All Obituaries

Thomas Gabriel Camacho was called home to our Lord on July 27, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. Thomas was born on August 19, 1983 two months premature, weighing 3 lbs, and running against the wind.  Thomas was known for being the life of the party, his sense of humor, and his capacity for loving unconditionally.  Thomas had the capability to forgive people, love with every part of his being, and asked for nothing in return. Thomas was a graduate of Roy Miller High School where he...

Lester Manson passed away on July 24, 2021 in Gonzales, Texas after a lengthy battle with diabetes. Lester was born August 5, 1941 in Freer, Tx to the late Goldie (née Moulder) and Lester L. Manson, Sr. He was affectionately nicknamed “Boy” being the only son with 4 older sisters. Lester graduated Flour Bluff High school where he was active in sports. Growing up in Flour Bluff, he met his soon to be wife, Nancy Hawley, whom he married in 1964. After a stint in the U.S....

Wilbert (Buster) Poldrack, Age 89, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on July 23,2021.  He was born November 7, 1931 in Taylor, Texas to Ida and Adolph Poldrack.   Buster was the owner and founder of Buster's Butane along with his wife, Shirley Poldrack, prior to their retirement. Following retirement, they moved to Lake Mathis where he enjoyed boating, fishing, gardening, wood working and family time.    Buster was a Deacon of First Baptist Church of...

Linnie (Cole) Jones of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on July 21, 2021 at the age of 99. She was born on September 26, 1921 near Georgetown, Texas. She has been a member of the Corpus Christi Primitive Baptist Church for many years. Linnie is preceded in death by her husband, John W. Jones, her daughter and sonin-law, Brenda (Jones) McGee and Ted McGee, her parents, Sam and Melinda Cole, 3 sisters and 2 brothers. She is survived by five sons, John Kenneth (Gatha) Jones, Bill (Anita)...

Monica Rose Boone of Corpus Christi, Tx. passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at her home after a brief illness. She was 28 years old. Monica was born on July 2, 1993, to parents Monte Dale Graham and Rebecca Boone. A lifelong resident of Corpus Christi, she graduated from Tuloso-Midway High School. Monica had a very close and special relationship with her cousin, Paul W. “Bo” Powers. He played an integral part in her care with immeasurable amounts of love, care, and...

O’Neal was born in Monahans, Tx. to Jerry O’Neal Champion and Nelda Faye Pullin Champion.  In 2007 he was blessed with a bonus Mom, Nancy Champion.   A few days before his 54th birthday O’Neal entered heaven and was reunited with his best friend and mother, Nelda Faye Pullin Champion.    O’Neal was a hero with a heart of gold. He worked hard and the knowledge he held was endless. He had many strong connections in his lifetime. When he...

Florene Miller, 96, of Corpus Christi, passed away on July 16, 2021.  She was born in Glen Flora, Texas on October 31, 1924. She was married to Carlton L. Miller for 52 years until he preceeded her in death in 1994.  Florene worked for Atlantic Richfield for 20 years as she made her career in the oil industry. She was also a member of the Parkway Church of Christ and had a passtion for cross stitching, hunting and fishing. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carlton L....

William Thomas “Bill” Simmons, 67, of Corpus Christi, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. He was born February 7, 1954 in Brownwood, Texas to Porter Nathaniel Simmons and Nina Pearl Jacobs Simmons. He was the Pastor of River Hills Baptist Church in Calallen since 1985. Bill was saved by God’s grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus Christ alone. He was a faithful preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and currently is...

Gladys DeBellas Certain of Corpus Christi, Texas passed on to heaven at age 87 on Monday July 12, 2021 due to complications of Dementia. Gladys was born in Olustee, Florida on November 18, 1933 to Ruby Caldwell. She moved to Corpus Christi, Texas at an early age and married Joseph DeBellas. They had two children, Joseph V. DeBellas and Carol DeBellas. She later married Rob Roy Certain and she had step children Bronson Certain, Debbie Rainwater, Robbie Chisam, deceased from that...