from Tuloso-Midway High School in 1976, and went on to get her Associates Degree in Office Management from Del Mar College. Linda felt...

Oct 8, 2021

Patrick M. Alphin, passed unexpectedly, from natural causes, October 8, 2021.

He was born December 18, 1945, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Parents Pat L. and Vivian M. Alphin.

Patrick graduated from Tuloso Midway High School in 1964; following graduation he attended Del Mar College.

In 1967, he enlisted in the U.S. Air...

Oct 7, 2021

Jimmy Ross Butler, 83, of Odem Texas, went home to be with our Lord on October 7, 2021. He was born in Freer, Texas on December 4, 1937. Jim graduated from Ray High School in 1957 and attended Del Mar College after serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserves. He was married to Deborah (Debby) Fox...

Oct 2, 2021

Max Andrew Lopez, 56, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on October 2, 2021. He was born on August 22, 1965, in Mathis, Texas to Cezar & Leonila “Nila” Lopez and lived in Calallen, Goliad, and the Annaville area of Corpus Christi. Max graduated from Goliad High School and attended Texas State Technical Institute in Waco. Max worked for...

Sep 29, 2021

Kari Leigh Grantz, 51, of Robstown, Texas passed away on September 29, 2021. She was born to Kay Wright and the late Wayne Pittman on November 6, 1969 in Robstown, Texas. She married her soul mate, Steve Grantz, on August 3, 2007. Kari was always his number one fan when he was the on track. Kari's life was full...

Sep 26, 2021

Leroy Flores. Jr., age 54, passed away on September 26, 2021, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on April 4, 1967, in San Antonio, Texas to Leroy E. Flores, Sr. and Maureen Garnham Lopez.

Leroy attended Marin B. Fenwick Elementary, Horace Mann Middle School and graduated a proud Mustang from Thomas Jefferson High School Class of...

Sep 26, 2021

Gregory was born November 19th, 1967.

Went to be with our lord on September  26th, 2021 after a brief and unexpected illness.

He was a loving husband, avid duck hunter/conservationist, talented valve mechanic, motorcycle enthusiast, father and great friend to so many.

He is survived by his loving wife, Milagros Johnson of Corpus Christi; mother, Blondell...

Sep 25, 2021

Nancy Lopez, 51, went to be with Lord on September 25, 2021. Nancy was born on January 23, 1970 in Raymondville, Texas to parents, Guadalupe and Richard Andrade.

Nancy is preceded in death by her grandparents, Isabel and Genaro Luna

Left to Cherish her loving memory is her husband, Leonel Lopez, Jr.; children, Christian (Elizabeth)...

Sep 20, 2021

James William Kurth, Sr, 68, passed away on September 20, 2021 due to a stroke.  He was born December 20, 1952 in Woodbury, NJ.  He relocated to Corpus Christi during his service in the Navy where he proudly served from 1970 to 1974, becoming an aircraft mechanic.  He carried that knowledge and experience throughout his life and most recently...

Sep 18, 2021

Jerry Dean Sanders went to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 18th, 2021. Jerry was born in Corpus Christi to Willard Lee and Velma Louise Sanders on November 17th, 1942. He married his high school sweetheart, Hazel Gardner on July 6th 1963. They were married 58 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Sep 18, 2021

Laura Ann Cox Snelling went to be with Lord on September 18, 2021 surround by her family at a local hospital. She was a loving wife, mother and Ma-Maw to her grandchildren.

She was born on April 2, 1968 to her parents Gaudy Milton Cox and Alice Faye Cox in Corpus Christi, Texas. Laura lived in Corpus...

Sep 17, 2021

Mary Martha Baker Cole, 91, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at her home. She was born February 3, 1930 in Crystal City, Texas to Jesse Albert Baker, Sr. and Norma Burleson.

Mary graduated from Gonzalez High School in 1948, and graduated from Southwest Texas State Teachers College, San Marcos, Texas in 1952,...