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Josie Carrillo - October 28, 1944 - April 21, 2022

Departed: 04/21/2022 (Beeville)

Obituary Preview: Loving mother Josie Carrillo, 77, of San Antonio and formerly of Beeville, Texas, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022.

Josie was born Oct. 28, 1944 in Pettus, Texas, to Manuela (Castro) and Jose Esparza Carrillo. She pursued a career in nursing and earned her LVN license to fulfill her dream of caring for those in need. In addition to caring for others, her passion was taking care of her family and friends. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuela and Jose Carrillo; and half-brother, Jesse Perales.

Survivors include her children, Pete (Yvonne) Meza, Belinda (John) Hudson and Roland (Joy) Perez; grandchildren, Melissa Padilla, Theresa Weeks, Hayden Perez, Alec Meza, Andrew Meza, Chloe Mann, Casey Mann, Carey Mann, Codey Mann, Aaron Hudson and Lauren Hudson; great-grandchildren, Haylei, Hayden, Eliora, Elijah, Lily, Joshua, Jason, Alamia, Samantha, Baylee and Kye; a brother, Domingo (Donna) Carrillo of Kingsville; and half-siblings, Janie Perales, Alicia Perales and Alex Perales.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 28, at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home followed by burial at the Pettus Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Pete Meza, Roland Perez, John Hudson, Alec Meza, Andrew Meza and Hayden Perez.

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Mary Lea Johnson - March 24, 1939 - April 11, 2022

Departed: 04/11/2022 (Beeville)

Obituary Preview: Mary Lea (Henry) Johnson, 83, of Beeville, Texas passed away Monday, April 11, 2022.

Mary was born March 24, 1939, in Beeville, Texas to Clarence "C.D." and Mary (Kirkpatrick) Henry. She was a 1956 graduate of A.C. Jones High School and later chose a career in the medical field which was dear to her heart. After working several different jobs, she retired with the Texas Department of Health as a clerk. She was an active and faithful member of First Baptist Church. Mary’s kind and sweet personality brought much joy to family and friends especially in song. In addition to singing, she also enjoyed sewing, knitting and dancing.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, C.D. and Mary Henry; one son, Glen Alan Webb; her husband, John Wayne Johnson; four brothers, Ray, Sherrod “WyJoe”, David and Fred Henry; and two sisters, Betty Robinson and Aileen Owen.

Survivors include two sons, Richard “Rick” (Sheila) Webb Jr. and David Webb, both of Beeville; five grandchildren, Lori Webb of Beeville, Bryan Webb of Round Rock and David, Adam and Meagan Webb; one sister, Alma Doubrava of Beeville; and several nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Traylor officiating. Afterward, family and friends are invited to a reception in the First Baptist Church Activities Center to celebrate Mary’s life and visit with family.

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Jean Turner - October 21, 1934 - April 11, 2022

Departed: 04/11/2022 (Beeville)

Obituary Preview: Verna “Jean” Borchers Billings Turner, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 11, 2022, after enjoying a life full of love.

Jean was born on October 21, 1934, to Edmond and Mamie Borchers in Beeville, Texas and raised by Lloyd and Fritzie Billings of Beeville. She graduated with honors from A.C. Jones High School in Beeville in 1953. While in school, she became the Drum Major for the Trojan Band and was a star basketball and volleyball player. She has remained close friends with the Class of ‘53 throughout her life.

After graduation, Jean married Roscoe James Turner, Jr. from Pawnee, Texas, and was married to him for 53 years. They were blessed with three children who became the center of their life. She taught Sunday School, Bible School and was involved in church activities at the First United Methodist Church in Beeville. She was a Girl Scout Leader, a Cub Scout Leader and President of the PTA in Corpus Christi.

Jean loved being a homemaker and she always welcomed friends and family into her home. Her home was filled with warmth and kindness and her children and their friends congregated there. Her life was filled with music, friends and laughter. She also enjoyed the sanctity of a beautiful yard and an organized home. We will miss her greatly.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe James Turner, Jr., her birth parents, the parents who raised her and her siblings from both families.

She is survived by her children, Debra Jean Turner Shumate and Ron Byrn of Orange Grove, Sharon Ann Turner Billings and her husband David Clark Billings of Robstown, and Scott Edward Turner and his wife Karla Rader Turner of Bryan. Jean is also survived by three granddaughters, Amy Lynn Shumate Segovia of Corpus Christi and Sarah Kathryn Turner and Shannon Elaine Turner, both of College Station; and two great-grandsons, Ivan James Segovia and Nikolai Peter Segovia, both of Corpus Christi. Additionally, Jean is survived by her close friend and companion, LTC Marvin Norwood; and the numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who loved her.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home in Beeville. Dress is casual.

Burial of cremains will follow at Glenwood Cemetery.

For those unable to attend the service, a recording will be posted at https://www.gallowayandsons.com/obituary/Jean-Turner the following day.

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Charles Ray Trlica - January 04, 1954 - April 10, 2022

Departed: 04/10/2022 (Beeville)

Obituary Preview: Charles Ray Trlica, 68, of Beeville, Texas passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022.

Charles was born Jan. 4, 1954 in Sinton to Estella Alfreda (Macha) Trlica and Oscar Frank Trlica. He was a graduate of Sinton High School and Del Mar College. Charles married Carolina Martinez on Nov. 16, 1991 in Beeville. He was an active member of St. James Catholic Church and retired as a correctional officer from the Texas Department of Correctional Justice. He enjoyed cooking and baking, hunting, fishing, barbecuing and being around family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Estella and Oscar Trlica; and his wife, Carolina Trlica, on June 25, 2021.

Survivors include two sisters, Elizabeth “Betty” (Ed) Rotter of Corpus Christi and Margret (Gene) Greene of Lake Jackson; a brother, Gerald (Kelly) Trlica of Kingwood; stepdaughter, Armandina “Dena” (Daniel) Deleon of Cibolo; stepsons, Gilbert “Bobby” (Maria) Silva of Beeville, Silvano (Dora) Silva Jr. of Victoria and Raul (Eufemia “Bebe”) Silva of Port Lavaca; grandchildren, Joe (Marina) Perez of San Antonio, Jenifer Perez of Bastrop, Dorothy (Benjamin) Swchark of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Carolina (Edgar) Alvarado, Christy (David) Gutierrez, Kenneth Zuniga of St. Paul, Minnesota, Kimberly Silva of Victoria, Eric Silva of San Antonio, Erica (Randy) Gonzales and Anthony Silva of Port Lavaca; great-grandchildren, Caitlyn and Emma Perez, Ryan and Noah Swchark, Jazmine, Violet and Robert Alvarado, Damion and Colby Gutierrez, Christopher Silva and Daniel and Aaliyah Gonzales; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at St. James Catholic Church with a Rosary at 10 o’clock and the funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m.

Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Skidmore.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Silva, Raul Silva, Ruben Martinez, Lawrence Neslony, David Hanus and Tommy Macha.

Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Cave, Joe Perez, Willie Keller and Silvano Silva Jr.

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Neal Maddox McBryde - September 16, 1930 - April 03, 2022

Departed: 04/03/2022 (Beeville)

Obituary Preview: Dr. Neal McBryde died April 3, 2022. He was 91 years old.

A viewing will commence at noon on Tuesday, April 12, with funeral services following at 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Beeville. Interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery, Beeville.

Neal was born September 16, 1930 in Austin to Oliver C. McBryde, Sr. and Cleo (Leigh) McBryde. He grew up in Premont and graduated from Premont HS as Salutatorian in 1947.

Neal was a veteran of the Korean War Era having served four years in the Army at Fort Bliss and Foch Kaserne in Worms, Germany. He was honorably discharged March 14, 1955 with the rank of Sergeant. In 1955, he enrolled at Texas A&I (now Texas A&M Kingsville) and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics (Magna Cum Laude) in May 1958.

After graduation, Neal worked for Boeing Airplane Company (1958-59) on the BOMARC missile electronic equipment. In 1959, he started working for Collins Radio Company. His first assignment was at Biggs Air Force base in El Paso where he advised and instructed Air Force personnel in the operation, installation, and maintenance of airborne and ground single sideband radio equipment.

From 1960-64, Neal worked with Headquarters 16th Air Force in Madrid Spain as Technical Representative for radio equipment in their inventories in Spain, the Azores Islands, Majorca, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. He also served at Rammstein airbase in Germany (1964) as Tech Rep for single sideband radio equipment.

Upon his return to the States, Neal was assigned to Griffis AFB in Rome, New York as Liaison Engineer for Collins equipment at the Depot Repair Facility (1964-65). He transferred to their home office in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and worked on project SECT, a classified U.S. Navy project, while also serving as the Maintainability Project Engineer. While working on project SECT, he traveled to Charleston, South Carolina and felt privileged to go aboard and work on the USS George Washington and USS Simon Bolivar nuclear submarines (1965-67).

In 1967, when Bee County College (now Coastal Bend College) opened, Neal started to work as Technical Division Chairman in charge of the Electronics Program. In addition to electronics courses, he also taught Fortran programming, math and physics. While working at BCC, he enrolled at Texas A&I University in Kingsville and received an MS in Electrical Engineering in May 1970.

In 1971, Neal enrolled at Texas A&M University in College Station and received a PhD in Education (Vocational) in 1973. He then worked at Angelina College in Lufkin as Director of Vocational Education for one year before returning to Bee County College in 1974. He retired in 1993 as Vice President of Occupational Programs.

While in the Army, Neal met Wilhelmine “Wilma” Bayer in Worms, Germany. They married on July 14, 1954.

Dr. McBryde is survived by his son, Doak (Bernadette) McBryde of Houston; a grandson, CDR JD (Allison) McBryde, USN retired, of Tomball; a granddaughter, Marisa Ann Ortiz of Brownsville; and great-grandchildren, Ashley Chammas, Connor and Maddox McBryde, Miranda Luz, Manuel, Janelle and Armani Ortiz. He is also survived by his older brother, Oliver C. (Betty) McBryde, Jr. of San Antonio; and his son-in-law, Richard Ortiz of Brownsville.

Dr. McBryde was preceded in death by his parents; his granddaughter, Meredith McBryde; his brother, Ross; his daughter, Martina Ortiz; and Wilma, his wife of 66 years.

Dr. McBryde was a lifelong Methodist and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Beeville. Over many years, he served the church as Chairman of the Administrative Board, Sunday School Superintendent, Chairman of Trustees, Lay Leader, Delegate to the Annual Conference, Chairman of the Staff Parish Relations Committee and Chairman of the Finance Committee. He was also a member of the Windmill Emmaus Community and was editor of their newsletter for eight years.

Dr. McBryde has served as Vice President of the South Texas Health System Agency, President of the Texas Association of Post Secondary Occupational Education Administrators, Board Member of the Chamber of Commerce, Member of the Governor’s Task Force for Vocational Education, the Rural Coastal Bend Private Industry Council, Texas A&M Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, the National Tech Prep Network, the Lufkin and Beeville Lions Clubs, the Republican Club of Bee County and the Do-Nothing Social Group.

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Dorothy Ann “Dot” Turnipseede - August 23, 1939 - March 26, 2022

Departed: 03/26/2022 (Beeville)

Obituary Preview: Dorothy Ann “Dot” Turnipseede was born to Austin and Emma Ainsworth on August 23, 1939 in the Rio Grande Valley in San Benito, Texas. Dot went to sing in the heavenly choir on March 26, 2022. She was 82 years old.

Dot attended beauty school at the age of 16. She became a beautician and worked in her own shop from 1972 to 1979, “Dot Walk’s Beauty Stop.” She later worked at the Lemon Tree downtown Beeville as a sales clerk. She also worked at the Country Corner Stone COOP in Sinton, Texas. Dot married Ed Turnipseede in January of 1987. Her greatest achievement of being an ambassador for Christ was seen through her love of worship music. She sang in the church choir and played hand bells for 50 years. She faithfully served in the children’s ministry as she taught choir and Sunday school. She also worked in the nursery and helped at every Vacation Bible School. Dot was also a faithful member of the WMU (Women’s Missionary Union).

She enjoyed working in her yard as plants and landscaping were one of her favorite hobbies. Dot enjoyed her grandchildren immensely. She was outgoing and ready to try anything to get a laugh and make a memory. From tubing down the Frio to taking teenage girls on a beach trip, she was always ready to spend time with her family. “Granny” as her family called her was spunky and full of life. She spent many Sundays cooking for her family after a Sunday service. One of Dot’s favorite local spots was the Beeville Dairy Queen, where she often met her “church crowd” as she called it.

Dot was preceded in death by her parents, Austin and Emma Ainsworth; her brother, W.A. Ainsworth Jr.; her sister, Virginia Harvey; grandson, Trey Baker; and husband, Ed Turnipseede.

Dot is survived by her daughters, Lori (Jim) Kennedy and Lisa (Felix) Lopez; her sister, Betty Jo Hunnicutt; grandchildren, Matthew Manuel, Ellen (Ethan) Alvarado and Kali Kennedy; and one great-grandson, Ethan Alan “Duff” Alvarado II.

Viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home.

A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 31, at Beeville Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Matthew Manuel, Felix Lopez, Ethan Alvarado, Hunter Lopez, Aaron Davis and Chuck Knowlton.

Honorary pallbearers will be John Hunnicutt and Sam Hunnicutt.

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Dee Ann Hubert - August 19, 1937 - March 08, 2022

Departed: 03/08/2022 (Beeville)

Obituary Preview: Dee Ann Durham Hubert passed peacefully on March 8, 2022, at the age of 84.  She was born in Kingsville, Texas on August 19, 1937, to Archie Dean and Margaret Mary Innes Kendall Durham and was the oldest of 3 children.  Dee Ann enjoyed growing up in Kingsville, graduating high school, and attending Texas A & I University.   She married Thomas Floyd (“Booger”) Hubert in 1957 and joined him at Texas A & M University while he finished his studies and received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.  In 1958, Dee Ann and Booger returned to South Texas and settled in George West to open a veterinary practice and raise their family of four boys. Dee Ann was active in the community with membership in the 20th Century Club, Unify to Beautify, and teaching CCD classes at the Catholic parish.  She enjoyed her beautiful yard and could always be found working in it, expanding it, and hosting parties, weddings, and family backyard gatherings there.  Her swimming pool was open to everyone and she enjoyed the flow of friends and fun.  As her long-time and dear friend Maugie Freiley said, “she was the hostess with the most-ess.”

Most of all, Dee Ann was a loving, strong, and involved mom and grandmother.  She delighted in the fact that the “Hubert house” was always the place to hang out, have fun, and get something to eat as her boys grew up.  Her love for baseball found her at every game and her house was a hotel for baseball players during the summers.  She loved being involved in all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s lives and happenings.  Whether a birthday party, a graduation, a wedding, an Aggie ring dunk, any sporting event, or a summer friends trip, “Dee Mom” was always there.

Dee Ann is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Tim Hubert (Cindy DeBerry), Jeff Hubert (Cheryl Whitley), Chris Hubert (Maggi Smith), and Doug Hubert (Leann Polasek); ten grandchildren, Amanda Hubert Smith, DVM (Whitlow), Rachel Hubert Amerman (Matthew), Claire Hubert, Kaye Hubert, Paige Hubert, Kyle Hubert (Shawna) , Ryan Hubert, Jacob Hubert, and Sean Hubert; and four great grandchildren, Reid Thomas Smith, Amelia Mae Smith, Clara Grace Smith, and Laken Mae Amerman; sister-in-law, Penny Mathers Durham, sister-in-law George Anne Hubert Muckleroy, sister-in-law Goldia Hubert; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews who always had time for “Aunt Dee”.

Dee Ann is preceded in death by her husband, Booger; parents, Arch and Margaret; brothers William Kendall Durham and Michael Dean Durham.

Graveside services to celebrate Dee Ann’s life will be at the Our Lady of Consolation Cemetery in Vattman, Texas at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2022.   The family will hold a reception that evening at 5 p.m. at the Hubert House in George West, Texas.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Kyle, Ryan, Jacob, Sean, Whitlow, and Matthew. Honorary pallbearers are Reid Thomas Smith, Michael Whitley, Tim Robins, Charles Bednorz, Dean Phillips, Joe Frank Bartlett and John Wallace.

The family wishes to say a special “thank you” to Dee Ann’s long-time friend, Yolanda DeLeon for her care and love as well as and the nurses and staff at the Arden Place during her illness.  The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Boys Ranch of Texas Boys Ranch • Boys Ranch, Founded By Cal Farley or the Wounded Warrior Project Veterans Charity - Non Profit Organization for Veterans | WWP (woundedwarriorproject.org).

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Danny O. Higgenbottom Sr. - August 23, 1946 - March 07, 2022

Departed: 03/07/2022 (Beeville)

Obituary Preview: The life of Danny O. Higgenbottom Sr., age 75, of Beeville, Texas was granted the pause of rest taking his last breath here and his first breath with Jesus on Monday, March 7, 2022 in his home as he wished and surrounded by his family.

Danny was born August 23, 1946, in Aiken, South Carolina, to O.W. and Minnie (Huff) Higgenbottom. The love he had for his country and that to the U.S. Navy had him faithfully serving four years. He married Janie Martinez of Beeville. Danny was employed and retired from NAS Chase Field, Beeville, and TDCJ, John B. Connally Unit in Kenedy. He enjoyed retirement life with his loving family grilling delicious barbecue, fishing, hunting, his pets and his peaceful home and property.

Danny was preceded in death by his parents.

Those who are left to celebrate his loving memory are his children, Danny O. (Penny) Higgenbottom Jr., Dana (John) Rodriguez and Deanna (Art) Ramirez, all of San Antonio; and his grandchildren, Samuel, Maricela and JoJo.

A private service will be held at a later date.

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Perry Franklin Staples - August 16, 1928 - March 01, 2022

Departed: 03/01/2022 (Beeville)

Obituary Preview: Perry Franklin Staples, 93, of Seguin, Texas and formerly of Tuleta, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022.

Mr. Staples was born August 16, 1928 in Tuleta to Carlton Earnest Staples and Bonnie Jane (Taylor) Staples. At age 16, he joined the Texas State Guard and then the U.S. Army right after World War II. He married Frances Oree Fox in Bee County on September 5, 1950.

Although a skilled and accomplished handyman, Perry would often tease he was a “Jack of all trades and master of none.” He was also a proud member of the Plumber & Pipefitters Local Union 211 in Houston.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Frances Staples; his parents, Carlton and Bonnie Staples; sisters, Eva, Leona and Iris; a brother, Carlton; son-in-law, Raymond Brewer; and daughter-in-law, Debra Staples.

Survivors include his daughter, Susan Brewer; sons, Robert (Mechelle) Staples and Richard Staples; brothers, Donald and Royce Staples; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

A  graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12 in the San Domingo Cemetery in Normanna.

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Laura Sue Brzozowski - January 08, 1932 - March 01, 2022

Departed: 03/01/2022 (Beeville)

Obituary Preview: Laura Sue (Carter) Brzozowski, 90, of Beeville, Texas, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 1, 2022.

Laura was born January 8, 1932, in Hamlin, Texas, to Jesse Stevens Carter and Reta Mae (Wise) Carter. She worked as a switchboard operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Alice, Texas, and married the love of her life, William "Bill" Joseph Brzozowski, on October 27, 1951, in Gonzales, Texas. Laura enjoyed gardening, reading, and was a professional seamstress. She also enjoyed quilting. Laura was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Beeville. Our Mother will always be remembered as a loving mother, homemaker, and grandmother. She was also gifted in writing and showing care and compassion for others.

Laura was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Reta Carter; her husband, Bill Brzozowski; two brothers, Charles Carter and J.B. Carter; and two sisters, Maurine Hatcher and Wanda Rathburn.  Survivors include her daughter, Carol Sue (Adan) Benavides of Corpus Christi; four sons, Gerald “Jerry” Wayne (Georgia) Brzozowski of Fredericksburg, David Ryan Brzozowski of Hutto, Joseph Dean Brzozowski of Beeville and William Alan Brzozowski of San Antonio; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a brother, Sam (Mary) Carter of Alice. Viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home with a Rosary to be recited at 7 o'clock. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday, March 7, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Pallbearers will be William Alan Brzozowski, Joseph Dean Brzozowski, David Ryan Brzozowski, Gerald Brzozowski, Jason Carter, Steven Carter, Gerald Brzozowski, Jr. and Garrett Brzozowski.

The family wishes to extend their sincerest thanks to the doctors and nurses who cared for Laura, especially Cathy Burns, RN, Janie Gonzales, Respiratory Therapist, and Aubrey Johnson.

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Carl Douglas O’Riley - May 04, 1938 - February 27, 2022

Departed: 02/27/2022 (Beeville)

Obituary Preview: Carl Douglas O’Riley, 83, passed away February 27, 2022.

Carl was born May 4, 1938, in Berclair, Texas to James O’Riley and Carrie Bernice Robinson Clark. He accepted Christ as his Saviour, was baptized at an early age and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Beeville.

Carl attended and graduated from Lott-Canada School in Beeville, Texas in May 1955 where he was an outstanding scholar and participated in baseball and most loved football. He was offered a scholarship but decided to forego it and serve his country.

Carl enlisted in the United States Air Force on June 4, 1955 and served for 20 years. His military service included three tours in Taipei Taiwan and was a Vietnam veteran.

Carl married the love of his life, his high school sweetheart, Joanna “Jodi” Martin on August 12, 1957, and to this union was born four children. After retirement from the Air Force, he went to work for the U. S. Department of Education as a Director, Division of Program Operations and Systems creating computer systems for Student Financial Assistance Programs until his second retirement. Afterward, he became employed by Raytheon Technologies and eventually retired permanently.

Carl and Jodi moved back to Texas in 2006 and decided to reside in La Vernia, Texas. This allowed for more time involvement in community work. He wrote grants for a state and national marker for the Lott-Canada School, and state markers for Jones Chapel United Methodist Church, St. Rose Cemetery, and the American Legion Hall. He was gifted with many attributes that made him lovable and unforgettable. Carl was an innovative, meticulous man of integrity and conviction, and a man who loved his family and people and demonstrated strong support and encouraging words. Many were touched by his generous spirit and kindness. He loved to cook, loved music, and freely gave of his time and energy but never sought recognition for deeds or work performed.

Carl’s legacy is a testament to the Scripture in Psalm 37:23 which reads “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord; and he delighteth in his way”.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Carl Anthony “Tony” O’Riley; one sister; and four brothers.

His memories will be forever cherished by his devoted and loving wife of 64 years, Joanna “Jodi” O’Riley; two daughters, Cheryl (James) Carrington and Dianne O’Riley; one son, Darrell O’Riley, a daughter-in-law, Teresa O’Riley; one grandson, Carl Anthony; one great-granddaughter, Kira, all of Maryland; two sisters, Lonnie Ruth Ferrell of Alice, Texas and Billie Sue Donahue of Houston, Texas; brothers, Melvin Clark (Maria) of San Antonio and Bruce Clark of Houston, Texas and Fred Clark of Normanna, Texas; and a garden of nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives and friends.

To God be the Glory for the life of Carl Douglas O’Riley.

Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12, at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home in Beeville followed by the funeral service at 11 o’clock with Rev. Eric Tarver officiating.

Carl will be laid to rest at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in Maryland at a later date.

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Edgar Wayne Atzenhoffer - September 24, 1933 - February 26, 2022

Departed: 02/26/2022 (Beeville)

Obituary Preview: Edgar Wayne Atzenhoffer, known to many as “Coach,” “Coach Atz” or “Pop,” of Sinton, Texas and most recently Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2022 at the age of 88 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Laura Lynn; his children, Steve (Mary Beth) Atzenhoffer and Debbie (Terry) Hesseltine; as well as eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was born to Estelle and E.H. Atzenhoffer on September 24, 1933 on the family farm in Cuero, Texas. He was a lifelong Lutheran and faithful follower of his Savior, Jesus Christ. Wayne graduated from Cuero High School and went on to play baseball and football at Victoria Junior College and Texas Lutheran College. It was at Texas Lutheran that he met the love of his life, Laura Lynn (Pietsch) on a blind date for a Valentine’s Day dance. Wayne and Laura were engaged by Easter and were married on July 2, 1955. There was nothing quite like celebrating your love for each other with a lit-up sky every Fourth of July. Wayne honorably served in the United State Navy from November 1955 through August 1957 and went on to graduate from Southwest Texas State University in 1962.

Wayne began his coaching and teaching career at Mathis Junior High from 1960 to 1967 but spent the bulk of his career being a defensive football coach and head baseball coach at Sinton High School from 1967 to 1989. One of the highlights of his career was coaching the 1975 Sinton Pirate Baseball Team (and his son) to the AAA Texas High School Baseball Finals. On the march to the finals, they had the experience of playing in the Houston Astrodome for the Regional championship. Wayne and his baseball teams collected numerous district titles throughout his coaching career. He spent the rest of his career at King High School from 1989 through 1992. Beyond just being a coach, Wayne also taught driver’s ed and social studies and was passionate about raising up young men on and off the field. He often told his grandchildren a story that one day, when he was driving his red Colt to school, the wheels came off and rolled right past him down the road, but his players came trotting out, picked up the car and carried him and the car right into the parking lot. Wayne sure could tell a story—it’s unlikely you could only talk to him for a minute, because he sure loved to visit.

Wayne was a wonderful and devoted father and husband. He loved watching Steve play sports and Debbie tossing her batons on the field. His love for Laura was truly special, though. It was unlikely that you ever saw Wayne without Laura, or Laura without Wayne. He spent his life loving Laura and teaching us all what it means to love someone more than yourself.

After retirement, Wayne and Laura went on to travel the world with numerous trips to Europe and a trip to Alaska. It was also at this point that Wayne and Laura began volunteering and continued sharing the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ to change hearts, transform lives and impact their community. Wayne volunteered with Kairos Prison Ministry, Via de Cristo (Way of Christ) Ministry and Christus Spohn Hospital (Shoreline). He volunteered at Spohn Shoreline well into his 80’s and one of his favorite parts of being a volunteer at Spohn was helping chemotherapy patients relax while they were getting treatment. He was known for bringing coffee, grabbing blankets and telling a good story to keep the patients’ minds at ease.

Speaking of stories, Wayne loved to tell stories of his children and grandchildren to anyone that knew him. He truly was a family man and loved having his family together. When you were talking to Wayne, he might over-embellish some of the finer points of the story, but it’s only because his love for his family was so great. There were no brighter stars in the sky than his kids and grandkids and you could always find him at one of their events.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 4th from 5 to 7 p.m. at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home in Beeville, Texas. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 5th at 10 a.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Orange Grove, Texas, burial will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Cuero, Texas at 3:00 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Robert Meier, Kyle Watson, Travis Southard, Jacob Atzenhoffer, Gene Kasprzyk and Emiliano Alaniz.

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Jamie Louise Humberson - September 29, 1934 - February 26, 2022

Departed: 02/26/2022 (Beeville)

Obituary Preview: Jamie Louise (Duffy) Humberson passed away just after midnight on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Hacienda Oaks Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Beeville, Texas. She was born to James Louis and Jennie (Watkins) Duffy on September 29, 1934, in Bay City, Texas, and her family relocated to Beeville soon after her birth. She was married to Lawrence Darrell “Budgie” Humberson for 58 years until his death in 2013.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, and she is survived by her daughter Laurilyn (Lauri), her brother, Dr. George S. Duffy, beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members and a host of friends.

“Miss Jamie,” as so many people of varying ages often called her, wore many hats in her lifetime. She was an excellent student, a cowboy’s wife, a horse show mom extraordinaire, a dedicated 4-H Club Adult Leader, a talented artisan, a fourth-generation Texas rancher, a diehard George Strait fan, a lover of animals of all kinds, a devoted friend and family member, and her only child’s greatest hero.

Jamie warmly remembered her high school years, where she was a standout scholar, earning the rank of salutatorian of the Class of 1953, an honor she was very proud of. Most of all, she was grateful for the enduring friendships she made in high school, and she always looked forward to her class reunions, so she could reconnect and reminisce with her classmates.

Many of Jamie’s fondest memories were of going rodeoing with her husband and later, with their daughter Lauri in tow or asleep on a saddle blanket in the bleachers watching the slack until the wee hours of the morning. The Humbersons had many great friends from this time in their lives, two of whom, Tinker and Zee Urban, stood as best man and matron of honor for Budgie and Jamie when they were married in 1955. Jamie filmed or photographed many calf-roping runs and kept the competitors’ times written down in a notebook she took to every rodeo and practice. In fact, she was the only female in the 45-member Sheriff’s Posse Calf-Roping Club, serving as club reporter and timekeeper.

Learning to haul to rodeos and calf ropings in her youth served her and her family well when her daughter started showing horses as a member of the Boots and Saddles 4-H Horse Club. Jamie was a true horse show mom, who took care of almost everything except prepping horses for halter classes and saddling up. An accomplished seamstress, Jamie sewed Lauri’s show clothes and made sure the saddle blankets matched each ensemble for the day’s competition. Jamie soon volunteered to become an Adult Leader for the horse club and was voted Outstanding Adult Leader by secret ballot of club members in 1975.

Anyone who knew Jamie also knew of her artistic side. She was a gifted leather crafter, having spent many years tooling leather for Buie’s Saddlery and for the family business when Budgie and she took over Hugh Buie’s business. Examples of her handiwork can still be found in area homes and saddle rooms, and she passed this craft down to her daughter as well, guiding Lauri to a State 4-H Leathercraft championship in 1974. Jamie was a skilled ceramicist as well, and her hand-built pieces won many awards in ceramics competitions around the Coastal Bend. Jamie was also regularly asked to help decorate for various events and holidays, and she was often complimented on her keen eye, creativity, and attention to detail.

Jamie’s story would not be complete without mentioning her love for most animals great and small. She mothered and sometimes resurrected many, many stray dogs, sick puppies, frozen kittens, injured horses, abandoned calves, downer cows, and wounded bunnies and birds of every stripe. If, as it is promised, Heaven is a place prepared for us, today Jamie has a lapful of her dogs who’ve gone on before her greeting her with tails wagging and, perhaps, giving her long-awaited puppy kisses to welcome her home.

The Humberson and Duffy families would like to thank the staff at Hacienda Oaks Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center for the attention, patience, and care they provided Mom in her last years. We would also like to thank Mom’s personal caregivers, Frances Cerda Navarro, Velma Rios and most especially, Minnie Barrera (Mamie). We have no words to express our gratitude for their presence in Mom’s life.

Visitation will be held at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home in Beeville, Texas, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2022, followed by a graveside service on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the Duffy Family Ranch Cemetery.

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Rodney Allen Hale - December 18, 1961 - February 26, 2022

Departed: 02/26/2022 (Beeville)

Obituary Preview: Rodney Allen Hale, 60, of Beeville, Texas, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Houston Methodist Hospital.

Rodney was born December 18, 1961 in Beeville to Robert Dennis Hale and Vera Lee (Shaw) Hale. He was a graduate of Alice High School. He married Brenda Kay Surber November 14, 1981 at First Baptist Church in Alice, Texas. He was a faithful member of Brush Country Cowboy Church in George West and was employed as an operator at Celanese in Bishop, Texas. When he wasn’t working, he was spending time with his family. If there was a swim meet or any sporting event his grandchildren were participating in, you would find him in the bleachers. He loved playing dominoes with his highly competitive family. He also enjoyed driving his tractor, taking care of his cows and just being at home.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Hale.

Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years, Brenda Hale of Beeville; two daughters, Caye Lynne (Brad) Schmidt of Beeville and Amy (TJ) Salinas of Odem; son, Cody Hale of Beeville; six grandchildren, Kaylee Miller, Baileigh Schmidt, Dakota Schmidt, Ryan Salinas, Jacob Salinas and Kenzie Hale; his mother, Vera Hale of Beeville; his brother, Dennis (Kathy) Hale of Alice; and his sister, Debbie (Jeff) Ward of Sandia.

The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 4, at Brush Country Cowboy Church in George West with Pastor Pat Traxler officiating. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in Beeville.

Pallbearers will be Cody Hale, Brad Schmidt, TJ Salinas, Jeff Ward, Andy Peterson and Danny Flores.

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James Clifford Jemison - November 03, 1932 - February 20, 2022

Departed: 02/20/2022 (Beeville)

Obituary Preview: James Clifford “Cliff” Jemison, 89, passed away Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in the comfort of his home in Beeville, Texas.

Cliff was born at home in Beeville on November 3, 1932 to Herbert Morris Jemison and Jean Opal (Lockwood) Jemison. He grew up farming with his parents and his younger siblings, Dorothy and Bobby. His last year of high school he only took one class, graduating from A.C. Jones in 1952 and started working at International Harvester. He then delivered propane for Reynold’s Propane and then worked in the oilfield industry until he retired in 1997. He always worked hard to provide for his family.

Cliff met and married the love of his life, Bobbie Nell Patterson, in October 1974. He was a competitive stock car driver in his younger years and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and restoring and remodeling antique cars. Cliff and Nell (Mom and Dad) were members of a Model A Club that gathered for beautiful road trips and lunches to various towns including the gorgeous Ozark Mountains. On the fun side, they dressed the part in overalls and entered a multitude of parades winning many first-place trophies.

Cliff was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Beeville.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Nell (Patterson) Jemison on April 4, 2021; his parents, Herbert M. and Jean Jemison; and his brother, Bobby Jemison.

Survivors include his daughter, Teresa Diane (Bob) Webster of Lexington, Tennessee; stepdaughter, Nina L. (Macy) McCorkle of Shiner; stepson, Leslie A. (MaryJane) Gay of Beeville; daughter, Belinda (Chris) Campos of Beeville; sister, Dorothy Henry of College Station; sister-in-law, Margaret Jemison of Beeville; grandchildren, Mason, Clayton and Amy McCorkle, Anthony Sandoval, Lori Sandoval, Kayla White and Laura White, Devin Campos, Victoria Campos, Micah, Mackenzie and Morgan Webster; great-grandsons, Malakai Jackson and Levi McCorkle; and great-granddaughters, Kristiana, Gia and Jenna Sandoval, Rain Campos and one on the way, Baby Emmery.

Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home followed by the funeral service at 10 o’clock with Beau Jemison officiating.

Cliff will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Bobbie, at Glenwood Cemetery.

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Edwin Marin McKay - September 01, 1936 - February 18, 2022

Departed: 02/18/2022 (Beeville)

Obituary Preview: Edwin Marin McKay entered heaven on February 18, 2022, at the age of 85. He was a longtime resident of Beeville, Texas. Born near Vernon, Texas, on September 1, 1936, to Opal (Clines) and Willis Thomas McKay, Ed grew up in Natalia, Texas, before graduating from high school in Aransas Pass, Texas, in 1954. After graduation, Ed entered the U.S. Air Force where he worked as a radar technician while stationed in Alaska and later as an instructor in Boston. It is there he discovered his love for teaching, and upon completing his four years of service, Ed returned to Texas to study history and education at Texas A&I at Kingsville. While there, Ed met Linda (Turner) who was also a student, and they later married in 1965 before moving to Corpus Christi, Texas to teach. Upon completing his master’s in education administration, Ed and Linda moved to Beeville where Ed taught history and coached sports at Thomas Jefferson Junior High. During his career in education, Ed was the Vocational Director at A.C. Jones High School and retired in 1994 as the Director of Personnel and Operations of Beeville ISD.

Ed was an active member of First United Methodist Church volunteering his time and talent whenever needed. He also was a past member of the Beeville Rotary Club and Bee County Farm Bureau. Throughout his life, Ed found joy in cattle ranching and gardening — always eager to share his knowledge of growing vegetables as well as sharing the fruits of his labor.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Linda McKay; and daughters, Ky (Chris) Camero and Kerri (Rick) Rivera as well as six grandchildren who lovingly called him “Mac,” Kennedy and Kyle Camero, Reese and Riley, Reid, and Ryan Rivera. He is also survived by his brother, Carl (Mary Jane) McKay and sister, Joyce Weaver as well as many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm. Friday, February 25, at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held at 11 am. Saturday, February 26, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Adrienne Zermeno officiating and interment at 3 o’clock that afternoon at Glenwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Kennedy Camero, Kyle Camero, Reese Rivera, Riley Rivera, Reid Rivera, Ryan Rivera, Matthew Culli and Wade McKay.

Honorary pallbearers will be Harold Reynolds, Bob Wingenter, Albert McGuill, Leonard Pawlik, Gerald Boyer, Erasmo Rodriguez, Paul Jaure, John Ed Holland, John Galloway, Mark Sugarek, Raymond Almendarez, John Heiser and Richard Rivera.

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Dr. Norman Ercell Wallace, Jr. - December 09, 1932 - February 04, 2022

Departed: 02/04/2022 (Beeville)

Obituary Preview: Husband, Brother, Dad, PawPaw, and Great PawPaw. Educator, Administrator, Artist, Sculptor, Woodworker, Jewelry Maker, Sailor, Veteran, Pilot, and Motorcyclist….and according to his wife, Helen, he was a great kisser. Following a life well lived, Dr. Norman Ercell Wallace, Jr. passed from this world on February 4, 2022, at the age of 89.

He was born December 9, 1932, in Cleveland, Texas. Dr. Wallace served in Korea before coming home to Texas. He married Helen Royce Deggs on December 21, 1957, shortly before receiving his master’s degree from Sam Houston State University. He began his professional career as a teacher and principal in Evadale, Texas where his two sons Kyle and Kory were born.

He continued his education at Texas A&M where he received a Doctorate of Education.

He had teaching jobs at the University of Houston and Mississippi State University before moving to Administration jobs as a Dean at Amarillo Junior College and President at Cisco Junior College and Coastal Bend Community College.

He was proud of the fact that at the time of his retirement he had been a community college President longer than any previous person in Texas.  He always believed in education as the greatest equalizer of people.

His sense of humor, which he maintained until the end, and his love for his family will be greatly missed by his wife, Helen Wallace; sons, Kyle Wallace and Kory (Cindy) Wallace; grandsons, Cooper (Michelle) Wallace and Colby Wallace; and great-granddaughter, Winter Wallace.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Thursday, Feb. 10, at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, followed by a reception.

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Joseph John Pollard - April 27, 1970 - February 04, 2022

Departed: 02/04/2022 (Beeville)

Obituary Preview: Joseph John Pollard, born April 27, 1970 in Fontana, California to William Bell Pollard and Ella Marie (Rader) Pollard, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, at the age of 51.

Joseph was a graduate of Skidmore-Tynan High School and continued his education earning an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice.  An avid fisherman, Joseph spent as much time as he possibly could by the water especially after his retirement from TDCJ.

His family takes comfort in knowing he is reunited in heaven with his beloved Dad, William B. Pollard.

Left behind to cherish fond memories of their loved one include his mother, Ella Marie Pollard; his sons, Ryan (Adriana) Pollard, Nicholas (Taeja) Pollard and Brandon (Ethan) Pollard; as well as his girlfriend, Mary Labarbera; grandchildren, Austin, Avalynn and Sarah Pollard; brother, William (Virginia) Pollard; and sister, Edwina Scott.

Visitation will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday, February 12, at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home with the funeral service at 2 o’clock with Pastor Benjamin Vannoy officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Skidmore.

Pallbearers will be Nick Pollard, Ryan Pollard, Brandon Pollard, William Pollard, Ethan Pollard and Anthony Labarbera.

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James E. "Jimmy" Gabbert - December 09, 1933 - February 02, 2022

Departed: 02/02/2022 (Beeville)

Obituary Preview: James E. “Jimmy” Gabbert, 88, of Beeville, Texas, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Jimmy was born December 9, 1933, in Troy, Texas to Jesse James Gabbert and Mary Loretta (Hester) Gabbert. He served in the United States Marine Corp. Jimmy married Glenda Palmer in Temple on June 8, 1959, and was a member of the Baptist faith. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Loretta Gabbert; four brothers, Duane, Revis, Dean and Doyle Gabbert; and his wife of 51 years, Glenda Louise Gabbert. Survivors include three daughters, Donna (Freddy) Losak of Waco, Yvonne Gabbert of Marble Falls and Kathy (Dave) Gabbert Smith of Beeville; a son, Ryan Gabbert of Beeville; four sisters, Joye Burns of Alabama, Norma (Dave) Sisemore of Axtell, Barbara Lento of Ben Wheeler and Jeanie (Toby) Toberney of Ben Wheeler; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home in Beeville followed by a graveside service at 2:30 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Skidmore. Pallbearers will be Ryan Gabbert, Dillon Smith, Dustin Losak, Brent Losak and Dave Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Cade Gabbert, Josh Manthei, Adam Manthei, Eric Manthei, Bryan Gabbert, Clint Gabbert, Shane Gabbert, Jim Burns, Todd Gabbert, Kevin Gabbert, Wade Gabbert and Freddy Losak.

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Esther Loraine Wrinkle - September 04, 1923 - February 02, 2022

Departed: 02/02/2022 (Beeville)

Obituary Preview: Esther Loraine (Isaacks) Wrinkle, longtime resident of Ingleside, Texas, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, in Odessa, Texas at the age of 98.

Esther was born September 4, 1923, to John Jasper (Jack) and Amelia (Mamie) Sivley Isaacks. She was a loving wife, mother, granny, aunt and sister. She was an avid reader, loved working crossword puzzles, sudoku and playing cards and bingo with friends. Esther taught her grandkids to do needlepoint and to crochet. She also enjoyed playing cards and doing jigsaw puzzles with her great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Aurby Wrinkle; parents, Jack and Mamie Isaacks; sisters, Ruby Wrinkle and Betty Beyer; brothers, John Isaacks, Jr. and Richard Isaacks; and great-grandson, Oliver Ciparelli.

Esther is survived by daughter, Joyce (Tommy) Cox of Wylie; sons,  AW Wrinkle of Odessa and Bill (Susan) Wrinkle of Medford, NY; daughter-in-law, Jacki Wrinkle of Odessa; grandchildren, Michael (Lynnetta) Cox, Bill (Jen) Wrinkle, Brian (Laura) Wrinkle, Katie (Chris) Ciparelli, Steven (Nicole) Wrinkle, Tyson (Melissa) Wrinkle, Jana Harlow and Juli (Dan) Smith; great-grandchildren, Sloane (Kiara) Cox, Aiden, Carter and Preston Harlow, Emmy Wrinkle, Drake and Blythe Smith, Vivian, Gio, Emma, Ava and Mia Wrinkle and Thea, Arlo and Rhys Ciparelli; sisters, Mildred New and Patricia Collins; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to Focused Care of Odessa and Medical Center Hospital for taking care of her.

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Charles Ray McCameron - June 11, 1940 - February 01, 2022

Departed: 02/01/2022 (Beeville)

Obituary Preview: Charles Ray "Chuck" McCameron of Beeville, TX died on February 1st, 2022, at the age of 81 years old. He was born June 11, 1940, in Wright City, Texas to the late Troy Lee and Pauline "Shuttlesworth" McCameron. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and he proudly served his church as Eucharistic minister, parish council president, finance committee president and lector. In 1996 he was selected as St. Joseph's parishioner of the year. He was an honorary member of St. Joseph Knights of Columbus, Council 1653. Mr. McCameron enjoyed working with the youth of Bee County and for years was active in the Bee County Shooting Sports Club where he served as both club manager and certified shooting coach; he also played a huge role in advancing the club to be what it is today. In 2006 he had the pleasure of coaching the 4-H four-man state championship team that had two of his grandsons as members. In 2014 he was selected as the outstanding 4-H leader of the year. Mr. McCameron was retired from Coastal Bend College and during his tenure there he served in several positions. Beginning as an electronics instructor, then division chair and tech prep director and later as the college safety officer and when he retired in 2002, he was serving as director of administrative services. After his retirement he returned to the college on a half time basis until June 2006. In July of 2006 Mr. McCameron agreed to serve as project manager for St. Mary's Academy Charter School and remained in that position until February 2016. He agreed to serve once again for Coastal Bend College as project superintendent for the construction of the new baseball stadium, after the completion of this project he decided he was ready for full time retirement.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his youngest daughter Monica Stark, brothers Sherman & Edward McCameron, sisters-in-law Maxine and Gaye Lynn McCameron.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife of 61 years, Joyce Peters McCameron; daughter Roxanne McCameron Porter (Charlie); son-in-law, James Stark; sister Dottie Fowler (Bill); grandchildren Morgan Porter (Amanda), Maegan Porter Kosub (Stephen), Allison Porter Wilburn (TJ), Keith Stark (Randel), Christopher Stark (Shelbi), and Jeffrey Seabolt; great grandchildren Emmaleigh, James, Katherine, & Cameron Porter, Mason, Kase, Parker, & Elsie Kosub, Clara Rae, Thomas, & Heston Wilburn, Hayes & Aimes Stark, Zoey, Abbey, & Sadie Grace Williams, J.J. & Artemis Seabolt. Mr. McCameron is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Pallbearers will be grandsons, Keith Stark, Chris Stark, Morgan Porter, Jeff Seabolt, TJ Wilburn, and Stephen Kosub. Honorary pallbearers are George Alexander, Austin Brown, Bill Dirks, Mark Dragon, Lee Farias, Frank and Martha Warner, Frank Warner Jr.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 pm with Rosary at 7:00 pm Friday February 4th at Galloway and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Saturday February 5th 2:00 pm at St. Joseph Church with Father Richard Gonzales officiating.

In memory of Mr. McCameron donations can be made to St. Mary’s Academy Charter School, Bee County 4-H or the charity of your choice.

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Ronald David Mabe - November 01, 1946 - January 31, 2022

Departed: 01/31/2022 (Beeville)

Obituary Preview: Ronald David Mabe passed from this earth on January 31, 2022. Born November 1, 1946 in Carthage, Texas, he was preceded in death by his parents, David and Edith Mabe. He is survived by his adored wife of 54 years, Barbara Jane (Garey), as well as his children, Jennifer Mabe and Jason and Loretta (Staples) Mabe, and beloved grandchildren, Sydney and Gentry Fox, and Kaycee, Maclaye and Taylor Mabe and Fiancé Dayton Jaskinia. An avid hunter and fisherman, Ronny was introduced to the sports as a young boy by his Grandad. He continued his love throughout his life, sharing it with his son and grandkids. He was always the “go to” for game processing, even helping Gentry and Kaycee process their game over the recent Christmas break. He also loved his Quarter horses and raised his kids on the same, enjoying watching his daughter run barrels and sharing a love of steer roping with his son. He was later overjoyed to watch his granddaughter, Sydney, follow in the same footsteps as a competitive rider in her childhood. A survivor of Polio, Ronny overcame a lot in his lifetime, but his favorite memory was the day he married Barbara. They met at Garner State Park the summer after he graduated high school and he knew immediately that she was the one for him. Together, they shared life’s adventures and in their retirement enjoyed traveling. Some of his favorite trips were to Alaska, the Pacific North West and Puerto Rico. Ronny maintained that he was blessed with good hands and a good mind and put these to use over his lifetime as a plumber, welder, carpenter, electrician, boilermaker and most prominently as a compressor engine mechanic. Early in his career, he worked for Waukesha, then Houston Natural Gas and later retired from Enron. Ronny was a huge supporter of his kids’, and later, grandkids’ sports activities. He never missed a game and was a permanent sideline fixture watching Kaycee and Maclaye’s basketball games and Taylor’s softball games. He even traveled to Colorado to watch Gentry compete in the Olympic trials as a competitive shotgun shooter, where he came face-to-face with a black bear. He was incredibly proud of his family and their successes.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, February 3, at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home in Beeville.

A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, February 4, at San Domingo Cemetery in Normanna where he will be laid to rest.

Pallbearers will be Melvin Davis, Bill Fox, Brian Sellers, Larry Sellers, Jason Polasek and Josh Thompson.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, consider a memorial donation to the Tuleta Community Improvement Program (TCIP), PO Box 181 Tuleta, Texas 78162.

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Ima James - December 11, 1964 - January 31, 2022

Departed: 01/31/2022 (Beeville)

Obituary Preview: Ima James (57) passed away January 31, 2022 in George West, TX. She was born December 11, 1964 in Nigeria.

Ima is preceded in death by her loving husband, Iboro James.

She leaves to cherish her loving memories, three sons, Uwakamfon-Abasi James, Ikanke-Abasi James and Aniebiet-Abasi James; one daughter, Imamfon James; and one daughter-in-law, Donna James.

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Hilda Choate Doreck - August 10, 1927 - January 29, 2022

Departed: 01/29/2022 (Beeville)

Obituary Preview: Hilda (Steindorf) Choate Doreck, 94, departed this life peacefully on January 29, 2022. She was born on August 10, 1927, to Edwin Steindorf and Rosie (Strakos) Steindorf in DeWitt County, Texas (near Yorktown), and was the eldest of their seven children.

Hilda was married in 1945 to Henry Levis “Brownie” Choate of Alice, Texas and collaborated with him for many years in his oilfield service companies and cattle ranching. They had three children: Jerry A. Choate of Austin, Texas, Karen Choate Stiltner of Rockport, Texas, and G. Wayne Choate of Corpus Christi, Texas. They were happily married for 35 years, and Brownie enjoyed close family ties with each of Hilda’s six siblings. Following his death in 1980, Hilda married Joe B. Doreck of Ingleside, Texas in 1984, and they lived and worked together operating a ranch near Mineral, Texas. She was a self-taught accountant and took pride in keeping her “bookwork” (on old-fashioned ledgers) always up to date.

A member of the Mineral Baptist Church, Hilda resided at 801 Gramman Assisted Residence in Beeville, Texas since 2011. She enjoyed her Bible studies, exercise classes, playing dominoes and the company of other residents. Everyone appreciated Hilda’s sly sense of humor and sunny disposition. She cherished the time spent with her extended family to whom she gave her love, strength and devotion. She mourned the losses of her brother, Bert Steindorf, and her sister, Carol Steindorf, and maintained close contact with her surviving siblings: Helen (Jim) Beams, Joyce “Susie” Spaniel, Roy (Kathleen) Steindorf and Larry Steindorf, and with her nieces and nephews. Her first question after greeting a visitor was always “have you heard from any of the family?”

Hilda is survived by her three children, granddaughter Christine (Mike) Choate-Langley of Austin, and grandsons John R. Choate (Austin), David (Jessica) Choate (Austin) and Jeff (Jennifer) Stiltner (Flower Mound).

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Rosie Steindorf; husband, H.L. Choate; grandson, Richard Stiltner; sons-in-law, Larry Stiltner and Arthur L. Adams; nephews, Bert Steindorf, Jr. and Kirby W. Park; and nieces, Judy Beams Gilbreath, Shirley Beams Keenan and Jaime Steindorf Powell.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, February 5, at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home in Beeville. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 o’clock that afternoon at the Mineral Cemetery where she will be laid to rest beside H.L. Choate.

Special thanks to the management and staff of 801 Gramman Assisted Residence for the loving care and nurturing environment that they provided during Hilda’s residency.

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Raul C. Aguirre - March 20, 1932 - January 25, 2022

Departed: 01/25/2022 (Beeville)

Obituary Preview: Raul C. Aguirre Sr., 89, of Beeville, Texas passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022, lovingly surrounded by his family.

Raul was born March 20, 1932, in Beeville to Pedro Aguirre and Tomasa (Caballero) Aguirre. He married Amada Garza at Our Lady of Victory in Beeville on July 14, 1956. Raul and Amada spent 62 wonderful years together making memories. He was a man of strong faith and was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Raul attended Del Mar College in Corpus Christi; he was an electrician with I.B.E.W. # 278 for 50 years. He served in United States Army Company “E” 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Camp Carson, Colorado. He received an Honorable Discharge on March 11,1954.

After retirement, Raul enjoyed traveling with his wife and family. He was able to enjoy his grandchildren never missing any extracurricular activities and was able to take many trips including snow skiing to Colorado and New Mexico. He loved horseback riding, entering a rodeo here and there to head a steer for one of his buddies. On quiet afternoons you could find him reading a good old western novel, he had a nice collection of western books, Lonesome Dove was one of his favorites.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Amada G. Aguirre; his parents, Pedro Aguirre and Tomasa (Caballero) Aguirre and a grandson Seth G. Aguirre.

Left to cherish his memories are two sons, Raul (Norma) Aguirre Jr. and Richard (Norie Lyn) Aguirre; two daughters, Roxane Marie (Leo) Casas and Rose Michele (Zeke) Ortiz of Beeville; a brother, Jose (Esther) Aguirre of San Antonio; a sister, Victoria Arenas of Kenedy; five grandsons, Raul (Kayla) Aguirre III, Garrett (Raleigh) Aguirre, Cordell Aguirre of Beeville, Henry Aguirre of Corpus Christi, and Tres Ortiz of Kerrville; four granddaughters, Amber Eloise Aguirre of Corpus Christi, Sara Camille Casas of New Orleans, LA, Ana Claire Casas of College Station, and Felicia Ortiz of Seguin; two great-grandchildren Rayden Aguirre and Alex Aguirre.

Pallbearers will be Raul Aguirre III, Garrett Aguirre, Cordell Aguirre, Henry Aguirre, Tres Ortiz, J.D. Aguirre, Jimmy R. Aguirre and Alfonso Garza.

In Lieu of flowers, tax-deductible donations can be made to “Beeville Ladies Night Out” Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville, to help finish our Mammography Suite at our hospital.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It is usually published in a newspaper, online obituary platform, or funeral home website to inform friends, family, and community members of the person's passing.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to honor and celebrate the life of the deceased, while also providing important information to those who knew them. They help to notify others of the person's passing, share details about their life and achievements, and provide an opportunity for people to pay their respects and offer condolences.

Who typically writes an obituary?

In most cases, the obituary is written by a family member or close friend of the deceased, often with the assistance of a funeral home or obituary writer. The writer should be someone who knew the person well and can provide accurate and meaningful information about their life.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's full name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, military service (if applicable), hobbies, interests, and surviving family members. It may also include a brief biography, notable achievements, and any charitable organizations or causes that were important to them.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication or platform it will be published on. Typically, it should be between 100-500 words. Longer obituaries may be more suitable for online platforms, while shorter ones may be better suited for print newspapers.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many publications and online platforms allow you to include one or more photos with the obituary. This can be a great way to personalize the notice and help readers connect with the person who has passed away.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

Contact the newspaper's obituary department directly to inquire about their submission process and any specific requirements they may have. Be prepared to provide the written obituary, as well as any photos or other materials you'd like to include.

Can I write my own obituary?

Yes, some people choose to write their own obituary before they pass away. This can be a therapeutic exercise and ensure that your life story is told in your own words. However, it's essential to keep in mind that your loved ones may still need to review and finalize the notice after your passing.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of someone's passing, typically including only basic information such as name, age, date of birth and death, and funeral service details. An obituary is a more detailed notice that provides a biography and celebrates the person's life.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies depending on the publication or platform. Some newspapers charge by the word or line, while others offer package deals that include additional services like online hosting or memorial websites. Online platforms may offer free or low-cost options.

Can I publish an obituary online?

Yes, there are many online platforms that allow you to publish an obituary. These websites often offer additional features such as guest books, photo galleries, and donation links. Some popular options include Legacy.com, Tributes.com, and Funeralwise.com.

How long will my online obituary remain available?

This varies depending on the platform. Some websites archive obituaries indefinitely, while others may remove them after a certain period. Be sure to check the website's policies before publishing your notice.

Can I make corrections to an already-published obituary?

If you need to make corrections to an already-published obituary, contact the publication or platform where it was published as soon as possible. They will guide you through their correction process.

What if I want to keep my loved one's obituary private?

If you prefer not to publicly announce your loved one's passing or want to limit access to their obituary, you can opt for a private or restricted listing on online platforms or request that the funeral home only share the information with close friends and family.

Can I include quotes or poems in an obituary?

Yes, including meaningful quotes or poems can add a personal touch to an obituary and help celebrate your loved one's life.

How do I handle multiple marriages or complex family relationships in an obituary?

This can be a sensitive topic. When writing an obituary that involves multiple marriages or complex family relationships, focus on being respectful and accurate. You may want to consult with other family members or a professional writer for guidance.

Can I include charitable donations or memorial funds in an obituary?

Yes, many people choose to include information about charitable donations or memorial funds in lieu of flowers in their loved one's obituary. This can be a meaningful way to honor their memory and support a cause they cared about.

What if I'm unsure about what information to include in an obituary?

If you're struggling with what information to include in an obituary, consider consulting with other family members, friends, or a professional writer for guidance. You can also look at examples of other obituaries for inspiration.

How quickly should I publish an obituary after someone passes away?

The timing of publishing an obituary varies depending on cultural traditions and personal preferences. Generally, it's best to publish the notice within a few days of the person's passing to ensure that friends and family are informed in a timely manner.

Can I republish an old obituary on its anniversary?

Yes, some online platforms allow you to republish an old obituary on its anniversary or special occasions like birthdays. This can be a meaningful way to continue honoring your loved one's memory over time.

What if I need help writing an obituary?

If you're struggling with writing an obituary or need guidance on how to get started, consider reaching out to a professional writer or seeking support from a funeral home or bereavement counselor. They can provide valuable advice and assistance during this difficult time.

Is it appropriate to include humor in an obituary?

Yes, incorporating humor into an obituary can be a great way to celebrate your loved one's personality and spirit. Just be sure to balance humor with respect and sensitivity towards those who are grieving.

Can I include links to social media profiles or other online memorials in an obituary?

Yes, including links to social media profiles or other online memorials can provide additional ways for people to pay their respects and share memories of your loved one.

How do I ensure accuracy when writing an obituary?

To ensure accuracy when writing an obituary, verify facts with multiple sources whenever possible. Double-check dates, names, and other important details before publishing the notice.

What if I'm worried about privacy concerns when publishing an online obituary?

If you're concerned about privacy when publishing an online obituary, consider using privacy settings offered by some platforms or limiting the amount of personal information included in the notice.