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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 three 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...

BEEVILLE-Jamie Louise (Duffy) Humberson passed away February 26, 2022. She was born to James Louis and Jennie (Watkins) Duffy on September 29, 1934, in Bay City, Texas. 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. Visitation will be held at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home in Beeville from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, with a graveside service on Saturday, March 5, at 2 p.m. at the Duffy Family Ranch Cemetery in Cadiz, Texas. Galloway...

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...

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...

Bennie Charles Belew, at the age of 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, in Victoria, Texas. Bennie was born December 22, 1938 in Winters, Texas, to Woodrow and Pat (Tressa Nan) Belew. He married the love of his life, Sally (Lora Lee) Walker, on March 8, 1963 in Wimberly, Texas. Together they taught school, raised children and served in the church. He was a beloved and well-known biology teacher at Beeville ISD for 47 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Pat Belew; and his wife, Sally Belew on January 25, 2020. Survivors include his children, his...

Ouida Pearl Graves Johnson, age 89, died December 30, 2021 with her daughter by her side. There will be no more pain for her. She joins her Heavenly Father and her beloved daughter, Fey Ellen Gipson. Ouida was born in Fountain Hill, Arkansas, on January 27, 1932 to Ivey and Alice Graves. She grew up in Arkansas but, as the saying goes, came to Texas as fast as she could. She attended Portland Arkansas High School and was the Co-Valedictorian of her class. She graduated from the Little Rock School of Business. She worked several years as an executive secretary. However, her most cherished position was spent being Mama to her two girls and Grandma to her grandchildren. She is preceded in...

Debra Ann (Skidmore) Pabst was welcomed into eternal life by her loving God on Friday, October 8, 2021. She passed away at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center in Seguin at the age of 64. Debra, the daughter of Robert Lee Skidmore, Sr. and Bonnie Lee (Murphy) Skidmore, was born March 4, 1957 in Dilley, Texas and married the love of her life, Karl D. Pabst, on August 3, 2006 in Devine, Texas. The couple made their home in Odessa, Devine and Floresville. She was actively involved with Resurrection Ministries Church and devoted her life faithfully serving her Lord. She enjoyed traveling in the ministry, gardening and being a blessing to others. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bonnie...

Alyssa Marie Vega of Beeville, Texas passed away at Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville following a brief illness on Monday, August 9, 2021. Alyssa was born December 24, 1987 in Mission, Texas to Ta-Ah Sue Stinebuck and Reynaldo Vega. She was raised in Beeville by her parents, Kenneth and Ta-ah Treadwell alongside her siblings, Ta-ah Christine Vega, Jennifer Treadwell, Kenny Treadwell and Avegail Almerol. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Charles "Papa" Stinebuck. Left behind to cherish fond memories are her parents and siblings as well as her grandparents, Francisco and Maria Vega; her aunts, uncles and cousins in Mission; her nephews, Oscar Vargas, Liam Keenan Vega and Drake...

William Alexander Hughes, 30, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021. William was a devoted son, loving brother and faithful friend. William was born in Corpus Christi, Texas to Hilton and Jacqueline Hughes on April 20, 1991. William's love of learning was developed during his early days at St. Philip's Episcopal School in Beeville, Texas. William learned to read at the age of four and his love of the written would continue for the next 26 years. William was a 2009 graduate of Skidmore-Tynan High School. After high school, William followed Hughes family tradition by enrolling at Texas A&M University, College Station. He graduated from The Mays Business School at Texas A&M in 2014,...

William Alexander Hughes, 30, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021. William was a devoted son, loving brother and faithful friend. William was born in Corpus Christi, Texas to Hilton and Jacqueline Hughes on April 20, 1991. William's love of learning was developed during his early days at St. Philip's Episcopal School in Beeville, Texas. William learned to read at the age of four and his love of the written would continue for the next 26 years. William was a 2009 graduate of Skidmore-Tynan High School. After high school, William followed Hughes family tradition by enrolling at Texas A&M University, College Station. He graduated from The Mays Business School at Texas A&M in 2014,...

Roy Lee Freeze of Aransas Pass and formerly of Beeville, Texas, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, at the age of 92. Mr. Freeze was born January 10, 1929 in Beeville to William Andy Freeze and Jewell (Jones) Freeze. He married Dolores (Hurst) Freeze on August 12, 1962 in Beeville. He was employed at the Port Aransas Ferry Boat as a Captain for 38 years. Mr. Freeze had a sweet tooth and really enjoyed all the pies Mrs. Freeze made. The family always kidded him that he didn't take insulin for diabetes but so he could eat her pies and cake. The two were quite the pair and he missed her greatly following her death. Now they are reunited in Heaven. His pride and joy were his grandchildren...

Donald George Loving, Jr. 72, of Beeville and Rockport, Texas, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Donald was born July 17, 1948, in San Angelo to Elsie Stasa. He married Diana Neal in Corpus Christi on June 14, 1982. He was a proud member of the U.S. military and served in the U.S. Navy from 1967-1973. He received several awards during his time of service, including the Vietnam Service Medal. He proudly wore his SeaBee's cap everywhere he went. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elsie Stasa and Johnny Stasa; his two daughters, Tonya Loving and Meghan Loving; his nephew, Brett Dunn; and his wife, Diana Loving. Donald is survived by his sister, Kathy Hilt of Woodlands; his...

David Michael Liska, 72, of Three Rivers, Texas passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 following a lengthy but courageous battle with cancer. David was born September 29, 1948 in Three Rivers to Adolph Joseph Liska and Bertha Beatrice (Schlesinger) Liska. He attended Three Rivers High School and married Rosemary Ehler on July 27, 1991 at St. George Catholic Church in George West. In the welding profession, David was employed with numerous companies including Valero, Diamond Shamrock, Paloma Lease Service and Live Oak County and retired in 2011. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as an automotive weapons crewman and was a faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He enjoyed...

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...