Obituaries
Michelle Williams
Jun 28, 2017
Michelle D. Williams, 45, of Rockport, Texas passed away peacefully on June 28, 2017 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on October 27, 1971 in Aransas Pass, Texas to Robert and Kathy Cassel. Michelle is survived by her children, Amber E. Brymer (Andrew) of Portland, Texas, Ryan Williams and Jeremy Williams of Rockport, Texas; parents Robert and Kathy...
Rodney Montgomery
Jun 28, 2017
It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the passing of Rodney Scott \"Tuggy\" Montgomery. He passed peacefully in his sleep in his Aransas Pass home on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at the age of 55. Scott was many things: a writer, jokester, romantic, singer, story teller and an old soul. God made him special....

Debbie Simmons
Jun 28, 2017
Debbie Jean Simmons passed away June 28, 2017. She was 66 years old. A memorial service will be held at 2:00p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home in Rockport, Texas.
Vernetta Sorrells
Jun 27, 2017
Vernetta Mae Sorrells, 76 of Rockport, Texas passed away June 27, 2017. She was born November 24, 1940 in Vail, Iowa to Meinhard and Amanda Klink. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph James Sorrells and daughter, Kelly Jo Sorrells. She is survived by her son, Jim Sorrells (Terry) of Sonoma, California; daughter, Tricia Durrett (Roy) of...

Michael Howard
Jun 26, 2017
Michael Wayne Howard, 40 passed away June 26, 2017. He was born December 28, 1976 in Houston, Texas. A Private family service will be held.
Ruthie Cocke
Jun 24, 2017
Ruthie N. Cocke, 80, of Aransas Pass, Texas passed away on June 24, 2017. She was born of February 28, 1937 in Maydell, Texas to Andrew and Katie Lee Fletcher. Ruthie is preceded in death by her loving husband Alvis Cocke; parents; sisters, Billie M. Ince and Patsy Maley Brown. She is survived by her loving sons, Kellas Dale...
Leo Corwin
Jun 23, 2017
Leo B. Corwin passed away on June 23, 2017 in Rockport. Leo was born on December 8, 1934 in Watertown, South Dakota to Harry & Edna Corwin. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was co-owner of the Country Oaks Mobile Home Park in Rockport. He worked for the Kmart Corporation for 35 years and retired as...

Lincoln Bechtol
Jun 21, 2017
Lincoln Charles Bechtol, 74 passed away June 21, 2017. He was born April 3, 1943 in Royal Oak, Michigan to L.A. and Elizabeth Maurer Bechtol. He is preceded in death by his parents and son, Phillip Bechtol. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Marie Bechtol of Fulton; son, Eric Bechtol (Jenifer) of New Hampshire; daughters, Julia Nokleby (Terry)...
Clara Bartlett
Jun 21, 2017
Clara Edith Bartlett was born on August 10, 1916 in Canton, Texas and went to be with her Lord on June 21, 2017. She was married to W.F. "Dub" Bartlett for 48 years until his passing in 1988. She is survived by Dub Bartlett, Jr. and Sharon Bartlett of Houston, Texas, and Mark and Donnie Bartlett, of Ruston, Louisiana....
James Mayes
Jun 20, 2017
Jay was born November 1, 1983. He was a 2002 graduate of Rockport-Fulton High School and except for a few years spent living and going to elementary school in Victoria, was a lifelong resident of Rockport. Jay is survived by his father James D. Mayes, mother Catheryne R. Little, step-father James H. Little, brother Tony Reyes, step-brothers John and...
Tom Yardley
Jun 14, 2017
Tom Max "Red" Yardley passed away June 14, 2017 at the age of 87 in Clute, Texas. Tom was born January 8, 1930 to William and Genette (Nixon) Yardley in Hext, Texas. Tom grew up in Aransas Pass, Texas where he learned to fish and shrimp with his family. He traveled all over the place going from state to...
Robert Carmichael
Jun 12, 2017
Robert Earl Carmichael, 62 passed away June 12, 2017. He was born March 30, 1955 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He is preceded in death by his sister, Earleen Cady and father, B.F. Courson. He is survived by his son, Bobby Richard Carmichael (Melissa) of Santa Fe, Texas; daughters, Lana Gibson (Wayne) of Pearland, Texas, Amanda Carmichael of Portland, Texas;...
Odilia Fuentes
Jun 11, 2017
Odilia Fuentes, 95, passed away June 11, 2017. She was born December 13, 1921 in Aransas Pass, Texas to Santos and Paula Lamas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Fuentes; daughter, Pauline Ybarra; grandson, Nathan Fuentes and son-in-law, Jesus Rodriquez. She is survived by her sons, Jesus Fuentes, Jr. (Elva), Antonio Fuentes (Della) of Aransas Pass,...
Elton Winton
Jun 5, 2017
Elton L. Winton, 88, passed away on June 5, 2017 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on December 6, 1928 in Bowie, Texas to Luke and Susannah Elizabeth Winton. Elton is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his son, Mark Winton (Kim) of Port Aransas, Texas; daughters, Sherry L. Musick (Mike) of Corpus Christi,...
Glenda Burdick
Jun 2, 2017
Former Rockport Mayor Glenda Burdick, 82, passed away June 2, 2017 at her home in Rockport, TX. She was born Dec. 11, 1934 in Winnsboro, TX to Mary Lou and Thomas Ellis Brown. She held secretarial jobs in Dallas from 1952 to 1957 and from 1957 to 1961 she was administrative assistant to the director of parks and recreation...

Estella Rodriquez
Jun 2, 2017
Estella Rodriquez, 68 passed away June 2, 2017. She was born August 4, 1948 in Aransas Pass, Texas to Juan and Paulina Vasquez Rodriquez. She is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Abelardo, Richard and Jesus Rodriquez. She is survived by her sons, Jesse Rodriquez, David Rodriquez; brother, John Henry Rodriquez (Janie) all of Aransas Pass; sisters,...
Alfredo Posas, Jr.
Jun 1, 2017
Alfredo Posas, Jr., 78 passed away June 1, 2017. He was born August 2, 1938 in Ricardo, Texas. He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria L. Posas; father, Alfredo Posas, Sr.; mother and step-father, Luisa and Frank Quintanilla; sister, Guadalupe Christian; Celia Carrillo. He is survived by his son, Benito Posas (Esther); daughters, Hilda Milhalco (David), Noelia...
Rosa Rodriguez
May 31, 2017
Rosa Castillo Rodriguez, age 79, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2017. Rosa was born on August 28, 1937 in Harlingen, Texas to Jesusa and Juan Castillo. Our Mom was a sweet, loving and compassionate woman. She is preceded in death by her son, Guadalupe "Lupio" Rodriguez, her mother, Jesusa Castillo, her brother, Israel "Palato" Castillo and granddaughter, Felicia...
Robert Mcdonald Iii
May 29, 2017
Robert Burns McDonald III, 67, passed away at his home on the Lamar Peninsula on May 29, 2017 with his wife and daughter at his side. Robert was born in El Campo, Texas on February 9, 1950, the only child of Velma Jo Joiner McDonald and Robert Burns McDonald, Jr. After graduating from Gregory-Portland H.S. in 1968, he attended...
James Bartley
May 29, 2017
Born James Arnold Bartley on November 12, 1934 and on April 28, 2017 he went to his heavenly home. He was born at home in Cleveland, Ohio to Carl Jackson and Elberta McClain Bartley. After graduating from Pharma High School he enlisted in the U S Navy and proudly served for 24 years. He was a structural mechanic and...