Obituaries

May 11, 2023

Dan Shelton, age 99, passed awayMay11, in Rockport, Texas. The second of three children, Dan was born March 26, 1924 in Austin, Texas to John and Katherine (Cavett) Shelton. He graduated from Austin High Scholl and was attending St. Edwards University when entered what is now the U.S. Air Force. He owned and operated several businesses in...

May 10, 2023

D. Michael Hunter passed away on May 10, 2023, in Rockport, Texas, leaving a legacy of professional and personal accomplishments. Born to Grace M. and Don M. Hunter on August 21, 1942, in Texas City, Mike spent his teenage years working at various summer jobs, including a position at Texas City National Bank. Mentored by the bank's Chairman of the...

May 10, 2023

James Jeffers, 78, beloved Father and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on May 10, 2023. He entered this world on September 11, 1944 in Memphis Texas, born to father Johnnie Monroe Jeffers and mother Nettie Jeffers. He is survived by his Son Don Jeffers , Granddaughter Emeri Jeffers, Grandson Jordan Jeffers and Sister Joyce Patterson. James...

May 9, 2023

Sherman Dean King went home to heaven on May 9, 2023 at age 83. He was born in Wharton, Texas and graduated from W. B. Ray High School in Corpus Christi. He later joined the United States Army. He married Jenny Adela Karel in 1964. As a young man, Sherman enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing softball, and hunting, fishing and...

May 8, 2023

Kendall D. Boyce, age 58, of Rockport,  passed away May 8, 2023 in Corpus Christi. Kendall was born in Amarillo, Texas  on October 2, 1964 to Marshall T. and Mary I. Boyce. Kendall was a production operator in the oil and gas industry for many years, he loved fishing and above all else cherished his family. Kendall was preceded...

May 8, 2023

Hector Manuel Torres passed away unexpectedly on May 8, 2023 at the age of 63. Hector was born to Candelario and Guadalupe Torres and raised in Rockport, Texas. He was a graduate of Rockport-Fulton High School. He retired from HEB after 44 years of faithful service. He was an avid model airplane, ship, and military vehicle builder and had...

May 7, 2023

ROBERT (BOB) E. SMITH passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, May 7, 2023 at his home in Goliad, Texas at the age of 91. To say that he was loved would be an understatement.

Bob was born on December 22, 1931 in Willacy County (Lyford), Texas to Fain and Estella (Young) Smith. He was the second child...

May 7, 2023

Sandra Starr Denton (Tyler)

Sandra Starr Denton, a resident of Taft, TX, passed away on May 7, 2023, at the age of 75 after a long illness. She was born on September 25, 1947, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Sandra was preceded in death by her grandmother and grandfather, Martha and Archie Blanscet, as well as her mother, Bettye Blanscet.

Sandra...

May 7, 2023

Rockport, Texas

Roy Glen Taylor passed away on May 7, 2023. He was 69 years old. He was born June 4, 1953 in Amarillo, Texas to Weldon and Sylvia Taylor.

Roy worked as a Master Plumber, and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. He enjoyed family get-togethers.

He is preceded in death by...

May 4, 2023

We Celebrate the life of Etelvina Estrella Huerta, affectionately known as Tina Huerta, who passed away on May 4th, 2023. She was born on March 28th, 1942 in Mexico. She lived most of her life in Rockport, TX. and retired from ACISD. Tina was 81 years old when she passed away.

Tina had a passion for gardening...

May 4, 2023

Russel Joseph Galjour (Buddy), 82, passed away on May 4, 2023. He was born to Oscar and Hilda Galjour in Morgan City, Louisiana, on April 24, 1941. Buddy was surrounded by his loving family and lifelong friends during his last days as we said our goodbyes.

Buddy is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Hilda...

May 4, 2023

David Lee Boyer, 70, of Rockport, Texas passed away suddenly on May 4, 2023. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 6, 1952. David graduated from Topeka High School and attended the University of Kansas.

He was married to Judieth Anthes Boyer on September 8, 1976. David worked as a Warehouse Manager, Real Estate Agent and...

May 3, 2023

Aransas Pass, Texas

Jason John Torres went home with Jesus Christ his Savior on May 3, 2023. Jason was born in Aransas Pass, Texas on September 9, 1984, to Arnulfo “Ernie” and Olivia Torres, where he was raised in a Christian home.

Jason is preceded to heaven by his mother, Olivia Montez Torres.

Survived...

May 3, 2023

Suzanne Thomas Cotton

December 19, 1954 – May 3, 2023

We Celebrate the life of Suzanne Thomas Cotton who passed away after a short battle with lung cancer on May 3, 2023. She was born December 19, 1954, the youngest of five, to Kenneth and Mary Ann Thomas in McAllen Texas. When she was twelve, they moved from McAllen, Texas...

May 2, 2023

Michael Augustus Hill, 81, of Rockport, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

He was born in Hobart, Oklahoma on May 5, 1941. He married Judy Hill in 1967 and spent 25 years in the Army. After retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel, he became a math teacher in Rockport, Texas, and...

May 2, 2023

Max Moore Slaughter

November 1, 1937 – May 2, 2023

Max Slaughter left this world to join the Lord and Frankie in the early morning hours of May 2nd, 2023.

Max was born on November 1, 1937 in Laredo, Texas to Steven Alva Slaughter and Nettie May Moore.

On February 22nd,...

May 2, 2023

Rockport, Texas

We just lost a special loving and caring man. Gary Lee Billy (August 30, 1955 - May 2, 2023) was born and raised in Austin, TX and attended Crockett High School. He joined the Navy and proudly served his country for 8 years and was a Vietnam Veteran.  One of his passions was helping all service...

Apr 30, 2023

Michael McDonald of Converse, Texas, died unexpectedly on April 30, 2023, at the age of 64. Mike was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, attended John Marshall High School and lived in Bexar County all of his life. His entire career was spent working in avionics with his most recent position at SA Aerospace as an avionics supervisor....

Apr 30, 2023

In loving memory of our mother, Patricia (Pat) Ann DeJean, who passed away peacefully on April 30, 2023 in Rockport, Texas surrounded by her family.

Pat was the devoted wife of Prescott Louis DeJean Jr. and loving mother of Andre Pierre DeJean Sr., Prescott Louis DeJean III, Kim Douglas DeJean, and Jon Drew DeJean. She will be...

Apr 30, 2023

Ruth Ann Crawford passed away on April 30, 2023. She was known to everyone as Sister Crawford.

She had such a beautiful laugh and was always laughing. She had such a giving spirit and will forever remain in the hearts of her family and Friends. Ruth Ann Davis was born January 3, 1932, to Andrew Pickin Davis...