Obituaries

Jun 25, 2020

Martha R. (Marek) Mussett, age 87, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus ending her pains with cancer on June 25, 2020.

Martha was born to the late John B. and Adeline Marek, Robstown, Texas. She graduated from Agua Dulce High School. She was a beloved wife, Aunt and a friend to many people.

Martha was a...

Jun 21, 2020

Dennis Norskow, an auto mechanic and life long resident of Corpus Christi, passed from this life on June 21, 2020 at the age of 60.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Grace Norskow; nephew, Bryan Miller and his brother, Kenneth Williams.

Dennis is survived by his father, Clinton Norskow of Corpus Christi; his...

Jun 17, 2020

Annette Ethel Peeples, 88, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away June 17, 2020.  She was

born on April 17, 1932 in Corpus Christi.

Annette spent her childhood years around Bishop, Banquete and Robstown areas.  She often talked about skipping school and going swimming in Banquete Creek,  even though she never learned to swim.  The group...

Jun 15, 2020

Lucy Marie Weber, age 85, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, David E. Weber, Sr.

She is survived by her children, David (Tamela) Weber Jr. of Leakey, TX, Gary (Nancy) Weber of Calallen, TX, and Linda Weber of Smithville, TX.; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren,...

Jun 9, 2020

On Tuesday, June 9, 2020, Melba LaVerne Rhodes, loving wife, mother, and Grandmother passed away at the age of 71. She graduated from Abilene High School and went on to become an exceptional cosmetologist. She married James R. Rhodes on July 5, 1973, and they had one daughter, Leia. Laverne was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara McCown...

Jun 1, 2020

Jeremy Patrick "Pat" Gallagher, 67, a retired Bay Services pipefitter and resident of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away Monday, June 1, 2020. Prior to working for Bay at Valero Refinery, Pat had retired from ASARCO Smelter Corpus Christi. Pat was born January 15, 1953 in Uvalde, Texas to Owen O. and Yvonne Kribbs Gallagher.

Pat attended Saint...

May 29, 2020

Jose "Jody" Martinez, 64, passed away on May 29, 2020. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on June 11, 1955. Jody was preceded in death by his parents, Benito and Elida Martinez; 2 brothers, and 1 sister. Jody is survived by his son, Jeffrey Martinez (Chrissy); daughters, Sara Martinez, and Samantha Martinez; sisters, Diana Garza (Juan), Esther Martinez, and...

May 28, 2020

Janis Champion Whatley was born October 27, 1940 to Beatrice and Buford Champion. She was born at home in the Weaver Community near Timpson Texas. When she was about two years old, the family moved to Longview, where her Dad worked for the Borden Milk Company. She loved protecting her brother and playing with her sister outside they had...

May 26, 2020

Dorothy A. (Marek) Harshberger a.k.a. Dottie, 76, of Corpus Christi, Texas left this world to be with the Lord ending her hardships with cancer on Saturday night, May 23, 2020. Dottie was born to the late John & Adeline Marek in Banquete, Texas on December 27, 1943. She attended Agua Dulce ISD, Class of '62. She was a beloved...

May 21, 2020

Lawrence Everett Witt passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the age of 47 in Corpus Christi, Texas surrounded by his family. He lived in Sandia, Texas. He was born on November 29, 1972 in Kingsville, Texas to Linda Bade Witt and Leland Roy Witt, Sr. He is a graduate of Tuloso-Midway High School, an Eagle Scout and...

May 15, 2020

John L. Bedford, Jr. went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 15th in Corpus Christi, TX. He was born November 18, 1945 in West Point, MS to Elizabeth and John L. Bedford, Sr. Upon graduating from West Point High School, John went to Idaho to fight forest fires between college semesters. John attended Mississippi State University. He...

May 15, 2020

Joseph "Joe" Crawford, 57, of Calallen, Texas passed away Friday, May 15, 2020. He was born July 11, 1962 in Denison, Texas. He was retired from Bronco Oil Field Services after over 20 years of service. Joe is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Wanda Gowan Crawford; his daughter, Sarah Crawford; his three brothers, Richard Crawford, Larry Crawford...

May 9, 2020

Robert "Bob" Weatherford, 80, went to be with his heavenly father on May 09, 2020. He was born April 29, 1940 in Decatur, Alabama to Robert and Marguerite. Robert Weatherford graduated from Auburn University in 1965 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. Bob's career in the cotton business began in 1965 when he joined the staff of the...

Apr 30, 2020

Larry Joe Brandon, 72, of Corpus Christi, TX, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 30th after a long battle with cancer. He was born on May 20, 1947 in Franklin County, KY the son of the late Marie Eddington and late Josephus Brandon. He was preceded in death by granddaughter Carrie Marie Anderson in 2000. Brother-in law Scotty...

Apr 30, 2020

Barbara London Mathis, age 75, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 from natural causes. She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on April 5, 1945 to Coy and Blanche London. She grew up in the London community and is a 1963 graduate of Carroll High School. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry “Curly” Mathis. She is...

Apr 27, 2020

James William Walton, 71, passed away on Saturday, April 27th after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Jim graduated from Carroll High School in 1960. He married Marjorie Nell Moore on June 3rd 1963. They were married just shy of 50 years. Jim worked for Suntide Refinery, later known as Koch Refinery for 30 years before retiring and beginning...

Apr 23, 2020

Mary Ruth Polk, 72, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on April 23, 2020. She was born on July 14, 1947 to Condell Byron and Ruth Lawrence Polk. She taught for 33 years in the Tuloso-Midway I.S. D. Mary Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, and is survived by her sister, Kathryn Adams. There are no services scheduled...

Apr 22, 2020

Dorothy Faye Bobbitt of Corpus Christi passed peacefully into eternity on Tuesday, April 22, free at last from the disease that held her captive over the past two years. She was 80 years old and she packed as much life into those 80 years as anyone possibly could. Dorothy was born in Roscoe, Texas, on May 11, 1933, to Cecil...

Apr 9, 2020

Harriet Ruth Seibt Schooley, 94, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020. She was born August 15,1925, in Austin, Texas to Harry and Hildur Seaholm Seibt. She was a retired executive secretary for PPG Industries. After her retirement she served as a volunteer at Riverside Hospital, Corpus Christi Museum Gift Shop, The Corpus Christi International Airport and...

Apr 4, 2020

Bernadette “Bernice” Theresa Baca, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, April 4, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on June 19, 1933 to Edward and Mary Sherek. She was the oldest of 5 children. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Joseph, Johnny and...