All Obituaries

Milton “Mickey” Loyd Williams, 92, was called to be with our Lord and Savior on February 27, 2021. Mickey was born in Bishop, Texas on October 17, 1928 to Sherman W. Williams and Sallie H. Brown. He graduated from Banquete High School in 1947 and also proudly served in the United States Air Force. Throughout his life, he continued to support the Banquete Bulldog’s football team and attended every local Friday night game until recently. He married Bettye Jean Parr Williams...

Robert “Red”/” Champ” Champion of Orange Grove, TX passed away on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. He was 59 years old. Robert was born to parents Roy Lee and Mary Pauline (Wilkerson) Champion on August 20, 1961 in Evansville, Indiana. He grew up in the Annaville area and attended Tuloso-Midway High School. He joined the Army and went on to spend most of his life working as a Crane Operator for various companies for a number of years. He was a Diesel Mechanic and later a Truck...

Ronnie Daryl Watson was born in Dumas, Texas to Dale and Corine Watson on July 12, 1953. On Monday, February 22, 2021, he went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ. He was a graduate of the University of Mary Harden-Baylor and studied at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Ronnie was preceded in death by his father and his brother, Jimmie. He is survived by his wife, Pamala Watson and his mother, Corine Watson; his daughters, Shanna (James) Rutledge, Shea (Ricky) Lariviere and...

Allen Joseph Esparza of Robstown, TX. passed away on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at his home. He was 68 years old. Allen was born to parents Joseph and Lucille (Just) Esparza on July 28, 1952 in Robstown and was a lifelong resident. Over the years he worked at Robstown Hardware as a Small Engine Mechanic, in addition to time spent working at Schlumberger Oil Company, and K & R Compressors.  Allen was a member of the Knights of Columbus, where he served as a past Grand Knight. He was also...

Floyd Otto Hoff went to his heavenly home on February 20, 2021. He was born October 29, 1931 in Bishop, Texas to Otto and Minnie Hoff. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church until he transferred his membership to Messiah Lutheran Church in Calallen, Texas. After graduating Bishop High School, he joined the United States Air Force and served in Japan during the Korean War. He married the Love of his Life, Ernestine McTaggart in June of 1954. They were blessed with 4 children, Renae...

Carlean Kerr, 85, passed away on February 18, 2021. She was born on October 17, 1935 to her parents, Homer and Irene Winchester in Beeville, Texas. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda Thompson. Left to cherish wonderful memories of Carlean is her spouse, Burlen Kerr of Bluntzer, TX; her children, Pamula Oldham (Mike) of NC, Bruce Beddoe (Stephanie) of Odem, TX and son-in-law, Phillip Thompson of Santa Fe, TX; her step-children, Raymond Kerr (Donna) of Corpus Christi, TX, Randy...

Molly was born on November 13, 1951 in Bigfoot, Texas. She raised 4 children, 3 daughters and a son. She married the love of her life on April 1, 1995 and lived happily ever after. Molly was an avid learner her whole life and enjoyed gardening, crocheting and crafting. She never met a stranger she couldn’t help in some way. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna, and her best friend Judy; and for that reunion, her family is eminently grateful. She is survived by her beloved...

Joe Tello Jr. was born to his late father, Joe Tello Sr. and survived by mother Virginia Tello on April 19, 1973. He departed this earthly life on Sunday, February 15, 2021. He received Christ and had a personal relationship with him. God was a big part of his life and he spoke to the people around him about the love of Jesus. Jose worked for Zachery for 20 plus years. He was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. Joe had the biggest heart and would help anyone in need. Joe cooked in benefit...

On the morning of February 14, 2021, Ola Inez Qualls, 94, of Corpus Christi went to be with her Lord. Inez (she really didn’t like to be called Ola) was born in 1926 in Weston, Texas to Tom and Lillian (Pope) Bell and at the tender age of 3 weeks old made her trip to Allen, OK where she was raised. Although born in Texas she always considered herself an Okie to the core. During her childhood she made many lifelong friends and stayed in touch with them throughout her life. When Inez was...