Obituaries

Jan 31, 2022

Bobby Lawrence Close Sr, 81, of Rockport, Texas, passed away on January 31, 2022. He was born on February 02, 1940 in Austwell, Texas to Longley Robert Close and Mary Margaret Close (Mayse).

Bobby is preceded in death by his parents and son Bobby L. Jr.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife of...

Jan 31, 2022

Victoria Zapata Acosta,83, of Taft, Texas passed away on January 31, 2022.

Victoria was born on January 12, 1939, to Simon and Guadalupe (Ramirez) Zapata in Kosciusko, Texas. Victoria was lifelong resident of Taft, Texas. She was a homemaker and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend who will be missed dearly by all who...

Jan 29, 2022

Ralph Owen Morris, 87 passed away January 29, 2022. He was born May 13, 1934 in Columbus, Georgia to Roy Collins Morris and Ruth Daniel Morris. He proudly served in the Unites States Coast Guard for 21 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bernice Elizabeth Morris; daughter, Darlene Ann Ventiquattro.

He...

Jan 27, 2022

Sylvia Rodriguez, 73, of Rockport, Texas passed away on January 27, 2022. She was born on March 25, 1948, in Taft, Texas to Candido Trevino Sr. and Jesusa Weser Trevino.

Sylvia is preceded in death by her son Jesus Jr.; her parents; three brothers, Candido Trevino Jr., Pablo Trevino, Alfredo Trevino; a sister, Guadalupe Green.

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Jan 27, 2022

Javier Navarro, 59, of Aransas Pass, Texas passed away on January 27, 2022. He was born on September 14, 1962 in El Paso, Texas to Iderfonso Navarro and Delia Navarro (Balentine).

Javier is preceded in death by his father Idefonso Navarro and a stepson Eddie Diaz.

Left to...

Jan 26, 2022

Frances Joann Hill, 93, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother met her heavenly Savior on January 26, 2022. She was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on July 8, 1928. She attended Baylor University for two years where she met her husband, Roger Hill (deceased on May 5, 2021. They were married on Nov. 26, 1949, for 71 years. She...

Jan 24, 2022

James Edward Grubba, 76, of Montrose, Michigan passed away on January 24, 2022.  He was born on August 6, 1945, to Raymond J. Grubba and Jean Helen Grubba (Griffith).

James is preceded in death by his wife Margret Grubba and his parents.

James is survived by his son Jim Grubba (Lisa) from Montrose, Michigan; a...

Jan 23, 2022

Rose Qualls Bishop died January 23, 2022, in Bee Cave, TX at the age of 88. She was born Rose Merle Qualls on April 18, 1933, in Washington County, Arkansas. She was one of four children born to Ambrose and Della Napier Qualls. In 1947 she would meet Alton Ray Bishop while he was on leave from the Navy...

Jan 23, 2022

Jason Royce Shannon, Born February 8, 1988, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Rhonda Lynn Shannon and James Royce Shannon, departed this world January 23, 2022. Jason resided in Ingleside, TX, but grew up in Rockport, TX.

Anyone that knew Jason would know he had a good heart and could make anyone laugh; he certainly was the life...

Jan 22, 2022

Megan Rae McDonald, 38, of Ingleside, passed away on January 22, 2022. She was born on October 16,1983 to Norman Glenn McDonald and Judy A. McDonald (Keese).

Megan is preceded in death by her brother Jacob McDonald.

Megan is survived by her two daughter Tayen Bliss of Ingleside, Memphis Buckner of Ingleside; her parents Norman...

Jan 21, 2022

Peter Tycho Burke passed at the age of 75 on January 21, 2022, in Rockport, Texas during a battle with health concerns and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Peter was born November 4, 1946, in Boston, Massachusetts, where he attended school before setting out to travel the world.

A world traveler in early life, Peter settled into life...

Jan 21, 2022

Aransas Pass, Texas

Alma Jane Montez, 64 passed away January 21, 2022. She was born July 31, 1957 in Aransas Pass, Texas. Janie was a lifelong resident of Aransas Pass. She spent her life living and caring for her friends and family. She took great pride giving back to the community by feeding and clothing anyone in need. She would care...

Jan 21, 2022

Michael “Yak” Nesloney passed away peacefully in his sleep early Friday morning, January 21st, at the age of 70.

Dad was born on September 24th, 1951 in San Antonio, TX. He is preceded in death by parents Earnest and Vardell Nesloney and sister Nancy Shellenberger. He is survived by children: Michael, Somer, Courtney, Adam, Zack, and Chance,...

Jan 21, 2022

Deborah Ann Frazier

Deborah was born on March 16th, 1954 in Cleveland Texas. She was adopted by John and Frankie Daves when she was 12 years old.  She entered into Heaven on Friday, January 21, 2022.

She is survived by her husband, Bruce Frazier of Rockport; daughters,  AshLee Williams (Aaron Williams), and Heather Frazier; son: Garrett Frazier,...

Jan 19, 2022

Billie Jean Thomas Obituary

Billie Jean Kelley went to be with her Lord on January 19, 2022. She was 86 years old, born November 7, 1935, in Haskell, Texas to Esto and Golda Kelley.

Billie Jean graduated from high school in Lorenzo, Texas in 1953. She moved to Amarillo, Texas in 1955. Her main passion...

Jan 18, 2022

Nicole “Nikki” Buskey passed away at her home in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was 38.

Nikki was an award-winning environmental reporter and skilled science communicator. She was a devoted daughter and sister. She was an indispensable friend. An intuitive storyteller. An unparalleled wit. Her death comes as a terrible shock to all who knew and loved her....

Jan 18, 2022

Gary Wayne Dwiggins, 60, of Aransas Pass, passed away on January 18, 2022. Gary was born on January 31, 1961, to William Stewart Dwiggins and Virginia Dwiggins (Owens). Gary was a Captain of the Sydney Rae with many years of experience and enjoyed his Job. Gary was loved by all he met for his loving and giving heart and never...

Jan 18, 2022

Stephen Robert Long was born on a farm in Kosciusko County, Indiana on March 3, 1933 and was the third son. He graduated from Purdue University with a BS in Science in 1955. After 6 months with Bethlehem Steel, he served three years in the Air Force as a navigator. He returned to Bethlehem and worked in New York City and...

Jan 15, 2022

Jerry Patrick Gransden passed away on the morning of January 15, 2022 from cancer. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 15, 1942 to Patrick and Mable Gransden. He was proud to serve in the US Air Force for 20 years. He went on to work with General Dynamics and finally retiring from Lockheed Martin.

He...

Jan 14, 2022

Wes Alan Bracht, 44 passed away January 14, 2022. He was born October 7, 1977 in Corpus Christi, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his father, Alan Campbell Bracht.

He is survived by his son, Tyler Andrew Bracht of Denver, CO; mother, Fabin Miller (Chuck) of Rockport, TX; sister, Angela Raye Bracht of Rockport,...