Obituaries

Jan 14, 2022

Albert John Baca went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 14th, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Orange Grove, Texas on April 9, 1931 to John and Mary Baca. He was the oldest of two children.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernadette Theresa Baca;...

Jan 10, 2022

Gayle Payne Houghton, age 66, passed away on January 10, 2022. She was born in Corpus Christi where she lived her entire life.

Gayle was married to her loving husband Randy Houghton for 44 years. She loved spending time with her family and attending all events her children and grandchildren participated in. She especially loved the Christmas...

Jan 9, 2022

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Menn 87, originally of Robstown, Texas, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2022 in Cypress, Texas. She was born on August 15, 1934 in Robstown, Texas to Frank and Anna Moravek. She graduated from Robstown High School. Betty married Ervin Menn on November 13, 1954 and was married for 58 years. She enjoyed baking and worked...

Jan 9, 2022

Herman Brown Corpus Christi – Herman ‘Bubba’ Brown, age 94, was called home to our Lord on Sunday, January 9, 2022. He was born July 29, 1927 in Clark County, Arkansas to Battieve Mitchell and Joe Floyd Brown. He was raised and spent his early years in Delight, Arkansas. There he met and fell in love with Peggy Jean...

Jan 7, 2022

Carl R. Grizzell, 80, of Corpus Christi, Texas went to be with his Lord on January 7th, 2022. He was born November 16th, 1941, in Plainview, Texas and lived in Corpus Christi since 1980. He was a life-long member of the Church of Christ and member of the Riverside Church of Christ in Calallen, Tx since moving to Corpus...

Jan 7, 2022

Melvin Lewis “Buck Smith”

Passed away at home with his children by his side on January 7, 2022.

Buck was 89 years old and married for 65 years to Mable Ruth Smith.

Survived by Roy Allen Smith(Son), Peggy Sue Andrick(Daughter), James Lewis Smith(Son);Grandchildren Brandon Miles Smith, Weldon Allen Smith, Clifton Jacob Andrick, Ceiben...

Jan 2, 2022

Jack Wayne Cardwell peacefully passed away in his sleep on January 2, 2022. He was born on December 8, 1933, in Robstown, Texas. He graduated from Robstown High School and attended Southwest Texas State University. He was a farmer in the Robstown, Calallen and Seadrift/Port Lavaca areas. He was an avid supporter of Calallen High School sports and, if...

Jan 2, 2022

Patricia Dianne Caraway Kennedy, age 74, went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2022 following a brief illness.

“Dianne” was born on October 11, 1947 in Oakwood, Texas. She was one of eight children born to Wilson D. Caraway & Marietta Hanna Caraway.

Dianne was preceded in death by both of her parents,...

Jan 1, 2022

Melvin Earl Kronk, 97, of Corpus Christi, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022. Melvin was born in Chamois, Missouri, in 1924.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Marietta Naylor, parents Amos & Theresa Kronk, his 6 siblings: Clarence, Bob, Bill, Marie, John, and Ithel, and son-in-law Bryan Bliven.

He is survived by...

Jan 1, 2022

Sue Anthanette McBryde Carter, age 80, went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2022, surrounded by her family. Sue was born on March 16, 1942, to Doris and Marion Walter “M.W.” McBryde in Seymour, Texas. Sue grew up in Midland, Texas and graduated in 1960 from Midland High School, with her sweetheart, Jerry Carter. She married Jerry...

Dec 31, 2021

Edna Mae “Memaw” Davis departed this world at the age of 94 on December 31, 2021. She was born on September 7, 1927, to James W. and Nettie R. Parks in Cowlington, Oklahoma. She grew up an oilfield worker’s daughter and went into nurses training where she met and married the love of her life, Fred Lee “Tag” Davis....

Dec 28, 2021

Delores Bernsen age 85 passed away peacefully at Christus Spohn Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born January 10th 1936 In El Campo Tx. Delores was always a survivor having a split family which was uncommon for the time. Delores started school in El Campo, then moved to Wharton and back to El Campo, eventually as a young...

Dec 23, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Larry Robert Robinson Sr. He was born on March 26, 1956 in Dallas, Texas to Wanda Joyce and Miller Robinson. On December 23, 2021 God called His amazing son home. Larry’s death has left his family, friends and all that had the blessing to know him in...

Dec 20, 2021

Milburn (Mid) Frank Walker passed away peacefully on Monday evening December 20 2021 at Sodalis Assisted Living in Garden Ridge Texas. Mid was born on October 23 1928 in Datto Arkansas to Benjamin and Essie Walker. He grew up in Datto working the family farm and on other area farms until he joined the Air Force for a four year...

Dec 19, 2021

Alden Dale Dowlearn, 69, of Bandera, TX, previously of Corpus Christi, TX passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Dowlearn; his daughter, April Davis; son-in-law, Michael Davis; son, Stuart Williams; daughter-in-law, Miriam Williams; and his mother, Fairy Belle Hoppenrath. He is also remembered fondly by his grandchildren, Jolie Estes, Jaynah Estes, Keith Davis, and Kaela Williams. He will...

Dec 18, 2021

William Lynn Benys, “Cowboy,” 78, graduated from his earthly plain into the loving arms of our Lord Saturday, December 18, 2021. He was born an American patriot on September 27, 1943. Serving in the National Guard, protecting lives and property during times of national disasters. He continued his education at Del Mar Technical Institute in auto mechanics and welding....

Dec 17, 2021

New Gordon Noakes Jr., 62, of Calallen, Texas, passed away on December 17, 2021, with his mother and sister by his side. He was a son, brother, father, grandfather and friend to many. He was born in Corpus Christi, Tx on October 21, 1959 to New Gordon Noakes and Patricia “Pat” Noakes. Gordon, as everyone called him, attended Calallen...

Dec 15, 2021

Adelina Carranza, 79, of Alice, Texas, passed away on December 15, 2021. She was born in Laredo, Texas on October 14, 1942 to Juanita Ruiz and Enrique Carranza. Adelina attended Miller High School and pursued her college training at Del Mar College. She was a member of San Diego Family Worship Center in San Diego, Texas. Adelina had a...

Dec 15, 2021

Donald Wayne Stevens, Jr. of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. He was born in Puyallup, Washington, on November 10, 1956, to Donald and Geraldine Stevens. Don attended Summer High School and joined the United States Air Force in 1975. After four years of service, Don worked at Federal Express for 33 years, where he...

Dec 14, 2021

Jessie Charlie Tischler, 76, of North Richland Hills, Texas, passed away on December 14, 2021, of natural causes. He was born on March 7, 1945, to Narcissa Villarreal and Charlie W. Tischler in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Jessie served in the military and throughout his life he was a man of many talents. He spent many years working...