Obituaries

Martha Vanderslice

Martha Vanderslice

Mar 27, 2014

Martha Alice Vanderslice went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2014. She was born October 23, 1941 to Earnest and Laurie Callaway in Wichita Falls, Texas. Martha graduated from Texas A & I University Cum Laude. She taught at Calallen ISD for thirteen years and Orange Grove ISD. Prior to becoming a teacher she was a waitress at...

Robert Evans

Robert Evans

Mar 26, 2014

Robert (Bob) Lee Evans, 86, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on March 26, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on January 10, 1928 in El Dorado, Kansas to Lorn and Marie Evans. He grew up in north central Kansas and there met Vesta Barnum of Glasco, Kansas. They were married June 6, 1948 shortly after Bob...

Shirley Hopkins

Shirley Hopkins

Mar 24, 2014

Shirley Mae Hopkins (Loehrke) passed away March 24, 2014 after an extended illness. She was born in Greenville, WI on September 13, 1940 and served as a WAC in the United States Army. Shirley enjoyed her time listening to music, her beloved pets, Snickers and Lucky and baking sweets for the neighbor’s kids. Shirley is preceded in death by her...

Glenn Stephens

Glenn Stephens

Mar 21, 2014

Glenn (Speedy) Stephens, 81, passed away on March 21, 2014 after a courageous 33 year battle with heart disease. He was born on November 10, 1932 to Joseph Stephens and Elsie Cornelius Stephens in Corpus Christi. Glenn was a lifelong resident of South Texas having lived on family farms near Alfred and Agua Dulce. He attended CC High School where...

Vicky Salsman

Vicky Salsman

Mar 20, 2014

Vicky Salsman, beloved mother, wife and friend to many, passed away March 20, 2014 at the age of 59. She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, the daughter of Ronald and Grace Freeman. She graduated from Tuloso-Midway High School in 1975. She married Patrick Salsman in 1977. Vicky was a stay-at-home Mom and enjoyed many hobbies. Her sense of humor...

Margo Plumb

Margo Plumb

Mar 19, 2014

Margo E. Plumb, a talented, creative soul, left this world on March 19, 2014. She wasborn October 28, 1933 in American Falls, Idaho to the late Charles Crowder and Elizabeth Dille Crowder. In 1952, she married the Rev. James L. Plumb, who preceded her in death in 2001. Margo and James pastored churches in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Louisiana and Texas....

Basilia Salinas

Basilia Salinas

Mar 17, 2014

Basilia Betancourt Salinas San Antonio, Texas Our beloved mother Basilia Betancourt Salinas age 80 was called by our Lord, surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 13, 2014. She was hard working and dedicated in everything she did. Her grandchildren adored her. We will forever miss her beautiful smile, caring nature but mostly her quick wit. She was preceded in...

Timothy Pieper

Timothy Pieper

Mar 15, 2014

Timothy James Pieper, 48, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on March 15, 2014. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on December 10, 1965 to Elroy and Lula Beth Pieper and was the middle child of three. Tim's mother passed away when he was one and his father later married, Ginger LaGrone, who became Tim's beloved step-mother. Upon graduating...

Almot Gregor

Almot Gregor

Mar 12, 2014

Almot J. (A.J., Greg, Buddy) Gregor passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was 92 years old. Almot was born October 31, 1921, to Albert A. and Frieda (Fiesler) Gregor in Brenham, Texas. He attended school there and helped on the family dairy farm until he enlisted in the...

Cari Trevino

Cari Trevino

Mar 10, 2014

Cari Dea Trevino, age 52, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away March 10, 2014. She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas to Cecil Allen Harris, Jr. and Darla Palmer Harris on November 18, 1961. Cari was a devout member of Annaville Baptist Church and she loved her Church family. Cari was a loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt and best friend....

Charlsie Moore

Charlsie Moore

Mar 4, 2014

Charlsie Kenne Moore, 94, of Fredericksburg, Texas, a former resident of Woodsboro and Robstown, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014. She was born October 6, 1919 in Whon, Texas to Charles Earnest Lovelady and Louise Gilmore Lovelady. She married Otto Kenne in 1939 and Seth Moore in 1985. She was a bookkeeper at Austwell Grain Co-op for many years, and...

Natalie Lane

Natalie Lane

Mar 2, 2014

Natalie Beatrice Baylor Lane, 98, of Odem, Texas, passed away on March 2, 2014 at a nursing home in Mathis, Texas. She was born on November 11, 1915 in Sharpsburg, Texas to her mother, Jessie May Smith Baylor Hanshaw, and father Claude William Baylor. She lived most of her life in Odem where she graduated from high school. Natalie married...

Mary Sullinger

Mary Sullinger

Mar 2, 2014

Mary Ann Sullinger, 75, of Sandia, Texas passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born in Sheffield, Alabama to Claude E. and Helen Cobb on Mary Ann Sullinger January 27, 1939. She married Jerry Sullinger on May 18, 1962 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was a graduate of Ray High School in Corpus Christi,...

Barbara Shook

Barbara Shook

Mar 2, 2014

Barbara Ann Shook, 72, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014. Barbara is survived by her husband, Arlin and three children; Robert, Wayne & Wife Angela, Butch & Wife Becky. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Barbara loved her family and friends more than life itself. She was an avid bowler...

Marie Jolley

Marie Jolley

Feb 25, 2014

Marie T. Jolley passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2014. She was 83. Marie was born on May 14, 1930 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Edward and Adelene Taylor. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Billie Jolley; son, Chris Jolley; brother, Kenneth Taylor. She is survived by five children, Linda Fuhrken, Vickie Toomes, Floyd (Mike) Jolley, Lloyd (Denise)...

Gaylene Hinze

Gaylene Hinze

Feb 21, 2014

Gaylene Janelle Hinze of Corpus Christi, age 53, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2014. A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be conducted Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at St. John Lutheran Church in Robstown with Pastor Ronald C. Bessert officiating. Born on August 5, 1960 in Robstown to Melvin and Dolores (Eggert) Hinze, Gaylene will forever...

J.D. Hofer

J.D. Hofer

Feb 20, 2014

J.D. Hofer, 80, a lifetime south Texas resident departed this life peacefully to be in the presence of the Lord, Monday, February 17th. He was born in Mercedes, Texas on June 12, 1933. J.D. is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Letha Hofer, brother Joe Paul and his beloved daughter, June Debra Hofer. He leaves loved ones, his...

Brandi Benavidez

Brandi Benavidez

Feb 19, 2014

Brandi Renee Benavidez, 27, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014. She was born April 28, 1986 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Brandi graduated from Calallen High School in 2004 and attended Del Mar College. She was a writer and photographer and a member of Annaville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Rene Benavidez,...

Harold Taylor, Sr.

Harold Taylor, Sr.

Feb 19, 2014

Harold Lee Taylor, Sr., 91 passed away on February 19, 2014 after a long illness and is now in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Harold was born in Gouldbusk, Texas on April 8, 1922 to John Lloyd Taylor and Ruby (Cozart) Taylor. He was raised in Gouldbusk, Texas and San Marcos, Texas along with his...

Charles Atkinson Jr.

Charles Atkinson Jr.

Feb 16, 2014

Charles “Buster” Atkinson, Jr., 58, passed away at his home Sunday, February 16, 2014 after a brief illness. Charles was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Routh Atkinson Kelly; brother, Jordan C. Atkinson and grandson, Harley Manheimer. He is survived by his wife, Judy Garner Atkinson of Odem, Texas; his daughter, Jamie (Doug) Manheimer; sons, Charles H. “Josh” III...