Charlie Marshall Funeral Home and Crematory

John G. Evans, 73, of Fulton, passed away on May 7,2022. He was born June 10,1948 in Ironton, Missouri to William Evans and Ann Elizabeth Browne. After many years of beating the odds medically, he peacefully passed while asleep. Left to cherish his memory is his wife DeAnna Evans of Fulton, Tx; two daughters, Mellanie Smallen (Todd) of Fredericktown, Missouri, Melissa Evans of Kansas City, Missouri; a brother, Robert Evans of Arizona; two sisters, Maryann Horton (Charles) of Potosi, Missouri, Margaret Snyder (Joe) of Bismarck, Missouri; five grandchildren, Ethan, Madison, Katherine, Ivan, and Nicole; a sister in law, Linda Potempa (Robert) and family of Park Ridge, Illinois; a brother in...

Eva P. Murphy passed away May 4, 2022. She was 94 years old. She was born February 12, 1928 in San Patricio County to Oralia Olivarez Perez and Trinidad Lopez. She is preceded by her husband, James B, Murphy, and son, Roy Lopez. She is survived by her sons, David Lopez (Carolina) of Sinton, and Steven Lopez of Houston; daughters, Sandra Lopez of Ingleside, Diana Lopez of Spring Branch, Nancy Litvan (Kevin) of Canyon City, Co., and Sylvia Cross (Mike) of Ingleside; sisters, Genevieve Lovato, and Sulema Rodriguez both of Corpus Christi; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 6:00 pm at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home in Aransas Pass,...

I sit at a desk trying to write this obituary. Not an easy task since she just renewed her vows on Saturday, the 23rd of April. On the 28th of April, in 1972, Robbyn D'Lynda Harding came into this world. Her mother, Jan, would nurture her to be a fighter and to care for all. Living in Abilene, TX, she would go to high school at Cooper. When the Cooper Band went to the Rose Bowl, she was there marching with them in the Rose Bowl Parade. She said that it was a fantastic experience. She never passed up a chance to watch the Rose Bowl parade on New Year's Day. She joined the Navy, in 1990 right after high school, to travel away from Texas. She was stationed in Newport, RI with the Security...

Billy Joe Hurta, 86 passed away April 24, 2022. He was born June 9, 1935 in Midfield, Texas to Joe Hurta and Dora Mae Hart Hurta. He was a Little League umpire, retired from Reynolds Metals Aluminum Company, enjoyed fishing, built and owned shrimp boats, and he also enjoyed fixing things. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dana K. Hurta;son, Joel D. Hurta; siblings, Howard Hurta and Jean Smith Billy Joe leaves behind to cherish his memory, his children, David Hurta (Lesley), Cindy H. Jimenez (Joe); brother, Leroy Hurta (Charlene); sisters, Kathy Trumpy (Bill), Georgia Mikosh (Billy); three grandchildren, Justin Hurta, Brandon Hurta, William Jimenez and numerous great...

Wilbert Ceasar Steindorf, 85 passed away February 24, 2022. He was born October 1, 1936 in Woodsboro, Texas to Ceasar and Alfreda Steindorf. After graduating high school, he enlisted and proudly served in the US Army. Upon returning home from his deployment, he started his career with NCR. He was recalled to the Army during the Berlin Crisis for a few months, then returned to NCR where he retired. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Gladys Houston and Loreen Steindorf; niece, Susan Houston. He is survived by his sister, Mary Dell Brunkenhoefer (Elton); niece, Mary Jane Robinette (Dale); numerous great nieces and great nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later...

Steven Arthur Davies AKA Captain Steve AKA Uncle Steve died suddenly Saturday, February 12, 2022 at home in our Condo in Port Aransas, Texas. He was just 68 years old. I was with him; I am Carrie or as he liked to call me 'The Wife' or 'She who must be obeyed' (like he EVER did!) He was the Captain of his fishing boat (the Carrie On). The kids at Trelawny Resort called him Captain Steve and it stuck. Captain Steve was born in Detroit, Michigan on Friday, September 11, 1953. He was predeceased by his parents Jeanne (Beauregard) Davies and Frederick Davies. He was the second eldest of their 6 children. He is survived by all of his siblings Dan (Lynne), Bill (Michelle), Cindy (Jim),...

James Leonard Piland III, 71, of Woodsboro Tx, passed away on January 26th, 2022, at his home in Woodsboro Tx. Leonard was born in Cuero Tx to Dago and Maxine Piland on November 15, 1950. He graduated from Smiley High School in 1969. He married Nancy Henneke on December 18, 1999, in Woodsboro Tx. He worked as a Ranch Foreman for FB Rooke and Sons until his retirement in 2015. Leonard is preceded in death; by his parents, Peggy Howell (sister), AJ Repka (son), and Brooklynn Atwood (granddaughter). He is survived by, his wife, Nancy Piland; daughters, Kristie Martinez (Ray), Stacey Piland (Anna), Amy Repka (William) and his son TJ Repka (Tina); sister Peggy Barnett (Jack); grandchildren...

Rose Qualls Bishop died January 23, 2022, in Bee Cave, TX at the age of 88. She was born Rose Merle Qualls on April 18, 1933, in Washington County, Arkansas. She was one of four children born to Ambrose and Della Napier Qualls. In 1947 she would meet Alton Ray Bishop while he was on leave from the Navy in Brownwood, TX. They were married the same year in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. They had four children, Barbara, Gary, Debbie, and Jerry. Ray and Rose were married for 63 years until Ray's death in 2009. Ray and Rose started their family in Nederland on the Texas Gulf Coast and would remain there until 1966. While living in Nederland, Rose began a successful career as a...

Rose Qualls Bishop died January 23, 2022, in Bee Cave, TX at the age of 88. She was born Rose Merle Qualls on April 18, 1933, in Washington County, Arkansas. She was one of four children born to Ambrose and Della Napier Qualls. In 1947 she would meet Alton Ray Bishop while he was on leave from the Navy in Brownwood, TX. They were married the same year in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. They had four children, Barbara, Gary, Debbie, and Jerry. Ray and Rose were married for 63 years until Ray's death in 2009. Ray and Rose started their family in Nederland on the Texas Gulf Coast and would remain there until 1966. While living in Nederland, Rose began a successful career as a...

Juan "John" Antonio Mendez Sr, 76, went to be with the LORD on January 2, 2022 in Victoria, Texas. He was born on June 1, 1945, in Taft, Texas to Antonio and Maria Mendez. John resided in Bloomington, Texas for over 55 years. John attended Rockport-Fulton High School and excelled in sports, particularly baseball. He worked as a Millwright/Welder and retired from Formosa Plastics. His greatest passion was collecting baseball cards and spending time with his family. He spent many summers on the Frio River with his wife, children and grandchildren. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, his sister, Celia Barrientes and grandson Jacob Macias. John is survived by his wife of 58...

Robert Charles Dominguez, 55 passed away January 2, 2022. He was born February 19, 1966 in Rockport, Texas to Jose L. Dominguez and Maria Oralia Dominguez. He is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Guillermo and Natalia Dominguez, Dominga Covarrubias and Estevan Garcia; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jesse M. and Janice M. Scott. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Shelley Dominguez; sons, Robert Scott Dominguez (Whitney), Nicholas Reed Dominguez, Joel Conner Dominguez; siblings, Joe Dominguez (Cathy) of Nebraska, Corrina Fort (John) of Austin, Nellie Dole (Dennis) of Idaho, George Dominguez (Vanessa) of Oklahoma, Velina Volz, Delfina Walker, Gloria Scott...

Jimmie Dean Thorn, 86 passed away November 15, 2021. He was born September 6, 1935 in Rotan, Texas to Arthur and Mary Thorn. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He was an avid fisherman, a member of Church of Christ of Odem, he was a loving father, grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mollie Thorn. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his daughter, Judy Moreau (Pete); granddaughter, Amber Kuhns; great-grandchildren, Mason and Riley. Visitation will be held from 9:00a.m.-6:00p.m. with family present from 3:00p.m.-6:00p.m. Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home in Aransas Pass....

Leslie Marie Jones Gregory departed this life on Monday, October 25, 2021. Leslie grew up on a farm two miles north of Robstown, the only child of Walter Emmett Jones and Mayme Alice Evans. In Robstown she met Dudley Barry Gregory and married him on October 25, 1946. To their union four children were born: Lesley Susan, Robert Michael, Sandra Karen, and Alice Jo Beth. Mom and Dad had 63 wonderful years together until he passed away on April 30, 2009. Mom was extraordinarily talented on the piano and organ, having studied many years in Robstown with Mrs. Charles W. Homeyer. She was in high demand as a church organist, beginning in the 1960s at Robstown's First Methodist Church, then...

LeAnn Joy Franklin, 63 passed away October 25, 2021. She was born February 14, 1958 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roger Hiram Ginter and Betty Jane Ginter, nephew Michael Ratts and Father-in-Law Eddie Franklin. LeAnn graduated from Wayland Baptist University with a Bachelors degree in Education. She began her career as an Instructor of Cosmetology at Aladdin Beauty College in Wichita Falls, Texas and later moved to Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas. LeAnn played a significant role in inspiring leadership teams for Vocational Industrial clubs of America competitions. She later went on to own and operate several hair salons for 30 years...

LeAnn Joy Franklin, 63 passed away October 25, 2021. She was born February 14, 1958 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roger Hiram Ginter and Betty Jane Ginter, nephew Michael Ratts and Father-in-Law Eddie Franklin. LeAnn graduated from Wayland Baptist University with a Bachelors degree in Education. She began her career as an Instructor of Cosmetology at Aladdin Beauty College in Wichita Falls, Texas and later moved to Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas. LeAnn played a significant role in inspiring leadership teams for Vocational Industrial clubs of America competitions. She later went on to own and operate several hair salons for 30 years...

Zella Mae Adcock Pearcy was born into the resurrection on Sept. 3, 2021, at the age of 97 from natural causes. She was cared for by Coastal Palms Nursing Facility and surrounded by her loved ones. During her lifetime she lived through the Great Depression, World War II, the Korean War, and several others. The year she was born, the first airplane trip around the world took 174 days and in 2021 it takes less than 53 hours. She watched the beginning of space travel and men walk on the moon. Zella's long earthly life allowed her to see the invention of television, worldwide phone systems, and eventually cell phones with access to the knowledge of the internet. The many worldly changes she...

Rockport, Texas Bennie Juanice Moore passed away peacefully at her home on August 30, 2021. She was born June 28, 1930, to Velma Turner Barrett and Fred Barrett, in Garrison, Texas. She moved to Rockport with her family in 1956 from East Texas. To know Bennie was to love her and be loved by her. Bennie took special care of all in her life. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to many. Bennie especially loved children. For over 50 years she loved and nurtured many Aransas County children. First in her home and then later at Moores Day Care until her retirement in 2000. Bennie was a member of First Baptist Church in Rockport, Women's Missionary Union, Business and...

Edward "Lynn" Wildman, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, after a brief battle with heart failure. He was 81. Lynn was born on September 21, 1939, in Victoria, Texas. He graduated from Tivy High School in Kerrville, Texas, and later graduated from Texas A&I University in Kingsville, Texas where he met the love of his life, Pam. After college, Lynn spent 34 years with the Balfour Company in Houston, Texas. With his dynamic personality, infectious smile, and his tenacity, he helped build an empire he was blessed to acquire. He had the utmost respect from all of his employees as he respected them in return. Lynn retired in 1994 and he and his wife, Pam, made their weekend home in...

Rockport, Texas Nina Faye Morkovsky, was born in Rosser, Texas on the 21st of June 1936. After a heart attack on May 12th and several surgeries, she died in Corpus Christi, Texas on June 24th 2021. Throughout her life Nina loved everything and everyone, and no one could resist loving her in return. She particularly enjoyed sunrises, sunsets, and beautiful days. In her youth, she jogged at dawn, and in retirement walked at least three times a week, usually hand in hand with Henry, her husband of almost 65 years. Nina was always game new adventures. She swam, scuba diver, snow skied, fished, and motorcycled with her husband and sons. She went to college in her forties and became a...

Rockport, Texas James Neal Barkley, 79, passed away on June 17, 2021, in Rockport, Texas, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Houston, Texas, on June 19, 1941, to Jesse Barkley and Mable Marie Barkley. After serving in the Army in Germany, he returned to Houston where he met his wife, Ann Strader Barkley, to whom he was married for 56 years. Jim and Ann always worked together, having owned several businesses while Jim attended and graduated from the University of Houston and then attended and received his law degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston. He practiced law in Houston before and after being Judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 14 for 12 years. Jim...

Brenda Lee Hawkins, 70 passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 12, 2021. She was born April 9, 1951 in Ballinger, Texas. She was a long-time resident of San Angelo, TX and Rockport-Fulton, TX. She was an amazing Mother, Sister, MeMe and Friend to many. Her smile and laugh will always be remembered by all. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wilson "Pud" Wright and Dixie Rae Holley Wright; sister, Laura Ann Wright; husband, JW Hawkins. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughter, Brandee Woodall (Robert); brother, Dennis Holley; grandchildren, Dixie Caddell (Brandon), Darrick Hanley; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. A private...