Obituaries

Nov 2, 2019

Thomas "Tom" Lory Heffernan, 84, of Rockport, Texas was called home to the Lord on November 2, 2019. Tom was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, went to high school in Houston, and graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1958 with a degree in Zoology. Upon graduation, he began working for the Coastal Fisheries Branch of the Texas Parks...

Oct 30, 2019

October 30, 2019 Mary Ann Russell went home to be with Jesus. She loved Elvis, red lipstick and dangly earrings but mostly she loved her family. Her daughter, granddaughters, and great granddaughters were what she lived for everyday. They were the light of her life. She loved the Lord with all her heart and followed him for most of...

Oct 28, 2019

Stephen Thomas Jureski, born November 3, 1943 in San Antonio, TX, and a long-time resident of Rockport, TX, has passed away this week at his home.

He is survived by his brother, Mark David Jureski of San Antonio, and his many nieces and nephews, Georgia Roberts, Bernie Jureski, Russell Foreman, Eleanor Nelson, Maureen Anderson, Leon Jureski, Nadine...

Oct 27, 2019

Thomas Kitchens of Rockport, Texas passed away on October 27, 2019. He was born August 21, 1956 in Kermit, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Carrie Witt.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Cynthia Ann Metzler; daughters, Tommi Leigh Kitchens, China Nichole Kitchens, Destiny Monette Kitchens; father, Malcolm Thomas Kitchens; brother, Larry...

Oct 26, 2019

Russell Louis Granier passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on October 26, 2019 at the age of 87. He was born October 7, 1932 in Berwick, Louisiana, to Leonard and Bertha Verette Granier. He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a long time member of Landmark Apostolic...

Oct 21, 2019

Diane Sturm Austin, dearly loved by family and friends, died peacefully at home in Rockport on October 21, 2019. She was 88. Born in Los Angeles on September 1, 1931 to Andrew and Lorena Sturm, she grew up in North Hollywood, California, where she met and married Bob Austin in 1950. They were married 68 years. She was preceded...

Oct 21, 2019

Mrs. Olivia Torres, 68 of Aransas Pass, Texas peacefully passed away October 21, 2019.

Mrs. Torres was born April 4, 1951 in Ingleside, Texas to Desiderio and Teofila Montez. She was preceded in death by her parents, Desiderio and Teofila Montez as well as her sisters, Lilia and Emma Montez all of Ingleside, and her long time...

Oct 21, 2019

Damian Michio Dragon passed away on October 21, 2019. He was 21 years old. Damian was born on March 29, 1998 to Sara Dragon.

Damian was a kind and loving person. He would light up the room as soon as he entered. His heart was bigger than the universe. He is no longer by our side but forever...

Oct 21, 2019

Fulton, Texas

Richard ‘Dick’ Blaine Bowman, 70, of Fulton, TX, passed away Monday October 21st, 2019 at the Bay Area Hospital in Corpus Christi, TX following a three-year battle with Mesothelioma. The way he battled this incurable cancer is exactly how he lived his life: he hoped for the best, fought with everything he had,...

Oct 20, 2019

Alby Godinich, 79, passed away at his home in Rockport, Texas on October 20, 2019.

Visitation will begin at 6:00p.m and conclude at 8:00p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 10:00a.m. Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at the Charlie Marshall Funeral Home with Fr. Ray Yrlas, Jr. officiating. Burial will...

Oct 18, 2019

Rockport, Texas Cecil W. Thorn, 87, a resident of White Rock, New Mexico, passed awat peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2019 in Rockport, Texas. he was preceded in death by his parents Fred and May Thorn; brothers, Keith, Linus, Louis; son, Cecil W. Thorn Jr. and daughter, Tammy Thorn Ledford.

Cecil served his country in the U.S....

Oct 17, 2019

Port Aransas, Texas

Thomas Scot Abrahamson passed away on October 17, 2019. He was born in Renton, Washington on November 12, 1958 to Norman and Carol Abrahamson. Thomas is survived by his loving wife of nineteen years, Sharon Abrahamson; his son, Taylor Abrahamson; his brother, Timothy Abrahamson(Dawn); his sister, Tammi Dunlap(Brian); and his parents Norman and Carol...

Oct 15, 2019

Aransas Pass,

Larry R. Callison (Hop),74, passed away on October 15, 2019.He was born on March 23, 1945.Larry was raised in Aransas Pass by his parents, the late Harry R. Callison and Martha Jane Callison.  Larry was a blessing to all who met him.  He had a big heart and always wanted to help others....

Oct 15, 2019

Richard Walter Friesenhahn, 91, was called home on October 15, 2019. He entered this world on September 1, 1928 in Pawnee, TX, born to Richard and Guadalupe Friesenhahn. Richard proudly served in the Army from 1952 - 1954.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Minnie D. Friesenhahn and granddaughter, Michelle Friesenhahn.

He leaves behind...

Oct 14, 2019

Elaine Elliott Faulkner-Overturf, daughter of Olie and Flora Elliott, passed away peacefully on October 14th, 2019 at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston following a stroke. She graduated from Austin High School in 1955 and Business College in Houston, Texas. She was a businesswoman well ahead of her time. Elaine moved to Rockport, Texas from Houston and lived...

Oct 13, 2019

Mary Ruth Blackwell, 89, of Roland, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 in her home.  She was born in Gulf, Texas to Alva and Clarinda (Branstetter) Dervage.  She was a graduate of S.W. Texas State College and was an elementary school teacher.  She was a musician at First Baptist Church of Houston and a member of First Baptist Church of...

Oct 12, 2019

Martha Rae Reeves, 76 passed away October 12, 2019. She was born March 7, 1943 in Aransas Pass, Texas to Marcus Ray St. Clair and Pearl Stroud St. Clair.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, David Lee Reeves; brother, George St. Clair.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her sons, David...

Oct 11, 2019

Dorothy Mae Hodge, 80 went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 11, 2019. She was born July 5, 1939 and raised in Wellington, Texas. She moved to Aransas Pass in 1965. She worked 10 years at Little Bob’s Restaurant and she also worked at APISD for 25 years.

She is preceded in death by...

Oct 10, 2019

Rockport, Texas

William Kelly Wright Jr., passed away on October 10, 2019. He was 59 years old. William was born on November 24, 1959 to Lela and William.

William was a tug boat captain for over 20 years and loved the water and also enjoyed surfing the water. He was free spirited and played the...

Oct 10, 2019

Rockport, Texas

Janis Ann Stephens passed away at her Rockport residence on October 10, 2019. She was 76 years old. Janis was born in Gulfport, Mississippi on August 17, 1943 to Orvan and Delma Jones.

Janis is preceded in death by her parents, and her brother; Norman K. Jones.

She is survived by...