Obituaries
James "Big Tatua" Folsom
Mar 23, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Edgar Folsom, also known as Big Tatua, on March 24, 2024, in Rockport, TX. Born on July 14, 1970, in Kansas City, he was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many.James found joy and passion in his work as the owner and talented artist...
Patricia Ann Batdorf
Mar 23, 2024
Patricia Ann Batdorf (Mitchell) was born Jan 15, 1948, in Oklahoma City, OK. She passed away on March 23, 2024, in Rockport, TX. Pat enjoyed life and her family and her many friends. She married John Batdorf on June 6, 1968. They had met on a blind date as a 1966 Senior at Capital Hill High School. She travelled as...
Bruce Shugart
Mar 21, 2024
Bruce Monte Shugart (1936-2024)
Ingleside and Rockport resident, 87 year-old Bruce Monte Shugart, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, after a long-term illness. Bruce lead a full life of work, fishing, hunting, restoring vintage cars, and spending time with his family.
Mr. Shugart was born in Atlanta, GA, on September 14, 1936, to Wilda May Smith (1918-1991),...
Marvin Lee Ebel
Mar 20, 2024
In Loving Memory of Marvin Lee Ebel
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of the esteemed Marvin Lee Ebel, a cherished father, grandfather, and pillar of his community. Born on February 16th, 1931 in Medford, OK, Marvin peacefully departed from this world on March 20th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering strength.
A beacon...
Lillian Oseland
Mar 18, 2024
Lillian (Lil) Ruth Oseland, age 78, of Rockport Texas, passed away on March 18th, 2024.
Lillian was born in Sandstone, Minnesota on March 14, 1946. She graduated from Gilbert High School.
Lillian was married to Thomas P. Oseland on July 14, 1990. They spent many years in Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota, but eventually decided that living full-time in Rockport Texas is...
Odilia Mendiola
Mar 18, 2024
Odilia Alma Mendiola, a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on March 18, 2024, in Rockport, Texas. She was born on February 5, 1933, in Beeville, Texas, and went on to become a dedicated nurse, serving her community with compassion and endless dedication.
Odilia's legacy will forever live on through her beloved family. She is survived by her loving...
Wanda Joyce McCary
Mar 17, 2024
Wanda Joyce Dees . . . McCary . . .
How does one write an obituary for a mom who simply ran out of time? Wanda had an insatiable desire to read, learn and do, so much so, she simply ran out of time. She had four children, four husbands, and at one time, at least four thousand books – on...
Emily Cessac
Mar 17, 2024
Emily Fay (Green) Cessac of Rockport, Texas passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024.She was born on August 7, 1954 to Johnny Ray Green and George Opal (Bailey) Green.She was married to Jimmy Ray Cessac on August 11, 1972.Emily worked as a Medication Aid at Rockport Nursing Center and as a manager at Whataburger and Dairy Queen.She was a member...
Jerry Neel
Mar 16, 2024
Jerry Neel, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024 at his home in Rockport, Texas after a brief illness. Jerry was born in 1945 to parents Roy and Elizabeth Neel in Dallas, Texas.
Jerry's journey was one of faith and service. He graduated from Southwestern University and then pursued a Masters of Theology from Perkins School at Southern...
Bobbie Squyres
Mar 15, 2024
Bobbie Jean Squyres left this world to rejoin her husband, Richard Squyres, in the early morning hours of Friday March 15th, 2024. Bobbie was born on January 2nd, 1943 in Corpus Christi, TX to Olga Imogene Laird (Raymond Friday) and William Robert Creasey (Ruth Creasey).
She was a loving and devoted wife to her husband, and mother to her daughter, Sonja...
David Wallace
Mar 14, 2024
David F. Wallace, 76 years young, of Rockport, TX, passed away peacefully at home on March 14th, 2024.David was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Betty, brothers, and sisters. David is survived by his wife Laura, children David, Anthony, and Teresa, and his 9 grandchildren. A service will be held on April 4, 2024 at 2:00p.m. at Coastal Bend State...
Ada Owens
Mar 13, 2024
Ada Bell Vaden Owens, 79, beloved Mother, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother was called to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. She entered this world on February 13, 1945, in Crockett, Texas, born to Kenneth and Gladys Vaden.
Ada is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, David Owens Sr., and her brothers Willie Vaden,...
Ronald "Ronnie" Naylor
Mar 10, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the upcoming funeral services for Ronald Wayne Naylor of Rockport, Texas. Ron was a beloved husband to Priscilla Naylor. Born on October 12, 1947, in Kingsville, Texas, he peacefully passed away on March 10, 2024. He was an avid commercial fisherman and loved fishing with family and friends. He attended Soul’s Harbor Pentecostal...
Dwayne Solis
Mar 10, 2024
Dwayne Gregg Solis, born on January 10, 1972, bid farewell to this physical world on March 10, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and gentle kindness. A deeply devoted and loyal family man, he cherished his beloved wife Sarah, their four sons Kaie, Carson, Keaton and Caden and the many fur-babies that completed their family. His greatest gift, success...
Judith Hargraves
Mar 9, 2024
In loving memory of Judith Louise Hargraves, a cherished wife, mother, sister, mother-in-law, and grandmother. Judy was born in Mancelona, Michigan on June 16, 1949, and was the eldest of three children. She came from a family of educators and had a passion for mathematics, so naturally, she became a high school math teacher. After receiving her degree, she met...
Carolyn Pena
Mar 8, 2024
Carolyn Sue Pena was born in Rockport, Texas on July 27, 1947. She went to be with our Lord on Friday, March 8, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents; Edward and Mary Rinche Pena and her brother, Eddie Pena.
She was survived by two sisters, Mary Alice Pena and Tomasita Pena of Rockport.
Carolyn attended Sacred Heart School when it was taught by...
Andrew Melvin Winkler
Mar 7, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Andrew Melvin Winkler. He left this world far too soon on March 7, 2024 in Rockport, TX. Andy was born on April 20, 1970 in Dallas, TX to Jacquelyn and Melvin Winkler. He graduated from J. L. McCullugh High School in The Woodlands, TX in 1988. He received a B.S. from Texas A&M...
Laura Jackson
Mar 7, 2024
Laura Lee Jackson, age 87, of Ingleside, Tx passed away on March 7, 2024.She was born in Rosita, Coahuila, Mexico on March 22, 1936 to Beatriz And Harry F. Payne. Laura graduated from W B Ray High School, Corpus Christi, TX.She married Willys O Jackson in 1967. Laura and Willys owned Jaxon Company, comprising of a diesel engine repair, barge...
William Cook III
Mar 7, 2024
Obituary for William Harold Cook III
William Harold Cook III, Bill or Billy to his friends and family, was born on August 7,1956 and died on March 7,2024 after a long and Courageous battle with Cancer. He grew up in Wenonah, New Jersey, where he graduated from Gateway Regional High in 1974. A natural athlete, he participated in many sports throughout...
Marie Clark
Mar 5, 2024
Marie Hughes Clark, 85, of Ingleside on the Bay, TX (formerly West Monroe, LA) passed away on 3/5/24 peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. She was born in Jonesboro, LA on 12/11/38 to William Carl and Ruth Helen Hughes.
Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Riley F Clark, parents, Carl and Helen Hughes, and all five...
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