Obituaries

Mar 12, 2023

Our dear mother Mary Jayne Day sadly passed away on Sunday, March 12th, 2023 at the age of 87. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Laura Nell Cobb, Susan Lynn Cobb, Crystal Ann Kopycinski and Steven Richard Day. Mary Jayne had five grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter...

Mar 9, 2023

He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on June 29, 1960 and went home to Our Lord on March 9, 2023. He graduated from Bishop High School and attended Texas A&I University.  He was a jack of all trades from carpet installation to pizza cook but his favorite job was as a brother, uncle and friend.

He...

Mar 3, 2023

Willie Shumake, Age 69, of Corpus Christi passed away on Friday March 1, 2023 after a heroic battle with pancreatic cancer. Up to the very end, Willie kept a positive attitude and never gave up for even a moment.

Willie “Bill” was born on May 15th, 1953 to Robert Parrish Shumake and Alice Lillian Shumake in Corpus...

Mar 2, 2023

David Anthony Schroeder was born October 1, 1957 in Corpus Christi, Tx and went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Lee Schroeder and Geraldine “Gerry” Schroeder; brother, William “Billy” Schroeder; and granddaughter Harper Grace Schroeder. He is survived by his...

Feb 27, 2023

Marvin L. “Butch” Pope of Odem, Texas, passed away peacefully February 27, 2023. He was 81.

He is survived by his wife of 55 and a half years, Cecile Pope of Odem; sons, Robert Pope of Helotes, Texas, and Bryan Pope of College Station, Texas; Robert’s wife Susan and son Casey; Bryan’s sons Benjamin and Carter; and...

Feb 25, 2023

Joyce Annette Hoya at the age of 84 peacefully went to be with our Lord and Savior on February 25 2023. She was born on March 2, 1938 in Houston, Tx.  Joyce attended Corpus Christi High School in the 50’s.  She soon met the love of her life, Kenneth Ray Hoya and they were married on December 21, 1954 in...

Feb 24, 2023

Jennifer Eileen Harborth Anthony, 49, of Corpus Christi, Texas, sadly left us on, Thursday, February 23, 2023. She is survived by, her children, Deyanna, Kara, Andrew, and Katie; mother and father, Lynn and Leo Magni; sisters, Melissa and Christie; Brother, Travis; nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts.

Feb 16, 2023

Reba Carol Keith, 82, of Corpus Christi Texas, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 after a long illness. She was born October 21, 1940, in Duncan, Oklahoma to Arthur and Thelma Earnhart.

She was the mother of two children and a devoted wife to a U.S. Coast Guard BMCS that took them all on adventures along the...

Feb 14, 2023

Mrs. Gladys Foy died peacefully on February 14, 2023.  She was 85 years old. She was the widow of Kenneth S Foy.

She is survived by daughters, Debbie Shindledecker and Amy Helt of Corpus Christi, Texas; sons-in law, Bill Shindledecker and Chris Helt and grandchildren, Steven, Christopher, Tyler, Julianna and Sarah.

Gladys was born in Trenton,...

Feb 12, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Moore,86, passed away on February 12, 2023. She was born on June 17, 1936, in Tyler, Texas, to parents, John and Elderado Rozell.

Elizabeth will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.

The Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, February 27 at 3:00 pm, at Shiloh Road Church of...

Feb 10, 2023

Johnston, Iowa

Albert Paul Valverde Jr.

Albert was born on January 1, 1979, and earned his wings on February 10, 2023. He was a professional Disc Golfer and had a heart of GOLD!

Albert is preceded in death by his grandparents; great-grandparents; uncles; niece, Lexii.

Albert is survived by his...

Feb 6, 2023

Vernell Althie Bellows, 96, went to be with the Lord on Monday, 06 February 2023. She was born in Currie, Texas on June 16, 1926, daughter of Vernon and Johnnie (Rose) Laird. Vernell was a member of Heritage Baptist Church and a devout Christian who loved living for the Lord. Preceding her in death was her husband, Royce (Rusty)...

Feb 3, 2023

Orlando Ivan Perez was born November 23, 1957 in McAllen, Texas to Erasmo and Idolina Perez. He passed into eternity on February 3, 2023 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was 65 years of age.

He is preceded by his mother, Idolina and father, Erasmo.

Orlando is survived by his wife, Emma; daughters, Victoria Perez, Deandrea Perez , Jessica Perez  Blanco(Ralph)...

Feb 3, 2023

Gerald Ray Hibbitts, fondly known as Jerry, was born December 30, 1943, in Fredericktown, Missouri. His life on this earth ended February 3, 2023, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George Willard Hibbitts and Ella Rae Hibbitts (Brown), his wife of 48 years, Linda Joy Hibbitts (Moyers), his brothers, James Willard...

Feb 2, 2023

Haroldine Fox, age 86 of Robstown, left this earth peacefully, with her loving husband by her side on February 2, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Damon Harold and Alma Dora Herwig and brother Errol Herwig. She is survived by her adoring husband of sixty-seven years, Curtis Fox, Sr.; sister-in-law, Jeanette Herwig (late Errol...

Jan 29, 2023

Mack Moake was born on October 29, 1964 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Weldon and Janice Moake. He passed into eternity on January 29, 2023. He was 58 years of age.

He is preceded by father Weldon “Russell” Moake, mother Janice Idell McClellan Mack is survived by wife, Mimi Yvette Mintkenbaugh (51), daughter Summer Rachelle Moake (28), son Chase...

Jan 27, 2023

Heather Lorraine Snyder-Sullivan, a devoted mother, sister, and friend, passed away in Corpus Christi on January 27, 2023, at the age of 50. She turned 50 this past December 4th.

Heather was born in Corpus Christi to Michael Snyder and Debbie Stevenson. She was very close to her older brother Brandon, baby sister Cori Lynn, her grandparents...

Jan 22, 2023

Al Donaldson was born April 11, 1929 in Boswell, Indiana. He passed away January 22, 2023 in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Al joined the Navy in 1950 and was assigned to Corpus Christi. After the Navy he returned to Indiana and graduated from Purdue University. Upon graduation he returned to Corpus Christi. He retired from Flint Hills Resources...

Jan 22, 2023

God called another A/C Contractor into heaven. Franklin Lee Cox passed away January 22, 2023, He was 80 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Virginia Cox and his brother Donald Cox. Frank (Pink) is survived by his wife, Darlyn Ann Cox, his children, Cindy Leyland (Dave), Billie Jo Cox (Mercedes Torres), Mechelle Cox, Frank Cox Jr. (Mary Alsworth), Michael Cox (Chelle), and Jeremy Cox. He is also...

Jan 20, 2023

Nicholas Eugene Hemken, 71, of Alice, Texas passed away on January 20, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Mary Hemken, and his brother Steven Hemken.

Nick is survived by his wife, his high school sweetheart, of almost 48 years, Roberta Hemken; his daughters, Elizabeth (Ray) Cunningham and Lauren (CR) Patrick; his grandchildren, Kyleigh, Brayleigh, Beckett,...