Obituaries

Dec 9, 2019

Laurel Diane Varnon, age 73, of Rockport, Texas passed away Monday morning, December 9, 2019.  She was born in Marysville, CA to Robert and Reba Nase.  Laurel was preceded in death by her brother, Ralph Nase, and is survived by her husband, Charlie Varnon of Rockport; daughter, Shannon Parong of Virginia; two grandsons, Charlie and Peter Parong;...

Dec 9, 2019

Belen Ramirez, 85, was called to her eternal resting place on December 9, 2019. She was born January 27, 1934 in Portland, Texas to Felipe and Eva Villa.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ricardo Ramirez; son, Ricardo Ramirez, Jr.; grandson, Diego Ramirez, Jr.; 7 brothers and 2 sisters.

She is survived by...

Dec 7, 2019

Rockport, Texas

Enedelia Salazar passed away on December 7, 2019. She was 83 years old. Enedelia was born on April 30, 1936 to Pedro and Andrea De Leon in Los Ramones, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.

Enedelia was always concerned for children's wellbeing. She always wanted to know where they were and that they were safe. She...

Dec 6, 2019

Don Mercer, of Rockport, TX passed away unexpectedly at the age of 50 on December 6, 2019. During this very sad time, Don is survived by his wife, Karen Mercer, his children, Kristi Mercer, Ashley Mercer and Nikki Mercer, his mother, Christine Rosenberg, his father, Arnold Mercer, his 4 grandchildren, Mayson, Brooklyn, Kinsley and Harley and brother, Michael Mercer....

Dec 5, 2019

Vickey Sue Berry, 64, went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2019. She was born on August 9, 1955 in Corpus Christi, Texas to parents Syble and Harold Walton.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 37½ years, Tom Berry; Vickey’s sisters, Pat, Carolyn, Mary and Doris, along with many nieces, nephews...

Dec 4, 2019

Tony John Galindo, 66, passed away on December 4, 2019. He was born December 29, 1952 in Rockport, Texas to Guadalupe and Vincenta Galindo.

He is survived by his loving wife, Essie Galindo of Rockport; son, Richard Galindo of Corpus Christi; daughters, April McKnight (Moses) and Lauren Galindo of Austin; brothers, Manuel Galindo (Esther) of Harlingen, Armando Galindo...

Nov 30, 2019

David John Picou passed away on November 30, 2019 at his Aransas Pass residence. David was born August 2, 1951 to Herbert and Ruby Picou. He was 68 years old.

David is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Pamela Picou; his two daughters, Kelsey Picou and Kerry...

Nov 29, 2019

Jo Ann (Baily) Cory, age 88, of Rockport, Texas passed away, Friday, November 27th, 2019.

Preceded in death by her parents, Foster and Doris (Maytubby) Baily, her husband William (Bill) Cory and her son, Scott.  She is survived by her son, Mark Cory his wife Charlotte, and three grandchildren; Matthew, Sarah and Stephanie.

Jo Ann...

Nov 27, 2019

Terence Allen Ross, 78 passed away on November 27, 2019. He was born February 2, 1941 in Clyde, Texas to Ted and Ozella Hatley Ross.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Gwenda "Elaine" Ross of Rockport; sons, Roger Caluette (Pattie) and Richard Caluette of Colorado Springs, Colorado;...

Nov 26, 2019

Corpus Christi, Texas

Thelma Faye Chappell passed away on November 26, 2019. She was 76 years old. Thelma was born on July 6, 1943.

Thelma loved many things; things like western dancing, sewing and quilting as she made all her husband’s western shirts.

Preceded in death by her parents, Rena and Ozyous Chauvin...

Nov 26, 2019

Evelyn Louise Davis, age 96, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home, November 26, 2019. She was a beloved mother, granny, sister, and friend to all who knew her. Evelyn was born to the late Willy Dayton and Sadie Mae Weir in Meridian, Mississippi on August 7, 1923. One of seven kids, Evelyn was raised in...

Nov 25, 2019

Ingleside, Texas

Benjamin “Bennie” Walter Diegel peacefully went home to join our Heavenly Father on November 25, 2019 at the age of 75 years old. Bennie was born on July 30, 1944 to Herman Joseph “Mutt” and Ellen Dicksie Diegel in Corpus Christi, Texas. He attended school in Ingleside, Texas and graduated from Ingleside High School in...

Nov 25, 2019

Rockport, Texas

Donald Wayne Chapman passed away on November 25, 2019. He was 77 years old. Donald was born on September 20, 1942 to Pete and Alice Chapman in Houston, TX.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Tom and Buddy; three sisters, Virginia, Arnita, and Patricia.

She is survived...

Nov 25, 2019

Donald W Chapman, 77, of Rockport, Texas passed into eternal rest Monday, November 25, 2019 after an illness.

Don was born September 20, 1942 in Houston, Texas to Pete Rowe Chapman and Alice Augusta Hurt Chapman. On May 20, 1963, he married Iris Gene Pendergraft Chapman. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Alice...

Nov 24, 2019

Son, friend, husband, father. All of these words can be used to describe the man known as Thomas Duane Bryant and tell the story of the wonderfully rich life he led. Tom came into the world on October 8, 1954 with a story on his lips and almost immediately became friends with everyone he met. Tom, son of Calvin...

Nov 24, 2019

Beverly Jean Owens, 92, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. Beverly Jean was born in Yoakum, Texas on March 6, 1927. She married James Wayne Waddell Jr. on June 21, 1947. They were happily married for 26 years and raised two boys, Ronnie...

Nov 24, 2019

Michael Shane Garrett, 61, passed away on November 24, 2019. He was born on July 7, 1958.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Margaret Garrett; father, Joe Garrett; mother, Sue Garrett and sister, Patricia Shedd.

Michael is survived by his wife, Shelly Garrett; daughters, Melissa Garrett, Sara (Kevin) Olkowski and family,...

Nov 24, 2019

Bob L. Bailey of Rockport, Texas passed from this earthly life on November 24, 2019, at 85 years of age.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Dorothy; son, Bill Bailey and his wife, Chrissy; daughters, Nancy Cooper and her husband, Jim, Holli Thomas and her husband Bob; son-in-law, Dave Hudek. Bob also...