Obituaries

Apr 15, 2021

Dan Henry Menn, 85, of Corpus Christi, Texas died Thursday, April 15, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 10, 1935 in Violet, Texas to parents, Richard Menn and Rose Bernsen Menn. He graduated from Robstown High School in 1953. After high school, he joined the United States Army and served for two years. Dan...

Apr 15, 2021

Cloyd Wheeler, 92, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2021 in Fort Worth TX with his wife of 72 years by his side. A man of integrity, Cloyd was a loving husband, devoted father, cherished brother, engaged grandfather, supportive uncle, loyal friend, and a faithful child of God.

Cloyd was raised in Robstown, TX where he met...

Apr 10, 2021

Gary William Grover, 64, Bandera, Texas, died on April 10th, 2021, in San Antonio. He was born October 3rd, 1956, to Edward and Mary Grover. He grew up in Robstown, Texas, as the youngest of four siblings and attended Saint Johns Catholic School until moving to Banquete, Texas, where he played linebacker for the Banquete Bulldogs. He graduated from...

Apr 8, 2021

Robert “Bob” Patten, 69, July 24th, 1951- April 8th, 2021, was born in Corpus Christi, Texas to C.T. and Diana Patten. He was preceded in death by his brother, Donnie Patten, and his mother and father.  He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Patten of 43 years; sister, Faye Patten, and his son, Patrick (Rachel) Patten; daughter, Bonnie (Robby)...

Apr 7, 2021

Steven Wayne Skinner was born on September 29, 1961 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He graduated from Calallen High School in 1979. He was a licensed electrician and retired from Scott Electric Company after 35 years of service. He enjoyed muscle cars, being outdoors, old western movies, and hunting. He is preceded in death by his sister, Lana Ann; his...

Apr 4, 2021

Nancy E. Horne, 79, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on April 4, 2021.

She was born in Marked Tree, Arkansas on July 15, 1941 to her parents, Earl and Lois Bullard.

Nancy attended Blytheville High School in Blytheville, Arkansas. She later met and married her loving husband, Fred E. Horne on February 25, 1965....

Apr 4, 2021

Joe Darrell Rodenberg passed away after a sudden illness at University Medical Center Hospital in San Antonio on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at the age of 63.

Joe is survived and lovingly remembered by parents Duane and Joan Rodenberg; sister Donna Carol Rodenberg; Uncle Bill Seabourne(Marsha); Uncle Darrell Ray Bailey; Aunt Margaret Rodenberg; the mother of his children, Donna Ann Rodenberg;...

Mar 31, 2021

James Harry “Jim” Elliff, 74, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 and was a 5th generation of Banquete, Texas.  He was born August 28, 1946 in Corpus Christi, Texas, the oldest of three boys born to Harry H. Elliff and Jo Marie Strange Elliff. Jim graduated from Robstown High School in 1964 and attended Texas...

Mar 25, 2021

Monte Dale Graham, 57, of Corpus Christi, TX, passed away March 25th at St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, TX, from a massive stroke. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend and will be forever missed.

Monte was born in Kermit, TX, to J.W. “Dub” and Gayle Graham. The family settled in Corpus Christi...

Mar 25, 2021

Maria Angel “Angie” Figueroa passed away on March 25, 2021 at the age of 77. Angie was born on August 2, 1943 in Robstown, Texas and resided there for many years before living in Northwest Corpus Christi, Texas.

Angie worked as a school nurse at the Robstown Independent School District prior to retiring in 2007. Before working...

Mar 24, 2021

Harry C. Kelley - also known as H.C. Kelley or just Kelley passed away at his home on March 24, 2021, following a short illness. He was born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma on January 4, 1925.

He spent his childhood in Missouri and Oklahoma and loved to tell people he graduated from Yale. It was Yale, Oklahoma grade...

Mar 24, 2021

Farrell Murray Smith passed away March 24th, 2021, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born to Farrell D. Smith, former mayor of Corpus Christi, and Mavis Murray Smith. He is preceded in death by both of his parents and younger brother, Larry.

Farrell leaves behind his wife, Grace Smith; his children, Farrell J. Smith and...

Mar 20, 2021

Janet Lynn Cook was born on May 31, 1952, to G. L. Pugh Jr. and Billie Sykes Pugh in Kingsville, Texas. She passed away at her residence on March 20, 2021.

Janet was a bookkeeper for Robstown Hardware for 35 years.  She loved to travel, antique shopping, making flower arrangements and taking care of her fur babies.

Mar 20, 2021

Jimmie Austin Dunn - A father to two and a friend of thousands-died March 20, 2021, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was 69.

Born May 28, 1951 in Falfurrias, Texas to Bennie R. Dunn and Joy M. Sens. Jimmie was an avid lover of the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, and clay and pigeon shooting the...

Mar 16, 2021

Nancy Elaine Clements, 80, of Corpus Christi, Texas went to be with our Lord on March 16, 2021. She was born on January 31, 1941 in Macon, Georgia to her parents Ernest and Eunice DeBerry. She was the youngest of 6 children and preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Eunice DeBerry; sisters Mildred, Helen, Ernestine, Annette and brother...

Mar 16, 2021

James Dean Mathieu

Born November 16, 1941 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  He died March 16, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war and was an electrician for his whole adult life and worked for the Boll Weevil coalition after he retired.

He was preceded in...

Mar 13, 2021

Paul Tower, 67, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on March 13, 2021 after battling a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy (Wamsley) and Ted Tower; sisters, Laura Tower, Betty Glisson, and brother-in-law, Bill Glisson.

Paul is survived by his wife, love, and best friend, Sara (Jalufka) Tower;...

Mar 13, 2021

Stephen Patrick “Pat” Campbell, 67, passed away on March 13, 2021, in Corpus Christi, TX after a long illness. Pat was born April 7, 1953 in Sinton, Texas to Joseph Richard Campbell, Sr. and Beverly Jean Venezia.

He graduated from W.B. Ray High School, had degrees from Del Mar College and Corpus Christi State University, and was...

Mar 11, 2021

Daniel Nemec passed away on March 11, 2021 at the age of 48. Daniel was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Nemec. He is survived by his father, Fred Nemec; his wife, Danielle Nemec; his siblings, Renee Nemec Collette, Cheree Thormaehlen (Elmond), Brian Nemec (Michelle), John Nemec (Lisa), Christie Milawski (Chris) and Stacie Massey (Troy), and numerous nieces...

Mar 11, 2021

Joyce Lynn Richards, nee Joyce Lynn Moore, (fka Joyce Lynn Banacka) was born May 10, 1940, in Dallas, Texas, to Oscar C. Moore and Evelyn L. (Gleghorn) Moore.

She graduated in 1958 From Tuloso-Midway High School, Corpus Christi and after high school, she met and married Donald L. Banacka and traveled the world with him during his...