Obituaries

Apr 1, 2023

Patsy Murphy(90), was born on March 07, 1933 in Clarkwood, Texas to George and Bobbie McLeroy. She passed into eternity on April 1, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Quida (Tut) Sims;  and her brother, Larry McLeroy.

Patsy is survived by her daughter, Renee Murphy; son, Dwayne Murphy(Jo Dean); grandchildren,...

Mar 30, 2023

Bill Hall (92), loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on Thursday March 30, 2023.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Hall; his brother, Hershel Honea; his son, Bill Hall (Karen); two daughters, Vicki Almy (Scott) and Suzie Hall (Mario Cantu); three grandchildren, AJ Meadows (Kendra), Bryan Meadows (Jami), and Valerie Kendrick (Kiley); eight...

Mar 28, 2023

Philip Joseph Richard was born on 08/14/1951 to Dewey J Richard and Nola Louise Richard in Temple, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Raphael (Sally) Richard.

Survived by wife, Kathleen Richard; son, Obie James Richard; bonus son, John (Loribeth) Ahlers; bonus daughter, Valerie (Stephen) Gowens; brother, James (Patricia) Richard; sister, Joan (Bobby)...

Mar 24, 2023

Walter Martin Dunham IV “Marty” was born November 17, 1982 and died unexpectedly on March 24, 2023 at the age of 40. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death.

Marty was a lifelong resident of Corpus Christi and attended Tuloso-Midway and Calallen schools. He graduated from Calallen High School in 2001 and attended Del Mar...

Mar 23, 2023

James Lee Burton , 88, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday March 23, 2023. He was a beloved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many.

James was born on December 29, 1934 in Harlingen, TX to Lee and Rhea Lancaster Burton. He was the third of four children born while they lived in the Rio...

Mar 21, 2023

Alexander Kantralis, 97, of Corpus Christi, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2023 with loved ones at his side.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 4, 1925 to Markos and Chrisy Kantralis. Alex graduated from East Technical High School in Cleveland and worked at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (precursor to NASA)....

Mar 17, 2023

Pauline Vadis Nesloney Bailey, age 66, passed away on March 17, 2023 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Pauline was born in Robstown, Texas on August 3, 1956 to Clem and Darlene Nesloney.

Pauline is preceded in death by her parents, Clem and Darlene Nesloney; two brothers, Albert and Tommy Nesloney; and one sister, Pamela Schultz....

Mar 15, 2023

Obituary to be uploaded soon.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023 at 2:30pm at Sawyer-George Funeral Home. A memorial service will immediately  follow at 3pm.

Mar 15, 2023

John Henry Pruitt made his entrance to Fort Worth, Texas, on August 17, 1927. He was born to Fred Pruitt and Louise Wilson. When folks asked him where he was from, John Henry puffed his chest out and said, “Cowtown”. "If you didn’t know, that was Fort Worth," he would tell you how sorry he was and pray for...

Mar 13, 2023

On Monday, March 13, 2023, Mary Elizabeth Boeye, age 87 passed away in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born October 22, 1935, in Houston, Texas to Raymond Virgil Johnston and Evelyn Velma (Williams) Johnston.

Her earliest years were spent in El Campo before the family moved to Corpus Christi, where she was raised. She graduated from Roy...

Mar 13, 2023

Barbara Nell Tinnell, 86, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on March 13, 2023. She was born on July 30, 1936, to William and Pearl Perkins.

Barbara graduated from Roy Miller High School and during her time there, she found happiness in the sound of music. She made All-State Choir and also sang semi-professionally in Corpus Christi....

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,...