After a lifetime devoted to helping others, Dr. Charles Kenneth (Ken) Landrum left this earthly world on the evening of Monday, February 22nd, surrounded by loved ones. Ken was born in Kingsville on November 3, 1929 to William Miles Landrum and Ruth Pfannkuche Landrum. He graduated from King High School and Texas A & M University, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets, was a Ross Volunteer and served as Company Commander of E Air Force. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the USAF Reserve. He met his first wife, June Poteet, in Kingsville and they married in 1952. Ken received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency in...

After a lifetime devoted to helping others, Dr. Charles Kenneth (Ken) Landrum left this earthly world on the evening of Monday, February 22nd, surrounded by loved ones. Ken was born in Kingsville on November 3, 1929 to William Miles Landrum and Ruth Pfannkuche Landrum. He graduated from King High School and Texas A & M University, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets, was a Ross Volunteer and served as Company Commander of E Air Force. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the USAF Reserve. He met his first wife, June Poteet, in Kingsville and they married in 1952. Ken received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency in...

After a lifetime devoted to helping others, Dr. Charles Kenneth (Ken) Landrum left this earthly world on the evening of Monday, February 22nd, surrounded by loved ones. Ken was born in Kingsville on November 3, 1929 to William Miles Landrum and Ruth Pfannkuche Landrum. He graduated from King High School and Texas A & M University, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets, was a Ross Volunteer and served as Company Commander of E Air Force. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the USAF Reserve. He met his first wife, June Poteet, in Kingsville and they married in 1952. Ken received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency in...

After a lifetime devoted to helping others, Dr. Charles Kenneth (Ken) Landrum left this earthly world on the evening of Monday, February 22nd, surrounded by loved ones. Ken was born in Kingsville on November 3, 1929 to William Miles Landrum and Ruth Pfannkuche Landrum. He graduated from King High School and Texas A & M University, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets, was a Ross Volunteer and served as Company Commander of E Air Force. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the USAF Reserve. He met his first wife, June Poteet, in Kingsville and they married in 1952. Ken received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency in...

After a lifetime devoted to helping others, Dr. Charles Kenneth (Ken) Landrum left this earthly world on the evening of Monday, February 22nd, surrounded by loved ones. Ken was born in Kingsville on November 3, 1929 to William Miles Landrum and Ruth Pfannkuche Landrum. He graduated from King High School and Texas A & M University, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets, was a Ross Volunteer and served as Company Commander of E Air Force. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the USAF Reserve. He met his first wife, June Poteet, in Kingsville and they married in 1952. Ken received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency in...

After a lifetime devoted to helping others, Dr. Charles Kenneth (Ken) Landrum left this earthly world, on the evening of Monday, February 22nd, surrounded by loved ones. A native of Kingsville, Ken was born on November 3, 1929 to William Miles Landrum and Ruth Pfannkuche Landrum. He graduated from King High School in 1946 and matriculated to Texas A & M University, earning a B.S. in biology in 1950. While at A&M, Ken was a member of the Corps of Cadets and the Ross Volunteers, and he served as Company Commander of E Air Force. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the USAF Reserve. Kingsville served as the location for meeting his first wife, June Poteet. Spying...

Dr. Rafael Garza passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 20 , at the age of 96. He was born in San Antonio ,TX, the only child to Tomasa and Rafael Garza. He had the best of two worlds growing up with cousins, sharing his time between San Antonio, Texas and Monterrey, Mexico. He excelled in academics, mastering English and Spanish completing primary and secondary schools in both countries. Rafael met the love of his life, Maria Teresa in Monterrey, Mexico while attending Medical School at the University of Nuevo Leon. Dr Garza fulfilled his internship at St. John's Hospital in St. Louis, MO. followed by residencies in family practice at St. Joseph's Hospital ,...

Marsha Kay Erps (Collins) passed away on 2-18-2021. She leaves a loving husband, Russell Erps, son, Scott Raymond Erps; and daughter Julie Lynn Erps-Trevino. Marsha is survived by her sister Shirley Whitney. She was a devoute teacher and taught at Good Shepard Lutheran, Lamar and Morris MS, Fields Elementary and Trinity Lutheran in Eva Beach, Hawaii. She touched so many lives as a wife, mother and teacher and is sitting in glory with her Lord Jesus Christ. Rest in peace Marsha.

At 96 Margaret DeWolfe Clepper entered into rest February 17, 2021. Born at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation Hospital, Margaret grew up during the Great Depression near Gordon, Nebraska on a cattle ranch with 10 siblings and her parents, Harry B. and Cora Sears Shields DeWolf. At 20, she enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during World War 2 achieving the rank of Pharmacist's Mate 3rd Class while serving as a dental hygienist and assisting in the forensic dental identification of servicemen. During her time at NAS Glenview she met the love of her life, James A. Clepper, a naval officer from Wheeler, Texas. On Christmas Eve, 1944 Margaret waited in line at the Chicago USO for tickets...

At 96 Margaret DeWolfe Clepper entered into rest February 17, 2021. Born at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation Hospital, Margaret grew up during the Great Depression near Gordon, Nebraska on a cattle ranch with 10 siblings and her parents, Harry B. and Cora Sears Shields DeWolf. At 20, she enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during World War 2 achieving the rank of Pharmacist's Mate 3rd Class while serving as a dental hygienist and assisting in the forensic dental identification of servicemen. During her time at NAS Glenview she met the love of her life, James A. Clepper, a naval officer from Wheeler, Texas. On Christmas Eve, 1944 Margaret waited in line at the Chicago USO for tickets...

Robin Anne Hartness Cramer, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, and a dedicated teacher who taught thousands of students during her career, went home to be with her Lord on February 14, 2021. She was 72. Born September 18, 1948, to Marianne (Golightly) and Robert Lyle Hartness, Robin was delivered on a stormy evening, without the benefit of electrical power, at Edinburg Grand View Hospital in Edinburg, Texas. Her father assisted by holding the flashlight. Raised in Pharr, Texas, Robin attended Pharr United Methodist Church. Her father, Bob, was in the produce business, and the family traveled widely and lived in San Antonio, as well as Salinas and Oxnard, California, before returning...

Jose Raul Torres, 67, loving husband and father, entered eternal rest with our Lord on February 7, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents Antonio and Ramona Torres of Kingsville, TX. Raul is survived by his wife, Maggie Torres, and his only son, Benjamin Torres. He leaves behind three brothers, Tony Torres (Lupita Torres) of Garland, TX; Tom Torres of Corpus Christi, TX; and Joe Torres (Terri Torres) of Midland, TX; He is also survived by four sisters, Rose Phillips (Wilbur Phillips) of San Antonio, TX; Connie Weir (George Weir) of McKinney, TX; Anna Velazquez (John Velazquez) of Denver, CO; and Margie Perez (Ysidoro Perez) of Edinburg, TX. Raul had a passion for music that stemmed...

Kathryn Baker daughter of B.J. and Mary Baker born March 22, 1956 and gained her wings February 3, 2O21 to be with the lord. She is survived by her brothers Jimmy Baker, wife Judy and Bill Baker, wife Myra; nephews Ryan Baker, wife Susan, Joey Baker fianc? Morgan Arfele; nieces Jessica Buck, husband Matt, Katie Mclean, husband Cole, Amanda Baker, Rebecca Baker; honorary nephew Griffin Camacho and numerous great nieces and nephews. She was a Graduate of McHi Class of 1974, an honorary Delta Zeta, and an honorary TKE little sister. Kathy was a licensed beautician, and local business owner, she opened J Harris at La Plaza Mall and was the owner of Outer Layer store. Kathy was often seen...

McAllen, TX - Elva F. Hatcher, 92,went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 29, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born in Mission, Texas in 1928. Elva married John L. Hatcher, Jr. on September 3, 1950 and was a McAllen resident from then until now. For 38 years, Elva worked beside her husband to make Johnny's Mexican Food Restaurant legendary. When not working, Elva and Johnny enjoyed traveling the world. Elva was an active parishioner at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for 70 years and enjoyed singing in the choir. She is preceded in death by her son, Robert; parents, Eraslio and Rosa Flores; brothers, Ricardo and Eraslio Flores Jr. Elva is survived by her loving husband, John;...