Obituaries
Alton Montgomery
Aug 18, 2016
Alton Lee “Monty” Montgomery, 82, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016. He was born March 25, 1934 in Westhoff, Texas. He retired from Ponder Fishing Tools as a part owner, after 57 years of service in the oil fields. He was a member of River Hills Baptist Church and was a Gideon. He was preceded in...
Emaleen Scogin
Aug 15, 2016
Emaleen Jennings Scogin, 90, passed away Monday, August 15, 2016 at her home after an illness. She was born August 14, 1926 in Mathis, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie Thomas and Lela Lerleen Bomer Jennings and her beloved husband, B. R. “Bill” Scogin. She is survived by her daughter, Glenna (Jim) Elliff ; her granddaughters,...
Johanna Dennis
Aug 13, 2016
Johanna S. Dennis, age 76, of Bishop, Texas passed away August 13, 2016. She was born February 14, 1940 in Hillsboro, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, William Randall Bussard. Johanna is survived by her husband, Flynn H. Dennis, Jr.; son, Matthew Kelly Bussard; daughters, Marsha Jo Prukop (James), Cindy Prowse (Lewis), Kathy Johnson...
Calvin Lawson
Aug 12, 2016
Calvin Lawson, 89, of Odem, Texas, passed away Friday, August 12, 2016 at his home. He was born May 22, 1927 in Joplin, Missouri. Calvin was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He retired from Otis Engineering as a division manager after over 35 years of service. They had lived in Falfurrias, Friendswood and Longview while working for Otis. Calvin...
Jimmy Hardin
Aug 10, 2016
Jimmy never met a stranger. He was known for always having a smile on his face and a joke right behind it. He is preceded in death by the love of his life JoVetta, his parents, and five brothers. He is survived by his children Evona Adickes and husband Ben, Jimmy Wayne Hardin and wife Teeshia, Lester Hardin and wife...
Eradio Franco
Aug 5, 2016
Eradio Villareal Franco, age 81, of Robstown, Texas passed away August 5, 2016. He was born November 29, 1934 in Tynan, Texas to Jose and Enselma Franco. Dad was very proud of being a four year letterman in baseball and football at Mathis High School. One of his first jobs was at HEB bakery after completing 3 years in the...
Richard Pilgrim
Aug 2, 2016
Richard Miller Pilgrim, aka Butch or Pop, was called home by his Lord on August 2, 2016. He was born in Poteet, Texas on August 27, 1943 to Alma and Wilson Pilgrim. He is preceded in death by his father, Wilson Pilgrim and his mother, Alma Smith and his brothers, Jim Pilgrim and Mike Pilgrim. He is survived by his...
Ralph Kurz
Jul 27, 2016
Ralph Warren Kurz, 63, was called home by his Lord and Savior on July 26, 2016. He was born on January 26, 1953 in Morris, Illinois to William Bernard Kurz and Betty Jean De Pompea. Ralph was a dedicated husband, father, counselor and friend to so many. He loved teaching Sunday School and spending time with his beloved cows. He...
Peggy Bickham
Jul 24, 2016
Peggy Ann Bickham Calallen, Texas Peggy Ann Bickham, a beautiful soul, passed quietly into the arms of her loving Savior on July 24, 2016 after a short battle with cancer. She was at home, surrounded by her family. Born Peggy Ann Lisemby on October 26, 1936 in Watt, Texas, to Naomi (Kelley) and Charles Clifton Lisemby, the family lived in...
Marian Salge
Jul 22, 2016
Marian Jackson Salge, age 87, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away July 22, 2016. She was born February 27, 1929 in Floresville, Texas to Van Aubrey and Margaret Jackson. She was an active member of Jackson Woods Presbyterian Church serving as an Elder for two separate terms and as a Deacon (one of the original 4 Deacons), a member of...
Harry Rychetsky
Jul 15, 2016
Harry Rychetsky, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2016 at home, in the arms of the love of his life, Pat, of 57 years. Harry was a 23-year cancer survivor, who fought many unbelievable battles, always being the smiling, humble winner. Born January 9, 1937, in Robstown, Texas, to Louis and Annie Rychetsky, he was the oldest of...
Joy Winters
Jul 12, 2016
Joy Carolyn Winters passed away July 12, 2016. She was born January 19, 1930 in Banquete, Texas to Tilman and Ernestine Richards. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Walter Winters and a brother Fred Richards. She is survived by one daughter, Kandee (James) McCain; four sons, Rick Winters, Randy (Barbara) Winters, Greg (Barbara) Winters and Bruce...
Beverly Pemberton
Jul 8, 2016
Beverly Joan Pemberton, age 78, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away July 8, 2016. Beverly was born December 7, 1937 in Lima, Ohio to Merlin C. and Alice Rebecca “Reba” Morris. Beverly loved being with her family at gatherings and on holidays. She loved cooking, the outdoors and shopping. She was preceded in death by her parents and is survived...
Bertha Roznovsky
Jul 6, 2016
Bertha Lenora Brzozowski Roznovsky left her earthly home to rejoice with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 3, 2016. Bertha was born to Elizabeth Mary (Van Beveren) Brzozowski and William Emil Brzozowski in Yoakum, Texas on December 7, 1924. In death, she is reunited with her parents, her brothers Bill, J.B. and J.C. Brzozowski; son-in-law Frederick Pulley; infant son,...
Edward Upton, Jr.
Jul 2, 2016
Edward Mead Upton, Jr., died on Saturday, July 2, 2016. He was 62. Graveside Service will be conducted 10:00 am on Friday, July 8, 2016 at George West Cemetery.
Wyatt Allen
Jun 30, 2016
Wyatt Preston Allen, was born in Columbus, Indiana on January 6, 1926 and passed away on June 30th, 2016 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara (Bobbie) Hoback Allen, 2 grandsons and 2 granddaughters. He is survived by his 5 children, Bob and Judy Allen, Ron and Cathy Allen, Jerry and Barbara Allen, and...
W. Tobias
Jun 26, 2016
Vern Tobias, age 79, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away June 26, 2016. He was born October 3, 1936 in Robstown, Texas to Vester Vern and Harriett Beatrice Tobias. Mr. Tobias was a member of the Kings Crossing church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dr. Donna Tobias and is survived by his sister, Mary Evelyn...
Billy Wilson
Jun 24, 2016
Billy "Bill" Gene Wilson, 87, of Corpus Christi, Texas died at home on June 24, 2016 following an illness. Bill was born December 15, 1928 in Wichita Falls, Texas to William and Clara (Davis) Wilson. At age 8 he moved with his family to Corpus Christi, where he graduated from Corpus Christi High School. In 1952, Bill married Paula Kay...
Myrna Hunt
Jun 24, 2016
God gained a beautiful angel as we lost an adored one here on Earth. Myrna Gunnels Hunt, 72, departed this worldly existence and entered her heavenly home on June 24, 2016. She was born Myrna Eileen Gunnels on December 21, 1943 in Sweetwater, Texas to Claudene Faye and Wilborn E. Gunnels. Myrna graduated from Roy Miller High School in 1962...
Alexander Rosas
Jun 18, 2016
Alexander J. Rosas passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at the age of 57. He enjoyed his profession as a welder, barbecuing, and spending quality time with his family and many friends. Alexander was the owner and operator of Rosas Welding Service in Odem, Texas. Alexander is preceded in death by his father, Gilberto Rosas and brothers Gilberto Jr.,...
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