Recent Obituaries

Apr 28, 2023

James Lee Richter, 70, passed away unexpectedly April 28, 2023 at his home in George West, Texas.

Born on May 9, 1952 in Beeville, Texas, James, known by many as Jimmy or Buffalo, lived a life full of hard work and determination. For most of his life, you could find Buffalo behind the wheel hauling all sorts...

Apr 28, 2023

Thomas Arthur Edwards, Jr., arrived in heaven on April 28, 2023, at 81 years of age.

Arthur was born on December 10, 1941 to Thomas Arthur Edwards, Sr. and Berniece Williamson Edwards in Pettus, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Judy Rice Edwards; his sisters, Ruthie Edwards Caron and...

Apr 27, 2023

It is with sadness that the family of Deanna “Dee” Sue (McClendon) Kimes announces her unexpected passing on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at her home in Beeville, Texas. She was 68.

Dee was born Sept. 8, 1954, in McAllen, Texas, to William Thomas McClendon and Helen Loraine (Pauley) McClendon. She was a member of Cadiz Baptist Church...

Apr 25, 2023

Jesus Martinez Olivarez, 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Beeville, Texas on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

Jesus was born July 2, 1946, in Mathis to Benancio and Leonarda (Martinez) Olivarez. He married Epifania Garza on March 23, 1966, and was employed as a welder in the oil and gas industry. He was a member of...

Apr 25, 2023

Manuela (Barrios) Cantu, 89, of Three Rivers, Texas, passed away during the early hours of Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

Manuelita, as she was lovingly known, was born June 17, 1933, in Karnes City, Texas to Herminio Barrios and Pasquela (Gonzalez) Barrios. She married Claudio Cantu Sr. on January 6, 1952. She was a homemaker and dedicated mother...

Apr 23, 2023

John Gary Weber, beloved husband and father, passed away April 23, 2023, surrounded by his family at his home in George West, Texas. He was 90 years old.

John was born Dec. 22, 1932 in Perry, Oklahoma, to John Francis and Dovie (Shea) Weber. He was a 1950 graduate of Lovington High School in Lovington, New Mexico. He...

Apr 16, 2023

Jack Reece Seals, Sr., 91, died at home in Beeville, Texas April 16, 2023.

Jack was born November 5th, 1931 in Breckenridge, Texas, the eldest of three sons of Lowell and Ella Seals. He graduated from Reagan County High School at Big Lake, Texas in 1949 and attended Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde, Texas from 1949-1951...

Apr 4, 2023

Rodney Graham Lynch, 77, of Beeville, Texas, passed away on April 4, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas.

Rodney was born in Corpus Christi on Feb. 10, 1946 to Bobby D. Lynch and Wanda Mae (Graham) Lynch. He attended Calallen High School and received his Bachelor of Science in Education with a minor in agriculture from Texas A&I...

Apr 2, 2023

David Kimball Clark, 26, of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of Beeville, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023.

Kimball was born October 7, 1996 in Corpus Christi to Samuel George Clark and Cynthia Diane (Reese) Clark. He was a 2015 graduate of Clark Home School and furthered his education by attending Coastal Bend College and Tarleton State University....

Apr 1, 2023

It is with sadness that the family of Mr. Cruz Cruz announces his unexpected passing on Saturday, April 1, 2023. He was 66.

Cruz was born June 14, 1956 in Kenedy, Texas to Paulo and Ausencion (Reyna) Cruz. He was a 1974 graduate of Three Rivers High School and later joined the U.S. Army where he retired...

Apr 1, 2023

Mary Lou (West) Ruesch passed away on April 1, 2023, at the age of 80 in College Station, Texas. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Lester West and Bonnie Williams West; her loving husband, Thomas Ruesch; her daughter, Rochelle Moore; and brother, William...

Mar 26, 2023

Rose Ann Davis passed away on March 26, 2023, at the age of 87 in San Antonio, Texas. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and loved ones.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Isidore F. Karcher and Anna Hathaway Karcher; her loving husband, Ernest V. Davis; her daughter, Barbara Davis Downing; and nine...

Mar 25, 2023

Hunter Hill Firchow, 43, passed away on March 25, 2023 at his home in Three Rivers, TX.

Hunter was born in Denver, CO on May 8, 1979 to Eric Firchow and June Hill. He graduated from Cherry Creek High School in 1998. His son, Greyson, was born in 2006. He loved him with all his heart. He...

Mar 18, 2023

Bernard Raymond Bednorz, 88, a lifelong resident of George West, Texas, passed away in the comfort of his home on March 18, 2023.

Bernard was born January 2, 1935 in George West to Elias and Elizabeth (Dworaczyk) Bednorz. He was a 1953 graduate of George West High School and on February 6, 1957, he married Margaret Ann...

Mar 17, 2023

Henry Reinhold Schirmer passed away March 17, 2023 at the age of 87.

Henry was born September 4, 1935, near Woodsboro, Texas to Herman and Florine (Schwierzke) Schirmer. He married Patsy Gray on December 31, 1952. He served in Korea during the Korean Conflict. Henry and Patsy moved to Clareville Community in December 1958 where they began...

Mar 10, 2023

Georgia Louise Brzozowski, 70, of Fredericksburg, Texas, passed away on March 10, 2023.

Georgia was born on September 27, 1952 to Woodrow W. and Alva L. Davis in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was a 1970 graduate of Ray High School and married Gerald Wayne Brzozowski on February 14, 1985 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was a member...

Mar 7, 2023

Ada Elizabeth Pumphrey Villines of Tuleta, Texas passed away on March 7, 2023.

Ada “Elizabeth” was born on March 8, 1938, to Aaron and Ella Pumphrey in Taylor, Texas. She grew up on the plains of west Texas in the little patriotic rural town known as Old Glory. After graduating from Old Glory High School, she studied...

Mar 7, 2023

Marlin Williamson Shears, 88, of Beeville, Texas, entered into eternal rest on March 7, 2023. The oldest of three children, he was born December 31, 1934, in Anadarko, Oklahoma to Theodore and Mildred (Dahlenberg) Shears. He retired from NAS Chase Field where he served as the academic training officer. His first assignment at the base was that of a...

Mar 4, 2023

ADCS (Ret) Leonel Mendoza, 83, of Beeville, Texas, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home.

Leonel was born July 21, 1939 in Edinburg to Pedro and Berta (Guzman) Mendoza. He was a graduate of Edinburg High School in 1958 and earned an associate’s degree from Bee County College. He...

Mar 3, 2023

Debra Ann Trbula, 65, of Oakville, Texas, passed away on March 3, 2023. She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Ossie Mae Spears and Henrietta Colle on March 6, 1957.  She attended High School in George West, Texas. Debbie moved to Corpus Christi as a young adult and worked as a General Manager for various restaurants and clubs...