Amos Glenn Welder, Jr. passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on May 12, 2021 in Corpus Christi, Texas. The second child and only son of Raemona Wood Welder and Amos Glenn Welder Sr., Amos was born in Beeville, Texas on January 29, 1930. A fifth generation Texan and lifelong Bee County resident, Amos was a rancher as were his Welder and Wood ancestors. He had great respect for the wildlife, the history and the preservation of the land. After graduation from A.C. Jones High School, he enrolled in Texas A and M University (B.S. Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Class '50) and was a very proud member of the A and M Corp of Cadets. He graduated with the rank of Second Lieutenant in the United...

Amos Glenn Welder, Jr. passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on May 12, 2021 in Corpus Christi, Texas. The second child and only son of Raemona Wood Welder and Amos Glenn Welder Sr., Amos was born in Beeville, Texas. A fifth generation Texan and lifelong Bee County resident, Amos was a rancher as were his Welder and Wood ancestors. He had great respect for the wildlife, the history and the preservation of the land. After graduation from A.C. Jones High School, he enrolled in Texas A and M University (B.S. Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Class '50) and was a very proud member of the A and M Corp of Cadets. He graduated with the rank of Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force....

Harry John Schulz, Jr. of Three Rivers, Texas, also known as "Harry J," passed away at the age of 77, on May 3, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. He was born in San Antonio, TX on November 28, 1943 and was one of five children of Harold "Harry" John Schulz and Virginia Margaret Swett Schulz. Harry J. is survived by his loving wife, Alicemary Gasper Schulz, whom he married on June 29, 1968. He is also survived by their son, Harry J. Schulz, III and his wife, Catherine A. Schulz; son, Brian C. Schulz and his wife, Aletha Schulz; son, Kevin M. Schulz and his wife, Molly A. Schulz; 7 grandsons; 6 granddaughters; and 1 great-grandson. Harry J. is likewise survived by his older sisters,...

Loving Mother Shirley Kay (Dworaczyk) Ingram, 70, of Moulton, Texas, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021, at St. David's Medical Center in Austin. Shirley was born July 21, 1950 to Peter A. Dworaczyk and Mary Nell (Boswell) Dworaczyk in Beeville. She married Darrel Lee Ingram on April 22, 1995, and to this union was born their only child, Cassandra. Shirley was employed as a telephone operator for numerous years and went on to obtain her legal secretary degree. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her precious grandchildren as well as baking and sewing. She also loved to listen to George Strait. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Mary Nell Dworaczyk; and husband,...

Our beloved daughter, Bethany Elaine Paris, was called to her eternal resting place on Monday, March 1, 2021, following a sudden illness. Bethany, 40, of George West, Texas, leaves behind her pride and joy, her son, Blake M. Paris. Bethany was born March 10, 1980 in Alice, Texas to Michael Berlin Paris and Pamela Beth (Pinson) Paris. She was a 1998 graduate of Alice High School and went on to earn an Associate's degree. She was formerly employed with the Live Oak County Sheriff's Office and she loved her job there as a dispatcher. She enjoyed crafting and liked dragonflies. Her favorite color was purple and her true passion in life was caring for and spending time with her son, Blake. She...

Kenneth G. Hale, 84, formerly of Cadiz, Texas, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Argent Court Assisted Living in Jourdanton, Texas, where he was currently residing. Kenneth was born September 4, 1936 in Beeville to Reba (Blalock) and Charles Eugene Hale. He was a 1955 graduate of Pawnee High School. He married Bettye Greathouse on November 26, 1980 in Corpus Christi. He was an active member of Cadiz Baptist Church. He served his country proudly with the U.S. Marine Reserves. As a Reserve Deputy Sheriff, Kenneth was employed with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office when young for five years. He retired as a pipefitter and oil field service manager, but his true passion was ranching...

Beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Dial Shelton Cornwell, Jr., 91, of Corpus Christi passed away on December 17, 2020. Dial was born April 10, 1929 in San Antonio to Dial "Red" Cornwell and Velma Gibson Cornwell Everitt. Dial was preceded in death by his parents, Dial and Velma; his wife, Loretta Swinney Cornwell; brother, Dwight W. Cornwell; and his daughter, Karen Cornwell Urban. Left to cherish his memories are daughter, Mary Katherine Cornwell Taylor; grandchildren, Jacob (Jenny) Urban, Lisa (Dennis) Hermes, Katelynn (Karl) Hicks, Rachel (Matt) Hall; great-grandchildren, Gabriel and Ruby Urban, Harper Hermes, Adam Hicks, Ashton Hall and great-granddaughter on the way,...

Ell Dolores (Hurst) Freeze of Aransas Pass and formerly of Beeville, Texas, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at the age of 85. Ell was born May 26, 1935 in Estes, Aransas County, to Climmie L. (Williams) and Chester Clive Hurst Sr. She married Roy Lee Freeze on August 9, 1962 in Beeville. She was known for her friendly smile working in the meat market for numerous years at H-E-B as well as a food demo specialist. As a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Aransas Pass, she took pride in baking and sharing her delicious homemade lemon and coconut pies for church activities. Her pride and joy were her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...

Charles John Juranek, 80, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020. Charles was born October 22, 1940 in Driscoll, Texas to John Juranek Jr. and Lillie (Kalisek) Juranek. He married Bobbie Marshall on August 5, 1966 at St. Pius Catholic Church in Corpus Christi. He retired from the City of Corpus Christi Health Department as a health inspector and was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillie and John Juranek Jr.; a brother, James Juranek; and a sister, Shirley Tarble. Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Bobbie (Marshall) Juranek; his children, Ronald Juranek, Jennifer Levee and Bobby Juranek; sisters, Georgia...

Mary Evelyn (Sinor) Hamblet, 69, of Three Rivers, Texas, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020. Mary Evelyn was born February 17, 1951 in Beeville to James Henry Sinor and Patsy Lucile (Machen) Sinor. She married Tommy Hamblet in Three Rivers on March 17, 1973. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Three Rivers. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Tommy Hamblet. Survivors include two sisters, Jimmie Sue (Ricky) Custer of George West and Roxanne Naylor; niece, Courtney Fox; nephews, James Naylor and Stoney Naylor; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. A memorial service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 3, at First United...

Don Reagan Buster, 79, of Mathis, Texas, passed away on November 26, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. He was born July 1, 1941 to Julius Garnet and Rose Beth Buster in Corpus Christi, Texas. Don married Carla Varie Jones on December 15, 1958 in Rockport, Texas. They would have celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary this year. Don was a 1959 graduate of W.B. Ray High School in Corpus Christi. He then spent over 50 years in the pest control business. He started both Buster-Summy and Bugfree Pest Control in Corpus Christi and most recently owned Buster's Pest Control in Mathis, Texas. Don loved to hunt and fish. He grew up fishing the south Texas coastal waters with his father and...

Raymond James Welder, Jr. passed away at the age of 86 on Monday, November 23, 2020. The third child and only son of Mary Amelia McCurdy and Raymond James Welder, Sr., Raymond was born June 28, 1934 in Beeville, Texas. A fifth generation Texan and lifetime resident of Bee County, Raymond was tied to lands where his Welder forebearers, as well as his Wood family ancestors, settled. It was this Welder Ranch which instilled both strong bonds of friendship, such as the 55+ year association with the Antonio Gomez family, and a deep appreciation for the Spanish language. A fierce advocate for bilingual education and in keeping with family tradition, Raymond insisted on speaking only Spanish while...

Dr. Rev. Alton Jackson Green Jr. of Victoria, Texas was called to his heavenly home on Monday, November 9, 2020, at the age of 89. Jack was born August 3, 1931 in Rogers, Texas to Alton J. Green Sr. and Lois (Bean) Green. He married Bobbie Felty on September 17, 1954 in Rogers. He served in Texas pastorates at Hay Valley (Gatesville), Walnut Springs (Walnut Springs), Baptist Temple (Uvalde) and Shearer Hills (San Antonio). In 1971, Jack received an honorary Doctorate of Divinity from the University of Corpus Christi. From 1974-1998, he served as President and CEO of South Texas Children's Home Ministries. Jack and Bobbie retired to Victoria, Texas where they were faithful members of...

Loving Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Wonderful Friend, Mary Jeanne (Gee) Baker passed away October 4, 2020 in Corpus Christi at the age of 90. Mary Jeanne Gee was born in Beaumont, Texas on February 17, 1930 to William Monroe Gee and Warner Waneda Francis Gee. Mom was the fifth child of seven, with four sisters and two brothers. Her youth was spent in the Piney Woods of East Texas in Palestine and Grapeland. Her family moved to Beeville during her high school years. In high school, she met a handsome young man, Duane Baker. The two fell in love and married shortly after her graduation on July 3, 1948. Both Mom and Dad worked hard and started a family...

Sam Schwartz, age 91, passed away peacefully in Portland, Texas on September 20, 2020. Sam was born January 9, 1929 in San Antonio, Texas to Meyer and Irene (Quasso) Schwartz. He served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He was a 50-year Mason. He had a lifelong career in law enforcement, first as a young policeman in San Antonio, and then U.S. Customs. Sam retired from Customs as Agent In Charge of the Brownsville/Laredo District in 1980, after 20 years of service. He became Chief of Police in Sinton, Texas in 1982 and served in that capacity for the next seven years, and then he and his wife, Dorothy, owned and operated the Texas Grand country/western dance hall in...

Sam Schwartz, age 91, passed away peacefully in Portland, Texas on September 20, 2020. Sam was born January 9, 1929 in San Antonio, Texas to Meyer and Irene (Quasso) Schwartz. He served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He was a 50-year Mason. He had a lifelong career in law enforcement, first as a young policeman in San Antonio, and then U.S. Customs. Sam retired from Customs as Agent In Charge of the Brownsville/Laredo District in 1980, after 20 years of service. He became Chief of Police in Sinton, Texas in 1982 and served in that capacity for the next seven years, and then he and his wife, Dorothy, owned and operated the Texas Grand country/western dance hall in...

Allen Eugene Hanus passed away peacefully at his home in Skidmore, Texas on Monday, September 14, 2020. He was 96. Allen was born October 18, 1923, in Skidmore to Emerich Hanus and Ludmilla (Shumbera) Hanus. He married Eva Ruth Harnden of Skidmore in Beeville on June 6, 1948. In the agriculture business, Allen retired as a longtime successful farmer. From the time of his young adulthood, he was in the agriculture business and even during his retirement years he maintained an active role. Besides farming, Allen enjoyed fishing, both in fresh and salt water, especially with his cousins. He actively gardened, raising vegetables during the spring and fall seasons. He was also very pleased when...

Randall "Randy" Wayne Curbello passed away and went to be with the Lord August 21, 2020 at the age of 60 as a result of a sudden pulmonary embolism. Randy's sudden passing is tragic and painful for those who know and love him but we can take comfort knowing he's in a better place. Randy was born in Beeville, Texas on October 24, 1959 to parents Ross Harold Curbello and Shirley Ann Curbello. He is survived by his wife, Mary Charlotte Curbello; parents, Ross and Shirley Curbello; brother, Chris Curbello; sister, Tina Johnson (John); son, Garrett Curbello; daughter, Caitlin Curbello-Rodriguez (Marcus); granddaughter, Zelda Rodriguez; stepson, Skyler Wilkie; and step-granddaughter, Mykiah...

Ofelia (Espinoza) Garcia, 97, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, August 16, 2020. Ofelia was born July 19, 1923 to Reyes and Isabel Espinoza in Corpus Christi, Texas. She married the love of her life, Apolinar Garcia, in 1943. She was a member of the American G.I. Forum (AGIF). Ofelia enjoyed telling family stories about her younger years and time at the ranch that her and her husband built and loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Being outdoors, gardening, cooking, playing cards, Pokeno and Mexican bingo were some of her favorite pastimes. Ofelia was preceded in death by her parents, Reyes and Isabel...

Funeral services for Ann Ellen (Robinson) Hankerson, 77, who died July 27, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 1, at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, Beeville. Burial will follow at St. Rose Cemetery.

Sandra Elizabeth (Davis) Smith of George West, Texas, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at the age of 74. "Meme," as she was known to most, was born September 2, 1945, in Robstown, Texas. She loved fishing with her husband, Michael. She was passionate about her art and loved the time she spent with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Robert Davis Sr. and Virgil Leona (Granger) Davis; four brothers, Jerry Davis, Eugene Davis, Joe Davis Jr. and Glynn Davis; and two sisters, June Davis and Maryland Isenberg. Survivors include her husband, Michael Smith; two sisters, Peggy Clark...