Obituaries

Kathryn Joan Sparks

Kathryn Joan Sparks

Dec 22, 2023

 

Kathryn Joan "Kitty" Sparks (Parish), age 77, passed away on December 22, 2023, in Corpus Christi, TX. She was born on Monday, April 01, 1946, in Omaha, Douglas, NE to George and Geraldine Parish. Kathy was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and daughter. She was known for her passion for decorating for the holidays, particularly...

Ruby Lee Roberts

Ruby Lee Roberts

Dec 15, 2023

Ruby Lee McGee Roberts, 86, of Corpus Christi, TX, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 at her home. She was born July 23, 1937 in Brookland, Arkansas. Her family made a living by picking cotton. Ruby often reminisced about playing in the cotton fields as her parents and older siblings worked.

The family moved to California when she was five...

Arlis Ray Worden

Arlis Ray Worden

Dec 11, 2023

Arlis Ray Worden, age 58, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Monday, December 11th, 2023 at his home in Riviera, Texas. Arlis was an incredible human, a hard-working family man with a magnetic personality and a contagious laugh. He lived a life of purpose and was fulfilled by ensuring his children and wife were loved and provided for. Throughout...

Ofelia Rodriguez Chapa

Ofelia Rodriguez Chapa

Dec 8, 2023

Ofelia Rodriguez Chapa, age 73, of Corpus Christi, TX passed peacefully in her sleep on December 08, 2023 at the home of her daughter in San Antonio, TX. She was born on January 17, 1950 to her loving parents Salvador and Esperanza Rodriguez. In April 1987, she chose to become the mother of three young children: Pete, Mark, and Bridget.

​Ofe had...

Debbie Kay Geeo

Debbie Kay Geeo

Dec 8, 2023

Debra Kay Geeo was born on April 29, 1953 to Mary Hanna and Roy Gene Geeo in Fort Worth, Texas. She went to meet her Savior on December 8, 2023 surrounded by her girls.

Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Roy Geeo, and her sister, Pamela Geeo Hill.

She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer...

Samuel Myers

Samuel Myers

Dec 7, 2023

Samuel Myers Jr went to be with our Loving Lord and Savior after a valiant battle with an aggressive cancer on December 7th, 2023.  He was 51 years old. Sam was born on October 29th, 1972 to Sam and Linda. Sam graduated from Calallen High School in 1991 and continued to be a Wildcat fan throughout his life. Sam married...

Gregory Dale Fout

Gregory Dale Fout

Dec 6, 2023

Gregory Dale Fout, 97, of Odem, Texas, passed away on December 06, 2023. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on July 8, 1926 to Charles and Laura Fout.

The love that he had for his wife was a life time.  Fishing and taking family and friends along was his favorite hobby. Any and all holidays he could spend with...

Ryan Scott Simpson

Ryan Scott Simpson

Dec 3, 2023

Ryan Scott Simpson, 43, a dedicated worker in the oilfield industry specializing in well fishing operations, was called Home, on Sunday, December 3, 2023. 

Ryan was born in Corpus Christi, TX on January 27, 1980. He was raised in Calallen, TX, where he lived the majority of his life. 

Early in life, Ryan excelled at sports. He played soccer during...

David Paul Johnson

David Paul Johnson

Dec 2, 2023

David Paul Johnson,63, of Corpus Christi, TX, passed away peacefully on December 2nd, 2023, with his wife and son by his side. Born on August 2nd, 1960 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he moved to Texas at the age of 9, always considering himself a true Texan.

David cherished his childhood memories of playing baseball at Oil Belt Little League, growing...

Mary Elizabeth Evans

Mary Elizabeth Evans

Nov 24, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Evans, at the age of 88 years old, went to be with our Lord on November 24, 2023. Mary Elizabeth Evans was born October 21, 1935 to Isidore and Mary Zurovetz in Agua Dulce, Texas.

Mary Elizabeth, “Mimi” was a religious, caring, and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents...

Raymond Lee Moore

Raymond Lee Moore

Nov 20, 2023

Raymond Lee Moore of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away November 20th in Live Oak Texas at age 80. He was a U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Carolyn, His daughter Deborah Ferguson of Live Oak Texas, His son Raymond Jr and wife Joanne of New Braunfels Texas, His son Jeffrey Moore of...

Steven Michael Gordon Knief

Steven Michael Gordon Knief

Nov 20, 2023

Steven Michael Gordon Knief went home to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully with family by his side on Monday November 20, 2023.  Steve was born on November 14, 1952 to Gordon and Vicki Knief of Corpus Christi, Texas.  He grew up in Calallen and continued to reside there.  At a young age Steve developed a love for fast...

Vicki Smith

Vicki Smith

Nov 19, 2023

Vicki Sue Frey Smith, 74 years old from Odem Texas, peacefully passed away on Sunday morning on November 19th holding her husband’s hand.

Vicki was born on August 22, 1949, in Sinton, Texas to Lloyd and Quida Maude (Peggy) Frey. Her father spent 23 years in the Navy, so Vicki moved from Texas to California to Alaska to Pennsylvania, and...

Barbara D. Ellison

Barbara D. Ellison

Nov 18, 2023

 

Barbara D. Winn Ellison of Calallen, Texas went home to the Lord on Saturday, November 18, 2023.

She was a great mother, "Mema" and friend.

She lived for her family. She devoted all her time for their needs. 

Barbara is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Robert “Bob” Ellison; her son, Robert Winn Ellison; her grandson,...

Ginger Carlene Dreyer

Ginger Carlene Dreyer

Nov 18, 2023

Ginger Carlene Dreyer McMeekin, 55, passed away suddenly on November 18, 2023, Ginger was the only child of Larry and Judy Dreyer, and lived in Corpus Christi her entire life. She graduated from Tuloso-Midway High School and attended Del Mar College. She participated in school activities playing Little Miss Kickball for 3 years and raising lambs in FFA. She enjoyed...

Emma Ruth Townsend

Emma Ruth Townsend

Nov 10, 2023

Emma Ruth Townsend, 87, of Corpus Christi, Texas was born on December 28, 1935 to Solon and Nellie Barnes in Runge, Texas. She passed away Friday, November 10, 2023. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Solon Jasper and Nellie Lee Barnes; and brother, Charles Solon Barnes.

She is...

Sandra Jean Benavidez

Sandra Jean Benavidez

Nov 8, 2023

Sandra Benavidez passed away on November 8, 2023 at 69 years of age.

She is survived by her sisters, Connie Zingsheim, Mary Dionne (Chris), Rosa Jackson (Elmo); her nieces, Wendy Salazar (Mike), Debra Garcia and her partner Ashley; her nephews, Scott Jackson (Brittany), Ron Perez (Minda), and Randy De La Rosa. She is also survived by numerous cousins and...

Nita Williams

Nita Williams

Nov 7, 2023

 

Juanita "Nita" Williams was born in Sedan, Oklahoma on April 28, 1933 to Roxie Forrest and Charles William Tipton. She was number 6 of 8 children, 4 boys and 4 girls. She grew up in Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas, sometimes living in the city and sometimes out on a farm. She was not fond of hoeing or picking...

Dorothy Jean Wheeler

Dorothy Jean Wheeler

Nov 6, 2023

Dorothy Jean Wheeler a devoted Christian, wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on November 6, 2023, in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on April 27, 1933, in Weatherford, Texas. Dorothy’s life was marked by compassion, love for her family, and a deep commitment to living like Christ and caring for others.

Dorothy’s journey was one of selflessness and dedication....

Jennifer Estelle Vulpi

Jennifer Estelle Vulpi

Nov 5, 2023

Jennifer Estelle Vulpi, 76, of 11613 Hondo Creek Dr., Corpus Christi, passed away on Nov. 5, 2023 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.   Jennifer was born at Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi on Jan. 15, 1947 to John and Nancy Hardy of Taft, TX. After graduating Taft High School she went on to study dance as an undergraduate...