Obituaries

Aug 6, 2021

Bobby Alford Sr. passed away on August 06, 2021. He was born and raised on June 23, 1954, in corpus Christi Tx to G.H. and Iris Alford. He was married to his beloved wife Shanan Alford of 47 years, on September 26, 1973.  Bobby Was a loving father and grandfather, who enjoyed participating in gardening, reading his...

Aug 5, 2021

Bobby Eugene Riley passed away on August 5, 2021, in the care of River Ridge Nursing Home in Calallen, Corpus Christi, Texas. He is survived by his five children, Shane (Gail) Riley of Boerne, Texas., Vickie (Donnie) Menn of Bossier City, Louisiana, Larry Riley of McAllen, Texas, Robert Riley of Corpus Christi, Texas and Rory (Holly) Riley of Robstown,...

Aug 3, 2021

Cecil Robert Hamilton, 93, passed away on August 3, 2021. He was born on October 27, 1927 in Chillicothe, Texas to Cecil Hamilton and Mary Leticia Caldwell Hamilton. The family moved to the Texas Rio Grande Valley in the 1930’s. Cecil was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Robert Martin Hamilton; sisters, Melba Oleta Hamilton Tewell and...

Aug 3, 2021

Maurice Nutt, 57, beloved son, was called to his eternal resting place on August 3, 2021. He entered this world on September 3, 1963 in Keota, OK, born to Howard and Jerry Nutt. He is survived by his brothers Walter and Flora Nutt from Santa Cruz, Bolivia and Stephen & Thelisa Nutt of Mansfield,Texas and was blessed with a...

Aug 2, 2021

Derwin "Ray" Arnold, went to be with the Lord on August 2, 2021 at the age of 74. Ray is survived by his wife, Wanda; three children Mark Arnold, Ricky Arnold, and Cathy Jo Lopez; daughter-in-law Mendy Arnold; and grandchildren Richard Michael Arnold, Spencer Wayne Arnold, Avery Ray Arnold, and Adelyn Taylor Arnold.  He is also survived by his...

Aug 2, 2021

Virginia Peter Manous, 85, passed away on August 2, 2021 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She loved family gatherings and spending time with her friends at the Ethel Eyerly Senior Center. Virginia is survived by her sister, Helen Lawrence; her daughters, Marilyn Goans (Greg Ramel), Alice Andersen (Dan), Brenda Stefancik (Gary) and son-in-law, Jason Mayo; 7 grandchildren and 6 great...

Aug 1, 2021

On August 1, 2021, our beloved Dad and Granddad, R.V. Wagner, 87, went to his heavenly home. R.V. was born to Solomon and Ethel Mae Wagner in Blanco, Texas on October 17, 1933. Raised in Blanco in his younger years, R.V. was asked by his brother Raymond Wagner to come to Corpus Christi to work. Here in Corpus is...

Jul 31, 2021

Suzette Elizabeth Traylor Hale Akin Wagner passed away peacefully on July 31, 2021at the young age of 62 due to a short bout with Pneumonia.

Suzette was born on July 31st ,1959 in Picayune Mississippi to Noni and Arthur Traylor. She spent her first precious eight years with her grandparents Frances and Jules Abadie known to her...

Jul 30, 2021

Benjamin Hill, 45, passed away on July 30th, 2021, at St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on June 30th, 1976, to Debra and Sammy Hill in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Ben was preceded in death by his father Sammy Hill, his mother-in-law Zina Kalyta, maternal grandparents Charles and Betty Jo Hasek, his paternal...

Jul 30, 2021

Elisa Deffendall Creacy

February 25, 1986- July 30, 2021

Elisa (Deffendall) Creacy, loving wife, new mother, sister, and friend to many drew her final breath at Bay Area Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas, after giving birth to her new son while battling COVID-19. She was 35 years old. Elisa was born on February 25, 1986...

Jul 27, 2021

Thomas Gabriel Camacho was called home to our Lord on July 27, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. Thomas was born on August 19, 1983 two months premature, weighing 3 lbs, and running against the wind.  Thomas was known for being the life of the party, his sense of humor, and his capacity for loving unconditionally.  Thomas had the capability...

Jul 24, 2021

Lester Manson passed away on July 24, 2021 in Gonzales, Texas after a lengthy battle with diabetes. Lester was born August 5, 1941 in Freer, Tx to the late Goldie (née Moulder) and Lester L. Manson, Sr. He was affectionately nicknamed “Boy” being the only son with 4 older sisters. Lester graduated Flour Bluff High school where he was...

Jul 23, 2021

Wilbert (Buster) Poldrack, Age 89, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on July 23,2021.  He was born November 7, 1931 in Taylor, Texas to Ida and Adolph Poldrack. Buster was the owner and founder of Buster's Butane along with his wife, Shirley Poldrack, prior to their retirement. Following retirement, they moved to Lake Mathis where he enjoyed boating, fishing, gardening,...

Jul 21, 2021

Linnie (Cole) Jones of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on July 21, 2021 at the age of 99. She was born on September 26, 1921 near Georgetown, Texas. She has been a member of the Corpus Christi Primitive Baptist Church for many years. Linnie is preceded in death by her husband, John W. Jones, her daughter and sonin-law, Brenda...

Jul 17, 2021

Monica Rose Boone of Corpus Christi, Tx. passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at her home after a brief illness. She was 28 years old. Monica was born on July 2, 1993, to parents Monte Dale Graham and Rebecca Boone. A lifelong resident of Corpus Christi, she graduated from Tuloso-Midway High School. Monica had a very close and...

Jul 17, 2021

O’Neal was born in Monahans, Tx. to Jerry O’Neal Champion and Nelda Faye Pullin Champion.  In 2007 he was blessed with a bonus Mom, Nancy Champion.

A few days before his 54th birthday O’Neal entered heaven and was reunited with his best friend and mother, Nelda Faye Pullin Champion.

O’Neal was a...

Jul 16, 2021

Florene Miller, 96, of Corpus Christi, passed away on July 16, 2021.

She was born in Glen Flora, Texas on October 31, 1924. She was married to Carlton L. Miller for 52 years until he preceeded her in death in 1994.

Florene worked for Atlantic Richfield for 20 years as she made her career in...

Jul 14, 2021

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

Jul 13, 2021

William Thomas “Bill” Simmons, 67, of Corpus Christi, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. He was born February 7, 1954 in Brownwood, Texas to Porter Nathaniel Simmons and Nina Pearl Jacobs Simmons. He was the Pastor of River Hills Baptist Church in Calallen since 1985. Bill was saved by God’s...

Jul 12, 2021

Gladys DeBellas Certain of Corpus Christi, Texas passed on to heaven at age 87 on Monday July 12, 2021 due to complications of Dementia. Gladys was born in Olustee, Florida on November 18, 1933 to Ruby Caldwell. She moved to Corpus Christi, Texas at an early age and married Joseph DeBellas. They had two children, Joseph V. DeBellas and...